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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1957
Page
2
Iowa State College economist Francis A. Kutish says hogs should be ready for early fall sale as December slaughter rises and 1957 shows larger increases. He notes USDA data imply higher spring and summer farrowings and that food costs, though rising since 1952, now buy more services with medical care leading cost increases.
Sixty years ago a George race week drew many locals to the events. A Hawthorn bicycle was stolen from Herman Hietritter. A Sioux Center convention banner won by Boyden. Local ads note 60 cent sweaters and four lemons for a nickel. A 13 person fishing party camped at Rock Valley. Fifty three years ago a Sheldon trip, a Holland ministry student, and dancing party plans with Sullivan Orchestra and Ed Lanning.
Mrs Henry Harman visits with Dr Brink on Wednesday morning. A horse incident near Bergmans Store unsettled the town Saturday as Jake Van Diepen's team nearly ran away but was restrained by a bystander and handed to John Van Diepen. Wm Hilton and Ellen Lowe wed in Sanborn. The Vanden Brink anniversary was celebrated in Hull.
The Capel Belles held their joint May meeting at Ted Maorenbos home with 14 members. Darlene Langstraat and Linda Bomgaars were chosen for district camp, Judy Muilenburg for County Officer Candidate and Ames Convention. Langstraat recited the Country Girl's Creed. Linda Bomgaars named Junior Better Groomed Girl. Phyllis Koerselman Senior. Films, games, lunch by Doorenbos hostesses.
County Assessor Hubert Muilenburg says assessments in all townships are complete and the five member Board of Review has begun hearings in Orange City on May 6. The panel includes Will Winterfield Rock Valley E A Wood Hawarden Oscar Eason Alton John Grooters Boyden and Ernest Y Mulder Sioux Center.
A marriage license was issued to Earl Roger Zwagerman 21 of Hospers and Susan Eleanor Rhodes 21 of Ames.
In Ware Iowa residents and countryside neighbors gathered to celebrate Carl Hatteburg the Ware Consolidated School bus driver for 26 years and 180008 miles without an accident. He received a school framed trophy letters from Clinton Moyer and J C Wright and a Carl Hatteburg Night at the school. Frank Ulish notes the event as a safety milestone.
Marion J Kempers and Charles G Sawyer listed as editors and publishers in Boyden Iowa. The paper notes publication every Thursday and second class mail status under federal act.
Rates listed include $2.00 per year and $1.25 for six months, 5¢ for single copies. All payments must be made in cash in advance.
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