27 May 1948
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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
1
Dated social column lists numerous local visits and travels. Families visit in Doon Hospers Ashton Sheldon Sheldon area. vacations planned to Grand Rapids Michigan Chatsworth Ontario and Michigan. several hospital stays and family gatherings noted with names Appearances by Scholten Slykhuis Brinks Dethmers Van Gorp and others.
The Lutjens estate sale drew strong bidding. Capel Township's 40 acres sold to the Braun brothers of Hull for 802 dollars per acre. Lutjens home in Boyden sold to Herman Schoeneman for 8600 dollars. A 160 acre tract north of Bay went for 278 dollars per acre to John D. and Henry O. Stegeman. The Lutjens quarter section near Hull changed hands to Wm. Vander Zwaag and J. M. Hilbrands for 340 dollars per acre.
Diamond Ball eyden Bombers start their season with a home game against Middleburg on Friday May 28 at 8 p m. Supporters are urged to back the team as hopes run high for another strong year.
Ninety voters turned out on Wednesday to back the proposed home for the next Superintendent of Schools for Boyden. Seven voted against the bond. seventy three supported it, allowing the school board to seek a house and prepare for the next school year.
The town of Boyden reports major sidewalk improvements on Main Street with most businesses already updated and remaining sections to be finished soon. Last year residential areas were upgraded and this summer more bad walks are being repaired by a crew led by John De Jong John Sitter Jake Westra George Brinks and W Roseveld.
A hymn sing will be held at the First Reformed Church on Sunday June 6 directed by Arthur Vander Pypeg of Sioux Center. The church invites Christian Endeavors from Hull Middleburg Newkirk and Alton to join.
Wayne Zahrt, a Spencer high school pianist, gained nationwide publicity not for piano fame but for an accident at the Emmetsburg music contest. His hand was trapped by a wine glass holder backstage and had to be freed before he could perform, drawing attention after reports in major papers.
Mr and Mrs Keith Warne of Avoca are spending a few weeks in the Parental Jim Koo area. The short stay suggests a family visit and local sightseeing.
A lightning bolt at 3 00 a m ignited the Eilert Nagel farm barn two miles south and eight miles west of George destroying the barn corn crib granary and two other structures. Only the house hog house and one small outbuilding survived. Damage totals about 10000 to 12000 with farmer loss of 2500. George firemen fought the blaze for hours.
In the coming weeks Sioux County farmers will receive letters urging investment of surplus funds in United States Savings Bonds. The notice promotes security and independence by buying bonds and keeping excess dollars out of circulation to stabilize commodity prices.
Boyden Junior Legion opened their season with a 6-1 defeat to Aston on Monday night. Scholten pitched well but issued 11 walks as the visitors pulled away in the later innings. Rosenboom plated Boyden’s lone run with a fourth-inning sacrifice, while Steve Den Herder stepped in at catcher for the first time. Boyden’s next game is Thursday May 27 at 6:30 against Hull on the local diamond.
Mr and Mrs Herman Meester and daughter attended Sunday dinner at Floyd Getting home in Matlock for the 80th birthday of Mrs Mary Meester of George. Spirit Lake visitors including Leon Sharp Maggie Sharp Nora Finch and Otto Walbrack called at Late Horns Friday afternoon.
The American Legion Auxiliary sets Poppy Day for May 29, the Saturday before Memorial Day. All workers serve unpaid and contributions fund rehabilitation and welfare efforts for disabled veterans and children of veterans next year.
Morning worship at 9 30 and afternoon service at 1 30 Sunday School topic Daniel Stands by his convictions. 7 30 Christian Endeavour led by Harvey Vermeer and Lena Mae Scholten. Thursday 2 00 Home Mission Circle. Thursday 8 00 Teachers Meeting.
Mr and Mrs Henry Ruyter welcomed a baby boy Wednesday evening May 26 at Hull Hospital. The newborn weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces.
We thank relatives and friends for cards flowers and thoughts after the death of our husband and father. Special thanks to Rev Postma for kindness and prayers. -Mrs John Warntjes and family.
Mr and Mrs Gerrit Slothouber visited at the Henry Langstra et home in Sioux Center. Mrs Hilda Long and son from Hull and Mrs John Moret with family called in Le Marg Saturday. H M Dykstra and son visited John Veen home in Sheldon Sunday. Revs J Benes from Holland Michigan visited Rev Postma Tuesday. Mr and Mrs John Casemier hosted Friday night after the high school graduation for daughter Mary Ann with relatives from Holland Michigan Sanborn and Boyden attending.
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