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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1952
Page
1
Boyden to observe a memorial day program beginning at 9:30 A M in the Boyden High School Auditorium with Rev Bank presenting Shall We Hi Vocal selections Ruth Jacobsma Bobby Dunnick Steve Vanden Brink and Mrs Al Doorenbos. Salute at both cemeteries and taps by Rev Bank. Services at Lutheran Cemetery 10 45 A M and Boyden Cemetery 11 00 A M.
Miss Leona Ver Maanen Miss Marilyn Moret and Mr. Billy Rosenboom escaped injury when their car skidded off a slippery road at Le Mars where highway 33 meets hiway 75 en route to Sioux City. The car was badly damaged but the occupants sustained only bumps and bruises.
The Boyden Women's Club offers free rides to voters for the Primary Election on Monday June 2. Residents may call 3871 to arrange transportation to polling places.
A daily Vacation Bible School will run at the United Presbyterian Church from June 2 to June 13. Sessions occur each weekday from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 4 to 15 are invited for singing Bible study and handicrafts.
The Girl's Softball Team begins its 1952 season Thursday at 8 00 p m facing Sanborn on the new diamond west of town. Last fall they won the Northwest Iowa Tournament at Remsen beating Marcus Hospers Hinton Sioux City and Larchwood. Returning talent and new uniforms from Jack Rensink promise a strong home opener.
Pfe Richard Garvin on leave from the Marine Corps was injured when his 1950 Dodge struck a bridge abutment 16 miles east of Le Mars on Highway 5. He was returning from Sioux City, reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, and suffered a broken arm, cracked ribs, broken toes, cuts and bruises. Garvin was to be best man at Ronald White and Norma Uhl's wedding in Marcus Saturday.
Mr. Lawrence Haze left Sunday to attend a first aid course in Des Moines and will be away for several days.
Miss Marjorie Mecum was honored in a farewell gathering at George Brinks home this week. She plans to return to her Wisconsin home soon with attendees including Misses Reka Siestra Gertrude Bosman Anona Rensink and Frances Sitters, hosted by Miss Hermina Brinks.
The Rev. H. J. Knoploh from Andrew Iowa has accepted the call to a St John Lutheran church north of Boyden. He and his wife and two daughters will move into the parsonage about June 5. His first sermon date has not been set.
Sick Dwane Alons, son of Mr and Mrs Gerrit Alons, is ill with a throat infection. Miss LaVonne Moret underwent an appendectomy at Sheldon hospital on Wednesday. Richard Dean Burggraff underwent an appendectomy at Sioux Center hospital. Mr Frank Schafer and Keneth Olsen are listed as sick.
The last available business spot on Inwood IA Main Street was taken this week as Hendrickson Hardware purchased the Weatherly building adjoining the south. This expands its presence in the town's business district.
Matt McCabe escaped serious injury when his 1950 Buick left hiway 75 south of the Le Mars airport and struck a ditch. He suffered a cracked shoulder cuts and bruises and was taken to St Josephs hospital for recovery.
Mrs. Ray Donkersloot announced a Goodwill truck visit to Boyden around June. Those seeking details should contact Mrs. Donkersloot for more information.
Dick Koerselman Jr was named one of ten freshmen to receive the Minute Man Award at the University of South Dakota. Colonel Ralph Leer presented the honor at a May 19 convocation in Indian Stadium as ROTC members watched, with other military awards also announced.
St John’s Lutheran School near Boydenwill hold its commencement on Web evening June 4 at 8:00 with Rev. John B. Ackerman as speaker. Graduates include Grace Meyer Laura Meyer and Carol Meyn. The operetta Midsummer Eve will be presented by the entire Christian Day school after the exercises with a repeat show on June 5 at 8:00.
George Iowa fisherman Donald Krug reeled in a 16 pound catfish at Spirit Lake. The catch highlighted local angling success and drew attention from nearby anglers.
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