National Safety Awards Honor Boyden Rural Carriers
The Boyden rural carriers were honored for long accident free driving. William Kwikkel received a Safe Driver Award for 27 consecutive years and has driven about 350000 miles since 1920. Jake Vander Heiden earned an award for one year of accident free driving after replacing a deceased carrier. The Sioux City district reported 100 percent participation in the National Safety Council program across 232 offices, highlighting cooperative safety efforts within the Post Office Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
William Kwikkel
Jake van Diepen
Post Office Department
Sioux City
Iowa
National Safety Council
Joseph J. McGuill
Rochester Mayo Clinic visit and Sioux City hospital progress
Mr. John Struyk from Rochester Minnesota returned home last week after a check-up and x rays at the Mayo Clinic. Mr. Henry Bosman remains a patient at St. Josephs hospital in Sioux City and shows daily improvement.
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John Struyk
Rochester
Minnesota
Mayo Clinic
Henry Bosman
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Sioux City
Honor George Brinks On Birthday Sunday
Mrs George Brinks entertained at dinner Sunday evening honoring her husband on his birthday The guests included Mr and Mrs Andrew Walthuizen and sons of Sheldon Mr and Mrs Gerrit Brinks and family of Garvin Minnesota Mr and Mrs John Scholten and family of Chandler Minnesota Mr and Mrs Abe Schiebout and family of Ireton and Alvin Holtrop of Boyden Additional guests were Mr and Mrs Martin Brinks and daughter of Middleburg Mr and Mrs Gerrit J Bosman and family Mrs Henry Bosman and daughter and their house guests Mr and Mrs Miller and family of Grand Rapids Michigan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brinks
Andrew Walthuizen
Sheldon
Gerrit Brinks
Garvin
Minnesota
John Scholten
Chandler
Abe Schiebout
Ireton
Alvin Holtrop
Boyden
Martin Brinks
Middleburg
Gerrit J. Bosman
Henry Bosman
Miller
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Arie M. Bomgaars
The
Legion Hall
Lee Roy Bomgaars
Gerrit Miersma
Mafinus Bomgaars
Hull
Wessel van Riessen
Nelson Bynes
Granville
Roy Bomgaars
Rock Valley
Arie Struyk
Bob den Hartog
Harold de Boer
Ray Smit
Judie Dethmers
Anna Dekkinga
Henry Steunenberg
Ruth
Gerrit Roetman
Phyllis Steunenberg
Sanborn
Louie de Boer
Wm. L. Moret
Norman
Wilbur Vander Tuig
Myron Kleinwolterink
John Veen
Deloris and Galen
Andy Wolthuizen
Wm. Rosenboom
L. W. Moret
Peter Moret
Art Unittenbogaard
Gary
Ellen
Henry L. Moret
Lewis Heitritter
Margaret Ann
Glenn Blankers
Gaylene
Larry Salmon
Harlow
Sharon Lea
Georgianna
Ed Baartman
Kenneth
Allen Rozeboom
Myron
Denise
Ora van Diepen
Don
Peter Baartman
Harold Schnieder
Norman Prange
Lynn
Ricky
Kenneth Baartman
Henry Boelsma
Henry Rensink
Ardyce Boelsma
al Gates
Sioux City
Louis de
Eugene Egdorf
Dan van Dyke
Ronald Egdorf
Randy
Frank Elliott to be ordained as minister at Ottumwa
Frank Elliott, son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Leonard Rensink, will graduate from the Theological Seminary of the University of Dubuque on June 3. That evening he will be ordained into the Presbyterian ministry at Wilson Chapel in Ottumwa. Mrs Elliott is Anona Rensink of Boyden. The Elliott family has two daughters.
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Leonard Rensink
Frank Elliott
Theological Seminary
University of Dubuque
Wilson Chapel
Ottumwa
Elliott
Anona Rensink
Boyden
Weekend Visit With Relatives in Garrison Iowa
Miss Paula Zimmer traveled with Miss Sheila Carlson and Miss Syl via Froning to Garrison Iowa where she spent the weekend with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Zimmer
Sheila Carlson
Sylvia Froning
Garrison
Iowa
Morning Worship and Church Events at Boyden First Reformed
The Boyden First Reformed Church schedules morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 11 a m and evening services at 7 45. Events include a Mother-Daughter Tea, Home Mission Circle Bible study, and picnics. Infant baptism planned for June 2 with various church meetings in early June.
United Presbyterian Church Weekly Activities and Notices
The United Presbyterian Church held 9 45 Sunday School and 11 00 Morning Worship with 7 30 Evening Praise. Youth Fellowship met Wednesday evening with Arlene Harman in charge and Beverly Doorenbos leading the study. Darlene Doorenbos played piano. Ruth Horn, a Tarkio College graduate, will work in religious education at Newton Town this summer. Lester Haspels will serve as student pastor at Pigeon Creek U P Church Eighty four Pennsylvania this summer, a former charge of his brother Charles. Vacation Bible School runs June 15 to June 14 for ages 4 through 8th grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Harman
Beverly Doorenbos
Darlene Doorenbos
Ruth Horn
Tarkio College
Missouri
United Presbyterian Church
Newton
Lester Haspels
John Haspels
Pigeon Creek U. P. Church of Eighty-four
Pennsylvania
Charles Haspers
Daily Vacation Bible School Begins June 3 at Two Churches
The Daily Vacation Bible School starts Monday June 3 at 9:00 AM and runs two weeks. A program will close the session at the Presbyterian church Friday evening June 14. Children aged 4 through entering eighth grade are invited, with classes split by age at United Presbyterian and First Reformed churches.
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The
Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church
First Reformed Church
Anniversaries Mark Harman Golden Years and kin
Mr and Mrs Henry Harman celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary at home with guests from Alden Woodstock Lake Wilson Boyden and Siuox Center family members join the well wishers Mr and Mrs Ring Smit observe their Golden Wedding on May 29 with a June 2 family dinner planned Their children Anthony Smit Scott Sneller Joe Fushr Ray Smit and spouses and grandchildren attend or will attend the celebration Topics include dates places and family names from Minnesota.
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Henry Harman
Leigh Gilbertson
Alden
Minnesota
Norman- Rose
Terry
Woodstock
Simon Vander Lee
Janice
Randy
Art Riemer
Juanita
Dianne
Linda
Kenneth Harman
Allen
Patsy
Roland
Lake Wilson
Howard Harman
Arlene
Lester
Boyden
Ring Smit
Anthony Smit
Danvers
Scott Sneller
Sioux Center
Joe Fushr
Dennis
Ray Smit
Sherry
Notice To Swimming Students At Boyden
Red Cross swimming program participants must return pink application blanks to Mrs Norman Bell at the Boyden Reporter office or her residence as soon as possible.
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Red Cross
Norman Bell
Boyden
Bowling Team Duting Tuesday Night Dinner
The Men s Bowling Team of Paul s Store and their wives enjoyed a dinner at the Normandy in Sioux City Tuesday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Vande Hoef Jr Mr and Mrs Tony Slothouber Mr and Mrs Norman Prange John Lee Rensink Phyllis Siderius Mr and Mrs John Slykhuis and Mr and Mrs Willis Uittenbogaard.
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Paul’s
Normandy
Sioux City
Paul Vande Hoef, Jr
Tony Slothouber
Norman Prange
John Lee Rensink
Phyllis Siderius
John Slykhuis
Willis Uittenbogaard
500 Club Hosts Mr and Mrs Logan Vanden Brink Dinner
The 500 Club gathered at the Vanden Brinks home Friday at 7:00 pm with Mrs Milton Mackie and Mrs Dale Moen assisting. Members played 500. Kenneth Meyn won the men's high prize, Mrs Norman Bell the women's high prize, and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Meyn the high couple score.
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Logan Vanden Brink
500 Club
Milton Mackie
Dale Moen
Kenneth Meyn
Norman Bell
Auxiliary Meeting Highlights From Unit No 272
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 272 met at the Legion Hall with 17 members. Mrs. Milton Mackie led the meeting and the group sang the National Anthem. Poppy chairwoman Mrs. Baartman distributed pop pies for sale on Saturday May 25. Mrs. Logan Vanden Brink organized the program featuring Marion Kempers of Hull demonstrating cake decorating. A closing lunch was served by Mrs. Dale Moen Mrs. Doyle Tutte and Mrs. Henry Van Velzen.
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 272
Legion Hall
Milton Mackie
Bill*Réns
Baartman
Poppy
Logan Vanden Brink
Marion Kempers
Hull
Dale Moen
Doyle Tutte
Henry van Velzen
Pupils in Lower Grades Enjoy Train Ride from Boyden
Pupils from kindergarten through third grade at Boyden, except those home with measles, rode the Milwaukee train to Rock Valley with teachers Mrs. Ernest Olson, Mrs. Gerrit Hulstein, and Mrs. Mabel Jenison. They ate sack lunches in Rock Valley Park, played, and returned by school buses, tired but happy.
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Ernest Olson
Gerrit Hulstein
Mabel Jenison
Boyden
Rock Valley
Miss Glenda Koerselman Visits Parental Home
Miss Glenda Koerselman of Omaha Nebraska spent the weekend at the parental Koerselman home.
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Glenda Koerselman
Omaha
Nebraska
Dick Koerselman
Legion Post 272 to Meet Monday Evening
The Wm. Monster Legion Post No. 272 will meet Monday June 3 at 8 00 p m at the Legion Hall. Members are asked to be present.
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Wm. Monster Legion Post No
Legion Hall
Graduation Party Honors Nelva Moret at Home
Miss Nelva Moret was honored Thursday evening at her father Wm J Moret's home after her graduation ceremony. Guests included Ed Donkersloot of Sanborn Henry J Moret and family Sioux Center Louis Rons and family Mattock Lucas Rons Wm Rons John Moret Marvin Moret and families LeRoy Rohlfs Boyden Leroy Moret family Ashton Rodney Grooters and family Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelva Moret
Wm. J. Moret
Ed Donkersloot
Sanborn
Henry J. Moret
Sioux Center
Louis Rons
Mattock
Lucas Rons
Wm. Rons
John Moret
Marvin Moret
LeRoy Rohlfs
Boyden
Leroy Moret
Ashton
Rodney Grooters
Hull
Graduates Honored At Sioux Center Area Parties
Local families hosted gatherings across Thursday and Friday evenings honoring seniors from area high schools. Guests include relatives from Sheldon Hull Sanborn Archer Vinton Orange City Ireton and Paullina with numerous extended families in attendance.
Paula Zimmer Joins The Reporter Office This Summer
Miss Paula Zimmer will begin her new duties at The Boyden Reporter office on Monday June 3 for the summer months. She will be at the office five days a week with hours from 9 00 to 12 00 and 1 00 to 5 00.
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Paula Zimmer
Boyden
Postmaster Bell Attends State Convention Activities
Postmaster Bell attended the State Convention of the National Association of Postmasters at Vacation Village on West Okoboji. Mrs. Bell joined Tuesday evening and they attended the banquet at Convention Hall where Mr. Stevens national postal inspector from Washington D C spoke on Postal Department problems.
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Bell
National Association of Postmasters
Vacation Village
West Okoboji
Convention Hall
Mr. Stevens
Washington, D. C
Postal Department
Two Hurt In Boyden Area Highway Collision
On Friday at 5 30 p m two people sustained minor injuries in a two car crash east of Boyden on Highway 18 Mrs Goldie Groot 72 of Hull and Johanna Pap 18 of Doon were riding as passengers in different vehicles driven by Jacob Groot and Herman Van Donge 20 of Sioux Center respectively The Van Donge car rear ended the Groot car both were heavily damaged Van Donge received a ticket for failing to keep his vehicle under control
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Goldie Groot
Hull
Johanna Pap
Doon
Boyden
Starkweather to Receive Degree at Morningside Commencement
Jerry Starkweather of Boyden will be among 82 Morningside College seniors earning a Bachelor of Arts at final commencement exercises Monday at 10:00 a.m. in Allen Gymnasium Sioux City. Dr Harold F Carr president of Iliff School of Theology in Denver will deliver the address on "Qualified to Learn." Twenty two year teaching certificates will also be awarded.
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Jerry Starkweather
Boyden
Morningside College
Allee Gymnasium
Sioux City
Jerry
Harold F. Carr
Iliff School of Theology
Denver
Sheridan School District Picnic at Hall Park
Pupils, parents, and friends of Sheridan School District No 6 enjoyed a Thursday picnic at Hall Park with coach Mrs Andy Sneller of Shelton guiding activities.
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Sheridan School District No. 6
Hall Park
Andy Sneller
Shelon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boyden Rural Letter Carriers
Seif
Boyden Churches
Christian Endeavor
Home Mission Circle
John, Ween
Okko Roos
H. M. Dykstra
Central Reformed Church
Pella
Christian Youth Conferences
Lake Okoboji
Lake Chetek
Consistorial Union
United Presbyterian
Daily Vacation Bible School
Legion Meeting
AHTNC
Army Pvt
Gerrit W. Vreeman
William C. Vreeman
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Vreeman
National Guard
Sheldon Public High School
U. S. Army
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