School News Highlights From The Week
Kindergarten notes and lists of students with perfect spelling and attendance. Activities include library trip, mural projects on Indians and Pilgrims, and mumps absences. Third grade reports cover arithmetic, geography, large-number subtraction, and one hundred spellings. Fifth grade lists star ratings, perfect spellings, health unit, bank trip, and a successful magazine drive certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebirds
Anthony
Mary
Ronnie
Marilyn
Virginia
Candace
Maynes
Linda
Marlys
Barbara
Garry
Randy
Dian
Marvin
Myron
Arnold
Eddie
Darwin
Diane R
Thelma
Darlene
Richard
Arlene
David
Roger
Gloria
Henry
Peter
Pamela
Harold
Merry Lou
Ronald
Alice
Douglas
Kathryn
United States
Alaska
Beverly V
Beverly G
Arlen
Audrey
Betty
Ruth
Kathleen
Siam
Mongolia
Korea
China
Lavoine
Beverly
Mary Ellen
Elaine
Garde
Karen
Verdel
Gladys
Corleen Brunsting
Local social notes from Rock Valley and area communities
Mr and Mrs John Meendering attend ed the farewell in the Mrs Fannie Kooi ma home in Rock Valley. Mrs John Newenhouse honored at a farewell. Numerous guests from Hull Orange City Sheldon Sioux Center Matlock and George attend gatherings at local homes during the period. Thanksgiving visitors from Howard Lake Minn—Dwight Vander Haar family—spent the weekend with local hosts. Regular Sunday visits and birthday observances mark a window into area social life with multiple households hosting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meendering
Fannie Kooima
Rock Valley
John Newenhouse
John Droog
Anna Heemskirk
Hull
Roy Riemers
Harry Rensink
Tom Smith
Denver
Colo
Henry Auberg
John Rensink Jr
Gerhard Scholten
George Foreman
Orange City
Cornelius Koole
Sheldon
Jim Kool
Mary Louie
Alfred Doorenbos
John Bonneman
Howard Lake
Minn
Joe A. Horn
John Vander Haar
Harold Zimmel
Donald Dunnick
Henry Ruyter
Brent
Ray Miller
Joe van Velzen
Sioux City
Joan
Case Blankers
Herbert Horn
Henry Slykhuis
Ashton
Ernie Brons
George
High School Music Program Previewed for December 7
A high school music program is set for December 7 at 8:00 P.M in the school auditorium. Directed by Mr Jessie Wade, the Girls Glee Club Mixed Chorus Girls Sextet and Christmas solos join the forty piece concert band in a varied program. The event is free to the public and invites all to enjoy the students’ performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
Jessie Wade
Jesus
Attend Your School Reorganization Meetings
Two meetings with Boyden Independent District and Sheridan Township informed residents about the school organization plan. Attendees learned they had been given the wrong story before the discussions clarified details. The notice urges more residents to attend the next meeting when the date is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
Sheridan
4-H Meeting Notes with December 28 Party Plans
Janice opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge and Gladys Wiekamp led roll call. Twenty four girls attended as dues were collected and names drawn for the Christmas party set for December 28, 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice
Gladys Wiekamp
Surprise Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Iola Horn
Mrs Willard Horn and Mrs Herbert Horn hosted a surprise shower at the Herbert Horn farm for Miss Iola Horn. The event featured games and a two course luncheon with attendees from Sheldon Archer Sanborn Ashton and nearby families. Miss Iola Horn is set to wed Mr Edward Wallinga this Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Horn
Herbert Horn
Iola Horn
Herbert Horn Farm
Jake den Hartog
Donald den Hartog
Howard Kuyper
Verlyn
Carol All
Sheldon
Chris van Meeteren
Archer
Connie Haspels
Sanborn
Henry Slykhuis
Betty
Beverly
Doris
Ashton
George Haspers
Elmer den Hartog
Earling Kosters
Rhonda
Howard Harmon
Arlene
Adrian Diekevers
Anita
Arie Vande Wiede
Geneva
George Riemers
Peter Baartman Jr
Eleanor
Gloria
Gus Stegeman
Lois
Lawrence de Wild
Dale Ferwerda
George Horn
Ruth
Minnie den Herder
Donald Dunnick
Vera Mae Horn
Edward Wallinga
Sixthteen year old Mary Ann Van Haven sues for injuries
Mary Ann Van Haven ages sixteen seeks fifteen thousand dollars in district court Grundy county alleging facial injuries from an auto accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann van Haven
Grundy County
Misconceptions on School Reorganization Tax Impact
Reader reports claim the plan will raise taxes by at least one dollar per acre. In fact it would cut costs by eliminating cross district education expenses. Details on levies and district finances are available from school district secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Marriage Licenses and Probate Actions in Local Court
Marriage licenses issued to Detmar Netten and Rinzella Andringa both of Orange City, Roland Holder of Hinton and Delores Haak of Sioux City, Clarence Blanck of Dwyer and Arlene Menning of Hespers. Last Will of Mae Vande Steeg filed for probate with Dec 21 hearing set. Edward Benit named trustee under Henry Benit Sr will. bond not required. Peter Leusink appointed administrator of Kate Leusink estate with $1000 bond. James Schuller reported estate trust leasing 40 acres to Nicholas Cleveringa for $310 for year starting March 1, 1954. Roland Maurer case appeals to Iowa Supreme Court from Hawarden judgment of $3,240. Gerrit Koerselman named executor for Emma Koerselman estate without bond. Guardianship of minor Vickie Hemmingson authorizes purchase of $600 piano. Guardian J. P. Schutt may incur up to $900 for sewer connections. John Heusinkveld 21st report as trustee of Evelyn, Glen, Eugene Klomp approved. Roy O Wilkison removed as guardian. L. M. Scriven appointed new guardian with $3,000 bond. Lyne Gerritsma estate closed. Gertrude Gerritsma discharged. Louis J. Brabander estate final report approved. administrator discharged. Mary Mitchell guardianship closed. Gerrit L. Rens guardian final report approved. bond released. Notice to parents of Boyden School Band members. meeting with Mr Wade on stage at 4:15 p.m. Friday Dec 4 to form Band Boosters Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Vande Steeg
Orange City
Edward Benit
Alma Benit Gardner
Henry Benit
Peter Leusink
Kate Leusink
West Branch Township
James Schuller
Margaret Barker
F.C Druyvesteyn
Nicholas J. Cleveringa
Roland Maurer
City of
Hawarden
Supreme Court of Iowa
District Court
Plaintff
Gerrit Koerselman
Emma Koerselman
Sioux Center
Vickie Delores Hemmingson
Guardian
Gerrit $ Ver Wey
J. P. Schutt
John Heusinkveld
Evelyn, Glen
Eugene Klomp
Roy O Wilkison
Lowell A Wilkison
L. M. Scriven
Roy
Wilkison
Lyne Gerritsma
Gertrude Gerritsma
Earl V Slife, Jr
Louis J. Brabander
Mary Mitchell
Gerrit L. Rens
Young Player Reinjures Arm After Fall From Horse
At Ledyard, Mickey Miller first broke his arm in football earlier this season and then sustained a second arm break last week when his horse threw him against a gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledyard
Mickey Miller
Christmas Seal Drive Opened under local chairwoman
Mrs. Robert Dethmers announces the 1954 Christmas Seal drive with seals mailed to supporters. Contributions requested promptly and donors may inquire at the Reporter or with Mrs. Dethmers for details on fund allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dethmers
Local residents host dinners in area homes
Mr and Mrs Vernon Ingalls of Sheldon visited the John Grooters home on Saturday evening. Several couples including Mr and Mrs Nick Rouwenhorst and Mr and Mrs Wm Meyn with family shared a pheasant dinner at the Kenneth Meyn farm on Wednesday evening. Gary and Arlen Rons of Hull spent Monday with the John Vander Haar family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Ingalls
Sheldon
John Grooters
Nick Rouwenhorst
Wm. Meyn
Clifford Vander Wilt and Sons
Henry van Velzen
Galen
Kenneth Meyn
Gary and
Arlen Rons
Hull
John Vander Haar
Thank You Note From Mrs. Richard Kruse
Mrs. Richard Kruse thanks friends for kind deeds prayers and cards of cheer received during her illness and expresses appreciation for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Kruse
Birthday Dinner Honors Norreen Bell's Seventh Year
Mr and Mrs Norman Bell hosted a birthday dinner Sunday for their daughter Norreen turning seven. Guests included Mr and Mrs Peter J Bell of Hull Mr and Mrs John Brouwer of Primghar Miss Marla Brouwer of Hawarden and additional guests Mr and Mrs Ray Brockhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Bell
Norreen
Peter J. Bell
Hull
John Brouwer
Primghar
Marla Brouwer
Hawarden
Ray Brockhouse
Birthday Honored at Mrs Slothouber Home
Mrs Gerrit Slothouber entertained Monday evening in honor of her birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Dekkinga and son Johnny of Matlock, Mr Henry Langstraat of Chandler Minnesota, Mr and Mrs Jake Vande Hoef of Newkirk, Mr Wm Langstraat, Mr and Mrs Gerrit E Slothauber and sons Gerald and Donald, Mrs Case, Kenneth and Tony Forkeunee and Mary Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Slothouber
John Dekkinga
Johny
Matlock
Henry Langstraat
Chandler, Minn
Jake Vande Hoef
Newkirk
Wm. Langstraat
Gerrit E. Slothauber
Gerald
Donald
Kenneth
Dati
Tony Forkeunee
Mary
Wayne
New Address for Pfc Arnold Winter at New York Army Post
Military notice lists Pfc Arnold Winter of Co C HQs and Support Battalion with new APO address 742 PMNY NY and unit details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Arnold
Local Social Visits and Hospitalize Notes
Sunday evening dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs George Riemers and the Chris Riemers home. Saturday visitors were Mr. and Mrs Wm Kwikkel at Bas Dekker home in Sheldon. Additional entries mention multiple couples visiting the Chris Juhl home in Marcus and others at Macy and Winnebago Nebraska. Jake Van Diepen is a patient at Methodist hospital in Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Riemers
Chris Riemers
Wm. Kwikkel
Bas Dekker
Sheldon
Eldon Bleasdell
Warren Betten
Sandra
George Miazgar
Chris Juhl
Marcus
Gerrit Uittenbogaard
Henry Bosman
Macy and Winnebago
Nebr
Jake van Diepen
Methodist Hospital
Soux Cty
These Raspberries Were Almost Too Late
The berries picked two weeks ago contrast with the pre winter weather. Cold conditions linger as harvests shift with seasonal changes.
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Ronnie Engelsman
Donna
Bradley
Dwayne
Harriet
Judy
Cathy
Marliss
Gerry
Faye
Cordell
Marian
Judy D
Joyce
Irene Phyllis
Jean
Bonnie
Red Cross
Sherry Smit
BHS
Aston St. Marys
Marian Meendering
Judy Dethmers
Mary Ellen Salmon
Mary Reimers
First Reformed Church
Kenri Steunenberg
Christian Endeavor
United Presbyterian Church
Henry Bank
St. John Lutheran Church
H. J. Knoploh
Mary Ann Oort
Mary — Ellen Wiekamp
Donna van Houte
Peter Kooiman
Redlands
Calif
Kooiman
Miss Horn
Boyden Independent
Nic Rouwenhorst
Detmar Gerben Netten
Rinzella R. Andringa
Roland Carl Holder
Hinton
Delores Joan Haak
Clarence Wesley Blanck
Dwyer
Wye
Arlene Menning
Hespers
Wade
H. D. Ossenfort
Iowa
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