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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1952
Page
1
Henry Mouw of Hull died Wednesday afternoon when his tractor rolled over as he turned near a roadside ditch three miles east and one and a half miles south of Hull. The crash was found by Mrs. Billy Kooiker and reported to nearby residents.
The Reporter will raise advertising rates for the first time in years, effective Nov 1, to 85 cents per column inch. Newsprint costs drove the increase after heavy use of newspictures and other features. The paper, serving Boyden area, has kept lower rates than peers by efficient production and hopes subscription prices remain unchanged. Funeral notice for Mr. Moon lists survivor details and services in Hull.
The photo shows the remaining ruin of a farm building at the Lowell Woelber residence after a rapid blaze Tuesday noon. Boyden firemen arrived soon after the alarm, saw the structure collapse, and fought the fire with tank sprayers in a nearby cornfield to prevent spread. Cause is unknown. the family noticed flames in the roof first.
A Boyden Truck Service truck driven by Phil Van Gorp caught fire in Salina Kansas last week just after leaving a load of cattle. The blaze spread rapidly from the cab, the truck and its load were lost, six cattle died, while the remaining 22 were rescued.
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company asks Boyden to renew a franchise to use streets and alleys for its lines and poles to provide telephone service. The town council will vote October 14 with a special election date to follow if approved.
Mr. John Fischer Mr. Nick Hurst Mr. Richard Van Zanten Mr. Chester Haugen of Lester Iowa and Mr Richard Labright of Fort Dodge spent a few days fishing in northern Minn.
Farewell party Tuesday evening honored Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Voss Dale Merrill and Randy, Mr. and Mrs. Searle Houtsma and family of Arabic. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Houtsma and children Mr. and Mrs. Nick R. Hurst and children and Mr. and Mrs. Neal Houtsma of Sheldon.
Kenneth Walinga a seaman first class in the US Navy and son of Mr and Mrs Gert Walinga of Boyden Iowa arrived in San Diego aboard the destroyer escort USS Frybarger returning from its first tour in the Korean combat zone. The Frybarger had been assigned to amphibious force Far East since seven months of Western Pacific duty including training exercises and troop movements. The ship was converted from a World War II destroyer escort to control boat waves during amphibious landings and was taken from mothballs in 1950 before duty with the Pacific Fleet Amphibious Force.
The George Woman's Club were guests Friday evening of the Boyden Woman's Club at Mrs. John Rensink Sr's home. Hostess Mrs. Virgil Smith and assistant hostess Mrs. Roy Reimers assisted.
Mrs Peter Rol hosted a surprise party for her mother Mrs Wm Kersten of Sheldon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Tim De Siegter of Sioux Center Mr and Mrs George Kersten of Hospers Mrs M L Horn and Mrs Dora Rollifs of Sheldon and Mr and Mrs Peter Rol and child ren.
Morning worship at 9 30 A M and afternoon worship at 1 30 P M Sunday School at 3 00 P M and Christian Endeavor at 7 30 P M Catechism classes Saturday afternoon Home Mission circle Thursday at 2 00 Visitors welcome Rev H V Stegeman of Orange City to conduct services
St John Lutheran H Jr Knoploh pastor announces German service at 8 00 A M Sunday October 12 with 9 00 A M Sunday School 9 10 A M English service Luther League 8 00 P M English service. Brotherhood meeting October 9 8 00 P M guest Patrolman Haze at school auditorium. Corclusion Society meets October 15 2 00 P M in school auditorium.
The fall Luther League Rally convened Sunday afternoon and evening at the Lutheran church in Melvin with Rev. Norman Langhor of Corwith delivering devotions and remarks. A business meeting followed, then a singspiration and a Lansing Convention film. Banquet speaker Rev. Langholz closed with the message The Faith of our Fathers and a sound movie Second Chance was shown.
The United Presbyterian Church announces Sabbath School at 10 00 A M Morning Worship at 11 00 A M and Evening Worship at 730 P M led by Pastor Rev Henry Bank in the weekly schedule.
The Boyden Ball Club will host a chicken supper at the Sheldon Community Building on October 9 at 7 00 P M Tickets are $2 00 per plate Reservations may be made by contacting Larry Salmon before Wednesday P M The event invites the community to attend.
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