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Reporter Boyden

Location

Boyden, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1952

Page

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Boyden Juniors Stage Just One Big Happy Family Play

The Boyden Junior Class presents the comedy Just One Big Happy Family written by Edith Loring. Cast includes Marlene Vagts Marilyn Kammiade Leona Van Maanen Marjorie Vermeer Shirley Slykhuis Arlyne Kruse Alberta Meendering Marjean Vande Hoef Norma Lagoo Edwin Diekevers and sisters Lois and Eleanor Kroon with guest actors Jerry Starkweather Harold De Boer and Jason Vander Hieden. The family tale follows an average home disrupted when the mother aims for a fur coat. The Delamars next door provide comic contrast and Vicki the younger sister adds to the humor you won’t want to miss.

Boyden Edith Loring Marlene Vagts Marilyn Kammiade Leona van Maanen Marjorie Vermeer Shirley Slykhuis Arlyne Kruse Alberta Meendering Marjean Vande Hoef Norma Lagoo Edwin Diekevers Eleanor Lois Kroon Jerry Starkweather Harold de Boer Jason Vander Hieden Delamars Vicki

De Jong Baby Boy Born At Local Hospital

Mr and Mrs Bernard De Jong welcomed a baby boy born Tuesday October 7 weighing 8 pounds at the local hospital. The infant joins a sister and brother in the family.

Bernard de Jong Ighed Lbs Hospital

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Logan Vanden Brink

Mr and Mrs Steve Vanden Brink hosted a Saturday dinner for Mrs Logan Vanden Brinks birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Marvin Dikkevers and daughter Paula of Hull plus Mr and Mrs Logan Vanden Brink and son Paul.

Steve Vanden Brink Logan Vanden Brink Marvin Dickevers Paula Hull Paul

Ills in the Van Veldhuizen and Scholten households

Richard Van Veldhuizen suffers an infected throat and remains ill at home though improved. Mrs. Case Veen is also poorly this week. Mrs. Gerhart Scholten has returned from the hospital but must stay in bed for an extended period.

Richard van Veldhuizen

Banquet Concludes Successful Boyden Ball Club Season

The Boyden Ball Club hosted about 70 people at the Sheldon community building to close the 1952 season. A chicken dinner by Mrs. Bud Daniels preceded a program and a business meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Henry Van Velzen was elected manager and Larry Salmon assistant manager. Each officer will appoint two committee members.

Boyden Sheldon Bud Daniels Henry van Velzen Larry Salmon

Son Cpl Gerrit J. Bos Arrives in United States

Mr and Mrs A J Bos report their son Cpl Gerrit John Bos has returned from Korea and is in Denver awaiting discharge. He has a wife and nine month old baby in Hull and has served over one year abroad including Japan in 1951 and Korea starting November 1951 with eight months on the front. He sent a rand-painted dinner set from Japan and is due home via Omaha Friday evening.

A. J. Bos Cpl Gerrit John. Bos States Korea Denver Armed Services Cpl. Bos Hull Japan Gerrit Omaha

Notice of Orange City Republican Women's Club Meeting

The last meeting of the republican Woman's club will be held in Orange City Town Hall on October 23 at 2 30 P M. A program is planned and a silver offering will be taken to increase the budget. All ladies are requested to come and bring others. Mrs Kierman Alton Chairman.

Neublican Woman’s Club Orange City Town Hell Kierman Alton

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Gerhard Scholten

Mrs Gerhard Scholten thanks neighbors friends and relatives for letters cards flowers gifts and visits while she was in Community Hospital at Sheldon in appreciation of the kindness shown.

Sheldon Gerhard Scholten

Nighttime curfew for children up to 15 years

A town council notice urges parents to keep children under 15 off the streets by 9 PM unless accompanied by a parent or in emergency. It stresses children need about 12 hours of sleep for good schooling and asks parents to cooperate with officials to fulfill their responsibilities.

FRESHIES-1952 CROP Horrible initiation at Boyden High School

A chilling dawn scene shows upperclass initiation of freshmen at Boyden High School with students waiting for a Reporter photographer. Front row lists Donna Doorenbos, John Lee Rensink, Ronald Van Meeteran, Glenda Koerselman, Harm Oldenkamp, Tony Vander Berg, Coralyn Van Diepen, Marie Vagts, Sharon Ruyter and Marian Vagts, while second row includes Beverly Doorenbos, Ronald Egdorf, Monte Van Meeteren, Dorothy De Boer, Marlene Kroon, Donald Klein, Geneva Baartman, Edward Den Herder and Wilma Englesman.

Boyden High School Donna Doorenbos John Lee Rensink Ronald van Meeteran Glenda Koerselman Harm Oldenkamp Tony Vander Berg Coralyn van Diepen Marie Vagts Sharon Ruyter Mar Ian Vagts Beverly Doorenbos Ronald Egdorf Monte van Meeteren Dorothy de Boer Marlene Kroon Donald Klien Geneva Baartman Edward den Herder Wilma Englesman

Iowa Tall Corn Record Stalk Pictured by Harmons

The photo shows Howard Harmon and his son Lester beside a 12 foot tall corn stalk they raised. Harmon says he does not know the seed. the Reporter notes this is a record to date and asks who can beat it.

Howard Harmon Lester

Family visitors share Sunday at Hospers and Orange City

Mr and Mrs Nick R Hulst and family spent Sunday visiting the Wm Faber and John Hulst Sr home in Hospers and with the family of Orange City, sharing Sunday evening with the hosts.

Nick R Hulst Wm Faber John Hulst Hospers Orange City

Induction and Tests Noted by Sioux County Draft Board

Thirteen registrants left Alton Iowa on October 14 for induction into the Armed Forces. Sixteen registrants will leave November 19 for the November Induction Call. College Qualification Tests are set for December 4, 1952 and April 23, 1953 for deferment evidence. Applications for the December 4 test must be postmarked by midnight November 1, 1952.

Alton Iowa

Grant-Sheridan Willing Workers 4-H Club Meeting

The Grant-Sheridan Willing Workers 4-H club holds its organizing meeting with Man of Joan Van Velzen presiding. Attendees planning to attend the 4-H banquet on November 10 should bring $1.25 for tickets. Any girl 10 years or older interested in 4-H work is invited.

Grant-Sheridan Willing Workers Joan van Velzen Monnday

Moon Home Hosts Evening Guests in Hospers

Mr and Mrs Sylvester Rensink were Sunday evening guests in the Henry Te Stroete home at Hospers hosted by Wm. Moon.

Wm. Moon Sylvester Rensink Henry Te Stroete Hospers

Church Calendar Services Schedule and Events

Morning Worship at 9 30 A M and Afternoon Worship at 1 30 P M Sunday School at 3 P M Christian Endeavor at 7 30 P M Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 P M The afternoon session notes follow-up timing and venue for church activities.

Christian Endeavor Ladies Aid

St John Lutheran Church German Service and events

St John Lutheran Church announces a German service at 8:00 A M and English service at 10:15 A M on Sunday October 19 with Sunday School at 9:00 A M Adult Bible Class at 9:10 A M Luther League at 8:00 P M The area Brotherhood meeting will be held at Sibley on Sunday October 19 at 7:30 P M Professor William Strong of Wartburg Seminary Dubuque will speak Visitation will be the guest speaker and all members are welcome

Luther League Area 8 Brotherhood Sibley William Strong Wartburg Seminary Dubuque Vis

United Presbyterian Church Service Timings

The United Presbyterian Church lists Sabbath School at 10 00 A M Morning Worship at 11 00 A M and Evening Worship at 730 P M conducted by Rev Henry Bank pastor.

Henry Bank

Boyden Women’s Citizenship Club Wins Superior Rating

Mrs Leonard Rensink Mrs Nic De Haas Mrs Howard Verrips and Mrs Ed Blumeyer attended the District Women's Club Meeting at Storm Lake Iowa all day Thursday. There were 548 registered. The Boyden Women's Citizenship Club received a Superior rating in their years program.

Leonard Rensink Nic de Haas Howard Verrips Ed Blumeyer Storm Lake Boyden Women’s Citienship Club

Boyden Considers Vote On Telephone Franchise Ordinance

Boyden town council approved a telephone franchise ordinance allowing Northwestern Bell to use streets and alleys for service. A special election was set for November 13 to submit the measure to voters for approval before the old franchise expires. A. J. Boucher of Northwestern Bell said the agreement enables planning for future service needs and prevents wasteful expenditures.

Boyden Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Northwestern Bell Telephone Company A. J. Boucher

Vander Hoeven Enlists in Navy Training Train Route

Leonard Vander Hoeven son of Mr and Mrs Len Vander Hoeven has enlisted in the Navy and left Tuesday for Sioux Falls en route to a training station.

Leonard Vander Hoeven Len Vander Hoeven Navy Sioux Falls

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Boyden Juniors Een THE Sioux County Draft Board St. John Lutheran Church H. J. Knoploh United Presbyterian Church Boyden Women’s Citizenship Club
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