Happenings At the Court House
Marriage licenses issued include Leroy J. Van Kley to Rosella Van de Weerd and Arthur Kluter to Fern Steinfadt. The last will of Bernard P. Gasper was filed for probate with an 11 13 hearing. Executors appointed include Walter Bolks and Fred Pulman. The case of Blom vs Slaton involved a $50 000 counter claim after a fatal June 26, 1956 collision on Highway 33 near Hospe, Iowa. The estate of Kryn Schuller closed and others were appointed executors or approved deeds. Six Reformed Churches plan a four day mission conference October 21 to 24. The Youth Fellowship hosted a wiener roast at the Doorenbos home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C Blom
Cornelius Blom
Garfield Slaton
Hos- Pers
Iowa
Boyden
Middleburg
American
First Hull
Doon
Rock Valley
Chemical Kill of Rough Fish in Des Moines River Experiment
State fisheries biologists and crews killed tons of rough fish in two north Iowa areas using rotenone in September. A 10 mile Des Moines River stretch north of Humboldt was treated to eliminate rough fish before stocking game species. In Storm Lake, planes sprayed rotenone to target young gizzard shad, aiming to protect game fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Storm
Iowa
Conservation Commission
Humboldt
Rutland Dam
Harry Harrison
Tom Moen
Rutland
Storm Lake
Earl Rose
Living Space Commission
Cadet Lee Moret Promoted at Iowa State ROTC
Ames Iowa Cadet Lee R Moret of Boyden promoted Sept 25 to Cadet 2nd Lt in the Army ROTC Arteclliary at Iowa State College Ames He has completed nine quarters in ROTC and earned this promotion for his military training attitude Fort Sill Okla Pvt John F McCabe son of Mr and Mrs Matthew McCabe of Boyden finished a track vehicle maintenance course at the Army Artillery and Guided Missile Center Fort Sill and joined the Army in January 1956 with basic training completed at Fort Kaffee Ark
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Lee R. Moret
Boyden
Iowa State College
Fort Sill Okla
John F. McCabe
Matthew McCabe
Army
Artillery and Guided Missile Center
McCabe
Fort Kaffee
Ark
Invitation to Boys 4 H Club Work
County 4-H clubs urge recruitment in October and November open to boys and girls aged ten to not yet nine on January 1. Members join a local club, enjoy recreation, camps, shows, and county, state, and national events. Participation builds demonstration, livestock and crop judging skills and community value.
Entertaining Ramona Meckie Fourth Birthday Party
Mr and Mrs Milton Meckie hosted a Saturday party for daughter Ramona with friends Brad Ver Meer Sioux Center and others. On Sunday relatives Gordon Mackie Hull Korver Orange City and more sent wishes. Win Mouw family joined Sunday luncheon at Sanborn and visits to Hull. Rensink couple spending a week in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Meckie
Ramona
Brad and
Lyle Ver ‘Meer
Sioux Center
Mady Bouma
Dwayne
Chery! Vande Gaarde
Leanna Bell Kreeth
Bryan Vander Wilt
Peggy Vagts
Nancy
Gordon Mackie
Hull
Korver
Orange City
Win Mouw
Harry Riensma
Sanborn
Gerald van Es
Willis van der Maaten
Sylvester van Zee
New News Reporter Joins Boyden Reporter Staff
Mrs Donald Dunnick from this city has accepted a position as news reporter for the Boyden Reporter. She has prior reporting experience with several local papers and is currently a reporter for the Sioux City Journal. Residents with news tips are asked to call 2681.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Dunnick
Dunnick
Sioux City Journal
Boyden
Mrs Elizabeth Van Dienen Still Receiving Hospital Care
Mrs Elizabeth Van Dienen remains a patient at University Hospital Iowa City. Card or letter requests may be sent to Room C-324 3rd floor Iowa City Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth van Dienen
Iowa City
University Hospital
Iowa
Local Scout Troop 3 Meets with Den Mother
Local Cub Scout troop No 3 will meet with their Den Mother at the Larry Salmon home Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ray Smit were Thursday evening visitors in the Ed Schemper home at Sibley. Mr and Mrs Wm Vagts and Peggy Marian and Clairnel Dunnick were Wednesday evening visitors in the Wilson Ossenfort home at George. Marvin Bomgaars who attends college at Vermillion spent the weekend in the parental Arne Bomgaars home. American Legion Aux met Monday evening at the Legion Hall with county president Mrs Virginia Von Wykrke and Mrs Hadaway of Hawarden as guest speakers. Laura Kay daughter of Mr and Mrs Case Smit was baptized at the First Ref. church Sunday. Mr and Mrs Dick Korselman were Sunday evening visitors in the Herman Ditterman home with Mrs Nick Sal and Kennetl Sal of Sibley also there. Those at a birthday party at the Wilbur Vander Tuig home in Sheldon Saturday evening included Mr and Mrs Henry Bosman and Margo, Mr and Mrs Glen Blankers and daughter, and Mr and Mrs Larry Salmon and family. Mr and Mrs Ray Smit and Sherry and Mr and Mrs Neal Houtsma of Sheldon motored to Sioux City Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Edwin Bernissie and house guests Mr and Mrs Orville Van der Brake and girls of California were Sunday visitors in the parental John De Kruif home at Chandler Minn. Mr and Mrs Robert Dethmers and Linda were Saturday evening visitors in the Bill Van der Brake home near Orange City. Mr and Mrs Andrew VanderBerg of Hospers and Mr and Mrs Scott Sneller of Sioux Center were Sunday evening dinner guests in the Ray Smit home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Aux
The
Legion Hall
Virginia von Wykrke
Hadaway of
Hawarden
Wilbur Vander Tuig
Sheldon
Henry Bosman
Margo
Glen Blankers
Larry Salmon
Edwin Bernissie
Orville van der Brake
California
John de Kruif
Chandler
Minn
Free public photo day for children at the Reporter
October 24 at the Legion Hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Waltz Studios of Des Moines will photograph all children brought by guardians at no charge. The Reporter will publish a Citizens of Tomorrow feature with no obligation to purchase portraits. Appointments by calling Mrs Bill Vagts at 2481.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Waltz Studios
Des Moines
Iowa
Bill Vagts
Missionary Conference Set for First Reformed Church
The fall Missionary conference runs October 21 to 24 at the First Reformed Church. Speakers include Mrs Wm Angus from China and Rev Wm Angus of China, Rev Blaaver director of Canadian Work, and Miss Cornelia Dalenberg of Arabia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Girls League
Wm. Angus
China
Mens Brothrhood
Blaaver
Cornelia Dalenberg
Arabia
Boosters Club to Meet for Boyden School Band
The band booster club will meet Monday evening Oct 22 at 8 pm in the school building. Parents of children in the Boyden School band and others interested are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
Sioux County Chorus Rehearsals For Messiah Rendition
The Sioux County chorus resumes practice for a Messiah rendition. Rehearsals are Saturdays at 8 PM in Hull Public School and Sundays at 4 PM at Sioux Center. All singers are welcome to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County
Hull
Sioux Centre
Vander Bosch and related families visit Erdorf and others
Mr and Mrs Ted Vander Bosch and family visited the Ernest Egdorf home Thursday evening. Dan Van Dyke and family joined for Sunday dinner at Ernest Egdorf's. Ronald Egdorf of Sutherland visited in the afternoon. Cliff Vander Wilt and family dined with Henry Van Velzen in Matlock, and Thursday they visited Gerrit Mouw in Lake Park Ia. Gerald Van Es visited Kenneth Vanderberg in Rock Rapids on Tuesday evening. Bugne Egdorf spent Saturday with sister Mrs John Wesslink at Sanborn. Henry Huisenkveld and 8 Van Batavia were Tuesday evening visitors in the Vans… birthday event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Vander Bosch
Ernest Egdorf
Dan van Dyke
Ronald Egdorf
Sutherland
Cliff Vander Wilt
Henry van Velzen
Matlock
Win Mouw
Gerrit Mouw
Lake Park
Gerald van Es
Kenneth Vanderberg
Rock Rapids
Bugne Egdorf
John Wesslink
Sanborn
Henry Huisenkveld
van Batavia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leroy Jay van Kley
Rosella Mae van de Weerd
Arthur Kluter Beton
Fern Lois Steinfadt
Bernard P. Gasper
Kathryn Kaskie
Leo Kaskie
Walter P. Bolks
Guardian
Arend Brook
Fred Pulman
Jestie Riemersma Solsma
Walter Rehwaldt
Martha Rehwdlt
Kryn Schuller
Mary Schuller
Mary Vander Boon
John Vander Boon
Jennie Hoff
Arend Hoff
Independent School District
Girl Scouts
Legion Building
Pete Schouten
Norfolk
Virginia
Eae Ae Gles
Vanden Brink
Smith and Son
Paul’s
Bank
Evelyn Auberg
S Bowling
Smit and Son
Paul's Co-op Lumber
Auxiliary Bank Produce Standard Vanden Brink
Jack Z. Stevens
Clear Lake
Stevens
Old State Fish and Game Commission
State Conservation Commission
Boone
Greene
Cerro Gordo
Jack
Memorial
Helen
Clearlake
Ruth Waring
Boyd L. Lund
U Pp Church
Jake Doorenbos
Electrolux Bete Weet
Etersetnescoe
Rons Shellers
Boyden Hardware
N. W
Robert Rosenboom
T. Grooters
Earl Hor
Robert Roseboom
Senger
Farberware
Pvt. McCabe
Harry Rensink
Denver
NEW News
Cub
Ray Smit
Ed Schemper
Sibley
Wm Vagts
Peggy
Marian
Clairnel Dunnick
Wilson Ossenfort
George
Marvin Bomgaars
Vermillion
Arne Bomgaars
Laura Kay
Case Smit
Dick Korselman
Herman, Ditterman
Nick Sal
Kennetl
Sal of
Sherry
Neal Houtsma
Sioux City
Robert Dethmers
Linda
Bill van der Brake
Andrew VanderBerg
Hospers
Scott Sneller
Boosters Club
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