Schau Supt Prisha Announces Largest Freshman Class
Supt Prisha announced the largest freshman class in Schau history with 26 new freshmen and a total high school enrollment of 76 boys and 87 girls. The report details grade distributions, music groups, science matrics, and the schedule of teachers and classes needed to handle the record student body.
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Supt. Prisha
Morford
Glee Club
Smith
Supt. Prusha
United States
Local students enroll in area junior colleges
Logan Vanden Brink Lester and Dorothy Foreman Marjorie Kooiker and Joan Landhuis enroll at Sheldon Junior College. Eileen Van Zanten will attend Northwestern Junior College at Orange City.
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Logan Vanden Brink
Lester
Dorothy Foreman
Marjorie Kooiker
Joan Landhuis
Sheldon Junior College
Eileen van Zanten
Northwestern Junior College
Orange City
De Jong Party Plans Iowa City Visit for College Move In
Freddy De Jong Elmer Brink and Winifred Vanden Bosch accompany Henry De Jong to Iowa City on Friday for Henry to enroll as a sophomore at the State University. The group will then drive to Davenport for a visit and plans to return on Sunday.
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Freddy de Jong
Elmer Brinkman
Winifred Vanden Bosch
Henry de Jong
Iowa City
Henry
At the State University
Davenport
Van Diepen Family Weekend Visit at Ticonic
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Van Diepen Jr. and daughter Lalonie spent the weekend with relatives at Ticonic, enjoying time together away from home.
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Jacob van Diepen Jr
Lalonie
Ticonic
Farm Tenancy Transfers In Northwest Iowa
Henry Van Beek of Sheldon rents the Langstraat farm from the Diekevers who switch to Draaym farm north of Hospers after purchasing it. The Diekevers will take possession March 1, 1940.
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Henry van Beek
Sheldon
Langstraat
Neil Diekevers
Diekevers
Draaym
Hospers
Birthday honors for L Rens Sr at family gathering
A family gathering Saturday evening honored L Rens Sr on his 76th birthday anniversary with relatives present.
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L. Rens, Sr
Occassion
Rev Jacob Heemstra to preach at U P Church Sunday
Reverend Jacob Heemstra of Orange City will occupy the pulpit at the United Presbyterian Church this Sunday. Heemstra is scheduled to lead the service and deliver the sermon at the local church in town.
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Jacob Heemstra
Orange City
U. P. Church
Rod and Mrs Luymes Dine as Rock Valley Guests
Mr and Mrs Herman Luymes were Sunday supper guests in the Hennick home at Rock Valley, sharing a quiet evening with their hosts.
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Herman Luymes
Hennick
Rock Valley
Van Dyke Baby Walter Born at Sydley
Mr and Mrs Connie Van Dyke announce the birth of a 73 pound boy named Walter on September 3 in Sydley.
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Connie van Dyke
Sydley
Walter
Jansen Family Visit and Missionary Departure
Mr and Mrs Will Jansen spent Sunday with Chris Jacobs in Orange City. Miss Jennie Jacobs, Jennie Jacobs sister, left for China to resume duties as a missionary.
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Will Jansen
Chris Jacobs
Orange City
Boyden Peeping Tom Suspect Cited After Apprehension
Sheriff Dykstra questioned Gr Noordhoek aged 14 in Boyden on suspicion of being the mysterious Peeping Tom. The youth admitted the questioning and was ordered to stay indoors after dark with guardians, under Town Marshal Joe Kuyper. Police Freddy De Jong Anne Roggen and Henry Van Houte helped detain him. Reports of following women and peeping had troubled the town for weeks.
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Harry Dykstra
Boyden
Gr. Noordhoek
Joe Kuyper
Freddy de Jong
Anne Roggen
Henry van Houte
Noordhook
Sioux County Nursing Committee to pick new leader
The Central Nursing Committee of Sioux County will meet Friday to select a successor to Miss Alice Huisenfeldt who resigned. Huisenfeldt plans to return to Minnesota University for advanced work in public health nursing.
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Central Nursing Committee of
Sioux County
Alice Huisenfeldt
Huisenfeldt
Minnesota University
Mrs Scott Johnson Visits Presslers in Council Bluffs
Mrs Scott Johnson and her son from Council Bluffs visit Mr and Mrs Harry Pressler in their home, sharing time and greetings during the stay.
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Scott Johnson
Council Bluffs
Harry Pressler
Farmers Co-Operative Creamery Purchases Chevie Pick Up
The Board of the Farmers Co- Operative Creamery Company purchased a new Chevie pickup from Cambier Motor Co. This itemized transaction records the fleet expansion and supplier details for the cooperative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Farmers Co- Operative Creamery Company
Cambier Motor Co
Dethmers Family Shop Officials Nearby in Sioux City
Mrs Albert Dethmers and daughter Alvera along with Mrs Robt Dethmers were Sioux City shoppers on Wednesday.
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Albert Dethmers
Alvera
Robt. Dethmers
Sioux City
Haspels Family Leaves for Sterling Kansas College
Charles Haspels travels with Mr and Mrs George Haspels Gladys Reimers and Andrew Moret to Sterling Kansas where Charles has enrolled in the United Presbyterian College.
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Charles Haspels
George Haspels
Gladys Reimers
Andrew Moret
Sterling
Kansas
Charles
United Presbyterian College
Penney's Make Life The Life Magazine August 28 1939
The Life Magazine issue from August 28 1939 explains how the J C Penney Company clothes the American family. The reader is invited to visit Penney's store in Sheldon for more.
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Life Magazine
J. C. Penney’s
Penney
Postmaster Van Houte Heads to Isle Minnesota Vacation
Postmaster Jake Van Houte and his family departed Saturday for Isle Minnesota to visit the Howard Deal family. Arthur Vos remains working at the post office.
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Jake van Houte
Isle
Minnesota
Howard Deal
Arthur Vos
Bosman and Vanderburg Attend Kossuth GOP Women’s Club Meeting
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bosman and Mrs. Helen Vanderburg visited Algona on Tuesday. They met the Albert Grooters family and Mrs. Vanderburg delivered the principal speech at the annual meeting of the Kossuth County Republican Women's Club.
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Henry Bosman
Helen Vanderburg
Algona
Albert Grooters
Vanderburg
Kossuth County
Republican Women’s Club
Kleinhess Family Heads to Chillicothe Missouri
Mr and Mrs Jake Kleinhess and their daughter Carol left Tuesday for Chillicothe Missouri. Carol is enrolled in the Chillicothe business college.
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Jake Kleinhesslink
Carol
Chillicothe, Missouri
The
Chillicothe
Haasy and Ahlburns Return From Visit
Mr and Mrs C J Haasy and daughter Leona and Mr and Mrs Henry Ahlburn of Hammond Ind returned to their home Monday after a short visit with their cousin and family the A B Vanden Brinks.
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C.J. Haasy
Leona
Henry Ahlburn
Hammond, Ind
A. B. Vanden Brinks
Tesselinks and Smit Return From Minnesota State Fair
Mr and Mrs Gt Tesselink and son Elmer and Artie Smit returned Monday evening from a weekend vacation trip to the Minnesota State Fair in Minneapolis.
Joneses Host in Honor of Mrs Kedman and Helena
Mr and Mrs Tony Smit their son Russell Mr and Mrs John Groo ters and Mrs Henry Vanden Bosch and sons were entertained at the Walter Dickevers home Monday evening in honor of Mrs Peter Kedman and daughter Helena of Redlands California.
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Tony Smit
Russell
John Grooters
Henry Vanden Bosch
Walter Dickevers
Peter Kedman
Helena
Redlands
California
United States Wheat Policy
Arthur Miller reports from Fort William Canada on changes in U S wheat policy and potential impacts on farmers and markets. The article outlines regulatory shifts, anticipated price effects, and government actions shaping exports and domestic supply.
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Arthur Miller
Fort William, Canada
Daily Times Journal
Comparing Wheat Relief Policies North Dakota Convention Debate
A North Dakota farmers and grain men convention warned that despite U.S. wheat surpluses mills may need Canadian wheat. It contrasted U.S. loan incentives for spring wheat with Canada’s fixed price, arguing the Canadian approach better protects growers and avoids storage burdens and market distortion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
United States
Canada
Fargo
Funeral for Abraham Lang Straat Held Friday Noon
Funeral services for Abraham Lang Straat the son of Henry C Lang Straat will be conducted by Rev Z Roetman at the Newkirk Church. Interment will follow in Newkirk Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lang Straat
Henry C. Langstraat
Z. Roetman
Newkirk Church
Newkirk
Rev and Mrs Terpsma Lodge Overnight at Van Schepen Home
The Rev and Mrs Terpsma formerly of Treton were guests in the Chris Van Schepen residence overnight Tuesday.
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Mrs. Terpsma
Treton
Chris van Schepen
Rochester trip as Stella Vanden Bosch enrolls in clinic
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Van Rooyen and daughter Marlene travel with G. Vanden Bosch and daughter Winifred to Rochester Minnesota where Stella Vanden Bosch enrolls as a student nurse in the clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence van Rooyen
Marlene
G. Vanden Bosch
Winifred
Stella Vanden Bosch
Rochester, Minn
Stella
Sioux County School Notes Report on September activities and ceremonies
Sioux Center hosted the School Masters Club meeting as County Supt Tye plans NE Teachers group visit for September 12. The County Board of Education called to meet September 12 at 10 AM. Eighth grade diplomas mailed to graduates unable to attend. 450 diplomas issued at the Sioux County Fair grounds with remarks by W A Winter Stein. Rural teachers’ conference drew 137 of 150 attending at the Court House with A J Steffey addressing new methods in reading.
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Sioux Center
Sup
Nassau No. 3
Rock No. 1
Rock No. 5
Chatsworth
Sioux County Fairgrounds
W. A. Winter Stein
Sioux County
Court House
A. J. Steffey
Northwest Iowa
Chas. H. Tye
Ames residents visit Leonard Rensink home
Mrs. F. R. Prusha of Ames spent the weekend visiting Supt. Prusha and were dinner guests Sunday evening in the Leonard Rensink home.
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F. R. Prusha
Ames
Supt. Prusha
Leonard Rensink
Elephants Return to Clay County Fair at Spencer
Power's elephants Lena Jennie Roxy and Julia return to the Clay County Fair for a grand stand program. The Gargantuan ballet weighs 12 tons total and each animal is valued at 20000 dollars. They perform dances mimic battles play baseball and one elephant shaves another. They drink by the gallon and the largest herd member consumes three tons of hay and 500 pounds of oats weekly.
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Power
Lena
Jennie
Roxy
Julia
United States
Clay County Fair
Spencer
Clay County
Iowa couple visits C Maertz home Saturday
Mr and Mrs Arthur Kleinhart of Iowa were callers in the C Maertz home Saturday.
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Mrs
Arthur Kleinhart
Iowa
C. Maertz
Dinner at EK P Waters home in Sheldon
Mr and Mrs Ed Dickevers and their four sons were entertained at dinner Friday evening in the EK P Waters home in Sheldon.
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Ed Dickevers
EK. P. Waters
Sheldon
Joe Jenison Called in Elmer Miller Home Contact
Joe Jenison of Sanborn acted as a caller in the Elmer Miller home on Tuesday, detailing a visit and interactions during the day.
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Joe Jenison
Sanborn
Elmer Miller
Ministers Gather at Hull Home for Northwestern Meeting
Reverend and Mrs J W Brink attended a Northwestern ministers meeting held Monday at the home of Reverend Jager in Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Brink
Northwestern
Reverend Jager
Hull
Symon Timmerses Visit Ed Den Herder Home
Mr and Mrs Symon Timmers visited Sunday at the Ed Den Herder home in Soo Center with social calls noted in local circles.
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Symon Timmers
Ed den Herder
Soo Center
Family visitors from Rock Rapids and Steen tour Sitter home
Mr and Mrs Gerald Fredericks and children of Rock Rapids along with Mrs Schoonhoven of Steen Minnesota visited in the John Sitter home on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Fredericks
Rock Rapids
Mrs. Schoonhoven
Steen, Minn
John Sitter
Esland Kiezer Couple Wed in Sioux City
Mrs Bertha Ersland and Wesley Kiezer of Alton united in marriage on Saturday September 2 in Sioux City. The ceremony was performed by Rev Klingesburg of the First Baptist Church. Mr and Mrs Enes Sauer of Rock Rapids attended. They will live with Mrs Heitritter and many friends extend best wishes.
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Bertha Ersland
Wesley Kiezer
Alton
Sioux City
Klingsburg
First Baptist Church
Enes Sauer
Rock Rapids
Kiezer
Miss Harriett Miller Begins Second Year in Ireton School
Miss Harriett Miller left Sunday evening for Ireton to begin her second year as an instructor at the Ireton school.
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Harriett Miller
Ireton
Ireton School
Have you sent in your recipes for the Ladies Aid
A note urging members of the U. P. Ladies Aid to submit their recipes before the next meeting on Thursday. The reminder emphasizes preparation for the gathering and timely participation.
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The
U. P. Ladies Aid
Dr John Pollock Reported To Be Improving
The community is reassured as Dr John Pollock shows signs of improvement.
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John Pollock
Residential Shifts Reported in Local Homes
Mr and Mrs Howard Verrips and daughter Sandra moved last week into the DeBoer home. Mr and Mrs Null have rented the upstairs Veenscholten apartment.
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Howard Verrips
Sandra
DeBoer
Null
Veenscholten
Bridge Club Meets With Mrs Emma Petrick Hostess
The Bridge Club gathered Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Emma Petrick as hostess. Two tables were engaged in the playing.
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Emma Petrick
Gilmore City High School enrollment grows this year
Mrs. Arthur Miller and daughter Harriett visited Supt. and Mrs. D. P. Edwards at Gilmore City Friday. Supt. Edwards reports the high school enrollment at 150 pupils this year, up from 65 in the first year in Gilmore City.
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Arthur Miller
Harriett
D. P. Edwards
Gilmore City
Edwards
Gilmore City High School
Siem Schortinghuis and Brinkman attend Sioux Falls produce confab
Mr and Mrs Siem Schortinghuis and Mr and Mrs Gt Brinkman of Matlock drove to Sioux Falls on Wednesday to attend a produce convention.
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Siem Schortinghuis
Gt. Brinkman
Matlock
Sioux Falls
Great Clay County Fair to Feature Live News Broadcasts
The Spencer Fair welcomes guests September 11 to 16 with livestock and auto and horse races plus a new press booth. News broadcasts from Associated Press teletype and Spencer Reporter wires will be released from a dedicated platform. Community excitement surrounds Mighty Sheesley Shows and other acts.
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Clay County
Associated Press
Spencer
J. H. Peterson
Iowa
City Beautiful
Spencer Daily Reporter
Donkersloot and Foreman Families Spend Friday at the Lakes
Nick Donkersloot and his family joined the George Foreman family for a Friday outing at the Lakes. Local notice notes a peaceful day with boating and picnic activities.
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Nick Donkersloot
George Foreman
the Lakes
Den Hartog Family Visits Horn Home at Sheldon
Mr and Mrs Jake Den Hartog and family of Sheldon spent Sunday afternoon driving to the parental G P Horn home for a family visit.
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Jake den Hartog
Sheldon
G. P. Horn
Meartzs Visit Relatives in Everly This Sunday
Mr and Mrs C F Meartz visited relatives in Everly on Sunday. The trip was a brief family gathering with no notable events reported.
Picnic at Sheldon Gills Park Hosts De Vries and Schortinghuis
The Peter De Vries and Siem Schortinghuis families enjoyed a Friday evening picnic at Sheldon Gills park, sharing food and conversation in a casual outdoor gathering.
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Peter de Vries
Siem Schortinghuis
Sheldon Gills Park
Birthday honors for Mrs Eldora Heitritter noted at gathering
Mrs Eldora Heitritter was honored on her birthday anniversary Friday. Attendees included the Floyd Heitler and Robert Jantzen families, Mr and Mrs Enis Sauer and Mrs Maym Fiiler of Rock Rapids, Mrs Rupert Wasdale of Peoria Illinois, Mrs Bertha Ersland and Wesley Kiezer.
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Eldora Heitritter
Floyd Heitler
Robert Jantzen
Enis Sauer
Maym Fiiler
Rock Rapids
Rupert Wasdale
Peoria
Illinois
Bertha Ersland
Wesley Kiezer
Van Corler Property Sold as Family Plans Move to Sibley
Albert Dethmers bought the Guy Van Corler property. The Van Corler family will relocate a trailer house to Sibley. Mr. Van Corler will be employed by the Bloemen dahl Hatchery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dethmers
Guy van Corler
van Corler
Sibley
Mr. van Corler
The
Bloemendahl Hatchery
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United States Wheat Policy
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