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Newspaper

Reporter Boyden

Location

Boyden, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1939

Page

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Handkerchief Shower Honors Jerome De Jong

Mr and Mrs Jim Smit Mr and Mrs Ring Smit Mr and Mrs Anthony Smit and Mr and Mrs Bob Den Hartog attended a Handkerchief Shower Friday evening at the home of Mrs A Smit in honor of Jerome De Jong who left Monday for Holland Michigan to attend Hope college.

Jim Smit Ring Smit Anthony Smit Bob den Hartog A. Smit Jerome de Jong Holland Michigan Hope College

Hull couple visits Gerrit Bosman's on Thursday

Mr and Mrs Frank Gunnick of Hull spent Thursday afternoon at the home of Gerrit Bosman.

Frank Gunnick Hull Gerrit Bosman

Mrs Vander Haar and Eichorn Visit Shel don Area

Mrs H Vander Haar of Shel don and Mrs Earl Eichorn of Correctionville spent a few days in the John Vander Haar home the past week.

H. Vander Haar Sheldon Earl Eichorn Correctionville John Vander Haar

Kooistra Buys Gehl Portable Grinding Equipment

Charles Kooistra announces purchase of Dan Dykstra Gehl portable grinding equipment. Dykstra plans to farm. Kooistra comes well recommended and should provide high quality service to local farmers.

Charles Kooistra Dan Dykstra Dan Mr. Kooistra

Fishr Family Hosts Dinner in George Home

Mr and Mrs Joe Fishr and son Dennis visited the parental Fishr home in George for Sunday dinner.

Joe Fishr Dennis George

The Guys Van Corter Sale Succeeds For Southern Trek

The Guys Van Corter sale proved successful in every respect. They purchased a splendid modern trailer and plan to hit south in winter, signaling a bright move.

Guys van Corter Sale South

New Pupils Orville and Mae Reimers Join 76 Enrollment

High school adds two students and shifts seats to accommodate extras. First Aid Kit restocked for playground accidents and early dismissal due to 95 degree heat. P T A to be revived with Mrs Breckenridge helping reorganize. Educational movies planned for all grades, with nine partner schools sharing ten films.

Orville Mae Reimers Breckenridge

Shirley Kootker’s 7th Birthday Party Guests List

Shirley Kootker celebrated her seventh birthday with a party Monday afternoon. Guests included Darlene Goodyear, Delores Goodyear, Joyce Brouwer, Marilyn Salie, Lois Paulson and Lois Stegeman, Leola Diedevers, Carleen Salie, and Shirley.

Shirley Kootker Shirley Darlene Delores Goodyear Joyce Brouwer Marilyn Salie Lois Paulson Lois Stegeman Leola Diedevers Carleen Salie

Picnic Supper At Walter Diekevere Home Noted

Mr and Mrs Ed Diekever and family Mr and Mrs Vernon Ingalls and daughter from Sheldon Mrs Florence Vander Wilt and children from Rock Rapids and Mrs Lillian Kooi man enjoyed a picnic supper at the Walter Diekevere home Friday.

Ed, Diekevers Vernon Ingalls Sheldon Florence Vander Wilt Rock Rapids Lillian Kooiman Walter Diekevere

Mrs John Casemier Visits Walter Ver Hoef Home

Mrs John Casemier visited Wednesday in the Walter Ver Hoef home at Sanborn Missouri.

John Casemier Walter Ver Hoef Sanborn

Morford Weekend Visit to Sioux City With Ill Wife

C W Morford spent the weekend in Sioux City with his wife Mrs Morford who is reported ill during the stay.

C. W. Morford Sioux City Mrs. Morford

Landhuis Family Visited Leoto Minnesota Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs John D Landhuis and their daughter Eleanor were visitors in Leoto Minnesota on Sunday evening.

John D. Landhuis Eleanor Leoto Minnesota

Vanderburgs Callers In Boyden on Monday Morning

J. W. Vanderburg and his son Bob were seen as callers in Boyden Monday morning, adding activity to the local scene.

J. W. Vanderburg Bob Boyden

Rev Menning to Preach at Tnsted Presbyterian Church

Rev S J Menning will preach at the Tnsted Presbyterian church on Sunday September 17.

S. J. Menning Tnsted Presbyterian Church

Rock Valley Beats Boyden In First Baseball Game

The Rock Valley team defeated Boyden 17 to 10 in the season opener. Players included Gaylord Smith Henry Laverne G Elmer Sigtited Arnold and Gaylord among others. The school plans two more away games and has added six bats six baseballs softballs and bats for the grade rooms plus two new backstops.

Gorzeman Rock Valley Boyden Henry UH Elmer Sigtited Arnold Gaylord Null I. Gorzemans Hull Hospers Nulls Gaylord Smith Henry I. Laverne G John R Howard Bud PR Gerhard Chester Warren Kenneth Mo Styfried

Shower Honors Mrs George Huspelss Former Geneva Moret

A miscellaneous shower was held in the Mugo Moret home Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. George Huspelss, formerly Geneva Moret. Guests included numerous Mrs and Mrs and daughters plus relatives and hosts Mrs Hugo Moret and daughter Margaret with Mrs Pete Van Zee and Mrs Abe Van Roekel assisting.

Robert Moret L. Moret Eleano Bertout Henry L Moret Art Utttenbogaard Pete Moret Will L Moret John van Surdsum Robert Henning L. Burggraatf Herman Dieterman Jan Scholten Grace Carl Jans Ella Ruby Moret Henry Hutsinkveld

Eunice Scholten to Attend Merril Palmer School in Detroit

Eunice Scholten departs Thursday night for Detroit Michigan to enroll in Merril Palmer School.

Eunice Scholten Detroit Michigan Merril Palmer

Vacationist Alfred Meyners at Watertown Home

Alfred Meyners of Watertown South Dakota is visiting the home of his parents Mr and Mrs George Meyners during his vacation period.

Alfred Meyners Watertown South Dakota George Meyners

Dinner party honors two families at Schreuder home

Mr and Mrs Marvin Green and son Duane and Mr and Mrs Will Schuett were entertained at dinner Sunday in the home of Paul Schreuder.

Marvin Green Duane Will Schuett Paul Schreuder

Sunday Dinner Guests At Gerhard Scholten Home

Dr C A De Valois and his son Don and Mrs Kathryn Wilson of Sheldon visited the Gerhard Scholten home for a Sunday dinner.

C. A. de Valois Don Kathryn Wilson Sheldon Gerhard Scholten

Matlock Guests Dine with Rob Moret Family

Mr and Mrs Harry Beldt and daughter Lois of Matlock were Sunday dinner guests at the Rob Moret home.

Harry Beldt Lois of Matlock Rob Moret

Sioux City couple shop Tuesday

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mieras of Sioux City were observed shopping in the city center on Tuesday.

Jack Mieras Sioux City

U P Ladies Aid to Meet at Warcowsky Home

The U P Ladies Aid gathers Thursday at Mrs. William Warcowsky’s residence. The Lloyd Fishy family hosted Thursday in honor of Mr. Kihr’s birthday with guests Mrs. Rupert Wasdah of Peoria Illinois, Mrs. Myn Fishr, and Mr and Mrs Suiner and Mr and Mrs Keizer of Rock Rapids.

U. P. Ladies Aid William Warcowsky Lloyd Fishy Kihr Rupert Wasdah Peoria Illinois Myn Fishr Suiner Rock Rapids Keizer

Navy man Milton Van Zanten visits Boyden family

Milton Rodger Van Zanten of the U S Navy arrived in Boyden on a Tuesday en route from Boston. He is visiting his wife and his parents Dr and Mrs Will Van Zanten.

Milton Rodger van Zanten U.S. Navy Boyden Boston Ite Will van Zanten

Harmans Visit Ben Schneider Home Near Sioux Center

Mr. Harman and Howard Harman plus daughter Arlene Mae spent Sunday evening at the Ben Schneider residence near Sioux Center.

Howard Harman Arlene Mae Ben Schneider Sioux Center

Regional Seal Sale Meeting Notice at Spirit Lake

Notice from Hull County T B Chairman Mrs Ben Neumeyer announces a Regional Seal Sale meeting at Gull Point Lodge State Park Spirit Lake on Tuesday September 19.

Fall Hats Range at The Grey Shop

The Grey Shop in Sheldon features fall hats with prices from 1.95 to 295, offering budget and premium options for the season.

Grey Sheldon

Green Family Visits Relatives in South Dakota

Mr and Mrs Sandy Green and Mr and Mrs John Green of Matlock and Ruben Green of Estherville returned Sunday from Faulkton South Dakota where they visited their sister and brothers.

Sandy Green John Green Matlock Ruben Green Estherville Faulkton

Vander Maater Enrolls at Morningside College

Frank Vander Maater left Tuesday morning for Sioux City where he is enrolled in the Senior class at Morningside College.

Frank Vander Maater Norning Sioux City Morningside College

Back to School Sweat ers at Grey Shop in Sheldon

Local listing notes sweat shirts offered at the Grey Shop in Sheldon priced at $1.08 each. Item appears in a back to school sale context with emphasis on affordability. Proceeds support student needs.

Sheldon Ose

Meyer Family Visit at Cherokee Parish Home

Mr and Mrs Ollie Meyer and their son visited Sunday at the parental Moret home in Cherokee.

Ollie Meyer Moret

Brink Visit Noted at Maurice Home

Reverend and Mrs Brink visited Wednesday in the Henry G Brink residence at Maurice, reflecting a courtesy call at the local home.

Mrs. Brink Henry G. Brink Maurice

Kraai Dinner Guests Highlight Orange City Visit

Mr and Mrs Merlyn Kraai of Orange City were Sunday dinner guests in the parental home with Rev Brink also in attendance.

Merlyn Kraai Orange City

California Couple Visits the Bergmans

Mr and Mrs Stewart Sawyer of California visited with the Charles Bergmans.

Stegeman Family Supper Entertained at Horn Home

Mr and Mrs Gus Stegeman and their family were entertained at supper Sunday in the Herbert Horn home.

Gus Stegeman Herbert Horn

Brink and Veen attend East Sioux Classis meeting

Rev. J W Brink and Case Veen attended the East Sioux Classis meeting on Monday at Sanborn, reflecting local church governance activities.

J W. Brink Case Veen Sanborn

Mr and Mrs Maertz Visit Sioux City for a Day

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maertz drove to Sioux City on Sunday and spent the day there, returning home afterward.

Charles Maertz Sioux City

Verhoef Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Mr and Mrs Jim Verhoef were honored Sunday evening as relatives gathered to mark their twenty fifth wedding anniversary dated August 28. Bernie Verhoef also celebrated a birthday with gifts given by a large group including Herman VerHoef Peter Herweynen John VerHoef Case VerHoef Wally Kathryn Vander Wilt Slothauber Slothouber Walter VerHoef and family from Cherokee Sioux Center Rock Valley Alton Middleburg and Orange City.

Jim Verhoef Bernie Verhoef Herman VerHoef Peter Herweynen John VerHoef Orange City Case VerHoef Wally Kathryn Alton Walter Vander Wilt Middleburg Albert Slothauber Gerrit Slothouber Walter VerHoef Cherokee Clarence VerHoef Sioux Center Sam VerHoef Rock Valley Amos Roetman Gerrit Roetman

All-wool Skirts Sell At Grey Shop in Sheldon

The Grey Shop in Sheldon offers all-wool skirts priced at 109 dollars and 1.95 dollars, highlighting a bold value for the season.

Grey Sheldon

Dinner Guests at Ring Smit Home

Sunday visitors were Mr and Mrs Ray Smit and daughter Janice and Mr and Mrs Anthony Smit and son Russell at the Ring Smit residence.

Ring Smit Ray Smit Dauenter Janice Anthony Smit Russell

Dinner guests honor John Westman at Matlock home

Mr and Mrs Seim Schortinghuis hosted a dinner Thursday at G Brinkman residence in Matlock to honor John Westman of Long Beach California.

Seim Schortinghuis G. Brinkman Matlock John Westman Long Beach Calif

Community family supper near Sanborn

Mr and Mrs Jake Dekker and daughter Jean of near Sanborn and Mr and Mrs Herman Kruse supper Sunday at the home of Mrs John Stegeman.

Jake Dekker Jean Near Sanborn Herman Kruse John Stegeman

Wallace Lutyens and family visit George Horn

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Lutyens of Sioux City and Mrs. Lena Rohlfs of Sheldon spent Monday afternoon in the George Horn.

Wallace Lutyens Sioux City Lena Rohlfs Sheldon George Horn

Rens Family Visit Highlights Grange City Stop

Mr and Mrs L Rens spent Sunday at the home of their son Gerrit Rens in Grange City marking a family gathering and a pleasant afternoon.

Local couple returns from seven-state trip

Mr. and Mrs. John Dykstra and Mr. and Mrs. Gr. Usttenbogaard recently traveled through seven states, with Colorado among them, marking a noteworthy Northwest Midwest tour.

John Dykstra Irs Gr. Usttenbogaard Colorado

Fair attendance note hints at empty seats at events

A columnist jokes about avoiding listing attendees of fairs and carnivals and instead noting who did not attend. The remark underscores a lighter editorial tone about social event attendance.

Local visitors call on H. M. Scholten home

Mrs. Jake Cambier Mrs. Henry Ralders and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cambier visited Thursday in the home of H. M. Scholten.

Jake Cambier Henry Ralders Richard Cambier H. M. Scholten

Harman Family Visiting Relatives Near Boyden

Mr. and Mrs. Kelvin Harman and family of Lake Wilson Minnesota spent several days with relatives near Boyden.

Kelvin Harman Lake Wilson Minn Boyden

Dinner guests visit Henry Vanleek home in Rock Valley

Mr and Mrs Herman Jaymes were Sunday evening dinner guests at the home of Henry Vanleek in Rock Valley.

Mrs Herman Jaymes Henry Vanleek Rock Valley

Isle couple welcome 103-pound daughter

Mr and Mrs Howard Deal of Isle Minnesota announce the birth of a 103 pound daughter on Monday September 4. The baby has three brothers and Mrs Deal is the former Marie Van Houte, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Van Houte.

Howard Deal Isle, Minn Deal Marie van Houte Jake van Houte

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