Sioux and O'Brien County farmers tour fertilizer trials
A regional field tour near Sheldon gathers Sioux and O'Brien county farmers, FFA members, and Extension agents to compare fertilizer programs on corn. Participants inspect plots on multiple farms including Vic Scholten Henry Verberg and Wm. Vreeman, note yields from 74 to 126 bushels per acre, and discuss nitrogen phosphate and anhydrous ammonia use, with emphasis on timing and cost factors.
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Scholten
O’brien County Extension
O'Brien County
Bond Sales Report For Sioux County By Tye
Charles H. Tye of Orange City reports August bond purchases in Sioux County reached 123800 dollars, totaling 1149001 for 1953 and 86.68 percent of the county quota. Iowa’s August and eight month totals show strong gains over 1952, with national and state increases and expectations of exceeding the 1953 quota.
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Charles Tye
Sioux Co
Charles H. Tye
Orange City, Sioux Co
US Savings Bond Division
Iowa
Proper fertilizer use boosts yields and soil health
The text notes that plants accumulate nitrogen as they grow and that sweet clover used for seed remains valuable for plowing under as a green fertilizer. It stresses good farming and conservation practices, recommends soil tests, and reports fertilizer can raise yields by about 30 to 1 when applied in proper kinds and amounts.
Auto Crash Downtown Causes No Injuries
Monday morning in the city two drivers Larry Salmon and Junior Reuvers collided near Dethmers Implement Co. as one car exited a driveway. Both vehicles suffered front and side damage and were immobilized. No injuries were reported.
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Larry Salmon
Dethmers Implement Co
Junior Reuvers
Dethmers
Reuvers
Free chest x rays in Boyden next Tuesday
Questions linger about the mobile x ray program. Mrs. Leonard Rensink answers queries on how to obtain pics for children, why not all kids are scanned, and notes the service is free from Christmas seal funding. Transport can be arranged via Tony's Store.
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Boyden
Leonard Rensink
T.B
Tony
Fourth Annual Women Missionary Conference in Boyden
The Woman's Missionary Union of the North Sioux District will hold its fourth annual conference at First Reformed church in Boyden on Thursday October 1. Speakers include Miss Elizabeth Bruce missionary to India Mrs John A Dykstra Mission Board representative Mr Cornelius Eelman assisting Dutch immigrants in Canada and Rev Warren Heibrink from Rock Rapids. Sessions at 930 am 130 pm and 720 pm with coffee served at noon and after the afternoon meeting. Co chairmen are Mrs Paul Vande Hoef and Mrs Sam Kleinwolterink.
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Woman’s Missionary Union of
North Sioux District
First Reformed Church
Boyden
Eliabeth Bruce
India
John A. Dykstra
Mission Board
Cornelius Eelman
Canada
Warren Heibrink
Rock Rapids
Paul Vande Hoef
Sam Klienwolterink
Two Boyden Boys Enroll At Morningside College
Richard Blumeyer and Jerry Starkweather, both of Boyden, enrolled for the fall term at Morningside college in Sioux City. Enrollment neared 551 for the semester, with over 225 freshmen including 67 nursing students from local hospitals. Dick and Jerry both pursue physical education majors.
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Richard Blumeyer
Ed Blumeyer
Jerry Starkweather
Fred Starkweather
Boyden
Morningside College
Sioux City
Ira J. Gwinn
Methodist
Lutheran
Sioux City Air Force Base
Jerry
Local Residents Share Visits and Outings
Local families hosted and visited across Sheldon, Hawarden, Doon, and nearby towns. Notable guests included Dr and Mrs Donald De Valois with children in Minneapolis, and multiple gatherings at the Van Zee, Scholten, Vander Brake, and Vande Hoef households. A health notice announces chest x ray availability next Tuesday.
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Ben Borgman
Sheldon
Peter van Zee
Donald de Valois
Jeffrey
Janet
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Gerhard Scholten
Harry Beldt
Matlock
Robert Moret
Peter Vah Zee
Stewartville
Minn
Parksberg
Robert Dethmers
Gloria Vande Hoef
Judy Vande
Hoef
Bighard
Vande
Harris
Peter Rol
Maurice Moon
Vic Schulz
August Baetke
Waverly
Arthur Rizzi
Bobby
Madison, Wis
Augusta Baetke
Paul Schulz
Holstein
Elmer Tecken
Sharon
Nancy
Doon
United Presbyterian Church Rev Henry Bank Pastor
A local United Presbyterian Church announces Rev Henry Bank as pastor. The notice gives the church’s name and leadership appointment details for congregants and readers.
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Henry Bank
St John Lutheran Church Plans Fellowship Picnic
St John Lutheran invites members to Sunday School at 9 00 A M English Service at 10 15 A M and a 7 30 P M evening service at the church The Luther League will host its annual Fellowship picnic A guest Samik Ismir a young man from Arabia studying in the United States will attend as a speaker
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Luther League
Samik Ismir
Arabia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sioux
O’brien County
Vic Scholten
FFA
O’brien
Henry Verberg
Dwayne Rohweder
Sioux County
Wm. Vreeman
Bell School
Mr. Vreeman
Engels and Schwebach
Tye
Corre
Thal Ear
Women’s Missionary Conference
Morningside
Donald de Groot
Paul M. Vande Hoef
John Vander Haar
Dwight Vander Haar
Howardake
Henri Steunenberg
Christian Endeavor
United Presbyterian Church
St. John Lutheran Church
H. J. Knoploh
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