The Alton Democrat from Alton, Iowa • Page 3

THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 1956 THE ALTON. IOWA DEMOCRAT PAGE THREE Sioux County History ACTUAL FACTS YOU From The Fitea Of Democrat 10 YEARS AGO (1946) Howard Duven of Orange City and Genevieve McColloch were married at Westminister Presbyterian church in Des Moines June 21. At Boyden, Eunice Moret and Earl were wedded June 26. Reunions of the Mrs. Lena Smit family were being held in honor of the newlyweds, Lt and Mrs.

Frederick Smit. Lt. Smit then left for Paris, France and duty with the Air Transport Command while Mrs. Smit returned to Los Angeles to resume her radio work until she join her husband in Trance. After 1.38 inches of rain June 19 temperatures dropped so low that furnace fires were in to 43 degrees.

Francis Konz and Milo Streff EM were home from duty in the U.S. Navy. Both young men served in the Pacific area. A birthday party was given for Mr. Krjm Schuller.

15 YEARS AGO (1941) "Boik" (Bernard) Kuiper, with the Field Artillery at Fort Ord wrote, Jim Goebel about "something very nice" which happened at the Fort. Twelve "real movie stars" out on a three hour show for the 30,000 soldiers, who roared their approval of all the "wonderful acts." The stars were Jack Benny, Mary Livingston and Gracie Allen, Mar- lene Dietrich, Martha Raye. Tony Martin, Joan Blondell. the Ritz brother, Nichols brothers, Betty Grable, Dick Powell, Claudette Colbert, and others. Edward Keizer was assigned to Everett Air Base, Everett, Wash.

Ray Steichen's fancy sows brought top prices of $10.00 and over on the Sioux City market. John Aalbers and Marcie Foreman were married at the home of the bride near Games June 20. Mrs. Louisa Zalme, Alton resident since 1921 and a native of The Hague, Netherlands, died June 18. Clemens Schwebach and Joe Wersinger, Navy "gobs" from the Hospers vicinity were home on furlough.

J. K. Bekman, 63, well known Alton tailor and property owner, married Mrs. Elizabeth Westerfield of Omaha, 65. Dick Duits and Malinda Minten were married June 23rd at St.

Mary's church in Alton. Mildred Hansen was home from Washington, C. where she visited her grandmother, Mrs. Mary and other relatives including her brother Karl, attending college there. Mr.

and Mrs. Geo. W. Henrich were home after a trip to the Black Hills. Abundant rains amounting to 2.29 inches fell at Alton during the Miss Bernice Jonas was honor guest at a prenuptial shower in Alton town hall before her marriage to Charles Hastert.

20 YEARS AGO Drouth conditions in Sioux County were serious, with temperatures up to 102 degress and no rain for three weeks. Farmers were plowing up oats and small grain to qualify for Class I soil conservation payments, according to Matt Schon chairman of the Co. Soil Conservation committee. Squire Arie Vander Meide of Orange City, pioneer settler in 1871, died at his home in Orange City. A homesteader near Orange City he later moved to Orange City and was cashier of Northwestern State Bank for 19 years.

Sam Postma and Priscilla Vermeer were married June 19 at the home of the bride at Sioux Center. 25 YEARS AGO (1931) A "glorious shower of half an inch on July 1 cooled the atmosphere after two weeks of "the most bli-stering June weather recalled by residents here." Harold Kraai and Henrietta Kots were married at Maurice by the bride's father. Nicholas Schlesser, 87, a pioneer who homesteaded in the Struble vicinity, died at his home. Granville Junior Legion baseball team were champions of the north half of the district after defeating Royal. Mr.

and Mrs. John Lucas, married in Milwaukee June 24, were in Alton for a visit at the John Lucas Sr. home. J. C.

Harrison made a hole-in one from No. 1 tee on the Sioux Polf course at Alton. 55 YEARS AGO (1901) There was a son at the P.M. Kontz home at Alton. H.

De Kraay, Alton's only old Civil Was soldier at that time, and Mrs. De Kraay were observing their golden wedding July 9. They were married in Pella in 1851 and came to Alton "when there wasn't a single living soul living there except the station agent." J.P. Fisch was building a brick building at Alton east of the Schroeder shoe store and expected to sell general merchandise. 60 YEARS AGO (1896) Sam L.

Braskamp of Alton and Mabel Waterman were married at the home of the bride in PauUina. Peter Schaul, early settler in the Alton vicinity, died at the age of 80 years. He was a native of Luxembourg. H. Navis of Waupun, Wis.

bought the "old race track" between Alton and Orange City and expected to build a home there. Wm. Kolthoff of Alton had new potatoes big enough for eating before July 4th. A large congregation attended the dedication of the new high altar and pipe organ in St. Mary's church.

will take possession Sept. 1. The county is making clearance for a new road through this part of the area to relieve truck traffic on Highway 10. The new road will be brought up to grade and later blacktopped. It will connect 75 with the Prairie Creek road.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lindenman and Bobby of Coos Bay, Oregon and Mrs. Robert Sweet and David of Kansas City arrived for a visit at the parental J. Windenman home.

Mr. and Mrs. William Bartend visitors at the home of let of Cedar Rapids were week his mother, Mrs. Anrtie Bartlett. FOR FAST SERVICE Call BILL'S RADIO T.V.

Phone 3205 Alton Forget the Dishes! 30 YEARS AGO (1926) Rev. James De Free, pioneer Sioux County minister and the oldest living alumnus of Hope College, Holland, Mich, received the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity at the 60th annual commencement of the college. An audience of 200 people heard the citation given Dr. De Pree by President Dem- nent. Dr.

De Pree's grandson James De Pree, was one of the 92 seniors. Crops in Sherman township were damaged by hail and pounding rain. Dr. Vernon Fisher, young Orange City physician, passed on while enroute home from California where he has been a tuberculosis patient. 65 YEARS AGO (1891) H.

Moran of Maurice was advertising "good oak posts" for 10 cents each. The graduating class of Orange City Academy had ven members: Marie Rhynsbur- ger, Mina Jongewaard, Mathilda Bolks, Henry De Frances Bolks, Katie Vos and Josie De Freeman J. Lohr and Nellie Doolittle were married in the American Reformed church at Orange City. Peter Goebel bought the Luehrsmann drug store building at Alton for $2,000. The building had been sold for $1,000 the previous year.

IRETOIN 35 YEARS AGO (1921) Josepn Kiemne.sseimK, early vicinity, died atjmake their home" ai' sT "Falls Your Electric Dishwasher is ready to do the work Doea washing dishes day after day get you down a little sometimes? No wonder! During a year for an average family of four there are six tons of dirty dishes to be washed! You can say goodbye to hours of dull work and dishpan hands when there's an automatic DISHWASHER in the What's more, there's less chance of dishes being broken because the dishes don't move in an electric dishwasher and they dry' by themselves. Dishes are washed in water "hotter" than hands can stand for better health protection. Not only does the dishwasher do a better, faster cheap to operate, See your dealer. the home of his son Gerrit west of Alton. A hen hatched four pheasants from 11 eggs hidden in a nest on the John Auchstetter place south of Hospers.

Nick Bogaard and Ed Kraai were avoiding the heat for themselves and their horses by cultivating corn at night. The horses followed the rows and it was not necessary to guide them. J. W. Te Grotenhuis, well known Sioux Center resident, died at his home.

Born in the Netherlands he came to Sioux county at the age of 25 and homesteaded a mile west of Sioux Center, later acquiring large land holdings, amounting at one time, as reported, to 2000 acres. 40 YEARS AGO (1916) The G.L. Vande Steeg building in Orange City was moved and the new bank was to be built on that site. A bond issue of $15000 for a new high building at the county seat was voted down. The electric line between Orange City and Alton to furnish light for the two towns, was nearly completed.

Those from here attending the wedding of Miss Beverly Lewis of Sioux Falls to Mr. Jan Hughes son of Mr and Mrs. Albert Hughes at Ireton at the first Baptist church at Burke, S.D. Sunday 17 included Mr. and Mrs.

Albert Hughes, Sally, Micky, Myrna, Marlln Westra, E.F. Goodmanson and Larry, Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Miller, Mrs.

Phoebe Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bartlett. The newly weds plan to Mr. and Mrs.

Gilbert Bruxvoort and children and Mrs. Mary Sinkey were Sunday visitors at the Clarence Sinkey home in Sioux City. Those from here attending the Dittmer family reunion at Clear Lake Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. John Vlotho and Dennis Struck, Mr.

and Mrs. Harold Twillman and Dale, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Dittmer, Mr. and Mrs.

Delbert Dittmer, Bruce Kathy and Rodney Johnson, Mr. and Mrs, Walter Vander Ham and family. Compliment Biide-to-Be Miss Delia Jean DeRaad, a bride of the near future, was complimented when 35 friends met at the home of Mrs. Preston Juffer Wednesday evening to present her witli a linen shower. Assisting Mrs.

Juffer were Mrs. Ruth Young of Onawa, Mrs. Adeline Juffer of Omaha. Mrs. Herman Juffer of Sioux Center, and Mrs.

Gerald Juffer of Ireton. Miss DeRaad will become the bride of Donald Juffer of Wagner, S.D. on June 28. They plan to make their home at Wagner where she will teach in the Wagner Public school and he is employed in a bank. Edw.

Van Engen returned Sunday from Cedar Falls where he was a guest at the home of a brother. Those from here to attend the Moeller family reunion at Worthington Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson, Mr. and Mrs.

Willis Wells and son, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Heuer and children, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Johnson, Mr.

and Mrs. H. F. Schlumbohm. Miss Pearl Schipper was tess to the members of the Canasta Birthday club at her home Monday evening.

The time was spent informally and a birthday repast was served in conclusion. Mr. and Mrs. Earlo Smith entertained a group of relatives Sunday. Present were Mr.

and Mrs. H. A. Smith, Mr. and Mrs.

Billie Eilts and daughters all of this vicinity, Mr. and Mrs. Alden Presler and Charles Alvord of Ames. Herbert Brown of McNally was honored with a Fathers Day courtesy at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Brown at Hudson S. D. Sunday. Present" from this vicinity were Mrs. H.

Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Robl. Tregressor, Dr. and Mrs.

Jim Brown and children, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Brown and sons, all of Ireton, Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph Brown and daughters of McNally. Scouts Havo Fun Mrs. Harry Imray and Mrs. Julius Barents took the cub scouts of Den No. .3, Den Chief Larry Goodmanson and Dean Braaks of the Boy Scouts to Rock Rapids Wednesday, June 13 to in the forenoon end swim in the afternoon.

It was the first Den excursion for the two newest members, Jerry Goodmanson and Charles Marienau, and the last for Bobby Imray and Larry Brents, who will be advanced into the Boy Scout Troop. Wendell Grau, who has been a guest at the home of his parents returned to his home in California. He was a guest at the Or a Grau home. Mr. and Mrs.

John Miller of Tucson, Ariz, and Mrs. Rose Suter of Rock Valley were visitors at the Mrs. Minette Brown and Mrs. Lou Twillman homes Monday. Mr.

and Ernest Richmond and family of Arco, Minn, visited with relatives in this vicinity the past week. Their little daughter Joyce remained for a longer visit in the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Richmond. (Continued on page 7) IT SEEMS TO US (Continued from Page 2) Editor Homer King says that ice cream social he was reading about was at Honey Grove, but the state was not named.

As a boy we fished one summer for trout in Honey Creek, Kent County, Michigan, and maybe there's a Honey Grove around there somewhere. Michigan used to be noted for its honey trees. FOR FINE FURNITURE See WALLY LUTJENS FURNITURE LeMars, Iowa, Where You Find "Tomorrow's Furniture Today" where both are employed. E. F.

Goodmanson and son Nebr. where they will visit a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baxter. Mr.

and Mrs. Alden Presler and Charles Alvord of Ames are visitors in the H.A. Smith home this week. Week end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Draayer included Henry Pronk of Bellflower, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Pronk and Dave of Leota, Minn, and Miss Bernice Eikema of Holland, Mich. Mrs. Hugh Wellnitz who has been hospitalized at LeMars following a hip fracture was brought to her home Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Arie Van Dussen of Highland, Mich, are house guests at the Mrs. H. Netten and Mrs.

Elsie Westra homes this week. Orange Oily Man Buys Here Christ Draayer, well known Orange City man, bought the John A. Van Beek acreage located south of town. Mr. Van Beek plans to buy a house in town and Mr.

Draayer plans to operate a salvage business. He The best possible place for your which will bring you the best possible results IS in 45 YEARS AGO (1911) Miss Christina Rouwenhorst resigned her teaching position in Alton and was' leaving for. Honolulu with her sister, Mrs, Livingston, to study at the College of Hawaii. Felix N. Streff and Ann Pottebaum were married June 26 at St.

Mary's church, Alton. At Orange City Dingeman Versteeg and Winifred Brolsma were married. PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY 4 Dr. M. Vander Maaten Veterinarian urangt City Phone Choose' Jrom under counter, free standing, portable, and sink-dishwasher models, Iowa Public Service Company Dr.

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Murphy, M.D., Ph. 3921 50 YEARS AGO (1906) Matt Hoffman sold his 36 acre farm west of Alton to Gerrit Addlnk for $5,500. Riedeman Bros, won first prize for the finest float in the Fourth of July parade at Alton. "The carriage was completely covered with rosettes of white, edged with royal purple, with their name in purple rosettes. The carriage contained four ladies and was drawn by a "magnificent span of white horses." Yelte Dykstra, Orange City telephone lineman, was nearly electrocuted when the electric I plant turned on the current K.

Noordhoff and, Miss Martha Nioordhoff pulled' South Dakota License No TJlMr. Dykstra off the wire. Dr. E. J.

G. Bloemendaal Dental Surgeon Telephone No. 50 Orange City, Iowa Dr. O. R.

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