The Alton Democrat from Alton, Iowa • Page 3

THURSDAY, MAY 29 1952 THE ALTON. IOWA DEMOCRAT PAGE THBEB SiouxCounty History ACTUAL FACTS YOU REMEMBER From The Files Of The Democrat John Friedrich of Hospers and Mr. and Mrs. Artliur Schemmel of Granville were parents of Bons. 10 YEARS AGO (1942 St.

Mary's basketball squad elected Milo Streff as honorary captain for 1941. Dunlop, chairman cf the County Rationing board, was guestl speaker at the Alton Club meeting. were to close at 10:00 Memorial Day. Pottebaum arrived in Ireland. a near cloudburst sent the Floyd Kiver out of its banks.

Shirley Ann Gerst had an aver- THIS COUPON good for 5c in trade at KOBES JEWELRY Save 'em from this paper every week Good any time 48tl age of 95 per cent for four years of high school at St. Mary's Academy. 15 YEARS AGO (1931?) The Board of Supervisors decided to dispense with the office of county nurse rather than pay $1350 to retain one. Leo Schiunacher was to give the on Memorial Day in the Opera House. students graduated from Sioux Center High School.

City's second annual Tulip Festival attracted visitors from all over the state. A picture of Sheriff Dykstra in Klompen and Dutch; costume appeared in. the Democrat. 35 piece Alton City Band was opening its summer concert program June 1. four inches of rain fell in Alton during the week lending May 28.

and Mrs. The World's Finest Sewing Machine WITHOUT ANY ATTACHMENTS, 90 different kinds of stitches can be made on the NECCHI BU sewing machine, permitting you to begin and complete your garment entirely by handwork necessary. Hoffmann Paint Drapery LeMars, Iowa Beautiful Wreaths For Memorial Day 79c and up Le Mars, Iowa Farmers Havipg Bluegrass Pastures We will again have a blue grass seed curing yard at the Clint Cambier farm. We will have plenty of machines and sacks for your use. If you have grass you wish to harvest for seed contact Clint Camier or leave your name at the O.

K. Cafe in Alton. RALPH COMBS SEED CO. 20 YEARS AGO (1932) Contracts for the grading of 33 between Alton nnd Le Mars were to be let May 24 B. Hoeven was seeking- reelection as county attorney.

play given by the St. Mary's Alumni, "Madam the Boss," cleared $50 for the association. Synhorst was campaigning for votes in- Alton. Frank Schafer was Democratic candidate for supervisor. clerk of courts T.

J. Reeves attended the dedication of the great Masonic memorial to George Washington at Alexandria, Va. was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Waanders of Hospers.

were born to Mr. and Mrs. H. Van Muster and Mr. and Mrs.

Gerrit Van Stryland of Hospers. and Mrs. H. E. Collins of Alton were parents of a son.

25 YEARS AGO (1927) The Sioux City boosters with the Monaham Post were a huge success at Alton. Christian Peters farm at Hospers sold for $215 per acre. nnd Mrs. Hylkema of Orange City were parents of a son. Smith of Le Mars gave the address as a class of eight graduates from Alton were graduating from St.

Mary's. 30 YEARS AGO (1922) T. E. Daly was to be a lecturer at the Alton Chautauqun county Red Cross Board was to meet in Alton May 17 of Boyden entered the race for county supervisor on the Democratic ticket. Alton defeated Paul- Jina on the home field.

7 to 2 although the visitors hit safely 14 times; Even and Hein pitched Alton. temn- terature for, the week was 73 degrees, minimum 50. prenuptial shower was held for Miss Lnura White, teacher at Alton High for three years. curfew was to be sounded at 8:30 in Boyden for all under 16 years of age. Post was to give a dance May 15.

35 YEARS AGO An aluminum shower in honor of Miss Ida Bomeaars was given at Hospers. class play, "The New Co-ed" was given at Smith's hnlj in Hospers. son was bon to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sudtelgte.

M. Braskamp celebrated his 63rd birthday. Keizer had made application for the position of rural carrier upon the resignation of Charley Smit. pitcher Herman Bell shut out Granville. 8 to 0.

40 YEARS AGO The St. Mary's Academy Musicale was to feature Olivia Scheckel. Hutchinson granted 14 divorces in one day at Sioux City. Class of 1912. Alton High School, was to present its commencement program May 31.

baby boy GAS RANGE with the new extra table-top Storage Carr Takes the place of old-fashioned storage drawers. Cloiitains twice the usable capacity for utensils. Has a shallow drawer for kitchen took. Slides easily out of range, an extra table. Mounted on rubber tired wheels.

Wheel-about's top is a cutting board! Made of hard maple to withstand constant use in cutting and chopping. The top of the is recessed to hold the cutting board firmly in place. The board is easily Ufted out and taken to llic sink for waBhing. 45 YEARS AGO (1907) Mr. and Mrs.

Evert Hoeven of Alton celebrated their gold- iCn wedding anniversary. supreme court of decided that automobiles had as much right upon the highways as any other vehicle. St. Mary's Musicaldrew a full house. Alton School hired R.

A. Sell of Mitchelville for principal. Schwebach of Granville married Miss Susana Wagner at Caledonia, Minn. 50 YEARS AGO (190?) A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs.

Shannon. and Mrs. Theo. Klein were parents a daughter. was to be a mass meeting of Alton citizens to prepare for the Fourth of July celebration.

Hein of Alton was to be married to Theodore Fisch of Granville June 17. broke into the Henry Hyink home and ransacked the house. in Alton for children cndcr 16 was to be nine o'clock. baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs.

Herman Kremer Granville. Kalsbeek Brothers ORANGE CITY 55 YEARS AGO A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Top. Dutch Reformed church was receiving a new coat of paint.

Josie Hofmeyer was married to Chas. De Boer. Wagner wa.s building a large barn on his farm. LeBertus, contortionist and rope walker, pave an open air exhibition in Alton Steichen and Mary Grenz and Henry Kokenge and Josephine Nemmers were married at a doublp wedding in St. Mary's church.

60 YEARS AGO (1892) The Orange City brass band was to play in Alton the Fourth of July. the K. Foppe store was broken into and burglarized at Rock Valley. Knob- arrived in Granville from Germany. Landhuis brothers exnected to build a bakery in Hospers.

Northwestern J. C. News 4. Hon.or Assembly at Northwestern Friday. May 16, was Honor or Recognition Day for the many extracurricular activities on Northwestern's campus, exclusive of athletics.

Dean Aalberts presided. After an earnest invitation to all students to remain, for Farewell Cliapel and Commencement, he urged the graduating class of both the Academy and College to attend the Alumni Banquet as iguests of the Alumni Association. Miss Smith announced the awards given by the music department. These were based on dependability, musicianship and artistry, punctuality, versatility, and public performance. Those receiving medals were: Robert Struyk, for vocal contributions; Muriel Koerselman, for piano; Philip Hesselink, for general service and cooperation.

Mrs. England presented medals and awards to members of the Academy and College departments for outstanding work an speech and dramatics. In the Academy, honors went to Elaine Hesselink and Muriel Bruxvoort for Extemporaneous Speaking; to Minerva De Boer and Marv Lou Van Es for Dramatic Declamation; to Arlo Vnn Vugt for his work in Humorous Reading. Minerva De Boer received the dramatics medal, for her role as "Ernestine" in "Cheaper By the Dozen." Gertrude Dykstra was given the national "Masque and Gavel" award for speech improvement. In the College department honors went to John Vande Steeg, Dorthv Oldenkamp, and Allen Wolbrink for their par- ticination in original England, Carol Grooters, and Dorthy Oldenkamp (for Interpretative Reading; to Gene England, George Van Zyl and Stanley Sorenson for Radio Speaking.

The medal for the best dramatic role of the year went to Martin Dekkenga for his portrayal of Abe Lincoln in the play "Abe Lincoln in 111- Jnois." Prof. Nieuwenhuis announced the winners in the Time Current Events contest. Muriel Bruxvoort of the Academy, and Gerard Reinders, Georgo Van Zyl, and Herman Harmelink of the College each received a bronze plaque. Prof. Hubers named Marion Hubers as the most representative athlete of the Academy.

The choice was based on sportsmanship and clean living. Mr. Hubers nlso nresentpd Hubers with a medal for being the of tho senior For the College denartment, Prof. Monw Don Van Leeuwen a medal for outstanding work in the This medal is awarded to the member of the graduating class who had maintained the highest average standing in all of his work. He must have completed at least 24 semester bom's of science and maintained a grade agerage of at least The term "science" is understood to refer to the fields of biology, chemistry, physics or mathematics in any combination.

Carrying on tradition of long standing, James Mouw, president of the Academy Freshmen Class, presented a ful pennant to the school in behalf of the Academy Class of 1955. Speaking for the Academy Seniors, Lois Hubers, president, presented to the institution a splendid tape recorder and amplifier for use in connection with speech activities. Dr. Wezeman closed the assembly by congrntul the student body on the many occasions for happy memories the year and the closing days have to offer. CWA DEPARTMENT Of PUBLIC SftFtrt By Bob Ilullihan Harry's first mistake was in under-estimating the power of a wife.

That, joined with another error in judgment, was enough to put him in bed for a month. Harry had built a new home beyond the city limits and when he took the car to work in the mornings, that left his wife "stranded in the sticlts," 'as she put it. "I need a car lof my own," she announced. Now Harry loved his wife, loved a jolce, and loved to keep the budget in some reasonable balance. These things led him to pick up "an old clunker" that a high school owner had painted a brave color.

"Wait till you see the wife driving that old wreck aroimd town," he burbled to the boys. He gave the old car to his wife and she accepted with a strange, calm smile. The next morning it was Harry wlio drove the "clunker" down town and the wife who kept the family car at home on the errand nm. All Harry could do was carry the whole thing off as a joke. He took to turning up the brim of his hat when he drove tlie old car through town and (old tlie boys he had turned "hotrod" in his old age.

The more things that wont wrong witli the old car, the bigger the ioke, or so Harry pretended. The horn failed, the windshield wipers wouldn't work, and the lights dimmed with age. Harry made no effort to have the car put in safe condition, that would have spoiled the joke. So it happened that when the brakes finally failed, Harry the next month in a hospital with both legs raised to tiie ceiling. May, being motor vehicle inspection month, is a good time to remember that nothing on wheels is a joke.

Tye, Co. Supt. During the past two weeks several drivers were caught and paid fines for passing a school bus. when the bus had stopped to unload school children. Drivers should not only protect the children but themselves.

A big damage suit could develop if a driver should injure a child. A driver's license could be taken away. If drivers continue to violate the law relative to stopping when a school bus is loading or unloading, we shall be forced to ask to have all such drivers be relieved of their driver's license. The lives of our children come before the hurry of 'any driver to get there. 450 eighth graders wiU graduate during the next few days.

This number represents students from all Rural. Towns and Church Schools. We urge all DIVIDEND NOTICE IOWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY Board of DIraoiora hat de- dared fhe following quarterly dMdendi: Regular dlvldandt en all elauss of preferred tioelts. 30a per share on all common itccl. of record as of May 16.

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eighth grade pupils to attend high school or academy, it is imperative that young people continue their educational opportunities. The County Board of Education met in the Office of the County Superintendent on Monday evening and considered the Budget, handicapped children's program, elementary supervisor, and otlier routine business. Mr. Martinus Intveld, Hull Iowa, the newly appointed member attended. Mr.

Intveld, fills the vacancy on the board caused by the resignation of Mr. Arie A. Grootois, Boyden. Iowa, who moved out of the area. The Honorable Charles B.

Hoeven, 8th. district reprcscn- ative in Congress was common- cement speaker for tlie Newkirk Consolidated school on Wednesday. County Superintendent Tye presented Diplomat to the rural and town eighth grade boys and girls in each school commencement. Mr. Stanley Sprik, who has successfully taught the past two years in the rural school of Reading and Nassau Townsliips, has been elected to teacli 6th.

grade in the School For Christian Instruction, Orange City. We regret losing Mr. Sprik. since we are so badly in need of good rural teachers, but we are glad he gets a promotion, and only has one grade to teach. A large number of teachers and students viewed the educational exhibit on conservation unit sent out by the Iowa State Conservation Commission on display in the city park, at the Orange City Tulip Festival, the past week.

I SIOTTX 4-H CLUB NEWS Flyinir EaRles The Dekkers residence was tlie meeting place of the Flying Eagles 4-H Club. It wa.s, held April 8, 1952, the roll call, "My Favorite color horse" was answered by seven members. visitors and the leader. Dwayne A. Rohweder was present at this meeting.

He told us of the different things which 4-H does for us. Charles Mc Cory had a talk on soil con- This was our discussion topic. The demonstration "Good Eating Habits" wa.s given by Marvin Dekkers. Dwayne A. Rohweder showed moving pictui 'Gs on getting ready for the 4-H show.

Mr.s. Dekkers served a delicious lunch. Games were played after the meeting. Reporter-Marvin Fedders. Kinir's Servants A group of interested people met at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Jolm H. Van Sloten, on Friday, April 25, for the purpose of organizating a girls 4-H Club. 4-H membership enrollment was 24, but 19 were present. The meeting was called to order by Mrs.

Phyllis J. Alvord. The meeting was opened by repeating the pledges. We voted for officers and we also chose the name as "Kings The Kings Servants sang a few songs and the meeting was adjourned. Lunch was served by Mrs.

John Van Sloten. Reporter-Elda Mae Kooima. I DEEDS FILED Gerrit Vink wf to Gerrit Vink et ux 20, Hull $1.00. John B. Mayer, Extr to Gerrit Vink 2 Blk 20, Hull Gerrit Van Putten wf to Arnold J.

Vermeer 19 ft 6. Blk 4, Bergman's Addn, Sioux Center Jacob Proost wf to M. Spoolstra Blk Aud Subdiv Out Lot 1 Rock VaUey $4300.00. John M. Spoolstra wf to Eldon R.

Haas et ux 1 Blk 1, Aud Subdiv Out lot 1, Rock Val- Jey $4800.00. Maris J. Goebel, sgl Christian M. Jacobs et ux Pt 24, North Alton, Alton, Iowa $1,00. Nellie Marie Rodibnugh husb to William Moreman ct ux 29 ft 17 50 18 Aud Subdiv W'i SW'i $1.00.

Albert Van Leeuwen wf ta Jacob C. Van Leeuwen et ux 3 Sly vac alley betwn Ls 2 Blk 10, First Addn, Hospers $1.00. DRY CLEANING ALL- uiflys From attention final assure you (he tincst quality Ury-cleaninff! Do as Innirt- recls of other particular people try our superior dry- cleaning "scirvices, today! STOP Hawarden Cleaners AT YOUR DOOR Monday and Thursday Or leave at Homan's Store OF EVERY MEAL For real appetite appeal, nothing beats the tanta- tlizin.g aroma of our breads or rolls toasting over barbecue or camp fire. Buy some, try some, today I ALTON. No, We Do NOT- Have high priced trucks or machinery, but we arc equipped to do a first class job on your trees.

AH brush will be removed promptly. Call us for estimates. WE ALSO BUILD AND REPAIR LAWNS ANYWHERE WITHIN 25 MILES Van Citters Landscape Service Charles J. Van Citters Pohne 380W, Orange City Don Poppen Dial 1221, Alton.