The Sioux County Index from Hull, Iowa • Page 1

STATE HISTORICAL ECUD DBS MOINE3, IOWA 5031? Dethmers buys 26 acres, plans future expansion One of northwest fastest growing companys, Dethmers Manufacturing Co. of Boyden, recently purchased an additional 26 acres of ground to the east of their present plant, near Highway 18 in Boyden. Dethmers purchased the ground with plans for future expansion in mind. According to Ken Mulder of Dethmers the immediate plans for the ground are for storage of finished products and raw materials. Mulder said that, at the present time, they do not plan to construct any buildings on the site, but that the ground was purchased from Fred Reimers and that they felt that when they outgrow their newly constructed 70,000 sq.

ft. facilities, they will have room to expand to the east. At the present time, the firm employs between 35 and 65 employees from the Bdyden and Hull area. BH enrollment down by 10 The total enrollment in the Boyden- rlull Community School has decreased students from a year ago, according information supplied by the BHHS ichool board. The high school enrollment decreased two students, the junior high school nine students, grades kindergarten through grades six increased by one student.

The enrollment in the respective grades follows: Grade 12, 55; 11, 60; 10, 48; 9, 54; 8, 60; 7, 45; 6, 63; 5, 59; 4, 46; 3, 42; 2, 57; 1, 49; 41; Special Education, 3. The total number, of students in high school 217; grades 7 and 8 105; kindergarten through grade 6 351 and three in special education. BHHS will have school Sept. 17 The Teacher's Institute, scheduled for Monday, September 17, on the Boyden- Hull Community School calendar, has been postponed. The new date for the Teacher's Institute has not been determined Nomination papers available for council Nomination papers are now available for candidates for city council in Hull and Boyden.

The nomination papers must be, filed with the proper city clerk not more than sixty five days nor less than forty days prior to the city election in the office of the clerk no later than five o'clock on the last day of filing. Filing dates for city elections are Sept. 2, 1973 through Sept. 27, 1973. The city of Hull has three positions open on the city council all for 4 year terms.

Expiring are the terms of John L. Gorzeman, D. James Hymans and Dale A. SShmith. The town of Boyden also has three chairs open on Nov.

those of George Diekevers, Bill Roseboom and Mayor L. V. Grooters. At the present time, no candidate from either Hull or Boyden has filed nomination papers with the clerk. THE SIOUX COUNTY INDEX REPOR Hull Industries vote to liquidate assets Thursday, September 13,1973 Vol.95 No.

33 Labor Day vandalism at cemetry During broad daylight on Labor Day, vandals tipped 4 or 5 small tombstones over in Hope Cemetery in Hull. One decorative pitcher was broken and a piece of the adjoining cornfield trampled. Caretaker Henry E. Bonestroo said he'd been out to check the cemetery at 9:00 a.m. and, upon returning about 4 p.m., found the damage was already done.

When asked who the vandals might have been, Bonestroo answered, "Bicyclists! I'found thin bicycle tracks, probably kids. What unnecessary damage!" 21 attend Knotholer game at Minneapolis Twenty-one Hull boys were guests at the annual Knotholer game, held Saturday, Sept. 8, in Minneapolis. The boys left Hull early Saturday morning and viewed the Twins-Chicago game. All of the Pee Wee's went, compliments of donations made by Hull business men.

Chairman of the event, John Kooima, said the boys are very grateful for the trip and wish to thank all the businessmen who donated their time and money for the memorable experience. Doctors arrive this week Doctors Chote and Bhoonsri Thumat- satit will arrive in Hull this week to establish residence in their home at 1605 1st Street. At the present time, employees are being hired for the Medical Center and a group of ladies will be working in the Center on Thursday, readying it for the opening of the clinic for practice. The exact date for the clinic opening is not known at this writing. Both of the' doctors should be arriving, along with their household furniture, on either Wednesday or Thursday of this week.

A reception is now being planned to welcome the doctors to the community and to give the public a chance to meet and visit with them. More on the reception and open house in next week's Index-Reporter. BHHS raises prices 5 starting Sept. 27 The Boyden-Hull Community School will increase the price of their school lunches five cents a meal beginning Thursday, September 27. Due to the increased cost of food and the decrease in commodities from the Federal Government, it is necessary to increase the price paid for lunches.

If the cost of food continues to rise and no relief is given by the Federal Government in furnishing more commodities one can anticipate a further rise in the months ahead. The present price of a school lunch is thirty five cents per meal if a ticket is purchased for twenty meals; individual meals cost forty cents. Effective Thursday, September 27, the new price will be forty cents per meal if a ticket is purchased for twenty meals; individual meals will cost forty five cents. The' sale of thirty five cent meal tickets is frozen, only forty cent meal tickets can now be purchased. SCHOOL FEEDING SUMMARY FOR BOYDEN-HULL 1972- 1973 Total income Total expenditures Lunches served Free lunches served Reduced price lunches Reimbursement for all lunches Reimbursement for free lunches Reimbursement for reduced price Reimbursement for milk Federal $7,635.60 $3,846.40 $48,754.22 $48,716.46 95,445 9,616 711 State $352.28 $180.14 Hesla resigns A.

R. Hesla, Boyden-Hull High School Superintendent for 23 years, has decided "It's time to quit." At the school board meeting September 10, Mr. Hesla's resignation was accepted by the board. Future plans for the Hesla's are still indefinite, but they will include much traveling and spending considerable t'me on the west coast with their children. Hesla says he liked his work and will be "lost without it." In 1950, Mr.

Hesla came to the Hull Public School as Superintendent and when the area was redistricted as Boyden-Hull Community School, he became Superintendent and has served in this capacity ever since. School year 73 74 will be his last year. When asked what he liked best about his job, Hesla couldn't decide, but settled on "the excellent working relationship among the teachers, board and communities." What makes him especially proud is seeing students progress from kindergarten through graduation. Hesla points out that the mark that Boyden-Hull graduates make in life proves we've got a good system. He believes there was advancement made by consolidating Boyden and Hull, but hopes districts will remain at the present size.

Cooperative parents and communities are what help keep the small district, according to Hesla. "Our school has a high percentage of participation, and in larger systems, you lose that." In summing things up, Hesla said, "This is the kind of community I chose lo raise my children in." Asked if he thought it would be hard for someone to fill his shoes, Hesla said, "Well, I wear size 13." On a more serious note, Hesla commented, "Maybe some new blood will be good for the system." Maybe so, but many will feel the loss when Hesla is gone. "ME-O-O-o-OwJ" says Mike Rozeboom, two year old son of Roy and Mary Jane Rozeboom of Boyden. Don't let the picture fool you, Mike has nothing but loving affection for his little kitten friends. liult-x Photo At a special stockholders meeting, held Monday evening, Sept.

10, in the offices of Hull Industries, 17 shareholders passed the following resolution: "Be it hereby resolved that the assets of the corporation be liquidated and the proceeds of said liquidation be properly distributed." After discussion of the company's operations and present financial condition, the resolution was unanimously approved by the shareholders and board of directors. According to Manager John Childs, this resolution gives the board of directors the power to liquidate the funds at any time and to disperse the money received from the liquidation as they see fit. The corporation was formed by a group of Hull investors in October 1969. The total amount of original stock issued was $88,200. With the stock, the company also purchased the rights to the Atlas riding mower and tooling for it.

The plant was under the management of Ronald Groeneweg from 1970 to '71 and under the management of John Childs from 1972 to the present. Board members are: John A. De Groot, Dick Dykstra, Lawrence Bylsma, Glen Rensink and John Kats. According to Manager Childs, the present employment of the mower plant consists of two full time employees and four part time employees. Childs said that there are only two ways that the board can go either sell the machinery and tooling piece by piece, or find a buyer for the complete operation.

Childs said that in all probabilities, the company will be liquidated within the next two months. 10 men, 1 woman apply for Hull police job A total of eleven applications were reviewed at the regular council meeting of of the City of Hull, held this past Monday evening, Sept. 10, in the Hull Council chambers. The mayor and council reviewed the applications and interviewed one applicant in person. The city--has- been looking for an additional police officer for some time and has advertised throughout the According to City Administrator, Marion Kempers, a committee of himself, Mayor Waanders and Councilman John De Groot was appointed to review the applications further and make recommendations to the council.

At the present time, there are four applicants that would be highly qualified for the position. All of the applicants are from out of the immediate area. Don Burke of Sioux Cily met with the council and discussed his application. Burke is one of four applicants that is not 21 years of age. Burke said that, at the present time, Sioux County is not issuing gun permits to police officers who are not 21 years of age.

He said that he felt this was not legal, all other counties in the state have issued permits to qualified law enforcement agents and Burke said that, for some reason, Sheriff Ted Hoogland does not want to. Mayor Waanders said that, before hiring anyone for the position of policeman, the city would have to clarify the sheriff's stand on the gun law. The council also approved the payment of all city employees' insurance amounting to $24.53 per month, effective in September. In previous action taken by the city, the insurance would be paid starting the first of the year, but due to the present increase in prices, the council felt that this measure should be put in force at the present, rather than waiting until the first of the year. The council members and mayor met with lid Reimann prior to the regular meeting and discussed the possibility of saving the trees along 1st Street.

The engineers and council members looked at the trees and it was decided that two of the trees that bordered the curb had to be removed and the roots cut on two others to allow for the new curb and gutter to be poured. The council also passed resolutions allowing for proper detours to be set up within the city limits when the street improvement program gets in full swing. One of the detours that will be noticed in the very near future, will be on Brown Street. The traffic will not be able to reach Pleasant Acres Nursing Home from the east, as work on Brown Street is now going on. Christian School Parent Teacher social The Parent-Teacher Social of the Hull Christian School will be held Sept.

18, at 7:00 p.m. in the First Christian Re-' formed Church. Everyone interested in meeting with the teachers is welcome. Girl Scouts must have more cooperation Help! Help! Help! In order to keep the Girl Scout troops going, we need leaders, helpers and, most of all, cooperation, not only from the parents, but from the town. Girl Scouts are a very worthwhile organization, so please show an interest.

We are willing to do our share! Are you? If so, please come Friday, Sept. 14 at 2:00 to the Legion Room. This includes everyone, not only mothers. Coffee and cookies will be served. WORK STARTED.