The Alton Democrat from Alton, Iowa • Page 7

THE DEMOCRAT, Wednesday, June 27,1973 75 years ago Archbisop confirms 174 at St. Mary's church 10 YEARS AGO 1963 More than two hundred REA officials, members of the media, including TV men' were flown to Bismarck, N.D., and taken by bus to the site of the new 200,000 TV station to be built for the Basin Power Electric coop where it was planned to burn lignite coal. The plant site was a couple of miles from the Missouri river and only 15 miles south of the great Missouri river reservoir at Garrison N.D. Mrs. C.W.

Pitts of LeMars, the former Hester Carter of Rock Valley, passed away She was born at Orange City Sept. 4,1886, was a graduate of Grinnell College in 1907, resigned her post as women's physical education director at Carleton college to go to Shanghai, China, to teach in a normal school for Chinese girls under the auspecies of the YWCA. Areas in the west and north of Sioux county were badly in need of rain. Adequate moisture was reported for the eastern half of the county. Funeral services were at Bejou, for William Veen, 81, former Alton resident, who died June 13.

He was born in the Netherlands Feb. 17, 1882. At Orange City, Judith Rae Post and Frederick N. Verdoorn were married. In Omaha, June 22, Marilyn Penning of Granville and Martin Champion of Omaha were united in marriage.

25 YEARS AGO 1948 Heavy rains deluges northwest Iowa, with 4.32 inches since June 11, breaking a lone dry spell. Two great and dearly beloved pioneers of the area south of Ruisch and Nick Ruppert, passed away. Mr. Ruisch widely known thresherman, was born at Pella March 12, 1869. Mr.

Ruppert, a highly regarded retired farmer, was born in the duchy of Luxembourg, Europe, Oct. 25, 1870. While visiting in the Pacific northwest, Dr. Wm. Doornink landed a 32-lb.

salmon and "Deke" Klay had to be satisfied with a 24-lb. one. William Vrieze, popular Alton citizen, died suddenly from a heart attack. He was born at Alton July 3, 1883. 50 YEARS AGO 1923 Dr.

Arnold F. Pins, who grew up at Alton, was opening a dental practice in Oak Park, Land near Alton, comprising the Jan Muyskens estate, was sold at auction, the price fqr the 344.26 acres averaging $207.50. The route of primary road 10 from Alton to Granville was still undetermined. Mrs. Catherine Schnee, 85, of Alton died June 24.

Catherine Eulberg was born June 17, 1838, in Mendt Province, Nassau, coming to the U.S. with her parents in 1854. She and her husband and family moved to Sioux county in 1876. At Sioux Center, drillers for a new town well hit a fine flow of water at a depth of 390 feet but coming from a sand strata so fine that the screen could not hold it back. 75 YEARS AGO 1898 A political bomb shell exploded at the Republican Congressional convention held in LeMars when Judge Lot Thomas of Storm Lake was nominated for congress over Geo.

D. Perkins of Sioux City. Sixteen thousand American soldiers had landed in Cuba. St. Mary's Catholic parish at Alton was honored by a visit from Archbishop Hennessey of Dubuque who administered confirmation to a class of 174 young people.

Pupils receiving diplomas at St. Mary's school at Alton were Annie Bamberg and Katie Probst. A picnic was held the last day of school. Sioux City was rejoicing over the opening of a new Cudahy packing plant which was starting with a force of 1,000 men. The Rev.

Suckow of Hawarden had tendered his resignation as pastor of the Congr church there and had accepted a similar position at Algona, Iowa. The Rev. James F. Zwemer had resigned as principal of the Northwestern Classical Academy at Orange City and accepted a call to the pastorate of the Seventh Reformed church of Grand Rapids, Mich. ffifS" ACROSS 1.

Surpasses 6. Sheep's cry 9. Be ill 10. Disclose 13. District atty.

(abbr.) 15. Upon 17. Toward 18. 23. Last name of 24 down 25.

Nevada gambling center 27. Phys. ed. (abbr.) 28. Three-toed sloth 29.

Shakespeare's ruver 30. Short for Albert 32. Compass direction 34. Titled person 35. Seize 38.

Ten ought (Rom.) 39. And (Latin) 40. Belonging to him 41. Short sleep 42. First letter 43.

16th letter DOWN 1. Twp. east of Nassau 2. 11 (Rom.) 3. Called low down (abbr.) 4.

Last rites (abbr.) 5. Compass direction G. Long seat 7. Rough lava 8. Resident of Alton 11.

Artificial vocal chords 12. 19th letter 14. Amaze 16. 20th letter 19. Over east (abbr.) 20.

Pinch 21. 15th letter 23. Six numbers over (abbr.) 24. First name of 23 across 26. Turn inside out 31.

Black 36. 1st letter 37. Mixed type Hospers happenings Henry I). Hulst Mr. Henry D.

Hulst, 75, of La Platta Avenue, Riverside, Sioux City, died on June 12th after a lingering illness, at the Green Acre Home at South Nebraska City. Funeral services were held on June 15th at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sioux City. Mr. and Mrs.

Albert Kooiker and family of Boyden were callers Sunday afternoon in the Hattie Vander Weerd home. Sunday evening after church coffee guests, June 10, at the Dick Morren home in honor of his birthday were Mr. and Mrs. Case Boterhoek, Mr. and Mrs.

Harold Vander Weerd and family, and Hattie and Alice Vander Weerd. Last week Saturday evening guests in the Bud Boone home were Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Vander Pol of Nooksack, Washington and Mr. and Mrs.

Cliff Brink. Keith Huizenga of Orange grandson of the John Verdqorn's was in a boating accident at the lakes Saturday Keith is in intensive care at the Rochester Hospital. Brian and Harlan Huizenga of Orange City, Linda Diekievers and Barb Roetman went to see Keith Sunday afternoon. Mr. and wirs.

faernie Huizenga are staying at the following address il you want to send cards: Leona Fischer, 112 1st St. SW, Rochester, Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Van Surksum and Mr.

and Mrs. Gerrit Van Surksum attended a Van Surksums reunion at the Worthington Park on Thursday. Tuesday afternoon callers in the home of Mrs. Henry De Haan Marriage licenses MARRIAGE LICENSES THIS WEEK IN SIOUX COUNTY Keith Everett Merrick, 40, Alcester, S.D. and Doris A.

Peterson, 42, Hawarden. Philip E. Vermeer, 25, Maurice and Beverly A. Pennings, 24, Orange City. Gary Lee Petitt, 23, Sheldon and Donna M.

OHmans, 18, Hull. Eugene Verle Statema, 24, Rock Valley and Karen F. Nieuwsma, 22, Rock Valley. Michael Jack Green, 20, Wheaton, 111. and Juanita B.

Van Es, 19, Alton. Douglas C. Taylor, 21, Ireton and Evonne G. De Haan, 18, Sioux Center. Gilmore J.

De Goei, 26, Sioux Center and Brenda J. Van Den Berg, 20, Sioux Center. Robert Allen Kramer, 23, Lynden, Wash, and Winerva J. Veltkamp, 22, Lynden, Wash. Marvin L.

Schenpp, 34, Alcester, S.D. and Hermina Klarenbeek, 30 Orange City. Wesley Huisman, 21, Orange City and Ella K. Vander Griend, 19, Orange City. Jerry L.

Green, 24, Boyden and Harriet J. Keizer, 21, Hull. Gerald W. Brummel, 24, Hull and Marilyn Jo Mulder, 19, Maurice. Arlin Van Voorst, 18, Sioux Center and Shirley F.

Rus, 17, Rock Valley were Mrs. Minnie Huisman and Mrs. Stella De Haan of Orange on Susie i Sheldon Sunday night after church coffee guests in the Andrew Vander Maten home were Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Schouten and girls of Sioux Center, Mr.

and Mrs. Ray Van Dyke and Mr and Mrs Audley Dolphin. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Van Es of Churdan were Sunday evening callers in the Robert Mouw home.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Roos visited in the John Van Es home in Orange City Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs.

Andrew Vander Maten called Veldhuizen at the Christian Retirement Home i Saturday night. Arlin Vande Kamp is spending a week in the John Davelaar home in Bigelow. Wednesday evening guests in the Henry Roos home were Mr and Mrs. Wayne Van Oort of Sheldon. A0000000 II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II I II II II II II II I I DEEDS FILED Gerrit Diekevers etal to Lyle J.

Diekevers wf Ls 10, BIkB, Highland Addn, Hospers $1. Herman Van Der Vliet wf to Julius Kuiper wf Pt Ls 5 Blk 15, Hull $1. William F. hill wf to Harry E. Swartzbaugh wf Pt Ls 1 6, Blk I), Bellevue 2nd Addn, Hwdn $1.

Beverly Wolfswinkel etal to Ralph L. Kooiker two-thirds int in Pt NW'x, 28 all 29-97-44 $1. Robert Batchelder wf to Ellis Lee Waag 4, Blk 1, Hcald's Addn, Hwdn $1. Inc. Pt Ls 22 23 in Subd 26-97-45, Hull $1.

DANGER! Tall Grass along the roads are becoming dangerous. PLEASE MOW VERY SOON. Lives can be Saved by Your Efforts. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SIOUX COUNTY. IOWA Don't Cross Your Fingers and HOPE FOR THE BEST! Get the BEST 11 11 11 11 11 11 II 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 II II II II II II II II II II II II 11 11 11 11 II II 11 11 11 11 11 11 II II II II Case Power and Equipment in Alton, Iowa No matter what competition says about a machinery shortage, WE Have Tractors to Sell both Mew and Used.

Ses Frank, Fays or Rod For four Tractor Needs NOW Me product is available. 11 11 i 11 ii 11 11 11 11 11 11 See Frank Leu, manager Faye Bolie, salesman Rod Hofmeyer, salesman POWER EQUIPMENT Alton, Iowa 1973 1973 1973 1973 1972 1972 1972 1972 1972 1971 1971 1971 1970 1970 You Must See These Beauties CAMARO COUPE, V-8. 3-speed, power steering, bucket seats radio, complete Ziebart Treatment. Come in and ask! VEGA Kammback Wagon, Turbo Radio, White Walls, Custom Side moulding, blue in color, 6,000 miles, local car. NOVA Super Sport, 350, turbo-hydramatic, power steering and brakes, custom interior, dark green exterior, white lettered tires SO SHARP with Sport Stripes CHEVELLE Malibu 350 V-8, turbo-hydramatic, power steering and brakes, radio, vinvl inferior mw wheels vhUo miles.

Local Car! NOVA Super Sport 350 V-8, turbo-hydramatic, bucket seats, console, vinyl roof, vinyl interior, red exterior, 8,000 miles Better Sec This CHEVELLE Malibu Coupe, Power Steering, power brakes, Air Conditioning, Speed Cruise, Radio, Gold Exterior, White Vinyl Interior. Sharp! 350 V-8. EL CAMINO, power steering brakes, air conditioning, 350, V-8, vinyl interior roof, turbo-hydr. gold exterior, A Beaut! NOVA S.S. 350, 4 speed, power steering, power disc brakes, radio, buckets, console.

Dark Bronze, black vinyl top. Only 8,000 miles. Exceptional. RALLY NOVA 350 V-8, 3-speed floor shift, radio, sport wheels, black vinyl interior, gold exterior. Hard to find.

CAMARO Coupe, 4 speed. 350 V-8, Console, Bucket seats, Vinyl Roof, 27,000 miles. Very Good. Hard to CHEVELLE MALIBU COUPE, 350 V-8, turbo, power steering, radio, tinted glass, light green, green vinyl roof 27,000 miles. BUICK Estate Wagon, power steering brakes, factory air, luggage rack, radio, 30,000 miles, Very Clean PLYMOUTH Duster, 340 V-8, auto, power steering and vinyl interior roof.

Factory air, Blue Exterior. PONTIAC Tempest 350 V-8, stick, sport stripes, radio, 30,000 miles. Local Car, one Owner! Extra Clean 1 i i 1 1 1 CHEVELLE CHEVELLE CHEVELLE CHEVELLE CAMARO CAMARO CAMARO CAMARO MUSTANG 1970 1969 1969 1967 1971 1969 1968 1968 1966 erA 350 307 307 396 350 350 327 327 6-Cyl. fodels 3 speed 3 speed, floor mounted Automatic 4 speed 4 speed Automatic, Air 3 speed 3 speed, floor mounted 3 speed i 1 1 I I I 1 1 North Way Auto Sales Where Sharp Cars are SOLD SER VICED SIOUX CENTER, IOWA Owners: "Doc" Zeutenhorst and Gerrit Van Donkelaar.