The Alton Democrat from Alton, Iowa • Page 1

IT SEEMS TO US- BI Geo. E. BOWEBS That a good many people feel there is going to be enough poultry on the market this fall so the government can give It away. Maybe they're wrong. We dunno.

But even "the better 98Jz per cent has gone into the business, starting with 100 roosters one day old. We are at a loss to know who is going to eat all this poultry that is being raised on practically every farm and town place in the state. Many people have started the chicks in the basement and then moved them out to the garage when they grew few. big keep in the house. Hatcheries report their business doubled this spring over the average season.

They don't know either, who is going to eat all the poultry or how produce and parking houses are going to handle it all. ISTU that there is some justification for the criticism of the.way the President handled John t. lewis before the threatened coal strike was averted-temporarily, at least. This column thought, at any rate, that the President could have swung the hig stick harder and faster than he did, under the circumstances. it is always easy to criti- cise and the writer will also admit that the President may have known considerably more about the situation than we did.

In any other country in the John L. would either have been shot at sunrise or tarred and feathered and run out of town on a rail. And all his leaders with liim. And this applies to the hot-headed union leaders in other lines affecting war production, as well. They wouldn't last ten minutes in any other country on the globe.

Not that there is not the utmost sympathy for the coal miners who have dangerous, disagreeable and hard work. Although their hourly nay may seem high, it should not be forgotten that coal mining is seasonal work and the mines may be shut down for months at- a time. Then, the miner has to live on his accumulated earnings unless there is other employment in the community available. A at such a as this, especially in a vital industry such as coal mining, is very close whatever the cause of it. John and.

his back- iieen" pfayirigv with would hardly want to- go down in history as promoting sabotage of the war effort especially at a time when the United Nations are straining every sinew to prepare for tremendous blows at the Axis which may cripple the members of that international association of murderers, blackguards and assasins to such a degree that the kill will not he long delayed. What Alton lacks, if it really dees lack anytfiing, is a strawberry farm like that one I'cter Wisse used to have. Mr. Wisse raised the largest, most luscious and sweetest strawberries it has ever been our experience to have melt in our mouth. In a shortcake such as our mother is the only one who knows how to make these strawberries from Mr.

Wisse's patch were the ultimate in desserts for Sunday dinner, set off, naturally, with plenty of rich, yellow Jersey cream. We cannot do justice to the subject. Tlie writer's father, after whom we had the honor of being named, was raised in Washtenaw county, Michigan, where strawberries were plentiful. His mother was a GUIet and undoubtedly had the Yankee knack for making shortcake, with plenty of butter spread between the layers while tlie cake was hot, just out of, the oven, with a layer of ripe berries crushed between and plenty of sugar, for the cake was unsweetened. He was a master of English prose and could discuss the subject in a manner which positively left no doubt.

Mr. Wisse was usually having 'trouble Over his strawberries stretched acre after acre 'into the distance. Either it was dry or too wet at a critical period, or a frost came along at blossoming time, or. he could not get enough pickers to harvest them and many berries rotted on the vines, or else the pickers wanted too much or ate tea many berries in the process of picking. We never could figure out, at all events, whether lie ever made any money on them or riot.

We do remember, and shall never forget, his strawberries. Speaking of the tremendous increase in the production of poultry this season, is a reminder that hog production this year will also probably exceed all known records, judging by the average increase in swine herds throughout this section of the state. Ifi tfiere is no sickness, and weather is favorable, it is our conviction that hog anil corn production in Sioux county for 1943 will vastly surpass even the bumper crops of both last year. Many farmers liave greatly increased corn acreage this year, VOLUME LXH OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER THE ALTON (la.) DEMOCRAT, FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1943 NUMBER EIGHT Mrs. Keizer Early Resident Here Passes Oh Afternoon At Alton Ref.

Church Mrs. Gerben Keizer, heloved early Alton resident, passed on Sunday morning, Slay 30th, at 9 -A5 in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gerrit Rensink. Mrs. Keizer was 85 years, 2 months and 7 days cf age, and for the "-last three years has received duriug her illness the loving care of her daughter.

Lydia CalsbeeTc was born Mar. 23, 1S5S in the Netherlands, and was married Sept 15, 1S77 to Gerben Keizer. With their five children, the couple-came to the United States in 1ST7, arriving Sept 11, after a voyage of two weeks. They settled at Orange City, where Mrs. Keizer's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Johannes Calsbeek, had preceded them six years earlier. The Calsbeeks the first immigrants to ride on the newly built Northwestern Ry. through to Orange City, then the end of the line. Six more children were born to Mr.

and Mrs. Keizer after their arrival in America, making eleven in all, of whom eight survive, namely: Sarah, Mrs. John Schut, Granger, Martha, Sirs. Wesley Giebink, Alton; Cornelius. Mountain Rites At Alton For Mrs.

Aalbers Bull Attacks Alton Man--Back Broken Hosiers CHtt- wardei; Bert. Orange City arid Wesley of Sheldon. died in childhood. Lyda about ten years ago aud last Nov. 10th.

There are 25 irrandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, in whom Mrs. Keizer took the greatest interest. A number of her grandsons are in the Army and Navy and she followed news of the war with the keenest attention, asking to be read the news only a few days before her passing. The family moved to Holland. in init returned to Orange City in Mr.

Keizer (lied thirty years ago. and after that Mr.s. Keizer kept house for her sons a years, then established her home in Alton. She was a most devoted mother, and was an especially fine -seamstress, making all the clothes for her children, even to expertly tailoring th? boys' suits. She was a kind neighbor and loved iby all who knew her.

Fimernl services will be hchl Thursday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at the Peter Keizer home and at 1 in the First Reformed church. Cornelius Keizer is expected from Idaho for the services, also one of Mrs. Keizer's grandsons, Pvt Gerald Keizer of Ft. Leavenworth. Mrs.

Schut has been with her mother the past two weeks. Mrs. Arend Aalbers (nee Helena Smits) passed on at Orange City Friday night in a local hospital where she was taken for emergency treatment when a blood clot developed Friday morning. She had been ill with a heart condition since October, 1942 and was bedfast for nearly a year. She was born at Zevener, Nedl.

on Sept. 11, 1SS5, and was 57 years old at the time of her passings In the year 1913 she came the United States and became the bride of Areml Aalbers. the couple establishing their home in this vicinity. In 1937 the family moved to California where they remained for two years, returning to this country in the spring of 1939. She was a faithful member of the Alton Reformed church and had attended services Easter Sunday and again on Mother's day.

Funeral services were held Tuesday from ffiis church, with the pastor, Rev. A. A. Tinklenberg. in charge and interment was in the Orange City cemetery.

Sirs. Aalbers is survived by her husband acd three daughters: Johanna, Mrs. Ted Miller Alton; Wilamia, Mrs. Peter Van Oort, Sanborn; Dorothy, Mrs. Gradus Van Veldlruizen of Orange City; four grandchildren, b'nec and two brotners-iii the "Netherlands.

Alton friends and former neighbors extend sincere sympathy to the family. Pfc. Gradus Van Veldhuizen of Camp Carson arrived for thu services Tuesday. MR. Van Veldhuizen, who has been caring for her mother, will remain with her father.

Leo Fottebaum is a patient at the LeMars hospital with serious injuries sustained late when he was attacked by a bull. Two compressed "vertebrae are the most severe injury, together with broken, ribs and bruises. He was driving the cattle Into their places when the bnil yaae at him, according to his account of the accident to his family. He ordered his faithful dog hack believing that he could strike down the bull, but apparently he slipped and the animal was on him tossing him into the air and rendering him helpless. Help came, however, when the hired man and Mrs.

Pottebaum saw what was happening. They ordered the dog to take the bull and he rushed in to fight off the animal--thereby saving his master's life. Monday the patient was reported as resting somewhat easier, and physicians believe there are no internal injuries to combat. Mrs. Pottebaum and Mrs.

Jake Haupert accompanied the injured man's brother, Wm. Pottebauui to the hospital Sunday and others of the family have called since. Sunday evening callers were Messrs, and Mesdames Xick Gcr- gen, Ray Meis and Albert Ebel. Violated Blackout Rules--Gets Fine GPL. FOiA WEDS MISS DE BOER HERE Lovely Military Wed.

At Alton Reformed Church Former GranvIIle Man Passes on at Sleepy Eye, Minn. SEEMS (continued on page seven) Alton Man Passes On At Iowa City Michael 'Biever. a resident of this vicinity since his birth, passed ou shortly after midnight Wednesday morning. June 2. at the University hospital in lotva City where he was taken from the Oakdale hospital the previ.ms week, and underwent an operation on Thursday preceding his death.

Funeral services will held ir. Alton af St. Mary's Catholic church Saturday morning at nine o'clock. Mr. Biever was born here on June 29.

1SS7 lived here until after the death of his mother in 1ML when he was taken to the state hospital at Oakdale. He was an invalid for many years, but bore his suffering with fortitude. His brother Al returned Mnday after being with the during and after his He is survived by the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Tom Allen of Dell Rapids; Mrs. Engeldinger of Alton: Mrs.

Loo Schneider, Brewster. Alois and Alph'onse of Alton. His father died in 1005. The many friends of the family extend sympathy. Betty Ixm Schneider nml Dorothy Lyons left Tuesday for Washington, D.

where they will work for the F. B. I. as stenographers. Enrnute they stopped in Chicago for a short visit with relatives of Betty Lou.

Eugene Hoffmann, prominent farmer at Sleepy Eye. passed away Saturday morning at 8 o'clock at the municipal hospital following a stroke of apoplexy, which over took him at p.m. while he was working in the field. Ho never regained consciousness. Eugene Hoffmann was born in Luxemburg.

May 9. 1SSO aud grew to jnanhood there. At the age of 27 he came to this country and settled at Granville. la. on Jan.

20. 1910 be was 'married to Elizabeth Boever at Grauville, she passed away Feb. 14, 1041. In 1922 the couple moved to Sleepy Eye, Minn. Eleven children were born to this union all of whom survive, namely: Leo J.

Hoffman. (Margaret), Mrs. Ambrose Bertrand, (Hilda), Mrs. Lawrence Fritz all living near Sleepy Eye. (Esther), jMrs.

Raymond Miller of Kewtou. I Kansas, (Catherine), Mrs. Leou- 'ard Boyer of Newton. Kansas, Tech. Sgt.

Marcel Hoffmann at Imliantown Gap, Pfc. Arthur Hoffmanu of Stouey Field. Charleston. S. and Edgar.

Leona. Betty and Eugone Jr. at home. He is also survived by grandchildren. 1 sister, Mrs.

Joe Mangen of Sleepy Eye. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9 ot-lock at St. Mary's Catholic church with Father Scholzen. Father Artner. and Father Sterner officiating.

Burial i was made beside his wife at St. Mary's Cemetery. Pallbearers were Xic Lux. Frank Hemmen, Paul Bertrand. Xick Mertz.

Leo Goldschmidt and Harold Berkner. Attending the funeral from a distance were Tech. Marcel! Hoffman of Indiantown Gap, Penn. Pfc. Arthur Hoffmann of Stoney Field, S.

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Rayer and Mrs. Raymond Miller of Newton, Kansas, Mr. and Mrs.

Peter Boever of Bell- grade, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Boever of Egan, S. Mr. and Mrs.

Cyril! Haag. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boever of Ledyard, Mr. and Mrs.

Herman Boever and daughter Margie of Remsen. Mrs. Mary Roder and son of Granville. Roder of Remsen, Mrs. Art Schemmel.

Mr. Felix Schutz, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ricke of Granville, Mr. and Mrs.

George Schirkey and family of Worthington, Mr and 5frs. Matt Boever of Walnut Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hemmen of Springfield.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sherkroff and family of Morgan, Minn. Gerrit Rensiuk, well Joiown Boydenite, failed to comply with blackout regulation at the time of the recent trial blackout, and on Tuesday morning in L. De Koster's court he was fined $50 and costs for falling to turn out lights in-his home after being warned to do so.

He was writing a letter at time, said Mr. Rensink by way. -of excuse and thought to AVbile he is draw the ordinarily shades, a law abiding citizen and his omission did not constitute a crime, say law-euforcing officers, yet in neglecting to comply with rules laid dow by military and civil authorities, his act was punishable, aud will serve -as a warning to others to co-operate with war time rules and regulations laid down, for the safety of all. Alton Boy Gets Marksmans Meda! Camp Santa Auita. modal of Marksman in rifle shooting is now being woru by Pvt.

ried Peter Eggink formerly of Alton. Iowa, because of his accuracy on the range at the West Coast Ordnance Training Center. Ordnance soldiers are classified I as uoncombaumts. but the na! ture of modern warfare demands that very man. knows how to defend himself against attack.

And even tho Pvt. Bggink has as An impressive military wedding took place at the First Reformed church Friday evening, May 27th at eight o'clock, when Dorothy Pauline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August De Boer, became the bride of Corporal Lewis Wilson Furda, -son of Rev. and Mrs.

E. Furda of Chicago. The officiating clergyman was the bridegroom's father, Rev. E. Furda, the ceremony taTdng place by candlelight before the altar, decorated with bridal wreath aud candles, forming a beautiful setting for the marriage.

Two ushers. Harold Geurink fliul Homer De Boer, led the bridal procession, followed by bridesmaids, Frances Keed. a college friend of the bride; the flower girl, Kelva Jean Jasper, cousin of the bride, and the maid of honor. Lois De Boer, sister of the bride; followed by the bride on the arm of her father. Before the ceremony Mrs.

Geo. Van Roekel snug "Because" null after the- ceremony "leh Liebe The organist. Mrs. John, Kennema. played the Lohengrin Bridal Chorus as the processional and Mendelssohn's Wedding March as the recessional.

Meeting the bridal procession at the altar, with military step, were the bridegroom and his Frank Fnrda, both, in Army uniform. The bride was lovely in white marquisette vrith train, made in fitted princess stylp with lace inserts, sweetheart neck line, and a garland of jrardenias down the front of the gathered bcidiw. ll'-r fingertip lenrtli veil was caught to a coronet of pearls. She wore a of pearls and carried a white Testament tied with and bows of white- satin riblion. The maid of honor won- blue Silk marfiuisortc and curried a bouquet of blue, peach and white carnations.

Miss Reed wore peach and Miss Marilyn wore Mm embroidered organdy. Hoth oar- Patriotic Play Big Success Here The Alton Girls League for Service the local Reformed church sponsored and the Monica Society of the First Christian Reformed church of Orange City presented a very fine patriotic- play with modern setting at the Alton high school Friday evening. The play, entitled "I'm in the Army is the story of a spoiled and pampered American boy who is drafted and comes home on furlough to awaken his entire family to the responsibilities and duties of the American citizen in war time. A splendid cast of characters presented the piny, including George Jasper, Teua Draagstra, Grace Van Peursem. Jerry Reinsma, Beruie Reinders, Nellie De Jong.

(exceptionally good as Sally Wondstra. Marjorie Van Geldrcn, Jolm Reinders, Elsie Jasper, Joan Van Geldren, Bertha Voccl and Henry Heynvn. Lois l)e Boer played patriotic selections on tho piano as a curtain raiser. Between acts Virginia Camhicr sang "God Bless America" and Engelhert Giesiuk sang the rousing official Xavy sous- Rev. Tiuklenberg offered prayer and tlie audience joined in tlic singing of "America" preceding the presentation of the play.

Renew Drivers License in Your Own Home Town Memorial Tribute To War Veterans rieu bouquets blue, peach and white carnations. Tin 1 i flower girt wiirp organdy and carried v'mleis. 'Tlie bride's mutlivr wiv a 5lue with white and the bridegroom's nii-tfr wiire mjua blue with navy acc-ivsiirics. P.oth wore corsages of reil rusi-s. After the ceremony a rwpi kn wedding main job the servicing of The Line with the weaiKms, ammunition and the vehicles of war, he will now be able to fight the enemy wherever he will be met.

In compiling the score that enables him to wear the medal Central College graduates. The of Marksmnn, Pvt. Eggink firesl bride taught the past year Impressive memorial tributes were paid to departed soldiers of past wars Sunday afternoon as the color bearers of Floyd Post advanced the colors to each grave us members of the Legion Auxiliary placed a cross entwined with a wreath of poppies on each grave. Taps vrere sounded and prayers giv.ea.at St. Mary's cemetery by 'Lawless, 'and at Nassau Township cemetery Rev.

Tinkleuberg. There are seven veterans now resting in each cemetery, the must recent being the late Joseph Mrs. S. R. Sipma.

widow Veteran Sipma of the Civil War. was brought to the cemetery to witness tho ceremony from the car driven by her Si.m-iu-Iaw, Rev. Martin Hyink. Put Zone Number On City Address Postmaster Kooreinan reports a new inetliod of speeding up mail deliveries, through addition of a zone number to the address on mail for delivery in large cities. The system is on trial at present in several cities including Sionx City, and The Democrat received its first notice to add a zone number from Miss Marguerite Perlot of 3127 Xewtou St.

Denver (11). Colo. We take it that Miss Perlot lives in zone 11. She writes that Denver has grovrfn exceedingly because of the many defense plants there. The new system speeds up tlic separation of mail for distribution to branch offices and permits much more rapid handling of mail inexperienced postal clerks, thousands of whom liuve been employed to replace personnel now in the armed services or in war industries.

An example of the new type 'of address is: Jolm C. Smith 221 Mattapan Ave. Boston Massachusetts. The number after the name of the city indicates the branch pest office, or postal unit, through which delivery is made. Eacl resident, of.

the large cities. ii askba "by--his "postmaster, to. add the postal unit number to hi? return address, and to notify all to whom he wrif.es that his address is not complete without the number. Clerk to be on Hand Starting June 1 In Each Town Boy Injured At Sandpit Pool Here Jack Lulu-ing cut his hei'I severely tin- sandpit last wjck while i from the raft shore. wtis.

ou ovut dies for --rvenil days hut is iiiHv auk- to limp around wiliioiit them. poul a popular place i ihe hot days. Imi the is ih'i'p ami supervision should lf- provided. Work could lit d'nc to rate nml clean up the beach and prevent further Band Concerts Starts Saturday Renewal of driver's licenses' starts in this county June 7th, nucl arrangements have been made to have a clerk in each town in county on one day smd at 3awarden for two days. Besides this there will be a clerk on duty continuously from June 7th at the Court House.

Sheriff Dykstra sends the following notice: Renewal of driver's licenses will commence June Tth and you are urged to submit your renewal application to the clerk in charge and you will receive the official receipt showing that your license has been renewed. A clerk will be in the Sheriff's office at the Court House, Orange City, and it has been arranged also for the convenience of drivers to have a clerk in the various towns of the county ou the following days: Ilawardon, City Hall, Monday and Tuesday. June 14 and 15. Ireton. City Hall, Wednesday, June 16.

Maurice, City Hall, Thursday, June 17. Rock Valley, Council Room, Friday, June IS. Hull, City Hall. Monday, June 21. Boyde'iif" "City Hall, Tuesday', June 22, i Sionx Center, City Hall.

Wednesday, June 23. Hospers, City Hall, Thursday, June 24. Cram-Hie, City Hall, Friday, June 24, Alton, City Hall, Monday, June. VTeekl.v summer Kiml concerts start next Saturday evening at in (ho band Mrs. E.

J. Kooreman arrived home Sunday from Savannuli, where flip accoinpaniod Miss Marion and was present at hitter's marria'-ro Thursday IMrectur Itt'hear- niujj to Lieut. Ivn Sclim-der' A arc mi Tuesday at high full account, cf the wedding is a out i hero will to hear the to be ftirmVh'Ml by tin- relations department a the Avia- land cncourairo them in their field there but has n-n yet fim i-iiiii-frt. arrived. America Salutes Food Producers was held in the basi-mi-nt of the I acfidr-uts.

Alton pi-oplt; should church and luncheon wn? sen-oil, wake up and see a i chil- party was sealed drc-n are safogua rdcd. The hie cleccraff! wirh dots not wish to spend The bridal around a tnl flowers and a cake. Both the bride and groom are for a record from four positions, standing, sitting, kneeling prone. Half of Pvt. Egginlc's record shooting was done slow fire, half at rapid fire.

Hull and Mr. Furda tnughr at Conesville for one then was called to serve his country. at He is with a Tank Destroyer i unit at Camp Hood. Texas, where Pvt. Eggink was employed in will receive a sergeant's ratine civilian life by the Union Pacific when he returns.

He is a 1-! money on the pool while is still being taken out. town much travel but life guard onght to 'be provided for the summer. Chas. Tye Elected Pres. County Supts.

Railway Co. He attended school at Alton High School. Alton. Ta. He is the brother of Miss Colwi Eggink.

formerly living at Alton, Iowa, now in Washington, D. C. Daughter HI-Go To Davenport County Supt. and Mrs. Chas.

Tye are called to Davenport by the illness of their daughter. Marjorie. Mrs. L. L.

Jones, who is at a Davenport hospital following the birth of a baby born without life. The office in courthouse will be closed from June to June 10 as noted elsewhere. Charles H. Tye of Orange City is the now president of the day furlough, of which the coupls County School Superintendents of vrill spend a week len tin- assoi-iatiwn. bride's parents and a week in He to post Chicago with Furda's par- i a a meeting attciior-d by a score ents.

jof persons ar the Mayfair hotel. The many friends of the Vide Mr. Tye, sdmol superintendent join in congratulations and Sionx comity 31i wishes to the happy c'mIf. 'Irene Brooke of Clu-r-'ki-c. super- Out of town siiests im-lud'-d i imwident of CTw-rokce -nnWy.

Rev. and Mrs. E. Furda. danch- Chosen vice president ters May and Evelyn of (Earle M.

of Sibley. sa- I.t. Frank Furda. Camp perrmeudftn of enmity. I Claire Faust.

Miss lierniee of Frances Reed. Knoxvilk-. a a superintendent of Mnmma Mrs. B. Van Zyl.

Chicago. Mr. county, was Jirimx1 secretary. SECOND SIOUX COUNTY WOOL POOL Mi-. Tye a year ago WSLS vice president and Mr.

Crosswait was the secretary. Suprintendeiif? outlined various Xick Slager of Boon, H. M. projects that hnvo Ix-en carried and Mrs. Gerrit Vreymnn.

Center. John Smit. Mr. and Mrs. J.

Van Corp. Mr. and Mrs. XcaJ Moss. Hnll.

Messrs, and 3 Results of the second wool pool wore 1S.322 pounds of wool, which was pooled last week in Sioux County, At the Cooperative lumber yard in Rock Valley, farmers had pooled 13,674 pounds and 4.G4S pounds were brought to the wool pool at the Farmers Cooperative Lumber yard in Hospers. This amount was the biggest one-day pool that we have had so far in the county. The first wool pool, held on May 12, had a total of 12.648 wool. It is possible that third may be held, if there is enough demand for. (his.

Write the Co. Farm Bureau office if you are interested in having this third wool pool. ten of Boyden. Jake and Edw. De Boer.

HOSIXTS. O. Rouwenhorst and H. Kammingn Moneta. H.

P. Boer. Everet Geurink. Riedman. Arie JMSIKT.

Arloa Slnilenburg, all of Orange City, Goldie McXamee, Hartley. Hartog- Elevator Sold At Granville The Farmers Grain and Supply Co. of Pmillina have bought the Hartog estate elevator at Oran- ville. and will continue to operate the elevator under tho same excellent management, with Rirh- nrd Koldenboven in charge. A advertisement giving notice of the exchange appears elsewhere lin this paper.

out in their respective counties during the school year. Tom Bowers Gets Fine Promotion Thomas Georgo Bowers, grand- son of Mrs, Clara C. Bowers, was recently promoted to senior supervisor at the Plum Brook Ordnance plant of the Trojan Powder Co. at Sandnslcy, Ohio. A clipping from the plant newspaper States.

''Mr. Bowers was born and raised at St. Paul, where he worked for seven years with Cudahy Packing Company. Ho is a graduate of the 193S. University of Minnesota, with a degree of R.

Cb. 1VO inspiring: an( and no glamour of uniforms and decorations cheer thesn nnsnno- Tiomoo TO cheer these nnsung heroes EWorld With determination dairymen toil long hours under serions hanSs of of toe an a matenal shwta ses to produce food so vital to tte Snj BOMB THE JAPS WTH JUNK. I.