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Con Lead an Elephant to THUKSDAY. AUGUST 5, 1948 OF 8IOUX COUNTS. IOWA OFFICIAL CJTV AND NEWSPAPER VOLUME 57. SALVAGE MATERIALS USEABLE IN NEW HOSPITAL, SAYS ARCHITECT Francis Jones Is Named Sioux Center Coach Francis Jones, former Morningside college athlete, Friday was named athletic coach at Sioux Center high, replacing Gale Johnson, E. O.

Kinsey superintendent, announced. Jones comes from Newell where he has been coaching high school athletic teams the last two years. He coach both basketball and I baseball at Sioux Center. PREDICTIONS Drew Pearson are some predictions some people would like to forget this time from barons of business who lobbied so hard in. the summer of 1S4G to kill OPA: Wesley Hardenbcrg, president, the American Meat Institute: "What is needed is for congress to do away entirely with all OPA meat and livestock price regulations of every description so that consumers again may get the kind of meat they want, when they it, at a fair competitive market." John E.

Jaeger, president, National Association of Retail Grocers told the American Wholesale Grocers association: "We (retail grocers) feel that the time has must be taken prevent renewal of the price control act Competition will benefit the consumer by making available ample food at reasonable prices." (Robert R. Wason, president, National Association of Manufactur- is finally deaaV women Mr. William architect- retained by the Sioux Center Community Hospital visited Sioux Cen ter a few days ago to inspect the heating equipment, plumbing and building materials which volun- teer crews have been salvaging from the Sedalia Army Air Field at Knobnoster, Missouri. Hospital boosters were pleased to find that a large quantity of this material was declared to be in condition "good as new" and suitable for use "as This is a gratifying report to those who have been doing the work, and justification of the efforts expended to bring this material back to Sioux Center. Enough modern-type radiators salvaged to furnish the entire building, a complete supply plumbing fixtures, and many other items, in addition to huge amounts of lumber in excellent condition, This work represents a saving of thousands of dollars in the hospital construction which is planned for.

early next spring. Mr. Beut tiers report adds new interest in continuing this work, as only a small portion of the materials has been brought to Sioux Center, and four of the eleven i buildings have been dismantled. A special elfon is being made to nave a large crew go the second week in August, leaving Sioux Center on August 9 and another large crew two weeks later on August 23. Many volunteers are yet needed, and should report as early as possible in order to make arrangements.

Would volunteers please report to any of the officers or to Sam P. Schut or Ted Kaemingk. Orange City Woman In Hospital, Polio Three new polio patients have been admitted to the isolation ward of St. Joseph hospital here making the total for this year 45. new patients are James Francis Jones He is well remembered by Hinton and Mbrningside" cage fans for his stellar play at Hinton and later at Morningside from 1938 to 1942.

Jones Maroon is iiiiaity women j- now use the canned 3 his and other goods they have on their shelves to see them through any temporary period of price rises, He serv ed three and a half years OPA is eliminated entirely, prices of automobiles may be expected io reach normal within six months, in the Marine Corps. Johnson recently resigned he Sioux Center post to accept a sim- while rents might take at least Uar Position at Boone. year." Here's how the republicans carry out their platform promises-by refusing to do anything, just like they refused during the last congress: Washington. Congress shoved President Truman's anti-inflation program into the background Wednesday and due in for what may be a lone civil rights battle--unless a new peace Plan brings about a truce. Peter Edson, columnist, writes in Sioux City Danowskl's Speech "Perhaps the most characteristic performance of the whole convention was a five-minute speech by one Frank Darfowski, president of the Plymouth local of United Workers, C.I.O., and secre tary of the Polish-Americans for Wallace.

"Danowski called America a combination ot cultures blended in one large home. "There are stresses and strains in the home," he said, "and the Hunkeys, the Spicks, the Guineas and the Ginks are looked dois-n on bv the rest of the family." "But, said Danowski. he was proud to be one of the men with unpronounceable names who had built America's railroads, run its mills and its mines, been its heroes on. Notre Darne football teams. Voice of the People "Danowski might also have mentioned other minority groups with unpleasant nicknames.

They were all represented at Philadelphia. Polite newspapers used to avoid mentioning them by name, for fear of offending them, but now, in Henry Wallaces party, they have taken on political consciousness and they dare stand up and express themselves. Here were of their words: "I have seen hospital doors closed against my dying son," said Shirley Graham, Negro writer and mother. "Wallace is the only one of the" three candidates who was ever a successful business. man," said Mites Pcnnybacker, Norwalk, secretary of the New Council for American Business.

"I air, a mother, a housewife, and a. very angry woman" said Mrs Katharine Van Oyen of New Jer- se y- complaining of high prices. "We are tired of klansmen who Midget Games Draw Good Crowds PLAYGROUND NOTES Anyone who saw the two Midget games this past week will agree they were thrillers to the very end. The regular scheduled games for the summer are over but there are four or five games -that were canceled that still remain to be played. Be sure you get to see these boys play before the summer Complete Plans For Big 4-H Fair Here August 18 and 19 This years 4-H achievement The 4 Hawarden Boys In Juvenile Court "Four Hawarden boys, ranging in age from 15 to 18 years, appeared Judge Rodman on a charge of juvenile delinquency and were sentenced io Eldora until they are 2i years old.

They were parolled to highway patrolman M.J Kirk- parrick. The charge grew out of a complaint brought by the mother of a 14 year old girl. The boys, on the pretext of carrying out a school initiation, had molested and abused the girl. Sheriff Dykstra said Humphrey, 9, of Sioux City; Gary Masters, 9, of Graertinger, and -Mrs. Winnie Grevengood, 37, Orange City, first; Sioux County patient brought here this year.

Two patients were admitted Sat urday. one from LeMars, the other The hospital'said none of the patients here is considered in serious condition 0 -Iowa Picnic In Long Beach On Aug. 14 California lowans will gather in Bixby Park in Long Beach their annual picnic. Charles E. Baldwin, secretary of the Iowa Association of Long Beach, Calif.

reports that the picnic will be Augusf 14 in the same place where it has been held for over 40 years There will be the customary registration by counties and colleges. Many Sioux county ans will gather in the park for their regular yearly visit. -0- To Hold Support On Eggs At 35c agriculture department an- authorities would prosecute cases ounced Tuesday it will continue or juvenile delinquency. to support the price of eggs in the midwest during September at levels averaging 35 cents a dozen to farmers. The government has been sup- porting eggs at this price since Del Roelofs Will Move To Corsica Del Roelofs plans to move his family to Corsica.

South Dakota, before September 1. This week ha traded his new home with Dick Vreeman and he has listed the Vreeman house for sale. Mr. Roelofs has been spending most of his time since last spring in South DaKota wiring farm buildings on REA extensions. -O- is over.

De Raster's 6--Doc's Friday evening Ronnie Juffer- hurled 6 hit ball, walking 4 and striking out 7 to beat a determined Doc's team. Wayne 'Bruinsma tura ed in one of the best mound signments of the year in allowing only 4 hits and striking out 13 Wayne had trouble finding the plate however and walked 7 and i 2 men. Dave Bruinsma- does a iine job ca'ching his Buddy Doornink smashed a nara triple with The oases lolled bu it was anybodys game until the final made. A nig crowd was out to see the game and the boys cer- tainly Jo appreciate your interest Co-op's 8--Chevrolet 7 Monday night Co-op's managed to score run? In the last icninc to squeeze by Chevrole- 8 to 7 Glen Van Muyden and Robby Mouw shared the-job of pitching for the Co-cp's and they up 11 hits, 8 and 9 Donald PJuim and Pete also shared the pitching joo holding Co-op io 9 hits, 2 walks, arid 9 strikeouts. Chevrolet had men on base every inning but just couldn't get them across home plate.

Both teams were short a few men.so a few from the other two teams had LO be-borrowed. Dave Bruinsma who caught for Chevy had a triile' and two singles in four times -at bat and Glen Van Muyden nad two doubles aad a single in four fames at bat. Again it was a game that wasn't decided until the last inning. If you have not seen the Midgets play this season be sure to attend tnese last few games and see the array of talent these young Steiix Center Jads are displaying. We are sure be at jfae en fight a sportsmeasKi'b' these boys possess.

Every Monflav and Friday nights at 6-30 Sharp. show -which will be held in Sioux Center August 13 and 19 is giving promise of being one of the largest achievement shows ever beld in Sioux County. With more 4-H members enrolled this year it is anticipated that the of projects exhibited will also reach a new.high. A new addition to the show this year wiil be a Farm Sports festival in which rural people of all ages will have a chance to" participate. As a climax to the sports festival a greased pig catching con test will be beld.

This event will be open to any one wish ing to try catching the pig. The family evening for Wednesday evening, will be highlighted a talk by Herb Plambeck, Radio Farm News Editor for station WHO in. Des Moines. Sir. Plambeelc's topic will be "Strong -Faith--Strong Lands-Strong 2 Hurt In Bus Accident A C.E.

Conference group met with a bus accident upon their return from Estes Park, Colo, last week Thursday at 5 aan. The accident occurred on. the slope of a hill about 25 miles west of Omaha, when a huge truck traveling in the same direction continued in "the of the road at a very, slow speed. The bus'coming down the slope could not check its speed BUY DE KRAAY DRU6 STOK- PLAN TO HAVE SUPER STORE in time to avoid a crash, so the inn tfeey TM Softball Hi-Lites Yellow Jackets Bulldogs 7 The Yellow- Jackets pulled this game out of the fire in the last couple innings. Trailing 6 to going into the last the seventh One passenger suffered a broken body were jaw and another received bruises.

Other occupants but- unhurt. Half luggage of the passengers was ruined including of Miss Priscilla Post of O.C. The bus not damaged much, anS soon after was made to operate on its own power. However, the transferred to another car, for further transportation, serv 'pitcher for the Yellow Jackets hit a homerun with the bases loaded, was a- thriller for me Yellow heart-breaker for the losersv' Canaries 8, Eagles 3 This too was a much better game than the score indicates. It was well played by both teams.

The Canaries have a winning streak and just can't seem to lose. Their bats are dynamite in every game- and that's wnat wins tie DUTCH PILOT AT ROCK RAPIDS FAIR ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18th I Eock Rapids, Aug. 4. The Dutch of Eock Rapids and area may have something special to cheer about during the Lyon County Fair bi? car anto races scheduled here Wednesday, August'18. reports President Anthony Siepeda of the fair association two of the three ranking favorites among the en-tries are Dick Van Emerick, bom in Holland but now of Detroit, aad Fraakie Lueotow, also of Dutch extraction, Lueptow has entered the famous Jewell Hal racer which has car- Jried him to second place in the 1948 national dirt track chamc- jionship standings and four vfc- I lories over Deb Snvder, Kent O.

ball games. Bulldogs 7, Kraayenbrinks 3 The Bulldogs are happier now- after beating their rivals Tuesday evening. The Kraayenbrinks team have proven themselves to be a good team, and with some more practice and experience will be Qt4l plenty tough. In a year or two we and bunt should have some terrific hall this summer ar -teams in Sioux Center. Ireton 7, Carmel 0 What happened to Carmel, no I one knows but nevertheless they were skunked- It is unusual any opposing pitcher to hold these i boys scoreless- It must have been one of those nights.

Better luck' next time fellas. LeMars 5, Sioux Imp 2 The Sioux Imps lost their opening game at the Hull-tournament to the Plymouth Mills team from. Le Mars. Jack Oliver making his first ap- De Kraay Pharmacist Kenneth Vance and Cwal mson, owners and fct and Variety store, bought De Kraay Drug Stare and possession Monday Morning. bought the building, fixtures stock, and pl3h to a combination drag and store.

The new managers thart they will -immediately atat building a 55-foot addition, on back of the building extending to the alley, The interior of the store will be remodelled according to the latest merchandising designs. The drug department will be row ed into the new addition, aad the rest of the floor arranged into various departments. There will be a north entrance. Vance and -Parkinson opened their variety store here a year ago. They wfll operate both stores for a short but will sell the present variety store building and mova all the stock into the corner drug store.

Mr. Vance, Manager of the a new home here he will be mana- star leads the -uolnt -uon Here is Dutch-born Dick Vaa standings. Snyder is rated "with Emerick, lead-footed big car auto racer from Akron, Ohio, and one of the top favorites in the Lyou County iRair speed battles at the last Sock Rapids oval Wednesday August Van Serick, who owns -and drives his own Offenhauser clash with Frankie Lueptow. 3 i aer and other nationally aces. Son of Mr.

and Mrs. Dies night, will meet Doc's. Also, Friday afternoon the All- btars will meet the powerful Alton Midgets. Swimming- There will still be a. bus to take the youngsters to the sandnut every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

There will also be swimming lessons. There a be at least 15 children before the -bus will gor The charge is still cents. Trap Shoot News: Perfect 5's Art Kooiker Hull had 6 perfect 5's. The following had one a Williams, Hawarden; William Beeraink, Sioux Center; (Dave Roelofs, Sioux Center, Jno. De Haan, Orange Citv- Poscoe Vore, Maurice: Dr.

E. Be -Sheldon; Jno. Westra, Or may 1. School Will Run The Bus Routes The school board last week bought the three busses from the Chevrolet Garage and vill operate them in the future. The busses, orginally purchased by Eugene Kuyper, were taken over by the garage when Gene decided to go back to-school.

They took them over as a help out on a temporary basis and informed the school board that they could not conTfnue after last spring. The school board, xawl with this emergency and with tne prospect a new law requiring the schools to operate their own busses, were virtually forced to take over. The three busses were bought for $10,000. They will be paid for with time warrants over a seven jjear period, one warrant coming due each year. The time warrants will be paid after the money is collected from tuition pupils.

Acin the night. As for protecting cord 'ng to the law the school must southern womanhood, we will pro- I operate the busses on a cost basis ourselves," said Polly Dobbs, rTV ''white and from Alabama. Familiar Baloney 'These are the things that leaders of the two old parties should hear nnd do something a- As for what the leaders oi (Continued to Back Page) Tuition will be based on actual The bid operating cost plus the annual time screening warrant amortizing the cost of the bic yards three busse. three busses. Nothing will come out of taxes.

The state will again pay $23 to- transportation of tuition The balance will be paid by the Graveside Services Friday For Chas. W. Van Gelder At O.C. Orange City. Graveside Services with Rev.

R. Bronkema officiating, will be held Friday ust 6 at the O.C. cemetery for i Van GteWer" who lost his life by accidental drowning while In service in New Guin- ear. Pfc. Van Gelder left for army training in the Air Corps in Feb 1943 and died July 24, 1944 He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs.

Jno. Van Gelder of .4 brothers, Randall Van Gelder of O.C., Geo. Van Gelder of Kearney, Gerrit and Kenneth at home; 5 sisters, Mrs. Marion ScJial ekamp, Mrs. John B.

Reinders and Airs. Jas. Hofland r. all of O.C and Agnes and Mariann at The body of Pfc. Van Gelder arrived in San Francisco from overseas in June and was forwarded to Kansas City from where it arrived in Alton Tuesday, Aug.

3. 0 Sioux County To Gravel 110 Miles Secondary Roads Bids for graveling 110 miles oi Sioux county roads will be received by the auditor at Orange City until 10:30 the morning of August 17, it was announced this week. The bids will include crushing and loading 60,200 cu- of gravel from seven county owned pits and 577.000 half mile haul units. Plans, specifications and pro- In the 25 bird event A. Kooiker 21 out of 25.

Wallace, 39 year old son. oi Mr and Mrs. W.C. Winans of Sioux Center died unexpectedly in an army station hospital in Fort Lea- Luepiow and Van Emerick as one of the top favorites here. Van Emerick came io America with his parents when he was 17, settling in Detroit, where his father has been an outstanding member of the Detroit Symphony orchestra for many years.

Recogmz- one: speed spares most Sole engineers and tecnicisijsi' Van- Einerick turned to driving two years ago. Since then he has gained fame as a daring but durable speed king- the first of the 6th inning. Then a walk and a couple of hits and things began to happen. Kosters still suffering with." an injured knee came in but just couldn't do anything about it, allowing 2 runs on wild pitches. Araie Venneer pitching for Le Mars, as usual was tough, pitching almost perfect ball and allowed only two runs on a hit and a couple of errors.

Work Begins On "Work -began Monday on surfacing of Highway 231 out of Iretoa to Highway No. 10 The Wesiem. Engin Company VANCE the ciew store- Henry De Kraay, owner of the drug store for 27 years, will maa- drug and 'prescription del Be Kraay 'came to i Center 27 ago, shortly alter he -was discharged from the service in World War I. Ht? first SiepErda predicted today that Harlsn, Iowa orTtbe came established in the drug bus- nearly 20 professional pilots will be on hand for the first big car auto races to: be held in conjunction with the fair. The seven-event program has been formally job.

have several "pieces" of ma-1. 13655 in Sioux Center in 192-1 after chinery at work and if rains doj drug, stock and a wor an rains do an not interfere, wSi soon be a 5 TM 6 5 frorrl John Van Steenber- Atiaw -orhir4 to start on the Ireton streets. gen, --Ireton Record, Vernon Geels, 19, Wallace has been working as a chemist in the army hosaital there. His health has not been too good since the war. He was sfcell shocked when the Japs shelled a boat he was on in the Pacific.

At that time he was hospitalized months. He also suffered malarial fever and black water fever while in the service. The News will publish a complete obituary next week. -0- In Wash. 3 Jerry Reisma received word Monday jthat her 19 year old bro- Kuiper Found Dead In California j- atuuLicii FORMER 'HULL, MAN DIES UN- Unes of athletics and sports.

TtW Ft A 1VJ5C all 't-t-j--f-t- 3 1.1 next 'rap shoot will be held i Thursday, Aug. 5 at 8:00 p.m. Real Estate News Bartels sold his imorov- ed 160 acre farm located two miles soutn of Carmel to Mr. Vermeer and Wm. G.

Halstein. Mr. and Mrs. Bartels plan to move to t-alifornia sometime before March 1st. Possession will be given to the new owners on March 1.

1949. L. W. Achterhof.was'the agent in the transaction. DER MYSTERIOUS CIR- CUMSTNCES ana.

under the able guidance of New Coach At N.W, Junior College Northwestern Junior College is tiler -Vernon Gaels had died by happy to announce the engagement i drowning earlier mat day near of Mr. Guerra of California. Bellingham, Wash. Pennsylvania, as head of the Phy- Vernon had moved west with sical Education Department and parents four years ago. They college coach.

Mr. Guerra has had are former residents of Orange a. number of years of successful City. No details as to the accident 3 "nri 1 (rmaay experience in both coaching and or funeral were available. ttf eS maJ has ins Masters De- -0, 3 I NO BAND CONCERT NEXT WEDNESDAY There will not be a band concert "Wednesday night because di- then located where to Coast Js cow operat- Frora there he moved his stock and fixtures across-the street info the building now occupied by Dr.

Bodnar and Ida Mulder. la Mr. De Kraay purchased the present corner and almost immediately made many necessary improvements including a modern. Carrsra plate black glass front Mr. De Kraay has been ODerat- ing his drug store with the'assis- tanca- of one clerk and his 2 sons, Bob and Warren.

Inasmuch as both boys will be attending college this frf', Mr. De Kraay decided to be relieved of the many gree in Physical Education from WeatllPr Rpnni-t the University of Pittsfaurg and has CdUier HepOr I both DarticinsferT in I TV, participated in and studied was all tri-state-guard'in his basketball at Grove City The Month of July Total rainfall in about 7 showers -four inches and 85 points. Con-! is on a -ij-irt nf f-L-'T- nJ "ui-j i-j wj.i a. iag between two buildings In the down, town business district- His body wss badly Druised, especially about the face and chest, end his skull was fractured. Official? a not determined whether or not there was foul play.

The body was brought back to Iowa and interred in the Doon cemetery. this year. Election On Sehooi Bonds Monday terious circumstances in Artesia i under 1 iri fXL tCoid, Oi i a California. His body -was found i rra snould be an. temperature the 6th--99 decrees' last Monday mom- aS record in basketball temperature the 23rd--52.

Average high for the month 85; average low for the month 64. J. te Veltrup Name Three To Sioux Co. Board Gov. Robert D.

Blue Wednesday named S3 men to serve en 100 Io- eas; aays, noria 9 day Tony Rozefaoom Boys Carmel Storfe Five Sioux County i students Graduate From U. Of Iowa On Wednesday of this week graduated from the University of Iowa, the largest class ever to graduate at a summer com mencement. In this class ware 09 FAMILIES There will be a special election on the proposal to issue $20,000 in FOR SCHEFFER PLANS TO MOVE TO five students from Sioux County-! wa selectiv Elizabeth Nill Olivier, Alton. A Blu ap: Vincent Lee Peters, Bovden. Harlan John' Mulder, Oranee City, B.S.C...

Harry Gene Slrfe. SIOUX CENTER Tony Rozeboom, farmer in Pla- ve service boards. appointments are subject Vincent Lee Peters, Bovden B.S' i to tte fcmal ity of approval by President Hawarden, L.L.R.; Myra Mavian! appoioted Brig. Hymans, Hull, B.A. Grahl.

adjutant eluded the store, an eight room be modem house, several out-build- 5es ings including garase and barn Accordin- members of the school board i housing shortage makes it cult to get good teachers. Teach ers living in these apartments wii 0111 6 I i tvMt During Visit Orange City, Boy Scout Notice There will be a Boy Scout meet- forms may be secured at the i miss. Unty a i or the Our Scout country delivery and his iwife and other children will help jhim in the store. Mr. Schorfer, who has owned ing next Wednesday.

August 11 at this store since shortly after World o'clock at the Legion Hall. We War plans to move to Sioux have some important business to i Center, discuss that you won't the same time, Governor Blue Gen. Charles H. general of the state, to be Iowa director of selec- I tive service. Grahl held a similar position throughout World War II.

General Grahl estimated that 130,000 lowans will register under the new peacetime- draft. All board members -will serve ithout pay but the boards will be and a paid cler said notices few days ad- when to hold their first meetings, at whkh elect chairmen and Hand Torn By Mower Bar As Tractor Tips Harold Ostlund Injured At Strabte; Walks Quarter Mile Tc Bouse Harold Ostlund, 43, of Struble, was injured Tuesday ai- fernoon about 1:30 while cutting about a mile north of Srru- ble on the Floyd River. His right wrist was almost completely severed, except for tendons and blood vessels to the thumb, and nerves and blood vessels to the little finger side of the hand. He was taken to tne Sacred Heart hospital an emergency operation was performed. According to officials at the hospital, the hand will be saved, although three fingers will be permanently disabled.

Ostlund was cutting weeds with a tractor drawn grass mower, along the river bank. The bank crumpled beneath the tractor and in an attempt to jump clear of the falling his wrist hit the blade. He was alone at the the accident. He managed to free himself from the machinery and in spits of his mangled wrist and other minor inmries including small cuts and bruises, he was abJe to walk about a quarter 1 of a mile to the nearest farm house. George: The three county cngmocr.

I Come and get them! ticn was described as being named to the; The tractor tipped into the creek sunty and came to rest upside down in rieemstra,) the water. Mr. Ostiund was form- oi Orange; erly a barber in Le Mars and 1 Maurice..