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The Boyden Reporter from Boyden, Iowa • Page 1

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FIFTY FIFTH; YEAR BOYDEN, SIOUX COUNTY, IOWA THURSDAY', MARCH 4, 1948 NUMBER 43 Views of RensinJc's Dispersal Sale fai duri lfe the Sale slewing just a few of the cars in the parking lot Cars te RENSINK DISPERSAL SALE CRAWS LARGE CROWD Rensfuk's Dispersal Sate which was held last week Wednesday was termed successful by the Mr. Leonard Rensink, Jmd below are the average pri- -ces bid. 27 cows, 20 calves, 9 35 4 young Herd.But $1500; 39 Brood sows at' Me Carfcv and Clinton Seed Oats $2 to Peter Moret and Amos Roetman bought the Herd Bull. Tof. went to Anderson at.

$700.00 as also her 5 day pi buiH calf sired by the Roamer bull at $230.00. The Free calf to Bart Benma of ATita, Iowa who bought 2 head in the sala Several Went to So. Dakota and Minnesota. Many of the good anni- mals were purchased locallly, among whom Pster Moret was the heaviest buyer taking five choice animaig and 2 interest ii the Herd Bull. Local buyers are Peter Moret, Amos Roetman Chester De Boer, Wm.

Yreemaa, John Botrte, Joe Fiihr and others The bright spot of the sale was the herd bull, who showed his worth and promises by the bieautiful calves he sired. Most fortunate is the fact that this bull remains in this territory where fellow breeders can se- One of. the exciting momnts of the sale when a few bidders were interested in the same ath! mail leing 'sold. Mr Rensink owner is with the animal and bo the right The auction' offspring and where a bull of such high calibre can prove his worth. Mr.

Moret and Mr. Roetman are to be congrat- Uilated foresight "'and judgement in securing this valuable animal. The success of the sale is credited to the buying public who could see the value of outstanding animals and to the men who helped in the conduct of the sale. Credit is due the auc- tioneers, Rjamaker, Moret anc Vander Tuig, the. pedigree marl; Robert Melin of Minneapolis John Stewart of the' Holstein Freisian and Farmers Savings Bank as Clerk.

A special boquet is due Leo Pohl who compiled the catalog and the Boyden Reporter who, printec them: Words of appreciation are in Border for the friends and neighbors who helped making this event successful. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Roetman; and daughter, togetther with Rev and Mrs. J.

F. were visitors in the R. home last Monday night. and Mrs. H.

Meestei- entertained Thursday evening- honoring Mr and Mrs. Henry Faber of who are moving to their new home in Algona in the near future. Guesta were Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Mag stadt, Mr.

and Mrs. Art and Mrs. Nick De Haas, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Vagts.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Faber are former Boyden residents. Among those who atended the funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Pas at Orange City Mori day afternoon were Mrs.

Alfred Doorenbos, Mrs. S. G. Vanden Brink, Mrs. Rob.

Moret, Mr.and Mrs. John Casemier, Mr. and Ike Struyk, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Herweynen, Mrs.

Ray Brockhouse, Bill Ver Hoef of George and Mrs. Marvin Die kevers of Hull. and Mrs. Case Blankers and family of Sheldon visited in the John" Vander Haar home Sunday evening. It isn't much to ask to be able to play like other children.And he can if make sure that this alert, young fellow has the special training he needs.

You can do it through the purchase of Easter Seals now; on sale from the Iowa-Society for Crippfed Children and-the Disabled. Easter Seals provide skilled training now and for the future. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS March 1, 1948 Town Council met in, the Mayor's office on above date with all members present, Mayor Rouwenhorst presiding. Minutes of Previous meeting read and approved. Town Treasurer made the following report for the month of hand last report dusbursed, $689.

04; Balance, $5,978.13. Following bills were presented and allowed: Fire Maintenance: Boyden Fire Co, 27.00 Genera! Fund: Metropolitan Supply Company 3.23 S. Adams 24.60 Boyden Reporter 7.09 Light Fund: Iowa Public Service Company 28-05 Works: Iowa Public Service Company 15.18 H. G. Auberg 159.35 Council appointed the following judges and clerks for the TW'n Election to be held in the Town Hall on.

March 29, 1948: Judges: Smit, De Jong and Diekevers; Clei-ks: Mlazgar and Schreuder. On motion council adjourned. S. G. Vanden Brink, Clerk Mr.

and Mrs Vernon Kay and Daughter Marcia of Heron Lake- Minn, were guests, in the Lawrence Haze home Sunday. Add- guests Sunday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Krahi I ing Wanda and Dennis, of Ashi ton and Mr. and Mrs.

Ernest Olsen. NOTICE Due to a death in, the family, the Leader-Cafe will be closed pll day Friday. We will be open again on Saturday. --MITS. Ola-Mae Bqmgaars Celebrates Leap Year Birthday Last Friday evening Mrs.

J. F. Schortinghu'is entertained both the Session and Board of Trustees and their wives at a birthday party in honor of Rev. Schortimghuis' birthday anniver sary- Rev. Sehortinghuis lead the guests in a sing-spiratioA an the responsive reading of Psalm 90.

Elder H. M. Van Houte lee in Witft Esther Schortdnghuis a. Mistress of Ceremonies, th group enjoyed a variety of con aid games. AssMed bj members of the family, Mrs SehorHncrhuis served a two course luncheon.

Steve Vanden Brink on be hailf of the guests press-nted Schcrtinghupis with" 24 silve' carefully hidden in a bos of dollars foi each of the twelve birlhdav; the Rev. counts in his life (Leap of Guests attendance were: Mr and Mra. S. G. Vaiiidei Bitnk, Mr.

and Mrs. H. M. Scho ton, Mr and Mrs. H.

Van Houte Mr and Mrs. Geo. Hasush anc children. Mr. and Mrs.

Wm Meyn, Mr. and Mrs. Art Roggen Air. and Howard Harman and Mr and Mrs Geo Horn Leonard Dittman Will' Bring Family to U. S.

Corporal and Mrs. Dittman, Jr. will arrive in the United States sometime in June from Frankfort, Germany, to visit the former's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Leonard Dittma-n, Sr The' juriioT Dittman is a German girl and the couple have one child, Doris December 29. Sheldon Sun Mrs.

HouseWife: Here's Pair Trade Emblem Gary, An emblem by which Fair-Traded products can be proudly identified so the house-wife may buy. with great er assurance of sustained quality and stable price was made available this month to all Fair Trade manufacturers. The emblem a reproduction of which is pre sented here, was created by the American Fair a Council. It is one phase of a broad Council program develop a better understanding of the true value of Fair Trade laws to con sumers, and to remind consumers of their own benefits under those laws. Topped by the scale showing- price and quality in proper baK anee, the emblem illustrates how "Fair Trade Protects Consumers." Manufacturers of Fair-Traded products make use of the new emblem on product packages, on the merchandise itself, in their publication" advertising, and, other literature, the Council said.

PROTECTS CONSUMERS The Women's Club Meeting will be postponed for one' more because of Prayer Meeting. The next meeting will be held the 12th of March at the home of Mrs. Norgaard. The Junior High Basketball Team won over the Freshman Monday 22 to 16. Out of three encounters with the freshmen the Junior high has won two.

Mr. and Mrs. nry Wand- scheer and Mr.John Wandscheer ill of Sioux Center visited in the John Dykstra home Friday afternoon. Church Notes First Reformed Church C.Pbstma, Piaster Morning Worship 1:30 Afternoon Worship Sunday School Christian Endeavour. Leadersi Anona Rensihk and Emma Veen.

Thurs. Home Mission Cii? cle. thurs. Choir Rehearsal. Thurs.

Friday Prayer Meeting. Fniday 8:30 -Teacher's Meeting Saturday afternoon -Catechism classes for the The Boyden. RefoiTnedChurcit will "charge of the radio program "Send'-the Light" on Sunday, evening, March'7, over Station' MSCJ, Sioux City, 1360 radio dial. Mrs. Ray Smit will be solcast, byMrs.

Norgaai-d. Rev. C. Postma will brinjg the message. The time of this program is 10:15 to 10:30 P.M.

United Presbyterian Church 'fey J-F. Schortingliuis, Minister 10:0.0 a. m. Sabbath School Lesson: "Ye are Witnesses" 11:00 a. m.

Communion Service Meditation: Guests of the Lamb. r. m. Evening Worship Sermon': "A Song of Deliverance" Tuesday, 7:30 Choir Practice. Tuesday 8:15 "Y.P.C.U." Thursday afternoon meeting of the Ladies Aid.

The executive committee will be in charge. Mrs. M. Green conducts devotions: Mrs. is program leader and "Truth" is the subjejct 'for roll-call.

Saturday afternoon Bible Classes for the, children. Keep the churches open by enjtertainirog through its doors Sabbath Bob Green spent from Monday till Tuesday night in Brookings, S. D. in the home of Mr. 'and Mrs.

Roberts. He attended the funeral. of 'ah; Army ieri who was killed in an auto accident. Bob' was also honorary pall bearer. Hie had been sta- 'vioned in Fort Washington with the late Bob Roberts and his twin brother.

CARD OF THANKS Boyden Ends Basketball Season Boyden's Toss to HOSIERS In the Sectional Tournament last week wound up their basketball season with a record of 10 wins and 12'tosses. Boyden started the season strong as 7 games then against staffer competition and ehd'ed with the- present record- The seasons scores are as follows: Boyden'-s score shown at left. 38 Ashton 22 32 Archer 24 44 31 24 Hull W. C. 21 33 N-, W.

Academy 16 32 Rocjc Valley 28 26 N. W. Academy 25 36 Newkirk 52 37 Alton 41 23 Hull W. C. 26 31--Hull 60 25 Archer 19 29 Newkirk 48 26 Sioux Center 34 21 Hospers 44 27 Hull 61 32 Doon 29 27 Maurice 31 County Tournament 30 Alton 29 28 Sioux Center 49 32 Orange City 36 28 Sectional Tournament Hjospers 39 I hereby wish to extend my sincere thanks to the many friends who sent cards and letters during my recent stay at hospital.

A special thanks to Rev. Pot- ma and others for their personal calls. --Mrs. John Vei'meer The Pelican State The unofficial bird of Louisiana is the eastern brown pelican. The state flower Is the magnolia, and the motto, "Union, Justice and Confidence." Boyden rolled up a total of 655 points over the seaso-a for an "average of 29.7 points pel- game while their.opponents totaled 765 points for a 3.4-8 game average.

Individual Scorfoig of players is as follows: Rcjggen 68 45 181 Eernisse 67 49 183 Rosenboom 42 10 94 Den Herder 4 0 28 108 Slykhuis 17 29 63 Haspels .7 10 24 Doorenbos 0 3 3 Thy team, ended the season with a record of 5 wins and 11 The squad scored a total of 254-points for a 15.9 average per game while their opponents made 356 points for a 22.3 game average. Scoring for the squad was as follows: Doorenbos 97 points, Bom gaara 43, Vander Hoven 25, Kuiper 22, Scholten 21. Reimers 20, Stai-kweabher, Blumtjyer and WaMfnga 12, Struyik and Rholf 4. Boydens Junior Hi team will play the winner, of the Sioux Center-Rock VaKey game Thursday, March 4 at 3 o'clock in the annual Junior High Basketball Tournament held at Alton. First Steel Plow John Lane made his first steel plow in 1833.

CAMPAIGN POSTER FOR 1948 FUND Sieven Wettpor), ConnectlctH,.

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