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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1941
Page
1
Contributions to the United Service Organizations fund continue with township and town chairmen needing the balance of the week to finish the drive. County quota is not yet set, but most of it is expected by Saturday night. Unsolicited donors are urged to contact local officers before week’s end. a typed list of contributors and amounts will be provided to each chairman and posted publicly.
This weekend concludes the seventh annual Bible and Missionary Conference led by Dr. BR. R. Brown of Omaha Gospel Tabernacle. Sunday speakers include Rev. and Mrs. Gordon Wishart of Toronto Rev. Ralph Fried of Palestine Daniel Christbel Pankhurst of London and Dr. R. B. Brown. The Csehy Musical Messengers provide the music. Arnolds Park lies near Buffalo Center, inviting local attendance.
State wide children under 15 gain free admission for Children’s Day at the Iowa State Fair with 25000 expected. The event opens in the grandstand at 9:00 am featuring band music circus acts baby elephants and daylight fireworks. Veterans free days and Farm Bureau Day with prominent farm leaders are planned around August 22 to 29.
A survey by W. M. Vernon of Iowa State College shows about 80 million chicks produced by mid July, a 426 percent rise from last year, forecasting at least 15 percent more laying birds in Iowa by January 1. A separate note mentions a sensational real life drama and a psychologist’s take in The American Weekly distributed with next Sunday’s Chicago Herald American.
Zola Thompson of Buffalo Center Iowa and Howard Smith of Santa Rosa quietly married at the Presbyterian church and plan to return to Santa Rosa. Philip Smith, brother of the groom, reported the bride in Carson City a week ago. The bride, Grace Carter of Santa Rosa, is the daughter of Clifford Thompson of Buffalo Center and graduate of Santa Rosa Junior College. The couple will reside at 824 Spring Street Santa Rosa California.
Around Iowa brief items report Central City town clerk R D Minehart wishing for a burglar to help open a stubborn town safe. Nearby notes Leslie Johnson and his sons visit doctors after horses kick their left knees. Bedford youths lost in a field and plan to tie a string to their car for a track back. A 4 year old from Clarinda has two accidents with hospital visits after swallowing a twig and later hit by a car. Sioux Center gains a new town clock via Rein der Dykstra will. Kathrine Haag recalls early Buck Reynolds customer as anniversary noted. William Hoover Sr buys tenanted farm at Whittemore. Petrified turtle misidentified at LeMars gravel pit now in University of South Dakota museum. Heater or furnace checkup ad from John & Jerry.
Private Kenneth Bohl praises his carpenter trade and army life after induction. Willis Limberg, drafted October 1940, volunteers for a one year hitch and heads to Fort Des Moines if he passes final exam. Charles Becker departs Camp Claiborne after a ten day furlough to enjoy motor trips. Cartoonish quips lampoon army life from the Fort Dix Gazette, including soldiers' jests about beds and mop duty, and a push for white enamel ware bargains at John & Jerry's.
Winnebago Post No 21 of The American Legion holds its 23rd annual Iowa State convention in Des Moines from August 10 to 13. Local members plan to attend while tonight’s meeting elects officers.
The Buffalo Township Farm Bureau held a meeting in the A. B. Russ grove. 4-H girls learned sewing records and accounts, grooming, music and conservation. Helen Smith reported on her state convention trip. Naomi Shortenhaus and Mrs. Drake presented club history and goals. Paul Mastin intro Mr. George Geoffrey of Town State College spoke on proper suited farm size, and the 4-H girls served lunches.
Dismissals include Mrs. Ben Hovland and Judith Mae of Thompson Mrs. Marion Kelly Jr and Denis of Elmore Minnesota Ernest Wortama of Lakota and others. Major operations for Harold Frerichs and Bob Beemer. A son Richard Carlisle born August 3 to Vernon and partner. Daughter Karen Lee born August 4 to Gisle and Lakota. Various admissions and a visitor Anna Zappa of Frost Minnesota.
At a special meeting Buffalo Center officials voted to enforce speed limits without warnings. The town marshal will arrest violators and bring them before justice court, with drivers fined according to the limit. Every car owner is urged to know and follow the law.
Dee Lang's famed shows head to the Clay County Fair Grounds from Sept 8 to 13 with 14 rides and 14 tented theatres. The St Louis troupe promises high standards, free Monday kids show at 10:00 am, midway rides at 50 or 75 cents, and a Karl King band will play at Spencer Iowa events.
John Huber, chairman, reports Winnebago County residents donated 1660 pounds of aluminum for national defense. Towns contributed Forest City 470, Lake Mills 330, Buffalo Center 250, Thompson 220, Rake 180, Searville 130, Leland 80 pounds. Local Girl Scouts conducted house to house calls in Buffalo Center.
Clark Mechem and W. M. Vernon urge farmers to improve henhouse comfort to sustain production in heat. Open south windows for cross ventilation, avoid drafts, and keep mites down. Treat roosts with crankcase oil and disinfectant monthly. Thrift Days offer 4% dresses and slacks, hats 50c at Kramer's Style Shop.
The Auxiliary of American Legion Post No. 21 met in City Hall on Monday August 4. Unit President Mrs. Rose Schleifer presided as officers were named for the coming year including Vera Olson and Tillie Steinberg among others. The group discussed a county meeting in October a November rummage sale a chicken supper October 4 and a W H home talent show. Members adjourned to enjoy refreshments.
Miss Kathryn Beimers of Orange City responded to an old English message. Previously she wrote on an egg to say “Write to me.” Last week Mrs M Reid of Newcastle on Tyne England sent a letter. At least one egg reached its destination despite the carricade.
A poetic reflection on a town's identity through streets and lawns shops and parks. It compares well kept surfaces and lively streets to the enduring affection for an old hometown that grows with its people, a sentiment carried like an old gown.
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