First Round of State Declam Contest Here Tonight
The first round of the Iowa High Declamatory Association contest will be held here this evening at 8:00 p m with winners of the Superior Township contest meeting the winners of the local contest held last month. The program opens with the Pep Band. Events include Oratorical Division Supreme Menace Earl Dunfe presented by Bessie Turner of Buffalo Center. Girls' Sextette Dramatic Division Kitty Goes Adopting presented by Mary Byers of Superior Township. The Unseen Witness Kathren Jayne presented by Betty Smith of Buffalo Center. Humorous Division Sit by Vesta Kathren Jayne presented by Lillian Runzvold of Superior Township. The Widows' Mites L H Black presented by Helen Feldick Buffalo Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa High
Earl Dunfie
Bessie
Buffalo Center
Kitty Goes
L. H. Jack
Mary the Byers
Superior Township
Unseen Witness
Kathren Jayne
Beyly Smith
Usle
Vesta
Kathren Wyne
Lillian Runsvold
L. H. Black
Helen Feldick
American Legion Auxiliary December Meeting Notes
The American Legion Auxiliary No. 21 held a December meeting in the city with Unit president Rose Schleifer presiding. Memorial services honored late Ida Johnston. attendees included Shortenhaus, Schmidt, Lohrbach, Glorfeld, and Winter at the piano. Minutes were approved. Amy Schoon reported on the sewing meeting at the ly Hall. The secretary planned sending Christmas cards to boys in camp and Legionnaires in hospitals. no sewing meetings in December. several bills approved. Christmas gift exchange and social time followed. several local residents and guests visited, with residents listed from Riceville and Des Moines areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary of American Legions
Rose Schleifer
Chewed
Idahnston
Shortenhaus
Schmidt
Lohrbach
Glorfeld
Winter
Mnes
Amy Schoon
Ly Hall
Uxiliary
Legionaires
Lutch
Hel Winter
Jennie Fteze
Chorus of 85 Voices to Present Christmas Cantata
The Buffalo Center Community Chorus presents a Christmas Cantata Night in the Judean Hills on Sunday December 14 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. About 85 local voices under Ferne Krantz with Whalley accompanying offer free will offerings to cover expenses and support the Iowa Children's Home in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Judean Hills
Ferne Krantz
Vocal Department
Our Schools
Whalley
Iowa Children’s Home
Des Moines
Iowa
Rural Leaders In Home Project To Meet December 9
Rural leaders and home project committees from Winnebago County will gather December 9 at Thompson to discuss the year’s nutrition project and plan next spring’s county wide achievement day. Miss Eleanor Eyestone outlines diet checks, malnutrition screening, and school lunch program discussion, with Miss Mable Phipps of Iowa State College Extension Service joining.
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Winnebago County
Thompson
Eleanor Eyestone
Mable Phipps
Iowa State College Extension Service
Miss Eyestone
Treat Your Horses For Bots And Worms This Winter
K W Stouder urges horse owners to vaccinate against bots and round worms between December 15 and February 1 to maximize effectiveness. The program reduces bots in the stomach, bat and nose fly irritation, colic risk, saves feed, boosts health and endurance, and lowers costs when owners band together for veterinary treatment at John & Jerry's.
Tractor Kicks Leave Farmer with Broken Arm
Henry Becker walks with a cast and sling after a tractor kicked and broke his right elbow while he attempted to crank it last Friday morning. The incident highlights rural machinery hazards and farm safety.
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Henry Becker
Entertained Husbands at Christmas Party
The Ladies Literary Circle hosted their husbands at City Hall on Tuesday night December 2. A 6:30 dinner featured festive decor and mini Santa favors. Bridge results awarded prizes to Mrs. Pritchard, Mrs. Sapp, and couples Peterson and Hovland. Social committee credit goes to Mrs. Slaba, Mrs. Peterson, and Mrs. Larson. next meeting December 16 at Mrs. Koppen’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Oscar Price
C. G. Pritchard
E. E. Sapp
Dolmage Hospital Dismissals and Admissions
Dolmage Hospital notes show Ed Miller of Woden discharged Thursday after treatment. Claus DeBoer admitted Thursday and dismissed Sunday. Lawrence Bosma of Stevens admitted Thursday for major operation. KE. D. Houstand of Rake admitted Friday for treatment. James Gieking three year old son of Ernest Gieking of Woden admitted Sunday for major operation. Carmen Stowe of Thompson admitted Tuesday for major operation. Eugene Christiansen of Thompson admitted Tuesday for major operation.
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Ed Miller
Woden
Claus DeBoer
Lawrence Bosma
Stevens
KE. D. Houstand
Rake
James Gieking
Ernest Gieking
Carmen Stowe
Thompson
Eugene Christiansen
Collins Farm Sale Today Near Woden Farm
The Wm. R. Collins farm sale is scheduled for this afternoon at the Collins farm located one mile north of Woden and a half mile west.
Cantata Practice For Community Choir Next Week
The community cantata choir will meet at the school auditorium at 7 30 p m on Monday Wednesday and Friday nights of next week. All singers urged to be present at these practices.
3 409 Tons of Beets Shipped From Here
A final survey by W F Bechtel shows 3409 tons 1 469 pounds of beets shipped to the Mason City refinery. Hauling began Oct 6 and ended Nov 24 with 1003 truck loads. Wet weather delayed harvesting. 74 railroad dump cars were loaded. Bechtel estimates about 24000 dollars will go to local raisers at seven dollars per ton, with more acreage expected next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bechtel
Mason City
R. E. Theile
Clyde Steinberg
Alfred Heitland
Chris Peterson
Bechtel
Army Navy game jaunt for Delmages ends in Philly
Dr and Mrs G F Delmage who left for New York City on Wednesday went to Philadelphia on Saturday to watch the Army Navy game. The Navy won 14 to 6 and they returned home Tuesday. Rev and Mrs William R Everts and daughter Faith visited Winnebago Minnesota last week. Mrs Earl Murray hosted a party for her daughter Margaret's fourth birthday with games led by Berdice Erdahl and Maxine Steinberg. Marlys Steinberg also celebrated a birthday with pink and green decor and candy favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Delmage
New York City
Army
William R. Everts
Faith
Fred Mennenga
Winnebago
Minnesota
Mennenga
Earl Murray
Margaret
Berdice Erdahl
Maxine Steinberg
Marlys Steinberg
Card of Thanks for hospital visitors and help on the farm
A note thanking friends and neighbors who phoned, sent cards, and assisted with farm work while in the hospital. The writer expresses deep appreciation for all the support received.
Best Decorated Residences Prize Contest in Buffalo Center
Business and professional people of Buffalo Center offer cash prizes for the three best artistically lit and decorated residences. Judging will occur during Christmas week with prizes of 5.00, 3.00 and 2.00. A free children's movie is planned at the Iowa Theatre on Saturday afternoon December 13. Santa plans to visit on Saturday December 20 to meet children and distribute candy and nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Iowa Theatre
Santa Claus
Buffalo’ Center
Butterfat payments total $13,000 for October
The Buffalo Center Creamery patrons received $13,000 for October butterfat. Cream checks distributed last week were 43 cents for extra sweet cream and 42 cents for No I cream.
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Buffalo Center
Mr and Mrs Finer honored on their silver wedding
Sixty five relatives and friends attended the Finer silver wedding at their home Tuesday evening. A short program was given and the couple received a purse of silver. A luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Finer
Henry Finer
Farmer Caught In Power Take-off While Husking Corn
Claus DeBoer narrowly escaped death last Thursday when his clothing was caught in a power take-off while husking corn. He freed himself, shut off the power, and walked about ten rods to summon help. His daughter called for aid, and he was taken to Dalmage hospital with severe bruises but no broken bones. He was discharged on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus DeBoer
Claus
Dalmage
Eligibility to Seal Corn in Winnebago County Policy
The notice outlines who may seal corn in Winnebago County under the 1941 Agricultural Conservation Program. It specifies eligible entities, moisture limits by seal date and crib width, shelled corn loan terms, grade requirements, sealing fees, and delivery timelines. It also notes timing for sealing and delivery, required county committee notice, and anticipated start of sealing in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago County
Commodity Credit Corporation
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Doris Paetz
Algona
Watts
A. Vanteicher
Vanita Vanther
Feng
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Roy Morand
Lois Ann Scintire
George Milbrandt
Ige
Leibrand
A. O. Mils
Fred Sprung
Della Jane
Aldine
Lois Kuchenreuth
Evelyn Behrends
Miss Ferrite
Martin Behr
Vetts
Eppie Johnson
K. W. Stouder
John & Jerry's
Ladies of Literary Circle
Geo. Steinberg
Art Steinberg
Lew Schaefer
B. P. Steinberg
Ben Steinberg
Vincent
Geo. Johnson
Bill Betels
Kathleen
Harold T. Wilkens
Brazil
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Fred Krull
John Gerzema
Elvin
Velma Mathison
Harry Kettwick
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Evert Krull
Tjark Krull
Henry C. Krull
Bennett Bruhns
Fred Frerichs
Ray Milbrandt
Fred Hippen
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