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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
3
Those unable to attend the services should hand their money to Arthur Schutter. Christmas program practices begin Saturday afternoon December 18 at 1 30.
Corporal Ted Betels of Company C 433d Infantry 34th Division Camp Claiborne La arrives home for Thanksgiving after seven months service and placement on the Army Reserve. He writes of trips to Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge LSU Ole Miss game and LSU Tennessee game, notes furloughs for many, and includes a poem “Maneuvers” detailing camp life and mail deprivation.
Church activities listed include morning worship a Sunday School session and a Young People's meeting at 7 30 p m inviting participation from all ages and families in the congregation.
Baptist Church led by Pastor Peter Peters invites members to a prayer meeting and officers nomination tonight at 8:00 p m Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Service at 10 50 a m Communion Sunday and B Y P A at 7 30 p m Evening Service at 8 00 p m Subject The Brazen Altar of the Tabernacle Young People's Bible Study Night Wednesday at 8 00 p m
Bethlehem Lutheran Church led by Pastor Sorlien posts a busy calendar. Sunday School at 10:00 a m and Divine Worship at 11:00 a m on December 14, a Community Christmas Cantata at the high school auditorium at 8:00 p m, and an annual Ladies Aid meeting on December 17 at 2:00 p m with eight ladies serving. Choir rehearsals run Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday for the Christmas Cantata, and the Bethlehem choir meets Wednesday night at 7:30.
The Reformed Church led by Pastor Wm. R. Everts lists Sunday worship times and youth activities. A Christmas box drive for soldiers abroad is organized by Misses Johanna Jutting and Margaret Hippen, with donations welcomed. Catechism class for high school youth begins Saturday at 1:30 PM. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs. H. Jutting’s home. Denominational Men's Dinner is next Tuesday with Dr. C. R. Wierenga as guest speaker likely to preach December 7th.
Congregational Church notes outline Ladies Aid today with Mrs Wessels and Mrs Kiewier as hostesses. Annual meeting in connection with this. Community choir meets at 7 30 this evening. Sunday School 10 a m Service 11 a m. Pastor continues The Prevailing Christian. Sr C E at 7 15 p m Service 8 00 p m. Board meeting Monday night. Mission Band Tuesday evening. Opening banks for Mr Lee support and circular letter. Bible Study Jr S E Thursday evening cantata practice Wednesday. Christmas Candy Fund received at evening service next Sunday and morning service on the lth.
Christmas customs Americans know trace to distant history. The article explains origins of traditions and notes Sir Henry Cole and J. C. Horsley’s 1846 idea for the first Christmas card and the 1860 delivery difficulties.
The custom of exchanging gifts and merry winter celebrations traces to heathen antiquity. Romans gave gifts during festive seasons and this evolved into Christmas presents after Christianity gained ground. Wassail bowls and wassailing became part of medieval Christmas rituals with monks calling their punch poculum caritatis.
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors in Forest City Iowa will hold a bid session on December 15 1941 at 10 30 A M for drainage district repair and outlet extension work in two sections. Commencement by April 15 1942 and completion by July 1 1942 with bids due at the county auditor office and accompanied by a 10 percent cash deposit or certified check. The board may award to the lowest responsible bidder and may reject all bids or adjourn the award time.
In The Echo from Austin Texas Tom Snell showcases strong driving and approach shots as he dispatches Buddy Ulrich in the golf tournament and eyes George Ciré in the upcoming semi final.
Mothers across the country face the annual task of planning a simple yet special Christmas menu. Breakfast features orange juice waffles grilled sausage cakes honey. Christmas Dinner includes roast turkey with giblet gravy celery dressing mashed potatoes green beans cranberry sauce hot rolls fruit cake. Supper offers nutbread sandwiches a mixed vegetable salad fruit gelatin and dessert.
The winners must attend the Auditor office within five days to sign the contract and file a bond equal to seventy five percent of the bid with a resident agent. If not entered, the deposit is forfeited. Deposits are refunded after award. the successful bidder receives theirs after executing the contract and bond. Ordered by the Winnebago County Supervisors, Forest City, December 1941.
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