County Claims Totals and Payment Breakdown Revealed
The county reported total claims of 4,828,826.87 with 2,748.11 cash to apply. Forty five claims were filed and thirty eight allowed. State payment potential noted as 0.2293.34.
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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1946
Page
1
The county reported total claims of 4,828,826.87 with 2,748.11 cash to apply. Forty five claims were filed and thirty eight allowed. State payment potential noted as 0.2293.34.
Regular meeting of Winnebago No. 21 American Legion to be held tonight at the Post Room at 8 o'clock. This is member month and the commander hopes all ex-service men will attend to join Post 21. A building project is debated with plans for the Legion to fund the effort, requiring each member to contribute an equal amount while external donations are welcome.
T DeVries and Son list sale dates in December for farm and household items. The schedule includes the H Spel farm sale two miles east of But Center on December 11, Dahlby farm auction near Leland on December 12, James Knudsen household sale west of Buffalo Center on December 13, Paul Sill Olda closing sale west of Le, Hippen Estate sale south of Buffalo Center on December 18, and Wm Kie farm sale south of Buffalo Center on December 20.
More than 200 membership workers will gather at Thompson High School Wednesday evening December 11 to launch the county drive covering December 12 and 13. John Clough Iowa Farm Bureau Federation will address the kickoff. Township captains have been assigned quotas for 1947 with strong turnout reported among leaders. E R Ostrander urges calling on every farmer in Winnebago County to boost legislative influence through membership.
Twenty five band mothers attended the regular meeting on Monday evening December 2 in the bandroom decorated with Christmas colors evergreen boughs red candles and a lit tree. A program arranged by the executive committee featured songs duets and solos by local members and a Christmas reading. A gift of silver was given to Mr. Dancan for cooperation. Plans were made for a Homecoming Jamboree on Friday January 3 with radio-record player tickets to go on sale December 9. A queen may be selected and a basketball game with alumni considered. It was reported $500 has been raised for band uniforms and invitations were extended to band fathers for January. Refreshments followed.
Mr and Mrs Evert Krull celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary November 28 with children returning home bearing food baskets for dinner. Mr Krull bought ice cream to share, guests included Rev Senne Mrs Miller and their grandchildren with warm wishes for many more happy years.
Buffalo Center appoints Lee Leibrand as water commissioner and marshal after the resignation of William Hippen who had served the past year. Leibrand had previously held the posts, resigning about a year ago after council refused his demand for higher pay.
Lincoln township farm bureau will hold a Christmas party Tuesday evening December 10 at the Ramon Nelson home. Committee members include Mr and Mrs Arthur Halverson Mr and Mrs J D Dill and Mr and Mrs Ben Deoge.
A. M. Stone of Des Moines, driver of the truck that struck and killed Gerald W. Dudding near Algona on July 3, was released from manslaughter charges by the grand jury. The jury deemed the crash an accident after witnesses testified and first aid and police were involved. Dudding’s wife was injured in the incident.
Marvin Elman arrived home recently after being discharged from the army. He entered service August 12, 1944, trained at Camp Robinson Arkansas, served with Co B 86th Regiment 10 Mountain Division in Italy from February 14 1945, returning August 9 1945, honorably discharged October 26 1945. He re enlisted for one year at Camp Campbell Kentucky where he boxed 21 wins 2 losses. He is to box in the Golden Gloves tournament at Forest in City this month.
John Deere Day is set for Thursday afternoon in Buffalo Center. On December 2 at 1 p.m. farmers from the area are invited to a motion picture show at the Iowa Theatre presented by S B Jensvold, local John Deere dealer.
Arthur Mitchell, a World War II veteran, rents part of the Price Motor building to open Mitchell Electric Co. He expects to start business in a few days, offering electrical wiring, motor repair, small appliances, and light fixtures.
Wessels-Hyde Valera Wessels daughter of Mrs. Peter H. Wessels married B. Clark Hyde of Prescott Arizona on Saturday November 23. Rev Chas Kendall officiated at the Chapel of Light Central Methodist Church Phoenix Arizona. The bride wore a blue dress with black accessories and gardenia corsage. Attendant Marian McRaith wore a yellow dress with talisman roses. Ralph C Tabler was best man. Hyde family note he graduated from Prescott High School and served three years in the Pacific. The couple reside at 242 South Washington Prescott Arizona.
Oscar L. Price proprietor of Price Motors bought the Harry Gilbert building on main street last Monday. He plans remodeling to display used cars for the public. Cecil Kiekel, a World War I veteran, becomes the new mechanic at Price Motors.
Two young men from Buffalo Center were injured while harvesting corn. Arnold Murra, left hand mangled by husking rollers after a fall Thanksgiving afternoon, received first aid at Dolmage hospital then Park hospital in Mason City before returning home Saturday. Richard Behrends, 14, injured his left hand and left knee when caught in a speed-jack take-off near Bancroft while unloading corn for Gene Lampe.
Chauffers who avoid testing must renew their chauffeur license before December 19. Those who fail to do so will be required to take the complete test. Renewals are accepted at the Court House in Forest City any day from now through the 19th.
Dolmage Hospital notes list Mrs Norton and baby son of Thompson and Marcus Rippentrop of Lakota dismissed after minor operations. Twins were born to Mr and Mrs Ernest Jorgenson of Elmore Minnesota a son 11 pounds 12 ounces and a daughter 7 pounds 9% ounces. A son born November 30 to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hoviand weighed 11 pounds 12% ounces. Other dismissals include Mrs Alvin Gerzema and baby, Mrs Don Beste and baby, and Mrs Melvin Krumm and baby of Swea City. Richard Behrends admitted Saturday for treatment and dismissed Sunday.
Buffalo township farm bureau will entertain the teachers at a Christmas party. The event is set for Thursday evening December 12 at City Hall in Buffalo Center. Committee members include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shortenhaus, Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Hovland, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Honken, and Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Stindt.
Florence Forbes, Extension Specialist in Applied Arts, will conduct the first 4-H Leaders training school Wednesday December 11 at Thompson. The girls main project will cover health music pictures and recreation. Leaders and assistants from nine clubs plus 4-H committee members and one or two girls from each club are expected to attend.
The business and professional people of Buffalo Center sponsor a free motion picture and treats for boys and girls on Monday afternoon, December 23. A film titled The Return of Rusty will be shown, followed by a Three Stooges comedy.
The Bison basketball team will open its 1946 47 North Iowa Conference schedule next Tuesday evening the 10th of December at Britt. Last night the Bison met the Seneca squad at the local gym.
Mrs Orville Berryhill of Webster City district president of the American Legion Auxiliary will address the local unit at City Hall this evening. A 6 30 o'clock dinner precedes the meeting for new members, with Buffalo Center Schools teachers as guests. Initiation of new members will follow amid a large anticipated crowd. Glass O Net available at John s & Jerry s for chicken house and barn windows.
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