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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1973
Page
1
Christmas events start Saturday at Battal Center with drawings for $25 in Christmas script and free movie showings for children. Adults can register with $1 tickets, prizes include multiple drawings through December 22. Santa arrives after showings. Local merchants and community groups organize the events with extended shopping hours preceding Christmas.
Severe early dismissal and multiple cancellations followed a winter storm. Buffalo Center students were released at 1 15 pm on Tuesday December 4 as snow began, with 6 to 8 inches in the area and drifting reported. Regular bus routes resumed Wednesday with classes at the normal time, though more snow and wind led to 2 30 pm dismissals in the afternoon across north Iowa.
Lakota and Ledyard boards met November 29 and approved adding third grade to the student interchange for 1974 1975, extended the Christmas break due to energy constraints, made up two days as Good Friday and Easter shift, and arranged a potential February joint meeting. The Lakota board also approved five senior trip days May 13–17 and discussed medical insurance, salaries, lunch, book rental, and curriculum.
City officials unveiled a new 1974 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon purchased for patrol use. Mayor Elmer Lolbrand and Chief Tyrer demonstrated the Radar Speed Gun, funded jointly by state and local Revenue Sharing monies. The wagon includes a full police package, larger radio, public address, siren, and upgraded lighting for emergency response.
City Council of Buffalo Center asks drivers to move cars off streets and onto lawns during snow removal. Citizens should avoid areas with snow moving equipment and stay clear of business districts to speed clearing. Also urges attendance at church this Sunday.
Supt Irving Larson reported energy conservation at the school amid fuel concerns. Coal deliveries from Rock Island expected, with 110 to 120 tons plus nearly 130 tons on hand to cover winter. Thermostats lowered to 40 degrees in Christmas recess. lighting halved in corridors. staff and students urged to dress warmly. Classes may shift if vacation is extended, with potential January 7 return.
State Representative David Stanley visits Buffalo Center for a 9:30 am coffee event hosted by the Winnebago County Republican Central Committee and Buffalo Center Republican Women. He plans a 5:30 pm talk in Md. Batik Community Room with refreshments to follow. Stanley, a Methodist lay speaker and Ways and Means chairman, has 12 years in the Iowa Legislature and authored many open government laws.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Wednesday evening December 12 for a potluck supper at 6 30 p m at Margaret Hassebroeck s home. Hostesses are Margaret Hassebroek Grace Hassebroek Mattie Bowers and Ada Wabben Each person should bring a 50 cent gift for the Christmas exchange and a small item for auction.
In North Iowa league play Buffalo Center travels to Forest City for a Friday night doubleheader at 6 45 p m with the Indians, while Northwood hosts Osage in a meeting of 4 0 records The Bison and Indians both enter with two wins as does Northwood Forest City has four losses to Buffalo Center in two seasons and last beat the Bison on February 8 1971 Girls basketball games Tuesday night were canceled by snow with a makeup planned for January 26 at home The Britt boys visit Buffalo Center December 14 for two varsity and freshman games Senior Citizens plan a December 7 potluck supper with a Christmas gift exchange
Junior Girl Scout troop from Buffalo Center decorated a tall Christmas tree at Timely Mission Nursing Home after school on Monday. The tree, donated by Glenn and Mary Olson of rural Rake, delighted residents and staff as the girls added homemade ornaments and sang carols.
Gasoline shortages push local stations to cut hours. Coop Oil closes Sundays and sets 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Weaver’s Service keeps Sunday 8 a.m. to noon then 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays. Armstrong Service also closes Sundays and nights, opening 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. No major changes expected elsewhere.
The Knights of Columbus announce a public bingo party on Saturday evening December 8 at 8:00 p.m. in the basement of St. Patrick's Church Buffalo Center. Bingo cards are offered at $1 for 15 games according to a Tribune ad.
State Senator Bert Priebe of Algona urges Governor Ray and Lt. Governor Nell to end interim study committees after December 13 1973 to save fuel and cut per diem. He says remaining reports can await the January 14 1974 regular session.
Iowa high school sports bodies IHSAA and IGHSAU ordered a Christmas break ban from December 22 to December 20 banning all contests and practices. The move applied to both boys and girls activities with concurrent announcements. About 48 schools voted for the ban while 66 voted against in the involved voting.
Schools across Iowa suspend winter games to lengthen fuel use for heating. Eight boys NIC teams skip holiday tournament play, including Buffalo Center Bison who won last year. Practices resume December 31 with competition starting January 4. girls teams also set to play in January while local obituaries note family memories.
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