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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1944
Page
1
War correspondent style letter from Sgt Clint Larson, newly returned from the German front, touring U S munition plants to stress urgent needs for artillery shells. He recounts Bronze Star award, travel from Paris to Washington, and plans for a six week tour ending in California, while writing to family about life and safety.
Four townships in Winnebago County earned 4 standard ratings in Farm Bureau activities for 1944, announced by Olaf Ness, president. Grant, Buffalo, Forest, and Center were named for meeting counts, farmer participation, and 4-H program activities. Awards were presented at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in November.
Excerpts from letters describe moving 1000 miles along the front, adjusting to loneliness and cold in Maryland Hawaii and California, thanks to United Service Women for stationery, and a Navy exchange about Florida versus California. Messages note home, Buffalo Center football, and ongoing reassignments.
The Board held Thursday night meetings after Thanksgiving with many cases on classifications and deferment requests. November 30 listings show 1A and 1C inductees and discharges, 2A and 2C statuses, plus 4A and 4F designations. Four men left for induction at Fort Snelling and seven registrants reported for pre induction physicals. The article notes deferment rules, farming changes, and reminders to use order numbers.
The 1944 duck season ends at sunset December 8 after a long season, with a mixed result regionally. Iowa hunters benefited from a sunrise opening, while overall duck harvests were light due to a late migration. Pheasant season also closes at 5:00 p.m. December 8, with a spotty season and difficult hunting due to vegetation and heat.
An all teacher meeting of the county educational council is set for Thursday at eight in the Waldorf College chapel. Lee Campbell will discuss the Code Commission and Blueprint Contributing Fund. Supt. Donald Johnston and Miss Marjorie Hanna report on the 1944 state convention. Council officers listed include Miss Edina Sackson, Lake Mills, Supt. Rolf Lund, Rake, and Helen Hanna, Scarville.
Miss Verlaine Lee daughter of Mrs Edith Richardson of Buffalo Center married Albert M Sherick electrician's mate third class son of Mr and Mrs A E Sherick of Denver Colorado. The groom recently returned after fourteen months submarine service in the Pacific.
News reached Friday of the death of Peter Frey of Coffeyville Kansas. He was 81 years old and is survived by his sister Mrs Nellie Van Dyke who resides here.
Rev. Martin DeBoer of Lehr North Dakota has accepted the call to the First Baptist Church. He and his wife and two daughters will move here early next year. He is expected to deliver his first sermon on January 7th.
Applications for B and C books are in each oil station and must be completed on both sides. Mail to the local office with the white slip from your A book. Truck owners will receive T stamps by mail in a double card to return for rationing. Rations above 300 gallons must be picked up. Return applications promptly to have rations ready by January 1.
Everett Krull of Buffalo township received a sterling silver ring upon graduating from 4-H club work at age 21 and will also get the WNAX award a bronze paper weight from Radio Station WNAX. Richard Thompson of Forest township earned the War Food Production medal for outstanding food production through his projects. The National 4-H Meat Animal Medal, not yet arrived, will go to either Richard Thompson or Vincent Otis of Forest township based on livestock project work, showmanship, record books, and club story. James Thompson and Emery Rognehaugh of King township received pencils for best record books. Several local admissions and dismissals were noted, including births, major operations, and minor operations between Thursday and Friday.
The American Legion Auxiliary meets tonight at city hall for a business session and Christmas party with an exchange of gifts. Hostesses include Mrs Harm Jutting, Mrs Jeannette Jurgens, Mrs Carrie Price, Mrs Jessie Boeckholt and Mildred. C H Van Vlack of Iowa State College will speak on Farm Buildings at county night schools December 11 in Lake Mills December 12 in Forest City and December 13 in Mt Valley township. With three meetings attendees may choose the most convenient. During shopping, John and Jerry Hardware invites customers to browse their gift selections.
Six war bond campaigns in three years show lagging sales. Buffalo Center’s 6th War Bond quota stands at 40,000 with only 18,000 raised by last night. Veterans sacrifice and calls to action urge residents to invest at local banks now to equip the fight and speed victory.
Lincoln township exceeded its USO quota by 62.00 with 582.00 collected of a 520.00 target. Grant township chair J A Milbrandt reported 600.50 toward a 665.00 quota, noting more to come as drive continues. Eden township aims to start this week with a 520.00 goal after improving last year.
Grant township forms a boys 4-H club with officers Merle Finer president John Boyken vice president Ray Finer secretary treasurer Harvey Aykes reporter. Leaders Lloyd Frowick Marvin Ites. Meeting held at Ted Aukes home. Talks on What I Gain By Being a 4-H Member and Road Safety. They plan a joint Christmas meeting with the girls and sleigh riding.
Relatives and friends from Des Moines Chicago El Paso Minneapolis Carroll Mason City Britt Garner Charles City Waterloo Minneap olis and other towns attended the funeral services for Mrs. C G Pritchard last Wednesday. Ahlberg and Ruth Pritchard stayed until Saturday and were n followed home by Mr G Pritchard.
Commander Ray Hill urges a large turnout for Winnebago Post No 21 American Legion regular meeting tonight on Thursday December - dis disappoint him by staying away the note appeals for community support and attendance.
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