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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
5
Local merchants display festive window decorations and stock to lure shoppers as Christmas approaches. The Tribune notes tailored gift ideas and comprehensive inventories at Center stores, offering a variety of items to meet holiday needs. Families attend weddings and gatherings amid preparations, highlighting community events during the season.
Alumni committees finalize plans for the December 28 reunion with names of members and chairs listed. A December 14 meeting at city hall 7 30 PM is noted, while the King’s Daughters group held a six banquet service with readings and poems.
At the regular meeting of Northern Coup No. 8088 By.N of A on December 2, 1927, officers were elected for the ensuing term. Names include Alma Glorfeld Ornela Juilen Woodcock color Maabel Hum Tier Leng Glorfeld Wer Tillie Schaefer sentinel Mae Mitchell sentinel Anna Gibson and other positions. Reelection terms run three years with installation in January.
A severe snow storm and blizzard began Tuesday evening and raged until Thursday morning, halting all business. Power and lights were out for nearly two days, with 2 to 3 foot drifts on the street. Rural routes and school buses were disrupted as crews struggled to restore service and the temperature fell to about 22 degrees below zero.
Notices were issued to rural mail patrons along routes urging trimming weeds and underbrush to prevent snow drifts. Trustees have begun work, with costs charged as taxes if done by towns. Some patrons have ignored notices, risking winter route abandonment when roads become impassable.
Kossuth county has sent seven men to Fort Madison and Anamosa reformatories this year. Peter B. Lee of Hebron township led with embezzlement pleas, receiving five years at Fort Madison. George Duncan of Ledyard faces a one year term for drunken driving in Fort Madison. William King Jr. of Hebron township received ten years for breaking and entering at Anamosa. Edward Lee of Prairie township jailed five years for hog stealing at Anamosa. Frank Gazette of Whittemore drew three years on third liquor offense at Fort Madison. George Lappe and Estel Rentz were also sentenced during the term.
The Lincoln Township Farm Bureau met at the Martin Julius home on Friday evening November 25 with about 70 members and guests present. The program included singing, readings by Vern Tuiluis Abbe Jutting Lillian Adams and Florence Alberts, solos by Carl Wessels Vivian Pink and a talk on peat soil management for corn by County Agent Barker. Schultz of Ames spoke on poultry raising. Refreshments followed. A joint Christmas party with the Ladies Club is planned for December 16 at James Warburton’s home. all are welcome.
The Christmas card is a recent custom now celebrating its eighty first birthday this year. It has grown widely as a shared greeting across social classes. The Tribune features a castrated article by Bima Scott Watson detailing its history.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Fast No 21 will hold a regular meeting Monday December 12 at o'clock All members urged to attend Mrs Etta Robinson Unit President urges attendance The December meeting notes of Winnebago Post No 21 cover busy plans including a trap shoot and membership drive with a prize for signing up the most new members before January 1 1928 Updates mention visits from local officers and reports on community events and post activities including a new member and a birth in the Johns private army.
For sale Chester White boars, cholera immune, priced at 25 80 and 35 dollars. Get yours soon as they won’t last at these prices. D B Johnston 2 miles east and 3 18 miles now of Buffalo.
Sunday evening Fred Becker and Pete Glorfeld drove the W J Awe car from Bancroft toward home when the vehicle overturned injuring no one. The car sustained major damage with top smashed and wheels broken. Awe seeks compensation for the damage while Becker and Glorfeld left Bancroft Tuesday. their current whereabouts are unknown as of Thursday.
The Reformed Church thanks the Congregational church for letting them use their building during remodeling and basement excavation. They offer to return the favor if needed and invite contact for future assistance.
A new court ruling sets dog licenses to begin this year with applicants applying through assessors who forward to the County Auditor for mailing. Licenses become available after December 1. The Recorder reports 2628 instruments filed this year and 78 resident plus 11 non resident hunting licenses issued, valid until July 1. Taxes for 1828 can be paid from December 1 to ease the year end rush. The annual tax sale occurred last Monday December 5 with 70 licenses issued for 1928. Auto licenses: over 4000 issued in 1927 and 4200 on hand for 1928. A new law bans transferring 1927 licenses after January 1 without a 1928 license, with a $500 penalty. Forest City Republican.
Alec Russgil pastor. Sunday School at 10. Morning service at 11. Junior H. Society at 7. Senior B. Society at 7. No further details provided.
The Bethlehem Lutheran church lists Sunday School with Bible hour at 10, morning worship at 11, evening service at 7:30. MidweekThursday service at the O Christenson home. Confirmants meet Saturday at 10 at Dave Fink home. Ladies Aid Bazaar and supper at city hall Saturday afternoon and evening.
The Ladies Literary Circle met Friday December 2 with host Mrs Thea Miller and leader Mrs Vers Olson. Two papers, National Parks by Mrs Galagan and Customs of Bilis Island by Mrs Hardin, were well presented. Mrs Pritchard of Garner Iowa spoke by radio from WHO on Educational Insurance, regarded as vital for every mother. The circle will meet Friday December 16 at Dr Steinmetz’s home.
The Chiropractic Clinic announces a second in office clinic set for Tuesday and Wednesday December 20 and 21 due to poor weather keeping attendees away. Watch this paper for further announcements from Dr G C Smalldridge.
A correction clarifies that last week's nutrition lesson should be titled Feeding the Sick rather than Judging the Sick, correcting the textual error and aligning with the intended topic. The notice specifies the corrected phrasing for accurate archival records.
Community Club presents Sweetheart Town a two act musical comedy at the High School Auditorium on Thursday and Friday December dates. Maurice Jennings Wildenberg play leads with Mary Jo Brooks Eva Larson and Melvin Swenson among cast. A large chorus of thirty girls enhances the production with colorful costumes and lively humor. The show runs about two hours and supports Buffalo Center ladies work.
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