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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
5
The American Red Cross calls for national and local war relief as it launches a campaign for at least fifty million dollars to aid armed forces and distressed civilians. Winnebago County sets a $2,400 quota and urges full support in this crisis.
Married 25 years celebrated on Saturday at Badger for Mr. and Mrs. Weir Frette with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Larson and others. A silver offering was presented and a well filled dinner served amid social formalities and gifts. The Buffalo Boosters held a Christmas party with Virginia Freeman hosting.
Buffalo Center business folks invite local children to a free motion picture show at the Iowa Theatre next Saturday afternoon December 13 at 1 PM featuring comedy cartoons and shorts. A Christmas program follows on December 20 with sacks of candy and nuts for youngsters on Buffalo Center streets.
The Woman's Community Club held a December 9 gathering with a Christmas program featuring Story of Christmas, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, and a shawl tale, plus carols. Prizes went to several members. refreshments followed. The next meeting is a bene fit bridge on January 13. Also noted is Mr. W. H. Davis celebrated for his 80th birthday with a dinner and a rocking chair gift from friends and relatives.
A homely scene on a farm paints winter joy from sleigh bells and skating to warm rooms, hay barns, and a rosy home. Ray Murray evokes family warmth, a glowing fire, apples, popcorn, and a beloved companion as winter settles in with simple thrills.
Neighbors and friends furnished teams wagons scoops and helped with corn harvest and the ladies prepared dinner for the men. Your support is deeply appreciated by Mrs Margaret Bond and Louis Bond.
Rosamond Sapp presents Slumber Song featuring a girl's sextette performing Brightest and Best. A double quartet and women's chorus deliver God of God Light of Light with chair and bass solos. Tenor solo by AG eet Mr Merle Harms. Mr. Erdahl and Miss Ferne Krantz are noted, with Mr. F Whalley also listed.
Oscar Price and Martin Behrends returned Tuesday from Veterans Hospital in Des Moines where Price had a major operation and Behrends received medical treatment. Red Cross notes say the ladies will finish packing garments next Monday afternoon December 15. Everyone still having garments at home should return them by that time.
Dolmage Hospital records two patients admitted on Monday, Mrs Sam Weaver and John Sloper, for treatment. James Giesking of Woden was dismissed. The report notes a major operation performed on Tuesday.
A resident expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends who helped with corn harvesting and chores during a recent mishap, noting sincere appreciation for the support and assistance received.
News confirms a sudden Japanese assault on Pearl Harbor Hawaii and surrounding targets using Nazi and Italian tactics. U S officials declare war on Japan while nations in the Americas unite to oppose the Axis. Three local men serve aboard ships at Pearl Harbor and Manila. Draft classifications and the selective service board announce multiple reclassifications and upcoming examinations amid escalating war efforts.
A rear garage used by the Boys Scouts to store old paper caught fire last Thursday at noon. The local fire department extinguished the blaze quickly. About 1.5 tons of baled paper were in the building, causing limited damage.
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