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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1933
Page
5
Local Congregational Church announced from the pulpit that Pastor Parden has received a unanimous extended call for the coming year. The congregation expressed gratification and plans a reception at the church to welcome the pastor back to the city.
Thompson left Buffalo Center to Algona after attending the State H y of Cosvat and graduating from the College of Law. He was admitted to practice and has since worked in Forest City and Minneapolis with General Motors, returning to the community with plans for a lucrative and bright future in law.
In a December 6 ceremony at the home of Reyne, Miss Esther Bosma, daughter of Mrs. Com Bosma Sr., Center, united with Ralph Mastin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mastin of Buffalo. Bosma and Mastin were witnessed by Helko Bosma and Resssie Bosma. A wedding supper followed for immediate families as the couple plans to reside with the groom’s parents.
At the social rooms the regular monthly meeting of the society decided a carnival for January 22. The event will feature a white elephant sale and other activities. Five members served as hosts and the business session closed with plans for the event.
A rural school session at Hating in Bovest ak SO opens with outlines for teaching English and science. Mrs. Olson leads the instruction while Miss He Price from Mirznovite Dow discusses the new plan as Winnebago County educators observe a training demonstration.
The Forest City Indians schedule their North Iowa Conference debut at home this Friday night December 15. The county seat team aims for a top finish this season after a 15 44 loss to Britt and a 28 22 win over Garner. Juniors vs Seniors ends the class tournament with a 7 o clock start.
At a hearing before the sanity commission in the courthouse Grover Zingg was adjudged insane and committed to the state hospital in Cherokee. His wife testified of threats and false charges while legate witnesses and Legion officers disputed his condition. The commission included Dr. Westerberg County Clerk Devery Hirt and County Attorney Boynton with L A Jensen standing in for Boynton.
The Cradle Roll notes a baby boy arriving Thursday at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bell. In the Heidecker home a son joined the family last Sunday. Bob Raymond will work December 8 at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. TH. Davis celebrate. A daughter, 6 1/2 pounds, born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ankeny ends a 15 year gap since the last child.
Courtesy of WMT Waterloo station plans set to broadcast a 441 club program for the coming year across Northern Iowa counties. Winnebago date fixed for December 44 with participants Henry Gardland Thompson Earley Feldick Buffalo Center Corrola Aspenson Forest City Robert Smalley Thompson.
The M. E. church choir will present a Christmas pageant Sunday evening at the regular church hour. The performance tells the birth of Christ and includes scenes such as The Annunciation The Wise Men Christ Child in the Cradle and Wise Men Bringing Gifts. The piece was compiled by Mrs. Clark Mechem and promises notable merit and local talent.
Winnebago's Civil Works Administration quota rose by 40 as crews work on county projects. Five transfer from Forest City athletic park to a street graveling site, 20 new men added to that project. Ten men from Buffalo Center and Thompson joined county graveling crews. Lake Mills gains approval to paint and decorate school buildings. Ten more men added to state highway improvement work.
Pie stores have donned their holiday finery with artistic window displays and interior decorations to spread Christmas spirit. Merchants showcase various articles at low costs, inviting residents to enjoy the festive mood and bargains.
Three weeks of evangelistic services at the Methodist church end next Sunday morning. Rev. C D James of La Porte City Iowa has delivered strong gospel sermons without denominational bias. Remaining talks include Thursday evening A Pauper Refusing Fortune Friday evening Gods Accounting and Sunday morning My Best with Bible study sessions Thursday and Friday. Boys and girls will hear an object lesson Friday night.
Mrs Henry Winer was dismissed Friday after an appendicitis operation. Mrs Birger Hanna of Hayward Minn was dismissed Thursday to go home. va Fenske of Blue Earth admitted for a major operation today. Bert Dearing of Rake underwent a major operation Friday evening. Mrs Hugo Stenzel of Lakota admitted Friday as a surgical patient. Buell Johnson of Swen City is receiving treatment. A daughter weighing 6 4 lbs was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Ralph Ankeny. Miss Leta Young of Swea City is the special nurse on duty, caring for Buell Johnson, auto accident victim.
The Tribune invites every child and older folks to a Kiddies Day event in Buffalo Center on Saturday from 2 to 4 pm. Local merchants fund the celebration with over ninety dollars in donations to cover all costs. Santa Claus will hand out candy and nuts, with a free movie and comic films arranged by Clark Mechem.
The sixteenth annual Winnebago County Farm Bureau meeting will be held December 18 at the Princess Theatre Thompson Iowa. Members should attend the eleven oclock ranch, stay for the afternoon program and business meeting at one. Nominations include President Hi Miller and George Holton Vice President Harm Shortenhans and Dick Winter Secretary Eddy Peterson Treasurer W Peterson. A speaker on the Corn Hog program will attend. A free luncheon is served at noon.
Rudolph Simpson of Swea City was killed instantly and Buell Johnson was seriously injured when their car struck a parked trailer on Highway No 9 west of Lakota at about 7 pm Saturday. Johnson, 33, survived critical injuries and was taken to Dalmage's hospital with brain concussion and possible skull fracture. Simpson, 30, died at the scene. A hog truck stood nearby with a broken axle. driver Weldon Wiese of Ledyard aided the scene. Moody Simpson, 70, died suddenly after returning from Bancroft where his son Rudolph had been buried.
A Thompson meeting outlined a county 4-H club banquet for Saturday noon at the O’Hair Building Thompson Iowa. Each club to provide a number short addresses by officers and a light refreshment duty handled by Thompson girls 4-H club. Reservations due by Friday noon at the Farm Bureau Office with letters sent to all members and officers inviting parent attendance.
The Winnebago County Warehousing Board met at Thompson on Monday December 11 to review work of corn sealers. A report lists loans issued last week totaling several amounts per township and borrower. The secretary requests unpublished borrower names and loan amounts without permission. officials discuss sealers, loan terms, and possible higher prices.
Building operations on the Jonas Stnde farm, northeast of here, begin a new frame barn 36 by 64 feet. Cement work is finished and carpenters from Hake led by Rasmus Iverson complete the structure, replacing a barn burned several weeks ago.
A discouraged editor, patching his worn pants, writes a witty appeal about subscriber pay and fair wages. He warns that without funds, there will be no pants left, urging readers to send even a small mite to support the newspaper.
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