Isary Circle Christmas Party for Members and Guests
Members of the Literary Circle entertained their husbands at a Christmas party. A seven o'clock dinner at Buffalo featured festive decorations with Christmas trees, evergreens, and poinsettias. Bridge games produced high and consolation prizes for couples, with proceeds for hospital support and thanks to the social committee. The next regular meeting will be January 2 at Mrs. G. L. Cast’s home.
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Jel Buffalo
Deper Ltd
C. G. Gerard
Henry Schol
Yoling
J. Quyer
C. L. Peterson
Hs. Hunter
John Daum
Vary Circle
G. L. Cast
Neighbors enjoy Christmas party at Steinberg home
Royal Neighbors were entertained at the home of Ben and Tena Steinberg on Wednesday evening for a Christmas gathering. The well-decorated house hosted a program by Camps juveniles, gifts exchanged, and refreshments served.
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Neigh- Ben
Tena Steinberg
Rake Five to Play Here Friday December 15
The Rake high school team is set to host Buffalo Center Friday at 3 PM. Britt faces Bisons after a 22 to 15 loss, then travels to Northwood for a 25 to 8 win over Worth County, while Thompson plays here next Tuesday and Britt returns Friday.
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Rake
Rake High School
Buffalo Center
Thompson
Britt
Bisons
North Iowa
Northwood
Worth County
Legion Post No 21 Meets. Names Memorial Day Speaker
Winnebago Post No 21 of The American Legion held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening December 7. Members present included A L Olson H Feldick John Gappa Al Bohl Oscar Price Harm Shortenhaus John Ennen Ray Hill Wm Rhode Seibert Claassen G A Carman and Harry Dordahl Adjutant Olson announced Miss Mary Malloy of Fort Dodge has accepted to be Memorial Day speaker She served as a nurse in World War I and has attended Legion conventions since formation She is praised as an excellent speaker and the post feels fortunate to secure her services.
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Winnebago Post No. 21
American Legion
A. L. Olson
H. Feldick
John Gappa
al Bohl
Oscar Price
Harm Shortenhaus
John Ennen
Ray Hill
Wm. Rhode
Seibert Claassen
G. A. Carman
Harry Dordahl
Adjutant Olson
Mary Malloy
Fort Dodge
Miss Malloy
The
Legion
Beaver-Johnson Nuptials at Bricelyn Church
Miss Lillian Bernice Beaver and Clarence Johnson were wed at six o clock Saturday evening December 9 at the Lutheran parsonage in Bricelyn. Rev Jorgenson officiated. The couple will reside on a northeast of Bricelyn farm after March first 1940.
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Lillian Bernice Beaver
Guy Beaver
Clarence Johnson
Bricelyn
Minnesota
Jorgenson
Bonnie Beaver
Elwood Johnson
Lillian
Johnson
W C T U Notes On December Meeting And Plans
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met December 9 at Mrs. A. M. Gilbert's home. Presiding was Mrs. Ed Yahnke. Devotional leader was absent. scripture selections focused on prayer and thanks, with a short sermon by Mrs. C. Bowers. Members read Union Signal articles, minutes were approved, and plans included planting a Willard Peony, sending $1 to Iowa Children's Home, and ordering three copies of the W C T U yearbook. A new road sign on George Andrews farm was noted. The group received four monthly issues of the Young Crusader for school use. Next meeting is January 16, 1940 with Mrs. H. J. Schutter. A Christmas Children's Party followed with eighteen children, games, and gifts. 33 attended and $1.68 was donated.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
A. M. Gilbert
Ed. Yahnke
B. W. Mitchell
C. ©. Bowers
Union Signal
Iowa Childrens Home
George Andrews
H. J. Schutter
Gilbert
Grace Shortenhaus
Annual Farm Bureau Meeting December 21st
The Annual Farm Bureau meeting will be held Thursday December 21 at the Princess Theatre in Thompson. It starts at 10 a m with dinner at noon in City Hall. Members receive a ticket for family dining. Local talent will perform and township numbers are invited. Election of officers and resolutions are on the agenda.
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Farm Bureau
Princess Theatre
Thompson
Ten Nights in a Barroom shown at Buffalo Center church
The temperance talking picture Ten Nights in a Barroom will be presented at the Methodist church in Buffalo Center on Thursday December 1 at 7 30 pm Adapted from Hollywood film it features William Farnum as Toe Morgan William Santschi as the saloon keeper Thomas Jefferson son of Joseph Jefferson plays the barfly and a strong cast covers the doctor and the gambler The Iowa Anti Saloon League endorses the film as a temperance message with brief talks by Rev C C McCaw Des Moines Admission is free with a voluntary anti saloon league offering.
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Buffalo Center
William Farnum
Toe Morgan
Miller
William Santschi
Thomas Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson
Doctor
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
C. C. McCaw
Des Moines
Iowa Anti_Saloon League
Anti-Saloon League
Dairy Feeding School at Lake Mills High School
Floyd Johnston an Extension Dairy man will conduct a Dairy Feeding School at Lake Mills High School on Monday, December 18. The program covers feed selection value and price, grinding and preparation, feeding amounts, herd management and dairy outlooks. All dairy men should attend with questions. Meeting runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Floyd Johnston
Extension Dairyman
Lake Mills High School
Father John Riney of Lake Mills dies at 92
John Riney of Lake Mills died at home Saturday evening December 9 after a week with pneumonia. He was 92 years, 11 months and 9 days old. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Salem Lutheran Church with burial in Vinje cemetery.
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John Riney
Lake Mills
Chris Friis
Salem Lutheran Church
Vinje
Dolmage Hospital Notes Notable Admissions and Births
Mrs. Christ Meyer of Walters Minnesota admitted for minor operation. Ray and Gene Finer admitted for minor operations and dismissed. Robert Ogren of Lakota admitted for major operation. A son born to Mr and Mrs Berger Gunderson of Thompson weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. Mrs Melvin Kreeze and infant daughter dismissed. Joyce Peter of Elmore admitted for minor operation and dismissed. Venore Schutter of Titonica admitted for major operation.
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Christ Meyer
Walters
Minnesota
Ray
Gene Finer
Robert Ogren
Lakota
Berger Gunderson
Thompson
Melvin Kreeze
Joyce Peter
Elmore
Venore Schutter
Titonica
Mission Guild Elects 1940 Officers at Annual Meeting
The Mission Guild gathered at Ella Dirksen home on Monday evening December 11. Stella Frerichs read scripture and led in prayer by Mrs. Everts. Minutes were approved, treasurer reported, bank balance deemed correct. Officers elected: President Stella Frerichs, Vice President Lena Harms, Secretary Ella Dirksen, Treasurer Charlotte Frerichs, Reporter Ella Dirksen. installation followed.
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Mission Guild
Ella Dirksen
Hark
Herald Angels
Stella Frerichs
Lena Harms
Charlotte Frerichs
Snowy Season Cards and Practical Christmas Gifts
A poetic scene describes snow lit houses along a snow filled dawn with glinting crystals and festive lights. The verse by Ray Murray echoes Christmas cheer. An insert invites readers to see John and Jerry for practical Christmas gifts.
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John & Jerry
Birthday Celebration for Mrs. Bowers Attended by Family
On December 13, Mrs. Bowers celebrated her birthday with a family gathering. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bowers and children Davin Roy and Arvid, Mr. and Mrs. George Bowers and Betty Jean Shirley Mae, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Reibsamen of Titonka.
Card of Thanks for 80th Birthday Wishes
Mrs Jennie Lubben thanks friends relatives and neighbors for cards gifts flowers and calls on her 80th birthday. The note mentions One Stop Christmas Gift Service and John and Jerry Hardware.
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John & Jerry Hardware
Resealed Corn Stockpiled by Winnebago Farmers
Winnebago County farmers have resealed 400000 bushels of 1937 and 1938 corn, chairman C. B. Helgren reports, about 44 percent of old loaned corn. An additional 504000 bushels were turned over to CCC in loan liquidation and stored in steel bins countywide. The policy aims to stabilize prices and protect consumers, with a 7 cent per bushel storage allowance for a 12 month seal period. About 70 percent of old corn has been resealed. officials estimate 30 to 40 million of last year’s 130 million bushels in seal have been resealed, with more in steel bins awaiting inspection.
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Winnebago County
C. B. Helgren
County Aaa Committee
Commodity Credit Corporation
Welgren
Orn
AAA
Rural Mail Carriers Meet in Leland County
The Winnebago County Rural Carriers and Auxiliary gathered Saturday evening at A. D. Branstad’s home in Leland. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Haye and Mr. and Mrs. Dugan of Jefferson Iowa, with Mrs. Hays and Mrs. Dugan serving as state and district Auxiliary Presidents. They planned the district meeting set for Forest City on February 22 1940 and elected county officers Mrs. Branstad as County Auxiliary President and Mrs. B W Mitchell as secretary and treasurer.
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Winnebago County
A. D. Branstad
Leland
Haye
Dugan
Jefferson
Iowa
Hays
Forest City
Brandstad
B. W. Mitchell
Mrs Lubben Celebrates 80th Birthday With Calls
On Saturday December 9 Mrs Lubben marked her 80th birthday with many friends and relatives calling to wish her well. She received sixty one cards and other remembrances while staying at her daughter Mrs Fred Yahnke’s home to recuperate from a broken hip. A Baptist church group visited in the evening singing hymns and offering further good wishes.
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Grandma Lubben
the Baptist Church
Stores to Be Open Evenings in Buffalo Center
Buffalo Center merchants plan extended evening hours to accommodate Christmas shoppers. Stores will stay open Wednesday through Saturday next week, offering extended shopping times and specials to attract holiday traffic.
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Santa Claus
Buffalo Center
Honored on 78th Birthday Mr Wm Davis Surprised at Home
Pioneer settler Mr Wm Davis reached his 78th birthday with a pleasant surprise at his residence Thursday evening. Friends and neighbors gathered, bringing baskets, sharing music and conversation, then a lunch was served. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ben Steinberg Velma, Mr and Mrs Short Livern, Mr Cy Waage and Mrs Henry Davis.
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Wm. Davis
Ben Steinberg
Velma
Short Liveren
Cy Waage
Henry Davis
Grant School No 2 Christmas Seals and Certificates
The following pupils earned certificates for twenty perfect spelling lessons Lois Marie Gjerstad Winnefred Alphs Claire Ann Flynn. Two pupils earned a pin for selling fifty seals. A Christmas program is being prepared to be presented Friday December 22. Jennie DeBoer, teacher.
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Lois Marie Gjerstad
Winnefred Alphs
Claire Ann Flynn
Jennie DeBoer
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