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Newspaper

Buffalo Center Tribune

Location

Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1948

Page

7

Court Hous e Dockets and Local Traffic Report

Two district court filings include a petition in equity to clear real estate title by Ray B. John and Vernon Vyhush versus A O Halvorson ndt gathers and others seeking 8817.65 plus injury ests. An accident report notes a December 10 1947 collision near Forest City involving a 1940 Buick and a 1946 Ford, with $75 and $150 damages. County records show multiple deeds and a marriage license issued December 8 to O Selmer And erstand and Agnes Brudvig. A North Iowa District No 2 meeting occurred in Mason City. 1949 car plates issued with 1050 registrations by noon Monday, plus a 5% penalty after Feb 1, 1949. New car owners listed include Iverson Sapp Holstad and others. Red Cross drive yields funds for Europe milk aid. several schools did not submit dental cards.

Ray B. John A.O. Halvorson Hensontown Sheriff Monson Thos. 2 Moon Forest City Elmer O. Holton Alfred B Julia Bell Nettie Tell Adolph Graves Orval Graves Olga McAvoy Bridgeman Et al Jessen O. Jensen Edward Gelner Stanley P Marylou Matzen Margaret Anderson Clarence Anderson Margrethe Anderson Betty Alexander Halvorsn Katie DeVries Nina Minnie Anderson Jacob C Mary Peterson Wm. Finer Elsie Nelson Imma J N. L. Ronberg Verth Brown L. J Nettie Sime Forest City Golf Club Walter F al Frances Carson Carrie S. Jertle Carrie S O. H. Jerde Walter E. Carson Stephen John Lewis G. Field Henry Paufield Oscar Narum van Lise Board of Supervisors North Iowa Otio Iverson Kiester Minn Meray E. KE Sapp Buffalo Center Chevrolet Otto Holstad Lake Mills Kaiser C. E. Quam Rake Lincoln Duane Mehus Scarville Mercury Harold Hanna Edward I. Severson Leland Hudson Clarence Helgeson Merle Orthel Ford C. N. Hooper Plymouth Cooley Producer Co J. W. Townda Ludvig Scar- Tordwick Edwin Gran Searville

Appreciation Note on 80th Birthday Remembrance

An appreciation message from a relative friend thanking everyone for kind remembrances on the occasion of an 80th birthday. The note expresses gratitude and mentions Davie as part of the thanks.

Thane Tar Davie

Final Rites For Mrs Josephine Twait Held Tuesday

Final rites were held Tuesday for Mrs Josephine Twait born November 2 1868 in LaSalle County Illinois. She died December 9 at home after a heart attack at age 60 years 1 month and 7 days. She married Ben Twait March 15 1886 who preceded her in death. Survivors include four children two sisters and seven grandchildren with services at Schutter Son Funeral Home and Bethlehem Lutheran Buffalo Center. Interment Graceland Cemetery.

Josephine Twait Daniel Johanna Twait LaSalle County Ilinois Ben Twait J. R. Johnson Elmore Minn Dale Twait Blue Earth Ray Neil Barthers Dan David Cornelius George Sheridan Illinois Hammond Indiana Mary Finland Rachel Dahl Aurora Schutter & Son Bethlehem Lutheran Church Buffalo, Center R. L. Holleque Graceland Cemetery Buffalo Center Walter Sohn John Osland Butler Jordahl Roy Leibrand Leslie Lanning Adrian Hauskins Amos Finland Tlinois Twait Sheridan, Nl Nels Twait Marvin Elvin Klatt Fairmont Oscar Johnson Bricelyn Pete Nelson Lake Mills

Infant Son Dies After Operation at Rochester

The 14 day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Patterson died Saturday evening at St. Mary's hospital Rochester Minnesota from pneumonia after a major operation. Funeral services were held Monday morning at Schutter & Son funeral home with Rev Elmer Petergon officiating Burial was in Olena Mound cemetery He is survived by his parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs Jake Winter and Mr and Mrs H W Patterson.

Lyle Patterson St. Mary’s Hospital Rochester Minnesota Schutter & Son Funeral Elmer Petergon Olena Mound Cemetery Jake Winter H. W. Patterson

Legion Auxiliary Sewing Meeting to Be Held Tuesday

The American Legion Auxiliary sewing meeting will take place at City Hall on Tuesday afternoon December 21. A short Christmas program will be presented and a grab bag gift exchange conducted. Members should bring a gift valued at up to twenty five cents or 2 white elephants. Hostesses are Mrs Meldena Jutting and Mrs Johanna Tapper and Mrs Joe Tapper.

American Legion Auxiliary Meldena Jutting Johanna Joe Tapper

New 4-H Club Formed in Logan Township

A livestock 4-H club was organized Wednesday evening December 8 at No 2 schoolhouse in Logan township. Stephen Waite and Willard Sprecher named as local leaders. Donald Smith elected club president with Ronald Hermanson as vice president, Rodney Engebritson secretary treasurer, and Owen Fure reporter. The new group brings Winnebago county livestock clubs to 12.

Logan Township Stephen Waite Willard Sprecher Donald Smith Ronald Hermanson Rodney Engebritson Owen Fure Winnebago County

Bison Cage Team Edges Garner 23 18 In Narrow Win

The Bison cage team broke into the win column by edging Garner 23 to 18 in a tight game. Lake Mills hosts the Bison Friday in a North Iowa Conference clash. On December 21 they host Thompson in a nonconference game.

Bison Garner Cage Lake Mills North Iowa Thompson Thompson Five

New Books Placed On Library Shelves

The library lists new arrivals including The Secret Thread Long Windows Wisteria Cottage The Hearth and the Eagle Northern Lights Dinner at Antivine s for adults and High Inside The Big Nine Flashing Spikes Teen-age Football Stories Spurs for Susanna The Santa Claus Book The Bible Stories of the Creation for teens Please note the library will be open Wednesday Dec 22 and Wednesday Dec 29 with hours 2 30 to 4 30 pm and 7 30 to 9 00 pm.

Wisteria Cottage Antivine’s Susanna

Mrs Awe Hosts W C T U Meeting at Christmas Service

The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs W J Awe’s home on Friday afternoon December 10. President Mrs Grace Shortenhaus led devotions from St Matthew chapter 2. A memorial service honored Elizabeth Murray Jessie Earhart Nancy Philpot ages 101, all recent deaths in the group, followed by a Christmas themed program, games, and a lunch served by the hostess.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union W. J. Awe Grace Shortenhaus St. Matthew W. H. Patterson Elizabeth Murray Jessie Earhart Nancy Philpot Union Eternal W. C. To.w

Christmas Edition Ads Due by Dec 18

The Tribune announces its annual Christmas edition will mail next Thursday morning December 23. Those wishing greetings or any advertising or news in the issue must submit to the office by noon Saturday December 18.

the Tribune

Winnebago Schools Get 17 752 98 In State Aid

Forty Winnebago County School Districts received 1948 state supplemental aid checks from the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Forest City received 3020.64 dollars, Mt Valley Two No. 5 got 5.80 dollars, Buffalo Center 2673.89, with total state claims at 4 014 979 96 and 954 239 96 cash to apply. Payments were prorated at 0.247932608 per dollar. Of 4348 claims filed, 2137 were paid.

Winnebago County Superintendent of Public Instruction Forest City Independent Mt. Valley Buffalo Center

Grant Farm Bureau Christmas Party Planned

Grant township Farm Bureau will hold its Christmas party Friday evening December 17 at City Hall in Buffalo Center. Committee members are Glyn Johnson Harold Hanna Ilo Hanna Kenneth Holland Alvin Gerzema Milton Holland Walter Logemann Stanley Olson John Boomgarden Hank Albers and Ernest Giesking.

Grant Township Farm Bureau Buffalo Center Glyn Johnson Harold and Ilo Hanna Kenneth Holland Alvin Gerzema Milton Holland Walter Logemann Stanley Olson John Boomgarden Hank Albers Ernest Giesking

Conners Honored at Buffalo Center Farewell Party

Rainbow Chapter No. 467 honored Mr. and Mrs. Ray Conner at a farewell party Thursday evening at the Masonic Hall. The event included the annual Christmas party with a lighted tree and evergreen decorations. Santa distributed gifts as guests enjoyed bridge. high scores went to Mrs. J. Slaba and Mr. G. L. Costigan.

Rainbow Chapter No Ray Conner Masonic Hall Kille A. L. Olson L. P. Miller E. E. Sapp G. L. Costigan A. Mahaffey J. J. Guyer Supt J. E. Smith The Stars and Masons

Christmas Program at Grant No 8 School Thursday Night

The pupils and teacher Betty Schuler invite the public to a Christmas program on Thursday at 8 o clock. The school is ten miles south of Buffalo Center on the Woden road. Lunches will be sold.

Grant No. 8 Velock Buffalo Center Woden Road Betty Schuler

Archie Anderson Re-elected County AAA Chairman

Archie E. Anderson of Buffalo Center was re-elected as county AAA chairman at a Friday meeting in Thompsons Iowa. The gathering named Edward J. Price as vice-chairman and selected new and returning township committee members across multiple townships, with 124 farmers attending to show support for the AAA program.

AAA Thompson Iowa Archie E. Anderson Buffalo Center Edward J. Price Lake Mills Elmer ©. Holton Forest City Lauris A. Albertsong Scarville Olaf l L. Ness Nina H. Sandell Edna B. Kiester Buffalo Township Oscar W. Nelson Frank M. Murray Arthur C. Steffensen Irwin J. Wessels Onno H. Frerichs Center Township Olaf L. Ness Melvin J. Bergland Adolph ©. Thorvilson Helmer J. Fjone Selmer Teigen Eden Township Ben.k. Hovland Leonard Elvebak Elmer J. Seim Neils J. Simonson Harry Johnson Forest Township Harry N. Steffensen Frank J. Helvig Jos. W. Charlson Milo Lackore Clarence T. Carlson Grant Township John H. Boyken Fred Krull Donald E. Joos Ted Aukes Raymond Co. Balvance King Township Delmar E. Hill Paul T. Dillon Raymond K. Lillebo Elmer H. Howe Ervin J. Kallestad Lincoln Township August H. Nerdig Melburn M. Jones Marvin L. Dearing Harold Knabel Carl C. Jacobson Linden Township Herman Jd. Halversen Roy. A. Wallace John L. Gahan Ralph W. Ryerson LeRoy R. Robinson Logan Township Lauris A. Albertson Odlvin B. Fure Milton Sime Merle H. Engebritson Otto Pederson Mt. Valley Russell A. Nelson Gilbert Samuelson Joel O. Holton Chas J. Drugg

Buffalo Center Embraces Holiday Lighted Decor

The Buffalo Center business district brightened last week with lighted Christmas trees at four street corners and a central tree on each block side. Colored lights strung across town enhance the festive display, and many homes are fully decorated for the season.

Buffalo Center

Band Mothers to Meet After Operetta

The Mothers band will meet at the school house Monday evening December 20 following the operetta for their regular business meeting.

Special Meeting Tonight at Nain Lodge No 570

Nain Lodge No 570 holds a special meeting at the lodge hall this Thursday December 16 at 8 o clock The agenda includes work in the Second Degree with K H Elman serving as secretary

Nain Lodge No. 570 K. H. Elman

Lakota Farmer Dies In Monday Night Car Crash

Lakota farmer Henry Heidecker aged 42 was killed when his eastbound Ford collided with a westbound truck on a Stevens area crest two miles west of Stevens Iowa. He leaves a wife five sons and two daughters. Funeral at home Friday then Stevens Church.

Henry Heidecker Stevens John Troff Ledyard Iowa Mr. Heidecker Alvin Hunter Burton King Dolmage Hospital Heidecker Ford Elnor Eldon Harlan Loren Ivan Louella Francis Loos Elmore Minnesota Luverta Stevens Church

School Children to Present Operetta

The grade school will stage Why the Chimes Rang in the school auditorium on Monday December 20 at 6 00 p m The cast includes narrator Robert Nelson Ruth Gibson Clarice Wesels Bobby Robert Boehm Gene Abbas and more than 100 voices from first through eighth grade After the operetta there will be open house in the school building with teachers in their rooms for visitor access

Narrator Robert Nelson Ruthie Ruth Gibson Clarice Clarice Weslsels Bobby Big Brother Robert Boehm Gene Little Brother Gene Abbas

Dolmage Hospital Notes December 8 15

Dolmage Hospital notes log admissions and dismissals across December 8 to December 15. Patients include Danny Castor Titonia dismissed after treatment George Steen admitted and dismissed Dor och Hartman admitted for major operations various births and new admissions in Lakota Titonka Elmore and Woden locations.

Danny Castor Titonia George Steen Lloyd Rugh Son Rake Ed Winter Ted DeBoer Werner Birkhardt Titonka Dorothy Hartman Fred Krull Arthur Peterson John Badie Adrain Hauskins Luetta Folkerts Tuesay Henry Heidecker Lakota Alvin Hunter Gene Garrett Richard Boettcher Elmore Minnesota J. Abben Janice Aykes Woden

Wintering in Florida card from Buffalo Center friends

Mr and Mrs Fred Larson report they are in Hollandale Florida spending the winter and say all is well except they miss The Tribune and ask it be forwarded. For sale Black Austra-Lorps pullets Watermelon Steen 1-1tpd.

Fred Larson Hollandale Florida The Tribune Buffalo Center Austra-Lorps Wmr Steen

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