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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
5
The Bison Cagers dropped two conference games last week, losing 25 to 4 at Olmond and 59 to 26 at home against Lake Mills. They host Northwood at eight tonight, then pause until January 7, 1947, for a game against Thompson.
One new registrant, Edwin Alexander Jigcobson Jr., Thompson, born December 13. Discharges listed include Carl Boehm, William Potter, Spencer Colby, Lyle Divan, and Frank Arnold Sr. Regular board meeting set for Thursday at the Library Building. Office closed Christmas and New Year’s, and notices urge reporting of deaths among registrants’ families. Inventory completed. awaiting next instructions for the year. Richard Tomke becomes Veterans Information representative in Mason City, replacing J. E. Cooksie. Marine recruiter to visit Forest City December 26 at the Post Office Building. Army recruiter visits board office each Thursday.
Teachers of the Buffalo Center School were guests at the Buffalo Center Farm Bureau meeting in the city hall. A film on the American highway was shown by Bert Eldein of Allis Chalmers. County extension director C E Judd spoke on rural Iowa school problems noting a 1000 teacher shortage and 552 schools needing funding. He urged income tax use to relieve property tax and fund schools, and advocated equalized vocational opportunities. Remarks were given by Harm Shortenhaus and Coach adj l Forstund.
Central Iowa Telephone Company will raise rates in Buffalo Center and other towns effective on 30 day notice. Business one party wall goes from 2.00 to 3.50, business extension 0.50 to 1.25, residence one party wall 1.50 to 2.50, residence four party wall 1.25 to 1.75, residence extension 0.50 to 1.00. The company cites rising payrolls since 1939 and over 2 million dollars spent on improvements with more needed to meet service costs.
Mrs. Barton aged 79, mother of Guy Barton, was found dead in her bed last Sunday morning in her home with her son. The body was shipped to Fort Teston, Illinois, for burial.
Public meeting on the Winnebago River project is postponed to January due to scheduling the Sioux River project engineer as speaker. Event sponsored by the Winnebago County Soil Conservation District.
County extension director C. E. Judd warns that by market, eggs may arrive cracked or dirty, highlighting farmer responsibility for cleanliness and quality. Poor housing, damp litter, uncovered droppings, and inadequate nests threaten egg quality. proper litter, nests, and elevated drinking fountains prevent contamination and breaking.
Masonic Lodge No 570 will hold a special meeting in the lodge rooms on Monday evening December 23 at eight o'clock. All members urged to attend. K H Elman secretary.
Early Saturday a small blaze erupted from a furnace at the Baptist parsonage. Rev DeBoer woke family and called the fire department. A quick response and a fire extinguisher stopped the flames with little damage likely avoided.
Grant township hosts a December 13 Christmas meeting at Buffalo Center City Hall with Earl Ostrander addressing Farm Bureau basics, student songs from Grant Schools, readings, recitations, and a Santa gift exchange followed by a committee–cponsored lunch.
A study by the American Hospital Association highlights a need for 65,000 nurses in civilian and veteran care. St Josephs Mercy School of Nursing in Mason City Iowa will admit a new class on February 1 1947. Applicants must be 17 years 8 months to 35 and graduates of an accredited high school with good health and scholarship.
Iowa districts press for higher taxes and state aid ahead of January legislative sessions. Roughly 600 districts seek permission to levy above limits while groups urge at least a quarter of total costs from state funds, about 15 million dollars. The 1946 plan models per pupil aid rather than district need, with a 2 to 1 general aid to equalization ratio.
Lincoln Township Farm Bureau of Kossuth County held a membership check-up meeting at Lakota City Hall on Tuesday evening December 17 with twenty four in attendance. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Louis Bosma Mr and Mrs Louis Wingert Dave Grimes Merle Edwards and Mr and Mrs William Rhode. After a check-up and entertainment a supper was served. A plan for a workers event at Burt High School Auditorium with Roger Fleming Iowa Farm Bureau Federation secretary as guest speaker and some WHO Barn Dance entertainers was announced.
Word from Swea City says Ord Curtis suffered a stroke last Sunday and was left speechless as a result.
Tom Potter’s 20 acre DeKalb corn field yielded 105.81 bushels per acre and earned him a bronze plaque. Joe Vansickle of Nevada Story County won the national crown with 184.03 bu per acre amid a four thousand entry field. J P Stenerson is the local DeKalb representative. Hail to the Champ.
Grace Murra of Buffalo Center and William Jurgens of Buffalo Center were married by Rev. J R Kruegel at Mt Zion Baptist Church Junction City Kansas on December 10 1946. The couple will reside on the Jurgens farm. groom works with his father in farming.
Miss Viola Miller became the bride of Kenneth Melvin Brown in a candlelight ceremony December 12 at 7 30 PM at Ramsey Reformed Church. The couple plan a wedding trip and will reside with the bride’s parents.
With Christmas on Wednesday December 25 the Tribune will mail the next issue early next week. Copy for news or ads must reach the office by 6 PM Sunday December 21 to be included.
On Monday afternoon December 23 Buffalo Center hosts Free Movie and Treat Day for local children. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. with a boy and his dog film, followed by a Three Stooges comedy, then treats for attendees. It is an annual program sponsored by Buffalo Center’s business and professional men.
Newly married Eunice Ferne Rapp and Marvin K. Wessels wed Friday night November 29 1946 in Mason City. The ceremony was at the First Methodist parsonage with Rev. Geo A Shields officiating. After a Green Mill reception the pair returned from a Florida honeymoon and now reside in Buffalo Center.
The Lincoln Township Farm Bureau held a Christmas party Tuesday evening December 10 at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Halverson. Corrine Michaelson led carols and sang, with Mrs Raymond Nelson accompanying. A gift exchange and program numbers including recitations and solos followed, plus a reading of The Christmas Story by Mrs Nelson. County agent C E Judd discussed Blue Cross hospitalization. A calendar committee was appointed to plan 1947 activities and a Family Living Program report was presented by Mrs John Jutting.
A son weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces was born Monday December 16 to Mr and Mrs Ralph Dutton of El lmore. A son weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces was born Sunday December 15 to Mr and Mrs Dean Gilbert. Andrew Harringa was dismissed Sunday after treatment. Carol Mae Dontje of Gerled admitted Friday for treatment. Mrs I C Christensen of Thompson dismissed Friday after treatment. Bradley Larson of Elmore admitted Wednesday for a minor operation. Linda Lou Rode of Titonka admitted Wednesday for treatment. A son weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce was born Tuesday December 17 to Mr and Mrs Francis Berhow. Mrs Robert Siemens and baby daughter of Lakota were dismissed Wednesday from John & Jerry.
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