Jensvold Named Buffalo Center Man of the Year 1956
B Jensvold owner and business leader is chosen as Man of the Year 1956 by the Buffalo Center Business Men's Club. Supt. Irving, Robert DeVries and former winners were considered. Larson praised Jensvold for community service, generosity, and aiding farmers, with the award to be presented at February club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iney B. Jensvold
Chet
Jensvold
Ness
New Ale Center
Supt
Irving On
Robert T. DeVries
Gwinners
Ad Ald
Buffalo Center
Bby
Ten Month Old Craig Winter Dies on Christmas Eve
The Junior Winter family mourns the death of 10 month old Craig Winter at Buffalo Center Hospital after a brief illness. Survived by parents Junior and [unnamed], one brother Gene, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jake Winter and Mr. and Mrs. John Skaare. Funeral at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with burial in Graceland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Winter
Craig
Buffalo Center Hospital
Staig Arlyn Winter
Gene
Jake Winter
John Skaare
Bethlehem ‘Lutheran Church
Mathre
Graceland
Jesus
Inter Clothing Prize Winners Named in Night Market
Seekers at the Winter Cloth Day evening prize event listed Ray Elman and John Skaare among winners. Other named prizes included a belt and holster, an electric mixer, a teapot set, and a doll with tea set, with Jenny irons and Fred Rade also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Elman
LG Mathre
John Skaare Jenny Irons
Fred Radedoll
Graduates From Ny Truck School
The report notes graduates from a New York truck school including young airman George W. and others. It mentions training in European theater locations and completion of the program with honors and placement into service units.
Former Resident Dies at Mason City
William Drake, a Buffalo Center native and longtime dealer in livery and garages at Crystal Lake and Woden, died in Mason City on December 22 after diabetes heart trouble and a stroke. He was 66. Funeral services were held in Woden with burial there after his body was transported to Manly for burial. Known as "Big Bill" for his large stature, he had lived in Kensett at the time of his death. Funeral arrangements were handled by Bright Funeral Service with Mr and Mrs Lester Drake driving to Manly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Drake
Buffalo Center
Mason City
Drake
William
East End
Kensett
Woden
Lester Drake
Manly
Bill
Aliens to Register Address in January 1987
District Director Robert C. Wilson of the Naturalization Service in Omaha estimates about 25 000 aliens will report addresses in Iowa and Nebraska in January under the Federal Address Report Program. He noted 20 000 did so in January 1986 and warned that violations may bring fines up to 200 dollars, 30 days in jail, or deportation. Address report cards will be available January 1 at the Omaha office and post offices nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Wilson
Naturalization Service
Omaha
Nebr
Iowa
Nebraska
Washington
Immigration and Naturalization
J. M. Swing
United States
Commissioner Swing
Immigration and Nationality Act
Wilson
United Nations
Immigration Service Office
Federal Office Building
United States Post
Mrs A Vanteicher and Leon Move Into New Home
The Tribune notes Mrs. A Vanteicher and Leon have settled into a newly completed home in the north park area. The community extends congratulations and wishes them happiness in their new residence.
Farmers Tax Guides Available In Thompson Office
The 1956 Farmers Tax Guide is now available to Winnebago County farmers at the Thompson extension office. county extension director Richard W. Anderson says the guide aids farmers who prepare their own income tax and social security reports and helps tax service personnel working with farm taxes. Written for farmers, it explains income tax rules with practical examples and notes it supplements form instructions rather than replacing them. The guide was prepared by the Internal Revenue Service with help from state and federal extension services and the U S Department of Agriculture. Copies can be picked up now at the extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago County
Thompson
Richard W. Anderson
Anderson
Iowa College
Herb Howell
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Stores Closed Jan 1 As 1957 Falls On Tuesday
Buffalo Center stores close all day January 1 1957 due to New Year's holiday. Dick Thompson of Fredericksburg called on Christmas morning at the Cliff Thompson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Dick Thompson
Fredericksburg
Mrs
Cliff ‘Thompson
Frank Miles to Speak at Business Men’s Club Meeting
Iowa civic figure Frank Miles, public relations adviser and former editor, is announced as guest speaker for a Business and Professional Men’s Club gathering on January 14. Miles, a World War I veteran and veteran aviation journalist, has spoken nationwide and appeared on NBC Town Meeting of the Air. Further meeting details and reservations are to be announced by club officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Frank Miles
Des Moines
Greater
Iowa Legionnaire
REA News
NBC
California
Foreign Service
Midland
American Legion Magazine
the Tribune
Leibrand
Kors Elman
Cluir Lahout
Ltd
Civil Defense and Red Cross to Train 800000 Volunteers
Ben Fowler announced a joint national program by FCDA Welfare Division and the Red Cross to train 800000 volunteers to direct emergency feeding in disaster areas. A December 14 Washington meeting will launch a five year program with 16 hour courses, demonstrations in every state, and certificates bearing FCDA and Red Cross insignia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
Ben” Fowler
Civil Defense
Federal
Civil Defense Administration Welfare Division
American National Red Cross
Washington, D. C
National Advisory Committee
FCDA
Red Cross
Hanson Family Heads West for Family Visits and Roses Plans
Mr. and Mrs. Walt Hanson left Saturday for a long West Coast trip to visit relatives. They traveled by bus, train, and onward to Portland and North Bend in Oregon. They hope to meet brother John unseen for 14 years and may visit Harry in Los Angeles during the Tournament of Roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Hanson
West Coast
Tom Hanson
Blue Earth
Minneapolis
Portland
Oregon
North Bend
John
Walt
Harry
Los Angeles
Visit to Kingsville Spares Harmon Family Holiday Time
Mr and Mrs Lenny Harmon and their family left Saturday morning for Kingsville Texas to spend the holidays with Mr Harmon s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenny Harmon
Kingsville, Texas
Mr. Harmon
To Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ranta will celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary at their farm home northeast of here next Sunday December 30 with open house from 2 to 5 p m The event is arranged by their children and no invitations are sent Relatives and friends are invited to visit during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Frank Ranta
Here
Charles Tuttons On Trip to California
Mr and Mrs Charles Tutton and daughter Charlene left Friday for Los Angeles to visit Tuttons sister. They plan to see the Rose Bowl parade and possibly the Iowa Oregon State Rose Bowl game. Gene Bohl manages Charlies Standard during the absence with Merliy Spiekers assisting Edward Winter as attendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tutton
Charlene
Los Angeles
California
Mr. Tutton
Gene Bohl
Charlie's Standard Station
Merliy
Spiekers
Edward Winter
Winnebago County Receives $43,500 For Soil Conservation
Winnebago County allocates 43500 dollars for government cost sharing soil and water conservation practices in 1957 announced by Archie K. Anderson chairman of the county ASC committee. If requests exceed funds the county may apply for state reserve funds. Community meetings in January provide farmers details and filing opportunities. applications may also be filed at the county ASC office throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago County
Archie KE. Anderson
ASC
Anderson
Drive to Rose Bowl Game Trip from Des Moines
Drive to Rose Bowl Game covers Mrs L P Miller and family routing from Des Moines to California to view the Rose Parade and Tournament of Roses. They travel with Rosalie Leo Paul Clara and Stella Olson, stay with Marilyn’s family in Norwalk, Iowa residents plan return January 2. Also Mr and Mrs Harry Hanken and son Gary plus Billy Smith drive to California for the Tournament of Roses and Iowa Oregon game. Dolmage trio join I Club special to Pasadena to watch parade and Rose Bowl, planning a two week trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Miller
Des Moines
California
Rosalie
Leo Paul
Clara
Stella Olson
Marilyn
Norwalk
Iowa
Harry Hanken
Gary
Billy Smith
Missionaries to Speak at World Mission Conference
The World Mission Conference at First Baptist Church January 6 13 features Rev R A Matthews former China Inland Mission worker who left China after the Communist coup and will show films plus a report on aiding Chinese churches. Rev Harold Lake of Evangelical Alliance Mission, a decade in Venezuela and Amazonian tribes, will share slides and accounts. Daily sessions 2 to 4 PM and 7 30 to 9 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
R. A. Matthews
Tibet
Mongolia
China
Matthews
China Inland Mission
Harold Lake
Venezuela
Lake
Evangelical Alliance Mission
World ‘Mission ’ Conference
Mrs Raymond Steenblock Home From Hospital
Mrs Raymond Steenblock arrived home Wednesday of last week after confinement at Mercy hospital in Mason City where she underwent major surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Steenblock
Mercy Hospital
Mason City
Buffalo Center Hospital Notes Schedule of Admissions and Births
Hospital notes from December 13 to December 25 list admits and dismissals in Buffalo Center, Thompson, Lakota, Swea City, and nearby towns. Notable entries include births for Miller of Thompson weighing 8 pounds 11 ounces and Busch of Ledyard at unspecified weight, with multiple patients admitted or discharged across days and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Higley
Thompson
Melvin Harringe
Bancroft
Jane Brandt
Donald Miller
Donald Dontje
Buffalo Center
Harn Vrieze
Irving Larson
Darlene Strachel
Lakota
Charles Schumann
Puest Day
John Smith Jr
Don Benson
Swea City
Bill Countryman
William Koch
Woden
John V. Dorenbush
Donald, Miller
Colleen Renae
San
Myron Busch
Ledyard
Lawrence Wirtjes
Galen Rand
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. Jensvold
Larson
Pen
Inter Clothing
Ny Truck School
FC Howar
Jutting
Sind Mes
George W. Ongullaly
Cour
Germany
Hig Sy Kunner
Battaion
Suds
Business Mews Club
Business Mens Club
Marshell Harold Bohl
Texas
World Mission
Oscar G. Narum
Winnebagh County
Buffalo
Forest City
Lake Mills
Rake
Leland
Scarville
Radeee City
County Board of Education
County Agricultural Extension
Mt. Vailey
Mt. Valley
Leland Center
Center
Bristol
Norway
Logan
Searville
Newton
Thormpson
Eden
Grant
Crystal Lake
Biffalo Center
General Filter Company
Ames
Harn Hartinga
Tusuka
Charles Peckham
Gordon Beebe
William Kienitz
Charles. Krueger
Edwin Jacobson Jn
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