DeVries Appointed Supervisor to Fill Vacancy
R T DeVries Sr of Buffalo Center was appointed supervisor of District No 3 in Winnebago County to fill the term of the late John Huber who died early Wednesday. Huber, elected last November, would have begun a three year term January 1, 1951. DeVries’ appointment is for the same period. Appointment followed state law and came after recommendation by George A Carman Republican committeeman for Buffalo township. DeVries previously served as district supervisor for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. DeVries
Buffalo Center
Winnebago County
John Huber
Huber
DeVries
George A. Carman
Buffalo Township
Hospital Notes Christmas Admissions and Births Record
Hospital notes list numerous admissions and dismissals around December 20 to 27, including J J Guyer and Jane Hum admitted, Jean Levins and Lester Gray dismissed after major surgery, and births like a daughter to Mr and Mrs Francis times. Other entries include Frank Dontie and John Lindgren with minor or major procedures, and several residents from Titonka Lakota Britt Elmore Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Guyer
Jean Levins
Lester Gray
Titonka
Vernon Hogard and Son
Jane Hum
George Helland
Thomp- Son
Martin Grimsley
W. P. Morgan
Bryan
Ohio
Virgil Krosch
Jim Murra
Menno Risius
Francis Times
Richard Helmers
Frank Dontie
John Lindgren
Britt
Donald Elman
Ecember
Albert
Ringa
Lakota
J. D. Sith
Elmore
Minnesota
Many 2-¢ Registrants Placed In 1-A
The Winnebago County Local Board in Forest City classified registrants with many 2-C cases moved to 1-A. A meeting at the Forest City courthouse is set for January 4 at 1 30 P M for applicants to discuss their classifications. An adjusted January induction call now seeks six men for departure on January 16.
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Winnebago County
Selective Service System
Forest City
Court House
Legion Fish Fry Moved To Friday January Sth
The ci hall and kitchen unavail Thursday evening prompts the Legion to shift its big fish fry to Friday night January 5. All you can eat fish steaks baked potatoes and trim mings. Men and boys only. State Commander Robert H. Bush of Des Moines may speak when the Post hosts other Winnebago County Posts and Auxiliaries on January 18. Musical numbers will be provided by local groups. John Wessels Jr. honored with military service and burial assistance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Robert H. Bush
Des Moines
Winnebago County
Albert Bohl
VFW
Legion Post
John Wessels, Jr
Jim Iverson
LeRoy Fisk
American Legion
Knut Herem
Ray Murray
Henry Winter
Wessels
John
Algona
Camp Dodge
Winnebago Post No. 21
Post
Family heads west to Rose Bowl game in Pasadena
Mr and Mrs Harry Honken and Mr and Mrs Hardy Jordal depart early Tuesday for the Rose Bowl clash of Michigan and California in Pasadena. On January 1 they will visit Mrs Jordals sister Mrs Drue Seckest in Los Angeles before returning. The notice also promotes the Whirlpool Automatic Washer from John and Jerry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Honken
Hardy Jordal
West Coast
Michigan
University of California At
Pasadena
Christmas fun as Santa tours city streets
Hundreds of children in our city crowded the Saturday activities with Santa Claus in the Iowa Theatre area. Two showings at 1 30 and 3 00 drew about 350 youngsters per screening as Dagwood Blondie and cartoons played. Santa and helpers distributed fruit candy and nuts while parents shopped safely in nearby stores.
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Our City
Santa Claus
Iowa Theatre
Becker
Santa
Claus
Saint Nick
The
Tribune
Jolly Old Saint
Iowa in 1950 Life Better, Births and Growth Rise
A summarized look at Iowa in 1950 shows higher birth rates with 63,577 infants born, lower infant mortality, more public school attendance and hot lunches, more marriages and fewer divorces, rising wages and employment, increased home ownership and vehicle registrations, and average lifespans extending toward 72 years, with Iowa leading in farm mechanization and tractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Elman Couple Host Open House for Silver Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Raymond Elman will hold open house Sunday afternoon December 31 from 2 00 to 5 00 p m in observance of their silver wedding anniversary All relatives and friends are invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Elman
John Huber Died Suddenly at 72 in Buffalo Center
John Huber longtime supervisor for Winnebago County's third district died suddenly from a heart attack Wednesday morning at his home. He was 72, born near Spillville Iowa and lived in Wesley and Buffalo Center. Funeral services are set for Saturday at St Patrick's Church with Catholic cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Huber
Winnebago
Dr. Dalmage
Huber
Mr. Huber
Spillville
Iowa
Wesley
Kossuth County
Buffalo Center
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Marriage Licenses Rise in 1950 Count and Divorces
Clerk of the District Court records show 137 marriage licenses issued in 1950, up from 119 in 1949, with nine divorces granted in 1950 versus twenty in 1949. One divorce was granted in the past week, Donald W. Reisetter being granted a divorce from Betty Reinsetter with custody of the minor child. Real estate transfers on file include several county deeds. Car owners paid use tax and registered vehicles in the past week, listing multiple individuals and makes across Forest City, Lake Mills, Thompson, Leland, Buffalo Center, and Woden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald W. Reisetter
Betty Reinsetter
County Recorder
Henry S
Opal Pitstick
M. H. McEnroe
Tonyus
Tena Behrends
Marvin Ites
Alvin E
Mabel Clauson
John W
Estelle Falada
Richard L
Darlene R. Maxson
Paul L
Arlene L. Batton
Elmer
Stella Hermanson
Arthur L. Thompson
Charles Hermanson
Charles
Annabelle Hermanson
Elmer Hermanson
Annabel
Hermanson
Arthur Thompson
New
Jake Ree
Forest City
Chevrolet
Alray Hanna
Woden
Merrill Peters
Lake Mills
Jean McMahon
W. R. Drewes
John C. Shaeffer
Leland
Dodge
Clarence H. Akkerman
Buffalo Center
Fred B. Fraizer
Thompson
Hudson
Amund Fosness
Plymouth
Kenneth Heavner
Charles Handy
Dodge Truck
C. B. Helgren
Herb J. Hanson
Kaiser
Peter H. Hanson
Ole C. Peterson
Ford
Jens Michaelson
Mercury
Ivert Rosheim
Buick
John Murra Buffalo
Past Matron's Club Meeting Honor Gift Exchange
The Past Matron's Club met with Mrs. R. T. DeVries Sr. on Thursday with 16 members present. Mrs. J. E. Smith, moving to Emmetsburg, was honored in the roll call and received a gift. The group enjoyed a gifts exchange and lunch, with a New Year’s resolution to look their best, aided by Bob's Cleaning Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. DeVries
J. E. Smith
Emmetsburg
Bob
No Recount On Kossuth Supervisor
Three judges in Kossuth county refused to recount the supervisor race in the third district. They ruled the official tally would stand as ballots weren’t properly secured and could have been tampered with. Democrat W S Cosgrove held a seven vote edge over Republican John Rode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
W. 5. Cosgrove
John Rode
Carl Pearson
Cosgrove
W. A. Schram
Rode
S. D. McDonald
Board of Supervisors
Lloyd Elston
Elston
Bancroft Register
Two families head south for warm weather tour
Joe Steenblock Ben Swanson and Mr and Mrs Wayne Berryhill left Wednesday morning December 27 in Steenberg’s car for Fort Worth Texas. The Berryhills will visit their daughter Mr and Mrs Henry Dean while Steenblock and Swanson continue to Brownsville in the citrus and vegetable country. They plan a couple of months driving the south and southwest visiting points of interest. Joe aims to escape the cold and see scenic areas. The Berryhills will also visit their son Dr and Mrs Boyd Berryhill at Big Springs Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Steenblock
Ben Swanson
Wayne Berryhill
Fort Worth
Texas
Berryhills
Henry Dean
Brownsville
Joe
Mrs. Berryhill
Mrs
Boyd Berryhill
Big Springs
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R. T. DeVries, Sr
John & Jerry’. Iis
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