Auditor Busy On Assessments For Veterans Bonus
County auditor Oscar Narum and staff near completion of a 1.95 million assessment on all Winnebago county property for the Soldier's bonus. Legal effect follows a January 14, 1949 date per Agriculture Land Credit ruling. No payment course information yet. notice will appear in local papers when in effect. Sheriff investigated two Sunday incidents including a 2:00 am collision with a loose horse east of Leland. the horse owned by Herman and Harold Thorson was killed and a Frazer Hide vehicle damaged. A 11:30 am crash at 6th and I streets in Forest City involved Cyril Halverson and C. A. Holland due to icy streets. Claire Holland sustained head injuries and was hospitalized. Both cars were 1939 Chevrolets. Halverson damage about 100 dollars, Holland potential 50 dollars. County treasurer Levison says tax lists and receipts will not be ready before February due to changes in levies. penalties begin April 1, so February and March remain for payment. Township trustees and county assessor continue uniform valuation per acre across counties. building valuations on same scale to be completed this week. Two marriage licenses issued: Harmon Lundberg clerk of Courts reports Reidt Burma and Arlene Leithe, and Robert Day and Clarice Shawham, all of legal age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Narum
Winnebago
Supreme Court
Sheriff's Office
Robert Eide
Leland
Herman
Harold Thorson
Frazer
Cyril Halverson
Woden
C. A. Holland
6Th
Forest City
Claire Holland
Claire
Levison
M. M. Brunsvold
Harmon Lundberg
Reidt Burma
Arlene Leithe
Robert Day
Clarice Shawham
Harold Bohl and wife celebrate 25th wedding anniversary
Christmas Day guests gathered at the Bohl home to honor Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bohl on their 25th anniversary. Attendees included Gene and Rosalind Bohl, Dick and Glen Cutis, Thyd Danger, Douglas and Thyd Johnson, Frank Rhubee and family, Elmer Rhubee, Frank Smouse, Charlie Kubee, Laurence Wirtjes and Diana, Val Armstrong and families. An evening meal and entertainment followed a light lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartl Bohl
Gene Bohl
Rosalind
Dick Bohl
Glen Cutis
Swea City
Thyd Danger
Douglas
Thyd Johnson
Thompson
Frank Rhubee
Daughts
Elmer Rhubee
Mir
Frank Smouse
Charlie Kubee
Laurence Wirtjes
Diana
Val Armstrong
Mrr
Bohl
Post 21 Announces January Meeting and Plans
The Win cito Post 21 American Legion will hold its first regular meeting for the new year on Thursday night January 6 at eight o'clock in the Post room. A county-wide joint meeting planned for January 13 will be discussed and it is hoped eligible members attend. Commander George Carman notes the meeting will cover attendance and participation. The post extends condolences on the death of H. B. Winter, father of a member at the time of his passing.
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Wincito Post
Mit
George 4
Carman
Bigtmaires
Post No. 21
H. B. Winter
Extension Director C. E. Judd Resigns
The resignation of C. E. Judd Winnebago County Extension Director was accepted by the Farm Bureau Board on December 20 and will take effect March 1 1949. Judd began work in the county on February 15 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Judd
Winnebago County
Farm Bureau Board
Mr. Judd
This
Postal rates rise January 1 1949 notice
On January 1 1949 there will be an increase in nearly all postal rates except ordinary first class mail. The change covers numerous rates. Contact your local postmaster for information and for permit mail prior to mailing after January 1.
Winnebago County Farm Bureau Wins Recognition
Winnebago County received special recognition at the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Atlantic City for achieving its 1948 membership goal. Iowa totals show 21 county units already meet 1950 targets, with 49 more counties listed as ready to reach goals under the federation's two million member drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago County
American Farm Bureau Federation
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Farm Bureau
Iowa
National Farm Organization
American Legion Auxiliary to Meet January 6
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a business meeting at City Hall Buffalo Center on Thursday evening January 6. Plans for the county meeting at Buffalo Center on January 13 will be discussed and further arrangements made. Hostesses are Mrs Pete Elman Mrs Olio Schmidt and Miss Mae Ferleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Buffalo Center
Pete Elman
Olio Schmidt
Mae Ferleman
Buffalo Center 500 Boys and Girls Enjoy Show and Treats
About 500 children attended a free show and received popcorn candy hats and apples at the Iowa Theatre last Thursday afternoon. The annual event, funded by Buffalo Center businesspeople and several farmers, honored donors and thanked those who contributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Theatre
Business People of
Buffalo Center
Jensvold Implement Co
Bowen & Grupp
Interstate Power Co
Hooper Cleaners
Farmers Trust & Savings Bank
Buffalo Center Lumber Co
J. J. Kopp, Cecil Kuchenreuther
John
Harringa
Grotewold Farm
Oscar Johnson
D-X
Station
Rhubee & Armstrong
Chris Hogard
L. P. Miller
Ted Weaver
Frank Fredericks
R. T. DeVries Sr
Schmidt's Market
John E. Smith
C. B. Olson
Phil Heiman
Art Kramer
J. H. Sowers
Leibrand Barber
Farm Bureau appoints county committees in areshuffle
County Farm Bureau president C I Brooker announced the appointment of several committees. Boys Club Committee names David Carson as chairman with E R Ostrander Harold E Howe Fred Bliss and Dewey Hanna. Budget Committee includes J A Livercn Elmer Bergland Ben Hovland and C F Brooker. Audit Committee lists Bruce Osmundson Clem Flath Glenn Bergland and Al Erickson. Mrs Henry F Hofbauer joins the county program planning committee succeeding Mrs Grant Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Brooker
County Farm Bureau
Boys’ Club
David Carson
E. R. Ostrander
Harold E. Howe
Fred Bliss
Dewey Hanna
J. A. Livercn
Elmer ©. Bergland
Ben Hovland
C.F. Brooker
Bruce Osmundson
Clem Flath
Glenn Bergland
al Erickson
Henry F. Hofbauer
Grant Johnson
Dolmage Hospital Notes December 23 29
Dolmage Hospital notes list dismissed patients Mrs Aukes after major op and Mrs Speiker and Bert Meyer after treatment. Newborns to Glen Klocke and Glen Wilson named Eu fence Mae and JoAnn. Various admissions and dismissals wrap with Christmas Day dinner guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Aukes
Merlyn Speiker
Bert Meyer
Glen Klocke
Ledyard
Eufence Mae
Glen Wilson
JoAnn
Virgil Barrett
Lakota
Fred Baum
Fritz’Brass
Dennis Duane
Lawrence Lodin
Rake
Jeff Smith
Elmore
Minnesota
Marjorie Eichorn
DeEtta Kramersmier
Sandra Mae Peterson
Art
T. T. DeBoer
Steeno DeBoer
Abba
DeBoer
Roger
Mary
Geo
L. Anderson
Orla Jane
Ted DeBoer
Marlene
Judy
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Services and Ladies Aid Meeting
Bethlehem Lutheran Church will hold a communion service Sunday at 11 a.m with Sunday School at 10 a.m Pastor Rev. R. L. Holleque presiding. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon January 5 with hostesses Mesdames Ingyald Askeland Walter Jermeland C B Olson Nordy Nelson and Swea Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Mesdames
Ingyald Askeland
Walter Jermeland
C. B. Olson
Nordy Nelson
Swea Larson
First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Events
Rev. Martin DeBoer, pastor, announces B P U meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 8 p m. Watchnight service December 31 at 9 p m. Annual church officer election January 6. Sunday services include Sunday School 9 45 a m Morning worship 10 50 a m Junior and Senior B Y P U 7 30 p m Evening gospel 8 p m. Public invited to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
First Congregational Church Weekly Schedule and Rally
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 followed by the Lord's Supper. Evening service at 8 p.m. No Thursday choir or youth meeting. Quin City Youth for Christ rally Monday at 8 p.m. in Lakota Presbyterian church. Public invited to worship. quote from Psalm 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples
Quin City Youth For Christ
Lakota Presbyterian Church
New Year Services at First Reformed Church
New Year's Eve services are set for Friday at 9 00 p m with the sermon The Year 1940 Is As Bright As God's Promises. Sunday schedule includes Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with the sermon The Christian and His Church. U P Leagues at 7 30 p m and evening worship at 8 00 p m. All are invited to attend.
Methodist Church Service Schedule and Communion
Rev. Elmer R. Peterson pastor leads worship at 11 p m with evening service at 8 p m and MYF at 7 30 p m. Choir practice Thursday at the parsonage. No confirmation class this Saturday. Communion Sunday morning. Prepare for the Holy Sacrament.
Woden Methodist Church Service Schedule Posted
Reverend Elmer R. Peterson leads worship at 9 30 a m followed by Sunday School at 10 30 a m The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper will be observed during the Sunday morning service at Woden Methodist Church.
Farm Bureau pushes for broader Iowa secondary road plan
Winnebago County President C F Brooker outlined Farm Bureau Federation proposals to create an all weather road to every farmstead and to expand state farm to market aid. The plan requires counties to max local taxes, hire an approved engineer, and form a long range road program with a county planner group. Redistributions of funds aim to equalize aid, benefiting poorer road areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Farm Bureau
Iowa
Winnebago County
C. F. Brooker
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
County Board of Supervisors
County Board of Educations
Farm Bureau
Brooker
Marian Matson Weds Gene Johnson in Candlelight Ceremony
Marian Matson daughter of Nordahl and Myrin Matson of Rake, married Gene Johnson son of Harold Johnson and Mrs. Johnson of Buffalo Center in a double ring ceremony at Zion Lutheran Church Rake on December 28 1948. Rev R L Holleque officiated with music by Mrs Melbourne Jones and Mrs Holleque. The bride wore forest green suit with rhinestones and carried a white Bible. Sister Carolyn Matson was flower girl and Arlene Matson was maid of honor. Robert Johnson was best man. A reception followed at the bride's parents home. The couple, both with local schooling, will reside in Buffalo Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church
Rake
Marian Matson
Nordahl Matson
Gene Johnson
Harold Johnson
Buffalo Center
R. L. Holleque
Melbourne Jones
Robert Johnson
Waldorf College
Pase
Iowa State College
Ames
Correction on Iversons Moving Into Pool Hall Apt
The Tribune corrects a misstatement from last week naming Frank Iverson and wife as residents above the pool hall. The correct occupants are Mr. and Mrs. Jim Iverson and daughter. Community housing needs persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Frank Iverson
Orlando Quaine
Jim Iverson
Buffalo Center stores to close on New Year’s Day
The Buffalo Center stores will be closed all day Saturday January 1 1949 a New Years Day holiday observed annually by this chain of shops. The note explains the closure is a customary observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
E A Smith Dies at About 91 in 1948
Mr E A Smith, an early settler of the community, died about midnight Tuesday December 28 1948 at his farm home southeast of town. Death was due to old age and he was about 91 years old. Funeral arrangements are in the making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Smith
Here
Chicago Stock Farm Sold For 86000
The 410 acre Chicago Stock Farm adjoining Buffalo Center west was sold by R. F. Miller to H. Pitstick of San Pedro California for 86000. Miller will tenant until March 1950. Pitstick plans to take over then. The Millers will move to Buffalo Center and build a new home there next year after buying lots from Dr. L P Miller east of his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Buffalo Center
R. F. Miller
H. §. Pitstick
San Pedro
California
Miller
Grant Farm Bureau Christmas Party at City Hall
Seventy people from Grant township gathered at Buffalo Center City Hall for the annual Christmas party. The program featured carols, solos and recitations by local residents, a doll recitation, a piano solo, a dialogue, and a Santa Claus appearance with candy and gifts for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Township
Buffalo Center
Glyn Johnson
Howard Wilson
Karn Logeman
Sandra Barns
Glenda Hanna
Larry
Sharon Johnson
Betty Holland
Sharon Holland
Marlyn Holland
Duane Slogeman
Santa
Rake Young Lady Weds Minnesota Man at Zion Parsonage
Miss Marvella Leithe daughter of C A Leithe of Rake and Reilt Burma of Wesley wed Minnesota native at Zion Lutheran parsonage on December 23 1948. Arlene Skaare served as maid of honor and Junior Winter as best man. reception followed at the bride’s parents home. After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside on the Ed win Hellenga farm near Wesley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvella Leithe
C. A. Leithe
Rake
Reilt Burma
Wesley
J. B. Burma
Dexter
Minn
Zion Lutheran Parsonage
R. L. Holleque
Arlene Skaare
Buffalo Center
Junior Winter
Rake High School
Frost
Edwin Hellenga
Contest Winners Named at Bestes Pharmacy December
Winners in the Beste's Pharmacy prize contest held in December are listed. Boys division first prize goes to Kenneth Huber with a long cohort including David Heitland, Harold Vahnke, Donald Albers, Arnold Van Gerpen, David Eldridge, Larry Schuler, Tom Costigan, Charles Armstrong, Gregory Quaine, Gerald Heitland, and David Johnson. Girls division is led by Deborah Jo ann Korte followed by Joyce Heiman, Sanda Peterson, Janice Kiewier, Frances Elaine Steen, Carolyn Risius, Beverly Weaver, Donna Mae Hartman, Janet Elman, Mary Hoviand, Patricia Steinberg, and Helen Murra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beste’s Pharmacy
Kenneth Huber
David Heitland
Harold Vahnke
Donald Albers
Arnold van Gerpen
David Eldridge
Larry Schuler
Tommy Costigan
Charles Armstrong
Gregory Quaine
Gerald Heitland
David Johnson
Deborah Joann Korte
Joyce Heiman
Sanda Peterson
Janice’ Kiewier
Frances Elaine Steen
Carolyn Risius
Beverly Weaver
Donna Mae Hartman
Janet Elman
Mary Hoviand
Patricia Steinberg
Helen Murra
Milbrandt Patient in Mason City Hospital
Mr. A. O. Milbrandt was taken to Mercy hospital in Mason City last Tuesday for treatment. Mrs. Milbrandt and daughter Edith remain in Mason City nearby. The Tribune Office reports he is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Milbrandt
Mercy Hospital
Mason City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harold Bohl
Winnebago Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Committees
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Rev. R. L. Holleque
First Baptist Church
Martin DeBoer
First Congregational Church
John D. Engels
First Reformed Church
H. F. Senne
Woden Methodist Church
Elmer R. Peterson
Grant Farm Bureau
Rake Young Lady Bride OF
Man
August Milbrandt
Mason City Hospital
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