Time of Hardship and Change in Rural Life Across Distances
The fragment reflects on severe hardship and poverty in a rural American setting, recalling distant schools and churches, small living spaces, and scant furnishings. It contrasts past scarcity with later transportation shifts from wagons to rail, cars, and airplanes, arguing against unchecked modernization and urging moral and political accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orto
Mibion
Weng
Flegh
Milestone Passed Quietly in Nome as Oldest Resident Remembers
The 87th mile milestone in Nome marked a quiet day for longtime resident Johnson Oldest, whose health and memories of past days were shared by Mrs Theo and other friends. They recalled previous ways and celebrated another happy day in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
My. Johnson
Theo
Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary at Halvorson Home
A social event at the Oscar Halvorson home celebrated the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Halvorson. The Royal Ten guests, ten town imatrons, plus Mrs Halvorson attended a surprise gathering with lunch after a brief program. Halvorson’s painting job at Christ Hogard’s home delayed the planned club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Halvorson
Halvorson
Royal Ten
Imatrons
Our Town
Mrs. Halvorson
Christ Hogard
Pre nuptial Shower for Florence Hofbauer in Blue Earth
Miss Florence Hofbauer attended a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs C A Sparks and Mrs Galex Comstock at the Comstock home in Blue Earth Minnesota. Buffalo Center relatives joined by four carloads. Prizes in a flower game awarded to Miss Helen Diclabbridge and Miss Arlene Lewis. Guests listed include many local names. Gifts for the bride to be, who will wed Hollis Hunter this spring. Lunch served at five small tables with decorative umbrellas and mints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Hofbauer
C. A. Sparks
Galex Comstock
Alice Sparks
Comstock
Blue Earth
Minn
Buffalo Center
Litttle-Elect
Prises
Helen Diclabbridge
Arlene Lewis
Lakota
Mesdames Jake Moshater
Harvey Gilbert
Bill Becker
Orville Erdahl
Chas
Tutton
M. D. Hunter
Lillian Svciet
Lillian Sapp
Caroline Hofbauer
Goldie Flofbauer
Des Moines
Bertha Hofbauer
Aleta Pink
Isabel Letcher
Dorothy Theile
Ruby Kramer
Hofbauer
Hollis Hunter
Post-Nuptial Shower Honors Mrs Stroebel in Dakota
A post nuptial shower honoring Mrs Jewell Stroebel formerly Miss Esther Friesenborg was held Friday night at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs John Friesenborg near this city. Hosts were Miss Swen Larson and Mona Banta. An evening of social time and refreshments followed with gifts presented to the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Stroebel
Dakota
Hsther Friesenborg
John Friesenborg
Swen Larson
Mona Banta
Strobel
Woman's Community Club Plans Tennis Court Arrangements
The Woman's Community Club met with president Mrs Ruby Sloper presiding. Members Smith Steinberg and Larson were appointed to arrange the tennis court. The County Convention will be held at Forest City on Tuesday April 63 with Mrs Henry Paylor invited to speak on Better Housing. Eileen Wootcock June Boyer Lucille Elman will represent the club along with about ten Buffalo Center clubs to plan the convention. Bridge winner was Mrs Carson Duncan. Easter decor featured. refreshments served. Next meeting set for April 16 with Mrs Hele FB Theile and Slaba hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Community Club
Ruby ‘Sloper
Mmes. Smith
Steinberg
Ad ‘Larson
Forest City
Henry Paylor
Bloomield
Eileen Wootcock
June Boyer
Lucille Elman
Fleve
Buffalo Center
Carson Dunch
Smith
Gustafson
McDonnell
Mmes
Hele
Theile
Slaba
Ministers Meeting Report of Methodist Ministers and Wives
A Monday gathering details attendance of superintendents, ministers, and wives including Mrs. Muhieman, Mrs. Witter Ray, Mrs. Watson, and Rev Crystal Take. It notes district sessions with H C Ward, W J Witter, and Rev Ral, plus future meetings with Rev and Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, and others, planning May events with Rev and Mrs. Hoteliiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minist
Gat
Muhieman
H.C. Ward
W. J. Witter Ray
Eg Watson
Thompson
Crystal
Ph Baker
Woden
Jos
Hutchings
Ral
Algona
Forest City
Lake Mills
Heddie
Miss
Mita
R. Hoteliiss
Mission Guild Society Notes April Meeting Notice
The Mission Guild Society notes announce an April meeting at a member's home with entertainment by Dirksett. All members and new attendees are urged to attend. the president will call the meeting to order and manage the program after the receiving roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirksett
Dlla Dirksen
Mission Gul
Forest City youth jailed six months for robbery
Robert Snipps, 17, of Forest City, received six months in county jail after pleading guilty to a robbery in Hancock county. Everett Skelly, 82, of Corwith, got a year in state prison at Anamosa for his role. Both were returned from Park Rapids after escaping jail in Brite. Loot from the Corwith Dunlap cafe and a Britt car theft were recovered. DeGroot received one year in the county jail for alcohol possession and raid-linked charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Snipps
Forest City
Clark
Garner
Corwith
Everett Skelly
Anamosa
Park Rapids
Minn
Brite
Dunlap Cafe
Bunting School
New Stilson
Ray
Baker
Britt
Hancock County
Snipps
Winnebago County
Fancock' County
DeGroot
Pete DeGroot
Rake
Couity
Johngston
Auxiliary notes for Legion Post 21 meeting and story hour
Auxiliary of Legion Post 21 schedules regular monthly meeting on Monday evening in Tegioen rooms. Mrs Sir Steinberg and Mrs Amy Schoon host. City Mall hosts Story Tour Party on Child Welfare Day Saturday April 6 inviting first and second grade children 4 attend 0 to 8 pm third grade 3 to 3 30 pm. Attendees at Forest City County tag include Mrs Glorteld Lottie frum Mrs Seibert Claussel Mrs Wm Hinselroth and Mrs A Cavinan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Post No. 21
Tegioen
Back on the Job at Local Store
A. Wilson, who had been laid up for weeks, returns to his familiar post at the store for a short daily stint. He is reported to be recovered and has been missing from his usual place.
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P. A. Wilson
Buffalo Center Ten Cent Shows Begin at Iowa Theatre
Charles Becker and Buffalo Center business men co operate to offer ten cent movie nights at Iowa Theatre starting April 10. Joe Brown in The Six Day Bike Rider headlines the first show, with weekly Wednesday and Chursday screenings to follow. Regular admission remains 10 and 25 cents on weekends, as Becker promises first class pictures locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Becker
Buffalo Center
Iowa Theatre
Joe Brown
Becker
Ackley mourners attend Heitland funeral from local area
Ackley residents and neighbors gathered Friday for the funeral services of Mrs. Henry Heitland, Grace Nordmann. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. H. Heitland, Mr. and Mrs. Z. Aldinger, Dick Nordman, Herman Heitland, three daughters, Lucile and Gladys Heitland, and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Heitland, with others from Ackley and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
Henry Heithnd
Tee Grace Nordmaan
Richard Cobie
H.beitland
de Vorsed
Mr. Heitland
Minnie
Blood Heitland
Z. Aldinger
Arthur
Henry M. Heitland
Richtsmeier
Martha Giese
Chas
Moints
Simon Snitter
Dick Nordman
Herman Heitland
Heitlan
Geo. Greenfieit
Lucile
Gladys Heitland
Harvey Heitland
Heitland
John Burkle
Geneva
Ackley World-Journal
Fatal errors blamed for 1984 traffic toll
A 1984 review by the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters lists eight top driving mistakes linked to fatalities including speeding for conditions wrong side of the road violating right of way and reckless driving. Pedestrian errors such as crossing at intersections against signals and playing in the street also drive deaths. Public safety urged to avoid these errors to reduce the toll.
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National Bureau of Casualty and Surety
Corn Hog Data Prep for State Board Review in Winnebago
With signed corn hog applications, Winnebago County allotment committee begins final checks before submitting county production data to the State Board of Review in Des Moines. About 1100 applications signed, 300 fewer than 1934, though 1935 acreage believed similar. groups I to IV determine review pace and final signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago County
State Board of Review
Des ‘Moines
Clark Mechem
Mechem
Isaacs
Laurence Wirtjes
Teorn-Hog Committee
Des Moines
State Board
PLG Club Members Buy Purebred Sows At Sale
County Agent Clark Mechem and farmers purchased 15 purebred hogs at the WA Sear Poland Ching sale in Harsham, Iowa, on March 27. Gilts, bred to the 1985 Towa State Fair Champion, are to be foundation stock for 4H club work with multiple buyers and three additional gilts bought for other members. Prices were below local grain market due to drought conditions. Similar opportunities exist for dairy calves for club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Mechem
Sear Poland
Harsham
Towa
Iowa
Frank Helvick
A. ©. Steffensen
H. W. Thompson
Martinson
Flatness
Northwood
Mr. Mechem
Drouth
Snow Delays Planting For Farmers In Hella Area
Snow slowed spring farm work as a Saturday and Monday snowfall pushed planting back a few days. Moisture exceeds last spring, boosting prospects for a fair crop this year. Many farmers had seedbeds prepared before the snow despite delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hella
Oozy Inn Reopens Under New Manager Mae Ryg
The Oozy Inn, brightened and rearranged, reopened last Monday after improvements and a week closed. Mae Ryg of Rake now manages the establishment, offering meals and other services to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Ryg
Rake
Uptown Produce Purchases Egres and Poultry in North Halliday Lot
OFENS UPTOWN PRODUCE Van Gerpen buys eggs and poultry for Willson & Co in the building north of Halliday Garage formerly Jerome Johnson occupied. George Silbers will oversee the operation. See their or elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Gerpen ‘Hitchery
Egres and Poultry
Halliday Garage
Jerome Johnson
Willson & Co
George Silbers
Farmers Receive Final Corn-Hog Payments for 1934
Farmers in the vicinity received their final corn-hog payments for 1934 on Wednesday. The total imprint pall ranged between 15000 and 20000 dollars. Most who signed up last year renewed their commitment by signing again this year.
Buffalo Center Lists Four PWA Projects
Buffalo Center lists four public works administration projects including electric light plant streets filtration plant and school house renovations. The inventory covers 1 713 projects across Iowa with an estimated total cost exceeding 80 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Public Works Administration
Buffalo Center
Record Iowa old age assistance tax payments swamped treasurer office
Delinquent penalties looming as March 29 remittances reach at least sixty thousand dollars in old age assistance tax payments. State Treasurer Leo Wegimaan's office reports daily surges in income tax and sales tax returns, with large checks from firms like Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad and Northwestern Bell Telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo J. Wegimaan
William Schultes
S57
John Deere Tractor Company
Schultes
Iowa
Hancock and Winnebago Checkers Face April 12 Meet
The Hancock County Checker Chip challenges the Winnebago Checker Association to a tournament at Brbtt on April 12, 1985. Everyone who enjoys the game is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock County Checker Chip
Winnebago Checker Association
Seventhnity P. W
Nature Repeats Drought Threat to Midwest Wheat
The piece notes recurring drought in the American midwest, affecting over 50 million acres of wheat with clouds reducing yields. It cites the previous drought and government actions, including loosening spring wheat planting restrictions, expected to boost the spring crop by 10 to 80 million bushels if rains improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
American
Midwest
Meremyn
Mid-West
Secretary of Agriculture
Hospital Notes and Local Tickets
Mrs Geo Smith was dismissed Sunday March 81 after a minor operation. Mrs Eddie Jensen of Thompson was admitted Saturday for a major operation. Mrs John Nelson was admitted Monday for treatment. Buy your ticket from a Legionaire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Smith
Eddie Jensen
Thompson
John Nelson
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Miles Fork
Nere Olly
Hamlton
Dio
Mission Guild Society Notes
Anamesa
Post
Pontgut Winnebago
Oshuraday
Apt 4
Flagion Rooms
George Ta Cyrlion
Aprist
CKLEY
Heitland Funeral
PLG Club
Ofens Uptown
PWA
Hancock
Winnebago Checker
Legionaire
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