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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1963
Page
5
Laval Lee, on furlough, will return to the Nigerian Mission Field after a New York visit. She plans to travel to Amsterdam, then Wigman, and spend the next four years on the mission. Address: Sudan Mission, 184 West 74th Street, New York 23.
Marriage licenses issued list multiple applicants including Robert Louis Dirks Elsa Kathryn i and Arlys Kvale with various ages and cities Thornton Lake Solon and Bricelyn. Probate details name administrator G Lee Rake and Ole A Ryg deceased. promissory note suit seeks sale to cover debt and costs. A Thompson area accident injures several. a county real estate transfer round names multiple grantors and grantees across the region.
Mrs. Jeanette Jurgens observed her 88th birthday anniversary last Thursday August 1. She with daughters families were entertained at the home of Mrs. Jean Neu man Cheryl and JoAnne on Wednesday evening July 31. Attending included Mr and Mrs Dick Thomas Terry Rockwell Mrs Gwen Smith Tommy Debby Mason City Mr and Mrs Howard Jutting ileen Randy Kanawha Mr and Mrs Lawrence Heyer Citonka Mr and Mrs Russell Sonnenberg Forest City also Mr and Mrs William Harms Virginia Roxanne Mr and Mrs Fred Harms Forest and Wendell Mr and Mrs John Jutting Mr and Mrs John Frerichs Janice and George Jutting Buffalo Center
The American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday August 2 at June Beyer’s home with Lucille Elnan as co-hostess. President Josephine Hanson opened the meeting and minutes from the prior session were approved. Treasurer Trena Skithred reported $155.30 on hand. No rehabilitation or correspondence reports. August cookie committee members named Ethel Winter chair, with Margaret Sowers Ruth Smith and Gladys Winter. Members voted to keep evening meetings. Guest Hannah Westergaard of New Jersey attended. Lunch was served. Isabel Van House, Secretary.
Buffalo Center remembers Guy Barton with funeral services at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and burial in Graceland cemetery. Barton, born 1892, died July 30 after a fall and hip injury. survived by wife Inga, daughters Ona and Ruth, nine grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
Chris Asmussen a Lakota Legionnaire won the week long vacation trip to Canada for four persons at Winnebago Post No 21 on July 25. Second prize four tickets to a Minnesota Twins game went to Glen Halvorson, Buffalo Tap owner. The drawing was at the regular meeting opened by Commander Edw Winter with 22 members.
The Jessie Boeckholt Estate house sold at public auction last Saturday to Mr and Mrs Marvin Weaver for $350.00. The Weavers plans are indefinite as listed in the notice.
Old Mill Road south of Buffalo Center will gain another mile of hard surface paving. County supervisors test a new material to see if it outlasts prior road surfaces. The first mile laid a year ago has held up well. the second mile will mirror the first.
The Bancroft Register has been sold to The Bancroft Corporation of Algona. D. E. Dewel becomes president with Julian Chrischiles of Algona as vice president and H. Y. Clark of Bancroft as secretary treasurer and general manager. Mr. Clark has published The Register for 27 years and plans to remain in Bancroft as long as health allows.
Miss Shirley Hofbauer completed a course at La James Beauty School on July 5 in Mason City. She started work July 29 at Ardy's Beauty Salon in Swen City. Shirley is a 1962 graduate of the School, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hofbauer. Ardy's Beauty Salon is owned by Mrs John Lande, formerly Ardis Tapper. Buy it in Buffalo Center.
The A W Drive In in Buffalo Center under Mr and Mrs Irvin Bargman will hold its Grand Opening next Thursday August 15 starting at 10 00 am Specials include hot dogs 10 cents from 10 00 am to 2 00 pm hamburgers 15 cents from 3 00 to 8 00 pm free A W root beer 1 00 to 8 00 pm plus free balloons and ball pops for kids A Tribune ad lists more specials
Pvt. David DeVries told his parents he would leave for Korea this Friday August 9 after completing basic training at Fort Sill Oklahoma where he has trained as a missile plotter. My and Mrs Ellaworth Russ and family moved to Buffalo Center from the farm east of Rake occupying the former Robert Housing residence. Mrs Russ will teach in the Buffalo Center elementary school this fall.
A Forest City meeting of businessmen and others approved issuing a liquor license to Forest City Golf Club by a 4-2 council vote. The Bungalow Gate was denied, owner Kermit Berg sold to Denver Smith of Clear Lake, who takes possession now. Winnebago County Supervisors also vote to grant Rice Lake Country Club a license.
Patty Heldland sustained facial and upper body burns Thursday evening when a gas stove oven ignited fumes after the knob was unintentionally turned on. She was hospitalized and released Saturday after treatment.
The Tribune’s next issue on Thursday August 15 will be the Our Back to School edition. Merchants advertising school supplies and clothing should have ads ready for pickup Saturday morning August 10. A full circulation of The Tribune is planned for distribution next week.
Buffalo Center patrons attended a 6:30 p m dinner at the schoolhouse on Saturday August 3 hosted by the Lutheran Ladies. Manager Gene Black reported a year of 1 5 million dollars business. Board members reelected Alvin Meinders Alvin Gerzema Kollin Kiewier serves as president and officers named with D E Black manager and Ernest James assistant manager. Sam Mahtab student from India sponsored by Boone Valley Cooperative spoke at Iowa State University Ames about his homeland. Door prizes were awarded.
Crazy Day last Saturday in Buffalo Center drew crowds before opening, with stores offering special buys. Wes's DX station displayed baby rattlers from Florida and pigs for sale, while Winter Furniture showcased new building deals. The Coffee Shop run by Mrs. Fisher offered life saver mint favors and doughnut holes on sticks. Local staff wore playful garb and a lively crowd enjoyed the festivities.
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