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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
1
The obituary notes the death of Genevie in Cherokee after illness. Born November 1, 1920, in Ostfriesland, he lived with his family on a farm, six children, 37 grandchildren, and one sister survive. Services were conducted by Pastor J. Thompson with Rev. de Vates preaching. Interment followed in the local Reformed church cemetery.
Funeral services for Gerald Matthew Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Davis, were held Friday afternoon at 1 30 from the Methodist church with Rev A A Howe in charge. Gerald died at his parents home after a four year battle with rheumatism at age fifteen years five months. He was born June 28 1944 at Battle Center and was in the eighth grade at the time of his death. He is survived by his parents five brothers and sisters and many other relatives with several out of town relatives attending the services.
A meeting of the Business Men's Club discussed eradicating rats from business houses. It was decided to mobilize all business owners to place out poison Friday morning December 6. The plan aims to drive rats from one area to another, with coordinated, townwide extermination expected to be effective.
Buffalo Center public school leads the twenty second annual Christmas seals drive to fund tuberculosis prevention and health work. The statewide effort mobilizes 150 county and city chairs and 20,000 volunteers to sell 42 stamps from Thanksgiving to Christmas in 2300 towns across Iowa.
Jasper Dorlman 27 from But-Talo Center Jad, son of Mr and Mrs Weary Debiman, was gravely injured last Sunday forenoon when a hunting companion’s gun discharged at close range, shattering his face and costing one eye. He was rushed to Dr Russ in Rake then to Mason City Hospital for treatment as doctors monitor his remaining eye and condition. The incident has cast the community into deep sorrow.
The Des Moines Register shows Captain Alton Parker, a second cousin of Mrs A G Peterson, as Byrd's pilot on the South Pole expedition. Parker, a U S Navy captain, had a government leave to accompany Byrd and previously joined in North Pole flights. Parker's Mississippi home and early youth near Petersons are noted, with a photo in Sunday's paper.
In Charles City Iowa two adopted brothers Charley Harkness and Robert Elwood were reunited after two decades apart. Charley, adopted at three by Art Harkness, and Robert, adopted by the John Flood family, learned they are real brothers Runton and Runton after a long search. Robert had sought family details from Ottumwa Orphans Home but was told information could be shared only when Charley turned 21. Now both men are nearly in their mid twenties with Charley nearly 22 in February and Robert 24 in April.
Mr and Mrs Lickteig and daughters Thresa Marjorie returned Wednesday from a two week motor trip to Kansas. They stayed in Greeley visiting relatives and attended the Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration of Mr and Mrs Peter T Lickteig. The local paper lacked an extended story of the event. The editor commented on the aged couple.
An auction notice for SilenAn Olson Rug appears with contact details and instruction to call the office for more information. The fragment references a sale by date and the action of bidding, inviting participation through the office.
Card thanks neighbors and friends for kindness shown during the death and burial of son Gerald. Grateful for the floral contributions and supportive acts from the community.
An invitation announces a special showing at Devils Hardware from Saturday December 7 to Saturday December 14 for the new PHILCO balanced unit models. It invites 40 attendees to view the line and learn about the features.
A wedding was solemnized at the home of Mire and Mrs. Beat Thompson on Thanksgiving Day at noon. Miss Thompson, the bride, wore green satin as Mr. Don married her with a sobering ceremony attended by close relatives. The bridal party included brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Vernel Thompson of Raymond, Minn. Lohengrin’s wedding march played by Minnis Livera. Dinner followed for immediate relatives. The groom, a Crystal Lake native, had worked as a farmhand locally. he is brother of Mrs. B. Mitchell. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents in Tremont while they begin their life together.
Thanksgiving guests filled many homes from Banjerott to Lakota as families gathered for dinner. Mrs A H Foth, Mrs Geo L Albert, Dr and Mrs Sowers, Mr and Mrs Dolmage, and numerous relatives shared meals. A birthday surprise and multiple entertainments highlighted the holiday with lingering gratitude and neighborly visits.
Mr and Mrs Marion Johnson plus Bo Kolor were home from Mason City for Thanksgiving. Marion Skuntte of Minneapolis and Corra Skuttle of Nashua visited, with Lois Yahnke also home from Minneapolis. Mrs F Hippon’s mother joined the group along with many relatives and friends including Tomi Smith and Alice Rippentrop. Miss Nita Glorfeld teaching in Holstein was a guest over Thanksgiving with her mother Lena Glorfeld.
Fragmentary OCR note lists Tuesday event, oyster stew, price, and youth group greetings. It mentions prayer meeting Thursday evening, teachers, and a December officer installation at the senior parsonage.
Albert A Howe minister notes detail a Sunday School session and worship service with a sermon titled The Place of Faith in a Real Christian Experience. An Epworth League meeting is planned for 6 45 PM with the Man Who Lived Down to End theme. A youth rally at Thompson Hall is set for Thursday with a 6 30 PM feed for attendees.
Sunday school and Bible classes held every Sunday at 10 oclock. Parents are urged to bring children and young people. A group from Waldorf College attended last Sunday. next Sunday January 7 190 will be a special service with communion and an offering. The Sunbeam society plans a tea Saturday afternoon at the church parlors hosted by Mrs Joe Peterson. The 14th Sunbeam societies hold their annual bagady at the City Court House will be served.
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