Rites for Gilbert Silbert Resident Noted in Britt Area
Obituary notes the life of Gilbert Silbert born in Alabama New York who moved with his parents to Wisconsin then Britt Iowa. He farmed many years and joined the Congregational church in Clear Lake before moving to Buffalo Center. Survived by wife Mary Ann and numerous children and grandchildren, his funeral at the Britt Congregational Church was led by Rev. N Boom. A community meeting followed with plans for a charity book fund and a youth event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Sophrone
Alabama
Gensee
New York
Wisconsin
Tyne
Mary Ann McGarry
Clearci
Britt
Gutmrt
Quliven
Ieinbert
Nell
Buffalo Center
Ce H. Gettemgn
Burt
Town
Guadethildren
N. Boom
Britt, Iowa
Wellas
Russell T
Stillwater
Minn
High Hickel
Greene
Towa
Har- Gikert
Myg
Edith
Shell
Rock, Rinsell Ankeny
Waterloo
Atha Hallearn
Aurora
Dave Madigan
Madison
Dil
Karley Gilis Setuylen
Neb
Georg Gilbert Unitor
Dakeville
Arence Gilbert Hothy
Stitlwatty Miller
Shi ‘Dale
Iowa
Pioneer Buffalo Center resident Me Dermott dies after illness
Me Dermott a pioneer resident of Buffalo Center died Wednesday morning after two weeks bedridden with heat trouble. Funeral services will be held at the Catholic church Saturday forenoon, December 7. The obituary will appear in next week’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church
M. McDermott
Buffalo Center
Dne
Mrs Fred L Hippen Dies Monday Noon
Obituary note from Mason City recalls Mrs Fred L Hippen who died Monday noon after several weeks of illness. Funeral at Reformed Church. Also a major American Legion meeting planned for Thursday with Ray Murphy and Hanford MacNider speaking. Dance to follow with local Auxiliary serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eath Ngalix
Fred Su. Hippen
Reformed Church
American Legion
Tribune
Mason City
Buffalo Center Opens North Iowa Conference Play at Garner
Buffalo Center basketball travels to Garner Friday night for their first North Iowa Conference game of the season. After opening with a 41 to 4 win over Thompson, they suffered a 24 to 21 loss to Armstrong, showing uneven scoring from free throws as a key factor. Garner is described as a tough Fox River Conference foe, expected to challenge Buffalo Center on the Garner floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
North Iowa
Garner
Thompson
Armstrong
Floot
Remembering Emmet Delmer Dennis in Titonka obituary
Obituary for Emmet Delmer Dennis born May 17 1913 in Doan neighborhood south of Titonka and died November 35 1935 at age 22. He attended Titonka High School and lived near Buffalo Center the last six years. Short services were held at his home and Buffalo Center Methodist Church conducted by Rev A W Gauger. He is buried in Overgreen Cemetery south of Tronke. He leaves parents Clayton Dennis a brother Kenneth in Aden New York and a sister Leota Schutter of Winnebago. Post 21 meets tonight at Titonka with Harm Feldick Adjutant noting Dennier was a popular friend to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Delmer Dennis
Doan
Titonka
Buffalo Center
A. W. Gauger
Overgreen
Tronke
Clayton Dennis
Kenneth Dennid
Aden
New York
Leota Schutter
Winnebago Post No
Titanka
Winnebago Post No. 21
Dennier
Harm -Feldick
Avas
Revival Series to Be Held at City Hall by Rev James D Williams
Seattle physician Rev James D Williams will hold evangelistic meetings at City Hall starting Sunday December 8. He will speak on Onis Simers Go To Weaven each night from December 8 to 22 except December 10 and 11. Williams, a former AA atheism member, will share life anecdotes and invite all denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Williams
Seattle
Washington
Onis Simers
Williams
American Association For the Advancement of
Dee
Hunting on the Highways Laws and Carried Guns
During 1985 hunting seasons for rabbits squirrels quail pheasants and migratory waterfowl many asked if hunting on state highways is lawful. The Conservation Commission says no highway ban ever existed and a hunting license does not authorize hunting on private lands public highways or railroad right of ways. It remains unlawful to carry a gun in or on a motor vehicle on state highways unless unloaded and stowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Conservation Commission
Town Conservation Commission
Card of Thanks for Son and Brother
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and many deeds of kindness during the death and burial of our dear son and brother. Thanks for the offers and support from Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Dennis, Kenneth Dennis, and Mr. and Mrs. Win Schuytjer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quauthen Goyal
Clayton Dennis
Kenneth
Dennis
Win. Schuytjer
New Deal Losing Votes in Digest Poll
The Literary Digest poll questions Roosevelt New Deal support in pre election voter attitudes. Early results from 40,000 ballots across five states show 58 percent against the New Deal with 32 percent favorable. A 1934 poll finds 61 percent favorable. See them at John & Jerry's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Digest
Sone Witl
Roosevelt
Take Tests for Chauffeur's Licenses Now
Lew Wallace of the Motor Vehicle Department issues instructions to drivers license examiners. Applications for chauffeur licenses are to be accepted immediately with receipts for fees. Examiners will conduct regular and special chauffeur examinations using the vehicles applicants are to drive and the same equipment. Driving tests will use hired or similar equipment. Early submission is encouraged to avoid congestion around January 1 when old licenses expire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Wallace
Alli
Program Postponed at Reformed Church Mission Gull
The church social rooms will host a postponed program on Tuesday evening December 10 featuring two Japanese plays and musical numbers. An address on Mission work in Japan will be given, admission free with a silver offering accepted. A ten cent lunch will be served. the public is urged to attend and learn about Japan and the church’s work there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church Mission Gull
Japan
Attenti
Higgins Buys Mayfield Cafe at Titonka
George Higgins a former Buffalo Centence acquired the Mayfield Cafe at Titonka on November 22. Mayfield accepted a position traveling on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Higgins
Buffalo
Titonka
Pritay
Mr. Mayfield
Amateur Night Contest in Buffalo Center
The American Legion Auxiliary of Buffalo Center sponsors a junior amateur contest at City Hall on Friday Dec 6 at 8 pm to find the town’s best young entertainer. Open to all under 18 with acts up to three minutes. tap dancing excluded. eight prizes totaling $2.00. Local winners advance to county and state contests. free admission. Contestants to sign up with Supt T B Smith or G A Carman by noon Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary of
Buffalo Center
State Department
WHO
Supt
T. B. Smith
Ori
G. A. Carman
Louise Lohrbach
Veteran’s
Knoxville
Nelson Dorsey Vows In Rake Thanksgiving Week Wedding
On Tuesday afternoon November 26 at the Gutheran Parsonage in Rake Vera Nelson daughter of Mrs Gist Nelson of a Buffalo Center area farm married Lyle Dorsey of Greenfield Iowa. Rev T H Benson officiated in the presence of immediate relatives. Ruth Nelson served as bridesmaid and Alfred Christ of Lakota was best man. A six o’clock wedding dinner followed at the bride’s mother’s home. The bride, previously employed at Hotel Buffalo, will make her home in Greenfield Iowa. A shower at Zion church basement in Rake honored the couple with gifts and congratulations.
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Rake
Vera Nelson
Gist Nelson
Buffalo ‘Center
Lyle Dorsey
Greenfield
Iowa
T. H. Benson
Pha
Ruth ‘Nelson
Alfred Christ
Lakota
Bestanan
Dorsey
Buffalo
Stehle Bond Announces Marriage of Margaret Stehle
Andrew Stehle of Mikin Kansas announces the marriage of his daughter Margaret to Franklin Bond of Buffalo Center Iowa The ceremony took place Sunday evening August 18 in Newkirk Oklahoma at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev Swinney The couple will reside in Haven Kansas where the groom works.
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Kansas
Andrew Stele
Mikin
Kan
Margaret
Franklin
Bond
Buffalo ‘Center
Iowa
Newkirk
Oklahoma
Swinney
Presbyterian Church of
Marriage Announcement at Manksgiving Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Battelson announce their marriage at the Methodist Parsonage in New Amia Minnesota on August 1, 19%. Mrs. Battelson will be known as Miss Wilma Glorfeld. They plan to reside in Blue Farth Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Gilorfeld
Clifford Battelson
Methodist
New ‘Aimi
Minnesota
Battelson
Wilma Glorfeld
Blue
Farth
Bandits Rob Lakota Bank for 733.05 Dollars
Two unmasked bandits robbed the Lakota branch of Buffalo Center Warmers Trust and Savings Bank on Tuesday afternoon around 3 pm, taking 733.05 dollars from the change racks and money drawers. They forced cashier Gerzema to the floor, fled in a V-8 with license 55-344, heading north toward Highway 9, and left no trace as investigators seek suspects. The loss is insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Kossuth
Highway N. 9
Mr. Gerzema
Bricelyn
Minn
Auxiliary Notes on Legion Post 21 Meeting December
The Auxiliary of Legion Post No. 21 held its monthly meeting December 2 at Mrs. Glorfelds. Reports covered county auxiliary meeting, sewing, poppy order, and a plan for a radio contest program at City Hall. A new year committee roster was set, lunch raised ninety cents, and meeting adjourned.
Purchases Cafe and Pool Hall at Genawks
Mrs. T. F. Mitterer and son Leslie with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mitterer left last Friday for Geneva, Iowa. Leslie has purchased a restaurant and pool hall and will operate it. Many friends wish them prosperity in their new home as they settle in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Mitterer
Leslie
Leonard Mittere
Geneva
Low
Jon
Tia Qlaaésen
Of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
Mrs Carroll Gilbert and Cisdvon express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of their beloved husband and father. They acknowledge offerings and support from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Carroll Gilbert
Cisdvon
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Ji. Silbert
Soaway
Britt Cemetery
Yenus
Dans Communtiy
Glub
Bendyession
Raby Sierin
Pwenty-sis
Umff Drunises
Weetitie
Dean
Megdames
Adio
Ruby Sleper
Milfred Hall
Lorraine Bron
Moline Costigan
Virginia
Delfilo Peterson
Zola
Thiomp
Lovely
Hs Dolan
Stenerson
McDermott
Fred L. Hippen
Ray Murphy
Wes Henke
Hanford MacNider
Wll
Clausen- Worden Post
Witthebage
Post
Segion
As Ray Murphy
Buffalo Center Boys Sill
Jor
MER Enfidel
NEW Deal
Radlos
Zenith
Phileo
Dohn & Jerry's
Higgins
Mayfield Cafe
By Hall
Nelson
Lhs
Zion ¢Church
Lakota Bank
Carl Gerzeman
Legion Post No. 21
Glorfeld
Lottie Hum
Ag Xead
Cou
van Claassen
Lake Mills
Grace Shortenhaus
Thomaso
Hum
Ad State
Breeze
Jessie Matson
Tnit
City Hell
Mesdames Carman
Winters
Friis
Rhode
Welflick
Tya Claussen
Etta Robinson
Anna Nehring
Mesdames Everts
Kireeze
Bchoon
Short
Genawks Owa
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