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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
9
The Thursday Morning December 13 1928 issue presents a holiday edition of The Tribu urging readers to shop locally. It promises no extra cost and highlights merchants joining to showcase Christmas and New Year offerings with daily reads and festive sales.
Friday evening December 7 at the Post No. 21 meeting, Ray Y. was presented with a gift funded by local members for his service to the post. The plan to buy a typewriter shifted to donating funds to honor his leadership, with multiple attendees including W Stephens and others contributing.
Members of the Ausiliary of Te glon Post No 21 hosted Gold Star Mothers Mrs Moore and Mrs Bolsinger during a Tuesday meeting. President Flore Murray presided, minutes were read, and committees formed for a supper and Christmas box packing. Time change approved to meet second Tuesday afternoons, new members signed, lunch served, next gathering scheduled January 8, 1990 with hosts listed.
Kale Brick and Tile Company of Fort Dodge Iowa offers a large December discount on all silo orders. Call or write C D Adams Lakota Iowa for details and to take advantage of the savings. Phone 98 86 2p.
Buffalo Center high school kicks off its home basketball schedule with an alumni Friday night clash featuring former players in the lineup and a strong preview of the Purple and White squad. Two girls teams will also play curtain-raisers before the main game, with 745 start and 6:45 doors.
Cholera immune Chester White boars offered by D. B. Johnston priced from 30 to 86 dollars. Location: 3 miles east and 34 miles north of Buffalo Center.
A Christmas cantata presented by the Girls Glee Club at Buffalo Center Consolidated High School Auditorium Sunday at 3 PM features solo and choir numbers including The Star in the Eastern Sky and The Lord Is Born Today with sopranos and mixed voices. The program highlights traditional carols and a final chorus as part of holiday celebrations.
The Women's Community Club met December 4 and approved funds for a skating pond project after reports on tennis court costs. Mrs. Sparks received a surprise honor as former president, with a birthday cake and social hour. Library donations included The Coming of Amos and Lone Star Ranger. secretary Mrs. Beyer and others assisted.
The Sunday schedule lists Alec Russell as pastor with services at 14, o'clock and 8 o'clock. The text includes references to Sunday school and junior services plus a 7 o'clock entry, indicating multiple worship and teaching sessions at the church.
The Men's Brotherhood Banquet for Forest City drew about one hundred attendees and good fellowship. Sub-district Brotherhood formed with 14 Hills Point men present. next meeting planned for Thompson early February. Sunday morning topic The Inner Circle The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. evening sermon The Healing Shadow. O H Moore, Pastor.
Bethlehem Luth church schedules services next Sunday at 11 o clock with Sunday School and Bible classes at 10. The Ladies Aid meets Wednesday December 18. The Daughters of Reformation Society meets tonight. Luella and Reed Johnson will entertain. Sunday school members meet. Christmas program practice next Saturday afternoon.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention animals, breeding terms, and prices such as 9 days and $25 with references to locations and entities like Northorn Bulle and De MOUSHL Iowa. Unable to determine full names or context from the garbled source.
Buffalo Center decorates main street with red and green electroliers and displays Yuletide garb. Santa Claus is due December 22 at 7 30 PM to hand out nuts and candy from outside windows as an outdoor Christmas program is planned. merchants invite the public and children to attend.
Roy Combs, formerly of Buffalo Center and Clayton County, was elected President of the Town County Agents Association at a recent state meeting. He now resides in Rikader Town and has many friends in the Buffalo Center area. The Warm Bureau Messenger notes his leadership of the association and pride in his accomplishments returning to his hometown.
Farmers' Elevator men of the county to meet for mutual benefit at Down Harle in Thompson. The gathering, sponsored by Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Town in cooperation with the extension service at Ames, will be led by Frank Robotka and George Arnold from the Extension Service and include state association representatives. The aim is to address credit controls and losses tied to selling while highlighting elevator practices and cost management.
Mr and Mrs Hogard were honored at a December 6 reception at the Lutheran church by members and friends. About fourteen guests attended a luncheon with a pink decorated bridal table. The Rev Benson presented a money gift to the couple and Mrs Darby gave a bouquet of chrysanthemums.
Buffalo Center wins four of five North Town Conference games and claims Winnebago County championship in a standout season. Capt. Allen Kiewiet leads offense with strong yardage and all conference halfback honors. Ford and Braviol play key roles. Multiple players listed as future prospects and lettermen, signaling a robust program despite graduation losses.
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