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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1973
Page
5
Lakota officials outline steps to reduce heating fuel use during an energy crisis. Thermostat levels, lighting curbs, and night settings are adjusted across all rooms. Vehicle policies restrict field trips and car use, with car pools encouraged. Special milk program renewed with four-cent milk price per half pint.
The Lakota Community Club met December 10 at the Legion Hall with 26 members. Santa arrives at 1 30 p m for children eighth grade and younger, with two 5 cash prizes for boys and two for girls. Adult prize drawing follows. 72 prizes listed from local businesses. Fundraiser discussed for January.
Emma Stenzel has been released from Blue Earth Hospital and moved to the Rest Home at Titonka. August Christ returned home from Mason City. Pearl Hertzke was in Blue Earth Hospital then went home. Art Tietz was at Park Memorial Hospital Mason City and is now at home. Jim Muerer and Glenn Mabus are in Mason City and Buffalo Center hospitals respectively. Mrs Frauke Schadendorf of Lakota celebrated her 85th birthday on Sunday December 2 with family at Cunningham Cafe in Burt. attendees included Vern Scobba Alfred Schadendorf Jr and Sr Junior Hulbert Le Rey Ennen and others.
The Lakota Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club will hold its first meeting on Saturday evening December 15 at 7 30 pm at Ruby's Sport Shop on Lakota main street in the old Clover Marion Store next to the bank. Members may bring machines if it snows and some entertainment is possible. newcomers are welcome.
Kathy Inman, a Bancroft senior at St. John's School, named conservation youth of the month by the Kossuth Conservation Youth Board. She serves as secretary, chaired the county fair booth, and is active in speech, FRA judging, North Kossuth FFA, Shared Time Vocational Agriculture, and as vice president of her local 4-H club.
The Lakota Garden Club held a Christmas potluck at Mrs. Gena Hanser’s home on December 4. Members shared poems, a gift exchange revealed Secret Pals, yearbooks were distributed, and plans to deliver carnations to shut-ins were announced.
LAKOTA The Kossuth County Extension Council honored Edith Welter Extension Office Assistant at a dinner Tuesday December 4 1973 at the Algona Country Club. About sixty attendees included council members staff 4 H leaders and friends. Programs were by John Ley Margaret Pratt Wayne Keith and Mrs John Scuffham Jr. Retiring Extension Council members were also honored: Mrs Melvin Johnson Hagle Twp 4 years Owen Curry LaVerne Twp 2 years Lincoln Twp Mrs LeRoy Janssen 4 years Mrs Albert Bormann Irvington Twp James F Antoine Sr Ramsey Twp Mark Bernhard Seneca Twp 2 years Mrs James Dodds Union Twp Robert Gerber Whittemore Twp 4 years.
Lakota school meals for December 17 to 21 list meat sandwiches corn salads sides and desserts with varying beverages throughout the week. A Silver Anniversary event honors Lloyd Eichenberger with about 120 guests from multiple Iowa and Minnesota towns. Relatives celebrate with a large gathering as guests assist with cake fruit and drinks. Ledyard Homemakers reschedule their Christmas party to December 15 due to a school program conflict. Additional notes mention local hospitality at Ruth Becker’s home and oyster stew gathering.
The Lakota Senior Girl Scouts offer The Give Tomorrow a Yesterday, Lakota History, for sale this year. Books are available from Lorna Burger Kim Ogren Becky Garrett or Winmette Baumann. A Holiday Party for Lakota seniors is planned for Friday December 26 with time and place to be announced. helpers may contact the scouts or leader Mrs Aldohngon.
Eagles Eaglettes AKOTA announce the elementary Christmas program for this evening at 7 30 in Lakota. The Junior and Senior High Christmas program date moved from December 18 to December 17 at 7 30. Lakota hosts boys basketball on December 10 at 6 45 with Swea City games January 4 at 6 45. School dismisses December 21 for vacation. Junior High cagers play December 20 at 3 45. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Levy Bann and family. Local hospital visits mention Mrs Ruth Becker and Mrs Robert Lesperance of San Jose California.
County … director J Ley notes that many agricultural employees and casual workers will gain coverage under the 65th General Assembly amendments effective 1974. Hart, a professor, explains benefits include temporary and permanent disabilities and death, with higher benefits and new employer duties. Coverage starts Jan 1 for farms meeting wage or regular-employment tests, and July 4 for domestic and casual workers earning $200 per quarter.
An afternoon gathering in Buffalo Center honors Tati Lynn's birthday with Kewe He Satee and others attending to share cake and cheer. The event centers on friendship and local community spirit.
Mrs Rose Rahhmstock and Mrs Helen Meyer traveled to Baltimore last Friday. Mrs Meyer visited at Kenneth Aukes's home while Mrs Rahhmstock called on Minnie Boettcher. Mrs Polly Gerzema plans to leave for Phoenix Ai zoma to visit her son and daughter. Mr and Mrs Ed Leavitt and family, Mr and Mrs Ailion Anderson, and Mr and Mrs Jackie Peterson were also noted in the social roundup.
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