Banquet planned at Forest City and club awards noted
The event includes a 4 H Club banquet at Waldorf College with a 200 seat capacity. Invitations go through the Parent Office, and a gavel trophy will be awarded for the largest attendance. The toast program centers on Hand H themes with Mrs. A. 2 chairing the Girls 4 H group and Rev. Jonger speaking for the Hands of Youth. Tickets are 85 cents, and 4 H members will be admitted with the regular price for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldorf
Buffalo Boys
Jonger
Dorothy Ostrandting
Hilip
Toontt Waldorf College
Mt. Girl
Farm Bureau Membership Drive Surges in Township
Township canvass shows 32 new memberships in Buffalo Kip area as farmers join the Fire Farm Bureau drive at 10.0 dollars per member, building on 82 memberships in 1936. Organizers expect more days to push the campaign to cross the top and secure needed financing for ten years of resistance and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Agarmers
King Lo
Buffalo Kip
Vnsared
Resistition
Local births and farm transfers noted in town notices
A collage of community notices lists births including a son, several families receiving dismissals, and a new baby born to Mr and Mrs Rising on Sunday December 13. It also records farm sales and tenancy changes, such as Aukes purchasing the Bingham farm in Buffalo Center Township and Mtchised acquiring the West half of Mr Bingham’s property, with future tenancy shifts planned near Doan church in Kossuth county.
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Mbute
Nee Yuy
Rising
ML Olson
Thompson
Mador
Aukes
Bingham Farm
Aues
Buffalo Center
Bingham
John Crone
Woden
Henry Dirkeen
Mutehing
Kossuth
Westaua
Skunk den case ends in hung jury in forest city trial
December 18 set for retrial as jury unable to reach verdict in a case brought by Game Warden Glen Bates against Irving Charlson. Trial in justice court near Forest City examined if Charlson dug out a culvert to disrupt a skunk den. Witnesses described skunk den criteria. jury split 5 to 1 for acquittal rumors, defense contends culvert work aided drainage, state cites den protection laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Justice Court
Irving Charlson
Skunk
Charlson
Glen Bates
Northwood
L. D. Prewitt
A. J. Hill
Dudley Weible
Roy Rygmyy
Jack Kelly
Frank Olson
Marvin Larson
Henry Gjellefard
Wayne Hibbs
Charlson Amison
Cheeney Nelson
Carroll Taylor
Thompson Courier
Chevrolet Production in November Sets Record
Chevrolet’s November output set a new two year high with 142,229 cars produced. Domestic 95,022 export 12,563 and Canadian 4,354. The total topped the 1935 November record by 3,353 units as unfilled orders remain strong. Plants operating at capacity and daily production above 6,000 cars.
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Chevrolet
Buffalo Booster Club Girls Meet for Baking Demo
The Buffalo Boosters girls club met Saturday evening at the Bennett Mitchell home with fifteen members and one visitor Tone Tayer present. The leader demonstrated how to make baking powder Biscuita. Each girl brought a gift for the grip bag and baked items were scored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Boosters
Bennett Mitchell
Tifteen
Tone Tayeren
Eastern Star Elect Officers for 1937
The Eastern Star held a meeting in Dee 10th electing officers including Mrs. J. E. Smith as Master and Mrs. A. C. Peterson as Treasurer Installation is set for January 14, 1937. A Christmas party followed with bridge results: ladies high Mrs. J. B. Smith low Mrs. George Carlton. men high A. Sparks low C. L. Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Dee
J. E. Smith
Swen Larson
Lester Drake
R.T. DeVries
Secreta
A. C. Peterson
Nelle. Grothaus
J. B. Smith
George Carlton
A. Sparks
C. L. Peterson
Subdistrict Brotherhood Meeting Draws Large Crowd
The Sub-district Brotherhood gathering at the Methodist church Tuesday evening attracted a large female delegation from area towns as guests. A fine dinner, served by the Ladies’ Aid, accompanied by High School Band Christmas performances, preceded an auditorium program of music and an inspirational talk by Superintendent Smith on “Builders of Characters.” The next meeting is planned for Crystal Lake in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Crystal Lake
Literary Circle Notes from December Meeting
The Literary Circle met Tuesday at the home of Mabel Noppen. The program included a book review titled "Louisiana Mississippi Tsubble" by Lela Mechem and Melvina Suell, with music by Elimina Prervichs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Noppen
Alyen
Ouississipm Tsubble
Lela Mechem
Melvina
Suell
Elimina
Prervichs
Christmas Program at Grant School No 9 Dec 23
A Christmas program will be given at 8 o clock in Grant School No 9 on Wednesday eve. Refreshments will be sold to benefit the school. Evelyn Schendel, teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming
Evelyn Schendel
Reverend Peter Peters Named New Baptist Minister
Rev Peter Peters of South St Paul Minnesota has accepted the pastorate at the local Baptist church and will begin duties on March 1 1987 Rev Max Elheart of Vernon Center Minnesota will fill until March 1 1987
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Peters
South St.Paul
Minnesota
Max Elheart
Vernon Center
Maren
The New Cars Are Out And Safety Still Fails
A period piece argues new cars feature advanced safety engineering yet do not curb rising road deaths. It notes high performance temptations, adds that brakes, steel bodies, steering and tires improve safety but accidents rise as drivers overestimate safeguards on faster highways. It warns readers to drive with respect and awareness.
Bison Cagers Open Conference Play With Big Win
The Buffalo Center Bison crushed the Vikings 82 to 16 in their North Iowa Conference opener at Northwood. The rough game saw reserves scoring late, while Buffalo Center prepares for Britt Friday night and Forest City visits January 8 after a two week holiday break.
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Buffalo Center
Bison
North Iowa
Northwood
Vikings
Britt
Forest City
Bisons
Clear Lake
Mason City
Lake Mills
Garner
Forest City Indians
Iowa Fish and Game News Warns Hunters on Eagles
Conservation Commission urges restraint as reports of eagles being shot rise in Iowa. Eagles are protected by state law, and hunters are asked to positively identify birds before firing. Also notes quail and rabbit seasons, rural post office grain aid for birds, rising badger sightings, and a 1986 agricultural statistics volume off the press.
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Iowa
The
Conservation Commission
Congerration Commission
California
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Towa
Federal Yearbook of Agricultue
Christmas Party at Iowa Theatre for Local Children
Buffalo Center business leaders arrange a free children’s party at the Iowa Theatre next Wednesday afternoon December 23 starting at 1 30. Chas Becker manager of Towa Theatre and the club invite every boy and girl in the community to attend with each child receiving a sack of candy and free admission to the film.
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Ioys
Girls of Community
Business Men's
Clu
Iowa Theatre
Buffalo Center Business Men's Club
Chas. Becker
Towa Theatre
Tecker
Former Buffalo Center Man Passed Away
John F. Alberts once lived on a farm near Buffalo Center died at his Dumont Iowa home on December 5. Funeral services were held December 7 and he was buried at Kelsey Iowa. He was the father of Mrs. Fred Roeske who lives northeast of Buffalo Center. Mrs. Roeske and a Lake Mills sister attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Alberts
Buffalo Center
Dumont
Iowa
Kelsey
Alberts
Fred Roeske
Roeske
Lake Mills
Boys Short Course to Be Held at Iowa State College
More than 600 4H boys and leaders expected at the annual Boys Short Course December 28 to 30 at Iowa State College. Governors elect Kraschel invited to speak. other speakers include Finley Godfrey Bliss Kildee Glomset. Certificates for livestock and grain judging. demonstrations in labs and shops. safety program. swimming and basketball on campus. Corn Show prizes funded by growers. entries due December 28. over 1100 boys participated statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
John JS. Quist
Wraschel
N. G. Kraschel
Haseen
Charles “A. Finley
Georgy Godfrey
R. K. Bliss
H. H. Kildee
Daniel H. Glomset
Des Moines
WOI
Iowa
WOT
Jasperson
Iowa Highway
Nona Gorn and Small Grain Growers’ Association
B.S. Dyas
Extension Agronomist
Herbert Plambeck
Corn Club
Joe L. Robison
Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers’ Association
Ames
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H. N. Miller
Wil
Duck Steinberg
Buffalo
Trme Wright
Iowa Ciry Association
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Muvin Banm
Kola
Nienitz Ana Baby Son
O Wong
Wriday
Ahnistock Og
Lakota
Gordes
Buffalo Booster
Ladies of
Arkwright’s
NEW Baptist
Anwea
Bison Cagers Cup
Fish and Game News
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