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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
5
Local merchants announce longer hours to accommodate shoppers. Stores will open on Sundays and Saturdays during the coming week, inviting customers to complete purchases while stock lasts. The campaign promises a wide selection of merchandise and reasonable prices.
A fragmented local sports note describes a Friday game at the City World venue with a 25 point score. Coach Roeder prepares the team through vigorous practice as players Sparke Thiele Mylan Heiman Ford and Danve build a fighting unit aiming to win on their home floor.
Hermod Johannigmeyer, a German emi grant who arrived in Titonka six to seven weeks ago, clashed with Martin Brandt over a family matter leading to his arrest Sunday evening. The Brandt family pressured for deportation. Johannigmeyer paid half the costs and agreed to move to Minnesota after a brief settlement. He is said to be about 35, a former streetcar conductor, now working on a farm, and had personality traits the Brandts disliked.
A good sized crowd heard the declamatory contest last Friday night with all speakers showing strong training. Miss Helgig received high credit for contest work and for guiding the Orchestra and Glee Club. Winners include Blaze Lincoln for Oratorical First, Mary Putnam Second. George Stenbarg Dramatic Second Place. Madame X Yvonne Fergeson Dramatic First. and others in various categories. State Preliminary and County contests are combined and set for February 27.
Pastor Alex Russell invites all to Sunday School at 10 and morning and evening Christmas services at 11 and 7. Sermon titles reference Unto us a child is born and The Government shall be upon his shoulders. Children and young people events noted, including a Wednesday Christmas program at 7 30. All are welcomed to join these services across local churches.
The Methodist church plans a Sunday service at 11 A.M. with a sermon Heal the Sick and a 7:30 P.M. Christmas sermon. A program will promote the Christmas offering to spread the Savior’s good news. Pastor WM. Figge extends joyful wishes to readers for a Christ born anew in hearts and good will.
The inspection service of the State Department of Agriculture teaches dairymen to observe legal restrictions of a new law. A bulletin says the first year could not reach all dairies, so many are on a three year plan. Some comply with key regulations this year. next year stricter steps follow as sanitary standards in Iowa farms compare with other states.
Fragmentary sale note lists boars with quality bloodlines and a Brahorn/ Holstein style bull reference. Text is garbled but indicates listing animals for sale with emphasis on bloodlines and quality.
Iowa State College won first in general exhibits at the Chicago International Live Stock Grain and Bay show. A. W. Dewatt Jr. of Mason, Michigan, purchased the alfalfa display. Winners included Jenny B Parner of DeWitt for Cheater White, L. J. Palas Sr Olaf for breeding, and Adolph D. Arp of Eldridge for top year champion cow and grand champion in Red Polled cattle. An accident highlight notes high tension wire danger near a school premises with fatalities, and state officials discuss new tobacco advertising rules near schools.
The Farm Bureau of Buffalo Township invites residents to a community gathering featuring a Christmas tree and program at the Club Hall on Monday evening December 23. All are welcome to attend.
A young farmer and his partner began their life together after a ceremony, planning a trip to Titonka to visit relatives and friends. They will settle on the Dorenbush farm northwest of town on March 1, with best wishes from many friends.
The Ladies Country Club of Lincoln Township held their annual Christmas party at Mrs. James Warburton’s home near Lakota. About forty ladies and children attended. Mrs Julius Treusen was elected delegate to the Ladies Short Course at Ames, February 2 to 7. A program by Ralph Ites was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sehenek attended. she was formerly Miss Elizabeth Upton BH D A. A Christmas tree and gift exchange occurred. Refreshments were served. hostesses included Mrs Tuline Jensen, Miss Florénce Alberts, and Mrs Gall Thitterfield. The club will meet January 16 at Miss SeR’s home.
School notes detail a fourth grade Christmas tree and program Thursday afternoon and a week of hot lunch menus. Ninth grade cooking class makes candy. staffmen Miss Delahunt and Miss Smith visited Forest City on Saturday. Fifth grade reads and dramatizes the Christmas Carol. Christmas trees ordered. fund-raising to buy gifts. Basketball Thursday night. teachers to spend Christmas vacation at various places.
Fragments describe the American Legion, its privileges, and role in veteran affairs, praising comradeship, eligibility for national and state conventions, and its civic impact. Names of new signers for 192% and various individuals are noted amid historical notes on legislation, benefits, and organizational goals.
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