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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
5
A Town College extension study from 1986 notes property taxes have declined in share while special taxes and fees rose. County taxes up 12.8 percent, city 41 percent, rural areas down, and school budgets fall. Total state and local revenues expand from vehicle and insurance taxes to a broadened sales levy.
Forest City hosts Buffalo Center Friday in a pivotal conference clash as both teams carry identical 2-0 league records and aim to seize second place. Buffalo Center previously beat Lake Mills 18 to 8. Forest City beat Britt 26 to 22, marking a key upset on Britt’s home floor.
The piece outlines farm policy details including wheat contract adjustments, alfalfa planting rules, and how AAA has issued about 18 million checks over its long operation. It notes per capita consumption in dairy and recommends home grown sorghum seed, plus comments on calves’ milk and annual check volumes during the processing period.
Fragmented OCR notes describe hospital events and patient movements with names partly garbled. Mentions of admission on a Saturday and dismissal on a Sunday, with care events and mentions of specific individuals and departments in a confused sequence.
A pheasant released in Greene County traveled about 50 miles to a farm near Grand Junction before being shot at the Frank Bead place near Hampton. The bird, banded by the Fish and Games Commission, was released in June 1934, and another banded pheasant traveled 22 miles in three days after release near Coon Rapids.
A garbled OCR style fragment mentions a printer, animals and household items with references to a radio washing machine and cooking utensils. The tone is festive with a Merry Christmas message amid unclear phrases and scattered objects. No clear event or names are discernible.
The Eastern Star members and their families will hold a Christmas party at the next meeting set for Thursday evening December 26. Committees are led by officers including Worthy Matron, Worthy Patron, Associate Matrons and Patrons, Conductress Mrs J F Smith, Associate Conductress Mrs L Drake Gh Costigan, IT Guyer, Elsie DeVries, Secretary Mrs A C Peterson, Treasurer Nelle Grothaus. It is hoped all members and families attend.
A branch line between City, Iowa and Wynot was abandoned eighteen months ago after operating at a loss. Truckers promised to fill needs, but grain rates rose from 3 to 10 cents per bushel and coal shipping costs surged. Real estate and farm values fell, taxes shifted to remaining taxpayers, showing the rail line’s loss to the community.
The Intermediate Sunday School class of the Reformed Church, taught by Henry Krull, held games and lunch to start a fundraising drive for missionary work. Each member received a quarter to seed funds, a contest decided who could raise the most, with half donated to missions and half kept. Top contributors include Adytin Gervema six dollars, Marvin Ites three fifty, Arnold Hippon two seventy five, Marvin Weaver one dollar twenty, Wilbert Buckholtz one, Meric farms one, and Norman Lenis eight cents.
Genevieve Koutson daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Kowtson married Roy Johnson son of Mr and Mrs J A Johnson of Buffalo Center at the Kowtson home in Swea City on Tuesday Dec 17 at 4 pm. Thirteen guests attended a wedding dinner then the couple left for a honeymoon to Scranton Iowa and other points. They will reside in Buffalo Center.
A Christmas program will be seated by the children of the sixth grades Friday afternoon at one o'clock in the auditorium. The Glee Club will sing a number of Christmas songs. Rev. A. W. Ling will be the speaker. The public is invited to attend.
T H Benson pastor Bethlehem Lutheran Church announces Sunday School next Sunday morning at 11 00 o clock and church services at 11 00 o clock next Sunday The Confirmation class does not meet this week Sunday School children rehearse Christmas program Saturday afternoon lashed with clarifications of times are included in this notice
The Congregational Church N in Boomgaarden offers Sunday services and morning worship led by Pastor Frening. Ca ntata practice is scheduled Thursday evening at 7 30. Those involved in the Christmas program are asked to attend Saturday at 2 00 for pine tora.
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs Gloyfeld and Ms Rhode as hostesses Thursday afternoon to plan a Christmas program. The event, set for Tuesday evening at 7 30, invites everyone to attend and Snell's Drug Store is advertised as a Christmas shopping headquarters.
A report details a truck failing to stop after hitting a car driven by Hinders four miles west of Lakota on Highway 9, injuring him. The truck fled the scene as Hinders suffered facial bruises and the car, a Motel A coupe, was badly damaged. In a separate note, Buffalo Center businessmen announce Santa Claus will arrive Monday between 2 and 3 PM at the schoolhouse, inviting all local children to attend with nuts and candies provided.
The Buffalo Center School pupils from first to sixth grade performed a Christmas program at the Community Club meeting Friday evening. Mrs A Sparks and Miss Hileen Woodcock chaired the event while teachers directed the students. Refreshments were served at the close.
The Royal Neighbors of Northern Light Camp held their annual Christmas party at Neighbor Costigan’s home on Monday evening. After a business meeting and officer elections, Neighbor Rhode led the program by juvenile members with candy treats for children, a popcorn ball for all, and a gift exchange.
The Buffalo Center Trade Extension will hold its drawing next week on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock instead of Wednesday. The change follows Christmas falling on Wednesday, causing scheduling adjustments for the event.
The United States shifts from a food exporting nation to a food importer due to drought and policy effects. Farmers must scientifically develop and stabilize markets, with farmer-owned cooperatives taking a leading, non-political role in marketing.
Fragmentary notes indicate Jake Lee is in the hospital suffering from blood poisoning linked to a liver issue in a finger. References mention Chris Hogar paying dues in 1986 and a future posting by Lloyd Robinson about a new feet coating. Other garbled items reference a post, poems, and a Christmas shopping case.
Teon Barsness, a clerk at the Buffalo Center post office for eight months, was arrested by postmaster Dewey Patton on a charge of taking money from the mails. He appeared before United States Commissioner Charles W. Barlow, waived to the federal grand jury, with bond set at $500, and was released on his own recognizance until the grand jury convenes next time.
Stores in Buffalo Center plan evening hours on Monday and Tuesday to aid Christmas shoppers. Many shops will stay open each evening through Christmas, offering extended time for gift and bag purchases.
A fragment advises leaving or placing Christmas trees in backyards to attract quail pheasants and other game birds. It warns against burning the tree and suggests using the tree as a feeding shelter with popcorn cranberries or corn. The tip promotes safe disposal and provides an outdoor wildlife habitat idea.
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Koppen and their two daughters departed Tuesday morning for California to visit relatives in Pasadena and nearby areas for about a month, traveling by auto.
A large crowd attended the operetta The Golden Trail staged by Buffalo Center school Glee Clubs on Tuesday evening. The performance featured the operetta and specialty numbers that were well received by the audience.
The Ladies Literary Circle hosted a Christmas party Monday evening at Dr. G F Dolmage's home in honor of the Every-Other-Saturday-Night Club. Highlights included a pageant titled Christmas Everywhere performed by club women in national costumes and musical pieces such as When Christ Was Born and Joy to the World. A short gift exchange followed, featuring an entertainment committee guided tune.
A terse report notes a kerosene barrel found during a siege near Wan H. and La kota with warnings to return and avoid trouble. No further details available on participants or outcome.
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