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Newspaper

Buffalo Center Tribune

Location

Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1934

Page

5

The Belle of Barcelona operetta at Buffalo Center

The Buffalo Center Glee Club presents The Belle of Barcelona a three act operetta comedy. Margarita de Montero a Spanish plantation owner’s daughter returns from Madrid and faces a forced engagement arranged by her ambitious parents. Lieutenant Wright uncovers a counterfeit plot at the custom house as he works to free Margarita and win her hand through a series of adventures ending in mercy and engagement with him.

Targarita de Montero Yim Madrid Ibis Margarita Ialents Reador Emilio Eathta Herold Spain Wright Barceqs Weht Vaniams Margaritas Leutenant Wight Teni

Winebagy Post No 21 December meeting notes

Winebagy Post No 21 met on Thursday evening December 6 with Oscar Johnson M Matson AT Bohl Glanasen Dr vers T A Weaver Otto Schmidt Onelton present Minutes of November read and approved A motion was made to sell an old stove A letter from National Headquarters about Adjusted Position was received The post approved the adjustment and the finance report showed about 17 dollars The adjutant G L Carlton signed the adjournment Personal notes mention Frank Schliefer attended County Pension Board meeting at Tre City D Lowe of Algona donated American Legion Monthly for 1984 The post thanks these gentlemen for their generosity

Winebagy Oscar Johnson M. Matson Bohl Glanasen Dr. Vers T. A. Weaver Otto Schmidt Onelton Telly National ‘Asquarters Mnotion Ike G. L. Carlton Frank Schliefer County Pension Board Tre‘ Ciy G. M

Hospital News Briefs and Odd Bits From The Week

Hospital news notes a December discharge and a nurse’s dismissal after an incident. A wedding is announced for December 19 and a fracture treatment continues into Monday. A 6-pound boy is born to Mr and Mrs Rip with early details about the family.

Christ Akecute Mhuwsday Nilsoy Dismis Sylvan Holland Nesilay Peratlon Fitna Halverson Cad Soe Teuton Raul Rip Adolph Ne Joe Xin Estay Doe Ing Gerald Richard Etsty Hs Say Eention Sloe Cuesayean Oper

Seed corn for sale notice in town

Notice advertises Maii the Typed seed corn for sale in a town. Parties seeking gou cold egg Conrad Lohrbach Jr. B2-tf.

Conrad Lohrbach, Jr

Santa Claus Visits Buffalo Center Next Monday

Santa Claus arrives in Buffalo Center on Monday December 24 between one and three PM. He will distribute nuts and candies to children while a school program greets him. Main Street is decorated with festive lights to welcome St Nick.

Santa Claus Saint Nicholas North Pole Alaska U. S.A Santa Buffalo Center St. Nick

Local Artist Dorothy Mheile Brightens Community

The community learns of artist Dorothy Mheile who has created high merit paintings and silhouette works. Residents have purchased her works as Christmas gifts, appreciating her quiet talent and generous output of paintings and numerous Christmas cards.

Dorothy Mheile Dorothy

Stores Open Nights in Buffalo Center for Christmas Shopping

Buffalo Center stores will stay open Thursday through Monday evenings to accommodate late shoppers. Town shops feature a full line of Christmas goods and invite customers to find gifts with helpful staff assistance.

Buffalo Center

Iowa Fish and Game News Highlights Backward Crawfish Eggs and Bait

The report explains crayfish reproduction with the female carrying eggs beneath the tail until hatching, notes shed shells called soft shells used as fish bait, and mentions permit tags for shipping out of state. It also covers legal shipping of fur, rabbits, quail behavior, and the 21st American Game Conference in New York. Additionally, it cites a November haul of 42,000 bluegills moved from buyers along Watermin Creek to the Little Sioux River by Deputy Wardens Stevens and Waod.

Thaber New York Watermin Creek O'Brien County Little Sioux River Stevens Waod

Christmas Party Featured by Ladies' Literary Circle

The B. O. S. N. Club hosted the Christmas party at Mrs. Daum's home with Mrs. Peterson and Leone Becker in charge of a Yuletide program including songs, a one act play, and customs from various lands. Santa Claus distributed gifts after a punch-board stunt game and a buffet supper concluded the event at the Daum residence.

Ladies’ Literary Circle B. O. S. N. Club JG Dam C. L. Peterson Melvina Snell Leone Becker Eva Larson Bertha Smith Laura Galayan Minnie Slain Lenore Peterson Othel Harkness Selma Wessels Thea Miller Catherine Pritchard Ditzabeth Daum Lily Guyer Mary Palmage Florence Sapp Allee Murray Lela Mechom Maria Ceeteveyscue Louise Lohrbach Lucretia Minnie Slaba Sophia Hileen Wioodcock Maggie June Beyer Fay Gilda Louise Hertig Madame Bide Mabel Peterson Telly Wanda Zalger Santa Claus Meg Glark Mechem Mmes J. B. Smith Dolmage Gnyar Daum

Miss Olson Praised for Excellent Work in Hubbard Operetta

The Hubbard paper honors Stella Olson for directing the high school operetta. The gymnasium show Friday drew a packed house and praised the cast led by Martin Prussner for strong character work.

Hubbard Stella Olson Miss Olson Martin Prussner

Keep Sidewalks Clear After Snowfall

Officials urge owners and tenants to shovel sidewalks after every snowfall. If residents fail to do so the town will clear the walks and tax the costs to the property.

Shower Held For Newlywed Mrs. John Brockunitch

Friends and relatives surprised Mrs. John Brockunitch with a miscellaneous flower shower at Mrs. G A Carman's home on Wednesday afternoon. She received many beautiful and useful gifts. Her mother and Mrs. Carman served a delicious lunch.

John Brockunitch G. A. Carman

Buffalo Center Schools Dismiss Tomorrow for Two Week Vacation

Public schools in Buffalo Center will dismiss tomorrow for a two week vacation amid plans for a cheerful break. The note contrasts light local chatter with a bizarre joke about champagne and castor oil.

Buffalo Center Fox

Well Known Thompson Banker Succumbs

J. O. Osmundson aged 69, president of the State People's Bank of Thompson, died Friday morning from heart disease after a recent hospital stay and dental surgery. Survived by wife and eight children and several relatives, he had lived in Thompson about 35 years and previously worked in real estate.

J. O. Osmundson State People’s Bank Thompson Floyd Mason City John Northfield Sylvan Orefon Ernest Larson Sig Roe Henry Thomson Ledgewood N. Dak John Swain Duluth Dak Orrie California Henry Albert Lea Lou Vintner Los Angeles

Buffalo Cowboys Win First Prize at 4-H Banquet

At Scarville's annual 4-H banquet on December 16, 140 members, parents and friends enjoyed music, stunts and speeches. Buffalo club won first prize for a musical broadcast stunt. Lake Mills earned second prize for a surgical operation skit. Ivancis Berhow Jr. received a gavel as Buffalo club president for leading the largest turnout. medals were awarded to judging team members Willard Sprecher, Marlin Brackey, Melbourne Rye, Marcus Keil, Amos Hagenson and Lewis Feldick. Marjorie Bye presided as toastmistress.

Scarville W.l Syndergaard A. B. Myhr Wirst Cowboys of Buffalo Club Lake Mills Club Ivancis Berhow, Jr Buffalo Club Muslé King Boys Mr. Stokke Willard Sprecher Marlin Brackey Melbourne Rye Marcus Keil Amos Hagenson Lewis Feldick Marjorie Bye

George Bowers New Trucker for Buffalo Center Shipping Assn

George Bowers was hired at a Buffalo Center Shipping Association board meeting to replace Ted Albers as trucker. The change aims to provide prompt service and full coverage for death losses and cripples while in the association’s care. Members are asked to list any livestock to improve hauling efficiency and market timing.

Ata Buffalo Center Shipping Association Trucker George Bowers Ted Albers Hve

Christmas Cantata Presented by Congregational Church Choir

The Congregational church choir rehearses a Christmas Cantata titled Angelic Tidings to be performed Tuesday evening December 25 at the church. It will feature mixed voices in solos duets quartets and chorus with the public warmly invited.

Library Schedule Notes for Christmas and New Year

The library announces closures on Christmas and New Year’s Day but will open on the Wednesday after. Hours are 2:30 to 5:00 on Dec 26 and Jan 2, under Librarian Tune Beyer.

Tune Beyer

Christmas Quarter Tax Returns Delayed to January 2

The Sales Tax Returns for the past Quarter will not be sent out until January 2 due to the Christmas rush and potential loss of returns. Field Representative Tannary Langdon Dodge notes slips should reach all permit holders by then.

Langdon Dodge

Hold-up Staged at Dick Meyer Farm

Buffalo Center residents were jolted Tuesday night when Dick Meyer a respected farmer near Ramsey township was slugged and robbed of 33 dollars at his home. An unknown assailant shot first then overpowered Meyer and his hired man forcing them into a neighbor boy’s car. They were driven west of Lakota where the attacker and a Torch V-8 waited before releasing them and fleeing. Meyer was taken to Dolmage Hospital with severe head injuries.

Buffalo Center Dick Meyer Ramsey Township Dolmage Hospital The Tribune Meyer Mr. Meyer Meyer Farm

Johnston Named Custodian at State Capitol

Belford Johnston of Buffalo Center, formerly a Des Moines State Elanse caretaker, was appointed acting custodian of the State Capitol. The promotion includes a salary increase and local friends cheer his good fortune.

Belford Johnston Buffalo Center Des Moines State Elanse State Capitol

Dallas Lengerman Elected County 4-H Club President

After the 4-H banquet in Scarville the 4 H boys elected officers for 1935 President Dallas Lengerman Buffalo Center Vice President Amog Hagenson Thompson and Secretary Treasurer Willard Sprecher Scarville.

Scarville Saurday Dallas Lengerman Buffalo Center Amog Hagenson Thompson Willard Sprecher Scarville

Club clears neat sum for library support

The Women's Community Club raised over twenty dollars by charging 10 and 15 cents for admission to last week's Christmas program. Mrs. L. Peterson, who assisted and played piano, was omitted from the program's credits due to Mrs. Mit-terer’s absence. The library benefit will aid local youths, and the program featured the dramatization of A Christmas Candle.

Women's Community Club L. Peterson Leonard Mitterer Rockwell

Holiday Shoppers Pack Buffalo Center Ahead of Santa Day

Holiday shoppers fill Buffalo Center as Trade Extension boosts sales. Three days remain to finish gifts with Monday and Saturday seen as big crowd days. The upbeat, festive mood reflects the eleventh hour rush and holiday excitement.

Buffalo Center Santa Claus

Farm sale ad seeks items for market day event

Notices invite listings of horses cattle and farm machinery to be sold at a market day sale to be held Friday December 25th at the office or with RE DeVries. Readers are urged to advertise promptly owners may reclaim a stray yearling by paying keep.

RE. T. DeVries Jens Jenson

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Jscrool Glee Clubs Barcelona Nesday Hospital News Iowa Fish and Game News Sanks Claus Femrite Olson Buffalo Cowboys Shipping Assn Dick Meyer Farm D. B. Johnston CLUB
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