End of an Era for Buffalo Center Lumber Yard
A historic Buffalo Center lumber yard segment, once storage for timber and building materials, is dismantled after a 1966 sale by Midwest Lumber Co of Dubuque to DeVries Lumber Co. Ownership changes trace from J. J. Kopp in 1923 to Dick and Larry Weaver, then Don Schaefer, marking the retirement of a long local enterprise and the shift to a new Buffalo Center business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Bug Center Lumber Company
Pioneer Yard
Midwest Lumb¢ Co
Dubuque
Oyer
DeVries Lumbert
J. J. Kopp
Dick Weaver
Weaver
Postal Service
Larry Weaver
Don Schaefer
The
DeVries Lumber Co
Heaven and Home Hour Speaker Rev Killian at First Baptist
Rev. J. Russell Killian of Chicago will headline the Heaven and Home Hour at First Baptist Church in Buffalo Center from January 23 to 27. He is known as the radio voice of the nation wide Heaven and Home Hour with a long career in ministry and singing across the United States and Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Latham
Unitedes
Man
Los ¢Les
Hong Kong
United States
Tuor
Long Kong
Hong
N62
Nee Erickson
Day
Heaven and Home Hour
Word of Gell
Rev
Killman
First Baptist Church
Buffalo Center
Farm Auction Friday Reminder for Estate of C B Egosdal
Auction of an improved 0 acre farm to settle the estate of the late C B Egosdal. The sale is set for Friday December 30 at the farm located 32 miles south of Buffalo Center on Mill Road. Auction starts at 1 00 pm.
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C. B. Egosdal
Buffalo Center
Mill Road
Highway Patrol Inspires Spot Checks Near Buffalo Center
In line with a state policy of periodic spot checks, two patrolmen checked cars for faulty equipment and valid licenses on December 23 on the west edge of Buffalo Center. Four Winnebago County patrols handled stations. officers Jim Lind and Jim Thalacker, plus Harold Engelmeyer and Andy Anderson. Most tickets were courtesy notices requiring repairs and card signatures, with returns to state HQ within 72 hours.
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Buffalo Center
Winnebago
Jim Lind
Mason City
Jim Thalacker
Clear Lake
Harold Engelmeyer
Garner
Andy” Anderson
Osage
American Legion Notes January events and honors
January Legion calendar includes Legislators Banquet January 3 and Post meeting January 5. Other events are Ladies Night January 7 and District C and A meetings January 15, plus Annual Fish Fry January 27 at Cobblestone Inn Storm Lake. W. J. Hunzelman elected 1967 Prairie Gold Area Council president. council serves 19 Northwest Iowa Counties and 8,000 Scouts. he will oversee the council’s 50th anniversary. The December 21 The Iowa Legionnaire lists 72,070 members or 76.1% of 1967 potential. Posts vary. Rake and Buffalo Center exceed 100% and Lake Mills hits that figure. Forest City 98% and Thompson 26.1%. Members Bill Rhode and Bill Bohl receive continuous membership awards. additional cards for 5, 10, 18 and 2 years will be issued.
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Legion
Fonda
Storm Lake
Towa Legionnaire
Iowa
Winnebago County
Rake
Buffalo Center
Lake Mills
Forest City
Thompson
Bill Rhode
Bill Bohl
Een
Rhode
Bohl
Supreme Court Decision Reworks Winnebago County Taxes
A Supreme Court ruling forces refiguring of tax figures in Winnebago County affecting property taxes. The payable date is delayed to February 1, 1967 to allow reassessment and proper Ag Land Tax Credits for out-of-state landowners. Mason City North Iowa Community College taxation delays cited. Gerald D. Anderson, County Treasurer, released the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago County
Gerald D. Anderson
Anderson
North Iowa
Iowa
Supreme Court
Aliens Urged to Report Addresses in January period
Mr Grove K Callison of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service announced that aliens must report their addresses during January. Forms will be available at post offices and INS offices, and willful failure to comply may lead to serious consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove K. Callison
United States Immigration and Naturalization Service
United States
Callison
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Christmas Greetings From Harlan Steffenson
Acknowledging Christmas cards gifts and letters from friends and relatives Harlan Steffenson of Lakehurst New Jersey visits the Tribune to express thanks for tribunes and wishes a good New Year. He urges readers to attend church this Sunday.
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Abe Harlan Steffenson
Lakehurst
New Jersey
The
Tribune
Harlan
Dates Set For Personal Property Assessments In Winnebago
Winnebago County Assessors announce personal property assessments start in early January across townships. Amos Wempen Joel Holland and Norman Heitland will cover the west half. George Beaving named for Buffalo Center town. Rabies vaccinations urged for dogs before licensing. Farm assessments will follow last year’s method to save time and money with farmers asked to attend township meetings on listed dates in Eden Grant Linden Buffalo King Lincoln townships.
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Winnebago County
Robert E. Johnston
Amos Wempen
Joel Holland
Norman Heitland
George Beaving
Town of
Buffalo
Johnston
Eden Township
Eden Community Hall
Grant Township
Grant Community Hall
Linden Township
Linden Community Hall
Buffalo Township
Buffalo Center
King Township
Thompson City Hall
Lincoln Township
Rake Town Hall
Classes Resume At Buffalo Center Community Schools
Regular scheduling returns Tuesday January 3 after holiday vacation at Buffalo Center Community Schools.
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Buffalo Center
Eldon Bruhns Undergoes Knee Surgery at Ellsworth AFB
Eldon Bruling stationed at Ellsworth AFB South Dakota has knee surgery and will be hospitalized for some time. His parents Mr and Mrs John Bruhns and Norman of Buffalo Center and Mrs Don Senne and DyAnne of Mitchell South Dakota visited him. Mail to Eldon J Brubns APisg 20711 821 CDS Bk 1102 Box 47 Ellsworth AFB SD 57708. Mrs Ben Heyes Admitted for Surgery in Rochester Minnesota.
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Eldon Bruhns
Ellsworth Afb
Eldon Bruling
Ellsworth Ajb
South Dakota
John Bruhns
Norman
Buffalo Center
Don Senne
DyAnne
Mitchell
Eldon
Eldon J. Brubns
C.D.S. Bk
Ellsworth
A.F.B
Mrs John U Winter Recuperating In Mason City Home
Mrs John U Winter of Northwood returned Friday from Children s Hospital at Iowa City and is staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Harepton in Mason City to recuperate.
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John U. Winter
Mason City
Northwood
Children's Hospital
Iowa City
Fred Harepton
Nain Lodge To Meet For January 2 Regular Session
The regular meeting of Nain Lodge No. 570 will be held on Monday January 2. Installation of officers will be held at this time. Let us have a good turnout.
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Nain Lodge
Nain Lodge No
New Lions Club Members Sworn In Buffalo Center
Eight service-minded Buffalo Center men were sworn into the Lions Club: Paul Fogarty Carlyle Gerzema Rev. E. W. Lechtenberg Wayne Wasta Robert Weaver Charles Wald Richard McVey and Mick Wilson Ted Albers serves as president of the local club The International Association of Lions Clubs remains the largest service organization with about 20500 clubs in 135 countries across six continents.
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Burffalo Center
Buffalo Center Lions Club
Paul Fogarty
Carlyle Gerzema
Rev. E. W. Lechtenberg
Wayne Wasta
Robert Weaver
Charles Wald
Richard McVey
Mick Wilson
International Association of Lions Clubs
Ted Albers
Don Berhow Dismissed From Local Hospital
Don Berhow of Thompson was released from Buffalo Center Hospital on Christmas Day after a two month confinement for injuries from an accident. He will remain at home for at least two months.
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Don Berhow
Thompson
Buffalo Center
Storm Hits Wide Area Stores Closed for Holiday
Buffalo Center stores and the post office will close for New Year’s Day on Sunday and Monday January 2. Residents are urged to plan week end shopping and mail, with no incoming or outgoing mail on Monday.
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Buffalo Center
Les Semends
Beaving Named New City Assessor in Buffalo Center
George Beaving, longtime Buffalo Center resident and former Ben Franklin store owner, was named city assessor effective after January 1 1967. He previously worked at Blomster Chevrolet and serves in local organizations. Also reported: a major Midwest snowstorm causes widespread isolation and drifted streets. council urges residents to move cars and clear sidewalks. garbage pickup postponed until streets are cleared. Girl Scout leaders meeting set for Wednesday January 4 at Betty Heyer’s home.
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Beaving
Robert E. Johnston
Winnebago
Buffalo Center
George Beaving
Ray Mitchell
George
Blomster Chevrolet Co
Buffalo Center Volunteer Fire Department
Beavings
First Congregational Church
The
Masonic Lodge
Order of the Eastern Star
Midwest
Betty Heyer
Petroleum Topic at Adult School Meeting
Oils greases and fuels will be discussed at the adult evening school session on Wednesday January 4 at 7 30 in the high school vacag classroom Maurice Schlink purchaser for Lube oil petroleum products and equipment will speak The talk is arranged through Midland Cooperative Oil Company and the meeting will be strictly educational Farmers and interested persons in the area are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Schlink
Loca Midland Cooperative Oil Company
VFW Regional Bowling Tourney Set for Austin Minnesota
Buren and Klein will headline a VFW Regional Bowling Tournament planned for four weekends in April at Bowling Lanes in Austin Minnesota. Entries close March 13 1967 with averages as of January 1. competition targets a five state area with eligibility by travel distance. Site on Highway 218 South hosts all bowlers must be VFW members. The event marks the first regional tournament in this U.S. area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Minnesota
V.F.W
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
United States
Lions Club Members Visit Home for Christmas Carols
Lions and their wives toured Timely Mission Home and Winnebago County Home to sing carols and distribute fruit and candy sacks. The annual pilgrimage, held Wednesday, December 21, drew a warm welcome and left participants more dedicated to Lionism. Attend church this Sunday.
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Lions Club
Mission
Winnebago County
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Heaven and Home
First Baptist
Ev. J. Russell Killyian
Chicago
Tlinois
Rader
Clarence Erick
Rev. Killman
Flex’ Smith
Lakota
Eraday
Smith
Marcella Ventsicher
Harald Kettwicrt
Martyn Hassehroe
Highway Patrol
American Legion
Ben Heyes
Rochester
Methodist Hospital
John Vokoun
Roland Smith
Dean Sunde
Gerzema
Robert Janssen
G. G. Beaving
New City
Buren
Klein
John Buren
James Klein
Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Affairs
Elmer MacDormand
Ray Murray
Worth County Legion Posts
Lions
Alson
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