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Newspaper

Buffalo Center Tribune

Location

Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1965

Page

6

Legion Meeting Speaker Garth C Cottington Slated

Winnebago Post 21 announces that their main speaker for the county meeting on Tuesday evening January 20 is Garth C. Cottington of Palo Alto County. Cottington, a vice commander and district official, brings a concise and convincing talk on state and community relief.

Winnebago Erican Legion Ihe Taz Ny 20 Garth C. Cottington Garth Legion Palo Alto County Iowa State Asiation of Soldiers Relief Cottington Legionnaires Mrs. Cottington

Cub Scouts Hold Final Pack Meeting in Buffalo Center

The Cub Scouts No. 45 pack in Buffalo Center held its December 15 meeting with 134 attendees. Activities included flag salute, carols led by Carolyn Goetz, gift and award presentations for Bear Wolfe Badge to several scouts, Santa Claus visit with candy and gifts, a film of last year’s meeting, and a lunch. Henry Meyer, father of Lee Meyer, died December 19 and funeral held December 22 in Wilbert Minnesota.

Cub Scouts No. 45 Buffalo Center Carolyn Goetz Gary Fisk Bruce Ventelcher Goodwill Industries Stuart Wamsley Craig Aukes Mark Peterson Mike Bargman Jay Dudding Gary Heyes Bruce Venteicher Steve Eisenhauer Denner Steve Risius Santa Claus Evelyn Winter Markley Ennen Roy B. Johnson Harold Eisenhauer Clarence Milbrandt Bert Meyer Henry Meyer Wilbert Minnesota Lee Meyer Bert Meyers

Rake Lad Undergoes Surgery After Farm Accident

Mr and Mrs Wallace Quamme of Town City Iowa report their six year old son David underwent surgery at University Hospital. The child previously suffered serious injuries at age five after a farm accident when run over by a truck causing multiple fractures and internal injuries.

Wallace Quamme David Avid University Hostia David Quamme Psersty Hospital 2Nd West Towa City Iowa Vike Register

Reformed Church to Hold New Year’s Eve Service

The First Reformed Church at Autula Center will observe the Mising of the year at a service Friday December 31 at 7 30 p m The pastor will speak on the title The Art of Numbering of Days You are invited to join with us

Reformed Church First Reformed Church Autula Center

Adult Night School Session To Stress Conservation

The first two adult night meetings drew 62 then 30 attendees. The January 8 meeting will cover the 1966 Agricultural Conservation Program focusing on aid to low income farmers, conservation practices, and shifting land to less intensive uses. It starts at 7:30 pm in the Buffalo Center High School Vocational Agriculture room with lunch served afterward.

Buffalo Center

Area Community College proposal clears two hurdles

The Area Community College of North Central Town proposal clears two hurdles with recommendations for passage by the State Advisory Committee on Higher Education and the State Board of Public Instruction. The area covers Cerro Gordo Floyd Franklin Hancock Mitchell Worth Winnebago and related district areas in Wright Butler and Greene Dumont. Final approval by the state board is pending. Citizens are urged to study the plan. copies are available at schools libraries and local offices and comments should be written to the County Superintendent of Schools in Forest City, Iowa 50438.

North Central Town State Advisory Committee On Higher Education State Board of Public Instruction Cerro Gordo Floyd Franklin Hancock Mitchell, Worth Winnebago Belmond Wright County Greene and Dumont Butler County Area Community College of North Central Tows Winnebago County

Hospital Survey To Be Conducted For Medicare

Mr Iske manager of the local Social Security District Office in Mason City says residents need not worry about the local hospital’s Medicare participation starting July 1 1986 No state or federal action has occurred yet Iowa will begin hospital surveys January 15 1986 Applications will be mailed to all hospitals A survey team including a doctor a nurse an accountant and a hospital administrator will assess and counsel hospitals toward meeting requirements to participate Attena church this Sunday.

Iske Social Security District Mason City Iowa

Clarence Bond Retires After 42 Years On Route Two

Buffalo Center rural carrier Clarence Bond delivers final mail today after starting on February 25, 1924. His route grew from 26 to 80 miles, using Model T cars to modern trucks, with winters and mud testing the way. Bond married Hazel Zenor in 1928 and raised five sons, remaining active in church and rural letter carriers groups as the community shifts with fewer carriers.

Red Buffalo Center Clarence Bond U. S Bond RFD Clarence Route Two William Kiewler Garner Mason City Glen Curtis Clint Sparks H. E. Biel Anton Rank John Teig Joe Collins Nels Barsness Bennett Mitchell Route One Loren Kopp Hazel Zenor Paul Hugh Lowell Norman Stanley Pneumona Bonds National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association Winnebago County Billy Smith

Beginning Friday Billy Smith to Run Route Two

Beginning Friday December 1 Billy Smith, long time substitute on route two, will operate the route until a permanent successor to Clarence Bond is named. The local post office says it has received no information about a replacement for route two.

Billy Smith Clarence Bond

Excise Tax Cut on Phones Lowers Fees for 1966

Beginning January 1 1966 the 10 percent federal excise tax on local and long distance telephone service will drop to 3 percent. The change will save Winnebago Cooperative Telephone Association patrons an estimated 24000 dollars in 1986. The reduction follows the Excise Tax Reduction Act of 1965 signed by President Johnson on June 21 1966. The Board of Directors approved passing the savings to members at their November 27 1965 meeting. Further reductions are planned after 1949.

Winnebago Cooperative Telephone Association Johnson

Aliens To Report Address In January

Mr. Robert C. Wilson of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service announced a January address reporting period for nearly all aliens in the United States. Forms will be available at post offices and INS offices during January, and Willful noncompliance may bring serious consequences.

Robert C. Wilson United States Immigration and Naturalization Service United States Wilson Immigration and Naturalization Service

Junior Buffalo Buddies Skate Party at Thompson Rink

The Junior Buffalo's Bundles 4 H Club of Buffalo Center invites all to a skating party at Thompson roller rink on Wednesday evening January 5 at 7 30 p m. Everyone who wishes to come is invited.

Buffalo Buffalo Center Thompson Roller Rink

Bison Face UIC Leaders Next Week

Buffalo Center basketball returns after Christmas with two away games. Tuesday vs Belmond determines North Iowa Conference second place while Friday pits the Bison against undefeated Northwood. Coach Bill Prochaska notes seven top prospects for the starting five and welcomes back Mike Heitland from a broken hand.

Buffalo Center Bill Prochaska Bison Belmond North Wood North Iowa Broncos UIC Northwood Vikings Mike Heitland Prochaska

Kindergarten Teacher Resigns From Buffalo Center School

Mrs Larry (Orean) Yahnke, a Buffalo Center Kindergarten teacher, resigns after about four and a half years. The resignation took effect Wednesday December 22 as she moves to Baton Rouge Louisiana where her husband works at Ethyl Corporation. Ma and Mrs Wesley Meyer and Colleen of Elmore Minnesota visited in the Bert Meyer home Sunday evening.

Larry (Orean) Yahnke Buffalo Center Baton Rouge Louisiana Yahnke Larry Ethyl Corporation Wesley Meyer Colleen Elmore Minnesota Bert Meyer

Winnebago County Stores Close for New Year Holidays

Assessors and schedules announced for residents of Winnebago County. Buffalo Center stores close Friday night for New Year Eve. Businesses will shut at normal hours Friday afternoon and remain closed New Year Day. Regular hours resume Monday January 3.

Busineses Buffalo Center

Assessments To Begin In Winnebago County In 1966

Winnebago County will start personal property assessments in the first week of 1966. Assessor Robert E. Johnston names field assessors for west and east county halves, lists township officers, and notes assessment scheduling by township. Dogs must be vaccinated for rabies and vaccination papers carried for licensing.

Winnebago County Robert E. Johnston Amos Wempen Joel Holland Norman Hollland Jack Nelson Orville Knutson Herman Jordal Johnston Arend Swalve Eden Township Eden Community Hall Grant Township Grant Community Hall Linden Township Linden Community Hall Buffalo Fesiualite Buffalo Center King Township Thompson City Hall Lincoln Township Rake Town Hall Logan Township Scarville Town Hall Norway Township East Hall Lake Mills City Hall Center Township Newton Township Newton Community Hall Mt. Valley Township Mt. Valley Community Hall Forest Township

Last Rites Held At Rake For Glen Halverson

Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake for Glen L. Halverson a 49 year old Buffalo Center tavern operator who died December 25. The Rev M W Tolo officiated and interment followed at West cemetery with Windsor Funeral Home Buffalo Center in charge. Halverson born in Rake on August 19 1916 had lived in Buffalo Center two years owning the Buffalo Tap. Survivors include daughter Barbara Deltz of Ft Leonard Wood MO mother Anna Halvorson eight sisters and two brothers with pallbearers named Lennis Quain Gerald Quain Earnie Halvorson Alfred Halvorson Maynard Jacobson and Burton Johnson.

Zion Lutheran Church Rake Glen L. Halverson Buffalo Center M. W. Tolo West Cemetery Winster Funeral Home Halvorson Town Buffalo Tap Nels Bank Larry Barbara) Deltz Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri Anna Halvorson Enoch Hanson Issaquash Washington Sam Boettcher Clarence Scnoettcher Elmore Minnesota Selmer Matheson Frost Minne Sota Carl Matheson Milaca Lyle Nelson Albert Lea Henry ‘Boettcher Olin Larson Orin Jerome Lennis Quain Gerald Quain Earnie Halvorson Alfred Halvorson Maynard Jacobson Burton Johnson

Christmas Drawing Winners Named in Buffalo Center

Reports from the Tribune list winners of Christmas drawings held in Buffalo Center last week. Lions Club stereo record player goes to James Van Hove of Titania. Lions Club portable radio to Lloyd Allen of Blue Earth. VFW Legion television set to Bob Wamshey of Buffalo Center. Pick Your Own Gift prize dresses pants won by Robert Janssen of Buffalo Center. Buffalo Center Builders Supply vacuum cleaner awarded to Mrs Bob Wamsley of Buffalo Center. Sunday overnight guests at the Ennen parental home were John HL Ennen and family of Lucas and Thomas Ennen, 3A, for Treasure Island trip in San Francisco.

Tribune Buffalo Center Lions Club James van Hove Titania Lloyd Allen Blue Earth Minnesota Legion V.F.W Bob Wamshtey Robert Janssen John Ennen John HL Ennen Lucas and Thomas Ennen Treasure Island San Francisco California

Extra Christmas Sacks Distributed by Buffalo Center Club

Christmas sacks provided for area youngsters by the Buffalo Center Business Men's Club were left over after Santa visit last Thursday. Dick Eckheart, the promotion committee chairman, says some sacks were given to Buffalo Center Hospital and Timely Mission Nursing Home, others to the County Home. Mr and Mrs Eckheart and Mr and Mrs Don Shafer delivered sacks at the County Home near Lake Mills on Christmas Day.

Buffalo Center Business Men's Club Santa Dick Eckheart Buffalo Center Hospital Timely Mission Nursing Home Eckheart Don Shafer Lake Mills

New Year's Eve Dance at VFW Fest Home Buffalo Center

A New Year’s Eve dance is scheduled at the V F W Fest Home in Buffalo Center featuring Steve and the Jubilee’s. Horns hats and noisemakers will be provided to usher in the new year with music and lunch served for attendees.

Buffalo Center Steve Post

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Ulfale Center Christus Sante Business Men‘s Club Countyegion Cub Scouts Rake Lad Good News Holland Firek Baptist Tir Records Area Community College Medicare Attena Postal Service Ben Doege Celia Skaare Harvey Gossman H.F.D Clarance Glen Halverson Kingsbury-Jurgens V.F.W. Post and Fred Radmaker Vic.w Mel Leibrand Sally Eldredge Audray Finlayson Mary Schmidt Robert Juhl
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