Three Games Remain On NIC Schedule
North Iowa Conference race tightens as Buffalo Center Bison hold a two game lead. The schedule runs February 4 at Forest City vs Hegles, February 8 at Forest City vs Indianas, and February 11 hosting Osage, with Forest City aiming to derail the Bison and Northwood challenging for the crown.
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North Iowa
Buffalo
Bison
Itt
UIC
Belmond Northwood
Bufip Center
Forest City
Whee Indians
Aion
Northwood
Nhe
Morningside Band to Perform in Minnesota Schools
The Morningside College Wind Ensemble from Sioux City Iowa tours southern Minnesota and northeastern Wisconsin with a mid winter run January 1 through February 8. The 52 piece group directed by John R Lindenau will present a joint program at a local school February 7 at 1 PM then at Bancroft Center and Jasper Minnesota venues. The public is invited.
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Morningside College
Sioux City
Iowa
Mnnesota
John R. Landenau
Morningside
I. Lindenau
Ringside
Baldwin Pllace College
Cleveland
University of Michigan
Bancroft
Elo Center
Jasper
Inesota
Versatility Keynotes Bison Victory In Belmond contest
In Belmond the Bison press and defense kept pressure as Doug Black drove through the line for two points, Dennis Cushman rose for a turn around jumper after an offensive board for two, and Pete Wessels added a backward layup to reach 28 points in the game.
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Belmond
Doug Black
Bel- Mond
Buffalo
Dennis Cushman
Pete Wessels
Bison
Pat Orthel
Fridlay
Boller
Sttudtlander
Broncos
Dr Silby Remains in Marshalltown Hospital
Mrs Bernard Silby reports Dr Silby stays at Evangelical Hospital in Marshalltown for removal of his left eye after a car crash last week. Attend church this Sunday.
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Dr. Silby
Marshalltown Hospital
The
Tribune
Bernard Silby
Silby
Evangelical Hspil
Marshalltown
Banquet planned for Blue and Gold Cub Scouts
Cub Scout Pack No 48 of the Tanebago Council in Buffalo Center plans the Blue and Gold Banquet at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Wednesday February 16 to mark the 68th Boy Scout anniversary with awards, a derby car contest, and a display of show cars. Uniform Day is February 8 and Boy Scout Sunday February 19 with Scouts attending church services.
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Tanebago Council of Buffalo Ler
Bethlehem Lutheran Uth
Buffalo Center
Boy Scouts of Tea
Uli
FFA Donates Name Panels to Local High School
The Buffalo Center WEA FFA chapter donated basketball player panels to the local high school. Panels list names and numbers for home and visiting teams and were used in Thompson Belmond and Northwood games. Cost $185 funded by fruit sales with top sellers Steffensen Coden Heyer Biorle and Murray.
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Buffalo Center
WEA
Thompson, Belmond
Northwood
Dennis Steffensen
PRA
Texas
Funeral Services Held Monday for Floyd H Elwood
Funeral services were held Monday January 31 at 1 30 pm at the Methodist Church in Buffalo Center for Floyd H Elwood of Thompson who died Friday January 28 1986 at 6 45 am in the Buffalo Center Hospital He was 51 Born July 20 1914 in Buffalo Center he lived his life around Buffalo Center and Thompson farming with his father He is survived by five brothers and one sister and many nieces and nephews with arrangements by Winter Funeral Service of Buffalo Center interment in Graceland Cemetery Buffalo Center.
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Methodist Church
Buffalo Center
Floyd H. Elwood
Thompson
Wayne Wasta
Vincent Steinberg
Dolores Donnelly
Graceland Cemetery
Donald Berhow
Floyd ‘Larson
Lloyd Larson
Dean Farland
Buffalo Center Hospital
Frank Elwood
Homer Elwood
Wesley
Neil Elwood
Robert Elwood
Jolce
Dorothy
Emil Kallestad
Rake
Gerald Elwood
Amery
Wisconsin
Verle Elwood
Lennox Dealer Meeting in Marshalltown Draws 1500 Attendees
More than 1,500 Lennox dealers, employees, and wives gathered in Marshalltown to hear President John Norris stress quality control and the Total Comfort System. Visitors toured new plant facilities, including enamel ovens for the Buraglas Coating on Lennox heat exchangers, touted as the largest of its kind in heating and cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennox
Marshalltown
Lennox Industries, Inc
Calvin L. Rippentrop
Clarence Bosna
Cal
Phoubing & Heating
Buffalo Center
Heard Company
John Norris
Norris
Deaiers
Fromm
Ronnie Oleson resigns from Coop to join State Farm
Ronnie Oleson, longtime L P gas serviceman at Coop Oil, resigns effective February 1 to become State Farm agent for Winnebago County, replacing Tom Shawhan. He will continue living in Buffalo Center, a Forest City native who served in the Army Air Force 1945 47 and has three children with wife Pearl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Oleson
Coop. Oil Company
L.P
State Farm Insurance Company
Winnebago County
Tom Shawhan
Lake Mills
Ronnie
Buffalo Center
Forest City
Hon
Roy B. Johnson Archery
Minnesota Valley Breedery Association
Coop, Oil
Army Air Force
Pearl
RaNae
Mark
Kimberly
Olesons
Fifty-Two Students Earn Places On School Honor Roll
Buffalo Center Community High School named fifty two students to the first semester honor roll. About fifteen percent of the junior and senior class earned the distinction. Seniors include Barbara Baumgarden Jerald Dirksen Linda Gauley Deborah Korte Cheryl Neuman JoAnne Neuman James Nyjus Diana Rush Mary Schmidt Frances Steen and Robert Wilson. Juniors listed are Valerie Doden Bruce Edwards Don Haisman Elaine Heesch Marlys Kramersmeier Cara Potter Wayne Risius Linda Sapp Darrel Steen. Sophomores are Barbara Feldick Carolinus Gloria Radmaker DeWayne Torkelson Mary Worthies. Freshmen include Patricia Aukes Becky Barnes Linda Harringa Beverly Helmers Steven Letcher Dean Detraraen Rick Potter Frank Eighth Grade and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Barbara Baumgarden
Jerald Dirksen
Linda Gauley
Deborah Korte
Cheryl Neuman
JoAnne Neuman
James Nyjus
Diana Rush
Mary Schmidt
Frances Steen
Robert Wilson
Valerie Doden
Bruce Edwards
Don Haisman
Elaine Heesch
Marlys Kramersmeier
Cara’ Potter
Wayne Risius
Linda Sapp
Darrel Steen
Barbara Feldick
Carolinus Gloria Radmaker
DeWayne Torkelson
Mary Wirties
Patricia Aukes
Becky Barnes
Linda Harringa
Beverly Helmers
Steven Letcher
Dean Detraraen
Rick Potter
Frank
Legion Fish Fry Draws Large Crowd at City Hall
Despite minus 20 conditions, about 400 people attended the Legion's annual walleye fillet and baked potato feed at City Hall Friday evening. Propane-fired vats sped service, donations will limit losses to around $60, with proceeds supporting public projects. The event continues the Legion Post's practice of thanking supporters with a motto, Hat all you want Pay as you wish.
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Legion
Legionnaires
Post
Larry Sapp Buys Becker House at Auction
The seven room Becker House, sold at public auction on Saturday January 22, was purchased by Larry Sapp for a stated sum. Mr and Mrs Sapp and their daughters Julie and Jodi plan to move into the new home in two weeks.
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Bill Hecker
Larry Sapp
Spoon
Sapp Anduighters
Julie
Jodi
Corn Production Talk At Night School
An adult farmer meeting in the Buffalo Center Vocational Ag department will discuss Corn Production on Wednesday February 9 at 7 30 pm. Topics include corn variety selection for 1966 high population planting narrow versus conventional rows planting depth timing nutrient uptake and other items of interest. All interested persons are welcome and urged to bring neighbors.
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Buffalo Center Voc.Ag
Bosma Completes Communications Course At Goodfellow AFB
Airman Second Class Dennis D. Bosma son of Mr and Mrs Ed Bosma of Buffalo Center has completed a U S Air Force course at Goodfellow AFB Texas for communications technicians. He received advanced radio training and is assigned to an Air Force support unit in Europe. A Buffalo Center High School graduate he earned an AA degree from Mason City Junior College and attended Mankato Minnesota State College.
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Dennis Bosma
Dennis D. Bosma
Ed. Bosma
Buffalo Center
Goodfellow Afb
Texas
Bosma
Europe
Mason City Junior College
Mankato
Minnesota
V.F.W. Auxiliary to Meet Monday Night Feb 7
The VFW Auxiliary of Buffalo Center will meet Monday February 7 at 6:00 pm at the Post Home. Hostesses listed are Arlene DeVries Joan Mains Helen Weaver Darrene Wirtjes and Ferne Wessels.
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V.F.W. Auxiliary
Buffalo Center
Post
Arlene DeVries
Joan Mains
Helen Weaver
Darrene Wirtjes
Ferne Wessels
Wessels Appointed Director of Farmers Mutual
Irwin Wessels of Buffalo Center was named director and vice president of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Winnebago County at a January board meeting. He fills the unexpired term of Ole Kringlaak who resigned for health reasons. Wessels, a longtime member, also serves on the County Board of Education. The association says his addition strengthens the board.
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Irwin Wessels
Buffalo Center
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
Winnebago County
Wessels
Ole Kringlaak
Donors Solicited For Upcoming Blood Campaign
The Red Cross plans a blood collection in Winnebag County on Wednesday February 23. Blood chairman Mrs Curt Bashans urges donors to schedule appointments by calling 2-1772 and asks patience if lines are busy. The program provides whole blood for county residents and urges communal support by donating a pint.
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Winnebago County
Curt Bashans
Buffalo Center
Red Cross
Reminder on Estate Planning Meeting February 7 Thompson
A final reminder from the Thompson Extension office announces a county session on wills inheritance and estate planning set February 7 in the REA basement at 12 30 pm. Iowa State Extension Specialist and Iowa Bar member Neil Hart will cover estate disposal through wills gifts and related costs including taxes. A second session in the Family Financial Planning Series on Insurance Social Security and Medicare follows February 14.
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Thompson
Rea
Neil Hart
Iowa
Iowa Bar
Behrends Nominated for Buffalo Center Postmaster
Lester Behrends, longtime Buffalo Center postal worker since 1850, reportedly named by President Johnson to fill the postmaster vacancy. Confirmation awaits Senate approval after nomination submission, with current temporary postmaster John Teig holding the office since Union Rank’s retirement.
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Lester Behrends
Buffalo Center
L. @. Johnson
Behrends
United States Senate
John Teig
Union Rank
Local Farmers Represent At FGDA Convention In Des Moines
John Abels and Ray Hipptin of Buffalo Center attended the 62nd annual Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa convention in Des Moines January 24-25 representing the Farmers Cooperative Elevator. Delegates heard reports on FGDA savings and patronage dividends totaling almost 800000 returned to 350 member companies over 22 years.
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John Abels
Ray Hipptin
Buffalo Center
Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa (Cooperative
Des Moines
Farmers Cooperative Elevator
FGDA
Milford M. Beeghly
Pierson, Jows
Charles W. Hanson
Hanson
Iowa
Iowa State University
Robert Parks
Laws Asc
Fred McLain
Farmers Regional Cooperative of
Fort Dodge
Farmers Elevator Mutual Insurance Company
FEMIC
Insurance Firm Promotes Heitland to Area Manager
Circle Key Life Insurance Co promotes Huxley Heitland to area manager for Northeast Iowa with headquarters at Clear Lake. He joined the company in May 1985 and is the son of Mrs Harmka Heitland of Buffalo Center.
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Heitland
Huxley Heitland
Circle Key Life Insurance Co
Iowa
Hea
Clear Lake
Huxley
Harmka Heitland
Buffalo Center
Roy V Johnson undergoes surgery at Des Moines Veterans Hospital
Roy V Johnson of Boone has had surgery at the Des Moines Veterans Hospital and will stay for a couple of weeks. Cards may be sent to him at the hospital. Attend church this Sunday.
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Roy V. Johnson
Des Moines Veterans Hospital
Boone
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Record Free Fall Attempt Ends Here
Nick Piantanida failed Wednesday afternoon to free fall 22 miles from 122000 feet in Project Strata Jump. The gondola landed in a corn field near Buffalo Center after detaching from the oxygen system. Piantanida and his crew reported medical concerns and the mission was aborted.
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Nick Piantanida
Estherville
Wayne Koppen
Buffalo Center
Fiantanide
Piantanida
Eugene Andreev
Russia
U. S
Plantanida
Sioux Baile
American Legion To Meet Tonight In City Hall Club
Winnebago Post No 21 of The American Legion convenes at City Hall Club rooms at 8:00 PM. Post Commander Dick Weaver will report on the fish fry and Fun Night plans. Door prizes valued at 7,460 are to be awarded and Alvin Jensen will serve lunch. Ray Murray, Post Adjutant.
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Dick Weaver
The
American Legion
City Hall
Post
Alvin Jensen
Ray Murray
Injured Hunter LeRoy Hinz Hospitalized in Iowa Farm Accident
LeRoy Hinz, 15, was wounded by a .22 ricochet while rabbit hunting on Walter Ankes’ farm near Buffalo Center. The bullet fractured his teeth and lodged in his neck but doctors chose not to remove it. He remains in good condition at Buffalo Center Hospital. His friend Paul Aukes alerted his parents and accompanied Hinz to the hospital.
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LeRoy Hinz
Walter Ankes
Buffalo Center
Young Hinz
Myr
Roy Hinz
Paul Aulkes
Ankes
Aukés
Hinz
Aykes
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Garner
Petfala Center
Thwood
Ne Mi
Aik
Cushman
Mary Heyes
Cubs
FFA
Coop
Orvis Cushman
Richard Kain
Fof
Algona
Marcella Behrends
Marsha Behrends
Gwen Doden
Mark Feldick
Keith Kopp
Sheila Murra
Marlene Nius
Sharon Ubben
Joyce Bierle
Lana Cushman
Paul Edwards
Vernon Honken
Elaine Milbrandt
Vickie Nerdig
Dennis Rippentrop
LaDonis Steffensen
Steven Steinberg
Lerry Torkelson
Laurie Wessels
Larry
Sapp
Becker House
Lowe
Northlows Fairgrounds
Macon City
Utilitty Companies of Iowa
Iowa State University Extension Service
V.F.W
Farmers Mutual
Mr. Wessels
Chutist
Pearson
Randy
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