Amatory Winners Announced at School Audiences
In a declamatory contest at the school auditorium a very good crowd braved bad roads to watch winners. Charles Davis and Carole Dilefson topped their classes, with Louis Glorfeld and other contestants earning second places. The event featured a county contest upcoming on February 26 and a triangular contest on February 17. The high school quartet and girls glee club performed praiseworthy numbers under Miss Hinrichs.
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Rical
Charles Davis
iKjewiet
Nth
Carole Dilefson
Pink
Louis Glorfeld
Eterson
Thompson
Glee Club
Kvio
Miss Hinrichs
Thies
Intz
Miss Schmidt
Wach
feElvoy
Thompson Family Heads to Albuquerque for Health Treatment
Mrs O Thompson and son Dnoch depart Britt for Albuquerque New Mexico seeking medical care for the young man whose illness has worsened. The family plans a several week absence with Will staying with Mrs Thompson's mother and the household kept by Roots during the trip. Thompson, a longtime bookkeeper at Central Electric Co Britts, will return after health concerns are addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand
O. Thompson
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Dnoch
Britt
Weeks
Thompson
Centralectric Co
Hon
Hompson
H. J. Schutter
School Banquet Set For February 10th
A local school hosts a banquet on February 10 with free admission and no charge. Committees plan the event. members, including a graduate from Field Crops and Soils, will mingle and share refreshments. Reservations are needed for attendees and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neryone
Battle Blaze Christenson Home Fire Damages Attic
Firefighters battled a blaze at the Christenson home around four o clock in the afternoon. The flames were contained with little damage to the house, and residents were dazed but uninjured, with neighbors reporting shock and relief as the fire was finally controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sten
Christenson
Eet Sentlemian
Music Contest at Methodist Church Forest City group event
The second annual choir and orchestral contest of MBS churches will be held at Buffalo Center on Friday evening February 12 1939. Contestants from Forest City Lake Mills Hayfield Crystal Lake Woden Prairie Center Lakota Ledyard Buffalo Center Rake Elpis Point and Thompson compete in choirs orchestras quartets solos and duets under Prof Paul Mac Collin of Morningside College. Winners may advance to the district music festival in Algona February 15 with scholarship opportunities at Morningside College. Belden Weikel chairs the group inviting the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MBS
Forest City
Buffalo Center
New Methodist “Church
Lake Mills
Hayfield
Crystal Lake
Woden
Prairie Center
Lakota
Ledyard
Rake
Elis Point
Thompson
Algona
W. H. Lease
Paul Mac Collin
Ausic
Morningside College of
Sioux City
Morningside Simner School of Music
Lake Okahoji
Belden Weikel
Returned Missionary Speaks At Church
Rev Adolph Orthner a returned missionary spoke at the Baptist church last Tuesday evening to a large audience despite impassable roads. He described conditions in the field and the work by missionaries, noting funds limit further outreach. Orthner has served since 1910 and recently spoke at the dedication of Buffalo Center’s new church with the Langs hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Orthner
Baptist Church
Orthner
Buffalo Center
A. J. Lang
Margaret Lang
Africa
Missionares
Remembered Mr Christenson 84th Birthday in Buffalo Center
Mr Ole Christenson, a pioneer and highly respected Buffalo Center resident, marked his 84th birthday in January 2000 while bedridden since November 10, 1931. Friends sent flowers gifts and delicacies to brighten his long confinement, expressing appreciation and support.
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Ole Christenson
Christenson
Buffalo Center
Chiletenson
Garner High Beats Buffalo Center 20 to 15 in Snowy Trip
Garner High defeated Buffalo Center 20 to 15 on Garner's floor after a three hour snowbound trip from Buffalo Center. Garner led 10 to 0 at halftime and held Buffalo to a single second-half point. The win ties Garner with Lake Mills for first place as Buffalo Center slides to third. upcoming games include Forest City and Sven City.
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Buffalo Center
Garnerit
Garner
Lake’ Mills
Britt
We Need Money to Rebuild New Buffalo Center Store
An appeal from Wilson requests settlement of 1800 book accounts after a recent fire. Those owing are urged to call and settle as much as possible, or pay what they can. The note expresses gratitude for prompt settlements to cover expenses of starting the new store.
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Buffalo Center
Wyle
Wilson
Feature Boxing Show At Buffalo Center Tonight
The Buffalo Center Athletic Club presents its fourth boxing show of the season at the Town Theatre tonight at 130. Two feature bouts headline a card including Harry Lovick versus Herman Gables, Young Boyster vs Floyd Elwood, and several supporting matches. Tickets available at City Billard Parlor and ticket office.
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Buffalo Center Athletic Club
Town Theatre
Harry Lovick
Joice
Herman Gables
Ledyard
Logick
Gables
Bantrot
Lovick
Young Boyster
Pounder
Ms. YheryiNe
Floyd
Bud” Elwood
Iowa
Des Moines
Elwood
Bud
Hinchey Pettit
Lone Rock
George Gorman
Mawrence Balvance
Byer City
Evertt Anderson
Withervilla
Ike Meyering
Wallooa
Red Wilkins
Superior
Town
House Breakers At Work In Quiet Suburban Night
A break in attempt at B D Sterling residence left porch lock broken and footprints on the porch. The homeowner awoke and suspected Henry Sapp, a school janitor across the street, though no entry was gained. Other neighbors reported late night awakenings by thieves near their homes.
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B. D
Spanish War Vets Night at Winnebago Post 21
Legion To entertain Spanish War veterans at Winnebago Post 21 S Annual Spanish War Vets party includes judging of drawing contest entries. Notables include Lieut Col Ezra G Clemans and Major Nelson. Clemans, longtime chaplain in American Legion and US Veterans groups, served in Minnesota National Guard and Army, later pastor at Owatonna. Nelson, Spanish and World War veteran, editor, current C B W Camp commander, famed for past Spanish War Nights. Bert Gamble to share stories.
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Winnebago Post No. 21
Lexton
Ezra G.clemans
Clemans
American Légion
United Spanish War Veterans
Minnesota
Minnesota National Guard
Army of the United States
2Nd
Minnesota Infantry
Chickmanga Park
Georgia
Minneapolis
Lexington
A. E.F
M. EH
Owatonna
Minn
Hoe
America
Legion
Col. Clemans
Nelson
12Th
Spain
68Th Infantry
Fairmont Daily Senter
Mak
Bert Gamble
Fairmont
Emmetsburg Legion Event Draws Noted Veterans and Celebrities
Local Legion post prepares for a large veterans party with former Iowa legislator Hon. Lewis H. Mayne as host and speaker. Attendees include Bert Gamble Fred Kramer Lee Wolfe and Roy Arnold plus delegates from Legion Posts in Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota. The fifth Annual Essay Contest and a crowd quota drive are also highlighted ahead of Beiday’s gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Gamble
Fairmont
Minnesota
Fred Kramer
Lee O. Wolfe
Titanka
Lake Mills
Roy Arnold
Forest City
Legion
Iowa
Auto Turnover Injures J. J. Kopp Family in Close Call
J. J. Kopp and his four sons escaped serious harm after their car skidded on a leg pavement near Forest City while en route to Marion City to visit Mrs. Kopp in the hospital. The vehicle was damaged, and one boy sustained minor finger injuries. all others unharmed in the near-miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Kopp
Marion City
Moorman Mfg Co seeks rep in Buffalo Center Iowa
Wanted ad from Moorman Mfg Co the world's largest maker of mineral food for livestock and poultry seeks a middle aged representative with poultry raising experience. Write Geo Todd Box 274 Wagin Grove Iowa. Also Town Theatre Buffalo Center hosts a talking plotorey on Saturday and Sunday Heb 6-7 Adm 10 25 cents Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorman Mfg. Co
Buffalo
Geo
Todd
Wagin Grove
Towa
Town Theatre
Buffalo Center
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Davis
Carol Ellefson
Clorfeld
Gschool Banuet
Battle Blaze
Christenson Home
MR. Christenson
Garner High
Swea City
Sven City
Sven Guyans
Yevonge
Uite
BT Buffatlo Center
Miltz
Northwoort
Nelmond
Ono Mear Lake
Padre Ezra C. Clemens
Arthur M. Nelson
Lewis H. Mayne
Mayne
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto
Iowa Infantry
Emmestburg
Legionaire
Beiday
Coonie Roelfsema
Takota
Clifford H. Rooyang
Emons
Aly
J. D. Lowe
Hamnquist
W. Earl Hall
Mason City Globe Gazette
Warl
Ray Murray
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