Farm Bureau notes from County meeting in 1924
A fragmented report describes a county farm bureau meeting in Fayette County with remarks on agricultural leadership, the federation, and the role of local farmers. It highlights a broad interest in county representation and the potential impact of youth and girls in farm activities. The piece references leaders, elections, and regional cooperation in Kansas and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
Payette
Agent County
Lng
At of Directors
Meredith Fatto
Pier Preald
Desnis
Kansas
York
East
Omnis
Fayette County
Nice
Lows Wreau
Sikesmen
Hese
Popular Young Couple Wed New Year's Day in Buffalo Center
Miss Goldie Louise Steele and Mr. Lauren Thompson, both of Buffalo Center, united in marriage at noon on New Year’s Day at the M. B. Parsonage. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Wm. Bigge with Miss Hazel Steele and George Steinberg as attendants. The couple, well liked locally, will reside with the groom’s parents for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Louise Steele
Lauren Thompson
Buffalo Center
M. B
Hazel Steele
George Steinberg
Wm. Bigge
Beat Thompson
Rollie Steele
Alden
Iowa
Mrs. Thompson
Auxiliary entertains Legion at city hall watch party
The Whinebage Post No. 21 Ladies Auxiliary hosted an old fashioned watch party at city hall last week. A large crowd enjoyed progressive 500, dancing and games with Hileen Woodreck winning a candy box for champion 500 and Red Weaver taking a Jollypop for the least games. Firearm salute to greet the New Year accompanied revelry that lasted into early morning hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whinebage Post No. 21
Hileen ‘Woodreck
Legion
Army
City Council Proceedings December 2 1924 Meeting Notes
Mayor Peterson chaired the December 2 1924 council session with all members present. Minutes from the prior meeting were read and approved. bills paid included water supplies 8.00 siren freight 2.52 well pipe 11.62 and other items. A committee of Halvorson Cline and Himan was appointed to oversee the city well. the marshal position was declared vacant and Otto Kramer hired as Night Watch at 85 cents per hour to oversee City Hall waterworks and related tasks. December 16 session opened but no members attended and adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Skutlemoise
Dolmage
Koppen
J. H. Helgeson
Olson & Schieffer
Tribune Printing
Holcomb Coal
Geo. M. Bechtel & Co
the White Phillips” Co
J. B. McCook
Midwesty
Lumber Co
R. Kramer
Sparks
Halvorson
Cline
Himan
Otto Kramer
Folberts Tire Service Holiday Mail Rush
Folberts Sloper Service Station advertises 5 percent off tires and earlier stock items like Twin Spark Plugs and tire patches. The piece notes a postal holiday rush with 2.6 million letters mailed in the preceding 10 days and a peak single day mail volume, while staff levels included 800 workers in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folkerts
I& Sunpd
Mrs Skutle Remembered For Long Life Of Faith
After months of illness Mrs Martha Skutle died Christmas morning at 85 years 4 months 24 days. Born July 31 1889 in Vos Norway she came to America in 1850 and married Ole Skutle in 1860. Survived by husband and six children with funeral at Salem Lutheran church and burial three miles from At An gar in the old family lot.
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Skutle
Slitle
Martha Skutle
Vos
Norway
Mra
Mikkel A. Lee
America
Spring Prairie
Wis
Ole 0. Skutle
M. C. Skittle
Biel
Buffalo’ Center
Michael Skitle
Albert Lea
David Bkcutle
Forest ‘Cuy
Oscar Skutie
North Dakota
Miss Mille
Salem Lutheran Church
Sletten
At. Ansgar
St. Anagar
School Notes Highlight Fall Activities And Events
The Glee Clubs will start operetta work once books arrive, with Miss Cherry Blossom chosen. Vaccination reduces physical training intensity, seniors display rings, and upcoming Friday night basketball vs. Himore. Senior English papers study modern authors including Hamlin Garland and Ruth Suckow. Junior Normal Training writes on Child Labor Immigration Panama Canal and inventions. Freshman cooking class served doughnuts and coffee. A Guthrie county case about Malonee and McDonald involves Bayard bankers and bank competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Hamlin Garland
Ruth Suckow
Panama
Trade Extension Savings at Buffalo Center Stores
Buffalo Center merchants advertise a trade extension event starting Saturday January 17 offering cut prices on groceries and general merchandise. Shoppers urged to act now to save money, with first come first served bargains to stock up while stocks last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Community Club Notes Regular Meeting Upcoming
The weekly note from the Community Club announces a Tuesday evening meeting on January 20 to elect officers and collect dues. Librarian Mrs Sparks and Mrs Siba host. The State Library sent about one hundred books this week for all ages to borrow during the remaining winter months. Some items are overdue and will be returned soon. a few patrons on tag due may face parental notices unless paid. Overall patrons are cooperative and prompt in using the public library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shhad
Sparks
Siaba
Ofie
State Library
Bargains at Midwest sale feature wall board and lumber
A sale at Buffalo Center and nearby farms offers discounted wall board 100 square feet and pine dropsiding 100 square feet with prices around 4 dollars. Items include 16 foot ladders, steel posts, gates, Mellotone paints, stanchions, joists, sheathing, and rough lumber. Reports note receipts exceeding expected, with high prices for cows, horses, hay, and corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Center Lr. Co
J. J. Kopp
Death of John Henry Honken at age 12 near town
John Henry Honken died Sunday noon at home three miles east and four miles north of town. Born November 8, 1913, he had been an invalid since birth and suffered epileptic fits and dropsy. Survived by his mother, sister, three brothers and one sister, he was laid to rest Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Graceland Cemetery after Congregational church services led by Rev. A Russell. The family receives sincere sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry
John Honken
Congregational Church
A. Russell
Graceland Cemetery
Congregational Church Sunday Services and Radio Messages
Church service times listed for Congregational and Bethlehem Lutheran churches with morning and evening prayers. Radiogram verses offer daily moral guidance. Includes Sunday School election notes and officer names, plus Lutheran Young People convention details in Witherville Iowa January 16 18 with Prof A B Anderson and Rev S A Berges. Garland pastor notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Lute
Cirentz Young Peoples Luthor Lesgue
Witherville
Iowa
Berges
A. B. Anderson
Lutheran Bible
St.Paul
Armin
Garland
Pastor
American Legion News January meeting report
The American Legion News covers the January 1 meeting led by Commander Bronleewe with members Butterfield Claassen Lee Murray Matutin Woodcock Walton Al Bohl Hum Iden. The minutes note tabled bills, committee reports on a play production, a supper plan, and a lunch served at February meeting. Dues receipts and expenditures for December 1924 are listed, with fifty now paid and twenty-seven delinquent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronleewe
Butterfield
Claassen
Lee
Murray
Matutin
Woodcock
Walton
al Bohl
Hum
Iden
Bill Wad
A. Cone
Bean
Pyster
Gilbert Lien
Lloyd Robinson
Fred Weutendert
Belford Johnston
Blyiny Johnson
Lowsor ‘Bronleewe
Henry Winter
Notice to Oak Owners Over Sled Riders
Mayor orders oak owners to be responsible for accidents involving children hauled on sleds behind their car. In a Fifth District update Congressman Cole notes appropriations for Indian agencies, with Sac and Fox recognition mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Tama
Interior Department
Etsthera
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Pureatt
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Thant
Magor
Auxiliary Entertains Legion
Councel Proceedings
Mes
Guthrie County
Malonee
McDonald
Bayard
Malones
Peopled
Barings’ Bank
Peoples’ Bank
Mer Donald
Waving Malonew
Pytthe
Conten
Eave J
Tng
Alreled
Agai
Saipurday
A Keidle
T. FB Clark
Hiwer Ti
Taylor
Traer
Haring
Steéra
Walt
Walter
Williama
Audubon
Minar -Nelson
Peay Braytom
Wellnesday
Hol. Yahnke
Hxina Walton
Zel Ln’ Wise
Margaret Plege
Nellie Clauseen
Figge
Thompson
WM. Viggh
THE
American Legion News
G. M. Carman
H. J. Schutter
Migwest
Broo
Coal Bixpress
Tan
Ole He
Evert
Bleper
B. Winterifng
Boehm
Ered
Brerichs
Evert Leteher
Takotal
Ted Weaver
Ivert
Sléper
Steinberg & Maner
Bernie
Leo Woodcock
Don Walton
Minrsday
Oscar Pio
Bricelyn
Minn
Winnebago Post
Alford
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