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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
5
A damaged OCR snippet mentions town and center in unclear context. The readable parts hint at a local event or issue tied to a center, attracting attention but lacking cohesive details or concrete actions or dates.
Fragmentary OCR indicates tal services in Minneapolis and a secretary role within the Imperial Black company. Names, dates, and complete details are unclear due to damage. the readable text references service charges or listings and organizational roles without full context.
In a rural tragedy, Mr. Oppehal is killed when a gun discharges while sliding through a fence near a water tank. He had gone to the hog lot to shoot a dog troubling him, and the shot struck the neck, severing the jugular vein. His sudden death cast gloom over the community as his wife and children faced the shock and loss.
A Buffalo Township program marks the club work for the past year with a Monday evening event on January 20 at 7 o clock. Cash prizes totaling 125 dollars will be awarded for Sow and Ton Litter calves and top club entries. Guest speaker M L Hangen of Amem will deliver the main address. music by local schools will accompany the program, with several prize winners listed among the members.
Mrs Leona Bellman retires from the long established general merchandise business in Thompson after twenty two years, selling to M B Helgeson who will take charge next Monday morning. Bellman and late husband V J Bellman built a strong local business, while Helgeson, recently an assistant cashier at The First Bank of Thompson, brings mercantile experience from several firms.
Congregational and M B churches unite for a Sunday program celebrating the anniversary of prohibition. Services include Church School at 10, morning worship at 11, evening service at 7, with a 7:45 program. Radiograms preview weekly topics from Thursday to Saturday. The Tinmala Camp Fire group met at Mrs Slaba's home Saturday afternoon for a business meeting with refreshments. plan to sell popcorn and candy Saturday afternoon and evening, January 17.
The Methodist Church Sunday School convenes with Bennett Mitchell as superintendent elect. Plan to boost attendance and support teachers. New chorister Mrs Figge to lead the orchestra next Sunday.
Last Friday Elmore’s basketball team defeated Buffalo Center 88 to 8 on the local floor. A large crowd saw Elmore, known for fast play, build a big lead, with Buffalo Center scoring only in the first quarter as Elmore stretched the advantage. The team plans a return game in the city, facing Forest City and Swern next.
Bo Fequals to be held the same evening starting promptly at eight oclock. Art Steilnburg, Prem.
The notes describe Friday and Thursday examinations for Domestic Science and new Commercial subjects offered to Commercial students. It lists perfect attendances in six grades through the first six months, naming numerous students by grade and spelling. The report also mentions a vacating period and a note about license holders, including several women, in the local county.
William Neilson was shot at the Soals farm north of town by John Souls in a barn using a twelve gauge shotgun. Neilson, 22, suffered a back and shoulder wound but survived after being taken to town by Oscar Peters. Souls was arraigned with bonds set at 2000, while the case stirred mystery and accusations involving Souls and his wife.
A brief note expressing gratitude to neighbors for their kindness toward Moe’s children as part of a community acknowledgment.
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