Rites Held for Richard L Eckheart Buffalo Center Leader
Funeral services were held May 30 at the Congregational Church for Richard L Eckheart owner of Winter Clothing in Buffalo Center. A community leader since 1956 he served as Buffalo Center Business Men's Club president. He died May 28 at 5:00 am in Buffalo Center Hospital from a heart attack after illness beginning Sunday. Interment was in Graceland Cemetery. Organist Dallas Davids led the service. Pallbearers included Bill Becker Mer a Elman Tom Costigan Dennis Tokmann Walt Gaur and Le Klink. He was born October 8 1925 in Elkader Iowa and married Wanda. survived by his wife, children Lorl and Pee, a sister Mary, and many relatives and friends. He attended Tkader High School graduating in 1944, served in the U S Navy, and later attended junior college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Eckheart
Winter Pthing
Buffalo Center
Avery
Eckheart
Clothing Business
Buffalo Cent Business Men's Club
Dallas Davids
Graceland Metery
Bill Becker
Mera Elman
Tom Costigan
Denis Tokmann
Walt Gaur
le Klink
Richard L. Eckheart
Arthur and
Ruth Eckheart
Elkader
Iowa
Lord Ay
Tate Center Hospital
Wanda
Mary
Hale
Davenport
Robert Potter
Tkader
U.S. Navy
Heen
Coe College
Wanda Winter
First Congregational Church
Lori
Brian
Bekhearts
Winter Clothing
Wilson and Company
Sawyer Biscuit Company
Dubuque
Milwaukee
Buffalo Center Lions Club
American Legion
Buffalo Center Business Men’s Club
First Congregational Church of
Christ
Elkader native Dick Bekheart dies at Buffalo Center
Dick Bekheart, longtime Buffalo Center businessman and community leader, dies while owner of Winter Clothing Store. A Coe College graduate and 1952 husband of Wanda Winter, he served as Lions Club president and led the Buffalo Center Business Men's Club. He belonged to the First Congregational Church and sang in the church choir.
Staters To Leave for Civics School This June
The Hawkeye Boy Etatere of hn American Legion will depart Sunday, June 6, for a weeklong civics and governmental school at Old Imp Dodge. Pete Wessels and Wayne Risius, top BCHS students, travel with Pete’s parents. Wayne’s return is planned for June 11. Pete’s trip is sponsored by Legion Post No. 21 with Wayne backed by Farmers Trust and Savings and Cooperative Oil. Both are active in local churches and youth groups and are noted for high grades and extra titles. They will represent the community at the gathering of over one hundred outstanding Iowa youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Boy Etatere
Hn American Legion
Old Imp Dodge
Pete Wessels
Raymond Welds
Wayne Risius
Andrew Risius
Pete
Risius
Legion Post No. 21
Wayne
Farmers Trust and Savings Ink
Cooperative Oil Bain Birth
BCHS
Reformed Rch
Peter Tnds
Ramsey Reed Church
Naelves
Thun
Iowa
Be Ordained Lutheran Pastor at St Paul
Be Ordained as a Lutheran pastor on June 5 and 6 by K Lee of St Paul Minnesota. He will be ordained at 230 to 700 at Fig Lutheran church in Northwood blended St Olaf College year and graduated from Decorah College. He attended Luther lacy for three years and wed at St Pauls Lutheran church in Grosse Pointe Michigan in 1984.55 he married Geraldine Freeman 198 She is the daughter of and Mrs E E Freeman. Net residents of Buffalo Center residing at Spicer Minnesota. Lee and Geraldine have one son Kent born in 1964. Mr Lee has wed a wall to Williams Bay and will begin his Tribune Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Lee
St. Paul
Minn
Fig Lutheran Rh
Northwood
Decorah
Luther Lacy
St. Paul's Lutheranch
Grosse Pointe, Michi
Geraldine Freeman
E. E. Freeman
Net Weidents
Buffalo Centon
Spicer
Minota
de Lees
Kent
Lee
Willams Bay
Ansin
Will
Gerald Swalve Installed As Insurance President
Gerald Swalve of Manson was installed as president of the Fort Dodge Life Underwriters at a annual ladies night and installation of officers event last Thursday. Swalve is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arend Swalve of Buffalo Center and previously worked in Estherville as a 48 an ares insurance representative. He has about 20 years in the insurance business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Swalve
Manson
Fort Dodge Life Underwriters
Swalve
Arend Swalve
Buffalo Center
Mans Son
Estherville
Ares Insurance
Legion Ladies Night Set For Saturday June 4
The American Legion hosts Ladies Night at the Post Rooms on Saturday June 4 at 8 30 p m. Lunch will be provided by Mrs Jasper Burma and Mrs Leonard Kuchenreuther. Legionnaires and their friends are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
American Legion
Jasper Burma
Leonard Kuchenreuther
Sewer Sign-up Progress in Buffalo Center for Proposed Sewer
Buffalo Center reports 289 of 458 sewer hookups signed as of early Wednesday. Sign-up days were held last weekend with mayor and councilmen available for late signatures. Eighty percent of property owners must sign to qualify for a federal grant and FHA financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Fred Harms
FHA
Linn Has Science Grant for Study
Linn, a former Buffalo Center faculty member, is one of thirty nine teachers chosen nationwide for an Academic Year Institute at Oregon State University. The National Science Foundation program funds $3,000 grants with allowances for dependents, books, and travel as they take graduate courses to upgrade math and science teaching and pursue an advanced degree. Dr. Stanley E Williamson heads the OSU program. applicants needed at least three years of 7–12 teaching experience. About 6,500 applications were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fault. Linn
Buffalo Center
Oregon State University
Natonal Science Foundation
United States
Oregon State
U.S
Stanley E. Williamson
OSU
Grandson Honored By Des Moines High School
Lincoln High School of Des Moines Iowa selected Joseph Dilley grandson of Mildred Leveren and son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Dilley to represent the school at the 1946 Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge June 5 11. Joe is a junior and a Lincoln student council member with letters in wrestling football and track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln High School
Des Moines
Iowa
Joseph Dilley
Mildred Leveren
Kenneth Dilley
Camp Dodge
Joe
Lincoln
All City
Letterman Club
V.F.W. Hog Roast Set for June 4 at Post Home
The V F W sponsors a hog roast at the V E W Post Home on Saturday June 4 with serving to start at 9 00 p m. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
V.E.W
Infant Renews Hope After Mason City Surgery
James Lee one month old son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Winter of Mason City underwent surgery last week at Mercy Hospital in Mason City. At this writing he is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lee
Lawrence Winter
Mason City
Mercy Hospital
Move to Forest City as Korte Family Relocates
Mr and Mrs Joe Korte and family move to Forest City where Mr Korte is employed. Saturday visitors include Norman Tegland and George Fowler of Minneapolis. Memorial Day guests at John Ennen home celebrate Grandpa Ennen's birthday with Ennen and Aukes families visiting from Lyle St Cloud Lucas Elmore Titonka Buffalo Center and other nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Joe Korte
Korte
Hardy Jordal
Mrs. Norman Tegland
George Fowler
Minneapolis, Minn
Wd. H. Ennen
Lyle, Minn
Glen Smith
Lucas
Markley Ennen
John Ennen
Grandpa E
Mary Aukes
Patty
St. Cloud
Minn
Ted Aukes
Aukes
Roger Aukes
Kenneth Aukes
Elmore
Harvey Heyer
Titonka
Betty Heyer
Buffalo Center
Swimming Ticket Price Reductions Announced At Buffalo Center Pool
Buffalo Center pool manager Les Jenkins announces season tickets are on sale with reduced prices this year. Family tickets cost 20 dollars, Big Pool 6 dollars, Little Pool 5 dollars. Lessons begin Monday June 13. information available from Les Jenkins at the pool. Keith George graduates from Iowa Patrol School and will serve in District 3 starting May 30, moving to a home in Waverly with his wife and baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Jenkins
Buffalo Center
Les Jensons
Keith George
Iowa
C. B. Olson
Dallas
Arlyn Olson
Sepulveda
California
Iowa Highway Safety Patrol
Camp Dodge
Forest City
Waverly
George
Audréy Olson
Trails West Summer Reading at Buffalo Center Library
The Buffalo Center Public Library announces the Trails West program guiding youth along pioneer routes like the Oregon and Santa Fe trails. Four maps illustrate frontiers travel, with prizes at end and a Old West film. Cindy Swanson and Laura Juhl registered first last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
New Frontiers
Cindy Swanson
Laura Juhl
Wartburg honors 223 graduates as Charlene Tutton earns Cum Laude
Wartburg College in Waverly conferred degrees on 223 seniors during Friday commencement. Sixteen earned Cum Laude, 14 Magna Cum Laude, and five Summa Cum Laude honors. Charlene Tutton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charley Tutton of Buffalo Center, graduates Cum Laude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Tutton
Wartburg
Wartburg College
Waverly
Charlene Tutton
Charley Tutton
Buffalo Center
Honor Roll Students At School
The list names seniors Barbara Boomgarden dered Dirksen Deborah Korte Pamela Lyke Cheryl Neuman JoAnne Neuman James Njus Digna Bush Mary Schmidt Karen Skit bred Frances Steen Robert Wilson juniors Valerie Doden Bruce Edwards Elaine Heesch Dieta Murra Carol Potter Wayne Risius Linda Sapp Nancy Wabben sophomores Barbara Feldick Judy Gray Paul Gray Diane Murra Linda Nerdig Carol Nius Wanda Roth Elizabeth Russ Susan Smith De Wayne Torkelson Mary Wirtjes freshmen Patricia Aykes Wendel Harms Linda Harringa Beverly Helmers Steven Letcher Richard Potter Frenk Smith 6th grade LaRay Beenken LaRoy Been ken Mercella Behrends Marsha Behrends Becky Hronleewe Gwen Doden Mark Feldick Darla Hofbauer Keith Kopp Sheila Murra Marlene Njus Ray Nae Oleson Kenny Risius Raymond Smith Sharon Ubben Dickie Van Hove 7th grade Joyce Bierle Lana Cushman Lori Eckheart Paul Edwards Michael Gray Vernon Honken Laura Juhl Blaine Milbrandt Vickie Nerdig Dennis Rippen strop LaDonna Steffensen Larry Torkelson Laurie Wessels
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valerie Doden
Bruce Edwards
Elaine Heesch
Dieta Murra
Carol Potter
Wayne Risius
Linda Sapp
Nancy Wabben
Barbara Feldick
Judy Gray
Patricia Aykes
Wendel Harms
Linda Harringa
Beverly Helmers
Steven Letcher
Richard Potter
Frenk Smith
LaRay Beenken
LaRoy Beenken
Mercella Behrends
Marsha Behrends
Becky Hronleewe
Gwen Doden
Mark Feldick
Darla Hofbauer
Keith Kopp
Sheila Murra
Marlene Njus
Ray Nae Oleson
Kenny Risius
Raymond Smith
Sharon Ubben
Dickie van Hove
Memorial Day Observances in Buffalo Center
Memorial services led by the local Legion and VFW honored area war dead in Buffalo Center. A parade featuring the marching band and scouts preceded the 2:00 p.m. ceremony at the School Auditorium led by Father Nooney of Manning. Solos by Lenore Kiewier and Lorsa Larson complemented the program. A grave-side service followed with a three volley salute and Taps, as flower girls honored fallen servicemen with Flanders Poppies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
VFW
Buffalo Center
Veterans’ Color Guard
Flower Girls
Patrick J. Nooney
Manning
Iowa
Father Nooney
Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars
G. W. Blackburn
First Baptist Church
Vet
Little Flower Girls
Murray
Harvay Hassebroek
Joint Legion V.F.W
Apa
Edwin Albers
Bruce Edwards
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans' Organization
Ray Murray
American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars
REA Office hires Marilyn Helmers as cashier receptionist
Marilyn Helmers has accepted a cashier receptionist post at the REA office in Thompson and began duties June 1, replacing Carolyn Stevens who is to marry in June. She is a 1985 graduate of Buffalo Center Community School and also attended Mankato Commercial College in Mankato Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Helmers
REA
Thompson
Carolyn Stevens
Marilyn
Buffalo Center Community School
Mankato Commer College
Mankato
Minn
Merchants Set Summer Trade Series Drawings
Buffalo Center shoppers have a Friday Night Bucks drawing at 9 30 p m on June 9 on the main square with a guaranteed $50 prize in $5 certificates redeemable at sponsor businesses. Registration and participation are coordinated by local merchants and the Farmers Trust Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Merchants of Buffalo Center
Buffalo Center Tribune
Farmers Trust & Savings Bank
American Legion Notes on Eckheart funeral rites
Legionnaires conducted military rites for Richard Eckheart including an honor guard and firing squad. Names of flag bearers singers pallbearers and program officials are listed along with Memorial Day roles and Eckheart’s Navy service and death. Also notes Dr L P Miller’s discharge and return home amid prayers for recovery.
Goodwill Truck to Visit Buffalo Center on June 9
Community drive invites donations to support Goodwill Industries programs. Mrs. Jack Liveren announced the truck will be at the Methodist Church with bag pickup at the main entrance and bags returned at the south entrance before June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill Industries
Goodwill
Jack Liveren
Buffalo Center
Hartman to Take Madison Job After College
Donna Dee Hartman daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Hartman completed her course at Mankato Commercial College in Mankato Minnesota on April 29 and has accepted employment in Madison Wisconsin starting June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hartman
Madison
Donna Dee Hartman
Dan Hartman
Mankato Commercial College
Mankato
Minn
Wisconsin
Legionnaires To Meet Tonight
Post Commander Dick Weaver schedules a June 2 Legion meeting in Winnebago Fest No. 21 with Memorial Day reports and plans for a fund-raiser. Our State Championship Legion Bowling team will present, and the nominating committee is asked to submit a full 1967 slate. A $7.50 attendance prize will be awarded, with lunch served by Harm Shortenhaus and Ray Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Weaver
American Legion
Missionaries to Brazil Visit Sioux City Family
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rabenhorst arrived from Sioux City, SD, for a three week visit with Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Blackburn. Rabenhorst graduated May 12 from North American Baptist Seminary and will sail at end of July to Brazil to work as missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Richard Rabenhorst
Sioux City
South Dakota
G. W. Blackburn
Rabenhorst
North American Baptist Seminary
South America
Jay
Mrs. Hovland Returns From Henderson Settlement Visit
Mrs. Ben Hovland returned home Tuesday from Prakes Kentucky where she aided at the Henderson Settlement for six weeks. She travels with Linds Stewart Nadine Stewart and Vestina Murray of Frakes. Mrs. Hovland and her daughter Wanda left for Kentucky Thursday and will go back to Buffalo Center in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant. Ben Hovland
Prakes
Kentucky
Henderson
Linds Stewart
Nadine Stewart
Vestina Murray
Frakes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congregational Church
Tribune
Wayne Bisius
Insurance
Linn
Des Moines High School
Jim Beyer
Tim and
Chip of
H. F. Beyer
Public Library
Barbara Boomgarden
Dered Dirksen
Deborah Korte
Pamela Lyke
Cheryl Neuman
JoAnne Neuman
James Njus
Digna
Bush
Mary Schmidt
Karen Skitbred
Frances Steen
Robert Wilson
Miss Helmers
REA Office
Harvey Hassebroek
National
Roy Fisk
Tim Bosma
Justice Sullivan
Amel Limberg
Charles Murray
Hol Winter
Alvin Winter
John RK
Winter
Jim Murray
Burt Weaver
Fred Radmaker
Elwyn Letcher
Wm Becker
Avery Wetzig
George Winter
Carroll van Howe
Chuck Murray
Carl Breckunitch
Leona Haselrot
L. P. Miller
Cedar Rapids
Legionnaires
Ben Hovland
Henderson Settlement
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