Memorial Day Services Stir Crowds in Buffalo Center
Crowds gathered for 1964 memorial ceremonies as graves were decorated with flowers and poppies. A parade from City Hall featured Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, Cub Scouts, and a high school band. Rev Olson led the service with prayers, remarks by Boyd Jordal, and a benediction. Dozens of veterans from Mexican War to Korea were honored with a rifle salute and taps while colors and banners lined the observance.
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City Hall
Legion
Jimy
Lawrence Kroeze
Melvin Leibrand
Jo Frerichs
Buffalo den- High School
Larry Ore
Carl Breckitch
V.F.W
Broek
VFW
Bosma
Phyllis
Suee
America
Loran Larson
Gerda Murray
Boyd Jordal
Boyd
Olson
Eugene Weimer
St. Patrick's Church
Ray Murray
Eddie Albers
Larry Moore
Elwyn Letcher
George Winter
Justice Sullivan
Amel Limberg
Carrol van Hove
Harvey Hassebroek
Charles DeVries
Ed. Winter
Fred Radmaker
John BR. Winter
Jim Murray
Alvin Winter
Alan Edwards
Chuck” Murray
Buffalo Center
Grooming contest headlines Gleaners 4-H May meeting
The Grant Gleaners 4-H Club held its May meeting at Lorraine Gerzema's home. A grooming contest named Junior winner Linda Kem Intermediate Barbara Nodland and Senior Trode Nodland. Rally Day competitors selected for July. Marie Gerzema demonstrated chocolate cookies and Mary Gau merengue. Barbara Post spoke on milk intake and daily quart goal. Senior Ly Krull chosen for State Conference. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Jake Win and Titonka visitors.
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Lorraine
Marie Gerzema
Mary Gau
Barbara Post
Ly Krull
Troyce
Begin Now to Control Flies on County Farms
County Extension Director R. W. Anderson reports faces and stable flies appearing on county farms. Harold Stockdale of Iowa State University recommends dairy applications of various insecticides and repellents, plus full-animal spraying after milking. Residual sprays for barns suggested with precautions. beef cattle back rubbers noted. water and feed protected during spraying. Wed visitors Mr and Mrs Lyle Patterson and sons Ronnie and Randy visited Des Moines.
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R. W. Anderson
Harold Stockdale
Towa State University
Stockdale
Rake Boys to Hawkeye Boys State picks announced
Karl Howe and James Koppen, upcoming Rake Community School seniors, were chosen to attend Boys State at Camp Dodge the week of June 7. Karl is sponsored by Golden Star American Legion Post. James by Rake Commercial Club and Community Club.
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Karl Howe
James Koppen
Rake
Boys State
Camp Dodge
Karl
Harold Howe
Golden Star American Legion Post
Rake Commercial Club
The
Community Club
James
Wayne Koppen
Rake Register
Buffalo Center Vacation Bible School Opens Doors
Buffalo Center churches opened their doors for the annual Vacation Bible School from June 1 to 5. First Reformed Church reports 97 enrollees and lists grade teachers and staff. Bethlehem Lutheran reports 106 students in the “Trust and Obey” program with named teachers. Congregational Church runs two departments with 94 attendees under Rev Wetzig and assistants. Demonstration Program scheduled Sunday at 9:20. invitations extended to parents and friends.
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Buffalo Center
First Reformed Church
God
Dorothy Rippentrop
Virginia Harms
Sharon Kroeze
Fred Behrends
Lawrence Kroeze
Coral Gray
Clyde Steffensen
Arnold Helmers
Ray Hanken
Bruce Meyers
Rich Thompson
Congregational Church
The
Avery Wetzig
Wetzig
Betty Heyer
Ben Aykes
Dick Eckheart
Merlyn Elman
Aldine Wabben
Carol Abels
Mary Ann Wetzig
Debby Korte
Sharon Hisenhauer
Carol Davids
Leola Davids
Ed’ Bosma
Elaine Hassebroek
Janet Abels
Rebecca Wetzig
Elizabeth Gifford
Danna Dee Hartman
Patty Aukes
Our Redeemer
Redeemer
Water safety tips from Iowa State specialist Nor val Wardle
Nor val Wardle, a safety specialist at Iowa State University, outlines practical water safety guidelines. Readers should swim with a buddy, avoid overestimating abilities, skip storms, monitor weather, and heed lifeguards. Learn boat handling, check depth and currents, and wait after meals before swimming. Stay alert to beach rules.
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Norval Wardle
Towa State University
1963 Corn Price Support Totals in Winnebago County
Farmers in Winnebago County have 2,478,778 bushels of 1963 crop corn under price-support loans and purchase agreements through April 1. Harland E. Johnson announces. National totals show 382.5 million bushels under price support through April nationwide. End-month figures reveal 355.8 million bushels remaining in support. Include safety tips: never swim alone, warm up first, supervise children, and use safe rescue methods.
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Winnebago County
Harland E. Johnson
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Corp
V.E.W. Auxiliary Meets In Buffalo Center
The V E W Auxiliary to Post 4824 Buffalo Center met June 1 at 3 00 p m with 18 members present. President Griffin opened the meeting and Mildred Wilson won the door prize. A motion passed to donate 25 to buy lamps for the Nursing Home. A gift was given to installing officer Jean Breckunitch. Hostesses were Opal Leibrand Hattie Kreeze Gen Dearing Pat Albers and Helen Weaver. Next meeting is July 6.
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V.E.W
Buffalo Center
Griffin
Mildred Wilson
Jean Breckunitch
Opal Leibrand
Hattie Kreeze
Gen Dearing
Pat Albers
Helen Weaver
Forest City Man To Be Inducted For Service
A Winnebago County Local Board of the Selective Service System reports David M. Heesch of Forest City is to be forwarded for induction on June 15. The July call requests two men, Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Beavera, be forwarded for induction on July 27.
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Winnebago County
Winnepago County
The
Selective Service System
David M. Heesch
Forest City
Family visits and new job move noted in brief
A family trip to Fargo North Dakota visits Mr and Mrs Don Bjorge from Saturday to Monday. Gregory Harmon leaves for Des Moines to begin work with Standard Oil. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Lenny Harmon. Mrs Tom Costigan and Terri ToAnn of Litchfield Minnesota visit at the Steffensen and Costigan homes. Buy it in Buffalo Center.
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Fargo, North Dakota
Don Bjorge
Mrs. Beavers
Gregory Harmon
Des Moines
Standard Oil
Gregory
Lenny Harmon
Tom Costigan
Terri ToAnn
Litchfield, Minnesota
Zilpha Steffensen
Larry Costigan
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Odes
Jake Win
Lloyd $Y
Titonka
Lyle Patterson
Ronnie
Randy
W. E. Ley Motor Company
Lakota, Iowa
Hawkeye
Karl Hove
Tribune
V.ew
F.H
Harrow
Kash
Massey-Harris
J. E. Ukena Co
Hardware and Implements Parts and Service
Mr. and
Mrs
Darrel Beavera
Gerald D. Anderson
S&h
Farmers Cash Grocery
Grandee
Dellbrook
Crisco
Pillsbury
Gooch’s
Tbs
California
B. Can
Morton
del Monte
Decker
Ava
U.S
Old Homestead
Pat
Harley Stipp
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