Memorial Day Services Draw Large Crowd In City Hall
Memorial Day drew a large crowd for services as Winnebago Post No 21 of the American Legion planned a meeting at City Hall tonight. New post officers will be nominated for July election and August installation, including commander and adjutant roles. A colored movie, lunch by Everet Letcher and Carl Breckunitch, and a door prize with a $7.50 value were announced, with rules requiring the winner to wear a Legion cap. Elwyn Letcher, Commander, and William Becker, Adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago
American Legion
Everet Letcher
Carl Breckunitch
Letcher
Elwyn Letcher
William Becker
Memorial Day Dinner Honored Local Veterans in Des Moines
Memorial Day program observers gathered at Schaeffer Cafe for a ham dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Max Van Horn of Des Moines. Attendees included Mayor George A. Carman, VFW and American Legion leaders, and veterans such as Boyd Jordal and Ray Murray. Color Guard members and a firing squad participated. Albert Bohl displayed city flags on Main Street and the park flagpole was raised after repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
BCHS
Elwyn Letcher
The
Legion M.C
Shreve
Methodist Church
Erika Bakker
Lucille
America
Hans Aleckson
Leteher
Max van Hort
Iowa
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Des Moines
van Horn
Graceland Cemetery
Gerthe
Baptist Church
Trincoln
VFW
Forrest Schmidt
Jerry Olson
Schaeffer Cafe
Max van Horn
George A. Carman
Keith Scheimo
American Legion Post
Gene Bohl
Ray Murray
Boyd Jordal
Tornado Hits Rush City Minnesota Last Week
Mr Anton Heltland of Rush City visited Buffalo Center hospital to see his mother and relatives. He spoke of a tornado that ripped through Rush City last week injuring Mrs Ted Thompson who remains in critical condition. Their three year old son has been released and the family is cared for at the Heitland home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Heltland
Rush City
Minnesota
Buffalo Center
Vino Heitland
Buffalo Center Hospital
Clarence
Anton
Tribune
Buffalo Center Tribune
Ted Thompson
Phe
Heitland
BE. M. Thompson
Sharon Krueger graduates from Luther College in Decorah
Mr and Mrs Charles Krueger Mrs Tillie Schaefer and Kealy witnessed Sharon Krueger’s four year English degree at Luther College graduation festivities. She attended Baccalaureate and Monday morning commencement and will study summer school there before starting a teaching job in Mounds Minnesota this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Krueger
Tillie Schaefer
Kealy
Decorah
Luther College
Sharon Krueger
Sharon
Mounds
Minnesota
Wartburg Commencement Honors 160 Graduates
Miss Carol Sue Boyken and Alton H. Limberg among 160 graduates from 14 states and Canada at Wartburg College Commencement on Friday May 31. Dr. Gerhard E. Lenski delivered the address. Boyken earned a Two-Year Elementary Teacher Diploma from the Midwest school of the American Lutheran Church. Boyken’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. John W. Boyken of Woden Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Sue Boyken
Alton HH. Limberg
Canada
Wartburg College
Gerhard E. Lenski
Grace Lutheran Church
Washington, D. C
Lenski
Iss Boyken
Mid-West School
American Lutheran Church
Miss Boyken
John W. Boyken
Woden
Iowa
108 Children Attend Congo Bible School Week
The Congregational Church Bible School opened Monday and runs through Friday June 7. Attendance is 108 with several absentees due to measles. Staff includes 12 teachers and the pastor. Lessons cover Pre-School to Eighth grade with named instructors and pupils. The week will close with a worship service featuring songs and specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church , Bible School
Gospel Light Press
Scripture Press
Gerald Higbee
Mary Schuler
Carolyn Hanson
Rubys Aukes
Diane Heitland
Joe Abels
Carol Davids
Ruth Bosma
Lester Drake
Richard Eckheart
Violet Davids
Gary Hanken
Anton Rank
Attendance and Honor Roll Honors Listed for 1956-57
The seventh grade lists perfect attendance including Shelda Cram Karen Davids Wanda Hovland Sandra Kreeze Arbella Krull Bradley Larson Nancy Schutter Charlene Tutton. The eighth grade names Shirley Gray Virginian Harringa Marcus Jens vold Judy Johnson Dorothy Jor dahl John Ostedahl Lesh Orthel Sandra Peterson Carolyn Risius Gary Risius Ray Schutter Glenn Tjaden. Honor roll second semester includes Beverly Adams Wanda Hovland Diane Kahler Charlene Tutton Marlene Boyken Virginia Harrings Dorothy Jordal Carolyn Schmidt. Dean D Pilgrim congratulates all students and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelda Cram
Karen Davids
Wanda Hovland
Sandra Kreeze
Arbella Krull
Bradley Larson
Nancy Schutter
Charlene Tutton
Shirley Gray
Virginian Harringa
Marcus Jensvold
Judy Johnson
Dorothy Jordahl
John Ostedahl
Lesh Orthel
Sandra Peterson
Carolyn Risius
Gary Risius
Ray Schutter
Bosme to Resume Duties After 21 Day Leave
PPC Richard Bosme reports on June at Fort Meyer Arlington Virginia to resume his duties following a 21 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Bosma. He is stationed at the same camp where he has served the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bosme
Fort Meyer
Arlington
Virginia
Ed Bosma
Two Local Boys Attend Legion Boys State
Two BCHS junior boys Rollin Wempen and David Grimes travel with parents to Gamp Dodge Iowa for the American Legion of Iowa Boys State. Nearly 800 attendees from 439 posts will learn civics and government through six days of activities with speakers including Des Moines leaders and FBI agents. Wempen backed by Buffalo Center cooperatives. David’s expenses paid by the Legion post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BCHS
Ray Murray
Gamp Dodge
Iowa
American Legion of Iowa
Rollin Wempen
Amost Wempen
David Grimes
Dave Grimes
A. C. Coon
Des Moines
Herschel Loveless
State Legion
Kenneth J. Benda
Robert F. Ray
State University of Iowa
Joseph E. Thornton
FBI Special
Omaha
Nebraska
Jamies F. Zabel
Robert Richards
Detroit
Michigan
David
Legion Post
Buffalo Center
Creamery
Coopei
Elevator
Wempen
Reformed Church Holds Annual Mission Fest
The Reformed Church will host its annual Mission Fest on Thursday, June 13, with three services at 10:00 am 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm plus a 2:00 pm children's program. Speakers include Rev Arend Roskemp of Stuart Iowa formerly Ramsey Reformed Church. Public invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arend Roskemp
Stuart
Iowa
Ramsey Reformed Church
Buffalo Center
Theological Seminary
Temple Time
The
Reformed Church In America
Cancer Drive in Buffalo Center Nets $319.75
Mrs. William Haselroth reports the Cancer Drive recently concluded in Buffalo Center quite successful with $319.75 collected. She chaired the drive assisted by members of the American Legion Auxiliary VFW Auxiliary Women's Community Club and the Literary Circle. The organizers thank all who donated to the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Haselroth
Buffalo Center
Haselroth
American Legion Auxiliary
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Women’s Community Club
Literary Circle
Kiddy Parade Planned By V.F.W. Auxiliary
The V F W Auxiliary will stage a parade for children under 12 on Wednesday June 12 at 3 00 PM The meeting point is the school ground Children may bring pets bicycles or any item and a free ride ticket will be given to all participants Mr and Mrs Dick Eckheart and daughter Lori visited Elkader Sunday and Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
Dick Eckheart
Lori
Elkader
Sergeant Spieker Completes Fort Benning Training
Army sergeant Jack F. Spieker son of Theo Spieker Buffalo Center Iowa recently graduated from The Infantry School automotive supervision course at Fort Benning Georgia. The ten week program covered supervision of motor vehicle operation organization maintenance and recovery of wheeled vehicles in infantry units. Spieker, with the 22nd Infantry Regiment Medical Company at Fort Lewis Washington, entered the Army in 1942 and was last stationed in Germany. He is a 1940 graduate of Buffalo Center High School. Guests welcomed last Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Anderson included her parents Mr and Mrs O W Griffith and sister Mrs Fay Garner of Des Moines. Mrs Garner returned home Sunday. the Griffiths stayed for weeks with their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Jack F. Spieker
Theo, Spieker
Buffalo Center
Infantry
Fort Benning
Georgia
Spieker
22Nd Infantry Regiment
Fort. Lewis
Washington
Germany
Clarence Anderson
O. W. Griffith
Fay Garner
Des Moines
Buffalo Center Hospital Notes May 28 to June 4
Hospital notes list admissions and discharges by date from May 28 to June 4. Entries include A W Payne Thompson Kathy Kiewier Deborah Kiewier Vivian Schmidt LaRay Bethken Robert Bunkofske Rebecca Lynne Hegenson Barry Kay Bryno Brecker Loris Lansing Anna Roth Mary Beth Smith new birth to Merlyn Elman and spouse Nelmer Matson of Buffalo Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Payne
Thompson
Kathy
Deborah Kiewier
Vivian Schmidt
Woden
LaRay Bethken
Buffalo Center
Robert Bunkofske
Rebecca Lynne
Lakota
Dick Meyer
Titonka
Kieth Hegenson
Barry Kay
Bryno Brecker
Loris Lansing
Municipal Pool Open For Summer Of Swimming Lessons
Mason City notes describe the municipal pool opening for the season with lifeguards and instructors listed. News covers Farm Bureau delegates from Winnebago County attending the state Mid-Summer Conference in Des Moines with names of officers and attendees, plus coverage of the Bison Marching Band events and local festival plans. The piece also mentions Buffalo Center pool operations and staff, a planned Red Cross schedule, and public swimming activity during June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Ellingson
Buffalo Center
Ben Hoyland
Thompson
Terry Thompson
Forest
Farm Bureau
Winnebago County
Earl Hall
Mason City Globe Gazette
Bert Zuver
Des Moines
Eurl St. Clair
Kentucky Farm Bureau
Clayton Rand
Mississippi
Patsy Schutter
Hans Aleckson
BCHS
Bison
Mason City
Thistle Control Program Outlined For County
Winnebago County Extension Director Richard W. Anderson outlines a four step thistle control plan in corn. The program emphasizes 2,4-D sprays at early corn heights, regular cultivations, a second spray after Tay-by cultivation, and potential late season high dosages. A two season effort weakens thistles to allow alfalfa to cover them. spot infestations may use soil sterilants though crop harm is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Anderson
Winnebago County
Anderson
Janis
Bison Athlete Earns State Track and Field Honor
Don Wingert of the Bison appears on Iowa High School Track and Field Honor Roll after a 220 foot football throw, ranking among the 4 best statewide efforts. Congratulations to Don on this notable recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wingert
Iowa
Don
Liberty Lutheran Church Rake Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Liberty Lutheran Church of Rake Iowa marks 30 years with a day of thanksgiving and praise on Sunday honoring the milestone. Rev J H Levang of Pasadena California synodical secretary for the Church of the Lutheran Brethren will speak. Services at 11 00 am 2 30 pm and 7 90 pm feature guest singers and church choir performances with dinner served by the Isches aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Lutheran Church
Rake
Iowa
J. H. Levang
Pasadena
California
Church of the Lutheran Brethren
Isches Aid
Norman H. ‘Tungseth
Former Resident Mrs Owenson Dies in California
Mary Gilbert reported the death of Mrs Arthur Owenson on May 24 in Pasadena California. The Buffalo Center resident, nearly ninety, had lived there with her husband and family for many years and died at her daughter Clara's home. Burial occurred in Long Beach on May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gilbert
California
Arthur Owenson
Owenson
Buffalo Center
Clara
Pasadena
Long Beach
New Barber Opens at Leibrand's Shop in Titonka
Harry Boyken begins duties as the new barber at Leibrand's in Titonka on May 27. Doug Sharp left barber duties in Clear Lake to become a traveling salesman for a barber supply firm. Mr and Mrs Everett Letcher and Gloria visited Kamrar last Saturday to spend time with Gloria's mother Mrs George G Klaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leibrand
Harry Boyken Oat Titonka
Doug Sharp
Mel
Clear Lake
Everett Letcher
Gloria
Kamrar
George G. Klaver
Lutherans Observe Birthday On Pentecost Sunday
About 1,000,000 Christians in the Evangelical Lutheran church celebrate a double birthday marking the church’s founding and the 40th anniversary of the ELC. Growth has been rapid in the past decade with ongoing home missions. A 1980 synod merger may form a new church over 2,000,000 members. The Lutheran World Federation Assembly meets in Minneapolis August 18–25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Buffalo Center
Christian Church
E.L.C
ELC
American Lutheran Church
United Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lutheran Free Church
Suomi Synod
Lutheran World Federation
Minneapolis
Hannover
Germany
Brownies to Have Play Day Saturday
The Buffalo Center Brownies plan a play day at Rice Lake State Park near Lake Mills on Saturday June 8 from 10 30 A M to 3 P M. Each Brownie should bring a sack lunch and drink. Attire is Indians or Pioneers. Rice Lake offers picnic areas. Mrs Margie Costigan leads the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Rice Lake State Park
Lake Mills
Rice Lake
Margie Costigan
Coop Oil-Elevators beat Honken-Jordal in extra innings
The Coop Oil-Elevator team edged Honken-Jordal 13-11 in extra innings for their third straight win. Risius and Albers pitched for the victors, Letcher hurled for the losers. The Jensgold Creamery squad fell 13-9 to Jensgold with Alf Heitland and Albin Nelson in command. Friday results had Honken-Jordals topping the Creamery 12-6 while the Oil-Elevator Coops defeated Dunsvalds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pes Coop Oil-Elevators
Honken-Jordal
Jensvolds
Creamery
Aooo
Coop Oil-Elevator
Risius
Albers
Dores
Bud" Letcher
Allis Chalmers
Larry Schuler
Fisk
Jensgold
Alf Heitland
Albin Nelson
Dairymen
Honken- Jordals
Dunsvalds
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Legion
Albert Bohl
Bulpitt Minais
Springfield
Walter Lund
Minn
Luther
Wartburg
Loren Weber
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Jim Murra
Cleveland
Ohio
Congo Bible School
Try & Tribune
Legion Boys State
Reformed Church
Sgt
Jack Spieker
Band
State Farm Bureau
Robert Nelson
John Holman
Leo Paul Miller
Keith Thompson
Carol Husher
Red Cross
Menno Risius
Pella
Central College
Dean W
Central
Regulis
New Barber
Brownies
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