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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1963
Page
2
A 1962 traffic fatality total of 40,500 and injuries of 3,345,006 mark a record high. The piece urges public action, noting nine of ten accidents stem from driver error and most occur in clear weather on dry roads. It calls for motorists to join the fight against highway slaughter.
Memorial Day week brings a flurry of visits among families in the area. Mrs. Bowlware and Mr. Mein host guests including relatives from Kansas City and Cedar Rapids while others travel from Minneapolis St. Paul and Des Moines. Several couples mark anniversaries and birthdays with kin in attendance, including the Meinders celebration with Cecil Olson. Local attendance spans Bricelyn Buffalo Center Estherville Mason City and more as families share meals and travel for the holiday.
The Bishop's Company of Burbank California presents Alan Paton's Cry the Beloved Country at Buffalo Center Methodist Church on Friday June 14 at 8:00 p.m. The touring repertory company, in its tenth national tour, features Hai Bokar and Merle Harbach among others.
Way Back: Ten years ago 599 youths attend Bible School across five churches in Buffalo Center with 55 at Methodist and 115 at Congregational. Sharon Krueger to be Band Queen at Mason City Centennial on June 8. 62 member band led by Ted Post. Leona Heitland majorette. Pool opens June 13 with $2.50 single and $5 family tickets. Twenty years ago in 1943, 147 service members served in the U.S. Armed Forces from Buffalo Center, each receiving a Tribune weekly. Names of residents Thomas Hanson Carolyn Jean and Mildred Dearing of Harvard noted.
State Conservation Commission urges boaters to follow passenger capacity, brace low in rough water, match motor to boat, avoid alcohol, stay with capsized craft, and keep clear of docks and others. Emphasizes safety through skill, care, and courtesy for a safe season on local lakes and rivers.
Saturday evening Judge L E and Mrs Plummer of Northwood and Miss Millie Shuttle of Lake visited Mrs Nelle Groans. Mr and Mrs Dick Bailey of Waterloo were Sunday dinner guests at Ralph Stenersen. Luncheon guests included Ronald Thompson and daughter of Strawberry Point and Larry Thompson Cheryl and Mary of Gaylord MN. Dick Gifford Shelly and Kelly of Slater were weekend guests at Martin Wabben home. Shelly stayed to attend Bible School. Roger Bohl and Deff of Mason City visited Armstrong home. Neva from Minneapolis was a Saturday evening visitor. Try Tribune Want Ads
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