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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
1
Frank Miles delivers a moving address at the city observance sponsored by the Legion post. The program included a parade, band selections, readings, and wreaths for local and overseas dead, with a Soldier's Requiem marking the moment.
A fragment describes nature with flowers tulips and narcissus and mentions corn fields pastures and livestock. The prose hints at a landscape filled with affection and simple rural life, contrasting with modern ideas and inviting reflection on countryside beauty.
Miss Bertha Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs R Davis and Earl L Elchorn of Elmore Minn were married Friday at one in the Little Brown Church Nashua Town by Rev J J McGarrigan The couple left for Lake Minnetonka for a few days and began housekeeping Their families and friends praise the bride as accomplished industrious and from a prominent local family The groom is described as industrious and steady and farming near Elmore Minn.
Buffalo Center defeated Ledyard 7 to 1 in their first win after opening with three losses in the North Town League. Elman allowed 8 hits but held Ledyard scoreless, while Buffalo Center had 8 hits and 7 runs. Next week they travel to Thompson for a tougher test, then host Lakota the following Sunday.
The four year old Lawrence Halverson of Cedar Rapids died after a fall on the sidewalk near his home. He was brought to Thompson for burial on Friday after suffering a head injury when he and other children fell on cement. The mother, Miss Jesse Hausking, mourns as locals express sympathy.
Yitho Sth yearly event features W. C. Flower Mission Day. County Home members to receive flowers and Renamedés candy via a bus. Donations of mowers or tools are requested. bring to Mrs. Donnelly at Wilson's store by Friday June 8. Mrs. Ray Murray, Flower Mission Chairman, coordinates actions.
Fire crews arrived quickly after a morning alarm at the Schuler residence. Chemicals, not water, were used to extinguish the blaze originating from a chimney with fallen bricks letting sparks spread. A roof hole and torn partition allowed access, but overall damage remained minor as neighbors cleared contents.
Mrs Harry Honken of Blue Hawth received a post nuptial shower at her parents home in this city last Saturday evening. A large number of relatives and friends attended and presented many beautiful and useful gifts. The bride was Miss Margaret Smith before marrying two weeks ago. The gathering ended with social time and lunch.
Bell urges the Incorporated Town of Buffalo Center to oil its streets the week of June 25 1928 with costs charged to adjoining property owners. Protests may be heard June 19 1928. Oiling priced at about 5 cents per square yard, not exceeding 1.00 per 22 foot lot.
Salvation Army runs a Missing Friends Bureau to help locate missing family members and others. Major Robert Penfold, divisional commander in Des Moines, notes boys frequently run far but girls run less. many disappear due to seeking independence or trouble, with weather and bills pushing some to roam.
The Republican primary last Monday gave Gov Hamill a large plurality near 120000 over former Senator Bowman and about 66000 more than the combined votes of three opponents. Smith won secretary of state and Lang auditor of state. Buffalo Center township had only 350 votes as farmers were busy. County attorney results show Boynton 1826, Jensen 370, Osmundson 340, Brown edged Dolen 1665 to 1580. Supervisor third district went to Logan Quale over F J Raddie. Pete Bravick and H G Wessels elected township trustees. Remaining candidates faced no opposition and were renominated.
The Algona District of the Methodist church will host a large picnic on Tuesday June 19 from 9:30 A M to 4 P M at the Algona fair grounds. A full program and sports will be provided plus a noon dinner. Everyone is welcome and organizers thank the fire company and neighbors for aiding in a Wednesday morning fire incident at Mrs Peter Schuler and children's home.
In Guthrie Center Grundy County during May, 40 cars of corn were shipped. Quality of last year’s corn improved, with much of it grading No 2 or better. Prices ranged from 90 to 96 cents a bushel as grading fluctuated.
The Christian Hadeaver of the 18th district held their erauat convention Tuesday at the Congregational Church in Forest City. The gathering brought a good number of young people.
Bayside Park Clear Lake invites several hundred families for a free picnic day with grounds and tables, children's playgrounds, and a full day of entertainment including singing dancing comedy and a baseball game at three. Radio star orchestra provides music for the second dance on Tuesday. Plans for July 4 fireworks and more attractions are announced by manager Charles Ritz.
Alec Russell, Pastor, conducts Sunday School at 10 and Morning Service at 11 with a sermon titled What Kind of Shadow Do You Cast Taken from Acts 5 12 15 The shadow of Peter and healing scenes are referenced Evening Service closes at 8 with Theme Wanted A man who can build the hedge from Ezekiel 22 30 The Young People’s Society meets at 7 with a topic on amusements as a measure of Christianity
The Methodist Sunday School schedules a picnic for Thursday June 14 at Woodslake with church pick up at nine o'clock for those lacking transport. The Algona District picnic on Tuesday June 19 at Algona is promoted as a major local event. Next Sunday is Children's Day but no program is planned. scholars should bring a dime for offerings and adults up to 45 should bring a quarter to fund college scholarships. Morning sermon June 10 is The Church a Nursing Mother Exodus 2 9. Evening sermon Offending God's Little Ones Matthew 18 6. C H Moore, Pastor.
Bert Abrams of Stuart Iowa paid a 10 fine plus costs after an Iowa Department of Agriculture inspector charged him with failing to keep required records for poultry buyers. The case cites new licensing and record requirements from a recent legislature session aimed at catching poultry thieves. Local officers sought information but could not obtain details from the records in Abrams territory.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church posts no services next Sunday morning with Sunday School at 10 o clock Luther League meeting at 8 pm Sunbeam Society to hold a candy sale Wednesday evening June event details incomplete due to OCR.
Advertising notice from Swea City Iowa offering rendering services removes dead hogs horses and cattle at no charge. Contact Ira Hewitt by phone 127 for pickup and disposal. no other charges apply.
Winnebago County Legion and Auxiliary hosted Memorial Day events with over 300 attendees at the High School. Speakers included John Mitchell and Major A M Nelson with praise for membership growth and Iowa veterans. A luncheon at city hall preceded meetings. a Legion Auxiliary picnic is planned for Pilot Knob State Park on June 17.
An old storefront notice promotes a home health book titled Home Sanitarium and The Straight Way to Health. It urges readers to send $3.50 to acquire Vim Vigor and guidance from a Reverend author, name partially legible, with contact to a Topic Palm address.
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