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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1962
Page
2
The Buffalo Center Lions Club met in John Lande’s garage due to bad weather and enjoyed a steak supper prepared by John Lande and Ben Hall. They discussed park plans including erecting a back stop and marking the parking area with boundary posts installed by Lions members and volunteers.
Commander Chuck Murray summons members of Winnebago Post No 21 The American Legion for a meeting tonight Thursday June 7 at 8 pm. Reports on Memorial Day and Boys State will be given County Commander Justice Sullivan discusses the Forest City county meeting of May 31. Nominating committee to present candidates for July election. further nominations from the floor. An all color movie Point about quail and turkey hunting in Florida will be shown courtesy of Remington Arms Company. Lunch served by Breckunitch. $7.50 door prize.
County Legion and Auxiliary members attended the Forest City meeting last Friday evening. Attendees included Mrs. Win Haselroth, Mr. and Mrs. George Carman, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Murray, Chuck Murray, Justice Sullivan, Amel Limberg, Albert Bohl, and John R. Winter. Boys State candidates Chuck DeVries and Alan Wabben joined Mr. Sullivan and attended a pre induction school led by Counsellor Smith of the Forest City Post. Other juniors from Lake Mills and Forest City were present.
Guests gathered for Mrs. Ted Fisher's birthday at their home including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson of Jefferson and Mrs. Mattie Melcher of Garner. Mrs. Anderson baked the cake and guests served dinner while others sent wishes and gifts from Wesley and St. Ansgar.
Buffalo Township Republicans elected delegates to the County Convention: George A. Carman, Les Ostrander, Walter R. Miller, Charles DeVries, K. H. Elman, C. B. Olson, Ray Mitchell, John Slaba. Democrats named John Teig, George Beaving, Hardy Jordal, Arend Swalve, Jake Kiewier, Boyd Jordal. Constitutional amendment carried statewide and in Buffalo Township with 63 yes 49 no. county 665 yes 653 no. Township results show trustees and clerks with party tallies, noting votes by township and county totals.
Harvey Hassebrock led the firing squad with riflemen Allan Edwards Jim Murray Fred Redamaker Dick Weaver John R Winter George Winter Alvin Winter and Edw Winter Eddie Albers was bugler with Larry Oren sounding the echo Kim Bosma Amel Limberg were color guards Elwyn Letcher carried colors Charlie DeVries the VFW banner and Justice Sullivan that of The American Legion Commander Carl Breckunitch of the VFW chaired the school house program assisted by Chuck Murray The parade featured Boyd Jordal Albert Bohl and John Ennen Julian Feterson directed seating at the school auditorium Supt Larson organized buses band and items for the day Early morning Ray Murray and Mrs Ed win Albers placed flags on 69 graves with wreaths by VFW Auxiliary The little flowers girls were led by Mrs Dick Weaver Mrs Merle Albers and Mrs Jim Murray and Mrs Tommy Hanson Floral arrangements at the school were by Mesdames Ray Murray William Haselroth Letha Matson and Mack Peterson The cemetery flag flew at half staff until noon then rose to full staff to honor the dead Ray Murray and Albert Bohl managed chores.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 21 will meet at Gladys Winter's home this Thursday with June Beyer assisting as hostess.
The Stork Club records births including Steven Dennis born May 26 to Dennis and Erika Knower of Siloam Springs Arkansas weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces. Brenda Mae, born May 36 to DeWayne Maass and family. Clare Ann born June 1 to Walter Halers and Enko Smith families. John Dale born May 30 to Al and Dudding families with siblings Patricia Barbara Sandra Tom Mike Jay Steven. Cindy Sue born at Donald Miller home weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces with siblings and extended relatives listed.
Last Wednesday evening on Memorial Day Etta Frerichs was pleasantly surprised at her home on her birthday by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Frerichs, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Frerichs and family and Mr. and Mrs. Nan Frerichs, all of Buffalo Center, and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gotham, Mrs. Ronald Gotham and Mr. Cecil Gotham of Mankato, Minnesota. Mrs. Hardy Jordal and Dale visited at the home of her sister, Mrs. Gertrude Lenort and family at Wells, Minnesota, Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Ted Fisher thanks relatives and friends for the many birthday cards and gifts she received on her 84th birthday noting how nice it is to be remembered on one's birthday.
The Salvation Army seeks donations via mailed letters to local treasurer E E Sapp in Buffalo Center. Funds support meals shelter and jobs, with services offered regardless of race or creed. portions stay for local health and welfare programs. Visitors Miss Linda Carr and families of Minneapolis and Roger Tweeter and family of Forest City joined Mrs Deane Jurzens this Sunday.
The Johnson family extends heartfelt thanks for kindness and sympathy shown during their bereavement after the death of their husband and father. They gratefully acknowledge Rev. L E Bakke for his comfort and prayers, floral and memorial offerings, and help from many friends. May God bless you all.
Twenty young people were confirmed in their faith at Bethlehem Lutheran Church last Sunday, the largest class in the congregation’s history. Confirmands include Nora Matson, Joyce Sleper, M Jerome Jensen, Lowell Nelson, Mary Honken, Dale Anderson, Roger Anderson, Brent Egeldshl, Ruth Johnson, Darrell Gjerstad, Gregory Quaine, Vern Ostrander, Jerry Sunde, Pamela Sheimo, Michele Larson, Dallas Olson, Gary Johnson, Kathleen Hethbeig, La Rae Blomster, and James Lande. Nola Matson elected secretary and Roger Anderson elected president.
Community notices list meetings of American Legion and Auxiliary on Thursday June 7. Friday June 8 hosts the Methodist Altiora Class at the Anderson home. Saturday June 9 marks Mrs. Martha Teig’s 76th birthday with card requests to Mercy Hospital Mason City. Rally Day at Buffalo Center School follows Car Safety Check by Lions Club and Highway Patrol. On Monday June 11 a TV program Previews of Freshman English airs 7:30 to 8:00 am. W.E.W. meets. Business Men's Club meets. ad-taker line given for Salt inquiries.
Mrs Ethel Winter hosted a3 weekend guests including her son Roger Winter and daughter-in-law plus a Sioux City teen. They visited Mr and Mrs Richard Eckheart. Sunday at Walter Tapper home guests included Lyle Krumwiede family Lerry Tapper and Doni Jo Swea City and Donald Geiken family Ledyard. John Lande Jr and wife were afternoon visitors.
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