Wedding bells and vows mingle in small town ceremony
Fragmented text reports a May wedding with August Winkleman and Miss Anu Pot Bite Earth. The ceremony occurred at a Catholic church with Rev Wr. Colem officiating. Relatives visited, breakfast for the bride’s parents, and plans for the newlyweds to visit Moines. Other notices mention Opal Pearce AB and a Mason City hospital event, plus marriage congratulations and future residence details.
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Anu Pot Bite Earth
Buffalo Centler
Catholic Church
Wr. Colem
Michiel Kelly
Harm Weaver
Beaving
Olive
Moines
Henry VanHeuven Dies After Long Illness in North Dakota
Henry VanHeuven born 1851 in Germany died after a long illness. He lived in Grundy, Winnebago, and Kos Counties before settling with his sister Mrs. Albers in North Dakota. A general merchant for 19 years, he left a wife and daughter, eight grandchildren, and many relatives. Funeral at 1 PM Friday from the Reformed church conducted by Rev. J. E. Schoon. burial to follow.
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Ealt
Germany
Jennie i
Old Country
Grundy
Winnebago
Kos
Ilge
Iwi
Mir. Vaneuvern
Pight
Hig
North
Mra
Albers
Tulius Becker
Washington
Reformed Church
J. E. Schoon
Population Decrease Noted in Wimmebago County
The 1920 census figures show Aninebago County down by 115 from 1915. Each township lists varied changes with towns such as Scayrille, Leland, Mills, Thompson, and Buffalo Center reporting differing resident counts. The total population for Aninebago County in 1920 is recorded as 314.
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Wimmebago
Accoraiz
Scayrille
Leland
Mills
Thompson
City
Buffalo “Center
Buffalo
Cenadden
Forest
Grant King
Lincoln
Linden
Ogan
Mt. Valley
Norway
Aninebago County
Henry Sonnenberg Dies Suddenly This Morning
Henry Sonnenberg, a well known farmer of the area, died early this morning after a two week illness. He was found weak from illness and it is believed heart weakness caused his death. Funeral arrangements had not yet been made by Thursday noon. Local friends and residents express shock.
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Henry *Sonnenberg
Mona
Eraise
Titonka Tople
Buffalo Club Girls Met at Township Event
Iffalo club girls gathered for a meeting at Putinto Township with Martha Grimes Yune 8rd Amber present. The president called for labor saving measures and a discussion of duties. A reporter noted many pictures were taken and praised the group's high quality work.
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Putinto Township
Martha ‘Grimes
Yune
Amber
Ordes
Bint
Ar Teda Wet
All Stars Play at Bancroft Sunday
Manager Shreen will take his ball team to Bancroft on Sunday June 14 to face the Mason City Independents. Buffalo Center loses Eddie Deal to the Wisconsin league but adds Tommy Ryan as catcher and hard hitter. more new faces expected as players finish college and report for duty.
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Shreen
Bancrofts
Mason City Independents
Buffalo Center
Eddie Deal
Wisconsin
Larson
Tommy Ryan
Une
Bancroft Swiday
Methodist Church Sunday School and Children's Day Program
The Methodist Church hosts Sunday School at 10 a m and a 11 am Children’s Day Program titled the Enchanted Latchhief written for Methodist schools by Elizabeth Hollana. An offering benefits the Student Soap Fund and baptism opportunities are available. Evening service at 8 pm features a sermon on win vite 4. The Altiora Class sponsors the Sunday School prize and a June 17 event in Wessels Grove. Ladies Aid Society meets today at Mrs. Harvey Gilberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hollana
Wessels Grove
Ladies Aid Society
Harvey Gilberts
WM. Biggh
KIONAL CHURCH Services Led by Pastor Alec Russell
Alec Russell, pastor of Kional Church, announces seven Sunday services plus church school at 16 o'clock. Children’s Day service at 11 o'clock and evening service at 8 o'clock. Echoes from the convention by several young people accompany the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec Russell
Prohibition Debate Cited As Effective By Speaker
A county home notes slower mission day with supportive actions from local groups. A speaker argues the eighteenth amendment has reduced crime, theft, and alcohol trade, urging continued observance and public support for prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center Union
Kinney Miller
Sme
United States
Midwest Lumber Co items tie to local building boom
Ed Kopp, manager at Midwest Lumber Co, reports a busy period with orders for lumber and cement as local residents undertake home and barn projects. Kopp notes Kopp and two Pritchards played in a golf tournament near Lake Mall, Buffalo Center, and Thompson, while several residents, including Henry Smith and Andrew Harringa, are building or repairing structures.
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A. Kopp
C. He. Pritchard
James Pritchard
James
Dake Mills
Haa Thetr
Kopp
Pritchard
Hbetween Lake
Malla
Buffalo Center
Lowe Brog
Joe
A.M. Helin
John Johnson
John Frey
Siller
Fxlo _Brerichs
Andrew Harringa
Erlb
Brooks Place
Andrew
Albatar
Henry Sapp
D. QeArk
Voldick
Harringa
Wari
Price
Tutton
Cent
G.sahundh
Midwest
Jeneri
Local families visit during Sunday gatherings
S B Buffalo News notes numerous Sunday visits. Ted and Mrs DeBoer visited John Gerzemas. Henry Dohlman and others hosted guests from Emmetsburg. The Krull and Penning households hosted and hosted guests. several residents traveled to Humboldt and Fort Dodge for visits with relatives.
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Ted DeBoer
John Gerzemas Munday
Henry Dohlman
Gon Jasper
Vern Winderg
Emmetsburg
Henry Brobus
Tjath Kroll
Ainers
B. Krull
John Penning
Adeline
Mrys
Gus. Kiekel
Hunboldt Bune
Anton Penning
Hannah
Alvin Gotswoma
BH. Krall
Oscar Enderson
Fred
Himka Krall
Fort’ Dodge
Loran
Cady
Mir
Gerzema
Apple Johnson
Krall
Henry Schreider
Ride
Ficke
ROKR
Dirksen anniversary marked twenty five years of marriage
Mr and Mrs Cornelius Dirksen celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at home on Friday June 5 with immediate relatives and friends. A noon dinner followed and the couple received silverware and a purse with money. Rev Schoo led prayers and offered a talk on blessings and sustaining faith through years of marriage. relatives and friends including Jerry Dirksen Bud Dirksen Hinder Dirksen Peter Holfwassen Fred Van Horn and others attended and offered best wishes for many more healthy years.
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Dirksen
Joy
Jerry Dirksen
Bud Dirksen
Hinder Dirksen
Peter Holfwassen
Fred van Horn
Henry Dirksen
Réena Mirkeen
Jasper” “Dirksen
Henry, Bruhns
John Dirksen
Buffalo Center Council Proceedings May 5 1925
Buffalo Center Iowa council conducts May 5 1925 meeting with mayor Peterson presiding All members attended and minutes from last meeting read and approved Bills read and accepted except County Patrol Bill Siren Pump and Motor bills investigated Salaries and labor listed for various workers Debates on town depository designated Farmers Trust Savings Bank up to 10000 dollars Motion to fund school scoping and groveling around eight blocks of school area passed Clerk QAD Sparks records the Iowa Pack Company sale to Swift & Ge and about 159 workers employed at the plant in town
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Buffalo Center
Towa
Peterson
Sterling
Kramer
Andy
Farness
Haw
Tele. Co
Cally
Tribune
Waltons
Ben- Bruns
Interstate, Power Co
Interstate Power Co
Hall
Sam TerBeek
ATL
Olson
Lebvor
H. Hum
W. Galagan
Labor L
G_ Larson
Midwest Lbr
Bronleewe
G. A. Sparks
Wim
Knoll
Otto Bronleawe
Farmers’ Trust & Savings Bank
Funds of Inc
of Buffalo Center
Wilson
Mt. Whan
Selioul
Qad Sparks
Paksing
Iowa
Swift. &Ge
American Legion News Report of June 5 Meeting
The American Legion post held its June 5 meeting led by Commander Bronkeewe. Attending were Behrends Ai Bohi Feldick Lee Frette Afurraoy Matson Wessels Westergamm and visitors from state leaders Kendall Hammill Hayes Tinley. Committee formed to present Memorial Day speaker options for 1926 and to prepare members before June 12. Joint Legion Auxiliary meeting planned next month with lunch provided by four members. Post notes 74 paid members with 10 eligible nonmembers. annual town celebration set for June 23. Raymond Murray reports Spirit Lake trip and shop upgrades by Rollin Steinmetz. photo album additions and requests for missing past officers’ photos. silver clasp received from National HQ to be placed on post flag Staff.
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Bronkeewe
Behrends
Ai Bohi
Feldick
Lee
Frette
Afurraoy
Matson
Wessels
Westergamm
Kendall
Bammill
Cannon Foresty Park
Murray
Hanford MacNider
John ‘Hammill
Glenn Hayes
Matt Tinley
C. A. Pease
Reb- Tends
Branlaewe
Brobleewe
Legion
Andy ‘Bohl
Fred Bliss
Srembers
Inneh
Auxiliary
Andy
Bohl
Fred
Bliss
Ray
Spirit Lake
Rollin Steinmetz
Ibs
Hobart Bros
Amateu
Rollin
Clasg A
Winnebago Post
Rake /Post- wil hos
D.R. Snell
McCdok
Ray Murray
Efich
Post
Mesdames Howell
Johnston
Cleveland
Boy Scouts
Ilegionaires
Bronleeve
Winter
Puitchard
AdarsCo
J. D
Lowe
Herman, Witt
Tony
Glockner
Martin Behrends
Merle Brickey
Lezson
St. Paul
Laat
Notice for Bids on Lincoln Township School Basement
Notice to bidders for erecting a basement under the Lincoln Township School in Winnebago County District No 6 bids due July 1 at 1 PM contract awarded to lowest responsible bidder board reserves right to reject any or all bids
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Lincoln Township
Winnebago
Phe
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Fix
Kistensen
Winkleman
Sry
August Winkleman
Christbn Downing
Mt. Hook
August Winklemaking
Riley
Stidgeliool
Minn Yee
Pin Bible School
Miriz
Nike
Kelly-Weaver
Roth-Alberg
Thaneday
Roth
Atk
Opal Pearce AB
Mason
Piatt John Lamaping
Berhay
Henry Vanheuveen
Henry ‘Sonnenberg
Iffalo Club
M.E
Tonnidt Park
Bervon Va
Altiora
ALL ‘Stars
Bancroft
CT. U. Notes
Dwese Lumber’ CO
S. B. Buffalo News
Council Proceedings
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