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Newspaper

Buffalo Center Tribune

Location

Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1941

Page

5

Indians Go On Warpath Stampede Bison 7 to 4

Titonka Indians surge in a Sunday win at Bison park scoring seven runs on five straight hits after Hed Beaver opening, Lefty Matson held Wesley and the Bison to four. Titonka rises from cellar as Buffalo Center and Algona join in a three way tie. next Sunday, June 15, Wesley visits for a 2:30 p.m. game.

Titonia Indians Hed” Beaver Bison Buffalo Algona Titonka Matson Beaver Wesley Bison Park Wesley Outfit Rake Lone Rock Lotts Creek Bancroft

Lost watch found after thirty five years on Iowa farm

While plowing corn J E Jensen found an old ilgin watch. The tarnished watch with hands off belonged to John Mathison who lived on the farm now occupied by Herman Fropkes. John dropped the watch while fleeing a house fire thirty five years ago.

J. E. Jensen John Mathison Herman Fropkes John

Urprised on Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary

On Tuesday June 8, the thirtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Abels Sr. was celebrated at home by their children. Guests included John Abels Jr. and family, Joe Abels family, Din Smidt family, and Joanne and Edward Smidt. A six o'clock dinner and cake were enjoyed, with a nice gift presented to the couple.

Ftv John Abels Teir John Abels, Jr Shirley Joris Joe Abels Dave Donald Din Smidt Joanne Edward

Bible School program closes with public invite

The Bible School of the Congregational church will hold its closing program Friday at 8 o clock. The public is invited. An offering will be received for the teachers. The Johnson family reunion occurred last Sunday at Garner with Mr and Mrs Roy Johnson and son Theo Fisher among attendees. Buffalo Center High School marching band members are urged to attend rehearsal Thursday June 12 at 7:30 for the Mason City band festival on June 17.

Bible School of The Congressional Church Johnson Garner Tts Roy Johnson Its Theo Fisher John Johna Margaret Howard Buffalo Center Mason City Minneapolis H. G. Erickson Luther Nels Rognehaugh N. K. Anderson Thompson Palmer Darby Leland Orvel Henderson Lois Story City Tom Soma Edwin Jurgen Subrum Myrtle Asmus Bricelyn Minnesota Oscar Olson Arvin Frandle Georgia Frandle Blue Earth Alva ,Selton Emmons Minn Rasmuss Eastvold Gena Hartland R. C. Thompson Alice Martin Skogen Elernar Oswald Hanson Frost, Minnesota Bertha Solberg Ringsted Anna Marie Mitchell Fenton Marie Elaine Mitchell Cylinder

Welcome to Buffalo Center Delegates for Young People's Union welcomed

The Tribune extends cordial greetings to delegates and visitors of the Iowa Young People's Union meeting in Buffalo Center. The town expresses pride in hosting the distinguished group and hopes attendees enjoy their stay.

the Tribune Iowa Pptist Young People’s Union Conition Buffalo Ter Buffalo Center

Buffalo Center Creamery Pays April Butterfat Share

Buffalo Center Creamery patrons received 20000.00 for April butterfat. Production at the local plant runs about 10 percent above last year. May payrolls issued June 10 show 4 cents for extra sweet cream and 40 cents for No 1 cream. Butter prices run about 7 cents above last year, but current price is down 1.44 cents from May peak on the New York market. Government urges continued high production for defense contracts.

Buffalo Center Creamery New York New York Market. the Governent

Telephone service between town and country resumed

Settlement of differences between Buffalo Center Telephone & Exchange and the Farmer's Telephone Co ended a several days disruption. Telephone connections between town and country were restored Saturday morning.

Buffalo Center Telephone & Exchange Company Farmer's Telephone Company

Marriage of Kiewiet and Bennett Held in Buffalo Center

The wedding of Charlotte Kiewiet and Donald Bennett occurred Tuesday June 10 at 4:30 PM in the Congregational church at Buffalo Center. The ceremony featured a double ring service with floral arrangements, bridesmaid Lillian Kiewiet, best man Richard Bennett, and a flower girl pair. The bride wore white lace and satin with a veil, carried roses and Swansonians, and was walked down the aisle by her father. Attendants, ushers, and musicians participated, followed by a reception at the bride’s home and a pink and white three tier cake. The couple plans to reside on a farm near Greenfield after a brief wedding trip. the bride, a teacher, is from Buffalo Center and has taught in Orient and Early. the groom is from Zion high school.

D. H. Farrington Congregational Church Lillian Kiewier Mr. Bennett Richard Bennett Marlyn Myrna Kiewier Billy Claire H. B. Winter Lillian Jutting Gwendolyn Lawrence Wirtjes Clarence Milbrandt Betty Waite Mildred McChaft Arlene Thorshiem Edith Milbrandt Buffalo Center Iowa State Teacher’s College Cedar Falls Orient Early Iowa Bennett Zion High School Greenfield Zion Lutheran Church Rake Bessie Arlene Levi Darby Julius H. Eastvold A. J. Eastvold Frost Minnesota O. Sortien Joshua Ruth Peldick Miss Feldick Lohengrin Mendelsohn Henrick G. Erickson Jesus Barney Arnold Eastvold Andrew Howe, Jr Palmer Darby Leland Nels Rognehaugh Thompson Lois Sorlien Lou Ann Russ Rev S. O. Sorlien Bertha Solberg Ringsted Anna Marie Mitchell Fenton Eunice Stenson Minneapolis Oswald Hanson Lillian Pedergon Anna Marie Elaine Mitchell Mae Madeline Lillian Pederson Darlene Rogne

Mother Dies in Scarville After Lingering Illness

Mrs Selmer Bye of Scarville died Friday June 6 after a lingering illness. She was the mother of Mrs Lawrence Costigan of this city. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Lutheran church in Scarville, with Mr and Mrs G L Costigan in attendance.

Selmer Bye Scarville

Pretty Zion Lutheran wedding at Rake on June 4

A refined ceremony united Bessie Arlene Darby and Julius H Eastvold at Zion Lutheran Church Rake with pink and blue decor. Officiated by Rev S O Sortien the event featured choir, a three tier cake, numerous attendants and a reception in the parlors before the couple's move to farm near Frost Minnesota.

Federated Clubs of County Hold Picnic at Buffalo Center

The Federated Womens Clubs of Winnebago County held their annual picnic at Buffalo Center city hall on Tuesday June 10. County Chairman Mrs John Slaba led a brief meeting and passed the gavel to new county chairwoman Mrs P A Helgeson of Lake Mills. Prizes were awarded for best aprons as 53 members and guests registered, with Mrs Ethel Jensvold taking first prize.

Federated Womens Clubs Winnebago County Buffalo Center John Slaba P. A. Helgeson Lake Mills New Earl Harkness J. ©. Dolen Nita Glorfeld Ethel Jensvold Nellie Burdick Elsie Larson June Beyer

Hospital notes report major operations in Lakota and nearby towns

George Johnson of Lakota was admitted Thursday for a major operation. Miss Arlet Halvorson of Elmore Minnesota was dismissed Saturday following a major operation. Melvin Engelby of Bricelyn Minnesota was admitted Saturday for a major operation. Mrs Homer Lindhorst of Algona was dismissed Sunday following treatment. Delmar Jordahl was admitted Monday for a major operation.

George Johnson Lakota Arlet Halvorson Elmore Minnesota Melvin Engelby Bricelyn Homer Lindhorst Algona Delmar Jordahl

Death Summoned Mrs. J. J. Meyer

Funeral services for Mrs. J. J. Meyer aged 89 who died Tuesday June 10 will be at her home Friday June 13 at two o'clock and then at the Reformed church A complete obituary will run next week in The Tribune Buffalo Center Band to play at Band Festival Miss June Smith to be Buffalo Center Queen candidate for Festival rides in parade attends luncheon and events Fifty three bands from North Iowa and Minnesota participate with over 2000 members Buffalo Center Band directed by Arthur Braine performs on Federal Avenue events include concerts marches parade crowning the queen at Roosevelt Field and a grand finale with massed bands and ties listing many entered communities.

J. J. Meyer The Reformed Church the Tribune Buffalo Center Arthur Braine Mason City North Iowa Minnesota June Maxine Smith Federal Avenue Central Park Roosevelt Field Ackley Albert City Alexander Algona Aplington Belmond Britt Carpenter Clarion Clarksville Clear Lake Dumont Tagle Grove Fldora Elmore Emmetsburg Fertile Floyd Forest City Garner Greene Hampton Hanlontown Hansell Hayfield Humboldt Joice Kanawha Kensett Kiester Klemme Lake Mills Manly Marble Rock Meservey Nora Springs Northwood Osage Plymouth Renwick Riceville Rockford Rockwell Rudd St. Ansgar Sheffield Swasdale Thompson, Thornton, Ventura Waukon Wellsburg

Dorenbush Boyenga Clan Holds First Reunion

About seventy relatives from northern Iowa Minnesota and California gathered at Blue Earth Park for the first Dorenbush Boyenga clan reunion. Attendees filled baskets for a sumptuous picnic and officials decided to make it an annual event on the first Thursday in June.

Iowa Minnesota California Blue Earth

The Office Gardner Poem by Ray Murray

Ardent gardener toils with zeal mowing grass clipping hedges pulling weeds and cleaning edges. He tends roses sweeps paths burns trash feeds fish mends trellis patches screen sprays lawn and bathes the dog then drives away to work at eight o clock.

Car Ray Murray

In South Dakota Town Wounded Knee Registrant Charlie Shot In The Chest

A draft board in Wounded Knee evaluates a registrant named Charlie Shot In The Chest who passes the local physical examination despite the unusual name. The report notes the person is American Indian and remains eligible for service under standard medical screening.

South Dakota

Forest Two Girl Elected County 4-H President

More than 75 4-H girls from six Winnebago County clubs joined a day program June 4 to showcase 4-H work to about 50 parents and friends. Miriam Read of Forest Hustlers was elected president, Naomi Shortenhaus of Buffalo Boosters vice president, Dorothy Finer of Grant Gleaners secretary, and Josephine Haugen of Center historian.

Winnebago County Wynne Jacobs Farm Bureau Committee Buffalo Boosters Miriam Read Forest Hustlers Naomi Shortenhaus Dorothy Finer Grant Gleaners Josephine Haugen Center Alice Kilen Dorothy Mitchell Buffalo Phyllis Goranson Newton Irene Doege Norway Latin America Grant Linden Charlotte Stenberg Garner J. L. Rendahl Forest City Carl Harlson

District Rural Youth Camp At Clear Lake Planned

Winnebago County farm youths beyond 4-H age are invited by the Iowa Rural Young People's Assembly to a June 13 15 camp at Clear Lake. Paul Henderson of Mason City leads. Activities include archery softball swimming folk dancing group singing and vesper services. A half day session with the state Selective Service Board explains policies. Register at the county agent's office. advance fee 1.00 and 2 3 dollars at camp cover all expenses.

Winnebago County Iowa Rural Young People’s Assembly Clear Lake Mechem Paul Henderson Mason City State Selective Service Board

Buffalo Township Farm Bureau Picnic Set For Sunday

Readied picnic in the Buffalo Township Farm Bureau at the tourist park next Sunday June 15 with dinner at 12:30 served picnic lunches self provided and dishes. Free coffee lemonade and ice cream. Mrs Ellsworth Richardson of Al bia Town will be the principal speaker. Afterward sports and games for all. John and Jerry's advertise lawn mowers.

Buffalo Township Farm Bureau Ellsworth Richardson Albia Town

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Stampede Bison Bible School Elcome Charlotte Kiewiet W. F. Kiewiet Donald Bennett W. C. Bennett Durby Eastvold Federated Clubs OF June Smith Buffalo Centers Dorenbush Boyenga Forest Two Farm Bureau John & Jerry's
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