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Newspaper

Buffalo Center Tribune

Location

Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1952

Page

5

Buffalo Den er's Pool to Open Next Saturday

Next Saturday June 14 at 2 PM marks the opening of Buffalo Den er's swimming pool. Season tickets cost 5 for families and 3.50 for individuals. single admission is 35 cents. Pool hours 2 5 and 7 10 on weekdays and 2 5 on Sundays. no Sunday evenings. Clayton Bristow, lifeguard, notes free swimming lessons starting Monday June 16 for children with season tickets, with a scheduled instruction program by age and day.

Buffalo Dener Beaving’s Variety Store DeVries Lumber Company C. B. Olson JD. B. Black Frank Schleifer G. A. Carman J. J. Guyer Clayton Bristow Life Guard

Complete Iowa 4 H Exposition Plans At State Fair

Iowa announces the 4 H exposition at Des Moines August 23 to September 1 with a 10 day program of livestock shows demonstrations judging contests and home making exhibits. prizes total over 28000 with more than 3000 farm boys and girls expected to compete. highlights include baby beef show 6011 prize total beef heifer show 4418 dairy heifer 3870 swine 3644 and prizes for lambs colts and poultry. additional demonstrations in machinery use soil conservation and farm methods carry 1100 in prizes along with 650 for county booth exhibits. 4 H girls will give continuous demonstrations in nutrition home furnishing and clothing with 5200 in prizes including a 200 prize for a girls style revue. state judging contests offer 675 in cash prizes. potential participants may obtain premium lists from the Fair Board or their agricultural extension agent.

American Des Moines Fair Board

German Valley to Play Hayfield Friday Night Lights

German Valley faces Hayfield in a Friday evening game set for 8:30. The matchup features local teams at the Hayfield field with anticipation for a competitive district outing.

German Valley Therman Valley Hastie Ramsey

Appreciation note thanks for hospital visit and probate filing

Relatives and friends are thanked for cards and visits during hospitalization. Special appreciation goes to blood donors, doctors and nurses. The will of Peder P Malik was ceased and filed for probate on Pune 3.

Henry Inge Peder P. Malik Pune 3

Buffalo Center to Open Summer Band Concert Series

Buffalo Center starts its summer band concerts in the city park next Saturday night June 14 led by Mr. Post. Concerts will continue each Saturday evening until school opens. Carman Stowe, daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Stowe, represented Buffalo Center as a queen candidate at the North Iowa Band Festival in Mason City Tuesday.

Buffalo Center Post North Iowa Mason City Carman Stowe Vernon Stowe

Rural Young People Discuss Citizenship Discussion at Winnebago R Y P Meeting

The Winnebago R Y P met in Thompson High School gym on Monday June 2. Rep Theodore Klemesrude spoke on citizenship and the House of Representatives duties voting and township officers. Shirley Gustafson and Charlotte Brones were chosen to attend the North Central R Y P Convention in LaFayette Indiana June 22 23 24, with a district camp at Lake Okoboji June 14 15 16. Anyone wishing to go should contact the extension office. Secretary's report approved. Banes were played and refreshments served by Eldon Larson.

Winnebago R.Y.P Thompson High School Theodore Klemesrude House of Representatives Shirley Gustafson Charlotte Brones R.Y.P LaFayette Indiana Lake Okoboji Eldon Larson

Hippen Receives B S Degree at Iowa State University

Melvin H. Hippen earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the State University of Iowa on Thursday, June 5, and will begin work as a pharmacist at Casey Drug Store in Mason City. He and his family plan to move into a new home on Pierre Avenue this Thursday.

Melvin H. Hippen State University of Iowa Melvin Casey Drug Store Mason City Iowa

Hebron Farm Bureau Meets for June Session at Home

Hebron Township Farm Bureau held its June meeting at Elmer Schaefer's residence. A Get Out the Vote campaign report noted a large rise in turnout versus prior primaries. Programs featured piano solo by Dale Larson, Natins Agriculture article by Swen Larson, accordion by Arlene Swalve, F F A report by Lewis Swalve, plus group singing and two educational films by Don Cowles. July picnic announced for Hand's Park.

Hebron Township Elmer Schaefer Dale Larson

Buffalo Boosters Meet at Mrs Ray Miller Home

The Buffalo Boosters held a meeting on June 2 with twenty two members answering roll call and two visitors in attendance. Elizabeth Wabben was chosen as the campaign speaker for avol Jutting. Janice Kiewiet demonstrated Butter Cakes. Barbara Weaver joined the club. A lunch was provided by Marjorie Jordal and Joyce Schutter.

Buffalo Boosters Ray Miller Elizabeth Wabben Janice ‘Kiewiet Barbara Weaver Marjorie Jordal Joyce Schutter

Bethlehem Lutheran Bake Sale Sponsored by Mary Circle

The Mary Circle of Bethlehem Lutheran Church will sponsor a baked food sale on Saturday evening at the City Park. For sale adding machine paper blotters in assorted colors featured by the Buffalo Center Tribune.

Mary Circle of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Buffalo Center Tribune

4-H Girls Elect Leland Miss Co President Rally Day

Winnebago 4-H rally at Thompson school on June 5 drew 175 girls leaders and visitors. Marlene LéMaster was elected president with Harriet Judd as vice president, Marlene Lovick secretary treasurer, and JoAnn Jacobson historian.

Thompson School Marlene LéMaster Linden Lassies Buffalo Boosters Rowene . Anderson

Ray Hill Family Heads West for Three Week Vacation

Mr and Mrs Ray Hill and Bruce plan a three week trip to the West Coast traveling through the Black Hills in South Dakota Yellowstone National Park and the Big Horn Mountains They will visit relatives in California and order paint from John and Jerry for delivery in any shade requested.

Ray Hill Bruce West Coast Black Hills South Dakota Yellowstone National Park Big Horn Mountains California

Buffalo F B Meets Monday Farm Bureau to hear 4 H program

Buffalo Township Farm Bureau meets Monday night at City Hall. The 4 H clubs sponsor the program with Norbert Dorow county extension agent showing 4 H pictures. Miss Lois Hueneman of Garner will speak on her trip to Germany with travel pictures. Public invited. membership not required.

Buffalo Township Norbert Dorow Lois Hueneman Garner Germany Yhou Farm Bureau

Divorce Granted in Clark Case and County Notices

Richard A. Clark was granted a decree of divorce from Barbara Clark with grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment stated. Dates show marriage in October 1951 and separation in February 1952. Weed eradication dates and notices by county authorities are announced. Real estate transfers filed include several deed entries. New car registrations list owners paying use tax and vehicle registrations in the past week across multiple towns.

Richard A. Clark Barbara Clark Narum County Recorder Willa M. Brown Stanley P Mary Lou Matzen C. B. Olson A. J. Bosma Arlene G Charlie R. DeVries C. L Lenore H. Peterson Harry E Margaret Hanken Marjorie Jefson Darvin P Doris Juhl Levison Gordon Hall Forest City Chevrolet Anthony G. Geiken Buffalo Center Buick Alice Forslund Pontiac Arnold Halvorson Lake Mills Ford Lehman B. Faber R. D. Saxerud Ed Lenning Plymouth Harry Bolstad Selmer Sabsgaard Thompson Nash Walter C. Anderson DeSoto Benjamin J Joice Carter Robb Overtfield Scarvile Alfred Thompson Scarville Kaiser Jean Levins Charles H. Potter Forest Ccty Donald E. Michaelson Sterling Thompson Clifford Philpott Geo. H. Anderson Leland Prairie Schooner

Mrs Haselroth Heads Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary met at City Hall on Thursday evening June 5 with President Cleo Herem in charge. Minutes approved. sewing report by Iva Claassen. bills allowed. motion to send letters to senators and a representative urging restoration of veteran administration budget cuts. Officers elected: President Leon a Haselroth, VP Katherine Carman, Recording Secretary Helen Helmers, Corresponding Secretary Iiva Claassen, Treasurer Clara B. Olson, Historian Darlene Friesenberg, Chaplain Lena Glorfeld, Sergeants at arms Marie Morgan and Josephine Hanson, Exec Board Ethel Winter June Fisk Margaret Sowers. Past president pin to Cleo Herem, who moves to Waterloo Wisconsin. Tea served by Mary Winter and Ann Patterson.

American Legion Auxiliary Cleo Herem Iva Classeen Executive Board Hickenlooper Gillette Dolliver Marie Morgain Leona Haselroth Katherine Carman Helen Helmers Iiva Claassen Clara B. Olson Darlene Friesenberg Lena Glorfeld Marie Morgan Josephine Hanson Ethel Winter June Fisk Margaret Sowers Waterloo Wisconsin Taunch Mary Winter Ann Patterson

Clerk Busy Issues Eight Marriage Licenses

The Clerk of Courts Lundberg issued eight marriage licenses in recent days. Applicants include Alton Halvorson 28 and Elinor Holland 21, Larry Gelner 22 and Donna Waddingham 17, Wayne Bang 26 and Dorothy Melling 24, Roger Drugg 21 and Kristeen Rygmyr 17, Donald Bartsch and Mavis Hollad both legal age, Robert L. Starkey 24 and Bonnie M. Cook 22, Harland Block Hus and Geneva E. London legal, Vernie Boomgarden and Stella Tiedens.

Clerk of Courts Lundberg Alton Halvorson Elinor Holland Larry Gelner Donna Waddingham Wayne Bang Dorothy Melling Roger Drugg Kristeen Rygmyr Donald Bartsch Mavis Hollad Robert L. Starkey Bonnie M. Cook Harland Blockhus Geneva E. London Vernie Boomgarden Stella Tiedens

Legion Auxiliary Sewing Meeting at Miss Olson's Home

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a sewing meeting at Miss Clara B. Olson's home with Mrs. Thea Miller assisting. Bring carpet rags for donation or drop them with Mrs. Iva Clausen or at the meeting on Tuesday afternoon June 17. Paint available at John and Jerry Hardware.

American Legion Auxiliary Clara B. Olson Thea Miller Iva Clausen

Korean War Vet Arnold Bosma Discharged at Camp McCoy

Corporal Arnold Bosma received his discharge from the U S Army on June 6 at Camp McCoy Wisconsin after 28 months in Korea and Japan. He helped sandbag the Missouri River this spring with the 1st Engineer Combat Battalion, then moved toward Kansas City to assist wherever needed. he is the son of Mr. and Mrs Louis Bosma.

Arnold Bosma U. S. Army Camp McCoy Wisconsin Korea Japan Missouri River Arst Engineer Missouri Kansas City Arnold Louis Bosma

Farmer Loses Two Fingers In Power Saw Accident

Otto Sheldon, a farmer north of Buffalo Center, lost the middle fingers of his left hand Monday of last week after his electric power saw caught them while building a chicken house at Jonas Sunde farm northwest of Buffalo Center.

Otto Sheldon Buffalo Center Jonas Sunde

Lyle Beaver Receives Master Arts Degree

Lyle Bertlett Beaver earned the Master of Arts degree in Health Education from Colorado State College of Education at Greeley during the May 29 commencement where 307 degrees were awarded. He previously attended Luther College and has taught at Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa.

Lyle Bertlett Beaver Colorado State College of Education Greeley Lyle Luther College CSCE Waldorf College Forest City Iowa

Tribune Employee Leaves for Wisconsin Job

Knut Herem, printer-operator at The Tribune for six years, accepts a similar post at a Waterloo Wisconsin newspaper. He and his family left Norwalk for Wisconsin, where Mrs Herem and children will live with her parents until they have living quarters in Waterloo. The Tribune office wishes them success.

Knut Herem Tribune Waterloo Wisconsin Norwalk

Thanks for support after house fire loss

Sincere thanks to friends and relatives for kindness after our home was destroyed by fire. Grateful to Boy Scouts Buffalo Center fire department Harold Leibrand and contributors, VFW Auxiliary and others who gave clothing furniture and money. Special thanks to helpers and Bobs Cleaners for cleaning, Father Hugo for rent, and Mr. and Mrs Joe Heitland and family.

Boy Scouts Buffalo Center Fire Department Harold Leibrand VFW Auxiliary Joel Heitland

Former Sheriff J. F. Johnston Dies in Car Crash

J. F. Johnston, 63, former Winnebago County sheriff and state parole office official for a six county district, died of a heart attack while driving east of Forest City. His car left the road and crashed into a corn field. Survived by wife and six children. Funeral set for Friday, June 13, at 2:00 PM in Forest City Methodist church.

John F. Johnston Forest City Johnston Earl Crouch Fenton C. B. Neel Mason City S. Johnston Winnebago

VFW to Build Picnic Table for Park

Kingsbury Jurgens VFW Post 4824 met at 8:30 p.m. June 9 for their first June meeting. They planned a town park picnic table, linoleum for the kitchen floor, and roof repairs on June 12. They discussed a carnival and dance, a gift for former member Ray Murry, and awarded Forrest Schmidt a door prize.

Kingsbury Jurgens VFW Bohl Ray Murry Des Moines Forrest Schmidt

Buffalo Center Hospital Notes June Entries

Mrs Arvis Endreland of Thompson admitted for major surgery. Dismissals include Mrs Russell Shrayer and son, Mr J C Koppen, Mrs Alfred Heyer and son, Henry Zingg, Anna Folkerts, Mrs Robert Rippentrop admitted. Newborns: Bernard Smith’s daughter, Erwin Giesking’s son, and John Badie Jr’s daughter. Also dismissals of Mrs Donald Michaelson, Judy Stecker. admissions of Mrs Arthur Lloyd and Mrs Arthur Donnelly for surgery.

Arvis Endreland Thompson Russell Shrayer J. C. Koppen Alfred Heyer Henry Zingg Anna Folkerts Robert Rippentrop Bernard Smith Erwin Giesking John Badie, Jr Donald Michaelson Ed Thiele Wilbur Nesheim Henry Boyken Arthur Lloyd Arthur Donnelly Judy Stecker

Gratitude From Mrs Potter for Cards and Visits

Mrs. Tom Potter, Sr. expresses sincere thanks to friends and relatives for numerous cards and visits while a patient at Buffalo Center hospital and Mercy hospital in Mason City. She notes the kindness was deeply appreciated.

Buffalo Center Hospital Mercy Hospital Mason City Tom Potter, Sr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hebron Farm Bureau Buffalo Boosters Met John & Jerry Buffalo F. B Mrs. Haselroth Legion Auxiliary John & Jerry Hardware Ole Beekman Mystery Farm Jensgold Ole ‘Beekman Congregational Church Lyle Beaver J. F. Johnston
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