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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
6
A seven week Little League program starts Monday June 23 directed by Claude Post. Participants span third through ninth grades with two groups 3 4 5 and 6 7 8. Mornings provide fundamentals while two weeknights host games at 530 p.m.
Buffalo Center Business Men's Club with 82 members and 2 guests met for the June gathering in Center Cafe. Reports on July 4 plans showed a bigger, better celebration with Kiddie Karnival rides, parking by VFW and American Legion, Lions Club races, potential baseball games, and a new area talent show not judged as a contest. Summer Little League runs June 23 to August 8 under Coach Claude Post. United Fund discussion urged local feasibility survey, with support from Herbert Bowe of Mason City. Members urged to participate in Boy Scout drive envelopes and return promptly.
Nine members of VFW Post 4824 met Monday with Ron Gordon winning the attendance prize. Discussion focused on moving next year's Memorial Day program to morning hours to boost turnout. Bills were paid, licenses due July 1, and a potential public feed discussed. Parking chores for July 4 observances were noted in cooperation with the American Legion. An $8 donation to the local Boy Scout fund was approved before adjournment.
Names of Buffalo Center Community Schools students named on third quarter and semester honor rolls for grades seven through twelve. Listed are Patricia Aykes Linda Harringa Beverly Helmers Richard Potter Barbara Schmidt Frank Smith Donna Friis Wendell Harris Roger Hartman Carlyle Kopp Dean Ostrander Carolyn Sullivan Janis Torkelson Rebecca Smith Marcella Behrends Marsha Behrends Gwen Doden Sheila Murray Marlene Nius Raymond Smith Sharon Ubben Kenneth Vander Schaaf Sandra Kronck Mike Gray Vernon Honken Aaron Rognehaugh La Donna Steffensen Sharon Limberg Glen Ostrander Jackie Peterson Joan Smith Debra Berschman Keith Larson Dixie Miller Vickie Risius Albert Coden Kathy Eastvold Denise Geiken LeMonte Gray Curtis Miller Mary Wabben Randy Winter Violet Dirksen Dixie Geiken Linda Gray Ronald Haager Kathy Heyer Susan Hippen Sherry Honken Dave Johnson Kevin Kelly Michael Kettwick Kay Kiewier Jane Lande Marilyn Sullivan Marlys Ubben Gwen Wessels Debra Winter
Sgt. Joseph S. Kroack, in Vietnam since June 2, 1968, received the Army Bronze Star on March 21 at Phu Loi for meritorious service in combat operations. The award citation praised his rapid problem solving and dedication, reflecting credit on himself and the U S Army. He is son of Dr and Mrs K J Kroack and arrived home June 6 from Vietnam after a period away from service.
Robert Schulenburg, longtime Thermogas employee with 22 years in heating, relocates with wife Norma and five children to Buffalo Center. He becomes Thermogas sales representative overseeing a northern Iowa and southern Minnesota territory after previously serving as a dealer and area manager. His son Richard serves in the Navy, and the family includes Norman, Robin, Norene, and Ronda.
Notice served to administrator and five nieces and nephews contesting Bert Gruis late will. Named parties include Edward Boyken Ti tonka Winnebago County Conservation Board Titonka Robert Lang Ramsey Reformed Church and the Town of Titonka. Will left 180 acre farm south of Buffalo Center to Winnebago County for Grass Recreational Area to be managed by the conservation board with other bequests to Titonka Lang and the church. Algona attorneys Winkel WhyKel and Luke Linnan represent survivors. R C Brown of Forest City is estate attorney.
Pat Costigan, a senior next fall, won two events and placed second at the Mason City Junior Chamber meet on May 31, clocking 23.5 in the 220 and 7:52.3 in the 440 while taking second in the 100 at 10.3. He then won the 440 in 50.8 and was runner up in the 220 and 100 at Spencer on June 3, earning a spot in the state J C finals at Storm Lake July 11 and 12 for the 220 and 440. He holds a school record of 51.4 in the 440 and a North Iowa Conference mark of 52 in the 220. Mr and Mrs George Roth visited the Thompson home Sunday night.
Buffalo Center Cooperative Creamery manager Albin Nelson announces a June Dairy Month drawing for Saturday evening June 21. Prizes will include dairy products with 20 to 30 items expected. registrations via coupons accepted at local stores and the cooperative office until 6:00 p.m. Saturday. drawing at 8:00 p.m. Adults only. must be present to win. husbands and wives may qualify.
County youth 13 to 21, residents of the county, may enter the Junior Show Queen contest held during Youth Night on July 28. The county queen wins an all expense paid trip to the state fair in August and competes for the State Fair Queen Crown. Entry blanks available from Jack Steinberg in Buffalo Center or the Extension office in Thompson. return by July 14. Sunday notes: Mr and Mrs Robert Price of Lukola visited Gertie Letcher.
The 3rd annual North Iowa Band Festival occurs in Mason City on Thursday with Barbara Schmidt as Buffalo Center band queen and the Buffalo Center High School Marching Band performing. Parade begins 10:00 a.m. televised, grand finale at Central Park at 4:00 p.m. crowning the queen and mass band finale at Roosevelt Field. Buffalo Center pool opens June 24 with lessons for country and town kids, four to six year olds, adult women, and life saving courses. Weekly schedule covers Monday through Sunday with open swimming and specialized classes, including potential adult men lessons if enough sign up.
Buffalo Center firemen responded to a Tuesday 6:40 morning blaze at the Pete Murra farm southwest of town. A John Deere tractor burned at the field edge. hoses wiring seat cushion and other parts were damaged. Fire under control by 7:00, tires began burning from the heat.
Lakota High School Class of 1959 holds its 10 year reunion Saturday June 14 at 8:00 p.m. at the Sirloin House in Fairmont Minnesota. Mr and Mrs John H Winter were Sunday visitors at the Harry Mathahs home in Thompsatt.
The Iowa Department of Social Service announces July payments to about 50 000 assistance recipients will arrive late. Checks should reach recipients on July 8 or 9 due to funds not being deposited until July 1 and a July 4 holiday. The department will use extra data processing hours to mail them promptly. August checks return to the normal schedule.
City reminds dog owners to keep pets tied or penned in summer to prevent roaming. Mayor Elmer Leibrand notes dogs loose are a nuisance and violation may lead to impoundment for three days before disposal.
Buffalo Center tested its new disaster warning system on Thursday June 5 at 5 00 pm. Alarms included fire tornado or storm and all clear followed by a re run in game pattern. Wind direction is cited as a possible factor for hearing differences. Officials will bring in a company engineer to assess the system and outline recommendations before another test is scheduled.
Seven 1969 graduates from Buffalo Center Community Schools are named State of Iowa Scholars among 2,507 statewide. Selections, based on class rank GPA and ACT scores, are made by the Higher Education Facilities Commission and carry merit certificates signed by Gov. Ray.
New books arrived at Buffalo Center Public Library from North Iowa Extension Mason City. In week one, 73 young readers registered with Coleen Landheer as first entrant. For five books, a pin reads I'm for Books. Five readers may place an animal on the iceberg. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Marvin Aukes of Minneapolis who stayed with Mrs Selma Aukes.
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