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Newspaper

Buffalo Center Tribune

Location

Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1951

Page

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New Band Instructor Named Guy T Post for Summer Music

Superintendent and school board announce Guy Theodore Post as the new band leader and instructor for summer concerts and the coming school term. A Michigan graduate and Michigan band alumnus, Post will join the high school faculty after arriving from Ann Arbor. He has extensive experience in bands and orchestras and is a member of Music Educators National Conference and Kappa Kappa Psi.

Supt. Larson Board of Education Guy Theodore Post South New Berlin New York Ann Arbor Michigan University of Michigan Post Bison Mason City Gilbertson Central High School State Teachers College Fredonia Michigan U Gilbert and Sullivan Society Music Educators National Conference Kappa Kappa Psi

Ira Link Dies at Rochester Hospital in Minnesota

Well known Thompson area implement dealer Ira Link died at Rochester Minnesota last Friday. Burial followed services at Thompson and Swea City. He is survived by his widow Nona.

Tra Link Thompson Rochester Minn Armstrong Swea Nona

Cars Overturn No Serious Injuries in Two Crashes

Last Sunday south of Joice toward Fertile a tie rod failed causing a southbound car to overturn in a ditch. Ed Heitland his wife and two sons along with Jim Heitland escaped with bruises but no broken bones. A second crash on Highway No 9 near town involved six youths in a 1951 Mercury owned by Ted Feldick. Janice Shirley Glendon Roger Hauskins Daryl Spiecher and Larry Yahnke suffered only scratches, with repairs costing several hundred dollars.

Joice Fertile Ed Heitland Mercury Ted Feldick Janice Shirley Glendon Roger Hauskins Daryl Spiecher Larry Yahnke

Merlyn Elman Joins Tribune Staff

Merlyn Elman, a Buffalo Center high school graduate from the 1946 class, has joined the Tribune publishing staff after completing a Merlyn Elman course at the State University of Iowa production lab. He began his duties on Friday June 8, and is noted as the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Elman. This marks the third new Tribune staff member in 18 months alongside Ray Murray and Sam Swartz.

Merlyn Elman Buffalo Center Tribune Publishing State University of Iowa The Tribune Ray Elman Ray Murray Sam Swartz

Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers At City Hall Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary met at City Hall on Thursday June 7 with President Sally Clasen presiding. Minutes were read, reports given, and bills approved. Officers elected include President Sally Clasen and a full slate. An initiative to organize Juniors, ages 6 to 18, was announced with Darlene Friesenberg named activities chair.

American Legion Auxiliary Sally Clasen Cleo Herem Isabel VanHoose Rose Schieffer Clara B. Olson Leona Hazelroth Marie Morgan Hazel Akkerman Iva Claassen Ethel Winter Thea Miller Darlene Friesenberg

Work Begins on Highway 322 From Highway 9 to State Line

Gus Osterman Sons of Ocheyedan Iowa moved heavy equipment in to clear and grade the right of way for Highway 322 from Junction with Highway 9 one mile east of town north to the Minnesota state line. A 36 foot top will receive blacktop later, with a 20 man crew and crews from Jensen Kraze Construction handling bridge work.

Gus Osterman & Sons Construction Company Ocheyedan Iowa State Highway Commission Minnesota State Line Wessels Bridge Daniel Osterman

Scouts Plan July Camp at Camp Roosevelt Clear Lake

Boy Scouts bound for Camp Roosevelt at Clear Lake set July 27 with a $5 payment to Scoutmaster Tom Hanson. They met at his home and planned twilight games this week at Thompson against the Junior Legion, and a June 21 game plus July 17 return with Forest City Legion. A Pee Wee team may form, but no games set yet.

Camp Roosevelt Clear Lake Tom Hanson Hanson Thompson Junior Legion Forest City Legion

Scouts to Be Nationally Honored

The National Boy Scout Court of Honor has acted on reports about the rescue of Ray and Bruce Hull from Rice Lake by Lake Mills Scouts. A special Court of Honor will award National Certificates of Merit to Joey Trontvet and Clayton Salveson for meritorious service in the rescue. Roger Walker and Bob Tronvet will be publicly thanked for maintaining fires to aid the near drowned pair. Ray Hill credits the scouts’ prompt action for their survival.

National Boy Scout Court of Honor Ray Bruce Hull Rice Lake Lake Mills Joey Trontvet Clayton Salveson Roger Walker Bob Tronvet Ray Hill

John and Jerry’s Offers Varied Fighting Equipment Assortment

John and Jerry's presents a varied fighting gear assortment including protective pads gloves and training implements. The store highlights practical options for beginners and seasoned practitioners seeking durable gear.

John & Jerry's

BCHS Grad Glenda Berryhill Wins Cancer Scholarship

Glenda Berryhill, BCHS graduate, has been awarded a Cancer Society scholarship to Iowa University for a three year nursing course. Our compliments to this worthy and lucky young lady.

Glenda Berryhill BCHS Cancer Society Iowa University

Eastern Star Picnic At Ostrander Home

Members of O. E. S. and families held a picnic at the Earl Ostrander home on a shaded lawn with tables and chairs. After dinner a program featured by a committee included games for all ages. County Supt. John E. Smith spoke on Shriner hospitals for crippled children, a non sectarian facility. A donation was collected for the Worthy Grand Matrons project. Forty four attended and enjoyed the day.

Earl Ostrander John E. Smith Emmetsburg Shriner’s Hospitals

Pop Corn Wagon Robbed Before Friday Ball Games

The popcorn and sandwich wagon operated by Al and Betty Heyer, known as Ice Cream Shop, Junior, was broken into early Friday. A lock was breached, about $10 in change taken, plus a few candy bars, pop and cigarettes. Heyer had left cash receipts earlier, leaving only change. Authorities warn of harsh penalties for thieves amid rising county petty thefts.

Betty Heyer

Softball League Standings Show Jordal's Team Dominant

Jordal's team remains undefeated in the softball standings with consistent play while others waver between good and bad days. Rain halted Thursday games but Friday saw Co-ops crush VFW 19 to 0 with Alf Heitland and Carl Breckunitch stellar on the mound. Jensvold Inc. beat Roy Johnson's leaguers 16-8 as Sam Swartz and Harris Feldick fueled the offense. Mon night WEW topped Johnson's 12-4 behind Doc Feldick's pitching, and Jensvold Inc. outslugged John Deeres 18-13 as Becker and Feldick homered. Tuesday the VFW Warriors routed John Deere 22-4, and Jordal's defeated John Deeres 12-1 in a planned duel.

Jordal VFW Alf Heitland Farmer's Carl Harris Feldick Jensvold WEW Johnson Roy Doc”Feldick Warriors Dontje Inc John Deeres Roy Fisk Andy Winter Deeres Lande Bill Becker Bill Junior Beckex VFW Warriors John Deere Tractorites Harley Feldick Doc Hanken Alf Heit‘land Harry

Legion sewing meeting set for June 19 at City Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a sewing meeting at City Hall on Tuesday afternoon, June 19. Hostesses are Ada Wabben and Mrs. Wayne Berryhill. Try a Tribune Want Ad.

American Legion Auxiliary Ada Wabben Wayne Berryhill

Carman Stowe Named For Girl's State

Carman Stowe the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Stowe has been chosen to represent Buffalo Center at the 1951 Hawkeye Girls State. She will spend June 17 24 at Grinnell College with 240 other delegates learning democratic leadership. The program will feature political parties campaigns and mock government with civic leaders from across Iowa.

Buffalo Center Hawkeye W.W. R. Clasen Carman Stowe R. V. Stowe Grinnell College Grinnell Panama Canal Zone State House Iowa P. A. Lainson Fort Madison Qur Auxiliary al Faber

Hospital Notes June 7 12 19 1940s

Hospital notes record multiple admissions and discharges by name town and date across June. Darlene Post John Wood Albert Yegge Mrs Everett Post Mrs Verne Rafdal twins Gary Lovick Clyde Steffenson Arthur Beekman Henry Isebrand Carl Geisling Teus Abbas Mildred Kenny John Limberg James Meller Larry Miller.

Darlene Post Titonia John Wood Woden Albert Yegge Everett Post Verne Rafdal Burt Gary Lovick Forest City Clyde Steffenson Arthur Beekman Henry Isebrand Carl Geisking Titonka Teus Abbas Mildred Kenny Lakota John Limberg James Meller Larry Miller

Notice of water bill due date and penalty

Water bills are due at the City Clerk's office on or before June 16. A penalty attaches if paid after that date. Town Clerk J. J. Guyer issues the notice through the TRY a Tribune Want Act.

J. J. Guyer

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Guy T. Post Legion Auxiliary Highway 322 Highway 9 State Line Butler County Jensen & Kraze Construction Co Sioux City Irving Wessels Place Rock Island Minnesota Line H. W. Carnahan Rake Glenda Berryhil Eastern Star Kramer's Amelee Co-op’s V.f. W John Deere Legion
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