Roving Reporter Highlights Buffalo Center Personalities
A feature piece profiles Doris Bosma of Perma Wave Salon born 1895 in Terris Iowa now in Buffalo Center since 1914. It notes hobbies fishing painting embroidery two daughters and long local business involvement. Also includes a humorous recipe and updates on town projects and a fort Knox overseas notice involving Roy Bowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Bosma
Terris
Iowa
Buffalo Center
National Children’s Home
Hot, Springs
Arkansas
Louisville
Kentucky
George
Roy Bowers
Fort Knox
Chas. Rhubee
KSMN
Methodist Bible School Closes After Week of Classes
The Vacation Bible School at the Methodist church ended Sunday during morning worship. Ninety children from kindergarten to eighth grade attended the week of June 4 to 8 with Rev. Shreve in charge of visual aids and crafts. The city allowed street closure to provide safe access to the church playground, and volunteers served drinks to the youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Shreve
W. Shreve
Harm Schortenhaus
Henry Patterson
George Weaver
Carol James
Joyce Schutter
Kathleen Betels
Charlene Thompson
Carolyn Hickok
Laurel Orthel
Karen Thompson
C. EB. Garst
Life of Jesus
Local Legion Auxiliary elects president and advocates funds
Darlene Friesengerg named president on June 6 as the Ames unit votes a $5 grant to the band mothers and raises dues from $1 to $1.50. Mabel Mattison sponsors county cooking clinics June 15–19, with a session at John and Jerry’s Hardware on the 19th. Adolph Hartman, recently released from hospital after major surgery, is noted as alive and well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Friesengerg
Legion Auxiliary
Mabel Mattison
Ames
John and Jerry's Hardware
Adolph Hartman
Adolph
Buffalo Center
Bancroft
Godferson
Kallestad
Battery
Eden Cardinals
Winnebago County
C. H. van Vilack
Ames College
Lake Mills
Forest City
Harm Hartman
J. H. Sowers
American Legion
Titanica
Swea City
Wesley
Dennis Gibson Wed In New York
A May 12 1956 wedding in Jackson Heights New York united Miss Phyllis Hanahan and Dennis Gibson of Buffalo Center. Father Daniel Shea officiated at St Joan of Arc Church with a Nuptial Mass and Papal Blessing. The couple will reside in Middle Village New York after a trip to Skytop Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Heights
New York
Phyllis Hanahan
Dennis Gibson
Buffalo Center
Walter Hanahan
James Gibson
Daniel Shea
Church of St.Joan of Arc
Theo. van Erk
Donald Ryan
Evanston, IL
Paul Beltz
Hamburg
Ruth Gibson
Beverly Whelen
Forest Hills
William Sherman
Austin
Minnesota
Gerald Boland
Elkader
Theo, van Erk
Gary Sherman
Ivan Sherman
Skytop
Pennsylvania
Middle Village
Gibson
Ruthie
Soldiers Notes From Fort Monmouth And Local Events
Pvt James L Larson RA 17460924 stationed at Fort Monmouth New Jersey after a furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Art Larson. The American Legion Auxiliary sewing meeting will be held at city hall Tuesday June 19 with hosts Mrs A W Berryhill and Mrs Martin Wabben. Mrs H E Ball from Council Bluffs visited sister Mrs Verna Kingbury and returned Friday. Friday June 8 Mrs Robert Edwards hosted a party for her mother Mrs QO J Teig whose birthday was June 9. Assisting were Mrs John Teig Mrs Don Teig and Mrs Wayne Teig. Attendees included Mesdames I H Femrite J P Stenersen L G Mathre D J Pink Jens Jensen John Dolan Cliff Thompson and Misses Clara Osland Louise Ohnstad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Larson
Art Larson
Fort Monmouth
New Jersey
American Legion Auxiliary
A. W. Berryhill
Martin Wabben
Robert Edwards
QO. J. Teig
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Methodist Bible School
Stars and Stripes
Congress of the
U.S
Father
Rose Stirler
Ackley
High School
C. H. Johnson
Elvera Femrite
Louis Slaba
Lyle Johnson
Lester Drake
Joe Schaefer
Louis With
Mary Putman
E. E. Secor
S. D
Butter County
Nels Gjerstad
David Price
Boone
Grand Army
Republic
Evangelist Cordner
Burdette
Ostrander Brothers
Minneapolis
Justice Jacob Hurn
Johnson Hotel
Criterion Dramatic Company
Benj. H. Frick
Benj. Haziel
Bertha Helen Duncan
Helen Kieth
Abbe Jutting
Allen Delke
Blue Earth
Lavonne
Richard Zaine
Seattle
Washington
the Tribune
Jack Sprat
Campbells
Mortons
Sunkist
Carnation
Kraft Caramels
Pillsbury Angel Food
Buffalo
Pillsbury
Brazil
Sago
Libby
Doeskin
KRAFT
Farmers Cash Grocery & Produce Buffalo Center
S&h
Hormel
Bacon
Armour
MYZON
Ige
Arizona
Dell Brook
California
Richelieu Cole
Carl
SWIFT
Angel Food
Butt'r-Topp
Wst
E. Streeter
Bascobel
Wisconsin
J. P. Stenersen
Streeter
Mr. Stenerson
William Haselroth
Edwin Thompson
Northwood
H. E. Ball
Council Bluffs
Verna Kingbury
Mycel
Bob's Cleaners
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