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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1933
Page
5
Verle Thaves, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thaves of Burt, drowned at Clear Lake while visiting his father. Earlier, Stanley Kolda, 28, of Lakota, also drowned during the same afternoon. An inquest ruled accidental drowning. services for Thaves were planned at Lakota’s Lutheran church.
The annual commencement exercises at Iowa State College saw 500 students graduate. Traymond Hinghies delivered the address as degrees were conferred to graduates from Winona County and Buffalo Center. Notable majors included civil engineering, industrial science, chemical technology, and industrial arts. The Buffalo 4-H Girls held a meeting and prepared for upcoming Farm Bureau and Rally Day events, including plans for June 20 at Jack Liverca home.
Arrangements with State College to hold the Winne go County Farm Tour on June 22 gather farm folks into a delegation traveling to Ames. The one day tour includes campus visits, livestock and farm demonstrations, and a planned lunch from a plane dinner on the central campus. Participants from Leland to Monson call the Farm Bureau Office for details.
Amelia Jensen Winkleman, wife of A Winkleman Jr, longtime resident of Minnesota and Illinois, died after complications from surgery. She was mother of three: Gerald Gene, August Hall, and John James. Her life centered on faith, teaching, and supporting her husband’s Gospel ministry. The family’s remains were laid to rest after a prayer service and sermon at a Baptist church.
Stomach and indigestion problems prompt warnings from Dr Hmlvs Adla about serious trouble. Snell's Pharmacy offers counteracting relief. Funeral notice lists Mr Mad Meg Jens Toneen Mr A C Peterson and Mrs Carrie Peterson at their home in Frost. Deceased was a Hoacer of the Frost vicinity aged about ten years. Funeral at 6 p.m.
The Rev Norman H Hotchkiss, a well known Methodist pastor, died last Friday after his third stroke. Funeral services were held at Popejoy with burial at Burt cemetery for A Howe. He served about 40 years across churches in Armstrong Bancroft Thompson Woden Ralph Galesburg and others. Survived by three children Miriam Harold and another, his daughter Rev Miriam Hotchkiss will complete this year's Popejoy work.
Acknowledges sincere gratitude to all who offered sympathy after the death of our beloved wife daughter and sister. A W Winkleman and Mrs Julius Jonsen and family. Leave your orders for Sta at Farmers on and Standard Deering Elevator Co.
At a district Farm Bureau meeting in Mason City Iowa on Saturday June 10 Executive Secretary Winder of the National Farm Bureau spoke to about nine hundred representatives from Iowa and the Farm Bureau system. He recalled his role on the Agricultural Emergency Act drafting committee and urged loyal support for farm bureau and cooperative action to achieve production with profit. He cautioned that laws help only with faithful administration and urged united effort to build a stronger Farm Bureau for justice, prosperity, and lawful order.
USDA June 1 crop report shows all grain crops below the ten year average due to May delays and moisture extremes. Corn replanting required after rains. western counties face dust damage and dryness. eastern areas report better small grain conditions. Hay crops stronger except alfalfa. fruit crops suffer from February cold with peaches at 28 percent and pears at 48 percent.
Lawrence Costigan winner of the Iowan High School discus throw and champion at the Mississippi Valley Invitational heads to Chicago for the national track meet on June 16 and 17. Fans and Buffalo Center School Board raised funds, with $15 from athletic funds and tag-day proceeds to cover travel costs. Coach Mitchell accompanies Costigan, whose 133 feet 19 inches best in Iowa underscores national potential, as supporters hope for the top prize.
The Buffalo Center Bisons overwhelmed Thompson 9 to 8 in a Sunday game witnessed by about 500 fans at the rodeo linked event. The Bisons had 13 hits to Thompson's five and built a big lead before Thompson narrowed the gap. A return match is set for July 2 with Thompson promising a strong lineup. Buffalo Center hosts Garner next, with Garner bringing an all salaried battery as the locals seek continued support.
Mrs BR Steinmetz and Mr Steinmetz are proud parents of a son born Wednesday June 7. He weighs 7 pounds 14 ounces and is named John Grothaus. Mother and child reside temporarily at Dolmage Hospital Fox Sale. Also listed are farm implements for sale at Gilbert Garage & Farm including a 12 foot sulky hay rake a combination sweep rake wagon loader and hay stacker complex.
Miss Lena Bennett directs a two week program at M B H church beginning Monday at 9 30 am with teachers Gee Westergaard Bau to Thompson assisting in primary junior and intermediate classes. Courses cover Old and New Testament Hymns worship for grades from primary through eighth. No registration fee. an offering collected for the director at close. There is no school on Saturday.
A party of eight Buffalo Centerites led by G Pritchard J D Lowe and others returned from a nine day fishing trip in northern Minnesota. They fished Kabetogama Lake near International Falls with Tom Watson’s Landing as the base, catching many walleyed pike and northern pike. The group praised the location and guides.
Rev Ernest A Hook of Corry Pennsylvania traveled from Wheaton Illinois with Mrs Winkleman to attend the funeral of Mrs A W Winkleman. He noted good crops locally and little automobile traffic west of Chicago. They drove home Wednesday, stopping at Aplington Iowa for a Sunday ball game at 3 p.m.
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