Teen Essay Winners Named in Local Forum
Robert Wilson Valerie Doden and Issay Winners led the 1 Teen-Ese Forum as finalists Jorie Dodent and Robert Wil Ayn had top essays on engaging peers in education. Two finalists advance to a state test with the chance to win an all expense trip to the Teen Forum Session in Washington. Buffalo entries by Robert Juhl and others are noted with local judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorie Dodent
Robert Wilayn
Washington
Robert Juhl
Buffalo
Rayurray
Iy Eileen Woodcock
Last Rites Held for Martin Harmon 84 in Faribault
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning June 8 for Martin H Harmon 84 who died Sunday June 5 at the Rest Home in Faribault Minnesota. The service was at U B Church in Faribault with graveside at Zion Lutheran Church at Lake Mills. He leaves four daughters and four sons including Lenny Harmon of Bueto Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin H. Harmon
Ees
Faribault
Iinn
U. B
Farifall
Zion. Lutheran Thureh
Lake Mills
Lenny Harmon Oy Bueto
Ouderkirk Promoted to Thompson SCS Work Unit Chief
R Elmer Ouderkirk Jr a Centerville Iowa soil conservationist was promoted and transferred June 6 to the Thompson Iowa Soil Conservation Service office, replacing Kermit M Bjorlie who moves to Zumbrota Minnesota. Ouderkirk a WWII Navy veteran and Iowa State graduate lives in Lake Mills with his wife and six children. Commander Dick Weaver announced Winnebago Post 21 will again join state safety groups for the Port of Entry Slow Down and Live campaign on July 4 with volunteers from 44 posts statewide distributing reminders to reduce holiday traffic accidents, as 150000 reminders are prepared. Larry Yabnke and Bruce Johnson returned to Baton Rouge Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Elmer Ouderkirk, Jr
Centerville
Iowa
Soil Conservation Service
Thompson
Kermit M. Bjorlie
Bjorlie Hes
SCS
Zumbrota
Minnesota
Ouderkirk
Thompeon
Illinois
U. S. Navy
Western Ilinois University
Macomb
Iowa State University
Dismond V Mills, Inc
Cedar Rapids
Appanoose County
Winnebago County
Lake Mills
South
Lincoln Street
Larry
Linda
Bruce
Sandra
Sheryl
Salley
Dick Weaver
Winnebago Post No. 21
American Legion
Towa Department of the American Legion
Iowa Department of Public Safety
State Safety Department
Weaver
Swea City
Buffalo Center
Department of Public Safety
Ben H. Ploof
Friday Night Bucks Drawings In Buffalo Center Spotlighted
The Buffalo Center Merchants sponsor weekly Friday Night Bucks drawings during summer. About 35 merchants contributed to fund the effort, with $50 in luck certificates given away each Friday at 9 30 p m on the streets. Twelve names were drawn last Friday. F J Winter won, others listed include Pearl Brith Ted Dorensch Robert Hassebroek and more. Non presenters return to the draw, subscribers get automatic entries, and non members may register at Farmers Bank to become eligible. A list of participating merchants is provided, spanning Groceries, Hardware, Auto, Insurance and services across the town. One note adds that Orthel Has Knee Wigery underwent knee surgery Monday at Mason City hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busess
Buffalo Center
Wintomeane
F. J. Winter
Mts
Ibefore Winter
Pearl Brith
Ted Dorenish
Robert Hassebroek
Carrie Uns
Harm Shortenhaus
John
Dorenbush
Lena Steenhard
Mister Christ
Harold Olthoff
Im Shortenhaus
George Ricks
Farmers Bust & Savings Bank
Darrell Beaversers Cash Grocery
Ally Sweet
Calvin L
Farmers Trust & Saving Bank
Mitchell's
Franklin Muler
Pharmacy
Juiting Electric Lang's
OK Hardware
Interstate Power Co
TV & App
Lande Insurance
Buffalo Center Tribune
Weaver's
Dell-Ray
Jelnberg Insurance
Fisher's Coffee Shop
Kuch’s
Road Center
Hilton
Blue Room
Quine
Rambler Sales
Colomster
Chevrolet Qinbets
Pitate Center
Farm Supplyers Cooperative Elevator Operative Oil Co
Ket Stonebrakerer’s
Jes Ibbsyard
Uhale Center Coop
Farmers Replant After Area Hail Storm
Farmers living southwest and northeast of Buffalo Center are replanting soybean crops after a late Saturday hailstorm. The storm hit a narrow band extending north and east of town, lasting briefly but with high winds worsening the damage.
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Buffalo Center
O E S Honors Newly Installed Officers Here
Rainbow Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held a meeting at the Masonic Temple with an installation service for Daisy Kiewier and George Beaving as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron. Lillian Beaving served as Installing Matron. relatives and friends gathered from Eagle Grove Fontanalle Thompson Buffalo Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Daisy Kiewier
George Beaving
Lillian Beaving
Carolyn Rugglea
Betty June Kiewier
Eagle Grove
Fontanalle
Thompson Butfalo Center
Lutheran VBS at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Vacation Bible School began Monday June 6 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with first day attendance of 115 students and teachers. The program closed Friday June 10 with staff listed and premiere showing of Motorola color televisions attended by the Leibrand family in Des Moines on Sunday June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Hagenson
Sapp
Seven
Goetz
Hassebrook
Myers
Wubben
Teig
Helmers
Mary Costigan
Mary Lee Honken
Martyn Eisenhauer
Judy van Hove
Jim Anderson
Mike Gil
Mel Leibrand
Leibrand TV and Appliance
Daryl
Scott
Motorola
Des Moines
Hummel Statuettes Gift to Buffalo Center Library
The Buffalo Center Library receives two Hummel statuettes from the Ladies' Literary Circle in memory of Mrs. Mary Dolmage wife of the late Dr. Dolmage. The gift honors a 50 year circle member and library board active service. The figures depict a reading girl and boy, icons of childlike charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center Library
Hummel
Ladies’ Literary Circle
Mary Dolmage
Dr. Dolmage
Talent Auditions Deadline Nears for Junior Show
Winnebago invites individuals and groups to audition for Venita Rich Talent Contest on June 21 at 7 p.m. at Thompson City Hall. Auditions allow two numbers. 20 finalists will perform at the Winnebago Junior Show on July 9. Top act earns free transport to New York and a chance at Ted Mark Original Amateur Hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago
Jack Steinberg
Thompson City Hell
Adil
New York
East
Thompson City Hall
Lions Club Sells Zip Code Directory Nationwide
Lions Club members are selling a Zip Code Directory listing every U S town and its Zip Code. The directory, set to become mandatory for mail after January 1, 1987, can be purchased from any Lions Club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buraio Venter Lions Club
United States
Lions, Club
Buffalo Center FFA Elects Six Officers for District Camp
The six newly elected Buffalo Center Bison FFA officers attend the North Central District FFA Leadership Camp at Clear Lake this week. Opening ceremonies Wednesday launched discussions on duties, with Wayne Risius leading the district treasurer group. Barrie Swinbank of Jesup spoke at the program, while the local officers named are Bruce Edwards, Wayne Risius, Eddie Ricks, Tim Berschman, John R. Davids, and Ike Garst, elected at the May meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Bison Ffa
FFA
Clear Lake
Wayne Risius
Barrie Swinbank
FEA
Jesup
Bruce Edwards
Eddie Ricks
Tim Berschman
John R. Davids
Ike Garst
Land Ffa
Dennis Steffensen
Duane Wempen
David Steinberg
Buffalo Center F.F.A
Future Farmers Organization
John Davids
Eddie Hicks
Independence Day Celebration Set for Athletic Field On Monday
Buffalo Center Business Men's Club approved the July 4 fireworks event at the athletic field. The celebration, funded by local donations, aims to be the town's largest Independence Day observance in the region with plans for prizes, rides, games, and a public address system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
First Reformed Church
George Kots
Hans J. Seyffert
D.V.M
Dick Eckheart
Seyfert
Curt Eishans
Seyffert
Iowa
Minnesota
Bill Skellenger
Buffalo Center Farm Supply
Policeman Shot During Cedar Falls Robbery
Vernon Kolpeck, Cedar Falls patrolman, remained hospitalized after a shotgun blast to the face during a holdup pursuit. The suspect Albert L. Fullbright, 17, South Dakota, is jailed in Cedar Falls on charges of assault with intent to commit murder, robbery with aggravation, and larceny of a motor vehicle. Doctors monitor potential long term eye injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Vernon Kolpeck
Cedar Falls
Kolpeck
Josephine Schuler
Merlyn Letcher
Buffalo Center
Stella Schuler
Fullbright
Return From Germany Visit By Mrs. Knoner and Son
Mrs. Dennis Knoner and her son Stephen of near Swea City returned June 7 by jet from Germany after a three week visit with relatives. Mrs. Knoner, formerly Erika Bakker, is the daughter of Mrs. Albert Doden and had left Germany at age 11. this was her first trip back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Knoner
Stephen
Swea City
Germany
Experimental Farm Field Day Set at Kanawha June 27
Iowa farmers are invited to a Plant Problem Clinic during the combined Clarion Webster and Northern Iowa Experimental Farm Field Day. The event begins 10:00 am Monday June 27 at the Northern Iowa Experimental Farm in Kanawha with a free dinner, then tours of the Clarion Webster Experimental Farm south of Kanawha. Iowa State University specialists E P Sylvester Robert Lambe Harvey Thompson and J Artie Browning will be on hand to answer questions. The public is invited and admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Clarion-Webster
Northern Iowa
R. W. Anderson
Northern Iowa Experimental Farm
Kanawha
Experimental Association
Kanawhe
Iowa State University
E. P. Sylvester
Robert Lambe
Harvey Thompson
J. Artie Browning
Larry J. Oren Receives Master of Science at Mankato
Larry J. Oren, Buffalo Center Community School band instructor, earned a Master of Science in music at Mankato College during spring commencement in Mankato Minnesota. He was among 34 master's candidates. Dr. M G Scarlett conferred degrees as Dr James F Nickerson delivered the address. Kathleen M Schaefer earned a Bachelor of Science in Speech Correction and English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry J. Oren
Buffalo Center
Mankato College
Mankato
Minnesota
Oren
MSC
M. G. Scarlett
James F. Nickerson
North Dakota State University
Mankato State College
Kathleen M. Schaefer
Elmer, Schaefer
A.A. 1
Swimming Lessons for Women Begin at Buffalo Center Pool
Women’s swimming lessons start Tuesday, June 12 at Buffalo Center Pool. Manager Les Jenkins says sessions run 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Open to beginners and more skilled swimmers. all interested ladies may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Les Jenkins
June Dairy Month Celebrates 30 Years in 1966
June has marked the dairy industry celebration for three decades and now serves as a yearly reminder to promote authentic dairy foods. The 1966 observance unites leaders from agriculture, business, education, and government in a nationwide campaign to highlight milk and dairy products.
Reformed Mission Fest at Local Church June 22
The First Reformed Church invites the public to Mission Fest on Wednesday June 22. Dr Bast will discuss Religious Broadcasting via Temple Time on 317 stations in seven languages including Russian and Chinese. Rev Daniel Hondorp will share on Inner-City Evangelism challenges in an integrated Patterson New Jersey church. The morning service includes a dinner in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Dr. Bast
Temple Time
Daniel Hondorp
Patterson
N. J
Outdoor Roller Rink Opens in Buffalo Center June 17
Bud and Sherry Mileham open Bud and Sherry's Rollerama in Tourist Park Buffalo Center Friday night June 17 offering outdoor roller skating for youths and adults. The rink sits north of the swimming pool with the tent and floor completed and weekly adult skating planned after opening.
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Buffalo Center
Bud
Sherry
Buddy Mileham
Mitcham
Brownies Start Summer Day Camp at Pilot Knob
The Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts will attend Day Camp June 20 to 24 at Pilot Knob. They meet at the school house each morning and depart at 8 30. Lunch will be cooked at camp. bring own dishes and a head scarf. Leaders are Mrs. Carl Breckunitch and Mrs. Don Carson.
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Pilot Knob
Mra
Carl Breckunitch
Don Carson
Boys Advance In Rank at Court Of Honor Monday
Troop 45 held its Court of Honor at the schoolhouse Monday evening June 1. Scouts awarded include Bargman Tenderfoot Miller Second Class Cooking Fishing Winter Second Class Quaine First Class DeVries Star Fishing DeVries Wildlife Management Rush Reading Miller Wildlife Management Miller Canoeing Anderson Canoeing Nature Camping Bohl Life Home Repairs First Aid Nature Auto Safety Model Design Building Citizenship in Nation and Citizenship in Community. The group meets again Monday June 20 at 7 30 p m at the Swimming Pool Park. Class of 1961 Sets Reunion for July 2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Bargman
Tenderfoot
Curtis Miller
Randy Winter
Brad Quaine
Roger DeVries
Tim DeVries
Wild Life Management
James Rush
Reading
Mike Miller
Jeff Miller
Tim Anderson
Rick Bohl
Boy Scouts
Sign-up For Sewer Goes Over Goal In Buffalo Center
Buffalo Center town council reports strong support for a new sewer proposal funded by a federal grant and FHA aid. In two sign-up sessions at City Hall over 80 percent of local property owners signed the Sewer Users Survey and Contract and paid a 25 dollar hookup fee. More than 50 signups total. others can sign up through council members as the FHA reviews the council’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
FHA
Summer Hour Schedule at Buffalo Center Public Library
The Buffalo Center Public Library announces summer hours with evening Friday openings from 7 30 to 9 30 p m and reduced Saturday forenoon operation. Full hours list shows Monday 3 00 to 6 30 p m Wednesday 1 00 to 5 30 p m 7 00 to 9 00 p m Thursday 3 00 to 5 40 p m Friday 7 30 to 9 30 p m Saturday 2 00 to 5 30 p m Tribune Want Ads note: four cents a word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ummer
Public Library
Buffalo Center
Tribune
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert Wilson
Valerie Doden
Issay
Martin H. Harmon
Ailend
Ouderkirk New Soil Legionnaires Conservationist
Larry Yabnke
Bruce Johnson
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Tit Orthel
Mason City
Orther
Tit
Magon City
Ierat
Alend
O.E.S
Lutheran Vbs
Lions Club
F.F.A
Skellenger
Gene Black
Vern Hogard
Larry Balvance
Elmer Leibrand
P. A
Darrell Beavers
Ray Mitchell
Jay Rush
Leibrand TV & Appliance
Mary's TV
Bucks
Buffalo Denet Community School
cBresident Seyffert
Albert Sleper
Mary Heyes
Heddy Yahnke
Reformed Mission
Albert Lea
Minn
Robert Hossebroek
Albin Nelson
Johnny Dontie
Raymond Milibrandt
Merle Bilyeu
Waden
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