Progress on Civic Improvement Proposals Since March
A mid-year review notes limited progress on a list of eighteen civic improvement suggestions published monthly starting in March. Items under active consideration include the sewer program and city hall renovations, while others await action by the Board of Supervisors, City Council, or the State Highway Commission.
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Ate
Board of Supervisors
State Highway Commission
Buffalo Center Business Men’s Club
Lions Club
Father counsels on safe driving and responsibility
A Father's Day message from M. H. Elman urges young drivers to respect rules, maintain courtesy, and consider the safety and costs of driving. Attitude matters as much as skill, with emphasis on responsibility, protectiveness to others, and upholding family honor while behind the wheel.
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Tribune
Prochaska
M. H. Elman
Rally Day at Thompson High School Draws County 4-H Contests
June 5 rally featured singing and grooming contests with 4-H clubs countywide. Linda Rognes of Center Cinderellas won the Country Girl's Creed speaking contest. Four Leaf Clover song entrants selected for afternoon performances included Julane Sorenson and Diane Murra. Grooming winners spanned divisions with many named clubs and leaders honored. Dr Alner Christen spoke on Latin American youth customs. Honorary members were chosen for initiation, and a county chorus performed under Mrs. Robert Roper. A late tea closed the program, with post-event visits noted.
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Thompson High School
Linda Rognes
Center Cinderellas
Mabel Jensen
Carroll Black
Julane Sorenson
Diane Murra
Buffalo Roosters
Marjorie Olsen
The
Loganettes
Martha Holland
Newton Neighbors
Georgene Rolands
Clifford Ewing
Debra Nerdig
Boosterettes
Jacqueline Jordah
Eden Farmerettes
Dixie Miller
Lea Gregory
King T.N.T
Barbara Gugel
Newton
Neishbors
Pamela Grimsho
Norway Nightingales
Linda Reines
Claran Hanna
Sandra Anderson
Linden Jassies
Linda Harringa
Buffalo Boosters
Donna Kudji
Forest Hustlers
Kathy Liverca
Lincoln Ladies
Mary Jo Hughes
King ‘T N.T
Eloise Christensen
Jand Marcia Engebretson
Ed Judd
Arlis Nelson
Forest Hust‘ers
Ruth Andersen
Lincoln Headies
Judy Endreland
Nor‘way Nightingales
Mary Ann Schmidt
Grant Gleaners
Judy van Hove
Alner Christen
Waldorf College of
Forest City
Central and
South America
Ramon Nelson
Rake
Former Buffalo Center residents earn ISU degrees
Jack Grimes and his wife Elaine graduated from Iowa State University in Ames. Elaine earned a Bachelor of Science in modern languages and plans to teach in Nevada High School. Jack earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering and will pursue a Master of Science degree. Their family updates include sister Georgia in Ames High School and brother Gene enlisting in the U.S. Army.
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Iowa State University
Ames
Jack Grimes
Buffalo Center
Elaine
Jack
Francis Grimes
Isv
Nevada, Iowa
Fell
the Tribune
Francis
Mary Ellen) Grimes
Wesley Foundation
ISU
Francia
Gene
U. S. Army
Georgia
Ames High School
Miss Grimes
Washington, D. C
Grimes
Grant Go-Getters Plan Fishing Party for June
The Grant Go-Getters 4-H Club plans a fishing party for the third week in June, weather permitting, and an annual ice cream party and tour. June 28th will feature visits to members’ project sites, an ice cream and strawberry party with parents, and a ball game ending with homemade ice cream. Frank Smith spoke on giving a demonstration and provided tips. lunch followed the meeting at Center Schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Go-Getters 4-H
Center Schoolhouse
Grant 4-H
Frank Smith
Frank
Brian Swanson
Public pool opens as new lifeguard begins duties
The pool welcomed the public on Sunday with Lloyd Coombs taking over as lifeguard and overseer. Admission was 15 cents for children and 26 cents for adults. The June meeting of the American Legion Post 21 Auxiliary elected officers for the coming year, including Thea Miller as president and Carrie Price as vice president.
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Lloyd Coombs
Auxiliary of the American Legion Post No. 21
Tjode Steinmetz
Nels Barsness
J. H. Femrite
Marie Westendorf
Hotel
Buffalo
Springfield
Minnesota
Wilma Akker~man
Westendorf
Helen Theile
Yuma
Arizona
Fell
Prom Tribune
Miles
Grinnell College graduation tops record class size
Miss Cora Skutle of Grinnell College’s 1926 class returned home. The graduating class exceeded 185 seniors, the largest in the college’s history, with Skutle majoring in business administration and minoring in education. Mrs. Etta Robinson attended graduation events in Iowa City as her relatives Delbert and Ralph finished civil engineering studies.
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Cora Skutle
Grinnell College
Slastle
Subscriptions to Buffalo Center Hospital Fund Noted
Ten years ago in Tribune files dated June 16 1955 subscriptions to the funds to purchase and operate the Buffalo Center Hospital totaled 12 375. Dorance Jordahl son of Mr and Mrs Harry Jordahl earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota Duluth branch majoring in business economics. A Forest City construction firm won the contract to build a school gymnasium and classroom addition in Rake at a cost of 140 000. Twenty years ago on June 14 1945 the paper noted similar local items.
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Tribune Files
Buffalo Center Hospital
Dorance Jordahl
Harry Jordahl
University of Minnesota
Duluth
Forest City
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Iowa
George A. Carman
Orate & National Newspaper Awards
K. B. Carman
M. R. Elman
F. Yahnka
Mrs. K. B. Carman
Harold F. Yahnke
Meriya R. Elman
Arline Day
Stanley J. Christensen
Pete DeVries
Ratignal Editorial Tope
Cemetery Road
Organization of Local Historical Society
City Hall
Lions Park
John Bruhns
Don]! Senne
Vickie Odland
Mitchell, South Dakota
Harm Frerichs
Valjorie
Dwight Jung
Madison
South Dakota
Ronmie Oleson
RaNae
Mark
Kimberly
al Landowskie
Minneapolis
Hardy Jordal
Landowskie
Jordal
St Patricks Catholic Church
Dale Jordal
Theo
Albers
the Park Hospital
Mason City
Donald James
Indianola
Marlene
Hetty Flusk
Clarence Butts
Britt
John R. Winters
California
Bob
Carl Leipold
Frederica Frandle
Carrie Rake
Frank Sterling
Algona
Dick Sloper
Clarence Bond
Mrs. Bond
Mrs
Paul Bond
Beene
Menno Limberg
Grant
Hubbard
Winter Clothing Store
Ron Masters
Bank
DeVries
Lown
Larson
Bradley Largon
WES’ DX and Farm Tire Service
Wes Mains
Dennis Boehm
Sale
Harold Weaver
Harold Weaver, Ower
DeVries Bros
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