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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
5
Iowa State College extension reports mange is affecting about three quarters of Towa hog herds, with the worst losses among young pigs. Experts urge lime sulfur dips, 1 gallon lime sulfur to 25 gallons water, two dips 10 days apart, or three in severe cases, plus cleaning walls and posts with the dip.
The Winnebago R E A project has completed plans to build 258 miles of rural electric lines this summer with 61 percent of members signing agreements to wire their premises. The Washington office expects final approval soon as cooperation expands nationally, linking local action to a worldwide cooperative movement and democratic participation.
The twenty fifth Lake Okoboji Bible Conference will be held at Methodist Camp near West Okoboji Lake from July 23 overrun by speakers including Bishop William C. Martin Dr John Benjamin Magee and Prof Carl Summer Knopf with Pilgrimage Day on the first Sunday Delegations from northwest Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota expected to attend The site lies three miles west of Spirit Lake near the lake’s north end.
Irene Opal Hamner daughter of Robert Hamner of Excel Springs Missouri and Leroy William Matson son of Joseph Matson were united in Holy Matrimony at Rev B Harold Klingels home in Kansas City Missouri on June 18 1939 A three course dinner and a large angel food cake followed The couple will reside at 3343 Brooklyn Kansas City Missouri Present were Robert L Hamner and H E Garrison plus Mrs H E Garrison Hazel Garrison attended as bridesmaid and Harry Matson the groom’s brother.
Sociologists warn rural population share will drop as urban share rises from 66 percent in 1930 to an expected 74.5 percent by 1970 and 87 percent by 2000. A second Walt Disney feature Pinocchio is in production before Snow White. A Flexible Doll resembling Baby Snooks will be Christmas gift and be spankable. Fire proof matches extinguish at the end. Toeless shoes are popular, with finger tipless gloves coming next to show nail polish.
A brief verse fragment reflects on manhood through sweat and strength, pairing ambition with humility and devotion to love, the world, and God, ending with the chant To Be A Man.
The Bisons lost a Sunday doubleheader to Rudd 5 to 4 and 12 to 4. The first game stayed close until late, when Rudd scored five runs in the final two innings to win 5 to 4. The nightcap featured wild play as Rudd prevailed 12 to 4. Next up, a doubleheader at Nora Springs.
A full July 4 celebration at Algona Fair Grounds features Motorcycle Races, Baseball games, Circus Acts, and a grand Fireworks display. Entries include over twenty top motorcycle riders and a motorcycle polo event with spills and thrills. St Benedict meets Wesley in baseball, Swea City vs Burt in a second game. Seven circus acts and a male quartet from Chicago Theatre will entertain between races. Ground pieces and pastel aerial displays highlight the event with All American Exposition Shows offering rides and concessions. Admission is 25 cents, under eight free. autos free. Mr and Mrs Harold Thiele and sons of Fort Dodge visit family here before leaving for Delafield Wisconsin for a boys camp assignment.
Miss Ruth Alice Willits was selected as Home Demonstration Agent by a joint committee for Winnebago and Hancock counties. Miss Needham moves from Winnebago to Cerro Gordo and Worth counties, with approval from local Farm Bureau leaders. Willits, a five year 4-H leader born on a farm, begins July 1 in Hancock, rotating counties every two weeks, and comes from Marshall County Iowa. Also notes visits by the Steadman and Gerber families and funeral attendance for Edwin Mylan.
Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church for Mrs Faye Everding born August 19 1912 in Buffalo Center Iowa who died June 18 1939 at her parents home. Interment was at Olena Mound cemetery. She left six children Ruth Richard Gerald in Davenport and Robert Beverly Rodger adopted others with husband Henry Everding in Cherokee and her parents two sisters brothers and a sister in Bancroft remaining relatives. She accepted the Lord on her sick bed.
Miss Stella Olson hosted a musicale for four pupils and fellow women at her Hubbard schools home. Soprano Mary Jane Crosely sang two numbers with Olson on piano, a trio sang four songs, Katherine Jones performed Clair de Lune, and lunch followed. The group later toured Mankato Minnesota before returning home Saturday.
The Womans Christian Temperance Union met June 16 1939 at Mrs Mary Andrews home led by Mrs Ed Vahnke. After songs and devotional verses the group prayed took roll called minutes and noted Flower Mission Day calls and gifts to shutins. Eight children received White Ribbon Recruit pins and future recruitment planned September 8 during Winnebago County convention. Names include Kenneth Lee Schutter Duane Arthur Schutter Patsy Jane Schutter Cynthia Farrington Bruce Hunter Farrington Leona Drake Muriel Drake and Margaret Drake. The union earned a Gold Star for National Temperance Educational Fund and will host a July 21 program at Grace Shortenhaus with Benedict Home donations.
We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during illness and death of beloved husband and father and for floral offerings. Mrs. Edwin Mylan and Children.
Local ad invites shoppers to bring in binder canvas now to avoid rush. Steadman’s Leather Store highlights quick service and in-store availability, encouraging customers to visit before peak season.
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