Beloved Pioneer L OHNSTAD Dies After Long Life
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. L Ohnstad a longtime resident who lived near Buffalo Center Iowa and later in Hartland Minn She was 82 years 5 months and 12 days old and survived by her husband and nine children Funeral services were held at Bethlehem Church with burial in Zion Lutheran Cemetery near Hartland The family and many friends gathered to mourn and honor her life during the quiet passing at home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olngud
Jumpuffalo
Paintia Suroess
Lorning
Ring Prairie
Wisconsin
Freeborn Panty
Minnesota
Hartland
Unehago County
Iowa
Lake Ils
Kossuth Waty
Afta
A. Houge
Forest City
A. p.Doten
Buffalo Center
A. Ranke
Blockton
Town
Ben
Imenpolis
Selmer
Williston
Dy Andrew
Beverly Hills
Cal
Lewis
Buffilo
Theodore
Bringfield
Minn
Tovisa
Epness
Jos
Chustad
Sasad
Elrele
Ife
Hue Tong Tmler
Lutheran Church
Edence
Etiotea
Obnstad
Mra
Sam Anty Gy
Rielond
Mttun
Eng Ve . Ingen
Jim Tay Clivenes Thompson
Albaer Mint
Iver Sn
Arnold Woodcock Takes Whittemore Young Lady as His Partner
Miss Margaret Elbert of Whittemore and Arnold Woodcock of Buffalo Center united in marriage on Tuesday morning June 17 at St Michael's Catholic Church Whittemore Rev C P Sweeney officiated. Attendants were Toretta Elbert and Leo Woodcock. Bride wore white Georgette with pale pink and white bouquet. bridesmaid wore maize Georgette with orange blossoms. A three course breakfast followed at the bride's parents home. The couple planned a northern Minnesota trip and will reside in Buffalo Center. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gregory Dibert, taught in Kosuth county schools. Arnold is son of Mrs W F Woodcock, a Buffalo Center product. Out-of-town guests included Mrs W S Woodcock Alice Breen and John Woodcock. A pre-nuptial shower at the bride's home preceded the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Elbert
Whittemore
Arnold Woodcock
St. Michael's Catholic
Donald
Serenus Elbert
Minnesota
Buffalo Center
Gregory Dibert
Presentation Aacademy
Kossuth
Arnold
W. IF. Woodcock
Qtr
W. S. Woodcock
Aliss Alice Breen
John Woodcock
Mrs Will Grothaus Dies at Oakdale Sanitarium
Mrs Will Grothaus died at the Oakdale sanitarium after a long battle with tuberculosis. She had been a trained nurse and was well known locally. Survived by husband and a young daughter, funeral arrangements were not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Grothaus
Oakdale Sanitarium
Oakdale
Grothaus
Cirele
Clark Mechem at Ames in stock judging contest
Clark Mechem, Ag ether in our public schools, attended the Stock Judging School and Vocational Agricultural Teachers Convention at Ames. He tied for third in dairy cattle judging and placed sixth overall in livestock judging. The Vocational Agriculture week sessions have closed and he will return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Mechem
Ames
Vocational Agricultural
Mechem
Mecede
Buffalo Center Joins County Diamond Jubilee Plans
Buffalo Center participates in the county Diamond Jubilee set for Forest City on August 17 to 19. The countywide event seeks old settlers, prior to 1875, with arrival dates and addresses. Floats and pioneer displays may appear. Buffalo Center will be well represented by local organizers D B Snell J Guyer H B Winter Clark Mehem and J D Lowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Buffalo Center
Snell
J. Guyer
H. B. Winter
Clark Meehem
J. D. Lowe
Noted authority on plant life to speak Wednesday night
Prof Pommel a leading midwest botanist will visit Wednesday to study pasture cattle poisoning. County agent Mr Agberg arranged a lantern slide lecture on weeds for that evening in the park replacing the regular Wednesday free movies. Special music numbers accompany the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pommel
Middle West
Agberg
Hohm
Mrs Pease Honored by Ladies Literary Circle
The Ladies Literary Circle entertained at one oclock Inncheon on a June day at Mrs El Galagan home for Mrs Pease active member and Circle president. Dainty luncheon tables on a sunny lawn preceded an afternoon of visiting and bridge. A picture was presented to Mrs Pease in appreciation of her faithful work and singing. Her move to Clear Lake brought best wishes for her new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Galagan
Pease
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers
We express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy during our bereavement honoring our loved one. Appreciation for floral tributes and mission offerings given in memory. Signed L. L. Obutad and Vanity. Also mention Mrs. George Smith with Pekin duck eggs for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Obutad
Rev A B Bell Becomes Brookfield Congregational Pastor
Rev Aylesworth B Bell formerly of South Church Rochester resigned to manage Station W W B G Rochester and has accepted a call to Brookfield Congregational Church Chicago Illinois He will begin duties September 1 with Mrs Bell remaining in Rochester The Bells plan to move to 6 Lincoln Ave Brookfield Illinois and invite Buffalo Center friends to visit when in Chicago
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A. B. Bell
LARGE
Congregational Church
City OF Chicago
Aylesworth B. Bell
South Church
Rochester
W. W. B. G. Rochester
Brookfield Congregational Church
Chicago
Brookfield
West Side
Bell
Lincoln Ave
Ilinois
Buffalo Center
Minnesota Iowa Relatives Picnic and Reunion Report
On June 10, 167 members of the Yahnke family gathered at Wood's Lake near Elmore Minnesota for their annual reunion. A picnic dinner preceded sports including a Minnesota victory in the ball game over Iowa, slipper kick, yoot racing, and a tug of war won by Town Yen gallong of ice cream was served. Art Yahnke was injured, breaking his collar bone, but is recovering. Guests included Dr. Russ of Blue Marth A B Russ of Buffalo Center and Rev and Mrs Howdyshall of Marathon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yahnke
Wood's Lake
Elmore
Minnesota
Iowa
Art Yahnke
Art
Dr. Russ
Blue Marth
A. B. Russ
Buffalo Center
Howdyshall
Yfarathon
Bailey
Klemme
Yalake
Vacation Bible School Closes Friday Evening
The Congregational church Vacation Bible School closes Friday evening after a well attended session. Seventy three enrollments and an average attendance of seventy plus include children from most local churches and Wo den. Miss Grace Green Ada Berryhill Mary Smith and Alta Zenor direct the program split between junior and intermediate grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congrégational Church
Woden
Grace Green
Ada Berryhill
Mary Smith
Alta Zenor
Echoo.l
Fifty-Seven Years of Happy Wedded Bliss in Buffalo Center
Mr and Mrs Carroll Gilbert celebrated their fifty seventh wedding anniversary in Buffalo Center with family present despite Mrs Gilbert's ill health. Neighbors and relatives from Aurora Illinois Shell Rock Kansas City and Buffalo Center gathered to mark the milestone, praising the couple's long life together and welcoming many more years of happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Gilbert
Buffalo Center
Gilbert
Tteir
Carl Grothaus
Donald
Dorothy
Henry Gettman
Harry Gilbert
Anna Holleran
Sonn Harry Schoffield
Aurora
Illinois
Belle Miller
Ruth
Fed Jurgens
Shell Rock
George Gilbert
Kansas City
Buffalo
Lfe
Tilonka Sunday Game Beats Pitonka On Top Form
Tilonka outplayed Pitonka from start to finish as the team fought through the first half schedule. With full strength, they would lead the league, but currently have a chance to tie for first by beating Bancroft next Sunday. Supporters urged a home-diamond turnout to back the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttonka
Waite Ter
Pitonka
Aring Sood
Bancroft
Farm Labor Picnic Set for Sunday at Buffalo Center
Next Sunday June 29 the Farm Labor and farmers of the community will gather in the grove on the Farm Jutting farm two miles west and half a mile south of Buffalo Center. Committees have prepared with the customary sports speakers and music promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Roy Pomeroy Honored as Navy Training Station Honor Man
Roy L. Pomeroy of Buffalo is named training honor man at the U S Naval Training Station San Diego in a letter from Capt C W Cole. The honor denotes standout performance among about one hundred recruits and reflects his initiative intelligence bearing and diligence. Born December 81 1908 at his family's farm he is a Buffalo Canter product with a keen athletic record and bright prospects in his chosen profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Naval Training Station
San Diego
California
C. W. Cole
U. S. Navy
Roy L. Pomeroy
FL H. Pomeroy
Bis
Roy
Svell
Farmigh School
Bravick
Tribune
Look Ahead as Old-Time Fancy Governs Spending
The Ackley World Journal warns that modern living lauds immediate pleasures over future security. People increasingly spend beyond income, with autos and fashions bought on installment, while savings and prudence fade. The piece notes 1929 auto financing rose about twelve percent, totaling 8,441,629 cars financed, urging sane living and foresight.
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. Ohnst
Summons
Mrs. Pease
George Smith
Vacation Bible School
Tilonka
Buffalo Center Co-Operative Creamery Company
Walter Winkleman
Nels Swanson
Albert Dofien
Joseph Larson
Fred Winkleman
John Meyeringson
DeBoer
Boeckholt
R. Ostrander
Ores
Peter Heiman
F. E. Smith
John Abels
W. H. Patterson
Roy Pomeroy
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