Ham radio reunion and July Fourth plans in Iowa
The Blackburn family enjoyed a 45 minute ham radio conversation with relatives in Campinas Brazil as missionaries in language school prepare for service. Buffalo Center will host a free 4th of July celebration featuring races, rides, ice cream, and fireworks by the local volunteer fire department, funded by area businesses. The piece also notes civic duties of contacting representatives, pheasant counts in Iowa, and teal season permits with hunting licenses required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Blackburn
Bruce Osmundson
Thompson
Rey
Beth) Rabenhorst
Campinas
Brazil
Rabenhorsts
James Blackburn
Mary Beth Gemmill
Estherville
Blackburn
Judy
Tim
George Blackburn
St. Paul
Minnesota
Osmundson
Buffalo Center
Iowa
Business Men’s Club
Buffalo Center Volunteer Fire Department
State Conservation Commission
Limberg
Charlie's Standard Station
M. R. Elman
Senate votes to raise city share of road fund to 16 percent
The Senate approved increasing cities’ share of the road use tax from 13 to 16 percent, a move critics call a money grab. The bill, which would add nearly $5 million annually to city funds, goes to the House where its fate is uncertain amid partisan opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
John Buren
Forest City
House
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Iowa legislature approves civil service merit plan and subdistricting
A conference committee report advances a civil services system for state workers with exams for less than two years’ service and no exams for longer tenures. Subdistricting aims to create single member districts in populous counties. Senate moves to liquor by the drink reform, while a personal property tax credit plan gains ground. State officials seek Des Moines Valley Bank Building for offices, with a $400,000 price and air conditioner dispute resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Public Instruction
Harold Hughes
Iowa
Hughes
General Assembly
Iowa Supreme Court
Senate
Eugene Hill
Dem
Newton
House
Valley Bank
Des Moines
4-H Project Warns of Tetanus Dangers and Vaccines
An editor notes a 4-H project on tetanus risks. It urges vaccination, explains how tetanus enters the body from cuts and wounds, and stresses booster shots every four to five years. It calls on individuals and families to make a doctor appointment today.
Werner Bruns Vows Solemnized In Leland Church
Miss Elaine Werner and Marvin Bruns were married in a double ring ceremony at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Leland on May 27 at 4 30. Rev. Robert Fitzgerald officiated. The bride's Milwaukee parents and the groom's Thompson mother were noted. Music featured Mrs. Robert Evenson and violinist Carmen Shaw. The gown was satin with Chantilly lace, mantilla veil, silk rose headpiece, and white carnation bouquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Werner
Marvin Bruns
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Leland
Robert Fitzgerald
Estherville
Hubert G. Werner
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Anna Bruns
Thompson
Robert Evenson
Carmen Shaw
Forest City
Senate proposes bipartisan commission to reshape Iowa government
The Senate approved a bill creating a bipartisan ten member commission to study Iowa state government, absorb the tax commission, and rewrite the state’s organization. The panel would propose changes in bill form and recommended measures would take effect unless vetoed by the next legislature. Members are appointed by the Speaker and the Lieutenant Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Social Welfare
Board of Control
Department of Revenue
State Tax Commission
Senate
Iowa
House
Wedding party details for Mason City couple
The bride's attendants included maid of honor Miss LaVernie Werner and bridesmaids Loutta Rutvinski and Nancy Havebak. Harold Bruns was best man with groomsmen Roger Bruns and Richard Werner. ushers were Clarence Bruns and Kenneth Bruns. The reception for 300 followed by a 7:30 p.m. dinner at Hotel Hanford. The couple honeymooned eight days in the Bahama Islands and a week in Florida before settling in Mason City where the groom works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Ambrogon
Clare Sunde
Hotel Hanford
Mason City
Bahama Islands
Florida
Dairy Princess crowned at Buffalo Center park event
Ten years ago Joy Orthel was named Buffalo Center Dairy Princess after a contest at the city park. Melvin Leibrand bought the old Coden building on North Main for a display and repair shop as his TV business grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Files
Joy Orthel
Buffalo Center
Our City Park
Melvin Leibrand
Coden
North Main Street
Wilbur Becker
Shirley Steinberg
Winnebago County
Ames
L. W. Leibrand
Olson-Ei Sapp Intersection Deteres Intake Change
A historical note recalls a driver in a Model T failing to heed a large detour sign at the Olson E intersection, leaping a three foot bank and a 20 inch ditch while observers remark on possible injuries. Also listed are brief items: Donald Galagan’s U S Marine Hospital internship in San Francisco and Winnebago Fest No 21 events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson-E. Ei
Sapp
Lee
Tribune Files
Donald Galagan
C. H. Galagan
U. S. Marine Hospital
San Francisco
California
American Legion
Chris Friis
Buffalo Ploughboys
Harry Matson
Francis Berhow
Harling Adams
Dallag Lengerman
Charlie de Vries
Loran Kopp
County Federation
Rice Lake
Lake Mills
A. B. Myre
J. J. Guyer
Hopkins
Ladies Literary Circle Entertainment at Pritchard Home
In 1907 the Ladies Literary Circle hosted a supper and entertainment at C. G. Pritchard house Wednesday evening for husbands and honoring three members Mesdames Frebel Glaze and Hofius who plan to move. Post office notice lists rural carrier salary raises: J A Putman 900, Ord Curtis 900, D G Bales 900, Joe Collins 720 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Ladies Literary Circle
Ian
C. G. Pritchard
Mesdames
Frebel
Glaze
Hofius
J. A. Putman
Ord Curtis
D. G. Bales
Joe Collins
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Buffalo Center Tribune
George A. Carman
KB. Carman
MM. A. Elman
Arline Day
Jo Hanson
Pawine Carson
Betty Elman
Jerry Gerrits
Wally Julius
Joe Kline
Heddy” Yahnke
Mike Letcher
Commission
The
Capitol News
Lowa
By Ron Swanson
Werner-Bruns
Leland Church
Eugene G. Sarno
Ken
Ken Smith
Wrecker Service
Sleper Rambler Sales Company
Jerome Halvorson
Rake
Him
Miller
Pharmaly
Ron Masters
Offica
Bank
DeVries Auction Co
Buffalo Center Town Council
Farmers Trust
Lakota, Iowa
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