Competition Now Open for Rural Amateur Variety Entertain ment
Iowa Farm Bureau and County Farm Bureaus sponsor Rich year RAVE contest inviting Farm Bureau families to perform in local district and state events. Eligible members of all ages may enter. acts include vocal, instrumental, skits, dancing, and pantomimes with three minute limit. Contact Thompson office for details. 1966 winners noted and Schnebly children slated for State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Farm Bureau
County Farm Bureaus
Farm Bureau
Weenen
Thompson
Roger Schaefer
Stanford Holton
Ramon Nelson
Jim Ostrander
Schnebly
Winnebago
Griffiths to Celebrate 69th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Orrin H Griffith of Des Moines former residents of this community will mark their 69th wedding anniversary on Tuesday July 4 at their Des Moines home with immediate family present Cards from friends will be appreciated Their address 1120 36th St Des Moines Iowa Mrs Katie Bruder of Omaha Nebraska visited from Monday to Friday last week with her friend Mrs Selma Aukes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin H. Griffith
Des Moines
36Th St
Iona
Katie Bruder
Omaha
Nebraska
Selma Aukes
Farm Bureau Leader Presses Tax Revision in Des Moines
Winnebago County Farm Bureau representatives visited Des Moines on June 22 to urge the legislature to pass a substantial tax revision before adjournment. Buffalo Center figures John Benjamin and Oscar Ellingson joined lawmakers, emphasizing a shift to a modern equitable tax system based on ability to pay to support local government and schools. Property taxes this year are expected to rise by about 50 million dollars, with even higher increases anticipated next year without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago County
Farm Bureau
Des Moines
John Benjamin
Oscar Ellingson
Buffalo Center
Towa
Towans
Farnt Bureau
Activities in Winnebago County
Winnebago County 4H clubs report June meetings with Buff alo Boosters discussing picnics food preservation and future events. Debra Ennen and Debbie Kiewier host. demonstrations on picnic foods and jams and jellies planned. July 7 achievement show and Good Grooming Contest noted. next meeting July 12. Grant Gleaners and Farmerettes discuss table settings snacks and camp plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Boosters
Debbie
Diane Ennen
Dean Smith
Betty Schutter
Debbie Kiewier
Jean Limberg
Lackie Pitkin
Grant Gleaners
Grant Gleaners 4H
Linda Reisem
Barb Schmidt
LeEtta Krull
Gwen Dade
Kathy Boomgarden
Deanna Coden
Blackburns unite in Estherville wedding at Calvary Baptist
Mr James Blackburn of Towa City Iowa and Mary Beth Gemmill of Estherville Iowa wed at Calvary Baptist Estherville in an evening ceremony on June 8. Groom is son of Pastor G W Blackburn Buffalo Center and attends University of Iowa. bride attended Pillsbury College Owatonna and has worked at Morrell Packing Estherville. Attendants include relatives from Buffalo Center and guests from St Paul Chicago and Tinig. Rehearsal dinner hosted for 25 at Estherville church. weekend guests linger at local parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Blackburn
Towa City
Iowa
Mary Beth Gemmill
Estherville
Calvary Baptist Church
Pillsbury College
Owatonna
Minnesota
Morrell Packing Plant
G. W. Blackburn
First Baptist Church of
Buffalo Center
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Blackburn
Denzil Neumann
Calvary Church of
Judy
Timothy Blackburn
George Steen
Bill Steen
Marlys
Beverly
Ray Hill
Joe Abela
Folkert Winter
George’ Blackburn
St. Paul
Ed Gayden
Jean
Chicago
Tingig
Olive Blackburn
G. W. Blackburns
Buffalo Boosterettes 4 H Club Meeting Notes and Visits
The Buffalo Boosterettes 4 H Club met June 26 at Jane Lande's home with Rose Mary Harringa presiding. Reports covered Better Grooming and Achievement Day, yeast bread talks, nut bread demonstrations, and a rolled cookie demonstration. The group also reviewed a vintelligence test and played games before lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Boosterettes
Jane Lande
Rosemary Harringa
Marlene Abels
Rosemary Harcinga
Gwen Wessels
Barbara James
Rosemary
Gloria Harringa
Titonka Airman Earns May Plane Captain of the Month
Vernon Burkhart USN son of Mr and Mrs Werner Burkhart of Titonka received Training Squadron 25 May Plane Captain of the Month at Chase Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station Beeville Texas. The Line Division handles aircraft sendon, out and recovery and instructors select the recipient. Burkhart is a Titonka High School graduate who joined the service in September 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonia High School
Burkhart
Goetz Family Home Hosts Weeklong Visit and Picnic
Goetz accompanied the Roger Goetz family home to spend a week. A family picnic was held Monday evening at the home of Mr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goetz
Roger Goetz
Local social list from Buffalo Center in 1887
The page names residents and visitors including Mr and Mrs Dennis Stef, Mr and Mrs Robert Edwards, Mrs Etta Edwards, Mes Otis Vaagen of Rake, and families from Forest City Boise Idaho and Idaho. Present are Mr and Mrs Cecil Steffensen Alfonsen, Hugh Lovins, Merle, Jeffrey, and others in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center Tribune
Thoreday
Cecil Steffensen Alfonsen
Forest City
Thompson
Mes. Otis Vaagen
Rake
Hugh Lovins
Jeffrey
Boise
Etta Edwards
Merle
Idaho
Dennis Stef
Robert Edwards
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thompson, Iowa
Oxcar Ellingson
Winnebago Co. Farm Bureau
Linda Harringe
Susan Hofbauer
Farmerettas
Camp Eden
Farmerettes
Cheryl van Hove
Lois Anderson
Christine Potter
Cheryl van Hoye
A. J. Bjornsen
Cryssel Lake
Iows
Mrs
Mrs. van Hove
Cheryl
Renee Bruns
Konnia Kopp
Loren Kopp
Norman Kopp
Naperville
Mlinois
Lars Andersen
Fairmont
Clarence Andersen
Nuta Alexander
Clear Lake
Andersen
Ingvald Askeland
Orvin Askeland
Minnetonka
Carlin Egesdal
Leland
Donald Skogen
Lyle Patterson
Randy
Ronnie
Houston
Texas
Lyle
National Science Foundation
University of Texas
Robert
Juke Winter
Pattersons
Robert Sinclair
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Vetla
John
James Goetz
Mapleton
Karen
James
Larry
and Mora
George A Hormel
Phil Heiman
Tlowa
Sale
Buffalo
Cantor
Gladys and
Carol
Chevrolet
Blomster’s Chevrolet CO
Buffalo Center, Tow
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