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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1932
Page
4
Des Moines resident Bliss Ruth Pritchard visited relatives and planned a few weeks of summer school. Congregational church members are reminded of a Beenie supper and outdoor diversion on Wednesday evening, July 6, at Tourist Park with cordial invitation to all and families.
Six miles of new paving on Highway No 9 near the Winnebago Kossuth line is complete and open to Reakoin. Booth and Olson Company then move to bridge the gap between No 9 and No 15 to provide paving access to Forest Cay.
A fragmented piece argues against excessive tax collection, likening tax agents to Santa Claus in reverse. It highlights the ecological value of birds, noting their roles in seed consumption, insect control, crop protection, forest health, and warning of rocky shores. The dialogue satirically pushes for recognizing bird benefits.
A family reunion of Stowe relatives occurred in Iowa Falls with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stowe and family. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. W. Sickles with son and Frermeyer from near Brest at H. G. Sickels home in Bliss. Numerous local calls and visits noted, including Miss Kathryn Berschman near Wakota, Leons Bryant hosting guests, and various Sunday visits and gatherings around Bliss and surrounding towns.
Ben and John Miller visited at the Webus Traden home last week Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Meluherd Smith and daughter visited at the John Come home Tuesday evening. Rovell Miller and family visited Sunday afternoon. Ben Heyes and Migs Sylvian Abbas visited the Abbe Heyes home near Rakoto last Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs M D Hunter and Mollig called at the Jake Tothaver home Saturday evening.
Mr and Mrs Henry Hofbauer and family and Mr and Mrs G Livercn were dinner guests at the Jake Efotbauer home Sunday.
Regular meeting of the Town Council of Butte Center held in City Hall on Tuesday June 21 1932. Mayor Lohrbach called meeting to order at 7 30 PM with councilmen Winter Slabna Asmagy Costigan present. Koppen absent. June 7 1932 minutes read and approved. Cigarette permit licenses issued for Snell Akker man and Anfinson with mule tax and bond. Water meter installation ordered for all users. Adjourned 8 30 PM.
Lakota news notes a busy weekend of visitors and calls. W. Ball and Pat Ball visited the Guy Hart home in Bancroft with the Troups and Bertha Hunter arriving from Aurelia to stay longer with August Gutnecht. Miss Katharine Powers hosted Patrica Woodworth, while Mrs Opal Wheeler of St Petersburg visited daughter Mrs W E Ley. Rev C H Frerking and Norman left for Excelsior Springs for treatment. Rev Gearld Ukena leads morning services in their absence.
Local sports note recalls Bud Isaces playing third base for Hinmons at Rake Sunday. Several residents attended events in Lake Mills and Sioux City. Callers Dean Shay Wayne Shay Deloss Lura Allan Peckham were in town Monday evening.
Mrs Nell Hopkings and daughter Helen along with Mrs Hila Vickerman and Gisl Johnson were business callers in Mason City Thursday. Lever Halvorson family visited Burt Thorshime home and Thorshime is sister of Halvorson. Dave Dinblad also called on Mason City businesses. Andrey Austin and sons Lawrence and Andy spent Sunday at Arthur Huan home. Huan is their daughter. Troyd Fraizer stayed weekend at Andrew Grant home in Rake. C C Peckham and son Allan visited C M Peterson home near Leland. Gay Hoveland and Glenn Thompson called at Clear Lake Sunday. Roy Lockore and son Robert visited Arf Huan home Monday evening. Joe Bravick, Morris Tappagar, and John Ingebritson were business callers at Crystal Lake Wednesday. J R Hughes drove to Des Moines on business Monday.
A 1932 column argues history shows people repeat past economic reactions. It cites Nehemiah as a model, urging individuals and local businesses to take action, rebuild, and work hard rather than rely on legislation or others. It draws parallels between ancient city rebuilding and modern commerce, urging self-reliance.
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