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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
5
Officials in Buffalo Center Tribune announce a Question Box provided by the Iowa State AAA Committee, in cooperation with the Winnebago County Committee, delivering authoritative farming and home guidance to readers.
Farmers who cooperate in the 1938 AAA program receive definite payments for property adjustment, payments for soil fertility improvements, and the privilege of taking out a federal corn loan. County allotments are set by national production goals, carryover, noncommercial area subtraction, and state county apportionment based on past corn plantings with weather and participation adjustments. Acreage is apportioned to farms using tillable acres, rotation practices, soil type, and topography, with soil management reports guiding adjustments to reflect best practices and past planting, balancing prior years with soil guidance. Overcropping yields larger reductions to prevent surpluses and support prices, while those less culpable share some burden to stabilize markets.
Local service offers lane and driveway repair with loads of stovel at 55 cents per yard. Dick Feldick promotes the oil stove season and invites customers to see samples at John and Jerry’s in the Buffalo Center area.
County Auxiliary gathered in Rake on Friday afternoon June 24 with five units represented. A ballot approved $4.00 yearly for county officers to attend meetings. New officers elected: County Chairman C Anderson Forest City Vice President Anna Erickson Thompson Secretary Treasurer Frank Green Forest City Historian Publicity Laura Seals Forest City installed by Louise Lohrbach. Severson thanked units. Joe Thompson of Lake Mills sang. Rake Unit served lunch.
The Leonard Rea O'Brien Post in Emmetsburg will host the 8th district Legion conference on July 12. Delegates from 79 posts across 14 counties will attend a 2 PM business session in the high school auditorium, with plans for a chicken supper, entertainment, junior bugle and drum corps contests, and a soirée at the Legion hall. Local boxing bouts and a stag party supported by the Chamber of Commerce are planned, with a dugout setup for the event.
Dorothy Ostrander thanks 4-H members and Winnebago County club friends for cooperation, congratulations, and best wishes. She expresses sincere appreciation for the support.
At a meeting of the Winnebago County Safety Council held at Thompson last Thursday evening George D Eaton of Forest City was re elect president of the organization. Other officers also re elected were M A Aasgard vice president Dudley Weible secretary treasurer and directors M M Thompson Forest City John Mauss Rake Frank Schleifer Buffalo Center Clifton Larson Scarville Robert Branstad Leland E Busley Lake Mills and Ernest Osmundson Thompson. State Highway Patrolmen Claire Hoffman and Lloyd Meyer from Mason City addressed the meeting.
A reflective verse questions the meaning of Independence Day and the cost of liberty. It contrasts past sacrifices with present pride, urging readers to remember brave men and women who fought for freedom and equal rights in America.
Patrons can take advantage of a baked food gate at Arkwrights Store this Saturday to purchase fresh goods for the upcoming holiday. The event promotes early holiday baking needs with a selection of items available.
After a weather break the Bisons resume action Sunday July 3 at 2 30 p m against the Estherville Eagles on their diamond. New faces join the lineup including Tom Hanson Lyle Beaver Hippo Johnson and Warren Smith as catcher pitcher outfielder and infielder respectively. The Fenton Buffalo Center game was postponed due to wet ground.
Helen Ruth Leibrand 16, daughter of Harry A. and Maud C. Leibrand, formerly of Buffalo Center, graduated from Eastern High School in Washington, D. C. on the 21st. She was among eighteen to graduate with first honors for all four years and earned a full scholarship to Blackstone College for girls in Blackstone, Virginia.
The DeVries family reunion occurred Sunday June 26 at Pilot Knob with seventy eighth attendees. Participants listed include numerous DeVries relatives and spouses from Buffalo Center Thompson Mason City Britt Elmore Wesley and nearby towns.
Mrs. Carrie Peterson of the east part of town broke her arm and sprained her ankle when she fell from the attic during a storm search for roof leaks. She also suffered a head cut requiring stitches.
About seventy five friends, relatives and Bethlehem Lutheran members attended the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Pink Sunday. Rev S O Sorlien gave an interesting talk. The couple received a keepsake gift. A two tier cake by Mrs I H Femrite and Mrs Nels Barsness adorned the centerpiece. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs Tom Nelson of Clear Lake and Mr. and Mrs Henry Olson of Rake.
The Junior Band meets for rehearsal Friday morning July 1 at 9 am. The program includes Oriental Fantasy In a Persian Market and King Lear Waltz Moonlight On the Nile Trumpet Duet Iowa Band Law Crossley Serenade Moaning Hostrausers Overture Buddies March and March Hall of Fame by Alivadoli Ketel March Fillmore Arlen King Sapp Holmes Chambers Sapp Saps.
Fred Everett of Albia the Republican candidate for Attorney General will speak at the July 4th celebration in Forest City on Monday morning. He will be introduced by Joe Anderson of Thompson Iowa. Also speaking will be George E. Heiss a Des Moines attorney introduced by Dudly Weible a Republican candidate for Winnebago County County Attorney.
The Luderman family reunion was held Sunday at Siloam Springs near Iowa Falls with about seventy in attendance. Attendees from the area included Mr and Mrs Oltman Akkerman and daughter Lois, Mr and Mrs Mike Akkerman, Mr and Mrs Walter Hanson, Mr Christ Hanson, Harry Maison, Earling Adams, and Mr and Mrs Wilfred Steuart and son of Burt. Christ Hanson and Walter Hanson stopped in Iowa Falls and Eldora on their way home to visit relatives.
Hospital notes list Wallac Hayward of Sheridan Road Chicago Illinois dismissed after a minor operation. Andrew Harringa admitted for a major operation. Paul Bruns of Titonia admitted for a minor operation and dismissed the same day. Mrs David Farrington and infant son were dismissed. A son weighing 8 pounds 13 ounces born to Mr and Mrs David Friets of Lakota on Saturday June 25. Edwin Jensen of Britt dismissed after a major operation. Louise Thaves of Lakota dismissed after a major operation.
John C. Kelso, a farmer living six miles southwest of here, died suddenly at his home Tuesday evening at age 66 years, 10 months, and 25 days. Funeral services are set for Friday at 9 a.m. at St Patrick's Church. He had been in ill health for years and was active Tuesday before retiring to his room, where he died shortly after. A complete obituary will appear next week.
County delegates from Buffalo Grant Lincoln and King Townships will gather in Forest City on Saturday July 2 at 11 oclock. Republicans meet Waldorf Chapel Democrats in the Court Room and Labor Party delegates in the Supervisors room. Committeemen and delegates from each township listed in detail including Carman Steinmetz Peterson Slaba Hunter and others.
A preview of curious consumer items including antiseptic candy that releases hydrogen peroxide, a multi-function beauty device, a lipstick and mirror combo, a cap hidden roller blotter pen, a rug heating vacuum cleaner, a lawn mower style facial shaver, a chemical hand shield to resist oil and dirt, and a washable sun tog summer shoe. Also notes a divorce story and promotion for The American Weekly in Chicago Herald and Examiner.
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