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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1925
Page
5
An eccentric operetta titled cherry blossom drew strong enthusiasm from attendees led by Geo rg and John. The show, staged in August, rewarded performers with warm reception and consolation from the audience for the abundant effort.
Readable bits mention St Patrick's Church and a figure at fig 5 with unclear caption. Content lacks clear event, date, or names beyond church reference and incomplete phrases.
The article notes the death of a long time Buffalo Center resident aged 81 and outlines funeral arrangements at Congregational church with services led by Rev. Alec Russell. It also covers the recent basketball tournament results, the team’s season record, and lists game scores including a 42 to 10 tournament loss to Forest City.
The National Picture Black Oxen from Frank Lloyd stars Corrine Griffith and Conway Tearle. A 58 year old woman revives romance, tricks friends, and faces mockery as a newspaper man falls for her, creating dramatic climaxes.
A 1925 meeting of the Fair Association committee was held in the Forest City Court House on March 6 to plan the fair set for September 8 9 10 and 11. Attendees included L A Donahue Mrs Gelner Mrs Colby Mrs Donahue Mrs Odden Mrs Isaacs Mrs Thomparon Mrs Byackly Mrs Peterson Mrs Browick Ms Wynne Jacobs and others. committees were formed to manage different fair parts and optimism for 1926 was noted amid concerns for northeastern towns.
A joint meeting of the Pheastherville Chamber of Commerce and local boosters, led by L. Fitch of Iowa State College and William Laucke of Town Valley Operating Co, discussed growing sugar beets. The Hatherville region is expanding beet cultivation with aims to secure large acreage near Weather and the county, citing suitable soil and altitude.
School Notes detail grade moves and new spelling booklets while sixth grade studies the North Central States. High School notes preview end of first quarter exams and Geography slides groups. Home economics aid due to Miss Stephens illness, March vacation week planned.
A sequenced accident during a Universal studio racing stunt left bystanders injured and one man dead. Driver Wilson witnessed his own somersaulted body as he was hurled from a chair seat. Cameras caught the crash and the sequence was kept in the film with Denny present for the celebration of his first studio visit. Also reported: fox breeder RB Anderton in Clay county faced a fox escape and capture, valued at $1000. he owns 20 breeding pairs.
A damaged notice seeks merchant and breeder contributions for the 1926 Prominent Auction. It outlines advertising rates and asks for entries to be placed in the sale book, urging support to reduce expenses. The offer includes various page rates and placement options.
The Rowray Hotel, closed six weeks due to foreclosure, has new owner C H Rowray in possession and operating except dining room, with meals to begin next week. The hotel serves as a popular overnight stop for traveling salesmen and is expected to regain former patronage.
Caretakers are busy moving from the old home while the new county home is prepared for occupancy. Supervisors visited and accepted the building, which features separate wings for men and women with complete suites on each floor. The seven residents at the old home include six aged men and one homeless young girl aiding Mrs Olson, as counties adopt this modern plan for care of mental cases. The Kleven farm near Winnebago church hosts the facility, funded by donor support to cover the building costs.
Methodists schedule 10:30 AM sermon on Christian stewardship titled A Man and His Money. Sunday School at 11:30 AM and evening service at 7:30 PM. Ladies Aid meets next Thursday at Mrs Florence Pomeroy’s home. Enigma Contest grows in interest as Women’s Human Missions paper readings influence solutions. WM. Eiggh is acting president.
Miss Bertha Sloter and Clarence Irvin were married on February 21 in Mason City. Bertha, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Sloter, and Clarence, son of Mr and Mrs John Irvin, live northwest of Buffalo Center. The couple, now on a Blue Earth farm, Minnesota, begin married life amid many well wishes.
The March meeting led by Commander Browleeve reviewed plans for a potential athletic show to be promoted by the post. Attendees debated with city officials, agreed to thank Meyer and Johnston, and appointed officers for April. Guests included William Bruce Meyers and Adjutant roles were reassigned as the post organized posters and library programs.
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