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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1973
Page
7
The piece notes spring muskrat trapping remains favored in many areas while mink numbers appear diminished and pelts lose value due to guard hairs curling. It also highlights owls as early spring migrants, building nests and raising families during lingering February and March storms.
A nationwide telethon titled America Goes Public is set for September 15 from 6 p.m. to midnight, broadcast on Iowa affiliates of the National Broadcasting Company. Sharon Robinson of Des Moines is named Iowa Telethon Coordinator with county coordinators to organize events, recruit volunteers, and collect pledges. Half of proceeds beyond costs go to the state parties. The event aims to involve Americans in reforming political fundraising.
The National Dairy Cattle Congress schedules the Sheep portion of the Exposition for September 22 through 30 in Waterloo. Entries are expected to rise with exhibitors from four states already represented last year. Sheep will be shown September 22 to 26 with market lamb judging on Sunday September 23 at 1 00 pm by Tom Wickersham of Iowa State University Extension. Breeding classes judge by Bob Fritz Minnesota on September 24 and 25 at 10 00 am and 1 00 pm with Ron Pullin as Superintendent.
A life and death problem arises from rapid expansion of cycling in Iowa. In six months of 1973, 31 cyclists were killed, a 15 percent rise from the previous year, as more cyclists share streets and highways. The Triple-A Club emphasizes awareness of potential hazards of operating a vehicle and protecting cyclists from harm.
The piece notes a cycle awareness campaign with a slogan Eye That Cycle and lists aims to analyze leading educational philosophies and connect theory to practice. It advertises a course for teachers and guidance personnel with a registration fee of 87.09 dollars and contact at Iowa State University Extension Mason City office. It includes Drake University history with Francis Marion Drake’s pledge, Kathryn Graf as first female Drake student president, and John L. Griffith’s role in Drake Relays, plus a local Buffalo Center item and scattered names from Belmond and Lakota communities.
ISU Graduate College offers a three credit course Philosophy of Education in Mason City starting Sept 12. Dr. George Kizer will teach with director George Boehcke noting the program aims to foster reflective thinking and critical understanding of diverse educational philosophies.
Buffalo Center schools announce opening day Wednesday August 29 at 8 45 am with a complete high school program. An able staff and modern facilities offer varied studies and activities. Bus service will run on opening day and Supt. Irving Larson invites inquiries.
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