History of Christmas Seals and TB fight across nations
The essay recounts the origins of Christmas Seals in 1903 Denmark, led by Einar Holboll, with Queen Louise’s image on stamps to aid TB relief. It traces spread to Sweden, Norway, Belgium, Holland, and beyond, noting key figures like Jacob Riis and Emily Bissell, and cites the 1964 Seals design by Gaetano d I Palma. It ends urging continued participation in 1964 Seals campaigns and praising giving as healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Einar Holboll
Christian 17Th
Louise
Kolding
Denmark
Holboll
Sweden
Norway
Belgium
Holland
Switzerland
United States
Jacob A. Riis
Outlook
Emily Bissel
American Red Cross
Delaware
North American
Philadelphia
Red Cross
National Tuberculosis Association
Howard Pyle
T. M. Cleland
Rockwell Kent
Stevan Dohanus
Gaetano D’i Palma
Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association
Buffalo Center
Tribune
Ray Murray
Flying saucers test endurance on cold Saturday streets
Weather-pressed spectators viewed Doc Rush's two-toned plane drop flying saucers over Main Street, with wind driving most projectiles east then guiding later landings into the business district. Local sports note the cold, celebrate bowling feats at Buffalo Lanes, including Tommy Winter's 193 game and Marvin Weaver's 275, amid Christmas decoration efforts and holiday reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc" Rush
Main Street
Doc
Kentucky
Jay Rush
al Bussa
Chunk” Levik
Harold Bohl
Benny Gerdes
Buffalo Lanes
Tommy Winter
Junior Winter
Tommy
Martin Andersen
Pete Elman
Marvin Weaver
Marv
M. R. Elman
International Harvester Marks Four Millionth Tractor Milestone
International Harvester Co. marked its four millionth tractor rolled off the line, a Farmall 806. IH began in 1906 with 14 units that year and now operates plants in the US, Canada, Australia, France, Great Britain, Germany and the Philippines. An estimated 1.25 million IH tractors remain in use today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester Company
Jensveld's, Inc
Buffalo Center
I TH
Jensvold’s
Court House News Marriage Licenses and Actions
Court reports two marriage licenses John A. Bergland rogal to Joane D. Smith age legal and David E. Christ 22 to Ruth Elaine Moe 21 plus Elling Lee Schisel 26 to Diane Sandra Engelbretson 19. In a civil action John Day Rubber and Supply Co. sues Irvin Thompson for $1341.17 plus 5 percent interest and costs, with Exhibits A to O detailing purchases. complaint filed November 25, 1964 by Weible Stipp attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Bergland
Joane D. Smith
David E. Christ
Ruth Elaine Moe
Elling Lee Schisel
Diane Sandra Engelbretson
John Day Rubber and Supply Co
Irvin Thompson
Thompson Implement
Weible-Stipp
Way Back When Ten Years Ago Tribune Files
A column recalling events from December 1954 and earlier notes Harold Yahnke enlisting for a four year Air Force hitch, a cablegram from a Buffalo Center couple, and a cafe ad. It also previews stories about 1944 ministers, Merchant Marine letters, a Steinberg family birthday, and 1934 sheriff raids on gambling devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Files
Harold “Heddy” Yahnke
Uncle Sam
Air Force
Marvin Smith
Bremerhaven
Germany
Marvin
Korte
Buffalo Center
First Baptist Church of
Martin DeBoer
Lehr
North Dakota
DeBoer
Arthur Schutter
Husban
Merchant Marine
George Steinberg
Steinberg
Marlys
Johnson
Forest City
Our City
Onno Frerichs
R. H. Davis
Old Man Winter
R. E. Parmelee
New Bakery Opens Next Saturday in Town
A new bakery will open next Saturday offering a full line of fresh baked goods including breads rolls pies cakes and home made candy. The ad mentions various local names and a note about Thanksgiving visitors returning to Minneapolis. It also lists coal prices and sizes from several states and notes 1925 American Legion Auxiliary officers. Other items mention visiting relatives in Sherburn and Buffalo Center and a Victor adding machine advertised at Tribune Buffalo Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Zenor
Pearl Jensen
August Winkleman
Will
George
Jennie Siemens
Henrietta Green
Jake Frey
Northwestern Bible School
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Tennessee
Kentucky
Illinois
J. Kopp
American Legion Auxiliary
Ole Frette
Curtis
Bronleeve
Jerry Schoon
Patty
Sally ‘Yahnke
Ron Yahnke
Sherburn
Rake
Otis Quame
Buffalo Center
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Iowa
George A. Carman
Mra. K
B. Carman
Harold F, Yahnke
Merlyn R. Elman
Arline Day
Dennis H. Lolling
Stanley J. Christen
Pete DeVries
National
International Harvester Co
Leibrand TV & Appliance
Court House News
Army of the
Roblee
Towa
Leslie Carroll Larson
Nettie
Harry E. Trumbell
Richard D
Lila Moe
Lawrence M
Sarah L. Dunn
Leonard
Myrtle Harmon
Alvin R
Gladys Winter
R. C
Beulah Whiters
Elmer D. Hermon
Frank
Marvel Schneider
Homer Hansey
Thomas O
Mathilde Sunde
E. H. Whitcomb
A. V. Gustafson
Eugene H. Whitcomb
ETAL
Phil Heiman
Victor
Des Moines
Moore Tex
Eugene G. Sarno
Admiral
Zenith
Sylvania
Motorola
Philco
Bosma TV Sales & Service
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