Christmas Tree Question Tweaks Faith In Buffalo Center
A church reader asks if Christians may use a Christmas tree without idol worship concerns. The response traces pagan origins, clarifies Jeremiah 10:2-5, argues trees can symbolize the Savior when not worshiped, notes commercial excess, and urges placing Christ first. A Baptist church program outlines next Sunday's sermons.
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Europe
Jesus
Santa Claus
Christ
Bethlehem
Jesus Christ
First Baptist Church
Buffalo Center
Pd Adv
Couple returns from Griffith Indiana trip with family ties
Mr and Mrs Nelmer Maison came home Monday after a week in Griffith Indiana visiting daughter Joan. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Kenneth Boelts and accompanied by Mr and Mrs John Boelts of Britt who also visited a Champaign daughter. An expert is one who knows more and more about less and less.
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Nelmer Maison
Griffith
Indiana
Joan
Kenneth Boelts
John Boelts
Britt
Champaign
Minois
Electric Fry Pans Grow More Versatile for Christmas
New electric fry pans add higher covers to fit roasts and a variety of foods. Tilting covers and four tilting feet ease removal of juices. Some models feature extra handles and buffet-style side handles for serving at the table. Accessories include wooden spoon and tongs, with care tips to avoid scratching and keep screws tight. a Phillips screwdriver may be needed.
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Mary Jane Holland
County Extension Home Economist
Housewarming and weekend guests period in local notice
A housewarming at Mr and Mrs Joe Johnsons was held on Friday December 1 with relatives and friends in attendance. Honorees received a picture for their new home. Weekend guests were Mr and Mrs Lyle Jenkins of Omaha and Art Schutter. Plus various dinner visits and appreciation notes from local residents mentioning Algona Lakota Dumont Rinmauvilly and related households.
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Joe Johnson
Robert Weaver
Robert D. Johnson
George Weaver
George Johnson
Dennis Yegge
William Becker
Dick Weaver
Mrs
Lyle Jenkins
Omaha, Nebraska
Lester Jenkins
Art Schutter
Earl Murray
Helen
Dr. J
H. H. Murray
Lakota
Florence Patterson Weds Kenneth Potter
Florence Patterson and Kenneth Potter were married in Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Friday December 1 in a double ring ceremony officiated by Pastor Orville Olson. Attendants included Mrs. Robert Friis and Galen Potter with music by Charlene Tutton and Carol Thompson. The couple, after a short trip, will live in Buffalo Center then move to a farm southeast of Buffalo Center after the holidays.
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Florence Patterson
Kenneth Potter
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Orville Olson
Charlene Tutton
Carol Thompson
Robert Friis
Wesley
Galen Potter
Forest City
Friis
John Benjamin
Buffalo Center
Tom Potter
O. M. Ellingson
Ralph Steverson
Leatha Matson
Orville Severson
Forrest City
Potter
Tribune
Christmas Ties and Accessories for a Well Dressed Man
A guide notes men prefer clothing accessories coordinated with their wardrobe. Suggests detective work to learn colors and styles, recommends gifts like neckties belts and scarves or alternatives such as pajamas robes or handkerchiefs. Mentions David Medetzke and Ray Schutter of Iowa State University at Ames visiting parental homes.
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Mary Jane Holland
County Extension Home
David Medetzke
Ray Schutter
Iowa State University At
Ames
Hunting Accidents Reduced by Hunter Safety Training
Paul Leaverton of the State Conservation Commission reports that hunting accidents are few relative to hunters but still due to careless gun handling. In November there were 15 gun accidents, seven from shooters in line of fire and eight from unsafe handling. The Hunter Safety program has trained 1,002 instructors and 5,067 students, totaling 6,069 trained Iowa hunters, with a goal to reduce casualties to zero.
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Paul Leaverton
State Conservation Commission
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Robert and
Lori
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Aplington
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Arend Swalve
Rin
muaVl
Betty Crocker
Pillsbury
Buit
r-Topp
Swift’s
Contadina Choice
Park Lane
Angelus
Maxwell House
Mallows
Bellon
Megre
Mrs. Grimes
Red
Cello
Plas-Tex
del Monte
John & Jerry Hardware
Hunters
Selebrite
Turkey
Morrell
Hormel
Rath
U. S
Morrell’s
Carnation
Blend Supreme
Aimant
Coty
Emeraude
L’origan
Paris
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