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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1966
Page
1
Opinion piece urging readers to abandon the use of Xmas and restore CHRISTMAS in dialogue and displays. Cites biblical birth narrative, Herod’s threat, and Isaiah prophecies, urging merchants and readers to avoid substituting Christ with the letter X. Authored by M R Elman.
After the November 8 vote Republicans mark a banner year with five of seven Iowa congressional seats, control of the state executive council, 286 county officials, 89 Iowa House members, and a stronger Iowa Senate role. GOP Chairman Robert Ray warns deeds will sustain momentum as legislative officers are chosen. House majority leader race ends with Maurice Baringer edging John Mowry. Floyd Millen wins floor leader. Senate picks Robert Rigler as minority leader. Democrats express concern but retain governorship and Senate. Budget work and 62nd General Assembly set for January 9 with budget submissions due February 1.
County Extension calendar lists reporters training, NIAD meeting for attorneys on farm corporation, beef feeders refresher, and department budget reviews. Fiscal notes discuss firing and replacement of the fiscal director, the auditor staff qualifications under new leadership, and Mondale as Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner speaker. Also mentions ASC Cropland Adjustment program payments and Friday visit to Mrs Mathison’s home.
The American Forestry Association in Washington D C declared a silver maple near Stratford the nation’s largest of its kind. Located on private land beside the Des Moines River, the champion stands northwest of Stratford and can be reached via county road Q, with landowner permission before visiting.
General State Aid to Winnebago County Public Schools for 1966 07 totals 192 147 46 with 96 068 73 mailed Nov 10 1966 and the rest due around May 1 1967. Eligibility covered 436 four year high districts 505 non high districts and 16 junior colleges with claims totaling 21 910 296 42. First half payments reach 16 750 000 00 prorated at 152 8954177 percent. No supplemental aid awarded.
Way Back When notes from December 6, 1956 record Mr and Mrs George Steinberg relocating from their farm to a newly purchased home formerly owned by Mrs Mike Hippen. Darrell Albers named among Central’s 1956 Iowa Conference football letterwinners. Abbe J Winterene celebrated his and his wife’s 40th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children. Dr and Mrs Moermond progress on their new home as multiple work crews stay busy.
Harm Shortenhaus elected county vice president of Winnebago County Farm Bureau. J E Jensen and J A Livercn elected directors of Grant and Buffalo Townships. Merrill Harkness, Buffalo Center, sophomore at the University of Iowa, won the varsity weight triathlon with 1 804 points. 1926 items note neighbors gathering 20 acres of corn on Harm Frerichs and Ed Siemens farms, Woodcock leasing filling station to Andrew Harringa, Buffalo Center High School beats Alumni 20 18. Ads, M O Shuttle: Sundry.
December meal plan lists daily hot lunches including dried beef gravy turkey chow mein and tomato soup with sides and desserts. Social notes mention Mr and Mrs Elmer Abbas hosting visitors Darold Abbas and Sandra Gray, with Mason City guests Teddy and Sandra. Local sales items include Ladies Hand Bags and children's hoods, plus flax mill activity at Lake Mills offering straw sale prospects.
Elaine Hassebroek of Hopkins Minnesota visited over the weekend with her mother Mrs Margaret Hassebroek. She returned home Monday. Weekend guests at the home of Mr and Mrs George Beaving included Mr and Mrs George Beaving of Rochester and Mr and Mrs Bruce Francis and family of Waterloo. The Francis family remained for Christmas with their grandparents.
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