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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1964
Page
1
A compact look at New Year origins from 1762 and Julius Caesar to modern customs. The piece reflects on January's place in time, the symbolism of Snow Drop, and a hopeful 1965 greeting urging liberty, democracy, and neighborly spirit.
The December 31 1964 Tribune column reflects on the year, urging charity, wildlife preservation, and patience. It cites coyotes versus sheep grazing balance, laws protecting wildlife, and a prayer about accepting change. It highlights Ray Murrey’s career and Herb Owens’ column about him.
A citizen speaks on the duty and privilege of American citizenship. The piece argues citizenship is a twofold challenge: understanding what makes a good citizen and practicing those duties, urging informed, disciplined, democratic living and active participation to sustain democracy. It contrasts idealism with action, noting democracy depends on all citizens.
Herman Schmidt age 66 of Northwood died suddenly Christmas Eve. Survived by wife Laura, four daughters Marcella Braum Kensett LuEtta Walk Eagle Grove Rosalyn Allen Buffalo Center Marilyn Murra Buffalo Center, and 17 grandchildren. Funeral held Monday December 28 at First Lutheran Northwood with burial in Emanuel Lutheran Gratton.
Mr and Mrs Merle Porter attended the wedding of Joan Clear and John Head in the United Presbyterian Church at Rolfe on December 20 Mrs Porter aunt of the bride poured at the reception The couple rode in a one horse open sleigh once owned by the bride’s grandfather Mrs Porter’s father Also noted Johanna Lemke of Clear Lake spent Christmas holidays with her sister Mrs George A Carman Dinner hosts on Christmas Day included Mr and Mrs Robert Janssen and guests Michael Vodraska and Christi of Clarion Alvin Holtorf and daughters and Jasper Dirksen and Ells
Miss Sandra Helin of Buffalo Center earned a superior scholastic average while completing the Junior Secretarial Finishing course at Mankato Commercial College in Mankato Minnesota. She is the daughter of Marion Helin. Pastor John Janssen and family near Titonka visited Friday evening with Pastor George Kots. Mrs Adrian Hauskins of Portland Oregon visited Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Hardy Jordal.
Ten years ago Mrs Anna Muiler and her four year old son Johann arrived from Germany to settle in the area. Harris Feldick became hospital superintendent in Osage with duties starting January 15. Lyle Eldredge was re elected Buffalo Center Fire Chief. Best Toy Contest grand prizes bicycles went to Vern Ostrander and Patti Aukes. This month’s Tribune items also recall service members Christmas greetings and local student visits.
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