24 Nov 1966
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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1966
Page
1
This piece urges saying thank you in all acts of kindness and duty. It cites Jesus healing ten lepers, with one returning to show gratitude, and Hans Lilje in a German camp as examples. It argues gratitude combats self pity, calms anxiety, and honors God, citing Augustine and Paul to urge a grateful, neighborly life.
A column tracing the origin of the term nimrod from Genesis 10 8 9 noting Nimrod as a mighty hunter before the Lord and a Bible dictionary description of his deeds as hunter ruler builder and possible father of Babylonian cities Matthew Henry’s commentary is cited to illustrate diverse interpretations of Nimrod’s character and legacy.
Mayor Harms presided with all councilmen present. Leibrand acted as clerk. Last meeting minutes approved with corrections. 1987 street budget read, sewer work pending, only maintenance planned for 1967. Motion to accept report carried. Three night watchmen applications Wade Dorenbush John Furst Ralph Janssen. Janssen hired month to month until Ben Gerdes returns. Adjournment motion carried. Mayor Fred Harms Acting Clerk Leibrand
Governor Harald Hughes returns from a Canada moose hunt and lays out a pre inauguration plan to work with Republican leaders as Iowa shifts to GOP control. He notes a smooth transition is needed and vows to avoid opposition sniping while urging cooperation with the new House and state officials. The piece also lists three GOP speakership contenders and recent Iowa Supreme Court rulings on tax credits and tort claims.
Mr and Mrs W T Frette celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at Badger Lutheran Church in Badger Iowa on Sunday November 27 1966 from 2 to 5 pm a short program at 3 pm. The Frettes lived in Buffalo Center 20 years before moving to Badger in 1937. They married November 29 1916 in Roland. They have four children Roy and Gordon (deceased) Suane Ulstad and Erma Watson. Eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Hosts are Ulstad Watson and Jeanette Fratte. Formal invites not sent. all are welcome.
The 1965 legislature passed a law waiving state sovereign immunity, making the state liable as private citizens. Rep Wes Graham, Ida Grove Republican, challenged the act during its passage. Iowa Farm Bureau President J Merrill Anderson reported two major farmer concerns at the 49th convention, including finances for secondary roads and opposition to government intervention in agriculture. He criticized actions aimed at limiting exports and manipulating prices, urged housewives to oppose government spending, and argued rising prices stem from federal policy, not farm costs. Farmers fear proposals to divert 9.8 million dollars from the secondary road program.
Anderson notes a plan by the League of Iowa Municipalities to raise cities’ share of the road use tax from 13 to 20 percent, with the entire increment drawn from the secondary road system. Belmond visitors and a birthday celebration for Shelly are also mentioned.
Tribune files recall 1954 events noting National Children's Book Week from November 25 to December 1 with library leadership led by Mrs. Albert Sloper and assistant Miss Eileen Woodcock. Births announced for Ronald and Ronald Yahnke and Eugene Osterman families in Buffalo Center.
The Raymond home at Coimnei hosted Saturday and Sunday visitors including Mr and Mrs Rdy, Janet and Geenie, Mrs Dorothy Dathoy of Bricelyn Minnesota and Des Moines guests Mr and Mrs Bert Dea and Mr and Mrs Margin mee t. Birthday celebrations honored Darley Corayy family and Albert Goranson with Mrs A M Het and Cy Goranson noted among attendees.
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