Dec. 17, 1964The Jaycees are heading up a shopping tour of Truman stores before Christmas for needy children this year. Children may choose gifts...

Folks. I have a teenager.It was a good birthday celebration — one of the better ones I’ve managed in recent years. There was nothing spectacular...

Dec. 10, 1964Last Week Thursday, Truman Tribune Editor and Mrs. Don Peterson completed the business transaction of purchasing the Springfield...

Birthday BeansIt was my birthday this past week and for my birthday I ... did gardening projects.Yes, friends, for my December birthday I was out...

In the Headlines • Minneapolis murders outpace last year with four added Thanksgiving week.• Ex-secret service agent warns of major attack on Trump before inauguration....

Questionable Life ChoicesI arrived home from a birth in the week hours of the morning earlier this week. As I got out of my vehicle and headed...

Dec. 3, 1964James Tenhoff announced his intention to close the Econ-o-Wash every night at 10 p.m. commencing in January. Walt Reinke recently...

In the HeadlinesHypocrisyYou really have to wonder about the conversation between Hunter Biden (HB) and Joe Biden (JB) that took place over the holiday weekend for JB to...

Nov. 26, 1964Marland Ringeisen will have a new 30' x 60' addition built by the first of the year to his Chevrolet garage which will house a paint...

Fall FixesIf you’re a new beekeeper, or considering becoming one, please do not follow my instructions in last week’s column. I wrote them wrong...

News in a NutshellIt’s getting serious now: Putin responds with hypersonic missile launch and warns there will be more coming – Leo Hohmann – Nov. 24 – Russian President...

Nov. 19, 1964The Band Boosters are sponsoring a basket social next Saturday evening at the Community Building to raise funds for new band uniforms....

Wrapping UpThe bees got winterized this past weekend. I was wise and put on my gear this time. Thankfully, it’s a quick process and I don’t think...

News in a Nutshell – Saying the Quiet Part Out LoudU.S. Democrat Congressman Wiley Nickel of North Carolina said the quiet part out loud last week, advocating for a “Shadow...

CommiseratingOnce upon a time we had to institute a rule in our house: my husband couldn’t call me on Wednesdays.Wednesday is the day my husband...