New Zealander May Rate Honors for First Flight
Hal Boyle notes New Zealander Richard Pearse is claimed by some to have flown before the Wright brothers. Evidence is inconclusive, though Pearse’s innovations and early flights are cited. Museum of Transport and Technology plans a memorial pavilion for his aviation exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neale McLlan
Wellington
New Zealand
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Kitty Hawk
N.C
Richard Pearse
Wright Brothers
Pearse
Auckland
Museum of Transport and Technology
R. J. Richardson
Waitoho Valley
Timaru
Pearso
Growth and income funds outpace growth over five years
Stock fund categories show varied gains from 1967 to March 1972. Growth funds averaged 47.65 percent, growth and income 37.38, balanced 38.39, and income funds led with surprising strength despite being seen as conservative. Growth funds also exhibit large gains in a few top performers, while overall averages mask extremes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunniff
Arthur Lipper Corp
Ion Sih
Otright
Alvin Sucha rites in Leigh Thursday
Alvin G. Sucha 38 of Norfolk died of a heart attack in a Norfolk hospital. Funeral services set for 1:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church Leigh with Rev. Roland Reichmuth of Omaha. burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Rosary at 7 p.m. today at Home For Funerals in Norfolk. Sucha born August 19 1933 in Leigh. survived by wife Agnes four sons Mike Keith David Kenny three daughters Monica Barbara Theresa parents and sister Aline Hodgkins of Calunthus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh
Alvin G. Sucha
Norfolk
St. Mary Catholic Church
Roland Reichmuth
Omaha
St. Mary
P.m. Sucha
Clyde Sucha
Agnes Heriik
Lincoln
Syracuse
Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company
Mike
Keith
David
Kenny
Monica
Barbara
Theresa
Aline Hodgkins
Calunthus
Sew Chat Club Hosts and Canasta Prizes Noted
Mrs Watchorn hosted the Sew and Chat Club at her Leigh home with afternoon visits. Prizes went to Mrs Joe Molacek and Mrs Walter Engelbart. door prize to Mrs Lester Bruhn. Duzin Club met early in March. baby Sandra Lyne Humphrey born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Semerad in Bellevue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Watchorn
Leigh
Arthur Watchorn
Joe Molacek
Walter Engelbart
Ed Laseke
Lester Bruh
Elmer Busse
Humphrey
Ralph Semerad
Bellevue
Sandra Lyne
Maurice Ternus
Louis Semerad
Howells
Grand Island
Veter J. Ternus
Zodiac Forecast by Sidney Omarr
Astrological forecast notes Taurus and Gemini cautions, Cancer guidance, Leo advice, Virgo tips, Scorpio alerts, Sagittarius warnings, Capricorn progress, Aquarius solutions, Pisces patience. Daily birthday emphasis urges self expression and independence with timing through June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perine
Leo
Sagittarius
Dee
Bool Chido
Kaquarius Wan
Gemini
Virgo Parsons
Arbor Day roots in Nebraska decades before 1872
Nebraska pioneers valued tree planting before Arbor Day formalization. An 1871 act required city streets to bear shade trees, while the first Arbor Day in 1872 credited J. Sterling Morton. Governors Furnas and Dawes praised Yearly plantings. Centennial efforts in 1930s and 1970s stress TREES A Joy Forever with statewide commemorations and historical society support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Nebraska State Historical Society
J. Sterling Morton
Nebraska City
Arbor Day
Robert W. Furnas
Brownville
Capitol
James W. Dawes
America
James C. Olson
27th Anniversary Noted by Couple
Creston guests of Mr and Mrs Gene Johannes observe their 27th wedding anniversary with attendees including Gerald and Leroy Johannes Lincoln Myron Johannes Dawson Mrs Frieda Kepels Columbus Emil Ilellbusch Jess Krueger St Louis Ted Osten Arlene Hillberg Greg Columbus Mrs Robert Behlen and daughters Herbert Wurdemans Brewster Minn guests of her father Paul Hoffman Miles Hoffman and family Ariand Wurdeman and family Dr and Mrs Robert Zimmerman Aberdeen SD guests of his parents Rev and Mrs David Zimmerman Others present Dale Zimmerman Eunice Fromerman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Gene Johannes
Gerald
Leroy Johannes
Lincoln
Myron Johannes
Dawson
Frieda Kepels
Columbus
Messrs
Mies
Emil Ilellbusch
Jess Krueger
St. Louis
Ted. Osten
Arlene Hillberg
Greg
Robert Behlen
Herbert Wurdemans
Brewster
Minn
Paul Hoffman
Miles Hoffman
Ariand Wurdeman
Robert Zimmerman
Aberdeen
David Zimmerman
Dale Zimmerman
Eunice 4Iromerman
DAV egg hunt at Pawnee Park goes on as 73 children join
Disabled American Veterans Pawnee Chapter 20 held its annual Easter egg hunt Saturday morning at Pawnee Park east shelter with about seventy three children participating. Prizes for finding special eggs were awarded to John Kopetzky Bobbitt Milter Duane Cholion Ron Hulsebus Linda Willman and Lori Gragert. Auxiliary members colored the eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawnee
Pawnee Park East Shelter
John Kopetzky
Bobbitt Milter
Duane Cholion
Ron Hulsebus
Linda Willman
Lori Gragert
Nebraska Traffic Death Toll Reaches 85
The Associated Press reports 85 traffic related deaths in Nebraska this year, as of April 4. In Omaha two separate crashes killed 2 people, including Stroka, 2, of Omara, who died when the car he rode in turned broadside and struck a oncoming vehicle. Urban Wulf, 64, of Missouri Valley Iowa, was jailed on suspicion of misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide and released on a $200 bond. Sue Ann Johnson, 21, of Bellevue, died in a one car crash west of town after leaving the road and hitting a utility pole. The Omaha death toll now stands at 85?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nebraska
Omaha
Fico Stroka
Omara
Urban
Wulf
Abissouri Valley
Iowa
Barler Eesday
Friends of Music kicks off annual membership drive
The Friends of Music Community Concert Association launched its annual campaign with a Tuesday night kickoff at Fquitable Savings and Loan. Leaders Mines, Wayne Barber, Durwood Hid and Levine oversaw arrangements. Renewals run through April 13 and reports are due April 10-17 at campaign HQs, First National Bank and Trust Company. Dworak urges calling 164-0016 to join the list. four holds for 1972-73 include the Roger Wagner Chorale and other acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Music Community Concert Association
Fquitable Savings & Loan Association
Wayne Barber
Durwood
Levine
Drive
Donald Divorak
First National Bank and Trust Company
Dworak
Roger Wagner Chorale
Frula Dancers
Yugoslavia
Lee Evans
Sopran
Kaberta Petorst
Tax questions to the IRS draw mixed multiple choices
A National survey shows IRS offices give inconsistent answers to common tax questions. Answers vary by office, with some correct responses and others incorrect or unclear. The taxpayer service program employs about 1,500 specialists who answer calls year round, yet overall clarity and efficiency remain in doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IRS
Ralph Novak
New York
Nea
oWith Bs
Internal Revenue Service
NBA
New York Manhattan
Chicago
Hackensack, Vd
National Society of Daughters of the American
Phe
Brunswick
Detroit
Oakland
Boston
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Internet Revenue Service
Washington
John Stewart
Taxpayer Service Branch
Civil Service
Stewart
Unose
Mms
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Cowgills and guests visit relatives in Winans Mina
Silver Creek and Winans residents Bruce Cowgill and wife host Myr and Mrs Kent Cowgill in Winans Mina with guest Madeline Crosley of Glendale and Barney Cowgill of Clarks. Barneys and Madeline attend. Mike Hawthorne begins six weeks of Air Force basic training at Laughlin AFB Texas for security police. Nancy Daviss honored at bridal shower for upcoming marriage to Larry Heiden at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Don Spike and family move to a farm east of Lawn. replacements occupy Spike and Condon homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Bruce Cowgill
Madeline Crosley
Glendale
Calif
Barney Cowgill
Clarks
Myr
Kent ‘Cowgill
Winans
Mina
Mike Hawthorne
Merrill Blawthorne
Air Force
Laughlin Afb
Tex
Nancy Daviss
John Slapak
Judy Davis
Slopak
Bonnie Jones
Shelly Egger
Miss Davis
Larry Heiden
St. Lawrence Catholic Church
Don Spike
Lawn
Spike
Vance Condon
Condon
Louis Slaniec
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Hal Boyle
New
Hal Bayte
Business Mirror
Neb
Colsmibes
Hiobraska
Carrie
Mall
Palte
Boones Buber
Colan
Faerricky Nance
Park Counties
Itar
Columbus Telegram
Alvin Sucha
Sidney Omarr
Arihe Umarchy
Veli Yayane Pundel
Taurus
Isis
Leo Wuly
Sattsell
Bon
Out OF Old Nebraska
Lennox
Cr Teun
Metalcrafters
Pawnee Park
Nebpaska
MNDEA
Satiqhal Selectes Mortichams
Friends of Music
Cowgills
Larry Grubaugh
Columbur
Evans Hote
Lee
Lester van Winkle
State of
Beltone
del Rio
Brier Lane
Allied Chemical
Greeds
Nyport
Fairpark
Nyton Pile
DuPont
Nh Rodia
13Th Street
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