Claim Jumping in Washington County Nebraska Frontier
Account from Washington County histories details land claim conflicts during territorial settlement. John Goss, first settler, is killed in a Fort Calhoun cabin clash with Charles Davis, amid armed reinforcements and threats. Townsite Company negotiates sale of Davis property as violence subsides before formal surveying and land office registrations.
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Washington County
Nebraska State Historical Society
John Goss
Missouri River
Fort Atkinson
Fort Calhoun
Charles Davis
DeSoto
EH. Clark
Fort Calhoun Company
Davis
Clark
Clack
DuSota
Addison Cochran
Goss
Davis “Sroperty
Coon
Isaiah Peterson
United States Surveyor General
WS. Land Office
York Baptist Association Holds Meeting at Palestine Church
York Baptist Association of American Baptist Churches gathered at Palestine Baptist Church for its annual inspirational meeting. Rev. Lee Grace led services with music by Emery Wilson and Donal Benson duets, and Kenneth Wilkinson preached. Officers for 1971-72 were installed, and the Centennial observed with plans for 1972 meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Baptist Association of American Baptist Churches
Palestine Baptist Church
Noel
Monroe
Lee Grace
Columbus
Emery Wilson
Donal Benson
Benso
Donald Benson
Kenneth Wilkinson
Octavia
David City
E. 0. Basler
Dy. Allan
Kaight
Nebraska
Onta
Baptist
Enid Myers
Strainsburg
Tokyo Baptist World Congress
Najekhu Septho Sema
Rolomi Olel
Nagaland
India
Atula Bible School
Hev
Charles Sandum
Norfolk
LuCele Odermatl
Ernest Haight
Repsurer
Ruth Uwolmberg
Stronsburg
E. C. Basler
Stanley Jensen
York
Vernon Pearson
Palestine
Charles Sandun
Civistian
Aitical Work Committee
Grace
Reynold Hamvin
Stromsborg
M's
Basler
Jane Elle Case
Osiers
John Bailey
John Jones
Ervin Westmore
Creston Drive Fund Event Yields $82.42, Honoring Carla Kapels
A Creston area gathering raised 82.42 dollars as chairman Nadine Summe noted. The event honored Carla Kapels on her birthday with many local families and friends attending including Kapels relatives from Columbus and Reel Oak, plus Rev. Latiman and Dr. Robert Prous as featured speaker at the Lutheran rally in Fremont.
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Creston
Nadine Summe
Leroy Kapels
Otto Loseke
Rarth Ochs
Columbus
Carla Kapels
Louise Bachman
Jhulda Boning
Neutral City
Dorothea Sander
Agnes Walter
George Gelsch
George Summers
California
Oregon
Down Ternus
Nadine Sammers
Belly Claussen
Veino Siefkener
Merlin Siefken
Reel Oak
Iowa
Freda Kapels
Bannah Kapels
Messrs
Mmes
Edmer Kapels
Edgar Kapels
Elden Kapels
Et Wiemer
Fred Bargman
Raymond Osten
Ernest Hellbusch
Fremont
Richard Latiman
Fred Leffers
Oliver Maurer
Robert Prous
St. Louis
Reeves wins all terrain car in regional prize draw
Kenneth Reeves of Madison receives a Terra Tiger all terrain vehicle from Allis Chalners after his name was drawn in a corm soybean clinic series linked to four regional drawings in the U S and Canada. Reeves collected the prize at Garretson Equipment from sales manager Jac Barger and district manager Ron Stallings.
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Kenneth Reeves
Madison
Allis Chalners Company
Reeves
Canada
Garretson Equipment
Jac Barger
Omaha
Ron Stallings
Fremont
Priest honored by parishioners at St Edward card party
Parishioners celebrated Rev. Duane Jakes with a birthday card party on Sunday night at St Edward parish. Ann Baustert and Yvonie Nicklasson sang, Mrs. Richard Osantawski played accordion, and a birthday cake plus books were cut and shared. High score went to Mrs Wilbur Thomazin and Chris Hiller, low to Mrs Frances Sawyer and Gary Thompson. door prize also won by Mrs Sawyer. Greg Traherty and Me accompanied by Mrs Anna Zimmerman visited Roger Otto’s Phillips home for a longer stay.
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ST. Edward
Duane. Jakes
Ann Baustert
Yvonie Nicklasson
Richard Osantawski
Roy Fenski
Re Ve
High Store
Wilburt Thomazin
Chris Hiller
Frances Sawyer
Gary Thompson
Sawyer
Door
Greg Traherty
Ena
Roger Otto
Phillips
Anna Zimmerman
Laird to Undergo Double Hernia Operation Today
Secretary Melvin V. Laird was to have a double hernia operation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Officials said the procedure would keep him away from the Pentagon into mid May with a hospital stay of about ten days followed by recuperation at home.
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Washington
UPI
Defense
Melvin V. Laird
Aideo
Pentagon
Laird
Walterloo Army Medical Center
Wedarslay
Friends of Music sells out memberships for 1971 72 season
Wayne Barber, chairman, announced a complete sellout after a one week campaign, the most successful in 26 years with the largest budget for two concert series. The drive credited to board energy and media support, with thanks to participants and prior fund campaigns. A waitlist was set for potential replacements as a fourth concert is sought. Names and details of local organizers included. Stars of Jazz, Milwaukee Symphony, and Young Americans slated for next season.
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Wayne Barber
Friends of Music
Uurber
Levine
EH. Lohr
Market Miner
New York City
First National Banks and Trust Company
Jaggz
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Don Pfeifer Celebrate Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Humphrey Mr and Mrs Don Pfeifer were surprised Sunday on their fifth wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Atoys Beiermann of Humphrey and a large group from Lindsay and nearby towns.
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Don Pfeifer
Humphrey
Kirs. Pfeifer
Atoys Beiermann
Wes Pfeifer
Jaintly
Glen
Pfeifer
Shirky Korth
Jindsay
Mx Mes
Charles Beiermann
Columbus
Gene Beiermann
Norfolk
Don Kula
Wichita, Kan
Mary Behrens
Jake Bender
Margie
Meteber
Ron Albracht
Kay Lovett honored at Humphrey bridal shower
Kay Lovett, an economics teacher at Humphrey Flight School, was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by Humphrey Public School faculty at the Tri County Clubhouse near Leigh. A former Crab Orchard resident, Neb., she will wed Eldon Ebeler of Tecumseh in June.
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Humphrey
Kay Lovett
Humphrey Flight School
Loser
Tri-County
Leigh
Humphrey Public School
Crab Orclard
Neb
Eldon Ebeler
Tecumseh
CNTC board plans May 17 bid openings for dorms
Central Nebraska Technical College board in regular session advanced funding steps for two dormitories housing about 1 600 students. Bids will be opened May 17. revenue bonds financing and construction depend on bids within limits. Dormitory fees rise July 1 to 5 50 weekly for existing and 7 50 weekly for new buildings. Former governors Winegar and Baird were honored at a dinner with certificates of appreciation.
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Hastings — Board Ofovernors
Central Nebraska
Tchnical College
Chiles, Heider & Co
van Morne Investments
Loth
Ninegar
Baird
Knights donate to memorial fund for Sister Maxine and Cheryl Rutten
Albion Knights of Columbus contribute 500 toward the Sister Maxine Cheryl Rutten Memorial Fund. Total donations reach 1689 with 300 set aside as a 1975 graduate scholarship. Remaining funds will buy science equipment and books for St Michael Catholic School where Sister Maxine was principal.
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Albion
Knights of Columbus Council
Maxine-Cheryl Rutten
St. Michael Catholic School
Maxine
Cheryl Rutten
David City
The Word Assassin Derivation And Baker Sign Mystery
United Press International notes a linguistic claim that assassin comes from hashshashin and a historical carving. It also recalls Romat bakers selling round loaves and street level shop signs showing a mule turning a dull mill wheel to grain.
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United Press International
Hashshashin
Romat
Registration and preregistration dates announced for college classes
Preregistration runs May 3 to May 7 with contact to the Student Services Division at 564 7192. Formal registration and fee payment occur June 2 to June 4 in the Administration Building for Matte College.
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Student Services Division
Matte College
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