1885 Southeast Nebraska Fourth Celebrations Readied
A compiled survey from Nebraska State Historical Society files recounts 1885 Fourth of July festivities across Southeast Nebraska. Parades, readings of the Declaration, races, pageants, and fireworks contrasted with storms and rain that disrupted crowds in Ab Palmyra Syracuse Harvard Greenwood Blue Springs Beatrice Hastings and other towns. Volunteers, GAR veterans, and civic groups organized events, with storms, anvil warnings, sham battles, and concerts shaping a lively but battered celebration across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Nebraska
Nebraska State Historical Society
Ab Palmyra
Nebraska City
Quelean
Syracuse
Firth
GAR
Ft. Sumter
U.S
Harvard
Tannillon County
Gar Hall
Greenwood
Blue Springs
U.P
M. Traing
Importa
Iowa
Essex
Bhi
Hastings
Beef price squeeze hits Nebraska Kansas cattlemen hard
Cattlemen like Kentfield in Wille Nebraska and Frank near Hudson Colorado warn they will go broke without higher prices. They hold calves and feeders as grain costs soar and government loans loom. Montfort's Montana operation reports losses in feeding while packing profits rise, signaling broader industry strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi Frank
Hudson
Cole
Denver
Ong Tike Lawreme
Kensfield
Wille
Neb
Morrell Co
United, Brands
Morrell
Pantry Pride
Was Ten
American National Catdlemen’s Association
Frank
Kentfield
Congress
Cbeck
Trey
Florida
Fineida
coloFstate
Nebraska Kentfield
Wenfflek
Wittle
Kentsfield
Ireland
Kenfield
Kenfield Decided To Hold On To the ‘Animals and Ig
Montfort
Colorado
Pardons and commutations issued by Nebraska board
The Nebraska Board of Pardons commuted a life term for George Daniel Jones Jr. to 28 to 45 years and granted parole eligibility. Three men received full pardons for decade-old convictions, including Donald Breay, Wilfred Ferguson, and Lawrence Lynch, while two women were paroled and one parole request was deferred after an executive session. Also noted is a Shelby family homecoming theme from a Tennessee trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
State Board of Pardons
Spesday
Donald Breay
Gretna
Douglas County
Wilfred Darrell Ferguson
Lawrence R. Lynch
Den+tan
Lincoln County
State Board of Parole
York
Elizabeth Newie
Omaha
Women's Reformatory
Charleszelt Wright
Onaha
Gloria Eva Oliva
Public hearing on proposed wildlife refuge area set
Lincoln Nebraska public hearing scheduled next Monday by the public awards committee on a proposed wildlife refuge area. Sen Maurice Kremer said the committee would tour the site Monday morning. A slide presentation by the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife is planned for the afternoon.
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Lincoln
Neb
Public Awards Committee
al Holl
Grandstand
Maurice Kremer
Bureau of Sport Fisheries
Willlife
Kremer
Omaha woman killed near Plattsmouth
An 18 year old Omaha woman, Bernices YL Foltz, died Tuesday after her car crossed the center line on U.S. 73 76 near Plattsmouth and was struck by a truck driven by 22 year old Bryan D. Bethke of Sioux Falls. The vehicle reportedly rolled over the car. The death marked Nebraska’s 160th traffic fatality of the year with 874 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platyusmouth
Neb
Omaha
Cass County
Fred Tesch
Bernices
Tesch
Woltz
Nebraska
La Leche League to Send Delegates to Chicago Convention
La Leche League of Nebraska schedules two delegates for the fifth international convention in Chicago on July 11. Delegates include Chris Montany of Columbus as coordinator and Karen Lakamp of Imperial as leader. Attending also are Linda Uopresti, Connie Joy, Martie McLaren of Omaha, Ste Kelsay of Fremont, and Joette Groebe at Council Bluffs. The gathering features Dr Derrick Jelliffe and Dr Paul Gyorgy among speakers, with noted child development experts Lee Salk and Karen Pryor listed as advisers and banquet speakers. Nebraska groups number 23 with eight in Omaha and one in Columbus, meeting informally to discuss breastfeeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Leche League of
Nebraska
Chicago
Tae
Chris Montany
Columbus
Karen Lakamp
Imperial
Peplications
Linda UoPresti
Conriié * Joy
Martie McLaren
Omaha
Ste Kelsay
Fremont
Joette Groebe
Cours Bluffs
Towa
Derrick Jelliffe
Paul
Gyorgy
Philadelphia
Eminemet
Eminemet Physicians Are Members of the ‘Ofessional
Indie League Internasionals
Lee Salk
Dana Haphadl
Maris Piers
Glenni Bonu
Karen Pryor
la Leche
Nebraska la Leche League
Aolive
Jumbus
Nebraska teachers study hands on science at UNL workshop
Nebraska will host 0.80 elementary teachers from across the state this summer at the University of Nebraska Lincoln for a QRST program. The session aims to train teachers in modern science curricula with a hands on approach, using kits and field tested methods. Participants include Mrs Marvel Sanders Mrs Jeanelle Blaser Mrs Naomi Templeton and Thomas Ryan of Columbus and Mrs Marin Latjens of Platte Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
SAPA
ESS
CIS
Nebraska
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Orisha Fied Gnough
NSF
National Science Foundation
Robert Fuller
QAST
Wren
Marvel Sanders
Jeanelle Blaser
Naomi Templeton
Thomas Ryan
Columbus
Marin Latjens
Plalle Center
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Dees
By Louise Cook
Associated Press
Helf
Calle
Firsl
Sam Adams
Fred Jat
Kenneth Montfort
Grealey-based
George Daniel Jones Jr
Nn Omahs
Shelby
Francis Alt
Merri
Tallymate
Rial
Victor Ngures
Toe-Tithy Street
Columbus, Nebraska
National
Plattsmouth
Solumbus
Jerry Byrnes
City of Columbus
Woodrick & Allen
Omdsulitter
Florsheim Shoes
Roberts & Hush Puppies
Florsheim
Volves
Bargzin
Allen
Hela
Soe
Schuyler
East 12Th Street
Schuyler Jaycees
Amayae
Itera
Tooleys
SEARS
Burgess
Heriday Station
Bethany Camper
the Bald
Burgess Safari Lites
Elutes AG
G&d
Gilizine
Dade
Provrteas
Tlis
Highway 30
28Th Ave
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