Ends barbering career after 45 years in Columbus
Allen’s brief visit before heading to California turns into a long stay as a Columbus barber. The former Washington Kansas native began cutting hair as a shoeshine and cleanup boy, serving four generations of clients.
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Allen
California
Oln
Pete) Allen
Columbus
Washington
Kan
Lincoln
Beatrice
Wymore
Park
13Th Street
26Th Avenue
Woolworth's
I Allen
Thurston Hotel
25Th Avenue
Pearl
Mike
Canada
Motor vehicles power vast job network across economy
A report from the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association states that motor vehicle manufacturing supports 880,100 direct jobs and about 16 related positions per worker, with total vehicle related employment exceeding 194 million including 12.4 million in supporting industries such as sales and service. Trucking, road construction, and fuel provision add large shares, while vehicle materials trace back to mines and forests.
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U.S
Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association
Bureau of Gabor
Paris
Butis
Junior service club formed for Columbus area youth
Modern Woodmen of America organized a new junior service club in Columbus for children 16 and under. About 393 local youths joined as charter members with Nickey Hamling directing the group assisted by Bob Hamtling. Charter officers include Wes Oll president Kathy Miles vice president Michele Dehten secretary Alan Kopetzky flag bearer.
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Columbus Area
Modern Woodmen of America
Legal Reserve
Willy Home
Tock Island
del Wagner
U.S
Nickey Hamling
Richland
Bob Hamtling
Wes Oll
Kathy Miles
Michele Dehten
Alan Kopetzky
NPPD Names Marcia Schmit Public Information Specialist
Marcia J. Schmit, a 1973 University of Nebraska graduate, is named public information specialist in the Columbus general office of Nebraska Public Power District. She holds a bachelor of science in journalism and home economics, is from the David City area, and belongs to Sigma Kappa, Young Republicans, and the Home Economics Association.
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Marcia J. Schmit
University of Nebraska
Columbus
Nebraska Publi Power District
Miss Schmit
David City
Sigma Kappa, Sorority, Young Republicans
The
Home Economics Association
Loup District Publishes Energy Conservation Booklet
Loup Power District releases How to Use Electric Heat for All It's Worth a guide with tips to save on heating and cooling bills. It explains thermostat waste, matching systems to needs, and notes national power concerns. Booklet available at Loup offices and county fairs.
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Loup Power District
Loup
Barbecue Origin Debate In Historical Terms
A fragment traces barbecue to roasting a whole hog or large animal on a gridiron from old practice. It claims the term derives from French roots, noting methods of splitting animals and skewering on stakes to prepare meat.
Unclear business and local notices mix in 1908 items
Fragmented text shows Delva Prokupek named assistant manager at Associates Financial Services with five year term. mentions Mrs Prokupek and husband Charles, sons Mike and Pat, address 1539 Minden Drive. Also NBA baton teacher Joan McKee of Columbus, Wright brothers bonuses in 1909, Oscealit misreads, and family names from Shicat and Brunswick pavilion.
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Delva Prokupek
Associates Financial Services Company
Joan McKee
Columbus
National
Wilmer Deck
Winside
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Bayer
Pete Allen
Telegrafsi
7Ry Wageinda
Les Plilon
Focal
Marcia Schmit
NPPD
Sam Phata
Happy Chef Restaurant
National Association For Retarded Children
Allen LaVenture
Rich Kec
Keed
Happy Chef
LaVenture
Bethesda Geriatric Foundation
Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation
Byrdy
General Obligation Borda
Bethesda
South Poplar
Millard
Nebraska
Do Invest
Mhone
Armor Realty
Elaine Porter
Jack Conrad
Rogers Ritay Motor Company
Fairbury
Conrad
H. B. Riley Motor Company
Jack
Virginia
Jind Avenue
Wright Brother
Ed Dien
Glen Wolly
Salundray
Blee
Shicat
Brunswick Cory Pavalion
Blotre
Eldtren
Lasn
Dong
Tooleys
the Art Printery
Office Products & Printing
Phono
Avern
Equitable Savings & Loan Association
4Th St
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