National Guard unit ranks as Superior in Nebraska
Maj. Gon Lyle Welch announces that Gelotantry at Columbus and four Nebraska Army National Guard units earned Superior Unit status for 1969. Columbus unit commanded by Capt. Ronald Sabath, with Companies A and G and others from Wayne O’Neill Norfolk and York. Awards depend on strength, MOS qualification, drill and annual training attendance, and inspections. Presentation by the 7th Infantry Brigade commander. Governor’s ceremony usual for annual awards.
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Gon Lyle Welch
Nebraska
Uial
Gelotantry
Columbus
Army National Guard
Colmbus
Ronald Sabath
Eirst Battilion
Lavy
Wayne
O'Neill
Intney
Norfolk
York
Malary
Uhe Army
United States Army
Genera L7th
Governors Ay
Nebraska Army National Guard
Eisenhower
Annual Conference on Human Sciences set
Approximately 10 students and counselors from Nebraska high schools will attend the ninth annual Conference on Human Sciences, scheduled April 24 in Lincoln and Omaha. Kathleen Kline and Ileanne Kopelsky of Scotus Central Catholic High School, Columbus, plus advisor Miss Nancy Donner, represent the group.
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Nebraska
Confgreene Oon Che Ittnian Sciences
Lincoln
Omaha
Scotus Central Gathana Tgh — School of Columbus
Kathleen Kline
Ileanne Kopelsky
Nancy Donner
Nebraskaer
Linn
Robert G. Osborne
Department of Public Institutions
Department of Health
Nebraska Psychlagic Institute
New Faculty Contracts Signed At Platte College
Platte College reports more than 19 signed contracts for next year as applications exceed 1,000 amid a flood of interest from prospective faculty. President Dr. Donald Newport announced the list of signees across departments including nursing, education, English, physical education, drawing, science, business and history. A resignation from nursing teacher Macy Ann Kucera was accepted. tentative April 36 camp openings are planned to accommodate enrollment growth.
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Louis Meissner
Ags-Busin Sonfra
Iiviese
Death Sentence Reduced to Life by Parole Board
Stanley Nowieki, once sentenced to die in the electric chair for the 1956 murder of his ex wife in Douglas County, had his sentence commuted to 43 years by the Board of Pardons and Paroles after a procedural error delayed a Supreme Court appeal. He becomes eligible for parole after service of the reduced term, amid broader changes to automatic reviews of high court cases.
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Lincoln
Stanley Nowieki
Fife
Fern
Omaha
Douglas County
Wile
Board of Pardons and Paroles
State Supreme Court
Reorganized
Board of Pardons Guade
Nowicki
90th Birthday Party Honors Mrs Stenger
Mrs Stenger celebrated her 90th birthday with guests from Humphrey and surrounding areas. Attendees included numerous Stenger relatives and friends from Nebraska Iowa Minnesota and Florida. The reception followed a gate reception at Cornea with food and flowers.
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Mrs. Stenger
Humphrey
Paul Stenger
Mlorlay Staiger
Rock Ishind
Gary Stenger
Rlley
Lawrence Mueting
Colona
Clarence Melcher
Cedar Falls
Low
Nebraska
Wi Stenger
Codrey Meiergerd
Lindsay
Mark Stenger
Harold Korth
Natlie Caraway Marks First Woman U S Senator in 1933
Mrs Natlie Caraway of Arkansas became the first woman elected to the United States Senate in 1933. She broke a historic barrier, advancing women in federal political leadership. Her victory highlighted the era's evolving role of women in public life and the Arkansas political landscape.
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Natlie Caraway
Arkansas
US Senate
Area Missouri Synod pastors to meet here
Area Missouri Synod pastors gather for the Northeast Pastoral Conference of the Northern Nebraska District at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Columbus serving as hosts. About 40 pastors will attend Monday and Tuesday with Rev. Bayid Nickel of Schibner as chairman. Holy Communion opens the gathering. Rev. Dale Nickson of Calvary Lutheran Omaha preaches. Dr. Carl Voss of Concordia Seminary St Louis will be the main speaker on Authority in the Early Church.
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Imimanuel Lutheran Church of Columbus
Northeast
Nebraska
Utheran Chuehur
Carl Voss
Concordia Semnary
1. Louis
Itis
Urly
Concordia Seminary
Volz
Minary
St. Louis
S’um
Bradley University
Peoria
Washington
Silver Creek Team Wins Wayne State College Bowl Title
Karen Peterson starred on the Silver Creek coed squad as they clinched the Wayne State College Bowl title in a local version of College Bowl. Her team defeated a Raven area women’s team to secure the championship.
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Silver Creek
Karen Peterson
Pile Hall
Raven
Leigh teacher leaves for Hawaii with husband on leave
Mrs. Suaanie Beerhuis formerly at Leigh High School departs with baby Rachael for Hawaii. Captain Mark Beerhuis is on active rest and recreation leave in the Hawaiian Islands. They flew from Omaha Sunday and expect to retire after Easter.
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Suaanie Beerthuis
Jeava
Leigh High School
Mark Beerhuis
Vietnam
Hawaiian Islands
Progress noted in muscular dystrophy activities by MDAA
Local spokesman Mrs Louis Wielgus of the Columbus Chapter cites a New York study showing MDAA ranks fifth in funding disbursed to science among 12 major health agencies. The report highlights a fourfold rise in direct patient services over 10 years and notes a breakthrough reversing muscle degeneration in a chicken model at the Institute for Muscle Disease. Local services include mobility aids and clinic support at the University of Nebraska Center Muscular Dystrophy Clinic in Omaha. written referrals encouraged to the MDAA District Office in Omaha.
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Furtherhal Mdaa
Severn
Igus
Wielgus
Institute For
University of Nebraska Center
Platte College to raise scholarships and aid next year
Dean Low Whitmore says Platte College plans increases in scholarships and financial aid for the 1970 71 year with 35 new scholarships valued at 500 each, 35 work study slots at 16 000, and 40 grants totaling about 12 000. total aid current year exceeds 52 with overlaps. April 15 deadline for applications and mailed aid forms by April. May 1 week will see new and continuing awards announced.
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Platte College
Low Whitmore
Whitmore
Enyamily
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Hawaii
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