Gruetl Community Ties and Early Threshing Engines
Platt County's Gruetl area near Columbus is explained as named after a Swiss town, with reflections on why settlers kept old names. The piece highlights Hector Blaser and his son, noting the elder Blaser’s skill as a mechanic who farmed with a 19th century threshing rig, a steam-powered machine, and a distinctive, manual, upwind grain handling method in 1881 with a 100 day season on circuit around Duncan and the Island in Polk County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector Blaser
Hec’* Blaser
Monroe
Providence
Blaser
Young “Hee
Duncan
Columbus
Island
Polk County
Ford asserts US will act and seek flexible detente
President Ford says the United States will act in emergencies and challenges while pursuing detente with the Soviet Union. He cites the Mayaguez rescue as proof of U.S. will and capability and defends mutual benefits of detente against critics. Ford stresses firmness when needed and flexibility when appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPT
Ford
United States
Ndt
Soviet Union
Europe
Mayaguez
State funding program for tech colleges passed
Lincoln Nebraska United Press International reports the state funding program for technical community colleges passed 36 to 12 and was sent to the governor. LB216 provides about 24.6 million total with 19.6 million from the general fund and allows local property tax levies up to 2.5 mills under LB344. The measure shifts colleges to local control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
UPI
Technical Community College
Exon vetoes speed limit bill in Nebraska session
Governor Exon delivers veto on LB381 a measure tying to a 55 mph limit with special privileges for certain violators He warns lawmakers of a possible special session over the contentious bill while federal sanctions and highway funds loom If overridden the 75 mph interstate limit and 65 mph statewide rules could remain in effect
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
UPI
Guv. J
William Hoppner
Exon
Hoppner
Ernest
Chambers
Omaha
J. W. Burbach
Socialists march in Lisbon as military government may ban party
Tens of thousands of Socialists demonstrated in Lisbon and Porto shouting for socialism and against dictatorship. Mario Soares warned the leftist military rulers to curb Communist influence, while the Revolutionary Council signaled it will not tolerate parties acting as exclusive intermediaries. The Communist party condemned Socialist tactics and urged vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
UPI
Portugal
Armed Forces Movement
Socialist Party
Mario Soares
Revolutionary Council
The
Communist Party
Congress on 10 day holiday delays key bills
Congress adjourns for a 10 day break delaying action on a $15 billion unemployment, housing and energy package. Ford taunts tariff plans, rail track funding split between chambers, and a veto override on strip mining hangs as votes shift with the vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPT
Congress
Ford
Senate
New Hampshire
House
Lawmakers OK Private School Bus Transportation Bill
TANCOLN Neb lawmakers grant final approval to a measure requiring public districts to provide bus transportation for private nonprofit school children along existing routes. Introduced by the Education Committee, the bill sets transportation obligations under revised funding rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tancoln
Neb
UPL
Education Committee
Evacuation of Americans From Laos Stepped Up
United States began moving 160 American wives and children from Laos as Communist forces tighten grip. Two more Caravelle flights left for Bangkok after daylong talks with U.S. officials, student leaders, and Pathet Lao. Officials say most of about 850 officials and dependents may depart as aid ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vientiane
Laos
UPL
United States
Pathet Lao
Vista Acrest
A.S
Tie
Royal Air Lao
U.S
Christian Chapman
Chapman
Washington
U.S. Agency For International Development
Richard Lewis Bound Over On Felony Counts In Columbus Case
Richard Lewis 39 of Columbus was bound over to District Court on 16 of 17 felony counts after a raid on four Columbus homes tied to an investigation spanning two years. He faces 13 burglary counts two arsons one destruction device possession and one perjury. one burglary count will be refiled in County Court due to a complaint error. The raid involved multiple local agencies and the matter proceeds in District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lewis
Columbus
District Court
Lewis
Columbus Homes
Bend For Lewis
Memorial Day Program at Columbus Cemetery
Memorial Day observance at Columbus City Cemetery organized by Huruman Post 84 with veterans groups and civic partners. Zachary Bougn will speak, with Vern Beckmann as master of ceremonies, gospel colors, taps, and a Columbus High Brass Ensemble performance. If rain, event moves to American Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus City Cemetery
Huruman Post 84
American Legion
Gil Cave
Post 84
American Legion Hall
Mth Street
2St Avenue
Zack Bougn
Donald Brooks
First Baptist Church
American Legion Color Guard
Dan Channer
Mary Schwartzer
Columbus High Brass Ensemble
Larry Marik
Columbus Cemetery
Lawrence A. Tilley
Clarence E. Browder
Albert Fifax
William 4. Simpson
Gilbert A. Asche
David J. McNair
Eddie P. Stickney
St. Bonaventure
John J. Syslo
Charlie C. Nickolite
Frank N. Baruch
Thomas “Greek” Pensick
Jne G. Bartushock
Fred R Irwin
Walter Mwarnick
Thoams J. Ryba
Raymond J. Dohmen
Leo J. Kuta
Michael D. Klave
Edwin J. Keesha
Roselawn Memorial Park
Cecil J. Hendrickson
John F. Clausen
Janes R. Jelden
John “Jack” Haldiman
Carl C. Carrig
Grand Island
Frank S. Wallur
Warg
Delmar C. Kay
Iowa
Charles M. Boulliard
Minnesota
Richard W. Carlin
Spalding
Storm damages reported around Columbus area and region
Local reports from the Gates Addition east of Columbus describe a swing set overturned and a shed destroyed. At Loten Crumley’s home shingles tore from roofs, an antenna and picnic table damaged. John Shannon property saw camper and antenna damage. Widespread wind and rain caused fallen trees and limbs. Rainfall ranged from about half an inch to over an inch as unsettled weather moved out of eastern Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurlay
Columbus
Gates Addition
Lynn Kohles
Loten Crumley
John Shannon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Platte County
Gruetli
Keith Bryan Gruetl
Greetlee
Canton Gruetli
Switzerland
Gucetli
Val
Tech Colleges
Dies Hackensack
WPL
Donald G. Borg
Record
New Jersey
Porto
Soares
Savannakhet
White House
Aus
Phnom Penh
Saigon
U.S. Marine
Chapsnan
Bangkok
Kilometer 6
United Press International
Nebraska
Sidney
Scottsbluff
Alliance
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!