Abandoned Rails Return to Nature in Pennsylvania
In Confluence Pennsylvania the Western Maryland Railway ends its 60 mile passenger run as rails are ripped up to create the River Gorge Trail. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy plans a long mountain trail for hikers and cyclists with campsites and possible electric transport along the Youghiogheny River gorge.
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Confluence, Pa
UPI
John Cominsky
Allegheny Mountains
Youghiogheny River
White Rapids
Ohiopyle
Flaherty Creek
Big Savage Mountain
Cominsky
Western Maryland Railway
Maryland
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Connellsville
Hancock
Conservancy
River Gorge
The
State
National Park Service
Youghiogheny
B&o
Osceola Bicentennial Days Set to Celebrate History
Osceola will host Bicentennial Days from May 29 to June 1 with events led by General Chairs Ruth Lux and Elaine Rice and Mayor Wallace Monson. Activities include Youth and Senior Citizens Day, Memorial Day parade, soap box derby, pageant, sod house dedication, art and quilt shows, antique displays, a barbecue dinner, and more.
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Osceola
Ruth Lux
Elaine Rice
Wallace Monson
Joyce Page
Bernie Gissler
Albert Ryan
Plate Center Graduation Reception For Cindy Fuchs
Cindy Fuchs was honored at a reception hosted by her parents James and Mrs. Fuchs after graduation at Lakeview on Tuesday. Relatives and friends from Humphrey, Lindsay, Des Moines, Norfolk, Tarner, Columbus, and nearby towns attended, including the Mausbach and Fuchs families and other guests. The event included visitors from St. Edward and nearby communities and later at the Ralph Furby home in Lakeview.
Nebraska funds boost for rural drug treatment program
Nebraska state and federal money totaling 451000 will fund drug abuse treatment next fiscal year starting June 1. Rural areas gain from a 96000 increase with new residential options in Scottsbluff and expanded outpatient services at Beatrice Norfolk Grand Island and North Platte centers.
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Lincoln
Neb
UPI
State Drug Commission
Commission
Jeff Kushner
Kushner
Omaha
Scottsbluff
Panhandle Community Mental Health Center
Hastings
Pioneer Community Mental Health Center
Seward
Blue Valley Mental Health Center
Beatrice
Northeast
Norfolk
Mid-Nebraska
Grand Island
Great Plains
North Platte
Albion FHA installs officers at Family Night
Albion Future Homemakers of America held Family Night May 13 in the high school gym. Nancy Schmerdtmann welcomed attendees, followed by a skit. New officers for 1975 76 include Marilys Atwood president Cindy Seda recreation vice president Nancee Sallach public relations vice president Cindy Rolf secretary treasurer Jacquie Noble encounter chair. Seniors received roses and Nancy was given a gift of appreciation. Refreshments were served.
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Albion
Albion Future Homemakers of America
FHA
Nancy Schmerdtmann
F.H.A
Marilys Atwood
Cindy Seda
Nancee Sallach
Cindy Rolf
Jacquie Noble
Nancy
Bangladesh Smallpox Toll Falls as WHO Efforts Continue
Smallpox in Dacca caused about 1500 deaths in 1974, down from 2500 in the prior two years. Health officials remain hopeful that the World Health Organization campaign will eradicate the disease this year.
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Dacca
Bangladesh
World Health Organization
Tempest Storm Still Reigning In Burlesque After 20 Years
In Orlando Tempest Storm, 45, keeper of a famed 40-21-34 figure, laments burlesque’s decline due to stripped-down cinema. She reflects on changing audiences while preparing for a Lux Theatre comeback after a three-week run.
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Orlando, Fla
UPI
Tempest Storm
Miss Storm
Tempest
Queen
Lux Theatre
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Lincoln Council On Alcoholism and Drug
State Crime Commission
State Penal Complex
Tooleys
Maico
Nebr
Glassman
Downtowner
27Th Ave
Eee
Canon
Loden
Price
13Th Street
Birns
Nebraska
Whitewall
Town & Country
Montgomery Ward
En Auro
T&c
WARDS
Montgomery
14Th Street
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