Elizabeth Abbott Pioneer Leader in Nebraska Civic Reform
Elizabeth M. Griffin Abbott long served Nebraska for over 50 years in women rights and social welfare. A Quaker abolitionist and Grand Island native, she worked for woman suffrage, public library service, and the first public park. She died in 1941 at 96 after shaping education and civic life through the Abbott family legacy.
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Elizabeth M. Griffin Abbott
Nebraska
Grand Island
Othman A. Abbott
Abbotts
Othman A., Jr
Arthur
Grace
Edith
Elizabeth Abbott
Soldiers and Sailors Home
Nebraska Veterans Home
Grand Iland
Abbott
Heloise tips clean brushes with nail polish remover
Readers share quick home hacks from Heloise columns. A boy uses nail polish remover to clean oil paint brushes and keep them in good condition. Other tips include drying mittens on an empty soda bottle and using a wire strainer for draining and sifting.
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Heloise
Billie Roman
Shell Creek Baptist Women Elect New Officers
New Shell Creek Baptist Women's Missionary Society officers were elected including president Mrs. Melvin Mohrman and vice president Mrs. William Effa. Also chosen were committee heads and new members joined the group as part of this week's meeting.
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Shell Creek Baptist Women’s Missionary Society
Melvin Mohrman
William Effa
Doyle Alswager
Loren Behlen
Milton Menke
Larry Behlen
White Cross
George Behlen
Elmer Behlen
Vernon Mohrman
Ron Greenwald
David Mohrman
Effa
Harvest Hoedown Dancers Host at Ellis Country Club
Columbian Dancers gathered Saturday at Ellis Country Club for Harvest Hoedown with dried flowers candles and fall décor. Vice President Dick Boyle led a brief meeting as guests Larry Bradley Robert Wilbur Bill Wren Frank Spencers Mike McDowell attended. Spencer Norton and committee members assisted with decor and program details.
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Ellis Country Club
Dick Boyle
Messrs
Mines
Larry Bradley
Robert Wilbur
Bill Wren
Frank Spencers
Mike McDowell
Spencer Norton
Messrs. and Mines
Robert Legenza
Jim Lemmlre
Bob Lover
Ted Kissam
John Warrender
Country Mixers Club Plans Holiday Sale and Party
All members made corn husk wreaths and dolls after a lesson by Mrs. Ron Klug and Mrs. Gary Mueller. The meeting occurred at Mrs. Arlyan Runge’s home on Nov. 11 with plans for a Dec. 4 bake and craft sale at Tempo mall and a Dec. 6 Christmas party at Holiday Inn.
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Country Mixers Club
Ron Klug
Gary Mueller
Arlyan Runge
Tempo Mall
Holiday Inn
Pocket Art Trend Draws Attention in New York ’75
Jeans remain top fashion pick as artists paint miniature scenes or pop art portraits on pockets using acrylics. G J L reports from New York in 1975.
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New York
G.J.L
Anniversary plans hit a snag over husband’s mood
Dear Abby advises cooling the plan and delaying invitation talks to avoid conflict. The writer faces a canceled anniversary party after deposits for a band and hall, while Abby notes the need to wait for a better mood before presenting guests, else losses may occur.
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Abby
Needlecraft Pattern Contest Payment Instructions
The notice offers a payment of $1.00 for each pattern plus 25 cents for each pattern sent first class mail and special handling. Reports should be mailed to Laura Wheeler at the Columbus Telegram Needlecraft Dept Box 161 Oia Chelsea Station New York NJ 1001 and include Pattern Number Name Address and Zip.
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Marian Martin
Columbus Telegram
West 18Th St
New York
N.Y
Laura Wheeler
Needlecraft Dept
Oia Chelsea Station
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