Longshot Weaver Wins Brookfield Sprints Tortoise Race
At Brookfield Zoo a 400-pound Cala gas tortoise named Weaver outran odds-on George in the semiannual Brookfield Sprints. Weaver finished in 2 hours 68 minutes 40 seconds, while George and Doter, both 300-pound tortoises, trailed. The event helps move reptiles between summer and winter quarters without shell damage risks.
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Weaver
Brookfield, I. (Ap
George
Brookfield
Jose
Brookfield Zoo
Doter
Sale calendar listing multiple October auctions
A fragmented sale calendar lists several October auctions with dates Sundays and Saturdays. Items include real estate, antiques, estates, farm sales, and household goods, with listed owners and guardians, venues along highways, and contact details.
Nebraska high school football results and auction notices
Omaha Cathedral 21 Elkhorn. Lincoln Southeast 14 Freeport 7. Sidney St Pat's 54 Meibeta 0. Alliance Saint Agnes 22 Mullen 40. Also listed are estate auctions and farm sales with names such as Gustave Goetz estate and B My Frank Vebarll, along with several executors and auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedhesbay
RLM
Gustave Goetz
Harms Timi, M
Leigh Roid Wasek
Frank Vebarll
General Farm ‘Sale
Sima & Heckman
Avets
Nebraska
THE
Associated Press
Omaha Cathedral
Elkhorn
Lincoln Southeast
Freemont
Sidney St. Pat’s
Meibeta
Alliance St. Agnes
Mullen
Public notices from Columbus Nebraska meeting and real estate sale
Public notice announces a Columbus Nebraska Mayor and City Council meeting for October 4, 1972 at 8 pm with an agenda available at City Clerk-Treasurer. It also details a real estate sale by agreement with Gerald Tigges and Denis Placek at $1.00, plus objections process and easement reserves.
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EWO
Columbus
Leigh
Vth Avenue
Wagney’s Lake
Isnox
Huskerne House
Noticis OF
Weeting
Columbis
Nebraska
A. Boettcher Puychase
City of
Gerald M. Tigges
Gerald M. ‘Tigges
6Th Street
Stenger
City of Columbus
Platte County
Denis V. Placek
Ciy
Frederick W. Gerber, Jr
Holy Name Wins Narrowly at Aquinas 14-12
Jom Koll's two placement kicks provided the margin as Omaha Holy Name edged David City Aquinas 14 to 12 in a Centennial Conference clash. Holy Name led early with a 76 yard opening drive, Kurt Cowger's two yard TD run, and Koll's extra point. Aquinas answered with a second quarter 4 yard Gillespie to Palensky TD pass, but missed a two-point try. Holy Name improves to 2-0 in divisional play while Aquinas drops to 1-1 and hosts Grand Island Central Catholic next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David City
Jom Koll
Omaha Holy Name
Aquinas
Oi All
Rich Gillesple
Dan Palensky
Denny Kirby
Monarchs
Gillespie
Holy Name
Grand Island Central Catholic
Bowler of Month Winners Named at Columbus Bowl
September Bowler of the Month awards go to Sherry Thomsei for women with a 269 game and 66 series while Leon Miller posts a 677 men’s high series and Gary Muth tops with a 266 single. In the Jack and Jill Mixed League Gary Puckett fires 232 for men and Bob Fyfe posts 568. Trebtle Gates leads women with 198 and 554 as the C-B’s Lad team totals 749 and 2,007.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Bowl
Sherry Thomsei
Leon Miller
Gary Muth
Gary Puckett
Bob Fyfe
Alee
Trebtle Gates
Omaha Livestock Market Report Steady Slaughter Tones
Markets in Omaha Nebraska show hogs steady to 50 cents lower with many barrows and gilts selling around 200 to 275 pounds at 24.00 to 29.00 per cwt. Cattle and calves mixed with slaughter steers steady to weak, feeders mostly steady, and sheep and lambs varied with prime lambs fetching 28.00 to 29.00 per cwt. Tuesday estimates project 9,500 hogs 6,000 calves and 800 sheep.
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Omaha
Neb
Madison
Albert Mavis
Norfolk
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Jarold Fraser
New Dakota
GOP hears report on voter registration success
In Lincoln Nebraska the Republican State Central Committee heard reports on the success of voter registration and canvassing efforts. Members praised volunteers for the survey and noted registration drives are near completion in major counties while rural areas remain to be canvassed. Plans for a nationwide day for the president on October 21 include marches prayer breakfasts and banquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Republican State Central Committee
Nebraska
Gall
Six killed and forty five hurt in Northern Ireland violence
In Belfast a weekend surge of shootings and bombings left six dead and 45 injured. A new paramilitary group linked to the Vanguard Movement surfaced during a Stormont Castle parade. The Service Corps, led by William Craig, claims six months of training and readiness to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Stormont Castle
Service Corps
William Craig
Safety award given to Columbus firm Ace Sand & Gravel Co
Ace Sand & Gravel Co Inc of Columbus won a national safety award from the Associated General Contractors of America for no accidents over a two month period. Oliver W. Johnson, assistant to the Nebraska State Engineer, said safe projects are humanitarian and cost saving for the public as accident costs are ultimately paid by taxpayers.
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Ace Sand & Gravel Co, Inc
Columbus
Associated General Contractors of America
Oliver W. Johnson
Nebraska
Johnsons capture doubles honors at Columbus Bowl
Larry and Mart Johnson won Sunday night doubles with 156 165 and 182 games for a 500 scratch series plus handicap. Irvin Wennekamp and Hyelyn Muth were runners up with 616 aggregate on 532 scratch.
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Larry
Mart Johnson
Columbus Bowl
Johnsons
Irvin Wennekamp
Hyelyn Muth
Ine
Gary
Gloria Muth
Roy
Mabel Griepentrog
Mike Fleming
Ann V Yoany
Morris
Doris Johnson
Barb Badie
Marlene Korts
Elden Osten
Gary Badie
Barb Badje
Gary Puckett
Debbie Gates
Carl
Jeanelle Ryba
Larry Janssens
Eli
Dollie Anson
Brad Pierson
Fran Carlson
Theo Badge
Larry Wurdeman
Jdolene Kasper
Gil Cave
Deanna Ryba
Gary Muth
Ann Wosny
Davis Johnson
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Seeley
Kaufman
Brenner Furniture
Zenith
Gordon Smith
Rising City
General Electric
Habco Fryer
Oliver
Maynard Schumacher
Skolius Equipment CO
JHC
Massey Harris
International Harvester
New Holland
Jek Iisie
Green Acres Mobile Home Park
Parkview
Evergreen Trailer Court
Latte College
Northpark
Columbian Village
Hell
Brazcal
Eae Xa
40Th Ave
Austin Company
ReOtt
Phoris Becher-Curry Company
O.K
John Deere
Tor Sale
Allis Chalmers
Tom Meysentairg
Genoa
Cobs
13Th St
Conract
Dale Hansen
Rawleigh Household Products
Ruwelz Freeport
Ilinois
Marshall Nurseries
Hox
Arlington
Haneten Excavating
Sta Soon
Bellwood
Fleischer Manufacturing
City Sewer and Water Department
Coumbus
Schuyer
Grand Island
Schuyler
FW. Higgins Milling Company
Betgesiag Elogr Gayers
Land Construction Company
Peraon
Ebillies Cafe
Fox
250 Avenue
Doug Kuhn
38Th Avenue
Nebraska Aviation
Bayer & Krenk Tree Service
Schuyle
Baling
Garretson Brothers
Bill Ebner
Arie
Ken
Joe Schafer
Midwest Service Company
Gene's
Wes Johnson
BF Goodrich
Oldfather’s
OK Tire Co
Ida
Montgomery Ward
Matt
A & W Camper
Spartan
A&w Camper Sales
Bor
Phillips
Cookie Shack
AWE
Pias
Nacesstul
Monroe Industries, Inc
Hall Street
Monroe
Louisiana
Sreetty
Rem le Ag
Behlen Manufacturing Co
Wickes Corporation
Barnab
George Massensta
Yale W
Ease
Humphrey
Weceren, Jensen & Fowlkes
Ant Naiar
Avels
Frank Cenrnith
Efael & Currmdhaies
Qha Gerrard
Omer Garrell Gerrard
Guardian
Efuengure Austin
Schuyler Sto
Mewally
Sma
Hackman
Curts
Mra
Olja
Kosi Farra & Antiques
Budth
Paul Metin
Owrar
Sehovier Sima
Meckman
Auels
P.M. Fers
Kopiele
Adver Ral
Tarr Sale & Anlipes Et Clarkson Voses & Musil
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Schuyler Vases & Musil, Acels
Antkgee Avetian Grange
Red Alshaie
Beagles
Cricer Clea Rebak
Rome
Ave
Salz
Court House
Conyers Auction & Really
Aveds
Charles KR. Cech
Schuyler Coung County Real
Emil Che
BN Sera
Walter Burgess
State OF
Ferd Brodtuehrer
Ostehér
Gerald E. Rouse Canty
Tao A. Boetteher
Cnty
Peter Tower
Chicago
Laos
Ste
New York
Aiotalion
Bo Am Motors
T&t
Banda
Boving Co
Bronswik
Chrysler
Uy Collins
Indio CurtissWrt
duPont
Fairmont
Firestone
Ford
T&t Rite
Goodrich
Kraft
Lionel Co
Marcor
Mayta
RCA
Sperry
My Swift Co
Carle
Runiroyal
Air
West
Iq Wickes Co
Woolwihart
Slack Aperaees Indus
Lath Ave
Nighteny 39
Walter L. Loseke
Buss Aurtton & Realty Coorany
Newman Grove Livestock Market, Inc
Duane Jensen
Phoro
Mylen Wegener
GOP
Ireland
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