Irma Sculpture Proposal Divides Nebraska Towns
A bi centennial project proposing four modernistic sculptures along Interstate 80 sparks protests across Nebraska. Irma's Desire at Grand Island rest stop draws most opposition. A Give Ima a Home Committee in Gibbon seeks to place the piece at the Gibbon Interchange to attract tourism and gain artist residence recognition, arguing Grand Island missed a building permit opportunity.
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Ngibbon
Neb
UPI
Irma
Albat
Nebraska
Cornhusker
Grand Island
Ima
Gibbon
Buffalo County
Miller -Godbersen
Tria
Windmill State Park
Leigh Optimist Club hears Leigh coach on season outlook
Leigh High School football coach Leigh Wayne Marfeld told the Leigh Optimist Club luncheon that the team, with 44 players, looks strong for the season. Assistant coaches Mike Inselman and Fred Morehouse were noted, and turf conditions were praised. September program chairs Roger Littelman and Oliver Johnson Jr. announced plans for a girls volleyball talk by Jack Tennington and an officers installation on September 25 at Tri-County Club House.
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Leigh
Wayne Marfeld
Leigh High School
Leigh Optimist Club
Morfeld
Mike Inselman
Fred Morehouse
Arne Olson
Roger Littelman
Oliver Johnson Jr
Jack Tennington
Tri- County
Eileen Michael Ends Visit in Bellwood Area
Eileen Michael left for San Francisco after two months with her mother Anne Michael and relatives. Attendees of the Mid West Old Threshing Reunion in Mt. Pleasant Iowa included John Forney and family Ben Forney Larry Einspahr of Selby Kim Vrana of Abie.
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Eileen Michael
Bellwood
Wileen Michael
San Francisco
Calif
Anne Michael
Messrs
Maes
John Forney
Ben Forney
Larry Einspahr
Selby
Kim Vrana
Abie
Mt. Fieasant
Iowa
Auction Photos Showcase Local Bid Scene Near Newman Grove
Auction photos captured by Dick Howe two summers ago depict a lively rural sale. Attendees inspect chairs, a straw-hatted gent checks items, a girl plays on a springsless bed, a woman places a bid, and a helper showcases glassware.
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Dick Howe
Newman Grove
Weekend Visits and Social Gatherings Across North Bend Area
North Bend residents hosted and visited relatives across towns including Bakersfield and Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Lam Hinkle Jr. hosted family at their home. Senorities like Mrs. Merle Peterson and Mrs. George Damme held bridge high scores. Lincoln and Los Alamos guests joined local families for weekend gatherings. United Methodist Women met at the church basement to quilt.
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Silver Creaie
Lam Hinkle Jr
North Bend
Lou Hinkle Sr
Frank Frizwell
Bakersfield
Calif
Mark Hendrickson
Ed Maurer
Bridge
Merle Peterson
George Damme
Frank Murphy
Blanche Peterson
Lincoln
Cecil Bator
Los Angeles
Frank Stane
Vernon Coyle
Salina
Kan
Billyman
Tinkles
von Hendreicksen
United Methodist
Mabel Carter
Frank Pedraza
California
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Bowman
J.B. Barnes
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Gordon Markle
Mekwais
Fleischer Rexall
Moone
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CNS
Jon Krumhech
Los Alamos
N.M
Donald Schott
Greg Burger
York
Jack Burger
Columbus’ and
Silver
Rick Kubler
United of Omaha
Columbus
Wayne Feeds
New
Capt. Stubby
Allied Mills
Wayne
Stubby
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Abedibs
Choago
Wayne Animal Health Aids
D.R. Barker
Salas
D.D. Wolthuis
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