Along Main Street With Pete Graham See You Along Main Street
A column reflecting on community life in Omaha area, noting local garden tips and a critique of TV ratings. It discusses Midwestern confusion on current issues, a drive to praise or mock programming, memory of 1960s era figures and 30th birthdays, Memorial Day reflections on war, and ends with a return invitation to meet on Main Street.
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Helen Franke Draeger
BBC News
Omaha
Hayseed
New York Times
Main Street
4-H Dog Project Meeting Set For June 7
The Malvern Community Building hosts a 4 H Dog Project meeting on June 7 at 7 30 p.m. John Dean leads the group as 4 H'ers socialized to discuss goals. Parents are welcome to attend with their children.
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Malvern
John Dean
Bass Opposes Longer Truck Bill in Senate Debates
Sen Earth Bass states no support for a bill lengthening trucks to 65 feet as the tax conference committee works toward a recommended tax package. The Soybean checkoff bill passes the Senate and heads to the Governor with safeguards and a five year term plus possible refunds. Shenandoah Community High School commencement attended by Lt. Governor Jepsen and lawmakers. House and Senate discuss reapportionment and MOST legislation as session nears end. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Fellows.
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Senate
Shenandoah Community High School
Jepsen
Wiliam Harbor
House of Representatives
Lillian McElroy
Sam Switzer
Timothy Ley
House
Dwight Fellows
Area Feeders Honored by Omaha Chamber
Francis Parker Emerson and Raymond Mintle Glenwood received Special recognition Wednesday May 26 from the Omaha Chamber of Commerce as Pioneer Shippers of 50 years or more to the Omaha Livestock Market. The event featured Mayor Eugene Leahy praising the producers long and productive lives and noting a developing industrial park in south Omaha to strengthen the market. The 55 honorees represented over 2 866 years of shipping to Omaha with memories of hog prices from 2 per cwt to 35 and tales of cattle drives and tough winters. Each shipper received a gold Certificate of Merit and a lapel pin.
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Francis Parker
Parker
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Omaha Stockyards
Emerson
Raymond Mintle
Glenwood
Omaha
Eugene Leahy
South
Haley
Dedication of Organ Sunday at Con gregational Church
An organ recital is set for Sunday June 6 at 4 p.m. at the Congregational church in Tabor to dedicate the new organ. Warren Darrah of Malvern will be guest organist, with several other musical numbers. The public is invited.
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Congregational
Tabor
Warren Darrah
Malvern
Gust
Home Rule Bill Puts Local Control for Municipalities
A House memo notes winding session with conference committee shaping revenue and budget measures. It highlights cuts to curb government bureau cracies, extended unemployment relief, and a measure granting municipalities greater latitude and local decision making under home rule.
Services Tuesday for Frank M. Snyder in Randolph
Funeral services for Frank M. Snyder age 68 were held Tuesday at 2 p m at Randolph United Methodist Church with Rev. Gerald Rogers officiating. Pallbearers were Millard Heaton William Anderson Warren Wilson Thain Marshall Tom Rubenking and George Moore. Organist was Mrs Boyd Fichter. Flowers coordinators were Mrs William Anderson Mrs Paul Ios ter Mrs Robert Foster Sr and Mrs Richard Vanatta. Memory book by Mrs Flora Heaton. Interment in Randolph Cemetery. Snyder a longtime Freemont county resident and former barber with work in Adams Barber shop Malvern and Imogene was found dead at home Friday morning. Survivors include daughter Mrs Lawrence Shirley of Kalispell Mont two sisters Mrs Opal Marshall of Randolph and Mrs Marie Fiper of Omaha a brother Ioward of Fullerton Calif and half brother William Rutt of Chandler Ariz.
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Millard Heaton
William Anderson
Warren Wilson
Thain Marshall
Tom Rubenking
George Moore
Boyd Fichter
Paul Ioster
Robert Foster, Sr
Richard Vanatta
Flora Heaton
Randolph Cemetery
Frank
Fremont County
Adams
Malvern
Imogene
Lawrence Shirley
Kalispell
Mont
Opal Marshall
Randolph
Marie Fiper
Omaha
Ioward
Fullerton
Calif
William Rutt
Chandler, Ariz
Debye Bowman Mark Babbitt Are IWCC Grads
Six area students at the Clarinda Campus of Town Western Community College received diplomas at the 45th annual commencement in Clarinda. Debra Bowman Malvern and Sherry Greenwood Emerson earned Associate of Arts degrees, Clara Van Nordstrand Emerson earned an Associate Arts degree, Mark L. Mabbitt Malvern and Michael Leo Dinville Randolph earned Associate in Applied Science, Keith E. Jones Tabor earned Associate in Science. Dr John Martin Clarinda neurosurgeon delivered the keynote on A Two Page Letter to an audience of 103 graduates. Ruth Garrett played organ and the Singers of the Royal Blue performed. Diplomas were presented by Dr Robert D. Looff IWCC Superintendent and Leslie M. Ward IWCC Board President.
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Clarinda
Town Western Community College
Deborah Marie Bowman
Malvern
Sherry Greenwood
Clara van Nordstrand
Emerson
Mark L. Mabbitt
Michael Leo Dinville
Randolph
Keith E. Jones
Tabor
John Martin
ISU 100th Commencement Honors 2087 Graduates
Virginia Angus Thomas Honeyman and others were among 2,087 students at Iowa State University’s 100th annual commencement on May 29. Degrees awarded included 1,646 bachelors 71 veterinary medicine 153 masters 68 PhDs and 99 two year program certificates. President W Robert Parks presided at Clyde Williams Field. Angus earned Home Economics Education and Honeyman earned Farm Operation.
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Virginia Angus
Malvern
Thomas JL. Honeyman
Emerson
Iowa State University
W. Robert Parks
Clyde Williams Field
Miss. Angus
Honeyman
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