Definition of a Good Citizen in North Platte
A 1931 Tribune piece by Mayor A. F. Streit, arguing citizens should honor laws, accept public office when urged, and raise responsible children at home to foster civic virtue. He condemns attacks on officials and stresses personal responsibility for community welfare.
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Nebr
Tribune
State Board of Pharmag
Board of Education
Clnh
Order of Dynamitera
Poison Ivy Club
Cain
A. F. Streitz
Public Welfare Association Outlines Three Major Activities
The Public Welfare Association met at the City Library to report on three main efforts. A proposed public swimming pool bath house was sketched by VanCleave with progress toward purchasing a suitable structure. Welfare board fundraising for a Superintendent is nearly complete. a final report awaits. The County Hospital bill seeks state approval to sell farm land and locate the hospital centrally, backed by the Welfare Association.
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Public Welfare Association
VanCleave
Welfare Board
Tdncoln County
County Hospital
Welfare Association
Lincoln County Farm Owners Outnumber Renters in 1920 Report
The 1920 Nebraska Department of Agriculture figures show Lincoln County had 1168 farm owners occupying land, 809 renters on farms, and 207 owner-renters. Two thirds of state land was tenant occupied with 258 cash rents, 566 crop shares, and 5 part rents. Lincoln County had more owner occupiers than average for the state but lower share of land owned by owners.
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Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Lincoln County
State
Campfire Girls Tag Week Boosts Cooperation Among Groups
Guardians praise the Campfire groups for encouraging girls to earn 10 tags each. The effort shows more sharing than rivalry, though reports are incomplete and totals cannot be determined yet. The outcome has not met initial expectations for this worthy cause.
Street Commissioner Salisbury Resigns Amid Parking Dispute
Street Commissioner Salisbury resigns last week after years of service amid disagreement over new parking system. Mayor Strelty plans no immediate replacement, while county board elects Salisbury as Lincoln County Highway Commissioner.
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W. B. Salisbury
Strelty
Salisbury
Lincoln County
Community notices and upcoming meetings extended
Local lodge and church events list degree conferrals and initiations at Masonic Hall and Palestine Commandery. Upcoming auto show at Durbin's Garage April 7-9 and public meetings for dairying, Presbyterian services, and city council candidacies noted with nominations and petition status.
Scoutmasters Trained for Service With Our Boys
North Platte Local Council trains Scout leaders in a course to improve local scouting. The first course completed shows marked gains as troops organize and interest grows, with citizens ready to support Scoutmasters. An editorial lauds the volunteer tradition and two million boys guided nationwide since February 1909.
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America
Macon
Lince
Second Class Scouts Progress Report Declares Quick Advancement
Local Council records list Scouts who have completed all Second Class requirements. Named are Francis Loudon Henry Haner Wilber Swanson Emmet Moody Cecil Barber Donald MacKay Louis Breternus Robert Dickey Donald Russell Pay Yearsley all of Troop One and Lawrence Elder Ewart Boyd Carl Stenvall all of Troop Four A prize awaits the first to finish First Class tests Keen competition is anticipated among these boys.
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Francis Loudon
Henry Haner
Wilber Swanson
Emmet Moody
Cecil Barber
Donald MacKay
Louis
Breternus
Robert Dickey
Donald Russell
Pay Yearsley
Lawrence Elder
Ewart Boyd
Carl Stenvall
Carpenters Union Endorses North Platte Welfare Association
At a North Platte meeting on March 8 1921 Local No 1200 of the Carpenters and Joiners of America endorsed the work of the North Platte Welfare Association and pledged moral support. Signed by Secretary C B Carlson.
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Carpenters Union
North Platte Welfare Association
Carpenters’ Union
North Platte, Nebr
Carpenters and Joiners of America
North Platte
C. BE. Carlson
North Platte High Wins Opener in Lincoln Tournament
North Platte High School opened tournament play with an 18 to 8 victory over Fremont in Lincoln. A telegram sent to the school yesterday spelled victory, confirming the win in the first round.
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North Platte High School
Vielory
Lincoln
Fremont
Pig Clubs For Boys And Girls Promote Youth Pigs
Kellogg County Agent plans widespread Pig Club formation in Linky County with Superintendent Cochran. Clubs target ages 10 to 18, emphasize responsibility in pig ownership and care, social and business aspects, judging contests, and county state Farm participation. Three projects Farebred Pig Sow and Litter Market Hog. Minimum five members, local leader, officers, charter, six meetings, local exhibit, at least one public demonstration yearly. Seal of Achievement for 60% completion.
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G TY Kellogy
Linky County
Aileen G. Cochran
State Farm
Kellogg
the Tribune
Reulers
Twentieth Century Club Elects Officers for Coming Year
The Twentieth Century Club elected officers for the coming year led by Mrs W C Shelver as president and Mr Scott as vice president. Fred Rector was named recording secretary with Mrs W A Skinner treasurer and Mrs T A Brennan corresponding secretary. Delegates to the district convention include Mrs W B Starr and Mrs Wilson Tout with alternates Mrs Rill Cotterell and Mrs Ollie Salisbury. A committee from the Grentioth Century Club will work with the school committee on fire drills and fire protection. Westminster Guild met at J H Curry residence with Miss Shriver and Kane hosting a program followed by social games and refreshments.
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Twentieth Century Club
Mra
W. C. Shelver
Mire
Mr . Scott
Fred Rector
W. A. Skinner
T. A. Brennan
W. BE. Starr
Wilson Tout
Rill Cotterell
Ollie Salisbury
Grentioth Cennury Club
Akklig
Westminster Guild
J. H. Curry
Missen Shriver and Kane
Senior High Girls Basketball Team Heads to Lincoln Tournament
The Senior High Girls travel to Lincoln for a tournament and will face University Place Girls this afternoon. Coach Miss Lillian Storey and Superintendent C. L. Littel accompany the team. players include Margaret Edwards Evelyn Wilcox Helen Schwaiger Elmira Brodbeck Marjory Watkins Doris Stevens and Helen Getty.
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Lincoln
University Place
Lillian Storey
L. Littel
Margaret Edwards
Evelyn Wilcox
Helen Schwaiger
Elmira Brodbeck
Marjory Watkins
Doris Stevens
Helen Getty
Black Diamond Trophy Shoot Set For Spring
The Buffalo Bill Gun Club announces the first leg of the Black Diamond Trophy shoot will be shot next Sunday at the club grounds east of the race tracks. Members only compete for the prize of fifty large ta on. Victor Mona is connected to a local shooting incident.
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Buffalo Bill Gun Club
Rube tale with blue eyed beauty and city schemes
A breezy country romance unfolds as a scheming city man entangles a blue eyed farm girl who elopes to the city. The rube brother and Peaceful Valley’s cast chase them, delivering hick humor and a sob by Charlie Ray’s style.
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Peaceful Valley
Charlie Ray
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Carl Simon
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Buck
the Shoe Market
Lincoln County Farm Bureaad
GUN Club
Fiora
Lenton
Victor Mona
Oklahoma
Moss
Rube
Charles
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