New Saunders brothers open machine shop in North Platte
A new firm by Charles and Ed Saunders opens in the cement block building at Front and Ash Streets. The shop offers heavy machine work with a focus on tractor and truck repair and plans to add a forge for heating and tempering. Previously such work required parts to be shipped. now parts can be made locally, aiding North Platte’s economy. The brothers' backgrounds include Union Pacific and California railroad shops.
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Charles
Ed Saunders
Front
Ash Streets
Chas Saunders
North Platte
Union Pacific
Davis
Edward
California
Local High School Adds Adding Machine to Equipment
The commercial department of the local high school is to be enlarged with an adding machine. The machine has been installed and is in use by the students. Pall fashions best numbers in suits coats and dresses now at BD T Tramp & Sone.
Mooney Cup Handicap Contest At Country Club
Golf circles focus on the Mooney Cup handicap contest at the Country Club. The event runs from Sunday September 19 to Sunday September 26 with each entrant assigned a handicap. the winner receives the cup.
Danish Lightweight Champion Martsen Faces Tommy Ray at Firemen's Hall
Promoter Selby schedules a September 28 match at Fireman's Hall between Fred Martsen, Denmark's lightweight titleholder, and Tommy Ray. The bout serves as a benefit for the American Legion and is billed as a top Fall Week event.
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Fred Martsen
Denmark
Tommy Ray
Selby
Fireman's Hall
American Legion
North Platte Considers $70,000 Water and Fire Bonds
City Council endorses two bond measures totaling 70,000 to fund waterworks improvements and wells plus an addition to the Fire Station. Proposals aim to improve water service and boost volunteer fire protection. Election set for October 19 at standard polls.
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North Platte
Maine
Base Ball Game Sunday Nears Close
Considerable interest surrounds the Sunday game between the P. C. Independents and the U. P. Shop team. The teams have met often and both expect a strong contest. The game is set for 3 p.m.
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P. C
U. P. Shop
High School Class of 1921 Organized
The Senior Class at Central High School met on Wednesday and elected Julius Hoga as President, Hinman as Vice President, Carol Stevens as Secretary, with Miss Marie Shannon named class advisor. A Social Committee including Helen Schwaiger, Dale Godwin, Everett Bradley and Adele LeDiout was appointed to plan winter events.
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Central High School
Julius Hoga
Junior Hinman
Carol Stevens
Marie Shannon
Helen Schwaiger
Dale Godwin
Everett Bradley
Adele LeDiout
Keller Sale Shines with Strong Attendance and Prices
The Keller Place public sale last Tuesday drew a larger crowd than expected and featured solid bidding. Cattle fetched good prices and machinery sold well, with Ed Kierly as auctioneer and Ray Langford as clerk during the event at 7055 Woo! hose for ladies and misses in Heather mixtures.
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Keller Place
Ed Kierly
Ray Langford
Women To Stage Mock Election Monday
The League of Women Voters will hold a mock election at Franklin Auditorium on Monday Sept 20 at 7:80 PM. An election board and voting booths will be set up to resemble a real election and familiarize women with voting procedures. An informal discussion on constitutional amendments to be voted on Tuesday will precede the voting. all women over twenty one invited, no men allowed.
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League of Woman Voters
Franklin Auditorium
Dora Bolzer Marries James H Coffman at Bratt Home
A wedding was held Tuesday at Mrs. Bratt's home in North Platte for Dora Bolzer and James H Coffman with Rev. C F Koch officiating. Bridesmaid Mildred McKeown and best man Grantley attended. Guests enjoyed a noon luncheon. The couple plan to live in North Platte after a short east trip.
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John Brattt
Dora Bolzer
James H. Coffman
C. F. Koch
Mildred McKeown
Grantley
Bratt
Fellows Will Celebrate Anniversary
The Sarah Rebecca Lodge No. 10 will celebrate the sixty-ninth anniversary of its founding on Friday September 17. After a short business session the lodge room doors will open to all Odd Fellows, Rebeccas and their families. A program of reading and music will conclude with refreshments. Members are urged to attend with their families.
Hess Reappointed Pastor at North Platte Church
Rev H E B Hess is reappointed as pastor of the First Methodist Church in North Platte by the Nebraska Conference after a session in Omaha. He led the church for two years and its membership rose with ninety nine new members aided last year.
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Hey. H. EB. Hess
North Platte
Nebraska
Omaha
Rev. Hess
Owen Jones Appointed Deputy Sheriff by Sheriff Salisbury
Owen Jones is named Special Deputy Sheriff of the county by Sheriff Salisbury. He serves as caretaker at the Country Club and may arrest trespassers. Club grounds are private property with restrictions excluding unregistered youths. only members, registered caddies, and those with a badge may enter.
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Owen Jones
Salisbury
Governor Cox Planned in North Platte on Sept 27
Chairman Neville of the Democratic State Central Committee announced that Governor Cox of Ohio will visit North Platte on September 27. He plans to have the candidate speak from the train during the morning stop.
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Neville
Democratic State Central Committee
Governor Cox
Ohio
North Platte
Crowded Typewriting Room At Central High Adds Machines
The Central High School typewriting room is crowded prompting a new room. Five additional typewriters bring the total to nineteen machines. An assistant may be employed to handle the workload.
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Central High School
Parent Teacher Association Reorganizes at Jefferson School
The Jefferson School PTA met Wednesday with talks by retiring President Mrs Shelver Supt Littel and Mrs Spencer. Elected for the coming year were President Mrs Karl Stamp Vice President Mrs T G Thompson Secretary Miss Thea Hensen and Treasurer Mrs H E B Kelso. Dues set at 25 cents per member with eighteen new members enrolled.
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Parent-Teacher Association of the
Jefferson School
Shelver
MG Deal in Business Lots Announced This Week
The H. & . Agency buys lots on the northwest corner of Mirth and Locust from Dr. Twinem for a new building to rise in the spring. It’s described as a key town business site and signals a major local development. Other notes mention watches from Hampden and Elgin, Chapin Hanley's visit, and North Platte Aircraft Co plans with planes touring Neligh and Juoburg.
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Mirth
Dr. Twinem
Elgin
Waltham and
Hampden
C. A. Austin
J. H. Hanley
Clyde Cook
G. Shattock
Wichita
7Th Platte Aircraft Co
North
Te Aircraft Co
Neligh, Nebr
Ju'oburg
Duncan Brotherers
Auto Races At The Lincoln County Fair
Lincoln County Fair hosts two days of auto racing featuring multiple historic events. Thursday offers four races including a two mile Stock Ford race for 100 dollars and a 200 dollar Lincoln County Special among others, all with 60 25 15 prize splits. Friday features a 1500 purse North Platte Special in three heats plus the two hopta Lincoln County Special and a 2250 Chamber of Commerce Sweepstakes culminating in 1500 for first place and 750 for second.
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Lincoln County Fair
Fair
Lincoln County
Platte Valley
North Platte
Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska
Arrests for Violation of Game Law
Clarence Sullivan and Lester Mc Donell two young farmers living west of town were arrested Wednesday by Deputy U S Game Warden Arnold on the charge of shooting wild duck out of season. They were arraigned before Judge Woodhurst Wednesday forenoon and bound over to the next term of federal court each giving bond for their appearance before Judge Woodrough when court convenes.
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Clarence Sullivan
Lester McDonell
U. S
Arnold
Woodhurst
Woodrough
Olson's Auction Farm Sale Continues Tomorrow
The Olson auction at C. G. Landholm farm continues tomorrow at two other locations. Frank Strosberg's quarter section six miles southwest of North Platte and Claus Anderson's half section ten miles southwest will be sold Saturday. Prospective bidders should meet at Union State Bank by two o'clock. conveyances provided. Col H M Johansen is the auctioneer. New Infants wear from B T Tramp & Sons added daily.
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BE. A. Olson
C. G. Landholm
North Platte
Frank Strosberg
Here
Claus Anderson
Union State Bank
Col
H. M. Johansen
Miss Sydul Gantt and Dr. Howard Yost Married
Miss Sydul Gantt wed Dr. Howard Yost at noon on September 16 1920. The ceremony by Rev H C Mackintosh took place at the bride’s mother Mrs T Fulton Gantt home with Thelma Frater Edith Gantt as attendants and Everett Carr as best man. The groom is a North Platte dentist and the couple plan to reside here. both are highly regarded in the community.
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Sybil Gantt
Howard Yout
H. C. Mackintosh
Episcopal Church
T. Pulton Gantt
Thelma Frater
Edith Gantt
Everett &. Carr
Fulton Gantt
T. C. Patterson
Eileen G. Cochran
Yost
T. Fulton Gantt
North Platte
State University
Lincoln
Rev W I Moore to Succeed Rev Mackintosh in North Platte
Reverend Mackintosh resigns as rector and departs October 11 for Houston to lead the Texas Diocese due to health issues. He is replaced by Reverend W H Moore of Lead, South Dakota, who arrives to assume duties November 1 amid strong endorsements.
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Roland Mackintosh
Episcopal Church
Houston
Texas
Diocese of
Mackintosh
North Platte
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Mooney Cup
E. T. Tramp & Sons
Style Shop
Ae I
Eee Bolzer-Coffman
Wilcox Department Store
Austin’s
Arthur Curtis
Kearney
Charles Ray
Andy
Keith
Hess
Commercial
Department OF
Parent-Teacher Association
W. Dearing
Sedoc
Roy Stewart
Robert McKim
Riders of Dawn
Zane Grey
Joseph J. Dowling
Claire Adams
Frederick Starr
Olson
B, T, Tramp & Sons
Sydul Gantt
DR. Howard Yost
W. I Moore
Rev. Mackintosh
The
Leader Mercantile Co
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