Legion Promotes Youth Memorial Building at Nebraska campus
American Legion backs a campaign to raise at least 250000 for a Nebraska Youth Memorial Building on the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture campus. The facility will house and feed up to 400 youths for state youth programs and events.
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American Legion
Nebraska
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
State University
Cornhusker
Flying Farmers
Yarry TB
W. W. Burr
College of Agriculture
Val Peterson
Legion
E. P. Barnes
Omaha
Chairmin Coffee
Local family visits relatives in Tineo this Sunday
Mrs. Viola Wieseman and Mr and Mrs Dave Jones and children traveled to Tineo on Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Carl Timm and son and other relatives in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Wieseman
Dave Jones
Tineo
Carl Timm and
Local News Shortage Prompts Next Week’s Feature Refill
An unusually large surge of political advertising around the upcoming primary election forced the paper to delete some news and pictures. The editor notes local coverage will be expanded in the next issue to catch up.
Authorities Worried Over Cholera Losses This Spring
Officials report renewed concerns about hog cholera threatening swine production and profits this spring. The American Foundation for Animal Health notes the virus remains deadly with cycles of outbreaks, despite prior progress and vaccination efforts. Approximately 1,300 outbreaks were recorded last season, prompting calls for vaccination and farm biosecurity measures to protect pig herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Foundation For Animad Tealth
Soil Conservation Club Sponsors Free Program
The Polo County Soil Conservation 4-H Club hosts a county meeting for farmers on Thursday evening April 15 at 7:45 p.m. A Polk high school band performs for 45 minutes before the film Regimented Raindrops, produced with Omaha World Hearth support, is shown. Harold Klingman arranged the film. farmers attend as guests of the club and local business sponsors.
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Polo County Soil Conservation
Polk
Albion
Omaha World Hearth
Harold Klingman
4-IE
Raymond Burke
Rupert Carlsons
Walter Seymours
Carl Andersons
George Berck
Osceola
Polk County
Soil Conservation Club
Soil Conservation Office
World Herald
Osceola Gymnasium
Alvin Burke
Womans Council
KMMJ
Chimney Rock: Nebraskas Chimney Lock And Trail Landmark
The Chimney Lock in Morrill County Nebraska rises about 100 feet from a red sandstone shaft along the old overland trail south of Bayard. Travelers from the logs of Fremont and Parker record its fame though wind and water have worn it down. a 1939 transfer gave 80 acres to the State Historical Society to preserve the monument as a public park.
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Nebraska
Chimney Lock
North Platte Valley
Bayard
Morrill County
Joshua Pilcher
John C. Fremont
Baltimore
Samuel Parker
Leacon Hill
New England
Nebraska Flistory
State Historical Society
John Woods
R. ¥. Durnal
Eighty one 4-H Leaders Honored at Bankers Banquet
Sl 4-H Club leaders were honored at a banquet by Yolk County bankers in Osceola. Master of Ceremonies Ehlnadr Nordlund and host Dan Lyers welcomed attendees, praising decades of service and 4-H outreach. Awards recognized Silver Gold and Diamond Clover pins for 5, 10, and 20 years, with several two year plaques and a Bronze WNAX award for Alan Deeter. The event featured music, a three course dinner, and 4-H colors of green and white.
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Osceola School
Yolk County
Ehlnadr Nordlund
Stromsburg
Dan Lyers
Rex Brigham
Paul Walgren
Paul
Polk County
Sheraiee Hill
V Pleasant Lome Makers Club
Polk
IKFAB
Bonnie Gibbins
Phyllis Branting
S. A. Rump
Polk School
Lavelle Lamoree
Ansel Fredrickson
Lloyd Hahn
Ed Jaworowski
Paul Lawnson
George Irland
Norris Anderson
Myron Barker
Tom Brigham
Arthur Ekstoin
Harry Gonnerman
Lysel Hopwood
Henry Ihnen
Clara Kontor
Valerian Kontor
Harry McCauley
Jake Micek
S. W. Peterson
S. A. Ramp
Joe Sedlak
P Tm Strand
Iiriam Tewell
J. GC. Throckmoreton
Irland
Lincoln
Alan Deeter
WNAX
Elup
Methodist Circle
Riverside News Social Roundup and Local Visitors
C Daniels receiving medical treatment in Osceola after heart attack. Eileen Warges dined with Donna Waggoner. Sunday guests at Walter Church’s included Mr and Mrs Traward Shirley Tayle Ray and others from Stromsburge Clarks and Osceola. Several families hosted relatives and celebrated birthdays and showers in York and nearby homes.
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J. Francis
Suny
Local notes and visits across towns and families
District No 54 reports Miss Kathleen Tivey’s 19 day East Coast vacation with relatives after a Tuesday visit with aunt Nellie Benson. Several hospital, birthday, and home events are listed including Mrs Wendell McCormick’s hospital stay, Theresa Ann cared for by Grandma Techantra, and a Denver guest gathering at Sam Wyman’s.
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Kathleen Tivey
Los Angeles
Nellie Benson
Wendell McCormick
Columbus Hospital
Theresa Ann
Grandma Techantre
Ernest Schipporeit
Brewster
Nehr
Henry Schipporeit
Omaha
Tiarvey Tropkins
Tommy
Papillion
Nebr
Stewart Enele
San Diego
Calif
C. M. Mustard
Sam Wyman
Gueets
Denver
Dale McCormick
Fairview
Thonis Mickey
Stomsboro Hospital
Lioyd Wamsley
Rebekah Kensington
Russel Morrill
Silver Creek
Orville
District of Candy Bars
Omachi
Thoburn Randall Guests With Parents In California
Yr and Mrs G Thoburn Randall and son Richard Thoburn of Los Angeles are guests this week as the former's parents Rev and Mrs G A Randall and Dick.
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G. Thoburn Randall
Richard Thoburn
Los Angeles
G. A. Randall and
Nebraska Primary Election Faces Tuesday Polls
Nebraska voters prepare for the April 13 primary with a wide ballot. Republican hopes center on five gubernatorial hopefuls and national contenders, while Democrats back Truman and Sorrel for governor. Local races include county judge and Rural Public Power positions as forecasters predict a light turnout.
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Nebraska
Andrew E. Swanson
Polk County
Harry S. Truman
Joseph C. O’mahoney
Balot
Frank Sorrel
United States
Terry Carpenter
Scottsbluff
Aldin T. Anderson
University of Nebraska
George W. Olson
I. M. Merrick
George Buechta
James Regan
Polk County Rural Public Power
Sheldon
Consumers Public Power District
East
West Pleasant Home
West Stromsburg
Herbert O. Flodman
Eli W. Johnson
Lester H. Anderson
Hans
O. Jensen
C. W. Moon
Shellby Merchant
Conservation Practices Aid Flood Control in ACP
The 1948 Agricultural Conservation Program shows practices to slow floods by keeping soil in place. Seeding legumes, terracing, contour farming, waterways, dams, and tree planting reduce run-off and aid soil conservation. Farmers may receive financial help by signing a farm plan by April 15, 1948.
Wesley Chapel WSCS Members Gather and Visit
The Wesley Chapel WSCS met Thursday with Mrs Leona Dawes. Members planned a next meeting with multiple hosts. Friends and relatives visited relatives near Stromsburg and Stromsburg area for birthdays and hospital updates.
O H S Students Deliver Fine Music Program
Local high school music department showcased an evening program in the auditorium featuring vocal solos such as Neapolitan Nights and A Perfect Day, a trumpet solo Bride of the Waves, and multiple choruses. Students entered the Stromsburg festival. judgments awaited and District Meet in Winlerton set for April 16 and 17.
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Geneva
Mava Grossnicklaus
Marge Johansen
Sylvia Wee
Jim Inness
Mandalay
Grant Zedicher
Lee Adams
Donna Croisant
Laura Wrattson
Sam Sterrup
Joyce Morgan
Doris Kennedy Loys
Yo-Ho
Stromsburg
Winlerton
Fairview News Highlights Local Happenings
Carol Geier fractured wrist after a cart mishap Thursday. Usharit Club notes April meeting with Mrs Leslie Johnson. Chalmer Daniel hopes to return home this week after a heart attack. Mrs Dale Buchta visits Orchard for her sister’s wedding. Silas Hoffer family moves to the vacated farm. Carlson spouses visit Martin Peterson’s family in Gresham. Leslie Johnson family baptizes their baby. Fairview Farm Bureau to meet Wednesday at the Hall. Jack Stanton to discuss Community Property Law. LaVerne Tyake Rex visit relatives near Fullerton. Tanny Lee McCormick stays with grandparents Wm Dake. Don’s birthday celebrated by Gen Gelier’s family. Rogers families from Council Bluffs and Omaha visit E I Rogers home.
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Carol Geier
Geo. Geier
Usharit Club
Leslie Johnson
Chalmer Daniel
St. Francis Hospital
Dale Buchta
Orchard
Silas Hoffer
Wesley Johnson
R. Carlson
Gresham
Martin Peterson
Fairview Farm Bureau Alt
Jack Stanton
Stromshburg
LaVerne Tyake
Rex
Fullerton
Tanny Lee McCormick
Wm. Dake
Virw
Gen. Gelier
Don
Election Announcement Encourages Voter Duty
The notice urges Republican voters to participate in the upcoming statewide election on April 1, stressing the American privilege to vote and urging turnout for the candidate of choice.
Spring Farm Work Begins in Polk County
High winds and strong sun dried Polk County soils allowing tractors back into fields for early spring tasks. Farmers disc and cut stalks for small grain as some east of Osceola sow oats while low, waterlogged spots slow work. Wheat shows a New Look turning green and appears in good shape with strong growth this spring.
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Polk County
Osceola
Couple from South Dakota Visit Pierrre Pastors
Mr and Mrs Firnest Hedman of Pierre and Hayes South Dakota called on Pastor and Mrs Swenson Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firnest Hedman
Pierrre and Hayes
South Dakota
Swenson
Mrs Leonard Trancen Hosts NGBO Bridge Club Evening
Mrs Leonard Trancen entertained NGBO bridge club members on Friday evening. Mrs Clyde Smith won the high score prize and Mrs O O Wallace took the traveling prize.
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Clyde Smith
49Er Bridge Club
Leonard Trancen
Ngbo Bridge
Ccl
O. O. Wallace
Odd Bits of News About People You Know
A scattered local column lists neighbors and visitors in omaha and nearby areas. Entries include Wednesday callers in the ralpa trusselbalch home and Sunday visits to or from john micek anna seberger and others, with comments on local fields and streets.
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Marvin Waner
Omaha
Ralpa Trusselbalch
Alfred Bernt
Myron
Sir Andrews
John Micek
J. F. Anderson
Betty Hasselbaich
Louis Seaffers
Jeff Miller
Frank Seherzer
St. Andrews
Anna Seberger
California
Seberger
Airs
Fred Wiliams
Touis Seberge
Columbus
Tugene Treadwar
Mre
DTD
Schmoker
Warne
Debnar Ansustine
Osceola
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State Legion
Old
Riverside News
County Extension News
AAA Farm News
Teri Gissler
Henry Erck
Tauberan Brotherhood
Ralph
Maryanna
Walter Koehler
J. H. Trenerty
Johnny and
Barbara
Elton Berek
Clara Berek
A. J. Werrmann Mandar
Alrs
Alex Mills
U. S
Wesley Chapel
WSCS
Leona Dawes
Ben Schmoker
Victor Sternun
Elizabeth Carter
Wilmer
Karl Carter
Alfred Kuehnal
Geo. Hasselbach
Carl Cederberg
Beatrice
Don Jarmin
Tettie Brown
York
Flurry Sterrup
Sterrup
Osceola Hospital
Eugene Bierle
Jack Brandt
Navy
Watts
Allen Townsberry
Stromsbure
Imer Nelson
Bertha Fellows
Palisade
Colo
Delbert Query
Flord West
C. J. Stephenson
West
Marven Dawes
Ray Johnson
Belgrade
C. A. Dawes
Merle Dawes
Dick Merrick
Toe Cerny
Minnie Altmansofer
Annie Cerny
Gary Alfmansofer
Tran Alfmansofer
Tinealn
Geo Firuska
Maiores Cerny
and Wre
Anderson and
Cans
Marv Cerny
Elsie
John
Pon Sehmaker
T.attin Minick
Jack Frommore
O.H.S
Fairview News
Charles Rogers
Council Bluffs
Lloyd Rogers
Petty Tenn. Kmro
Max Rogers
Baby
Wally Berkley
E. I. Rogers
Dr. Monson
McDonald
Ivar Oberg
M. R. Anderson
G. W. Craven
T. V. Hamilton
Don R. Byers
James Gibbins
W. I. Monson
R. M. McDonald
Far School Board
T. Rehy
Tim Gonka
Mrs
Margaret Seow
Neal Tilasselbalch
St. Fidwards Srmdar
Art McVeich
St?fe
Falelk
Georges
Taek
George Snieg
Dea
Sli
Noelass
Grese
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