Foreign language controversy and law in Nebraska schools
The article traces the Mockett law of 1913 requiring parental input for foreign language in schools, its wartime backlash, and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling declaring the law unconstitutional. It notes long term decline in foreign language teaching in Nebraska from 1920 onward and lingering opposition in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
PTA
Mockett
Nebraska
Jack Rodgers
Robert T. Meyers
Hampton
Meyers
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Language Interest Surges After World War II Era
Public fascination with language grew after World War II as scholarly study and cultural exchange expanded. Researchers, educators, and institutions increased emphasis on linguistic history, philology, and the role of language in global affairs.
Community Visitors and Family Gatherings Near Monroe
District 18 social notes recount Monday visits among Lisko Ziemba Benda and Eller families near Monroe and St Marys. Nebraska trip and Osceola hearing details noted with FFA trip to Canada and a scheduled hearing at Osceola County Court Room on August 17 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ziemba
Leo Stec
Monroe
Richard Eller
Sharon
Edward Lisko
Josephine Benda
Louis Benda
Butch Eschler
Maxine
Emil Alt
South of Shleby
Phil Micek
Kansas City
V. J. Rakowski
Omaha
Rakowski
John Lisko
St. Marys
Victoria Staroscik
Osceola
al. Kinder
Mississippi
Kinder
Probate Notice for Mills Estate Executrix Appointment
Notice of probate in Polk Nebraska for Webster Mills estate. Petition filed for probate of the last will and testament and appointment of Irma S. Mills as executrix. Hearing set for August 14, 1959 at 10 A.M. in the County Court Room Osceola Nebraska. Dated July 16, 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebraska
Polk County
Webster Mills
State of
Irma S. Mills
Samuel J. Cadwell
Minnie May Cadwell
Cadwell Estate Seeks Administratrix Appointment
Obituary note announces the estate of Samuel J. Cadwell seeking court action to appoint Minnie May Cadwell as Administratrix of the deceased’s estate. The filing outlines the legal request and the parties involved in the probate process.
Probate hearing set on Robert C. Finley will
The State of Nebraska schedules a hearing on August 14 1959 at 10:00 AM in Polk County for the probate of the last will and testament of Robert C Finley deceased appointing Hazel Hewitt as executrix. The notice includes bids for gravel surfacing on Shelby South Patrol No 21004 due August 27 1959 with plans available in Lincoln.
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Department of Roads
Lincoln
Nebraska
Shelby South
Lincon
Bid Bond and Payment Requirements for Road Work
The successful bidder must furnish bond equal to 100 percent of the contract. A certified check of 300 or more dollars payable to the Department of Roads must accompany the proposal as good faith evidence. The department may waive technicalities and reject all bids. Department of Roads R. L. Cochran.
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Department of Roads
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Robert C. Finley
Hazel Hewitt
R. L. Cochran
Burwell
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U. S
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