Odd Bits by Bidena Lindblade
A reflective column recalls regional identity and daily life from midwest to far west, noting winter job searches for farmers and household routines. It highlights local artisans in Polk-Butler, hobbyist efforts by Dale Nahrstedt, Karl Wallenda’s tight wire act, coverage of the Today Show in Omaha, and tax related savings while referencing Mutuals of Omaha and heating efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Llinois
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Wyoming
California
Plains
Raymond
al Yungdahl
Polk-Butler Insurance
Dale Nahrstedt
Karl Wallenda
Collins Avenue
Miami Beach
Tam
New York
Joslyn
Omaha
Carter
Ford
Robert McMorris
Mutuals of
Nixon
Mutual
Schotts Return From Three Week Down Under Tour
Mr and Mrs Donald Schott finished a three week trip visiting New Zealand Australia Fiji and Hawaii with a Los Angeles tour group. Highlights included Auckland Rotorua Christchurch Sydney Melbourne and a stop in Fiji before Honolulu then Los Angeles where they met their niece D Alice Olberding. Allan de Jeon Yllescas from Guatemala is staying with the Schotts in California for a month as he attends local grade school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Schott
New Zealand
Australia
Fiji
Hawaii
Schotts
Los Angeles
Aukland
Rotorua
Hamilton
Wellington
Christchurch
Lincoln Agriculture College
Sydney
Melbourne
John F. Kennedy
Honolulu
California
D’alice Olberding
Grafton
Nebraska
Allan de Jeon Yllescas
Guatemala
Raymond Schott
Sara Schott
the Schott
Otto Yllescas
Church and community notes from February church activities
Church schedules list services and events for United Methodist Church and St. Vincent’s, St Paul Lutheran and Calvary Lutheran in Swede Home and area. Activities include choir practice, Bible study, Sunday schools, Mass times, catechism, and a Blue River Beaverettes meeting with officer slate and project plans for 1977.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist ‘Church
Truman Bachenberg
Mildred Sigler
Agnes Timm
St. Vincent’s Church
Thomas F. Daly
Knights of Columbus
Shelby
ST. Paul Lutheran Church
Dale Holt
Calvary Lutheran Church of
Blue River Extension Club hears on mental health funding
The Blue River Extension Club met January 26 at the Delmar Rathje home with husbands as guests. Ron Welch of Pioneer Mental Health Center showed a film and explained that the center is funded by direct service fees with county and state support, serving seven counties including Polk and Butler to provide affordable mental health help and services in areas such as alcohol and drug addiction and family therapy. The meeting opened with a new accent by Mrs. Martin Rathje and included Pennies For Friendship and plans for a spring tea. The next meeting is February 22 at Mrs. Gerald Hopwood’s home with Mrs. Gary Neujahr in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue River Extension Club
Delmar Rathie
Husbands
Ron Welch
Pioneer Mental Health Center
Polk and
Butler
Welch
Martin Rathje
Gerald Hopwood
Gary Neujahr
Career Day Planned by Prairie Hills Girl Scout Council
Prairie Hills Girl Scout Council hosts Career Day on February 19 at Platte College with high school and senior scouts from across the state. The day includes applications guidance, college and military reps, and talks from women in business fields. Contact Pershing Center in Columbus, Nebraska for interested attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scouts Plan
Prairie Hills Girl Scout Council
Platte College
Armed Forces
College of St. Mary
Midland College
Columbus Beauty College
Wayne State College
Army, Navy, Air Force
Marines
Nebraska Job Service
Columbus
Pershing Center
Nebraska
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bidena Lindblade
Church
Church Council
Marjorie Bachenberg
Blue River Beaverettes
Becky
Jody Dunn
Becky Dunn
Ruth Ann Schmoker
Sarah Schott
Debbie Burritt
Lynn Johnston
Jennifer Hiemer
Roni Johansen
Methodist Church
Ron Ne
Osceela
Duncan Tarney
Silver Creek
Rees
Johnson & Johnson
Pink Lady
Jemima
Bert
Oets Co
Coopen Ag Fos
Ton Ism
Korn T
Vao
Beyle-Midway
TMC
Ceti
Beylendwey Itis
Mor
Stet- Sabon
Arete Neca
Wowie Cromes
U.S.D.A
Ring Bologna
Wimmer
Large
Betty Crocker
Pleasmor
Margarine
Nabisco Itz
Pepperidge Farm
Golden Valley
Flako
PRICI
Parthesa
Loz
Chef Boy Ar Dee
Me Chit
Wagher
Jack & Hll
Gay’s
Osceola
Michael Johnston
Robert Michael
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Lyle Johnston
Robert Lux
Peete Oem
Valentine
Cerny’s
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