West Point Nominees Named to Fill Cadet Vacancies
Congressman Dave Martin announced nominations to fill four U S Military Academy slots at West Point New York David Atkinson son of Mr and Mrs Darrell Atkinson named as fifth alternate for Kip C Clapper of Stanleton Competitive exams were held in July and October 1964 for selection and the entrants must now take entrance exams and meet academy physicals Also many local social notes recount weekend visits birthdays and community activities across Silver Creek Central City Columbus Genoa and surrounding areas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Dave Martin
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
New York
David Atkinson
Darrell Atkinson
Kip C. Clapper
Stanleton
Vouug
Arnold Carlson
Wesley Jones
Otto Dittmers
Clarks
Walter Kluck
Mary Alyce
Omaha
Ducheene College
Terry Furby
Diane
Fullerton
Charles Kohls
Bill Kuhn
Lawrence Kuhns
Mark
Phillin Lutko
Earl Clark
Jim
Edith Le*ce
Gladys Clark
Columbus
Henry Luft
Luke
Central City
Paul Wait
Fred Lewis
Asa Pollard
Jerry
Laura Groeteke
Dr. Shaw Little
Tom Littles
Grand Island
Harry Shaw Littles
Lincoln
Dale Richards
Leonard Richards
Red Cloud
Elmer
Sandbergs
Joe Monsons
Ansel
Pehrson
Leonard Coffin
Osceola
Roy Coffin
Curtis’ Burgess
Rising City
Victor Hoffer
Elmer Sandbergs
Sam Cook
Paul Coover
Elmer Sandberg
Guy Smith
Eddie
David Booth
Roger Booth
Crete
Ed Booths
Barbara Brown
Dorsty Perry
Helmet Butts
Francis Brannans
Art Lambert
Stromsburg
Arnold Church
Dewain Ruge
Clarence Cook
Nettie Cook
Carmine Pecks
Halver Hansen
Onions for Nebraska Market Explore Local Supply
Silver Creek onion producers and buyers discuss securing a nearby supply. The Nebraska Department of Resources and University of Nebraska Horticulture will host a meeting Friday January 15 at 8 p.m. in the Central City Courthouse to discuss possible onion production in the state. Attendees will learn about production and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
State of Nebraska Department of Resources
University of Nebraska Horticulture Department
Central City
University of Nebra Horticulture Department
Nebraska Department of Resources
Local Visitors Share Sunday Calls Across Duncan and Surroundings
Neighbors from Duncan and nearby towns spent Sunday visiting relatives and friends including the Blaser Miller Grossnicklaus and Engel families. Multiple households from Grand Island Columbus Clarks and Waco hosted gatherings. Nebraska towns sent relatives to attend birthdays and bridge events while church groups held services and activities at Fairview and First Methodist locations.
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Smith
Joe Dash
Duncan
John Blaser
Louis Miller
Mabel Grossnicklaus
Anna Engel
Grossnicklaus
Norman Buse
Omaha
Childree
Russell Smiths
Shelby
Virgil Peterson
Grand Island
George Whites
Ruth Huston
Vernon Peterson
Chapin Peterson
Columbus
Robert Smith
Joe Millers
Clarks
Lloyd Steele
Wayne Steele
Denny Klein
Wolbech
Henry’‘Fuehrer
Rex Graham
Otto Dittmer
Walter Peterson
Richard Georges
Waco
Nebraska
Ernest Fuhrer
Dale Beck
G. Neel
Neel
Phil Beck
N. J. Kirby
Desert
Virgil Willits
Bob Edmison
John Sledden
Leonard Robak
St Lawrence Altar Society Officers Lead Silver Creek Meet
Silver Creek notes report on St Cecilia Society and National Council of Catholic Women convention in Washington. Fr Parr thanks 1964 officers and welcomes new leadership. Social hour follows. Local items include visits, hospital stays, and community events across Merrick County.
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Silver Creek
St. Lawrence
Students Return Share Busy Holiday News Across Grades
The report covers grade level activities after a holiday break. Fifth graders work with fractions and reports with illustrations. sixth graders discuss West Indies and reading contests. seventh graders study decimals space and British Isles. eighth graders tackle algebra World War I literature and class projects.
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John Sohl
Marcia
Nancy
Rodney
William
West Indies
Latin America
Solar System
British Isles
Powers
Diane
Carrol
Carol
Merie Mathews Formerly of Auburn and Grand Island Dies
Merie M Mathews 62 merchandise manager for Chicago Lumber Co died at home in Grand Island after a long illness. He was born Oct 22 1902 in a farm near Auburn and lived in Grand Island since 1947. He served in the Air Force in 1942 43 and later worked for Chicago Lumber Co at Silver Creek. He married Blanche McNeely in 1926 and had a brother John of Walton and sister Mrs C M Blake of Lincoln. Burial was at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery following funeral services at Livingston Soder man Funeral Home with Rev Dr John Shell officiating. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church Lions Club Lied erkranz and UCT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Merie M. Mathews
Chicago Lumber Co
Grand Island
Livingston-Sonderman Funeral Home
John Shell
First Presbyterian Church
Westlawn Memorial Park
Mathews
Auburn
George
Anna
Auburn High School
Lincoln
Blanche McNeely
St. Edward
Fullerton
Air Force
Lions Club
Liederkranz
UCT
Blanche Mathews
John
Walton
C. M. Blake
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Robert Tooker
Sun
Norman Carter
Robert F. Smith
Prarie Creek Pioneer Extension Club
F. Maurer
Kenny Cotton
Roger Beck
Melvin
Irl Ward
Mamie Bump
Ed Vanek
Ed Maurer
Merle Schott
Ned Powers Jr
Charles Fish
Robert E. Smith
Howard
Kathryn Gavlik
Oscar Anderson
E. M. Jacobsen
Merrick County
Russell McCreight
University of Nebraska
Bruce Cowgill
Amy Quante
Gerald Wooters
Joe Brandenburger
Larry Meyer
N. Powers Jr
Mary Koza
Opal Schmitt
Zigmund Stancoski
Joe Czarnick
Genoa Haven
John Lock
St. Merys
St. Elizabeth Hospital
John Cieloha
Genoa
Frank Vetich
Les Johnson
Violet Terry
Martin Barrett
Newman
Elaine
Michael
York
Fd Vanek
Nina Delamore
Dewey Sigler
Elmer Longs
Carl Bivens
Keith Merrill
SF Pfn
Norfolk
Grace Merrill
Mediterranean
Gale Bivens
Emil Zelasney
Mike
Wayne Eschliman
Chris Boss
L. T. van Winkle
Janet
Kepner - Roberts
Osceola, Nebr
Clarks, Nebraska
R. L. Minnick
Kula
Shelby Lumber & Supply
Fairview Methodist Church
E. S. DeSpain
Robert Bryan
LaVern Dake
First Methodist Church
George van Winkle
Goldenred
Polk
Altar Society
Marlin Ellis
York Hospital
Gaver Brothers
Ted Borowiak
Ed Shotkoskis
John Karges
Hazel Jacobi
Henry Koza
Grace Buchta
E. S. Clafon
Janick
Wahoo
Lorena Buchholz
Ray Stern
Andrew Danielski
Chas. Kresha
Humphrey
Ed Shotkoski
Ronnie Mills
Glenn Olafson
Pearle Coffins
Texas
Howard Smith
Joe Maslenkas
Dean Himebaugh
Dick Edie
Lyle Himebaugh
Elmer Tocker
Norman Tocker
Ralston
Don McCarville
Ben Krakowski
Rockville
Ray Alexander
Maggit, Mason
Wilbur Helen Leith
Herb Edmison
Carroll Fluckinger
Amelia Edmison
Dave Drawbridge
H. R. Weber
Robert Murray
Gene Ruth Murray
Kearney
Methodist Hospital
Jim’ Stahura
Millard
John Rood
Clarence Nelson
Deryel Beck
Dean Himesbaugh
Dick Edic
WSCS
W.S.C.S
Merrick Co
Eleanor Harris
Sewing Club
Maurer
Van
Sobnoa
Edward
Olgbola
Heda
Soromsbur
Ie Jra Set
Jans
Sleepy Hollow
JoAnn N
Susan J
Merie Mathews
Clarks News
Jim Dittmer
Dwight Strobel
Elmer Miller
Ronnie Church
Emil Nelson
Raymond Dittmer
Lydia Waggoner
Harold Herman
Charles Becks
Dennis Jasper
Town Hall
Pontiac
GMC
Carl
Barber’s Service
Home Drug CO
Silver Creek, Nebr
Singer Sewing Machine
Railroad Avenue
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