Nebraska Progressives Urged For State Development
Frank D. Tomson of Woods Brothers, Lincoln, told the Columbus chamber of commerce that Nebraska must pursue growth through highways, irrigation, power, navigation, aviation, industry, farm-city business cooperation, prudent investments, and strong education. He warned of change and urged a more progressive stance to capitalize on resources and opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Chamber of Commerce
Frank D. Tomson
Woods Brothers Corporation
Lincoln
Nebraska
Tomson
Navigable Missouri River Expected to Reach Omaha by 1934
George J. Miller of the Missouri River Navigation Association told the Omaha Chamber of Commerce that 14,000 men are working daily on the Kansas City to St. Joseph stretch and that completion to Omaha is anticipated in fall 1933 or spring 1934. He urged cities along the river to build wharves and docks to prepare for a coming trade increase.
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Omaha
Kansas City
George J. Miller
Missouri River Navigation Association
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
St. Joseph
State adds two public fishing and recreation grounds
The state game and park board acquired two new fishing and recreation areas near the Do L D highway. One 14 acre parcel lies along a lake formed by dam No 2 in the West Blue river near Dorchester. the other about 30 acres near Oxford sits along a circular cutoff lake from the Republican river. Immediate possession will be taken. The lake is a mile and a half long and the grounds are ready for picnickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
State Game and Park Board
Frank O'Connell
Dorchester
Oxford
Blue River
Automatic Phone Service Expands in Columbus Nebraska
The Nebraska Railway Commission authorized increased charges for Automatic Service in Columbus and Duncan exchanges. Over 75 percent of subscribers approved the hike to fund automatic service installation, with new rates to begin when service is operational. Columbus is the smallest city in the state with this service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Nebraska Continental Telephone Co
State Railway Commission
Duncan
Contract Let for Hastings School Construction
The Hastings Morton public school contract was awarded to Oscar Almquist of Central City for 111,985 at a special board meeting. After prior meetings showed higher bids, plans were revised and the fully equipped building is expected to cost about 180,000.
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Hastings
Morton
Board of Education
Oscar Almquist
Central City
Soil in Good Shape Amid Rains Broadens Nebraska Outlook
Richardson county farm lands enjoy moisture from recent rains with crop prospects above average for all grains except wheat. Government weather observer Henry Wyatt reports wheat at 85 percent due to Hessian fly damage and lack of crop rotation. Corn planting is ahead of normal, about 25 percent completed.
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Nebraska
Falls City
Richardson County
Henry Wyatt
Wyatt
Alcohol haul tied to county jail investigation at West Point
More than 300 gallons of alcohol valued over 3000 dollars was found in an abandoned truck rented from an Omaha firm. Officers probe ownership as state work plans proceed. A 1776 one third dollar currency found by Mrs. Jess Little in Brownville dates back 154 years with legible engraving.
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West Point
Omaha
Jess Little
Auburn
Catherine Gregory
Brownville
Nebraska Supreme Court upholds bank insurance guaranty law
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled the state bank guaranty fund law valid despite challenges from Abie bank and 558 other state banks. The decision sustains a fund reimbursing creditors after bank failures.
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Supreme Court
Nebraska
Abie
State Supreme Court
Humboldt Schools Close for High School Dismantling
Humboldt schools above primary grades closed to dismantle the high school building and construct a new $100,000 site building. Two weeks of missed class time were made up by Saturday sessions, with the goal to finish the new building for fall reopening.
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Humboldt
Advocate earns All American rating for Lincoln High paper
The Advocate, Lincoln high school paper, won the top All American rating in the National Scholastic Press Association competition for the second year. Out of 1000 points the paper scored 900, placing among 644 papers judged in four merit classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocate
Lincoln
National Scholastic Press Association
The
Press Association
State park dedication on South Loup near Oconto
H E Prissey donated land on the South Loup river near Oconto to be dedicated as a state park. Governor Arthur Weaver and the state game forestry and parks commission will attend the ceremonies. Weaver will deliver the forestry speech at the public gathering. The event is highlighted as a forestration ceremony.
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H. E. Prissey
Loup River
Oconto
Arthur Weaver
State Game, Forestration and Parks Commission
Weaver
Garden county beet acreage falls from last year
Field manager F. W. Longer estimates about 2000 acres of sugar beets to be planted in Garden county this year, down several hundred acres from last season.
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Garden County
F. W. Longer
Coal Vein Found While Drilling Near Falls City
J F Norton in charge of operations reports finding a bituminous coal vein at 1600 feet while drilling near Falls City. He estimates five to ten feet thick but too deep to mine profitably. Norton notes high carbon and low sulphur ash content and suggests the Cherokee formation may extend here with profitable mines nearby.
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Falls City
J. F. Norton
Norton
Omaha Woman's Press Club announces 1930 writing contest
The Omaha Woman's Press Club invites Nebraska residents to submit works in three classes. Short story up to 7000 words receives $50, one act play up to 45 minutes earns $50, poetry up to 24 lines pays $25. Honorable mentions awarded in each class. Entries due November 1 1930. Judges announce results at January 1931 club dinner. Inquiries to Miss Emma McRae 3017 Pacific Street Omaha Nebraska.
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The
Omaha Woman's Press Club
Nebraska
Emma McRae
Pacific Street
Omaha
Monster topographical map of Nebraska created for state fair
Dream of George Jackson secretary of the state fair board led artists under J A Poteet Dallas to start a monumental Nebraska map. Nebraska cities donated over 5000 dollars enabling a 48 by 26 foot portrayal of agricultural and industrial life with flowing water in major streams and a waterfall in the northwest.
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Nebraska
George Jackson
State Fair Board
J. A. Poteet
Dallas
Tex
Columbus Banks Merge in Platte County Consolidation
The First National Bank is purchased by Central National, effective immediately. The deal makes Central National one of the largest in the area with total resources over 1.648 million dollars. G W Phillips serves as president and A F Plagemann as cashier. Central National organized in 1906. First National organized 42 years ago.
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Columbus
First National Bank
Central National
Platte County
G. W. Phillips
A. F. Plagemann
First National
Nebraska Academy of Sciences to Meet at Peru
Arrangements are underway for the fortieth annual Nebraska Academy of Sciences meeting in Peru on May 9 and 10. The program includes section meetings for biology chemistry earth science engineering mathematics physics social science geography and high school science teachers plus four general sessions. Dr E H Barbour of the state university will address one general session. Dr F E E Germann of the University of Colorado another. Dr D W Morehouse of Drake University a third.
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Nebraska Academy of Sciences
Peru
E. H. Barbour
The
State University
F. E. E. Germann
University of Colorado
D. W. Morehouse
Drake University
Forty Shilling Day at Wotton Church Yard
In Wotton Surrey, on Candlemas day, six or eight boys stand bareheaded around William Glardville’s grave, reciting the Ten Commandments the Lord’s Prayer and the Apostles Creed from memory. They then copy verses from Corinthians in a fair hand and receive two pounds each, giving the anniversary its local name.
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Wotton
Surrey
William Glardville
Evelyn
Paris First Mentioned In 538 B C History
A brief note traces Paris back to authentic history in 538 B C. A diver wears a 100 pound belt to hold him down in the water. Chrysanthemums arrived in Europe in the seventeenth century. The United States will showcase its billion-dollar poultry industry at the world poultry congress exhibit in London this summer.
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Paris
United States
London
Fortune to Prove Biblical Truth
Sir Charles Marston of Tunbridge Wells spends to support the historicity of the Bible. He cites Pal estine Iraq and Egypt excavations by Garstang Langdon and Petrie as proof that Jericho Kish and Jericho walls are factual. His wife Lady Marston links to Ruth Miller of Ithaca New York.
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Sir Charles Marston
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
England
Charles
America
Lady Marston
Ruth Miller
Ithaca
N. Y
Corneal Univer
Estine
Iraq
Egypt
Palestine
Walter Garstang
Jericho
Doctor Langdon
Kish
Flinders Petrie
Gerer
Garstang
Bermuda Islands: Atlantic microcosm of ecology and history
The Bermuda group near 32°N 64°W spans about 600 miles from the mainland and sits atop an ancient undersea volcanic cone. Its coral limestone, wind-carried soils, and unique flora support diverse life. waves of rats and cats reshaped habitats, while many species are endemic or rare, attracting scientific study.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Atlantic
North American
United States
New York
Pacific
Shelon
Atlantic Ocean
H. M. S. Challenger
Bermuda
Ireland
Bermudas
West Indies
Florida
I Ts
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Seraglio Palace
Stamboul
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Suleiman the Magnificent
Uncle Sam
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Richard Hagel
Hagel
General Grant
Ella Eyes Dearborn
Portland
Ore
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Secretary of the Interior
Girl Scouts’ Modern
Europe
Sity
Marjorie
Vassar
International Students’ Association
American Society
House of Unity
Church of England Assembly
Pal
Cape Hatteras
Charleston
S. C
Halifax
Gulf of Mexico
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Government House
Islands
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