Change in Tree Planting Practice in Nebraska
The article explains that shelterbelt design has evolved with experience, favoring narrower belts and single rows of conifers or mixed species. It notes that density matters more than width for wind reduction and highlights collaboration with Soil Conservation Service specialists to tailor plantings to ecological and agricultural conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Soil Conservation Service
University of Nebraska
Shelterbelts and Bicentennial Planning Dominate Nebraska Notes
The article discusses shelterbelts reducing wind and erosion and boosting crop yields in Nebraska, urges planning for next year’s tree plantings, and details the 1976 Bicentennial preparations in Washington and potential Expo sites, with focus on funding, urban renewal, and public participation. It also covers irrigation well design, certified grass seed for Polk County, and a historical note on the 1919 Nebraska State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Congress
Commission
Bureau of International Expositions
Paris
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
Baltimore
Nixon
America
J. E. Wallace Sterling
Stanford University
Swearingen Family Moves from Scottsbluff to Lincoln
The Richard Swearingen family visited Mrs. Delmar McFadden early last week and plan to move from Scottsbluff to Lincoln, while Ted Johnson and wife attended the funeral of his cousin Mrs. Delbert Clay in Holdrege on Friday and returned Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Swearingen
Delmar McFadden
Swearingens
Scottsbluff
Lincoln
Ted Johnson
Delbert Clay
Holdrege
School Board Funds Report Notes and New Coach Appointment
Official Proceedings show November 3 1969 board actions approving Chas. Hays as Jr High Basketball coach and authorizing purchase of roll out bleachers. They also discuss evaluation committees for a North Central Association survey with next meeting set for December 1 1969 at 7 30 p.m. The document lists expenditures across administration instruction maintenance transportation and fixed charges with numerous suppliers and service providers.
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Hammond Stephens
National Ed. Assn
D. C. Heath Co
Houghton Mifflin Co
National Geographic Book
Parker Pub. Co
Ed. Material Co
Uni
Nebr. Press
Harold’s Market
the Psychological Corp
Nebr
Continental Press
School Specialty Co
Harcourt, Brace & World Book
Harper & Row
Jackson Cleaners
Coop Oil
McDonalds
Esseeee
Gambles
Iate
Hoovers
Stephenson School
Seeeeees
Brickers, Inc
Merton Flodman Repairs & Supplies
Encyclopedia Brittanica Supplies
Eeseee
H. S. Eklund
Malek’s Station
Siglers Garage
Chas. Hays
North Central Asia
H. Nyberg
Sec’y
Legion Auxiliary Ties Quilts at Mrs Malek Home
Osceola residents note a daylong quilting session by Legion Auxiliary members at the home of Mrs. Jack Malek. Nearby visits include Jeanie Soukup with Carla Sterup and Maj. R Gregg Eklund’s California arrival for a week with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Jack Malek
Jeanie Soukup
Carla Sterup
R. Gregg Eklund
California
H. S. Eklund
Ed Wagner
Cecelia
Earl Colby
Omaha
Harry Brazee
Mel Heibel
Shelby
Martin Braun
Hastings
Henry Merklinger
Plymouth
Mervin Stromberg
Michael
Kim
Don Schutt
Tim
Bob
Tekumah
Della Need
Lillian Wieseman
Lulu Ward
Louis West
Wahoo
Ed Lewis
Howard McKeag
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State Farm
Larry Cook
Stromsburg
Insurance
State Farm Life Insurance
Bloomington
Illinois
Osceola
Main Street
USA
Washington, D. C
United States
Lafayette
Vermont Avenue
N. W In
Wash
Polk County
Polke County
United States Senate
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Nebraska State Historical Society
Hallam
Wilson
M. Classem
Woodrow Wilson
St Mihiel
Red Cross
St. Mihiel Drive
Janelle Hopwood
Emily Rinterman
Stroms
Alice Ruth
Helen Dickson
Dollie Hanshew
Anna Wrutz
Polk
Ruby Lewis
Richard Triba
Wesley Kochler
Mary Nyberg
Victoria Staroscik
Ronald Ellison
Marie Meister
Dewey Sigler
William Liedloff
Luanne Watts
Susan Watts
Mary Jo Wieseman
Dennis Mills
Jimmie Bowersock
Thayer
Wesley Michener
Lora Heidtbrink
Gresham
Paula Smith
Arthur
Qut
Santa
Kate Greenaway
Osceola News
Silver Creek
Palmer
Genoa
Henderson
St. Edward
OHL Bulldogs
East Butler
Clarks
1St National Bank of Osceola
F.D.S.C
David Charles
Ye Shelby High School
Polk County Agricultural Society
Polke County Agri. Society
Ray A. Conrad
Board of Education
Jerome Reisdorff
Osceola Insurance Agency
Lincoln Tel & Tel
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