Community Visitors and Social Gatherings Report
District 18 families from Osceola and Columbus visited area households last week. Labor Day parade attendance included Schmidt and Karen Jo at Schuyler, with Schultz and Sladek hosting supper. A bridal shower for Shirley Cornelius of Omaha was held at Miss Gonka’s home with bingo and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Gabel
Lloyd Boden
Osceola
Fred Flamme
Don Fletcher
Omaha
Claude Fletchers
Walt Tschauner
Russel
Columbus
Alfred Bernt
Louis A. Schmidt
Karen Jo
Schuyler
Edward Lisko
Anna Seberger
Tschauner
John Gonka
Homer Ingalls
Otto Johansen
Lincoln
Red Fletcher
Bob
Gary
Clarence Leimser
Joyce
Louis A.schmidt
Ronald Clotes
Leslie Hohndorf
Butch Eschler
Maxine
Shirley Cornelius
Gonka
Miss Cornelious
Donald Fletcher
Cindy
Albert Inselman
Gordon
Fremont
Midland College
Wallace Benda
Bendas
Alfred Otte and Son
Auburn First To Use 1961 Development Act
Auburn Nebraska becomes the first in the state to apply the 1961 industrial development act. The town approved a $240,000 bond issue to attract industry and completed final negotiations in a Lincoln bank. The new facility marks Auburn’s third industrial venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Lincoln
Nebraska
Lincoln Bank
Auburn Venture Marks Magnolia Metal Firm’s Eastern Try
Auburn becomes the first branch of Magnolia Metal Company of Uniontown New Jersey, signaling its initial sales and operations west of the Mississippi. Mayor Floyd Pohlman notes the draw for industry and warns Nebraska towns risk economic downfall if industry is neglected.
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Auburn
Magnolia Metal Company
Uniontown
N. J
Mississippi
Floyd Pohlman
Nebraska
Frontier Airlines Freed From 1961 Contempt Fine
Judge Albert Crites of Chadron remitted a 12 000 contempt fine against Frontier Airlines levied in 1961 for defying a court order to resume northern Nebraska flights. The ruling absolves current management and stockholders of past actions while ordering payment of court costs. The judge said new leadership repudiated former policies and will aid Frontier in serving Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry County
Albert Crites
Chadron
Frontier Airlines
Crites
Frontier
Nebraska
Norfolk State Hospital plan seeks 40 percent federal aid
George Morris state director of institutions says he will file with the State Hospital Advisory Council for 40 percent federal backing of a remodeling project at Norfolk State Hospital. The $90 000 expansion aims to ease overcrowding at Beatrice State Home, transferring about 90 residents to Norfolk if approved. Dr E A Rogers notes eligibility remains despite Aug 15 Hill Burton deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Morris
State Hospital Advisory Council
Norfolk State Hospital
E. A. Rogers
State Health Department
Hill-Burton Federal Hospital
Morris
Norfolk
Morrison
Beatrice State Home
Beatrice Institution
Nebraska wheat waters fed to Latin troops and children
Officials from Colombia and Guatemala asked the State Department of Agriculture about field testing Nebraska wheat waters this fall during jungle maneuvers. Two Latin American nations have already purchased Nebras kits for food for underprivileged children, and the United States has bought Nebraskits as survival rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Guatemala
State Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
Uncle Sam
Nebraska Centennial Commission Eyes Pioneer Village Near Interstate
The Nebraska Centennial Commission led by former Gov. Val Peterson is exploring a Pioneer Village near the Interstate Highway as a centennial attraction for 1967. Peterson has formed a committee to negotiate with various groups to develop ideas for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Centennial Commission
Val Peterson
Peterson
Public Relations Firms Retained by Commission for Planning
Public relations firms have been retained to assist the commission in its planning efforts. The move aims to enhance outreach and strategic communication as the commission outlines future steps and responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Nebraska to Get 260000 Flood Aid for Six Counties
The U S government notified Nebraska governor that 260000 in emergency funds will aid restoration of public facilities damaged by floods in Dixon Cedar Knox Keya Paha Rock and Brown counties. Governor Morrison said meetings will be held in each county to explain the allocation and uses, but dates were not announced. The Nebraska allocation is part of 650000 nationwide emergency funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Nebraska
Dixon
Cedar
Knox
Keya Paha
Rock
Brown
Morrison
Bingo law violations eyed in Knox County
State Agriculture official says Knox County authorities will be asked to file charges against the Bloomfield Lions Club for bingo violations at the county fair stand. Inspector reports games played for money on Sunday August 26 and that children aged 10 to 12 were allowed to play despite age restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
Knox County
G. B. Flagg
Bloomfield Lions Club
Flagg
Robert Ulrich
Nebraska
Ulrich
Insecticide Salesmen Alarm Nebraska Entomologist
State Health Department entomologist William Rapp warns Nebraskans waste much of their insect control budget. He accuses glib salesmen of exploiting the public saying many sellers lack biology knowledge and no law requires product verification. He urges communities to seek department advice. Insecticides are potent but effective when used correctly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rapp
State Health Department
West Side families on North Lincoln trip and visits
West Side residents Mrs. Arthur Ahlquist and Mrs. Tom Morey with Tommy and Julie of Lincoln returned from a two week California trip visiting Mr. and Mrs. Sam Batchelder in San Gabriel and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ecton in Oxnard. Other visits included Walter Johnson at Clarkson hospital in Omaha and Morris Johnson home guests Mrs. Matt Peterson and Mrs. Tommy Thompson from York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Ahlquist
Tom Morey
Tommy
Julie
Lincoln
Calif
Sam Batchelder
San Gabriel
Ralph Ecton
Oxnard
Kenneth Anderson
Carol
Fred Anderson
Oscar Johnson
Walter Johnson
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
Morris
York
Vernon Peterson
Wesley Peterson
Elmer Allison
Morris Johnson
Homer Green
LeRoy Peterson
Harvey 1860 Nebraska schools report on buildings and costs
W E Harvey reports 1860 Nebraska territory had 108 public schools, 23 private schools, with 2 930 pupils including 376 in high schools. Only 34 schoolhouses existed, most schooling in pioneer homes. He stressed light ventilation and proper furniture, noting prices of desks and chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
W. E. Harvey
Nebraska Territory
Harvey
School library provision condemned by commissioner
Commissioner Harvey criticized the legislature for repealing the school library provision. He called the repeal retrograde, noting public opinion largely condemns it. The discussion mentions desks and chairs priced from four fifty to seven fifty as part of school setup.
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Harvey
Miss Glenda Wallen Visits Lincoln Friends
Miss Glenda Wallen of Una dilla was a house guest last week of Mr. and Mrs. James McKeag and Linda. The girls returned to Lincoln this week to resume their studies at the University. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pitman and Robert of St. Louis were Labor Day weekend guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller. Messrs. and Mmes. Leonard Mentink were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roswill Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenda Wallen
Unadilla
James McKeag
Linda
Lincoln
University
Bill Pitman
Robert
St. Louis
Robert Miller
Messrs
Mmes
Leonard Mentink
Roswill Johnson
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Alta Lisko
Dale
Jim Lewis Sinclair
Polk and Butler County Farmers Insurance Company
Neb
Farmers Mutual Reinsurance Company
Grinnell
Polk and Butler Company
Polk
Butler Counties
Herman Thelen
Shelby
Lyn Brigham
Victor Sterup
Max Sieddarth
West Side
Mrs. Homer Green
First Nebraska. Securities
O” St
W. D. Aeschbacher
State Historical Society
Eee
Public Power District
Dupli
Cate
Osceola Record
TSA
Ens
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