Swedish Colonists Pioneered Saunders County Settlement
The Saunders County area near Ashland, including the Swedeborg settlement, attracted Swedish families from 1869 aided by Union Pacific policies. Luther College in Wahoo fortified Swedish cultural influence while the WWII Korea War era Nebraska Ordnance Plant reshaped land use and population, stressing housing and services.
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Saunders County
Platte River
Platte
Ashland Precinct
Lancaster County
Cass County
Ashland
Wahoo
Eldred
Alvin
N. B. Berggren
Sweden
Swedeborg
Union Pacific Railroad
Luther’ College
Nebraksa Ordnance Plant
Week In Advance January events calendar
A dense listing of local club meetings and activities from January 12 to January 18. It names U P Oldtimers Club, V F W, Rotary, DeMolays, Beta Sigma Phi sororities, city council, bands, chorus, Elks, CAP, Toastmistress, Lions, Kiwanis, Scout troops, 1.0.C.F., P T A, Job's Daughter, National Guard, and other groups with dates and venues such as City Auditorium basement, Jr High School, and Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P. Oldtimers Club
City Auditorium
Department V.F.W
Kearney
B.&p.w
Alpha Nu
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Jr High
Xi Iota
Yendis
Lions Club
Kiwanis Club
C.F
Rebekah
Air Force Reserve
Job
National Guard
P.T.A
Beta Alpha
Xi Rho
Singing Boys of Norway
Sr. Hi
Episcopal Parish Hall
Army Reserve
Royal Neighbors of America
W.F.W
Bixler Proposes Sales Tax to Ease Property Burden
Senator Monroe Bixler and Senator Donald McGinley introduced L. B. 88 a sales tax bill designed to cut heavy taxes on real estate and personal property by 15 to 25 percent for farmers and towns. They emphasize the measure is a sales tax only and expect a fierce legislative battle while noting limited relief and possible state government cost shifts. The report also mentions wildlife and Bermuda aside from the main tax story.
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Monroe Bixler
Harrison
The
Telegraph Today
Bixler
Donald McGinley
Ogallala
Nebraska
Anderson
Smorgasbord at The Yendis Sunday Night
A community notice invites readers to a Sunday night smorgasbord at The Yendis featuring a mixed menu and social gathering. Proceeds support local programs.
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Yendis
Reciprocity and Preference Bills Move in Nebraska Senate
Senator A A Fenske and Senator John Munnelly push reciprocity with Colorado on out of state auto licensing and taxes, and a Nebraska preference on state contracts. The bills would require Nebraskans to have Nebraska licenses when in state work, and give Nebraskans priority for bids within 5 percent of non residents.
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Nebraska
A. A. Fenske
Sunol
Fenske
Colorado
Cheyenne County
Panhandle
Sioux
U S Wheat Growers to Hold Seventh Annual Convention
Members of the National Association of Wheat Growers will gather in Lincoln February 5 to 8 for their seventh annual convention. Delegates from seven states including Texas Kansas Nebraska Colorado Idaho Oregon and Washington are expected along with representatives from other wheat producing states. The program features Sen Frank Carlson Marvin McLain Secretary Benson guest speakers and a parity panel moderated by Clifford Hope with three farmers and three economists. Entertainment planned for two evenings and a luncheon style show for the ladies plus a Capitol tour and a greeting from Nebraska Governor Victor E Anderson.
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National Association of Wheat Growers
Lincoln
Texas
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Portland
Ore
Ezra Taft Benson
Frank Carlson
Marvin McLain
Fred Gurley
The
Santa Fe
Clifford Hope
Lincoln Department Stores
Capitol
Victor E. Anderson
Youths Wanted In Other Cities Too
Cheyenne County Sheriff Bill Schulz said two youths held in jail over a forged 175 dollar check in Sidney last week are wanted elsewhere in Nebraska. Daniel Cottam 24 and Floyd Metcalf 16 of Kearney were arrested by the Nebraska Safety Patrol east of Kimball after a chase. Sheriff Schulz said that lawmen plan further actions.
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Cheyenne County
Bill Schulz
Sidney
Nebraska
Daniel Cottam
Floyd Metcalf
Kearney
Nebraska Safety Patrol
Kimball
Schulz
Police seek pair in forged check passage case in multiple towns
In Loup City Arcadia St Paul and Lexington authorities want to question a pair connected with the passage of forged checks. Investigators pursue leads across these communities to identify those involved and secure statements from witnesses.
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Loup City
Arcadia
St. Paul
Lexington
Mrs. Gerdes Rites Slated Tomorrow
Funeral services for Mrs. George Gerdes 58 are set for 2 p.m. at Alliance First Methodist Church. She died in a two car crash fourteen miles south of Plattsmouth. Survivors include her husband George, a son Gene, a daughter Mrs. Garould Fairhead, her mother Mrs. Spelman, two sisters, and three grandchildren. Dr Thomas D. Boler 71 of Omaha and his wife were injured and hospitalized. Burial will be in Alliance Cemetery. Landa Funeral Home is in charge.
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Alliance First Methodist Church
George Gerdes
Box Butte County
Gerdes
Plattsmouth
Southern
Panhandle
George
Nebraska Wheat Growers Association
Sidney
Wheat Association
Lincoln
Thomas D. Boler
Omaha
Boler
Virgil Anderson
Alliance Church
Alliance Cemetery
Landa Funeral Home
Gene
Alliance
Garould Fairhead
Merriman
Spelman
Jack Dye
Olga Spelman
WNUCC Favors Frontier Airlines
The Western Nebraska United Chambers of Commerce backs Frontier Airlines as the regional feeder carrier in Nebraska. The Alliance meeting included Ralph Welch, M. R. Sigler, and other chamber leaders discussing Frontier as a bid in the Seven States Case before the Civil Aeronautics Board.
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Western
Nebraska
United Chambers of Commerce
Frontier Airlines
WNUCC
Alliance
Iron Sidney
Ralph Welch
M. R. Sigler
Frontier
Seven States
Civil Aeronautics Board
North Potter producer perforations and dual completion
The J sand was perforated at 6 442 50 and 6 456 61 with 12 barrels per hour swabbed through tubing. It will be perforated in the D sand for dual completion. Drilled by TCT Corp and Robert L. Wickser in NESW Section 2013 55. Royalty from the well is shared among about 10 Leonard estate land purchasers under a single lease. Sinclair plugged the Heidemann No 2 on NW NE Section 23-
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TCT Corp
Robert L. Wickser
Leonard
Sinclair
Heidemann
Drilling yields water at Madden No. 1 wildcat test
After a drill stem test the Madden No 1 wildcat northwest of Kimball in NE Section 4 16 57 produced only water. Lowell J Williamson was preparing to plug the well as the effort continued.
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Lowell J. Williamson
Kimball
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Ft. Sill
692Nd FA Bn
Thomas G. Ferguson
Springfield
Old
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Kentucky
Bermuda
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Western Nebraska
Shell
Rinehart’s Oil Report
U. S
Chrysler
Maddox’ Motor Co
Hugh
Texaco Service
11Th
Pasadena
Mercury
Cadillac
Continental
North Potter
Hamilton Funds, Inc
Country Club Drive
Seven-Up Bottling CO
Mercomatic
JOE A. Gibson, Inc
Ford — Sales and Service
Ak-Sar-Ben
FFA
Lily Pous
Luuitz
Omaha, Nebraska
BO Aen
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