U P Line Change Biggest in 82 Years
Union Pacific unveiled a new 42 mile line between Cheyenne and Dale Creek in southern Wyoming, a $16,000,000 project slated for completion by late 1952. The grade reduction from 1.55 to .82 percent cuts the last Omaha to Ogden grade, boosting locomotive efficiency and saving fuel despite a longer westbound route. eastbound traffic remains on the existing line.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Dale Creek
Wyoming
Chey
Enne
Sherman Hill
U. P
Ogden
Boi
Spectre of Brocken sighted at Maui crater rim
A Maui crater on Mawsilan island fills with clouds revealing the Spectre of Brocken. The rainbow circle appears with the observer’s shadow at the center, a phenomenon once observed only in Germany’s Hartz mountains.
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Maleakala
Mawsilan
Maui
Brocken
Hartz
Germany
Mushroom nutrition notes in common varieties
A survey of seven common mushrooms notes an average portion provides about 12 calories, indicating a low energy contribution to the diet. It compares this with a slice of white bread which yields around 60 calories.
East Sidney Draw News Highlights Local Social and Visits
Mr and Mrs Elbern Luehrs and sons returned from Mount Vernon Washington after visiting relatives. Mrs A E Westover of Mount Vernon died December 28. District 36 reports seven new beginner pupils. East Sidney Draw Club met at Mrs Everett Mohatt home with baby shower for Mrs Anna Kearn. Bunco party at H Van Aelstyn home featured prizes and a bedspread gift to Mrs Meenan. Several visits and dinners noted among local families including Olson, Kurz, Haupt, and Meenan households.
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Elbern Luehrs
Mount Vernon
Washington
Mr. Luehr
A. E. Westover
Moun Vernon
Wash
Mr. Guerr
Gurley
Carl
Olson
Dean
Ruby Mitchell
Albin Olson
Howard Kurz
Denver
Robert Kurz
A. Olson
Dave Ells
Henry Haupt
Lincoln
Max Childers
Marvin Kettler
Henry Schnell
Louis Grade
Emma Cassidy
East Sidney
Everett Mohatt
James Mohatt
Haupt
Anna Kearn
Elberne Luehrs
Frank Rauner
Ann Kucera
Frank Clinton
Frank Alister
Maher
George Fahe
Nora Heeg
Zwickl
Meenan
St. Gabriel Calif
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Laramie
Suegnan
Fred Seller
Cheyenne, Wyo
Vaneda van Aelstyn
H. van Aelstyn
JOE A. Gibson, Inc
Midwest Electrical Construction Co
Howard W
Maple St
Sidney, Nebr
City and Rea
Thompson
Nebraska
Nash’s
Cudahy
Pillsbury
Welch
Crisco
California
Sunkist
The
Motor Trend
Chrysler
America
Ear’ Lin
Emer
Motor
Maddox Motor CO
Illinois Street
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