Nebraska enacts first woman state treasurer and oil debate heats Capitol
Nebraska's first woman state treasurer Mrs Ralph W Hill, appointed by Gov Victor Anderson, faces reporters and takes oath in her late husband's office. The piece notes her GOP trailblazing role and aims to attract female voters. Oil drilling slows in Nebraska with 296 wells in 18 counties and 19 new producers. The Pollution Council advances sewage treatment priorities totaling 242858 federal funds. Labor aid covers up to 10 additional weeks for Korean War veterans and federal workers after Aug 17. Intangible property taxation scrutiny rises as counties underreport stock lists prompting possible penalties.
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Melvin Paul
Statehouse
Lincoln
Nebraska
Ralph W. Hill
Hill
Victor Anderson
GOP
State Board of Equalization
Anderson
Frank Allstrom
Eugene Reed
Reed
Europe
Ralston
Table Rock
North Loup
Arapahoe
Plainview
Beaver City
Wilber
Omaha
Monroe
Hallam
Elkhorn
State Labor Department
Attorney General's Office
Nebraska Department
U.S. Labor Department
Fred Herrington
Herrington
Sidney Draw News Seeks Visits From Local Guests
A long roster of visitors stops in Sidney including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Heitman and William Robinson of Waterloo Iowa with Vera Morley of Chicago returning from the Black Hills and Wyoming. They dined with William Schmekl at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel and Mrs Williams is Schmekl’s niece. Nearby, H Van Aelstyn family and Donna Chambers visit Denver for a bridal shower for Ann Patrick. Harvest crews return from Texas Kansas and Colorado. Several social calls occur at the Krueger and Moore homes with dinners shows and picnics across the area. Jimmy Kerns hosts a July 10 birthday gathering for 15 children and families. A brief local history note traces Woodrow Wilson and Gover Cleveland as New Jersey natives.
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William Schmekl
Carl Heitman
William Robinson
Waterloo
Iowa
Vera Morley
Chicago
Black Hills
Wyoming
Sidney
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Williams
Schmekl
Charles Krueger
Janette
Mary Ellen
Joe Dedrick
Stanley
C. S. Chambers
Albin Olson
Elbern Luehrs
Minatare
Neb
J. D. Emerick
Vicky, Johnson
Caberena
Calif
Agnes Kelso
Minatare Lake
H. L. Jurgens
Gurley
Delerichs
South Dakota
Pat
Marlon Heirmier
Waterfell
New York
Stanley Krueger
Elmer Kerns
Eugene Kerns
Howard Kurz
Otto Raddatz
Tuesay
Frank Kurz
Robert Kurz
Karen
Otto Kurz
Everett Mohart
Maynard Shoemaker
George Baird
Jim Mohart
J. E. Williams
Delerich
Henry Haupt
Jimmy Kerns
Jimmy
Nebraska Tax Fairness Urges Stronger Tax Collection
The governor argues Nebraskans deserve fair taxation while state officials vow to crack down on tax evasion, signaling a push for higher tangible tax collections and stricter enforcement.
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Nebraska
Chadron Youth Drowns at Valentine Pond
Keith Stoll aged 17 of Chadron died Sunday afternoon in Mill Pond at Valentine while swimming to a raft. Lifeguards found his body after four minutes. revival attempts failed. He had moved from Merriman to Chadron last winter and would have been a Chadron High senior. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. at the Methodist church with Rev. E. C. Newland. Reed Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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Chadron
Keith Stoll
Gilbert Stoll
Mill Pond
Valentine
Merriman
Neb
Chadron High
Methodist Church
E. C. Newland
Reed Funeral Home
Plans for Devel County Fair in Chappell
Plans for the 1958 Devel County Fair are set with schedules superintendents and a premium list to be mailed. A highlight is the open class talent show on Thursday evening August 14 in front of the grandstand, sponsored by the Chappell Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Business and Professional Women’s Club. Tom Nuss of KHOL TV will emcee and winners will appear this fall on the KHOL talent program.
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Devel County Fair
Chappell
Chappell Junior Chamber of Commerce
Business and Professional Womens Club
Tom Nuss
Khol TV
Spectacular butane blaze destroys Bourret facility
A major fire at Bourret Hardware and Gas Co. storage facilities in North Myrtle and Front St. burned for nearly an hour, destroying a Bourret tank truck, about 5,000 gallons of LP gas, two metal buildings, and other equipment. Jim Bourret estimated total losses at $20,000. no insurance on the LP gas. About 50 firefighters and volunteers fought the blaze, brought under control in 30 minutes after starting at 4:25 p.m.
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Kimball
Bourret Hardware and Gas Co
North Myrtle
Front St
Bourret
Jim Bourret
Air-O-Water Grain Conditioner and Dryer
Grain preservation device Air-O-Water claims to prevent spoilage along with Butler Grain Bins. Groppe Produce at 924 King St advertises these items with phone listing 4911 for inquiries, spanning ad lines 140 to 145.
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Butler
Groppe
King St. Ph
Sidney
Weyerts Swimming Party and Sidney Social Notes
The Weyerts 4-H club held a swimming party at the Legion Park in Sidney. A series of visits and gatherings followed, with multiple families listed visiting relatives, celebrating birthdays, and sharing meals across Sidney, North Platte, Chappell, and neighboring towns. Notable events include a surprise 15th birthday party for Donna at Don Howerter’s home and a church service led by Victor Tegtmeier of Weyerts Lutheran Church.
Vernon Residents Visit Sprengers and Friends
Mrs. James Caywood and sons from Farmington New Mexico visited the Keith Sprenger and E T McElroy homes on Wednesday and Thursday. Several local families including the Klentz Runge Walters and Evans households were seen visiting or attending the Oregon Trail Parade in Gering.
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James Caywood and Sons
Farmington
New Mexico
Keith Sprenger
E. T. McElroy
Dick Herboldsheimer
Frank Klentz
Francis Runge
Virgil Walters
C. H. Hammond
Dan Rowan
Michael
Clarence Evans
Gering
Louis Johnson
Frank
Family Visit Notes in Wayne Nebraska Community
Wayne Nebraska guest Wayne arrives Sunday post noon to visit brother Cornélus Weyerts and family. Mr and Mrs Charles Boehmer and Mary Kay visited the Ed Boehmer home. Lila Meyer joined Ed Boehmers for Sunday dinner. Ann Borges of Dalton spent Sunday night with Lavern Bauers. Marvin Boehmer came Friday to take a 10 day furlough from Scott Air Force Base before returning to St Louis. Carl Jurgens and Barbara visited Lavern Bauers Sunday evening.
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Wayne
Neb
Cornélus Weyerts
Charles Boehmer
Mary Kay
Ed Boehmer
Lila Meyer
Ed Boehmers
Ann Borges
Dalton
Lavern Bauers
Marvin Boehmer
Edwin Boehmer
Scott Air Force Base
St. Louis
Ill
Carl Jurgens
Barbara
Klentz and friends gather for meals and visits
Monday afternoon Mr and Mrs C H Hammond and Mr and Mrs Dan Rowan and Michael ate with Mr and Mrs Clarence Evans. Mrs Jack Vencill and family of Kimball spent Friday at J C Johnsons. Albert Schultz of Nampa Idaho and Bob Shoemaker and sons spent Sunday and Monday at E T McElroys. Callers at Clarence Evans Tuesday morning to see how Mr Evans fared after his accident were Frank Klentz and Silas Walker. Frank Klentz and family were in Sterling Colorado Thursday visiting Pearl Lund. Zebulon M Pike, a salaried federal employee, discovered the famous Colorado peak bearing his name in 1806.
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Woodrow Wilson
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Legion, Park
Bill Bartling
Ronnie
Floyd Miller
Marlene
Darlene Miller
Frank Meier
Dale Whitefoot
Jerry Miller
Albert Brandl
Sandra
Don Howerter
Donna
Raymond Wooster
Bill
Bill Florke
Herman Florke
Ole Oldbrecht
Legion Park
Ricky
Jeanette Bruns
Gesena Miller
Willard Frerichs
H. A. Lovell
Carl Lovell
Cheyenne Wells
Colo
Alvin Bartling
Louis Barton
Jenelle
James Barton
Leland
Ed Carlton
Alexandria City
Ala
Weyerts Lutheran Church
Victor Tegtmeier
Concordia Seminary
Mary Dykman
Ken Huff
Alvisi Baftling
William Bartling Sr
George Narjes
Beverly
Hollenberg
Kan
Cornelius Weyerts
Henry Kugler
Willys Jeep
Kokjer Motor CO
Jackson
Mr. Vernon News
James Caywoods
Sprengers
BOC
Zebulon M Pike
Colorado
Western Beauty Shop
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Westinghouse
Emerald
Pete" Rapp
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Ehsses
McCoy
Grace Walker
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