Bids set for two Scotts Bluff low rent housing projects
Stan Huth, chair of the Scotts Bluff County Housing Authority, says bids will be taken next month on Morrill and Minatare low rent elderly housing. Morrill $399,795 bids due Aug 15, Minatare $446,287 bids due Aug 24, with letting 45 days after bids and completion 360 days after work begins. A Terrytown project of $1,175,948 for 64 units received design approval. rents estimated at 35 to 45 dollars.
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Scottsbluff
Ments
Stan Huth
Scotts Bluff County
Terrytown
Morrill
Minatare
Charles Street
Kimball Banner Fair planned with centennial events
Residents of Kimball and Banner counties prepare for the county fair with a centennial emphasis. A pageant recounts Nebraska history since 1854, Aug 11–13, directed by Jon Peterson, with about 200 cast members. Notable Nebraskans honored Aug 10, and five pioneer families celebrated Aug 14. The fair runs Aug 13–16.
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Kimball
Banner Counties
Nebraska
Banner
Nebraska Territory
Lyle Evertson
Jon Peterson
Kimball County
Ruth Heidemann
John Abramson
Betty Allen
Kimball County High School
Elmer O. Bergman
San Marino
Calif
National Engineer Science Co
Miles R. Markley
Denver
Clarence L. Forsling
Albuquerque
N. M
Department of the Interior
Mildred Vowers
Edith Stahly
Lee Robinson
Lila Sherrerd
Emily Campbell
Old Timers Will Meet Gordon Parade Draws Near
About 1,000 invitations are being mailed to Tri-State Old Time Cowboys Association members for the annual Gordon get-together and parade on August 26. The idea started with Chadron resident Frank O'Rourke now 80 and his wife who live near Chadron on old U S 85. The group began in 1962 when 14 old-time cowboys rode in Gordon rodeo parade with O'Rourke among them. His wife proposed forming the association to ride each year. The organization now lists about 950 members and is expected to top 1,000 by August 26.
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Gordon
Tri-State
Old Time Cowboys Association
Frank O’rourke
Chadron
U.S. 85
Scotts Bluff 4-H Horse Show set for Aug 8 at fairgrounds
Mitchell Scotts Bluff County 4 H Horse Show will be held August 8 at the fairgrounds. About 45 county horse men will compete in junior and senior divisions. Events include halter and performance events such as Western pleasure horsemanship reining pole bending and barrel racing. Show begins 9 a.m. and runs into the afternoon. Bayard La Posada Motel opens announced by Jim D Stockwell.
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Mitchell
Scotts Bluff County
Mike Evertson
Spanish Motels: Six Units, Barber Shop and Coffee Bar
A motel project features six units for travelers, with three singles for one to two guests and three doubles designed for up to four. It also houses John's Barber Shop and the Chimney Rock Land Company offices, and includes a self service coffee bar for guests. The development follows a Spanish motif.
Quarter Horse Event Near Morrison Sale Barn
SCOTTSBLUFF A Plains Quarter Horse Show will be held east of the Morrison Sale Barn on August 13, approved by the AQHA and Wyoming QHA. The halter class starts at 8 am, with the performance class finished. Judge will be Tom Blackburn of Fort Collins, show manager Harry Haverick. Trophies awarded to first place. ribbons for 2nd to 4th. Entries should be mailed to Lena Haverick Route 2 Ger
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Lena Haverick
Route 2
Gering
Three Golden Fleece Lodge Members Earn 50 Year Pins
Chappell Rites honor John Webb Sundl A G Taylor and Fred Sudman with fifty year membership pins. Worshipful Master Jerry Thornburg presented the pins. Other honored members include H C Peterson Howard McHatton Delmar Long and deceased T M Johnson M P Jensen and Ralph Smith.
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Chappell
Golden Fleece Lodge
205 AF
John Webb
Sundl
A. G. Taylor
Fred Sudman
Jerry Thornburg
Golden Fleece
H.C. Peterson
Howard McHatton
Delmar Long
T. M. Johnson
M. P. Jensen
Ralph Smith
County Court Notices of Speeding and Charges
A list of speeding fines and related charges from various locales including Shirley Snyder Beatrice Robert J. Morgan Alliance Robert A. Shaller Denver Edward C Sennett Donald S Cunningham Omaha and others. A motion in open court proposes changing reckless driving to excessive speed. Bond set for a no fund check case. Minor in possession listed with a $107.50 fine.
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Shirley Snyder
Beatrice
Robert J. Morgan
Alliance
Robert A. Shaller
Denver
Edward C. Sennett
Donald S. Cunningham
Omaha
Robert Hollbrook
Harry J. Norris
Charles N. March
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Marion G. Watson
Harlan
Gomes
Ulisses
Roxbury
Mass
Peter P. Newarski
Clifton
New Jersey
Pamela K. Hahler
Sidney
Robert E. Johnson
California
Douglas Carter
Richmond Hill
Ontario
Niesse Brestel
Local Farmer Nielsen Leads Cheyenne County Fair Prep
Potter farmer and rancher Mr. Nielsen, married with five children, serves as treasurer of the Cheyenne County Fair Board and directs planning for August events. He is a director of the Cheyenne County Farmers Union and president of his home chapter, with a decade on the board and active 4-H leadership. Lincoln Sheridan County wetlands survey notes 22 914 acres of wetlands, 1 384 wetlands, 78 percent permanent water, Twin Lake is largest with 1 208 surface acres, 26 wetlands drained from 2 064 acres.
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Mr. Nielsen
Potter
Marie
Cheyenne County Fair Board
Cheyenne County Farmers UN
Ion
Nielsen
The
Game Commission
Twin Lake
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Nebraska Panhandle
Banner Fair
Bayard
la Posada
Jim D. Stockwell
L. W. Cox Lumber
Centennial
Arvin Nielsen
Cheyenne County
Jack Thurow
Illinois
State Farm Insurance Companies
Bloomington, Ilinois
Lincoln
Sheridan County
TORO
Powell Hardware
Bey
Goodyear Service Store
U.S.A
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