Homecoming News Highlights Local Family Visits
Garry Miller returned home after two years at Southern Colorado State College and will work in Denver after a brief visit with his parents in Gurley. Various relatives and friends hosted dinners and visited across multiple Nebraska towns, joining in weddings, birthday celebrations, and social events while travel included trips to Denver and Scottsbluff for music camps and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Miller
Robert Miller
Southern Colorado State College
Garry
Denver
Lawrence Thompson
Anna Thompson
Effie Folkerts
Jeneane
Delmar Zwirn
Sidney
Ray Jessen
Fort Collins
Colo
Skyline Music Clinic
Diana Kunan
Pine Bluffs
Mickey Jessen
Skyline Music Camp
Larry Bruce
Lee
John Bruce
Gurley
Barbara Bruce
Hank Jessen
Robert Harms
Cornelius Weyerts
William Windsheimer
Windsheimer
Harold Baker
Waterloo
Iowa
William Connedi
Pueblo
Ervin Langholz
Walter Weigers
Wyona Emhovic
Julesburg
Mrs
Lawrence Fender
Mrs. Fender
Appraisers Hear Engineer Speak On Interstate Value
Dell Phillips Jr of the Department of Roads told the Scottsbluff Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers that by 1980 the Interstate system will save about 9,000 lives annually. He outlined 41,000 miles of highway at a cost near 41 billion dollars linking major cities and defense routes while noting Nebraskas 459 miles and 166 open to traffic. The talk stressed continued value of primary and urban roads and detailed the highway department staff distribution. 18 members attended. the next meeting is July 21 in Scottsbluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Phillips Jr
Department of Roads
Scottsbluff
American Society of Appraisers
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Phillips
Sidney
Canada
Mexico
Nebraska
Department of Ronds
Adventure For Boys Attending Soap Box Derby
Akron reports three days of adventure and thrills for All-American Soap Box Derby winner and family. Plans for a New York World’s Fair tour as guests of Firestone Tire and Rubber were announced by Derby general manager David G. Rummel. On August 16 the crown holder and party will fly to New York after the All-American banquet to visit the World’s Fair.
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Akron
New York
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
David G. Rummel
Derby
Chappell Fire Tournament Draws Ten Towns
Volunteer firemen from ten towns gather in Chappell for the annual tournament hosted by Lodge Pole association. Events include ladder climb, hose lays, hose changing, cellar hole, and a closing water fight with trophies for five divisions. About 100 firefighters expected plus a Soap Box Derby field of 239 youngsters and a $30,000 Chevrolet scholarship prize for All-American Derby winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chappell
Lodge Pole Association
United States
Chevrolet
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Lodgepole Legion
Lodgepole Legion Hall
Lodgepole Lions Club
Clarence Kripal
Harold Isley
Morris Hernbloom
Lloyd’s
Grain Co-Op
Farmers Elevator Co. of
Deuel County New
Eagle News
Garry Miller
Jake Thompson
Bill Bartling
Ronnie Bartling
Carole Bruns
Donald Block
Paul Ingwerson
Donald
Ray Jobman
Broadwater
Jodean Jensen
Chadron
Kenneth Weyerts
Dale Weyerts
Loren Block’s
Lodgepole
Leo Wolff
Nancy
Loren Block
Jim Miller
Lisco
Dom Ernest
Henry Block
Emil Fickenscher
Johnny
Johnny Fickenscher
Luther League
Bebe Block
Jack Rufenacht
Mattie Rufenacht
Linna
Brett Rufenacht
Carl Rufenacht
Cynthia
Steven
Douglas Rufenacht
Bob Rufenacht
Vernal
Utah
Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
11Th Ave
Lloyd Mintken
R.c.cunningham
Elridge Scriben
Gering
John Tuttle
Chhapter
Adventure For
Soap Box Derby
Gurney
YOCOM
Decton
Dad
DuPont R.T.M
Freenlees Tnc
Weather Bureau
6Th
Illinois Street
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