St Patrick’s Day in Nebraska History and Heritage
The piece traces Irish cultural influence in Nebraska from 19th century gatherings to modern celebrations. It highlights Mulligan Guards entertainments in 1876 and Lincoln’s Irish political figures in the 1880s, with early theatre, music, and parades. It notes widespread green observances and later tensions with earlier settlers over Irish competition for jobs.
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Emerald Isle
Europe
Ireland
Nebraska
West Point Republican
Nebraska State Historical Society
Mulligan Guards
Krause’s Hall
Paddy Miles
Sherman
Lydia Rhodes
Anna Zajicek
Celso Stevenson
Julius Meyers
Jerry Neligh
Henry Kruger
Ben Hertz
Jeannie Parker
John O'Neill
Lincoln
Sinn Feman
John Fitzgerald
Patrick Egan
Irish National League
Temple Hall
Mies Weber
Manatt
Gibeault
Coyle
Barnaby
Lawler
Sutton
Celts Club
Robert Emmett
Auburn
Opera House
St Pat's
Mooney
America
Ford plan to limit school lunch subsidies faces House opposition
The House Education and Labor Committee voted to keep the meal program and boost subsidies so students pay no more than 25 cents per meal. The panel also approved extending the program to public and nonprofit residential care centers. The plan would replace the $19 billion subsidy with $16 billion in state block grants for needy children.
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Washington
Ford Administration
Congress
House Education and Labor Committee
Fords Administration
NTCC shows strong local impact through area boards and jobs
A study of Nebraska Technical Community College reveals area boards and advisory committees shape locally relevant programs. The report notes 77 percent of graduates find state jobs, with many staying in the region, while employers rely on NTCC for flexible training and up-to-date tech skills.
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Lincoln
Nebraska Technical Community College
Arlo Wirth
State Board
NTCC
Wirth
Technical Community Colleges
Nebraska
Chambers of Commerce
Department of Economic Development
Technical Community College System
Technical Community College
Mutual Improvement Club Discusses Telegraph News
Mrs CL Walters entertained the Mutual Improvement Club Thursday afternoon at her home. Twelve members attended. The group read an article titled Faith and discussed the Telegraph's new method of reporting news, voting against the change. Recreation was led by Mrs Ivan Walker. Visitors Clif ford Hammond and Frank Klentz joined the meeting. Next gathering set for March 201n at Mrs Frank Klentz's home.
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CL Walters
Mutual Improvement Club
Faith
Telegraph
Ivan Walker
Clifford Hammond
Frank
Nebraska Wesleyan Choir Sings at Local Methodist Church
Susan Vendl granddaughter of Mrs Aleata Johnson sang with the Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir during a Sunday evening performance at the First United Methodist Church. Community attendees included Mrs Edna McMillen, Mrs Aleata Johnson, and Mr and Mrs Clifford Hammond, Mr and Mrs Frank Klentz, Mr and Mrs Wendell Smith, Mr and Mrs Ivan Walker, and Mr and Mrs Wendell Johnson.
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Susan Vendl
Aleata Johnson
Nebraska Wesleyan University
First United Methodist Church
Edna McMillen
Clifford Hammond
Frank Klentz
Wendell Smith
Ivan Walker
Wendell Johnson
Editorial note on reporting standards for community coverage
The editor announces a shift toward higher quality local reporting on schools boards churches and organizations while asking correspondents to omit routine items such as visits shopping trips and birthday parties to better serve readers with more general interest pieces.
Battle around Petersburg shapes Civil War siege
In 1864 to 1865 Generals Robert E Lee and Ulysses S Grant waged a decisive struggle around Petersburg Virginia. The campaign covered about 170 square miles and stands as the largest single battlefield of the conflict.
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Robert E Lee
US Grant
Petersburg
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Servel
Neal K Rosenthal
Division of Manpower
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Monthly Labor Review
Community College
Frank Klent
Greg Sprenger
A .D
Wrights
Hogeland
Mlinois
Ast
Sidney
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