Fall of the Alamo to be subject for Conoco Adventures
The Conoco AdVenturers will reenact the fall of the Alamo on a May Thursday night 9 pm over the NBC network. The program recounts Travis Bowie and Crockett with a Mexican force of 5000 storming the fortress and killing defenders seeking liberty. Historical sources and libraries inform the playlet to evoke patriotism and atmosphere of the Texans brave defense.
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Alamo Shrine of Teas
Travis
2.O.kett
Bowie
Conoco Ad Venturers
N .C
Santa Anna
Alamo
William B. Travis
Antelope Divide Social Ties Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs C P Herboldsheimer and children visited Sidney Thursday. Shirley Mayer stayed with Christie Bertramson over the weekend. A Farmers Union meeting was held at Jack Richards home. Several families visited L K Nelson and J W Bertramson homes. Visitors from Laramie Wyoming joined weekend gatherings. Youths attended a carnival at Potter high school. Machinery demonstration drew community residents to Sidney. Virgil Nelson was absent from school last week.
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C. P. Herboldsheimer
Sidney
Shirley Mayer
Christie Bertramson
Farmers Union
Jack Rachards
J. W. Bertramson
L. K. Nelson
Gunhart
Svend
Leo Olsen
Norman Trobaugh
E. M. Nelson
E. K. Nelson
Laramie
Wyo
Potter High School
Jack Richards
D. A. Keith
Lee Brfoot
L. K
American Legion Sees High Interest in Country Shooting
Unusual pistol and rifle interest among posts nationwide marks a Legion drive for junior rifle clubs. Entries to the National Rifle Association by Aug 20, with matches fired in one day, five-member teams, no fee, open to non-regulars with limited prior shooting. trophies and bronze medals awarded, targets supplied by NRA.
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American Legion
Frank J. Schneller
Neenah, Wis
Legion
The
Schneller
A. A. Mitten American Legion
National Rifle Association
Barr Building
Washington
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Junior Rifle Corps
Brownson Community Mourns Accidental Death Of Henry Anderson
The community is shocked by the accidental death of Henry Anderson who was killed by an automobile driven by an Illinois tourist last Thursday evening. Mrs Anderson and family receive the community's deepest sympathy in their bereavement. F J Hanson visits with brother in law Ray Anthony near Kimball to help with farm work. Mrs Frank Smith called at the Lyngholm home Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Will Turner shopped in Sidney Thursday. Mr and Mrs William McMullen and son Arthur shopped in Sidney Saturday. Miss Foster drives to school in nice weather. Mrs Hansen and daughter Wanda visit Mrs Royal Hosettler a few days this week.
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Henry Anderson
Illinois
William McMullen
Arthur
Sidney
Miss Foster
Mrs. Hansen
Wanda
Royal Hosettler
Eighth Grade Commencement Planned in Sidney
County eighth grade exercises set for Tuesday May 20 at 2 p.m. in the city auditorium Sidney. Speaker will be Prof. E L Rouse of Chadron State Normal. All pupils must be at the courthouse by 1 30 Tuesday afternoon.
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City Auditorium
Sidney
E. L. Rouse
Chadron State Normal
Court House
Kimball Man Seeks Command in G A R Convention Race
Preparations are underway for the 54th annual Nebraska G A R encampment at McCook from May 20 for a three day program. Key activity centers on electing officers for 1931 with Matt Leach of Kimball and C P Lomax as leading contenders. registration opens at 9 a m on May 20 and a parade directs the final day activities.
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Nebraska Grand Army
Ladies of
Daughters of Union Veterans
Sons of Union Veterans
Matt Leach
Kimball
C P Lomax
T. J. Smith
McCook
Smith
Leach
Lamax
Paul
Bids Sought for New Court House Boiler in 1930 Session
The County Board invites sealed bids for a new boiler for the Court House. Bids are due in the County Clerk's office at 2:00 PM May 20 1930. Specifications available from County Clerk. The board may reject any or all bids. Henry Pavlat County Clerk. Also notes filing intangibles tax returns by May 26 1930 per County Assessor L F Cunningham.
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Henry Pavlat
L F Cunningham
Health Builders Club reports at Goodview school meet
The 4 H Health Builders met April 29 at Goodview school. Roll call noted all present except Verna Stoll. Lesson on The Care of the Body and Blood covered weight charts. Members aim to reach correct weight this project. Alberta Stoll reporter.
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4-H
Goodview School
Verna Stoll
Alberta Stoll
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