Continentals, Labor Day events mark 1774 to 1975 milestones
Historical notes on the Continental Congress in 1774, Willan Penn arrest, Labor Day march of 10,000 in New York, first US gasoline pump in 1885, Portsmouth treaty 1905, WWI neutral stance 1939, and Vietnam era events. Includes today’s forecast for Panhandle region with sun, temps in 80s and 40s at night, and extended outlook through Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
Carpenters' Ehub
Philadelphia
Willan Penn
Grace Church
London
Labor
Unos
United States
New York City
Jake Gumper
Fort Wayne
Portsmouth
Ktbeam
Danang Air Base
South Vietnam
Mekong
Scone
Westminster Abbey
John No Mitchell
Dart Zanuck
Associated Press
Auto crash damaging Marianne Aarons vehicle reported
At 10 30 am Saturday a 1968 Mercury driven by Marianne Aaron of Sidney struck a post causing $300 damage. At 8 03 pm Wednesday a citizen assisted another in the vicinity of 23rd Ave and Minois St. At 10 09 pm Wednesday a citizen was assisted on the 900 block of 9th Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Marianne Aaron
Sidney
23Rd Ave
Minois St
9Th Ave
Tne
Here
Henry Russell
Nebraska State Patrol
John Adelman
Bethesda
Maryland
Adelman
Russell
Memorial Hospital
Steven Links
Roseburg
Ore
Links
Births in Lodgepole and Sidney Families Gift Several Newborns
Susan Lynne Namath, six pounds seven ounces, born Aug 28 at Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Rodney Namath of Lodgepole. Grandparents are William Raddatz of Fort Collins and Gary Wilson of Sidney. Also announced are William Bo Wilson, six pounds nine ounces, born Aug 29 at Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Gary Wilson and Mr and Mrs Paul E Wilson of Sidney and Joseph Wempel, six pounds eleven ounces, born Aug 30 at Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Marc Wempel of Sidney. Additional newborn Ann Michelle Mickey, five pounds nine ounces, born Sept 2 at Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Allan Mickey of Peetz Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Lynne Namath
Rodney Namath
Lodgepole
Susan Lynne
Memorial Hospital
Michael
Nancy
Bruce
William Raddatz
Fort Collins
William BO Wilson
Gary Wilson
Sidney
William Bo
Paul E Wilson
Jim Manary
Sutherland
Ruby Davis
Los Angeles
Calif
Jennie B Wilson
Kearney
Joseph Bryant Wempel
Marc Wempel
Joseph Bryant
Joseph Wempel
Clifton, NJ
Joseph Howes
Cheyenne
Wyo
Peter Barbrock
Lynhurst
Elizabeth Finnerty
Emma Hones
Milwaukee
Wis
Ann Michelle Mickey
Allan Mickey
Peetz, Cole
Ann Michelle
Greggory Jewell
Ruth Mickey
del Rio
Tex
Jewell Bolt
Goodland
Kan
Lena Edwards
C. A Mickey
Abilene
Deaths Caroline Gunderson 83 of Dix
Caroline Lena Gunderson 83 of Dix died Monday at Valley View Hospital Thornton. Born January 31 1892 in Blair she married Olof Gunderson Sr and moved as a family to Dix. Survived by daughter Evelyn Schremert Sidney four sons Vernin Roswell Kenneth Salt Lake City Carol Thornton and Richard Yoder 13 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren two sisters Carre Gunderson Sidney Christine Hawthorne North Platte two mothers Elmer Kronberg Blair and Wot Kronberg Omaha funeral 2 pm today at Dix Presbyterian Church and cemetery service Saturday at Die cemetery. Public notices follow with meeting dates for local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Lena) Gunderson
Dix
Ned Monday
Valley View Hospital
Thorton
Cole
Blair
Olof Gunderson
Olof Gunderson Sr
Dorthy McGarrs
Evelyn Schremert
Sidney
Vervin
Roswell
Kenneth
Salt Lake City
Utah
Carol
Thornton
Richard
Yoder Wyo
Carre Gunderson
Christine Hawthorne
North Platte
Elmer Kronberg
Wot Kronberg
Omaha
Dix Presbyterian Church
Die
ASCS reports drop in disaster applications nationwide
USDA figures show disaster applications down 35 percent from last year amid generally favorable weather. Nebraska totals reach 6245 this year versus 624 last year, while Cheyenne County reports 137 applications compared to 277 previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Tompson
Cheyenne County
ASCS
US Department of Agriculture
Thompson
Mradle
Nebraska
Thegricultural Stabiization On Conservation Service
Saddle Club to Host Hamburger Fry and Trail Ride
The Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club discussed two upcoming events at a recent meeting. The Hamburger Fry and Trail Ride are set for September 21 with riders meeting at the Army Depot LCL Building at 2 p.m. Hamburgers will be served at 5 p.m. Members should bring a covered dish and table service. A committee was named to plan Oktoberfest race details. Dr Ken Cook presented on emergency horse care. Donuts and coffee were served by candlelight after adjournment due to a storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club
Army Depot Lcl
Ken Cook
DVM
Potter-Dix Days Highlights and Schedule Details
Potter-Dix Days kicks off with events including 4-H and crafts exhibits, a football game Gurley versus Potter at 7 30 pm, and a Queen Dance 9 pm to 1 am at Legion Hall with Diplomas. Parade 10 30 am Saturday, pre-judging floats, band concert at Railroad Park, free barbecue, and various contests and prizes announced by local chairs. Scholarships and drawings, street dance weather permitting, and space assignments for concessions coordinated by Don Enyevoldsen.
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Tinkay
Pin
Bain
Legion Hall
Daplomas
Sigma Whi Sorority
Herb Schuessler
Leora Thies
Old Lumber Yard
Mary Ann Kasten
Hfistorical
Old Bank
Charlie Belden
New Bank
Gordon Reed
Gurley
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Potter- Nix Days
Potter Co-op Grain
Ken Mueller
Cliff Herboldsheimer
Front Street
Jim Slama
Chautauqua
Robert Manley
Nebraska
Don Enevoldsen
Treasury
Jerry Steele
Don Envevoldsen
Passover matzo tradition linked to Exodus story
The article notes Jews during Passover eat matzo to recall the Exodus from Egypt and the haste that prevented leavening, as described in the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Longshoremen warn of epidemic on docks over grain boycott
Longshoremen may call in sick to protest injunctions blocking a boycott of grain shipments to the Soviet Union. ILA leader Thomas Gleason warns an on dock epidemic could spread if courts do not lift orders. Meany and AFL CIO officials discuss meetings to influence grain policy with farm officials and executives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Soviet Union
Thomas Gleason
International Longshoremen’s Association
Maritime Union
Texas
Louisiana
Gleason
Seafarers International Union
Agriculture
Earl L Butz
Senate Agriculture Committee
Buty
Afl-Cio
George Meany
ILA
Meany
Afi-Cio
Ford
Dow Jones News Service
Butz
Press barred from Nebraska Young Republicans meeting
Columbus reporters will be barred from an executive committee meeting of the Nebraska Federation of Young Republicans. Chairman Phil Buswell says the press will not be invited or allowed in while the 21 member panel weighs travel expense policy and possible censure of the state treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Nebraska Federation of Young Republicans
Phil Buswell
Buswell
Executive Committee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bulletin Board
Panhandle
Yam
Sidney Public Library
Puddle Makers
CB Club
Legion Club
Cheyenne County Ladies Chamber of Commerce
Sidney Country Club
Chey-Lohs
Saddle Club
Providence
Order of Eastern Star
Fort Sidney Hotel
Tulersday
WNTC
Cheyenne Hall
Donna Danbom
Jean McConnell
Wntc Craft Club
Sidney Debbie Lafler
Beverly Brauer Dalton Lots Bright Gurley
Tony Semadent
Kimball Jewell Morgan Potter
Marvin Peterson
Eugene Schuessler
Peetz
Cold Julie Fehringer
Sidney Clark Fuller
Vivian Hickox
Linda Wilson
Baby
Mary Beth Wempel
Herb Mueller
Beverly Brauer Dalton
Lenore’ Winkelman Gurley
Anthony Semadeni
Caroline Ceennd
Gunderson
Vicnon Pach
Mike Tracy
Dana
Dana College
Earl R Mezoff
Cheyenne Coury
Sidney Newspapers Inc
Mae Minnis SC
Sidney Nebraska
Corner Ar Mual i
Sidney Nebr Glad
PoBex
National Newspaper Association
Nebraska Prensa Association
Nebraska Press Association
Sidery Newspapers, Inc
Sidney Newspapers, Inc
Lawrence E Boyer
Frank Partsch
Bev Haupt
Henry J Meysenburg
Bill Cox
Uebrasza
Asso Curio
Imogene Inevoldsen
Railroad Park
Potter Volunteer Department
Potter Lions Club
Rudy Dedic
Lawhiders
Potter Volunteer Fireman
10Th
Osage
Mike Shananan
Henry L. Bellman
Dokla
George McGovern
D-S.d
Young Gop
Sabergs
Soa
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