Nebraska briefs highlight state events across regions
The Cornhusker news roundup notes Altrusa sessions in Omaha in April, Hastings Ad club trade opening, flu outbreak affecting Burwell pupils, and the diamond wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Cobb. Also listed are appointive news on state insurance, county fair dates, oil prospects near Neligh, obituaries, Legion plans, and various local happenings statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altrusa
Omaha
Tl Td
Hastings
Burwell
Samuel B. Cobb
Adam McMullen
John H. Dumount
Pawree County
Association
Neligh
Samuel M. Riggs
Plymouth
Beatrice
Cleveland
McMulhen
War Department
Sargent
State History Teachers Association
State University
Schoolmasters’ Club of
Nebraska
William McAndrews
Chicago
Ishkosh
Armstrong Re-Elected Over Protests in Connecticut Legion
Be. P. Armstrong, national vice commander of the American Legion, is noted for decisive action and tireless work for veterans. From Waterbury post commander to department head, he helped 1,000 veterans find jobs, built a large post, organized a Legion band and newspaper, and won broad support across Connecticut before later serving nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. P. Armstrong
American Legion
The
Legion
Connecticut
Armstrong
Waterbury
Post
Secur
Scovill Manufacturing Company
Ile
St. Paul
Tie
American Legion Endowment Fund For the Disabled and the
Subject Announced for National Essay Contest 1925
The American Legion announces the 1925 national essay contest for school children ages twelve to eighteen. The theme asks why the Legion, an organization of World War veterans, upholds and defends the U S Constitution. Prizes of 750, 500 and 250 dollars are offered for first through third places, funding scholarships for recognized colleges. Medals will be awarded, with state and county officials aiding the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight Tumplar
Convrete
Masonic Tenute
Omaha
Pawnee
Louch
Charles Robbins
United States
South Omaha
American Legion
George Ll. Michel
Lexington
Conn
Nebraska
State Department
Agriculture
S. H. Smith
Pple
Northwest Nebraska Baseball League
Allianze
Crawford
Cuadron
Hemmingford
Huot Springs
Edgemont
Lincoln Knits and Fork Club
John J. Pershing
South America
Lincoln
D. M. Butler
Iley Pershin
Matzen
Chicago
Albion
Loretto
Elgin
Willian Rothschild
Rothschild
Table Rock
T. W. Kass
Gas Tax Bureau
Ashland
Robert Battuon
Memphis
Neb
Omer Mays
R. IE. Green
I. H. Meyer
T. K
Otvoe County
Farm Bureau
McWilliams Precinct
Otoe County
Everett Buckingham
Union Stock Yards Company
the Legion
Indianapolis
United States of America
The
Legion
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Cornhusker News
Union Pacific Railroad
Grand I
Lick
Harry Wilson
Milligan
Lurus
Tobias
Legion Convention Committee
James Elkins
W. C. Cox
Elkins
Ant + W. Setkins
Gerben
University of Nebraska
North Platte
Orin Meloy
Sidney
Friend
George F. Wolz
Fremont
Nebraska Lincoln Highway Association
Kearney
York
Arthur Thomas Chapin
Winside
Veeran
Booth
India
Willside
Bureau of Roadso
Department of Agriculture
Charles II
Trimble
Ak-Sar-Ben
Majuana
New Orleans
Miami
Havana
Pool
W. H. Smith
Nebraska Dairy Development Society
Otto H. Liebers
Western Newspaper Union
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Hosey - Fat
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Mickie
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E. P. Armstrong
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