Gornhusker News midweek notices and local developments
Staplehurst elevators unloaded 122 wagons of shelled corn in one day. Union Abstract and Title of Omaha filed articles of incorporation with 10000 authorized stock. Wayne sees heavy construction including a 30000 dormitory at Wayne State Teachers College. Northwestern Public Service seeks authority to run a transmission line from Columbus to Platte Center and Monroe.
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Staplehurst
Barmers
Union Abstract and Title Company of Omaha
Secretary of State
Wayne
Wayne State Teachers’ College
Northwestern Public Service Company
State Railway Commission
Columbus
Platte Center
Monroe
L. (. Paine
Beatrice
Steele Ity
Fillmore
Thayer
York
Phelps, Harlan
Hamilton
Kearney
Sherman
Saunders
State Treasury Department
State Treasury
Conners Amusement Park
Alexandria
I. C. Harbert
Blue Springs
Needles
Maixe
RE. E. Wilbur
Auburn
J. W. Schneiderjans
Hanover
Kan
Nebraska
Bliss
Landcaster
Valentine
Alliance
Éietzenshure
Lexington
McCook
Leatrice
Hamilton County
WCAJ
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Wesleyan Board of Trustees
Fairbury
C Street
Roberts Construction Co
Lincoln
Seward County Farm Bureau
State Agricultural College
Longfellow Structure to Make Way for Hastings Gym
Hastings Old Longfellow school, a landmark for forty years, is being torn down to clear space for the new Longfellow building. The new plan places the auditorium and gymnasium in a central wing, with construction to proceed after removal and aims to be ready when school opens next fall.
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Hastings
Longfellow
Beatrice Awards Gravel and Sewer Contracts
Beatrice city commissioners bids. Abel Construction of Lincoln awarded the gravel contract and Chambers Construction chosen for a sanitary sewer project. Protest filed over East Bell street paving. action to follow. Gravel pricing shows the city paying 90 cents a yard versus 70 cents by state and counties, due to higher demand.
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Beatrice
Abel Construction Company
Lincoln
Chambers Construction Company
Bell Street
Unfinished Gravel Contracts Urge Neligh Road Completion
Neligh residents report several gravel contracts with Western Bridge & Construction were begun last year but halted by wet weather. Deteriorating highways include project from Clearwater west to Holt county line, gravel on the R N D from Neligh to the overhead crossing, east of Oakdale road, and the Neligh Clearwater bridge approach. Road men demand completion.
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Neligh
Western Bridge & Construction Company
Clearwater
Holt County
Norfolk editor buys Randolph Enterprise from Grosby
D. D. McIntosh of Norfolk announces the purchase of the Randolph Enterprise weekly newspaper from G. W Grosby. McIntosh has edited the Elkhorn Valley Mirror for 14 months, a paper recently sold to the Madison Star-Mail.
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Norfolk
D. D. McIntosh
Randolph Enterprise
Randolph
G. W Grosby
Beatrice Church To Be Disbanded
Beatrice First Congregational church founded in 1884 will close its doors after a referendum vote due to a small membership. The church has been an influential element in the citys religious life and welfare activities for forty three years.
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Beatrice
First Congregational Church
Neligh City Bands to Play in Norfolk June 16
Neligh municipal band led by Prof Muriel P Simpson joins 60 musicians from Neligh Clearwater and Elgin to perform in Norfolk on Thursday June 16 for the National Editorial Association visit.
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Neligh
Neligh Municipal Band
Muriel P. Simpson
Clearwater
Elgin
Norfolk
Pathfinder Reservoir Reaches Full Capacity at Bridgeport
R H Willis chief of irrigation and drainage division reports Pathfinder reservoir filled to capacity. Only scant water released for irrigation as spillway at the main dam runs.
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Bridgeport
R. H. Willis
Irrigation and Drainage Division
100 Pound Catfish Caught in Missouri River
A 100 pound channel catfish, among the largest ever landed in the Missouri River, was caught by local fishermen John and William Grebe. They also hauled a 68 pound catfish of the same species.
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Plattsmounth
Missouri River
John
William Grebe
Syrup Factory Proposed for Bridgeport by Lions Club
The Lions Club of Bridgeport may establish a syrup factory here. R O Canaday was named to study the proposal while five visiting attorneys joined the meeting, including Senator W A Prince of Grand Island who spoke on county development during his 40 years in state.
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Bridgeport
Lions Club
R. O. Canaday
Attorn Club
W. A. Prince
Grand Island
Nebraska DeMolay State Convention Preparations Underway
Readiness for the Nebraska DeMolay state convention in the city with over five hundred delegates expected and thirty eight chapters represented. A program of education athletics and recreation is outlined by Joy Rinrichs state scribe Harold Allen and advisers. Local groups including the Chamber of Commerce Elks Country club churches and civic organizations extend cooperation.
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de Molays
Nebraska City
Joy Rinrichs
Harold Allen
Chamber of Commerce, Elks
Country Club
Reservations Extended for American Legion France Pilgrimage
The American Legion has extended the deadline for reservations to the September France pilgrimage led by National Commander Howard P. Savage. A fleet of 24 ships will depart soon, with early bookings advised to secure desired cabins and accommodations in Paris. The plan includes a $1 identification certificate, travel discounts, and rail fare reductions for veterans, plus hotel contracts yielding substantial Paris lodging availability.
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American Legion
France
Howard P. Savage
Legion
Savage
Paris
Sivage
Legionnaires
Europe
United States
Post Escorts Pupils on Visit to State Capital
The Harry Howe post of the American Legion of Lynn Indiana led civics classes from Lynn and Spartanburg high schools on a trip to Indianapolis to tour the state legislature and Legion headquarters. Forty five pupils traveled by automobile provided by Legionnaires. Principal D J Ferguson and post adjutant Raymond Sommers guided the group through legislative sessions and Governor Jackson's office before visits to Indiana and national Legion offices where John Kling er described Legion work.
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Harry Howe Post
American Legion of
Lynn
Ind
Spartanburg
Indianapolis
Legion
Legionnaires
D. J. Ferguson
Lynn High School
Post
Raymond Sommers
Jackson
State
National Legion
John Klinger
Indiana Department
Massachusetts Legion Chooses Blue Uniform
The Massachusetts Legion O K endorses a blue uniform in Boston after a conference of Legionnaires. Seven models were shown and the favored design features a blue overseas cap with gold piping and Legion seal, a blue coat with brass buttons and numerals, gold Mass lapel letters, a large Legion emblem on the shoulder, and blue trousers with a gold stripe.
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Massachusetts Legionnaires
Boston
Legion
Doctor and patient discuss past bill in light embarrassment
The doctor asks about the bill sent last month and the patient replies that they were told not to worry about anything. The exchange shows a light, domestic mood amid minor financial concern.
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American Bbegion Monthly
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