Fire destroys Youngquist home in panhandle mishap
A kerosene accident on a ladder near a cook stove caused a flash fire that engulfed the Youngquist home in moments. Dorothy Pearson tripped the ladder while fetch ing a mirror for Mr Youngquist, and firemen battled flames for over an hour. The incident followed a separate note on a 52nd wedding anniversary gathering for Mr and Mrs J K Dykman and a North Platte Valley pioneer death, with regional notices from Scottsbluff, Alliance, and Box Butte County on nurses conferences and water works meetings.
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Youngquist
Dorothy Pearson
Marjorie Pearson
Elmer Stahla
Fatalities From Highway Railroad Grade Crossings Rise
In the first seven months of 1930 there were 774 fatalities at highway railroad grade crossings, highlighting a dangerous trend and prompting calls for improved safety measures and enforcement.
Conoco Films Show Nth Oil Tests in Death Valley
Conoco demonstrated its Nth motor oil in a California Death Valley test shown by the local distributor. Six cars ran 14 000 miles at 52 mph for 24 days in extreme heat below sea level with Nth oil, delivering 160 percent more mileage than the first oil to fail. The oil outperformed rivals by more than 74 percent, with one car continuing after others failed.
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Conoco
California
Death Valley
Conoco Nth
Trade Day Matinee Idea Considered for Fox Theatre
The chamber of commerce heard plans for a special merchants trade day with a free matinee at the Fox theatre from ten in the morning to six in the evening. The proposal was sent to the merchants committee with a recommendation for action. Stalcup offered to arrange a splendid program if approved and proposed Thursday June 10 as a potential date, pending possible changes. A decision was expected within the week.
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Fox ‘Theatre
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants Committee
Stalcup
Dinner Dance at Country Club To Honor Mr and Mrs Kratz
A dinner dance will be held Thursday night at the country club announced by the committee. The event honors Mr and Mrs Golden Kratz who will move from Sidney to Lincoln. Mr Kratz is to give a brief talk. All club members are invited to reserve.
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Country Club
Golden Kratz
Sidney Soo
Lincoln
Kratz
Thunderbolt Draws Large Crowd at Sidney Show
Large crowds visited Mark Howard's Chrysler-Plymouth agency Thursday afternoon to view the $80 Chrysler Thunderbolt during its brief Sidney stay. The car, labeled the car of the future, impressed onlookers with streamlined, ultra modern equipment as engineers say it represents the direction of tomorrow's car design.
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Mark Howard
Chrysler-Plymouth
Sidney
Chrysler
Storage And Labor Shortages Pondered
The article notes shortages in storage and labor as government programs supply portable steel bins. Farmers expect July 4 to start first combining with June heat suggesting machines may roll by then. Harvest peak is forecast around July 10 15 if weather stays dry. Dealers urge farmers to prep combines and binders now due to uncertain deliveries and parts.
4 H Club Camp Near Mitchell Next Month
4 H Club camp planned near Mitchell next month with photos by the state parks forestry and game commission. Camp fires each night and sunset services planned. Mitchell swimming pool will be available to attendees.
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Mitchell
State Parks, Forestation and Game Commission
Mrs Hahler Rites Held Monday
Mrs. Joseph Hahler funeral rites were held Monday. Several out of town relatives attended including Mr and Mrs Frank Hahler and others from North Platte and Brady. She was a Royal Neighbors and W B A member and widow of Joseph Hahler with surviving relatives listed.
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Joseph Hahler
Charles Erickson
Maywood
Ill
Edward Johnson
Brady
Albert
Hahler
Royal Neighbors
W.B. A
Frank Hahler
John Hahler
Julius Hahler
C. A. Bradley
North Platte
Ed Johnson
First Close Up In Motion Pictures Invented
The first close up in motion pictures is attributed to David Wark Griffiths, the renowned director, marking a milestone in film technique and storytelling. This discovery underscores Griffiths influence on cinematic language and montage.
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David Wark Griffiths
Americans Spend More on Foreign Travel in 1938
In 1938 Americans spent 500 million dollars on foreign travel while foreign visitors to the United States spent 160 million dollars. This exchange highlights the era's travel patterns and international movement.
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United States
Wiggins Family a One Family Band in Nebraska
The Wiggins family, ten children and three younger siblings, live on a Nebraska ranch with a private orchestra of seven instruments. George, Vern, Lela, and Helen lead in a string quartet while the brood shares chores, milks 15 cows, and plans radio stardom as a musician clan. Mrs. Wiggins, a rural mail carrier, says they may adopt again if needed and envisions all the children someday playing in a full band.
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Wiggins
Mrs. Wiggins
George, Jr
Vera
Lela
Helen
Paul
Marie
Bobbie
Betty
Max
George
Vern
Scottsbluff
Little Max
Denver
Bridgeport
Nebraska
Bayard
Long Time Dalton Resident Succumbs
Two sisters Mrs Emma Lane and Mrs Priscilla Welton of Los Angeles are named in an obituary notice for a long time Dalton resident. The fragmentary OCR preserves the core event of a death and familial relations, with place references and personal names partially legible.
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Dalton
Wash
Joe’ Sage
Los
Angeles
Emma ‘Lane
Priscilla “Welton
Potti
Los ‘Angeles
Swedish Farms Sweden Land Survey Notes Many Small Farms
A report notes that Sweden hosts about 40 000 farms with roughly a quarter under five acres in size. The study highlights concentration of smallholdings and contrasts larger estate patterns across the countryside.
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Swedish Farms
Sweden
FBI Urges Alertness Of Western Officers
Cheyenne County police officers and state patrolmen stationed in the area attended a meeting where officials signed a pledge of national defense. The pledge commits loyalty to duty and country and cooperation in safeguarding internal security under presidential guidance.
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FBI
United States
Cheyenne County
Maple Grove Social Notes From Town and Surroundings
Maple Grove and surrounding residents shared a busy week with visits to Fort Sidney Day and Gurley church events. Families including Miles Sharman Rasmussen and Tremain hosted meals and gatherings while Junior Wallace visited from Cheyenne. Andrew Johnson sought medical care as local activities continued through Sunday.
Sunday Socials Connect Local Families Around Town
Dinner at the Albin Johnson home brought together Mr and Mrs H P Cortney and daughter Ilene. Fred Berggren visited from Cheyenne for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Nerne Sharman and Mr and Mrs W T Sharman spent Sunday at the W T Sharman home. The Miles family joined Mr and Mrs Verne Sharman for a Sunday evening, and Mr and Mrs Ed Miles and family visited the Verne Sharman household.
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Albin Johnson
H. P. Cortney
Ilene
Fred Berggren
Cheyenne
Nerne Sharman
W. T. Sharman
Harry Witters
Ed. Miles
Verne Sharman
Change Regulations As New Draft Nears
A Selective Service registrant may choose his residence from split locations for registration on July 1 in order to fix local board jurisdiction. The new rules require a clear description of residence, with mailing address changeable later. original residence determines local board, while mail can be redirected.
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Selective Service
National Headquarters
Selective Service System
Regulations Permitting Registrant Residence Choice On Local Board
The regulations allow a registrant to choose his residence place for registration and require the registrar not to interfere. The registration card has two address lines for residence and mailing, usually the same. Citizens abroad on July 1 must register immediately on reentry, instead of a five day grace period.
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United States
GOP Forms District Set Up For Nebraska
Nebraska Republicans reorganize into 22 divisions with a chairman and co chairmen per division and branch offices statewide. Kenneth S. Wherry says redistricting to four congressional districts spurred the move to build a stronger organization ahead of potential four Nebraska wins in the next cycle amid foreign concerns.
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Nebraska
Kenneth S. Wherry
Lincoln
Dawes
Box Butte
Sheridan County
Cherry
Grant
Hooker
Thomas
Garden
Devel
Arthur
Keith
Perkins
Brownson 4-H Club Meets at Lyngholm Home
The Brownson 4-H club met at Beverly Lyngholm’s home on June 19, 1941. Members answered roll call by sharing favorite pictures and the life of the painter. After the regular meeting, the group’s leader Mrs. Anthony led the agenda.
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Brownson 4-H Club
Beverly Lyngholm
Anthony
Color plan discussion and demonstration presented
Beverley Lyngholm reports on a meeting where the color plan and room pictures were discussed and how to select appropriate images. A demonstration titled fromirs a picture was given by Lorraine and Evelyn Anthony, and lunches were served at the close by Mrs Lyngholm.
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Lorraine
Evelyn Anthony
Lyngholm
Beverley Lyngholm
For Sale Complete Ledger Outfit
The Telegraph advertises a complete ledger outfit for sale at four dollars.
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the Telegraph
Largest Hot Spring Big Horn in Wyoming
Hot Springs in Wyoming known as the Largest Hot Spring Big Horn flows about 38,600,000 gallons of water daily at 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Big Horn
Wyoming
Youth Employment Estimate Sparks Debate in America
The American Youth Commission estimates unemployment among youths aged 15 to 24 at four to five million. The figures underscore broad job challenges facing young people, prompting calls for targeted programs and economic support nationwide.
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American’ Youth Commission
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the Panhandle
Zadock Goodwin
Mary Acton
Omaha
Florence’ Sharp
Nurses Meeting
Alliance
St. Joseph’s Hospital
A. V. Stoesser
University of Minnesota Medical School
Gertrude Carsrud
R. N
Minnesota State Department of Health
Box Butte County
State Department of Health
League of Municipalities
Clarence H. Hoper
Water and Light
T. A. Filipi
F-M. Beaton
Black and Weath
Kansas City
Fey
Veatch
J. D. Eckert
Water Works
Wayne x Harrison
Thunderbolt
Ees Botet
Maple Grove
Mirs
Ed Miles
William Badziong
Alice
Julia Rasmussen
Fort Sidney
Hazel Miles
Roy Call
Junior Wallace
John
Crist Junker
T. N. Club
Clarence Dorman
Hazel Johnson
Sadie Johnson
Hazel
Alice Miles
Darlene Johnson
Arlene Johnson
R. W. Johnson
Walter Johnson
Carol Tremain
Ray Tremain
John Olson
Beatrice Nelson
Cecil Tremain
Gerald
T. C. Spiker
Donald Spiker
Harold Spiker
John Junker
Harvey Miles
Clyde Wallace
Clinton Gade
Susan Irwin
Robert
Sam Irwin
Floyd
Floyd Irwin
Ruth
Hezel
Swan
Dorothy Rasmussen
Earl Sharman
Gurley
Keith Spiker
Kearney
Leslie Johnson
Andrew Johnson
Roche Hospital
Kathyrine Petersen
Dennis Walsh
Pete Beyer
GOP
Brownson
H. B. Warner
Astrid Allwyn
John Archer
Sarah Padden
Blamer Clifton
Joan Bennett
Franchottone
Eve Arden
Ralph Bellamy
Margaret Lindsay In
Ellery Queen
Madsen
Preston Sturges
Charles Coburn
Eugene Pallette
Our Gang
Lew Leki
Gor
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