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f; Turnpike Prospects Grow Brighter
By MELVIN PAUL
° LINCOLN—As state highway
department officals watched
the progress of highway fund
bills in congress, the prospects—
and problems—of building a
° great fourlane highway across
Nebraska appeared closer than
ever. o
G °The federal government has
plotted a superhighway stretch
ing from Omaha west to Kimbalb
a connecting link in a system of
interstate routes knitting the nat
ion together. Purpose is to pro
vide roads for defense and also
o to handle the increasing traffic
vcdumes in the coming years.
) -Two bills now before congress
°would greatly increase the funds
available to Nebraska to pour in
to its portion of the interstate
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Nebraska got $485,OCO in a
1952 congressional act which
appropriated $25 million for
this purpose for the whole
country.
The U. S. senate’s current ap
propriation bill would allocate
$2,083,000 per year to Nebraska
to be matched on a &J percent
federal, 40 percent state basis. In
other words, if Nebraska match
ed this amount there would be
$3.6 millions each year to spend
on the interstate route.
The $2 million amount would
be Nebraska’s share of more than
$150 million the senate bill
world donate to the interstate
routes across the country.
The U. S. house of represen
tatives^ current appropiation
bill calls for $200 million for this
purpose. The two bills will event
ually be reconciled somewhere
between these two figures.
This much money makes a
staggering available for Ne
braska use. But it also brings a
host of problems with it, accor
ing to State Engineer L. M. Ress.
First, of course, will be getting
the matching money to go with
it. Finding $1.6 million a year
will be a task. Second will be
figuring out all the relocations
necessary.
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The Route—
The proposed interstate route
would be a four-lane divided
trafficway built for 70 miles an
hour speeds. It would come into
Nebraska at Omaha, cut down
along the present U. S. 6 to near
Lincoln,, follow U. S. 34 west to
Grand Bland, then pick up U. S.
30 and follow it to the Wyoming
border.
The problem is that these high
ways go through a lot of towns.
It looks as though it would be
inpractical to widen the high
way and set up 70 miles an hour
speed facilities through many of
these towns, such as Grand Is
land. North Platte, Sidney, and
Kimball.
Bypasses of some sort seem al
most a necessity in some cases,
Ress said. And that’s where the
headaches will come in. Towns
involved are almost certain to
battle any moves of this sort.
A grouD of representatives
from the federal bureau of pub
lic roads is to be in Nebraska
April 20 to 22 to meet with Eng
ineer Ress in connection with
proposed routing on the system.
Ress said that discussion will
center on where the first steps
should be. The vastly increased
funds will be available after July
1, 1955.
Emphasis might be placed on
building the first fourlane
stretch between Lincoln and
Omaha. Ress said there probably
will be enough money to do this
within a two year period.
At the asme time the heaviest
traffic volumes are between
Grand Island and North Platte.
Something may have to be done
about this stretch.
But Ress said that of the whole
Droposed route the stretches m
the worst shape are in the Pan
handle west of Paxton. Attention
W. F. FINLEY, M.D.
O’NEILL
Downey Building
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[ might be placed there first. The
only trouble is that traffic vol
umes there aren’t heavy enough
yet to warrant the four lane
trafficway. And the rumpus
caused in efforts to relocate a
round Kimball has served notice
that those western towns won’t
easily part with their highway
through town.
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Too Much Money—
Actually, the current highway
fund appropriation bills before
congress may create a problem
of too much money available for
Nebraska.
The state is currently matching
$9 million available this year.
Yet $14.5 million would be avail
able under the house version of
the appropriations bill. And $12.5
would be available if the senate
version is the one finally accept
ed.
In the senate version the mon
ey for federal aid primary roads
will be increased from $14.4 mil
lion to $5.6; for secondary aid
roads from $3.3 to $4.7; and for
urban use from $700,000 to $1.1
million.
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Tax Disagreement—
There were growing indications
that some legislators were urg
ing Gov. Robert Crosby at week’s
end to call a special session of
the legislature—and Monday he
announced an April 20 call.
The reaction of some legis
lators to Crosby’s ciwn consittut
iorihl tax reform proposals was
that he was grabbing their ball
and running with it.
Some legislators are said to be
worried that the fact that the
legislature has done nothing a
I bout the tax controversy will
hurt them in their election bat
j ties this summer. They want a
special session called soon so
they can benefit from the public
response to positive action taken.
Crosby earlier had announced
an initative drive to place before
the voters next November several
constitutional amendments. Five
involved permissive action to al
j low the legislature, if it wishes,
to pass a partial homestead ex
emption law, or exempt house
hold goods from taxation, and
other proposals.
Another proposal, which Cros
by made “without recommend
ation,” was to place in the con
stitution a “safeguard’’ that if a
sales or income tax is ever pas
sed by the legislature it must be
used to replace that portion of
the state property tax which is
used to support state government.
Sharpest legislative ieacticn
to the Crosby proposals came at
a closed session of the legis
lature taxation committee, head
ed by Sen. Otto Liebers of Lin
coln. Reportedly, committee
members “talked turkey” t o
Crosby, offering to work a com
promise arrangement with him
if he would call a special session.
Members reportedly told him
they were afraid his proposals
would get the tax issue mixed too
much into election politics this
year.
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Aged Mentally 111—
A legislative council commit
tee under Sen. Frank Nelson of
O’Neill began exploring the prob
lem of the aged mentally ill.
Board of Control Chairman
Diers told tne committee that Ne
braska is at the crossroads in
dealing with ederly persons who
lose their mental capaciies. He
said these unfortunates are load
ing up the facilities of the state's
mental hospitals, thus keeping
out younger persons who might
better respond to psychiatric
curative treatments.
Diers suggested that perhaps
“colonies” for these old people
should be established at each
mental hospital.
Self-Invited Guests—
A group of friends had a sur
prise party for Mrs. A. F. Stan
ton at her home last Thursday,
April 1. The occasion honored
her birthday anniversary. The
self-invited guests were Mr. and
Mrs. John Hickey, Mr. and Mrs.
R. J. Rohde and Francis, Mr.
and Mrs. Rex Stowell, Mrs.
Thomas Donlin and Mrs. .John
Harrington and Marlene.
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Mrs. Donald Fox Is Recent Bride
Miss Ruth Nachtman (above), formerly of Stuart, became the
bride of Donald Fox of Newport in a nuptial rite performed Sun
day, March 28, in the Methodist church at O’Neill. The bride is a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Nachtman of Stuart.—O’Neill
Photo Co.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
(O'Neill)
Rev. Samuel Lee, pastor
Miss Helen May, assistant to the
pastor
Sunday, April 11: Sunday
school, 9:45 a.m.; church school
nusery class, 11 a.m.; worship,
11 a.m.; junior high Westminst-r
fellowship in the church base
ment, 5-7 p.m.
The spiritual life group will
meet in the pastor’s study on
Monday at 2 p.m.
The college age Westminster
fellowship will meet Wednes
day evening, April 14, at 7 o’
clock.
The senior high fellowship
will not meet this week because
of the music contest.
The women’s Circles I and II
will meet Thursday, April 15,
at 2:30 p.m. Circle III will meet
a week later—April 22.
A candlelight communion ser
vice will be held at the churc.i
on Maundy Thursday, April 15,
at 8 p.m.
The cherub choir will practice
Saturday morning at 10 o’clock
in the church basement and the
children’s story hour will fol
low.
The Men’s council of the Pres
byterian church of O’Neill will
be hosts to the Women’s associa
tion of the church at a dinner
meeting at the church Monday,
April 12, at 7 p.m. At this meet
ing, D. H. Clauson and the pas
tor, Reverend Lee, will report
on the national meeting of Pres
byterian Men which was held in
Chicago, 111 , March 19-21.
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Money to Loan
AUTOMOBILES
TRUCKS
TRACTORS
EQUIPMENT
FURNITURE
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Central Finance
Corp.
C. E. Jones. Manager
O'Neill : Nebraska
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COMMUNITY (Stuart)
Rev. D. D. Su, pastor
Bible study, 10 a.m.; worship
service, 11 am.
Intermediate fellowship group
meets Wednesday, 7 p.m.
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J° • RUPTURE .'I
P °Rupture Appliartee Specialist, Harry G. Higgins, will give a S
jj free d^jnbhstration of his “Guaranteed Rupture Shield” for jf
2 men, women and children, in a
O'Neill, Nebr., at Hotel Golden on Sat., Apr., 10th
and in H,
a Ainswofth, Nebr., at Hotel Midwest, on Mon., Apr. 12th Sj
|t From 9 A.M., to 2 P.M. 1 have fitted thousands of satisfied S
a customers in the middlewest and southwest. Let me prove to 8 ,
8 you that your rupture can be firmly held in complete com- a I
, a foil without belts, buckles or straps. When skillfully f'tted JJ I
a and molded do the body according to individual requirements, ff
o a your rupture troubles are over. DO NOT EXPERIMENT i
P LONGER, and become a cripple and burden to your family, jf
2 If you want the complete relief you can obtain, come in for a
a free demonstration. a
HARRY G. HIGGINS |
it Rupture Appliance Specialist
p 225 S. 5th St. Minneapolis 2, Minn.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
AT AUCTION
following described household goods and miscellaneous
articles will be sold at public auction 2% fecks south
of O’Neill traffic signal on—
° SATURDAY, APRIL 10th - 2 P.M.
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4—Davenports 1—Elec. Roaster
2—Elec. Refrigerators Smoke Stands
n o4—Wool Rugs o . _ .
4_Beds Magazine Racks
4—Kitchen ^Tables 4—Dressers
2— Elec. Irons 4—Mirrors
1— Vacuum Cleanej o0 4—Steel Kitchen Chairs
3— Elec. Hot Plates o & Stools
6-—Feather Pillows Cooking Utensils
^ Steel Cabinets Assorted Dresses,
2— Library Tables Threads, Etc.
3— Trunks 1—Eiec. Washing Machine
4— Rocking Chairs Dining Room Set
o Carpenter Tools ° o vise
2—Elec. Ranges Boat
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Many Miscellaneous Items
ALSO A TRUCKLOAD OF USED FURNITURE
BEING CONSIGNED FROM ORCHARD
john McClellan, Mgr.
0 THORIN-BOWKER AUCTION SERVICE, O'Neill
o Col. Ed Thorin, Auct. — Bill Bowker, Clerk
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DID YOU KNOW?
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That effective April 1st, the Federal Excise Tax was low
ered 5% on all appliances? This does not affect washing ma
chines, which carry no excise tax, but it does mean reduced
prices on Maytag ranges, freezers, dryers and ironers.
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LOOK AT THESE PRICES: j
The Maytaq Dryer Was $269.95. NOW $254.95 }
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The Maytag Ironer _ Was $219.95, NOW $204.94 }
Maytag Food Freezers From $10 to $50 LESS *
Maytag Dutch Oven Ranges From $10 to $30 LESS J
Call on Us Today for Demonstrations—Phone 531 in O’Neill J
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LADIES: Do you know you can own most any Maytag appli- J
ance for as little as S5.00 per month on our finance plan? J
That is less than 17c per day, or less than the price of a {
pack of cigarettes. No doubt your old machine will make |
the down payment on a new appliance of your choice. •
Don't delay — see us today!
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WM. KROTTER COMPANY OF O’NEILL j
MAYTAG SALES AND SERVICE j
MINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE — NEW IDEA — PONTIAC |
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Senior high youth fellowship
meets Thursday, 7 p.m.
Ladies’ mission work meeting
this afternoon (Thursday) at 2
o’clock, at the home of Mrs. Ber
lin Mitchell.
Choir practice tonight (Thurs
day), 8 o’clock.
Men’s council will meet at
Cleveland for a joint meeting
with Cleveland and Atkinson
councils tonight (Thursday), 8
o’clock.
Sunday, April 11, is Palm
Sunday with communion ser
vice, baptism and receiving new
members.
April 16 is Good Friday with
joint special service of Cleve
land and Stuart in the Stuart
church at 8 p.m.
ASSEMBLY OF GOD (O'Neill)
Rev. Wayne A. Hall, pastor
Today (Thursday) the seed . v
al fellowsh p meeting is in A ns
worth. Services at 2:30, 6:30 and
7:45 p.m.
Sunday, April 11; Sunday
school at 10 a.m.; worship ser
vice at 11 a.m.; children’s story
time at 7:30 p.m.; evening rally
at 8 o’clock.
Tuesday, April 13: Young peo
ple’s service at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 14. Bible
study and prayer meeting at 8
p.m.
“Let the words of my mouth,
and the meditations of my heart,
be acceptable in Thy sight, C
Lord, my strength, and my re
deemer.” Psalm 19:14.
CHURCH OF CHRIST (O'Neill)
Corner of Sixth and Grant
John Thomas, minister
Bible school, 10 a.m.; com
munion and preaching, 11 a.m.
The Church of Christ is pres
ently engaged in an evangelistic
campaign. Evangelistic services
are being conducted nighLy
with Bro. Clyde Spaulding ol
Lusk, Wyo., bringing the ;hai
lenging messages from God’s
Word. These services will con
tinue nightly at 8 o’clock except
Mondays. We invite everyone to
come and enjoy the congreg\
tional singing and special music
and thrill to the preaching of
God’s unchanging Word.
WESLEYAN METHODIST
Rev. Melvin Grosenbach, pastor
Thursday, April 8: Missionary
prayer meeting, 8 p.m., Mrs. Roy
Cole in charge.
Sunday, April 11: Sunday
school at 10 a.m.; worship at 11
am., communion will be observ
ed in this hour of worship; de
votional period, 7:30 p.m., con
ducted by the young adult Bijile
class. Special music will be fur
nished also by this Sunday
school class.
Thursday, April 15: Quarterly
meeting at 8 p.m.
April 20, 21, 22: Joint mission
ary and ministerial convention
in Grand Island.
The pastor is in Topeka,
Kans., this week for leaders’
conference.
Sunday, April 18: Sunday
school program, 8 p.m.
CENTER UNION (O'Neill)
Pev. Melvin Grosenbach, pastor
The pastor is in Topeka,
Kans., this week for leaders’
conference.
Friday, April 9: Gideons will
have a service at 8 p.m. State
Chaplain Kramer will be speak
er. Plans are being made for a
district rally in O’Neill in June.
Sunday, April 11:. Worship
and communion at 10 a.m.; Sun
day-school at 11 a.m.; young
people’s service and Bible study
at 7:30 p.m. ,
Wednesday, April 14: Prayer
meeting in the home of Free.
Lorenz.
May 1 and 2 are the dates for
our 49th homecoming.
Frontier for printing! Prompt
deliveries!
BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN
(RFD, Ewing)
Rev. Samuel Lee, pastor
Miss Helen May, assistant to the
pastor
Sunday, April 11: Worship,
9:30 a.m.; Sunday-school follow
ing. Sunday evening will be
family night at the Behiany
church. A fellowship supper will
be held at 7 o’clock. Each family
Should bring a covered dish and
sandwiches for their own fam
ily. Following the supDer, the
young people of the church will
present a program. There will
be several musical numbers and
a play, “The Light in the Win
dow.” In the play several of the
characters learn the true mean
ing of Easter.
Tuesday evening, April 13: A
candlelight communion service
whll be held at the church, 8 p.m.
Auxiliary to Meet—
St. Anthony’s hospital auxil
iary will meet at 8 p.m., Mon
day, April 12, at the hospital.
JOHN R. GALLAGHER *
Attorney-at-Law
First Nat’l Bank Bldg.
O’NEILL PHONE 11 I
< 320-Acre Bovd County Stock Farm »
! LAND AUDIION !
I On premises, 4 miles .west and 1 miles south of |
Naper, Nebr., on —
< FRIDAY, APRIL 9,1954 -1 P.M. !
f Improvements— ■
| Including 6-room modern house (new kitchen fixtures, new w
" bath), cement cave, 20x20’ double garage, 12’xl6’ brooocr "
I house, 12’x48’ chicken house, 16’x20’ granary, 22x60’ hog |
house, 40’x64’ barn, 50’x36 granary and machine shed—all ^
fl in excellent condition. Shade. . H
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" 33 acres al/alfa, 67 acres corn and small grain, balance: in *
( pasture and wild hay. 80 acres fenced hogctight. |
. Immediate Possession—20'7< Day of Sale, balance on delivery
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J MARLEN W. BREYER. Owner |
GABELMAN & CHAMBERS, Neligh, Nebr.. Broke-?
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1953 HIGHLIGHTS
from our 1953 Annual Report
NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS
The total number of customers served
by the District, as of December 31,
1953, totaled 111,115, an increase of
1,800 over 1952.
KILOWATT-HOUR SALES
Customers used a record total of 640,
458,194 kilowatt-hours of electricity in
1953!
ANNUAL USE
Rural and residential customers set rec
ords in the average annual use per cus
tomer of 4,470 and 2,226 kilowatt
hours respectively.
OPERATING REVENUES
Increases in the total number of cus
tomers served and in the use of elec
tricity by nearly all classes of customers
were major factors in increasing gross
operating revenues to a new total of
814,197,376. These increases also re
sulted in increasing operating expenses
to $10,346,574.
CONSTRUCTION
During the year the District made addi
. tions and improvements to physical
properties resulting in gross expendi
. tures of nearly $4,000,000 for essential
modernization and expansion of service
facilities and property acquisitions in
the amount of $250,819.
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More Nebraska ns Used More Elec
tricity in 1953 Than Ever Before! o
And that fact contributed to the outstanding success
of the operations of Consumers Public Power District for
the year of 1953! The acceptance of dependable, low
cosi electricity by Nebraskans as an integral part of modern
living at home, at work, in cities, towns and on the Taring
made 1953 the most successful year in the history of the
District's operations. o °
A new high in the number of customers served, now
recorded at 111,115, set a new record in the use of elec-0
tricity totaling 640,458,194 kilowatt-hours! ' Residential
customers used a record average of 2,226 kilowatt-hourg
per customer during the year. Rural customers also set
new highs in the use of electricity averaging 4,470 kilo
watt-hours per customer for the year. ‘ * °
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ADDITIONS & IMPROVEMENTS TOTAL $3,911,367
To assure our customers of an adequate supply of o
electricity for their needs of today and tomorrow, the
District continued its long-range program of aSditions°and
improvement to essential facilities. A total of $3,911,867
was spent by the District during 1953 in moderation and
additions to substation, distribution and transmission
systems, property acquisition and other vital facilities. To
date nearly $34,000,000 has been reinvested in the state
wide system of Consumers to build solidly for a bigger
better, brighter electrical future for Nebraskans.0
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A completeOcopy of the Consumers
Public Power District 1353 Annual Re- I
port containing audit statements, certi
fied by Arthur Andersen & Co.,‘"inde
pendent public accountants, may be I
obtained at your nearest Consumers’
Serving Nebraska Electrically
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