This Day in History

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1900

International forces entered Beijing, China, in an effort to suppress the antiforeign uprising known as the Boxer Rebellion.

1935

The Social Security Act became law.

1945

Japan surrendered to the United States, ending World War II.

1947

Pakistan became independent of British rule.

1951

Newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst died in Beverly Hills, California.

1995

Shannon Faulkner became the first female cadet at the Citadel, the state military college of South Carolina.

1997

Timothy McVeigh was sentenced to death for the Oklahoma City bombing.

2003

The largest blackout in North American history hit the northeast.

Read more: This Day in History: August 14 | Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/dayinhistory#ixzz3ANQR9RXA

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6th Annual Beer and Limerick Festival at Neihardt Center Saturday

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  1. The 6th Annual Neihardt Beer and Limerick Festival will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the Historic Ferguson House, 700 S. 16th St. in Lincoln, Nebraska from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sample craft beers and appetizers from area brew pub sponsors, and compete in the wildest beer-related limerick contest this side of Milwaukee. Tickets for this event are $25 for general admittance and $20 for Neihardt Foundation members. Attendees may purchase tickets at the door or in advance by contacting the Neihardt State Historic Site at 402-648-3388 or email. Must be 21 to participate; I.D. required. Verified designated drivers admission free. This event is a fundraiser for the John Neihardt State Historical Site, which honors the literary and thematic legacy of John G. Neihardt and preserves the heritage of the Great Plains and its great voices. Author of Black Elk Speaks and numerous other works of prose and poetry, John G. Neihardt is the Poet Laureate in Perpetuity of Nebraska. To commemorate his life and work, the John G. Neihardt State Historical Site was established on the site of his former home in Bancroft, Nebraska. And is under the management of the John G. Neihardt Foundation as a branch museum of the Nebraska State Historical Society.

For more information, please contact the Neihardt State Historic Site at 1-402-648-3388 or 1-888-777-4667 or by email at neihardt@gpcom.net. Visit the site at 306 W. Elm Street, Bancroft, NE.

 

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Dennis Oberhelman, 72 of Laurel NE

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Dennis Oberhelman, 72, of Laurel, Nebraska died on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at his sons home in Laurel after a battle with cancer.

Per his wishes, Dennis has been cremated. Private services will be held at a later date. Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield is in charge of the arrangements.

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Grain Report

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8/14/14 @ 8:17am

 

  • With the monthly Supply and Demand numbers revealed on 11/12/14, corn closed 1-2c higher and beans -14c on that day.  But not before a substantial reaction dropping corn -9 and beans -28.  Often times the market trade volume increases and causes a substantial move at least for a short while.  These report days represent substantial opportunities for hedgers.
  • The quick summary below shows the projected corn yield below market expectations and soybean carryout above the average market estimates.   While the yield estimates fell a bit short of estimate, however showing an increase from USDA’s July report.

 

  • As of this writing this morning corn is even @3.58 and beans are +1 @ 10.47
  • The feel in the market is still that a large crop is out there.   The USDA has a tendency to stair step into large crops meaning in future reports the yield estimates could continue to grow.   This week may be a great time for farmers to clean up any remaining old crop and get more coverage on the books for the coming crop years.

For more information, contact Greg Mockenhaupt at CVA East Hub.

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Twila M. Vavra, 75 of Lyons NE

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TWILA M. VAVRA, 75 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014, in Bancroft, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Lyons

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Don W. Svendsen, 80 of Lyons NE

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DON W. SVENDSEN, 80 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away, Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, Nebraska.

Don was born April 19, 1934, in rural Lyons, to Pete and Fern (Wiley) Svendsen. He was baptized in the Presbyterian Church at Divide Center, Nebraska. He attended country school at Wilson School in rural Lyons through the sixth grade and graduated from Lyons High School in 1952.

Don served in the U. S. Army and was honorably discharged January 31, 1956.

On December 3, 1957, Don and Marcella Ann McKeegan were united in marriage at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons. To this union five children were born:  Deb, Dave, Pam, Joe and Lyn. Don custom farmed for many years and operated Svendsen Sod from 1977 to 2006.

He enjoyed going to the local coffee shop to catch up with local news and share his opinions with anyone who would listen. For the last two years, Don had resided at Legacy Gardens in Pender.

Don was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Fern; sister, Sally Larsen; and beloved wife, Marcella.

Survivors include his five children and their spouses, Deb and Charlie Olson of Bancroft, NE, Dave and Tammy Svendsen of Pierce, NE, Pam and Roger Servold of Mead, CO, Joe and Julie Svendsen of Lyons, Lyn and Kent Steinmeyer of Bancroft; twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, August 15, 2014, 10:30 am, at Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons.

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery with Military Honors by Robert Klase VFW Post No. 7998 and Harvey Lenig American Legion Post No. 83 of Lyons.

VISITATION:  Thursday, 6-8 pm with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons. Visitation will also be held Friday one hour prior to service at the Funeral Home.

MEMORIALS: To the family, to be designated at a later date

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.

Don Svendsen

Don Svendsen

pelan@pelanfuneralservices.com

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Update on Roundabout at the Junction of Hwy 32/77

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The much-anticipated roundabout at the junction of highway77/32, which experienced delays due to weather, is in the beginning stages.

“The crews are grading areas for temporary roads, which will be temporary detours for the traffic while the roundabout is being constructed,” stated Jeff Francis from the Nebraska Department of Roads.

As previously reported by Kat Country Hub, the purpose of the roundabout is to reduce high-speed right angle crashes at the intersection. Over the years, there have been many accidents at the 77/32 Junction, resulting in many injuries, and, unfortunately, some fatalities.

Once the grading in complete, in approximately a month, construction of the roundabout will begin. There are five phases and two stages, which will result in different detours until construction is complete. “Once we have traffic going on the detours, hopefully in mid-September, we will be closing Highway 32 East to Tekamah,” Francis said. “When the time nears, more information will be released.”

A completion date for sometime in November is still anticipated. “This, of course, depends on how the weather cooperates,” Francis stated.

Stay tuned to Kat Country Hub for updates on detours and construction dates as the time approaches.

 

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Don W. Svendsen, 80 of Lyons NE

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DON W. SVENDSEN, 80 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away, Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, August 15, 2014, 10:30 am, at Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons.

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery with Military Honors by Robert Klase VFW Post No. 7998 and Harvey Lenig American Legion Post No. 83 of Lyons.

VISITATION:  Thursday, 6-8 pm with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons. Visitation will also be held Friday one hour prior to service at the Funeral Home.

MEMORIALS: To the family, to be designated at a later date

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.

Don Svendsen

Don Svendsen

pelan@pelanfuneralservices.com

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Hypnotist Video From Burt County Fair

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Ann Marie Reman, 80 of Walthill NE

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Ann Marie Reman, 80, of Walthill, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

As per her wishes, Ann will be cremated and no services will be held at this time.

Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, Nebraska.

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