1944: Stevens is able to see the Pope in Rome

June 22, 1939

HARTINGTON — Two new paving street districts were created by the city council Tuesday evening at its regular meeting presided over by Mayor L.R. Eby. It was the first meeting attended by the mayor since the opening of the legislature in January, which he attended as assistant clerk.

One district will cover the paving in Sixth street between Summit Avenue and Madison Avenue, two blocks, and in Madison Avenue between Sixth and Fifth streets. Also the paving in the alley between Sixth and Fifth streets on the east side of Washington Avenue and the one running east in the same block in the rear of the Fifth street places of business.

June 22, 1939

HARTINGTON — Ranging between 72 and 99 degrees, Saturday temperatures indicated this week that summer is well on its way. During the week, the average temperature remained in the middle seventies, with 75 degrees as an average.

June 22, 1939

HARTINGTON — Among the transfers of priests in the Omaha diocese, which will take effect Saturday, June 24, is the Rev. John Pieper, named by the Most Rev. James H. Ryan, bishop of Omaha, to the Bow Valley parish. Father Pieper comes to SS. Peter and Paul parish from St. Joseph’s church at Atkinson.

June 22, 1939

LINCOLN — Pioneers in championing the unicameral system of legislation are exchanging views preparatory to outlining proposals for improving methods of lawmaking.

As to personnel, the membership of the last session scored an unusually high average. In 1940, it is believed, the sponsors will emphasize method, seek to inspire individual research and maintain a high average of ability of the candidates.

June 15, 1944

HARTINGTON — Lt. Walter Stevens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stevens of Hartington, recently wrote his parents from Italy. Here is an excerpt.

”War recently brought me a privilege I would have never otherwise enjoyed when I saw and heard the Pope in Vatican City. I was less than 10 yards from him when he spoke a few words to American Armed Forces gathered just outside the famous Sistine Chapel.”