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Newspaper
Norfolk Weekly News Journal
Location
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
3
society notes from Norfolk cover suites of events and visits. Mr and Mrs Mount host a reception as long time residents celebrate nineteen years in Norfolk with many friends attending. Mrs Mount active in local cultural events and the Western Conservatory of Music hosts performances. Readers learn of recitals and formal gatherings hosted by church and social groups, with birthdays and guests noted.
Miss Kathryn M aw and Mr FG Gettinger wed Monday morning in a hotel chapel attended by Miss Ruth Shaw and C. B. Steen. Rev. Walls officiated as Miss Shaw and Mr Steen wore pink and white gowns. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for Missouri. Friends note Mrs. Gettinger travels for J Grainger & Co of Lincoln and plan to reside on South Kaitish Street. Other nuptials include Trev D W Methregor pairing with Miss Adel Uhte in Madison. Invitations issued for Miss Carrie Roland and Walter Recroft’s wedding at the Roland home. A busy week closes with a Fairfax couple visiting and a Bassett ceremony.
Woman's and Commercial clubs join with an auxiliary to revive a Norfolk lawn contest. Seven prizes totaling 35 dollars each will be awarded September 10 for best kept properties across four wards and alleys. Judges will tour the city, recognizing yards, gardens, and frontage.
In Norfolk, the Norfolk News quips that the garden rake has displaced the muck rake, signaling a shift in local investigative tone and editorial posture as the Lincoln Star reports the change.
A Clever Company led by Miss Ethel Dewey and Frederick Truesdell wins hearty applause at the Norfolk Auditorium with songs and sketches. The performance features "The Harriet Lenier" and "The Dietetic Pander" and draws a packed house despite travel and weather constraints.
Miss Dovey praised Norfolk audiences while Miss Dawes noted its cordial reception after a pep rally. The four sisters, famed from Plattsmouth Nebraska, are known on stage and will perform next Monday night in town for Miss Dovey. Teves and others from Norfolk recall university days in Nebraska and connections with local youths.
A house and its contents were destroyed last week at Wheelers House, listed at 300 for the structure and 150 for the contents. The article notes related items and local events, including a children's day program at MoBL Sunday school on June 4.
Mr and Mrs Sehwindt celebrate fifteenth anniversary with relatives in attendance. Alina Lenser relocates to Mantel building to run a wedding era and lodging house. Helene Sehwend completes term at Apex School. A recital at Norfolk features Mrs Cora Bowls. Laurette Cullen visits from Winside. Several residents travel to Bronx City and Sioux City for events while others host visitors at home in Norfolk and Hartington areas.
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A cropped OCR page describes a complex legal and administrative matter with many names and places. It mentions Northwestern, Evanston, Chicago areas, and various officials and dates. The text weaves through hearings, property actions, and procedural notes, showing a sprawling bureaucratic notice.
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