Murray Neighbors Share News In Lincoln Omaha And Murray
Local notes report visits by Reverend Edwin Sloan and others from Murray to Omaha and Emerson Nebraska, and trips by Ralph Davis Mildred Allen Effie Poynter Fred Woolsey and more. Social calls include dinners with John Urish family Earl Merritt moves Bob Blake relatives in Weeping Water Weepy details cover illness travel and a funeral interment of Rev Rhode’s friend.
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Edwin G. Sloan
Omaha
Emerson
Nebraska
Ralph Davis
Near Union
Murray
Mildred Allen
Effie Poynter
Lincoln
Harriet Milburn
Tilson Family Plans Winter Stay in Virginia
Will Visit in South James Tilson and wife and Robert Morris prepare to spend the winter in Virginia, departing for Norfolk in about two weeks. They seek milder weather after last winter’s heavy snow and extreme cold, hoping for a pleasant season among familiar landmarks of Virginia.
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Will
South
James Tilson
Robert Morris
Virginia
Norfolk
Mr. Tilson
Death of Homer Engelkemeier at 24
Homer Engelkemeier son of Mr and Mrs Henry Engelkemeier long invalid suffered a severe pneumonia attack and died at his parents home last Sunday He was 24 The funeral was held from the Eight Mile German Evangelical church on Tuesday.
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Homer Engelkemeier
Henry Engelkemeier
Eight Mile
Homecoming for Nickles Shrader After West Trip
Mr. and Mrs. George Nickles and Mrs. Bertha Shrader have returned home from the western part of the state where they attended business tied to land interests. A three day rain there refreshed the country, revived pastures, and aided the corn crop.
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George Nickles
Bertha Shrader
Accident Injures John Noddleman Jr En Route to Town
John Noddleman Jr driving his father's car last Sunday suffered convulsions while en route to town. He lost control, hit a road sign, and vaulted over a bank. The car was only slightly damaged but he sustained a deep arm cut about a foot long. Medical aid given. no serious outcomes expected.
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John Noddleman, Jr
Wood Rainey Returns to Cass County via Greenwood Visit
Woodric Rainey known as Wood Rainey, formerly of Cass county, now living in South and North Dakota, returns to the county by way of Greenwood where his parents are buried. He proceeds to Murray and then Plattsmouth Monday evening, seeking employment in Plattsmouth.
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Woodric Rainey
Family Reunion at Elmwood Gathers Tyson Kin
Dr and Mrs R W Tyson and their young son visited the Elmwood home of his parents L A Tyson and wife last Sunday. Also present were Mr and Mrs Fleming W Robb of Lincoln and Mr and Mrs M F McCrory of Elmwood. The ladies are Tyson’s sisters and a fine dinner was served.
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R. W. Tyson
Little Son
Tyson
L. A. Tyson
Elmwood
Fleming W. Robb
Lincolnn
M. F. McCrory
Relatives Here Sunday For Mr and Mrs Sporer Dinner
Mr and Mrs Martin Sporer entertained last Sunday with guests from the Ches ter Sporer family west of Mynard and William Sporer with son Charles from Murray. They enjoyed a very fine dinner and an excellent visit.
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Martin Sporer
Chester Sporer
Mynard
William Sporer
Charles of
Murray
Sermon and Church Activities at United Presbyterian
The United Presbyterian Church with Rev E G Sloan will preach at 11 am on Sabbath with themed talk Weighed and Found Wanting. Sabbath school opens at 9 45 am. Young Peoples Christian Union meets at Miss Marie Davis home at 7 pm for vesper retreat. Groceries and summer vacations boosted attendance. Friday Aug 7 plans a Goose Hill pool day with a basket picnic and business meeting at 6 pm if weather allows. Visitors welcome. If well means do well. Cars depart church times noted.
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United Presbyterian Church
E. G. Sloan
E. Garrison Sloan
Young Peoples Christian Union
Marie Davis
Goose Hill
Murray U. P
Wescotts Visit Lincoln Friends Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Edger Wescott from Lincoln arrived Saturday evening to spend the weekend at the E H Wescott and John L Tidball homes and to visit the many friends in the area.
Sketch of Life of a Long Time Resident of Neb
Emma Samek born Dec 11 1874 in Rock Island Illinois died July 31 1936. Survived by husband Joseph Samek and numerous children and grandchildren across Plattsmouth Weston Milligan Marquette Chappell and Weston. A longtime Weston resident she taught school and was active in Methodist and Baptist churches, leading in the Weston Ladies Society and Royal Neighbors. She mirrored the Proverbs ideal of a devoted mother, educated her children, and left a lasting family and community influence. Funeral services were held in Weston and she was buried at Sunrise cemetery with Rev. Johnson officiating.
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Emma Samek
Rock Island
Ilinois
Joseph Samek
J. A. Capwell
Virginia Samek
Plattsmouth
C. N. Turner
Marquette
R. R. Otredosky
Milligan
Melvin Samek
Chappell
Kenneth
Neal
Clifford
Weston
F. Pacal
Georgia Madigan
Genevieve
Samek
Weston High School
Royal Neighbors
Mother Samek
Sunrise Cemetery
Rev. Johnson
Palmyra
Nebraska
Weeping Water Neighbors Share Social Visits and Business
Weeping Water reports show residents hosting visitors from Lincoln and nearby towns. E R Cole and family enjoyed guest Vera Stock and Doris Staley visited from Norfolk while George Sell opened an Ice Station west of the Lawrence Askew shop. Several residents traveled to Plattsmouth and Avoca for business notices and soil conservation work.
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Ben Gibson
E. R. Cole
Lincoln
W. P. Wright
George Sell
Lawrence Askew Shoe and
Doris Staley
Norfolk
Vera
Reba Stock
Arnold Schliefert
Wek
W. P. Sitzman
Plattsmouth
Chris Rasmussen
Guy Buchanan
Nehauwka
E. Askew
Celebrated 32nd Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Thomas Christian
The Christian couple marked their 32nd wedding anniversary last Sunday after uniting August 2 1904. Their children and families hosted a surprise gathering with plenty of food and a gift. The couple resided in various places before settling in Weeping Water in the past year, where many friends offered congratulations and best wishes.
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Thomas Christian
Christian
Blue Bird Stitchers Meet at Frickes for July Session
The Blue Bird Stitchers met July 25 at Margaret and Miriam Fricke with Dorothy Farmer leading. Ruth Gaines placed first for laundry bags, aprons patterns were cut, next project. August meeting set at May McCarroll’s home, indoor games due to heat, refreshments served.
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Blue Bird
Margaret
Miriam Fricke
Dorothy Farmer
Ruth Gaines
May McCarroll
Neat New DX Diamond station under Pennsylvanian owners
The Pennsylvania Consumers Oil company successors to Handy station, operated by Atlantic Pacific Gulf, repainted the station and warehouse in yellow with bright red trim. Roofs share the red hue. They now offer the DX Diamond goods. William Van Every remains in charge for the new owners.
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Pennsylvania Consumers Oil Company
Handy
Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf Oil Company
DX Diamond
William van Every
Sunday Visitors Here At The Wiles Home
A pleasant Sunday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wiles drew relatives and friends from Mynard and nearby areas. Attendees included Herman Mei and family, Mildred Young, Lloyd Ranney and family, plus Mr. and Mrs. John A. Stander and daughter and Reuben Groesser and family. Wanda Schumacher, daughter of George and Wanda Schumacher, underwent tonsil and adenoid removal surgery at St. Catherine's hospital in Omaha and is recovering well.
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Mark Wiles
Herman Meisinger
Mynard
Mildred Young
Lloyd Ranney
John A. Stander
Reuben Groesser
Wiles
Wanda
George Schumacher
St. Catherine’s Hospital
Omaha
Social Circle Club Holds July Meeting at Mrs Snodgrass Home
The Social Circle club gathered at Mrs. Howard Snodgrass's home for a July social meeting. Mrs. Lee Faris helped with entertaining as members enjoyed sherbet cake and iced tea. The group sang club songs and extended birthday greetings to Miss Margaret Moore. The next meeting is set for August 11.
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Social Circle Club
Howard Snodgrass
Lee Faris
Margaret Moore
Sedlak Couple Arrives in California Visit from Los Angeles
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sedlak of Los Angeles arrived for a short visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sedlak. They had been visiting Detroit relatives and will continue to the west coast. Mr. Sedlak has lived on the west coast for two and a half years and is returning home for the first time in that period.
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Louis Sedlak
Los Angeles
Mr. Sedlak
Mike Sedlak
Detroit
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Fred Woolsey
Union
John Urish
John Beesley
Earl Merritt
Puls House
Harry Albin
George Truman
George E. Nickles
Nickles
Hobart Blake
Jacob Bingen
Mrasek
Eugene Fitch
Edward Britten
Britten
Edna Deles Dernier
Reane Deles Dernier
Marie Blake
Blake
Weeping Water
J. W. Holmes
Ralph Holmes
Smith
Mr. Holmes
Ralph
Schenectady
New York
Ing
Rev Rhode
Wescott
The
Nebraska Bond & Mortgage Corporation
Neb
Joseph Vickers
Near
Alvo
Bert Fisher
William Patterson
Near Murray
Avoca
William Lytle
Sarah Lerner
Max
Martin
A. Howard
Rhodes
Nehawka
Verne
Rhodes Farm
John E. Johnson
California
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del Monte
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del Monte Tomato
Tenltan
Tlyy Garden
Queen Esther BR
Indian Valley Tomatoe
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Rea Maiasas, Lb
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