Visitors and local happenings in Alvo and Greenwood
Alvo News covers visitors including Carl Johnson in Greenwood and Omas Egan with his wife visiting the Ban ning family. Casper cousins Jack and Clara Mudge stay several days, while lumberman John Banning received a carload of lumber. Local residents like Wm Yeager and E L Nelson attend to health and business. A birth brings a son to John and wife Coleman, sharing a birthday with the writer.
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Carl Johnson
Greenwood
Omas Egan
Peru
John Banning
Jack
Clara Mudge
Casper
Wyoming
Louise Buising
Chris Ekerman
Robert Custer
Wm. Yeager
E. L. Nelson
Lincoln
Ben Menchau
Fred W. Etheredge
Ivan Home from North Ivan Barkhurst Recounts Progress Exposition Visit
Ivan Barkhurst returns from two weeks in the east and north praising the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago. He also notes many workers in Detroit with fleets of new automobiles and a busy labor scene.
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Ivan
Ivan Barkhurst
Chicago
Detroit
J H Weychel Improves After Serious Illness at Home
J H Weychel, previously gravely ill at his farm, shows signs of improvement as he rests at home. Family and neighbors express relief and hope for a full recovery.
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J. H. Weychel
Improved health allows citizen to resume social visits
After a period of illness, the respected local figure is described as better and able to be out in public again. Friends have visited the home, expressing pleasure at the slight but welcome improvement in the condition of this esteemed resident.
Olsen Family Moves to Hallam for Rock Island Work
The Olsen family departs Alvo last Wednesday to settle in Hallam south of Lincoln. Elmer Olsen, an operator, has been assigned work by the Rock Island, and friends in Alvo regret their move after building many friendships during their stay.
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Hallam
Elmer Olsen
Alvo
Lincoln
Olsen
Rock Island
Ready for School Opening in Alvo District
The Sanat building in the Alvo district stands prepared for the new school year. The consolidated school is in fine condition with coal bins filled. The entire faculty is chosen and awaiting the janitor’s bell for the scholars to assemble for another year’s work.
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Sanat
Alvo
Baby Born on Sidewalk Near Bluffs Hospital
Roy Harrop asks the Pottawattamie county board to remove Dr M J Carey as county field physician after he refused to answer a maternity call. Mrs Richard Barber and her newborn son were reported doing fine after a sidewalk birth near St Mercy hospital. Barber borrowed a truck to move his wife to the hospital when Carey refused to respond.
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Council Bluffs
Pottawattamie
Doctor Carey
Oursuer
Richard Barber
Carey
Health Commissioner Warns Milk Producers
New York Health Commissioner Wynn warned striking milk producers in the New York shed he would extend inspection westward and allow milk from as far west as Wisconsin to enter the city if they curtail supply in any way.
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New York
Wynn
Wisconsin
U S moves to curb rapid rise in living costs
The Roosevelt administration launches a program to keep consumer prices in check by publishing a weekly price survey from 50 cities on about 40 food and textile items and by investigating local price increases for possible antitrust violations.
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U. S
Washington
Roosevelt
Fred C. Cowe
Colorado Hearing Delays Housing Projects in Over Thirty Cities
Washington reports the public administration postponed action on housing projects in more than thirty cities awaiting engineers reports. Ickes and the public works board discussed Colorado rights to water from the North Platte for the Casper-Alvoca power irrigation plan, while Governor Johnson sought a hearing with Roosevelt. Colorado may reserve certain flow in the Poudre district to protect its water rights.
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Washington
Public Administration
Special Public Works Board
Ickes
Public Works Administrator
Colorado
North Platte River
Wyoming
Johnson
Altho
Roosevelt
Poudre
Colo-rado
Roosevelt pushes 2 billion aid for debt-laden small homeowners
President Roosevelt urged immediate administration of 2 billion dollars in relief for debt burdened small homeowners. Vincent Dailey of the Home Owners' Loan Corp said 4 percent government bonds would swap for 6 7 percent mortgages early next week as 800 million of funds may go to New York state.
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Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Vincent Dailey
New York State
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Dailey
Empire State
Long denounces recount in New Orleans election rows
Senator Huey P. Long angrily attacks a court ordered recount of New Orleans ballots recalling the January grand jury purge. An early tally shows a drop of 805 votes for one constitutional amendment amid charges of tampering by political foes and references to "Sullivan's gang."
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New Orleans
Huey P. Long
Criminal District Court
Orleans Parish
Long
Stanley
Sullivan
May halt river work at Aug. 15 if funds fail
Nebraska City reports that Missouri river project from Sioux City to St. Joseph could stop by Aug. 15 without new federal funds. Engineer in charge Co. C Cook says 65 local workers will lose jobs on that date, though a reduced crew remains for routine tasks after the cut.
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Nebraska City
Neb
Missouri
Sioux City
St. Joseph
Co. C. Cook
Cook
Kansas City
Murdock Visitors and Local Happenings In August
Miss Ida Mae Bradford visits Murdock guest of brother O Bradford for two weeks. Homer H Lawton completes a sign for James Warren's new cream and produce station. Weeping Water team plans to play Omaha on Sunday August 6. Kenneth Jones visits Gorthey and is related to local families. Lawrence Race handles Chevrolet and other business in county seat. Victor Hansen from Palmyra visits Murdock to handle Ford sales and catch up with Eddie Craig. Mrs Bryan McDonald visits Plattsmouth with family. Lacey McDonald group tours Fremont for fishing and recreation. Mortician Lyle Horton of Plattsmouth visits Murdock to discuss business and growth. Miss Mary Bornemeier in Nebraska City taking higher service plans course. John Eppings family dine in Plattsmouth with Sheriff Lancaster’s family and others. Earl and Sadie Muring visit from Columbus and Guthrie to meet J H Buck family. Delegates A H Ward Bryan McDonald and Henry Amgwert attend county NRA code observance meeting at Weeping Water.
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Ida Mae Bradford
Carleton
Murdock
O. &. Bradford
Homer H. Lawton
James Warren
A. J. Tool and
Douglass
Turner M. McKinnon
Weeping Water
Omaha
Kenneth Jones
A. H. Jones
L. B. Gorthey
Gorthey
Lawrence Race
Victor Hansen
Palmyra
Ford
Eddie Craig
Bryan McDonald
Plattsmouth
Edward Thimfran
Larry Thimgan
Lacey McDonald
Maurice
Jean
Hannah McDonald
Fremont
Lyle Horton
Horton
Mary Bornemeier
Nebraska City
John Eppings
Jarvis Lancaster
Earl Lancaster
Murray
Dan Hoschar
Mynard
Virgil Arnold
Omaha Banquet for Deep Rock Petroleum Representatives
A. HW Ward of Deep Rock Petroleum visited Omaha on Monday to attend a business and conference meeting with company representatives at Maddock and vicinity. Plans for all representatives were discussed and a banquet followed the productive session.
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Omaha
A. HW. Ward
Deep Rock Petroleum Corporation of
Maddock and Vicinity
Golden Jubilee Reminiscences At Ithica Church
Attendee L Neitzel longtime church minister in Ithica visits for the golden celebration with Mrs Neitzel. He recalls early days and speaks at multiple events during a three day jubilee noted for community impact and church growth in Nebraska. Rev A Brauchle appears among early ministers.
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L. Neitzel
Ithica
Neitzel
Nebraska
Neitzgel
A. Brauchle
Murdock Challenges County Teams for Horseshoe Match
Murdock issues a challenge to any county team in horseshoe pitching. H. H. Lawton will arrange games at Murdock or the opponent’s town, with dates set at an early stage.
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Murdock
H. H. Lawton
Thieves Raid Chicken House. Repeated Losses at Pickwell Farm
A coordinated night raid on Uncle G. W. Pickwell and daughter Mrs. Harry Davis netted a large number of fowls despite vigilant surveillance. The prior day James Warren planned to collect the birds, with guards posted at various points including the Murdock school. This marks at least the third raid on the Pickwell property, totaling over 300 chickens, prompting calls for stronger measures against the robberies.
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G. W. Pickwell
Harry Davis
James Warren
Murdock
Mr. Pickwell
Henry Amgwert
Excellent Grade Holstein Cow For Sale In Nebraska
An excellent Grade Holstein cow now giving rich milk is offered for sale. The seller advertises good value and invites interested buyers to contact at 7-41 Mp A. D. Zaar, Murdock, Nebraska.
Ray Gamlin Expands Fleet with New Reo Truck
Ray Gamlin purchases a new Reo truck increasing capacity to handle business as demand grows. The larger vehicle positions him to meet rising workloads more efficiently and expand his operations.
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Ray Gamlin
Robert Carnicle Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Robert Carnicle, recently released from hospital care in Kansas City, has arrived at his parents' home and is enjoying a period of recovery and rest.
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Robert Carnicle
Kansas City
Patient Receives Hospital Stay After Visit with Family
He and his friends and relatives visited before returning Monday morning for further treatment. A reception was held yesterday at the parents' home prior to his departure today.
Weeping Water Band Honors C I Long at Murdock Concert
The Weeping Water band led by Charles I Long performed in Murdock last Monday with their wives adding color to the visit. Mr and Mrs Long hosted the musicians at their home serving ice cream and cake. The band members praised the fine entertainment.
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Weeping Water Band
Charles I. Long
Murdock
Mrs. Long
Murdock Loses to Lincoln In Close Horseshoe Match
In Lincoln, the Murdock horseshoe team led by Robert Miller Homer H Lawton Lawrence Wise Lyle Bouton and Albert Backemeyer lost to Merritt 1061 to 939. The Murdock squad will play at Havelock on August 13.
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Lincoln
Murdock
Robert Miller
Homer H. Lawton
Lawrence Wise
Lyle Bouton
Albert Backemeyer
Merritt
Havelock
Wanted Alfalfa Kay at Plattsmouth Feed Yards
Wanted Alfalfa Kay contact Plattsmouth Feed Yards by phone 377. Local notice seeks animal feed supplier alias or product name.
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Alfalfa Kay
Plattsmouth
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World-Herald
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Raymond Stephens
William E. Humphrey
O'Brien
New York City
No. 6
A. D. Zaar, Murdock, Neb
Sattler Funeral Home
4Th and Vine Streets
C. I. Long
Federal Land Bank
National Farm Loan Ass'n. D. C. West, Sec’y Treas
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