Murdock Notes Include Visits and Local Politics
The column covers visits to Murdock from Ashland, Omaha, Huntley, Chicago and Seattle, with residents and guests like Lillian Aldinger, Eleanor Harting, and Edward McCrorey. It notes Norman political activity and candidates George Trunkenbolt and John Stamp, plus meetings with Ches ter Moomey and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Sunrs
The
Marine
Ll. G. Hornbeck
Lincoln
C. A. Basack
Omaha
Murdock
H. V. McDonald
Lillian Aldinger
Huntley
H. R. Knosp
Henry Heinemann
Eleanor Harting
Chicago
Ora Rush
W. H. Rush
Michigan
Foster the Gardner
South Bend
Edward McCrorey
L. D. Lee
Edward
George Trunkenbolt
Greenwood
Edward Moomey
Eleanor
Seattle
Wash
Moomey
Chester Moomey
Lacey McDonald
George Moomey
Near Wabash
Albert Wheeler
Murray
John Stamp
Plattsmouth
Mike Kaffenberger
Lillian White
Horseshoe Court Opens to Brighten Summer Streets
In the hot days a horse shoe court has been set up near the garage of E. W. Thimevan as a diversion. Both men and women play well with several good pitchers noted. Lester Thimgan stood out as the best we observed.
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E. W. Thimevan
Lester Thimgan
Seeing Canada Ski Team Heads North Toward Pole
Joe Guthmann and Iwan How ard McBride left early in the week for the north direction toward the North Pole. They plan to stay three days and a half if the climate remains cool, then return gradually as they acclimate to warmer weather.
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Canada
Joe Guthmann
Iwan
Howard McBride
North
North Pole
Effects of Heat Strain Local Workers and cafe owner
Heat waves have troubled workers with prostration. Mrs. C. W. Smith, busy at the Mur dock cafe, collapsed but recovered as cooler weather returned and she could resume handling the workload.
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C. W. Smith
Murdock
Victor Flour 50 Pound Sack At $1.25 At Farmers Elevator
Farmers Elevator Murdock advertises Victor Best Flour available while supply lasts at 1.25 dollars per 50 pound sack. The notice emphasizes limited quantity and low price for local buyers.
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Victor
Victor Best
Farmers Elevator
Murdock
Seeing the East. Henry Carson and Paul Leave for East
Henry Carson known as Slatts and his friend Paul depart for the East in a car from Murdock after a Saturday evening departure. They reached Springfield Illinois by Monday morning at 8. They promise a good time away and hope for a lively trip.
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Henry Carson
Murdock
Paul
Springfield
Inl
Hold Mission Festival Draws Big Crowd at Trinity Lutheran
On Sunday August 3 a Mission Festival at Trinity Lutheran church north of Murdock drew a large audience despite extreme heat. Attendees contributed 615 dollars on the altar to support gospel outreach and blessings for others.
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Trinity Lutheran
Afternoon offering exceeds goal hitting 615 dollars
The goal of 450 dollars was set for the afternoon offering, but proceeds counted after the event totaled 615 dollars, surpassing the target.
Self Sealing Burial Vaults Offered for Cass and Otoe Counties
Local supplier advertises self sealing burial vaults that automatically seal to exclude water and other substances. Delivery available on call to any location in Cass or Otoe counties.
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Cass
Otee Counties
Damascus and the Damascus Experience
A historical note recounts Damascus as an ancient capital of Syria and the pivotal city in Saul of Tarsus conversion. It traces its rise and captures Saul’s dramatic encounter, his training under Gamaliel, and the transformative mission given by God to spread the gospel to Gentiles, Israel, and kings.
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Syria
Abraham
Stewart
B. C
Antilebation
Amana
Josephus
Damascus
Aram
Shem
David
Ben-Hadad
Jeroboam
Israel
Tizlath Pelezer
Asyria
Kir
Parminio
Alexander the Great
Pompey
Damuaskus
Saul of
Tarsus
Gamaliel
Jerusalem
Church of Jesus Christ
Jesus
Crate
Annanias
Paul
Europe
Spain
Rome
Jesus Christ
Navy official defends American air engine leadership
Acting Secretary Jahncke disputed ex President Coolidge on aviation engines and praised U S developments. Admiral Moffett noted American engines lead except for German airship engines, and discussed Navy tests of heavy oil engines to replace gasoline in airships to reduce fire hazards.
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Washington
Jzhaunche
Navy
Coolidge
Coolidére
Lindbergh
Jahnuecke
William A. Moffett
Bureau of Aeronautics of Theavy
Moffett
Bavy
Stamp for Cass County Treasurer Nomination
J I Stamp seeks the Democratic nomination for County Treasurer at the primary on Tuesday August 12. He cites accounting and bookkeeping experience and asks Cass County voters for support.
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Cass County
Local Clerk Candidate Seeks Republican Support
C. E. Ledgway, candidate for Republican nomination for clerk of the district court, asks for countywide support for the primaries on Tuesday August 12. He notes six years as deputy and urges friends to back his proven office record.
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Cass County
Cc. E. Ledgway
Sheriff Seeks Nomination for Second Term Support
The incumbent sheriff pledges to continue strict law enforcement if re elected. He asks Republican primary voters for support on Tuesday August 12.
William Henrichsen Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Primaries
William Henrichsen announces his campaign for the Democratic sheriff nomination. He pledges to honor the public trust and serve the county if nominated and elected. Primary vote set for Tuesday August 12. He thanks voters in advance.
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Sherif
William Henrichsen
Cass County voter announces sheriff candidacy for August primary
A Cass County resident declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff at the upcoming August 12 primary. The announcer pledges fair and impartial law enforcement if nominated and elected and asks for voter support.
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Cass County
Democratic Candidate Seeks Cass County Sheriff Nomination
The present marshal of Greenwood GEO H Trunkenboltz announces his run in the Cass County primary for sheriff. He asks voters for support, pledging strict law enforcement if nominated and elected.
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Cass County
Greenwood
Geo
H. Trunkenboltz
Svoboda Seeks Cass County Sheriff Nomination
Tom S. Svoboda, Cass County constable for ten years, seeks the Democratic nomination for sheriff. At 43, he has made a strong record and urges voters to support his first run for office in August, praising his willingness to enforce the law.
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Air. Svoboda
Cass County
Svoboda
Cess County
Perople
Svob
Fatal collision near Cambridge injures Chicago family
Mrs. Dwight Folsom of New Castle New York dies in a two car crash on the D L D highway west of Cambridge Nebraska Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Lou McIntosh of Chicago are seriously injured while their 6 year old son is unhurt. Mr Folsom is slightly hurt. The New York car was eastbound returning from a western vacation. The Chicago car headed westbound burst into flames after the crash.
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Cambridge
Neb
Dwight Folsom
New Caste
N. Y
Lou McIntosh
Chicago
Here
Folsom
New York
Ockies
Notice of Administration in Isaac Cecil Estate
In Cass County Nebraska a petition for administration of the estate of Isaac Cecil, deceased, has been filed. A hearing is set for September 5, 1950 at 9:00 a.m. before County Judge W. A. Robertson or another suitable person.
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Cass County
Nebraska
Isaac Cecil
W. A. Robertson
Drivers Pay July Gas Tax of $788,658
Nebraska motorists paid 788658.05 in July gasoline taxes, state treasurer said. After refunds, 780809.51 is available for highway use. One-fourth of that amount 195202.28 is to be divided among counties by license totals with Douglas receiving 25275.85 and Lancaster 13894.27. Arthur gets 205.08.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Stebbins
Douglas County
Lancaster
Arthur County
Death of steel figure Myron C. Wick Jr in Youngstown
Myron C. Wick Jr a longtime member of the Wick steel family died in a Youngstown hospital of pneumonia after a one week illness. He was thirty five and active in opposing the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Bethlehem Steel merger now tied up in injunctive court. He attended most sessions and had been in courtroom two days before admission. His death marks a second intervening death in the injunction suit after chief counsel Leroy A. Manchester died a week after hearings began.
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Myron C. Wick, Jr
Youngstown
Mr. Wick
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Common Pleas Court
Leroy A. Manchester
Sheet and Tube
Lincoln Board Buys Playground Space Near Whittier
Lincoln Aug 7 purchase of three more lots east of Whittier junior high school for 9350 advances plans to convert the site into a playground.
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Lincoln Board
Lincoln
Whittier Junior High School
Board of Education
Garner Attacks Ohio Senator Fess Over Tariff Stand
Washington Rep Garner of Texas, Democratic leader, accused Ohio Senator Fess of vague understanding of tariff issues. He said Fess’s defense of the tariff bill showed enthusiasm for coalition reductions if the White House sought limit before. Garner called Fess regressive and said his plan aims to head the Republican National Committee and bear the party’s expected fall outcome.
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Washington
Garner
Texas
Democratic National Committee
Fess
Ohio
White House
Republican National Committee
Scientists Seek Flow in Subsoil of Nebraska
Work on Nebraska ground water resources began near the Platte river with U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist L K Wenzel leading the preliminary survey under the University of Nebraska water resource survey. He is joined by Herbert A. Waite of Lincoln, a recent geology graduate assisting.
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Lexington
Nebraska
Platte River
L. K. Wenzel
United States Geological Survey
Washington
Conservation and Survey Division
The
Uniiversity of
Wenzel
Herbert A. Waite
Lincoln
Uniersity Department of Geology
Electric method to study underground water flow and sampling
Hydrologist explains an electric system to measure flow direction and rate by placing a salt well at center and driving wells down valley with ammonia chloride injected to trace movement. Sand bucket sampling and a driven-well rig with motors and a hammer drill are used to collect depth samples. salt conducts electricity to aid flow detection.
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Wenzel
Ohio Lutheran Synod commits to union with Buffalo and others
At Toledo on Aug. 6 the Lutheran joint synod of Ohio agreed to merge with the Buffalo synod and the synod of Iowa and other states forming the American Lutheran Church. Assets of five million dollars were transferred, a charter was recommended for Illinois, and Chicago was named as potential headquarters. Prohibition was deemed a political issue, with missions education literature student service and finances set as discussion topics.
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Toledo
Lutheran Joint Synod of Ohio
Lutheran Synod of Buffalo
Lutheran Synod of Laws
New American Lutheran Church
Joint Synod of Ohio
Wiss Ask
American Lutheran Church
Synod
Illinois
Chicago
Lutheran Synod of Iowa U
Buffalo Synod
World-Herald
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Ir Johnson
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Ohio Lutheran Synod
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