Diverse Cass County Social Notices From Lincoln To Murray
A bustling week of visits and errands across Lincoln Grand Island Union and Murray with residents from Nehawka Coatman Skinner and Peterson families traveling for dental care shopping and relatives. Local events include an Aluminum demonstration at a Methodist basement supper a Cass county Bible school planning session and a Patrick Roddy family reunion with many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Nelson
Lincoln
Dorothea Coatman
Gollaher
Grand Island
Methodist Church
John B. Skinner
Fullerton
J. C
Skinder
Noted Friend Participates in Unplanned Fete
A friend, initially unaware of the fete, joins the program with enthusiasm once guests arrive. Attendees hope he enjoys many more such happy events in the future.
Dr Lawrence Muter Remembered For Lifelong City Service
Dr Lawrence Muter who served Alvo and nearby areas for 31 years passed away after a long illness. He offered medical care without charge when possible and remained a steadfast church member at Saint Pauls Lincoln. Survived by wife and daughters Marguarite and Carmen, funeral held at Saint Pauls with interment at Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Muter
Alvo
Saint Paul's Church
Lincoln
Milford
Marguarite
Carmen
Perry Rushlau
Methodist Church
Ready For the Gravel on Alvo Road to Highway 38
The road north from Alvo toward Highway 38, known as the D S D, is prepared to receive gravel. Officials say the trading and work in progress have finished a top grade with easy grades, making one of the very best highways once the gravel is laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvo
Aged Pioneer Answers Call at Alvo Funeral
Grandmother Wolfe born in 1846 in Ohio passed away after a long Christian life. Survived by daughters Mrs Mullen and Mrs Dimmett, son Sherman Wolfe, and son John S Wolfe of Detroit. Funeral held in Alvo with Rev Perry Rushlan officiating. interment in Alvo cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandmother Wolfe
Margaret Wolfe
Margaret Clause
Ohio
Isaac Wolfe
Clayton
Michigan
Alvo
L. D. Mullen
Mullen
J. L. Dimmett
Greenwood
Cass County
Sherman Wolfe
John S. Wolfe
Detroit
Trans-America Board Declares 150 Percent Dividend and New Company
The Trans-America corporation board announced a 150 percent stock dividend and the creation of Intercoast Trading company with subscription rights for all Trans-America shareholders. The dividend value exceeds 800 million dollars. Intercoast will issue 1.8 million shares with 1 million rights offered to stockholders at one for nine shares owned as of August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Trans-America Corporation Board of Directors
Intercoast Trading Company
Trans-America
Thirteen Die in Henryetta Train Wreck
A St. Louis San Francisco passenger train derailed near Henryetta Oklahoma after hitting an open switch. Thirteen killed including engineer N A Wolfe and fireman H A Bryan plus 11 passengers. Seven injured two seriously as boiler exploded and 500 feet of track torn up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henryetta
Okla
St. Louis
Euel Renfro
Tulsa
R. G. Gooch
Hay for Sale: Prairie Bales Near Alté-Law Area
Baled prairie hay offered at 12 dollars per ton. Contact Russ Todd at alté-law for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ Todd
Local Golfers Win Opener at Nebraska City
Opening match play round in the Southeastern Nebraska golf tournament at Nebraska City featured Don Pittman as medalist defeating Martin Schmaus and Dr Westover beating Bill Wilson. Frank Horsack beat Ben Olive to advance, with Westover and Pittman set to clash in the championship flight.
Amanda V Wiley obituary notes long illness and family ties
Amanda V Wiley daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Wiley born February 12 1865 near Rock Bluffs Nebraska married to Edward Dills September 1 1886 moved to Riverton Iowa after husband died March 21 1911 moved to Shenandoah died August 19 1929 was bed fast fifteen months lifelong M E church worker funeral held Shenandoah last Wednesday then in Murray home services by Rev J Stewart buried at Wm Young cemetery survived by mother six sisters five brothers one half sister and brother six nephews served as pallbearers Willard Harold Rhea Timblin Vearl Smith Malvern Read Carl Park
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Peterson
Lulu
Dorothy Coatman
Lincoln
R. M. Coatman
C. H. Kirkpatrick
Coatwan
Archie Miller
Near Eagle
W. L. Brown
J. W. Brother
Earl Bennett Place
Alve Consolidated Schools
Edward Casey
Alve
Wm. Casey
Rehmeyer
Philip Coatman
Alvo
Mary Peterson
Witchita
Henry Miller
W. L. Copple
Northwest
Hot Springs
Black Hills
John Banning
Nebraska City
Patrick Roddy
A. B. Stromer
Callihan
Murdock
Cass County Bible School Association
Murray
Edward Edwards
Albert Wychal
Union
Old Settlers
Cass
Otoe County
Messers and Mesdames
Art Dinges
Simon
Stirling Coatman
George Coatman
Utica
Ford
Oris Formenan
Gilbert Steel
Seg
Anhni
Amanda V. Wiley
Wm. Wiley
Rock Bluffs
Nebraska
Edward Dills
Riverton
Iowa
Shenandoah
M. E. Church
Mary Wiley
J. Stewart
Will Seybolt
Ernest Millbern
Wm. Young
Willard
Harold
Rhea Timblin
Vearl Smith
Malvern Read
Carl Park
Family thanks for kindness after daughter's death
The Wiley family expresses heartfelt appreciation for acts of kindness and sympathy shown after the death of their daughter and sister. They thank those who participated in the funeral services and for the beautiful flowers from Mrs. Mary Wiley and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wiley
Catholic Daughters Bid Farewell To Mrs Droege
Members of the Catholic Daughters of America hosted a farewell for Mrs Lena Droege at Mrs KE J Richeys home. The event honored Mrs Droege who departs September 10 for California to spend the winter with her son Emil Droege and family. Guests played bridge and Bingo with Miss Minnie Guthmann and Miss Anna Jirousek triumphing, and Mrs Droege received a handsome gift. Delights and refreshments concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
KE. J. Richey
Lena Droege
C. D. of A
Minnie Guthmann
Anna Jirousek
Droege
Mrs J J Schneider Visits Cedar Creek Readers
Mrs J J Schneider a longtime Cedar Creek resident visited Saturday and enrolled as a reader of the semi weekly for the coming year. She was joined by her daughter Mrs George R Fackler of Blair and son Paul Fackler of Blair. The Facklers are visiting Cedar Creek for an outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Schneider
Cedar Creek
Journal Office
Schneider
George R. Fackler
Blair
Paul Fackler
Facklers
Grapes for Sale by Mrs Cloyd Hamilton
A short notice from Mrs Cloyd Hamilton of Louisville Nebraska advertises grapes for sale. The abbreviated item notes the seller and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyd Hamilton
Louisville
Journal Notice Promotes News Hotline Access
The Journal invites readers to call Call No. 6 for news updates at any time. The notice emphasizes round‑the‑clock access and easy contact for readers seeking current information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
Entertains for Guests at Cotner Home In South City
Mr and Mrs Ed Cotner hosted a gracious gathering early in the week honoring Mrs Cora Cotner and Mrs Pearl McClain and son Harry of Boone Iowa. Attendees included R A Conray and George E Merrisman of Omaha, Clara A Merriman, Tommy Wear and Edith Merriman of Omaha. The luncheon featured fried chicken and pinochle with Mrs Cora Conner winning first prize and Edith Merriman taking consolation honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cotner
Cora Cotner
Pearl McClain
Harry
Boone
Iowa
R. A. Conray
George E. Merrisman
Consolidated Buick and Supply Co
Omaha
Clara A. Merriman
Tommy Wear
Edith Merriman
Cora Conner
Lone Platts mouth Contender for Golf Title
In the Southeastern Nebraska golf tournament at Nebraska City the second round eliminated most locals from the championship flight. Don ald Pittman defeated Dr. R. P. Westover 1 up to advance, while Feistner beat Frank Horsack 3 to 2. Fred Oetgen remains the last local in finals contention as Pittman faces Feistner with a possible Sunday title match. Oregon meets Glen, Cloidt defeats Holmes, and Druliner, McCarty defeat Warren in other flights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Donald Pittman
Dr. R. P. Westover
Southeastern
Frank Horsack
Feistner
Auburn
Fred Oetgen
Pittman
Don
Oregon
Glen
Cloidt
James W. Holmes
Nasby
Frank M. Druliner
M. E
Lee McCarty
Warren
Two Auto Accidents Reported Near Avoca and Eagle
Last Friday Mrs Mozer of Beaumont Texas with Mrs Betts Mrs Arthur Adams Eva Pearl Adams and Daisy Pearl Sehackley were shaken and bruised when a gravel covered turn caused their car to overturn near Avoca. Dr McFadden said no one seriously hurt. Saturday Roy Sickman and daughter Velma were in a collision near Eagle with minor injuries and the Siekman family also suffered cuts and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozer
Beaumont
Texas
E. P. Betts
Arthur Adams
Eva Pearl Adams
Daisy Pearl Sehackley
Avoca
Eva Pearl
Seikman
Union Club Meets at Union Extension Session
The Extension club of Union met with Mrs. Ed Lewis on Tuesday afternoon August 20. Eighteen members and friends attended. Assistant Mrs. Chas. Atteberry led the lesson and games, with Mrs. Arden Rahman winning the walking of the string prize. Mrs. George Lutz reported on Camp Brewster activities. Refreshments by Mrs. Lewis and daughter Olive capped the gathering as attendees praised the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Club of Union
Ed Lewis
Rihn
Chas. Atteberry
Arden Rahman
George Lutz
Camp Brewster
Vet Hospital to Face State Capitol from East Premises
Lincoln August 19 the new veterans bureau hospital main building will face the Nebraska capitol from a prematory 750 feet east of Eleventh street blueprints of the ground plan for the entire building group show the main entrance will be approached from the east by Wextendsd Fotrest ordered by Secretary Whitten of the chamber of commerce
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Veterans Bureau Hospital
Nebraska Capitol
Eleventh Street
Whitten
Chamber of Commeces
America Urged to Join Parley on Calendar Reform
A National Committee report urges American participation in an international conference to simplify the calendar. It notes wide support for a 13 month year of 28 days and cites high polling among organizations. The plan would require ratifying legislation after conference approval to standardize dates and contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Committee
Henry L. Stimson
George Eastman
Rochester
N. Y
United States
League of Nations
League
Russia
Turkey
Europe
Man Files 250000 Alimony Suit in Oklahoma
Miami Oklahoma August 20 Alleging extreme cruelty FL Hallam Monday filed suit in district court for 250000 alimony and a divorce from Mrs Anna Beaver Bear Hallam reputed wealthiest woman of the Quapaw Indian tribe Hallam a white man married the Indian woman at Albuquerque New Mexico in 1924 It was her third marriage Hallam lists her property including 650000 in cash held in trust by the bureau of Indian affairs and real estate in Miami and Ottawa county Oklahoma to push her wealth beyond 1000000 The petition states Mrs Hallam has a monthly income of 320000 from lead and zinc ore royalties He also says she is a principal heir to Mrs John Beaver another wealthy Quapaw woman Several instances of alleged cruelty including beatings while he slept and a revolver attack are cited by Hallam
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Okla
Hallam
Anna Beaver Bear Hallam
Albuquerque
N. M
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Ottawa County
Oklahoma
John Beaver
Air Mail to Dutch Guiana Promoted by Pan American
Pan American Airways announced on Monday that United States air mail service will extend on September 20 to Paramaribo in Dutch Guiana with Colonel Lindbergh piloting the first ship from Miami. He said improved radio equipment should keep him in touch every ten minutes, though he did not reveal whether Mrs. Lindbergh would accompany him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pan-American Airways
United States
Paramaribo
Dutch Guiana
Lindbergh
Miami
Pan- American
Pan-American
Panama
RAILROAD SPECIAL CARRIES RACING HORSES SOUTH
A Burlington line train from Omaha to Pacific Junction and then Kansas City carried ten horse cars moved from the Union Pacific. The horses were bound for the southern racing season with many attendants on board to tend them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Railroad
Omaha
Pacific Junction
Kansas City
Union Pacific
Cass County Maps on Sale at Journal Office
Large size maps of Cass county available at the Journal office for 50 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Journal Office
Tre y to Hold Up Brokers in Chicago Racket
Wille Druggan known as brother of a notorious figure was jailed with two accomplices after a county grand jury reported true bills. The trio allegedly shook down brokerage firms for operating rights in Chicago, targeting J O Beckman Co. employees. A telephone call alerted police leading to arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Wille Druggan
Terry
Chiergo
Willie
Frankie Fisher
L.ce
Harry Robinon
Graf Zeppelin Starts Pacific Flight to Los Angeles
Graf Zeppelin began its 5740 mile eastward journey to Los Angeles from Kasumigaura Japan at 3 13 p m after weather conditions improved. Ground crews and passengers quickly prepared as winds shifted and a prior minor rear motor gondola incident was addressed. The airship will receive thrice daily weather updates to maintain contact with American stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kasumigaura
Japan
Los Angeles
Omaha
Hugo Eckener
Embargo Put On Grain By Northwest Railroads
Northwest railroads including Great Northern Northern Pacific Soo Line Milwaukee Rock Island Chicago Northwestern Omaha and Minneapolis St Paul announce an embargo on rye barley and oats from Aug 23 to Aug 31 to ease terminal congestion. Governor Carlson requests farmers in the region to hold shipments to prevent clogging ports and storage facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Northwest
Christianson
Northwest Shippers Advisory Board
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Soo Line
Milwaukee
Rock Island
Chicago & Northwestern
Omaha
Minneapolis & St. Paul
Minnepolis
Duluth
Superior
Farm Board to Aid Cotton Co-Operatives
The Federal Farm Board proposed to provide advances to cotton cooperative associations to support this year's crop. It plans combined loans totaling up to 90 percent of cotton value through the Federal Farm Board and the two government agencies, with anticipated marketing operations at five to ten million dollars. The move aims to enable final settlements with member growers without pressuring market timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anz
Federal Farm Board
American Cotton Growers’ Exchange
Federal Intermediate Credit Banks
World-Herald
Corn Hurt by Long Drouth in Nebraska Prospects Fall
Nebraska crop statistician A. E. Anderson reports continued drought thinning the corn outlook. Southern counties show deterioration while northern areas hold better prospects. cooler weather and rain could sustain stands, but subsoil moisture is low and an early frost risks damage. A timely shower and warm month could approach 1929 average yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
A. E. Anderson
Nebraska
Anderson
Miller Enters Race While Under Indictment in Diploma Mill Case
Chicago figure Colonel Miller announces candidacy for congressman at large while under $20,000 bond on indictment tied to an alleged diploma mill. Former director of the state registration and education department, this will be his third bid after two defeats. He aims to challenge Ruth Hanna McCormick for the U S Senate seat amid ongoing legal scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. W. H. Miller
Colonel Miller
State Department of Registration and Education
Liberty
Ruth Hanna McCormick
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nehawka
Nebr. City
R. P. Westover
Don Pittman
Thuusday
Martin Schmaus
Dr. Westover
Bill Wilson
Otoe City
Ben Olive
Weeping Water
Horsack
A. W. Cloidt
Leslie Niel
Lone
ER. P. Westover
Union Club
Vet’s Hospital
State Capitol
America
Main Street
Omar Wonder
Victor Percale
Children’s
Victor Brand
Iron Clad Brand
Miss Liberty
Symphony
Telephones
South Park
Trey
Zeppelin
Pacific
Eckener
Miller
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