Union Items Reflect Local Visits and Movements
A crowded county note lists Tony Sudduth and family visiting Union, David Kendall shipping cattle to Omaha, Edgar Newton and wife visiting Plattsmouth, Ollie Atteberry calling on friends, and other residents traveling, recovering from a car wreck, or handling business. It records farm sales, charity quilting, and local errands across Union, Plattsmouth, Murray, and surrounding areas.
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Tony Sudduth
Union
David Kendall
Omaha
Edgar Newton
Plattsmouth
Newton
Vesta Clarke
Ollie Atteberry
Charles Hathaway
Thomas Straub
Avoca
R. E. Foster
South Omaha
Davie Buck
Stricker
Colorado
William Lintner
Near Murray
Edward W. Dowler
Pat Roddy
Hastings
Wm. Highfield
Wm. Richter
Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power Company
D. M. Fowler
Ladies Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Ruth Warden
Frank
Nebraska City
Lincoln
G. M. Kunkel
Tularosa
New Mexico
Edgar Morton
Hay Springs
Visit to Mont Robb Home Noted in Local Social Roundup
A social column recounts a weekend of visits and dinners in the area. Mont Robb and daughter Miss Augusta hosted guests with Rev. and Mrs. B. N. Kunkel among those noted. Other gatherings include trips to Omaha for a piano recital and attendance at the Century of Progress exposition.
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Mont Robb
Augusta
Iowa
B. N. Kunkel
Gilbert
H. G. Snodgrass
Geneva
Lyman Trumble
Lincoln
L. N. Kunkel
Weeping Water
Sam Pugh
Arnold Pugh
Pierce
D. Ray Frans
Jimmie
Omaha
Joselyn Memorial
W. B. Banning
Nebraska
Joe Banning
Nola
Sara Upton
Cordelia Roddy
Francis Shanahan
Nebraska City
Fourth Quarterly Conference At Methodist Church
The fourth quarterly conference was held last Sunday at the Methodist church. Rev. Dr. Gilbert, vice president of the district, delivered an excellent address.
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Methodist Church
Gilbert
Plattsmouth Visitors Share Sunday at Harris Home
Mr and Mrs Joe Bierland and Mr and Mrs Louis Bierland with their families of near Plattsmouth visited Mr and Mrs Creede Harris last Sunday. All enjoyed the day together and the visit.
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Joe Bierland
Louis Bierland
Plattsmouth
Creede Harris
Trip to Ponca Oklahoma With Bauer Roddy Party
Last Sunday morning South Frank Bauer and Jack Roddy traveled to Ponca Oklahoma to pick up Bauer’s two nieces Punk and Deedee. They plan to visit for a time but the girls must return home for the start of school on Monday.
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South
Frank Bauer
Jack Roddy
Ponca
Oklahoma
Mr. Bauer
Punk
Deedee
Narrow Escape On Union Hillside Motorcycle Swerve
Two men on a motorcycle sped down Union Hill last Saturday as a fast freight train loomed. They jumped off as the train neared, tumbling along the pavement and suffering bruises but escaping serious harm. A physician treated them and warned motorists to slow on Main Street to avoid accidents and legal trouble.
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Union
Main Street
Local pioneer Withrow honored at 66th birthday
Born August 27 1867 at Blandensville Illinois Withrow came west with his parents as a youth He lived mainly in Cass county aside from brief periods in Iowa and Lincoln He worked in Burlington shops at Plattsmouth for years and later entered the newspaper business with his brother W L
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E. Withrow
Blandensville
Illinois
Iowa
Lincoln
Cass County
Burlington
Plattsmouth
W. L
Plattsmouth Resident Reflects On Birthday Reminiscence
The Cass County Tribune notes a local resident named Withrow who had worked in Iowa and other parts of Nebraska before settling on a farm nearby with his wife. Last Sunday he quietly marked his birthday, recalling years gone by.
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Withrow
Plattsmouth
Cass County Tribune
Iowa
Nebraska
Here
School Opens With Strong Faculty This Monday
The community readies for the new school year on Monday September 4 with Superintendent James Marsell C W Hoffman Gertrude Chitt erden Nola Banning Cordelia Roddy and Dorothy Foster leading the teaching staff across high school and primary grades to meet youth educational needs.
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James Marsell
C. W. Hoffman
Gertrude Chitterden
Nola Banning
Cordelia Roddy
Dorothy Foster
Birthday party at Riverview Park noted by families
A birthday gathering at Riverview Park last Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Rihn of Union John Alwin and wife Miss Wilma Pickard and George Perry of Plattsmouth Hazel Bunch and her mother of Omaha. The group celebrated despite rain threats.
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Riverview Park
P. F. Rihn
Union
John Alwin
Wilma Pickard
George Perry
Plattsmouth
Hazel Bunch
Omaha
Delightful Union 4 H Extension Picnic Weathered
The Union and vicinity 4 H Extension club held a picnic at Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mei Singer on Uncle Henry Banning place last Sunday. Rain sent the group indoors to a commodious house where they enjoyed the day and the prepared foods despite bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union and Vicinity
Lawrence Meisinger
Henry Banning
Weeping Water Band Plays Pleasant Union Evening
The Weeping Water band entertained Union residents last night with a fine concert. They were joined by their kitten ball team and faced a local team for a friendly game. No winner info available, but attendees enjoyed the entertainment.
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Weeping Water Band
Union
Family trio returns from Huntington after three week visit
Frank Martin and his sister Mrs. Plybon with Mr and Mrs Chester Plybon traveled from Huntington Virginia to Union after a three week trip. They stopped in Chicago to view the Century of Progress before returning home.
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Frank Martin
Plybon
Chester Plybon
Huntington
Virginia
Old Dominion
Chicago
Century of Progress
Union
Union Girls Kittenball Tie With Weeping Water Batted
The Union girls kittenball team played in Weeping Water last week and tied 14 to 14. Weeping Water visited on Wednesday to break the tie with a rematch.
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Union
Weeping Water
Cass County Barbers Plan September Meeting in Weeping Water
Barbers from Cass County will gather on September 5 in Weeping Water to finalize a county wide plan for shop conduct and to harmonize practices across all shops. The group aims for full agreement to ensure coordinated operation.
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Cass County
Rider Con Watkins Injured After Horse Stumbles
Con Watkins rode a spirited horse when the animal reared and threw him. He landed on uneven ground and suffered a lower leg fracture after his foot sank into a hole. Dr. J L Barritt treated and reduced the fracture. recovery as expected under the circumstances.
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Con Watkins
Con
J. L. Barritt
Nehawka Residents Count Their Week With News
Nehawka and nearby areas see visitors and travel as neighbors report occasional visits, business matters, and health notes. Mrs. James McVey stayed with relatives in Avoca a few days while Don C. Rhoden bought a Chevrolet for transport. Demonstrations by International Harvester drew farmers to J. J. Pollard’s to view Farmall plows after recent rain.
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David Stuart
James McVey
Avoca
International Harvester Company
Nehawka
J. J. Pollard
Mrs Boedeker Hosts Birthday Party for Mother Mrs Fitzpatrick
Mrs E J Boedeker entertained a large gathering of friends and neighbors to celebrate her mother Mrs George Fitzpatrick of Imperial whose birthday anniversary was observed last Friday. Mrs Fitzpatrick formerly lived here before moving west.
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E. J. Boedeker
George Fitzpatrick
Imperial
Fitzpatrick
West
Circle of friends gather for a delightful occasion
A large circle of friends were present to assist in the delightful occasion, sharing in the festivity and supporting the host. The gathering reflected a warm community atmosphere with plenty of companionship and cheer.
Teachers Depart for South Dakota School Year
Mesdames Don C. Rhoden and William Gorder leave this Saturday to teach in Okcreek South Dakota. Mrs. Gorder returns to Hidden Timber to resume last year’s school. Mrs. Rhoden will teach four miles from Mrs. Gorder’s school near Okcreek.
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South Dakota
Don C. Rhoden
William Gorder
Okcreek
Dan Anderson Feeds Forty Head of Cattle in Omaha Yards
Dan Anderson visited Omaha last week and bought about forty head of cattle. He placed them in the feed yards and began feeding early this week. He has ample roughage and a good supply of corn, planning to feed for his own needs and to sell to others.
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Dan Anderson
Omaha
Rain Interferes with Philpot Picnic at Nebraska City
Rain spoiled a planned Philpot family picnic at Nebraska City last Sunday with few attendees. Mrs Laura Wright and her children from Hiawatha Kansas visited Nebraska City Sunday and then visited the Elmer Philpot family Monday afternoon.
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Philpot
Nebraska City
Laura Wright
Hiawatha
Kansas
Elmer Philpot
Philpot Family Visits Nevada and Returns Home
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Philpot with Miss Mildred Bobbitt and T. J. Bobbitt, sister and brother of Mrs. Philpot, returned from Nevada Mo after a week. They attended a southern family reunion and reported a fine time but crops were short due to dry weather.
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South
Harold Philpot
Mildred Bobbitt
T. J. Bobbitt
Philpot
Nevada
Church notices in Nehawka and Otterbein plans
United Brethren in Christ in Nehawka invites attendance at Bible school at 10 am and evening gospel service at 7 30 pm with a young people meeting. Pastor Engebretson returns from a month vacation after a 9000 mile trip across seven states and will share observations. A business meeting follows. Otterbein Church schedules morning worship at 11 am on Sunday September 3 with midweek prayer and praise. Jr and women’s society events to be announced. Scripture I Sam 16 7 shared.
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Bible Church School
Woman's Society
Flooded Western Nebraska towns face rising waters toll
Severe rains caused reservoir breaches near Kimball and damage around Sidney and McCook. Farmers hurried to move livestock as the Kimball dam threatened to fail while floodwaters on the Republican river displaced lowland residents in McCook and damaged two bridges. Crawford Dam water system disrupted but emergency pumps supply. Train service halted west of Edgemont due to weakened bridges. Soldiers at Fort Robinson worked to save bridges as several washed out.
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Nebraska
Kimball
Sidney
McCook
Lodgepole Creek
Brownson
James
Ralph Dalton
Republican
Cheyenne County
Red Willow County
Crawford Dam
White River
Crawford City
Here
North Western Railroad
Edgemont
S. D
Burlington
Fort Robinson
World Herald
Young Man Detained Over Altered Plates In Omaha
Officers Pickrel and Stewart arrested a youth named Ray Stener of Omaha for driving with paper numbers instead of licensed plates. The offense, under state law since August 10, was referred to county authorities, not city ordinance.
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Dave Pickrel
Roy Stewart
Ray Stener
Omaha
Many Children Win Fair Prizes
Judges across the nation note many children aged 12 to 15 win prizes for baking. A 12 year old credits Victor Flour for easy prize bread, saying her family of ten bakes daily and never spoils a batch. Victor Flour is milled by Crete Mills in Crete Nebraska and sold at better grocers in Plattsmouth.
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Victor
Crete Mills
Crete
Nebraska
Victor Flour
Plattsmouth
Visiting in City Residents Return From Council Bluffs
Miss Mary Jane Mark and cousin Joy Vallery return from a visit at the Ed Vallery home in Council Bluffs. Joy Vallery will spend the week with the Mark family.
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Mary Jane Mark
Joy Vallery
Council Bluffs
Ed Vallery
Mark
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L. F. Fitch
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Rue H. Frans
Rose Kendall
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F. R. Fenn
Salina
Miss Dorothy
Red Oak
Greene No. 29 Union
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Journal
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Victor Wehrbein
W. O. Troop
Gerald Opp
Lena Opp
Donald Opp
Peter Opp
H. P. Opp
Warren Munn
A. C. Munn
Clifford Ritter
Los Angeles
Herbert Kuntz
Kuntz
Ruth Palmer
Epkham Oaks
Diller
W. Patterson
Nehanka
Murray
Charles Philpot
Lottie Browne
James Miller
Miller
Henry Wessell
Beatrice
Farmers State Bank
Plattsmouth, Nebr
United Brethren In Christ
Otto Engebretson
Otterbein Church
Kimball Reservoir
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