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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1924
Page
2
Alva residents share Thanksgiving at home and with neighbors. Reports note visits from relatives and friends, school events, and a Lincoln trip by local scholars. Local Lodge members, Parent Teachers Association talks, and community efforts to improve schools are described along with hospital updates and family activities.
Last week Walton school basketball team played Alva with near even honors. Alva boys lost to Walton 35 to 15 while Alva girls beat Walton 23 to 21.
A community shower hosted by Guidie Bird week featured Mr. and Mrs Navwstam with guests presenting six bed comforters and assorted cooking items. The event emphasized household goods and cheer amid the couple’s loss and move.
At a recent Knights of Pything gathering the nominating committee announced the officer slate. Reconstructed results list Stromer as Counselor Commander and Siizet as Vice Commander with Breger as senior officer, Tiskiss as treasurer, Ellistt as master of work, Rosenow as inner guard, Dineen as inner guard, and George Fifer as outer guard.
Members including Hey Weat week visit Hirreteck host Wormn's meeting. They hear from Thirs Perrymat, president of the state faleruston of veatinss clubs for women, and are greeted by Alva hosts. Attendees include Mesdames R. Bt. Coatmen S. Hortes Ben Sopplemin Arthyus Dinges A. Strowmer C. F. Edwards F. L. Edwards and George Tull.
W R Conk, a veteran barber with years of experience, will open a new shop in Alvo after renting the Pithivurton house formerly occupied by Dr Simpson. The former Simpson residence is now vacant as Conk plans a fresh start in the community.
Mr. F. Patterson and T. E. Pollock motored to Visitiilg 160A Mir. pre Mre on Wednesday evening and then the Patterson family departed for Isharies, Iowa, to spend a few days at the Home of all with Selvin Eis and Mr. Ellis, a noted banker of the town.
Fragmentary notes describe disruptions affecting local farmers due to unknown ruamarrs. The readable text hints at nuisance and potential economic impact, with no clear names or dates. Further detail is unavailable in the surviving text.
Nebraska figures and state officials including Governor Bryan and Chief Game Warden Roster face scrutiny for appropriations and expenditures tied to keeping lake fish from freezing. The debate centers on spending 77,000 for game birds and 5000 plus for land purchases to secure trout habitats, with claims of misused funds and political pressure from Democrats.
Washington Nev Si Completion at the front work of their railroads which the inter commerce commissions has each carving on since This work not yet fully done when camera makes the Revenue fund available So far the commission has spent some 25 000 000 in the task of primary valuation and the expenses to the rivers theatrive has been heavy Primary valuation which forces the beavis for its commission to determine a railroad s present day worth it may 0 per cent completed with respect to making up the original reports These reports are reviewed and corrected.
The Womens Christian Temperance Union unit will hold a meeting Monday afternoon December 1 at 2 30 in the Methodist church parlors. Refreshments will be served and two women will give talks. Rev Iva M Innis, a nurse and field worker for the WTU, will address the gathering. All interested ladies and gentlemen are urged to attend.
Long list of visitors and relocations in Manley includes John Warhwardt attending Oregon College and other townspeople visiting relatives in Gmiuta and Omulin. Families move to Weeping Water, with Mrs. A. Yeuth and Miss Bowen’s teaching duties noted as school closures midweek due to illness.
Mrs. Heable died in Kansas City after illness affecting family members. The text indicates her husband A. H. Humbie and relatives plan funeral arrangements and care for a feeble father. Mrs. Rau managed station duties during Humbie’s absence and the school where Mrs FlymSie taught was given a vacation until return.
The report outlines expansion plans for radio broadcasting in New River City, detailing a push for permanent broadcast infrastructure, funding questions, and coordination with the Navigation Office. Commissioner Carson critiques current costs while stressing the value of cooperative channels and safer voyage navigation through improved radio equipment and enforcement.
The U.S. Army plans to place a flag over the tomb of Woodrow Wilson at Mt. St. Albans as part of wartime ceremonies. The date is not yet set and the guard details are to be announced.
W F Moore advertises honey for sale with contact by phone 4304 in Murray Nebraska. A. Hilton of Omaha visited over Thanksgiving at the home of Mr and Mrs J H McBruken and their family enjoyed the festivities and the town’s stir.
Senator Reed, from Missouri, is billed as one of the principal speakers at the twenty listermentite of the Webrcata Bar association. He will discuss the menace in the Constitution and share remarks on his varied career including mayoralty of Kansas City and service as United States pastor. Judge W W Woodworth of the U S Supreme Court for the Nebraska district is another main speaker addressing recent court items and business before the federal courts.
An old recruitment notice announces a position for a medical agent in Cass County. It requests applicants to send details to Dr Ward's Medical Company in Winona Minnesota and notes the firm was established in 1556.
Annual event held at M W A Hall on December 3 features a St Marys gift shop with items for purchase. Proceeds support local activities.
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