Community Visitors and Local Notes Outline Week in Union
Union items report residents visiting nearby towns including Anna Bauer at the Chase home in South Omaha and Jack and Frank traveling to Auburn. Several local figures like George A. Stites and Uncle George Upton conduct business in Plattsmouth and Weeping Water. Family visits, coal deliveries, illnesses, and upcoming guests at the Robb and Whitworth households are noted along with employment prospects and local transportation work near Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Bauer
South Omaha
John Chase
Jack
Frank
Auburn
Charles L. Greene
Rilen and Greene
Omaha
George A. Stites
Union
George S. Upton
Plattsmouth
Fleming W. Robb
Mont Robb
Augusta
Wade E. Moore
York
Will Rice
John Fitzpatrick
Phillip F. Rihn
Rihn and Greene
Harriett Leach
Peru
Daniel Lynn
Peter Price
G. S. Upton
Married at Falls City Unites Reynolds and Evans
Thomas Reynolds of near Union and Alta E. Evans of Nebraska City wed in Falls City about ten days ago to avoid prying eyes. The ceremony was led by Rev. G Baker at the Falls City Methodist church. The groom’s parents live south of Union. the bride is a Nebraska City High School graduate. Congratulations from The Journal and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls City
Thomas Reynolds
Alta E. Evans
Union
Nebraska City
George T. Reynolds
Journal
Griffin Family Enjoys Thanksgiving at Grandparents’ Home
Mr and Mrs Horace Griffin and the children visited Plattsmouth last Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs. with the family gathering and holiday meal.
Goose Dinner Highlights At Griffin Residence
E. M. Griffin hosted a pleasant day with a fine dinner headlined by a perfectly roasted goose prepared by Mrs. Griffin. The meal was enjoyed by all in attendance reflecting a wholesome gathering.
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E. M. Griffin
Union Red Cross Roll Call At Union Branch
The Red Cross branch at Union reports a successful roll call with about forty members signing in and paying their dollar to join the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Red Cross
Red Cross
Union
John Gilmore Celebrates 18th Birthday Thanksgiving at Frans Home
A cheerful Thanksgiving gathering honored John Gilmore on his 18th birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Ray Frans. Attendees included the Frans family, Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Gilmore and their son, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Davis, Mrs. J. D. Pitman, and Jimmie Frans. The group enjoyed turkey and other dishes before Dr. and Mrs. Gilmore and their son stayed on for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Ray Frans
John Gilmore
Frans
Jimmie
Jennie Frans
G. H. Gilmore
Lincoln
O. A. Davis
J. D. Pitman
Murray
Gilmore
John
Hog in Crate Causes Car Wreck Near Union
Three youths Joe Dare Jack Austin and Roy Garrens bringing a purchased hog to Union lost control when the crate shifted on the running board. The car rolled several times into a ditch injuring Austin and the others though the hog only squealed in protest. They righted the car and continued into town with the hog secured.
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Joe Dare
Jack Austin
Roy Garrens
Union
Mr. Austin
Afternoon visit ends with river bottle shooting
On last Sunday Frank L. Anderson and his wife and son Ben visited Mr. and Mrs. Don Watkins and enjoyed a fine dinner. Afterward Loy Pell joined them and the men went to the river where they threw bottles and shot at them until they were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Anderson
Ben
Don Watkins
Loy Pell
Opossums and Outing Near Louisville
Frank L. Anderson his wife and Mr. and Mrs. E F Morse traveled to Louisville last Saturday to visit Morse’s brother St Morse. They spent a pleasant afternoon with coon hunting resulting in the capture of an opossum but lacking sweet potatoes the edible benefits were incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Anderson
E. F. Morse
Louisville
Proposed Viaduct for Union Raises Citywide Debate
Rumors circulate about plans for a viaduct to span the Missouri Pacific tracks from near the bank and filling station to west of the lines. Proponents say it would improve traveler safety and ease rail operations. opponents warn it would disrupt business west of the eastern approach. No certainty on construction exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Missouri Pacific
Surprise Linen Shower Honors Bride-To-Be Gladys Bushnell
Miss Gladys Bushnell was honored with a surprise linen shower at the Bushnell home Saturday evening. Organized by her aunts Mrs Laura McLean and Mrs Carrie Tracy and cousin Mrs Walter Tracey, the party featured visiting, musical numbers, gifts, and a luncheon to close the event ahead of her marriage to Edgar Glaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Bushnell
Edgar Glaze
Bushnell
Laura McLean
Carrie Tracy
Walter Tracey
Christmas card print orders open at the Journal
The Journal announces that orders for Christmas cards are now being accepted. Residents can submit designs and payments ahead of the holiday season to ensure timely production and delivery.
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The
Journal
Local Folks Spend Thanksgiving Across The Midwest
Mr and Mrs Paul Vandervoort and son Paul III visited Omaha with extended family over Thanksgiving. J A Capwell and Joe Hendrix hosted at Weston while Mrs Capwell’s parents welcomed guests. Weeping Water attorney C E Tefit and E B Taylor attended district court session. Harley Becker from Chicago arrived for a brief family visit. R D Stine son George and William Clarence of Union visited for a day. Mrs J D Marshall of Council Bluffs spent Sunday with her daughter Mrs Justus Lillie and old friends.
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Paul Vandervoort
Paul III
William F. Dunn
Omaha
J. A. Capwell
Joe Hendrix
Weston
Nebraska
Chicago
H. E. Becker
R. D. Stine
George
William Clarence
Union
J. D. Marshall
Council Bluffs
Justus Lillie
Earl Troop
Glen Rutledge
Nebraska City
Fred Druecker
Lois Troop
Plattsmouth
George Deickman
Dorothy Drucker
Lincoln
Roy Stine
Nehawka
W. O. Troop
Earl
Charles Rose
Frank Trotter
Charles Hansen
Professor Dorr
Iowa
Mrs. Dorr
Fred Armstrong
Eileen Christweisser
John Christweisser
J. C. Snaveley
Near Union
Keith Ost
W. A. Ost
Nehawka High School
Troy Murdock
Albert Wolfe
Gladys
A. C. Munn
Wolfe
Greene
Munn
Stewart Rough
Guy Lake
Rough
C. R. Troop
Troop
Otis
Yuma
Colorado
Friends
Linderman
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Wm. Rose
Mr. Rose
Pugsley Couple Plans Thanksgiving Visit in Lincoln
Wednesday's Daily reports Mr. and Mrs. George W. Pugsley Jr. of Lincoln Nebraska spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. J L Stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Pugsley, Jr
Lincoln, Nebr
J. L. Stamp
Homecoming for T. M. Patterson After Kansas City Clinic Visit
T. M. Patterson returned from Kansas City where he sought treatment for rectal disorders at the Thornton & Minor Clinic now led by Dr. A. J. Maris with Dr. Powell assisting. Patterson, who earlier faced similar issues thirty years ago, reports relief and plans to resume work in a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Petterson
Kansas City
Thorton & Minor Clinic
Patterson
Thornton
Minor
A. J. Maris
Dr. Maris
Maris
Powell
Knights of New Hope Meeting Minutes
The November 23 meeting called by president Harley Cottingham approved minutes read by Lois Campbell. Members with perfect attendance were Lois and Floyd Campbell, George Campbell, Harley Cottingham, Kenneth Cottingham, Edna Marie Marlin, and Norene Sudduth. Doris Gregg reported.
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Harley Cottingham
Lois Campbell
Lois
Floyd
George Campbell
Harley
Kenneth Cottingham
Edna Marie Marlin
Norene Sudduth
Doris Gregg
Journal Want Ads Cost Only a Few Cents
Classified readers are reminded that local want ads in the journal remain an affordable way to reach buyers. Small, practical listings promise quick attention and results for merchants and residents alike.
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Journal
Local Nehawka News and Community Notes Highlights
A rundown of visits and business matters across Nehawka, Plattsmouth, and surrounding towns. Notables include Earl Troop in Union, Mrs. Fred Druecker’s illness, Lois Troop’s Plattsmouth visit, and various locals tending to farms, roads, and cattle purchases. A new stone quarry near C. W. Stone prompts road work planning and regional employment prospects.
Can Missing Water Can Attract Neighborly Return
Mr Olaf Lundberg found his water can missing from his Nehawka property after leaving it outside to fill radiators. He replaced it and marked his name and address in red on the can, hoping a future thief will read the address by daylight and return it with postage paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Lundberg
Ole
Nehawka
Lecturing Doctor Fentelle Visited Nehawka For Hospital Appeal
Dr Fentelle chaplain at Methodist hospital Omaha delivered an illustrated talk in Nehawka last Sunday evening. He showed slides and a lantern to explain the hospital’s work and urged donations, noting charities face hard times in the current mood.
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Fentelle
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Nehawka
Visitor from Blair revisits Nehawka in 1913 era drive
Russell Hall and his wife, longtime Lancaster county residents, visited Nehawka on Monday. The couple traveled from Blair accompanied by John Rough, renewing ties with old friends and noting changes since 1913, including the nearby Tommy Fulton blacksmith shop and town growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Hall
Nehawka
John Rough
Blair
Burton
Mr. Hall
Hall
Mr. Rough
Alvo
Lancaster County
Cass County
John Kelley
Tommy Fulton
Thanksgiving Turkey Sent From Okcreek Family Home
Mrs. William Gorder of Okcreek South Dakota sent a fine turkey for Thanksgiving to her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Troop. The roast was prepared by Mrs. Victor Wehrbein, sister of Mrs. Gorder, at her home. Present were Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Troop, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Troop of Union, and Tommy and Lois Troop of Nehawka.
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North
William Gorder
Okcreek
South Dakota
W. C. Troop
Victor Wehrbein
Gorder
W. O. Troop
Earl Troop
Union
Tommy
Miss Lois Troop
Nehawka
Taylor and Daughter Iris Visit Omaha for Dinner
Taylor and her daughter Iris Taylor of Omaha arrived for a day visit and enjoyed a very fine dinner during a splendid visit.
Three Musketeers give concert at Plattsmouth Legion hall
The Three Musketeers Tommy Mason Roy Lancaster and Ted McLean performed a suitable and lively concert at the American Legion hall in Plattsmouth last Saturday night drawing local audiences and praise.
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Plattsmouth
Musketeers
Tommy Mason
Roy Lancaster
Ted McLean
American Legion
Needle in hand removed by magnet at Lincoln hospital
Mrs. John Opp injured her hand while sewing last Tuesday as a needle broke off in the bone. Dr. Walters transported her to Lincoln where a powerful magnet extracted the fragment. she continues to recover well.
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John Opp
Walters
Lincoln
United Brethren in Christ Church Services and Meetings
Local notices list weekly services at Nehawka and Otterbein churches with Bible school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Evening services at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meetings midweek. Upcoming December events include special meetings December 11 to 18 and Universal Bible Sunday December 4. Community groups plan quarterly and ministerial gatherings at Murdoch home December 2 and 4.
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Nehawka Church— Bible Church
Boys and Girls’ Club
Woman's Society
Universal Bible
Otterbein Church— Bible Church
John Murdoch
Omaha Car Death Stuns City After Weekend Crash
Frank Brayton aged 55 of Omaha died in a local hospital after being struck at a street intersection Saturday night. John W. Reicks of Omaha driver of the car took Brayton to the hospital and later surrendered on a reckless driving charge after being released on bond.
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Omaha
Frank Brayton
John W. Reicks
Florida Coast Gale Destroys Boats and Floods Seawalls
A northeast gale hurls mountainous waves along the Florida northeast coast causing wide property damage. The schooner Augustus G Hilton at Fernandina broke loose and grounded, the shrimp boat Nepenthe sank, a private yacht grounded, and an empty house was demolished. St Augustine seawall breached and Anastasia Island pier collapsed. Daytona Beach reports ten year high tides and 75 mph gusts. Crews worked day and night to reinforce seawalls with sandbags and concrete. No injuries reported.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
South Georgia
Fernandina
Augustus G. Hilton
Cape Verde Islands
Nepenthe
Woman Sent to Pen for Auto Theft in Beatrice
Polly Armstrong of Omaha received a one to two year penitentiary term after conviction in district court for auto theft. J. W. Henry, a state highway employee, found her and two men after a wreck and drove them to Beatrice for treatment before they fled in the car. The woman was later located in Oshkosh, Nebraska. Roy Parker of Beatrice, who pleaded guilty to forgery, was fined $500 but remanded to jail for nonpayment.
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Beatrice
Polly Armstrong
Omaha
J. W. Henry
Here
Oshkosh
Neb
Roy Parker
Social Visit Highlights Wessell Family in Des Moines
Arno Wessell and wife with their daughter Bonnie Joy, all of Des Moines, visited the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Wessell last Sunday. Mrs Arno Wessell's mother Mrs Arthur also joined the gathering, adding to the happy family occasion.
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Henry Wessell
Arno ‘Wessel]l
Bonnie Joy
Des Moines
Arno ‘Wessell
Arthur
Bates Book Store School Supplies Sale
Promote affordable school supplies at Bates Book Store highlighting high quality products and low prices for students and families.
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Bates Book Store
Road sought to Nehawka stone quarry access
A hearing before the county board discussed opening a short road to Ole Olson’s new Nehawka quarry. The project would require condemnation to secure the right of way but promises local benefits, including quarry employment and rock supply for roadbuilding.
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Board of County Commissioners
Ole Olson
Nebawka
Nehawka
Crowds Fill Court as Daniels Case Draws Record Attendance
The district court drew capacity crowds over two days for the Daniels case with signs of SRO occupancy. The audience ranged from lively youngsters to solemn adults and overflow persisted through the closing arguments, marking the largest turnout since the Inez Wever case.
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District Court
SRO
Daniels
Inez Wever
Local visitors tour Falls City guests from this city
Mr and Mrs Waldemar Soennichsen Mr and Mrs B A Rosencrans and Mrs Mary Hickman motored to Falls City Sunday to visit friends. They were hosted by Congressman and Mrs John H Morehead and Mr and Mrs Edward Morehead and called on Mr and Mrs Jack Davis, formerly of this city. Dr and Mrs Ed Burton of Falls City also joined the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldemar Soennichsen
B. A. Rosencrans
Mary Hickman
This City
Falls City
John H. Morehead
Edward Morehead
Jack Davis
Farm man William Stewart ends life amid tax fears
William Stewart fifty a farmer of Chappell Nebraska committed death by his own action Monday shooting the top of his head off with a shotgun Friends said he had been brooding over taxes and finances The tragedy reflects personal strain in rural taxes and debt.
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Chappell
William Stewart
Advertising Keeps Wheels Turning in Depression Times
Advertising will keep the wheels of business turning even in "de pression times" as merchants are urged not to overlook its value.
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Mr. Merchant
Also Mentioned on This Page
Plattsmouth Produce
Farmers Co-Op
Knights OF New Hope
Real Seal Clothing Concern
Weeping Water
Insanity Board
George Chappell
Louis Chappell
Raymond C. Pollard
C. W. Stone
Ole Olsen
United Brethren In Christ
Otto Engbretson
Black & White
Soennichsen’s
New Nehawka
Mien
Wescott
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