Weeping Water Social Roundup Includes Visits and Garden Party
Weeping Water residents hosted and visited in Lincoln and Omaha during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Harrod Meyers returned from the west to their home. Arthur Rough and family joined Mr. and Mrs. Guy Lake in Lincoln for Thanksgiving. CCC worker James DeLaney suffered illness but improved after two days. Knickerbocker Bridge club met with Mrs. R. C. Fry for a luncheon. Searl Davis and William Sporer inspected the community building project. Mrs. Mary Everett and son Donald visited from Scottsbluff and Omaha, with Marjory Everett at medical school. A garden themed party at Mrs. C. C. Baldwin's featured garden utensil decorations and a doughnut riser impaled on a rake tooth, a spade serving salad, and coffee from a sprinkler, with outdoor picnic decor and garden games.
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S. Ray Smith
Lincoln
Smith
Harrod Meyers
West
Arthur Rough
Pauline
Agnes Rough
Guy Lake
James DeLaney
CCC
R. C. Fry
Knickerbocker Bridge Club
Searl S. Davis
Plattsmouth
Wm. Sporer
Murray
Mary Everett
Donald
Scottspluff
Marjory Everett
Omaha
J. W. Ranney
C. C. Baldwin
Charles L. Graves
Union
Harry Graves
Harry Royal
Baptist Church
Lynn Hammerstrom
Mesdames Wm. Barritt
Bryan
Frank Vallery
United Brethren and Society of the Nehawka
Ira Steed
John Murdock, Jr
Anna Rhoden
John Lloyd
Council Bluffs
Irene Joy
Salem
Nebraska
Don C. Rhoden
Iowa
Edward J. Kruger
Murray Presbyterian Church
Henry Crozier
Weeping Water
Harry Noel
Alfred Nickles
Little Rock
Irma Dvorak
Wilbur
Harold Greer
Blair
Dorothy Yost
Lewiston
Lou Davis
J. A. Davis
Lois Meade
The
State University
Clara Murdoch
Bessie
Albert Murdoch
Laurel
Nellie Wehrbein
Victor Wehrbein
Anderson Lloyd
Lester Wunderlich
W. E. Reynolds
Southwest of Union
W. R. Young
Mr. Steed
Nativity Reproduced at Congregational Church Feature
The Congregational church restores the Nativity scene with cave stable manger animals and a realistic display for education about Christ birth. Plans consider mounting a rooftop loud speaker to broadcast Christmas carols, attracting locals and visitors to Weeping Water.
Garden Club Has Wonderful Time
Weeping Water Garden Club met last Monday at the home of a member for a social gathering and plant swap. Members enjoyed refreshments and shared garden tips, with plans discussed for upcoming flower show and community project.
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Weeping Water Garden Club
Methodist Church Wood Cutting Saturday
Members of the Methodist church plan a Saturday timber gathering to harvest fuel for the church and parsonage. They will cut enough wood for winter use and saw it into stove lengths. The ladies aid will provide dinner and hot coffee for the workers.
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Methodist Church
Weeping Water Visit By George Colbert Family
George Colbert and wife long time residents of Weeping Water and Wabash have spent years in Waunita area before returning to visit Weeping Water and nearby friends. The couple’s long residence and travels drew local attention during the visit home.
Visiting Friends Here In Weeping Water Visit
Last week Mrs Climbe Goodard Steinberger and Miss Laura Russell of Alhambra California arrived in Weeping Water to visit friends from their former days in the town. They stayed longer than planned at the homes of Mrs Welton and Miss Edith Clirke and renewed many old acquaintances.
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Climbe
Goodard Steinberger
Laura Russell
Alhambra
Calif
Mrs. Welton
Edith Clirke
Government Quarry to Close for Winter
The government quarry east of Weeping Water will close for the winter after years of operation. Payroll for curators and maintenance will be kept to care for the plant, tools, and equipment until spring when a new program is decided.
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eWeeping Water
Crusher Taken to Nehawka for Road Ballasting
The county crusher has been moved to near Nehawka to ballast 22 miles of country roads. David Ebersole will operate the machinery as the crew and truck drivers prepare to lay rock for hard surfaced roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehawka
David Ebersole
Union Social Notes Chronicle Thanksgiving Visits and Travels
Local residents and guests visited relatives and attended services across Union, Omaha, Nebraska City, and nearby towns. Notable items include church events, a birthday surprise for Laura Sands, multiple thanksgivings, and historical photos showing calves in collars and a pasture fence reinforcement.
Photo from 1912 shows Midkiff sons on ponies
Ed Midkiff preserves a 1912 image featuring his sons Oscar and Matt Midkiff aboard two ponies and another horse ridden by Paul Schlegel. The scene captures early 20th century rural life with recognizable local figures and animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Midkiff
Oscar
Matt Midkiff
Paul Schlegel
Nebraska Fair Board Leader Partners In Chicago Visit
Hon. and Mrs. W. B. Banning head Nebraska state fair board and depart Sunday for Chicago via Burlington Zephyr. They stay a week as Nebraska’s representative while state fair boards meet during the national livestock show. Mrs. Banning accompanies him with other ladies visiting friends in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. B. Banning
Nebraska State Fair Board
Burlington Zephyr
Banning
Nebraska Fair Board
Thanksgiving Dinner Served By Union Baptist Ladies
The Union Baptist church ladies hosted a Thanksgiving meal drawing many guests from out of town. About 200 lunches at noon and 100 suppers in the evening were served with ample food and attentive waitresses.
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the Union Baptist Church
Roll Call Red Cross Honor Roll Liberty Precinct 1939
The Cass County Chapter thanks Liberty precinct citizens for renewing Red Cross memberships and supporting local, county, and national work. A list of 26 men 22 women and 3 clubs shows volunteers enrolled this year, with 100 percent participation at the post office, three schools, the Bugbee home, and three other groups. Augusta Robb signs the letter of gratitude to members and donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Precinct
Red Cross
America
American Red Cross
Cass County
Augusta Robb
Augusta Robb Opal Griffin
Orval Hathaway
Charles Garrison
W. A. Taylor
Louise Foster
Ivan Balfour
Charles McCarthy
Eleanor Easter
Briggs
G. S. Upton
Lewiston
H. D. Bugbee Union Extension Club
D. W. Karnapp
Fannie Eikenbary
P. F. Rihn
H. A. Chilcott
Mary Becker
W. E. Hathaway
Charles Greene
Hans Christensen
W. B. Banning
Lucian Banning
W. M. Barritt
L. T. Wilhelmy
John Lidgett
Martha Lynn
Oliver Schriber
R. N. Opp
Joyce Malzacker
E. Morris
L. R. McCaughey
Donald McQuin
Anna Everett
Pansy Wyatt
L. G. Todd Elmer Miche
L. R. Upton Wayne Ackley
Griffin Produce
Sclda
Burbee Takes Over Brennen Cafe In Early Week
Louis Burbee recently purchased the Brennen cafe and took possession early last week. He now operates the eatery, boosting Union’s dining options with three active establishments and ensuring no one goes hungry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Burbee
Brennen Cafe
Union
Remembers Rev. Taylor
The Rev. B. N. Kunkel, pastor of the Methodist church at Plainview, who was pastor for a time of the local congregation, is remembered in this brief obituary noting his tenure and service.
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Taylor
B. N. Kunkel
Methodist Church At
Plainview
Birthday Observed for Reverend W A Taylor at Union Church
The community recalls Reverend W A Taylor and notes he will turn 73 on December 12 though the exact date near December 1 was not definite. Fellow laborer Reverend Kunkel shared in the remembrance and both men were pleased by the recognition.
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Union Methodist Church
W. A. Taylor
Taylor
Kunkel
Teachers Take Thanksgiving Break Across Lincoln Neligh Areas
Teachers from Union schools took time off last Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving vacation. Supt Bugsby and wife stayed in Lincoln. Albert J. Mason visited family at Stella while Joyce Alzacher spent time at Neligh. Prof. George W. Weick visited Meadow Grove.
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the Union Schoos
Supt Bugsby
Lincoln
Albert J. Mason
Stella
Joyce Alzacher
Neligh
George W. Weick
Meadow Grove
Local Man Taken to Methodist Hospital in Omaha
L. G. Todd, who had been feeling poorly, was taken to the Methodist hospital in Omaha last week for treatment. His condition was grave on arrival and has shown no perceptible improvement despite ongoing efforts.
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Omaha
L. G. Todd
Methodist Hospital
Communion Coming Sunday at Baptist Church
The Lord's Supper will be celebrated next Sunday at the Baptist church with a sermon by Rev. Stephens of Omaha who has been conducting services there for some time. Those wishing to partake should note this announcement and participate in the sacrament.
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Lucean Banning
Omaha
Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary
Augusta Robb
Jack Burch
John R. Pearson
Auburn
Union
Baptist Church
Marian Ireland
Kansas City
Midland College
Fremont
Rev
Stephens
Christmas Greeting Postage Advice Warns Against Undeliverable Cards
A notice explains many Christmas greetings sent at third class rate are undeliverable due to address changes and removal of addressees. It urges using first class postage to ensure forwarding, allows personal messages only with sealed first class mail, and cautions against multiple seals on address side parcels.
Nebraska unemployment compensation meetings announced
A series of 17 public meetings on unemployment compensation, sponsored by the Nebraska unemployment compensation division and the State Employment service, will inform employers and workers about benefits eligibility. District sessions include Omaha December 14 at City Hall 8 p.m. Lincoln December 16 at State House 2 p.m. Nebraska City December 20 at Otoe County courthouse 8 p.m.
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Nebraska Unemployment Compensation Division
State Department of Labor
Nebraska State Employment Service
Nebraska
Omaha
City Hall
Lincoln
State House
Rubber stamps made to order for less
Printer offers custom rubber stamps at a price well below current rates with prompt service. If you need stamps, visit to place an order.
Local Thanksgiving Roundup In Murray And Nearby Towns
Murray residents and neighbors shared Thanksgiving visits and gatherings with family in Murray, Omaha, Council Bluffs, Laurel, Wilbur, and Nebraska City. People attended sales, hosted meals, and hosted or joined parties at schools and churches across the region.
Martis resumes Murray service station duties
Joseph Martis Jr who had been running the Plattsmouth edge station opposite the Cook home leased the Plattsmouth site to a local operator and has returned to Murray to run the station there.
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Murray Station
Joseph Martis, Jr
Plattsmouth
C. E. Cook
Parr Young Installs New Scale for Heavy Loads
Parr Young installs a new scale after a faulty older model. A firm concrete foundation was laid and an entirely new scale set up to handle heavy stock weighing.
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Parr Young
Extensive Repairs At Noell Scotten Garage
J Scotten assisted by Herman Richter have undertaken extensive repairs at the Harry Noell and Scotten garage. A new combination door is to be hung, and the garage and service pumps are to be painted.
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J. * Scotten
Herman Richter
Harry Noell
Mr. Scotten
Murray church women host Thanksgiving dinner for county patrons
The Murray Christian church ladies served an excellent Thanksgiving dinner last Thursday to over 200 patrons from across the county and beyond, continuing their reputation for generous hospitality and quality meals.
Printing service ad promises prompt attention by phone number
Local print shop advertises quick turnaround for all print jobs with a single contact line inviting inquiries at Call No. 66.
Public Auction at Metzzer Farm Near Murray Pool
The sale begins at 10 30 with lunch by the Ladies Missionary Society. Described property includes three cows a Guernsey cow aged seven one Holstein cow seven years old to fresh in December and another Holstein cow three years old to fresh in January plus a roan bull long yearling. Rex Young acts as auctioneer Glen Boedeker as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Metzzer
Murray Swimming Pool
Ladies Missionary Society
Towit
Guernsey
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Nwebrasea
Neb
R. A. Bates
First Postal Zone
Canada
Thomas Walling Company
George Colbert
Wabash
Waunila
Wescott
Carl Peters
Nebraska City
Joseph Banning
Peters
David Stuart
Charles Cogdill
Manley
Theo Harms
Dale Karnoff
A. L. Becker
Leo Daines
H. W. Griffin
Cedar Bluffs
E. P. Booker
Laura Sands
Friends
Carper
Davis
Ladies
C. W. Hoback
Marjorie
Ivan
Otoe County Court House
Hampshires
Alfred Gansemer
Market 3541
Fort Crook
Washington
Josephine Staska
Joseph Staska
Robert Wheeler
R. W. Tyson
Wheeler
Coryell Uniform
Poland
China
John Deere
van Artint
McCormick
Deering
Jenny Lind
Emerson
J. H. Faris
Rex Young
Glen Boedeker
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