End of Dole at Hand as WPA Stands Alone
Federal relief funds to states end with 22 states receiving final allotments. WPA and FERA transition, directing aid to local governments, while 3,125,000 Needy at work reported. Direct relief to continue in December for some. 4,000,000 unemployables to rely on state funds and new social security pensions. Nebraska listed among states cut off from federal aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dole
WPA
Washington
New Deal
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Aids
Harry L. Hopkins
Works Progress Administration
Government Relief Unit
FERA
Roosevelt
Hopkins
Aubrey Williams
New York City
Sie
High Command
District of Columbia
Nebraska
The Sacred Value of Home in Christian Thought
The article argues that a home stands for companionship and shelter, shaping integrity and uprightness in youth. It notes the godly home’s influence endures beyond its walls and that many must live away from home due to work, risking unsettledness and false freedom from duties. It asserts spiritual alignment with God keeps a person truly safe.
Denial Made of Marriage Clouding Star and Doctor
Claudette Colbert and Dr J J Pressman were booked as Dr and Mrs Pressman on a Los Angeles to Millsfield flight. After arrival a photographer clash occurred with blows exchanged. Colbert said we are not married and we are just friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Claudette Colbert
J. J. Pressman
Los Angeles
Miss Colbert
Millsfield
United Air Lines
New York
Doctor Pressman
Keystone Dam Gates Closed Marks First Operation Step
North Platte-Platte Valley Public Power and Irrigation district engineers announced the Keystone dam gates will be closed Saturday, the first step in actual operation. Water backing up will create a two mile reach nine feet deep before feeding the canal system to the main reservoir. side gates will open gradually to a small flow as ditches are seasoned and tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte—Platte Valley
At Home in Divine Love and Spiritual Reality
The piece extols dwelling at home in divine consciousness as the Father’s all enclosing care. It cites Mary Baker Eddy and the Christian Science Monitor to claim no real separation from dear ones across distance, framing true manhood as self restraint, moral balance, and dominion over matter through this abiding spiritual awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science Monitor
Farm Prospects Brighten Across Nebraska for Year Ahead
Nebraska farmers enter winter with optimism for a stronger year, aided by an $80 million stock market in the Sandhills, a near $50 million rise in corn prospects, and rich soil. Analysts cite moisture, average temperatures, and crop prices as key factors for a better year, with livestock feeding returning to normal and hog and wheat gains anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Sandhills
A. E. Anderson
H. J. Grammen
Bureau of Animal Husbandry
The
Agricultural College
Drouth
Nebraska Stockgrowers Association
Sandhill Range
Anderson
Anderton
Steamer Margaret Frees Itself After Grounding
The freighter Margaret of New York freed herself before dawn after running aground off Cape Fear for more than eight hours near Wilmington. The coast guard at Wilmington reported no damage and said the ship was proceeding to New York.
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Wilmington
N. Y
Coast Guard
Margaret
New York
Cape Fear
Modoc
Geis Family Holiday Visit Spans City Homes
Mr and Mrs Earl M Geis of Mc Cook Nebraska have visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Geis and Mr and Mrs Fred Rutherford. They plan to depart Sunday for their western home and were greeted by many friends during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl M. Geis
McCook
Nebraska
Fred Geis
Mars
Fred Rutherford
Geis
West
Sunnyside 4 H Club Closes Year With Awards
Sunnyside 4 H Club held a Wednesday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Giles home to close the year. Prize money from county and state fairs totaled 9 75 with second place at the county fair for a group display of outfits and garments. The leader presented a keepsake to each member as thanks for a summer spent on the Winter Clothes project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyside
Giles
Miss Vestetta Robertson Enjoys School Work at Home
Miss Vestetta Robertson, now teaching in the Weeping Water schools, relaxes at her parents home here. She leads grade level music, advances in math, and has organized a successful Girl Scout troop. She will return Sunday to Weeping Water to resume her duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vestetta’ Robertson
Weeping Water City
W. A. Robertson
Notice of Address Change for T H Pollock
A notice states that the office will be at residence 724 Main Street Plattsmouth. The message is signed by T H Pollock and appears to update contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Plattsmouth
Box-Plate Supper at Rock Creek School
Rock Creek school District 6 hosts a box-plate supper on December 5 with a $500 per month program. Velma Fulton is named as teacher and organizer. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek School
Dist
Velma Fulton
Ready Made Family ad comedy at Philpot school
A satirical sale alert features a Friday Bec event through a Philpot school ad. Prices listed: 15c and 10c. Journal ads promote timely bargains and urge readers to read them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philpot School
Visits at Murray by Lincoln school staff member
Miss Harriett Patterson of the Lincoln city school system is visiting Murray with her cousin Mrs. Mira McDonald. The pair arrived this morning to spend a few hours in the city for personal and business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Patterson
Lincoln City
Murray
Mira McDonald
Laxative Dosage Advice From Historical Guide
The guide explains tapering laxative use to restore natural bowel function. It recommends liquid formulations like Dr. Dwell's Syrup Pepsin containing senna and cascara, noting they form no habit and taste pleasant for both adults and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Dwell
Card of Thanks Acknowledges Support After Bereavement
We express sincere thanks for sympathy shown in our recent bereavement. Special thanks to Norfolk Packing Co. employees Wm. C. Baker Jr. and daughter Delly, Janet Simons and Family, and the relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Packing Co
Wm. C. Baker, Jr
Delly
Janet Simons
Alvo News Roundup of Thanksgiving Social Notes
Alvo community items list visits from families across Lincoln Have lock Murdock and Elmwood. Includes gatherings at the J C Dreamer home the Mickle and Stroemer households, a quarantine for scarlet fever, a birth announced for Mrs. Nevin and 162 Sunday school attendees with 207 on the roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvo Reading Club
Drewel
Frank Taylor
Herman Routh
Manley
Jack Wright
Havelock
Ellis Mickle
Ladies Aid Society
Arthur Dinges
Perry Cook
Lincoln
Homer Cook
Henry Miller
S. C. Hardnock
Jesse Hardnock
Forrest
Hugh O'Brien
William Mickle
S. C. Hardwock
Glenn Dimmitt
Frances Ann Edwards
University of Nebraska
Edwin Taylor
Donald McKenzie
Gordon McKenzie
J. R. McKenzie
Arthur Nevin
Nevin
Alvo
Quimby
Alva
Elimer Ruder
James West
Union
Frank Upterrove
Harry Appleman
Harry Weichel
Earl Dreamer
L. J. Dreamer
J. C Dreamer
Elmwood
John Fischer
Air
Milo Frisbee
Harry Linder
Paul Coatman
George Frisbee
Will Uptegrove
Marry Appleman
California
Panama
Iowa
George Steele
Gilbert
Woodsman
Forrest Hedred
Fremont
Simon Rehmeier
Fred
Frank
Soren Peterson
Sherman Wolf
John Skinner
Emmett Friend
Ed Craig
Murdock
Lloyd Fifer
Don Shelton
J. H. Stroemer
A. B. S Stromer
Margaret Jean
J. C. Brown
Wabash
Marie Stroemer
Harold Nickel
Albert Bornemeier
Orval Gerbeling
Don McKinnon
Planning Community Sale By Algo Men’s Brotherhood
The Algo Men’s Brotherhood hosts a community sale on December 14. The sale committee invites all, to consign items with Carl D. Ganz Simon Rehmeier L. D. Mullen and K. L. Bornemeier so sale bills can be prepared.
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Algo Men's Brotherhood
Carl D. Ganz
Simon Rehmeier
L. D. Mullen
K. L. Bornemeier
Chicken Pie Supper by Alvo Church Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the Alvo church hosts its annual chicken pie supper in the church basement on Friday evening December 6. Proceeds fund church activities with a miscellaneous booth for Christmas shopping at a very reasonable price.
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Ladies Aid Society
Alvo Church
Alvo High Earns N Club Scholarship Trophy
Alvo high school was among nine Nebraska schools winning the N club scholarship trophy for 1934 35 announced November 23 by University of Nebraska track coach Henry F Sthulie. Athletes with grades above average were Ted Christiansen Dale Ganz James West William James Merle Kinney Victor Miller Wayne McGinnis Wesley Cook. The team posted an 87.72 percent average, up over one percent from the prior year.
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Alvo High School
Nebraska
Henry F. Sthulie
University of Nebraska
Alvo
Ted Christensen
Dale Ganz
James West
William James
Merle Kinney
Victor Miller
Wayne McGinnis
Wesley Cook
Alvo School Heating Plant Reaches Ready Condition
The Alvo Consolidated School heating plant has been put in good condition before cold weather. Considerable work was needed to ensure satisfactory operation and to provide ample heat at minimal fuel expense for the winter.
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Alvo Consolidated School
Alvyo School
Oriole school paper brings November issues to Alvo district
The Alvo district received the November issue of The Oriole, a mimeographed school paper. It features a school calendar and news items, with 32 pupils on the honor roll across high school through lower grades.
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Lincoln
Ann
Alvo
Oriole
Thanksgiving Duck and Turkey Distribution Noted in Local City
Residents of this city and surrounding community received a large number of ducks and turkeys for Thanksgiving. Recipients include Rural Maggie Simpson Plattsmouth a turkey and many neighbors from Mynard Plattsmouth Murray Murray C L Wiles Plattsmouth and others. A second list shows additional duck receivers including Jim Wynn Mrs John E Schutz Hal Garnett Florence Persinger Mrs Renner Ed Thimegan and more from Plattsmouth Murray La Rue Boner and surrounding areas.
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Maggie Simpson
Plattsmouth
Turkey
Joe Baker
Mynard
Fernkins
John Beckinian
John Thomas
Pintoonn
George Mayebb
E. A. Koukal
Lilian Wilcox
Lester W. Meisinger
J. 8B. Kaffenberger
Geraldine Rhoden
Murray
C. L. Wiles
Plattamouth
James Johnson
Fred Spangler
Gerald Wiles
George Hennings
Rosemary Stander
Harry Wilson
John Wood
Jim Wynn
John E. Schutz
Hal Garnett
W. P. O'Donnell
Frank Detlef
Florence M. Persinger
Chas. Renner
M. R. Beck
la Rue Boner
James Yelick
Grace Welch
Gooding
Clara Arnold
H. A. Balthour
Harry Walters
Alph Bevierage
Ed W. Thimegan
Visits in City by Elmwood Resident Miss Betty Clements
Miss Betty Clements of Elmwood visits the city as a guest of school friends Miss Anna Margaret Mearty and Lois Bestor. The trio all reside at Carrie Raymond Jail.
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Betty Clements
Elmwood
City
Anna Margaret Mearty
Lois Bestor
Carrie Raymond Jail
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the Plattsmouth Journal
Postoffice
Plattsmouth, Neb
R. A. Bates
Canada
Keystone Dam
Margaret Freed
Pavillon
Platte River
LaPlatte
Neb
K. W. Grosshans
Bellevue
Rex Young
William Reynolds
T. H. Pollock
Alvo News
Russel Bornemeier
Roy Coatman
Grand Island
Nora Haertel
Carl Meiersurgen
Charles Haerte
August Bockelman
Irene Rueter
Elva Bradley
Betty Lancaster
London
Osaka
Japan
Wescott
Uxbury
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