Plattemouth High School Holds Thanksgiving Convocation
Plattemouth high school hosted a Thanksgiving convocation attended by students and many alumni. Howard Hirz opened the program. performances included the boys glee club, a string quartet, and dramatic readings. Dr. H G McClusky delivered the address on Thanksgiving and the school planned a gift to the public library.
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Plattemouth High School
Howard Hirz
Griffin
Rachel Robertson
Mildred Kuefficer
William Evers
Wallace Terryberry
Helene Perry
H. G. McClusky
United States
James Nowacek
Louis
Bernard Knoflicek
David Robinson
J. BR. Reeder
Harriett Goos
Dan Cuba
Making War on Bad Cream in Nebraska
Federal Judge Munger acts under the pure food act with orders of attachment and destruction. Libels by U S District Attorney Sandall target 5 gallon can from Independence Kansas to Falls City Creamery and two 10 gallon cans from Narka Kansas to Farmers Union Co Operative Creamery of Fairbury. Authorities say the cream was moldy putrid filthy and decomposed and current possessors have agreed in writing to destruction.
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Nebraska
Munger
United States
Sandall
Independence
Kansas
Falls City
Thanksgiving Day Observed at the Masonic Home
Thanksgiving day was observed at the Masonice Home and Infirmary with a Pilgrim style reminiscence. Dinner served to nearly 150 people featured turkey with dressing cranberry jelly Parker House rolls and a long menu.
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Masonice
Parker House
Former Plattsmouth Boy Howard Hesse Visits City
Howard Hesse, a member of the Idaho University football team and former Plattsmouth boy, spent Thursday afternoon visiting old friends in the city. He stayed with his aunt Mrs Frances Mei elnger and at the George Kling er home before returning to Omaha to join his team for a game at Creighton.
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Howard Hesse
Plattsmouth
Idaho University
Frances Meielnger
George Klinger
Mir§ Hesse
Omaha
Creighton
Thanksgiving Day Quiet in This City
Thanksgiving day in this city was quiet with home gatherings and out of town visitors. A community service at First Presbyterian featured Canon Potter of St Luke's Church speaking on Why I Am Thankful. Local businesses, county offices, and banks closed by noon for proper observance.
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First Presbyterian Church
Canon Potter
St. Luke's Church
Presbyterian Church
Central school fifth and sixth graders present Thanksgiving program
The fifth and sixth grades of the Central building staged a Thanksgiving program at the Junior high, directed by Misses Lee Prohaska Muenster and Hiatt. The program featured piano solos reading and whistling solos and group performances by students including Ruth Westover Elizabeth Ann Wiles and Vernon Toman with music by Jones and Wright and an announcer Wayne Kauble.
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Evelyn Lee
Rose Prohaska
Agnes Muenster
Ariana Hiatt
Schubert
Ruth Westover
Elizabeth Ann Wiles
Earnie Mathews
Bertie
Sylvia Moore
Juanita
Shirley Walling
James Yelick
Frances Solomon
Verona Toman
Joe Noble
Doris Canterbury
Reading
Rachel McMahen
June Bomer
Blossom Burcham
Vernon Toman
Eldon Wright
Dorothea Duxbury
Bill Robertson
Wayne Kauble
Visit at Falls City inspection of Mt Sinai commandery
William A. Robertson grand standard bearer of the Knights Templar led a Falls City visit with W. F. Evers and Milford B. Bates. Robertson acted as inspecting officer for Mt Sinai commandery No. 8 and the Falls City commandery hosted the visitors royally.
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William A. Robertson
Grand Commandery of
The
Knights Templar
W. F. Evers
Milford B. Bates
Falls City
Mt. Sinai Commandery No. 8
Mr. Robertson
Falls City Commandery
Thanksgiving Visit From Omaha Family
The L. A. Feller family drove from Omaha to visit the Elmer Webb home overnight and today for Thanksgiving celebration.
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L. A
Death Claims Member of Well Known Mayfield Family
George A. Mayfield of Artesia California, born Greenwood Nebraska 1872, dies at home after illness from a stroke. Survived by widow son Don B. and daughter Mrs Boyd Bordner, three brothers E S Mayfield Omaha A A Mayfield Longmont and L J Mayfield Louisville, two sisters and four grandchildren. He was a longtime newspaper publisher in Nebraska and California.
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Mayfield
George A. Mayfield
Artesia
California
CG. M. Mayfield
Omaha
George W. Mayfield
Cass County
Lee J. Mayfield
Louisville Courier Conch
G. A. Mayfield
George
Greenwood
Nebr
Louisville
Nebraska
Stanton and Scribner
Iowa
Don B. Mayfield
Boyd Bordner
E. 0. Mayfield
A. A. Mayfield
Long
Meeting at Elmwood Discusses Townsend Old Age Pension Plan
Crowds at the Elmwood Community Building heard a talk on the Townsend plan proposing monthly $200 for life to every American 60 or older who retires from work. The movement drew strong interest with some skepticism about implementation, and further debates are expected in coming weeks.
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Elmwood
Congress
Leader-Echo
United States
Visit at Nehawka Thanksgiving Dinner for Sheldon Family
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Giles and family joined Nehawka residents for the annual Sheldon family Thanksgiving dinner at Mrs. Emma Sheldon’s home. Associate hostess was Mrs. Marion Tucker. A roasted pig highlighted the English holiday custom as guests included W. P. Sheldon, Jane, George C. Sheldon, Ruth Ann, Ben Olive and children, Paul Wolph and children, E. C. Giles and children, Merill Sheldon and daughter, Conant Wolph and family, Evelyn Wolph, and Edna Tucker.
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E. C. Giles
Nehawka
Sheldon
Emma Sheldon
Marion Tucker
W. P. Sheldon
Jane
George C. Sheldon
Ruth Ann
Ben Olive
Weeping Water
Paul Wolph
Avoca
Plattsmouth
Merill Sheldon
Conant Wolph
Evelyn Wolph
Edna Tucker
Large Dance At Legion Hall Draws Attendees From Omaha
The Bekin building hosts a well attended dance sponsored by Holy Rosary parish. The Lyric orchestra of Omaha provided music with Bohemian and German numbers plus popular contemporary selections, attracting many from Omaha and distant points.
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American Legion Hall
Bekin Building
Omaha
Holy Rosary Parish
Lyric Orchestra of
Well Known Young People Wed in Quiet Thanksgiving Ceremony
Miss Imogene Wall of Oak Nebraska and Mr Shrad er Rhoden of Murray were wed Thanksgiving day at Judge A H Duxbury s office with no attendants. Judge Duxbury read the lines in presence of LaVern Rhoden and Sheriff Homer Sylvester. The couple then went to Murray for well wishes from relatives and friends. The groom comes from Cass county pioneer families and is the son of Mr and Mrs Alex Frioden of Murray.
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Imogene Wall
Oak
Nebraska
Shrader Rhoden
Murray
A. H. Duxbury
Judge Duxbury
LaVern Rhoden
Homer Sylvester
Cass County
Alex Frioden
Howe Wilken wedding unites Clara and Archie Howe
In the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilkin of this city, Clara Wilkin wed Arch ie Howe on November 15 at 5 p m The ceremony was conducted by Rev J L Arnold The bridal party included Miss Luella Wilkin and Mr Wil son Howe A two course dinner followed with wedding cake and pink and white decor The couple will reside on the Wm Westfall farm near Murdoch.
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Fred Wilkin
Clara
Archie Howe
Luella Wilkin
Mr. Wilson Howe
Luella
Lohengrin
Nora Dreamer
J. L. Arnold
Westfall Farm
Murdock
Bimwood
Echo
Fine Community Dance at American Legion Camp Plattsmouth
A Friday social dance was held at the American Legion hall in the Bekin building by Camp Plattsmouth members. A pleasing attendance enjoyed several hours of excellent music, with the event described as a complimentary treat for the community’s youth.
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American Legion Hall
Bekin
Camp Plattsmouth
Heinrichs Begin Weekend Visit in Burlington Iowa
Mr and Mrs W L Heinrich left Wednesday evening for Burlington Iowa to spend the weekend with former city residents Mr and Mrs W F Huneke. They will return Sunday to their home here.
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W. L. Heinrich
Burlington
Iowa
W. F. Huneke
Miss Olive Gass to be Honored for 25 Years of Plattsmouth Service
A concerted effort by the Plattsmouth high school student council and alumni will honor Miss Olive Gass, longtime educator and former high school principal, in a Thursday afternoon ceremony. Born to pioneer parents Perry and Mrs. Gass, she began teaching in 1881 and led the high school from 1896, guiding generations with devotion and influence before her retirement.
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P. H
Olive Gass
Plattsmouth
Miss Gass
Plattsmouth High School
Perry P. Gass
Ohio
Main Street
Miss Olive Gass
United Presbyterian College
Lexington
University of Nebraska
Gass
Columbian
5Th Ward
Taylor Family Leaves for Denver New Home
Dr. and Mrs. G. L. Taylor and their children depart in the coming days for Denver Colorado to establish a new home. Dr Taylor will serve as government veterinarian directing a large mountain states territory with headquarters in the Colorado capital. The Taylors are active in community life including the American Legion and Catholic ladies groups and have practiced veterinary work here and at Murray for years.
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G. L. Taylor
Denver
Colorado
Taylor
Dr. Taylor
Mountain States
Colorado Capitol
American Legion
Legion Scout Committee
Murray
Notable Record of Thomas Jefferson Senior Joy Vallery
Joy Vallery of Thomas Jefferson high school in Council Bluffs has a standout record in academics and leadership. He captains the football team which won the city title, leads the senior class of 1,500, heads ROTC, and serves as sports editor of the TJ school paper, reflecting his popularity and ability.
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Joy Vallery
Thomas Jefferson High School
Council Bluffs
Edward Vallery
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
T. J
Thanksgiving gathering at the Ledgway home
The Ledgway household on Wintersteen hill hosted relatives for Thanksgiving. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ledgway of Linecoln, Mr. and Mrs. William Kreager and family of Mynard, Mr. and Mrs. George Haase, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Snyder and family, C. E. Ledgway, and John Ledgewary Sr as guests and part of the holiday dinner.
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Ledgway
Wintersteen Hill
Jack Ledgway
Linecoln
William Kreager
Mynard
George Haase
Andrew Snyder
C. E. Ledgway
John Ledgewary
Enjoy Dancing Party Hosts Open Social at Holy Rosary
Out of town guests for the Holy Rosary parish dancing party include Marie Yelinek Helen Yelinek and Helen Placek of Omaha visiting friends and enjoying the event.
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Holy Rosary Parish
Marie and
Helen Yelinek
Helen Placek
Omaha
Louisville Red Cross branches go over the top in enrollment
The Louisville branch of the Case County Chapter American Red Cross reports over 200 members with Ash Grove Lime & Portland Cement listing 142 members and Lyman-Richey Sand & Gravel enrolling 39 for 100 percent participation. Weeping Water adds 100 members, exceeding quota, as Nehanka Mynard Murdock and Union branches total 114.
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Louisville
Case County
American Red Cross
Ash Grove Lime & Portland Cement Company
Lyman-Richey Sand & Gravel Company
Red Cross
Elmer Sundstrom
A. K. Frolich
C. J. Pankon
Lloyd Behrends
Miss Rough
Mogenasen
Roy Norris
Nehanka
Mynard
Murdock
Union
Roll Call
Rabbit Hunt Near Union Supplies Feast for Needy Bohemians
Thirty five men from St Wenceslaus church parish joined a Union area rabbit hunt on Wednesday to gather rabbits for a hosenpfeffer feast for Bohemian families in Omaha. About three hundred rabbits were trapped, roughly half of the target. A second hunt near Hooper is planned next week to finish preparations for the January 5 banquet.
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Union
St. Wenceslaus Church
Omaha
Hooper
Entertain Thanksgiving at Reeder Home in Elmwood
Mr and Mrs J R Reeder hosted a Thanksgiving gathering with a mid day dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Reeder Baldwin KS Mrs Ralph Matthew Fontana KS Mr and Mrs George Austin Brown Wichita KS Mr and Mrs H A Williams Mrs Anna Williams and Mr Karl Schneider Elmwood KS. Kansas visitors plan longer stay.
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J. R. Reeder
John Reeder
Reeder
Baldwin
Kansas
Ralph Matthew
Fontana
George Austin Brown
Wichita
H. A. Williams
Anna Williams
Karl Schneider
Elmwood
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It. H. G. McClusky
Canon Potter Speaker
Bies
Imogene Wall of
Ling
Cement City
American Red Crées
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