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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1934

Page

2

Thanksgiving Week Events Shown Across Alvo Area

Alve News recounts social visits in Elmwood and Lincoln, a well attended free movie and lunch by John B. Elliott Jr., and a Turkey shoot at Karl Johnson's. The Alvo Methodist Ladies Aid held a Thanksgiving food sale. school activities included Education Week programs with Art posters by Bessie Daigh and Wayne Keller winning a prize.

Ladies Aid Society Alvo Methodist Church E. L. Nelson Joseph Vickers Lincoln Vickers Ralph Creamer Miss Mary Grandfather Jewell S. C. Borles C. BD. Ganz Lintoln Clara Prouty Barlet Arl Johnson John B. Elliott, Jr George Braun Bouth Bend Braun Burlington Williams Yeager Breun Bessie Daigh Wayne Keller

Thanksgiving Day Dinner Entertains Local Guests

Mr. Stove joined the Permers 2nd Merchants bank in Alvo after moving from Sterling and entertained the parents of Mrs. Stuve, Mr. and Mrs. G M Sancuski of Auburn, along with Mr. and Mrs. F P Pats of Lincoln, at a Thanksgiving day dinner.

Afr Otto Stuve Alvo Sterling Stove Permers 2Nd Merchants Bank Mre. Stuve Mre G. M. Sancuski Auburn FP. J. Pats Lincoln

All Home for Thanksgiving Day Elliott Family Reunion

Mr and Mrs John B Elliott Sr hosted all their children for Thanksgiving day. The narrative praises the wholesome family gathering and the dinner prepared by Mrs Elliott, noting the day was enjoyed by all. The tone reflects a warm community newspaper brief about a family event.

John B. Elliott, Sr

Alvo School Notes Showcase Projects and Sports

Fifth and sixth graders completed a Pigtim Project before Thanksgiving. Poems and Pilgrim pictures were displayed. Health posters in black and gray were made for Hyetene. Basketball practice drew seventeen players with strong potential. The school subscribed to multiple magazines, with $10 approved for periodicals. The state fire inspector visited.

Alvo Hyetene Gerr Reater’s Digest Popular Mechanics Nature Magazine School Musician Good Housekeeping Wee Wisdom Spy Glass the News Week Board of Education

Death of Dorotha Coatman at age 22 in Alvo Nebraska

Dorotha Emily Coatman died November 26 1934 at home of her parents after a four year illness. Born March 7 1912 near Avoca Nebraska she moved with family to Elmwood and later Alvo. Survived by parents Roy M and Mare Coatman two brothers Philip and Sterling three sisters Doris Sheralee and Joan grandparents and many relatives. Poem by Edgar A Guest accompanies funeral notice.

Dorotha Emily Coatman Poretha Emily Coatman Avoca Nebraska Elmwood Ale Episcopel Church of Alvo H. A. Ingwerson Fremont

Card of Thanks for Dorotha Coatman

We thank relatives and friends for kindness sympathy and floral offerings during Dorotha Coatman’s illness and death from Mr and Mrs Roy M Coatman and family.

Dorotha Roy M. Coatman

Baby weighs 15 ounces in Stevenson Washington

Jacqueline Jackson born 2 1 2 months premature last Saturday weighed 15 ounces and measured 11 1 2 inches long with hands about the size of a grown person’s thumb.

Stevenson Jacqueline Jackson Jacqueline

Timely bargains in journal ads draw reader interest

Classified journal ads highlight current deals and notices with local vendors and services. Readers scan for prices and availability across items from household goods to consumer services.

Greenwood notes reflect community friendly week events

Mrs G W Lunceford attended a Waverly lodge meeting while Elmer Mathis family visited Greenwood. Local clubs plan a meeting with Mrs Warren Boucher. Several families hosted Thanksgiving dinners and visitors from Omaha, Lincoln and Fremont. A church bazaar raised over 50 dollars for local work.

Fire-damaged lot filling by local farmers after blaze

The vacant lot east of Sophas Petersen's Glacksmith shop, burned and left with debris, is being filled by local farmers who have begun clearing the area and removing refuse. The community effort follows the destructive fire that left the site unoccupied.

Orang Sophas Petersen Glacksmith

Thanksgiving Visitor Fest Adds Color to Greenwood Town

A number of teams arrived in town last Wednesday to repair a large hole and improve the appearance of Greenwood. On Thanksgiving, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Matthews hosted relatives and guests at their home, including Mrs. Belle Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Berclay, who all reportedly enjoyed a fine gathering.

G. W. Lunceford Waverly R. N. A. Lodge Elmer Mathis B. H. Conley Robert Burks G. W Lunceford Lincoln Greenwood Woman's Club Warren Boucher Ralph Lapham Frank Lapham Cedric Fulmer C. A. Walling Fremont Norman Peters Omaha Arthur Talcott Ithaca N. D. Talcott Emmitt A. Landen Wayne Earl Jardine W. E. Goings Walter Goings Chris Kolb Journal Man Bmirs C. W. Bucknell Elmwood Alva Skinner Alva White and Bucknell Glen Peters Omha Dorcas Society A. Lenton Wayne Landon Frederick Plate Glass Mies Margaret Moon Hastings Greenwood Goodhart Vant Acordingly Genty Vart Little Son Robert E. Matthews Belle Wilson Matthews Earl Berclay

Greenwood men attend Lincoln cooperative meeting

Messrs Norman Peters and E L McDonald, members of the Greenwood Co operative Credit association committee, attended a Lincoln convention of delegates and officers from state cooperative groups. They heard addresses on regulation, debated legislative needs, and heard George Wilton of the Banking department speak before a late return home.

Lincoln Norman Peters E. L. McDonald Greenwood Co-Operative Credit Association George Wilton Banking Department Greenwood

Still Hopeful For Uncle John Mefford After Severe Stroke

Uncle John M. Mefford remains in a very serious condition two or three weeks after a severe stroke. Doctors are doing all possible for his welfare, though recovery is doubtful. Friends remain hopeful for a rally and restoration to health.

John M. Mefford

Altar Society of Greenwood Church Hosts Pleasant Evening

Members of the Altar Society at Greenwood Catholic Church held an enjoyable gathering at the empty building east of the Matthews garage. The evening featured card games a luncheon and a food sale, netting a neat sum to support church work.

Greenwood Catholic Church R. BE. Matthews

Art Anderson Heads to Kansas Hospital for Health Check

Art Anderson, in poor health, travels Saturday to Pepeka Kansas to enter a hospital for a complete clinical check up. Doctors and remedies have been tried, and officials hope to uncover the underlying illness and identify the best treatment to restore his health.

Art Anderson Pepeka Kansas

Officers Elected at Greenwood L O O F Meeting

The Greenwood lodge of the Odd Fellows elected officers for the upcoming year. Noble Grand Merton Gray, Vice Grand John S Gribble, Secretary George Bucknell, and Treasurer Parry Hughes were chosen. appointive officers to be announced next meeting. The lodge notes its active presence in the IL Q O BP ledge with members honored in district and state positions.

Greenwood Lodie Merton Gray Noble Grand John 5. Gribble George Bucknell Parry Hughes Greenwood BP. Ledge

Land Sells at 75 per Acre in Greenwood Estate Sale

Eighty acres of the George Nichola estate located east of Greenwood sold last Saturday at the Greenwood post office door. A good crowd gathered as Joe Freis bought the land at 75.00 per acre.

Kkand George Nichola Greenwood Joe Freis

Dorcas Society Plans Supper Bazaar at Church

The Dorcas society met Friday afternoon at the church with good attendance to prepare berths for the bazaar and supper. A luncheon was served. This Friday’s meeting will be a covered dish luncheon with officer elections a Christmas program and a gift exchange.

Dorcas Society

Legion Auxiliary Meets at Davey Home

The American Legion Auxiliary gathered Wednesday afternoon November 21 at the dining room home hosted by 25 hostesses led by Mrs Roy Comstock and Mrs H R McNurlin A good number of members attended with visitors Mrs Whele Armstrong and district president Mrs Mae Olson of Davey among out of town guests Olson spoke about her trip to the national convention in Miami Florida A lunch was served by the hosts

May Publish Own Paper at LSU to Evade Press Censorship

Baton Rouge Reveille editors resign count seven students as they protest faculty censorship of criticism of Senator Long. They threaten to quit journalism school if free speech and print rights are denied. Samuel Montague says university president Dr J M Smith suggested publishing an independent newspaper without objection.

Baton Rouge Reveille” Dent Louisiana State University Senator Long Reveille Lenz School of Journalism Samuel A. Montague Journalsm Eee J. M. Smith Hiversite

Indians Shot Down in Huixtla During Church Siege

Twenty Indians in Huixtla Chapas stood in front of their church last Sunday and let officials shoot them to prevent a purge. Three men and a child were killed and sixteen wounded as villagers resisted entry. The clash ended when officers withdrew from their mission.

Mexico D. F Huixtla Chapas Nate

IKS Club Hosts Evening Social

The hostesses at IKS Club hosted a social evening inviting members to mingle, enjoy refreshments, and foster community ties. Attendees included club members and local guests, with conversations centered on upcoming events and club initiatives.

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