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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
3
Local residents gather for funerals and family visits in Nehawka and Avoca areas. Visitors include Dr. C Chapman and wife from Ashland for Peter Opp funeral. Lincoln residents H P Opp and Henry Wessell join the services.
Nelson Anderson who runs an amusement parlor marked his seventy years Monday born in Sweden December 3 1864 and came to America at age twenty four. In the 46 years since he has visited the homeland several times and on his birthday his wife brought dinner to him at noon as they shared a meal together. He remains in good health and plans to celebrate many more birthdays while continuing his work.
Thomas E Fulton, an elderly Nehawka blacksmith with decades long service near town and near Murray, is in very poor health at home. He is receiving medical care and nursing but shows limited progress toward recovery.
Charles Meredith of Union suffered an injury at stone quarries near Union while employed by the Omaha Bee-News. The incident left him unable to work for a period and involved an insurance paper he carried.
A welcoming Thanksgiving gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wesseill’s home included their son Carl and wife from a nearby farm, Arno Wessell and family from Des Moines, who stayed through the week before returning to Des Moines. A sumptuous dinner was enjoyed by all.
Frank Lemon and his wife joined Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Funtz for a fine Thanksgiving supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kuntz. After the meal they enjoyed a lively card game together with friends.
Finishing touches are being put on the new waterworks system and it is expected to turn water into the mains Saturday evening. Those with service installed look forward to drawing water from their faucets Saturday. Construction moved swiftly and finished ahead of the deadline.
J and Rough and Dan Anderson, partners in cattle, selected a top animal last Tuesday. Each partner took a quarter while James Palmer and D Steffens took the remaining two quarters, ensuring a plentiful supply of meat for the upcoming holiday season.
The children and grandchildren thank all who were kind during our loss and express appreciation for those who attended the funeral services and offered support from friends and neighbors.
Bible school every Sunday morning at 10 o clock. Preaching every Sunday morning at 11. An invitation extended to E B Pangborn, Pastor.
Peter Opp one of Nehawka s oldest citizens died Nov 27 at 2 15 pm. Born May 1 1849 in Germany he came to Nebraska and established the town s first meat market later building a pioneer home. He leaves seven children sixteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren with a large circle of relatives and friends. The funeral was at Nehawka s Methodist church with burial in Mount Pleasant cemetery.
Friday evening church events include choir practice at 7 30. Sunday offers Sunday school at 9 30 and English services at 10 30. A 3 30 afternoon play practice and a 7 30 Luther League gathering are listed.
The West Coast Lumbermen's Association urged the lumber code authority to set a first quarter cut of 1 058 000 600 feet, an increase of 211 million feet over Q4 1934, as indications of a building revival surface in 1935.
The Ladies Aid will hold a meeting in the church parlors Thursday at 2 20. Hostesses include Mesdames Coleman Wells Newton Capwell Conner and Moore. No program. Observed as Visiting day. Public invited.
Miss Audrey Jones and Mr. Woodrow Ridenour of Sidney Iowa wed Saturday at the court house. Judge A H Duxbury officiated the ceremony and the bridal party returned to their homes in the Iowa city.
Frank Hollingsworth was elected president of the Kearney chamber of commerce on Monday afternoon. Paul Kannon was chosen treasurer. The secretary will be named by the executive committee.
Urgent sale prompt urges immediate action as prices are ascending. Lists no specific items, vendors, or dates, but emphasizes immediate purchase to avoid higher costs. No concrete entities identified in readable text.
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