Alva News Update on Local Visits and Illness
Donald Young of Sidney visits Ralph Dreamer and John Weichel for several days after arriving last Monday. Alva Bradley falls ill at school and may miss days. a doctor is summoned. Frank Cook cuts the Erove for wood at the Dreamer place, once a popular picnic spot. Ostertags from Wichita visit Bornemeier family after Thanksgiving in Elmwood. brothers of Mrs. Bornemeier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Young
Sidney
Ralph Dreamer
John Weichel
Frank Cook
Joan
George Bornemeier
Oris Cook
Alva Bradley
Alva
Messrs
Mesdames
Frank and
Dan Ostertag
Wichita
Kas
Arrival of Son for Mr and Mrs Dan Muenchau
Mr and Mrs Dan Muenchau welcome a fine son born Thanksgiving day November 26. Congratulations from their many friends are extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Muenchau
Reading Club Meeting Delights Members With Christmas Gift Ideas
The Woman's Reading club met with Mrs. Roy Coatman on Thursday afternoon for an engaging session. Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Peterson led the program, sharing Christmas gift suggestions and showcasing thoughtful gifts the ladies had prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Reading Club
Roy Coatman
Davis
Peterson
Notable Nebraska Couple Delights PTA With Music
Prof. and Mrs. Steckelberg of the University of Nebraska presented a refined musical program at a large PTA meeting on Tuesday. The European trained violinist and his wife offered entertaining and instructive performances, earning widespread applause. The program closed with a Boy Scout investiture by Troop No. 14 of Lincoln, enacting Tenderfoot ranks for eight local boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steckelberg
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
Aid Society Meets Mrs Stroemer Hosts Ladies Aid
Mrs A B Stroemer hosted the Ladies Aid society on Wednesday afternoon with assistants H L Bornemeier Frank Cook and Don McKinnon. About thirty attended the devotional business meeting and program planned by Frank Taylor Nickel and Rouse. Upcoming program scheduled for Monday evening December 14 prepared by the committee.
Sunday church services and Sunday school schedule
Sunday school at 10 o'clock with Mrs. A. B. Stroemer as superintendent. Church services at 11 o'clock led by Rev. Ben Wallace. Sermon subjects include December 6 Our Lord's Mother December 13 The Christmas Spirit and December 20 In the City of David. Thursday December 10 All-Church night at 7:00 with supper first, then worship and activities. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Stroemer
Ben Wallace
Wallace
City of David
See the goods you any. Catalog descriptions allure, but delivery matters.
Catalog descriptions allure but buyers want to know about delivery quality. The prompt emphasizes evaluating items by how they arrive, not how they are described. Readers seek reliability, timeliness, and intact condition upon receipt.
Decorative Objects One Can Make Inspires County Club Members
County and extension clubs pursue festive crafts for Christmas. Members turn tin cans into blotters, trays, and baskets while crepe paper covers pots and vases. Numerous meetings feature lessons, hostesses, prizes, and new members as groups plan December Christmas events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Club of
Plattsmouth
Otto Keck
Hazel Jameson
Edgar Newton
Tim Kahonick
Fern McMaken
Sanford Short
Weeping Water Woman's Club Meets for December Program
Mrs. Joe Bender opened with The Friendliest Metal and traced copper history and home uses. Lenker spoke Life Blood of the World on Water. Heisele told The Romance of Paper. Harmon showcased two music pupils. Marjorie Moore played Wisteria and Morester Baldwin sang Smilin Thru. It Came Up on the Midnight Clear closed the meeting led by president Mrs. Arthur Jones. Hostess Mrs. William Spangler arranged December 1 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bender
Weeping Water Woman’s Club
W. 10. Lenker
L. T. Heisele
Harmon
Marjorie Moore
Aiane
Engelia
Avoca Woman's Club Hosts Christmas Party Notes
Mrs J M Kokjer presented an interesting paper on the Holy Land today at the Avoca Woman's club Christmas party held December 2. A gift exchange took place at the Ernest Salling home with Miss Dorothy Snyder as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca Woman's Club
J. M. Kokjer
Holy Land
Ernest Salling
Misa Dorothy Snyder
Wabash News Notes Local Work And Purchases
Howard Poole aided Fred Towle in sawing and piling fuel for winter. L. R. Stanley sold two fine colts to Jeremiah Smith. Floyd Barden bought Sherman Hardaway’s car after cordial insistence. Missouri Pacific laid off several track workers on December 1. His Honor Bert Austin recovered from a severe cold. H Clarke and Clifton Browne roof Carl Jensen’s house. L A Stenney hauled six loads daily for three properties, needing about sixty roads of wood and ten days to prepare for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Poole
Fred Towle
L. R. Stanley
Jeremiah Smith
Floyd Barden
Sherman Hardaway
Missouri Pacific
Bert Austin
Bert
Pr H. Clarke
Clifton Browne
Carl Jensen
L A Stenney
Grove Loss Leaves Neighbors Reflect On Dying Maple Grove
The maple grove near Ralph Dorr’s home has mostly died after last summer’s drought. The loss mirrors a nationwide trend as long lived trees perish, sparking concern for future shade and beauty while younger trees will be planted next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove
Ralph Dorr
Stamps Drive Charity Sale By Wae School Scholars
The scholars of the Wae school have enthusiastically sold Christmas stamps to raise funds to fight tuberculosis. Several students have sold over a dollar and sales continue through Christmas, with results stronger than in larger towns like Lows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wae School
Entertained Ladies Aid Society in Wabash by Mrs Richards
The Ladies Aid Society of Wabash was pleasantly entertained last Thursday by Mrs W Richards. After the business session a social hour followed with delicious refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Ladies Aid Society of
Wabash
W. Richards
Inspector Visits Wabash Postoffice
Inspector Kinney of Omaha visited Wabash on Wednesday of last week to review rural mail service. He interviewed route patrons and found most satisfied with the carrier's performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
Kinney
Omaha
Wabash
Lloyds Rate Jumps Over Coronation Postponement
Lloyds insurance rates rose to 21 guineas per 100 as brokers noted genuine business from firms that would suffer if the King's coronation were postponed from May 1937. The prior rate stood at 20 guineas per 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd’s Insurance
Waffle Supper by Ladies’ Aid Plans December Fundraiser
The ladies' aid of the Christian church will host a waffle supper on Wednesday evening December 9 in the church basement. Tickets are 25 cents. Proceeds support church activities and charitable work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of the Christian Church
Christmas Shopping News From Journal Ads
Classifieds in the journal announce holiday shopping options with featured imports and gift ideas. Local retailers advertise seasonal sales and special offers ahead of Christmas.
Greenwood Community Notices Spark Family News
Mrs Pearl Rouse is ill. Births reported for December 2 include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Frank Wendt and a boy to Mr and Mrs A J Leaderbrand at Bryan Memorial hospital Lincoln. Mrs Mary Wiedeman remains seriously ill at Lincoln General hospital. Visitors include Mrs H W McFadden from Sioux Falls and relatives in Greenwood. Navy enlistees Neil Marvin and Bertrand McDonald head to Great Lakes. E L McDonald accompanies them to Omaha. George Bucknell of Sheldon Missouri and Mrs W A White join funeral gathering in Wymore. Weekend visits span William Hillis Leo Burton Kansas and Denver guests Mabel Hamilton and sons. Mealtime guests at Ruth Dryer’s included families from Cheyenne Ashland Springfield and Burton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Harms
Lincoln Oil Station
Dorchester
Nebr
Mary Wiedeman
Lincoln General Hospital
A. J. Leaderbrand
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
H. W. McFadden
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Orville Scott
Guiderock
Nebraska
Fred Etheridge
W. A. White
Aon
William Hillis
Leo
Burton
Kansas
W. P. Willis
Mabel Hamilton
Robert
Gerald
Denver
Colorado
Ruth Dryer
Jack
Cheyenne
Wyowing
W. J. Dryer
Arthur
Ashland
Verne Shepler
Springfield
Ben Howard
Charles Dyer
Luncheon Brings Card Prize to Local Club Members
The L C Co group met with Mrs Esther Armstrong on Thursday for a one o clock luncheon. They spent the afternoon playing cards with Mrs Elsie Marvin winning first prize and Mrs Edna Clymer taking second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Co
Esther Armstrong
Elsie Marvin
Edna Clymer
Funeral services for Ernest Dyer held at Marcy chapel
Ernest Dyer died November 26 after an operation in Clarinda Town. Funeral services were held last Saturday at the Marcy chapel in Ashland. Burial took place in Greenwood cemetery. He was survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dyer of Ashland his sister Mrs. H. L. Ziemer of Cheyenne Wyoming and his brother A. Cc. Dyer of Ashland. Ruth Dyer of Greenwood is an aunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Dyer
Marcy Chapel
Ashland
Clarinda
Town
Greenwood Cemetery
W. J. Dyer
H. L. Ziemer
Cheyenne
Wyoming
A. Cc. Dyer
Ruth Dyer
Greenwood
Decorated Objects at Home Topic Leads New Members
Miss Margaret Greer hosted an all day club gathering at her home with a covered dish luncheon. A good crowd attended and added two new members. Mrs. Pete Friend and Mrs. Vernon Greer led the session on the lesson "Decorated Objects to be Made at Home."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Greer
Pete Friend
Vernon Greer
Pinochle Party Draws Large Crowd at Legion Hall
The Auxiliary hosted a pinochle party Thursday at the Legion hall with a big turnout. Ben Howard won the high prize for men and his wife topped the ladies in high score. Mrs. Pete Hill received the door prize. A lunch of sandwiches potato salad cake whipped cream and coffee was served.
Obituary of Obi Henry O'Rourke Passes in Greenwood
Obi Henry O'Rourke, born December 6 1862 in Holliston Massachusetts, died November 26 1936 at his Greenwood home. He lived in Martinburg Iowa as a child, worked on the railroad as brakeman and conductor, and later married Carrie Belle Flood. He is survived by siblings, a step daughter and step son. Funeral services were held at 2 30 Sunday at Lincoln funeral chapel with burial in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obi Henry O'Rourke
Holliston
Mass
Greenwood
Martinburg
Iowa
Carrie Belle Flood
Greenwood Until Mrs. O'Rourke
O'Rourke
Mary Decker
Kansas City
Paul O'Rourke
Boston
George Lymour
Hollywood
Calif
Frank Wilton
Henry F. Flood
Linch
Lincoln Funeral
Greenwood Cemetery
Elmwood News Briefs Report Local Visitors and Events
A roundup of Elmwood area notices includes J P Cobb of American Exchange Bank traveling to Omaha on business, A H Ward visiting from Murdock, and multiple Elmwood residents hosting guests from nearby towns. The Epworth League and local church activities, home improvements, hospital progress, and Thanksgiving gatherings are also noted among residents and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Cobb
American Exchange Bank
Omaha
A. H. Ward
Murdock
Elmwood
Attendance at Bible school and preaching services
In the morning session on November 29 attendance reached 152 for Bible school and 154 for preaching services reflecting strong participation in the event.
Mrs Catherine Bothwell Stricken With Pneumonia
Reports say Mrs. Catherine Bothwell, mother of D. I. Bothwell, fell seriously ill in Lincoln with pneumonia after visiting there to review property. He rushed to her bedside and remains hopeful she will recover to her usual health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Bothwell
Catherine Bothwell
Lincoln
Methodist Church Prepares Bethlehem Cantata for December 20
The Methodist church is preparing a Christmas cantata titled The Story of Bethlehem to be presented December 20, the Sunday evening before Christmas, with many church members taking part in the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Bethlehem
Christmas Cake Plan Among Neighbors
Mesdames Charles West and Guy Lake visited Mrs. Herman Fleischman last Tuesday to bake an elegant Christmas cake. The neighbors expect a Christmas Day gathering to share the cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
Charles West
Guy Lake
Herman Fleischman
Thanksgiving gathering at Box home with extended family
Last Thursday a large Thanksgiving dinner was shared at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Box. Relatives traveled from Grand Junction Iowa and nearby areas, including Henry Rueter family and Fred Towle family, plus Grandma Box and the Box siblings.
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John Box
Henry Rueter
Grand Junction
Iowa
Fred Towle
Near
Wabash
John A. Box, Jr
Grandma Box
Walter
Lizzie Box
Fred Deickman
William Deickman
Fred Deickman, Jr
Odd Fellows Elect Officers For Coming Year
At the last meeting of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows officers were elected. Named were Harold Miller N G Alfred Race V G Chris Backemeyer secretary and Earl Elliott treasurer. Appointive officers will be announced at the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Harold Miller
N. G
Alfred Race
V. G
Chris Backemeyer
Earl Elliott
Rebekahs Elect Officers At Last Meeting
The Rebekahs held their final meeting electing officers to lead the lodge. New officers were named for the upcoming term, with duties assigned and plans discussed for community service and events.
Election of Lodge Officers Set for Next Year
Members of Rebekah Lodge completed routine business and elected Mrs Alfred Race as N G, Mrs J Miller as V G, Mrs Orel Miller as secretary, and Mrs Loren Nickel as treasurer. Appoin tive officers to be announced at the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ters
Rebekah
Alfred Race
N. G
J. Miller
V. G
Orel Miller
Loren Nickel
Pleasant Social Evening by LE O for York Home
Members of the LE O. O. F. and Daughters of Rebekah held a social gathering not for lodge business but to aid the York home. They canned a barrel of fruit for shipment and sold a quilt with proceeds to benefit the home. A pleasant time ended with luncheon as the group departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LE O. O. F. and Daughters of
Rebekah
York
Idaho Falls Brother Visits Elmwood Mother Over Thanksgiving
Thomas Taylor of Idaho Falls and a brother visited their mother in Elmwood over Thanksgiving. He hopes to return for Christmas. Both men are employed in Idaho Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Taylor
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Elmwood
Young Boy Billie Adams Injured by Car Near Omaha Hospital
Reports from Methodist hospital Omaha say six year old Billie Adams is dying after being struck by a car Monday night. Doctors hope he can return home Tuesday, though the prognosis is uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Omaha
Billie Adams
For Rent Well Improved Cass County Listing
For rent a well improved property in Cass county offering basic living space with contact via phone 477 J at Plattsmouth Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Plattsmouth
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Joe Abrams
Ralph Ferkler
Forest Steck
Esther Telft
Francis Baldwitt
B. M. Hubbell
Wm. Knudsen
Happs Home Project Club
Henry Albert
Harry Meisinger
Pleasant Ridge Project Club
J. H. Meisinger
Jimmermen
Hugo Meisinger
Catherine Meisinger
Lloyd Iske
J. 3. Kaffenberger
Paul Hel
Four Mile Club
Mirs. L. Steeher
Joe Hierl
John Wehrbein
Claude Mayable
Earl Berker
Riverview Club
Joe Campbell
Josephine
Patterson
Frank Hull
Georgia Creamer
Jesson
No. 6
Wabash News
Lloyd's
A. E. Johnson
First National Bank
Frank Wendt
X. L. Club
Elmwood News
Fred and
Frank Gillett
Emil Meyer
Fairbury
Clyde Hoover
Albert Theil
Lacey Lyle
Elmwood Telephone Exchange
Joe Johnson
Harry Linder
Kenneth West
William Rueter
R. H. Hikerman
Harvey Backemeyer
Eikerman
Backermeyer
Epworth League
St. Paul's Methodist Church
F. E. Backemeyer
North Loup
Joe Patriot
Ronald Schlichtemeier
Lee Coon
Maggie Stokes
John Stokes
Elmwool
Richard Deles Dernier
Stuart Rough
Netawka
Iowa City
Harold J. Dane
Rough
Herman Penterman
Wm. Glaubitz
Otto Straub
Theil
Methodist Church of
Bible School
Mac Wondra
Rex Young Auctioneers
Ima
Pursang
Odd Fellows Elect
Bettes Co., Inc
DuBois, Pa
Cine
Royal and Ancient Golf Club
St. Andrews
Scotland
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