Entertain for Friends Soon to Leave the City
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Burnie prepare to leave this city for New England after fifteen years. Friends held informal bridge gatherings at the homes of Mrs. FE A Wurl and Mrs. C E Hartford, and Mr. J W Holmes, with prizes and refreshments. The Burnies received keepsakes, and a luncheon closed the farewell events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Burnie
New England
FE. A. Wurl
C. E. Hartford
Warf
Vine
Oxford Bags draw grave questions for male wear
In a small shopfront display the Oxford Bags garment raises debate about modern male attire. The piece, resembling a sheath skirt for men with heavy fabric fit for winter, embodies a vogue tied to royal visits. The piece urges boys to avoid visible accessories to deter taunting followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Wescott's Sons
Oxford
Milady
H. R. H. Edward
Prince of Wales
Wales
Surprise birthday visit for Mrs Vallery from old school friends
Mrs C C F Vallery hosted a gathering Thursday with former schoolmates at her farm near the city to celebrate her birthday. Attendees included Mes tamer Cole, T W Walters, W D Wheeler, Charles Jean, and Mrs Edward Spangler with Mrs Andrew Snyder. Luncheon followed a day of visiting. sisters Mrs Andy Morrow and Mrs James Gilmour sent greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CC. F. Vallery
Vallery
Mestamer & O. Cole
T. W. Walters
W. D. Wheeler
Charles Jean
Edward Spangler
Andrew J. Snyder
Andy Morrow
Gracie
Nebraska
James Gilmour
Ayeses
Brush Fire Near Brinktow Place Halts Friday Quiet
Fire department responded to a report of a gasoline station fire near the horn south of the city but found a brush fire on the Brinktow place burning instead. No damage or loss occurred and the neighborhood returned to normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horn
Brinktow
Weeping Water Man Sentenced in Desertion Case
The county court heard charges against Harry E. Dennis of Weeping Water for wife desertion and child abandonment. County Attorney W. G. Kieck prosecuted and Judge Duxbury imposed a 90 day jail sentence after deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Dennis
Mr. Dennis
W. G. Kieck
Duxbury
Alfred Rogers Enters Not Guilty Plea in Shooting Case
Alfred Rogers known as Shorty Murray enters a not guilty plea after arraignment before Judge A H Duxbury on a charge of shooting Murray Murray area section boss W F Connors with a .22 revolver during a Tuesday night dispute. Connors is hospitalized in Omaha and no trial date set until Rogers condition is known. potential additional charges may follow if warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Rogers
Shorty
Murray
Missouri Pacific
A. H. Duxbury
W. F. Connors
Rogers
Connors
Omaha
Prominent Banker Visits Plattsmouth for Local Talks
Claude F. Anderson of Omaha Western representative of the National Park Bank of New York City spent a few hours in Plattsmouth meeting local bankers and publisher R. A. Bates. He praised Nebraska’s fall and early winter business rise and predicted prosperity, spoke at the Plattsmouth Ad club luncheon, and noted Jay D. Rising’s recovery from appendicitis, mentioning his wife Mrs. Rising formerly Miss Rachael Livingston of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude F. Anderson
Omaha
National Park Bank
New York City
R. A. Bates
The
Journal
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Mills County
Iowa
Frank Anderson
Pacific Junction
Claude
New York
Nebraska
City
Plattsmouth Ad Club
Jay D. Rising
Rising
Rachael Livingston
B. W. Livingston
City cadet earns captaincy at University of Nebraska
Dean Douglass of this city, a University of Nebraska student, has received a promotion in the cadet corps. He was raised to the rank of captain by order of Lieut F F Jewett, commandant, announced Wednesday. Previously he held first lieutenant. Also promoted was Monte Kiffin from Burlington employee to first lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Douglass
University of Nebraska
Douglass
F. F. Jewett
Great State Educational Institution
Daisy Douglass
Col. Jewett
Monte Kiffin
Burlington
Sophomores Win Inter Class Basketball Championship
The sophomores claimed school honors after winning the final basketball game 16 to 11 against the seniors at the high school gym. Earlier rounds saw the sophomores beat the juniors 18 to 19 and the seniors defeat the freshmen 26 to 5 while the juniors overwhelmed the freshmen 34 to 13 led by George Rebal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rebal
Ford Coupe Stolen From Maldon D Brown in Front of Home
A 1925 Ford coupe owned by Maldon D Brown the jeweler was stolen from the curb in front of his home at 16th and Main while parked overnight. License 208 motor 10 764 123. The theft occurred between 11 pm and morning, with suspects at large and the car possibly headed toward Omaha or Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maldon D. Brown
Brown
16Th and
Main Street
Omaha
Lincoln
Joy Amid Trouble At County Court Marry Pair Wed
At the county court two youths, Fred Hyda of La Platte and Ruth Berka of South Omaha, requested the ceremony. Judge Duxbury officiated as the couple exchanged vows, amid a day otherwise dark with punishments. Hyda comes from a prominent Sarpy county family. Berka is from a leading South Omaha family with wide social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hyda
la Platte
Ruth Berka
South Omaha
Duxbury
Sarpy County
South Side
Government Ends Plea Against Dye Patent Sale
The government concluded its appeal in the Supreme Court arguing the alien Property custodian lacked authority to sell German chemical and dye patents to the Chemical Foundation and that the foundation created a monopoly violating the Sherman anti trust law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Chemical Foundation, Incorporated
Supreme Court
Henry W. Anderson
Foundation
Enjoy Fine Time at oid Society Meeting
Yesterday afternoon the oid society of the Christian church gathered at Mrs. Howard Graves home with Mrs. Homer McKay assisting. Officers elected were President Mrs. W. B. Woodburn Vice-President Mrs. Elsper McCleery Secretary Mrs. Carl Carlburg Treasurer Mrs. M. B. Allen Press Representative Mrs. Ed Conner. A 2 chicken pie supper was planned for a future date. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oid Society of the Christian Church
Howard Graves
Homer McKay
W. B. Woodburn
Elsper McCleery
Carl Carlburg
M. B. Allen
Ed Conner
Stolen Omaha Car Found on North Lith Street
Deputy Sheriff W. C. Schaus found a 1926 Elcar coach abandoned on North Lith Street near the Heise mill. Omaha police had reported it stolen Tuesday evening, with plates later found in a cornfield. Evidence suggests a theft chain from Omaha to this city and back, including a second vehicle theft of Maldon D. Brown’s Ford coupe as an escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Schaus
North Lith Street
Heise Mill
Omaha
Higgins
Maldon D. Brown
Clarence Boynton Birthday Surprise Party
Clarence Boynton was treated to a surprise twenty six birthday celebration organized by Mrs. Clarence Boynton and Mrs. A M Boynton. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Perry Nickles and son Robert of Murray Glen Todd and Miss Alice Nickles of Murray Mrs. A M Boynton and son Leo Miss Edna Warren and Mrs. Rosa Cogdill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Boynton
A. M. Boynton
Perry Nickles
Robert
Murray
Glen Todd
Alice Nickles
Leo
Edna Warren
Rosa Cogdill
Social Workers Meet at Mrs Heinrichs Home
The Meth odist Social Workers gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs William L Heinrichs hospitable home with Mrs Hammond Sharp assisting. A brief business session preceded a Christmas party centered on a tree bearing 25 cent gifts from each member. Refreshments followed to end the festive gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
William L. Heinrich
Tonisls Removed by Dr Leopold at Murray
Yesterday Dr H C Leopold operated on Miss Blanche Scotten for the removal of her tonsils in Murray. The surgery aimed to relieve her persistent inflammatory rheumatism and provide relief after a period of illness and bed confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Leopold
Murray
Blanche Scotten
J. A. Scotten
Revival Meet Closes After Three Weeks of Evangelism
The First Christian church in this city concluded a three week revival led by Rev. Nelson Gardner drawing 62 to profess faith in Christ. Eight converts on both Tuesday and Wednesday plus sixteen baptisms marked the closing, with special music from regional groups and visitors from Murray Avoca Weeping Water and Nebraska City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Nelson Gardner
Christian Church
Betheny
Nebraska
Christ
Son of
God
Gardner
Church and Friends
Jerusalem
Calvary
Jesus Christ
Peter
Weeping Water
Hal Garnett
Harold Harmon
W. B. F. Robb
Atwood
Kansas
Walter R. Robb
Laird
Bethany
Murray
Avoca
Nebraska City
Community Bond Strengthens Church Life
A fine contribution to the church and community welfare is celebrated as friendships grow and ties deepen across the local parish.
Young Couple Weds at St Pauls Church in City
Last evening George A Bang and Lucille Schmitz were married at St Pauls church with Rev G Wichmann officiating. The newlyweds, both residents of the city, will live in Omaha where the groom is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s
George A. Bans
Lucille Schmitz
G. Wichmann
Parsonage Renovated by St Pauls Ladies Aid
The St Paul's church parsonage has been renovated by the ladies aid society and auxiliary. The home now features repapered rooms, fresh woodwork, new window treatments, varnished floors with linoleum, and a Copper Clad range in the kitchen. Rev. O G Wichmann will reside there. Individual gifts helped fund the improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Vabgeiwes
Ladies Aid Society Amd
O. G. Wichmann
New Daughter Arrives for Burlington Storekeeper Huneke
The Burlington storekeeper W. F. Huneke welcomed a fine little daughter at his home last evening. Both mother and child are doing nicely, and friends are advised there is ample joy in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Huneke
Burlington
Huneke
Christmas and Thanksgiving Cards At Bates Book Store
Bates Book and Stationery Store promotes a complete line of Christmas and Thanksgiving cards. The bulletin highlights a wide selection suitable for holiday gifting and seasonal correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Book and Stationery Store
Mrs. S. E. Mc Elwain Reaches 84th Birthday
A hometown tribute notes Mrs. S. E. McElwain’s 84th birthday on Friday, recalling her Nebraska pioneer life. She taught in early schools, married Marshall McElwain after the Civil War, and remained active in First Christian Church, W C T U, Woman's Relief Corps, and Order of the Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pais
S. E. McElwain
McElwain
Navoo
Tlinois
Ilinois
Nebraska
Marshall McElwain
Woman's Relief Corps
Gobelman Named Vice President of Master Painters
Frank R. Gobelman of this city was elected vice president of the Master Painters and Decorators association during a Grand Island session. G. A. Steinheimer of Omaha was named president and L. E. Norfleet of Omaha secretary treasurer. The membership rose from 6% to 97 with strong attendance at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
Frank R. Gobelman
Gobelman
G. A. Steinheimer
Omaha
L. E. Norfleet
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E. A. Warl
J. W. Holmes
Burnies
Ford
M. D. Brown
Mr. Brown
10Th and Main
Eleventh Street
Ladies Aid Society
Laties Auxiliary
Church
Frank Gobelman
Plattsmouth
First National Bank
PJ Attsmouth
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