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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1931

Page

5

Alvo community notes of church, clubs and visits

The Alvo Sunday school board met at the church Thursday. Choir practice was at Mrs. Jackson's Wednesday. Mrs. Ed Taylor and Mrs. Hinebaugh were listed as sick. Reading Club met at Mrs. Herman Bonemeier's Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Frank Cook visited Lincoln Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bornemeier. Mrs. Ted McCartney was poorly but improving. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kittell visited in Havelock. Herman Bornemeier hosted Sunday dinner with the Dingess, Stroemer and Frank Cook families. Lucia Ober visiting from Aurora stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Skinner. John D. Foreman trimming orchard trees at Joe Foreman farm. Ladies' Aid elected Mrs. Frank Taylor president. Mrs. Sam Hardnock vice president. Mrs. Dinges secretary. Mrs. Elmer West treasurer. Mrs. Frank Taylor hosted dinner for the Rehmeier family and Rhemeier relatives from Weeping Water and Alvo. J. H. Weichel remains poorly but hopeful for improvement. Doris Coatman home from Lincoln attended Methodist bazaar and supper. Mother and Daughter Council met at Mrs. Arres. Denmark talk and homemaker pictures. Jolly Farmerettes met at Mrs. Timblin's. June Weichel elected reporter. Timblin’s Christmas cactus shows buds. 23 years old. Coatman and Skinner busy delivering corn to South Omaha feeders and cattle to stockyards. Project training meeting at Mrs. Fischers with Miss Baldwin teaching. organized agriculture announced for January. cheese and hominy demonstration planned for February. next project meeting to be in late January.

Jackson Ed Taylor Hinebaugh Reading Club Alvo Herman Bonemeier Frank Cook Lincoln Geo. Bornemeier Ted McCartney Wm. Kittell Havelock Clyde Johnson and Son Herman Bornemeier Dingess Stroemer Lucia Ober Aurora John Skinner Miss Ober Skinner John D. Foreman Joe Foreman Chas. Foreman Earl Bennett Ladies’ Aid Frank Taylor Sam Hardnock Dinges Elmer West Fred Rehmeier G. Rhemeier Simon Rhemeier J. H. Weichel Doris Coatman Methodist Church Mother and Daughter Council Club Chas. Arres Sneden Taylor Denmark Jolly Farmerettes Wm. Timblin June Weichel South Omaha Simon Rehmeier R. C. Wenzel John Fischers

Passing of Excellent Woman Mina Linch

Mrs Mina Linch a former Ackworth Nebraska resident died at about six o clock Wednesday evening after ill health. Born Mina Gould in Pennsylvania about 77 years ago she lived in Ackworth Iowa Nebraska and eventually Alvo Nebraska where she and Phillip J Linch resided for years. She joined the Methodist church early and served in church work. Survived by husband Phillip J Linch three daughters Etta Hoyt Elsie Patterson Alta Lineh and a son Verle Linch. Funeral conducted by Rev W C Farwell with interment at Alvo cemetery. Previously a member of the Society of Friends.

Mina Linch Linch Miss Mina Gould Pennsylvania Ackworth Iowa Nebraska Phillip J. Linch Mina Gould Alvo Methodist Church Phillip J. Lineh Etta Hoyt Tulane Calif Elsie Patterson Grand Island Alta Lineh Heatrice Verle Linch Sioux City W. C. Farwell Alvo Cemetery

Mrs Lambert Hastings Arrives in Alvo for Winter

Mrs. Lambert Hastings of Jacksonville Illinois the mother of Mrs H M Wratt wife of the foreman of the Rock Island road section out of Alvo arrived in Alvo from Illinois last Thursday and will reside for the winter with her daughter there.

Lambert Hastings Jacksonville Hill H. M. Wratt Rock Island Alvo Illinois

Dorothea Coatman Improves at Kearney Sanitarium

Word from Miss Dorothea Coatman at the Kearney sanitarium reports she is progressing after lung trouble treatment. She is gaining weight and has a good appetite, signaling improvement after many months.

Dorothea Coatman Kearney

Manley News Highlights Weekly Movement and Muddy Roads

Theodore Harmis split time between Manley and Plattsmouth serving on the jury and at home. Grover Rhoden’s family visited Plattsmouth for business and friends. Heavy rain left dirt roads in bad shape with many stuck and needing help to escape mud. August Krecklow worked day and night pulling cars from mud. Frank Mishek and family returning to Manley after months in town working for Missouri Valles Pipe Line Co.

Theodore Harmis Manley Plattsmouth Grover Rhoden Saa August Krecklow Frank Mishek Mishek Missouri Valles Pipe Line Co

Mrs Taylor Shows Improvement After Stroke

Mrs Henry Taylor of Louisville, mother of Mrs Fred Fleischman, has improved and is much better after a paralysis stroke two weeks ago. Her daughter Mrs Fleischman has cared for her and was able to return home as Mr Fleischman visited Louisville last Friday.

Taylor Henry Taylor Louisville Fred Fleischman Fleischman

Homecoming for Fred Bauer and family from Fargo trip

Mr and Mrs Fred Bauer return from a summer and fall at their North Dakota farm near Fargo They were brought home by their son Clarence Bauer who visited briefly before returning north He spoke of the northland and crops being well and the country prospering

Northwest Fred Bauer Fargo North Dakota Clarence Bauer Bauer Northland

Wheat yields and threshing costs noted in report

The document describes average wheat yields of forty bushels per acre across two sections forming a strong crop. It also records a threshing bill of about 3900, indicating substantial production expenses.

Mr and Mrs Elmer Salsberg Return to Manley Home

Mr and Mrs Elmer Salsberg completed their wedding trip and moved into the Nellie Heebner house in Manley. They join the community and begin new duties for the city of Manley as they establish their family in their new home.

Elmer Salsberg Nellie Heebner Manley

Lumber Yard Manager Receives Letter From Crane Abroad

Edward Kelley, acting as manager in John Crane’s absence, received a letter from Crane while Crane was enjoying a stay in Havana Cuba. The note notes Crane’s three week southern trip and Kelley’s temporary duties at the lumber yard.

Havana Cuba Edward Kelley John Crane South Crane Island

Village blacksmith Antone Auerswold crafts fine kiddie tables

Antone Auerswold, a skilled village blacksmith, volunteers to build tables for children. He notes factory machinery can produce such furniture faster, but he continues to make excellent pieces by hand when factory equipment is unavailable.

Antone Auerswold Antone

Alvo church worker Mina Linch dies at 75

Mina Linch who lived in Alvo for fifty two years and helped organize the Alvo Methodist church died at her home Wednesday evening at 6. Her husband Philip J. survives along with son Verl W. a Sioux City teacher and three daughters Miss Alva a Beatrice teacher Mrs Etta Host Tulane Calif and Mrs Elsie Peterson Grand Island. Funeral services by Rev. W C Fowell will be arranged later.

Mina Linch Alvo Mr. Linch Alva Beatrice Etta Tulane Calif Elsie Peterson Grand Island W. C. Fowell

Convicts Die by Own Hands After Escape

Six inmates linked to a bold Leavenworth prison break were captured or killed as a posse closed in on a farmhouse eight miles west of Leavenworth. One survivor claimed Green killed his two companions before shooting himself. coroner confirmed the self-inflicted death and the earlier killings. Army fliers aided the manhunt.

Leavenworth Kans Kansas Lestenworth Federal Earl Thayer Sexton Green Warden White Cluse Range Fort Leavenworth E. C. Salsbury World-Herald

Mellon Denies Aim to Cancel Foreign Debts

Washington December 11 Mellon dismissed Hoover’s debt relief plan as not aiming to cancel foreign obligations. He said the world war debt commission has no cancellation intent and officials must study debtors’ ability to pay. Mills invited Democratic leaders to a briefing while Senate leaders oppose revision amid moratorium pressure.

Mellon Washington, D. C Hoover Capital Hill Nestiranc Firth Europe Melion Congress World War Foreign Debt Commission Millis Treasury Mills Borah Idaho Senate Foreign Relations Committee Watson Ind House Stimson

Luschinsky Leaves for Lincoln After Sister's Illness

George Luschinsky departed Wednesday for Lincoln due to his sister Miss Paul Roesner's illness. The trip aims to assist family during her convalescence.

George Luschinsky Lincoln Ts. Paul Roesner

Kane details drowning of wife in Chesapeake Bay trial

Elisha Kent Kane testified emotionally about his wife’s drowning in Chesapeake Bay. He claimed heroic efforts to save her, denied profanity charges, and leaped from the stand to deny insults toward his dog before apologizing to the court.

Hampton Elisha Kent Kane Professor Kane Chesapeake Bay

Plan Highways North to Reach Valentin

North Platte and McCook highway enthusiasts met State Engineer Roy L. Cochran and Governor Bryan to discuss completing the Great Plains highway north to Valentine. The improved segment runs from McCook to North Platte as part of the Galveston-Canada project and is U S highway 138 through Nebraska.

Linccoln Great Plains North Platte McCook Bryan Ed Kelson

Frank Pankonin Visits City Journal Office

Frank Pankonin, a well known resident of Weeping Water, was in the city and made a brief stop at the Journal office as a caller.

Frank Pankonin Journal

Welcome Program At Pleaeset Rice Unity Club

Entertainers will perform Friday evening at Pleaeset Rice Unity Club. All are welcome to attend as the event aims to provide community entertainment.

Mynard

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