Union Items of Illness and Travel Affects Town
The itemized notes report widespread flu cases among residents including Joe Green and two children of Mr. and Mrs. Crank with others like Charles McCarthey and Miss Harriett Leach affected. Visitors Samuel Hathaway and families, local business people, and trips to Plattsmouth and Lincoln are recorded alongside a rabbit hunt near Union ending in a car wreck with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Leach
Peru
Charles Atteberry
E. E. Leach
James Fitzpatrick
Nebraska City
John Lidgett
Henry Lidgett
D. Ray Frens
Bank of Union
John B. Roddy
Union
Plattsmouth
Charles Greene Ill With Back Pain at Family Grocery Firm
Charles Greene junior member of the Greene grocery firm was stricken with severe back pains last week. He had to go home to rest and was kept home until Tuesday. He has since returned to work though not yet fully recovered.
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Charles Greene
L. Greene
Greene
Gospel Team from Peru to Perform in Union Sunday
A gospel team of singers and speakers from Peru will visit Union this Sunday and occupy the morning service hour with a program designed to delight attendees. Do not neglect to attend and enjoy this religious hour.
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Peru
Union
Ill Child Of Union Area Parents Struggles With Leg Loss
The two and a half year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sherman Hathaway near Union has been very ill for some time. She has regained some health but lost the use of one leg and doctors have not found a way to restore it.
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Joe Green
Samuel Hathaway
Niobrara
Louis Crank
Robert
Charles G. McCarthey
Charles Sheard
Sherman Hathaway
Union
Cold Snap Freezes Many Water Pipes
The extreme cold caused widespread freezing of water pipes across multiple neighborhoods. Residents report burst lines and flooding in some homes, prompting city crews to respond with emergency repairs and freeze precautions. Local utilities urge residents to drain taps and keep heat on to minimize damage.
Pipes Fail as Freezing Weather Hits Local Community
In recent days water supply problems arose as many pipes broke due to the cold. Among those affected were the Baptist church, Mrs. Rachel Pell, and Mrs. Wm Barritt where pipes were frozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Rachel Pell
Wm. Barritt
Daniel Lynn Remains Confined By Illness
Daniel Lynn continues to be largely confined to his home and bed with limited periods of sitting up, followed by return to lying down as his condition persists.
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Dan Lynn
Daniel Lynn
Mrs Clarke Progress After Ankle Injury
Mrs Vesta Clarke, who recently fractured an ankle, is improving though recovery will take time. She is pleased with progress and expects to regain full health and strength in due course.
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Clarke
Vesta Clarke
Department Makes Good Record
A recent lumber yard fire tested the city fire department. Ralph Opp and E. E. Leach raised the alarm. Mayor Stiessson ordered apparatus to the street and extinguished the fire within ten minutes. The Mayor's auto fire did not hinder department operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Opp
E. E. Leach
Stiessson
Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Propst In Union
Wayne Propst arranged a surprise birthday gathering for his wife Mrs Propst on December 12. A large group from Nebraska City and neighbors Mr and Mrs Leach and Mr and Mrs Meisinger attended. The guests enjoyed plenty of food and a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Propst
Wayne
Nebraska City
E. E. Leach
Lawrence Meisinger
Union
Debts Owed to U S Remain Billions Unpaid Across Nations
State Journal reports on wartime loans totaling over 11 billion dollars to twenty nations with Britain France and Italy receiving 90 percent. Funding agreements set thirty year terms. cumulative principal and interest total about 22 billion, but only about 2.63 billion has been repaid so far.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
World Foreign Debt Commission
Congress
Treasury
Austria
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
Estonia
Finland
Greece
Hungary
Latvia
Russia
Jugoslavia
Masses at Manley Church Christmas Services
Christmas services at St. Patrick's Church Manley include a midnight mass and a 10 a m morning service. The final mass will be followed by benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Church
Manley
Farm Mortgage Debts Fixed at Ten Billions
Gray Silver of Martinsburg West Virginia proposes a plan to retire United States farm mortgage debt in one generation by reorganizing federal rural credit agencies and issuing bonds at about 2 percent interest plus amortization and a 1 percent insurance charge. The plan aims to cut current 7 percent interest to 4 percent and save farmers about 600 million dollars annually, preventing foreclosures and supporting continued farming. State Journal.
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Chicago
United States
Gray Silver
Martinsburg
W. Va
Silver
West Virginia
Washington
Farm Bureau
Roosevelt
St. Louis
Land Bank
State Journal
Highway group elects Long Grand Island official
John I. Long of Missouri Valley was elected president of the Lincoln Highway bureau at a Thursday meeting. Charles D. Manson of Cedar Rapids was named secretary treasurer, with Iowa directors O C Burrows A C Root John I Long R E McCoy Roy Wright and P W Micksell listed. Nebraska directors include George Wolz W J Hendy Wallace Thornton A R Miller Day Traill and Reed O Halon. Officers reported and talks focused on promoting travel along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
John I. Long
Missouri Valley
Lincoln Highway Bureau
Hirshway
Iowa
Nebraska
Charles D. Manson
Cedar Rapids
O. C. Burrows
Belle Plaine
A. C. Root
Clinton
R. E. McCoy
Carroll
Roy Wright
Jefferson
P. W. Micksell
Marshalltown
George Wolz
Fremont
W. J. Hendy
North Platte
Wallace Thornton
Kearney
A. R. Miller
Columbus
Day Traill
Grend Island
Reed O.halon
Blair
Mayor Orders Chicago Clean Up Of Gangsters
Mayor Cermak told police captains to clean up or quit, targeting liquor resorts gambling dens and hangouts. He warned the intolerable conditions hinder repeal of the eighteenth amendment and demanded a orderly city for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cermak
Iowa to consider suspending state fair for two years
The Iowa legislative interim tax committee plans to decide at its final meeting whether to suspend the Iowa state fair for a period of two years. The committee notes taxpayers have contributed about 1.1337 million dollars over eighteen years for fair grounds improvements and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
State Legislative Interim
Fire destroys Ravenna Creamery building in Nebraska
Ravenna Neb The Ravenna Creamery company building and contents were destroyed by a fire of unknown origin Sunday with an estimated loss of 15 000 Two motor trucks 1800 egg cases and some poultry were part of the loss The building was owned by the Fairmont Creamery company nearby structures were saved by firemen hampered by zero weather. Marietta Baptist church north of here also burned with over 100 escaping unharmed the furnace fire started the blaze discovered about 11 am more than 100 persons in the church escaped without injury No plans yet for rebuilding or temporary church home
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Ravenna
Neb
Ravenna Creamery Company
Fairmont Creamery Company
Lars Larsen Lumber Company
Nielson Motor Company
Wahoo
Marietta Baptist Church
Here
W. E. Overtauf
Children Break Into Bloomsburg Bank In Daylight Heist
A nine year old boy and seven year old sister broke into the Bloomsburg Columbia Trust Company through a wash room window and stole two sacks containing small sums. They were found by an older sister who alerted their father and police. Eleven dollars and forty five cents was recovered with one sack hidden near the bank steps.
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Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg Bank
Justice of the Peace
Bloomsburg bank-Columbia Trust Company
Plane crash on King Ranch kills two men in Texas
Investigators believe the aircraft caught fire in flight before crashing on the King ranch near Raymondville. The victims are L. C. Dunn of Des Moines and his pilot Lawrence B. Schmitt of Dewar Iowa. Dunn had visited Brownsville en route to Austin with plans to continue to California. The wreckage was found by hunters. inflammable materials all burned.
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Raymondville
Tex
Department of Commerce
Here
L. C. Dunn
Des Moines
Lawrence B. Schmitt
Dewar
King Ranch
Dunn
Brownsville
Austin
California
Frank Murphy Dies at 61 Former Omaha Detective Chief
Frank Murphy, sixty one, longtime Omaha police sergeant and brief detective chief in 1921, died Monday after fifty years in the city. His only son, also a police officer, was killed in a gun battle with bandits here years ago. A sister, Mrs. Mary Dimming, resides in Lexington, Nebraska.
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Omaha
Frank Murphy
Mary iDimming
Lexington
Neb
Revival Meetings Close at Christian Church
The two week revival ended Sunday evening with thirteen new members added to the church eight by confession three by letter and two by statement Rev A W Farmer left Monday for Clay Center Nebraska where he holds a Christian church charge The church thanks all who aided in the effort and baptism is to be observed next Sunday after evening services with Bro O B Chastain officiating
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Christian Church
A. W. Farmer
Clay Center
Nebraska
O. B. Chastain
Royal Neighbors Elect Officers at Lodge Meeting
Royal Neighbors of America held their annual officer election at the Eagles hall Monday evening with a large turnout. Named were Oracle Mrs Anna Kaffenberger Vice Oracle Mrs Minnie Renner Chaplin Mrs Ruth Sulser Recorder Mrs Sadie Jones Receiver Mrs Freda Stibal Marshal Mrs Louise Klinger Inner Sentinel Mrs Erma McCrary Outer Sentinel Mrs Pearl Meisinger Manager Mrs Emma Nolting Musician Mrs Dollie Hudson and Physician Dr R P Westover.
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Royal Neighbors of America
Eagles Hall
Oracle
Anna Kaffenberger
Minnie Renner
Chaplin
Ruth Sulser
Sadie Jones
Freda Stibal
Marshal
Louise Klinger
Inner Sentinel
Erma McCrary
Outer Sentinel
Pearl Mei
Plattsmouth Opens Season vs Ashland with New Guard Trio
Plattsmouth high school basketball begins its season Friday against Ashland. The varsity features Arn and McCleary at forwards, Rummelet at center, and Ronne and Bob Hirz at guards. Hirz has emerged strong in pre-season practice joining last year’s champions lineup.
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Plattsmouth
Ashland
Platters
Arn and McCleary
Rummelet
Ronne
Bob Hirz
Hirz
Constable Levy Dispute Ends With Fine for Resisting
Monday afternoon Constable Tom Svoboda visited E. G. Ruffner’s farm near Murray to levy on a writ of replevin. Ruffner objected to seizing a car and a tractor. The dispute led to a hearing in county court where Ruffner pleaded guilty to resisting an officer and paid a $3 fine plus costs.
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Tom Svoboda
E. G. Ruffner
Murray
Ruffner
City designates safe coasting spots for youth
Mayor Sattler and police designate several areas for safe regulated coasting for youths. Coasting hours are from 7 to 7 9 p m each evening, and drivers are asked to avoid the marked sections during these times to ensure safety.
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Sattler
Police Department
City designates streets for winter coasting with safety plan
Streets North Fourth to Main and South Seventh to Cnesso avenue plus West Main from Fourteenth west form a designated coasting zone. Red lights mark entrances and Boy Scouts aid in keeping traffic away as youngsters from north west and south enjoy the sport.
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Main
Cnesso Avenue
Boy Scouts
Johnson's wax products line highlights price drop
The Reliable 5¢ to $1 Store promotes a fresh line of Johnson's wax products with lower prices, encouraging shoppers to trade there and enjoy the savings.
Bates Book Store Provides School Equipment At Low Prices
The notice highlights Bates Book Store as the supplier for students’ equipment needs at new low price levels. The message urges parents and students to shop there for affordable supplies to support educational work.
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Bates Book Store
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Joseph Banning
Laura Wright
Banning
Minersville
John Roddy Jr
Howevr
A. W. Carr
Lester
W. B. Banning
Lincoln
State Board of Agriculture
Paul Swan
Manley Church
No. C
Highway Group
Long
Ravenna Creamery
Wahoo Burn
ITO Bank
Soennichsen’s
SILK
Carter
Singer
Emma Nolting
Dollie Hudson
R. P. Westover
B. ¥. Bryant
Wayne Knit
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