Alvo News Briefs Highlight Local Hustle and Health
Alvo residents report brisk activity as John W. Banning delivers a carload of coal and seeks help unloading. Hal Parsell recovers from flu while Mrs. Roy Stewart improves after lagrippe. Local businessman A B Stromer covers the garage in Art Dinges absence. Elmer Boyles visits from Elmwood to tend affairs and visit friends. Clyde Johnson and Miss Clarice Kitsel wed, a union praised by the Journal. Corn harvest lags due to weather but farmers push to fill cribs. George W. Fifer is seen staying busy in mud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Banning
Hal Parsell
Roy Stewart
Art Dinges
Lincoln
A. B. Stromer
Elmer Boyles
East of Elmwood
Alvo
Lenox Williams
Ceresco
W. E. Fairfield
Clarence Curyea
George W. Curyea
Simon Rehmeyer
Clyde Johnson
Clarice Kitsel
George W. Fifer
Sale Notice in Rural Area Near Alvo
Fragmentary listing references a sale action near Alvo with partial details including a name Christ Neben and a date hint 10-17. The text lacks full clarity on the item, location specifics, or administering entity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvo
Many Pay Honor to Friend at Last Rites
The funeral for J. A. Delos Denier, aged three score years, was held at the Methodist church with Rev. Perry Rushlan delivering the sermon. A large crowd filled the church and crowded outside before the burial at Elmwood cemetery in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
America
J. A. Delos Denier
Lincoln
Perry Rushlan
Elmwood
Wants to Buy Hides of Horses and Cattle
Tam in Greenwood Nebraska advertises buying hides from horses and cattle and will purchase fallen animals for their hides. Phone 2205. F Kelley is the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Kelley
Greenwood, Neb
Ladies Bazaar and Supper for Methodist Church
The Methodist church ladies aid held a bazaar and supper in the basement last week and raised 170 dollars to fund church work. The group is described as a hardworking, active tile in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Coatman Prepares for Army Tying Examination at Fort Riley
Phillip Coatman traveled to Fort Riley Kansas last Monday to take an examination for admission to engage in tying with the army forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Coatman
Fort Riley
Kansas
Lincoln clinic visit for Arthur Dinges longtime auto mechanic
Arthur Dinges, mayor of Alvoo and noted auto mechanic, traveled to Lincoln last Wednesday for a health examination. Despite health issues he continues working, with demand drawing clients from far and wide to his shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Arthur Dinges
Alvoo
Greenwood Transfer Line Schedules Omaha Lincoln Trips
Greenwood Transfer Line announces regular general freight service with trips to Omaha on Monday and Thursday and to Lincoln on Tuesday and Friday. Pickup loads on these trips with full loads available at any time as arranged by Fred Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Omaha
Lincoln
Fred Hoffman
Alvé District Wins Road Graveling Project Vote
The people of Alvé and vicinity are congratulated for successful efforts to extend outer world access with better roads. The move to gravel the stretch from Alvé to the north line of Creenwood precinct shows determination, and the project will continue toward improved routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvé
Alve
Creenwood
Road plan links Murray Waverly to county line
The article discusses extending gravel roads to the O Street road and to the county line, enabling Alvo access to national routes. A Murray to Waverly link would connect the west end with the east and with north and south lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvo
Murray
Waverly
Uncle George Foreman Injured After Farm Accident
The article reports Uncle George Foreman was injured while hauling fodder from the fields. He was catapulted from a slip or sled, sustaining a badly bruised shoulder and taken to a Lincoln hospital for treatment. By Wednesday a hemorrhage developed, his condition becoming critical, and his children were asked to come to his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Foreman
George ‘Foreman
Lincoln
Pat
Foreman
Much Sickness at Alvo School Struggles With Flu
A report from Alvo notes widespread illness among students and staff due to flu. Of 134 pupils at the school eight affected, prompting the district to keep a horse at the school for transport. One bus driver had no riders on Tuesday last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvo
Erippe
Military rules changed salute for Pershing expanded
Secretary Davis announced new army honors orders granting General Pershing a nineteen gun salute, matching field marshals in Europe. Previously the general of all the armies carried a seventeen gun salute, while Admiral Dewey enjoyed a nineteen gun salute on official occasions.
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Washington
Davis
General Pershing
Fio
United States
Pershing
Dewey
Navy
Pershin
Memorial services for Roald Amundsen held in New York and Brooklyn
Memorial services honored Roald Amundsen, who died in the Italia rescue attempt after a career spanning Arctic and Antarctic exploration. Tributes came from Bishop Manning, Lincoln Ellsworth, and other explorers as New York and Brooklyn venues marked the seventeenth anniversary of his South Pole discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roald Amundsen
Italia
Cathedral of St. John and the Divine
Academy of Music
Brooklyn
William T. Manning
Lincoln Ellsworth
United States
Europe
South Pole
Coolidges Honor Judges at White House Dinner
President and Mrs Coolidge hosted the year's last White House social, a dinner honoring the Supreme Court. Distinguish guests included Henry Ford, Ambassador Morrow, Maryland Governor Ritchie, and Attorney General Sargent, with congressional and judiciary officials present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidgeo
White House
Supreme Court
Henry Ford
Ambassador Morrow
Ritchie
Maryland
Sargent
Judiciary Committee
Overman
Willett
Maps left at the Journal office in Cass county
A few Cass county maps remain at the Journal office priced at 50 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Journal
Local Notables Visit City for Court House Matters
Friday and Saturday notes show several Omaha and nearby residents visiting the county court and city, including Charles Creamer and George Vogel. Greenwood marshal George Trunkenboltz and banker Co. Phil L. Hall were also in town handling business and visiting with friends.
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O. W. Zaar
South Bend
Court House
Charles Creamer
Omaha
George Vogel
Near South Bend
George Trunkenboltz
Greenwood
Phil L. Hall
W. 5. Putney
Vera
Cedar Bluffs
Oyska
Guy Slaughter
Ikley
California
Claude Smith
Putney
Slaughter
Smith
Elvira Elliott Orbin
M. S. Briggs
District No 58 Friday evening box supper program
An invitation announces a Dec 21 district event with box supper and program at District No 58. All are invited and encouraged to attend for an enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oss Evla Mae Reed
van Poacher
Estate of Haris Tams notice to creditors
The County Court at Plattsmouth Nebraska in Cass County issues notice to creditors of the estate of Haris Tams deceased. The court will sit January 18 1929 and April 19 1929 at 10 am to examine claims for adjustment and allowance. Claims must be presented within three months from January 18 1929 and debts paid within one year from that date.
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Nebraska
Cass County
Haris Tams
Plattsmouth
A. D
Order of Hearing and Notice on Petition for Settlement
In Cass county Nebraska the county court orders a final settlement of Anna Voutrele estate and discharge of Anton Vostress as executor. The hearing is set for December 28 1928 at 10 a m with notice published in the Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior. County Judge A H Duxbury signs the order with the court seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Anna Voutrele
Anton Vostress
Plattsmouth
A. D
A.H. Duxbury
Order to Show Cause in Sam G. Smith Estate
District Court in Cass County Nebraska orders that Frank R. Gobelman as administrator with will annexed must show cause on January 28 1929 why a license to sell Lots 10 11 and 12 in Block 20 of Plattsmouth should not be granted to pay taxes repairs and administration expenses. A copy of the order will run in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Doun- Nebraska
Sam G. Smith
Frank R. Gobelman
Plattsmouth
Cass County
Nebraska
District Court
Nouth Journal
James ° F Becley
Dist
Malinda Clymer
Ralph BE. Clymér
Péarly E. Clymer
Lincoln
Alice Cory
Sybil D. .Brantner
Sybil D. Granther
Tartsmouth Journal
Hearing and Notice of Probate of Will in Cass County
The counties court issues orders for probate of Malinda Clymer estate and letters of administration for Alice Cory. Hearings set for January 1929 and January 11 1929 with notices to interested parties published in Plattsmouth Journal.
King George III Condition Narrows Peaceful Recovery
London reports the king’s condition after a lung surgery is less favorable than hoped with a somewhat disturbed day and not quite satisfactory general state. Pulse remains steady and heart action considered important, as Buckingham Palace officials interpret a setback in daily bulletins from surgeons Sir Hugo Rigby Sir Stanley Hewett and Lord Dawson of Penn. Dressing and packaging options by Dennison’s wrap up the notice.
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London
King George
Buckingham Palace
Ben
Hugo Rigby
Stanley Hewett
Lord Dawson of
Penn
Prince George Sails Home From New York
Prince George youngest son of the king of England sailed for home tonight aboard the liner Berengaria after ten hours in New York. He arrived with the Durban from Hamilton Bermuda and spent the day sightseeing.
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Prince George
New York
Dee
Eneland
Durban
Hamilton
Burmuda
World- Herald
Bates Book and Gift Shop Candy Box Solve Gift Problem
A quirky gift puzzle item is highlighted as a clever solution for perplexing presents. The Bates Book and Gift Shop is noted as a place where this item can be obtained, implying a satisfaction guarantee or quality claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Book and Gift Shop
Rhode Island Red Roosters Offered by Mrs Parkening
Single comb Rhode Istaria Red cockerels described as big dark red and from heavy laying stock. Contact Mrs Fy Ae Parkening at RFD Nom 2 Piattamouth phone 2704 for details.
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Fy Ae Parkening
RFD
Piattamouth
Lsc
Order of Hearing and Notice of Probate
In Cass county Nebraska the county court orders Sybil Brantner to appear January 11, 1929 to prove the will of John Cory. The hearing will proceed if no cause is shown against granting probate to Brantner as executrix. Notice to all interested parties is published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks.
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John Cory
Sybil Brantner
Plattsmouth Journal
A. D
Sioux City Star Star Player Named 1929 Cornhusker Captain
Sioux City’s George Farley was chosen to lead the 1929 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team at the Cornhusker banquet. Farley, 21, is a two year varsity blocker and defensive back from Central High, also a Sigma Phi Epsilon member. Co Captain Elmer Holm released the sealed envelope revealing Farley as captain. Marion A. Shaw delivered remarks, praising athletics, with Chancellor Burgett and Dr. Condra lauding the team and spirit. Coach Beary lauded the squad and student body loyalty as the event closed.
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Lincoln
Neb
George Farley
Sioux City
Cornhusker
Farley
Caryl E. Farley
Nebraska
Central High
Sigma Phi Epsiion Fraternity
Holm
Elmer Holm
Scarlet and Cream
Corkhusker
Marion A. Shaw
David City
Regent-Elect
University
BE. A. Burgett
Cornhuskers
Commonwealth
George E. Condra
Ernest E. Beary
Navy to award safety trophy to squadrons rather than pilots
Lieut. James E. Dyer of Rumford Maine flew from the Pacific coast to receive the Herbert Schiff safety trophy from President Coolidge. The Navy will award the honor annually to the squadron with the lowest accident rate per hours flown, with handicaps for plane type and carrier takeoffs. No squadron with fewer than 1,000 hours is eligible.
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Washington
James E. Dyer
Rumford
Navy
Pacific Coast
Herbert Schiff
President Coolidge
Navy Department
Naval Airplane Squadron
Moffett
Navy Bureau of Aeronautics
County Officer Accused in Prohibition Conspiracy Case
East St. Louis on December 12 witnesses testified in the government case against Sheriff Roche and 34 others in Alexander County Illinois for conspiracy to violate the prohibition act. Crawford testified he paid Roche $15 a gallon for protection and liquor sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
Leslie Roche
Alexander County
Illinos
Rothe
George C. Crawford
Crawford
Roche
Program and Plate Supper at Keil School
A program and plate supper will be held at the Keil school in district Not 97 two miles east of Cedar Creek on day December 200 at 8 p m. Everyone is invited. Adam Wolff left this morning for Omghe to visit friends and handle business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keil
Cedar Creek
Adam Wolff
Omghe
Senate Approves Boulder Dam by Vote of 64 to 11
The Boulder Dam bill for flood control irrigation and power on the Colorado River passed the Senate 64 to 11 after a lengthy debate. It proposes a Black Canyon dam, irrigation for seven states, a large power plant, flood protection for Imperial Valley, and an all American canal across southern California. The measure now goes to conference before final approval by both houses and the president.
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Washington
Colorado
Senate
House
Coolidge
Congress
Black Canyon
Colorado River
Imperial Valley
California
Hastings Woman Named Secretary to Nebraska Congressman Elect
Miss Georgia A. Ragsdale, formerly of Hastings, resigns a Chicago post to become secretary to Fred G. Johnson congressman elect from Nebraska's fifth district. Born in Kennesaw, she attended local schools and Hastings Business College, with banking and clerical experience including service at the Bank of Commerce and as secretary to Johnson during his lieutenant governorship 1923-24. She has held church secretarial roles in Lincoln and Chicago and is lauded for qualifications for the new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Georgia A. Ragsdale
Chicago
Fred G. Johnson
Piffth
Nebraska
Miss. Ragedalle
Kenesaw
University Place High School
Hastings Business College
Bank of Commerce
Mr. Johnson
Miss Ragsdale
Trinity
Grace Methodist Episcopal
Lincoln
Epworth League
Ethhodist
Miss Gagsdale
Congress
Soviet purge dismisses 2500 officials across institutions
Moscow reports that about 2,500 former nobles, capitalists, landlords, white officers, generals and czarist policemen were removed from posts in various soviet bodies for being politically unfit. The move aims to improve local soviet elections and counter graft and anti propaganda as cited by Pravda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Maidea
Pravda
California Trip For Mrs Balch Short And Miss Pout
A brief item notes Mrs Balch Short and Miss Pout journeying to California this afternoon. They will visit the western state and attend gatherings at a private home on Sunday with several others.
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Charles C. Parmele
Parmele
Ralph R. Larson
Louisville
Ralph Gansemer
Greighton College
Fifth Street
Buff Orpington Cockrell
Sam Gilmour
Union
Pat Roddy
Guernsey
Deering-McCormick
Newton
John Deere
Tole
Ee H. Porter
Rex Young
W. B. Banning
State of
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Amma
A. H. Duabury
Os HS Peexbury
Cass Courty
Dennison
A. H. Duxbury
Seal
Sioux City Star
Howell
Bucks
Deacher
Boulder Dam
Tee
Blaine
Borah
Brookhart
Capper
Don Curtis
Ale
Deneen
Edge
Frazier
Astings
Johnson
InFoluite
Master
McNary
Moses
Norris
Nye
Oddie
Phipps
Pin
Robinson
Mid
Sackett
Schall
Shortridge
Steiner
Thomas
Idaho
Vendenberg
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Wat
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Black
Britton
Broussard
Bruce
Caraway
Dill
George
Gerry
Harris
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Hawes
Hetti Kendrick
King
Mo Gus
Neely Pittman
Ransell
Reed
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Hale
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Hayden
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