Santa Claus Pays Visit to Greet Citizens
A Santa Claus visit drew about two thousand attendees on South Fourth Street near the court house. The event featured Santa with Alaskan dogs and an igloo, an escort led by explorer Mr. Hammond, a parade with decorated autos and bicycle corps, and a reception with treats for children. Fire Chief Sandin and the Fire Department aided crowd control and traffic.
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Santa Claus
Northland
Santa
Mr. Hammond
Francis Libershal
Marvin Trugch
Robert Hall
Francis Stoll
Earl Lamberson
James Robertson
Bill Jensen
Bicycle Corps
Wm. McMahen
Carl Hula
Donald Conner
Edward Hadraba
Ray Wooster
Richard Hartt
Fred Knoiecke
Marion Taylor
David Taylor
Herbert Minor
John Rishel
Wm. Starkjohn
Floyd McCarty
Auston Rolland
Joe Hendrix
Don Bowman
Pete Lancaster
Henry Guy McMahen
Floyd Shanholtz
Marvin Stapp
James Webb
Leo Welch
Sandin
Funeral of Miss Vetersnek in Omaha
The funeral of Eleanor Vetersnek was held at St. Wenceslaus Church in Omaha with a requiem high mass. The interment followed at the Catholic cemetery west of the city. She is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Vetersnek three sisters Margaret Lucille and Jean and many uncles aunts and grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Vetersnek
St. Wenceslaus
Omaha
A. W. Vetersnek
Margaret
Lucille
Jean
Joseph Novatner
City
Joseph Holly
Joseph A. Libershal
John
Michael Vetersnek
Joseph Kvapil
August Kopp
McMaken Observes 64th Birthday as Plattsmouth Pioneer
J. H. McMaken, a transfer line contractor and longtime Plattsmouth resident, marked his 64th birthday Friday. Son of early settler Henry C. McMaken, he has contributed to community growth since boyhood and is beloved as a local booster with hopes for many more anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McMaken
Henry C. McMaken
Territorial
Plattsmouth
Condh
Nebraska
Joe
Neb. Masonic Home Superintendent Suffering Ills
W W F Evers superintendent of the Nebraska Masonic Home has been confined to bed for several days with a severe bronchial illness. His son Raymond, following a tonsil operation, has also been on the sick list but is reported much better today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. F. Evers
Nebraska Masonic Home
Raymond
Bates Book & Gift Shop Offers Christmas Cards Collection
A large assortment of Christmas cards with fistic charm is available at Bates Book & Gift Shop. The shop invites customers to find memorable remembrances among the newly stocked items.
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Bates Book & Gift Shop
Dorothy Halmes Injures Leg in Farm Pony Accident
Dorothy Halmes twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Halmes residing west of the city sustained a fracture to the left leg between the ankle and knee when a pony threw her off during a ride. Medical aid was summoned and the leg set the injured girl remained with discomfort and uncertainty whether the fracture occurred on the fall or from the pony’s kick.
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Dorothy
John Halmes
Royal Arch Masons Install New Officers
Royal Arch Masons No. 3 Nebraska held its installation at the Masonic building Monday evening December 14 with installing officer James M. Robertson and marshal Luke L. Wiles. New officers include High Priest William G. Rieck Scribe Harrison L. Gayer Secretary W. F. Evers Treasurer Frank A. Cloidt Captain of the Host Lester Mein Singer Principal Sojourner Ward Whalen Royal Arch Captain Anderson Lloyd Master 1st Veil Robert Painter Master 2nd Veil Charles Carlson Master 3rd Veil J. A. Capwell Sentinel John E. Turner.
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Nebraska
Royal Arch Masons
James M. Robertson
Luke L. Wiles
William G. Rieck
P. T. Heineman
Harrison L. Gayer
W. F. Evers
Yrrank A. Cloidt
Lester Meisinger
Ward Whalen
Royal Arch
Anderson Lloyd
Robert Painter
Charles Carlson
J. A. Capweil
John E. Turner
Dies in Oregon Former state printer Schrack dies at 62
The notice reports the death on December 5 in Salem Oregon of Morgan Schrack age 62 once a resident here and brother in law of Mrs D C Morgan. He was state printer of Oregon and is survived by a second wife a son and two daughters plus a daughter Miss Katherine Sehrack who had lived with relatives here and at Lincoln.
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D. C. Morgan
Salem
Oregon
Morgan Schrack
Morgan
Georgia Oliver
Kate Oliver
Schrack
Portland
Katherine Sehrack
Lincoln
Deputy Sheriff Endures Harsh Quarantine Run
Deputy Rex Young undertook a rough Sunday journey southeast of Union to deliver scarlet fever quarantine cards. The trip required a boat segment to reach a Missouri River island, with roads chewed by rain. He compared the ordeal to Washington crossing the Delaware, returning home for warmth and a meal.
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Sherif Rex Young
Union
Missouri River
Washington
Delaware
Eliza
Gravel project delays in Cass and Otoe counties
Nebraska City Monday update from highway engineer Herbert Schwaderer notes all grading projects in Cass and Otoe counties finished. The Murray to Murdock graveling will be postponed until spring due to weather. Contract awarded, but gravel procurement may fail if temperatures stay cold causing wet material to freeze and hinder transport to the road.
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Cass
Otoe County
Herbert Schwaderer
Nebraska City
Murray
Murdock
Omaha Couple Wed at Home of Judge Duxbury
Miss Antoinette Lombardo and Tony Lanteri, both of Omaha, wed Sunday at County Judge A H Duxbury's home. Accompanied by Mr and Mrs William Lane the couple celebrated with witnesses. Judge Duxbury officiated and had urged the couple to marry in the city. After the ceremony the bridal party returned to Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Duxbury
Antoinette Lombardo
Tony Lanteri
Omaha
William Lane
Judge Duxbury
Creamery Plant Here Shows Well for the Year
The Plattsmouth Produce Co. creamery plant flourishes under G. K. Hetrick with rising butter fat and poultry output. Farmers Co-Operative Creamery Co. members praise progress. annual meeting reelects officers W. F. Nolte president, Henry F. Nolting vice president, H. L. Gayer secretary, E. H. Spangler treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth Produce Co
G. K. Hetrick
Aanager Hetrick
Farmers Co-Operative Creamery Co
Hetrick
Creamery Company
W. F. Nolte
Henry F. Nolting
H. L. Gayer
E. H. Spangler
Cass County
Rotary Hearing on Ethics of the Legal Profession
The Rotary club heard attorney W A Robertson discuss ethics in the legal profession. Dr J S Livingston, past president, returned home from Omaha after treatment at Romanuel hospital, with special club recognition. F I Rea led the meeting and introduced the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
W. A. Robertson
Cags County
Omaha
Romanuel Hospital
Livingston
F. I. Rea
Celebrates Birthday Of Esteemed Local Resident
Peter Meisinger, a highly esteemed resident, observed his eighty fifth birthday today. His son William and family from near Springfield visited on Sunday to mark the anniversary with a family dinner. Mrs. Meisinger, seventy nine, shares the home on North Ninth Street with Mr. Meisinger and other relatives, including Baltz Meisinger and the daughters.
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Peter Meisinger
Meisinger
William Meisinger
Springfield
Royal Neighbors Elect Officers at Regular Meeting
The Royal Neighbors held their annual officer election at the hall on Monday evening selecting Oracle Mrs Mathilde Hirz Vice-Oracle Mrs Emma Kaffen berger Chancellor Mrs Rose Sulser Recorder Mrs Sadie Jones Receiver Mrs Freda Stibal Marshal Mrs Louise Klinger Inner Sentinel Mrs Dorothy Dew Outer Sentinel Mrs Minnie Ren ner Manager Mrs Helen Meisinger Musician Mrs Dollie Hudson Physician Dr R P Westover. A very large turnout showed strong interest in the proceedings.
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Oracle
Mathilde Hirz
Emma Kaffenberger
Rose Sulser
Sadie Jones
Freda Stibal
Marshal
Louise Klinger
Inner Sentinel
Dorothy Dew
Outer Sentinel
Minnie Renner
Helen Meisinger
Dollie Hudson
Stapp Buys Geis Home on Lincoln Avenue
D. T. Stapp, long-time resident of the Skalak property on Lincoln avenue, has purchased the Fred Geis residence in the southern part of the city. The Stapps have moved in and are settling into their new home.
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D. T. Stapp
Skalak
Lincoln Avenue
Fred Geis
Visits With Old Friends by S. S. Gooding
S. S. Gooding, longtime Burlington employee now living with his son in Omaha, visited friends in his former community on Saturday. He recently returned from a Nebraska trip and stopped at Exeter to see J. E. Jones, a former Platismeumii man now in the grocery business who sent greetings back to old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Gooding
Burlington
Everett Gooding
Omaha
Mr. Gooding
privie+s
Nebraska
Exeter
J. E. Jones
Platismeumii
Bauer Company Wins Dismissal of Suit Today
The district court dismissed the case Retail Merchants Service Co. vs John Bauer & Co. et al. with costs to the plaintiff after argument and a motion to direct a verdict for the defense. The suit claimed 72 for alleged non fulfillment of a direct mail advertising contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants Service Co
John Bauer & Co
Bauer Company
A. L. Tidd
Omaha Man Injured in Rain Collision on Capitol Avenue
Carl Kraus of Omaha suffered a broken leg and several broken ribs after being struck by a car in heavy rain at Sixteenth Street and Capitol Avenue. The driver, whose windshield wiper failed, backed over Kraus a second time. He remains in serious condition at Lord Lister Hospital with possible broken vertebra and is expected to recover over several months. He is the son of Mrs. J. P. Kraus and twin of Miss Carrie Kraus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Kraus
Omaha
Lord Lister Hospital
Sixteenth Street
Capitol Avenue
Mr. Kraus
Strikinug Kraus
Kraus
Chicago Street
J. P. Kraus
South Omaha
Plattsmouth
Carrie Kraus
Harmer Sentenced Hog Stealing Case Carried to Lincoln
Special deputy Pat Reed tracked Frank Harmer from Omaha to Otoe Cass county. Harmer, convicted of hog theft, was sent to the state penitentiary after committment papers were prepared in Plattsmouth and he was to begin serving in Lincoln. The case, affirmed by the state supreme court, involved hogs taken near the Otoe county line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Reed
Otoe County
Frank Harmer
State Penitentiary
Harmer
Omahe
Reed
Plattsmouth
Lincoln
Hunterman
Cass County
State Supreme Court
Dr. Livingston Returns to Cass County Home
Dr. J. S. Livingston, after several weeks at Immanuel hospital in Omaha for treatment, has returned home Tuesday. A cold on Saturday delayed the trip, but friends across Cass County celebrate his improved health and progress toward full recovery.
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J. S. Livingston
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Livingston
Cass County
Dr. Livingston
Dinner Party At Rock Bluffs Hosted By Hulls
On last Sunday Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hull hosted at Rock Bluffs a dinner for Mr and Mrs John Glaze Mrs Mary Campbell and daughter Dorothy and Mr Ben Hull. They all drove down early in the morning and enjoyed a full day.
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Gilbert Hull
Rock Bluffs
John Glaze
Mary Campbell
Dorothy
Ben Hull
Old Louisville Resident Reaches 160th Milestone Birthday
William Andrew Johnson of Omaha marks his 100th birthday and recalls a life spanning the Civil War, frontier days, and the West. Born in West Virginia, he fought for both sides, drove mules for federal forces, and later worked as a stage driver and ranch hand before settling in Louisville and Omaha. He now lives with his stepdaughter Rose Bender, cherishing a briar pipe and hopeful for only a few more months.
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South Twentieth
Omaha
Wiliam Andrew Johnson
Nmews Duper
Buffalo Bills
Cody
Wild Bill” Hickok
West Virginia
Robert E. Lee
Colorado
Mud
Denver
California
Des Moines
Johnson
Louisville
Rose Bender
Rats Scurry From Glenwood Elevator Construction Site
Workers under Dan Quinton, a Kearney contractor, raised the Glenwood grain elevator and laid new foundation walls. Thousands of rats fled from honeycombed ground as shovels opened burrows. many were killed and burned on a funeral pyre, but most escaped. The nest stretched under the switch and main railroad track.
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Kearney
Hamlin
Dan Quinton
Glenwood
Wunderlich and Adams Visit Nebraska Legion Families
John G Wunderlich and Mr and Mrs Charles Adams of Nehawka visited in the city to see Mrs Wunderlich staying with her daughter Mrs Clayton Rosencrans state president of the American Legion Auxiliary and with her daughter Mrs Sadie Strader. She is recovering from a fall two weeks ago at the Nehawka home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Wunderlich
Charles Adams
Nehawka
Wunderlich
Clayton Rosencrans
American Legion Auxiliary
Sadie Strader
Birth Announcement for Charles Harvey Burke in Atlantic
A son named Charles Harvey Burke was born on December 4 in Atlantic Iowa to Mr. and Mrs Harvey Burke who have resided there for several years. The baby and mother Ruth Wright Burke are doing well and the news brings joy to relatives and friends in the city.
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Charles Harvey
Harvey Burke
Atlantic
Iowa
Burke
Ruth Wright
Social Workers Meet at Methodist Church Hostess Home
The Social Workers of the Methodist church met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. R. B. Hayes home. Assistants were Mrs. Fred Armstrong and Mrs. W. H. Hanley. Mrs. J. Howard Davis, president, presided over the business session. A dainty luncheon followed.
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The
Methodist Church
R. B. Hayes
Fred Armstrong
W. H. Hanley
J. Howard Davis
Pursue Rabbits as Legion Members Plan Auburn Hunt
Early Sunday morning a large delegation from the Melting Pot post of the American Legion in South Omaha traveled to Auburn for a rabbit hunt. They intended to join Nemaha county Legion men for the event. The Omaha group stopped for breakfast after leaving shortly after 5 o'clock. No tally of rabbits killed was reported. The meat would be donated to the needy in Auburn and South Omaha.
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Melting Pot Post
American Legion of
South Omaha
Auburn
Nemaha County
South
Omaha
Charity Drive Seeks Final Reports as Donations Rise
Charity drive head Mrs. Frank Mullen urges canvassers to submit completed reports by Saturday to close the drive. Amount listed totals 75.25 with new pledges from Plattsmouth Woman's Club 810 dollars, January from Women's Relief Corps five, February Catholic Daughters of America five. Many families in second and third wards contribute via business district or Burlington Refrigerator Express Co shop list still pending.
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Second Ward
Frank Mullen
Associated Charities
Plattsmouth
Gun Battle in Highland Bank Robbery Echoes Western Thrillers
In Highland Illinois a bank in mid morning robbery netted about 2000 dollars as three masked bandits fled pursued by motorists. Reverend W B Young alerted locals triggering vigilante gunfire while Harold Roedger was critically injured in a train collision while en route to Gary after the event.
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Highland, Ill
Highland State Bank
Lansing
Chicago
Rev. W. B. Young
Harold Roedger
Highland
Gary
Numerous Bills Offered Targeting Land Sea and Forests
Washington discusses a wide range of proposed bills. The Shipping Board would regulate intercoastal and coastal shipping. Senator Johnson of California introduces a measure. Senator Glenn of Illinois proposes a $100,000,000 revolving loan fund for farmers in levee and drainage districts. Senator McNary of Oregon seeks forest protection from pests and transfer of Widow's land in Maine to agriculture for a migratory bird refuge. A Dill joint resolution calls for power to seize private property for public use in war.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Johnson
California
Glenn
Illinois
McNary
Oregon
Widow’s Land
Maine
Navy
Agriculture Department
Dill
State highway bids questioned by contractor official
Lincoln Nebraska December 15 R O Green secretary of the Associated General Contractors of America charged the state highway department has no right to acquire equipment hire men or perform construction He said state roads built without bids are illegal and criticized Governor Bryan and Roy Cochran over the law interpretation alleging inferior work on state built roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
R. O. Green
Nebraska
Associated General Contractors of America
State Highway Department
Fieet
Bryan
Public Works
Roy Cochran
Weeping Water Couples Mark Fiftieth Anniversary
Weeping Water residents E. E. Day and Jennie Morton celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a quiet dinner at Rest Haven Hotel in Weeping Water. Attending relatives include Augusta Switzer and S. P. Day and family, Walter A. Cole, Edward Norton, John Robertson and families, C. C. Baldwin and relatives, plus siblings Mrs. Fred Reed of Stockton and Robert Norton. The couple began married life in South Bend Nebraska, later moved to Weeping Water to run a family business, and are now enjoying retirement. The community extends best wishes for many more prosperous years.
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South Bend
Nebraska
E. E. Day
Jennie Morton
Harold Day
North Platte
Mable Card
Washington
Day
Weeping Water
Large Barn Fire Destroys Troop Farm Buildings Near Nehawka
A barn, hay barn, cattle shed, and machine shed on William O Troop’s farm north of Nehawka burned Tuesday night. The blaze began in the machine shed and spread to others, destroying hay and grain with substantial contents. No livestock were harmed. Bloodhounds and deputies searched for a cause in this third Troop farm fire in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Troop
Nehawka
Barnes
Charles Troop
William Troop
Mr. Troop
Troop
Young
Pat Reed
Extension Club Meets in Plattsmouth
The Plattsmouth Homemakers Extension club met at Mrs. Joseph G. McMahen’s home with Mrs. Robert Hill assisting. Members shared and prepared pictures for hanging, followed by a dainty luncheon. The Christmas party is planned for December 29 at Mrs. Henry Ofe Jr.’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth Homemakers Extension Club
Joseph G. McMahen
Robert Hill
Henry Ofe, Jr
Personal Christmas Card Message Varied at Bates Book & Gift
A Christmas greeting card offers friendship and good will and can be personalized. Bates Book & Gift prints your name on a wide range of handsome designs for selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
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Vetersnek
Hasleg
Deputy
Retail Merchants Service Company
William Andrew Johrson
Confederate Veterans
Omaha Heme
Charity Drive Committee
Mrs
E. E. Dey
Extension Club
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