Greenwood Notes on Residents and Local Happenings
Local column records health updates and movements of residents including Mrs. Will Buck illness Otto Rennanz return to Hastings Rev W E Goings aiding at Hillis cafe and Mr Hillis pneumonia. Visitors include Mrs Dora Leesley Mrs G W Lundford Mrs Vera Anderson Miss Elva Coleman Miss Thelma Leesley and many others with business trips and social events across Greenwood Lincoln Wahoo and Omaha.
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Will Buck
Otto Rennanz
Hastings
W. E. Goings
Hillis Cafe
Hillis
Dora Leesley
G. W. Lundford
R. N. A. Lodge
Waverly
Charlie Wiedeman
Cambridge
Lincoln
Glenn Peters
Lewis
Verdon
Glenn
Jacob Witt
Pearl Sanborn
Mr. Sanborn
Fred Etheredge
George Bobbitt
Mesdames Etheredge
Bobbitt
L. D. Porter
Omaha
John R. Stine
Plattsmouth
Greenwood
Vera Anderson
Arthur Anderson
A. O. Anderson
Wahoo
F. M. Hoenshell
Wymore
Col
P. L. Hall
Hall
Dewey H. Headley
Searle-Chapin Lumber Company
Elia Marshall
Catherine Coleman
E. A. Landon
Ray Rouse
Frank Rouse
C. W. Newkirk
Dewey Headley
Jerry Lee
Ollie Trumble
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Fred Anderson
Elva Coleman
Thelma Leesley
Marion Sheffer
M. E. Church
Miss Sheffer
Bert Diemer
Edith
Ellen
Fairbury
Fred W. Etheredge
Fragments Point to Midwest Blasts News Brief
Sparse OCR fragment notes blasts that swept over the middle west, with no further readable details on locations, dates, or impacts.
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Middle West
Aid Society Receives $50 From Bazaar and Supper
The M. E. Aid Society met on Tuesday afternoon at the church basement hosted by Mesdames John Grady and Lloyd Grady. They reported about $50 raised from the annual bazaar and supper. The afternoon included social visiting and refreshments. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday of this week.
King's Daughters Elect New Officers at Sunday Class
The King's Daughters Sunday school class met Friday afternoon at the church with Mrs. C. W. Newkirk hosting. Mrs. R. E. Mathews was elected president, Mrs. E. L. McDonald vice president, and Mrs. EB. Miller treasurer. Refreshments followed. next meeting is the first Friday in January.
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King’s Daughters
C. W. Newkirk
R. E. Mathews
E. L. McDonald
EB. O. Miller
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Hughes by Rebekah Lodge
Last Wednesday a group from the Rebekah lodge traveled to Waverly to honor Mrs Harry Hughes on her birthday. A noontime basket dinner followed by visiting and fancy work filled the afternoon. Greenwood attendees included Mesdames Minnie Mason Joe Kyles Dora Leesley Nannie Coleman Ollie Sayles Rosetta Axmaker Ray McNurlin and J C Strahn of Waverly. They departed late, extending birthday wishes.
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Rebekah Lodge
Waverly
Harry Hughes
Greenwood
Mesdames
Minnie Mason
Joe Kyles
Dora Leesley
Nannie Coleman
Ollie Sayles
Rosetta Axmaker
Ray MecNurlin
J. C. Strahn
Hughes
New Barber Opens in Greenwood by Glen Beatty
Greenwood welcomes Glen Beatty a former Malcolm resident opening a barber shop last Saturday. Beatty brings years of experience as a tensorialist and is expected to settle permanently in Greenwood occupying the former Fred Anderson room.
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Greenwood
Glen Beatty
Malcolm
Fred Anderson
Excellent Woman Frances Mathis Erickson dies at home
Frances Mathis Erickson, born near Greenwood 47 years ago, lived here in childhood and after marriage with Albert Erickson moved to Colorado then Kirk. A Methodist, she suffered heart trouble and leg surgery in September at Bryan Memorial, then died last week of heart failure. Funeral at the Methodist church, Greenwood cemetery burial.
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Frances Mathis
Greenwood
Albert Erickson
Colorado
Kirk
Methodist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Greenwood High Two Teams Spark Victory Over Nehawka
Have Excellent Ball Team Greenwood High School fields a strong first team and a near equal second team led by Coach Lee Knolle. They beat Nehawka opponents decisively, with the first string winning 48 to 3 and the second string 16 to 7, urging players to play square and give their best in every game.
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Greenwood High School
Lee Knolle
Greenwood Hick
Nehawka
Greenwood
Pretty Home Wedding Joins Miss Marian Sheffer and Charles Beighnes
A small home wedding took place last Thursday for Miss Marian Sheffer and Charles Beighnes, a resident of Wis. The ceremony united two locals in a simple, intimate setting with close family attendees.
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Marian Sheffer
Charles Beighnes
Wis
Quiet Greenwood Wedding Sets Off To New East Home
The wedding occurred with only family and close friends in attendance as the bride from Greenwood and the groom from the east were joined by Rev W T Shepherd. The couple left Thursday afternoon by car for their new home in the east, after his arrival earlier in the week. Beighnes is well known in Greenwood for his work on a nearby paving project. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs L V Sheffer, is honored by her community. The Journal joins in greetings and best wishes.
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Gust Sorman
Greenwood
George Trunkenbolt
W. L. Hillis
P. E. Clymer
California
W. T. Shepherd
Methodist Church
Elmwood
Beighnes
L. V. Sheffer
Eastern Star Elects New Officers For Next Year
The Order of Eastern Star held a regular meeting last Wednesday electing new officers for the year. A Christmas program followed as members planned to bring cheer to needy homes. Mrs. Myrtle Coleman was named W M with A E Leesley as W P and other roles filled by Edna Clymer, L Miller, Minnie Stradley, Lulu Landon, W Miller, Ada Mathews. Installation is planned for January if weather allows.
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Eastern Star
Order of Eastern Star
Santa
W. G. Holt
Myrtle Coleman
W. M
A. E. Leesley
W. P
Edna Clymer
W. L Miller
Minnie Stradley
Lulu Landon
W. S. Miller
Ada Mathews
Greenwood Woman's Club Plans Christmas Relief Work
The Greenwood Woman's Club met at Mrs. E. A. Landon's home to discuss Community Christmas efforts. Members urge collecting repairable old toys for distribution to needy children with help from local relief groups.
Funeral services for Mrs Atkinson in Greenwood
Mrs Atkinson born December 15 1865 in Ponca City Nebraska married Byron Atkinson at Greenwood. They homesteaded in Butler county for 46 years and raised three children Olive Minnie and Charles. She died at her daughter’s home Minnie Marclf and is survived by Olive Bell nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral at Greenwood Methodist church conducted by Rev G B Warren with interment in Greenwood cemetery.
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Atkinson Lillie Atkinson
Ponca City
Nebraska
Byron Atkinson
Greenwood
Butler County
Olive
Minnie
Charles
Atkinson
G. B. Warren
Greenwood Cemetery
Schroeder Rites Held For Lincoln Man Henry Schroeder
Funeral services for Henry Schroeder of Lincoln, who died Friday while visiting a daughter, were held at his daughter’s home in Clay Center Monday followed by a second service at the church. Mrs. Lillie Walradt of Clay Center announced the services.
Greenwood church service for deceased moves to Ashland burial
The deceased came to Greenwood in 1889 and to Lincoln in 1912. Survived by five sons E C and John H of Lincoln Alfred of Danville Iowa and Harry and Harvey of Greenwood and three daughters Mrs Anna Bolick Bloomfield Iowa Mrs Walradt Clay Center and Mrs Elsie Nichols Fairmont.
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Greenwood Methodist Church
Wallace
Ashland
Greenwood
Lincoln
E. C
John H
Alfred
Danville
Iowa
Harry and
Harvey
Anna Bolick
Bloomfield
Walradt
Clay Center
Elsie Nichols
Fairmont
State constitution bars all intoxicants
Lincoln December 14 An opinion by Attorney General C A Sorensen states the Nebraska legislature cannot authorize liquor manufacture without a constitutional amendment. He says the provision bans liquors that are intoxicating by amount consumed, notes lawmakers may seek a constitutional amendment, and cites court practice on intoxicating limits. World-Herald
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Lincoln
Nebraska
C. A. Sorensen
Rudolph Tesar
Omaha
Tesar
Congress
Sorensen
World-Herald
Solon Native Foiled at Capitol Doors
Otha D. Waarin the 28 year old Iowa representative elect faced heavy guards as he sought entry to the Capitol with campaign cards bearing his signature. Doorkeepers checked records while he claimed two Iowa state terms and pleaded entitlement to the floor.
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Washington
Otha D. Waarin
Iowa
Capitol
Corn State
Rights to Ida May Alton estate contested in Nebraska
County Judge F R Galbraith refused to reopen the Ida May Alton will case after probate. Minnie Mitten of Sloan Iowa claimed cousin status and sole heir, seeking denial of probate due to alleged undue influence. Attorneys indicated they would appeal to the district court.
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Ainsworth
Neb
F. R. Galbraith
Ida May Alton
Long Pine
Norfolk
Ralph Alton Crissler
Minnie Mitten
Sloan
Miss Alton
Santa Visits Sick Children Next Saturday
Santa plans a visit for sick children who cannot come downtown. Parents should call 150 with the child's name and street number, and Santa will try to visit the genuine cases of illness. The offer emphasizes not visiting those who are able to travel.
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Santa
Paul-Bancour Tries to Form Cabinet After Chautemps Failure
Paris dispatch reports Joseph Paul-Bancour seeks to form a French cabinet after Camille Chautemps failed to craft a war debt solution. He met with President Lebrun to review Washington’s stance on debt payment and planned consultations if he decides to form a government. Edouard Herriot withdrew from the effort.
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Paris
Joseph Paul-Bancour
Camille Chautemps
France
Premier Herriot
Elysee Palace
Washington
Caudel
Lebrun
Chamber of Deputies
McCaig-Linhardt Couple Wed In Nebraska City
Mrs. Mary McCaig announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Mary McCaig to Fred Linhardt Jr of Avoca. The wedding occurred Thursday afternoon December 8 1932 at 2 00 in Nebraska City. The bride graduated Elmwood high school and worked as an operator for the telephone company. The groom farms near Avoca Nebr and they will reside there. Best wishes noted from friends.
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Mary MccCaig
Mary McCaig
Fred Linhardt, Jr
Avoca
Nebraska City
Elmwood High School
Telephone Company
Nebr
HARTSOUGH IS RETURNED
Grand Island sheriff Dan Sanders brought back Friday night a man he said is Paul Hartsough, ex Grand Island auto dealer, sought on an embezzlement charge. Readers are asked to call the news to report tips.
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Grand Island
Dan Sanders
New York
Paul Hartsough
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Greenwood Woman’s Club
Greenwood Woman's Club
O. F. Peters
Wayne Landon
Cedric Fulmer
Solon
Santa and the Sick
Chautemps
Paul-Bancour
United States
Paul Boncour
America
Edouard Herriot
McCaig
Linhardt
Hartsough
No. 6
H. J. Heinz
Flavo
Mercer County
Happy Isle
del Monte
Casco Creamery
Wilson
Carton
Sunkist
NAVEL
Betty Brown
Herries
Prince Albert
Sir Walter Raleigh Tobacco
Pillsbury’s
Kamo
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