Knights Templar Elect Officers at Mount Zion Meeting
Knights Templar of Rock City held their annual election Monday evening at Mount Zion Com madery No. 5 with many members present. Elected officers include Commander Harrison L. Garer Generalissimo Ward Whelan Captain General WM F. Evers Treasurer Frank A. Clofdt Recorder Frank L Barkus. Installations planned for the third Monday in January. WPA proposes farm to market road surfacing as relief funding option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion Commadery No. 5
Knights Templar
Canmander
Harrison L. Garer
Ward Whelan
Wm. F. Evers
Frank A. Clofdt
Frank L Barkus
Erosion fight costs over ten million in 1935 year
Washington reports H H Bennett chief of the soil conservation service says over 10 million dollars was spent in 1935 to lock soil to the ground. Projects cover 17 million acres on Navajo land 8.2 million in upper Gila watershed 12 million in Rio Grande watershed. Thirteen erosion stations operate to study sheet erosion and soil loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H. H. Bennett
Soit Conservation Service
Bennett
New Mexico
Arizona
Gila
Rio Grande
The Christmas Lesson Follow the Star in Bethlehem
A Bible school lesson reflects on the Christmas story from Matthew and Luke. Wise men follow a star to visit Jesus, while Herod fears a rival king. The narrative emphasizes worship of Christ, gifts, and the star’s guidance leading to Egypt and return to Nazareth. The piece links Christmas with hope, peace, and joy for all, echoing the carol Joy to the World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Committee On
Malachi
Persia
Kaspar
Mechior
Puithassr
Heaven
Christ
Seviey
Shaeon
Ann
Herod
Jerusalem
Issiah
Immanuel
Bethlehem Eporatuh
Lethlehem
Ruth
Davids
Bethlehem
God
Egypt
Jesus
Joseph
Palestine
Nazareth
Frank Gruber
Community Notes From Union Nebraska area
Clifton Garrison bought a new Chevrolet car and Union residents travel to nearby towns for visits and shopping. The column lists numerous local visitors, church group events, illness updates, school activities, and social gatherings across Union, Nebraska City, Plattsmouth, and surrounding areas, with brief notes on families, travels, and community affairs.
Holiday Cheer and Thanks for Your Patronage
A holiday note from the sender expresses gratitude for friends and patrons. It wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to every reader, appreciating continued support during the season.
Death of Baby Daughter Eleanore Shipley
Infant Eleanore Caroline Shipley died December 16 1935 at home of her parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Lloyd Shipley five miles northeast. Born November 3 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanore Caroline Shipley
Ernest Lloyd Shipley
Infant dies. service held at East Union Cemetery
A one month old infant, child of Union, died and was buried at East Union Cemetery. A service at the grave was held Tuesday December 17 at 2 p.m. in charge of W. A. Taylor. Also notes a 48th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Mougay at the Mougey farm on December 8 with family gathering and a dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
East Union Cemetery
W. A. Taylor
E. J. Mougay
Louis Mougey
Methodist Church Notes Week Ending December 22
UNION Methodist Church Notes list services for the week ending December 22 with no morning preaching. Church school at 10:00 am under Lee Faris, morning worship at 11, and an evening service at 7:30 in which Dr. M E Gilbert district superintendent will preach. A quarterly conference and church meeting follow. A Christmas program by the Sunday school and a Ladies Aid play are planned. Next morning worship will be December 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Garrison
Ray Frans
Belle Frans
Omaha
Cliffton Garrison
Mabel Reynolds
Nebraska City
Bud Willis
Harold
James Pittman
Sara
Martha Upton
Hugh Warden
Pike
J. C
Weeping Water
Martha Lynn
Ligett
Thomas Turner
Olney
Donald Harris
Harris
Oliver Shiber
Murray
Lee Faris
Faris
Mr. Faris
George Hathaway Place
James Fitzpatrick
E. E. Leech
Plattsmouth
Rex Young
William Richter
Town-Nebraska Light and Power Co
Frank
Anna Bauer
Pete Schroader
Ashland
Union
Marilyn Hoback
Frank Anderson
Banning Orchard
Lincoln
Chapman
Henry
Clara Davis
Edith Bridges
Chicago
Genoa
Etta Bryan
W. M. Barritt
M. E. Gilbert
Ladies’ Aid
Harvey Barkhurst
Obituary: Mrs. Melissa Clarence of Union Nebraska
Melissa Clarence born August 5 1864 near Union died December 9 1955 at age 71. She married John Clarence August 5 1891 at Plattsmouth Nebraska and had four children Roy Ley Victor Esther. Funeral at Union Methodist Church with Rev E N Kunkel and a quartet. Burial in East Union Cemetery.
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Melissa
Joan
Nancy Klaurens
Union
John Clarence
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Roy
Ley
Victor
Esther
Panama
Clarence
United Brethren Church
Roy Younker
Augusta Robb
Charles Whitworth
Phil Rihr
Mrs. Todd
Mr. Fascebender
Miss Robb
Isle of
Virgin Mother
Ray
Roy Becker
Lou Pell
Roy Dye
Otto Ehler
Jay Austin
East Union Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
The family of John Clarence expresses enduring appreciation for the acts of kindness and sympathy shown during the illness, death, and funeral of their wife and mother and grandmother. They thank those who assisted with funeral services and offered support in this difficult time.
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John Clarence
Annual Roll Call shows county totals and town reports
Annual Roll Call dated December 17 1935 lists town by town tallies for Alvo Avoca Cedar Creek Eagle Elmwood Greenwood Louisville Murdock Murray Mynard Manley Nehawka Plattsmouth South Bend Union Wabash Weeping Water totals 522 with 8.75 reported. Post offices in the county report 100 percent. Towns named include Plattsmouth Weeping Water Union Avoca Alvo Elmwood Mynard Nehawka
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Alvo
Avoca
Cedar Creek
Eagle
Elmwood
Greenwood
Louisville
Murdock
Murray
Mynard
Manley
Nehawka
Plattsmouth
South Bend
Union
Wabash
Weeping Water
Birth of Fine Son for Mr Clarence Srb Family
A son was born at Immanuel hospital to Mr and Mrs Clarence Srb. The mother Pauline Smith reports both mother and baby are doing fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Srb
Immanuel Hospital
Srb
Pauline Smith
Social Circle Club Hosts Xmas Tea at Kendall Home
The Social Circle club met at Mrs. Rose Kendall and daughter Rachel, with Mrs. David Kendall as assistant hostess. The lesson covered serving Xmas tea correctly, decorations created holiday spirit, and gifts for Mrs. Vance H. The next meeting is January 28 at the Community Center with invites to husbands and covered dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Circle Club
Rose Kendall
Rachel
David Kendall
Vance H
Kendall
Revival Services Move to Becker Hall in Town
Reverend G. O. Baker, evangelist, continues revival meetings at Becker hall each evening at 7 30 after moving from Union and Sciota. He also holds Sunday services and Bible school at the hall with services in Sciota earlier in the week. A cordial invitation to all to attend.
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G. O. Baker
Union
Sviota
Becker Hall
Sciota
Visiting Relatives in Missouri
A popular young couple from this vicinity, long married but not yet announced, left last week for the groom’s parents in Missouri to spend time with them and enjoy their honeymoon. We wish them much joy and a very pleasant honeymoon.
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Missouri
Getting More Corn In Union Two Trucks Load Feed Corn
Two Leach Transfer trucks from Adams collected two loads of corn for local feeders in Union Last Monday they sourced grain from Charles Garrison and Otto Ehlers and praised the corn quality.
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Leach Transfer Company
Adams
Union
Charles Garrison
Otto Ehlers
Very Fine Act Brings Union Group Together
A large group of men in Union and vicinity gathered Monday to husk and crib the harvest, showing the community’s good will and cooperative spirit in this social undertaking.
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Union
Return of Tom Turner Sparks Community Corn Drive
With Tom Turner ill for over a month and just home from the hospital, two friends organized a corn drive. Thirty eight wagons delivered the entire corn crop before noon, filling the crib and earning high praise for all who assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Turner
Mrs Mathilda Casey Dies in St Joseph
Mrs Mathilda Casey, half sister of A J Eaton and longtime resident here, died at her home in St Joseph Missouri last Sunday. Mesdames J C Niday Albert Hathaway and Lennie Crawford attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Stites
James Niday
Tillie Carey
St. Joseph
Clara James
Omaha
Katherine Davis
Hazel Griffin
Dorothy Clarke
Nebraska City
Mathilda Casey
A. J. Eaton
Mesdames
J. C. Niday
Albert Hathaway
Lennie Crawford
New Home Nears Completion For Morris Family
In New Home This Week C. BE Morris will move into a nearly finished house built by Joe Bauer. The family plans to celebrate Christmas in the new home, calling it a fine gift and a modern residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BE. Morris
Joe Bauer
Union basketball teams defeat Greenwood Hoopsiers in twin games
The Union schools basketball teams traveled to Greenwood Friday night and defeated both Greenwood second and first teams. The prelim score for the second teams was 13 to 0 and the Union first team won 25 to 10. They played at Murdock Tuesday night and schedule another game with Avoca Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Union Schools
Union Boys
Murdock
Avoca
Christmas Party Planned at Local Methodist Church
The church will host a Christmas party before Christmas with a simple program. Treats will be provided for all attending children.
Nicely Decorated Store Preparing for Christmas Trade
The enterprising firm of Rihn and Greene outfits its rooms as a Christmas headquarters with holiday provisions and grand auction items. Preparations are described as big for the town and worthy of local patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rihn & Greene
Nore
Church Play Postponed for A Southern Cinderella
The Methodist church postpones the play A Southern Cinderella originally set for December 27 due to personnel changes. A new date will be announced in a later issue of the paper.
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Methodist Church
Mrs Henry Rhumen Improves After Illness
Friends report Mrs Henry Rhumen is steadily improving following illness. Doctors say recovery may take some time and she remains under ongoing medical care.
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Rhuman
Henry Rhumen
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Plattsmouth, Neb
R. A. Bates
Canada
Harrison L. Gayer
C. W. Powers
Missouri Pacific
Wisconsin
Moss McCerroll
C. W. Hoback
Daugter
Marjorie
Donald
Ivan
John Finkle
Beatrice
Elva Ratcliff
Ivan Balfour
A. L. Bord
C. C. West
Dunbar
Abraham Lincoln Berker
Miss Marvy
Dist. 24
Memorial Building
Dist. No
Mir
C. E. Withrow
Palmyra
Elmer
John Lidgett
O. D. Easter and Son
Fred Rea
Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power Company
Elmer Withrow
H. W. Griffin
Methodist Church Notes
B. N. Kunkel
Wyoming
Republican Valley
Cass County
C. Augusta Robb
Roll Call
Phil
Charlie
Rhin & Greene Telephone No
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