Lewiston News Bits and Community Events
Local notes from Murray to Lewiston cover visitors such as Mrasek in Omaha with stock and Alonzo Crosser with Gus Bruwecher on business. News includes a nine pound baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Sack, a Christmas play at Lewiston Center and postponement due to weather, flu cases in Geraldine Suddith, and various preparations for winter like hog butchering and woodstocking.
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Frank Mrasek
Omaha
Harold Sack
Lewiston Community Center
T. M. Patterson
Plattsemouth
Murray
Burdette
Lewiston
Alonzo Crosser
Gus E. Brubecher
Alex Campbell
I. P. Campbell
George E. Nickles
Thomas Nelson
Christian Church
R. A. Noell
Mae Shrader
Geraldine Suddith
Virgil Suddith
Plattsmouth High School
Phillip Kell
Minard J
Phillip
A. Noell
Frans Family Visit Extended in Murray
Mr and Mrs C K Frans of Nebraska City visited Murray last week with Mrs Belle Frans the barber man spent time with Joe Long and John Frans. The mother will stay longer and be guest at those homes until after the new year.
Seed grading room busy for coming spring market
The grading room in the store building near the Lan caster store operates with five graders and five workers. Four more machines are on order to arrive soon. They grade sweet corn for the spring market as demand rises after a season with poor corn harvest. Frederick Seed Co. efforts to supply the deficiency.
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Lancaster
Frederick Seed Co
Poynter Brothers Visit Bland Mo For Holidays
John Henry Poynter Edward William Poynter and Albert Hickey left early this week with Hickey's car for Bland Missouri to visit the former home of the Poynters for the holidays.
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John Henry Poynter
Edward William Poynter
Albert Hickey
Bland
Poynters
V Three Window Dress Attracts Attention
This Time V-Three is the styling focus at W. S. Smith’s store as the V-8 gains praise. The V-Three features eye catching dressing of the windows, drawing much favorable comment and attention from customers.
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Altho
W. S. Smith
Election At Local Christian Church Sunday
Church members will vote Sunday on church officials including a chairman four elders four deacons two trustees a secretary a treasurer a pianist and an assistant. They will also choose the pastor for the coming year.
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Christian Church
Plattsmouth Mass Meeting On Unemployment Held Last Friday
A large crowd gathered in Plattsmouth for a mass meeting of the unemployed. Attendees listened to reports on the unemployment situation and possible solutions presented by local officials and speakers.
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Plattsmouth
Knights Templar Elect Officers at Mt Zion Commandery
Knights Templar Mount Zion Commandery No. 5 held its annual officer election Monday with many members present. The elected officers are Commander Lester W. Meisinger Generalissimo Harrison L. Gayer Captain General William F. Evers Treasurer Frank A. Cloidt Recorder Frank L. Barkus. Installation planned at next regular meeting.
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Mt. Zion Commandery No. 5
Knights Templar
Lester W. Meisinger
Harrison L. Gayer
William F. Evers
Frank A. Cloidt
Frank L. Barkus
Entertained Younger Set Hosts Social Circle Club
Mrs. S. Smith welcomed the Younger Set at her Murray home for a Social Circle meeting. Guests enjoyed a pleasant day with crafts and friendly visiting as they shared activities and snacks.
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S. ¥. Smith
Murray
Social Circle Club
Murray Study Club Sees New Books Introduced
The Murray Study club meets Thursday at Mrs. C. D. Spangler’s home enjoying a fine program they prepared and making an innovation into the realm of new books while getting acquainted with the authors.
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Murray Study Club
C. D. Spangler
Miss Thelma Pitman Hosts Young Set at Murray Area
Miss Thelma Pitman acted as hostess at her home south of Murray to a large group of younger guests Thursday. They enjoyed a pleasant afternoon and a fine program followed by a delightful luncheon.
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Thelma Pitman
Murray
Eagles Provide Treats for Children Fund Benefit
The Fraternal Order of Eagles and the public supported the Good Fellows campaign with a dance last Saturday night. R. W. Knorr, president of the Business Men's Ad club, received a $40.50 check presenting proceeds to fund treats for local children, reflecting a commendable community spirit.
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Order of Eagles
Good Fellows
Eagles
R. W. Knorr
Business Men's Ad Club
Community Sale Near Platte River Bridge on Route 75
Auction announces sale starting 10:30 a.m. Thursday December 27 with lunch at noon. Described items include 10 head of horses and ponies, 18 head of cattle, 3 Hampshire boars and 15 pigs, farm machinery such as a Mole corn planter and McCormick-Deering cultivator, plus harnesses, tools, a piano, a gas stove, and household goods. Cash terms. sale by K W Grosshans Rex Young and Wm Reynolds, clerk.
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Platte River Bridge
McCormick-Deering
John Deere
Defiance Gang
John Deers
Oliver
Massie-Harris
Janesville
McCormick
K. W. Grosshans
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Rollins
Tutt & Brubacher
Murray, Nebraska
Alvin Meisinger
Earl Lancaster
Conoco
Goodyear
Missouri
Lincoln
Guernsey
Hampshire
Rex Young
Wm. Reynolds
Clerk
Jack O’ Lantern
Fancy
Eee
Cranbe
Idaho
Fey
Florida
California
Diteedlesm
Heinz Ketchup
Washington
Lic
Prince Albert
Tome Beauty
Lesaps
Wisconsin
Casco Creamery
I-Ib
Carton
Harriet Clark
Swift
Cholee
Armour
del Monte
del Monte Bartlett
Roberts
Hershey's
M. J.B
M. J. B. Junior Coffee
Japan
Hinky-Dinky
Omar Wonder Flour
Zee
del Monte Cheam Style Co
del Monte Pure
Alaska
Bottie
Raleigh
Scofield
Crisco
Ican
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