Community Notes From Omaha And Nearby Towns
Greenwood resident Mrs. Frank Bingham visited the Fred Etheridge home. Lincoln visitors included Airs. Ed Coleman and son Earl Clymer. Ladies Auxiliary met at the Legion hall for a Christmas gifts exchange. A baby girl Vivian Viola was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leaver. Funeral for Mrs. Mary Wiedeman attended by Frank and William Nichols and others. The M. E. Guild gathered at church parlors. next meeting January 12. Mrs. Conn remembered as a kind neighbor and friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bingham
Omaha
Fred Etheridge
Ed Coleman
Earl Clymer
Lincoln
Legion Hall
James Strahn
Waverly
Ed Brunkow
Robert Leaver
Vivian Viola
John Vant
G. V. Vant
Evan Armstrong
Alvin Holmes
Ashland
Frank Nichols
William Nichols
Fairfront
Mary Wiedeman
Charles A. Schuelke Dies at 69 Near Greenwood
Charles A. Schuelke 69 prominent farmer south of Greenwood died after a lone illness. He leaves Mary his wife four daughters Mrs Warren Rovers Mrs Dave Parrot Mrs Paul Buckingham and Trene. three sons Ervin Edward and Virgil and six grandchildren. Funeral held at M. E. church Greenwood Friday at 2 p.m. with burial in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Schuelke
Greenwood
Schuelike
Mary
Warren Rovers
Dave Parrot
Ashland
Paul Buckingham
Trene
Ervin
Edward
Alvo
Virgil
Robbery Attempt Frustrated at Greenwood Post Office
Night watchman George Gustafson confronted a group trying to break into the south window of the Greenwood post office shortly before midnight. He was shot in the leg as the suspects fled west toward the pavement. No suspects were found and authorities suspect a continuing post office robbery crew active in southeastern Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
George Gustafson
Stradley
Nebraska
Obituary for Edna Julia Conn
Edna Julia Conn daughter of Jacob and Christine Olsen was born near Wahoo January 12 1591 and died at a Lincoln hospital December 9 1926. She grew up near Wahoo and moved to Greenwood with her parents in 1908. On May 7 1913 she married Cassius Clay Conn and lived on farms near Greenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Julia Conn
Jacob and
Christine Olsen
Wahoo
Lincoln Hospital
Conn
Greenwood
Cassius Clay Conn
Raymond Lambert 1912 1936 Nebraska youth and farmer
Raymond Lambert was born April 15 1912 in Valparaiso Nebraska and died December 6 1936 in Fremont Nebraska at age 24. He moved to Greenwood in 1918 and graduated Greenwood High School class of 1929. He studied animal husbandry at the University of Nebraska and worked at the Kearney ranch Morrill and Cottonwood Dairy in Fremont. He was a Greenwood Methodist church member with a cheerful disposition and wide circle of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Lambert
Valparaiso
Nebraska
Fremont
Greenwood
University of Nebraska
Kearney
Morrill
Dan V. Stephens
Cottonwood Dairy
Greenwood Methodist Church
Raymond
L C C Christmas Party Held at Ashland
The Ladies Card club met with Mrs. Edna Miller in Ashland for a 10 o'clock luncheon. Five tables of players crowned Mrs. Edna Clymer as high and Miss Vivian Cope as second. An exchange of Christmas gifts was featured with guests Mrs. Orville Sandy, Mrs. Alvin Holmes and Mrs. Raymond Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Card Club
Edna Miller
Ashland
Edna Clymer
Vivian Cope
Orville Sandy
Alvin Holmes
Raymond Nelson
Mrs. Mary Wiedeman Remembered for Loyal Service to Community
Mrs. Mary Anna Wiedeman born January 24 1859 in Lockport New York died December 10 at Lincoln General Hospital aged 77 years 10 months and 16 days. She moved with her parents to Sperry Iowa married Augustus H Wiedeman February 24 1876 and spent years on farms in Iowa Nebraska and finally Greenwood Nebraska where she lived over forty years. A member of Greenwood Christian Church she remained active in service after her husband died January 24 1902. She left a legacy of simple faith and devotion to family and neighbors in a quiet life of self sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Anna Wiedeman
Lockport
N. Y
Lincoln General Hospital
Iowa
Sperry
Augustus H. Wiedeman
Miss Nebraska Returns to Mate After Probation
Ruby Hart Carrell once Miss Nebraska 1926 returns to Omaha with husband Charles Carrell after a 30 day theft probation. Parents had separated them a month ago. They traveled from Clay Center to Omaha, Ruby agreeing to return after earlier plans to stay. Carroll and his mother accompanied the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Hart Carrell
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Omaha
Charles Carroll
Clay Center
Carrell
William Dolson
Webster Street
Ruby
Carroll
Pinochle Club Hosted by Mrs Ofe at Home
Mrs. Henrietta Ofe entertained two pinochle tables yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Frank Mullen won high and Mrs. Leslie McKinney was second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Ofe
Frank Mullen
Leslie McKinney
Eastern Star Initiation at Home Chapter 189
Home Chapter 189 of the Eastern Star met to confer the degrees for membership. Members from Murray and Milford attended the initiation event last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Order of Eastern Star
Murray
Milford
Christian Ladies Meet Program Highlights
A Christian Ladies Aid Society social featured Betty Reed reading with Ney J. W. Taenzler delivering another reading. Maxine Graves and Betty Reed sang with Mrs. Oliver Hudson on piano, and Aileen Reed played cornet in Silent Night. Mrs. Otto Keck urged charitable contributions for Plattsmouth's needy. Hostesses were Mrs. Charles Palmer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Ladies’ Aid Society
Betty Reed
Hal Garnet
Clifford Black
Harry Robhs
Ney
J. W. Taenzler
Maxine Graves
Senta
Oliver Hudson
Aileen Reed
Otto Keck
Plattsmouth
Charles Palmer
Dewey Reed
J. H. Graves
Couple’s Yawn Sparks Canned Act Auto Reply
A country couple visiting London sit through a society drama and when the husband yawns he asks what comes next. The wife reads the program and replies it repeats Act one and Act four, prompting the husband to quip it should end. The joke echoes a British version while a similar gag circulated on the Pacific Coast years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
London
Mrs Balin Hosts Bridge Party for Mrs Turner
Mrs Chris Balin hosted a bridge party at her home last evening in honor of Mrs Roy Turner who plans to depart for California soon. A group of young women attended and played bridge throughout the event.
Dinner Party At Turner Residence For Twelve
The home of County Treasurer and Mrs. John E. Turner hosted a pleasant dinner party on Wednesday at six. The house displayed Christmas and yule tide decorations, and a tree added festive charm. Twelve guests were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Turner
T M Club Hosts Pinechle Night
The T M club met at Mrs Milo Farney's home for a pinechle game. Prizes were awarded to Mrs L L Hrocian and Mrs Farney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Farney
L L. Hrocian
Christmas carol circle meeting of the Gleaners
Friday's Daily Gleaners meeting opened with Christmas carols. Mrs Ed Thimgarn led devotionals while the roll call featured Christmas quotations. Mrs Merritt Kerr directed games. Plans were made for a December lunch. Hostess was Mrs R B Hayes with assistants Mrs Cacy and Mrs Will Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleaners
Gleaners Circle
Ed. Thimgarn
Merritt Kerr
R. B. Hayes
Cacy
Will Carr
Naomi circle members adopt a family for Christmas
Members of the Naomi circle voted at a recent meeting to adopt a family for Christmas this year. Mrs Otto Keck shared the Christmas story with the group, and decorations were arranged at the hostess Mrs Joe Wiles home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Circle
Otto Keck
Joe Wiles
Christmas Tea Hosts For 140 At Festive Tables
Guests were served to 140 ladies at tables adorned with small Christmas trees and tinsel. Mrs. Mike Kaffenberger and Mrs. Mary Henrich acted as hostesses for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kaffenberger
Mary Henrich
Dorcas Circle Dolls for Toy Shop and Holiday Party
Members of the Dorcas Circle gathered at Mrs. A. H. Duxbury’s home to dress fifteen dolls for the toy shop. Prizes awarded for dress attractiveness went to Mrs. Fred Lugsch and Mrs. Clark Boggess. Rev. W. C. Wright shared the Mother Mary story and led Christmas carols. a gift exchange followed with decorations and a tree cake. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. David Rutherford and Mrs. John Hatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
A. H. Duxbury
Fred Lugsch
Clark Boggess
W. C. Wright
Wm. Heinrich
David Rutherford
John Hatt
Pinochle Winners, Santa Arrives for Gift Swap
Accompanied by Mrs. Nolting, Pinochle was played later in the evening. Mrs. Hugh Stander and Henry Nolting won prizes for high score. Santa appeared for the gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolting
Hugh Stander
Henry Nolting
Santa
Miss Fedde speaks to P. E. O. meeting at Cummins home
Miss Margaret Fedde head of Nebraska University home economics spoke to P. E. O. members at Mrs. Frank Cummins home yesterday afternoon. She described a summer trip through Scandinavian countries. Mrs. E. H. Wescott led Christmas carols, Mrs. Sears Davis organized the entertainment, Christmas decorations appeared in the home and on the serving table, with pouring by Mrs. L. S. Devoe and Mrs. Henry Gonos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Fedde
University of Nebraska
Frank Cummins
E. H. Wescott
Sears Davis
L. S. Devoe
Henry Gonos
Auxiliary records Nehawka reports and charity plans
Saturday meeting of the Daily American Legion Auxiliary at Mrs. R. P. Westover's home heard reports from Mrs. Otto Keck Mrs. H L Gayer and Mrs. Edgar Creamer about Nehawka. They voted a $10 gift to the veterans hospital for a Christmas party and planned distribution of baskets for the needy Tuesday afternoon. They will remember three men at the hospital Mr Miller Newman and Wolf and called for clothing shoes and bedding for baskets. Assistants included Mrs Don Tincher Mrs Eugene Vromen and Mrs Otto Lutz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Otto Keck
H. L. Gayer
Edgar Creamer
R. P. Westover
Veterans’ Hospital
Miller
Newman
Wolf
Don Tincher
Eugene Vromen
Otto Lutz
Visits in Old Home by Harold G Streight
Harold G Streight, longtime Plattsmouth resident, visited the city for a few hours on Wednesday. Born here, he worked first for the Burlington in Plattsmouth and for twenty years with the Chicago Great Western at Oelwein Iowa, where he is a head store department officer. He left this morning for Omaha to catch a train to St Louis for a railroad martinge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold G. Streight
Plattsmouth
Mr. Streight
M. Streight
Burlington
Chicago Great Western
Oelwein
Iowa
The
Great Western
Streight
Omaha
St. Louis
Nebraska Teachers Institute Discusses Certification
County Superintendent Miss Alpha Peterson attends Nebraska institute in Lincoln with representatives from all counties. The discussions cover state public school problems and the proposal requiring a two year teaching certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha €. Peterson
Lincoln
Nebraska
Stitch and Nibble Club Hosts Annual Gift Exchange
Miss Antionette Koubek hosted the Stitch and Nibble club gathering last evening with ten girls present. A gift exchange occurred, and the centerpiece featured a small fireplace with stockings.
Bridge Party Couples Host Christmas Gifts Exchange
Mrs. Herman Ticketier entertained the bridge club at her home yesterday afternoon. A Christmas tree and gift exchange formed part of the entertainment. Marie Horn won high score and Mrs. Ralph Gan Somer took second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Ticketier
Bridge Club
Marie Horn
Ralph Gan- Somer
Sunday School Party Held by Methodist Junior Class
Eighteen girls of the Methodist church junior Sunday school met at Mrs. Lee Knotte’s home for a Christmas party last evening. Dorothea Duxbury and Willa Sylvester led games and the group sang carols and other songs with sponsor Miss Dorothy Glock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Lee Knotte
Dorothea Duxbury
Willa Sylvester
Dorothy Glock
Jolly Job's Daughters Sing at Mason Home Event
Members of the Jolly Job's Daughters sang Christmas carols at the Masonic Home last evening. Afterward they returned to the Masonic temple where Miss Clara Weyrich led games and a gift exchange took place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Job's Daughters
Jolly Job’s Daughters
Masonic Temple
Clara Weyrich
Sam Moye Dies at Home in Evansville Indiana
Sam Moye 62 longtime Plattsmouth resident died at his Evansville Indiana home where he had lived for several years He was active in poultry and produce business and local sports serving as umpire and booster for the baseball team He belonged to the Methodist church and the Eagles lodge He is survived by his widow and a daughter from his first marriage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Moye
Plattsmouth
Evansville
Indiana
Mr. Move
Cass County
WILL ENJOY MEXICAN TRIP
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Oliver plan a December 23 departure for a vacation starting in Mexico City. They will drive to Sweet Springs Missouri for Christmas with Mrs. Oliver’s mother Mrs. Leo Burfcund and leave their son there before continuing to Galveston Texas. From Galveston they proceed south to Mexico City to visit friends and sights before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Oliver
Mexico City
Sweet Springs
Missouri
Leo Burfcund
Oliver
Galveston
Texas
Mexico
Sedlaks Head West for Sister's Funeral in Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs Mike Sedlak and son Albert travel to Los Angeles after a sister of Mrs Fred Sedlak dies. They expect to attend funeral services and visit their sons before returning home to Nebraska. Fred and Louis Sedlak and families will join them for the trip and visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Sedlak
Albert
Los Angelles
Fred Sedlak
Fred
Louis
Nebraska
Post Office Opens Saturday Hours For Holidays
Postmaster L. Cummins announces money order and registered windows at the post office will stay open all day Saturday during the pre Christmas season. The windows have previously closed at noon on Saturdays but will now remain open to accommodate the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Cummins
Christmas party hosted by local telephone company staff
Employees gathered at the office for their annual Christmas party with Miss Hilda Wadengren in charge. Pinechle and bridge were played, then a lunch at Hotel Plattsmouth followed by gifts from Santa to the nineteen attendees gathered around the Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone Company
Hilda Wadengren
Plattsmouth
Santa Claus
Santa
Pinochle Club Christmas Party Awards Helpers
A Christmas themed sift exchange was held at Miss Marie Horns home for the pinochle club last evening. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Ida Waters and Miss Mary Holy for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Horn
Ida Waters
Mary Holy
Christmas Party At Four Mile Club Held At Mrs Born Home
Members of the Four Mile club and families gathered for a Christmas party at Mrs. Henry Born’s home. A program featured poems by Mary Lou Becker and Virginia Bieri, piano accordion solo by Mrs. Henry Noilting, and Christmas carols led by Mrs. J. R. Reeder to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four Mile Club
Henry
Mary Lou Becker
Virginia Bieri
Henry Noilting
J. R. Reeder
Iowa Couple Wed at Methodist Parsonage
Miss Edith Alice Meyers and Mr Milton Miller Densmore of Harlan Iowa were married Wednesday afternoon by Rev V C Wright at the Methodist parsonage. The bridal party returned to their homes after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Edith Alice Meyers
Milton Miller Densmore
Harlan, Iowa
V. C. Wright
In Peru Playlet Miss Louise Rishel Plays Blind Man
Miss Louise Rishel performs the blind man role in an original Christmas Y W A pantomime to be presented at convocation on December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Rishel
Feru Pedogogian
St Feul Ladies Hold Christmas Program at St Pauls
At St Pauls church yesterday afternoon St Feuls Ladies presented a Christmas meeting. Mrs Mike Kaffenberger described customs from several countries and Mrs Otto Pitz sang country songs. Rev G A Pahl accompanied as the group sang Joy to the World concluding the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Mike Kaffenberger
Otto Pitz
United States
G. A. Pahl
Avoca Social Notes From Nearby Towns
Mrs Robert McCann and son Leo and Mr and Mrs Edward Denny were in Omaha last Saturday for shopping. Postmaster W H Bogaard went to Nebraska City last Tuesday and Miss Anna Marie Salling looked after the post office in his absence. The public sale by William Kirchoff drew a large crowd and most goods brought good prices. Emory Voyles and John Marquardt visited Syracuse last Tuesday afternoon on business in their new Chevrolet. Marius Nelson of Nehawka visited Avoca last Saturday and returned home with Dick Maseman who stayed until Sunday evening. Eugene Nutzman and wife of Nehawka visited Lincoln last Tuesday and stopped by Avoca to pick up Mrs J M Kokjer to join them to Lincoln for the day. Mrs Albert Shriner, recovering in Lincoln, is staying with her cousin Alps William Maseman. Mrs Maseman and Mrs Guest Rudge drove Shriner to Lincoln to see her physician. Shriner plans to depart for Onita South Dakota Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McCann
Leo
Edward Denny
Omaha
W. H. Bogaard
Nebraska City
Anna Marie Salling
William Kirchoff
Emory Voyles
John Marquardt
Syracuse
John
Marius Nelson
Nehawka
Avoca
Dick Maseman
Nelson
Eugene Nutzman
Lincoln
J. M. Kokjer
Albert Shriner
Alps
William. Maseman
Maseman
Guest Rudge
Shriver
Coal Theft Reported Near Avoca Yard
In Avoca the summer yard reports missing coal for some time with signs of theft. Witnesses saw two men, one tall and one short, with a topless car near the railroad yards, but they escaped before identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca Sumuer
Miss Milden Gruber Wins Radio At Avoca Show
At Avoca town hall last Monday evening the show crowned Miss Milden Gruber as the most popular young lady and she received the radio prize offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Milden Gruber
First Corn Shipment Said to Reach Avoca
An Avoca elder asserts that Fred Marquardt’s shipment from northern Iowa was Avoca’s first corn marketed locally. The statement notes there is always a first time for everything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Fred Marquardt
Iowa
Doane College Names Calvin Carsten to Basketball Squad
Calvin Carsten of this vicinity was selected as a member of the Doane College basketball squad for the year. He is described as a capable young man with substantial high school experience and will participate in most hard fought games on the Doane schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doane College
Calvin Carsten
Doane
Calvin
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Canada
Ren
M. E. Church
Ossoteloe Siaeg
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Miss Nebraska
Christian
Irvin S. Cobb
By Irvin S. Cobb
American News Features, Inc
Miss Fedde
Teachers Institute
Stitch and Nibble Club
Peru
St. Feul’s Ladies
Ee Ren
McKesson & Rossis, Inc
Fairfield
PIR
Doans
Avoca News
Insurance
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