Death Comes to Engineer Stricken in Car
Joseph W. Coolidge longtime Burlington and Union Pacific engineer dies after a paralysis stroke at home in Council Bluffs. He faced family tragedies including a son’s death and injuries in a derailment, with burial planned in Columbus, Nebraska.
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Joseph W. Coolidge
Omelia
Ralph
Moalumhbus
Hott Lees
Glenwood
Columbus, Neb
South Twenty-second Street
Council Blatts
Columbus
Woman's Auxiliary of American Legion to Form in Nebraska
Nebraska posts may receive a temporary charter for a local Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion. State Commander Earl Cline said rules are pending but arrangements allow existing posts to charter auxiliaries. Interested women must obtain blanks from Lincoln headquarters and have at least 15 signatures, then post approval.
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Coerstinnion and
American Legion
Tren
Hnonorghic
Daly American Legion
Nebraska
Earl Clite
Mr. Cline
Lincoln
Ice harvest ready to start in local area
Local businesses prepare for ice supply, aiming to avoid dependence on the past unreliable plant. J H McMahon firm to decenter and clear a field north of the ferry for reed clean ice. first batch to be stored at Cay Morwen and Chase. Experts say the new ice will be the best for upcoming winter.
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J. H. 3ieMakon
Morewn
Chase and Offers
Arisone
City Schools Hold Xmas Programs
City schools closed for holiday vacation after a day of Christmas programs across wards and grades. Teachers helped pupils prepare playlets and distribute trees and treats as the season spirit ran high. Schools reopen Monday January 5 for the winter term.
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Triduc
Locals Farewell to Clifford L and Cecil Ceeh on Move
Mr and Mrs Clifford L Ceeh plan holidays in Topeka Kansas then visit Mrs Cecil’s sister and family. They will then move to Fort Collins Colorado where Mr Cecil will work and they expect to settle in the future. Friends regret their departure but wish them well in their new home.
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Frider's Dall
Clifford L Ceeh
Topeka
Eas
Mrs. Cecil
Fort Collins
J. R. Vallery Reported Very Ill at Home
From Friday's tier reports at Mynard the condition of J F P Vallery is described as very serious. He has been ill for several months and has shown little improvement since returning home from the hospital in August.
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J. FP. Vallery
Mynard
Vallery
Woodmen of the World Case Debated in Nebraska District Court
Fraternal order Woodmen of the World faced injunctions in Otoe County District Court over a state increase. Attorneys argued the case could have been filed in a different district court. Judge Besley heard two motions on Tuesday with both sides presenting counsel from Nebraska and Missouri. Decisions were reserved for later.
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District Court
Otoe County
Nebraska
Besley
Coould
Dedelak
Sor Enaniy
WMW
Lncated
Canada
Attrneys
Pokicr
Tates
Th. W
Ivingston
Netman
St. Tinits
Paul Barnett
Sedation
Nelacn
Pratt
Frank Gains
W. B. Price
Omaha
Jusi¢ge Bregler
Surprise marriage unites Flora Meishister and Ralph C Farrar
Miss Flora Meishister and Ralph C. Farrar quietly wed in a metropolitan ceremony last evening after a surprise announcement to friends. The bride, a native of the area, is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Georges J. Metshineer, and the groom is a Burlington shop employee with wartime service in the Rainbow Division, 168th Infantry.
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Flora Meisinger
Ralph C. Farrar
Omaha
Tie Coney Friemis
Flora Meishister
Srg
Metropolic
Ami
Rainbow
City
Burlington
French Orphan Says He's American Now
A French orphan boy rescued near St Binde was named Menri Me travis by nurse Mrs Havers and later sent to New York for care. He traveled to a western home with Mrs Hayes after she returned from overseas service with the boy and a yearling. He resists being called Henry.
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Salvativn
Pronties
Merewret Wiebe Phayes
I Murray
Havers
Menri Metravis
William Henry Hayes
St Binde
Fragmented OCR Note on Names and Events
A damaged OCR passage references a figure labeled Preneyy and an American identity. It mentions Mrs. Hayes, a war hours figure, an explosion, and a person named Hugee with unclear context and dated December 22. The text is garbled with misread names and places, hindering clear facts.
Presbyterian Society Meets for New Year Plans
The Presbyterian Ladies Society of Thureder met at W H Newell’s on a pleasant Layday afternoon. Mrs Newell and Mrs Cole presided with hospitality. They planned the New Year watch penny event and the market to be held January 10. Refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed the program.
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Thureder
Presbyterian Ald Society
W. Hi. Newell
Mim. Newell
Mims
T. Cole
Streit
Oakland Automobiles Highlight Local Car Firm Display
J. H. McMahon & Son announce an Oakland automobile agency opening. A carload of touring cars is being shown at the garage this week to demonstrate updated models and deliver best available service to the surrounding county.
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T*ursfact
J. 4 H. McMahen & Soneke
O. K
Vestorihis
Oaklund
Sheriff Oversees Prison Mail Amid Language Barrier
The sheriff handles prisoner mail while two Mexican guests, under public watch, face deportation as U S authorities decide to return them to their homeland. The scene is described in highly stylized prose, noting the sheriff’s struggle with unfamiliar Spanish terms and the calming influence of music.
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Prom
Quinton
Pucle Sam
Joyful Birth at Berold Home Welcomes Jane Adelle
This morning the home of Mr and Mrs Peter Berold celebrated the arrival of a fine daughter born at 4 o'clock. The child is named Jane Adelle and is doing nicely, adding great pleasure to the proud father and family.
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Peter Berold
Jane Adelle
Birth of 11 Pound Son Delightful Williams Family
The home of Mr and Mrs Estes Williams welcomed a fine little son weighing 11 pounds. Both mother and baby are doing nicely and the proud father shares in the joyful arrival at their north city residence.
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Estes Williams
Arrives for Holidays from Chicago to stay with Hawksworth
DPD H Cook arrives from Chicago to spend Christmas with grandmother Mrs. David Hawksworth and friends. Harris completes study at Northwestern law school and will take the bar. Dr and Mrs E W Cook of Rock Island will visit over Christmas at the Hawksworth home.
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Daly
DPD
H. Cook
Chicago
David Hawksworth
Harris
Northwestern School of Law
E W. Cook
Rock Island
Airs. Hawksworth
Very Pleasant Entertainment At First Ward School
Saturday's Tate reported a full house at the First Ward School as pupils under Miss Adelis Saiies performed a two act playlet The Joys and Sorrows of Santa Maus featuring Mr and Mrs Santa Claus Jack Froet and about 34 children in costume A decorated Christmas tree candy gifts and a gift bag for every pupil highlighted the afternoon with the teacher distributing treats and the crowd enjoying the program
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Misse
Atelia Bariens
Isdtie Todd
Terese Hemple
Julia Kerr
Martie Svabotsa
Florence Hummel
Ante Reyes
Santa
Polks
Pill
Tate
First Ward
Adelis Saiies
Santa Maus
Santa Claus
Jack Froet
Roads Getting Better From Thursday’s Daily
Walter Borers from Rock Bluffs reports improved roads to his locality, thanks to two young farmers Glen Fitchhorn and Charles Varga who toiled with a team and drag making the paths passable for two teams.
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Walter Borers
Rock Bluffs
Glen Fitchhorn
Charles Varga
Plattsmouth Sth grade team beats Glen Wood in district clash
A crowded Plattsmouth high gym saw the Sth grade team defeat Glen Wood 2 to 11 in a spirited contest. Nearby the high school team faced Donbar with a tight 40 to 0 win as both games drew strong fan support and lively play.
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Dunbar
Glenwood
Banket Hall
Plattsmouth
Glen Wood
Heigh
Donbar
Locomotive Off Track Near Oreapolis
This morning the west bound local freight from this city to Lincoln ran off the track at Oreapolis. The locomotive left the rails and only the rear wheels of the tender remained on the ties while a switching crew arrived and maneuvered the engine back onto the rails before the train continued on its way.
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Cuy
Lincoln
Oreapolis
Wertwuril
Scottish Rite Woman's club visits Masonic home
Officers of the Scottish Rite Woman's club of Omaha visited the Masonic home and Eastern Star orphanage on Friday. They distributed the club’s Christmas offering for the home and praised the institution's progress. Mesdames H. J. MacArthon J. H. Stine Robert Gilchrit and Fred Martin accompanied the delegation and the group returned by Burlington.
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Scottish Rite Woman's Club of
Omaha
Masonic Home
Eastern Star
Omaha Club
Ust
Masons
Burlington
Primary Election Set For Last Of April In County
County voters will name candidates for District Judge Clerk of District Court and County Judge in a primary slated for April. The February amendments and referendum plans will delay conventions and may shift the timing of the county offices election.
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George B. Lavies
Jude
Eoitl
Return of Mrs George Dorn After Omaha Hospital Stay
Mrs George Dorn returns home from Immanuel hospital in Omaha after a serious operation. Family rejoices at her improved health and the welcome home brings relief to relatives who missed her during the weeks away.
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George Dorn
Omaha
Immanuel Hospital
S. Born
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