Pleasant luncheon at Gibson home sparks social notes
The Jolly Mixers shared a bright afternoon at Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Gibson's home. Richmond Hobson attended a Louisville party in his honor. Families celebrated Christmas at Otto Mogensen's with Rasmussen and Mogen relations. Several local residents were noted in visits, moves, and gatherings as the community kept holiday cheer.
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Charles H. Gibson
Richmond Hobson
Louisville
Otto Mogensen
Chris Rasmussen
Henry Mogen Scr
Christmas Gathering At Hansen Farm Home
On Christmas day Peter H. Miller and son Pete of Weening Water join the Hansen home with the James Miller family of Plattsmouth, marking a long standing close friendship among the families.
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Chris Hansen
Celebrated Birthday Anniversary
Mrs. Theodore Davis observed her birthday anniversary on the previous Sunday in a local observance noted by family and friends.
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Theodore Davis
Meyers Return After Pacific Coast Trip
Mr and Mrs Harold Meyers have returned home from a two month trip along the Pacific coast with visits to Long Beach and other popular places They arrived Monday at noon and enjoyed seeing many Weeping Water friends and the familiar town again.
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West
Harold Meyers
Long Beach
Pacific Coast
Mrs Harriett V Stock Dies In Weeping Water
Mrs Harriett Virginia Lockhart born in West Virginia November 1590 died last Monday in Weeping Water after heart failure. She leaves L C Stock husband five children Nora Stock Forrest Stock Harlan Stock Eugene Stock Earl Cappen. Funeral at Christian church Weeping Water conducted by Rev Leichhart. Hobson Funeral home directed. interment Otterbein cemetery Nehawka area.
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Harriett V. Stock
Harriett Virginia Lockhart
West Virginia
West
L. C. Stock
Weeping Water Adopts Santa Cabin at Band Stand
The town introduces a Santa Cabin built from rough log planks at the band stand as part of a refreshed Christmas program. The feature aims to attract attention and delight both youths and townspeople, offering a novel touch amid yearly holiday scenes.
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Santa Claus
Will Hold Fishing School in Weeping Water
A local event in Weeping Water plans a fishing school expected to draw many enthusiasts. The program seeks to teach basic angling skills and safety, inviting beginners and seasoned anglers alike to learn from experienced guides.
Winter Fishing School Planned By Local Fans
Interest in fishing has led to plans for a winter school of instruction. The instructor is not decided, with opinions divided between a local expert and someone from outside. Readers with ideas are urged to confer with the interested boys.
Ice Harvest Underway at Crystal Lake
Ice harvest is active at Crystal Lake with about forty men employed daily. More workers offered than could be used, stores filling, ice loaded for farmers and others, and potential shipments to other areas. Ice from Crystal Lake in Weeping Water praised as excellent, frozen from spring-fed lake water. Wm. Jamison leads the operation and stores much of the ice.
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Crystal Lake
Weeping Water
Wm. Jamison
Baker Couple Quietly Celebrate 26th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W D Baker quietly celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary last Monday December 19. They attended supper with their son Harold and wife and their daughter at home. Miss Hattie Parks and W D Baker wed in Powhattan Kansas on December 19 1906 and have lived in Weeping Water six years. Journal extends congratulations to the couple.
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W. R. Young
Plattsmouth
Weeping Water
Imogene van Every
Will van Every
Orville Hennings
Handy
Emerson Dowler
Omaha
J. M. Metcalf
Ben Olive
Ernest C. Giles
Olive
George Olive
Emma Deffenbaugh
John M. Leyda
John Leyda
Mrs. Davis
Kansas
Nebraska
Walter Little
Louise
Blanche
George Dickman
Near Nehawka
George Towle
Augusta
W. Earl Towle
Lincoln
W. D. Baker
Harold
Hattie Parks
Powhattan
The
Journal
Id Christmas M en ad Water Woman s club meeting
The Water Woman's Club held its pre Christmas meeting Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred H Gorder. Members enjoyed social time and discussed winter plans and next year's work while sharing Christmas cheer and spirit.
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Water Woman’ S Club
Fred H. Gorder
Methodists Plan Christmas Program and Outreach
The Methodist church of Weeping Water will hold a Christmas program to spread the season's spirit and remembrance. A similar meeting is planned at Nehawka with Reverend E. S. Pangborn serving as minister.
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Methodist Church of
Hold Christmas Party at Four-Mile Community Club
The Four-Mile Community club hosted a Christmas party Saturday at Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bierl home. Santa visited, handed out gifts to children and then to men, with Philip Kehne receiving two special gifts. The evening included card games, a lunch and well wishes to ill members Mrs. Will Kehne and Mrs. Norris Stander. Next meeting January 24 at Mrs. A. H. Duxbury’s home.
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Four-Mile Community Club
Joseph Bierl
Santa
Philip Kehne
Will Kehne
Norris Stander
A. H. Duxbury
Recruiting to Cease at 20 Marine Stations Nationwide
Twenty marine recruiting stations in various parts of the country have been ordered closed. Marine corps headquarters announced the shutdown to meet a proposed personnel reduction of 1,743 as recommended by President Hoover to Congress.
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Washington
Marine Corps Headquarters
Hoover
Congress
For Sale Seven Room House With Two Lots In Plattsmouth
Homer H. Shrader of Plattsmouth Nebraska offers a seven room modern house with two lots tile cave and garage for sale or trade. Also open to livestock and farm machinery exchange.
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Homer H. Shrader
Plattsmouth
Nebr
Ingratitude and Uncle Sam Aid in World War I
War strains the world as France seeks aid to halt the advancing troops and restore order. Uncle Sam opens ships with supplies and funds, sending troops to push back the enemy at the Marne, while facing the ingratitude of those he aided. Also, the Journal office begins taking orders for printed Christmas cards.
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France
Sam
Marne
Journal Office
Senator Banning to Push Sales Tax Bill in Nebraska
Lincoln December 20 Senator William B Banning a Democrat from Union plans to introduce a sales tax bill next session arguing it would ease the unfair burden on farmers from property tax He backs a broad levy on luxuries with life essentials exempted and notes the Democratic platform favors an income tax but sees little chance for workable reform at present Governor Bryan's stance will influence any path forward.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Wiliam B. Banning
Union
Senate
Nebraska Tax Association
Fred H. Johnson
Banning
P Stform
Bryan
Crist Anderson
Bristo
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Benning
Cass
Otoe
Sarpy
William H. Pitzer
Nebraska City
Pitzer
Railroads
George Frush
Wahoo
A. L. Neumann
Oakland
Andy J. Welch
Milford
State Fair Work
Fair Board
Perry Reed
Henderson
Lutterers from Flu Keep Home a Semi Hospital
A. S. Ghrist and grandson Austin Starkey are ill with the flu at the Ghrist home. Ghrist remains home several days while his grandson also recovers. Ghrist resumed work today.
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Hobson Funeral
Cass County
Weeping Water Variety Store
Elmer Michelsen
Binger Lumber Co
the Binger Lumber Co
John Bajeck
Acorns, P. & B. Cigars
Mississippi
CIA
A. G. Bach Stores
Main Street
South Park
Cloidt Lumber & Coal Co
E. A. Wurl
Frank Gobelman
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