Lexicographer Vizetelly Dies in New York
Dr. Frank H. Vizetelly prominent lexicographer and editor for Funk & Wagnall’s dictionary died at Fifth Avenue hospital after pleurisy and pneumonia. He came to the United States in 1891 and built a long career writing for the firm. Survived by his widow and daughter Mrs. Norma Cochrane.
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New York
Frank H. Vizetelly
Funk & Wagnall
Fifth Avenue Hospital
Vizetelly
United States
Funk & Wagnall’s
Norma Cochrane
No More Transport of Jewish Children Refugees
Berlin reports no further transports of Jewish child refugees to England and Holland until January 4 due to holiday demand. The last group, 20 children, departed today bound for Sweden as the Reich railways face car shortages during the holiday rush.
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Berlin
England
Holland
Reich Railways
Sweden
Driver on three wheels ordered to junk car
Police Judge Joseph N. Ackerman ordered Frank Kratchvil to junk his nine year old auto after he drove it two miles on three wheels following a collision that ripped off the fourth wheel.
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Cleveland
Joseph N. Ackerman
Frank Kratchvil
Kratchovil
Brewers adopt program to curb law violations in Nebraska
Senator Edward R. Burke praised the United Brewers Industrial Foundation for adopting a regular program by the Nebraska brewers and beer distributors committee. The plan aims to cut beer supply to taverns that violate laws or engage in offensive practices, reflecting responsible conduct toward the public.
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Omaha
Edward R. Burke
United Brewers Industrial Foundation
Nebraska Brewers and Beer Distributors Committee
Nebraska
Burke
Rumanians accelerate work on enlarged naval port
Construction of a new large naval port six miles north of Constantia is advancing rapidly. Five German and two American dredging machines operate day and night to deepen Lake Tas haul, linked to the Black Sea by a natural canal. The port will hold ten times the capacity of Constantia's current harbor.
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Bucharest
Constantia
Tashaul
Black Sea
Revolving Grand Jury Proposed for Catawba County
A perpetual grand jury plan is proposed for Catawba county allow six of twenty four members to retire and six new ones join at each term. The measure seeks legislative approval in 1939.
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Hickory
N. C
Catawba County
Man with No Hands Arrested for Deer Killing
Charles C. McGonegal, missing both hands, was arrested in Pleasanton California for killing a deer with a rifle aided by two mechanical hands. The arrest followed his failure to surrender the carcass.
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Pleasanton
Cal
Charles C. McGonegal
McGonegal
Concrete mixers in Cleveland must obtain licenses
Cleveland officials require owners of concrete mixers and tar spreaders to secure annual automobile licenses. The cost for licenses is set at 200 and 300 dollars, announced by Police Chief Prosecutor Gerard Pilliod.
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Cleveland, O
Gerard Pilliod
Beem to Begin 54th Year as Public Servant
D R Beem of Poplar Bluff Missouri will start his second term as probate judge on January 1 marking his 54th year in public service. His career spans roles including school teacher justice of the peace deputy sheriff and probate judge.
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Poplar Bluff
D. R. Beem
Eagle residents share gatherings and visits in town news
Mrs. Henry Trunkenbolz spent Friday with Mrs. H. T. Sexson. Several guests, visits, and family meals are noted, including return visits from Lincoln and Elmwood, trips to Palmyra, Venango, and Weeping Water, and updates on Mrs. Elvin Umland recovering after surgery at Lincoln General hospital.
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Henry Trunkenbolz
H. T. Sexson
John Rockenbach Sr
Lincoln Hospital
Sarah Keil
Dorothea
A. J. Nelson
Floyd Hite
C. O. Wright
Phyllis Rudolph
Elmwood
Esther Hersh
Lincoln
Dorothea Keil
R. C. Wenzel
Clyde Wenzel
Daugh
Rosa Pump
Venango
Eagle
George Trimble
Merna Stradley
Palmyra
Tom Bell
Chas. Scattergood
Fred Rudolph
Faye Ellen
Chris Sorensen
J. L. Wall
Arthur Thomson
George Weyers
Beverly
Earl Stewart
Ames
Iowa
Stewart
E. M. Stewart
Kensington Ladies Luncheon Held at Mrs. Dysart Home
The Kensington ladies enjoyed a one o'clock luncheon last Wednesday at Mrs. Floyd Dysart's home. An afternoon business meeting followed and there was an exchange of Christmas gifts.
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C. E
Kensington
Sunday School Party Social at Local Church
Rev. Springer's Sunday school class held a social evening in the church basement last Wednesday. Oyster soup celery pickles pie and coffee were served at lunch time.
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Rev. Springer
W C I U Meeting At Mrs Piersols Home
Mrs L W Piersol entertained the Ww Co T U at her home last Friday afternoon with roll call of Christmas wishes. Guests included Mrs Dave Hursh Mrs Chas Scattergood and Mrs Edward Porter. Fay and De Lores Scattergood sang. After the program gifts were exchanged and each member received a treat. Refreshments were served.
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L. W. Piersol
Ww. Co. T. U
Dave Hursh
Chas. Scattergood
Edward Porter
Clyde West
Fay
de Lores Scattergood
U S C Club Holds Christmas Meeting With Gift Exchange
The U S C club gathered for a Christmas meeting led by president Mrs Herbert Oberle with all but one member present and two visitors. Members shared Christmas home stories, exchanged gifts for hospital children, and solved mystery sister guesses after treats and lunch.
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S. C
Herbert Oberle
Orin Lanning
Elmer Judkins
Rubber Stamps at Fewest Prices at the Journal Office
Local ad notes unbeatable rates on rubber stamps with limited-time offers. Readers urged to visit the Journal Office to compare prices and place orders for quick delivery.
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Journal
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