Active social notes from Union Nebraska to Omaha visits
Louise Foster visits relatives in Omaha and stays overnight returning home Monday. The Peters visit from Nebraska City to the Bannings in Union. Mrs. Lidgett and Mrs. Davis improve modestly while Palmyra reports illness in Elmer Withrow’s mother. The Rihns visit the Lidgetts, WCTU displays a window machine, and Elmer and Frank visit Neb City hospital with Mrs. Withrow. Mrs. Banning hosts a Christmas party with luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Foster
Omaha
Carl Peters
Nebraska City
Joseph Banning
John Lidgett
Mary Davis
Palmyra
C. E. Withrow
Elmer
Phillip F. Rihn
Joseph H. Lidgett
W. C. T. U. of Union
Frank
St. Mary's Hospital
Elmer Withrow
W. A. Taylor
C. W. Hoback
Marjory
Donald
Ivan
Jess Dysart
Wayne
Union
James Crabill
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company
Mary Becker
Oscar Midkiff
Earl Freeman
Avoca
Edward Midkiff
Oscar
Freeman
Peter Jourgesen, Jr
Mrs Elmer Withrow Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs Elmer Withrow, released last Monday from St. Marys hospital in Nebraska City after a two week stay for an operation, has continued to improve at home with her husband Mr Withrow by her side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Withrow
St. Mary's Hospital
Nebraska City
Withrow
Twins Born to Roy and Mary Becker in Omaha
A boy and girl were born to Mr and Mrs Roy Becker at an Omaha hospital last week. The boy named Everett died Friday and was buried near Union last Saturday. The girl Mary Ann is healthy. mother remains fair and showing signs of improvement.
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Omaha
Roy Becker
Everett
Mary Ann
Union
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Rozella Clark’s 69th Year
Mrs Rozella Clark observed her 69th birthday last Monday with family including her daughter Mrs John Guerra and husband Charles Clark and a grandson. She received many remembrances marking the occasion and milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rozella Clark
John Guerra
Charles Clark
Clark
Town Basketball Trip Yields Four Games at Avoca
The Union High School first and second teams along with the town grade school squad traveled to Avoca on Tuesday evening to play four basketball games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union High School
Avoca
Falls City Christmas Visit Highlights Nieces and Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Holack and W. L. Hoback visited the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Ray Bellmen at Falls City. They spent Sunday there and returned with Miss Bettie Austin who has been studying at Falls City and is visiting her father Jay Austin and relatives for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Holack
W. L. Hoback
Ray Bellmen
Bettie Austin
Falls City
Jay Austin
Mrs Fitzpatrick Doing Well After Operation in Omaha
Mrs James Fitzpatrick who had a major operation at a Omaha hospital is reported doing nicely. Frank Bauer Anna Bauer and James Fitzpatrick visited Mrs Fitzpatrick in Omaha last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fitzpatrick
Omaha
Frank
Anna Bauer
Young Bible School Honor for Rev W A Taylor
Rev. W A Taylor aged 73, a member of the Baptist church Bible school, contributed 73 cents to the birthday fund for mission work and spoke on the impact of the pennies. The class of young boys presented him with an enthusiastic "hand" and praised him as a friend of the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Taylor
Bible School
The
Baptist Church
Rev. Taylor
Griffin Undergoes Appendectomy at Clarkson Hospital
Horace W Griffin, troubled with recurring appendicitis, had the appendix removed early this week at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha. He is recovering, with Mrs. Griffin assisting in his care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace W. Griffin
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
Mrs. Griffin
Back to His Work at Avoca Railroad Yard
A. W. Carr, agent for Missouri Pacific at Avoca, returns after a two week absence. Glen Hoback filled Carr’s duties in his absence while he resumed duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Carr
Missouri Pacific
Avoca
Glen Hoback
Mr. Carr
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Local Visits and Appointments Highlight Weeping Water Area
Murray W L Seybolt visited Weeping Water last Monday. Mr and Mrs W O Troop hosted family in Syracuse on Sunday. E J Krueger joined W O Troop to prep for winter. W G Boedeker traveled to Omaha Monday for Murray State Bank matters. Charles R Troop looked after farms between Murray and Nehawka. Roy Grege had sweet clover seed cleaned at Ray Frederick Seed. Mr and Mrs G E Brubacher visited Plattsmouth. Mrs Orville Noell is home after Lincoln hospital care. Otto Schaeffer bought 25 horses in Rapid City and traveled with George Troop and Fred Kroehler. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Enos Plunkett near Weeping Water. Dr R W Tyson reports mother and daughter doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Seybolt
Weeping Water
W. O. Troop
Robert Troop
Syracuse
E. J. Krueger
Mr. Kreuger
W. G. Boedeker
Omaha
Murray State Bank
Charles R. Troop
Plattsmouth
Murray
Nehawka
Roy Grege
Ray Frederick Seed Company
G. E. Brubacher
Edward Brubacher
Orville Noell
Lincoln Hospital
Otto Schaeffer
Rapid City
South Dakota
George Troop
Fred Kroehler
Enos Plunkett
R. W. Tyson
Kennedy Family Returns to Murray for Christmas Visit
Mr and Mrs Ralph Kennedy and daughter of Washington arrived in Murray to spend Christmas with friends and relatives. They praised the west for better opportunities but were glad to return to Murray and stay with Mrs Kennedy's parents Mr and Mrs A G Long and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kennedy
Washington
Murray
West
Kennedy
A. G. Long
Farm Meet Attendance Noted by Spoers in Lincoln
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Spoer spent last Wednesday in Lincoln attending Organized Agriculture. Mrs. Sporer joined the home economics program while Martin reported interesting programs and said he would have liked more than one day there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Spoerr
Lincoln
Dance Friday Night at Murray Hall Change
Christmas Eve falls on Saturday causing this week’s regular Saturday dance to be held Friday night at Murray hall. All attendees are asked to note the date and enjoy the evening’s dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Hall
Still Boring Test Wells In Murray For Village Water
Authorities sunk several test holes around Murray seeking a reliable water source for a new village system. They found water suitable for farms and homes but not enough to meet the projected water system needs. Further drilling continues without a sufficient yield yet discovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Chester Shrader Ill With Prevailing Flu Epidemic
Mrs. George Nickles is gravely ill with the prevailing flu epidemic but has improved to some extent. She is reported to be calling her nephew Chester Shrader in Omaha for updates on her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Shrader
George Nickles
Omaha
Illness Strikes Shrader and Nickles Family
Mr Shrader fell ill with a severe flu attack at work and was sent home. Mr and Mrs Nickles traveled to Omaha to visit their nephew, Chester, who remained very ill and stayed in bed despite some slight improvement on Sunday.
Carload of Coal Shortage Reported in Wharf Incident
George Nickles unloaded a coal car last Saturday and found 5 000 pounds missing from the load. The incident resembles a prior shortage in a car between Union and Omaha where several tons were missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nickles
Union
Omaha
Mrs W. Smith Improves After Severe Flu Illness
Mrs. Will S. Smith, previously gravely ill with a flu attack confining her at home, shows improvement this week. Her husband Mr. Smith, himself affected by the illness, can only handle business matters in the current state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Smith
Will S. Smith
Smith
Changes Location of Work
Earl Troop a drill line operator recently visited Murray with his wife and then left for Auburn where he took a new government job. Their daughter Avis remains in Aspen Colorado where she attends school and plans to appear in a Christmas pageant while staying with Mrs Troop's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Troop
I i Murray
W.C. Troop
Auburn
Ceeniees
Avis
Aspen
Colorado
Returns to Home in North After Illness
W A Lewis, long treated at University Hospital in Omaha for serious illness, has shown good improvement and was allowed to return home to Laurel. Mrs Lewis accompanied by their daughter Mrs A G Disney, stayed with her daughter during the stay and was taken toremont where another daughter met them at Pence and took them home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
W. A. Lewis
University Hospital
Omaha
Laurel
Farmer George Troop Quits Farming. Equipment Sold
George Troop has discontinued farming and batching as Mrs. Troop rests in a tuberculosis hospital at Keeney. He sold his farming equipment to Victor Wehrbein who will move onto the farm now to be managed by an overseer for W. G. Boedeker.
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George Troop
U S Lines to Christen Flagship the America
The United States Lines prepares to christen its new flagship the America a 17 million dollar ship described as the largest and most costly merchant vessel built in the country. At 233 feet long with a 98 foot beam it will carry 1219 passengers in cabin tourist and third classes with material and labor contributed from every state to honor the name America.
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America
Sydney Star Beached After Night Collision at Rose Bay
Sydney Star freighter was wrecked near the city after colliding with the coastal freighter Macumba late at night. It was beached at Rose Bay near the Empire flying-boat base, with authorities responding to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
CAP
Sydney Star
Rose Bay
Empire
Nehawka Residents Share News and Visits
Nehawka updates note Ralph and Mrs. Howard of Plattsmouth visiting Mrs. Rolland Sutton and Willard Clapp of Elmwood in town. Mr and Mrs Stoll recover from flu while hosting each other. Lincoln residents West returning from California to stay for Christmas. Union's Frank Bauer visits for Modern Woodman matters. Jack Wunderlich takes a timekeeper post at Tobin quarries in Woodruff Kansas. Dr Weber from Omaha buys a 1939 deluxe Plymouth via Marvin Edmunds. Shattuck cadet Gilbert Edmunds visits Nehawka. John Opp visits grandson Buddie Plunkett. a new little sister arrives. Stuart Rough plans winter in Los Angeles then Texas before spring return. Bobbie Winderlich assists Farmers Co operative Oil at Nehawka with year end statements.
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Ralph Howard
Plattsmouth
Rolland Sutton
Nehawka
Willard Clapp
Elmwood
H. H. Stoll
Joseph West
Lincoln
California
Frank Bauer
Union
America
Albert Anderson
Jack Wunderlich
Tobin Quarries
Woodruffs
Kansas
Dr. Weber
Omaha
Marvin Edmunds
Gilbert
Faribault
Minn
Shattuck Military School
John Opp
Buddie Plunkett
Enos Plunkett
Weeping Water
Plunket
Stuart Rough
Los Angeles
Texas
Bobbie Winderlich
The
State University
Farmers Co-operative Oil Company
Nehaw‘Ka
Mrs J M Palmer Remains Poorly Under Care
Mrs J M Palmer continues ill for several weeks and remains under treatment by her family physician with a special nurse. She shows brief improvements but stays poorly. Her sister Mrs James M Dunbar and her Auburn husband visited last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Palmer
James M. Dunbar
Auburn
Massie Begins Recovery From Serious Illness At 85
Frank M Massie once gravely ill at his country home has improved and can rise with support. The 85 year old remains keen on Nebraska's early days and enjoyed a visit from Grover Hoback and wife along with Mr and Mrs Charles Hemphill last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Massie
Mr. Massie
Nebraska
Grover Hoback
Massie
Charles Hemphill
Steffens Host Big Family Dinner in Nehewka Home
Mr and Mrs John K Steffens hosted a large family gathering at their Nehewka residence last Sunday. A fine dinner was served with many relatives among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Steffens
Nehewka
Steffens Family Note Promotes Nurse in Chicago
The Steffens family of Lor ton announces Miss Margaret Steffens a sister of J. H. Steffens, already a nurse in Chicago, is now linked with John Steffens in Lor ton through the news.
Hold Vesper Service Sunday at Nehawka churches
Last Sunday evening the union vesper service was held at Nehawka Methodist church with the Methodist and United Brethren churches joining. Rev Lenker and Rev A B Small conducted the service before a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehawka Methodist Church
Union
Methodist
United Brethren
Lenker
Nehawka
Weeping Water
A. B. Small
United Prethren Church
Christmas services planned at local Methodist church
A special Christmas program will be held Friday evening at the Methodist church with carols and other special singing prepared for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Holiday at Home Plans for Deane College Students
Betty Ross Deane Nutzman LaVerne Steffens and Paul Wickhoest attend Deane College Crete to spend the Christmas vacation at home from Friday of this week until January 31 when school again convenes.
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Betty Ross
Deane Nutzman
LaVerne Steffens
Paul Wickhoest
Deane College At
Crete
Farmers Cooperative of Nehenka to Hold Annual Meeting
The Farmers Comparative of Nehenka reports its books audited by its auditor, showing a good surplus after all expenses. The organization plans its annual stockholders meeting in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Comparative of Co. of
Nehenka
Dalé Ended Life After School Quarrel in El Reno
El Reno Oklahoma December 21 Bob Dalé 17 prominent family member editor of his high school newspaper and leader in activities had a breakup with his girlfriend. He phoned his mother said he was sick then placed his head in her lap and died. County Attorney Sam T. Roberson ruled death by own action due to poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Reno
Okla
Bob Dalé
Sam T. Roberson
Four Service Members Killed in Coast Guard Plane Crash
A coast guard plane exploded and crashed in a Texas town killing four service members. Lieutenant F. S. Lyons was pilot and commander, Ensign C. H. Pearse of the Navy, Rupert H. Germaine of the coast guard, and George C. Latham from Fort Bliss. Lyons, Pearse and Germaine were stationed at El Paso.
Chile Ends Year With Heat Wave At 89 Degrees
Santiago Chile reported a heat wave on December 20 with temperatures reaching 89 degrees as Europe endured extreme cold. Local weather officials warned of continuing warmth through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chile
Europe
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Good Housekeeping Bureau
TRAD
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