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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1930

Page

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Nebraska highway program to cost over a million

State Engineer Cochran announced a highway program in Nebraska totaling about 1 241 000 with most funds aimed at creating employment. If federal aid funds are advanced, 1 750 000 more could be available for 250 miles of paving 500 miles of graveled roads and several bridges including Gretna Ashland pavement and an overhead Gretna crossing. Major projects include a Gretna to Ashland link and a new Platte river bridge south of current crossing.

Cochran Nebraskan Congress Congressional Gretna Ashland Platte River Columbus la Platte Fort Crook Omaha Kansas City Grand Island Union Pacific

Death of Andrew R. Fudge at Montgomery West Virginia

George Sayles, county clerk, reports the death of his brother in law Andrew R. Fudge at the Montgomery home. Born 1867 in Virginia, he died after pneumonia. Survived by widow Susieyles, daughters Ruth and Anna, and son Robert. Hardware store operator with family long based in Virginia and West Virginia. funeral in Montgomery.

George FR. Sayles Andrew R. Fudge Montgcomery West Virginia Mr. Fudge Virginia Susie 4Yles George E. Sayles Cedar Creek Nebraska Fudge Ruth Anna Robert

Marriage Bells In Osceola Unite Lillian Jones and Raymond Meisinger

Miss Lillian E. Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Jones of Osceola wed Raymond Meisinger son of Mr and Mrs John Meisinger Jr of Plattsmouth in a Osceola Lutheran church ceremony. Rev C A Sward officiated the reading of the vows. Bridesmaid Irene Jones and best man Lowell Nelson attended. The couple will reside in Osceola after a wedding trip to the east.

Lutheran Church Osceola Lillian E. Jones J. A. Jones Raymond Meisinger John Meisinger, Jr Plattsmouth C. A. Sward Irene Jones Lowell Nelson Benedict East

May Return This Week From Monday's Daily

Ray Larson at the Metho diet hospital in Omaha is improving but remains under treatment for stomach ulcers. Doctors have not decided if he can return home for Christmas.

Ray Larson Methodiet Omaha Larson

Vacation days bring local students home for holidays

Plattsmouth youths from Nebraska University Peru and other colleges return for vacation through New Year. Teachers and students alike will join social gatherings during the Christmas to New Year week.

Plattsmouth Nebraska University Peru

Marriage of Miss Marie Peterson and Vic tor Meisinger

The wedding of Miss Marie Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Peterson of Sedalia Missouri to Mr Victor Meisinger son of Mr and Mrs John P Meisinger of Plattsmouth Nebraska took place Thursday at 8 pm at the bride's home officiated by Rev Ralph Emerson Hurd. Attendants were Miss Alice Peterson and Mr Dale Rhodes. The couple plan Christmas with the bride's family then move to a farm near Plattsmouth.

Marie Peterson A. M. Peterson Seventh Street Sedalia Missouri Victor Meisinger John P. Meisinger Plattsmouth Neb Ralph Emerson Hurd Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church Alice Peterson Dale Rhodes Mrs. Meisinger

Why the Chimes Ring Pageant at First Methodist Church

Last night at First Methodist Church a Christmas pageant titled Why the Chimes Ring was presented during worship. The tale of a cathedral where chimes ring only with a perfect gift featured a child with two pennies as the key gift. The cast included church and Sunday school members with Rev. C. O. Troy delivering scriptural readings and W. F. Evers arranging special lighting. Mrs. E. J. Wescott directed the choir and performed a beautiful solo during the performance.

First Methodist C. O. Troy W. F. Evers E. J. Wescott

Orville Norton Fined After Distilled Spirits Incident

A Nebraska City man named Orville Norton, traveling from Omaha, drank too much and could not regain his car. Officer David Pickrell escorted him to the city jail for safety. Judge C L Graves fined him ten dollars plus costs for the offense and allowed him to travel.

Orville Norton Nebraska City Omaha David Pickrell C. L. Graves

District court terms announced by Judge Begley for three counties

District Judge James T. Begley lists the yearly terms for Otoe Sarpy and Cass counties. In Otoe the terms start February 0th May 11th and September 21st. In Sarpy March 5th May 25th and October 19th. In Cass April 6th June 15th and November 23rd.

James T. Begley Otoe Sarpy Cass County

Meaning of Christmas to All the World

A reverent meditation on Jesus birth in Bethlehem and His enduring impact. The text portrays Him as a humble savior whose moral influence reshapes religion, literature, music, art, and law across centuries and continents, transcending kings and empires. It asserts His universal lordship and peace as central to the Christmas message.

Jesus Bethlehem Judean Herod Jerusalem Christ Judea Israel Mary Rome Elis Earth Palestine America Europe Asia Africa Burt Mozart Shhubert Beethoven Mendelsohn St. Paul Elijah Raphael Michael Angelo Murillo Hoffman

Will Undergo Operation From Tecstay's Date

Charles Tunnell was taken to Immanuel hospital in Omaha last evening with a sudden acute attack of appendicitis. An immediate operation was found necessary and friends here await word from his bedside hoping for a speedy recovery.

Tecstay Charles Tunnell Immanuel Hospital Omaha

Santa Claus Receives a Gala Welcome in Plattsmouth

Santa Claus entered Plattsmouth amid a thousand strong crowd. The parade formed from the American Legion building, passing Main Street to the courthouse lawn where Santa greeted children, handed out candy, and rode in a sleigh drawn by reindeer led by a guard of honor from county schools. The event was directed by Dr. O. Sandin and J. H. McMahen with other helpers.

Santa Claus Plattsmouth Court House Santa Prancer Blitzen Viven American Legion Sixth Main Street J. H. McMahen James Begley Jack Troop Francis Libershal

Jones Meisinger Wedding Retired Home Post Ceremony

Raymond Jones wed Miss Lillian E. Jones in Swedenhhome Lutheran Church on Sunday. The couple's reception followed at the bride’s parents’ Osceola home with Rev C A Sward giving remarks. The groom, Mr Meisinger, will continue farming while residing with his wife.

Mrs. Rosina Timmas Dies in San Francisco

Albert Timmas reports the death of his mother Mrs. Rosina Timmas in San Francisco where she had lived with a daughter for a year. She had been in frail health for years and was a longtime resident with many local acquaintances. A fuller obituary will be published later.

Albert Timmas Rosina Timmas San Francisco

Herolds Return From New York Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs Henry Robert Herold arrived from New York City where they stayed with Mr and Mrs Matthew Herold. Mrs Herold recently returned from Europe and was greeted by Mr Herold who attended the Richard Hudnut Co conference. He manages the company interests in Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana with headquarters in Oklahoma City and the family will move there after the holidays.

Henry Robert Herold New York City Matthew Herold Henry Herold Europe Herold Richard Hudnut Co Pfeiffer Family Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma City

Death of Mrs Louis Keil in Omaha Hospital

Mrs. Louis Keil died at Lutheran hospital in Omaha after prolonged illness. She was born Christine Schroeder on February 9 1886 and married Louis Keil January 30 1905 in Cedar Creek Cass County. Survived by husband son and foster daughter, plus parents and siblings. died near forty five.

Lutheran Hospital Omaha Louis Keil Cass County Keil Christine Schroeder Jorgenson Schroeder Cedar Creek Carl Thelma Johnson Peter Schroeder South Side George Hans Schroeder Mary True

Enjoy Christmas Carols at First Presbyterian Church

The community Christmas carols event at the First Presbyterian church drew a pleasing local turnout on Sunday afternoon under Mrs. Robert Reed as chairman and Miss Cora Williams as director. Rev. H. G. McClusky led devotionals, with H. F. Goos on organ and a quartet including Catherine Schneider, Cora Williams, Frank A. Cloidt, and L. O. Minor performing. James Begley Jr. also featured in a Christmas song as the audience joined in singing and shared in the festive message.

First Presbyterian Church Robert Reed Cora Williams H. F. Goos H. G. McClusky Catherine Schneider Frank A. Cloidt L. O. Minor James Begley, Jr

Barges to Aid Gas Line Work Across Missouri River

The Smith Brothers Co with Consolidated Construction Co contract to lay a natural gas line across the Missouri River. Lyman-Richey Sand & Gravel Co crews will build barges and place the pipeline under water, sink lines, and anchor them to the river bed. The project draws national and international attention with Soviet officials visiting to inspect the work.

Smith Brothers Co Consolidated Construction Co Missouri River Missouri Lyman-Richey Sand & Gravel Company Russia

Dennison Decorative Material Otherwise

Fragments suggest a sales pitch asserting nothing matches the Dennison line of decorative materials and offering full range availability. No specific dates or entities beyond Dennison appear.

Dennison Denni

Civil War Vet Clears Mystery of Skeletons

Jobe F. Jones a Mills county native now at the Town State Soldiers home in Marshalltown recalls a Mormon burial site near Glenwood. He dates the graves to a smallpox outbreak while recounting Civil War service with Company F of the 15th Town regiment and notes his health and mobility at age ninety.

Jobe F. Jones Mills County Marshalltown Council Bluffs Jones Plattsmouth Glenwood Iowa Opinion-Tribune Mr. Jones G. L Government Land Office Kanesville Promised Land Brigham Young Jones Familly 15Th Town Keokuk Mills Fremont A. D. French Earl Hodges

Alumni Game Friday By Former Blue and White Stars

Alumni of the high school meet the 1930-51 Platters in a Friday game to test condition and entertain fans. Tentative alumni lineup includes Ed Wescott Bun Galloway Ralph Mason Geo Rebal Joe Hartford and Roy Turner from classes 1928 to 1930.

Ed Wescott Bun" Galloway Ralph Mason Geo. Rebal Joe Hartford Roy Turner

Mrs. D. A. Young Shows Improvement

The longtime resident Mrs. D. A. Young is improving after a period of illness. She rests at the home of her daughter Mrs. Guy White in the city, cared for by Mrs. White and another daughter Mrs. Lawton. Officials hope the illness clears and health returns soon.

D. A. Young Indy Young Guy White White Lawton

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Andrew Fudge Dany St. Luke’s Church Sistine Chapel Vatican St. Denis Cathedral Paris St. Sophia's Constantinople St. Pauls London St. Peters Lord Emmanuel Raymond Swedenhome Sarah Fredrickson Miss Fredrickson Miss Jones Walter Jones Sword California
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