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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1929
Page
2
Nehawka and surrounding towns report a busy Christmas period with visitors sightseeing in Union Plattsmouth and Nebraska City. Residents recount hospital and school events along with toils of harvest and relief efforts as notes of good cheer punctuate winter days.
Last Saturday at the Missouri Pacific station Roy Snorder fourteen and Donald Opp seven rode in a wagon when a belated freight train alarmed the team. The horses bolted sweeping the wagon and tossing Roy from the dray fracturing his face and spraining his wrist while Donald held on. The horses and wagon were struck by the train and killed though the boys escaped major injury.
A very sick man, James M. Stone, who underwent an operation at Lincoln last week, is reported to be improving though still very ill. Hopes rise that he may recover fully and return home in due time as friends wish him a speedy recovery.
The Nehawke Methodist church hosted a Christmas program by its ladies and Bible school children on Sunday night. A Christmas tree added to the festive mood and entertained both children and adults in a full church.
Henry Wessel and wife visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gorder of Weeping Water on Christmas Day. They were joined by their son Cale Wessel of Nehawka and Mr. and Mrs. Arno Wessel of Des Moines who were visiting here.
Vilas Sheldon Jr known as Bill, with Neil Pierce and George Troop, parked at 20th and Douglas in Omaha last Sunday night before attending a show. The report ends without detailing the incident.
They searched extensively for the missing wagon but could not locate it and returned home, adopting a resigned, somber attitude.
The Nehawka school orchestra and band gave an entertaining program to a large crowd. The effort was supported by local ladies and the event raised a nice sum to help purchase uniforms for the band members.
The Nehawka schools under teacher direction presented last Friday a Christmas program at the schools. The entertaining program featured different departments with the Christmas spirit and drew a large crowd of scholars and attendees who enjoyed the cleverly planned exercises.
Robert Troop senior of Plittsmouth hosted a generous Christmas dinner for family members including W. O. Troop and wife praised for the fine cookery and entertainment by Art Louis.
Word reached Mrs. Robert Troop that her mother Mrs. J J Lohnes near Grant Perkins County Nebraska fractured her arm while at home and fell. The fracture was reduced by the family physician and she is progressing as well as could be expected.
A parade of visitors stops in the city for business and holiday travel. H E Pankonin and Judge Robert McNealy journeyed in for court matters while Mrs Mae S Morgan and Miss Clara Mae Morgan arrive from Iowa and Nebraska for family gatherings. Albert Shelthorn and relatives visit, Henry J Hohmann aids at the Warga store, Chester Lund heads home for Minneapolis, and Mrs Nelson Eaton visits from Denver. John Alwin seeks medical treatment in Omaha as Bert Cline attends district court compensation cases. BE J Richey and Mrs Mary Clark head to Minneapolis to celebrate the season with relatives at the Beverage home.
Dari Howard Dwyer arrives from Chicago to spend Christmas with home folks in the area. Ella Gerkin leaves for West Point Nebraska for holidays. Carl B Smith and family of Topeka Kansas visit Mr and Mrs A B Smith. Elmer Johnson from Chicago visits relatives. Christine and Dora Stennichsen depart for Snyder Nebraska for Christmas with kin. Ludwig Hallas and family from Murray stop by for brief business and visits. Golf champion Donald Pittman, a student at the University of Nebraska, rests from studies at home. Mrs John Meisinger Jr and daughter Roanna visit Immanuel hospital in Omaha with ill Mildred Meisinger. L A Janda and daughter Catherine of Havelock arrive for Christmas with Edgar McGuire family.
The Journal advises readers to tell their lawyer they want their brief printed at home. The note emphasizes DIY documentation and suggests arranging printing through the attorney for convenience and privacy.
Tokyo seeks a 70 percent share of global auxiliary warcraft and a defense oriented navy. Rei jiro Wakatsuki says Japan favors proportional reductions and may swap tonnage between cruiser and submarine categories. The plan stresses three points: Kellogg pact basis, flexible positions, and goal of positive naval reduction.
The Riviera winter racing season opened in Marseilles with thoroughbreds racing in Marseilles Nice and Cannes while Paris tracks stay idle until February 15.
WEEPING WATER A R Dowler visited Nehawka on Tuesday. W F E Maxfield and family spent Christmas in Lincoln. Allen Hobson and son and daughter visited Lincoln for Christmas. Cris Baldwin and family in Kansas City for Christmas. Soren Skamaris visited Murray and attended Louis Rheinackle sale north of Murray. Leonard Doty improves after adhesions from operation. Mrs Nellie Stoner assisted at Variety store during Christmas rush. E F Marshall and family celebrated quietly at home with son Frank and wife.
A Christmas gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred H Gorder featured a merry party. Guests included Henry Wessell and wife of Nehawka and Arno Wessel and wife of Des Moines. The day was pleasant with friends and relatives and gratitude for blessings.
The Daughters of Rebekah in Weeping Water prepared baskets for the less fortunate. They arranged the delivery from C. H. Gibson’s store and sent the baskets the day before Christmas to share the season’s blessings.
Misses Cassie and Vera Williams residing in Omaha joined Mr. Murray Long at the Williams family home for Christmas. Mr. Williams drove to Omaha last Tuesday and returned with his daughters and company. The day was pleasantly spent at their parents residence.
A large crowd gathered Monday evening in Weeping Water to witness Christmas festivities at Philpot Hall. The event featured a gift distribution and communal merriment, with the whole city joining in the holiday spirit and feeling closer together.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Minchelreon proprietors of the Weeping Water Variety store shut the shop on Christmas day and traveled to De Soto to visit Mrs Hineline's parents George Hineline. They spent the day with relatives and friends.
The Kansas resident Mrs. Edward Peters aged 65 died last Sunday. Her funeral and burial are scheduled for Thursday this week following the recent death of her sister Mrs. Margaret Reed in Omaha and burial in Weeping Water last week.
Two fine collie puppies available through Vincent Behmever care of Fred Rehmeyer. Includes contact for inquiries and potential buyers to arrange viewing.
Charles Hitt of Nehkaw ke Nebraska lists a well broken Shetland pony named Fury suitable for children. For sale to suitable buyer.
Gust Stock of Murdock advertises 25 excellent Persey heifers ready for sale. He invites buyers to call soon to make their selection and notes all animals are very fine.
Merchants in Weeping Water praise fine holiday trade despite weather and road conditions. After a period of impeded commerce due to poor roads, improved weather drew more shoppers and customers returned to local merchants.
W. D. Baker and son announce they will close their produce station and feed store in Weeping Water after two years of successful operation. They plan to return to Huytchi son Kansas where Mr. Baker formerly resided and expects better business in a larger city. Locals regret their departure.
Cris Hansen and spouse hosted a Christmas gathering last Wednesday featuring ample refreshments and socializing with friends. The event highlighted festive cheer and generous hospitality among attendees.
A holiday gathering featured James Miller of Thloute mouth, his family, Peter H. Miller and son Pete of Weeping Water, and Martin Johson and family from Siebert, Colorado, visiting local residents.
Last Saturday night Dick Hammond stepped off a porch after dark and suffered a very severe bruise to his back hips and ribs. He remained home for three or four days but managed to return to downtown and work on Tuesday despite ongoing pain.
In Los Angeles officials reopen the William Desmond Taylor murder case. Asa Keyes, jailed for bribery related to the Julian Petroleum affair, disputes statements by former Governor Richardson and District Attorney Fitts that the killer was known, accusing political motives. Richardson cites Otis Hefner and Otto Nelson alleging a motion picture actress as the slayer, recounting tales from 1923 and later about buried goods and a narcotics ring connected to Hollywood.
Two and a half miles east of Murray a farm offers 23 acres of pasture and woodland, 5 6 acres alfalfa, 42 acres cropland, 2 3 acres yard and garden, a well built house with modern rooms, barn and hay, new buildings, possession March 1. Write J H Tans 1315 S 10th Omaha or call Atlantic 1486.
A ladies Sterling silver pencil engraved M. G. Groyd vanished Saturday around 5 39 P M between Soennichsen store and the post office. It is valued as a keepsake. Please leave at the Plattsmouth News office for reward.
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