Alvo News Roundup of Local Trades and Holidays
Alvo residents report busy draymen delivering groceries to area stores. Local workers including Arthur Skinner and W. E. Heier hauled corn to the Reitmeier elevator. A baby girl arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Ed Taylor. Frank Cook and family shared Christmas at the Bormemeier home. Simon Rehmeier fractured ribs at the elevator but shows steady improvement. Cold weather delayed neighbor aid as efforts to save the building contents continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Skinner
W. E. Heier
Earl Hermance
Ed Taylor
W. H. Warner
Frank Warner
Lincoln
Earl Olsen
Rock Island
Jack Ardmore
Lebanon
Kaneras
Frank E. Cook
Wesley
Joan
George Bornemeier
Frank BE. Cook
District Court
Evelyn Barkhurst
Wesleyan University
Velma
University Place
Evelyn
Turner Bressinnon
Althoug
Simon Rehmeier
Rehmeier
Joyful arrivals bless Costman and neighbors
The Costman home welcomed a fine young lady last Monday. Similar arrivals brought happiness to the homes of Simon Rehmeier and Roy Coatman as they gained new family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Costman
Simon Rehmeier
Roy Coatman
Billie Warner Improves His Home With Friends Help
W. H. Warner known as Billie enjoyed home improvements as friends helped paper and warm the house making it more comfortable and ready for living. He expressed gratitude for the kind assistance and warm reception from those who volunteered.
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W. H. Warner
Billie
Christmas entertainment at Alvo home with extended family
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor hosted at their south Alvo residence for Christmas with Mrs. Taylor’s parents Mr. and Mrs. G. Rehmeier and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Simon Rehmeier and their twins Fred and Frank. Also present were Fred Rehmeller and family including Mrs. Reh meler, Vincent and Frances from Weeping Water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Taylor
Brother of Mrs. Cecil Dies Prompting Logans Trip
Mrs. Henry Miller learned of the death of her sister's husband Mr. Joseph Cecil of Logan Iowa. She and her son Kenneth left to attend the funeral in Iowa after receiving the telegram last Sunday. Mr. Cecil was about seventy years old. The notice gave few details on the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Miller
Joseph Cecil
Logan
Iowa
Kenneth
Cecil
Fire destroys Nickel home after overnight blaze
A fast moving fire last week destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin E. Nickel on a very cold morning. The core of the fire remained unknown but flames spread rapidly. Harold Nickel and newlywed Mrs. Nickel woke to the blaze and hurried to save belongings as the house burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin E. Nickel
Fie
Harold Nickel
Werold
Hopse
PTA Meeting Highlights At School Building
Regular PTA meeting was held last Wednesday evening at the school with a worthwhile program. Topics pertinent to the schools and the community were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teachers Association
Christmas at Syracuse with Mayor Dinges and family
Mayor Arthur Dinges and wife visited Syracuse last Sunday to spend Christmas Day with Mrs. Dinges’s parents, George Bray and family, and shared the holiday with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Arthur Dinges
Christmas Travel From Alvo Teacher Heads Home to Ames
Miss Whitmore a teacher from Alvo schools departed last Wednesday for her home in Ames Iowa to spend Christmas. She was accompanied by Walter Vincent her friend and driver who drove the car. A prank by boys attaching old shoes to the rear of the car was spotted by Walter and removed before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Shower Honors Mrs Harold Nickel at Methodist Church
The Ladies Aid society hosted a pleasant shower last Wednesday afternoon in the church basement for Mrs Harold Nickel formerly Miss Hardwock. A large gathering from the church and community attended and presented many beautiful and useful gifts to the guest of honor to aid housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Harold Nickel
Hardwock
If you must swear, do it at home
The article notes E. L. Nelson welcoming friends who visit his store but complains some swear within. He posts a sign near the stove urging, If you must swear, do it at home. Some visitors have followed the directive, reducing in-store swearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Nelson
Metcalfe Commends Omaha Credit Office After Joint Probe
Lieutenant Governor Metcalfe lauded the Omaha Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation branch following a joint investigation with Edward R. Burke. He noted limited loan disbursement to about seventy Chappell farmers and observed staff kept working unofficially during Governor Bryan's illness while red tape hindered action. He sent the letter to Governor Bryan for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Samuel Rk, Ferris
Chappell
Neb
Metcalfe
Regional -Agricultural Credit Corporation
Edward R. Burke
Ferris
Bryan
Burke
Lincoln
Mountains Grow Under Nevada Quake Rumors
The Carnegie Institution seismological lab in Pasadena attributes West Coast earthquakes to mountain growth in Nevada. After shocks hit west central Nevada with Fallon reporting toppled chimneys and broken windows. Scientists cite upward earth movement and a 40 foot fault from Pleasant Valley activity in 1915, extending from Denver to Long Beach.
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San Francisco
Far West
Carnegie Institution Seismological Laboratory
Pasadena
Nevada
Fallon
Denver
Long Beach
Calif
C. F. Richter
Bento Gutenberg
Pleasant Valley
Nev
Manley News Briefs Include Visits and Home Moves
Banker W J Rau traveled to Plattsmouth for business. Miss Mary A Murphy Christmased in Omaha with brother John Murphey. Mrs Walter Mockenhaupt sick two weeks but improving. Grover C Rhoden and family visited Lincoln for business and friends. Mr and Mrs John C Rauth in Glenwood Iowa with Joseph Hughes. Otto Harms to Los Angeles seeking work. Charles Gade and wife visited Mrs Fleischman’s family at Christmas. Manley school held Christmas tree program with treats. Herman Rauth installed two kitchen light side lights. Mr and Mrs Teddy Harms and son Junior in Omaha for business and to consult a physician. Mrs Harms improving. Fay Kestard of Atchison visiting, then to Omaha and on to New York state. Mr Brand accompanied him. August Glaubitz left for Chappell after stay with son Wm Glaubitz. Frank H Stander and son John P Stander of Omaha visited Manley briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover C. Rhoden
Lincoln
John C. Rauth
Glenwood
Iowa
Joseph Hughes
Otto Harms
Los Angeles
Charles Gade
Ashland
Teddy Harms
Omaha
Pleasant Card Party at St Patrick’s Church
A large gathering at the home of Edward Murphey and his wife hosted a card party under the Altar Society of St Patrick’s church. The event was enjoyed by many and raised a neat sum for the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Murphey
Altar Society
St. Patrick’s Church
Royal Neighbors Meet with Mesdames Hill and Hawes
Mesdames Hill and Hawes hosted Royal Neighbors of America last Monday. Twenty five members attended a program and social afternoon with an exchange of presents, and all enjoyed the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Hill
Hawes
Royal Neighbors of
America
Rauths Entertain Guests on Christmas Day
Mr and Mrs J C Rauth hosted at their home with guests Miss Anna Rauth of Omaha and A F Rauth and family of York. They enjoyed the visit and a fine Christmas dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Rauth
Anna Rauth
Omaha
A. F. Rauth
York
Miller Anniversary Celebrated by Family and Friends
The children of Mr and Mrs Joseph Miller held a party for their parents on November 29 to mark the couple s fifteenth wedding anniversary. A large number of friends gathered to greet them and share a merry evening for the newlyweds.
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Joseph Miller
Will Visit in California by Louisville Couple
Mr and Mrs Marion Koop of Louisville plan a several month stay in California this winter. They were in Manley last Monday to spend an evening with Mr and Mrs Rudolph Bergman, who are siblings of Mrs Koop and Mr Bergman.
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California
Marion Koop
Louisville
Manley
Rudolph Bergman
Mr. Koop
Mrs. Bergman
Pony with Long Tail Dies in Pasture Tale
Jimmy Breckenridge loses a pony described with a tail nearly touching the ground. The animal was grazing in the stalks when the tail became tangled and the pony died.
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Jimmy Breckenridge
Unusual Pony Accident Ends Tragic Rescue
A pony became entangled with a tail during travel as its hind leg was caught and torn by tail hairs. The injury worsened until the leg was lacerated to the hock joint and could not be saved, requiring the animal to be killed to prevent further blood loss.
Roosevelt Plans Searching Study of World Tasks
President elect Roosevelt will study world disarmament talks and global economic issues ahead of his March 4 inauguration. He aims to appoint plenipotentiaries for future conferences and may negotiate directly with debtor nations after taking office. Norman H. Davis will join the disarmament discussions and London conference preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Albany
N. Y
Hoover
Norman H. Davis
United States
Davis
London
Nams
Europe
Washington
Felix Frankfurter
Harvard Law School
Christmas Visits Highlight Local Family Travel
University of Nebraska student Robert R. Livingston arrives for the holiday with his father Dr. T. P. Livingston and relatives. Mr and Mrs J B Farnham and Mrs Clare Jefferis depart for Lincoln to visit relatives over Christmas. Bernard Galloway, teaching in Dorchester, Nebraska, arrives to spend the season with his parents and kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Livingston
University of Nebraska
T. P. Livingston
J. B. Farnham
Clare Jefferis
Alice
Lincoln
Bernard Galloway
Dorchester
Nebraska
Shopping Van Offers Extra Shades Not Just Pink
A buyer and seller discuss a mobile shopping van or truck in a larger city with a better chance at variety beyond merely extra shades of pink. The dialogue hints the opportunity holds more significance than color choices alone.
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Pennwroemautnssaree Otter Extry
Turtle Mound Unearthed Near Rock Bluff in Cass County
Dr G H Gilmore of Murray reports in Nebraska History Magazine on Turtle Mound found near Rock Bluff along the Missouri River. Excavations at Rock Bluff reveal house sites, mounds, and a turtle-shaped stone relief tied to rain rituals and ancient ceremonies.
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G. H. Gilmore
Murray
Cass County
Missouri River
Casse County
Rock Bluffs
Queen and
King Hills
Gilmore
Nebraska History Magazine
Nebraska
Rock Bluff
T. P. Livingston
Plattsmouth
Casa County
Squaw Creek
R. F Gilder
Omaha
Rock Bluf
Walker- Gilmore
Vilese
Tork Bluff
Epers
Missouri
Ottes
Fred A H. Sterns
Peabody Museum
Harvard University
Sterns
W. D. Strong
Stans
Nebraska State University
Nordy
Walter Furlong
Joe Shera
Li Certh
Strong
Plains
Francis LaFlesche
Kanea
Quapews
Stors
Fourth Street
Turtle Mound
Roosevelt Says Attitude is One of Co Operation
Albany governor Roosevelt condemns President Hoover for indicating the president elect found it undesirable to assent to cooperative action on foreign problems. He expresses regret and says he made a definite suggestion for intergovernmental studies and asked to be kept advised on progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Wilson
Roosevelt
Navy
Europe
Devis
Congress
World-Herald
Albany
Hoover
White House
Supreme Court
Rosenman
Justice Rosenman
Washington
State Journal
Roosevelt Indicates Willingness to Cooperate With Hoover
President elect Roosevelt dictates a public reply offered to consult with Hoover between now and March 4. He calls cooperation on foreign problems essential and supports preliminary studies by representatives. The exchange follows Hoover's request for joint action on debts disarmament and world economic issues.
France reduces land forces upkeep by 3.6 million in 1932
France reports a 3.6 million saving in the upkeep of land military forces for 1932, after a July 15 law and a decree published in the official journal. War minister Joseph Paul-Boncour, then premier, urged further economies and reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Joseph Paul-Boncour
Ron
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Dr. Gilmore
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