Murdock Social Roundup Notes Christmas Visits and Family Gatherings
Henry A Tool and Mathew Thimgan with Victor visited Lincoln for business last Thursday. Families including Amgwerts in Omaha and Kuehn clan in Omaha over Christmas. Knosp attended a relative’s wedding in Omaha. Dorothy Gorter recovered from bronchitis. Bauer couple staying in Plattsmouth visit Ed Rippie’s home. Schweppes hosted Rev Knosp on Christmas Day. Lester Thimgan at state university visited Murdock then Plattsmouth. Tool family Christmas reunion in Murdock with kin from Wahoo Iowa and Mt Clare. Viola Everett traveled from Murdock to South Bend Elliott Iowa and back for holidays.
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Henry A. Tool
Lincoln
Mathew Thimgan
Victor
Henry Amgwert
Omaha
Emil Kuehn
C. E. Helmers
Henry Carson
Farmers Elevator
Murdock
Havelock
A. H. Ward
Deep Rock
Louisville
H. R. Knosp
Dorothy Gorter
Jord
Plattsmouth
Albert Bauer
Ed Rippie
Herman F. Schweppe
Schweppe
Lester Thimgan
State University
W. J. B. McDonald
Kenneth Tool
Wahoo
Richard Tool
Iowa
C. E. Bradford
Mt. Clare
Viola Everett
Harry Gillespie
South Bend
Elliott
Neil Marvin
University of Nebraska
Fred Etheridge
Lou Sheffer
University Hospital
Arthur Stewart
Wayne Landon
Harold
Car Kupke
W. A. White
Geo. E. Bucknell
Lorin
Warren Alfred
Myra Howard
Elen McNurlin
Gus McNurlin
Rosetta Axmaker
E. O. Miller
Arthur
Dwight Talcott
Arthur Armstrong
John Clymer
University
P. A. Sanborn
Jim Dimmitt
Mary Dimmitt
Cora Wolfe
Leo Peters
Col
Phil Hall
Col. Hall
Walter Weimer
Velma Rogers
Ashland
Vera Anderson
Louis Bricht
Metropolis
Visited Mother Here Mrs Harry Gillespie of North
A brief note records Mrs Harry Gillespie of North visiting her mother and mentions their family connection. The item highlights a domestic social visit without additional context or details.
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Harry Gillespie
North
Dewey Headley
Weekend Visit Ties Loup Residents to Murdock
Mrs Hemnen an auto driver and close friend joined by Miss Viola Everett traveled from North Loup to Murdock last weekend with Loup residents. They visited at Mrs Hannah McDonald's home and returned home on Monday.
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Loup
Hemnen
Viola Everett
Murdock
Hannah McDonald
North Loup
Mrs. E. D. Friend Improves After Illness Visit
Mrs. E. D. Friend living north of Alvo had been very poorly for a week but improved significantly and was up around again before the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Craig visited for Christmas and enjoyed a pleasant time together.
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E. D. Friend
Alvo
Eddie Craig
Coleman
Greenwood
Louis Wright
W. P. Baily
Ashland
E. A. Landon
Wayne Landon
Catherine Coleman
Ella Marshall
Murdock Teams Beat Elmwood In Three Basketball Games
The three Murdock basketball squads including the town team, the first high school team, and the second team defeated Elmwood in a series played in Murdock.
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Murdock
Elmwood
Granddaughter of Mrs Utt Undergoes Appendix Operation
Miss Genevieve Taylor underwent an appendectomy on Monday December 19 after an acute attack. The granddaughter of Mrs Utt, she has since shown promising recovery and hopes are that she may be discharged soon.
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Genevieve Taylor
Utt
Murdock Church to Hold Quarterly Conference Weekend
The Murdock church announces a quarterly conference this Friday Saturday and Sunday led by Rev E A Jackson district superintendent. The event will include several services and invites all members to attend.
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Murdock Church
E. A. Jackson
Visit Recalls Longtime Huntley Ties In Wisconsin
John Lamment and wife with children, long-time Huntley residents and friends of Rev. Knospe and the Merkle families, visited Murdock a week ago. They stayed with Rev. Enespe and families and with Henr, Heinemann, and Will Rickii families, with Mesdames Heinemann and Rikki also linked to Huntler.
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John Lamment
Huntley
Knospe
George Merkle
Murdock
Rev. Enespe
Henr, Heinemann
Will Rickii
Mesdames Heinemann
Rikki
Huntler
Neitzel and Meitzel Health Update From Local Chronicle
L Neitzel and L Meitzel had been ill for two weeks. Neitzel moved about the house last Thursday and stepped outside slowly but remained weak from illness and did not return to the store yet. He hopes to walk to the shop later if able.
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L. Neitzel
L. Meitzel
Community Christmas Tree at Murdock Sparks Seasonal Spirit
In Murdock a local group planted and trimmed a Christmas tree at a main intersection to foster city betterment. The tree’s lights and glow delight children and elders, symbolizing Christ’s message of release and hope across two thousand years of seasonal observance.
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Murdock
John Amewert Visiting Lincoln Brother in Murdock Project
Excellent Work Here John Amewert who has lived in Lincoln for years was in Murdock last week decorating and papering the interior at his brother Henry’s home.
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John Amewert
Lincoln
Murdock
Henry
Reader Feedback Requested on Bible School Lessons
The article invites readers of the Semi-Weekly and Daily Journal to mail postcards to L. Neitzel in Murdock. Neitzel has authored weekly Bible school lessons for publication and seeks public opinion on whether to continue the feature.
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L. Neitzel
Daily Journal
Neitzel
Murdock
Christmas Programs From Local Churches Highlighted
Churches at Murdock and the northeast of town along with Callahan Evangelical and Trinity Lutheran two miles north presented Christmas programs last Friday. The events showcased community faith and holiday spirit across multiple congregations.
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Murdock
Callahan Evangelical Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Night Event Draws Large Attendee Support
A well attended evening gathering drew strong appreciation from participants and organizers alike, highlighting community engagement and positive reception for the event.
Christmas Homecoming for Misses Knospe and Schmidt
Spend Christmas here with Misses Wilma Knospe and Hilda Schmidt both employed in Lincoln. They are home for the holiday to visit relatives and friends.
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Wilma Knospe
Hilda Schmidt
Lincoln
Organized Agriculture Meetings At College Of Agriculture
Open to all, daily sessions at 1:00 pm January 3 to 5 in the College of Agriculture student activities building. Includes talks by E A O Neall American Farm Bureau, Dean Chris Christensen UW, Miss Mary Rokabr and W Warburton Washington DC extension chiefs. A Farmers Family Fun Feed with 11 contests follows January 4 at 5:30.
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I Iult
College of Agriculture
E. A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chris Christensen
University of Wisconsin
Mary Rokabr
Washington, D. C
Co. W. Warburton
Farmers Family
Farm Bureau
Agricultural Achievement
Poultry, Livestock Breeders and Feeders
Dairy, Honey Producers Association
Crop Growers Association, Horticulture
Nebraska Farm Bureau
Farm and Home Records Drive Dates Listed
Cass county residents with low income use the farm and home records program to adjust finances. Arthur George and Mrs. Paul Hoff from the College of Agriculture assist in collecting books and starting new records. Schedule shows meetings at Eagle, Alvo, Bank of Union, Murdock, Fairland, Farm Bureau office, and Mynard between December 27 and 31.
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Cass County
Arthur George
Paul Hoff
The
College of Agriculture
Eagle
Alvo
Bank of Union
Murdock
Fairland
Farm Bureau
Mynard
Sewing machine overhaul clinics expand to county
Last year 256 sewing machines were overhauled at eight county clinics. This year four clinics will be held in late February, with locations to be chose n based on local demand. Interested owners should contact their club project leader or the Farm Bureau office if not in a club.
Seedlings Drive Nebraska Farm Woodlot Fuel Plan
Nebraska farms grow about two million dollars worth of fuel from trees this winter says C W Watkins state extension forester. One acre with 400 rapid growing trees yields 80 cords in 20 years worth eight dollars per acre annually. About 850000 seedling trees will be distributed next spring through the extension service under Clarke McNary Act. Application blanks are with county agents and the College of Agriculture at Lincoln. The handling cost is one dollar per hundred.
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Nebraska
C. W. Watkins
State Extension
Nebraska College of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
iIineein
Windbreak Planting Advice From State Extension Forester
Farmers can again obtain a range of trees for windbreaks at low cost. The forester advises using three to four varieties, including at least one row of evergreens, to provide year round protection. Evergreens take longer to establish but are long lived and effective.
Nebraska farmers eye better porker prices in 30 days
The monthly economic situation report from the college of agriculture suggests hog prices near seasonal lows may firm within the next 30 days. The outlook remains cautious with possible declines in butter and egg prices and steadier poultry prices while weather could influence the egg market.
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Nebraska
The
College of Agriculture
Danger From Poor Canning Warns Nebraska Officials
Miss Florence Atwood of the College of Agriculture extension service warns that canned foods can be dangerous if improper precautions are not followed. With more canning this year, the risk increases, and the person opening the can bears responsibility for those who eat from it. Non acid vegetables and meats should be boiled ten minutes before use to destroy any toxin.
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Nebraska
Florence Atwood
College of Agriculture Extension Service
Miss Atwood
Bryan Cracks Jokes During First Visitors in Sick Room
Lincoln Nebraska December 22 Governor Charles W Bryan talked with reporters from his sick room. The 65 year old said he remains weak after a siege of pleurisy pneumonia a heart ailment and influenza. He ate a meal in a chair and kept tax affairs under department chiefs though doubt remains about participating in the upcoming inauguration for his third term.
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Lincoln
Neb
Charles W. Bryan
Payroll Robbery at J Sullivan & Sons Plant
Three masked youths robbed four employees at the J Sullivan & Sons plant in Philadelphia, forcing two women and two men to face a wall while they took $2,800 in payroll money.
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Philadelphia
J. Sullivan & Sons
Farmers Elevator Co Cedar Creek Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice to all stockholders of the Farmers Elevator Co. of Cedar Creek Nebraska of the regular annual meeting. The meeting is set for Wednesday January 4th 1923 at 1 p m. by the Board of Directors.
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Farmers Elevator Co
Cedar Creek
Nebr
For Sale Seven Room Modern House in Plattsmouth
For sale a seven room modern house with two lots tile cave and garage. Or will trade for livestock and farm machinery. Homer H. Shreder Plattsmouth Nebraska R F D 1.
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Homer H. Shreder
Plattsmouth
Nebr
Greenwood Notes and Social Roundup from Christmas Week
Local column recounts residents with flu symptoms in Greenwood Leo Peters and Phyllis Weideman. Travel visits to Omaha Lincoln and Ashland. Family gatherings include Coleman Greenwood reunion and Bucknell birthday surprise with Rebekah lodge activities. Churches and dances noted among townsfolk.
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Leo Peters
Mary Jean Sanborn
Omaha
Jacob Witt
Russell
Ashland
Local Women Named in Waverly Obituary Row
The notice lists Hughes of Waverly and women including Mrs Lou Fisher, Mrs Nannie Coleman, Mrs Minnie Meson, Mrs Dora Leesley, Mrs Katie Woodruff, Mrs Ollie Sayles and Mrs Joe Kyles in a memorial notice.
O E S Kensington Elects Officers At Meeting
Kensington chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star enjoyed a Wednesday gathering hosted by Lola Allen E A Landon and others. Officers elected include E A Landon president A E Leesley vice president C D Fulmer secretary and R E Mathews treasurer.
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O. E. S. Kensington
Lola Allen
E. A. Landon
N. O. Coleman
W. A. Armstrong
A. E. Leesley
C. D. Fulmer
R. E. Mathews
One O Clock Luncheon at L C C Kensington
The L. C. Kensington group hosted a one o clock luncheon with six tables of five hundred at last Thursday’s gathering. First prize went to Mrs. Warren Boucher and second to Mrs. E. L. McDonald, with guest prize to Mrs. Stanley Vance. other attendees included Mrs. Charles Dyer and Mrs. George Trunkenbolt.
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L. C. C. Kensington
D. H. Headley
Warren Boucher
E. L. McDonald
Stanley Vance
Charles Dyer
George Trunkenbolt
Henry Armstrong
Harry Schroeder
California Picnic Delights Greenwood Guests in Warm Sun
A mid winter Long Beach gathering honored Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Clymer of Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Slater of Lincoln. Nebraska guests enjoyed California fried chicken and old times renewed with Thore present, including families Hollenbeck Kimberly Clymer West and Howard.
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California
Long Beach
P. O. Clymer
Greenwood
Harry Slater
Lincoln
Nebraska
Thore
P. D. Clymer
Guy Hollenbeck and
Greenwood Farmers Union Grain to Hold Annual Meeting
The Greenwood Farmers Union Grain company will hold its annual meeting at the north elevator building on January 4. Officers will review reports and discuss plans for the business in the coming year.
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Greenwood Farmers Union Grain Company
North Elevator
Oddfellows Visit in Greenwood and Installation Planned
District Deputy Grand Master Charles Palmer secretary of Platte lodge I O O F Plattsmouth visited Greenwood lodge last Monday. T E Olson and son and George Hall accompanied him. Officers recently elected will be installed January 9 with arrangements completed and all Odd Fellows urged to attend for a good time.
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Oddfellows
Greenwood
Charles Palmer
Platte Lodge
Plattsmouth
T. E. Olson
Excellent Christmas Tree Donated To American Legion
From a Searle-Chapin Lumber shipment three fine Christmas trees were received. Manager Dewey H. Headley gave one tree to the American Legion, set on the band stand platform with lights and tinsel, visible to motorists along the highway. A Christmas Eve program featured gifts and treats from the stage.
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Searle-Chapin Lumber Company
Dewey H. Headley
American Legion
Christmas Celebration at Christian Church
A Friday evening gathering at the Christian church celebrated the Christmas season with a well rendered program. The event featured a Christmas tree trimmed with tinsel and many colored lights and gifts, plus treats for children some of whom were quite large.
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The
Christian Church
W. C. Boucher Reaches Age Thirty in Brief Notice
W C Boucher at age thirty is noted in a short, fragmentary obituary style item. The scant text mentions his age and a brief statement of his status before ending abruptly.
Local Resident Recovers After Illness Sparks Hope
The individual had been in poor health for some time and especially weak Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. After receiving treatment from Dr. Talcott, the patient rallied and was much improved by Wednesday.
Beating the Beer Bill Fight Ends in Senate Smash
The Senate blocked Senator Bingham's bid to force immediate action on the house 3.2 percent beer bill by a 22 to 48 vote. Democrats led the opposition while Bingham hailed the defeat as a death knell for beer by Christmas. Action likely postponed to after the Christmas recess as committee scrutiny proceeds.
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Washington
Senate
House
Bingham
Connecticut
Robinson
Arkansas
Senatr Judiciary Committee
Norris
Rele
Blaine
Davis
Grammer
Johnson
LaFollette
Moss Oddie
Schall
Shortridge
Watson
Bulkley
Coolidge
Copeland
Dill
Hawes
Lewis
Reynolds
Trammell
Tydings
Wagner
Walsh
Massachusetts
Wheeler
Austin
Borah
Capper
Carey
Couzens
Dale
Dickinson
Fess
Frazier
Hale
Hastings
Howell
Norbeck
Nye
Patterson
Indiana
Smoot
Thomas
Idaho
Vandenberg
White
Ashurst
Bailey
Bankhead
Barkley
Black
Bulow
Byrons
Caraway
Cohen
Connally
Costigan
Gore
George
Harrison
Moses
Oddie
Logan
McGill
McKellar
Sheppard
Smith
Oklahoma
Montana
Shipstead
Minnesota
State Journal
Notice to Stockholders Plattsmouth Loan & Building Assn
Stockholders are reminded of the regular annual meeting on Monday evening in January 1933 to elect three directors and transact other business. The session occurs at the association’s office in the Brown jewelry store at o’clock. C. A. Johnson President. E. P. Lutz Secretary.
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Plattsmouth Loan & Building Association
Brown Jewelry
C. A. Johnson
M. W. A. Free Entertainment At Eagles Hall
On Wednesday evening after Merchants night the M. W. A. offers a free program. Free Vitaphone pictures, dancing and refreshments provided. The event is at the Eagles hall and the public is invited.
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Eagles Hall
Magnificent Asparagus in Stein Verse
A fragment notes Gertrude Stein’s well known line containing the phrase magnificent asparagus. The brief hints at playful language and literary style without further context or quotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Stein
Dark Barred Rock cockerels T5c
Mrs Henry Timm of Murray Nebraska offers a pair of dark barred Rock roosters labeled T5c for sale. They are described as healthy breeding birds available to local buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Timm
Murray, Nebr
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Merry Christmas
Jake
A. H. Jacobson
He Barbers
Cass County Farm Bureau
Wainscott
Bryan
Board OF
Platttsmouth
Phyllis
Chris Weideman
Walter Holt
Aurora
Cecil Holt
Walter
Robert E. Mathews
Powahatan
Kansas
Mathews
Belle Wilson
John J. Mefford
Clifford Homan
Grant P. Mefford
John
Ellsworth Mefford
Greenwood Rebekah Lodge
George Bucknell
J. C. Strahlen
Harry
W. C. Boucher
E. P. Lutz
M. W. A. Entertainment
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