Local office to aid covered workers with unemployment claims
The Nebraska State Employment Service office at the courthouse will start scheduling appointments next week to file unemployment compensation claims under the new law. Eligible workers may call during regular hours for an appointment on or after January 3 to have claims dated January 3. The plan speeds initial claim handling while continuing standard job service operations and weekly reporting requirements.
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Nebraska State Employment Service
Court House
Nebraska
State Department of Labor
Lincoln
Employment Service Office
Have Fine Display of Toys
The Recreation Center displays a large collection of over 2,000 toys prepared for Christmas distribution to city children. G. G. Griffin and the American Legion Auxiliary organized a benefit show, with James Yelick and Clyde Jackson preparing the toys for delivery by Santa Claus. Local businesses contributed additional toys and donations.
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G. G. Griffin
American Legion Auxiliary
James Yelick
Woodcraft Department
Clyde Jackson
Wizard of the Brush
Santa Claus
Return Home for Christmas After Hospital Stay
John S. Bishop returns from an Omaha hospital after ten days recuperating from appendicitis. He came home this afternoon and will spend Christmas with his family.
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John S. Bishop
Omaha
Ward arrives for vacation in Franklin Nebraska
E A Ward a high school instructor at Franklin arrives Thursday to spend holidays with his sister Mrs Agnes Moore and niece Vivian Moore in Franklin Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Ward
Franklin
Nebraska
Agnes Moore
Vivian Moore
Have Fine Remembrance from Edgmont Bakers
Mr and Mrs Miles M Allen receive a warm remembrance from their sons Connie and Johnny in Edgmont South Dakota. The brothers run a baking business there and sent a Christmas cake and cookies for the holiday. Both sons are expert bakers and have found success in Edgmont.
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Miles M. Allen
Connie
Johnny
Edgmont
South Dakota
Allen
Agreement Reached in Suit to Enjoin Power Line Case
District Judge W W Wilson held a brief court session and heard the Loup River Public Power district bid for an injunction against Christ Parkening and others. The parties settled on a stipulation allowing the injunction while plaintiffs pay damages from surveying and erecting an electric power line through defendants farms.
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W. W. Wilson
Loup River
Pinochle Night At Recreation Center draws crowd and donations
The Recreation Center pinochle party last night drew a large crowd with doughnuts and coffee donated by Mrs. Frank Konfist and sponsors including H. M. Soennichsen Co. and George Conis. Scores featured multiple players led by Tex Chovanec with 65720 and C. M. Manners 6160. other participants included Betty Reno Esther Whitely and Roy Stewart among many.
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Recreation Center
Frank Konfist
H. M. Soennichsen
Esther Whitely
W. H. Puls
C. M. Manners
Jack Reno
Jerry Konfist
M. Mendenhall
Florence Rhoades
Virgil Urish
Tex Chovanec
Roy Stewart
Don Conner
Joe Phillips
C. Carlburg
Phyllis Robbins
Edna Carlburg
J. E. Kvapil
Rose Kopp
Frank Kvapil
Floyd McCarty
Lee Phillips
Joseph Kvapil
Gus Kopp
P. D. Sullivan
Will of Sophia L. McLaughlin Admitted to Probate
In county court this morning the last will of Sophia L. McLaughlin of Elmwood was admitted to probate after proponents J. H. Rogge and Minnie Creamer presented the document. Objections by Leonard and Harry McLaughlin of Lincoln were heard, with Judge A H Duxbury approving the probate. G E Hager represented the proponents and William Nickloff the opponents.
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Sophia L. McLaughlin
Elmwood
J. H. Rogge
Lincoln
Minnie Creamer
Waverly
Leonard
Harry McLaughlin
A. H. Duxbury
G. E. Hager
William Nickloff
Journal Staff Reporter Stricken With Severe Cold and Flu
Miss Viva Palmer of the Journal staff is confined at home due to a severe cold and flu. She has not been well for several days and returned home ill Wednesday evening. During her illness Miss Mary Jane Mark aided in handling the wire service for the paper.
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Viva Palmer
Journal
Mary Jane Mark
Court Testimony In State Of Nebraska v Goode
Sheriff Homer Sylvester and Deputy Cass Sylvester testified at Papillion in the case State of Nebraska versus Goode. The appearance occurred Thursday as part of ongoing court proceedings.
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Homer Sylvester
Cass Sylvester
Papillion
State of
Nebraska
High School Presents Interesting Program at Auditorium
Principal J R Reeder opened a program at the school auditorium with Stuart Sedlak presiding. The mixed chorus directed by David Fowler performed well and alumni attended with junior high students helping in the production. Donald Cotner and Raymond Wooster played saxophone numbers with Miss Jean Knorr at the piano. The play Christmas at Finnigan's Flat was staged by a cast including Stuart Sedlak Shirley Walling Russell Nielsen Alan White Corrine Drucker Tom Solomon Catherine Brink Norma Johnson James Sandin and junior high cast Catherine Conis Georgia Carey Mary Jean Hart Rachel McMahen Mariam Fricke Robert Grossman Kenneth White. Norma Johnson chaired the committee with Helen Dill and Junior Devoe assisting.
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J. R. Reeder
Stuart Sediak
David Fowler
Donald Cotner
Raymond Wooster
Jean Knorr
Finnigan's Flat
Stuart Sedlak
Shirley Walling
Russell Nielsen
Alan White
Corrine Drucker
Tom Solomon
Catherine Brink
Norma Johnson
James Sandin
Catherine Conis
Georgia Carey
Mary Jean Hart
Rachel McMahen
Mariam Fricke
Robert Grossman
Kenneth White
Helen Dill
Junior Devoe
Harold Vincent Advances at Los Angeles Water and Power
Friends announce Harold Vincent has progressed since moving to the west coast about eighteen months ago. Employed by the Los Angeles Bureau of Water and Power since June 1938, he completed probation and now leads the renovating department overseeing landscape grading at power stations from the coast to Boulder City Nevada. He noted many Cass county cars and Plattsmouth locals visiting Boulder Dam during a recent posting.
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Harold Vincent
Vincent
West Coast
Bureau of Water and Power
City of
Los Angeles
Boulder City
Nev
F. H. Vincent
Harold
Cass County
Plattsmouth
Boulder Dam
Red Cross Enrolment Names Reported Local Chapter
The local American Red Cross chapter lists 143 enrollees with more lists expected. Names include T. H. Pollock Reverend A Lentz Mrs C C Conner Dr R P Westover L D Hiatt Ward Whalen Ruth Colby Margaret Iverson Mile Price Mable Frances White Ed Delaney J F Wehrbein H M Soennichsen oe Soennichsen M Soennichsen Co Pate New Way W F Evers Charles Vallery.
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American Red Cross
T. H. Pollock
Rev. A. Lentz
Mrs
C. C. Conner
R. P. Westover
L. D. Hiatt
Ward Whalen
Ruth Colby
Margaret Iverson
Mile Price Mable
Frances White
Ed Delaney
J. F. Wehrbein
H. M. Soennichsen
Soennichsen
M. Soennichsen
Pate
New Way
W. F. Evers
Charles Vallery
Pettit Heads to DeQueen Arkansas for Visit
Frank Pettit left by car this morning for DeQueen Arkansas to visit relatives and old friends in his former home. He plans several short stops along the route as he travels south for a few weeks.
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Dany
Frank Pettit
DeQueen
Arkansas
Mr. Pettit
Visiting in Missouri by Eugene Suess
Eugene Suess of the local engineering force visits Brunswick Missouri to enjoy time with relatives and old friends.
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Eugene Suess
Brunswick
Missouri
Carl Speck Injured in Wyoming Auto Wreck
Carl Speck brother of Mrs. E L Gooding and Harry Speck was gravely injured Thursday morning near Rawlins Wyoming in an auto wreck. He was working on a construction job near Rawlins and on his way to work when the accident happened. He suffered severe cuts bruises and fractures of both legs and was taken to Rawlins hospital where he is being cared for in a brave condition.
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Carl Speck
E. L. Gooding
Harry Speck
Rawlins
Wyoming
Carl
John Speck
Casper
Death of Mrs Anna White in California
Mrs Anna Margaret White 69 a former Cass county resident died December 14 at her Madison California home after a heart attack. She moved to California in 1905 with husband Thomas J White and lived on a Yolo county ranch where he died about 25 years ago. Survived by son Francis J White sisters Isabell Creamer and Katherine Gapen brother Arthur M Young. Funeral December 16 at Kraft chapel Woodland officiated by Rev Lee Sadler.
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Anna Margaret White
Cass County
Madison
California
White
Woodland
Christian Church
Eastern Star
Farm Bureau
Francis J. White
White Horse
Modoc County
Isabell Creamer
Katherine Gapen
Nebraska
Red Oak City Wells Superintendent Dies at 70
E L Breese, 70, longtime Red Oak Iowa superintendent of the city wells, died at his home Wednesday night from a heart attack. An elder brother of A R Breese he was an old Red Oak resident who came to the city as a child and was known to many locals.
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E. L. Breese
Red Oak
Iowa
Mr. Breese
A. R. Breese
M. S. Kerr
Herbst Amputates Leg After Railroad Yard Injury
Friends here and at Union mourn the amputation of Mr. Roy Herbst's leg after an on the job accident in the railroad yard at Kansas City. His ankle was caught under a car wheel causing severe injury and necessitating the operation. Mrs. Herbst formerly Leota Barton of Union, attended school here.
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Union
Roy Herbst
Herbst
Kansas City
Local residents plan holiday visits across Nebraska
Return to homes L A Gerner and Miss Sylvia Kor bel departed Wednesday for Crete Nebraska to visit their homes and enjoy the holiday. Miss June Oakes teacher will be at her home in Stella for the holiday period. David Fowler music director will spend the holiday at Fremont with relatives and friends.
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L. A. Gerner
Sylvia Korbel
Crete
Nebraska
June Oakes
Stella
David Fowler
Fremont
Visit from Detroit Arrives for Holiday at Mrs Cook's
Mr and Mrs Davis Hawksworth of Detroit arrived this morning to visit for the holiday season at the home of Mrs E W Cook and to see many old friends.
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Davis Hawksworth
Detroit
E. W. Cook
Mrs Gillespie of Murdock Fatally Injured in Crash
Mrs W O Gillespie 65 of Murdock died after a collision on a highway near Bradshaw when a car driven by her son Harry of North Loup struck a coal wagon and skidded on ice into another vehicle. Six others injured include Mrs Harry Gillespie 46 in critical condition and Harry Manson 44 of Bradshaw. E L McGinnis of Brady was driving the proceeding machine.
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York
Neb
W. O. Gillespie
Murdock
Bradshaw
Gillespie
E. L. McGinnis
Brady
Nebraska City Federal reduces loan interest from six to five
The Nebraska City Federal Savings and Loan Association cuts the interest rate on principal reductions to 55 cents per month per $100 for non delinquent loans starting January 1. A $1,000 loan saves 50 cents in interest the first month, while payment amounts stay the same. The association is a major advertiser in Cass county.
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Nebraska City
Nebraska City Association
Nebraska
Cass County
Top Placed On Chicago Avenue Sewer Connection
Workers completed the top on the new auxiliary sewer at the Pearl Street and Chicago Avenue intersection. Officials aim to cover it and restore service soon to allow traffic to use the regular channel instead of detouring east to Granite and Sixth streets.
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Chicago Avenue
Pearl Street
Granite
Sixth Street
Noble returns home after Chicago visit during Christmas
Mrs. A. R. Noble came home Friday morning from Chicago where she stayed with her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hill. She was joined by Robert Hill Jr who will spend the Christmas season with his grandparents and relatives.
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A. R. Noble
Chicago
Robert Hill
Robert Hill, Jr
Be
County Register of Deeds-elect Ray F Becker and Mrs Becker move to the city to reside in the John Sattler property on Chicago avenue, a highly regarded southern city residence.
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County Register of Deeds
Ray F. Becker
Arn Plans Christmas Visit to Fayette Missouri
Vernon Arn Jr leaves this evening for Fayette Missouri to join Mrs Arn visiting relatives over the Christmas holidays. They will return to the city after the holidays with Mrs Arn accompanying her husband.
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Vernon Arn, Jr
Fayette
Missouri
Mrs. Arn
Platters Sweep Auburn Tournament With Three Victories
The Platters defeated Nebraska City 48 to 25 in the Auburn invitation tournament, topping Tecumseh and Humboldt en route. Warren Reed scored 17, Bob Hayes 10, Don Wall and John Jacobs eight each as Platters reserve players contributed strongly under coach Bion Hoffman.
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Platters
Auburn
Nebraska City
Plattsmouth
Bion Hoffman
Warren Reed
Bob Hayes
Reed
Hayes
Don Wall
John Jacobs
Rebal
Pioneers
Nebraska
Noble
Davis
Wall
Tidball
Smith
Jacobs
Mette
Chas Hartford Not So Well
Friends report Mrs. Charles E. Hartford of St. Andrews Florida says Chas Hartford is ill and confined to bed much of the time. The Hartford family lives in various parts of the country including Kansas City St Joseph Texas and Florida with their son Charles Jr a senior chemist at a southern paper mill.
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Charles E. Hartford
St. Andrews
Florida
Kansas City
Willis Hartford
St. Joseph
Missouri
Hartford
Robert L. Hartford
Texas
Metzger Cousins Plan Southward Tour to Old Mexico
William A. Metzger of Cedar Creek and his cousin Marvin Metzger of Gordon Nebraska will travel by car through Oklahoma and Texas into Mexico in the coming days. They plan to explore the region south of the Rio Grande and spend time studying the area.
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William A. Metzger
Cedar Creek
Marvin Metzger
Gordon
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Texas
Old Mexico
Rio Grande
Returns From School By Miss Lois Bestor In Nebraska
Miss Lois Bestor, a teacher at Hardeville high school in Nebraska, came home Friday evening to spend the rest of the school vacation with her family.
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Lois Bestor
Hardeville
Nebraska
Humboldt Triumph: Second Game 30 to 24 Victory
Humboldt secured a 30 to 24 victory in their second game, overcoming a stubborn foe Thursday. Key players and scoring details remain to be confirmed in the report.
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Humboldt
Principal Cecil Comstock Visits Vesta for Holidays
Cecil Comstock, principal of the high school at Vesta Nebraska, is spending the holiday season with his parents Mr and Mrs James C Comstock and with many old friends. He reports a very successful year in his teaching work.
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Cecil Comstock
Vesta
Nebraska
James C. Comstock
Comstock
To Visit at Madison with Carl Ofe Family
Mr and Mrs Carl Ofe and son Carl Jr plan a Christmas visit to Madison Nebraska to stay with Mr and Mrs Andrew Nahrstedt and greet friends in the area. The trip highlights family hospitality and regional gatherings during the holiday season.
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Carl Ofe
Carl, Jr
Madison
Nebraska
Andrew Nahrstedt
Here for Christmas by Alice Louise Wescott Visit with Parents
Miss Alice Louise Wescott a Northwestern University secretary visits campus with her parents Mr and Mrs C C Wescott during the holiday season.
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Alice Louise Wescott
Northwestern University
C. C. Wescott
Card of Thanks for Kind Deeds After Loss
The Jones and family thank neighbors and friends for sympathy during the loss of wife and mother, and for floral offerings. Signed J R Jones and family Inez Thompson L L Patton L M Patton.
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J. R. Jones
Inez Thompson
L. L. Patton
L. M. Patton
Home for Christmas Visit Across Missouri
John V. Stapp left Monday for Platte City Missouri to spend the holidays with relatives and friends in his old home. He plans a short southern outing before returning.
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John V. Stapp
Platte City
Missouri
Help Wanted for News Items at No 6
A short note invites callers to telephone news items to office number six for publication. The terse appeal emphasizes quick tips and local items for the newspaper page.
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No. 6
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Anna White
Murray
Harry Gillespie
Tecumseh
Oroeans
Ee Hayes
Es Smith
Howard
Powell
Neue
Morrissey
Johnston
Woolsey
F.ceas
Kelley
E Roberts
Chas. Hartford
Yea
Air
Arnot
Yocum
See
Bailey
Kent
Jenkins
Hynek
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