Avoca News Delivers Local Births and Visits Before Holidays
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Wilford Greenrod last week. Monte Lum transacted business in Lincoln last week driving over in his car. Edward Shackley remains in poor health. Earl Freeman and family shopped in Nebraska City Tuesday. Ward Pittman of Omaha visited his mother for Christmas. The Kokjer and Mase man families shared Christmas at their home. The Baier home hosted a peasant family gathering on Christmas day. Elmer Hennings and family visited Omaha to see Santa. Louis Allgayer works on snow fences to prevent winter drift. Norris brothers, crew of six, prepared wood for upcoming weather change. Ralph Morley and wife visited Avoca from Nebraska City. Oscar Midkiff and family toured Union last Sunday. Postmaster Bogaards and son Clyde visited the Shendadal home on Christmas day. George Shackley refinishing the Congregational church interior after a fire. Elmer Hallstrom met with the county board in Plattsmouth before the new board takes over. Dr Brendel and Mrs and Carl O Zaiser attended Fibber McGee show in Omaha for charity. Rev W A Taylor attended funeral of Peter N Jorgensen in Avoca. William Maseman, juror in Lincoln, released for holidays. Mrs Ella Barker and daughter Clara Meyers visited and bought the Standard Oil station. Pete’s passing noted in family tribute. Funeral at Congregational church with Rev W A Taylor officiating. interment in Avoca cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Greenrod
Monte Lum
Lincoln
Edward Shackley
Earl Freeman
Nebraska City
Ward Pittman
Omaha
J. M. Kokjer
Henry Maseman
John Baier
Elmer Hennings
Santa Claus
Louis Allgayer
Norris Brothers
Ralph Morley
Avoca
Ed. Morley
Oscar Midkiff
Union
Edward Midkiff
W. H. Bogaards
Clyde
Otee
Thomas
Shendadéal
George Shackley
Th Congregational Church
Elmer Hallstrom
Plattsmouth
Brendel
Carl O. Zaiser
W. A. Taylor
Avecn
Peter N. Jorgensen
William Maseman
Federal Court
Capital
Ella Barker
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company
Malcolm
Anna Meyers
Clara Meyers
Deloris
Jane Meyers
Pete
Lena Behrns
Nehawka
Nebraska
William Jorgensen
George Jorgensen
Clara Kohl
Lamar
John Jorgensen
Weeping Water
Henry Jorgensen
Mabel Johnson
Shubert
Elsie Midkiff
Louis Jorgensen
Wamego
Kansas
Marjorie Balbow
Otoe
Congregational Church
R. D. Hall
Willard Clapp
Emily Gonzales
Henry Manning
Ronald Schlichtemeier
Murray
Ronald
Herman Penterman
Eveland
Richard C. de Les Dernier
Charles E. Wood
Elmwood
Milo Frisbee
Otto Miller
Murdock
A. Beauholder
Sylvia
O. D. Quellhorst
E. N. Stark
C. E. Miller
Miller
Mr. Stark
W. A. Cook
Catherine Perry
Stewart Rough
Richard de Les Dernier
Los Angeles
Sand
Frank .W
Lucy Lyle
G. R. Eveland
Masonic Lodge
Orville Weidick
William Hayes
Irene Plymale
Benjamin Plymale
Ashland
University Hospital
N. D. Bothwell
Jean Adair
Oscar Turner
Bothwell
John F. Turner
Back at Work Again After Illness at Depot
A. W. Carr Missouri Pacific agent returns to work after a fortnight of serious illness. He moves about with a cane due to lumbago. During his forced vacation Glen Hoback managed depot duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Carr
Missouri Pacific
Lumbago
Glen Hoback
Christmas Program Impresses Congregation at Church
The Bible school of the Congregational church presented a fine Christmas program last Saturday night with a treat for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School of the Congregational Church
Peter M Jorgensen Obituary Survived By Family
Peter M Jorgensen born February 6 1895 on a farm near Avoca Nebraska died December 12 1928 in an Omaha hospital aged 43. He moved to Avoca in 1925 engaged in the ice business and later trucking after selling this and continued with local work.
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Peter M. Jorgensen
Avoca
Nebraska
Omaha
Jce
Visit of Mrs Wetzke and relatives to Avoca
Mrs Charles E Wetzke sister of Mesdames Gollner Pittman and Nutzman with daughter Ada arrived in Avoca from Red Wing Minnesota last week and spent a pleasant week with relatives before returning home for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Wetzke
Mesdames Wm. Gollner
Marion Pittman
John Nutzman
Ada
Avoca
Red Wing
Minn
Christmas Greetings Around Wabash crowds
Mr. and Mrs. August Wendt spent Christmas at the home of Mrs. Wendt’s parents in Plattsmouth. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Stanley rejoiced Christmas in Lincoln with their daughter Mildred, a saleslady there. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hinds hosted Christmas guests at Mrs. Hinds’ mother Ellen Smith’s home west of Elmwood. Roy Stanley visited Plattsmouth for courthouse business and met Ray Norris, the new commissioner who starts in January. Mrs. George Biekert, recently discharged from Rochester hospital, Minn., stopped in Wabash for a brief visit home with her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Wendt
Elmwood
Roy Stainley
Plattsmouth
Court House
Ray Norris
George Biekert
Guy Hinds
Rochester
Minn
Wabash
Wabash School Pupils Put On Year End Program
Enrollment in Wabash schools once reached 75 pupils but now sits well below 20. Teacher Miss Cecelia Schlanker leads her small class in an engaging year end program marking the first half year of study and showing keen interest in academics and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecelia Schlanker
Zink Couple Move to Lincoln After Long Farm Life
After nearly fifty years near Wabash, Mr and Mrs Oscar Zink relocate to Lincoln to make their home. Their son lives in Lincoln and Keith Munford with Frank Marshall’s truck moved the Zink household goods. All wish them happiness in their new surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Wabash
Oscar Zink
Keith Munford
Frank Marshall
Zink
Family Gathering at Gust Straich Home on Christmas Day
Louis Schmidt and family attended a Christmas day family gathering at the Gust Straich home. Guests included Robert Stock and family William Winkler and family Louis Schmidt and family Herman R Schmidt and wife and their daughter Hilda who is married and lives in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schmidt
Gust Straich
Robert Stock
William Winkler
Herman R. Schmidt
Hilda
Lincoln
Elmwood Christmas Day Socials and Local Activities
Elmwood residents spent Christmas day visiting relatives in Lincoln Murray and Plattsmouth while local households hosted family gatherings. The Elmwood business community closed for the holiday as Christmas observances continued with neighbors and guests noted.
Elmwood Resident Remembers Local Growth in Cass County
Elmer Boyles, a long time Cass county resident, shares his memories of Elmwood’s birth and growth. He moved to Nebraska 63 years ago with his parents from Black Hawk county Iowa crossing the Missouri at Nebraska City, with his brother Simon Boyles later arriving in Cass county then an Alvo banker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Boyles
Elmwood
Cass County
Nebraska
Black Hawk County
Iowa
Missouri River
Nebraska City
New West
Simon Boyles
Alvo
Had Them All Fooled by Dave Interline’s Prank
A local jokester Dave Interline and his son crafted a decorated Christmas tree prank last week. The pair devised an elaborate ruse that fooled neighbors and drew playful reactions from onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Interline
Tree obstacle at cream station door puzzle
People at the cream station watched a door swinging obstruction that toppled for those entering. Calls to remove the tree were ignored as the door opened the tree moved aside then settled back once closed, prompting astonishment at the doorway.
Enjoyable Family Dinner Christmas At Wm Harley Home
A Christmas family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Harley featured a joyful evening with a lively fathering of the clan. Attendees included Bud White and family from Valley Harry Queen and family from Lincoln Oscar Guesk and wife from Syracuse and Harry Rippey and family from Tecumseh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Harley
Bud White
Valley
Harry Queen
Lincoln
Oscar Guesk
Syracuse
Harry Rippey
Tecumseh
Christmas in the Country Gathering by Two Families
Mr and Mrs Herman Fleischman and Mr and Mrs Charles West, close friends, meet each Christmas Day. This year the gathering was held in the country at the Fleischman home where the families enjoyed a most pleasant day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Fleischman
Charles West
West
Fleischman
Fire Department Reelects Officers At Annual Meeting
At last Monday night’s meeting the department re elected all officers from the past year. Louis Klemme serves as president with Kenneth West as vice president, Elmer J Shreeves as secretary, Morris Pen terman as treasurer, Ted Brinton as chief, Ralph Gamble as assistant, Don Parish as chief of hook and ladder and James Lytle as assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Louis Klemme
Kenneth West
Elmer J. Shreeves
Morris Penterman
Ted Brinton
Ralph Gamble
Don Parish
Hook and Ladder
James Lytle
Visit by Son and Family to Emerald Silver Anniversary
Mr and Mrs H P Dehnning enjoyed a visit from their son Louis Dehnning and wife of Enid Oklahoma. They traveled to Emerald for a silver wedding anniversary celebration as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Dehnning
Louis Dehnning
Enid
Oklahoma
Emerald
Nebraska visitors travel to California for winter escape
Mr. and Mrs. Orest Cook and Mrs W. A. Cook, mother of Orest, left for California to spend several weeks away from Nebraska winter. They seek milder weather, but so far have not encountered much winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Orest Cook
W. A. Cook
Orest
Nebraska
Dinner at Editor's Home Hosts Leader Echo Staff
George W. Blessing publisher of the Leader Echo hosted a Christmas day dinner for all members of the force at his home. The event followed local holiday traditions and brought together city news staff under a festive, communal atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Blessing
The
Leader Echo
Force
Christmas Greeting From Wrangell Alaska
Christmas greetings arrive from Dr and Mrs Henry Clement of Wrangell Alaska. This first word confirms Mr Clement has acquired a wife and will bring congratulations from friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Henry Clement
Wrangell
Clement
Elmwood Churches Observe Christmas Season Activities
Last week Elmwood churches held separate Christmas observances. The Christian church hosted a Thursday evening program with a Christmas tree. Friday featured a Methodist Bible school and ladies group program. Saturday night the Evangelical church presented an entertainment with Bible school and ladies contributions and gifts for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Methodist Bible School
Evangelical Church
Bible School
Elmwood
M I 8 S Met in Lincoln
A long-running Elmwood social club of women once called M I 5 S gathered in Lincoln at the home of Mrs August Rosenow. Attendees from Elmwood included Mesdames Emilie Rosenow Fred Lake Charles West Verena Olsen Ralph Greene and Harry Greene as many members have become grandmothers.
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Lincoln
Elmwood
Mesdames Emii Rosenow
Fred Lake
Charles West
Verena Olsen
Ralph Greene
Harry Greene
Predictions of Almanac for Coming Year
London reports Old Adam's Almanac predicts 1939 will bring alarm in Europe with US Japan war risk next December. It foresees labor crises in Europe and no war disturbances in America, a US economic boom, an assassination of a German official, Roosevelt guiding Europe toward avoiding war, Britain elections, Mussolini prestige decline, and a Mediterranean crisis mid-summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Europe
Britain
United States
Japan
America
Almanac
Roosevelt
Mussolini
Great Britain
Germany
Mediterranean
Gavel of Battlefield Wood Honors WWII Veteran Leader
A gavel carved from wood from the Ferme de Hurterise battlefield in France is used to bring order to Manitowoc county's 40 and 8 unit. The memorial honors Frank Anderley of Two Rivers, the first county unit president and a Ferme du Hurterise fighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitowoc
Wis
France
American Legion
Frank Anderley
Two Rivers
Injured dog uses self built wheel chair in Randolph
Randoph Mass UP A dog named Uno aged 11 reportedly operates a self propelled wheelchair after a car accident. Richard Pilling crafted a cart from two wheels of a child tricycle with a hammock to support the dog's body enabling Uno to move using his forelegs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Mass
W Uno
Uno
Richard Pilling
Arrests in Belfast strike at Irish Republican Army leaders
The home offices reported the arrest of 34 leaders and members of the Irish Republican Army in Belfast during the night on charges of plotting violence. Police found plans for attacks on prominent figures and on government and other property over the Christmas and New Year periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Irish Republican Army
Office wife Fern Dull sentenced for manslaughter in Michigan
Fern Patricia Dull known as the blonde office wife was sentenced to 14 to 15 years in the Detroit house of correction for the manslaughter of her employer and lover William Holbrook. Judge Mark recommended the maximum term after a jury conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph, Mich
Fern Patricia Dull
William Holbrook
Detroit House of Correction
Mark
Germany criticizes Ickes over war sentiment claims
Berlin and other cities describe United States Secretary of the Interior Ickes as trying to stir war sentiment against Germany. His remarks and actions are said to strain German United States relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
United States
Interior Ickes
Germany
Farmer Uses Oxen in Oklahoma Farmland
WeWOKA Oklahoma farmer Calvin Alvin Rhodes 71 uses 25 acres worked by oxen. He says the ancient team pulls steadily though not as fast as modern machinery, and they reliably reach their destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wewoka
Okla
Calvin Alvin Rhodes
Odes
Manley Residents Share Christmas Visits and News
Mr and Mrs August Krecklow visited with Mr and Mrs Harry Haws. Midnight Mass at St Patrick's drew a large crowd. Frank Taylor and wife from near Alvo visited Herman Rauth. Rudolph Bergman family celebrated Christmas with Allen Koop family in Louisville. Walter Mockenhaupt took children to Plattsmouth for Santa and shopping. George Kraft recovered from illness and returned home. Theo Harrs Teddy Peters Peters visited Frank Peters near Talmage and Mrs Henry Peters. Herman Dall brought his son home from Plattsmouth. Herman Rauth cleared dead trees, burned brush and split wood. Mrs Robert McDonald Nora of Avoca visited C E McDonald family. husband joined for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Krecklow
Harry Haws
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Frank Taylor
Near Alvo
Herman Rauth
Charles Plumquist
Valley
Frank Earhardt
Nebraska City
Manley
Rudolph Bergman
Theo Harrs
Teddy
Frank Peters
Talmage
Henry Peters
Herman Dall
Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth High School
Mercerville School
Robert McDonald
Nora
Avoca
C. E. McDonald
Enjoyable Christmas Day at Rauth Country Home
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Rauth hosted Christmas Day at their country home with guests Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Rauth and family of York and their daughter Miss Anna Rauth of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Rauth
A. F. Rauth
York
Anna Rauth
Omaha
Accident Fire Gun Incident Involving Bun Roberts
A man named Bun Roberts accidentally shot himself while trying to dislodge a shell from Leonard Stohlman’s gun. He heated the shell on a gas stove, it exploded, and the bullet entered his arm. He was taken to the Veterans hospital for treatment and is expected to recover at home in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Self
W. H
Bun) Roberts
Leonard Stohlman
Veterans Hospital
Silver Wedding Anniversary Notables Gather in Emerald Area
Albert Dehnning and wife celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary near Emerald last week. Harry Dehnning and Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Dehnning attended, with Louis Dehnning and family from Enid Oklahoma and Edwin Eaton with wife and daughter. Oklahoma visitors also toured other county points and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dehnning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dehnning
Near
Emerald
Harry Dehnning
H. P. Dehnning
Albert
Elmwood
Louis Dehnning
Enid
Oklahoma
Edwin Eaton
King of Iowa Nebraska Testifies at Hearing
Robert King, president and GM of Iowa Nebraska Light and Power, testified before the federal power commission that only a small share of the firm’s business is interstate. He described plans to sell its Nebraska electric facilities to two districts while retaining gas business and Nebraska energy contracts. He outlined original costs, holdings, and debts and noted an audit will set the final price. Commissioner Scott questioned a district employee’s compensation connected to the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert King
Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power Company
Federal Power Commission
Nebraska
Nebraska Power Company
Iowa
Summerfield
Kansas
Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District
King
Iowa- Nebraska
Iowa-Nebraska
Continental Gas and Electric Company
Iowa- Nebraska Company
Iown-Nebraska
John W. Scott
Guy C. Meyers
Scott
Meyers
Governor says state has no part in WPA relief urged to seek funds
Governor Cochran told a delegation of discharged WPA workers that the state has no direct role with WPA agencies and responsibility for relief rests with counties. The workers urged action to return to jobs due to fund shortages. spokesman Joe Allen urged contacting congressmen for an appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Cochran
WPA
Joe Allen
School Seeks Help After Starling Chimney Gas Notion
Thirty five children and a teacher were overcome by coal fumes when starlings sought shelter in a school chimney. The teacher opened a window and fainted, but she and the pupils recovered. The birds died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Sleidrecht Uald
Santa in fur at department store windows in Buenos Aires
Christmas displays drew stares as bearded men in fur costumes posed as Santa Claus. The heat was intense with temperatures near 100. On December 23 the reading reached 97, and the two preceding days were 97.7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Santa Claus
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Postoffice
Plattsmouth, Neb
R. A. Bates
Canada
Avoca News
Elmwood News
Thessie Wahl and
U. S
Ickes
Manley News
Walter Mockenhaupt
George Kraft
M. E. Hospital
Journal
Sear S. Davis
State Bank Bidg
Santa
Doans
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