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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1938
Page
3
Christmas Day activities in Murdock and nearby towns include Chester Elsman hosting friends in Omaha and other families visiting relatives in Lincoln and Louisville. Several residents traveled to Omaha Ashland and Lincoln for holidays and business, while a few secured work contracts and attended hospital outings.
Mr and Mrs Otto Miller hosted a Christmas dinner for Milo Frisbie and family from Elmwood along with their own relatives in a festive gathering.
Mrs Mary Carson mother of Henry E Carson has been ill for weeks at the farm between Murdock and Louisville. Her daughter from Springfield Illinois is caring for her and reports the condition as serious during the past week.
Dr L D Lee and wife Mrs Lee and their son Larry arrived in Murdock to visit friends. They previously traveled with Lawrence Race to Omaha where Mr Race helped Mr Lee purchase a new Chrysler through him.
Albert Zeirot born in West Prussia October 25 1859 celebrated his 79th birthday. He spent early years in Lome and arrived in America around 1880. He first worked on a farm then farmed independently on land between the towns of Murdock and Alvo which were then in transition.
The article notes a farmer who bought a northwest Murdock area farm in the mid 1990s and spent many years there before moving to Murdock with his wife. They live quietly, enjoying retirement after a long period of farm work and community activity.
Farmers report wolves roaming the countryside and raiding hen roosts and pig pens. A wolf hunt meeting is planned in Murdock next Wednesday December 28 with organizers Frank Rosenow and his son William Rosenow inviting interested locals to join.
A Catholic dignitary speeds through Fifth Avenue in a hurry. A traffic cop halts the car and, after learning the passenger’s identity, explains the need for caution. A Protestant officer at the next corner is mentioned as the reason for the stop.
At the last meeting the Murdock department elected officers. All current officers stayed on except the fire chief. Richard E. Eppings was chosen as the new fire chief for the coming year.
Christmas Day at the Henry A. Tool house was a joyful occasion with two children and their families visiting. Mr and Mrs C Blene and their Beatrice home came. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tool of Wahoo joined from out of town for the day.
L Neitzel and his sister-in-law and housekeeper hosted a Christmas day dinner at one o clock. Attending were A. J. Neitzel and family O J Hitchcock and family of Havelock and Mrs Meta MacDiar mid and daughter Dolly of Omaha.
Mr and Mrs Bryan McDonald and their children spent Christmas Day in Plattsmouth as dinner guests at the home of Mrs McDonalds brother Lester Thimgan and his wife. Also visiting were the Thimgans parents Mr and Mrs Edward Thimgan and their son Larry and Mr and Mrs J H Graves along with Mrs Thimgans brother Carl Graves and family, all residing in Plattsmouth.
Relatives gathered at the Gust Straich home west of town for Christmas Day. Attendees included William Winkler and daughter from Elmwood, Lois Schmidt and family from Wabash, Hilda and family from Lincoln, Robert Stock and family, and Herman and (Mrs.) Schmidt with their parents.
Robert Stock a longtime Elmwood band member joined Corretta Rage in marriage last Wednesday. About a dozen Elmwood musicians and eight Murdock boys performed after the ceremony, a gesture warmly welcomed by the newlyweds.
An opinion piece examines the upcoming community building bond election in Murdock. It discusses opposition centered on tax impact and compares village taxes with neighboring towns to justify the proposed levy.
W T Weddell presents a proposal to issue 2500 bonds over seven years to fund a town public building in Murdock. He compares four local property values totaling 4800 and argues the levy would raise taxes for a $1200 home to 33.60 while neighboring towns face higher rates. He notes outside funds supplement local taxes and urges residents to approve the bonds to create work and a community facility.
Mr and Mrs George Kruse and Mr and Mrs John Kruse of Clay Center Nebraska visited with the Janens at Pine Knot Shack last Tuesday and returned home after meeting many friends in Murdock. The Murdock Young Peoples Missionary Circle elected Willard Roscrow president for 1939 with Marie Schweppe as vice president Carolyn Schafer secretary and Edna Luetchens treasurer.
Ebenezer church elected Elmer Miller as church school superintendent for the coming year with John Schlaphof as assistant superintendent Willard Rosenow as secretary and Leroy Gortney as treasurer O H Miller was named a trustee for a three year term.
Mrs. William Eisele was elected president of the Murdock Ladies Aid at their annual meeting and Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Louis Schmidt in Wabash. Other officers include Mrs. Floy Buell as vice president Mrs. John Schlaphof as secretary and Mrs. Ferdinand Reickman as treasurer.
Harold Luetchens will serve Emmanuel church school for a second year as Sunday school superintendent. Daniel Panska was reelected vice superintendent and Marie Schweppe secretary, with William Vogt as treasurer. Fred Luetchens was chosen as church trustee for a three year term. Class leaders August Ruge and Herman Schweppe were reelected with William Stehenson and William Vogt as assistants.
The couple cut the wedding cake and shared undivided portions with guests. They were serenaded by the Elmwood band, and received many beautiful gifts reflecting community regard. Both are local to the area and active in church and civic life.
Alvo residents plan Christmas gatherings at the Ray Norris home and with the Copple, Rehmeier, and Bennett families. Local updates include horse loss, a mule injury, a sick child improving, and students home from the University of Nebraska for vacation. Messages mention visits by Ray Norris, Arthur Roelofsz, and Kendall Kitzel, plus a 25th wedding anniversary event for Earl and Mrs. Bennett.
Mr and Mrs Roger Williams of Chicago host a family reunion Christmas Day at Frank Cook home in Kingsley Iowa. Wesley Cook and Miss Darlene Swanberg of Kingsley will wed Christmas Eve. Mrs George Bornemeier, and her daughter, join in the family gathering while Mrs Cook is away attending the wedding.
The December P T A program featured grade children performing a Christmas cantata titled Santa Saves the Day. Miss Fender directed music, Miss Smock dramatics, and Miss Kroll and Miss Ross managed stage and costumes. The High School mixed chorus, led by Mrs. Eagleton and Dorothy Skinner with Donna Vickers, accompanied by Mrs. Carl Sutton, provided music between acts. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the event.
A local committee hosted an evening for Mrs. Albert Swahnon's party with sandwiches coffee and pop cord balls. Children received sacks of candy and the whole event was immensely enjoyed.
Wesley Cook son of Mr and Mrs Frank Cook of this community will wed Miss Dariene Swanberg of Kingsley Iowa on Christmas Eve The couple has ties to Chicago and the University of Nebraska attended Wesley arrived at his parents home Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Frank Cook plan to accompany him to Kingsley for the ceremony and return Saturday night with Mrs Williams Wesley’s sister Mr and Mrs Roger Williams will attend in Chicago
Mrs. Joe Vickers hosted the Mothers and Daughters Council Christmas party on Friday afternoon December 16. A large crowd attended as the program featured scripture readings prayers a chorus by Mee daimes Arthur Skinner Earl Bennett Joe Vickers and Dorothee Skinner a reading by Mrs Emil Reiche a Christmas story by Mrs Arthur Skinner and a song and whistling duet by Dorothee Skinner and Donna Vickers. Illness caused part of the program to be omitted. Guests exchanged gifts and a lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Ellis Mickle.
In Elyria Ohio on December 24 a fatal shooting over a Christmas tree happened when 84 year old farmer Will Case shot Gerald Rosseau, 38, and his wife as they chopped a fir on his farm. The Rosseau children Geraldine eleven and Sarah nine received their gifts early after the family emergency.
The agriculture department warned Nebraska South Dakota and North Dakota farmers of heavy Mormon cricket infestations across vast areas for the 1939 growing season unless preventive steps are taken. A survey found 18.9 million acres infested in 11 western states with 4.3 million acres heavily affected. About 9 percent of the most severe zones require dusting with a mixture of sodium arsenite diatomaceous earth or hydrated lime at 5 pounds per acre.
President Roosevelt extended Christmas greetings to more than 100 White House office workers. He greeted each employee with a handshake and a cherry Merry Christmas as they entered the executive office. Each person received a chromium plated paper weight made at the Val Kil Handicraft Industries, a Hyde Park self-help enterprise sponsored by Mrs. Roosevelt.
The American Bankers Association said that if all bank deposits as of June 20 were divided equally among every man woman and child in the United States each person would have an account worth 191 dollars.
Nebraska farmers harvested 17.65 million acres of crops in 1938, up eight percent from 1937, but lower prices cut total crop value to 129.7 million dollars, down 16.15 million. Cash income dropped 22 percent year over year. total revenue January–October was 165.7 million, 46.9 million below 1937. Corn area declined slightly with yield up, winter wheat rose in harvested area yet value fell, spring wheat saw reduced acreage and value.
Paris reports preparations to save 48 lobster fishers stranded on St Paul Island near Antarctic ice. The colonial administrator orders the navy to rush coal and food from Madagascar aboard the vessel Hehe. Madagascar confirms the Rome is exhausted of coal and food, with Reunion officials noting no women or children aboard and most of the original group deserting along the way due to early disputes.
Pittsfield Massachusetts county commissioners organize a Paul Revere corps to patrol streams and warn residents of rising waters. Members will be paid 62 percent hourly while on duty.
In Columbia Missouri a University of Missouri sorority girl told an ATO member on the phone that she feared the fraternity house was on fire. The terse dialogue captures a startled incident as the building burned.
Burglary at Mrs. M. E. Filmore’s residence in Los Gatos ends with the carrier pigeon returning home but the stolen jewelry remaining missing. The thief fled with a car and valuables, but the bird led nowhere toward recovery.
Missouri's prison program this year produced about 2,600 turkeys, enough to feed five feasts at each of the state's five penal institutions.
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