Festive Dishes Mark Yuletide as in Old Days
Wisconsin households prepare oplotke lutefish spare ribs stuffed goose and gingerbread and waffles for Christmas. Towns echo Old Country villages as mothers stew over pots while a Czechoslovakian community in Kenosha uses lace tablecloths and aplotke. Belgian waffles and hot chocolate remain common near Green Bay while Norwegian families near Ettrick blend Halloween and Christmas customs with jute fish and spare ribs. German dishes like Watertown stuffed goose and smoked goose in Sheboygan Milwaukee Port Washington feature stollen, kaffee, and Pfeffernusse cookies.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Belgium
Green Bay
Ettrick
Hallowe'en
Watertown
Sheboygan
Port Washington
Old World Cheer Fades as Wisconsin Town Welcomes Christmas Modernity
In Monroe Swiss children perform gymnastic drills and dances at the Turnhalle while parents toast and drink beer. The piece notes the shift from sleighs and horses to autos and a modern tavern as Old World customs fade, leaving Santa Claus delivering toys to Junior and Sally.
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Monroe
Freud
Turnhalle
Wisconsin
Santa Claus
Junior
Sally
Mayor to fete poor children at Yale party
Marion Ohio dispatch reports Mayor Frederick C. Smith will host his annual Christmas party for 1000 underprivileged children. The event on December 26 is funded from part of his salary, with tickets for admission.
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YALE
Marion, O
Frederick C. Smith
Marion
Smith
Pole and hook burglars nets handbags in Montreal
A Montreal burglar used a pole and hook to steal guests' handbags during three dinners at a couple's home. The bags vanished from a bedroom adjoining the dining room, with no sign of entry. The thief's tool was discovered when the hook was found on the bedroom floor.
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Montreal
Hitch-Hiker Puts Thumb to Work After Injury
In Cleveland John Becker a 65 year old hitchhiker continues his trade despite a badly lacerated right thumb from a passing car, using his left hand to solicit rides as he recovers.
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Cleveland
John Becker
Stamps Made to Order at Low Price
Advertises customized hubber stamps offered at a price well below current costs with prompt service and invitation to visit for buyers needing stamps.
South Bend Social Ties Over Christmas Season
In Nebraska and nearby towns residents and visitors mingle during weekends and holidays. Names include Mrs Charles Campbell Rus sell in Omaha, Miss Edith Rissness of Lincoln visiting South Bend, and Mr and Mrs Homer Carnicle in Lincoln for Christmas shopping. Others travel between Lincoln Ashland Pilger Gretna and Louisville for visits, shopping, and pre Christmas dinners.
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Charles Campbell
Russell
Omaha
Albert Blum
Allen
W. Dpd. Livers
Lincoln
Edith Rissness
South Bend
Nancy Streight
Ashland
Pleas Proctor
George Vogel
Loran
Charles Fosberg
Homer Carniccle
Wayne
Jess Fidler
Homer Carnicle
Ed Rohrig
Clarence
St. Louis
F. J. Knecht
Ned Blakesly
Miss Donahough
J. L. Carnicle
Ed Copsey
Lgernard Dill and
Jimmy Fidler
Billy
Clyde Haswell
Frank Barta
Jim Barta
Hastings
Oscar Dill
Bob Gans
Glen Weaver
Andrew Peterson
Wanda Scott
Pilger
de Loma Scott
J. G. Wunderlich
Nehawka
Sarpy County
Fosberg
Ben Metzger
Helena Timm
Lauretta Burdick
Helen Saunders
Allen Hileman
Gretna
Gene Dunn
Louisville
Donald Hileman
Benny Keys
Springfield
Chas Ziers
Louis Roeber
Hy Stander
Herbert Stander
B. O. Mooney
Cecil Stander
Dale
Wm. Rhordanz
Charles Stander
Frank Kelster
Earl Puls
Teachers Present Charming Christmas Pageant by School
Miss Lauretta Burdick and Miss Helen Saunders led a group of school children in a rare well performed Christmas program on Thursday evening. The pageant titled The Christmas Story impressed a large audience and illustrated strong community support for the school.
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Lauretta Burdick
Helen Saunders
Friendly Circle Club Plans Charity Gift and Meeting
The Friendly Circle Club met on Wednesday led by Mrs. Nancy Streight and Mrs. Glenn Thiesten with Mrs. J. L. Carnicle assisting. They voted to send a $5 Christmas gift to the Orthopedic Hospital in Lincoln and enjoyed a luncheon. The next meeting is set for Thursday, January 12, hosted by Mrs. Charles Kennedy in Ashland.
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Friendly Circle Club
Nancy Streight
Glenn Thiesten
J. L. Carnicle
Orthopedic Hospital
Lincoln
Charles Kennedy
Ashland
Obituary: Wm. Kitrell William Smith Kitrell
Obituary note states Wm. Kitrell William Smith Kitrell was born in Sparta White County Tennessee. Further details of his death and survivors are not provided in the fragment.
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Wm. Kitrell
William Smith Kitrell
Sparta
White County, Tenn
Legion Auxiliary Spreads Christmas Cheer to 75 Homes
The Ore Oil delivery truck distributed neatly wrapped toys and clothing to seventy five families citywide. Volunteers wrapped and labeled packages while Girl Scouts and the Sewing Center contributed materials and garments. The effort also formed a dozen food baskets for sick and needy ex service men, aided by community donations and local organizations.
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Ore Oil Company
Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Girl Scouts
Cass
Guy Griffin
The
Journal
Recreation Service
Ose
Company
Obituary: Lincoln man dies after nine day illness
July 4 1886 to December 11 1934 in Lincoln. Youngest of seven children of Joseph and Ann Kittel. Survived by wife Alice Ann Clonee four of seven children Virgil John Paul Mra Chiodia Ann Thimgan and ten grandchildren. Funeral held at Marcy's chapel Ashland with Rev T Porter Bennett. Burial in South Bend cemetery beside son Alphonzo.
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St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Lincoln
Joseph
Ann Kittell
Alice Ann Clonee
Virgil H
John PD
S&s Paul
Mra Chiod
Marcy's Chapel
Ashland
T. Porter Bennett
Methodist Church
South Bend
Alphonzo
County Court Hears Probate of Soennichsen Will
In county court Friday morning evidence identified the will of H G Soennichsen deceased and after probate Ruth Soennichsen was named executrix of the estate.
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H. G. Soennichsen
Ruth Soennichsen
Family Christmas Party Planned by Hoffmans
Mr and Mrs Phil Hoffman entertain over the Christmas holiday and Monday with guests including Mr and Mrs Otto Dresselhaus parents of Mrs Hofman Mr and Mrs Harold Dresselhaus Mr and Mrs Clarence Neville and Marylin of Lincoln Bernard Dresselhaus who was visiting Lincoln over Saturday returned with them.
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Phil Hoffman
Otto Dresselhaus
Hofman
Harold Dresselhaus
Clarence Neville
Marylin
Lincoln
Bernard Dresselhaus
Ram charges shiny auto in Connecticut muddled incident
A ram at East Lyme, Connecticut charged at a polished car reflecting its image. The vehicle required repairs while the ram remained unhurt and puzzled by the reflection.
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East Lyme
Conn
Andrew Antoniac
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