Death Calls C. F. Vallery, Old Cass County Resident
Conrad F. Vallery longtime Cass county resident died Sunday afternoon at the family home on the Louisville road west of Plattsmouth. He was active in local politics as a Democrat and served as precinct overseer. Survived by three children Fred Vallery of Sterling Colorado Max Vallery of Plattsmouth and Mrs Josephine Spence of Maywood and a brother Peter J Vallery of Lincoln. Funeral services set for 2 p m Wednesday at Hiorton funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad F. Vallery
Cass County
Louieville Road
Mr. Vallery
Max Vallery
Jacob Vallery
C. F. Vallery
Ohio
Democratic Party
Case County
Plattsmouth
Louisa Nieman
Vallery
Mollie Snyder
Fred Vallery
Sterling
Colorado
Josephine Spence
Maywood
Nebraska
Peter J. Vallery
Lincoln
Hiorton Funeral Home
Effective Pageant From Monday's Dark at St Luke's
A Christmas pageant by the Young People's Fellowship at St Luke's church drew praise for an effective presentation. Five scenes illustrated the Nativity from Isaiah's prophecy to Mary at the manger, with the Wise Men bearing gifts and shepherds adoring, followed by Sunday school hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Church
Young Peoples Fellowship
Isaiah
Mary
Attempt to rob Watson Brothers truck thwarted by second vehicle
An attempted robbery near Union targeted a Watson Brothers truck. The plot was interrupted when a second Watson truck arrived, forcing the auto party to flee and abandon plans to take cargo. The incident halted without injuries or arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Brothers
Union
Death of 6 Year Old Lloyd D Hammond in Omaha
The death of Lloyd Duane Hammond, six, son of Mr and Mrs Hammond Sharp of Omaha, occurred Sunday night at an Omaha hospital after a two week illness. He suffered from flu that progressed to pneumonia despite treatment and his condition grew worse until his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Duane Hammond
George Thum Celebrates Christmas at Ackland
George Thum visited Ackland for Christmas spending the day with relatives and friends before a short outing from his duties at Lillie barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thum
Ackland
Lillie
Pleasant meeting of American Legion Auxiliary hosts
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. John H. Palacek Jr with assistants. Members voted to fill Christmas baskets for needy veterans families and distribute them for the holiday dinner. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
John H. Palacek, Jr
E. C. Ripple
Celia Palacek
Dorothy Gradeville
Frank Doksansky Wounded by Rifle Shot at Farm Yard
Frank Doksansky 60 of South Omaha was seriously wounded when a rifle fired during a rabbit hunt incident at his son in law Joe Olman’s farm northwest of the city. A German police dog threatened a neighbor’s dog, a grandson struck at the dog with the rifle causing the discharge that struck Doksansky in the abdomen. He was taken to the city for temporary aid and then to Omaha for hospital treatment to remove the bullet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Doksansky
49Th
W Streets
South
Omaha
Joe Olman
Doksansky
R. P. Westover
Horton
Death of former Lincoln resident Lester C. Schiegel
Lester C. Schiegel 65 of 2941 Q street Lincoln died at Lincoln General hospital Tuesday at 3 30 p m cause pneumonia Ill since Dec 15 He was country circulation manager of the State Journal He was born in Plattsmouth son of Alexander and Susan Schlegel Married Stella Cuddy March 12 1898 Surviving Dorothy Schlegel sister Grace Miles Everton Schlegel A Howard Schlegel．
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester C. Schiegel
Q Street
Lincoln
State Journal
Lincoln General Hospital
Mr. Schlegel
Plattsmouth
Alexander
Susan Schlegel
State Land Commissioner’s Office
Washington, D. C
Porto Rico
Schlegel
Stella Cuddy
Red Oak
The
Journal
Must Have His Swim Everett Gooding Keeps Pooling Through Winter
Everett Gooding a well known railroad man employed in the Burlington yards at Omaha is among locals who swim daily in nearby lakes after returning from Omaha. He adapts to warm or cold water and it remains to be seen if Beck can match the sub zero challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Gooding
Gooding
Burlington
Omaha
Beck
Chicago guests visit for Christmas holidays
Mr. and Mrs. Blythe Tu Rosencrans of Chicago arrived Sunday to spend the Christmas holidays with their parents Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rosencrans and other relatives and friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blythe TU. Rosencrans
Chicago
W. E. Rosencrans
Residents Observe Christmas Day Citywide observances mark Christmas with services and gatherings
Christmas 19234 was widely celebrated in the city with church services at First Presbyterian First Methodist St Pauls and St Johns. Santa Claus visited Sunday schools. Midnight Masses filled St Johns Holy Rosary and St Lukes. Canon Petter preached at St Lukes. German and English services at St Pauls Evangelical drew large crowds. Families hosted home gatherings and visitors joined local celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
First Methodist
St. Paul's Chuches
Santa Claus
St. John's
Holy Rosary
George Agius
J. J. Kaczmarek
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Canon Petter
St. Paul's Evangelical
Camp Plattsmouth Youths Stage Clever Christmas Show
Christmas night at Camp Plattsmouth featured a well received program at the American Legion hall. Eight local youths performed with additional numbers from town entertainers under the Chamber of Commerce. The event showcased rising musical talent and tap dance acts, organized by Mr and Mrs Carr and Superintendent L S Devoe, to provide a bright community entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Plattsmouth
American Legion Hall
Bekin
Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Visitors Spend Holiday With Local Families
Mrs. C M Sommerville of Hugo Colorado Mrs Eva Reese of Bovina and Fred Gorder of Bovina are holiday visitors in the city with relatives and many old time friends. Sommerville stays with sister Mrs John E Turner and family Reese with brother J H McMahen and family and Gorder with his mother Mrs Etta Gorder and friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Sommerville
Hugo
Colorado
Eva Reese
Bovina
Fred Gorder
Sommerville
John E. Turner
Reese
J. H. McMahen
Gorder
Etta Gorder
Weeping Water visitors call on old friends in city
Walter Anderson and Elmont Preston of Weeping Water visited the city Monday evening while returning from Omaha. They had delivered a truckload of cattle for Mr Anderson and stopped to chat with longtime friends on the way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Anderson
Elmont Preston
Weeping Water
Omaha
Mr. Anderson
Railroad business good on Omaha division gains
November and December prove strong months on the Missouri Pacific Omaha division with large gains in both passenger and freight traffic. Local agent Herman L. Thomas reports high satisfaction with year’s results across the line and at points along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Missouri Pacific
Herman L. Thomas
Golden Wedding Observed by Chilcott Family
On December 23, 1904, pioneer Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chilcott celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their rural home near Wilbur. Relatives gathered, a cafeteria dinner was served, and guests enjoyed flowers, a cake marked 1884 and 1934, and music, with many relatives from Omaha and Union area in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Chilcott
Saline County
Wilbur
Ezra Albin
Addie Austin
Fannie Eikenbarry
Ed Morris
Oda Welch
Candle Lighting Service At First Methodist Church
Last evening a large congregation attended a candle lighting service at the First Methodist church. The east platform displayed the cradle of the newborn Master with shepherds and the three wise men paying tribute to the King of Kings as children laid gifts at the infant Jesus cradle. Each member carried a candle as they filed out after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
Jesus
Christmas Visit at Cook Hosts Record Family Reunion
Mr and Mrs Michael Bajeck and Mr and Mrs Tom Walling with two little daughters visited Cook at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Record. Mrs Record is formerly Miss Pauline Bajeck. The group shared a fine Christmas dinner as the day’s feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Bajeck
Tom Walling
Howard Record
Cook
Record
Pauline Bajeck
Man Found Frozen Near Third Street Residence
Louis Taylor discovers Al Anderson an elderly city resident nearly frozen to death in his Third street home near the I O O F building. He is taken to Farmers Cooperative creamery shelter then to University hospital for treatment. doctors fear serious injury to hands arms feet and legs from exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Taylor
E. J. Richey Coal and Lumber Company
al Anderson
Anderson
Third Street
Farmers Co-Operative Creamery
O. C. Hudson
Omaha
Horton
University Hospital
Taylor
Auto Crash Hurts Miss Mark Near Immanuel Hospital
Miss Mary Jane Mark of Omaha sustained multiple facial cuts in a collision near Immanuel hospital while leaving with Joe Graves after visiting Mrs. Edward Donat, Sr. The other vehicle caused severe damage but the injuries are not considered serious, with recovery expected in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Mark
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Mark
Joe Graves
Edward Donat, Sr
Miss Mark
Still Holding Own After Shooting At Osman Farm
Frank Doksansky remains in very critical condition at University hospital Omaha after being accidentally shot Monday morning at the Osman farm west of the city. The rifle bullet entered the abdomen while he pounded a police dog to stop a second dog attack. The bullet passed through the liver and lodged in his back. multiple X rays have been taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Hospital
Omaha
Frank Doksansky
Osman Farm
Doksansky
Severe fall injures Omaha woman Mrs Charles Tungate
Mrs Charles Tungate of Omaha suffered a severe fall at her home descending stairs. She had no broken bones but sustained heavy bruising and significant shock and remains under medical care. Her many old friends will regret the accident.
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Charles Tungate
Omaha
Christmas Family Dinner At Jahrig Home
A Christmas day family party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs R C Jahrig. Attending were Mr and Mrs Henry Wester of this city August Doering of Omaha, brother of Mrs Jahrig, and Mr and Mrs Jahrig with Miss Fern and Paul Jahrig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Jahrig
Henry Wester
August Doering
Omaha
Jahrig
Fern
Paul Jahrig
Visit At Springfield Highlights Kieck Family Gathering
County Attorney and Mrs. W. G. Kieck visited Springfield Sunday with their children to the home of the Kiecka, William A. and wife. Plattsmouth guests Dr. Ernest Kieck of Cedar Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kieck and family enjoyed the family dinner. The gathering followed the father returning home from the hospital and showing health improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Kieck
Springfield
William A. Kieck
Plattsmouth
Ernest Kieck
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Albert Kieck
Death of Mrs Henry Snoke at Eagle Tuesday
Mrs. Henry Snoke aged 65, longtime resident of Cass county, died Christmas afternoon at her home in Eagle from a heart attack while telephoning a neighbor. Survived by husband and three children Arthur and Elmer Adams and Mrs Raymond Norris. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from Eagle Methodist church with burial nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Snoke
Arthur
Elmer Adams
Raymond Norris
Eagle
Snake
Jolly Workers Club Meets At Kaffenberger Home
The Jolly Workers club gathered December 18 at Mrs. John M Kaffenberger’s home. Plans were made for a family card party on December 28 at the same residence. Members heard a lesson on Econom ical Food Buying and were hosted to lunch by Mesdames John M Kaffenberger Donald Born and Max Vallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Workers Club
John M. Kaffenberger
Donald Born
Max Vallery
Christmas Gathering At Turner Home With Turner Family
County Treasurer and Mrs. John E. Turner hosted a Christmas day family gathering. Relatives from Elmwood and Hugo, Colorado joined the Turners, including O. S. Turner, N. D. Bothwell and daughter Jean Adair, Judge and Mrs. De M. Sommerville, who is Mrs. Somerville’s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Turner
O. 5. Turner
Elmwood
Turner
N. D. Bothwell
Jean Adair
Dc. M. Sommerville
Hugo
Colorado
Jolly
Sommerville
Old Residents Visit Here By St. Louis Visitor
Mike Pries, an longtime resident now living in St. Louis, arrived Saturday to visit over Sunday with relatives and old friends. He was accompanied by his son George and daughter Nettie. They returned home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Pries
St. Louis
George
Nettie
Popular High School Student Mary Kathryn Wiles Ill at Home
Miss Mary Kathryn Wiles remains confined to her home with a serious sinus infection affecting her for several days. The illness has caused concern among her parents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kathryn Wiles
Knights Templar Hold Christmas Observance in Plattsmouth
Mt Zion commandery held its annual Christmas observance in the Masonic building with many members present. presiding was Charles L Carlson commander of Mt Zion, with greetings from M E Sir Andrew D Agnew grand master and R E Sir John T Dysart grand commander of Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion
Knights Templar
Charles L. Carlson
M. E
Andrew D. Agnew
United States of America
R. E
John T. Dysart
Nebraska
Frank L. Barkus
Rachel Robertson
Billy Evers
Mt. Zion Commandery
Vestetta Robertson
Frank A. Cloidt
William A. Robertson
Grand Commandery
Knights Hospitaler
Milford B. Bates
Golden West Commandery No. 43
Los Angeles
Calif
Willis
Married at Court House in Austin Minnesota
County Judge A H Duxbury united Henry R Baker and Sylvia M King in marriage on Tuesday in Austin Minnesota. The couple were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Harry Baker Jr The groom formerly resided here and worked as an upholsterer in the Burlington railroad shops, drawing many old friends to celebrate the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Duxbury
Henry R. Baker
Sylvia M. King
Austin
Minnesota
Harry Baker, Jr
Burlington Railroad
Christmas Dinner Party At Schneider Home With Burdicks
A Christmas day family dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs H A Schneider included Mr and Mrs Earl Burdick of Norfolk and Mr and Mrs Eugene Burdick and daughter Mary Catherine of David City. Also present were Mrs Burdick formerly Miss Catherine Schneider and Mr and Mrs Carl J Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Schneider
Earl Burdick
Norfolk
Eugene Burdick
Mary Catherine
David City
Burdick
Catherine Schneider
Carl J. Schneider
This City
Suspected Pneumonia Strikes Sheriff’s Youngest Daughter
Patty Ann Sylvester, youngest daughter of Sheriff Homer Sylvester and his wife, is hospitalized with a severe pneumonia attack. She was admitted Monday and her condition rapidly worsened. a trained nurse is caring for her and a crisis is expected after several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Ann Sylvester
Sheriff
Homer Sylvester
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Sutton
Grace E. Miles
Kansas City
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New Orleans
A. Howard Schlegel
Sawtelle
Mrs. Henry Chilcott
E. H. Witheren
Pete Gobelmaen
Gien
Genevieve Albin
Eikenbary
Union Vicinity
George Welch
L. E. Cole
L. J. Stein
P. H. Johnson
Carl Austin
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