Timblin family buys a new track and local Christmas events
The Alvo News notes the Timblin family purchasing a new track. Various local residents share Christmas visits with relatives in Dunbar Plattsmouth Beatrice Crab Orchard and Onawa Iowa. Mrs Boyles remains ill and Archie Miller's Sunday school class decorates trees as Santa distributes candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timblin
S. C. Boyles
Jill Durin
Carl D. Ganz
Charles Ganz
Dunbar
Ganz
C. Hardwock
Henry Miller
Plattsmouth
Greenwood Wins Hard Fought Game At Greenwood
The focal basketball team faced Greenwood at Greenwood on Tuesday evening in a tightly contested game. After regulation tied, overtime was played and Greenwood prevailed 24 to 22, winning the hard fought contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal
Greenwood
Senare
Alvo Second Team Stretches Undefeated Run In Season
The Alvo second basketball squad remains undefeated with five straight wins this season. The first team shows improving form but trails in wins compared with the second team, as both sides pursue further success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvo
Echool Christmas Program Delights Primary Grades
Miss Sitter Mise Kroll and Miss Rass directed a cantata Waiting for Santa Claus by grades 1 to S. The evening opened with glee club carols, and Old Santa Claus distributed candy sacks to the children. The P T A funded the treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echool
Miss Sitter
Mise Kroll
Miss Rass
Santa Claus
Glee Clube
Epworth Leaguers Go Caroling
Epworth League members visited several places Wednesday evening to sing Christmas carols and spread holiday cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Epworth League
Tony
Christmas Program At Church Delights Large Audience
The church school presented a Christmas program Sunday evening at the church before a large audience. The program featured recitations songs and a pantomime. The statue was decorated with two lighting accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church School
Christmas Vacation Ends School After Festive Parties
School closes Thursday afternoon for Christmas vacation after grade rooms and the high school held cheerful parties. Children exchanged gifts and received treats from faculty. Teachers depart Thursday evening for their homes.
Mothers and Daughters Council Christmas Party
The Mothers and Daughters' Council enjoyed a delightful Christmas party at Mrs. Mabel Winn's home on Friday afternoon. Mrs. S. C. Hardwock led a Christmas program with entertaining members and a decorated tree. Presents lay beneath the tree and a two course luncheon followed, featuring sandwiches salad wafers ice cream coffee and mints. Guests included Messrs Elmer Wiyver Frank Taylor and Dave Campbell. only two members were absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers and Daughters’ Council
Mabel Winn
S. C. Hardwock
Jesdames
Elmer Wiyver
Frank Taylor
Dave Campbell
Republicans Gain in Midwestern Mayoral Races
John P D M Hamilton, Republican National Committee chair, says GOP wins in midwestern mayoral contests signal a prelude to 1935 and 1940 national victories. He cites labor unrest blamed on Democrats and cites support for law and order to salvage the country. Hamilton attends his mother Mary Hamilton's funeral, arriving after services were delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
John PD. M. Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Vetera
Midwest
Hamilton
John L. Lewis
Mary Hamilton
Seek Necking Doll Confusion Stuns St Joseph Store
A 12 year old girl in St Joseph Missouri asked clerks for a doll described as no red hot mamma necking dol The girl explained the dolls are girl dolls but when you squeeze them they say Oh boy The department store could not supply the order due to the misinterpretation of the phrase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph. Mo
Department stores remove Japanese goods amid boycott threat
Major department stores in Pittsburg removed Japanese manufactured goods from shelves today after labor unions declared a boycott on Japanese materials and threatened to set up picket lines, as calls across the area reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lotal Department Stores
Christmas social scene in Murdock area is recorded
Murdock items list Christmas visits and hometown gatherings. Residents including Mr and Mrs Frank Dean, Mr and Mrs Lester Thiman, Sheriff Homer Sylvester, and many others are noted with relatives arriving from Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding towns to celebrate. Various neighbors travel to Lincoln for shopping and pre Christmas gatherings.
The Christmas Guest by Clarence Hawkes
The Christmas Guest tells of a weary stranger who pleads for bread at a grand door. Served kindly by humble servants, he reveals the hollowness of opulence and awakens peace, teaching that the divine can dine in simple homes rather than gilded palaces.
Christmas Dinner Gathering in Weeping Water
Christmas day guests included Mr and Mrs A F Jones of Weeping Water. The ladies are sisters. Miss Dorothy Goer, attending school at Penn, and her school chum helped enliven the occasion. A sumptuous Christmas dinner was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Jones
Dorothy Goerthey
Penn
Farming duo active near Fullerton after leaving Murdock
A pair of farmers has been engaged in agricultural work near Fullerton since departing from Murdock. They sustained soil improvement efforts and planned crop rotations, reflecting a steady rural livelihood in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fullerton
Murdock
Christmas Gathering at Havelock Neitzels and Hitchcock Home
L Neitzel and A J Neitzel with family spent Christmas at Havelock and attended a bounteous dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs O J Hitch cock. Mrs Hitchcock, daughter of L Neitzel and sister of A J Neitzel, joined the family from Kansas City for a joyful holiday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Neitzel
A. J. Neitzel
Havelock
O. J. Hitchcock
Christmas Program Closes Murdock School Term
The eighth arcade of the Murdock schools hosted a Christmas program in the school gym on Thursday evening to mark the Christmas vacation. Many parents attended the entertainment along with a Christmas tree and a visit from Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Santa Claus
Remains of Mrs. Bessie Hite Stay Poorly
Mrs. Bessie Hite remains seriously ill after several weeks of illness with little change in condition. A faint hope for recovery is entertained by her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Hite
Christmas Reunion at Conrad Baumeartner Farm
Mrs and Mr Conrad Baumeartner hosted a Christmas gathering at their farm north of town. Relatives included Dr Carl Baumeartner of Valentine Dr W J Baumeartner and families and Miss Hildegarde Baumgartner a Malvern teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Baumeaartner
Carl Baumegartner
Valentine
W. J. Baumeartner
Hildegarde Baumegartner
Malvern
Jows
Christmas Program At Evangelies Church In MurDock
A Friday evening Christmas program at the Evancelies church in Murdock drew a large attendance. The event featured a decorated tree and treats for children, along with a meaningful Bible lesson and church activities that added to the season’s cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evancelies Church of
Murdock
Wabash Officials Discuss Local Business and Quarry Opening
John Woods and Guy Hinds visited Lincoln for local business matters. Ole Olsen plans a new stone quarry on Fred Rehmier’s stand between Weeping Water and Wabash, creating substantial local employment. The Wabash elevator reports steady corn arrivals with some shipments westward and several cars already loaded for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Woods
Guy Hinds
Lincoln
Ole Olsen
Fred Rehmeier
Roses in December Reach Rural Carrier in Oregon
A delivery of roses arrived by mail to Myrtle Woods, a rural mail carrier, from Portland Oregon. She placed them in water and the blossoms revived in fragrance and beauty, drawing admiration from visitors to the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Woods
Portland
Oregon
Barden Leaves Wabash for Minnesota Farm Work
North Robert Barden who has been visiting in Wabash for a month or more departed last week for Porter Minnesota to resume work on a farm with the same inn he was employed by before his visit. He drove from Wabash to Porter in one day and immediately began work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Robert Barden
Wabash
Porter
Minn
Minneapolis
Christmas Day at Hinds Home Highlights Kinfolk
Guests including Mr and Mrs W L Copple and Mr and Mrs Ray Norris joined Mr and Mrs Guy Hinds for a Christmas Day family gathering. A fine dinner followed among relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Hinds
W. L. Copple Aud Con
Alvo
Ray Norris
Kanpy Family Reunion Highlights Holiday Gathering
Mr and Mrs Henry HW Gerbelne hosted a Sunday Christmas season gathering with guests Orvil Gerbeling of Beatrice Jr 2nd Mrs Emil Ravers and son of Waverly the Ralph Gerbeling family of Lincoln Mr and Mrs Floyd McCor of Beatrice Mr and Mrs Clifford Beesley and Mr Beesler who traveled to Louisville Wednesday to referee a basketball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanpy
Henry HW. Gerbelne
Henner
Thois
Orvil Gerbeling
Beatrice, Jr
Emil Ravers
Waverly
Ralph Gerbeline
Lincoln
Floyvd McCor
Beatrice
Clifford Beesley
Beesler
Louisville
Youth hunter traps two coyotes along fence line
James Mills Jr. set a steel trap with no bait along a fence line. He captured two coyotes about a week apart, one young and one older, both in the same path the beasts would follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mills, Jr
James Mill
Tool Family Welcomes Newborn Son At Christmas Gathering
Mr and Mrs Richard Tool of LeMars Iowa welcomed a fine son last week altering plans for a Christmas reunion. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Henrys A Tool rejoiced as siblings Bradford from Beatrice and Kenneth Tool and wife from Wahoo joined the gathering at their home for a pleasant family celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Rikli
J. Johansen
Rik
Arthur Rikli
Rikii
Otto Miller
Murdock
Bertha Zabel
W. H. Zabel
Roy Rosenow
Frank Roesenow
Richard Tool
LeMars
Iowa
Henrys A. Tool
Or. Bradford
Beatrice
Kenneth Tool
Wahoo
Wabash Schools Enjoy Christmas Vacation Break
Wabash schools are on a Christmas and New Year break. A Friday program featured a Christmas tree and gifts for students. Classes resume on Monday January 2.
Nehawka Teams Compete Here in Local Hall Basketball Night
Nehawka's first and second basketball teams hosted Murdock in a two game set. Murdock won the opener 42 to 24 and then edged Nehawka 27 to 22 in the second game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehawka
Murdock
Kuehn Party Heads to Los Angeles for Winter
Emil Kuehn and wife of Fullerton are wintering in Los Angeles. Their son in law Walter Keller and wife joined them after arriving from the coast. Keller traveled to Detroit to buy a new car and planned to drive it to the coast, then return with his wife and the Kuehns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Emil Kuehn
Fullerton
Walter Keller
Keller
Detroit
Swastika Club Meets and Welcomes New Member
The Swastika club met with Mrs. Carl Metersurgen and fourteen members attended, introducing Mrs. Arthur Lindell as a new member. The collection was read, the December song sung, and the lesson “Leisure Hours” given. Cookie and candy receipts were sampled and praised. The next meeting is January 19 at Mrs. Weber’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Metersurgen
Arthur Lindell
Weber
Enjoyed Family Dinner LeRoy Gorthey and Family
LeRoy Gorthey and his relatives shared a family dinner, described as a pleasant gathering. The event highlighted close ties and affectionate interactions among family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Gorthey
Road Surfacing Expands Route From Elmwood to Alvo
crushed rock heated at Arthur Wiles farm is spread over five miles from the Elmwood area toward Alvo two miles north, with trucks detouring via Wabash due to a bad bridge over the railroad and Weeping Water creek. empty return trips pass the bridge carefully. no new accidents reported. when finished, an all weather road will connect Alva east to gravel north of Elmwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wiles
Elmwood
Alvo
Weeping Water Creek
Wabash
Sattler
Alva
Persistency Drives Advertising Results
A concise note emphasizes that steady, repeated exposure in advertising builds lasting impact. It argues consistency outperforms sporadic bursts, citing audience familiarity and gradual recognition as key outcomes.
Goose City in Wisconsin Feeds Its Way to Christmas
Watertown Wisconsin reports shipments of fat geese from regional farms to markets nationwide. Birds weigh up to 40 pounds due to forced feeding from German immigrant methods. Prices run about $1 a pound with most meat used for livers and pâté de foie gras. Goose king title rests with local farmer William Schmidt after Fred Albrecht’s death. some flocks exceed 100 birds annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Wis
Wertheim
Hollywood
William Schmidt
Johnson Creek
Fred Albrecht
Albrecht
Insurgents Reinforce Teruel as Garrison Waits
Insurgent headquarters announced reinforcements are being hurried to Teruel from the northeast to bolster the garrison. The statement said the garrison is sufficiently provisioned to recess in definitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgos
Spain
Teruel
See the goods you buy and how they arrive
A shopper guide urges buyers to assess products by delivery and condition on receipt. It outlines evaluating packaging, verifying items match order, and inspecting for damage or defects after purchase.
The Reason Bayer Aspirin Works So Fast
The Bayer Aspirin tablet disintegrates quickly in water enabling fast relief for headaches and similar pains. Doctors approve this affordable remedy used by thousands of families daily at about 1 cent per tablet. take two with water and repeat if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BAYER
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Plattsmouth Journal
Nebraska
Postoffice
Plattsmouth, Neb
R. A. Bates
Canada
Alvo News
Hobhie Ganz
University of Nebraska
Buehler
Orville Buehler
Clyde Johnson
Baby
Orville Gerbeling
Alice Taylor
Onawa
Edwin Tasgier
C. Hardnock
Gerbeling
Liberty
Supt. Buehler
Crab Orchard
Mrs Breltter
Archie Miller
Fort Crook
Steve Leis
W. O. Gillespie
A. H. Ward
Mrs
Elmer Corbin
Avoca
Frank Dean
Robert Emmons
Zabel
Fred Traup
Bryan McDonald
Lester Thimfan
S. P. Lies
H. H. Lawton
Homer Sylvester
Cass Sylvester
Paul Schewe
Herbert Adaman
Vola Everett
Elliott
Arlene
James Mills
Albert Theil
Henry Tleineman
Eddie Craig
Donald Shelton
Eagle
Edwin McHugh
Una MeeHugh
M. Sorich
Homer Lewison
Eva
Ruth Sorich
Lawton
Lena McCrerey
Scottsbluff
South Bend
L C. McCrerey
Clarence Hawkes
Hadley
Massachusetts
United Press
Seven Seas
Wabash News
Journal
Tesson Pro
Mioney
Ua Ay Bee
Farsiers
Festive Board
Goose City
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!