Ice Choked Nebraska Roads Slow Traffic Across Region
Ice and mist in eastern Nebraska turned to dangerous ice by evening. Highway No. 73 traffic stalled as trucks and cars struggled on slick slopes. A Falls City traveler took an hour and a half to reach town after Omaha. several transports and twenty eight cars needed help on Avery hill. The northbound Union Pacific bus ran two hours late. Drivers diverted to dirt and gravel roads to avoid the ice.
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Nebraska
Falls City
Omaha
Avery
Union F Pacific
Funeral for Bare Knuckle Boxer Jack Kilrain
Requiem high mass will be said at St Marys Catholic church in Quincy for Jack Kilrain last of the bare knuckle fighters He died yesterday in a private hospital at age 78 He would have been 79 on February 9 and hoped to celebrate the golden anniversary of his 71 round bout with John L Sullivan on July 8 1889.
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Quincy
Mass
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Jack Kilrain
St. Mary's Cemetery
Kilrain
John L. Sullivan
Whiskey production drops in November with no shortage
Treasury reports whiskey stocks in bonded warehouses at end of November 449,911,820 gallons up 85,000,000 from a year earlier. November production reached 9,867,991 gallons, barely more than half of November 1934 output.
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Washington
Bee
Treasury
Governor Denies Mooney Pardon Request in California
Governor Frank Merriam denied a committee representing organized labor in California a full unconditional pardon for Thomas J. Mooney convicted in the 1916 San Francisco Preparedness Day bombing. The decision was announced in Sacramento on December 24.
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Sacramento
Calif
Frank F. Merriam
California
Thomas J. Mooney
San Francisco
San Jose Chamber Sends Prunes for Sugar Bowl Game
The San Jose Chamber of Commerce will ship 200600 individually wrapped prunes to New Orleans for distribution at the Santa Clara Louisiana State Sugar game on New Year’s day.
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San Jose
Cal
Land Farm and Ranch Bargains Listing Notice
Cow fresh in February. John Chappell call residence northeast of sub station. d23-tiw.
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John Chappell
Labor spying widespread in American industry report shows unions as spies
Washington December report by the senate civil liberties committee says labor spying is common across American industries with about one third of Pinkerton Agency spies said to be union officials. The list of client firms spans film, steel, auto, and nonprofit groups, indicating a broad practice.
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Washington
Senate Civil Liberties Committee Today
Congress
Brooklyn Jewis Hospital
New York
Pinkerton Agency
Unions
Mummers Parade Bids Farewell to Dumont's Separate Club
Philadelphia's New Year parade will merge the Charles Dumont club with the Oregon unit for the first time since 1924. Dumont, a veteran marcher, has long worn elaborate costumes and will continue to perform with his family helping sew and frame his attire.
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Philadelphia
Charles Dumont
Broad Street
Oregon
Dumont
Jolly Twelve
High
Frank
Charles
Forest firefighters equipped with 2300 radio sets
Forest Service reports 2500 short wave portable radios issued, with 2000 added in five years, now in every national forest. Some sets weigh as little as eight pounds and reach ranges of 10 to 50 miles, used to supplement telephone lines for emergencies.
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Washington
U. S. Forest Service
Wee
Welch
London seeks war refuges as air raid fears rise
Thousands of wealthy Londoners rush to secure country cottages as war danger looms. Advertisements in newspapers call for retreat options signaling mass evacuation plans if threats grow.
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London
Musicians unemployment hits Vienna meeting says 90 percent
In Vienna the city famed for music, 90 percent of its 19 000 musicians are out of work, according to Prof. Hans Pella who spoke at a musicians meeting.
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Vienna
Music
Hans Pella
Whisky Prices From A Century Ago In Ledger Records
An old Bird-in-Hand General Store account book from Upper Merion Township shows whisky at 120 to 1214 cents per quart a century ago. Cigar prices, eggs, salt, and ham also appear with low figures, illustrating era retail costs and barter details.
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Philadelphia
Upper Merion Township
Segarz
Indiana Governor Extends License Plate Deadline
Governor M. Clifford Townsend of Indiana extended the license plate deadline to March 1. He announced a moratorium on most fees as a Christmas present to the public, noting state treasury surplus to defer payments while keeping drivers and chauffeurs licenses funded.
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Indianapolis
Ind
M. Clifford Townsend
Townsend
Flying tackle saves fire enveloped youth
Denver news notes 75 year old L A Sicard saved Harold Salton by tackling him and beating out flames after a caseline barrel exploded while Salton, 36, loaded it on a truck. Both are Salvation Army employees.
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Denver (U
L. A
Burlington Adds Iron Lung at Amarillo Medical Facility
The Burlington railroad has added an iron lung to its medical facilities in Amarillo Texas. F B Poole general agent for the Fort Worth and Denver Lines announced the new equipment.
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Amarillo, Tex
Burlington Railroad
F. B. Poole
Fort Worth
Denver
Cummings Drafts Amendment to Federal Corrupt Practices Act
Attorney General Homer Cummings drafted an amendment to curb political bribery and book sales tied to the Democratic convention. Details were sent to the Budget Bureau and would be sent to Congress if approved. Bertrand Snell released a letter alleging involvement by the president and postmaster general in a scheme.
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Washington
Homer
Cummings
Justice Department
Budget Bureau
Congress
Bertrand H. Snell
House
National Republican Committee
Roosevelt
Snell
United States
Democratic National Committee
Fusion welded locomotive boiler first of its kind in service
A locomotive with a fusion welded boiler the first of its kind ever constructed has been placed in service by the Delaware and Hudson railroad. The boiler uses welded joints instead of rivets and the engine features 27 by 32 inch cylinders and 63 inch wheels with 225 pounds of steam pressure.
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Albany
Delaware & Hudson Railroad
Denver man renews paper subscription during holiday visit
Harold Furlong of Denver arrived Thursday to spend a short holiday visit with relatives and friends in this community. He renewed his Journal subscription and arranged for the paper to be sent to Walter Furlong and Merle McCormick as a Christmas greeting.
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Harold Furlong
Denver
Colorado
Mr. Furlong
The
Journal
Walter Furlong
Merle McCormick
City forgets 32 dollar bank account after 37 years
Martins Ferry Ohio city officials admitted the city long carried an unclosed bank account in a New York bank. The account, dating back 37 years, totaled 32 dollars and the bank asked the city to close it out.
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Martins Ferry, O
Martins Ferry
New York
Mistletoe Scarce Despite Higher Prices, Says Expert
London reports mistletoe is scarcer this year and costs 75 cents more per kilogram crate. Phillip Cohen known as the Christmas tree king says less mistletoe is sold anyway as modern youths need no such incentive.
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London
Phillip Cohen
Davis and Koop conduct business in Plattsmouth area
Troy L. Davis of Weeping Water and his son Stephen traveled to Nebraska City on business. JH Koop of Louisville visited the court house for business. Miss Maxine Cloidt arrived from McCook to spend the holiday season with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank A Cloidt.
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Troy Ll. Davis
Weeping Water
Plattsmouth
Seers
S&s
Plattsmouth Visit Highlights Local Social Roundup
Friday visitors from Lincoln Nebraska City and Omaha drop by for short calls and social visits. Dr and Mrs E D Cummins of Lincoln and W F Harding of Nebraska City were among those seen in Plattsmouth. Several Omaha residents including Mr and Mrs William Brumfield L H Kin sel and Vincent Smith dropped by the Charles Pease home and others visited Rev G A Pahl Wednesday evening with Mrs August Buehler Miss A Drexel Miss Ray Obel and Ralph Buehler among them.
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E. D. Cummins
Lincoln
Plattsmouth
W. F. Harding
Nebraska City
William Brumfield
L. H. Kinsel
Vincent Smith
Omaha
Charles Pease
August Buehler
A. Drexel
Ray Obel
Ralph Buehler
G. A. Pahl
Pankonin Family Attends County Court for Estate Matters
A large Pankonin family group from Weeping Water appeared at the county court to handle affairs related to their father’s estate. Present were Frank L. Pankonin, Ernest W. Pankonin, Edward H. Pankonin, John A. Pankonin, and Mrs. Minnie A. Wegener.
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Pankonin
Frank L. Pankonin
Ernest W. Pankonin
Edward H. Pankonin
John A. Pankonia
Minnie A. Wegener
Ross Estate Hearing On Deceased's Will At Nehawka
A large group of relatives attended the estate hearing for Herman Ross with the presentation of the will. Attending were Henry Adelph Louie and Martin Ross of Nehawka and Ralph Ross of Rapid City South Dakota, the deceased's son.
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Fiiday
Cathy
Herman Ross
Henry
Adelph
Louie
Martin Ross
Nehawka
Ralph Ross
Rapid City
South Dakota
Birthday Dinner Honors Mark Wickhorst at Arn Home
Beatrice Arn hosted a dinner party for Mark Wickhorst on his twenty third birthday. Guests included Gertrude Brink, Agnes Brink, Joe Sheer, Jim Kochane, and Mark, with couples presenting gifts. The table featured Christmas colors and red rose centerpiece. They then traveled to Omaha after the meal.
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Beatrice Arn
Eiven
Mark Wickhorst
Gertrude Brink
Joe Sheer
Agnes Brink
Jim Kochane
Mark
Omaha
Christmas Party Honors Sewing Center Ladies
Miss Mil dred Hall hosted a Christmas party at her home for 24 ladies from the sewing center. Guests exchanged gifts, played games, and sang carols after a luncheon before departing.
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Mildred Hall
Stitch and Nibble Club Christmas Party Highlights
The Stitch and Nibble club held a Christmas party Tuesday at Frances Janda’s home. The residence was festively decorated and refreshments reflected the season. Members exchanged gifts and enjoyed the gathering.
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Stitch and Nibble Club
Frances Janda
River Contractors Busy at Blair and Nearby Jobs
Henry C. McMaker and Joseph McMaken Jr with a large crew run multiple river contracts. One Blair project employs a considerable force, with equipment also in use on works south of the city.
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Henry C. McMaker
Joseph McMaken, Jr
Blair
Mrs. Ed Kohrell Returns Home After Cancer Operations
Mrs. Ed Kohrell has returned from a Omaha hospital where she underwent cancer surgery and is getting along fine.
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Ed Kohrell
Omaha
For Sale or Rent 20 Acres Near Plattsmouth Neb
For sale or rent 20 acres improved on the north edge of Plattsmouth Nebraska. Bond and Mortgage Company Omaha note included. Tidéw remains unclear but implies a real estate listing with ownership interest. Property appears suitable for development or agricultural use.
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Plattsmouth
Nebr
Bond & Mortfare Carp
Omaha
Swallowtail Butterflies Put On Display At UNC Chapel Hill
A framed collection of Swallowtail butterflies from Chapel Hill area is exhibited at the University of North Carolina intimate bookshop. The set features native insects displayed for public viewing.
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Chapel Hill, N. C
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Baby Swallows Key Ring in Butte
In Butte Montana a local baby named Nicky Shranger reportedly swallowed a key and its ring. The incident stands out as an unusual survival tale after the child ingested the metal household item.
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Baby
Butte
Mont
Nicky Shranger
Omaha man dies in Carroll auto truck crash
W. E. Rundgren of Omaha, superintendent at a chain food company, died in Carroll Iowa from injuries suffered in an auto truck collision last night. Four motor car fatalities in the region raise deaths from auto accidents today.
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Omaha
W. E. Rundgren
Carroll Town
Will played after Brisbane man's death on gramophone
The will of a well known Brisbane man will be played on a gramophone for relatives and friends. The record has been placed in a bank vault for safekeeping.
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Brisbane
Indian population rise in British India reported
About 15,000,000 people were added to the population of British India between the 1931 census and mid 1930s. The rise continues, according to the latest report of the public health commissioner.
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British India
Public Health Commissioner
Michigan Fur Trade Hits 1.208 Million From List Trapping
Michigan, long known for Mackinac Island as a fur hub, reported furs valued at 1,208,000 dollars from the list trapping season according to the state conservation department.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Mackinac Island
State Conservation Department
Diners Routed as Picket Line Faces Vandals in Cleveland
Vandals threw a jar of stench fluid at pickets outside a Cleveland restaurant, scattering diners during an evening meal. Police investigated the incident as authorities urged calm and continued demonstrations near the eatery.
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Cleveland
Brothers Reunite After Fifty Years in Bellaire Visit
Charles Ross and his brother Costazo, both Italian natives, met in Bellaire after fifty years apart when Costazo traveled from Philadelphia for a visit. The brothers previously lived in Italy before emigrating.
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Bellaire
Charles Ross
Costazo
Philadelphia
Italy
Secret anti icing compound "kill frost" on Imperial Air Ways planes
London reports striking results for a secret anti icing paint named kill frost. The coating is applied to aircraft wings control surfaces and propellers as part of Imperial Air Ways development.
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London
Imperial Air Ways
Neither Smith nor Jones Found in Eastport Directory
NEITHER SMITH NOR JONES EASTPORT ME THIS city of 4000 population has neither a Smith nor a Jones listed in its telephone directory.
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Smith
Jones
Eastport
Chicago arrival for holiday visit by Alice Wescott
Miss Alice Louise Wescott arrived from Chicago to spend the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs C C Wescott. She is engaged in secretarial work at the Garrett Institute at Northwestern University, a position she has held since graduation.
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Alice Louise Wescott
Chicago
Illinois
Mrs
C. C. Wescott
Plattsmouth Loan & Building Assn Stockholders Meeting
Notice to stockholders of the Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association states a regular annual meeting on Monday evening January 2 1938 at the Brown Jewelry Store office in Plattsmouth Nebraska. Three directors will be elected and other business addressed. President A Johnson and Secretary E P Lutz sign.
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Plattsmouth Loan & Building Association
Brown Jewelry
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
A. Johnson
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