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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1925
Page
2
Alvo community news lists Ladies Aid meetings, family visits over Christmas, school vacations, radio purchases, and church programs. Residents such as Mrs. QO. A. Kitzel, Bert Kitzel, A. B. Stromer, J. Skinner, and L. D. Mullen feature among gatherings in Alvo Greenwood Lincoln and Omaha areas.
Entertained for Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Boyles a number of friends and relatives gathered to assist in the celebration. Attendees included Dale Boyles of McCook C. M. Skiles and family of Lincoln Roy Cole and wife of Plattsmouth M. C. Keefer and family of Glenwood Town C. D. Ganz and wife of Alvo and Mrs. Clara Prouty and daughter Margaret of Lincoln.
Mrs. Mary Shinner entertained for Christmas and Christmas dinner at her home in Alvo last Friday with a large happy crowd in attendance. Guests included E. D. Frienda and wife, Miss Lelia Shelton, Sherman Wolfe and family, Eddie Craig and wife of Johnson, and John Skinner.
Mrs. R L Parmenter entertained at their country home on Christmas day with a general good time. Attendees included Fred Weaver and his son Glen of South Bend Henry S Ough and daughter Mrs J A Shafer of Alvo A Diers and family and William Powell and family of Lincoln.
Herman L. Bornemeier hosted Christmas day dinner at his home last Friday. The event drew the Bornemeier clan including William and Aug Bornemeier of Elmwood and John Louis Bornemeier with their Murdoch families, sharing a festive reunion.
C F Rosenow and his wife hosted relatives at their home on Christmas Day. Attending were Elmer Rosenow and his wife Virgil Rosenow Carl Rosenow and Mr and Mrs Ray Clarke for dinner and the occasion.
The Pythian Sisters elected officers at last Thursday evening’s meeting. Most Excellent Chief is Mrs. Herman Bornemeier, Most Excellent Senior Mrs. Lyle Miller, Most Excellent Junior Mrs. George Fifer, Temple Manager Mrs. Elmer Rosenow, and Mistress of ...
Mrs. Floyd Dickerson is Mistress of Finance while Mrs. O A Kitzel acts as Protector of the Temple and Mrs. Charles Ayres serves as Guard of the Temple. Mrs. A B Stroemer is listed as pianist in the documented roles.
Mr and Mrs George Bray of Syracuse hosted a family Christmas gathering with Mrs Arthur Dinges and her husband from Alvo Glen Rutledge and family from Nehawka Walter Thompson and wife from Bethany Mr and Mrs Ted Nyden of Havelock and Co EF France and wife of Lincoln attending the occasion.
The wedding of Jacob Rodaway and Delta Fifer took place last Tuesday. The couple are from established local families and are praised by The Journal for a long, happy, prosperous life with many friends in Alve.
J. M. Manners and relatives gathered at Havelock and University Place for a Christmas day family reunion. Also present were C. M. Manners and G. H. Manners from Plattsmouth.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wood and their daughter hosted a Christmas gathering at their Alvo home. Attendees included Samuel Hardnock and wife with children, Jess Hardnock and wife, Lyle Miller and family, Archie Miller and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Miller, all of Alvo, and Mrs. Hattie Kear of Lincoln.
The new shop Happy's Garage announces eight years of experience on all makes and models and can handle machinery work from autos to trucks tractors sewing machines and washing machines. Work is guaranteed with reasonable charges in Alvo Nebraska.
A department update notes dues are due and acknowledges Christmas rush is over. It explains the department was omitted from the Journal for the last two Saturdays before Christmas due to other matters.
The community tree lighting was a grand success with high praise for the Nebraska Gas & Electric company for illuminating the occasion.
Legion members raised almost a hundred dollars to buy candy fruit and nuts for bags handed out to the children.
Surrounded by home folks, the scene contrasts with seven years ago when Legion members were among strangers. The piece recalls how Christmas gifts from Yankee soldiers brought joy to children from war-torn areas, now grown into memories of home and thanks.
The article notes ambitions to expand the Community Christmas idea with a more complete program next year. It mentions a new community building as a practical base to stage a larger celebration and maximize the event’s impact.
The next regular meeting of the post is set for Wednesday evening in January. The venue is not yet fixed but will likely be the Library auditorium with full notice to be issued in this department next Saturday.
The 1926 district convention date is fixed for the third Thursday in May matching prior meetings. Commander Walling will appoint a convention arrangements committee at the next post meeting.
Community groups report high turnout as the new year begins with regular meetings. Organizers aim to build momentum through January events and outreach to residents.
Freunk Ohm and the wife from Marysville Kansas arrived Thursday afternoon to visit relatives and friends in this city and area. This morning they departed for Omaha for a short visit there.
Mrs. W. A. Wells and her daughter Belva left this morning for Washington Kansas for a short visit with relatives and friends before returning home.
In Hungary the government under Horthy bans cross word puzzles after clues praising Otto are found in opposition papers. The piece notes Bismarck’s use of trivial matters and compares it to Hungary’s move, suggesting caution and historical parallels amid political tension.
London reports the World War horse and mule casualties, totaling 120 886. Of these, 175 were killed and 1 868 injured by gas, and 51 308 killed and 67 532 wounded by gunfire.
Washington reports the federal power commission finds five years ending June 30 1925 saw the greatest water power development in U S history. 524 power and 100 transmission line applications filed. potential installation exceeds 24 million horsepower with many projects not yet developed.
Denver sees Turner's Tiny Town grow from a modest start into a multi acre miniature village in Turkey Creek canyon. The model city features electric streets a real railway system a miniature lake with a steamship and scaled farms mines and ranches. The cathedral spire stands at head height for an adult while a child figure wears seven league boots. George E Turner began the project over a decade ago as outdoor recreation across from his summer home.
Lincoln, Neb. E. S. Blackman curator uncovers in Richardson county what may be the habitat of the legendary Cherokee Indians. Remains of an ancient Indian city along with pottery and chipped flint tools suggest Cherokee origin, hinting the site could be the lost tribe’s historic location after a divide from the southeastern United States.
The Charleston becomes France’s favored dance as French dancing masters approve the American step. A special exhibition of the Charleston, in original and varied forms, was held by the association with music from an American Negro orchestra. Paris cabarets and halls echo with the dance as public interest grows and South Americans adopt the move.
Baton Rouge reporters describe the governor’s desk as Circassian walnut carved with skill. Legends claim it once served Maximilian as emperor of Meriva and that the desk along with two other pieces were brought to Louisiana and placed in the executive offices.
Frank Hawksworth of Denver visits his mother and sister for Christmas in Plattsmouth. W H Kruger renews his weekly subscription. Doan's Pills receive local testimonials from Mrs. Mason, with a 1920 date reference and a Buffalo FosterMilburn ad claiming kidney relief and back pain cure.
Elwood and surrounding towns see many relatives and friends staying for Christmas. Residents travel from Rochester Detroit Lincoln Omaha Topeka and Wymore while Mrs Taylor and family arrive from Texas for seasonal visits.
Mrs Charles Mason of Plattsmouth credits Doan's Pills with relief from backache kidney troubles and general weakness. She reports persistent symptoms and lack of ambition followed by improvement after using the remedy obtained locally.
Dr. R. P. Westover travelled to Omaha yesterday to spend several hours with his father Judge W. H. Westover, who is recuperating at the hospital after his recent operation.
Frank Buttery returned to the city from Omaha after a short visit with relatives. He was accompanied home by his brother Mart Buttery.
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