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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1933
Page
3
A long list of Union residents and relatives visiting in and around Nebraska City, York, Plattsmouth, Hastings, Ponca City, and Sioux City during Christmas week. Notable mentions include Mrs. W. A. Taylor’s birthday, multiple families gathering for meals, and travel between Union and surrounding towns. Several workers, merchants, and drivers are noted in holiday visits, shopping trips, and business errands.
Celebrated pioneer W LI Hoback arrives at the 78th milepost of his career in this vicinity, marking a long life of local service and advancement.
Saturday J. B. Reddy, passing his Gist, met Fred Clarke aged 58 and 16 year old Fred McCarroll. The two sets of youths did not all meet but Jack Reddy and Fred Clarke congratulated each other and wished for many more such happy occasions.
Mr and Mrs R L Upton entertained at their home last Monday Christmas day. Their guests included Mr and Mrs Michael Busbey of Lincoln R L Jr and Martha, and Miss Sarah Upton a Burr schools teacher.
Will Make Home in West Mrs. William Tillman, once sick last summer, traveled to Denver and found health improve in higher climate. The couple will reside westward with Mrs. Tillman remaining there, while her husband moved their household goods to the Mountain City in trucks owned by Carl Hanson.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Todd hosted a holiday gathering at their country home inviting both sets of parents and other relatives. The merry crowd enjoyed a fine Christmas dinner and the sociable occasion, with the hosts praised as excellent entertainers.
A large crowd gathered last Saturday at the Bollman home southeast of Union to celebrate the 78th birthday of William L Hoback. Guests included W L Hoback, Ray Bollman and wife, John Hoback and family, Jay Austin and daughter Betty, Charles W Hoback and family, Edward Schupp and sons Chester and Hoyt, Charles Hemphill, Paul Swan and Darlene, Rev W A Taylor, Grover Hoback and family, and Frank Anderson and son Ben.
Los Angeles reports tests of a new acoustic altimeter by Dr. L. P. Delsasso. The device claims to measure distance to ground as low as ten feet using echoed sound, a departure from sea level based indicators. A light on a whirling disc provides the pilot with the altitude reading.
The notice touts practical value for shoppers seeking quality groceries and meats at lower prices. It emphasizes budget savings and dependable selections for daily meals.
Federal relief and recovery programs have flooded Nebraska’s Capitol with offices and staff. Agencies such as CWA, RFC, reemployment, and tax, plus the highway and railway commissions, occupy multiple rooms and floor space. Hodge estimates about 200 federal workers operate from state offices, with more desks requested.
Mrs. Gunderson died in Glendale California after a heart attack. She had lived with her daughter Ida Soennichsen and her grandsons John and Richard Soennichsen. Funeral services will be held in Vermillion with burial in the family cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs Peter Meisinger took place at St Pauls Evangelical church with Rev G A Pahl delivering a brief sermon and life sketch. Choir sang two favorite hymns. Burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery with active pallbearers Edgar, Lester, Victor, Verner, Alvin, Herman Meisinger and honorary pallbearers Bernice and Howard Meisinger.
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