Christmas Day Socials and Holiday Worknotes
Weaving Water Lee Brown shelled corn and stored the rest in cribs while Nettie Amick joined Stirling Amick and wife for Christmas dinner. Families, guests, and tradesmen across town shared meals, presents, and travel to Omaha, Lincoln, Blair, and local homes, marking a season of dinners, gifts, and cheerful gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Brown
Nettie Amick
Stirling Amick
George Metcalf
Ross Shields
Quality Cleaning Establishment
Oscar C. Hinds
Omaha
Arthur Rough
Agnes Rough
Lincoln
Local Family Hosts Christmas Dinner at Walton Home
Mr and Mrs Glen Coppell of Walton entertained guests for a fine Christmas dinner last Monday. Attendees included Judge and Mrs A J Patterson and family David Patterson and wife and their family Herry Doty and family Ed Laurensen and wife. Home decorated in Christmas colors with a tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Coppell
Walton
Road Duck
A. J. Patterson
David Patterson
Herry Doty
Ed Laurensen
Kiddies Given Free Matinee at Liberty Theater
The Liberty Theater and supporters provided about four hundred Weeping Water children with a free Saturday matinee at the piety house. Each child received a candy bag as a keepsake and all enjoyed the special afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Theater
Tenny Quarry Closes Briefly Amid Break
The Shirley Construction company that runs the nearby quarry northwest of town has halted operations for a short period due to a break in the site. Local officials report the shutdown is temporary and aimed at ensuring safety and site repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenny
Shirley Construction Company
Heave
Plant resumes activity after repair orders issued
Officials report that the plant has ordered repairs to damaged machinery and expects to resume operation once the fixes are completed. The move comes as management aims to restore full production capacity and minimize downtime.
Card of Thanks for Enythe’s Loss
The Bradways and families express gratitude for kindness and sympathy after the death of their daughter Enythe. They name Mr. and Mrs. Carlburg Mrs Minnie Lille Mr and Mrs W J Hartwick and their kindness will be remembered and cherished.
Farm Home Values From 1930 Census Report
Census figures show 44 percent of farmer owned homes under 1000 dollars and 4 percent over 35000. Average owned farm home value listed at 1135 dollars while tenant farms average 500 dollars. Tenant farmers’ homes mostly under 1000 dollars with only 1 percent above 5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Census
Expression of gratitude for condolences and kindness
We deeply thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness in our hour of sorrow for our beloved wife and mother. Your sympathy and moral offerings at the last service will not be forgotten. — Mr. Peter Meisinger and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Meisinger
Reed Family Returns From Grand Island Holiday Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Reed and relatives returned Tuesday from Grand Island where they spent the holiday. They were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Reed, the Reed family parents. The gathering brought great pleasure to the entire party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Reed
Louis Hennings
Marylin Jane Reed
Grand Island
Walter S. Reed
Mr. Reed
Plattsmouth Storz to Clash with Bennington Team Friday
The Plattsmouth Storz basketball quintet have scheduled a game with Bennington, a top Platte Valley league squad with strong players this year. The Storz boast one of the city’s best teams and expect a tough race against any amateur squad in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth Storz
Bennington Town
Storz
West
Deputy Sheriff Lancaster Tops Plattsmouth Shooting Scores
Deputy Sheriff J. E. Lancaster won first prize of the season at the Plattsmouth shooting gallery with a high score of 29 out of 30 earning a fine electric clock. He also claimed a 5 lb box of candy for the moving target score of 26 with no misses and additional candy prizes for fast shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lancaster
Plattsmouth
Burdie Families Visit Norfolk For Holiday Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Burdie of Norfolk and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Burdie of Omaha visited Norfolk Monday. They joined Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Schneider for a holiday dinner and a day of visiting and enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Burdie
Norfolk
Eugene Burdie
Omaha
City
H. A. Schneider
Rouse Family Receives Fine Nebraska Turkey Gift
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Rouse received a prized Christmas turkey from their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. John Stander of near Ogallala Nebraska. The turkey highlighted Nebraska product quality and added holiday cheer to the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Rouse
John Stander
Ogallala
Nebraska
Cred of Thanks From Everett Family
The Everett family expresses sincere thanks for kindnesses shown during the illness and death of their husband and father, signed by Mrs. Anna Everett and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Everett
Royals visit Lincoln for Christmas with Graves
Mr and Mrs Harry Royal of Lincoln spent Christmas Day visiting Mrs Royal's father C L Graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Harry Royal
Lincoln
Mrs. Royal
C. L. Graves
Football Tutors Propose Seven College Rules Changes
The American Football Coaches association urged seven rule changes to expand offense and adjust play. Proposals include allowing forward passes from behind the line, moving goal posts, abolishing dead ball and fumble rules, extending the sideline, a wind day provision, and revised touchback rules. Coach Harry Kipke said the changes are suggestions and will be reviewed by the national rules committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
American Football Coaches’ Association
National Rules Committee
Harry Kipke
Michigan
Coaches’ Rules Committee
Kipke
Plattsmouth Loan & Building Association Holds Annual Meeting
Notice to stockholders of Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association states regular annual meeting on Tuesday evening January 9 1934 at the Brown jewelry store office. Directors to be elected and other business may arise. President C A Johnson and Secretary E P Lutz announce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth Loan & Building Association
Brown Jewelry
Journal Aims to Print All News, Seeks Public Assistance
The Journal states it aims to publish comprehensive news coverage and invites readers to support the effort. A note requests assistance in gathering accurate reports, tips, and community information to broaden the paper’s reach and reliability.
Vision of honest deals and steady finance for all
A poem envisions happiness returning with joyful peace as Big Business enacts fair leases and safeguards the commonweal. It praises a gold standard, steady state guidance, and renewed commerce despite obstacles like drifting snow. The Old Ship of State is steadied by integrity and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Elmwood Family Christmas Gathering Honors O S Turner
County Treasurer John F E Turner and family joined relatives for a Christmas Day party at Mr. and Mrs Norvell Bothwell in Elmwood. The Turner clan included O S Turner as guest of honor, with C N Turner of Marquette and other relatives sharing a festive dinner and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FE. Turner
Dorothy Jean
Elmwood
Norvell Bothwell
Marquette
O. P. Cook
V. G. Clements
Platte River Rises Suddenly From Heavy Rains
The Platte river, normally low in winter, surged Sunday and Monday overflowing adjacent lowlands. Hydrological officials attribute the spike to recent heavy Rocky Mountain rains and the opening of irrigation impoundments releasing water into the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte River
Rocky Mountain
Clyde Rupe and wife visit Mrs. Mark for Christmas
Clyde Rupe and his wife of Fairmont visited Mrs. Dora Mark, his mother, for Christmas and planned to return home Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Rupe
Fairmont
Mr. Rupe
Dora Mark
Murray and Area Christmas Visits and Illnesses Reported
Murray residents traded Christmas hospitality with neighbors and relatives from Murray to Union Plattsmouth Louisville and Plainview. influenza cases hit Earl and Earl Jr Lancaster while others including Peterson Nickles Crosby and Leonard families shared dinners and gatherings. visitors from Weeping Water Sutton and Omaha noted along with moving plans for Eugene Nickles and wife to Murray.
Two Fine Calves Enter Calf Club Display
John Schaeffer privately names his two white face calves Hans and Fritz for the Calf Club at the State Fair. The six month old animals are gentle and on feed as potential prize contenders, with high expectations for the fall exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schaeffer
Philip Schaeffer
John
Hans
Fritz
Obituary: Harry Nelson Nelson 1888 1935
Harry Nelson son of F. G. O. and Johanna Nelson was born in Weeping Water May 30 1888 and died December 18 1935 at 45.6.18. Baptised Lutheran, he moved to Nehawka as a child and worked thirteen years for F. P. Sheldon. He married Selma Johnston December 31 1912 and had four sons Willard Wallace Donald and Edwin Lee. The family later lived on a farm near Nehawka and in Murray where he ran a hardware and implement business and served as postmaster. He belonged to the Nehawka Masonic lodge and IL IOOF. He is survived by his wife four sons two brothers Theodore of Imperial and Gustaf of Nehawka and three sisters Mrs Frank Vantine Crawford Mrs Gertrude Carper and Mrs O Lundberg Nehawka. His life centered on serving others and family, earning many friendships through his upright character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Nelson
Johanna Nelson
Weeping Water
Nehawka
F. P. Sheldon
Selma Johnson
Willard
Wallace
Donald
Edwin Lee
Murray
Gustaf
Frank Vantine
Crawford
Gertrude Carper
O. Lundberg
Thankful notice from Nelson family for support after loss
The Nelson family expresses deep appreciation for the help received and floral offerings after the death of their husband and father, Mrs. B. H. Nelson and Sons say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Nelson and
Christmas Dinner Guests At Nickles Home
Mrs. Mary Nickles and her daughter Miss Bertha hosted Christmas Day with a roast duck dinner. Guests included Alvador Nickles and family Perry Nickles and family Alfred Nickles and Eugene Nicklas recently returned from a voyage in Kansas City, Glen Todd and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Nickles
Miss Bertha
Alvador Nickles
Perry Nickles
Alfred Nickles
Eugene Nicklas
Haneas
Glen Todd
Local gathering ends with fine dinner for Rose Cogsill couple
Mrs Rose Cogsill and her husband enjoyed a pleasant gathering with others, sharing a very fine dinner and warm hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Cogsill
Murray School Program Delights Large Local Crowd
At Murray school last Friday a highly enjoyed program drew one of the largest crowds ever seen at a Murray school entertainment. The success rested on the scholars’ aptness in the cast and the teachers’ careful training.
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Murray School
Murray
Visit to Out in the State at Christmas
Mr and Mrs Will L Seybolt enjoyed a fine visit and dinner at Sargeant with Mr and Mrs Wm Kidder for Christmas Day. They were joined by Mrs Margaret Brendel and her son Richard. The group then visited Franklin at the home of Mr and Mrs T J Brendel before returning to Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will L. Seybolt
Sargeant
Mrce
Wm. Kidder
Margaret Brendel
Richard
Franklin
T. J. Brendel
Murray
Christmas Exercises At Local Churches
Christmas programs were held at the Christian and Presbyterian churches with a radio based play and a Babe in the Manger tableau. Mrs. Charles Boedeker Jr read from a book as members performed, and many members and friends attended the evening event with treats following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Wes
Presbyterian Church
Charles Boedeker, Jr
Lan caster Family Reunion Held At Store Room East Of Earl Lancaster Store
A Sunday reunion of the Lan caster family gathered about forty relatives at the store room east of the Earl Lancaster store. Attendees included the Lan caster and Plattsmouth families, John Epping and family, Carl Buck of Mur dock, Virgil Arnold and family, Harry McCulloch and family, Milvern Reed, Curtis Farris and family of Murray, and John Roger and family of Plattsmouth. A sumptuous dinner followed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lancaster
Lancaster
Jarvis Lancaster & Plattsmouth
John Epping
Carl Buck
Murdock
Virgil Arnold
Plattsmouth
Harry McCulloch
Milvern Reed
Curtis Farris
Murray
John Roger
Charles Beverage Recovers From Collarbone Fracture
Charles N Beverage shows progress after a collarbone fracture and removed his sling on Wednesday signaling recovery two weeks after the injury.
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Charles N. Beverage
Christian Aid to Meet at Local Church
The Aid Society of the Christian church will hold a meeting at the church on Wednesday January old. Mrs. C. M. Read Mrs. George Park and Mrs. William Webbein will be entertained with Mrs. J. E. Gruber as leader. All members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Society of the Christian Church
C. M. Read
George Park
William Webbein
J. E. Gruber
Omaha Judge Attends Nebraska Bar Association Meeting
District Judge James Beeler attended the Nebraska Bar association gathering in Omaha at the Hotel Fontenelle with a luncheon. He planned to stay for the District Judge's amendation and the Nebraska law alumni meeting. D O Dwyer, active in the state, attended the meetings and enjoyed the session addresses. Dwyer is a member of the American Bar Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delly
James 7. Beeler
Omaha
Nebraska Bar Association
Fontenelle
Nebraska Law
D. O
Dwyer
Tye
Mr. Dwyer
American Bar Amocistion
National Organization of the Legal Profession
United States
DIES IN IOWA Aged Harvey Corey Dead at 57
Harvey Corey aged 57 died Friday in Lake City Iowa where he resided in recent years. Funeral was held Tuesday at Sec City his old home. He was a familiar visitor in Plattsmouth and leaves four children Parl Corey Mrs Jennie Kine Mrs E Whiteneck of Lake City Iowa and Mrs Inez Carmickle of Cedar Rapids. He was an uncle to Mrs Bert Coleman Mrs Carl Ohrechinger and Mrs Edward Hrantner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Corey
Lake City
Iowa
Sec City
Corey
Plattemouth
John Corey
Parl Corey
Jennie Kine
Whiteneck
Jows
Inez Carmickle
Cedar Rapids
Bert Colemen
Carl Ohrechinger
This City
Edward Hrantner
Omaha
Eight Mile Grove Parish Schedule Note
No Sunday school at Eight Mile Grove. German services at 4:30 pm. Monday observes New Year’s Day with no services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eight Mile Grove
Cerman
Serviers
Christmas Visitor Louis Baumgart in Sterling Nebraska
Louis Baumgart visits Sterling Nebraska for Christmas, spending the day with his daughter and other relatives in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Baumgart
Sterling
Nebraska
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N. C. Nelson
Albert Nelson
Wm. Ven Every
Wm. Otte
Chris Rasmussen
W. C. Maxfield
George Towle
Harold Baker
W. D. Slecker
Anna Miller
Marie Klaubunde
Bud
Enythe
Carlburg
Minnie Lille
W. J. Hartwick
A. W. Bradway
John Geiser
Mike Glass
W. T. Edwards
Bennington
C. A. Johnson
E. P. Lutz
Titiw
Soen Nichsen
Santa
America
Platte
Lester Dill
Allen Vernon
Adolph Geise
David
Lawrence Doty
Nickles Lumber
Jarvis Lancaster
Belle Frans
John Frans
R. E. Frans
Union
Charles Peterson
Murray Barber
Warren Leonard
Whi. Sporer
A. W. Leonard
F. P. Leppold
Christian Aid
Sears S. Davis
Ind
State Bank Bigg
Murray Carace
A. D. Bakke, Propr
Tutt & Brubacher Murray
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