Murdock Residents Share Christmas Activities and Travel
A Burdock community column lists residents visiting Omaha Lincoln and others traveling for business and Christmas gatherings. Names include H W Tool Emil Kuehn Jess Sandheim Diller Utt Victor Thimgan Frank Guthmann Wm Wilson Warren Richards Henry Guthman Max Dusterhoff Arthur Bourke Harry Williams Fred Klemme Hermen Schmidt Will Schewe Lenhardt family Goehry Norton McDonald Moomey Johnson McNamara Turner McKinnon and many relatives.
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H. W. Tool
Omaha
Emil Kuehn
Jess Sandheim
Diller Utt
Havelock
Victor Thimgan
Ashland
South Bend
Frank R. Guthmann
Joe
Wm. Wilson
Red Towel
Near Warbesh
Max Dusterhoff
Max Wutchinek
Arthur Bourke
Greenwood
Murdock
Hrather
Frank
Harry A. Williams
Fred Klemme
Henry Klemme
Hermen FR. Schmidt
Lincoln
Will O. Schewe
Keiser Brothers
Matt Thimean
Lisa
Henry Towte
Douglas
J. E. McHugh
Christmas Program At Patrons School And Weather Delays
The primary and intermediate grades held a Friday Christmas program under Miss Barnard and Mrs Dreamer with plays readings songs and a decorated tree. Students urged punctuality for early starts amid 25 tardies this week due to bad roads and weather.
Christmas Hope Tied To Longtime Friends In Murdock
In Murdock 5 P Leis and I G Hornbeck share a deep friendship spanning years. Steve promised Id a wife would arrive by Christmas after he moved west last fall. Id has watched every arriving train, hoping the long sought marriage materializes this holiday season.
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5. P. Leis
I. G. Hornbeck
Murdock
Steve
Promise Drives Hornbeck Hope For Steve
He remains certain the promise will be fulfilled despite Christmas passing. Hornbeck trusts Steve will not disappoint, even if delays occur.
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Mr. Hornbeck
Steve
Gets a New Car Schliefert trades to winter Oldsmobile coach
Andy Schliefert recently bought a new touring car of the Oldsmobile make but decided to switch. He exchanged for a new closed Oldsmobile coach, an excellent car that will let his family travel in comfort.
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Andy Schliefert
Radio expert installs Christmas gifts for locals
W. P. Meyer, noted radio man, installed several radio machines in the past days. A set went to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Gustin as a Christmas gift from their daughter, another to Albert Strich, with installations also at Leo Rikki and Matt Thimgan homes. All are hiring their new acquisitions eagerly.
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W. P. Meyer
J. J. Gustin
Albert Strich
Leo Rikki
Matt Thimgan
Bible School Program At Murdock Church On Christmas Eve
The Bible school of the Murdock church presented a pleasant Christmas Eve program to a large audience. Miss Margaret Tool provided violin special music and other numbers added merit. Receipts totaling $20.35 were dedicated to missions and home missions.
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Bible School
Murdock Church
Margaret Tool
Christmas Gathering for Schmidt Family in Ithaca Delegation
Enjoyed the Christmas Nicely Lewis Schmidt and wife entertained the families of two excellent young people. Guests included Mrs. Schmidt's mother from Ithaca Mrs. Herman Kraft and her brothers Arthur and Walter Kraft. Herman R. Schmidt and wife with daughters Margie and Fitts. Messrs and Madames Reber Stock and Wm. Winkler with their child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Schmidt
Ithaca
Schmidt
Herman Kraft
Arthur
Walter Kraft
Herman R. Schmidt
Margie
Fitts
Messrs and Meadames Reber? Stock
Wm. Winkler
Short Agriculture Course Draws Farmers to Ashland
A short course in agriculture will be held in Ashland with attendees from Case Saunders and Sarpy counties. W. Hild of Yutan and J. L. Cormicle of South Bend lead preparations for the event, expected to draw a large crowd. Noted agriculturists from Chicano and International Harvester will attend with prizes for best corn, wheat, potatoes, and cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He'd
Ashland
Janwey Ltd
Case
Saunders and Sarpy
Torrisuce
Aviland
Yourum
W. Hild
Yutan
J. L. Cormicle
South Bend
Chicano
International Harvester Company
J. L. Carnicle
Christmas Day Home Entertainment With Several Guests
Henry Amwert and his mother hosted a family gathering on Christmas Day at their home. Attendees included John Amwert and family of Murdock and Mr and Mrs Joe Ranney with their son from Council Bluffs. The visit was described as a most pleasant and delightfully spent day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Hitchcock
L. Neitzel
Rock Island
Helen Bornemeier
Omaha
Metropolis
Wm. Knaupe
Herman Kupke
John L. Goehry
Brewster
Washinggton
H. W. Tool
H. Goehry
Chicago
Herbert Firestone
Farmers’ Elevator
Ledhara
Chinsmas
Henry Heineman
Fred H. Gorder
H. W. Tee
A. A. Rikh
Western Union Telegraph Company
Springfield
Lacey McDonald
Chester Moomey
Edgar
Seattle
Morris McHugh
Falls City
Jerry E. McHugh
Thomas Walling
Plattsmouth
Mary Margaret Walling
Omahe
Walling
McHu
Fred Zink
Lincoln
Henry Amwert
John Amwert
Murdock
Joe Ranney
Council Bluffs
Church Schedule for Louisville and Murdock
Services at Louisville church start 9 20 a m Bible school 10 a m at both Louisville and Murdock churches English service 11 to 11 30 German service 11 20 to 12 at Murdock Young Peoples meeting 7 p m evening preaching 7 20.
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Louisville
Murdock
Young Peoples
Excellent Base Burner for sale in Murdock area
Almost new base burner priced to sell. Call Daniel J. Panska in Murdock. Also offering a special machine for auto curtains work including repair or new installations by A. J. Tool in Murdock.
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Daniel J. Panska
Murdock
Aml
A. J. Tool, Murdock
Blizzard Ravages Montana Rail Lines Strain Great Falls
A north blizzard hits Great Falls with temperatures plunging from above freezing to near zero. Glacier Park region suffers badly as a stalled freight train blocks the main line between Cut Bank and Glacier. Rotary plows battle to keep lines open while extra crews try to restore traffic on the Great Northern high line.
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Great Falls
Mont
Great Northern Railroad
Montana
Glacier Park
Cuthank
Glacier
St. Paul
Helena
Cutbank
Great Northern
Daily home delivery offered for 15 cents a week
A home delivery service advertises daily doorstep delivery at a rate of 15 cents per week, inviting residents to subscribe for regular newspaper access at a low weekly price.
Wilbur to Address Naval Committee on 1925 Navy Budget
Secretary Wilbur prepares a statement for the Senate naval committee as it reviews the 1925 26 navy appropriations. He faces questions on fleet conditions and gun elevations and cites old records from the San Diego battle and the 1898 Cuban coast actions to verify gun range concepts.
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Washington
Wilbur
Senate Naval Committee
Hale
Naval
House Naval Appropriations Subcommittee
Congress
Senate Committee
San Diego
Cuban
Indiana
Santiago
Ahigh Bluff
Surviving Mexican War Veterans Still On U S Pension Roll
Washington reports 24 veterans from the Mexican War remain on the government pension list despite 76 years since the war ended. Oldest is James M. Holmes, 90, Owensboro Kentucky, private in Texas Rangers.
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Washington
Pension Bureau
James M. Holmes
Owensboro
Holmes
Texas Rangers
Mexico
Thomas B. Ballard
St. Joseph
Fourth
Kentucky Infantry
William J. Biggerstaff
Lakeport
Cal
Santa Fe
Missouri Mounted Volunteers
Wilian F. Buckner
Paris
Amsasa Clark
Bandera
Tex
Third
United States Infantry
Huckh Connor
Floral Park
N. Y
United States Marine Corps
William Corbin
Sullivan, NL
Illinois Foot Volunteers
Owen Thomas Edgar
No. 5000
Fourteenth Street
N. W
D. C
United States Navy
Jacob M. Fleming
Mount Pressant Tex
Tennessee Volunteers
Levi Flowers
Pawnee
Okla
Uriah Gasaway
Reelsville
Ind
United States Mounted
Daniel Gonfler
Ripley
Seconc Ghio
William Harmen
Soldiers’' Home
Washington, D. C
Fifer
Seventh
United States Infoentry
Indiana Infantry
McCullough
Texas Ransters
Kentucky Cavalry
Richard A. Howard
Sterling City
United States Artillery
David Irvin
Pilgrim
Second
Mississippi Infantry
Thomas A. Kirk
Milano
Foss
First
Texas Mounted Volunteers
Samuel Lefler
St. Paul
Fifth
Moon's Gapers Campaign For Eclipse Observation
In New Haven on December 25, Professor Ernest W. Brown of Yale and the American astronomical society describe a global effort to observe the moon's path during the total solar eclipse on January 21. The aim is to measure deviations from the gravitation path before and after the event to uncover underlying causes.
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New Haven
Conn
Ernest W. Brown
Yale University
American Astronomical Society
England
France
Germany
Russia
Australia
South Africa
League
Radio chess match links Haverford and Oxford teams
In Haverford Pennsylvania students from Haverford College and Oxford University simulated a chess game via amateur radio. The five and a half hour match began at 7 15 p m and adjourned at 12 45 a m due to Oxford interruptions. Moves averaged one every 15 minutes over 85 meters with minimal interference.
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Haverford
Haverford College
Orford University
Engiond
Oxford
Haverford College Radioe
Ancient Jewelry Unearthed in India Dating 5 000 Years
Excavators uncover artful jewelry that pleased feminine vanity 5 000 years ago and brick houses with marble water pipes. They note future digs may uncover remnants of our civilization beyond a few debates.
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India
Mexico Faces Heavy Tax Burden to Support Army
Mexico City report by minority members of the budget commission cites total obligations of 808 million dollars, urging removal of tax-levying power from the presidency. They warn deficits, rising debt, and war expenditures have strained finances since 1918, with military needs absorbing 60 to 70 percent of the budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico
Chamber of Deputies Budget Commission
War Department
de la Huerta
Lamont
Tehuantepec
Boulder Canyon Dam Hearing Heard by Senate Panel
The senate reclamation committee reviewed the Johnson Swing bill to build a dam at Boulder Canyon on the Colorado River for lower basin development and protection. After two days of hearings, Chairman McNarey said the committee may act on the measure soon after the holiday recess.
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Washington
Senate Reclamation Committee
Boulder Canyon
Colorado River
McNarey
Thief Steals After Santa Delivers Christmas Gifts
A burglar sneaked in after Santa visited, taking the entire business and leaving the children without their presents. The incident follows a pattern of holiday season mischief and prompts local police to investigate the break-in.
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Santa
Soap Shortage Forecast Despite War Smoke Fumes
Soap men estimate the nation will need 2 percent more soap next year. They warn demand will rise if households continue burning coal and smoke from furnaces and chimneys worsens air pollution.
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Murdock Department
Buick
E. W. Thimgan Garage
Nebraska
Murdock Mercantile Company
Murdock -T
Jess Sandholm
Murdock, Nebraska
Lutheran Church Services
Naval Committee
Senate
Fifty-fourth
George W. B. Meadows
Checotah
Calvin E Myers
Livingston, Tenn
Tennessee
Uriah Rove
Caxton
Preston
Virginia Infantry
Robert Starkey
Marshfield
Ore
Seaman
Jesse Stonecipher
R. R
Xenia
Luna
Boulder Dam
Bates Book and
Sti Cnery
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