Christmas Week Movements Noted Across Avoca Plattsmouth and Lincoln
Rich Smith visited Avoca for business Monday while P F Rhin and friends celebrated Christmas in Plattsmouth. Earl Merrit primed work at a new barber shop. Harold Nichols and family spent Christmas weekend with Frank and Anna Bauer. Henry Becker announces a new Sanwich shelter and shelling capacity. Charles L Graves traveled to Plattsmouth for business then returned home. Lucy Wolfe hosted Albert Wolfe and daughter Gladys in Nehawka. Earl Wolfe and Harry Albin shopped in Omaha and halted in Playmouth. C L Graves enjoyed Christmas with Lincoln children, missing Sunday train. Clarence Willis welcomed a new baby with high spirits and jokes about whistling. Lizzie Chase born December 26 1571 near Wyoming later married Rev W A Taylor now in Union. Wm Craig hosts golden wedding anniversary and Mrs Taylor birthdays.
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Rich Smith
Avoca
P. F. Rhin
Plattsmouth
Earl Merrit
Harold Nichols
Near Greenwood
Frank
Anna Bauer
Henry Becker
Sanwich
Henry
Charles L. Graves
Union
Lucy Wolfe
Albert Wolfe
Nehawka
Gladys Wolfe
Earl Wolfe
Harry Albin
Omaha
Earl
Harry
Playmonth
C. L. Graves
Lincoln
Clarence Willis
Clarence
Lizzie Chase
Wyoming
W. A. Taylor
Wm. Craig
For Sale Jersey Black Giant cockerels in heavy breed
Jersey Black Giant cockerels for sale at 23 dollars each. Seller listed as S Gruber from Union Nebraska with Hox 92. Contact details obscure in text.
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Jersey
Union
Nebr
Hox
Little one called away as family mourns loss
Joy came to the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Roddy when a baby was born last Friday but died soon after. The funeral was held last week with a brief service by Rev Taylor who offered consolation and spoke of the child waiting on the other shore for its parents.
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Frank Roddy
Taylor
Birthday Tribute To Union Region Pioneer W L Hoback
Seventy two years ago on December 23 a boy born near Union grew to a contributor in the nation. Uncle W L Hoback celebrated with a dinner hosted by daughter Mrs Ray Bollman as friends and kin gathered for a grand quiet anniversary supper. The gathering included Co W Hoback family Jay Austin Howard Taylor Rev W A Taylor and Ray Bollman family among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
W. L. Hoback
Ray Bollman
Grandpa Heback
Billie
Co. W. Hoback
Jay Austin
Howard Taylor
W. A. Taylor
Mark couple marks forty years of marriage
Mr and Mrs W E K Mark celebrate forty years of marriage this Tuesday and plan a golden wedding in ten years. The couple invites the reporter to attend and anticipates the diamond anniversary thirty five years hence. The note wishes them continued happiness for the next thirty five years.
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W. EK
Mark
Christmas Eve Celebration at Hoback Home
Mr and Mrs Charles W Hoback held a Christmas Eve gathering at their Union area residence with guests Mr and Mrs R E Taylor Mr and Mrs Henry Schwartz and family and Harold Ward. The home featured Christmas colors and a decorated tree as Santa distributed gifts to children and delighted the adults with the children's happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Hoback
Union
R. E. Taylor
Henry Schwartz
Harold Ward
Santa Claus
Christmas Eve Home Celebration At Hoback House
On Christmas eve a Saturday celebration gathered the Hoback family with Howard Taylor and Ray Bollman, plus Jay Austin and his wife and children. The evening was joyful and Santa was welcomed by all in attendance.
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John Hoback
Howard Taylor
Ray Bollman
Jay Austin
Santa
Christmas Celebration at Union Baptist Church
The Union Baptist Church held a Christmas celebration last Saturday evening featuring a nicely decorated tree and a distribution of gifts by Santa Claus. Santa brought joy and offered good advice promising a return next year before departing.
Friends Gather for Christmas Day at Charles Hoback Home
A Christmas gathering at the home of Charles Hoback brought together many friends of the couple. A sumptuous dinner was served, praised Hoback as a clever caterer and entertainer. Guests included W. L. Hoback, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bollman, Mr. and Mrs. Day Austin and children, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schwartz and family, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Taylor, Howard Taylor, Harold Ward, and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Taylor.
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Charles Hoback
Hoback
W. L. Hoback
Ray Bollman
Day Austin and
the Kiddies
Henry Schwartz and
R. F. Taylor
Howard Taylor
Harold Ward
W. A. Taylor
No Permanency in School Job
The Nebraska Supreme Court upholds the Douglas County District Court ruling in Mrs. Jean Stevenson v. Omaha Schools Superintendent Beveridge. The decision rejects claims that teaching positions are permanently protected from discharge and that board rules override state law, finding no error in the lower court’s application of law and facts.
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Supreme Court
Douglas County District Court
Jean Stevenson
Beveridge
Omaha
Disowned Father Seeks Punishment for Slayer William Hickman
El Paso Texas December 27 Thomas Hickman father of William E Hickman the confessed slayer of Marion Parker said he disowns his son and is content to let the law have him He has been apart from his family for years and works as a crane operator for the Southern Pacific Railroad.
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el Paso
Tex
Thomas Hickman
William E. Hickman
Marion Parker
Mr. Hickman
Hickman
Southern Pacific Railroad
For Sale Black Poland China Males in Union Nebraska
Local listing announces Black Poland China male pigs for sale from E. M. Smith in Union Nebraska. Sale details include the breeder and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
China
E. M. Smith
Union, Neb
Hearst Defends Publishing Mexican Documents
Hearst answers Senator Norris by claiming patriotic motives for publishing Mexican documents. The remark ties to a memory that Doheny agreed to take over Elk Hills as a result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Norris
Mr. Doheny
Elk Hills
Golden Wedding Bells Ring Joy at Union
A fiftieth wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Craig was celebrated at their Union home with friends from Union and Nebraska and Iowa. The couple, longtime residents of Union, were married December 26 1877 in Atchison County Missouri and have since lived in several states before settling in Union. A dinner for many guests followed, with vocal honors from the Henry Field Seed company station and gifts of a gold ring and coins marking the golden milestone. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Beaudett Rosalie Neb Mrs. Mae Watkins Percival Iowa and many others from Union Percival Rosalie Plattsmouth and surrounding areas.
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Wm. Craig
Union
Nebraska
Iowa
Mr. Craig
Grant County
Wisconsin
Missouri
Pigelow
Rebecca Baker
Bedford
Atchison County
White Cloud
Kansas
Otee County
Cass County
Henry Field Seed Company
G. H. Beaudett
Rosalie
Neb
Joe Hill
Percival
C. D. Austin
Mae Watkins
Clarence Omara
Troy Beaudett
Ayard Holland
Hiram Barrett
W. H. Mark
W. H. Crawford
Thelmaz Beaudett
Roland
Gladys Beaudett
Erma
Dena Omarae
Vera Hill
Albert Hill
Johnnie Watkins
Harold and
Robbie Austin
Rev. Taylor
M. S. Briggs
Plattsmouth
Nebraska December Wheat Report Shows Higher Sown Areas
Winter wheat acreage in Nebraska rose five percent to 3,781,000 acres, with good condition but below last year. Rye sowing fell to 252,000 acres, while overall U.S. planting reached 47,897,000 acres with 86 percent condition.
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Nebraska
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
United States
Plane's Motor Explodes Injuring Inventor in Missouri
J. E. Nordin of Monett Missouri sustained painful injuries when the motor of his self energizing airplane exploded during warm up for a first flight attempt. He says the motor does not fly the plane but powers it for takeoff using a motorcycle engine and standard controls. Nordin explains vacuum energy lifts the plane and becomes rotary power to propel the propeller in the air.
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Springfield
J. E. Nordin
Monett
Nordin
Nebraska crops reach high mark in total value 1927
Nebraska in 1927 posted a total crop value of 372 994 000 dollars, up 118 870 000 from 1926 and 57 903 000 above the five year average, led by record corn and winter wheat outputs. The year ranks fifth in total value, with price slumps moderating gains, and Nebraska ranks second nationally in corn, winter wheat, sugar beets, alfalfa and wild hay.
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State
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Federal Department
Sudan
Nebraska
Lowa
Kansas
Agricultural Production Totals for Several Crops Announced
The report lists popcorn at 12 968 000 pounds valued 259 000 dollars, beans 62 000 bushels valued 217 660 dollars, red clover seed 20 000 bushels valued 363 000 dollars, alfalfa seed 42 000 bushels valued 441 000 dollars, total apples 850 000 bushels valued 1 190 000 dollars with 110 000 barrels commercial valued at 451 000 dollars, peaches 82 000 bushels valued 131 000 dollars, grapes 1 955 tons valued 106 dollars, pears 36 000 bushels valued 353 dollars.
Chiropractors defend value of their practice in letter
Dr. J. L. Beecrot of the Nebraska Chiropractic Association replies to Dr. Fishbein’s criticisms of chiropractic. He argues chiropractic supports life force and bodily function, asserts 95 percent of patients report relief, and notes Nebraska enacted a basic science law to protect the public from cults and practices.
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Omaha
World-Herald
Fishbein
Wm. Osler
Nebraska
Uts
J. L. Beecrot
Nebraska Chiropractic Association
Omaha Atlas Club
Johnston Gets Summons To Impeachment Senate
Gov Henry S Johnston was summoned to appear next Wednesday before the state senate acting as an impeachment court to answer charges passed by the house. The notice was left at his home and not served personally. He said he will file no pleadings, contending the senate court lacks legal authority.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Henry S. Johnston
State Senate
House of Representatives
Senate
Bates Book and Stationery Store School Supplies
The Bates Book and Stationery Store offers a large line of school supplies at right prices. Customers are urged to shop for everything needed for the school year and are promised a wide selection and customer satisfaction.
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Bates Book and Stationery Store
Don Armes Heads From Home for Omaha Visit
Don Armes, visiting relatives for the holidays, left this morning to spend the day in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Armes
Omaha
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Union Department
THE
Bank OF Union
W. B. Banning
Union, Nebr
Stine’s Grocery
Union, Nebraska
A. L. Becker
Trunkenbolt
William Craig
Chiropractic
Johnston
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