Union Items Holiday Guests and Local Affairs
George A. Stites went to Auburn on business. Miss Pearle Dugay of Omaha visited the Fitchs for Christmas. W H Porter and family joined Mrs. Mary Taylor and daughter Rachel in Lincoln for Christmas. Earl Niday dined with Blair Porter and family. L R Upton hosted Christmas with daughter and son-in-law R K Whitamore of Johnson. Tra Clarke plans repainting the cafe rented to Ted Kunnen and moved to the bank building basement. Roy Yonkers hosted Christmas with neighbors including Mrs Yonker and John Clarence. George A Stites and Gwen hosted Christmas guests Mrs Edwin Terrell and her husband from Avoca. Baptist ladies held a gathering with Mrs C W Hoback singing several numbers. Pr and Mrs R R Andersen hosted Mire Andersen’s sister Tena for Christmas and a family dinner. Ralph Ross from Rapid City and his mother visited O A Pearsley’s home with the grandparents and planned a family reunion. Attending included A L Becker and daughter Mary, Sr and Mrs Otto Ehlers, Ray Becker and family, Roy Becker and family, and John Becker from Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Stites
Auburn
Pearle Dugay
Omaha
L. F. Fitch
W. H. Porter
Lincoln
Mary Taylor
Rachel
Earl Niday
Blair Porter
L. R. Upton
R. K. Whitamore
Johnson
Tra Clarke
Ted Kunnen
Mr. Clarke
Bank
Roy Yonkers
Yonker
John Clarence
Gwen
Edwin Terrell
Mr. Stites
Avoca
R. R. Andersen
Mire
Andersen
Tena
Ralph Ross
Rapid City
South Takota
Agnes Pearsley
Ralph
O. A. Pearsley
Mildred Wilson
Florence
Albert Sediak
Plattemouth
Marie Lutz
Pleasant Mill
John M. Fitch
James Fritch
Rock Bluffs
Eugene Fitch
John Knabe
Robert Sediak
Bobbie
F. T. Wilson
Murray
Clell Gansemer
J. W. Brendel
Grendels
Selma Marquardt
Brendel
W. L. Serbolt
Roy
Peru
Miss Wilson
Lucean Carper
Lucent
Gertrude Carper
Nehenka
Dereen Carper
Eur) Merrill
Union
Lioyd Lewis
Merritt
J. J. Lewis
George E. Nickles
Plattsmouth
Lee
Etta Nickles
George
J. BD. Kelsey
Nickles
Shenandoah
Iowa
Henry Creamer
Walter Sans
Nelle Wehrbein
Tome
Little Bil Long
Santa Claus
Carl Alexen
Santa
Stuart
Presbyterian Church
Harris Visitors Spend Holidays in Union
Mr. and Mrs. Fulton Harris of Davenport Iowa visited Union last weekend. They stayed with the Watkins and Land families and with Fulton Harris parents Mr. and Mrs. C F Harris. They plan to return to Davenport in the early part of next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Harris
Davenport
Iowa
Union
Don Watkins
Chas. Land
Harris
C. F. Harris
Fulton
Christmas Dinner entertains Watkins guests in town
Mr and Mrs Don Watkins hosted a delightful Christmas day dinner for visiting guests Mr and Mrs Charles Land and Mr and Mrs Fulton Haris. The ladies of the host family were daughters, adding to the pleasure of the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Watkins
Charles Land
Fulton Haris
Roddy Family Enjoys Christmas Dinner in Union
Mr and Mrs Eugene Roddy hosted a Christmas day dinner at their Union home with guests Mrs Ida Roddy, Miss Margaret Roddy Fat Roddy and his Beatrice family Mr and Mrs Albert Shelby and John Roddy. a joyful family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Roddy
Union
Ida Roddy
Eugeene
Margaret Roddy
Fat Roddy
Beatrice
Albert Shelby
John Roddy
Family visit and dinner at Palmyra with Withrow kin
Elmer Withrow hosted guest Mr Freak Baur for last Sunday, the two families sharing a fine dinner. Afterward they drove to Palmyra and visited the home of C. E. Withrow and wife, Elmer's parents, for the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Withrow
Mr. Freak Baur
Palmyra
C. E. Withrow
Elmer
Becker Family Dines Together on Christmas Day
Mr and Mrs A L Becker hosted a Christmas dinner with family and friends last Saturday as the holiday was properly celebrated at their home. The article notes a warm gathering and festive meal marking the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Becker
Becker Family Hosts Christmas Gathering
Mr and Mrs Henry H Becker and son Donald entertained at their home for Christmas with guests including Mrs Becker J C Mullis her father Ray Mullis and family from east of Union. A most enjoyable time was had.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Becker
Donald
Becker
J. C. Mullis
Ray Mullis
East of Tnion
Prospective Bride Visits Here for Holiday Meeting
Miss Alice Mae Finney daughter of Olive Finney Union telephone station manager and Miss Finney's Lorain Ohio home with her aunt and uncle met her fiancé Mr Billie Burke of Lorain while visiting Union for the holidays. They plan marriage soon and will live in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Mae Finney
Olive Finney
Union Telephone Station
Lorraine
Ohio
Fred Borne
Union
Billie Burke
Mrs. C. W. Clarke Hosts Christmas Dinner
Mrs. C. W. Clarke was hostess at a fine Christmas day dinner at her home with guests Ira Clarke and family John Guerra and King D. Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Clarke
Ira Clarke
John Guerra
King D. Clarke
Pastor Rev W A Taylor Conducts Mrs Bessie Hites Funeral
Rev W A Taylor who led the Wabash Baptist church for years conducted the funeral of Mrs Bessie Hite widow of C S Hite. The service followed her death after a period of illness on Thursday last with Rev H A Scthwab of Murdock assisting. Mr Henry Amewert drove Taylor to Murdock and back after the rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
W. A. Taylor
Baptist Church
Wabash
C. S. Hite
Taylor
Bessie Hite
C.S. Hite
Rev. Taylor
Methodist Church Enion Holds Christmas Meeting
Members of the Enion Methodist church held a Christmas program on Thursday with a Santa Claus visit delivering treats for children. The event featured an engaging program that drew interest from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church of Enion
Santa Claus
Family Gathers for Christmas at Union Home
Mr and Mrs W B Banning hosted Christmas at their Union residence with guests including son Hallas Banning of Lincoln Mr and Mrs John Banning of Alvo and Miss Pearle Banning and Joseph Banning and family of Union completing the family circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Banning
Union
Hallas Banning
Lincoln
John Banning
Alvo
Miss Pearle Banning
Joseph Banning
Family of
Proved Real Good Fellows Helps Nehawka Legion Christmas
The Nehawka American Legion post organized four Christmas gifts for poorer members and others with local committees in each town. Many citizens joined the effort including Eugene Roddy E B Chapman Geo Stites Clark Hotel R Schaefer Chas Atteberg Elmer Micke Ira Clark Ted Branen Ed Metkaff D Ray Frans C Land Augusta Robb Riha Greene L T Wilthelmy D W Karnopp Dr R R Andersen Jim Fitzpatrick Ray Brambler Frank Bauer Ed Erwin A M McCarroll H H Becker W C Burbee Joe Dare Horace Griffin John Fitzpatrick Porest Barkhurst Leo Roddy L F E Upton Ralph Pearsley Morris Grocery Olin Morris Bernard Morris Don Watkins W E Reynolds C H Whitworth Jack Lidgett Earl Hathaway Chas McCarthy R E Foster B B Everett John Morris Wayne Ackley E E Leach Ralph Opp A A Schiber Guarantee Mutual Life Ins Co Orville Hathaway Howard D Bugbee W B Banning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Nehawka
Union
Murray
Legion
Eugene Roddy
E. B. Chapman
Geo. Stites
Clark Hotel
R. Schaefer
Chas. Atteberg
Elmer Micke
Ira
Christmas Visits Light Up Murray Area Journal
Murray residents share festive journeys with relatives across Plattsmouth Elmwood Ashland and Lincoln. Families including Geary Plunkett Read Sediak Wilson Carper and others enjoy dinners programs and gifts while visiting kin in Nebraska amid Christmas week events.
McKie and Wife Connected to Dunlap School Chief
McKie and his wife, daughter of Rev and Mrs Stuart, celebrated Christmas Day. Professor McKee serves as superintendent of schools in Dunlap Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKie
Stuart
Professor McKee
Dunlap
Iowa
Furnished Three-room House for Rent
Three room furnished house for rent at FP. O. Box 111, Murrar d 23-dtw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murrard
Covered Dish Dinner At Disney Home
Neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Disney’s last Sunday for a social covered dish dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Troop, Eugene Fitch and family, Ira A. Stead and wife, Ray Mayfield and wife, Lester Shrader and wife, Robert Troop and wife of Syracuse, Earl Troop and wife who arrived from the south, Donald and Genevieve Rutledge, Tommy Wilson and wife from Topeka where they entertain on WIBW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Disney
Disney
W. O. Troop
Eugene Fitch
Ira A. Stead
Ray Mayfield
Lester Shrader
Robert Troop
Syracuse
Earl Troop
South
Donald
Genevieve Rutledge
Tommy Wilson
Topeka
Wibbw
Christmas Program Enjoyed At Otterbein Church
Rev Small and wife visiting Lincoln last week returned home Friday worn from tense driving. Mrs Small unable to attend United Brethren program, though it pleased many with fine numbers. Santa Claus and treats for children. Miss Doris Creamer led the Otterbein church program.
Kennedy Family Visits in Spokane Guests from Washington
Ralph Kennedy his wife and their young daughter Beverly Lou arrived Thursday from Spokane Washington and will stay until late this week before returning home. They are visiting the home of Mrs. Kennedy’s parents Mr and Mrs A G Longe here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kennedy
Beverly Lou
Spokane
Washington
Kennedy
A. G. Longe
Christmas Day Hospitality in Murray for Relatives
Mr and Mrs W L Seybolt hosted relatives at their Murray home for Christmas Day. Guests included Mr and Mrs John T Bates of Lincoln and Mr and Mrs Wm Kidder of Surcount. Margaret Brendel and Richard, visiting for the holidays, report Richard’s steady recovery from a Omaha hospital, with plans to return to the University after the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirs
W. L. Seybolt
Murray
Airs
John T. Bates
Lincoln
Wm. Kidder
Margaret Brendel
Richard
Omaha
Ladies Aid to Meet at Christian Church Parlor
The Ladies Aid of the Christian church will meet in the church parlor on Wednesday January 8 1958 for the first gathering of the new year. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Christmas Visit Near Murray
Russell Overhauser traveled from Wilsonville to join Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Leyda for a Christmas dinner and holiday visit. The group planned to depart this week for their homes in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Russell Overhauser
Wilsonville
O. T. Leyda
Rural Missouri youths favor books movies and church activity
A University of Missouri survey finds Missouri rural high school students favor reading and newspapers and going to movies, with checkers and house parties also popular. The average youth attends church 17 to 39 times yearly and 42 percent join church youth groups, with farming the top chosen vocation for boys and nursing teaching stenography for girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, Mo
Missouri
University of Missouri
Scientist Casts Doubt On Expanding Universe
Dr. Benjamin Boss director of the Dudley Observatory at Union University spoke to the Union College Sigma Xi chapter during an anniversary dinner. He argued that time casts doubt on the expanding universe theory though he noted strong factors supporting gradual growth and cited the Milky Way being dense after about 2,000,000 years as a principal fallacy in the theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenactady
Benjamin Boss
Dudley Observatory
Union University
Union College
Sigma Xi
Residence Burns to Ground on Ed Kniss Farm
A farm home owned by Ed Kniss, with Ed Noell living there, burned last Thursday. With no fire equipment available, the house was destroyed and the Noell family of eleven lost their home and belongings. Friends aided by providing shelter and support during their hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Kniss
Ed Noell
Mr. Noell
Christmas Gifts from France Reach Home
Miss Jane Boedeker studying music in Europe sent fine Christmas presents from France to family, arriving before the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Jane Boedeker
Europe
Conscience Debt of $4 Paid After 40 Years
An Australian man, signing as Old Man, sent a letter to the State Railway Department with $4 after 40 years. He recalled taking his son on a rail ride beyond fare age and forgotten the fare, hoping interest would cover it before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
UFP
State Railway Department
Christmas gathering at Wehrbein home west of Murray
Sir and Mrs Victor Wehrbein hosted a Christmas event at their Murray area home. Guests included Nellie Wehrbein Victor’s mother, Mr and Mrs W Troop, Mr and Mrs Wm Gorder and daughter, and Mr and Mrs Robert Gester. The group enjoyed a fine visit and an excellent dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatt
Julius A. Pitt
Victor Wehrbein
Murray Sod
Nellie Wehrbein
Victor
W. ©. Troop
Christian Aid Society Holds First Meeting of Year
The aid society of the Christian church will meet Wednesday to start the year. Hostesses include Mrs. Charles Read Mrs. Malvern Read Mrs. Curtis Faris and Mrs. Nell Weber bein with Mrs. Clark as leader. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Aid Society
Aid Society of the Christian Church
Charles Read
Malvern Read
Curtis Faris
Nell Weberbein
Clark
Sardine Fishermen Hit by Spanish Cork Scarcity
The Spanish war tightens cork supply for Pacific sardine fleets. Capt. Henry C. Fox, head of Salmon Lay terminals, notes cork for outfitting boats comes from Spain and the war is already affecting preparations for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Henry C. Fox
Spain
Fex
Mrs Ruxgsell Overhausser Visits Leyda Family in Wilsonville
Mrs Ruxgsell Overhausser of Wilsonville Nebraska arrived three weeks ago for a Christmas visit with her parents Mr and Mrs O T Leyda. She has enjoyed time with the Leydas and their family including Lloyd Leyda and the Silas Ferry family as well as other relatives during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruxgsell Overhausser
Wilsonville
Nebraska
O. T. Leyda
Lloyd Leyda
Silas Ferry
For Sale Or Rent 20 Acres Near Plattsmouth Neb
For sale or rent 20 acres improved on the north edge of Plattsmouth Nebraska. Bond Mortgate Corp of Omaha handles details. (text uncertainty due to OCR)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Nebr
Bond & Mortgate Corp
Omaha
Tidiw
Courtesy Recalled for Number Six in News Call
A brief note praises the courtesy shown when phoning news to No. 6. The message highlights manners and prompt contact in a newsroom routine.
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No. 6
An Old Friend Come Back To Us
A reader recalls a humorous anecdote about a young woman at a summer resort who praises science yet admits confusion over planetary names. She also remarks with gusto that she dislikes beets, joking she would eat them if she liked them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
American News Features, Inc
Local Nehawka Notes includes visits and holiday gatherings
Nehawka residents report on Monday visits by Nehawka W H Kruger to Union and Walter Wunderlich's illness. A F Sturm suffered a neck sprain while uncoupling a trailer. W L McVey hosted Christmas guests including Roy Gregg and family. Stuart Rough and daughter Mable plan trips to Los Angeles and Austin. Friends and relatives from Omaha Louisville and California shared Christmas at the Steffens and Anderson homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Wunderlich
A. F. Sturm
W. L. McVey
Roy Gregg
McVey
Gregg
Stuart Rough
Mable
Martin Ross
Nehawka
Los Angeles
S. B. Roughson
Austin
Texas
Christmas carol surprise at Sturm home in German
On Christmas evening W A Ost led singing of Silent Night in German outside the home of Mr. and Mrs. A F Sturm. Inlaws A F Anderson of Omaha and Charles McCarthy joined the quartet, were invited in, and given a fine supper amid thanks for the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Sturm
A. F. Anderson
Omaha
Charles McCarthy
Christmas Entertainment at Nehawka and Nebraska City
Mr and Mrs Clifford Trotter entertained guests for Christmas in Nehawka including Raymond Chappell and wife and Earl Chappell and wife of Nebraska City. They enjoyed a fine visit and dinner. The next day the group joined Mrs Anna Trotter and Arthur Wolfe and family at Avoca for further holiday hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Trotter
Nehawka
Raymond Chappell
Nebraska City
Earl Chappell
Anna Trotter
Clifford
Douglass
Arthur Wolfe
Avoca
Pollard Family Vacationing in North Platte
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Pollard spent several days in North Platte last week as guests at the home of their daughter Mrs. L. C. Davis and her husband. They returned home last Sunday. Mrs. Davis was formerly Miss Virginia Pollard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Geary
James Earhardt
Plattsmouth
James
Mary Mast
W. S. Smith
I Plattsmouth
Guesi
Smith
James W. Holmes
North Platte
Raymond C. Pollard
L. C. Davis
Entertain Last Sunday
Entertain last Sunday described Albert Anderson and his wife hosting their son Kenneth who attended a family gathering. The brief notes the family event without further details about activities or guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Anderson
Kenneth
Spending the Holidays Here with Amarillo Family
Mr. Floyd Mitchell and daughter Wilma of Amarillo Texas arrived in Nehawka last Thursday to spend the holidays with their son Sheldon who works at the Sheldon department store and with Mrs George P Sheldon and Mr and Mrs Marion N Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Mitchell
Wilma
Amarillo
Texas
Nehawka
Comfine
Sheldon
Sheldon Department Store
George P. Sheldon
Marion N. Tucker
Grandmother Visits Grandson Disabled in Omaha Accident
Mrs. Z. W. Shrader traveled to Omaha Monday to assist her grandson Oscar Linville who was injured Sunday night in a leg breaking accident and is hospitalized. She departed early to provide support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Z. W. Shrader
Oscar Linville
Nehawka Youth Hurt In Christmas Day Wreck
Howard Chappell son of Mr and Mrs Charles Chappell of Nehawka was severely injured when a car carrying three young women and another young man left the highway early Christmas morning. The wreck struck a tree trunk in a ditch. One young woman died soon after at a Wahoo hospital. The other young man McCrary died later at the Wahoo hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehawka
Howard Chappell
Charles Chappell
Howard
Wahoo
McCrary
Extended South Visit Of Yeiser Family
John Yeiser and family traveled south after visiting Ralph Sturm, brother of Mrs. Yeiser, staying as his guests before continuing their trip to spend about three weeks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Yeiser
Ralph Sturm
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