Nehawka and Springfield Celebrate Christmas Week Gatherings
Nehawka residents and visitors enjoyed Christmas day events in Springfield and surrounding towns. Guests included Dan Horchar and family, Dr. D. E. Hansen, Mrs. Adaline Taylor and sister, Miss Marie Davis, and several local families sharing meals, visits, and a surprise reception for Henry Gruber’s sister Emma Burdick.
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Dan Horchar
Springfield
Mesdames
Louis Ross
Daniel Anderson
Bridge
Ross
Marie Davis
York College
Henry Walters
Omaha
D. E. Hansen
Will
Troop
Plattsmouth
Adaline Taylor
Z. W. Shrader
Madison Sturm
Valley
Robert D. Taylor
Nehawka
James Miller
Martin Ross
Albert Wolfe
Gladys
Emmia Burdick
Henry Gruber
Herbert Kuntz
York
A. A. Barr
Kuntz
James Chappell
Mollie Magney
Doris
Lincoln
Wilma Seebroeder
Avoca
Wm. Gorder
South Dakota
W. O ,Frost
Billie Shrader
Chalbeautte
North Dakota
Wayne Murray
Parsons
Kansas
Charles Bates
Methodist Church
RL. D. Taylor
Rock Bluffs
Roy Chriswisser
Fred Shumaker
Everett
Raymond Lancaston
Family Dinner Hosted by Troop Family
A Sunday gathering at Robert Troop and wife celebrated with extended family. Attendees included W. O. Troop and wife with daughter Lois, George and Thomas Troop, Victor Wehrbein, Wm. Gorder and wife with daughter Mary Catherine. Mrs. Wm. Gorder was honored during her school vacation near Okreek South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Troop
W. O. Troop
Lois
George
Thomas Troop
Victor Wehrbein
Wm. Gorder
Mary Catherine
Okcreek
South Dakota
Death of Wayne Murray Beloved Nehanka Youth
Wayne Murray nephew of Mr and Mrs Edward Murray died after a brief illness from pneumonia near Parsons Kansas where he had helped farmers including Lester Shrader. Funeral last Saturday was attended by Grandmother Shrader and Lester Shrader and wife. Nehanka residents recall him as a fine young man.
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Wayne Murray
Edward Murray
Lester Shrader
Parsons
Kansas
Shrader
Nehanka
Otterbein Church Christmas Program Delights Children
Otterbein church Bible school celebrated Christmas last Wednesday with a fitting program at the church. A Christmas tree and presents for the children accompanied the event supervised by Miss Lola Davis of near Murray who organized the evening with engaging flair.
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Otterbein
Bible School
The
Otterbein Church
Lola Davis
Near Murray
Present to Mrs. Joseph Disney to Los Angeles
Mrs. Joseph Disney living north of Nehawka received a round trip ticket to Los Angeles as a Christmas gift. The ticket carries a sixty day limit to visit her LA-based parents, who reside there. She appreciated the thoughtful present.
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Joseph Disney
Nehawka
Los Angeles
Visiting Families Share Holiday in Fulton Home
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Fulton hosted a holiday visit with their two daughters Albert Stoll and Harold Kemlon and families from Wayside Nebraska. Also in attendance were Vietor Harding and family of Omaha Oscar Kimson and H. H. Stoll of Nehawka. Visitors departed Monday morning for Wayside.
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Thomas E. Fulton
Albert Stoll
Harold Kemlon
Wayside
Nebraska
T. E. Fulton
Vietor Harding
Omaha
Oscar Kimson
Harold
Louisville
H. H. Stoll
Nehawka
Northwest
Returns to Her Home From North Carolina Visit
Grace Shrader, who had been in the city for a month or more due to her father's serious illness, Z. W. Shrader, returned home last Sunday night departing to Norfolk then taking a bus to her residence in North Carolina.
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Grace Shrader
North Carolina
Z. W. Shrader
Norfolk
Christmas Dinner Attendees at Troop Home
Mr and Mrs L H Young joined Mrs Charles R Troop and husband for Christmas dinner at their home. Also present were Mrs Robert Troop Miss Mary Troop Mrs Mary Voodra and Thomas Troop of Plattsmouth. Guests enjoyed a most pleasant occasion.
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L. H. Young
Charles R. Troop
Robert Troop
Mary Troop
Mary Voodra
Thomas Troop
Plattsmouth
Murray Family Visit Highlights Summerfield Ties
Mr and Mrs Guy Murray and family from Summerfield Kansas visited brother Edward Murray and family and also David Murray and family near Union. The trip combined family time with some business matters before returning to Kansas.
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Guy Murray
Summerfield
Kansas
Edward Murray
David Murray
Union
Gas Price Dip Reaches Nehawka Stations and Trucks
Gas prices fall to 17 cents at service stations and 15 cents from delivery trucks in Nehawka this Monday, reflecting a slow nationwide decline. The cheaper fuel arrives after a period of gradual reductions, with buyers urged to stock up when available.
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Nehawka
Good Hard Wood Prices and Delivery Offer
A local ad offers oak and ash wood at seven dollars per cord and eight dollars for sawn logs, delivered to Nehawka. R Ed Taylor promotes the service. The note mentions A A McReynolds and Mrs McReynolds traveling from Nehawka to Tucson, Arizona, with a palace on wheels, recounting 75 miles of snow covered roads after leaving Fort Worth, Texas.
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Nehawka
R. ED. Taylor
Tucson
Ariz
A. McReynolds
McReynolds
Fort Worth
Texas
Birthday surprise for Henry Gruber hosted by sister
A large group of over sixty friends and relatives gathered last Sunday at the home of Mrs. Nich to honor Henry Gruber with a surprise birthday celebration. Guests arrived with good wishes and shared memories, marking a joyful community moment.
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Henry Gruber
Menttleman
Nich
Celebration of a Birthday Anniversary
Olas Klaurens marks the anniversary of his birth with a surprise gathering. Mr. Gruber, once a hard worker, has not been in the best health but felt well on the day and enjoyed the occasion amid many friends and congratulations.
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Olas Klaurens
Gruber
United Brothers in Christ Church Services and Social
Engebretson pastor Nehawka and Otterbein Churches list morning worship Bible school and evening evangelistic services. Young People Endeavor to hold monthly social at FE Murray home Friday night Jan 2 1931. The Way of the Cross Leads Home message invites everyone to attend.
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United Brothers In Christ
Engebretson
Nehawka Church
Bible Church
Young
Christian Endeavor
Crystal Lancaster
Ladies Aid
Celebrated 78th Birthday of Cass County Couple
Mr and Mrs L H Young of Nehawka marked Mr Youngs 78th birthday with a home gathering of relatives neighbors and friends. The Cass county pioneers have lived in the area over sixty years and were born in Seven Miles Ford Virginia later moving to Ohio before settling in Nebraska. Their son Parl Young arranged a cake with 78 candles from an Omaha baker as well wishers presented fine gifts.
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Nehawka
L. H. Young
Mr. Young
Cass County
Seven Miles Ford
Virginia
Ohio
Nebraska
Omaha
Parl Young
Christ Furniture Co. Offers Upholstery Repairs and Mending
Factory man offers repair work for all upholstered furniture including cushions, couches, rockers, mattresses redone, dining chairs, and custom upholstery. Bring in or call. Plattsmouth Nebraska. Phone 645.
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Christ Furniture Co
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Bates Book Store Offers New Crepe Paper and Dennison Favors
The Bates Book Store showcases the newest crepe paper shades and the complete Dennison line of novelties and favors for festive occasions.
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Dennison
Bates Book Store
Weeping Water Community News Roundup
Weeping Water residents note plumbing work by Harold L. Richards at A. O. Ramge farm and Mrs. Jane Metcalf illness. Local editorials cover Christmas gatherings, visits to Lincoln and Omaha, a newborn girl for Mr. and Mrs. Rasmus Lauritzen, and a wolf round-up where six wolves were taken near Weeping Water.
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Harold L. Richards
Beyond
James Miller
Acues Rough
Millimer
Lincoln
Atlantic Pacific and
Gulf Oil Co
Hlandy
John S. Williams
Syracuse
Rasmus Lauritzen
Elmer Rosenberg
Vera Williams
Joseph Vance
Omaha
W. L. Hobson
Richmond
Eagle
Schneider
George Towle
Don McCarthey
York
James Metcalf
Amos Cappena
Jessie Baldwin
Farm Bureau Department
Murray
Lewiston
D. A. Youne
Kiine
E. FP. Marshall
Fort Lupton
Colo
Weeping Waters
John Wabel
Weeping Water
John
Terrence Flemming
Knickerbocker Club
Bridge
G. R. Binger
Ralph
State University
Carl Nickles
Fairplay
Joe Christian in Serious Condition After Hand Injury
Joe Christian who was shot through the left hand last week was taken to University Hospital in Omaha where doctors report his condition is very serious. Attending physicians advised relatives to come for consultation and consider amputation to aid recovery. The family went to Omaha on Tuesday.
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Joe Christian
University Hospital
Omaha
Enjoy a Wolf Hunt
To prevent depredations by wolves that prey on farmers flocks, about two hundred hunters are organized for a Wolf Hunt. The event aims to reduce livestock losses and protect local farms through coordinated pursuit and shooting of the predators. Local officials emphasize safety and adherence to regulations during the hunt.
Dairy Club Trophy Award Confirmed for S Ray Smith
State Extension Agent L J Frisbie informs Mr S Ray Smith of Weeping Water Nebraska that he won the 1950 Dairy Club trophy. The cup will be engraved and delivered after Organ ized Agriculture, likely returned by week’s start to display during the Annual Farm and Home Week at the Agricultural College.
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S. Ray Smith
Mr. Smith
Agricultural College
L. J. Frisbie
Secure Baby Beeves For Baby Beef Club
Glen Heneger and Paul Wolph departed last Tuesday for central Missouri to secure seven baby beeves for the Baby Beef club. They were joined by Peter Jurgensen of Avoca with his truck to transport the cattle to Weeping Water.
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Glen Heneger
Paul Wolph
Central
Missouri
Peter Jourgensen
Avoca
Will Move to New Quarters in Weeping Water
Elmer Michelsen the proprietor of the Weeping Water Variety Store rents the Troy Davis building two doors east of his current location and will move. A nine cent sale will follow the move promising unparalleled value for residents during the event. Watch for removal details and sale date.
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Elmer Michelsen
Weeping Water Variety Store
Troy Davis
Boone and Davis
Albert joins bid to unseat Mayor Thompson in Republican primary
Chicago Alderman Arthur F Albert announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for mayor. The move leaves three candidates challenging Thompson with Judge John H Lyle and Charles Y Barrett also seeking the nomination while Edward Brundage warns the split may help the mayor. Democrats back Anton J Cermak for president of the county board.
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Chicago
Arthur F. Albert Foe
Big Bill Thompson
Albert
Edward J. Brundage
North Side
Thordosen
John H. Lyle
Charles Y. Barrett
Student fires at editor in Bucharest newspaper office
A student walked into Adevernui in Bucharest and fired two shots at M. Socor, the paper's director. Neither shot hit. He was arrested and said he opposed the paper's artificial stance.
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Bucharest
Adevernui
Romania
M. Socor
Public Auction Near Murray Nebraska Farm Sale Notice
Public Auction announced for a farm location near Murray Nebraska with 71 head of livestock including six work horses 123 bred sows 450 fall short weight and one Hampshire boar plus farm machinery such as John Deere binders corn elevators listers planters and plows. The sale starts 10 a m Thursday January with lunch by Murray Presbyterian church and payment terms cash under 10 dollars or credit over 160 with bankable notes.
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Murray
Nehawka
Nebraska
The
Murray Presbyterian Church
Hampshire
Auction Notice for Property Sale By Auctioneers
Aubrey M. Hopkins owner, Rex Young auctioneer, W. G. Bobdiker clerk listed for an auction notice documenting the sale administration and responsible parties.
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Aubrey M. Hopkins
Rex Young
W. G. Bobdeker
Million dollar Doherty party shocks Washington debutante
Washington observers denounced Henry L. Doherty’s debutante Helen Lee Eames Doherty party as an emblem of inequality in American prosperity. Senator Norris condemned the lavish affair while Doherty defended it, noting hospitality costs and public curiosity. The event drew 2,000 guests, with lavish decorations and hospital flowers delivered by hotel staff.
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Washington
Mr Rons
Henry L. Doherty
Utiny Marnate
Helen Lee Eames Doherty
George W. Norris
Hoover
Patrick J. Hurley
Hurley
Washington Herald
Doherty
White House
Hlow
Norris
France
Wren Norris
Cities Service Co
International News Service Tonight
Mayfloor
Children’s Hospital
Williams freed on $10,000 bond in Johnson slaying case
Robert L Williams an 18 year old UT sophomore charged with killing Elizabeth Johnson 16 a former fi ancee was released on 10000 bond after waiving a preliminary hearing He came from Austin to spend holidays with Johnson whose body was found shot in his car outside a parsonage Williams is represented by his brother Paul Williams Dallas attorney The Rev SA Williams is his father and Methodist church leader in Austin General action now rests with the grand jury
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Port Arthur
Tex
Robert L. Williams
University of Texas
Elizabeth Johnson
Austin
W. Williams
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Paul Williams
Dallas
Williams
Legge Defends Farm Board Amid Simpson Letter Clash
Dallas John A. Simpson president of the national farmers union renews attack on the federal farm board telling Texas farmers the board will function one or two years longer. He accuses Republicans and praises Democrats while Challenging Leger on Walsh resolution.
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Washington
Legg
Farm Board
John A. Simpson
Farmers Union of
Oklahoma City
Legge
Senate
Walsh
Simpson
Askeal
Senate Bill Clerk
Neer
Legee
Dallas
Johna A. Simpson
National Farmers Union
Federal Farm Board
Texas Farmers Union
Farmers Marketing Association of America
Legere
New Year Message at Mynard A. B. Church
The Mynard A. B. Church urges reflection on the past year and a call to moral renewal for the new year. The sermon theme centers on transforming lives to align with God’s will, with Sabbath school at 10 and public worship at 11 featuring a sermon titled Three Hells inviting exploration of belief.
Progressives Form Third Unit Within North Dakota Republican Party
More than 260 people from across North Dakota organized the progressive branch of the Republican Party in Jamestown. O. J. Sorile of Buxton was elected president and the group aims to unite progressives of all parties to improve agriculture and state welfare.
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Jamestown
N. D
North Dakota
Republican Party
O. J. Sorile
Buxton
Nels Magnason
Bottineau
Ole Olson
New Rockford
Frank Eliot
Caledonia
G. N. Tucker
Courtenay
Delta Brastrup
Magnason
Nonpartisan League
Unclear Timing for Hoover Prohibition Report
Washington officials signaled no firm date for the dry law report to reach President Hoover as lawmakers expected, with the commission still deciding its recommendations. Writing and shaping the document remains in progress, and a New Year holiday or recess could delay completion beyond early next week.
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Washington
Law Enforcement Commission
Hoover
Tuesaday
Commission
Birth of Betty Louise Wood ward at Omaha Methodist
A seven pound daughter named Betty Louise was born on Tuesday at Omaha Methodist Hospital to Mr and Mrs B E B Wood ward. Both mother and baby are doing well and the family is joyful.
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B. E B. Woodward
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Betty Louise
Gravity Law Riddle and Eighteenth Amendment Rebuff
A playful look at Prof. Ein stein reportedly altering gravity theory and Judge Clark turning away the eighteenth amendment while noting traders bending supply and demand rules. The piece surveys curious legal and scientific curiosities observed by readers.
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Prof. Einstein
Clark
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A. F. Hansen
Pred L. Hild
Lincoln General Hospital
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Hild
E .Daniel Anderson
Albert Anderson
Alfred Anderson
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Call of the
Flesh
Laurel and Hardy
Billy, the
Kid
Ritz Theatre
Plattsmouth, Nebr
Jack London
Milton Silis Jane Keith Raymond Hackett -and
Tom Tyler
Helen
Man
Jack Holt and
Dorothy Revier
Matinee Sur
Oscar C. Hinds
Hobson Funeral Home
NEBR
John Deere
J. J. Case
Rock Island
David Bradley
Sen. Norris
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