Alvo News Briefs On Local Farmers And Visitors
Alvo residents shell and deliver corn to local elevators with Perry Cook and M R Kinney among those involved. John Skinner visits Plattsmouth to load goods for W P Cook. Socials include an Oyster supper hosted by Mr and Mrs C F Rosenow on New Year’s Eve. Various locals travel to Omaha and Chicago for visits. Illness news reports Ola Williamson with pneumonia. Women’s club gathering hosted by Mrs Steele. Carmen Muier teaching in Ogallala returns home for holidays. Clarence Curyea visits Alvo from Lincoln, noting California weather of his parents. Fruit growers use smudge pots amid cold snaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Cook
Alvo
M. R. Kinney
Greenwood
J. H. Foreman, Jr
Benson
Will Cook
Chicago
Gale Pickwell
Joseph Vickers
Omaha
Sam Jordan
Joe Alsoo
Alta Lines
Beatrice
P. J. Linch
Peterson
North Platte
West
Rock Island
H. H. Moore
Ola Williamson
EF. T. Fisher
Williamson
L. Muier
Ogallala
Carmen
Clarence Curyea
Lincoln
Capitol City
Clarence
California
Moves Back to Plattsmouth
W P Cook the barber who bought Mrs Simpson's Plattsmouth shop returned there after a dispute over the purchase. He handed the shop back to Mrs Simpson and left for Plattsmouth to reopen a new shop. George Forbes retrieved the carriage. goods were moved by John Skinner and R M Coatman's transfer. Mrs Cook, in poor health, traveled back to Plattsmouth via Omaha due to cold weather.
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Plattsmouth
W. P. Cook
Wedding Charivari For Vern Fifer And Aileen Norris
Following their December 19 marriage the couple were serenaded at home on January 2 with a French style charivari. The visitors enjoyed an oyster supper and expressed warm wishes for the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Fifer
Aileen Norris
Death of Mrs. Joseph Patterson of Norwalk Iowa
W R Stewart learned of the passing of his aunt Mrs Joseph Patterson of Norwalk Iowa and traveled to Des Moines by Rock Island flyer to attend the funeral at the late home in Norwalk. Patterson died of extreme old age. Her husband, a Civil War federal army veteran, survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Stewart
Joseph Patterson
Norwalk
Iowa
Stewart
Des Moines
Rock Island
Getting in Their Ice
Due to ponds near Alvo failing to yield ice this season, residents prepared for summer heat by shipping three cars of ice from Meadow via the Rock Island. They filled their ice-houses with excellent ice despite extra costs. Participants included H. H. Moore, Arthur Dinges, John Woods, and B. C. Boyles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvo
Meadow
Rock Island
H. H. Moore
Arthur Dinges
John Woods
8. C. Boyles
New Year Dinner At Stromer Home Praised
Herman L. Bornemeier Simon Rehmeyer and wife and Miss Marie Stromer joined Mr and Mrs A B Stromer for a six o clock New Year turkey dinner. The group praised the fine meal prepared by Mrs Stromer and enjoyed the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman L. Bornemeier
Simon Rehmeyers
Marie Stromer
Lincoln
A. B. Stromer
Ladies and visitors head to Omaha for day calls
Mrs George K Staats and daughter Miss Pearle travel to Omaha for a day visiting friends. G Hoffman and wife depart for Omaha to attend to business and visit friends. Mrs Julius Nielson and daughter Miss Charlotte also go to Omaha for business and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Staats
Pearle
Omaha
G. Hoffman
Julius Nielson
Charlotte
Treasury maps out plan to fund soldiers bonus payments
The Treasury unveiled a plan to fund the soldiers bonus with a dedicated account starting with 100 million dollars. It will add similar yearly deposits, earn 4 percent interest, and use special certificates redeemable at the Treasury to cover maturities and deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Mellon
New Year Party Attended by Sullivan Family Near Murray
Arthur Sullivan and wife J k Stamp and wife Mabel Sullivan Simona Polan Newton and Ralph Sullivan were guests of John Hendricks and family near Murray on New Year’s evening and shared a social gathering at the hosts home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Sullivan
J. K. Stamp
Mabel Sullivan
Simona Polan
Newton
Ralph Sullivan
John Hendricks
Near Murray
Manley Corn Shelling and Holiday Visits Reported
Phillip Flemming and G L Meisinger shell corn for Manley elevators despite rough roads. Families from Elmwood and Omaha join locals for Christmas at Stander home. Walter O’Brien seeks treatment in Omaha hospital. Rollin Coon travels to Texas with buyers. J Carper daughters return from Lincoln to holiday studies. Teresa Rauth and sister visit from Pilger arrive for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Flemming
Manley
A. H. Humble
J. H. Rauth
Walter Mockenhaupt
Mesdames
Herman Gansemer
John Habel
G. L. Meisinger
Walter Lane
Albert
Edward Seiker
Elmwood
August Stander
Walter O'Brien
Omaha
Rollin Coon
Texas
John Carper
Lincoln
Capitol City
Creda Bricks
Anna Rauth
J. C. Rauth
Anna
James Tighe
Christmas Dinner at Krecklow Home Recalled
At the Krecklow residence Mr and Mrs August Krecklow hosted a Christmas gathering with Messrs and Mesdames Louis Krecklow Lawrence Krecklow Miss Evelyn Elseman and Masters Arnold Elseman Harold Krecklow enjoying the day and a proper observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Krecklow
Louis Krecklow
Lawrence Krecklow
Evelyn Elseman
Arnold Elseman
Harold Krecklow
Officers Installed At Modern Woodmen And Royal Neighbors
Last week at Modern Woodmen hall the Modern Woodmen of America and Royal Neighbors of America installed their newly elected officers for the coming year. The event included a luncheon oyster supper prepared by the Royal Neighbors ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen Hall
Modern
Woodmen of America
America
Order of Hearing for Administratrix in Nord estate
In Cass county Nebraska a County Court order sets January 26 1925 at 10:00 a m for hearing the petition of Walfred A Nord seeking administration of Peter M Nord deceased with Marie H Nord named administratrix. Notice is to be published in Plattsmouth Journal for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing. Allen J Beeson County Judge. Seal.
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Nebraska
Cass County
Peter M. Nord
Walfred A. Nord
Marie H. Nord
Plattsmouth
Becrine
Allen J. Beeson
Howell Alters Shoals Bill Amid Power Trust Debate
In Washington on January 2 the Senate considered the Muscle Shoals leasing bill with a Howell amendment limiting profits from power or fertilizer sales to 5 percent. Norris urged a government inquiry into the power trust, but Ergg blocked further action.
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Washington
Power Trust
Norris
Republican
Nebraska
Federal Trade Commission
Underwood
Muscle Shoals
Senate
Howell
Erge
New Jersey
Hartford and relatives visit Omaha sights today
Charles Hartford Jr. and his brother Willis were in Omaha on vacation enjoying the city. A. C. Rawls and wife and Mrs. R. Churchill sister of eat 24 were in Omaha visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hartford, Jr
Omaha
Willis
C. A. Rawls
R. Churchill
Eet 24
Lincoln Legislature Inches Toward 1925 Session Clash
A strong vanguard of Nebraska lawmakers arrived in Lincoln signaling the 1925 session will open with a conservative, state‑centered approach. Most veteran members oppose the federal child labor amendment, including J C Gilmore and A H Byrum, while House leadership struggles for the speakership as they plan minimal early activity.
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Lincoln
Jan
Lincoln Hotel
J. C. McGowan
Norfolk
House
United States
Byrum
Nebraska
James Rodman
Omaha
A. G. Burke
Bancroft
Rodman
Burke
Cost of living shows small rise in late 1924 survey
A survey by the National Industrial Conference Board reports a 0.1 percent overall rise in the cost of living between October 15 and November 15, 1924, with July to November 1924 up 2.2 percent. Food clothing fuel and sundries rose, shelter fell, and the dollar's purchasing power fell to 60.5 cents since 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Industrial Conference Board
Coolidge Opposes Borah Armaments Conference
President Coolidge rejects Senator Borah's proposed economic and armament conference with Germany and Russia as too broad to yield practical results. He has not studied a draft but views the plan as impractical based on preliminary descriptions.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Russia
Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Coolidge
Local residents and visitors pass through on holiday visits
Dr Heineman in town at Hotel Main Bldg. David Foster of South Omaha visits old friends. Glen Elliott returns to Chicago after holidays with Kenyon company. Mrs Hans Heinrich leaves for University Place for a day. A L Tidd travels to Kansas on land business. Edna Shannon county register and daughter Ruth from Cottey College visit Omaha. Emil Erickson family and guests from Omaha, Miss Marjorie Nuttar from Kearney, and Philip Holmberg from Cologne plan New Year visits with Harold Frickson. Miss Gertrude Tyson teaching near Ulysses visits aunts in town before Griswold Iowa trip.
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Heineman
David Foster
South Omaha
Glen Elliott
Chicago
Kenyon Company
Hans Heinrich
University Place
A. L. Tidd
Kansas
Edna Shannon
County Register of Deeds
Ruth
Cottey College
Nevada
Missouri
Omaha
Emil Erickson
Agnes
Marjorie Nuttar
Kearney
Nebraska
Philip Holmberg
Cologne
Minn
Harold Frickson
Gertrude Tyson
Ulysses
Marie Jean
Oscar Gapen
Griswold
Iowa
Travelers and visitors depart for homes and trips
Judge James T. Begley left for Blair Nebraska this morning. County Surveyor Fred Patterson rode to Omaha to handle business. Charles S. Johnson returned from Florida with reports of a pleasant southern trip. Mrs Hallie Marshall went to Omaha with daughter Grace Marshall of Chicago. Laura Meisinger came back from California with her brother Leonard Meisinger and his wife. Sarah Maxwell of Fremont visited Will and Grace Adams then planned further family visits. I T Dooley and family of Palmer Nebraska left for home, escorted to Omaha by Floyd Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Begley
Blair
Nebraska
Fred Patterson
Omaha
Charless. Johnson
Florida
Southland
Hallie Marshall
Grace Marshall
Chicago
Laura Meisinger
Leonard Meisinger
California
Sarah Maxwell
Fremont
Will T. Adams
Will
Pike's Peak fireworks after tough climb
Five climbers braved a blizzard to reach Pike's Peak and launch New Year fireworks for the Adaman club. They began in heavy snow, reached the summit by nine, and at midnight fired a colorful display signaling theNew Year. A new member was initiated shortly after midnight.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Pike’s Peak
Adaman Club
Rocky Mountains
Mrs Dickson Visits Omaha for Business and Calls
Mrs. R. M. Dickson was among visitors in Omaha today for several hours to handle business matters and visit with friends.
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R. M. Dickson
Omaha
Auto Top Shop Ad on Vine Between 6th and 7th
Local ad lists Auto Top Shop between 6th and 7th streets on Vine with phone line 98 for inquiries.
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Auto Top Shop
Hula Attends Metropolitan Life Meeting in Lincoln
Charles W. Hula left this morning for Lincoln to join representatives of the Metropolitan Life Insurance company in a session held in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Hula
Lincoln
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Kalina Family Travels to Omaha for DES Matters
Mrs. Cyril Kalina and her children left this morning for Omaha to handle DES concerns and visit relatives in the city. The party plans a day trip, covering travel and family engagements in the metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril Kalina
Omaha
Sape
Des
Metropolis
Senate approves revised bill cutting second class mail rates
Senate post office committee reports amended postal rate bill aimed at funding employee cost increases. The measure lowers second class rates, retains third and fourth class rates, adds a 2 cent parcel post service charge and a 25 cent expedition option, with projected revenue gains and volume shifts among publishers.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Post Office Committee
Moses
Republican
New Hampshire
Senate
Postoffice Department
Post Office
Parcel Post
Post Offhe
Bank Run Ends After President Dismisses Cashier in Decorah
Decorah Iowa January 2 A run on the Decorah State Bank ended today following the retirement of president R A Engbertson and the absorption of 71 of his 251 shares by other stockholders. Ten days earlier Engbertson dismissed cashier BE R Haines without director approval sparking the run. Depositors grew angry and kept up the withdrawal rush from Tuesday through Wednesday and after the New Year holiday.
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Decorah
Iowa
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Geatman Hardware Co
U. S
A. Dinge
NEW Year Party
Pearson
Elmer Pearson
Prop
Bill
I. T. Dooley
Palmer
Floyd Richardson
Post Office Committee
Joe J. Stibal
DC BC
Schmidtmann Bldg
Plattsmouth, Nebr
H. C. Leopold
Main Street
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