Nebraska to receive 2 million for street paving projects
Washington announced a federal program to spend 2 million dollars in Nebraska on paving and repaving in cities with federal highways. State Engineer Roy Cochran will allot about 300 thousand for Omaha extensions while other funds may be used for city street improvements and feeder road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nebraska
Roy Cochran
Omaha
Cochran
Plattsmouth
Sixth Street
Highway Department
Chicago
Washington Avenues
Seventh Street
Pearl and Vine Streets
Sixth and
Main
Chamber of Commerce
Local Youth Re-Enlists in Navy During Home Visit
Tom Sutton, a local young man visiting with his parents, has re-enlisted in the Navy after completing his recent term and discharge. He plans to depart for the West Coast within a week to report to Bremerton Washington and join a ship for another hitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Sutton
West
Tom
Bremerton
Washington
Eagle Chief to Lead Drive for Local Aerie
Ralph Emerson deputy grand president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will guide Plattsmouth Aerie No. 265 F C E membership drive. The effort aims to raise 60 new members with a class of 50 to be initiated July 6. Emerson will stay in Plattsmouth through initiation at the Eagle Home headquarters at Hotel Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Emerson
Fraternal
Order of Eagles
Kansas City
Plattsmouth Aerie No. 265
Eagle
Emerson
Plattsmouth
Hastings
Herman Thomas
W.C. Lynch
Blues
the Aerie
Glen Hutchinson
A. R. Blunt
Leo Boynton
Wm. Parclay
Plattsmouth Aerie
Nebraska
Bryan
Wm. Barclay
Arrests After Merchant Night Spree On North Fifth
Three men from Nebraska City were arrested after a pursuit on North Fifth Street following Merchant’s night. Officer Pickrell stopped their heavily loaded car, found numerous jugs and packages, and searched Bauer Garage with Sheriff Sylvester and Deputy Lancaster. Two men, Glen Martin and driver B C Boggs, faced intoxication charges. the third party was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fifth Street
Nebraska City
David Pickrel
Bauer
Pickrell
Homer Sylvester
Lancaster
Glen Martin
B. C. Boggs
Wedding of Esther Meierjurgen and Carl Meierjurgen at Murdock
A June 28 wedding at Calizhan Evangelical church near Murdock united Miss Esther Meierjurgen and Mr. Carl Meierjurgen in a double ring ceremony. Attendants included Nora Heertel and Walter Meierjurgen. reception followed at the bride’s home with pink and white decor and a wedding cake baked by Esther Meierjurgen. The couple, lifelong Murdock residents, received many gifts and left for a honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther B. Haertel
Marrieg
Carl L. Meierjurgen
Murdock
Calizhan Evangelical Church
Esther B.B. Heertel
Chas. Haertel
Henry Meierjurgen
H. R. Knosp
Murdock Evangelical Church
Esther Meiserjurgen
Lincoln
Lord
Elmer Miller
Miller
Harry Ziegenbein
Nora Heertel
Walter Meierjurgen
John
Jonas Meierjurgen
Marie Reuter
Alvo
Bernard
Emmet Sockelman
Esther Meiersurgen
Dan Reuter
August Bockelman
Joe Gustin
Clara
Irene Reuter
Meierju
Traveling to Denver and Colorado Coast Stop Ends
The party plans to visit Denver and other Colorado sites and the Pacific coast, returning home to Murdock to share news with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Pacific Coast
Murdock
Bridge in Honor of Mrs Beeson Delights Guests
Mrs James G Menzy hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering at her South Ninth street home in honor of Mrs Allien J Beeson of Long Beach California. Three tables played with Mrs Jess Wargo taking first honors and Mrs Beeson receiving the guest prize. Summer flowers decorated the rooms and luncheon was served by Mrs Mauzy with help from her mother Mrs J H Hallstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Menzy
South Ninth Street
Allien J. Beeson
Long Beach
California
Jess Wargo
Beeson
Camp Tyee Brings CCC Life to Oregon Frontier
The Oakland Tribune details Camp Tyee near Oakland Oregon thirty miles from Roseburg a Civilian Conservation Corps camp housing 219 men. Under Lt Col George F. P. Dailey and Lt Jules Kaufman the camp crews build roads clear trails and remove fire hazards in the national forest while providing meals five cooks oversee feeding and a large hospital tent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Oregon
Civilian Conservation Corps
Jules Kaufman
Medical Corps of the Army
Miss Hazel Dovey Comes for Canton Summer Visit
Miss Hazel Dovey of Canton Ohio arrived for a summer with her parents Mr and Mrs O C Dovey. She left Cleveland Tuesday at 8 00 am and reached here 6 30 pm Wednesday after the trip by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Dovey
Canton
Ohio
Mrs. O. C. Dovey
Miss Dovey
Cleveland
Reynolds Schmidtmann Wedding at Dundee Presbyterian
Miss Ida Reynolds of Union and Dr. Carl F Schmidtmann of Omaha wed at Dundee Presbyterian Church in Omaha. The ceremony featured Harry Woodward’s singing and Mrs. Albert Sands on piano. The couple plans a home at the Underwood apartments after an eastbound auto trip.
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Dundee Presbyterian Church
Omaha
Ida Reynolds
Union
Carl F. Schmidtmann
Harry Woodward
Albert Sands
H. D. Talbot
Helen Brodner
George Schmidtmann
Case County
J. T. Reynolds
William Schmidtmann
Out of the City
H. F. Goos
Harriett
William Schmidtmann, Jr
City
W. T. Reynolds
F. H. Heitzhausen
Billings
Montana
Picnic at Riverview Park for Plattsmouth children
The Methodist Sunday school held a picnic at Riverview Park in Omaha with over 190 meals served. More than 100 children rode in a Rae McMahen open trailer truck, and Rev. and Mrs. Troy were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary. The group returned safely before rain.
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Methodist Sunday School
Riverview Park
Omaha
Rae McMahen
Troy
Plattsmouth
Visits by J. W. Simon Highlight Plattsmouth Ties
J W Simon former Plattsmouth high school principal visited old friends in the city. He now teaches at Cass Technical high school in Detroit and works at Creighton University summer school in Omaha. His wife and two children stay with relatives in Auburn.
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J. W. Simon
Plattsmouth
Simon
Cass Technical High School
Detroit
Michigan
Creighton University
Omaha
Power Team Edges Eagles In Kittenball Clash
The Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Co. defeated the Eagles 6 to 1 in a hard fought kittenball game at the ball park east of the Burlington station. Managers Ault and Blunt fielded fastball players as the junior league showed closer scores and stronger play. The coming week will see more league games as eight teams push toward round one completion and early standings.
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Iowa-Nebraska Light Co
Eagles
Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co
Ball Park
Burlington
Ault
Blunt
Car collision injures H. R. Schmidt at Lincoln intersection
H. R. Schmidt of Murdock was hurt Thursday in Lincoln when his car and H. R. Young’s vehicle collided at 33rd and O streets. Schmidt’s car was driven by a Miss Winkler who failed to stop at a sign driving west on O Street. Schmidt’s injuries were treated at St. Elizabeth's Hospital and he was later taken to C. F. Alzer’s home.
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H. R. Schmidt
Murdock
Lincoln
H. R. Young
33Rd
O Streets
Mr. Schmidt
Winkler
QO Street
Mr. Young
33Rd Street
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
C. F. Alzer
Miss Olive Jones To Vacation In Missouri
Miss Olive Jones the city librarian will spend two months in Columbia Missouri with relatives and friends. The library will close for July and August allowing a rest due to illness while she has served faithfully and kept the library at a high standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Jones
Columbia
Missouri
Miss Jones
New Paving Through Union Open to Travel
The newly paved segment from U S 75 west through Union to beyond the Nehawka corner on State highway 24 is open to traffic with a north detour at the Union railroad crossing. Officials expect full opening early next week and plan detour removal at Murray.
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Union
Nehawka Corner
O Street
Murray
Nebraska City News- Press
Herb Schwaderer
Murray Corner
Six Mile
Main Street
Ash Grove
Cass County
ON THE BANKS OF THE WABASH BOY SCOUTS CAMP OUT
Friday reports place a Huntington Indiana Boy Scout campus by the Wabash River. The group swam in Indiana’s river and rest aligned after a mosquito filled Mississippi camp. With mileage near 250 daily they aim for Washington D C as they travel east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Mississippi
Washington, D. C
Summering in Florida with Omaha and Nebraska guests
Mrs. Joseph T. Sindelar and daughter Katherine Mae of Omaha visit Lake Worth Florida with Robert T. Propst of Ralston. They stay at the homes of Robert L. Propst and Mr. and Mrs. Elvin E. Green Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Frank McDaniels. Propst and son Neil of Fort Worth vacation in Chicago with friends and attend the Century of Progress Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Sindelar
Katherine Mae
Omaha
Robert T. Propst
Ralston
Lake Worth
Florida
Robert L. Propst
Elvin E. Green ,Jr
Frank McDaniels
Dwight
Propst
Neil
Fort Worth
Chicago
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NAVY
Eagle Chief
Wilds of Oregon
Oakland Tribune
Camp Tyee
O'Donnell, Jr
Whiteman
Warren
L. Kief
A. Kief
Heiner
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