Alvo News Highlights Local Visits and Lane County Happenings
Alvo residents report visitors and travel across Lincoln, Omaha, and Weeping Water. Notables include Emil Kuehn in Alvo, Everett Ayres buying a new bicycle in Lincoln, and J P Rouse visiting Union with daughter RK E Uhiey. The community notes a new windmill at S C Boyles, threshing yields, and a barber shop sale to R H Ackley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Kuehn
Alvo
Everett Ayres
Lincoln
L. D. Mullin
A. B. Stromer
Dirs
J. P. Rouse
Union
RK. E. Uhiey
Roncoe Bird
Pauline Snaveley
Eagle
Kenry Thomas
C.c. Bucknell
West
John B&b. Skinner
Omaha
Eddie Craigs
John Woods
H. D. Richardson
Kearney
Richardson
Bible School
Weeping Water
John DD. Foreman
Frank Cook
Beatrice
Mr. Bucknell
Clarence Bucknell
Elmwood
Goldie Bird
Mankato
Kansas
Goldie
Marie Stroemer
Messrs
Blind boy singer shines at Alvo school program
A blind boy known for radio singing gave a warm entertaining show at the Alvo school auditorium last Thursday evening. The event supported by the Brethren Bible school drew praise for his performances and charm.
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Alvo School
Brethren Bible School
Many Enjoy Linoma Beach Social Outing
People from Alvo and nearby communities gathered at Linoma Beach last Sunday for a pleasant day. They shared lunch, swam, and enjoyed various activities, with numerous families listed among attendees.
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Linoma Beach
Alvo
E. M. Coatman
Albert H. Moore
C. D. Ganz
A. B. Stromer
H. L. Bornemeier
A. Dinges
R. Jordan
Bert Kitzel
Floyd Dickerson
Joe Vickers
Woman's Club Meets at Turner McKinnon's Home
The Alvo Woman's Club gathered last Thursday at Mrs. Turner McKinnon's country home for an afternoon program. Lincoln violinists and singers provided music while Mrs. C H Kirkpatrick spoke on Old Ties and Mrs. Frank E Cook presented Vacation Days. McKinnon hosted with a luncheon.
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Alvo Woman's Club
Turner McKinnon
Lincoln
C. H. Kirkpatrick
Frank E. Cook
McKinnon
Seventieth fish party reels in a Weeping Water bounty
A fishing party organized by Simon Rehmeier and A. B. Stromer with J. L. Pilkington went to Weeping Water. They found excellent fishing but ran out of bait after catching seventy fish, including a silver spangler sun fish that reportedly leaped and signaled to Mr. Stromer.
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Simon Rehmeyer
A. B. Stromer
J. L. Pilkington
Nephew of Mrs Rosenow Killed in Home Accident
Dee Mick of Chappell son of Mrs C F Rosenow's sister died in an accident at their home last week. The death coincided with the anniversary of his father's death from injuries when his team ran away. Mrs Rosenow left for the west to attend the funeral and provide support.
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Dee Mick
Chappell
Better Use Both Hands
A local car safety reminder urges drivers to keep both hands on the wheel and avoid risky hugging while driving. It warns that improper conduct could lead to accidents and personal liability for damages.
Special One Day Bargain on Journal Subscription
One day offer slashes next Wednesday price to 1.50 for a year in advance. Those in arrears must pay all back subscriptions to qualify. Journal priced at 2.00, and at 1.50 you get the paper and postage at bare cost.
Woman's Reading Club Meeting at Alvo Home
The Woman's Reading Club of Alvo met at Mrs. L. M. Mc Kinnon’s home on Thursday July 16. After the business meeting a program featured “Evening at Home Then and Now” and “Planning the Vacation.” Misses Starklions Slater and Collen of University Place performed vocal violin and piano. Eighteen members and thirteen visitors attended.
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Woman’s Reading Club
Woman's Reading Club
Alvo
L. M. McKinnon
Charles Kirkpatrick
Frank Cook
Starklions
Pleasant Surprise Picnic for W. H. Warner in Lincoln and Alvo
A Saturday trip to Lincoln and a ride home with Perry Cook led a Plattsmouth group to gather at Boyles grove for a surprise party honoring W. H. Warner on the eve of his 78th birthday. Attendees included Charles H. Warner and family, Will Warga, W. F. Evers, Leonard Terryberry, Roy Howard, and Claude Hutchtison among others from Mynard and Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Warner
Lincoln
Perry Cook
Alvo
Mr. Warner
Plattsmouth
Frank Warner
Local Attorney and Judges Travel for City Business
Attorney C H Taylor came up from Union to handle business for a few hours. Judge James T Begley and Court Reporter L L Turpin left for Papillion to convene a district court session. John Poland from Kansas visits sister Mary Taylor south of the city. P J Vallery, visiting at daughter Mrs Warren Durells, departed for Havelock. Miss Mary Peterson returns from Osceola Lincoln and Havelock to resume duties as beokeeper at Cloidt Lumber & Coal Co offices.
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C. H. Taylor
Union
James T. Begley
L. L. Turpin
Papillion
District Court
John Poland
Kansas
Mary Taylor
P. J. Vallery
Warren Durell
Havelock
Mary Peterson
Osceola
Lincoln
Edgar Peterson
Beokeeper
Cloidt Lumber & Coal Co
Visitors and Travels In Nebraska Social Roundup
Friday's Daily recalls Harry King of Chicago visiting old friends in the area before returning to the Windy City. Miss Helen Wescott leaves for Grand Island to stay with Rev A V Hunter and attend the Kearney district Epworth League meeting in Gothenberg. Mr and Mrs Morgan Waybright of Los Angeles travel with Mrs Edward Brantner to Omaha to meet grandson Edward Chase from Pender.
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Harry King
Chicago
Windy City
Helen Wescott
Grand Island
A. V. Hunter
Kearney
Gothenberg
Morgan Waybright
Los Angeles
Omaha
Edward Brantner
Edward Chase
Pender
Local visitors and residents stop by the county seat
John B. Livingston the Buick representative visited Omaha for a short time. Mrs. F Ackerman of Wymore arrived to spend time with Mr. and Mrs. George Luschinsky, sister of Mrs. Luschinsky. William Schneider of Cedar Creek came to attend to business and visit friends. William G. Meisinger left for Peoria and Pekin Illinois for a vacation with relatives. Albert Kieck of Springfield visited his brother County Attorney W G Wieck and noted Springfield rabies concerns prompting culling of dogs and cats.
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John B. Livingston
Buick
Omaha
William G. Meisinger
Peoria
Pekin
Illinois
Meisinger
Albert Kieck
Springfield
W. G. Wieck
Kieck
Farm for Rent and Milch Cows for Sale in Mynard
An improved farm is for rent in Mynard Nebraska along with fresh milch cows for sale. Contact Ss. C. Cole for details.
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Ss. C. Cole
Mynard, Neb
Distinguished Family Genealogy Uncovers Capstone Histories
Mrs. Fred G. Morgan and Mrs. Albert Thierolf have explored their ancestry, aided by Thierolf’s genealogical volumes over 1,500 pages spanning a century. The records trace William Shurtleff of Ecclesfield to Plymouth forebears, with numerous descendants including Harvard graduates, Boston mayors, and notable artists, linked to Holmes and Roosevelt lineage.
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Fred G. Morgan
Albert Thierolf
Utica
Nebraska
Thierolf
London l
William Shortief I
England
Ecclesfield
West Riding of Yorkshire
Hallamhire
Ecclesfiel
Sheffield
Scrooby
New England
Frances Louisa Evans
Brook- Preval
William Shurtleff III
Warvard College
William Shurtleff
Madame Shurtleff
Eaglebeak
Theodore Atkinson
Nathanial Bradstreet Shurtleff
Harvard College
Boston
William Steele Shurtleff
Europe
Yale
Harvard Law School
George Walker
Paris
Hamden Lodge
Morning Star
Springfield
Lowell Institute
National Academy of Design
N. Y
Metropolitan Museum
Alpine Club
Keene Valley
Adirondacks
Washington
Delaware
Alice Hathaway Lee
George Cabot Lee
Theodore Roosevelt
Edith Kermit Carew
London
James Savage
Farmers Gravel Side Roads Themselves in Nebraska County
Farmers in Nebraska City area form districts to gravel over fifteen miles of side roads within thirty days without county commissioners approval. They fund the work pro rata, aiming for faster completion as these roads connect with already graveled main highways.
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Nebraska City
Neb
Tese
Manley News Items Highlight Local Happenings
Gust Stander threshes ahead as a top worker. Visitors include Frank Taylor and family, Roger Peterson of Omaha, and James O Leary guests at local homes. Wheat yields reach 13 to 15 bushels per acre. Manley plays Greenwood 5 to 3 in an upcoming game. Residents attend Ak Sar Ben and band concerts. Mrs Earhart renovates country home while Billy Ash advances threshing. Town nears full occupancy with one new house under construction and a thriving Chamber of Commerce.
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Gust Stander
Frank Taylor
Herman Rauth
Roger Peterson
Omaha
James O'Leary
Fred Bauer
James M. Carper
Lincoln
Manley
Theo. R. Baker
Harman Mann
Wm. Glaublitz
South of Elmwood
J. C. Rauth
Emory Cibbons
Anna
Ak-Sar-Ben
Greenwood
Murray
A. HE. Himble
C. Earhart
Joseph Miller
Billy Ash
Fred Lawrenson
Geo. L. Meisinger
H. 0. Munson
Munson
Wise Memorial Hospital
James Kennedy
Elm Creek
John Tighe
Chamber of Commerce
Kicked by a Horse Injures Francis Kelly
Francis Kelly son of Mrs. Bertha Kelly was kicked by a horse when poking it with a stick. The blow struck his shoulder and face causing serious concern but he is now reported to be getting along nicely.
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Francis Kelly
Bertha Kelly
Manley Folks Attend Cass and Otoe County Day Dinner Show
Well represented crowd from Manley and nearby towns thronged the den on Monday night for Cass and Otoe county day. Rain caused mud and duckings for many as they traveled, with numerous husbands bringing wives to a show during the gathering. Notables from Manley include Herman Rauth William Heebner J P Stander W J Rau and many others listed, some receiving the Royal Bumper degree.
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Manley
Den
Cass
Otoe
Messrs
Messrs and Mesdames Herman Rauth, William Heebner, J. P. Stander
W. J. Rau
R. Bertman
John Crane
R. Ankrom
Philip Fleming
Eli Keckler
Milton Gentry
Joe Maveney
John Mockenhaupt
John Carper
Rollin Coon
Peter Spangler
le Roy Steinkamp
Carl
Glen Meisinger
Orris
Arnold Schliefert
Andy Schliefert
Vene Rockwell
Anzi
Manley Fire Destroys Gish Farm Residence
A blaze destroyed the Vernon Gish home two miles south and a mile west of Manley when a kitchen air stove exploded during noon lunch. The fire rapidly consumed the frame house leaving the family with no possessions. After evacuating to a neighbor’s home for dinner, a second fire started from embers scattered by the initial blaze.
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Manley
Vernon Gish
Fire Destroys Cave Supplies Near Pioneer House
A smouldering wooden door led to a cave fire that consumed straw and inflammable material, burning all cave supplies. The nearby house, partly frame, built over sixty years ago by west pioneers, served once as a post house for pony express riders traveling from St Joseph to the western states. Estimated loss ranges from 2000 to 3000 dollars with no insurance for Mr. Gish.
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West
St. Joseph
Nebraska City
Plattsmouth
Gish
Walter Reeder Dies After Hospital Stay
Walter Reeder died at a Lincoln hospital on Wednesday morning after traveling there for an intended operation. A longtime Elmwood resident and oldest son of Mrs. George Reeder, he had been ill for a year and had recently returned from Excelsior Springs. The funeral is set for Friday at 2 PM at the Methodist church with interment in Elmwood cemetery.
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Ward
Walter Reeder
Lincoln
Walter
Excelsior Springs
George Reeder
Elmwood
Methodist
Echo
Cigars by Bates Book and Stationery Store
A brief notices Bates Book and Stationery Store offers cigars flavored by an electric humidor. Popular brands are displayed to attract customers seeking well moist tobacco products.
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Bates Book and Stationery Store
Proper Observance Of Traffic Rules Urged By Police
City police urge strict traffic rule following to reduce growing accidents especially in outlying districts. They emphasize keeping to the right, reasonable speeds, signaling turns, and using lights after dark to prevent blinding other drivers.
Young man dies from torch burn injuries in Chappell tractor work
Word reached Eagle last week that Dee Mick son of the late Welle Mick was badly burned by a blow torch explosion while soldering a tractor radiator. He died from his injuries a year after his father died in a runaway accident. John Russ Mick Mrs Price and Geo Sheesley drove to Chappell for the funeral.
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Eagle
Dee Mick
Welle
Pete) Mick
Chappell
John
Russ Mick
GAR OWNERS NOTICE ON CAR REPAIR OPTIONS
Gar owners are advised to use the Dodge Service station for repairs. The flat rate system offers cheaper and more satisfactory service with photos available. Contact details 611 6d 2sw.
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Dodge
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Ray Parcell
Kansas City
R. H. Ackley
Eddie Craig
Johnson
Woman's Club
Coatman Hardware Co
Alvo Nebraska
Dr. Heineman
H. C. Leopold
Fred Morgan
This City
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H. M. Soennichsen Company
Murray, Nebraska
J. A. Leonard
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