Nehawka News Briefs on Work, Travel and Local Events
Roy Waldo accepts a position at Sheldon department store in Nehawka. Charles Adams and family enjoy a fishing day at the Platte river near Cullen. Oterbein church repairs continue with services soon. Miller and Gruber complete stuccoing on Verner Lundberg’s recently constructed house. Vera Goodridge returns to Sheldon store after mumps. John W. Murdock and family attend Presbyterian services in Murray and Memorial Day in Plattsmouth. Frank A. Boedeker visits from Craig after bank assignment. Robert Troop and Parl Young report profitable hog sale in St Louis. Frank P. Sheldon and daughter Marion Tucker visit Nebraska City for store business. Grace Lindner expands violin students north of Nehawka and near Cedar Creek. Georgy Polis and wife attend Missouri Pacific convention in Kansas City. Dr. Tuck tests cattle north of Nehawka. condition satisfactory with some reactors. School meeting planned to organize for the September year. Earl Troop presents “Old Glory” at Memorial Day in Plattsmouth with strong reception. Mrs. W. O. Troop attends W C T U in Plattsmouth while children view Taylor circus. Mrs. Herold Kimson improves after Omaha hospital stay and faces operation. mother Mrs. Fulton visits and remains hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Adams
Platte
Cullen
Cedar Creek
Oterbein
Messrs Miller and Gruber
Nehawke
Verner Lundberg
Vera Goodridge
Sheldon
John W. Murdock
Murray
Plattsmouth
Frank A. Boedeker
Craig
Robert Troop
Parl Young
St. Louis
St Louis
Frank P. Sheldon
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Tuck
Nehawka
Nehawka Consolidated School
Earl Troop
W. O. Troop
Glen Vallery
Troop
Taylor Circus
Herold Kimson
Omaha
T. E. Fulton
Local Notes from Nehawka Plattsmouth and Nearby
Sheriff Stewart handled legal matters in Nehawka Saturday evening. Dorothy Lewis visited Plattsmouth with friends and stayed as a guest. Glen Whiteman and wife spent Sunday with Mrs. Whiteman’s relatives in Nebraska City. John Kelberg, a longtime Nehawka character, has moved to Omaha. R. E. Morris of Union for Standard Oil visited Nehawka Monday selling oils and gas. Thomas Troop Jr. may join a musical recital led by Olive Gass of Plattsmouth. L Edward Woods, painter and paper hanger, remains very busy with his trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Stewart
Nechewka
Dorothy Lewis
Plattenmouth
Glen Whiteman
Whiteman
Nebraska City
John Kelberg
Nehawka
Omaha
R. E. Morris
Union
Standard Oil Company
Thomas Troop,Jr
Olive Gass
Plattsmouth
L Edward Woods
Memorial Day Visit At Stewart Rough Home
Last Sunday at the Pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Rough the children gathered except one in the west. They united to visit parents and each other and to spend Memorial Day in the old hometown. Attendees included H. J. Dane and family Iowa City Iowa R L Benson and family Oakland Neb D H Wilson and family Crete and Martin Rose and family Nehawka. After the event they went to Crete to visit at the home of Mr and Mrs F H Wilson for a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Rough
West
H. J. Dane
Iowa City
Iowa
R. L. Benson
Oakland
Neb
D. H. Wilson
Crete
Martin Rose
Nehawka
F. H. Wilson
New mill advances to grinding phase after fire loss
A recently started new mill nearing completion will soon grind courser meal and feed. It replaces the former mill of C. D. St. John which burned down earlier. The building is now under roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. St. John
Bert Willis Updates Garage Services Ad
Bert Willis changes his garage layout placing the rectifier at the rear where main work occurs. He offers battery generator and starter repairs with careful attention to all entrusted tasks. see his updated ad in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Willis
Bert
Nehawka Loses Ball Game To Cullom Visitors
Nehawka lost 3 to 10 to a visiting Cullom team in a well played baseball game that delighted attendees. The home side showed effort and the match remained competitive throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehawka
Cullom
Memorial Day Observed in Nehawka by Legion
Under the American Legion and Nehawka posts Memorial Day was observed on Monday May 31 with Rev Frank Emory Pfoutz of Plattsmouth delivering the principal address. The Boy Scouts decorated sixteen veteran graves and placed flags at each. Remaining G A R members in Nehawka are B S Kirkpatrick Walker Bates and William Balfour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion of
C. Hewitt
American Legion
Boy Scouts
Grand Army Post
Nehawka
Messrs
B. S. Kirkpatrick
Walker Bates
William Balfour
Grand Old Army
Hazel Carper Wins Nehawka High School Scholarship
Hazel Carper of Nehawka was awarded the high school scholarship for the graduating class of 1925. She held an average of 93.46 percent over four years and had the highest grade among the girls in high school for the last term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Carper
Nehawka High School
Drum Corps Leads Decoration Day Procession
The American Legion drum and bugle corps appeared in white uniforms with blue caps in the march to Oak Hill cemetery for G A R and Legion grave decorations. The color guard escorted the national flag and post colors followed by a firing squad. At the cemetery taps ended the service in memory of fallen soldiers and sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Oak Hill Cemetery
Legion
Drum and Bugle Corps
Golden Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Graduating Nurse Training Class At University Hospital
The World Herald reports the University of Nebraska Nurse Training School class completing work at University Hospital in Omaha. Members include Grace Beeson of this city and Adrienne Gunderson of Vermillion, South Dakota. Graduation exercises are set for Saturday June ith at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
World Herald
University of Nebraska Nurse Training School
University Hospital
Omaha
Grace Beeson
Alien J. Beeson
Adrienne Gunderson
Vermillion
South Dakota
Henry G. Sevenfiichson
Returns From Hospital Visit To Relieve Mrs Crabill
John W. Crabill traveled to Omaha yesterday afternoon to visit relatives and assist Mrs. Crabill home from the hospital where she had been for several days receiving treatment. Her health has been weak for months and officials hope the ongoing treatment will restore her to better health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Crabil
Omaha
County Court action on McVey estate and Smith bond
This morning in county court the petition to probate the last will of Jesse R. McVey was heard and executor George E. Dovey was confirmed. Judge A H Duxbury heard the complaint against Ivan Smith who was arrested at Nebraska City on a wife abandonment charge. By agreement the defendant may file bond to remain in force for the contract fulfillment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montay
Jessse R. McVey
George E. Dovey
A. H. Duxbury
Ivan Smith
Nebraska City
Violet Begley Improves After Omaha Hospital Operation
Violet Begley who was operated on at Methodist hospital in Omaha a week ago Sunday is now able to sit up and spend several hours out of bed. Her rapid recovery is expected to allow her to return home by week’s end. Friends rejoice at the improving condition and await her homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violette Begley
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Bible Reading Marathon Continues in California Town
In Yucaipa California over 160 members of the First Methodist church kept reading aloud in a Bible marathon begun at midnight Saturday. Readers take turns from the pulpit to cover sections of scripture with the aim to finish by noon tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yucaipa
Cal
First Methodist Church
Bates Celebrates 83rd Birthday Veteran Editor
Col. M. A. Bates, longtime editor of the Journal, marks his eighty third birthday. A varied printing career spans Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Montana and Nebraska. He remains healthy and active in daily tasks though long travel is no longer feasible. Friends hope he pens editorials on his 100th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Bates
Journal
Ilinois
Iowa
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Purebred Shorthorn thrull Il Ivan De Les Dernier Murray Nebr
Purebred Shorthorn candidate Ivan De Les Dernier from Murray Nebraska is listed as the entrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan de Les Dernier
Murray
Journal Want Ad Column Appeals to Advertisers
Reader note invites responses for selling goods and services via the Journal Want Ad column. Short message encourages placing ads to reach a wide audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Fines For Possessing Wild Game In Storage
Chief Game Warden reports two fines for stored wild game. George A Balderson of Wilbur fined 92.50 for six rucks and Fred Schermeda fined 32.50 for two ducks and four squirrels found in cold storage bears Balder ton and Schermeda names. State law sets January 10 as the storage deadline. Seines and nets confiscated from the Missouri river near Bellevue are stored at the capitol office. ownership unclear and no arrests made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
George A. Balderson
Wilbur
Fred Schermeda
Balderton and
Schermeda
Missouri River
Bellevue
W. R. Murray
New Capitol
Murray
Peffner
George Koster
Peffiner
Day agents on trial for conspiracy in prohibition case
J. E. Russell the suspended federal Prohibition director for the state Merie B. Copeland his chief aide and Warren E. Garnett all of Columbus go on trial before Federal Judge Westen haver charged with conspiracy to violate national prohibition laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
J. E. Russell
Merie B. Copeland
Warren E. Garnett
All of
Columbus
Westenhaver
Murray Escapes Damage From Wednesday Cay Storm
News reports after a heavy wind storm said Murray avoided serious damage. Residents sheltered in caves and cellars but the town remained safe with only damaged trees and strong winds observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Front of Fetter Shoe building gets fresh coat of paint
The Fetter Shoe company storefront is being beautified today with a new coat of paint. F R Gobelman and his crew supervise the work as the building is spruced up into one of the citys more attractive business fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fetter Shoe Company
F. R. Gobelman
Hearing on Nellie Russell Administratrix Petition
In Cass county Nebraska the County Court assigns June 10 1925 at nine oclock a.m. for hearing Nellie Russell petition for appointment as Administratrix of James Williams deceased estate. Notice to interested parties via Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing. Dated June 1 1925 County Judge A H Duxbury seal.
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Nebraska
Cass County
James Williams
Nellie Russell
Plattsmouth Journal
A. H. Duxabery
County
Jude
Notice of Meeting of Board of Equalization 1925
The Case County Board of Equalization will meet in Plattsmouth Nebraska to examine Cass county assessments for 1925. The session starts Tuesday June 9 1925 at 9 00 a m and continues daily until noon Saturday June 13 1925. All claims for equalization must be filed by Friday June 12 1925. Geo R Sayles County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case
Cass County
Commissioners’ Chamber
Court House
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Returns From The East Miss Robertson Home From Baltimore
Miss Jessie M Robertson returns to her city home after a year teaching in Baltimore Maryland high schools. She plans rest with her parents Mr and Mrs James M Robertson and will consider summer study options at an eastern college. Her successful stint in Baltimore is noted as part of her strong local teaching record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie M. Robertson
Baltimore
Maryland
James M. Robertson
Robertson
Miss Robertson
W. C. T. U. Awards Essay Prizes For Past School Year
Members of the W C T U held a meeting at Mrs Glen Vallerys Wiliview home as weather allowed. Prizes were awarded to city school pupils for essays on effects of strong drink and tobacco in seventh and eighth grades and in fifth and sixth grades. Prize winners include Retelsdorf Lena Hudson Bihe Quinton Lyle Lawton Jean Hayes Norman White. Honorable mentions went to Grace Arnold Frank Schaknice and Mary Mumm. Readings and piano numbers accompanied by Miss Helen Vallery Miss Mae Barker and Mrs Whes closed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.cc. TU
Glen Vallery
Wiliview
Retelsdorf
Lena Hudson
Robert Hartford
Tohaton Sakhay
Helen Jane Weat
Bihe Quinton
Lyle Lawton
Jean Hayes
Norman White
Elizabeth Spangier
Wwtg
Grace Arnold
Frank Schaknice
Mary Mumm
Mesdames Ll. L. Whes
C. A. Troop
May Barker
Gertrude Vallery
Helen Vallery
Helen Wailers
Mae Barker
Nebraska Weekly Industrial Review Highlights Regional Developments
In a prosperous period, Nebraska communities report progress across multiple sectors. Notable items include a $75,000 Monterey church completion, paving contracts in Wymore, road grading Osmond to Wausa, municipal caseline station in Nebraska City, and a forthcoming Bridgeport highway paving. Grand Island plans a $225,000 theater, and Omaha notes a new station for Monarch Manufacturing radio equipment. County projects show coal vein finds in Falls City and railroad promotion in Bloomfield Creston Niobrara area, with electrification in Manley and various civic improvements statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Wymore
Osmond
Wausa
Nebraska City
Bridgeport — Alliance-Bridgeport
Nebraska City—Flans
Arbor Lodge State Park
Broken Bow
St. Joseph's Church
Grand Island
Omaha
Monarch
Thurston County
Falls City
Bloomfield
Crefton
Niobrara
Manley
Nebraska Gas & Electric Oo
Deweese
Hastings Kiwantaus
Bilne Springs
Katieas City
Albion
Paris City
Kansas
Lincoln
Eva Reese Attends Graduation in Bovina Colorado
Mrs Eva Reese returned from Bovina Colorado where she visited her son Guy Reese and daughter Mrs C W Baylor. She attended the graduation exercises of Bovina High School where her grandson Chester Baylor was in the graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Reese
Bovina
Colorado
Guy Reese
C. W. Baylor
Reese
Chester Baylor
Knights of Columbus Hold Annual Meeting in Hastings
Nearly two thousand attended an open air event for the state council of the Knights of Columbus in Hastings Nebraska. New officers will be elected, a banquet set for tonight, with remarks by Grand Knight George Livetlin and District Deputy William Whelan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Neb
State Council
the Knights of Columbus
George Liveltin
William Whelan
Luke E. Hert
St. Loui
G. F. Corcoran
York
Knights of Columbus
Gorezon
Wea
Ter
Whelan
J.L. Melotosh
Sydney
Washington
Phadwaly
Siste
Matihews
Cominildang Squires
Nebraska Editor Frank Edgecomb Elected DANEA President
Geneva Nebraska Signal editor Frank C Edgecomb was elected president of the National Editorial Association in Richmond Virginia. He has led the Geneva paper for 31 years and consolidated two local papers into eleven weeklies in Richardson County. Edgecomb is a pioneer of Fillmore County and active in the Nebraska Press Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Edgecomb
Geneva
Nebraska
Nationual
Renues
Richmond
Ole Prek
Edgecomb
Pist
Signal
Richardson County
Fillmore County
Nebraska Prose Association
Knights Visit Weeping Water Delegation Attends Service
A large Mt. Zion commandery delegation traveled to Weeping Water to attend services at the Congregational church in honor of Rev. Evans, pastor and order member who is soon leaving. The party endured a sudden rainstorm on the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion Commandery
No. 5
Knights Templar
Weeping Water
Evans
Enjoying His Vacation From Burlington Shops
William Baird superintendent at the Burlington shops is on a vacation for about three weeks and recuperating from the daily grind. He has worked almost every day of the year, directing the shops with exacting standards, and plans to rest at home during the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Baird
Burlington
Baird
Entertains at Bridge at G C Dovey Home
Social event yesterday afternoon at the G C Dovey home on North Sixth street featured a 5 30 bridge session hosted by Mrs Doves and Mrs BH N Dover. Prizes went to Mrs J A Donelan first, Miss Minnie Guthmann second, and Mrs Waldemar Soennichsen consolation. In Mah Jongg contests Mrs J B Martin won, with Mrs Neary Herald taking second prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Dovey
North Sixth Street
Mra Doves
BH. N. Dover
J. A. Donelan
Minnie Guthmann
Waldemar Soennichsen
J B. Martin
Neary Herald Waz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Waldo
Sheldon Department Store
Willis
Bert Willis Garage
Nehawka, Nebr
Nehawka Mill
Poland
China
Nebr
R. H. Ingwerson & Sons
Violet Begley
California
Blank Becus
Journal Office
Board OF Equalization
Geo,r. Sayles
Nebraska Weekly Industrial Review
Frank C. Edgecombe
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