Alvo News Notes From Decoration Day Weekend
Alvo residents and visitors figure prominently in a busy Decoration Day weekend. Arthur Dinges and wife visited relatives in Syracuse. Keefer and family from Glenwood Iowa stopped in. and local trips included Lincoln and Weeping Water. A party from Alliance visited. roads were kept passable after rains. a hat found at the post office. The coatman and Rosenow families shared gatherings. health concerns were noted for Mrs Suders and Mrs Sueders. An electric line fault due to a fallen branch caused a temporary outage.
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Arthur Dinges
Syracuse
A. B. Stromer
P. J. Linch
Lincoln
M. C. Keefer
Glenwood
Iowa
Alvo
Frank Williams
Elbert and
Stanley
Alliance
Phillip Coatman
Simon Rehmeyer
Weeping Water
William Stewart
Elmer Bennett
Chester Ough
Dr. L. Muter
Capitol City
R. M. Coatman
Virl Rosenow
Havelock
The
Burlington
C. F. Rosenow
Sueders
Blanche Moore
Denver
H. H. Moore
M. L. Dolliher
Grand Island
Doelliher
R. M
W. W. Coatman
William Coatman
Richard Suders
Loup City
Alvo Methodist Bible School
Ashland
Foster Buck
Cheyenne
Wyoming
J. W. Banning
Union
Alvo Reading Club Hosted Mrs Stone with Luncheon
The Alvo Woman's Reading club met last Thursday with Mrs. E. M. Stone presenting an entertaining program. Following the program and social hour a luncheon was served and praised for the hostess's hospitality.
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E. M. Stone
Alvo Woman's Reading Club
Ladies Aid Meeting At Mrs Jordan's Home
Members of the Methodist church at Alvo met in regular session at Mrs Samuel Jordan's home last Wednesday to address useful work for the society. The group praises Mrs Jordan as an efficient entertainer and energetic church worker.
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Ladies Aid
Woman aims to endow Pleasant Hill cemetery upkeep
Mrs. C. H. Kirkpatrick of the Alvo area is spearheading a plan to keep Pleasant Hill cemetery three miles west and one mile south of Alvo in presentable condition. After last year’s $100 raised and slow progress, she now seeks a dedicated endowment fund so the interest covers ongoing maintenance costs.
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C. H. Kirkpatrick
Alvo
Pleasant Hill
Burial of Mr. Smith at Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Remains of Mr. Smith who died in Lincoln were buried at Pleasant Hill cemetery west of Alvo last Friday afternoon. The Arnold lot, owned by W. B. Arnold, was given to Mrs. Smith, a family member. A child also died years ago in the same cemetery.
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Pleasant Hill
Arnold
W. B. Arnold
Family killings in Ohio linked to eviction fears
Floyd Russell, 43, shot and killed eight relatives and wounded another in Hamilton Ohio after fearing eviction from a modest home tied to a $1,600 mortgage. He lived with the victims. Officials say the motive was fear of homelessness due to the foreclosure.
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Hamilton
Floyd Russell
Man Attacks Family. Fires Shot in Lung
A man tried to kill himself and his ten year old niece Dorothy Russell who escaped. His victims include his mother Rose Russell aged 60, brother John L. Russell 35, sister in law Emma Russell 35, and five nieces and nephews Julia 12 Robert 8 George 6 Paul 3 Richard four months. Russell wounded himself in the left lung as officers entered and is held in a padded cell. A lunacy warrant was filed late today. Mortgage holder Mrs E J Muntz said renewal for two years and a building loan company aid are planned.
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Dorothy Russell
Russell
Rose Russell
John L. Russell
Emma Russell
Julia
Robert
George
Paul
Richard
E. J. Muntz
Physical training in city schools to expand program
The board of education approved a new physical training department to oversee compulsory weekly calisthenics for all grades including high and junior high schools. A physical director will supervise the program alongside existing athletics led by Coach F A Robert, boosting overall student fitness without hindering football basketball or track.
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Board of Education
F. A. Robert
Doans Pills Endorsed for Kidney Ailments by Local Resident
Plattsmouth resident Leland O Bennett reports back pain fatigue and frequent nocturnal urination due to weak kidneys. After one box of Doan's Pills from Mauzy Drug Co he was relieved and remains free of attacks. Doan's are a stimulant diuretic endorsed by home testimony and priced at 60 cents at dealers.
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Bright
Doan
Plattsmouth
Leland O. Bennett
Mauzy Drug Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Picnic supplies at Bates Book and Gift Shop
Bates Book and Gift Shop offers sets of table clothes napkins plates spoons and forks in paper for picnics and outings. Call to secure these time saving picnic articles.
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Bates Book and Gift Shop
Banquet Marks End of Plattsmouth Woman's Club Year
The Plattsmouth Woman's Club held its closing meeting at the First Presbyterian church. Mrs. Allen J. Beeson was installed as president with officers welcomed and greeted. The event featured music by the Gorder orchestra, a toast by Mrs. Wes cott, and a corsage surprise for retiring president Mrs. P J Flynn. The club aims to enroll 200 women and strengthen civic action.
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Plattsmouth
E. H. Wescott
Harlan
Frederick Gorder
Robert Warl
George Caldwell
Miss Helen
Edgar Wescott
Harlan Gorder
Flynn
John F. Gorder
Fred Lugsch
L. W. Egenberger
William Woolcott
L. L. Wiles
Frank Emory Proutz
Walter R. Robb
Ministry
Beeson
P. J. Flynn
Allen J. Beeson
Graduating at University of Nebraska Exercises
Saturday’s Daily notes the University of Nebraska graduation ceremonies in Lincoln this afternoon. Local graduates include Verla Hecker daughter of H N Becker and Melvin Johnson son of unnamed parents, among a large class completing their work in the Science and Arts college.
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University of Nebraska
Lincoln
Verla Hecker
H. N. Becker
Science
Melvin Johnson
Local Plattsmouth Graduates Across Programs
A. G. Johnson, a College of Engineering graduate, joins peers in the College of Medicine where Dr. Robert Kroehler will earn his degree this year. Miss Crace Beeson, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Allen J. Beeson, graduates from the nurse training school. The community takes pride in these young people as they begin their professional journeys.
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A. G. Johnson
College of Engineering
College of Medicine
Robert Kroehler
Andrew Kroehler
Crace Beeson
Allen J. Beeson
Plattsmouth
Cattle shipments and local visits headline Manley notes
Marley Rawsters reports two carloads of cattle shipped from Manley station to the Omaha market within the past week. Local residents include Mrs. Peter Vogler improving under a new doctor, and visiting relatives such as Herman Rauth family and Miss Rena Christensen in Omaha. J C Rauth and Hermen Rauth attended York events, and John Stander bought a new Dodge business coupe while Theo Baker visited Omaha for veterans conference planning.
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Ray Wiles
Manley
Omaha
Peter Vogler
Herman Rauth
J. C. Rauth
Rena Christensen
Nellie Christensen
Walter Jenkins
Lloyd
Havelock
Alice Jenkins
Walter Mockenhaupt
Rudolph Bergman
Fred Krecklow
Curyea & Murtey Lumber Co
Herman Mann
John Shellhorn
Council Blutis
Jed Krecklow
Hermen Rauth
York
Anny
A.”P. Rauth
Anna
John Stander
Dodge Brothers
Theo Baker
Manley Property Purchases By Elmer Pearson
Elmer Pearson buys two properties in Manley including a residence for his home and a building housing his barber shop. The recent acquisition completes his secure base to live and conduct business in the town.
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Manley
Elmer Pearson
Pearson
Farewell Surprise For Grandma McKinnister From Kansas Visit
Grandma MecKinnister living in Kansas was surprised by about thirty friends and relatives at W A Baker south of Manley before leaving for the south. R Baker of Manley and family joined the gathering in a pleasant Sunday afternoon sendoff.
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Grandma MecKinnister
Kansas
W. A. Baker
Manley
R. Baker
Grandma McKinnister
Dennison Crepe Paper Stock At Bates Book Shop
The Bates Book and Gift Shop offers a large Dennison crepe paper stock for affordable decorative effects. Supplies cover a wide range of colors and textures for decorating needs.
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Dennison
Bates Book and Gift Shop
Bridge Across Missouri River Urged by State Legislatures
A Nebraska Iowa joint push backed by the last legislature urges federal cooperation to create wagon and auto bridges across the Missouri River near Plattsmouth. The piece argues a crossing is vital to unlock trade, improve travel, and connect Cass and Mills counties amid rising highway use.
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Iowa
Missouri River
Mills County
Eitther
Rivar
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Cass and
Mills
Rumors swirl on Nebraska supreme court commissioners
The Lincoln State Journal reports Governor McMullen aims to appoint six court commissioners soon. Rumors name Judge James T. Begley of Plattsmouth and W. A. Robertson as contenders, with possible district bench vacancies in Nebraska City. Candidates from Auburn Pawnee and Lincoln also figure in the chatter.
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McMullen
Supreme Court
Capitol
James T. Begley
Plattsmouth
W. A. Robertson
Nebraska City
W. W. Wilson
Edgar Ferneaou
Auburn
Lloyd Dort
Pawnee
W. T. Thompson
Lincoln
Father Shine Improves After Hospital Treatment
Father M. Shine rector of St. John's Catholic Church shows marked health gains after stay and operation at St. Catherine's hospital in Omaha. Friends hope for permanent relief and return to vigor. Shine's health has long limited his activities and he remains a distinguished Nebraska clergy member and regional history researcher.
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Shine
St. John's
Faust
St. Catherine's Hospital
Omaha
Walner Shine
Nebraska
West
Germany Disgusted at Allied Disarmament Note
Berlin officials react with disgust and gloom to the allied disarmament note. Semi official comments suggest the note strengthens nationalist reactionaries and worsens prospects for a Eur pact as Germany faces censure over alleged disarmament faults.
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Berlin
Germaany
Farm auction and trade listing with assets for sale
Three new Alamo farm light plantents. Two Dayton computing scales. A large refrigerator. Several houses and two improved acreages near Matismoutt. Good terms offered. Call Glen or Frank Vallery at phone 2904.
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Uies
Mords
Alamo Farm
Dayton
Matismoutt
Glen
Frank Vallery
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J. A. Leonard
Pelerotiels
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