Local Social Notes From Nehawka and Nearby Towns
Nehawka and nearby residents were seen visiting in Nebraska City Murray and Hastings. Visitors included Mr and Mrs B Stone Walter Wunderlich and wife Mark Burton A A Reynolds J H Steffens and wives. Lonnie Stulick formerly of Nehawka visited friends while Stulick worked as a former Nehawka banker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Stone
Nebraska City
Walter J. Wunderlich
Murray
Mark Burton
Clarence Hansen
Charles S. Stone
Hastings
Nehawka
Werley Stone
Lonnie Stulick
Issaqua, Wash
Stulick
Nehawka Bank
A. A. Reynolds
J. H. Steffens
Oiigua
Albert Anderson
Edmonds Home Hosts Minnesota Visitors Two Week Stay
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Edmonds receive the brother of Mrs. Edmonds and family from Minnesota. They plan a two week visit while Mr. Murphey takes a vacation in the north.
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Edmonds
Gilbert Edmonds
Edmonds Brother Visits After CCC Camp At Gering Abandonment
Marvin Edmonds brother of Gilbert Edmonds, former superintendent of the CCC camp at Gering, is visiting here. The Gering camp has been abandoned but Edmonds will receive salary through July 1 and is expected to be placed in another job soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Edmonds
Gilbert Edmonds
Geringe
CCC
Gering
Mr. Edmonds
Hunter Captures Wolf Pack Pups in Notable Hunt
Ivan Hansen and brothers Donald and Herbert tracked and captured five coyote puppies and their mother, aiming to recover three more of eight total in a litter. The buck wolf, father of the pack, resisted before the team secured the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Hansen
Donald
Herbert
Buck Wolf
Beatrice Chapman Recovers After Appendectomy
Miss Beatrice Chapman was taken to Clarkson Hospital in Omaha for an acute attack of appendicitis and underwent surgery last Friday. She has rallied nicely and is doing very well since the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Chapman
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
Sunday Music and Family Visits Across Iowa and Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Frank Schlichtemacter hosted visits from their daughter Mrs Frank Koeh and her family from West Kend Iowa and son Paul Schlichtemeter from Scottsbluff Nebraska. They gathered at Elmwood with Mr and Mrs Ronald Schlictemeier for dinner and afternoon. Mrs Koch and Paul Schlictemeier attended morning Methodist church singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schlichte-macter
Frank Koeh
West Kend
Iowa
Paul Schlichtemeter
Scoteshluff
Nebraska
Elmwood
Ronald Schlictemeier
Koch
Paul Schlictemeier
Methodist Church
Close Vacation Bible School
The Vacation Bible School program is ending its activities and is closing. Organizers plan to complete final duties and resources will be distributed to participants and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Close Vacation Bible School
The
Vacation Bible School
School term closes early with 82 students in attendance
The closing of public schools left 82 students in attendance and no graduates. Despite the shortened term, all pupils showed very fine progress during their time at school.
Olaf Lundberg Celebrates 73rd Birthday Dinner
Olaf Lundberg marked his 73rd birthday with a family gathering on a date that reflected his June birth. Attending were Werner Lundberg and family and Harold Dodson and family. A greeting arrived from a Sweden-based brother in Malmö and a card from a daughter in California conveyed good wishes.
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Olaf Lundberg
Werner Lundberg
Harold Dodson
Sweden
Malmo
Lundberg
California
Visiting Relatives Here Visit Herman Father Critically Ill
Mr and Mrs Robert McConnaha and their sons of Howard are visiting relatives in town while the family’s grandfather remains critically ill at his Herman home after weeks of illness.
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Robert McConnaha
Howard
Attended Two Weddings By Nearby Residents
Robert James and his wife from south of Nehawka attended the wedding of Miss Verle Stone and Nell Price last Sunday and were present at the earlier marriage of Miss Verle's parents, a union dating back about fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert James
South of Nehawka
Verle Stone
Nell Price
Miss Verle
Plattsmouth Wins Nell Krause Gavel Bell Trophy Again
Plattsmouth unit earns the Nell Krause gavel bell trophy for the second straight year after the American Legion Auxiliary data shows the greatest month’s percentage membership increase. Membership now 62 adults and 26 Juniors. last year 63 total with 5 percent adults and 19 Juniors. Mrs. Raymond Larson chairs the local unit’s membership drive.
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American Lesson Auxiliary
Plattsmouth
Nell Krause
Geneva
York
Fremont
Raymond Larson
Legion Team Wins Opener At Plattsmouth
The Plattsmouth American Legion Junior nine defeated Nebraska City 8 to 1 Sunday afternoon, leading from start to finish. Joe Noble pitched six innings, Phillips three, as locals dominated the game. Managed by Jim Miles Jones, players included Martin, Shiffer, Chovanec, Parriott, Phillips, Larson, Hill, White, Persinger, York, Jones, Albee, Gradeville, Smith. Next game is Tuesday vs Papillion before the season opener Thursday against Hickman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
American Legion
Nebraska City
Lecals
Joe Noble
Phillips
Jimmile Jones
Martin
Shiffer
Chovanec
Parriott
Larson
Hill
White
Persinger
York
Jones
Albee
Gradeville
Smith
Noble
Papillion
Hickman
Funeral services for Art Prouty attended by George Foreman
Alvo notes report George Foreman attended the funeral for Art Prouty in Falls City. Other items show visitors and guests at local homes including Deles Dernier, Sr., the Norris home near Avoca, and Rev. Brew’s family. May 30 visits by Ray Meyers of Greenwood in Alvo are mentioned. Memorial day services drew Mrs. Klyver from Lincoln and daughter Mrs. Heilers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Foreman
Art Prouty
Falls City
Deles Dernier
Earl Fairfield
Copple
Lee
Norris
Avoca
Robert Brew
Ralph
Ben Wallace
Emil Reicke
Mabel Winn
Stout
Ray Meyers
Greenwood
Alvo High School
Friends
Alvo
Arthur Klyver
Lincoln
Ray Heilers
Klyver
Cheever Children Vacationing at Alvo Farm With Grandmother
The three Cheever children Sonny Clifford and Clayton are enjoying a weeklong vacation at the farm with their grandmother Mrs Mabel Winn They arrived by train on Sunday and will return home later in the week to Alvo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheever
Mabel Winn
Sonny
Clifford
Clayton
Alvo
Klyvers Planned Illinois Trip With Relative Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Klyver of Lincoln plan a two week trip to Illinois starting Wednesday. Mrs. Klyver may be joined by her mother Mrs. Thomas Stout if she can go. Mr. Klyver has two weeks vacation from his oil business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Arthur Klyver
Lincoln
Engagement announced for Miss Clara Meierhenry and Russell Borne Meier
Miss Clara Meierhenry of Lincoln daughter of Mr and Mrs Meierhenry of Arlington announced her engagement and coming marriage to Russell Borne Meier. She attended the state university and he holds a master's in psychology from the state university and will teach next term at Bryn Mayr College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Meierhenry
Lincoln
Meierhenry
Arlington
Russell Bornemeier
State University
Bornemeier
Bryn Mayr College
Bible School Enters Second Week At Local House
The Bible school continues into its second week with sixty enrolled and a strong group of teachers assisting. Sunday morning services will feature a program by the Bible school group and all are welcome to attend the inspirational event.
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Bible School
Memorial Day Services Held by American Legion
The American Legion sponsored a fine Memorial Day service at the local church and cemetery on Sunday May 30. Arthur Dinges and Carl D Ganz led the programs with Ruth Ann Ganz and Dale Ganz performing solos and Judge Chappell delivering the address. At the cemetery the soldier dead were honored with the Elmwood firing squad participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Arthur Dinges
Carl D. Ganz
Ruth Ann Ganz
Dale Ganz
Judge Chappell
Elmwood
Former Alvo Man Dies in Falls City
Art Prouty a former Alvo resident and longtime Missouri Pacific employee at Falls City was found dead in his room a few days ago Funeral services and burial were held in Falls City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Prouty
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Falls City
Picnic Dinner Honoring Mrs. Mabel Winn Birthday
Friends and relatives gathered at the Stout home on Sunday for a picnic dinner in honor of Mrs. Mabel Winn. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kiyver and daughter, Mrs. Dennis Naves of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Williams and Grandma Williams, Mrs. Bertha Otley and son of Waverly, Earl Dreamer and family, Mrs. Nickel and family, Grover Hill and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Heiers, Howard Collins, and Dick Bornemeier. The group enjoyed a pleasant day.
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Stout Home
Mabel Winn
Arthur Kiyver
Dennis Naves
Lincoln
Jesse Williams
Grandma Whiliams
Bertha Otley
Waverly
Earl Dreamer
Nickel
Grover Hill
Ray Heiers
Howard Collins
Dick Bornemeier
Wesleyan Foundation Talk at Alvo Church
Rev. Robert Brew from the Wesleyan Foundation spoke at the Alvo church during the church hour on Sunday morning June 5 explaining the foundation plan.
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Wesleyan Foundation
Robert Brew
Alvo Church
Murray area social notes reflect family, travel and work
In Plattsmouth and surrounding towns last week, residents including Murray Shrader Rhoden, Mrs Guy Kiser, Sheriff Homer Sylvester, and many neighbors attended visits, farm work, weddings, and church events. Measles, travel to Lincoln, farm yields, and a missionary talk at the U P church mark a busy period.
Mrs Todd and party visit Lincoln for postmasters’ convention
Mrs. Margaret Todd and her son Dick traveled to Lincoln with Misses Loa and Marie Davis. Mrs Todd attended a session at the Lincoln hotel for a post masters’ convention while Dick visited Morrill Hall and other sights and attended an afternoon show. Marie Davis stayed with friends and Lou Davis enrolled for summer school at the university.
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Lincoln
Margaret Todd
Loa
Marie Davis
Murray Study Club Plans Annual Picnic at Morton Park
The Murray Study club ladies prepare for their annual picnic in Morton Park Nebraska City on Thursday June 16 leaving Murray at 11 30. They seek a glorious gathering with good company and outings.
Hay helper Hatcliff suffers four rib fractures
While assisting with hay making Charles Hatcliff tangled in a trip rope and was thrown to the ground breaking four ribs. The accident occurred last week.
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Charles Hatcliff
Ships Cattle to Chicago
Glen Boedeker finished two car loads of well finished cattle fed by Frank Cottingham. The cattle were loaded by the Mur- Pax company for shipment to Chicago.
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Chicago
Glen Boedeker
Frank Cottingham
Mur
Ray Transfer Loads Shipped via Burlington to Chicago
The Ray Transfer company in Plattsmouth shipped goods via the Burlington route to Chicago. Mr. Boedeker accompanied the shipment.
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Ray Transfer Company
Plattsmouth
Burlington
Chicago
Mr. Boedeker
New Slanton Auto Repairs Uncover Woodchuck Bite
A hauler from the quarry brought his truck to town for weekend lighting repairs. After tests failed to light, a mechanic found a woodchuck gnawing the light wires under the hood. The animal weighed about six pounds and caused the wiring damage.
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New Slanton Auto Mechanics
Harvest Time for Pea Crops Around Murray
The article notes many farmers near Murray growing peas for the Plattsmouth canning factory. Weather has been favorable, with Dee Hostetter recently harvesting, and others including Martin Sporer and Fred Drucker among those busy with crops.
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Murray
Plattsmouth
Dee Hostetter
Martin Sporer
Fred Drucker
Children to Observe Day at Bible School
In line with years of practice the Christian church Bible school will observe Children’s Day next Lord’s Day in the evening. The program prepared by the children is directed by Mesdames Martin Sporer and Lloyd Scott.
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Christian Church Bible School
Mesdames
Martin Sporer
Lloyd Scott
Sunny Side Club Hosts Noted Afternoon Meeting
Mesdames Lloyd Scott and Bessie Seybolt hosted a Sunny Side Club gathering at Mrs. Seybolt's home on a Wednesday in June. A large turnout attended the entertaining afternoon.
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Sunny Side Club
Lloyd Scott
Bessie Seybolt
Bible School Attendance Draws Strong Interest at Christian Church
The Bible school of the Christian church reported 923 in attendance last Lord's day and significant enthusiasm for the lesson study. Those managing the school deserve congratulations for its success.
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Bible School of the Christian Church
Former Citizen Wm LaRue Visits Old Murray Friends
William LaRue a former Murray citizen now retired and living in Omaha visited last Sunday. He was accompanied by his wife and youngest son Herbert age 24. He stayed with M. G. Shurchill and several longtime friends during the visit.
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Wm. LaRue
Murray
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Herbert
M. G. Shurchill
LaRue
Omaha
A Line of Logic That’s Hard to Understand
Mr and Mrs J D Rising return to their Cedar Creek area farm and stay in the garage occupied as a modern home for the summer. The piece then pivots to a critique of advertising as essential publicity for business and the newspaper, arguing paid publicity drives customer traffic and sustains papers and community activity.
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J. D. Rising
J. PD. Rising
Cedar Creek
Los Angeles
Journal
John Frans Painting for Mrs Livingston Noted
Mrs B W Livingston commissioned a painting with John Frans credited for the work. The brief note identifies Frans as the artist and records the client as Mrs Livingston.
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B. W. Livingston
John Frans
Visit of Tommy Watson and family to Topeka
Tommy Watson who has been in Chicago for radio work arrived last week to visit his father in law A. G. Disney and wife Billie. The Watsons traveled with the Disney family to Topeka on Wednesday to revisit former radio work locations and to spend time with relatives.
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Topeka
Tommy Watson
Chicago
A. G. Disney
Billie
Mrs. Disney
Mrs. Watson
Anniversary Feast Celebrates Lancaster Family
On last Sunday in June a group of 26 relatives gathered at R A Noell’s home to celebrate Earl Lancaster’s 2nd birthday and the 28th wedding anniversary of Jarvis E Lancaster and his wife. Guests included Jarvis E Latecaster John Eppings Richard Will Seybolt Dan Hoschar and others with a fine dinner and baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lancaster
Jarvis E. Lancaster
R. A. Noell
Jarvis E. Latecaster
John Eppings
Richard
Will Sey
Rubter Stamps at Lowest Prices at Journal Office
Local ad notes discounted rubber stamps available at the Journal Office with emphasis on low prices and in stock for quick purchase. Includes call to action for readers to visit the office to shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
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