Union Items Highlights Social Visits and Local News
Miss Louise Foster travels to Omaha for summer teaching study. Carl Burton and family visit Union from Niobrara to see Mrs Mollie Garrett. Clifton Smith and family of Nebraska City visit Union. Lulu Garrens returns to Union to see her mother. Lou Pell ships last year’s corn crop to Stites elevator. A L Becker and Ray Becker harvest hay before rain. D Ray Frans and family in Omaha for business and Ak-Sar-Benden show. J D Cross hosts Woman’s Christian Temperance Union meeting. Mon Gillern Jr and G Fey from Nebraska City discuss business with Union. CCC camp ball team from Weeping Water defeats Union 19–2. George and Mrs Stites in Omaha for business and Ak-Sar-Benden show. W B Banning of Lincoln plans Ak-Sar-Benden speech. Mr and Mrs Earl Merritt visit and interior decorate. Pat Roddy and wife visit Union. Ada Armstrong to Clarkson hospital. John B Roddy returns from Wisconsin show tour with cold weather tales. Verlea Allamony departs for Hale Missouri after ten days’ visit. Local fishing reports note small catches in Weeping Water creek. W A Taylor and wife try but catch only a few fish. Charles Anderson and wife and their nurse daughter arrive from Brule to visit family before returning west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Foster
Omaha
Carl Burton
Niobrara
Union
Mollie Garens
Clifton B. Smith
Nebraska City
Lulu Garrens
Mollie Garrens
A. L. Becker
Ray Becker
D. Ray Frans
J. D. Cross
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Mon Gillern, Jr
G. Fey
Montgomery Ward
CCC
Weeping Water
George A. Stites
Merritt
Pat Roddy
Pat
Ida Roddy
Tives
Ada Armstrong
Olin Morris
Clarkson Hospital
John B. Roddy
Wisconsin
Mr. Roddy
Verlea Allamony
Foster Sisters
Nola Banning
Hale
W. A. Taylor
Charles Anderson
Brule
Nebraska
Frank Anderson
Minnie Anderson
Vernon Arn
Plattsmouth
Kanny Kanners Kannery Klub Holds First Meeting
The Kanny Kanners Kannery Klub met at Florence and Mary Emma McCartney on the farm for a picnic. All members attended on Friday May 23 and enjoyed the gathering. The next meeting is planned for June 12 at the home of June and Mary Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanny Kanners Kannery Klub
Florence and
Mary Emma McCartney
June
Mary Armstrong
Substantial Repairs Begin on The Stites Elevator
The Stites elevator undergoes extensive repairs with all bins repaired new siding added and the building partially rebuilt. Ralph Pearsley and Ben Anderson lead the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stites
Ralph Pearsley
Ben Anderson
Young Lad Breaks Arm While Chasing Ball
Jean Gilbert, wage 8, fell from a roof by the railroad track while searching for a ball used in play with companions. A large bird allegedly flew past causing the fall and arm fracture last Saturday. He suffers greatly but is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Gilbert
Jean
Mary Johnson Dies in Weep Home Tragedy
Mary Johnson aged two years died at the late home in Weep. Officials reported the child's death as a tragic incident with no immediate cause given. Local authorities began a routine inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Johnson
Weep
Obituary: Mrs. Johnson of Weeping Water
Funeral held in Weeping Water with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson, wife of J. H. Johnson and aunt of L. R. Upton and Earl Upton, leaves four children Edith, Daisy, Claude all in Weeping Water and Pearle married in Montana. A longer life sketch appears elsewhere in the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakwood
Mrs. Johnson
J. H. Johnson
L. R. Upton
Earl Upton
Edith
Daisy
Claude
Weeping Water
Pearle
Montana
Journal
Peter Becker Visits Old Relatives in Union
Peter Becker brother of A L Becker returned from California to visit Union relatives after a business trip east. He was met in Omaha by Ray Becker and stayed until Sunday night before catching the Union Pacific midnight train to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Becker
A. L. Becker
California
Union
Omaha
Ray Becker
Union Pacific
Los Angeles
Ladies Club Hosts Picnic and Casino Style Fun
The Union Extension club held a fete at Mr. John N. Larsh's home last Sunday with games and socializing. Dr R R Anderson challenged P F Rihn to a horseshoe match, offered a ten point handicap and bet five dollars on ice cream, which Phil won. The doctor left to tend a sick case, while the picnic proceedings continued late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Extension Club
John N. Larsh
R. R. Anderson
P. F. Rihn
Phil
Happy Health Club Holds Meeting At Member's Home
The Happy Health Club met last week at Miss Darleen Swan's home for a lively discussion of their studies and club business. Members enjoyed a pleasant social hour and good eats with everyone present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H
Happy Health Club
Darleen Swan
Union, Dunbar to Play Sunday Doubleheader
A doubleheader kittenball schedule for Sunday June 14 features Union against Dunbar in the first game and Union versus Low Crosser of Murray in the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Dunbar
Murray
Rice Family Visit Highlights Virginia Kin in Union
Mr and Mrs D D Rice and their children Helen and Porter Rice of Seven Miles Creek Virginia are visiting relatives in Union and nearby. Several family members gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs W H Porter last Sunday for a family dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Rice
Helen
Porter Rice
Miles Creek
Virginia
Union
W. H. Porter
Notable Lincoln Guests Attend Social Gathering
Guests of honor from Virginia include Mr. and Mrs. Rice and family. Lincoln hosts George M. Porter and wife, Charles Van Patton and wife. Union resident J. Snaveley and family. Plattsmouth couple John T. Porter and wife attend. A most enjoyable time was had.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Rice
Virginia
George M. Porter
Lincoln
Charles van Patton
J. Snaveley
Union
John T. Porter
Plattsmouth
Becker Family Outing With California Guest
Last Sunday the A L Becker family gathered for a woods picnic with well filled baskets. Peter Becker of California was the honored guest visiting for a few days before returning home Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L. Becker
H. H. Becker
Roy Becker
Ray Becker
John Becker
Otto Ehlers
Mary Becker
Peter Becker
California
Virginia Ex-Residents Reunion Planned at Arbor Lodge
A reunion for former Virginia residents will be held at Arbor Lodge state park in Nebraska City. Ex Virginians in Union Nehawka Lincoln and nearby areas are invited with date to be announced next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Union, Nehawka
Lincoln
Arbor Lodge
Nebraska City
Old Dominion
Married at Murray Saturday Miss Sara McQuinn and Mitchell Rich
Miss Sara McQuinn and Mitchell Rich were married Saturday night at the Murray Christian church parsonage by Rev. Loyd Shubert. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Schaffer and will reside here where Rich works on the river project. warm wishes were extended by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara McQuinn
Mitchell Rich
Murray
Christian Church
Loyd Shubert
Russell Schaffer
Rich
Shower Honors Miss Roddy Ahead of Saturday Wedding
Mrs Nels Madison hosted a Wednesday shower for Miss Mary Roddy south of Union with a large circle of friends. Miss Nola Banning planned a kitchen shower at her Union home for Miss Roddy, with expectations of a very enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Madison
Union
Mary Roddy
Nola Banning
Miss Roddy
Social Figures Entertain Dorothy Foster Nuptial Month
Mrs R E Davis hosted a delightful party and linen shower Wednesday afternoon June 3 in honor of Miss Dorothy Foster whose marriage is this month. Miss Mary Foster of Omaha hosted a six o'clock dinner Tuesday evening for Miss Dorothy. Mrs Louise Foster and guest Miss Verlea Allamong of Chillicothe attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Davis
Dorothy Foster
Mary Foser
Omaha
Dorothy
Louise
Verlea Allamong
Chilicothe
Bridal Showers and Gatherings for Miss Foster
Miss Foster is the honored guest at a series of Lincoln area showers and social events. Miss Dorothea Kropp hosted a one o clock luncheon, Miss Dorothea Kropp entertained Friday, and Mrs. Nels Madsen gave a bridge party and shower for Miss Foster midweek. Additional events include kitchen showers planned by Nola Banning and Mary Roddy for June 12 and a gathering hosted by Mrs. Martin Head of Essex, Iowa on June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Robb
Lincoln
Miss Foster
Dorothea Kropp
Nels Madsen
Nola Banning
Mary Roddy
Martin Head
Essex
Iowa
Miss Enid Bauer Weds Warren Owen at Alamade de las Pulgas
Miss Enid Bauer of this city married Warren Owen of West Virginia in a ceremony at the bride's parents home on Alamade de las Pulgas yesterday afternoon. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Emery Bauer, is Sequoia Union high school graduate. Owen, son of Mr and Mrs R W Owen of West Virginia, is assigned to the U S S Pensacola and had stayed with Mr and Mrs W L Libby in Redwood City. The brideis a niece of Frank Joe and Anna Bauer of Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamade de Las Pulgas
Enid Bauer
This City
Warren Owen
West Virginia
Emery Bauer
Sequoia Union High School
R. W. Owen
U. S. S. Pensacola
W. L. Libby
Redwood City
Frank
Joe and
Anna Bauer
Union
Will Minister Here for Union Baptist Church
Rev. A. G. Downing arrives in Union after east schooling to lead the Baptist church for three months. Morning and evening services will be held during the entire period before his return to studies.
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A. G. Downing
East
Union
Baptist Church
Nine shipwrecked fishermen rescued after three weeks adrift
Miami reports nine West Indian fishermen drifting three weeks in open lifeboats after their schooner Phoenix was wrecked off Andros island Bahamas. They were picked up by the steamship Commercial Pioneer southeast of Miami with meager wireless messages confirming the rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Commercial Pioneer
Here
Phoenix
Andros Island
Bahamas
Marriage License Issued to Rice and McQuin Couple
A marriage license was issued Saturday afternoon at the county judge's office to William Mitchell Rice of Tekamah Nebraska and Miss Sarah McQuin of Union Nebraska. Miss McQuin is the daughter of Mr and Mrs T J McQuin of Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mitchell Rice
Tekamah
Nebraska
Sarah McQuin
Union
McQuin
T. J. McQuin
Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church Picnic Announcement
The Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church invites members and Sunday school to a joint annual picnic after services. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and English services at 10:30 a.m. The event follows the services with attendees encouraged to bring baskets and enjoy the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church
Avoca Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Elections
Avoca residents and visitors are noted across a week of small events. Lawrence Roloff of Otoe and Byron Golding of Plattsmouth tour Avoca for business and social calls. Doane college graduate Jordan Kokjer and Miss Breton May Johnson are among local achievers. Elmer J. Hallstrom is re elected school treasurer. Mrs. Henry Maseman remains ill. Mrs. Mary Johnson’s funeral draws local attendees. Odette Shackley and family shop in Lincoln. O. O. Kimber of Weeping Water visits Avoca after distributing Maytag washers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Roloff
Otoe
Avoca
Fred Marquardt
Talmage
Verne McSwain
Henry Maseman
L. L. Larson
Byron Golding
Plattsmouth
Elmer Hallstrom
Mary Johnson
Albert Sill
J. W. Brendel
D. C. West
Nehawka
Elmer
Omaha
Helen Elles
Doane College
Kokjer
Breton May Johnson
James Johnson
Estate University
Dorothy Gollner
Wm. Gollner
Dorothy
W. H. Bogaard
Clyde
Shenandoah
A. Z. Thomas
Mrs. Thomas
Mr. Bogaard
O. O. Kimber
Weeping Water
Bank Building Sold After Bank Avoca Failure
The defunct Bank of Avoca building and its contents including furniture notes and commercial paper were sold for 1201 dollars to a man from Fremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Avoca
Fremont
Inventor Clyde Bogaard Offers Hood Lock Device
Clyde Bogaard, who witnessed car thefts and motor tampering, has invented a device that keeps the car hood locked at all times when the doors are closed, aiming to deter theft and tampering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Bogaard
Hood latch behavior limits access when car doors stay closed
The article explains that with the hood lock remaining engaged when doors are closed, access is restricted. Only when doors are opened is the hood latch released, permitting parts to be placed in the engine or otherwise worked on.
Noted Avoca Resident Paul Ottens Dies After Cancer Battle
Paul Ottens, born August 23, 1859 in Germany, lived in Clinton and Plattsmouth before settling on a farm near Avoca. He married twice, had seven children with his first wife, and died last Monday at 7 pm after a cancer illness. Funeral services were held today at the Otoe church with burial at North Branch cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Ottens
Germany
America
Clinton
Iowa
Plattsmouth
Burlington
Avoca
Robert Ottens
Anna Helmond
Dick Brewer
John Brewer
Ottens
Clever Cooking Club Holds First Meeting at Engelkemeier Home
The Clever Cooking Club met at Arlene Engelkemeier’s home on June 5 for its first gathering. Members received books, assignments were given, and a short session followed by refreshments and social games. The next meeting is set for June 16 at Anna Marie Ketelbut’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Engelkemeir
Anna Marie Ketelbut
Appreciation Note From Sarah E Stones
A thanks note expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and cake bakers for cards cakes and birthday greetings received during illness. The message signed Sarah E Stones thanks all who contributed to make life worth while. See it before you buy it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Stones
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