Local residents noted with visits and travels across towns
Rev and Mrs F C Weber bought a new electric refrigerator. Paul Murfin of Wabash visited Murdock for business. Mrs Francis Eckery of Lincoln and her daughter stayed with her parents in Murdock. The Heinemann and Lyons families, plus A A Rikli, were in Plattsmouth for business. George Work and Kathryn Tool's family visited Tools in Murdock. Russell Gortney vacationed with George Brackhage in Ulysses. Dorothy Gakemeier will teach in Peru this summer. Mrs Fred H Gorder and daughter Helen dined with A J Tools. Mrs Emil Kuehn visited from Fullerton. The Baumgartners and Hildegard Tool returned from Iowa, shopping in Omaha. W O Gillespie tours northwest for two weeks. Edward Gannaway visited Lincoln. Robson family health concerns noted. Coral Schewe plans to spend summer with grandparents to help on the farm. New service station construction by John Marquardt and Howard Greenrod moves forward. J H F Rudge, Dick Neumeister and Bertha visited Hamburg for a flower show. Uncle John W Kunz was ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Eckery
Lincoln
H. R. Schmidt
Henry Heinemann
W. E. Lyons
A. A. Rikli
Plattsmouth
George Work
Work
Kathryn Tool
A. J. Tool
Russell Gortney
George Brackhage
Ulysses
Dorothy Gakemeier
Peru
Fred H. Gorder
Helen
John Marquardt
Howard Greenrod
J. H. F. Rudge
Dick Neumeister
Bertha
Hamburg
John W. Kunz
Illness Leaves One Man in Critical Condition
A sudden severe illness has kept him bedridden for a week. Medical staff are treating him to keep him comfortable, but he remains in a very critical condition.
Shenandoah Visit With Avoca Postmaster and Family
The A. V. Thomas family of Shenandoah visited Avoca last week to spend time with post master W. H. Bogaard and his granddaughters Eileen and Nadine. They also helped improve Mrs. Bogaard's home while in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Thomas
Shenandoah
W. H. Bogaard
Avoca
Mr. Bogaard
Eileen
Nadine
Mrs. Thomas
Monte Lum Attends Fish Fry at Max's Place
Monte Lum received a long distance call inviting him to Max's Place a noted hostelry and cafe where friends gathered for a fish fry. He joined them and found convivial company as they ate fish and more fish until they could eat no more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Lum
Max
Lawton Family Relocates to Lincoln Home
Homer H. Lawton and wife, longtime Murdock residents, sold their house after forty years and bought a new home at 2345 W Street, Lincoln. They moved their household goods to the big city Monday of last week and plan to make Lincoln their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Homer H. Lawton
Murdock
Big City
Lawton
W Street
New Well Started by Lane Western for Murdock Water System
Lane Western company begins sinking a new well for the Murdock water system. Machinery is on site in Mur dock and drilling will occur southwest of the H. A. Tool residence where test holes indicate the greatest supply of good water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane Western Company
Murdock
H. A. Tool
Cass County ladies attend state farm meeting at Fremont
A group from Cass county joined the state farm extension gathering in Fremont last week. Delegates included Mrs. R. Kuehn, Miss Evelyn Wolph of Nehawka president of the state association, Miss Baldwin county home agent, and Mrs. Henry A. Tool, all active in Cass county extension work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Cass County
Fermont
R. Kuehn
Evelyn Wolph
Nehawka
Baldwin
Henry A. Tool
Sixth Year Teaching For Miss Hildegaard Baumgartner
Miss Hildegaard Baumgartner daughter of Mr and Mrs Conrad Baumgartner a Malvern Iowa public school instructor completed five years and was elected for a sixth year starting next September. She plans to spend part of her vacation at home and attend summer school in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hildegaard Baumgartner
Conrad Baumgartner
Malvern
Iowa
Hildegaard
Celebrating Children’s Day at Ebenzer Church
The Ebenzer Evangelical church northeast of Murdock held a Bible school program led by teachers and the ladies’ aid. The event raised a neat sum for missions. This is what is commonly called the Louis-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenzer Evangelical Church
Murdock
Bible School
Church Schedule Across Towns This Lord's Day
The town hosts a program at the ville church and a similar service at the church southwest of town known as Callahan with another gathering at the Murdock church the following week.
Birthday Note From West Coast Man Prompts South Bend Trip
W M Gherts of 1816 West 12th Los Angeles marks his 71st birthday quietly on the coast. A letter to L G Hornbeck recalls earlier birthday trips to South Bend on May 16. Gherts, known as a hustling automobile and implement man once with Murdock, has many friends in Murdock and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Gherts
West 12Th Street
Los Angeles
West Coast
L G. Hornbeck
Mr. Hornbeck
South Bend
Hornbeck
Mr. Gherts
Murdock
Ruge Graduates From Naperville Seminary With BA
Daniel Ruge, student at a Lutheran seminary in Naperville Illinois, earned a bachelor of arts degree at commencement. About a dozen relatives from Murdock attended the exercises including his parents sister Coretta and Rev Mrs Harvey A Schwab. He and his family returned home Tuesday evening. His grandmother Mrs Dorothea Ruge fell ill at the ceremony and died early Wednesday. an obituary appears elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Ruge
Naperville
Illinois
Evangelical Church
Murdock
Coretta
Harvey A. Schwab
Daniel
Dorothea Ruge
Rosenow Kuehn Reunion at Beatrice Hails Strong Kansas Ties
The Rosenow Kuehn reunion in Beatrice on Sunday June 4 drew relatives from Cass county Lincoln and Omaha with Kansas representation. A wheat sample from Clay Center Kansas yielded about 30 bushels per acre. The Rosenow Kuehn team lost 3 to 5 in a spirited match with Beatrice. Reporter notes near total attendance and hopes for a next year reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Rosenows
Kuehns
Cass County
Lincoln
Omaha
Kansas
Clay Center
Rosenews
Picnic Gathering of Neitzel Family
Neitzel family and relatives from Omaha and Havelock gathered at the old home for a Sunday picnic dinner. The event was a pleasant visit, but the headline note mentions Mr. Neitzel is living on borrowed time and may not have many more occasions for such gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neitzel
Meta MacDiarmid
Dolly
Omaha
A. J. Hitchcock
Havelock
A. J. Neitzel
Thimble Finger 4-H Club Meets at Leader’s Home
The Thimble Finger 4-H club met at Fern Buck’s home on Wednesday May 31 with Lois McDonald presiding. Officers listed were Carol Krey vice president Naomi Rikli secretary and Aileen Ward treasurer. Members decided to hold meetings at the leader’s home and two members will serve at a meeting. The group sang and shared favorite yells with reporter Darleen Zierott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Buck
Lois McDonald
Carol Krey
Naomi Rikli
Aileen Ward
Darleen Zierott
McCrory Family Reunion At Richards Park
Members of the McCrory family gathered at Richards Park near Wabash for the annual reunion. Attendees included Mr and Mrs L C McCrory and several children and relatives from Murdoch Scottsbluff Greeley Elmwood Mound City Wa bash Bertrand McCook Big Springs Lincoln and other Nebraska towns. The event featured a pleasant get together and an excellent picnic dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrory
Richards Park
Wabash
L C. McCrory
Edward
Sara
Dorothy
Murdock
Lela McCrory
Scottsbillf
Maurice McCrory
Greeley
Nebraska
Marion McCrory
Neal
Elmwood
William McCrory
Mound City
Ralph Dorr
Neal Dorr
Francis Larson
Bertrand, Nebr
Biyrtle Allen
Omaha
Hope Rees
McCook
Nebr
Edith Perry
Big Springs
Robert Nelson
Lincoln
Plattsmouth Thimgan and Jones Families Noted
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Earle and son of Plattsmouth Mr and Mrs Victor Thimgan of Murdock and Mr and Mrs Clinton Jones of Ashland are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Earle and Son
Plattsmouth
Victor Thimgan
Murdock
Clinton Jones
Ashland
Rolland Rikli Improves After Tractor Accident
Rolland Rikli, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rikli, was severely injured when a tractor overturned two weeks ago, lacerating his leg and requiring about 92 stitches. He has shown excellent improvement, returned home, and continues to improve, with remaining skin grafts needed to cover wounds from the tractor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolland Rikli
Wm. Rikli
Avoca Notes Show Visits and Moves Across Towns
Edwin Terell spent last week with relatives in Lincoln. Kokjers attended a Crete religious convocation Friday to Monday. Leora Coudulier of Omaha visited her Avoca relatives. Mrs. Henry Smith visited Weeping Water with her Johnson parents. Sudman family moved to apartments in the old hotel building. Albert Sill traded his car for a new Ford V 8 to deliver mail. Mrs. Jacob Opp of Omaha and her daughter Stella visited Avoca. Madeline Lum visited en route from Crete to Verdon. Bertha Teselle of Firth, long a Avoca teacher, visited friends. Avoca Woman's Club met at the Rudge home on club business. Nutzman family from Los Angeles arrived via Bertrand visiting relatives. Ted Heil family and Caroline Marquardt visited Avoca. they left Monday. Evelyn Mohr attended summer school in Peru after visiting here. Wm Kohl of Imperial, formerly in Avoca, visited and stayed with H A Straub. Francis Marquardt of Lincoln, a U of N instructor, visited. he plans to go to Los Angeles to continue medical studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Terell
Lincoln
J. M. Kokjer
Crete
Leora Coudulier
Omaha
C. C. Ziaser
Henry Smith
Mogens Johnson
Henry Sudman
Albert Sill
Jacob Opp
Stella
Avoca
Madeline Lum
Monte Lum
Verdon
Bertha TeSelle
Firth
Avora
Avoca Woman's Club
Louis Rudge
Oell Nutzman
Harold Nutzman
Caroline Marquardt
Utica
G. F. Mohr
Hamlet
Evelyn
Peru
Mohr
Wm. Kohl
Imperial
H. A. Straub
Francis Marquardt
Marquardt
State University
H. H. Marquardt
Los Angeles
Francis
Birthday Club Meets in Plattsmouth
Avoca birthday club members gathered in Plattsmouth last Tuesday to celebrate May birthdays. Attending were Mrs. D. H. Sumner, Mrs. Harry H. Marquardt, Mrs. Albert Sill, Anna Marie Salling, and Anna Mohr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birthday Club
Plattsmouth
Avoca Birthday Club
D. 8
Avoca Welcomes Return of Longtime Resident Charles Jenkins
After twenty five years away in the west Charles Jenkins, a former Avoca resident, returns to greet old friends. His arrival is credited with starting the town's July 2 celebration marking a notable community revival and renewed cordial ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Charles Jenkins
Celebration of national birthday prompts regional Fourth plans
Residents here celebrate the national birthday and plan to travel to other towns for their Fourth of July festivities. Mr. Jenkins, returning after a quarter century, visits and greets friends while living near Oganala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Oganala
Marriage Celebrated at North Branch Church
At the North Branch church on Wednesday evening last week Miss Clara Wahlers married Herman Hose Jr. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wahlers and the groom the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bose. A wedding dinner reception and dance followed at the Syracuse pavilion. The couple will farm on the groom’s parents’ farm while Herman Bose Sr. and wife have moved to Avoca to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Branch
Clara Wahlers
Herman Hose
Wahlers
Near North Branch
Herman Bose
Syracuse
Avcoa
Will Teach at Riverton
Johdan Kokjer, long associated with Riverton public schools as instructor and superintendent, accepts the position for the coming year. Mr and Mrs Kokjer visit Avoca with his parents and Omaha with her parents before summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverton
Johdan Kokjer
Elmwood Community Notices From Last Week
Elmwood residents report varied news including Elmwood post office building screens installed by Henry Crozier and Knude Jensen. Health updates note Mrs. Flaischman confined by illness but improving. Lumber firm received bridge plank carload unloaded by Morris Penterman. 4-H club met at Eveland home to conduct business.
Home from Naval Training Station Marion and Frank Turner
Two men just back from the Naval Training Station Marion and train with United States forces as they prepare for further service. They are identified as Frank Turner and another recruit returning home after training duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Training Station
Marion
Frank Turner
The
United States
Navy men on furlough honored at Eveland home reception
Two sailors assigned to the Great Lakes training station near Chicago are spending a furlough at their home. They were guests of honor at a reception hosted by friends last Wednesday evening at the residence of G. R. Eveland before returning to the training camp early this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Great Lakes
Chicago
G. R. Eveland
Eaton Woman Visites Elmwood Family
Mrs. J. W. Browne of Eaton Colorado arrived in Elmwood last week staying with her mother Mrs. L. A. Tyson. Other Browne family members join Mrs. Tyson and her daughter during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Browne
Eaton, Colo
Elmwood
L. A. Tyson
Tyson
Browne
New Superintendent Arrives in Elmwood
Superintendent Wells arrived in Elmwood last week to take charge of the schools for the coming term. He previously held a similar post in Bradshaw. Supt. Smith and his wife moved to Omaha to spend the summer with planning for summer school and a new teaching position after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Elmwood
Bradshaw
Supt. Smith
Omaha
Mr. Smith
Elmwood Band to Play at Ak-Sar-Ben Show
Elmwood sends its fine band to perform for a large crowd at the Ak-Sar-Ben show in southeast Nebraska. Nebraska City and Plattsmouth bands are also expected to attend as Al Cass county towns pledge large delegations to see the event titled Taint Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
Nebraska
Nebraska City
Plattsmouth
al Cass County
Rains Delay Elmwood East Road Completion
Heavy rains last week washed out part of the new grade east of Elmwood and toppled the Road Closed sign. Despite the washout and difficult travel, officials expect heavy traffic to be permitted over the improved road soon barring further setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
Has Excellent Pitching Record Howard Malden
Elmwood pitcher Howard Malden has a strong season with 16 strikeouts in each of his last five games totaling 80. A high school student in Weeping Water, he shows a bright future and aims for the major leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Malden
Elmwood
Weeping Water
Howard
Edward Penterman in Poor Health After Stroke
Edward Penterman remains in very poor health weeks after a stroke. He sometimes recognizes family members but most of the time cannot. He is under constant medical care and attention with hope for recovery, though the condition causes grave concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Penterman
Lincoln entertainment move brings Gillet family visit
Mr and Mrs Frank Gillet hosted a Lincoln trip with their grandson Richard Gillet from Lincoln driving to Elmwood for a show in which their seven year old granddaughter Carlene Meyers of Fairbury performed a tap number to a large audience. Wright Gillet then drove them home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Frank Gillet
Richard Gillet
Elmwood
Carlene Meyers
Fairbury
Elmwood Methodist Hosts Pleasing Children’s Day Program
Yesterday Sunday June 11 Elmwood Methodist church held a Children's Day program with a sans quiz and dramatization telling Biblical history. Diplomas were awarded at the conclusion and a large attendance was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood Methodist Church
Family visit from Albert Thells brings joy to farm week
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hoover and John T. Stokes hosted three of Albert Thell’s children Rose Marie Margaret Anne Albert II for a full week on the farm. The stay brought surprise and pleasure to the hosts and the visiting family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hoover
John T. Stokes
Albert Thell
Murdock
Rose Marie
Margaret Anne
Albert II
Albert
Close Friends Recall Uncle Clyde and Aunt Martha
The passage notes that all enjoyed the event as close friends of Uncle Clyde and Aunt Martha, highlighting warm relations and shared affection among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Clyde
Aunt Martha
Elmwood Methodist Church Nears 70th Anniversary
The Elmwood Methodist church marks sixty eight years of service in the community with anniversary programs. Early history recalls the 1871 Bible school origin near Wabash and multiple past pastors, launches, and the present church dedication 24 years ago. A picnic dinner featured pioneer tableware and singing, with Rev. H. A. Fintel leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
A. Bear
McCain
Stove Creek
W. K. Loufbarrow
Clear Creek
Charles D Clapp
Telephone Company
A. Modaie
Peter van Fleet
H. A. Capwell
Eva Bailey
J. M. Nealey
Harriet Zink
H. A. Fintel
B. L Clements
Howard Pool
H. F. Capwell
Exa Bailey
W. G. Clements
Fintel
Bible School
Nolan Hottie
Maude Creamer
Howard Miller
Verna Miller
Darlene Hollenbeck
H. A
G. R. Eveland
Epworth League
Bryce Queekhorst
Paul R. Eveland
Emily Gonzales
Donald Kelley
Everett Brinton
Elizabeth Willams
Missionary Society
Ray Parsell
Henry Morning
George Miller
the Journal
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F. C. Weber
Paul Murfin
Bill
Bates Book Store
Avoca News
Elmwood News
Elmer Shreeve
Henry Crozier
Knude Jensen
William Flaischman
Elmwood Lumber Company
Morris Penterman
Darlene Bothwell
Jean Adair Bothwell
Bothwell
Henry Mollens
Eagle
Harvey Backemeier
Herman Penterman
Grand Army of the Republic Hall
Omar Bornemeier
Emil Bornemeier
Deannie Stark
Arley Clements
Lucy Lyle
Paul Hazen
Hazen
Louisville
American Legion
Stanley Wood
Phyllis Greene
Curab Shields
LaPorte
Indiana
Shields
Fell
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