Greenwood Gossip Notes Across Nearby Towns
Local society column records visits and travels among Greenwood residents and friends. Names include Mrs P A Sanborn, Mary Elizabeth Mayer, G E Bucknell, Wayne Howard, Raymond Howard, Vera Payne, Edith Finlay, Cora Wolfe, J E McHugh, Emma Case, Ralph Clymer, Charles Trunkenbolz, Norman Peters, Alma Whartsock, Ruth Owen, Helen Marvin, Doris Bocock, Edith Langren, Gakemeier dog bite incident, and multiple trips to Lincoln, Omaha, Murdock, Powhattan, and Alvo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Sanborn
Omaha
Mary Elizabeth Mayer
E. F. Smith
G. E. Bucknell
Lincoln
Wayne Howard
Ersy MacNurlin
Ramon Newkirk
Beaver Crossing
Vera Payne
Raymond Howard
Edith Finlay
Emerald
Cora Wolfe
L. M. Mowry
J. E. McHugh
Edwin
Murdock
N. O. Coleman
Emma Case
Marcia Hise
Ralph Clymer
A. E. Leesley
Charles Trunkenbolz
Superior
George
Norman Peters
Ralph Hartsock
Modale
Iowa
George Trunkenbolt
R. E. Mathews
Belle Wilson
Powhattan
Kansas
L. C. Marvin
Neil
J. C. Shephard
St. Louis
Robert Lesler
George Gustafson
John Gustafson
Alma Whartsock
Ruth Owen
Fullerton
George Trunkenbalz
Jesse Domingo
Weeping Water
Greenwood
Omaha Bee
Helen Marvin
The
State University
Elva Coleman
Doris Bocock
Wisner
J. C. Shepard
Talcott
C. C. Bucknell
Alvo
Sioux City
Verl Linch
Harold Pauley
W. A. White
Milford
Clarinda
Picnic Scenes At State Fisheries And Antelope Park
Sunday gatherings feature multiple families enjoying a picnic at the state fisheries and another all day picnic at Antelope Park. Attendees include the Wilkins and Anderson families, the Leesley and Falischman households, and friends from Ashland and local towns. Laura White, a beauty artist, may accept work in Lincoln, pending decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wilkens
Wm. Wilkens
Robert
Arthur Anderson
Everett Cope
Paul Kelley
Irene
State Fisheries
Laura White
Wilkins
Lincoln
Fred Falischman
Manley
W. H. Leesley
R. Lesler
Ashland
John Foe
N. W. Newsham
George Gustafson
Jess Olson
J. C. Olson
Harvey
Norman
Glenn Peters
John Gustafson
Dele gate A Landon attended Grand Lodge in Omaha
Fr A Landon, elected delegate to the grand lodge of the Masonic order, attended sessions in Omaha on last Wednesday and Thursday. In his absence, Cedric Fulmer looked after the elevator during the meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Fr. A. Landon
The
Masonic Order
Omaha
Cedric BD. Fulmer
New Shoemaker Opens in Greenwood Drawing Busy Trade
J. C. Sturm recently moved to Greenwood from Havelock and opened a shoe repair shop and a sign and door hanging agency. He reports steady customer flow and satisfaction with the business since his arrival.
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J. C. Sturm
Greenwood
Havelock
Odd Fellows Lodge Elects Officers for 1932 Term
The Green Wool Odd Fellows lodge met in regular session last Tuesday and elected William Devine as noble grand and Glen Peters as vice grand for the second term of 1932. Secretary and treasurer were elected earlier for a full year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Lodge of
Greenwool
William Devine
Glen Peters
Fredrichs Visit to Grand Island Prompted by Matters
Rey Fredrichs and his wife left Wednesday morning for Grand Island to handle business and visit friends. They traveled by car and planned to return after their stay.
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Grand Island
Rey Fredrichs
Good Wife
Mr. Fredrichs
Mrs. Fredrichs
Sells Strawberries in Greenwood Visit
William J. Ferguson, a friend of Arthur Stewart from Plattsmouth, visited Greenwood on Tuesday last with a truckload of fine strawberries and disposed of them there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Ferguson
Arthur Stewart
Plattsmouth
Greenwood
Trip to Coast Party Heads West from Greenwood
Harry Schroder and cousin Miss Hannah Schroder travel with Mr and Mrs Walter G Holt to San Diego to visit friends and see sights. Hannah plans about thirty days in the west before returning to Syracuse schools. Holt party expects a month away with a stop in Lincoln for errands. Goodhart Want will oversee Burlington station in Holt’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Schroder
Hannah Schroder
Walter G. Holt
San Diego
California
Mr. Schroder
Miss Hannah
West
Syracuse
Kensington Hosts Five Hundred Afternoon Luncheon
At 1 pm last Thursday Mrs. Ben Howard hosted L. C. C. Kensington for a Five Hundred gathering with seven tables. First prize went to Mrs. A. I. Landon and consolation to Mrs. L. C. Marvin. Guests’ top prize went to Mrs. Moore. consolation to Mrs. E F Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. C. Kensington
Ben Howard
A. i. Landon
L. C. Marvin
Moore
E. F. Smith
Clair Moore
Ersy McNurlin
Omaha
Charles Dyer
George Trunkenbolz
Afternoon meeting set with luncheon by Mrs Weideman
The report notes guests arriving for the afternoon gathering. The next meeting is planned in two weeks with Mrs Carl Weideman hosting a 1 o'clock luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Weideman
Farmers Use Corn Cobs as Fuel Near Greenwood
A farmer near Greenwood fills his fuel house with corn cobs saying it yields more heat per ton than coal at current prices. He notes corn costs about five dollars a ton and could be cheaper to burn than hauling corn to town and coal back to the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Icy Ball Ice Box For Sale By George Leaver
Icy Ball ice box offered by George Leaver for ten dollars. Board includes condition good and first taker to claim. Contact 2105 Greenwood.
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George Leaver
Greenwood
Birthday Celebration For Harry Leesley and Herman Brunkow
Celebrations mark Harry Leesley born June 12 in Greenwood County and Herman Brunkow born June 10 as both families host gatherings with cake and ice cream. The pair, neighbors, extend wishes for continued health and longevity into the coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Leesley
Greenwood
Herman Brunkow
Mr. Leesley
Alvo Hardware Promotes Twine and Repair Supplies
Local business advertising its large stock of twine and repair parts at the Alvo Hardware and Implement Co. claims to offer the biggest selection outside Lincoln and Omaha in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvo Hardware and Implement Co
Lincoln
Omaha
Indiana Republicans Back Prohibition Resubmission Plan
Indiana Republicans endorse resubmitting the prohibition question and repealing the bone dry act at the state convention. The scene included calls from wets and drys as the resolutions passed 823 to 620 with large county support. Raymond Springer named gubernatorial candidate and James Watson renominated for Senate, while Watson backs resubmission and Robinson opposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Republican Party
Indiana
Resolutions Committee
Henry W. Marshall
Raymond
Springer
Connersville
Ind
Indiana American Legion
United States
James E. Watson
Watson
Robinson
Hunt Schmid at Brainard in escape pursuit
Albert Schmid, eight een, who escaped from the state re formatory Thursday morning, was tracked to Brainard the home of his parents after he was seen in a stolen automobile. The brainard marshal reported Schmid entering the house and leaving with others seeking help. Harry Jesperson and Deputy Sheriff Battan aided in the hunt but the search of surrounding country was unsuccessful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schmid
State Reformatory
Grainard
J. C. Forburger
Lincoln
Young Schmid
Brainard
Schmid
Harry Jesperson
Atlantic City Man Sentenced to Die for Murder
Louis Fine of Atlantic City was convicted of murder and given the electric chair for strangling his landlady Mrs. Mattie Schaaf in her boarding house on March 2. The case sent a chilling message from Mays Landing court.
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Mays Landing
N. J
Louis Fine
Atlantic City
Mattie Schaaf
Fine
See it before you Buy it shopping advantage
Fragmentary advert text markets a home store promotion with a slogan See it before you buy it and references to a weekly journal. Details are unreadable.
Coolidge Calls on War Debtors to Pay as Agreed
Former President Calvin Coolidge argues in the July issue of International Cosmopolitan that war debts cannot be cancelled and must be paid by Europe or U.S. taxpayers. He recalls settlements and questions whether debt forgiveness would distort trade and financial integrity.
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Coolidge
New York
Calvin Coolidge
International Cosmopolitan Magazine
Europe
State Journal
Movement Against Curtis in Republican VP Talks
George F. Booth urged replacing Vice President Curtis with a nominee from the eastern seaboard at a Worcester dinner for national convention delegates. Booth proposed former Governor Alvan Fuller, citing age and ticket strength, while Fuller called the suggestion news to him.
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Worcester
Mass
Curtis
Frovm
George F. Booth
Booth
Alvan Fuller
Fuller
Rye
N. H
George A. Booth
Lindbergh Subpoenaed in Norfolk Kidnapping Case
Colonel Lindbergh and Navy flier Lieutenant George L. Richard were named in surprise subpoenas by the County Clerk calling for defense testimony in the John Hughes Curtis kidnapping hoax trial. Richard piloted a plane for Curtis during the fake search.
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Flemington
N. J
Lindbergh
Navy
George L. Richard
John Hughes Curtis
Norfolk
Lloyd Fisher
Curtis
Richard
Mule for Sale in Nehawka Nebraska
One mule offered for sale by Fred Druecker of Nehawka Nebraska priced at 25 dollars. Contact details present for potential buyers.
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Fred Druecker
Jolly Jumpers Club Adds Two Members At Murdock Meeting
The Jolly Jumpers sewing club met at sponsor Mrs. Bryan McDonald's home in Murdock on Wednesday June 8 with all but one member present and two new members Irene Gortney and Lavina Cordes joining. They are working on dust clothes and had no meeting the previous week due to material shortage.
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Jolly Jumpers Sewing Club
Bryan McDonald
Murdock
Irene Gortney
Lavina Cordes
Garfield sought release of Crobaugh in 1920 21 hearings
Washington reporting on efforts by James K. Garfield to have the indictment against Chester Cro Bauch dropped for alleged mail fraud. Nugent Dodds testified to a senate committee about the justice department's handling of the Union Mortgage case and the 1928 collapse. A March 20 1931 memorandum from Dodds to Attorney General Mitchell noted backing to drop the case while suggesting Cleveland US attorney may have erred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James K. Garfield
Cleveland
Chester Crobaugh
Senate
Nugent Dodds
Dodds
Justice Department
Crobaugh
Union Mortgage Company
Garfield
Mitchell
United States
State Journal
Local News Briefs From Lincoln and Nearby Towns
Mrs A B Smith visits Lincoln for a short stay with relatives and sightseeing. Paul Jahrig leaves for Broken Bow Nebraska to spend the summer with kin and return in fall for school. Joe Hansen of Murdock visits the city for business and friends. O A Davis of Murray attends Latta estate matter in county court as administrator. Mrs George Conis and children Catherine and John travel to Nebraska City for a relatives visit.
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A. B. Smith
Lincoln
State Capitol
Paul Jahrig
Broken Bow
Nebraska
Joe Hansen
Near Murdock
O. A. Davis
Murray
Latta
George Conis
Catherine
John
Nebraska City
Veterans of Foreign Wars to hold Nebraska encampment in Kearney
The VFW state encampment is planned for July 3 to 5 in Kearney. Commander-in-Chief Darrell De Coe will attend the granite shaft unveiling at Fort Kearney. Col. T. J. Majors, a Nebraska pioneer, also attends. Events include Harmon Field Fourth of July program with Omaha fire department exhibition and water fight. Mindenball plays Chevrolets in afternoon. Notable figures Hill and Hayes, each over 350 pounds, will race 100 yards. Parades feature Thirty-fifth division guard units and ten bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolets
Kearney
Charles H. Hill
Guernsey Hayes
Nebraska National Guard
Lincoln
Holdrege
Unusual values in Journal ads urge readers to buy now
Readers urged to contribute to prosperity by purchasing items they've postponed as prices are low. The Journal promotes unusual values across every line, inviting shoppers to act before offers expire.
McLean's Note Tikely Key in Means Lindbergh Trial
In a U S court Mrs Evalyn McLean identified her signature on a note authorizing transfer of 100000 dollars to Gaston B Means to recover the Lindbergh baby. Testimony described Means handling funds as a business transaction with figures and a mysterious "No 11" and "Fox" figure. The defense argues Means acted in routine deals. witnesses cited North Carolina and El Paso ties as Means sought to withhold funds until recovery or payoff.
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Washington
Edward B. McLean
South Carolina
Gaston B. Means
Lindbergh
McLean
Washington Post
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Neil Williams
Evalyn McLean
Department of Justice
Means
Francis Hurney
Father Hurney
North Carolina
Williams
Fox
Aiken
S. C
el Paso
Tex
World-Herald
Scoring for congressmen in New York warns of communist stampede
Col. Robert P McCormick told a New York State economic council meeting that communists in congress aim to stampede the country. He compared Congress to a herd led by communists with progressives and liberals as supporters and cited Iowa primary results. He warned the tax bill threatens civilization like Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
Robert P McCormick
Chicago
New York State Economic Council
Iowa
Senate
Rome
Journal Want Ads Cost Only a Few Cents
Classified lines promise low-cost want ads yielding real results for readers seeking items or opportunities. The brief copy emphasizes affordability and practical outcomes for advertisers.
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Journal
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B. A. Lardon
Catherine Coleman
Conrad Baumgartner
Miss Hildegaard
Mr. Baumgartner
E. A. Landon
Lillian Deane
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Jolly Jumpers
Tis
V. F. W. Plans Convention
Plattsmouth Motor Go
Plattsmouth, Nebr
Mrs. McLean
Lindy
Henry Field
Shenandoah
Smith W. Brookham
Field
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