Weeping Water News Roundup and Local Visits
Weeping Water reports a car of sand and lumber unloaded by Binger Lumber company. Omaha visitors Wm Dunn and sister Miss Carrie Dunn toured Weeping Water. Ellis La Rue shows health improvement. Cole Motor and Uncle George Dennis traded cars last Monday with mutual satisfaction. Hobson Funeral Home attended Kenneth Drennen’s funeral in Nehawka after a fatal stove fire. John C Rauth and Joseph Woolpert from Manley were in Weeping Water with many friends. Spencer J Marshall and Edward Bobbitt went to Plattsmouth to attend business and visit the Burks trial. Louis Marquareut’s funeral held at Avoca drew many relatives and friends. Frank Farnham visited from the Masonic Home at Plattsmouth, staying with Russell J Embery and wife. Grandfather Farnham enjoyed a week-old grandson’s greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binger Lumber Company
Wm. Dunn
Carrie Dunn
Omaha
Ellis la Rue
Ellis
Cole Motor Company
George Dennis
Hobson Funeral Home
Nehawka
Kenneth Drennen
John C. Rauth
Joseph Woolpert
Manley
Spencer J. Marshall
Edward Bobbitt
Plattesmuth
Gilbert Burks
Hobson
Avoca
Louis Marquareut
Frank Farnham
Plattsmouth
Russell J. Embery
Grandfather Farnham
Ladies Aid Society
Atrs
Georgie Creamer
Arthur Hansen
Etta Moore
Maragret
Julius A. Pitt
Plainsmouth
Murray
John Frans
Frank KR. Gobelman
North Sixth Street
Ray Frederick
Kansas City
Clarence E. Tefft
James Varga
W. L. Seybolt
Richard Hrendel
E. S. Tutt
Harry Wiles
Lina Lyman
Vail
South Dakota
Aurora Lee
W. E. Mackey
Thomas Nelson
Harry Albin
Nebraska City
W. G. Boedeker
South
George Meisinger
Messrs
Dewey Hobson
Henry Ketelsen
Charles Boedeker, Jr
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Margaret
Frank Mrasek
South Omaha
John A. Davis
Fred Drucker
Dan Hoschar
James D. Kelsey
Farragut
Iowa
Byron Crow
River Work Bid Open For Missouri River Sand Bar
W J Parterege viewed the two mile long island of sand two miles from Omaha and advised blasting an opening to let water cut through and move the bar. He is placing a bid on the project which is open for bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Omaha
W. J. Parterege
Parterege
Funeral Held for Russell Davidson at Mennonite Church
The funeral of the late Russell Davidson who died suddenly last Sunday was held Tuesday from the Mennonite church. The interment followed at Oakwood cemetery. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Starkey. The Hobson funeral home assisted.
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Russell Davidson
Menonite
Oakwood Cemetery
Starkey
Hobson Funeral Home
Mrs. Lincoln Foweler Buried Here After Lincoln Residence
Mrs. Lincoln Foweler died last Thursday after living in Lincoln. She resided near Weeping Water about thirty years ago and was buried here Saturday. Hobson funeral home transported the remains.
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Lincoln Foweler
Weeping Water
Lincoln
Hobson Funeral Home
Harvest on 25 Acre Wheat Field Yields Promising Returns
About two miles south of Weeping Water a man harvested 25 acres of wheat. Mr. Wagner estimates 15 bushels per acre, a strong yield for the year. With rising prices and cereal scarcity, the work pays, even now covering ground and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeping Water
Wagner
Cage for Esstile Here in Weeping Water Jail Plan
Councilman Theodore Davis with James Hivitt brought a 15 ton cage from Wilber to Weeping Water. The lobby and two steel cells will sit on the horseshoe court until a concrete foundation is ready, then the jail will be completed with a house built over all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esstile
Theodore Davis
James Hivitt
Wilber
Horseshoe Court
Alfalfa Hay for Sale in Murray Nebraska
J. L. Young advertises alfalfa hay for sale in Murray Nebraska. Contact details not provided in the snippet.
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J. L. Young, Murray, Nebr
Cooking School Opens for Homemakers in Plertsmouth
Iowa Nebraska Light and Power hosts a two day cooking school in its office on June 21 and 22. Miss Esther Nuernberger directs the program covering cookery canning oven meals and home economics with free recipes and a question answer hour for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power Company
Plertsmouth
F. J. Rea
Esther Neumnberger
Miss Nuernberger
Rea
Economist
Gas Thieves Steal 221 Gallons From Weeping Water Station
The bulk station of the Standard Oil Company at Weeping Water was broken into Sunday night. Thieves siphoned 221 gallons of gasoline, forcing the lock to access the tanks. A tank wagon was apparently prepared for the haul. Loss discovered Monday morning. Deputy Sheriff Tom Walling investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard OW Company
Weeping Water
Tom Walling
Visit Here Sunday Visits by Mr and Mrs Sharp
Mr and Mrs Fred Sharp of Lincoln visited the city over the weekend staying with Mr and Mrs Ray Misner and enjoyed the many points of interest in this section of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sharp
Lincoln
City
Ray Misner
Cattle sales and community events in Murray area
The week featured cattle shipments from Murray including two loads to South Omaha and Frank Mrasek delivering fifty head to John A. Davis and others. Community activities included 4-H leaders meeting in Weeping Water, Presbyterian Ladies Aid, and social events at Lewiston Center and Murray residences with visits from regional figures such as James Varga and W E Mackey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parr Young
South Omaha
Earl Wolf
Margaret Moore
Weeping Water
Lewiston Community Center
Murray Lumber Yard
For Sale Extra Good Milk Cow and Calves
A classified notice advertises a dairy cow in milk and stock calves for sale at the Oldham Farm in Murray Nebraska with inquiries directed there.
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Oldham Farm
Murray, Nebr
Family notes pleasant Missouri visit and flood of berries
Homebound Teddy Baker family report two weeks at the old Missouri home. They praise generous spring and summer rains, say corn stands well over knee high, and floods of strawberries have appeared with abundant fruit this season.
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Teddy Baker
Missouri
Children day programs at Presbyterian and Christian churches
Both churches held Bible school based programs to celebrate Children's Day. The Presbyterian program ran during the morning service after Bible school and the Christian Bible school presented its program in the evening. Both were well attended and received favorable comment on the youths' performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian and
Christian Church Bible Schools
Presbyterians
Christian Bible School
Murray Saturday Farm Show Draws Large Crowd
The farmers around Murray partnered with town merchants to stage a Saturday evening show. It drew a large, enthusiastic crowd with lively entertainment and ongoing applause, and residents appreciate the farming community's support for the upcoming weeks of special attractions.
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Murray
Theological graduate conducts sermon in Murray church
Charles Livingston recently graduated from a theological school and spoke at the Christian church in Murray last Sunday evening. His sermon attracted many members and non members, with an engaging delivery that held attention. The discourse impressed the town with its quality and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Livingston
Murray
Christian Church
Remarkable Orator to Speak Again Here
A young speaker impressed listeners with his discourse and will return to address the audience again, inviting more attention to his refined point of argument and eloquence.
Popcorn Sale Tied to World Fair Edwards Visit
Ray E. Frederick visited St. Paul Nebraska and vicinity receiving a carload of popcorn he recently purchased to fulfill a sale of one million pounds of popcorn to be used at the World's Fair in Chicago. Local dealer Mr. Frederick will supply popcorn sold at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray E. Frederick
St. Paul
Nebraska
Chicago
Frederick
Fishing for Sport on the Missouri River
A. D. Bakke Will and Albert Griffin fished along the Missouri River east of Murray. They spent the day dallying with the fish colonies there. The exact catch count was not reported and by late afternoon Frank Mresek had not received a call to haul home the catch. They apparently had an excellent time.
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A. D. Bakke
Will
Albert Griffin
Murray
Missouri River
Frank Mresek
Quick settlement for hail loss on insured crops
John Lloyd insured his crops via Glen Boedeker's agency and received a prompt adjustment after a hailstorm. Five days after the storm an insurance check was presented, illustrating the value of preparedness when the roof leaks in Arkansas.
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John Lloyd
Glen Boedeker
Arkansas
Double Visit by Epyings and Lancaster Family
John Epyings and family from Mur dock visited Mr and Mrs Bart Lancaster near Murray. They then went to Plattsmouth to call on State Deputy Sheriff Jarvis Lancaster but found him away. At that moment several deputy state sheriffs were all in pursuit of someone.
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John Epyings
Murdock
Bart Lancaster
Murray
Plattsmouth
Jarvis Lancaster
Worthy Sentleman
Vacations Delayed Family Visits During Ball Game
Deputy Lancaster could not go home for vacations as he stayed on his post. Mrs. Lancaster spent a week with him in Lincoln. Visitors arriving at Jarvis’ home found the family gone and watched the ball game across the street in the athletic park.
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Lancaster
Shower for Miss Rotter Honors Bride to Be
Mrs. John Kubicka hosted a large gathering on West Pearl Street for Ruth Rotter a niece of the hostess in a miscellaneous shower for her upcoming marriage to John Tomen of Mynard set for June 16. Prizes went to Mrs. Michael Toman and Miss Lillian Sedlak and guests enjoyed visits gifts and refreshments.
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John Kubicka
West Pearl Street
Ruth Rotter
Miss Rotter
John Tomen
Mynard
Michael Toman
Lillian Sedlak
Elie
Fire damages home on Louisville road in city
A Tuesday afternoon fire heavily damaged a southwest city residence occupied by Roy Covert and family. Mice may have lit a box of matches in a room storing winter clothing and bedding. Firefighters responded quickly, limiting loss to the structure.
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Roy Covert
Louisville Road
Farms Wanted Farmers urged to describe Cass County farms for cash buyers
Advertiser seeking farm listings in Cass County for cash buyers. Ralph Fetterman invites detailed descriptions of improved or unimproved farms in various sizes from 80 to 240 acres. Contact at Firet National Building Lincoln.
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Cass County
Ralph Fetterman
Lincoln
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California
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Fort T. Wilson
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Fisher
Murray Murray
Neb
Hevorke
Ledon Hall
St. John's Church
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