Social visits and travels round Nehawka and vicinity
Nehawka residents host and visit kin with many weekend trips and calls. Notables include Mrs. Sarah Young and Ida Young from Weeping Water, Fred Miller visiting Plattsmouth to play second base for the Red Sox, and John Perry lingering in Long Beach with cancer. A Des Moines party, Doris Creamer, and rain delays affect transport during Decoration Day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Plattsmouth
Red Sox
George Troop
John Frizzel
Leonard
William
Weeping Water
Ray Creamer
Albert Wolfe
Nehawka
Lincoln Telephone Company
Guy Rood
Burr
Nels Anderson
Hazel Gregg
Roy Gregg
Business
Grand Island
Long Beach
Calif
John Perry
Mollie Magney
Doris
Lincoln
Edna Tucker
Elizabeth Whiteman
William Presho
Des Moines
Iowa
Doris Creamer
Troop Couple Celebrates 36th Anniversary at Nehawka Farm
Mr and Mrs W G Troop observed their 36th wedding anniversary last Sunday at the farm home north of Nehawka. All children except Robert and Earl gathered for a large family dinner with a sumptuous meal and sociable company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Troop
Nehawka
Robert
Earl
Sophomore Class Picnic At Nehawka High
Members of the Nehawka High School sophomore class planned a picnic in the grove on Friday, sharing a dinner and social time as they prepare to become juniors with the next school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehawka High School
Funeral of Shirley Webber
The funeral of Shirley Webber, the daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Webber, was held last Saturday at the Christian church with Rev Lloyd Schubert delivering the sermon. Pallbearers were Shirley’s little girl friends. After services the cortege traveled to Thurman Iowa for burial. Friends here aided the family with cars and support during their sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Webber
Christian Church
Lloyd Schubert
Shirley
Thurman
Iowa
Whose Gooseberries The Pasture Rent Question
A man rents pasture land for 7 dollars a month. Gooseberry bushes grow there and attract town children who pick the berries without permission. The piece urges parents to teach youths that the berries belong to the renter and should be left alone.
Cattle Shipment Encountered Rough Going to South Omaha Yards
Two trucks driven by R. D. Taylor and Frank Trotter attempted a cattle shipment for Eugene Nutzman to the South Omaha stock yards but faced a tough going last Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Taylor
Frank Trotter
Eugene Nutzman
South Omaha
Longest in State Uncle Adams Receives Gift Pen
Uncle David D. Adams of Adams Pharmacy Nehawka is cited as the oldest druggist in the state and received a Conklin fountain pen from Schwartz Paper Co. A second pen awarded at the Lincoln convention was offered to him but he declined, suggesting another near his age should receive it. Mr F G Fricke of Plattsmouth, older yet unable to attend due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David D. Adams
Adams Pharmacy
Nehawka
Conklin
Schwartz Paper Company
Lincoln
Adams
F. G. Fricke
Plattsmouth
Archaeology Party Explores Flint Mines Near Nehawka
A Omaha Wahoo and Lincoln group of archaeologists visited Nehawka last Sunday to study local flint deposits. They toured sites with J. H. Steffens and praised former resident Levi Pollard for his work in mining the area. The hill yields flint once used by Aborigines for spearheads arrows and crude tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Wahoo
Lincoln
Nehawka
J. H. Steffens
Levi Pollard
Lightning Strikes Two Homes Near Miller and Schumacher
A lightning bolt struck near the homes of James Miller and Herman Schumacher early Monday. The thunderbolt shattered window glass at both residences but caused no further damage. Residents say the strike came too close for comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Miller
Herman Schumacher
Remembering Sarah Elizabeth Whiteman of Nehawka
Sarah Elizabeth Whiteman born 1867 Indiana lived in Nebraska since youth. She married Ephriam Tucker in 1884, then John Whiteman. eight children survive. Funeral held at Nehawka Methodist Church with Rev. W. A. Taylor. interment Mt. Pleasant cemetery. active in community groups and legions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Elizabeth Whiteman
Sarah E. Whiteman
Indiana
Nebraska
Sarah Elizabeth Fetteruff
Ephriam Tucker
John Whiteman
William Tucker
Eva Tucker
West
Abner Tucker
Edna Tucker
Nehawka
Olive Johnson
Plattsmouth
Glen Whiteman
Ray
Howard Whiteman
John
Methodist Church
W. A. Taylor
Union
Mt. Pleasant
Whiteman
Daughters of Rebekah
Royal Neighbors of America
Aged Resident Anton Koubek Grows Poorly
Anton Koubek, long time city resident since 1885, marked for his eighty second birthday in July, is now seriously ill at his northwest city home. He formerly managed farm duties but is largely bedbound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Koubek
Mr. Koubek
Missouri Pacific
Loup River power project seeks $5 million loan
Harold Kramer of Columbus says a $5,000,000 federal loan will be sought for the Loup river power project in Nebraska. The plan includes a dam west of Genoa and power plants near Monroe and Columbus, with 1,500 to 1,700 workers for two years and 75 permanent staff. Arthur Mullen aids in securing the loan as temporary HQ opened in Rep Howard’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Loup River
Nebraska
Harold Kramer
Columbus
Kramer
Wagner
Genoa
Monroe
Arthur Mullen
Omaha
Howard
Otterbein Church Weekly Schedule and Rallies
United Brethren in Christ Otto Engebretson pastor announces morning worship at 11 with special singing and music at Otterbein Church. Womans Society meets with Mrs. Mast on June 22. U P S C E at L Shraders June 16. Junior C E at church June 17 2 30 p m. District rally at Mynard June 18 2 30 p m. Nehawka Church evening gospel at 8. Christian Endeavor before service. Gospel League planning a meeting soon. Remember Sunday school contest and district rally at Mynard. Scripture Proverbs 2 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren In Christ
Otto Engebretson
Otterbein Church Bible Church
Womans Society
Mast
L. Shraders
C. E
Mynard
Nehawka Church Bible Church
Christian Endeavor
Woman's Society
Klaurens
The
Gospel League
Public Library to Close July August During Financial Emergency
The Public Library will close during July and August to meet a financial emergency. No books will be issued after June 24 and all books must be returned by June 30. Library Board President E H Wescott and Barbara Gering signed the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Our Funeral Home Services Offered to All Patrons
The funeral home states it can serve all patrons and is willing to conduct services at a church or residence if requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Funeral Home
Mur ray elevator manager suffers severe injury in accident
Font Wilson, manager of the Murray elevator, is severely injured after a dump failed to release during unloading corn. He was pinned in the dump for several minutes before freeing by P A Hild. He will use crutches for some time. Missouri Pacific road crew heard his cries and were headed to the scene on a hand car when it derailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Font Wilson
Murray
Wilson
P. A. Hild
Mr. Wilson
Missouri Pacific
Social Workers Plan Ice Cream Social at First Methodist
The Meth odist church Social Workers met Tuesday at 2:30 at Mrs. H B Perry s home with Mrs W A Wells as associate hostess. Mrs Howard Davis led devotions and plans for a June 21 lawn ice cream social were discussed with guests Mrs J D Marshall of Council Bluffs and Miss Hermie Windham attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
H. B. Perry
W. A. Wells
Howard Davis
First Methodist Church
J. D. Marshall
Council Bluffs
Hermie Windham
WILL RETURN HOME SOON
Frank Rebal councilman of the third ward has been at the St. Joseph hospital in Omaha for six weeks. His heel and foot fractures required a cast that has just been removed. He has greatly improved and may return home this week but cannot use the foot for some time and will need crutches for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rebal
St. Joseph Hospital
Omaha
Rebal
White Sands National Monument Defined in New Mexico Feature
Alamogordo N M June 10 Nature has built vast gypsum dunes in South Central New Mexico forming a white sands landscape over 100 square miles with dunes up to 100 feet high. Wind and sun shape crystals into soft grains as Hoover proclaims 225 square miles of the Tularosa Basin a national monument with commercial reserves and a playground zone under park service supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
N. M
Nature
New Mexico
Hoover
Tularosa, N. M
White Sands National Monument
Forestry and National Park Service
Sedlaks Visit Nebraska Relatives During California Trip
Mr and Mrs Fred Sedlak of Los Angeles Calif visit the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Mike Sedlak. It is Freds first home visit since moving west years ago and Mrs Sedlak first time in Nebraska to see relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sedlak
Los Angeles
California
Mr. Sedlak
Mike Sedlak
Fred
West Coast
Cass County League Sunday Games Set
Cedar Creek visits Elmwood while Alvo travels to Louisville Eagle hosts Manley for Sunday matchups in the Cass County League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County League
Cedar Creek
Elmwood
Alvo
Louisville
Eagle
Manley
Family Reunion At E L Wilson Home Near Louisville
A family reunion was held June 11 at the home of E L Wilson near Louisville. Attendees included J A Wilson and Albert Wilson of Union, F T Wilson of Murray, Russell Wilson of Omaha, Herbert Beins and Walter Johnson of Omaha, Ray Beins and others from Cedar Creek, J Y Smith and family of Union, Johnson family of Nehawka, and Everett Irvin of Union. Dinner was prepared by Mrs E L Wilson. Afterward men played horseshoes and others visited. all reported a nice time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Wilson
Louisville
J. A. Wilson
Albert Wilson
Union
F. T. Wilson
Murray
Russell
Wilson
Omaha
Herbert Beins
Cedar Creek
Walter Johnson
Ray Beins
8. Y. Smith
Johnson
Nehawka
Everett Irvin
Devoe to Lincoln for Summer Musical School
Superintendent and Mrs L S Devoe depart with their family for Lincoln to oversee about fifteen high school boys in a summer music program at the University of Nebraska. The students will live at the Devoes home and the local superintendent will supervise their interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Devoe
Lincoln
Sandpitters Take Game at Fort Crook 16 to 11
The Sandpitters defeated the Co. White Sox 16 to 11 at Fort Crook on Sunday. Strong hitting from both sides and free hitting by pitchers marked the game. Schmock and Bragg pitched for the Sandpitters with Chet Smith catching. The soldier team previously faced the Red Sox here a week ago Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandpitters
Fort Crook
Godwins Arrive for Summer Visit in Lovelock
From Lovelock Nevada, Mr and Mrs Frank Godwin arrive this morning from their western home where he has been teaching for a year. They will spend the summer at the home of his parents John Libershal and Mr and Mrs E M Godwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Godwin
Lovelock
Nevada
Mr. Godwin
John Libershal
E. M. Godwin
Mauzy Family Heads to Century of Progress Exposition
James G. Mauzy and his son Jimmie departed Saturday on the Ak-Sar-Ben over the Burlington for Chicago to attend the Century of Progress Exposition. They will visit Mauzy’s sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Verdon Vroman, during their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Mauzy
Jimmie
Burlington
Chicago
Farm Machinery For Sale in Plattsmouth and Murray Neb
Farm All tractor in perfect condition. Perfection 3 unit milking machine in first class condition and a cream separator. Would consider livestock in trade. Contact T H Pollock Plattsmouth or L C Likewise Murray Nebraska 17-1d isw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Pollock
Plattsmouth
Nebr
L. C
Murray
Riverview Club Activities Highlight May Events
Riverview club held several gatherings in May at members’ homes. Pinochle prizes went to Georgia Creamer and Jot Telman Sr for high scores. May 25 meeting at Mrs Nottelman featured a Mother’s Day program by Mrs Creamer and a lunch. Next meeting June 27 at Mrs Robertson’s invites members to share a paper or poem titled From Infancy to Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview Club
George Low
Georgia Creamer
Mr. Jottelman, Sr
Ius
Lincoln Cardinals Travel to Face Red Sox in Tough Clash
The Lincoln Cardinals travel to Sand to challenge the Red Sox in a real contest for the 1 tossers with both teams aiming for a strong showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Cardinals
Lincoln
Red Sox
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Sarah Young
Ida Young
Shirley Webber
Ask
E. H. Wescott
Barbara Gering
Wescott
Sattler Funeral Home
Wind
Sun
Coleman Lame and Stove Company
Wichita, Kans
Philadelphia
Cedar Creek Chai
Activi
Yesterda
Duxbury & Day
America
Nelly Don
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