Local residents visit family and travel for events
Alvo residents and relatives travel to Lincoln and Omaha. Willard Timblin hauls hogs to Omaha, while others visit kin in Elmwood and Iowa. Several families share Sunday gatherings in Lincoln with Appleman, Hardnock, and McKenzie households. Teachers rehearse for Children's Day on June 14. Howard Brown visits Wauneta kin and plans family reunion. Three residents buy new cars including a Studebaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Dimmitt
Lincoln
Willard Timblin
Omaha
Jack Wright
Ellis Mickle
Howard Brown
Wauneta
A. B. Stromer
Brown
Roses Delight At S. O. S. Meeting At Edwards Home
Mrs Charles Edwards hosted the S O S on Tuesday afternoon with eight members present. The lesson covered roses and a garden tour showcased Edwards beautiful roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edwards
Mrs. Edwards
Shower Honors Mrs. Wal ter Vincent After Wedding
Ten ladies assisted in entertaining the ladies of the community at a shower honoring Mrs. Walter Vincent who was recently married. Mrs. Vincent received numerous beautiful and useful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Vincent
Attended Family Reunion Among the Bornemeier and Rueter Families
H L Bornemeier and family joined Fred Rueter and family and Dan Rueter and family at the annual reunion described in the fragmentary note. The event gathered relatives for a traditional gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Bornemeier
Fred Rueter
Dan Rueter
Reunion at Antelope Park Draws Large Lincoln Crowd
A Sunday reunion at Antelope Park in Lincoln drew a large attendance and reported good time by attendees, reflecting strong community turnout and positive memories shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ily
Antelope Park
Lincoln
Rosenow Kuehn Picnic At Beatrice Next Sunday
The Rosenow and Kuehn families announce their annual picnic at Beatrice on Sunday June 21. Organizers urge broad attendance for the community event and family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenow-Kuehn
Rosenow
Kuehn
Beatrice
Men’s Brotherhood Meets at Church Basement
The Men’s Brotherhood held its regular meeting Thursday evening in the church basement. A band entertained attendees with Ronald Mc Kenzie directing in Ray Meiers’ absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men’s Brotherhood
Ray Meiers
Ronald McKenzie
Waterworks Digging Progress Keeps Citizens Employed
A large force of men and boys works on digging water lines for new mains. Some workers earn as much as five dollars daily on a piece work basis. The contract requires hand trenching to maximize employment. Progress is on schedule and proceeding well.
Return to Chicago for Roesslers as postal duties resume
Mr and Mrs Karl Roessler depart for Chicago where he will resume postal work. Mrs Roessler had been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Anton Swoboda while Mr Roessler stayed with his mother Mrs August Roessler. The trip back comes as all postal staff prepare to assist in distributing bonds to war veterans next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Roessler
Chicago
Roessler
Anton Swoboda
August Roessler
See the goods you buy in person and by touch
A buyer wonders if catalog descriptions match the actual product. The piece tests how items feel, fit, and perform when delivered, comparing promises to reality. It questions how well advertising reflects the tangible quality customers receive.
Radio Follies and TV Bring New Stars to Air Waves
The piece surveys how television may complement radio by introducing on air beauties and performers like Peggy Dell Helen Jepson Tania Lubov Gertrude Niesen and The Graces Roberta Pearson Annette and Kathleen Brotzlaff. It notes audiences for studio broadcasts and the potential for televised musical numbers and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Illustrated News
New York
Tania
Gertrude Niesen
Babs
Rudy Vallee
Moonbeam
Roberta Pearson
Annette
Kathleen Brotzlaff
Battle of Erosion Viewed by Farmers in Nebraska Tours
Erosion control efforts in 17 eastern Nebraska counties will be studied this month as farm tours highlight dams terraces and contour farming. D L Gross announces dates for Otoe Johnson June 15 Pawnee Richardson June 16 Gage Jefferson June 17 Thayer Nuckolls June 18 Lancaster Cass June 19 Butler Platte June 24 Nance Boone June 25 Washington Douglas Cedar June. Webster county reports 107 memberships representing 30 000 acres aiding CCC erosion work and plans to expand toward a permanent EWC camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
D. L. Gross
College of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
CCC
Otoe
Johnson
Pawnee
Richardson
Gage
Jefferson
Thayer
Nuckolls
Lancaster
Cass
Butler
Platte
Nance
Boone
Washington
Douglas
Cedar
Red Cloud
Neb
Webster County
Dissenters Form New Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, suspended ministers and followers split from the Presbyterian Church in the U S A to form the Presbyterian Church of America. A 175 member assembly including 45 ministers declared itself the general assembly of the new church. Delegates approved abolishing the constitutional covenant union to create the new organization, aiming to continue the true spiritual succession of the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church of America
General Assembly of
New Church
Presbyterian Constitutional Covenant Union
Old Time Resident Fritz Ott Dies at 76
Fritz Ott 76 dies after months long illness at Snyder home on highway 75 near the city. Born in northern Germany October 185?, he came to the United States in 1884 settling in Nebraska to farm. Survived by a sister Mrs August Rakow of this city and siblings in Germany and South America. funeral Monday at 2 30 from Sattler funeral home with Rev H E McKelvey officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Ott
George W. Snyder
Germany
United States
Nebraska
Snyder
August Rakow
South America
Ott
Lodge of the Sons of Nerman
Sattler Funeral Home
Fourth and Vine Streets
H. E. McKelvey
Mynard
Murray man Whitfield charged after hotel disturbance
A county court complaint accuses Robert K. Whitfield of Murray of assaulting George Verger after trouble at a Murray hotel. Whitfield pleaded guilty and paid a $10 fine plus $16.80 costs. failure to pay led to re incarceration. Berger faced assault charges, pleaded not guilty, posted bond, with a June 27 hearing set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert K. Whitfield
Murray
George Verger
Violet James
Mr. Berger
Whitfield
Sylvester
Berger
Miss Patricia Hiskett Leaves for Chickasha Visit
Miss Patricia Hiskett departed for Chickasha Oklahoma this afternoon to assist in caring for her grandfather Peter Mooney who has been in poor health for many months and requires constant attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Hiskett
Chickasha
Oklahoma
Peter Mooney
State Radio System Sought by Nebraska Officers
Nebraska officers push for a state police broadcasting system with a proposed 50000 dollar appropriation for the 1937 legislature. A survey will decide single versus multiple stations with county sheriffs receiving radio receivers. A David City committee will explore statewide feasibility while demonstrations and talks outline the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Neb
Nebraska
James W. Davis
Lancaster County
Davis
Sherif Charles C. Machurek
David City
George H. Little
Schuyler
John J. Gallagher
Fremont
Karl G. Greiner
L. D. Mengel
Wahoo
Arthur J. Sigel
Omaha
E. A. Jones
William E. Johnson
Clarkson
W. C. Condit
Lincoln
Fay Wood
J. J. Mohr
Robert Emery
Eugene Battan
Cass County Wildlife Federation Meeting at Weeping Water
The Cass County Wildlife Federation holds a meeting at the County Agent’s office in Weeping Water on Friday June 19 1936 at 2 00 pm. Delegates and interested persons are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County Wildlife Federation
Weeping Water
City Man Undergoes Kidney Removal Operation
E. J. Delaney of this city underwent kidney removal at St. Joseph hospital in Omaha on Friday. The operation was very successful and Delaney has shown pleasing reaction. doctors hope for soon definite improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Delaney
St. Joseph Hospital
Omaha
Inland Waterways Chief Reports 25 Percent Rise in Mississippi Traffic
Major General Thomas Q. Ashburn, head of the Inland Waterways Corporation, says Mississippi River traffic this season is up 25 percent from last year. He notes March revenue of 50 thousand, April 159 thousand, May 169 thousand, and forecasts over one million in profits. He cites federal aid totals and plans to expand with new boats and refrigerator vessels to transport dairy and citrus goods. He also mentions new truck lines from Kansas City to feed water transport and anticipates large freight gains upon completion of channel improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Thomas Q. Ashburn
Inland Waterways Corporation
Burlington
Ashburn
New Orleans
Mississippi Valley
Southland
Kansas City
Upper
Mississippi
Soap Box Derby Planned by Cass County Motor Co
Tred Bourck of Cass County Motor Co announces an All American soap box derby in the city on July 12 for local and nearby youths. Sponsored by Chevrolet with national newspaper support, the event leads to a state contest in Omaha on July 26. Rules are at the O K garage. local winners receive a cup and a silver pencil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tred Bourck
Cass County Motor Co
Chevrolet Company
Omaha
Bourck
O. K
Plattsmouth Scouts Head to Camp Quivera for Week
A group from Plattsmouth Boy Scouts will depart Sunday for Camp Quivera near Lincoln. The weeklong stay includes Scout work and outdoor life with participants Robert Woest James Sendin James Mauzy Billy Rosencrans and Carter Minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Camp
Quivera
Lincoln
Robert Woest
James Sendin
James Mauzy
Billy Rosencrans
Carter Minor
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the Plattsmouth Journal
Postoffice
Plattsmouth, Neb
R. A. Bates
Canada
Alvo News
John Woods
Elmwood
5. C. Hardnock
S. C. Hardnock
Archie Miller
Katherine Hardnock
Donald McKenzie
R. J. McKenzie
Ed Uptegrove
Sidney
Will Uptegrove
Harry Appleman
Ben Appleman
Farley Young
Mrs
Capital City
S. C. Boyles
Studebaker
Carl D. Ganza
Albert Swanson
Bride
By David C. Vormelker
Peggy Dell
Emerald Hills
Helen Jepson
Metropolitan Opera Company
Paul Whiteman
Kraft Music Hall
Tania Lubov
Roberta Pearson, Annette and
Kathleen Bretzlaff
Cass CO. Wildlife Convention
Jill
Plan Soap Box Derby
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