Nehawka Residents and Visitors Share Weekend Events
Nehawka and surrounding areas saw a flurry of visits and trips as residents welcomed relatives from Elkmound and Omaha, hosted guests from West Bend and Caldwell Idaho, and noted a serious storm near Eskmound Wisconsin. The gathering included a wedding in Omaha and a weekend visit from R L Muffin of Council Bluffs with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Perry
Parr Young
L. H. Young
Alberta
Canada
Alberta Wolfe
Miss Gladys
Omaha
Gladys
Mathew Lord
J. W. Loyd
Frank Cook
West Bend
Iowa
Cook
West Bend Journal
Croek
Sliss May Schlietemeir
Frank Schlietemei
Mr. Kane
R. L. Muffin
Council Buffs
Nehawka
Gilbert Edmonds
Maude Edminston
Caldwell
Idaho
Harry McCoy
Wunderlich couple marks thirteenth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Walter J Wunderlich celebrated their thirteenth wedding anniversary with a quiet six o'clock dinner at home attended by a number of friends. The wedding occurred upon the return of Lieutenant Wunderlich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Wunderlich
Wunderlich
Severe Hemorrhage Sinks Charles Chappel to Bed
Charles Chappel in declining health suffered a severe hemorrhage on Sunday evening and again Monday noon. He was confined to his bed under an attendant’s care as friends feared for his condition.
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Charles Chappel
Vacation Bible School Closes at Oterbein Church
The vacation Bible School at Oterbein church north of Nehawka closed last Thursday with a church program and a picnic at Philpot grove. Narration praised the enjoyable time and noted students earned good scores passing creditable examinations.
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Vacation Bible School
Oterbein Church
Nehawka
Philpot Grove
Voice Culture Expert Walter Graham Delayed
Walter Graham of Council Bluffs, who was to open a voice culture class last Sunday, was detained and cannot arrive until late this week. He will then receive students and begin instruction in the art of speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Graham
Council Bluffs
Café Gets Fresh Paint and Paper by Woods in Winfield
Winfield Scott Norris owner of the building housing the Welfe Cafe reports Edward Woods has painted and papered the interior, delivering a neat and tasty appearance. The room now presents a noticeable improvement after Woods’ work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Scott Norris
Edward Woods
Woods
Children’s Day Programs Highlight Sunday Worship
On the last Sunday morning at worship hour the Methodist church hosted children’s day exercises and the evening program at the United Brethren followed. Both events were well worth while and promoted by teachers of the school classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
United Brethren
Hold Family Reunion At John C Knabe Farm
The John C Knabe family reunion, a southern Cass county staple, gathered Sunday June 12 at the Union area farm home. Eugene Fitch presided over a day of games and a lawn dinner under a large tree despite threatening weather. Attendees included John C Knabe and daughter Bernice of Lincoln, Harry Knabe and daughter Margaret Ann, the Fitchs of Nehawka, Hollenbeck, Murdoch and sons, and visitors from Weeping Water, Wray Colorado, and Freeport Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Knabe
Cass County
Union
Eugene Fitch
Jolly
Bernice
Lincoln
John House
Charles Hansen
Harry Knabe
Margaret Ann
Elmer
Lottie
Josephine
Nehawka
Richard Hollenbeck
Earl Murdoch
John
Robert and
Leroy
Weeping Water
Len Hopkins
Wray Colorado
Ben Wickman
Freeport
Minnesota
Married couple from Nehawka wed in Seward
Miss Martha House and Vernie Wait married by Judge Paul Bek at his Seward office. The couple’s recent engagement spanned years with plans and family in Nehawka and New York.
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Nehawka
Seward
Martha House
Vernie Wait
Paul Bek
Harry Knabe
Nigroom
Dismiss Negligence Charge Against Eros
Nebraska City June 13 County Judge Morton dismissed charges of operating a motor truck at excessive speed against Lloyd Erps of Omaha driver for Watson Brothers Trucking. Witnesses said the truck was traveling twenty to twenty five miles an hour and the ruling stated insufficient evidence of negligence.
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Nebraska City
Morton
Lloyd Erps
Omaha
Watson Brothers Trucking Company
Lincoln
Herman Rittenhouse
Humboldt
Eros
Two Women in the Fray Over Republican Vice Presidency
In Chicago on a cloudy night the battle over the GOP vice presidency raged with administration and Hoover circle backing for Curtis. Illinois delegates considered Dawes but showed no momentum as Dawes declined comment. Dolly Gann and Alice Roosevelt Longworth fueled speculation of new bids while others from state delegations named possible nominees.
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Chicago
Charles Curtis
Curtis
Hoover
Coort
Illinois
Charles G. Dawes
Washington
Dawes
Dolly Curtis Gann
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Single Teachers Organize in Omaha to Challenge Hiring Rules
Omaha era 14 Organization of all unmarried and unemployed school teachers in Omaha to push for changes in the board of education rules on married teachers is underway. Miss Aartie Potts announced the move saying united single teachers seeking jobs may sway public opinion. Potts, an Omaha girl, is a Wayne State graduate with A B and an M A from the University of Nebraska, who has taught two years.
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Omaha
Board of Education
Aartie Potts
Miss Potts
Edward Rosewater
South High
Wayne State Teachers College
Elevator struck by lightning causes fire and damage
A lightning bolt struck a 40 foot elevator on Thursday near Rosalie causing a blaze that burned the site and damaged the main annex. Fire crews from Rosalie responded and estimated grain was destroyed and other farm structures affected.
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Rosalie
VanAvery Family Heads to Omaha for Operation
William VanAvery manager of the Handy service station at Weeping Water and his son travel with Eugene Col bert of Wabash to Omaha for an operation on Mrs. VanAvery. Mrs. VanAvery has been in poor health and the procedure is hoped to improve her condition.
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William VanAvery
Weeping Water
Eugene Colbert
Wabash
Omaha
VanAvery
van Avery
Radio Libel Suit Reversed. retrial ordered for Sorensen case
Nebraska high court held federal radio law does not grant broadcasters immunity for libel. It ruled publication principles of radio and newspapers are alike and sent back to Lancaster district court the $100,000 libel suit of Attorney General C. A. Sorensen against Richard F. Wood and KFAB. World-Herald.
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Lincoln
State Supreme Court Today
Lancaster District Court
C. A. Sorensen
Richard F. Wood
KFAB
Sorensen
Wood
Harry Lapidus
Omaha
Irvin Stalmaster
Lapidus
Goss
Congress
World-Herald
Blue Ribbon Baby Beef Club Meets at Leaders Home
The Blue Ribbon Baby Beef club gathered at leader William Brandt Jr s home. Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. A demonstration was discussed and refreshments served by Miss Merna Brandt. The group decided to meet July at Arthur Foster s home.
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Blue Ribbon
Baby Beef Club
William Brandt, Jr
Merna Brandt
Arthur Foster
Hoover Learns Of Chicago Convention Deliberations
President Hoover, in Chicago, stayed closely in touch by telephone and telegraph with advisers and cabinet members as delegates gather for the Republican convention. Dawes and Hurley left the capital and Hoover’s anti prohibition stance, though not publicly stated, is believed conveyed to Chicago aides. The White House notes he opposes reusing the prohibition plank in the platform.
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Washington
Chicago
Hoover
Hurley
Adams
Mitchell
Curtis
Dawes
White House
Douglas
The
Treasury
Lincoln
State Journal
Child Crime Law Signed Cites Juvenile Court Shift
President Hoover signed a measure to move juvenile offenders against federal laws from U.S. courts to juvenile courts in their home communities. The act, urged by the Wickersham Commission and supported by social workers, removes juvenile treatment from federal courts unless local courts refuse to accept the cases.
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Washington
Hoover
United States
Wickersham Commission
Pajama Style Debate Moves Through Summer Streetwear
An annual discussion considers men's summer pajamas as street wear. The speaker questions timidity about appearing in pajamas on the street, comparing the style to seersucker suits as a lighthearted wardrobe shift.
Three More Nations Agree to Pay Their Debts
Three European nations including France signed to pay within ten years 59 000 653 dollars owed the United States from the Hoover moratorium. Belgium Romania and Latvia also signed leaving Poland Estonia and Austria to fund 8 374 763 dollars. The total funded rose to 244 192 040 dollars with England owing 159 520 000. Leaders spoke as Lausanne reparations talks loomed and the U S declined to attend. Kent De Valera traveled to London to resume talks with British officials on Anglo Irish differences.
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Washington
France
United States
Lewis
Dem
Ill
Senate
Laussanne
Switzerland
Belgium
Romania
Latvia
Poland
Esthenia
Austria
England
Lausanne
World-Herald
River View Club Holds Meetings
River View club held two regular gatherings at the homes of Mrs. Robert Patterson and Mrs. Greeley Beil. The Patterson meeting was social with plans for achievement day and summer meetings, and refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Frank Slagle. The Beil meeting featured a lesson on Home Preservation of Foods despite a mid afternoon shower. Plans for the next text meeting will be sent later.
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Riverview Club
Robert Patterson
Greeley Beil
Checks Up Swimmers Near Merritt Sand Pits
Sheriff Ed W. Thimgan was called Sunday to the Merritt sand pits north of town where about twenty five men and boys were swimming nude. He informed them of a complaint and they departed the scene.
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Sherif Ed W. Thimgan
Merritt
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W. O. Troop
Wm. Shumaker
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B. E. Summers
Stella
Mark Burnton
Murray
J. H. Burton
Mark Burton
Eugene Nutzman
George Pollard
Marion M. Tucker
Melvin Sturm
Cleveli Lowing
New York
Mrs. Longworth
Mills
State Supreme Court
Blue Ribbon Club
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the Home Dairy
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London
Great Britain
Valera
Kingston
Irish Free State
River View Club
Committee On Engine Design and Specifications
Service
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