Joseph's Kindness to His Brethren Bible Lesson
A religious lesson tracing Joseph's forgiveness and care for his family, Jacob's journey to Egypt, and the founding of a nation in Goshen. It reflects on love, faith, and hope, linking Genesis to Moses and the coming of Christ, with a call to family duty and divine guidance.
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Joseph
Promised Land
Abraham
Jacob
Egypt
Moses
Oseph
Canaan
Teypt
Beer-Sheba
Joshen
Upper
Nile Valley
Goshen
God
Isaac
Jesus Christ
Christ
Nehawka News Notes and Travel Log
Nehawka residents report Robert McDonald purchasing a Model A Ford. Stuart Rough and his daughter Mrs. Martin Ross visited in Iona City then returned to Nehawka. J H Steffens and wife attended the funeral of Ben Metzger in Springfield. Mrs Metzger and Mrs Magney were school chums. Mrs Rice and Will Rice were guests at the Wm Rice home after visiting Belden. J A Scotten and workers surveyed Nehawka consolidated school and prepared it for the fall opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McDonald
Stuart Rough
Daugher
Martin Ross
Iona City
Anther
Nehawka
J. H. Steffens
Springfield
Ben Metzger
Metzger
Magney
Rice
Will Rice
Belden
Farvin Rice
Mirst Wm. Rice
J. A. Scotten
Rural Arhers Return from East and Vacation Plans
Robert Chapman of Nehawka has returned home after several weeks in the east and resumed his work. Tommy Mason, the other caretaker, begins his vacation this week, with his wife traveling to Kansas to visit relatives and friends for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Chapman
Nehawka
Tommy Mason
Carter
Kansas
Celatives
Chicken Dinner At Murdoch Farm Becomes Local Feat
The Murdoch home hosted guests including W. B. Kroger Mrs 4 A Murdoch and Miss Jessie after a Sunday visit. A large chicken dinner was served with twelve pieces on the plate as Mr Kroger enjoyed his meal and lingered over the fifth chicken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Murdoch
W. B. Kroger
A. Murdoch
Jessie
Corn Prices Rise as Local Farmer Delivers Good Yield
Gayle Sturm shelled and delivered corn to the Nehawka elevator on Monday earning $1.20 per bushel. Prices show a decline as oats wheat and corn crops advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Sturm
Nehawka
Nehawka Methodist Bible School Ends with Picnic
The Daily Vacation Bible School conducted by the Nehawka Methodist church closed last Friday with a scholars' picnic. Diplomas were not ready and will be awarded at the Bible school this coming Sunday.
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Methodist Church of
Consolidated Two Events For Sunday Observance
Children day observance by the Methodist Bible school was postponed from last Sunday to the coming Sunday. The event will be staged in conjunction with Father's day and a very interesting program is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Bible School
Busy Workers Church Group Closes Year in Nehawka
The Busy Workers of the Methodist church in Nehawka held their final meeting of the year at the home of Mr and Mrs Oren Pollard last Wednesday. A concluding picnic was held last Saturday ending the year’s activities until fall.
Family gathers at Manley for Myra McDonald estate
Robert McDonald and family visited Manley last Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs O E McDonald, parents of Robert. The Will Meyers family joined them as they distributed the effects of Grandmother Myra McDonald who had died a few weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McDonald
Manley
O. E. McDonald
Robert
Will Meyers
Myra McDonald
Mixine Much Medicine. A complement of some twelve men
A fragment notes a figure named Mixine with a medical role and references a complement of about twelve men. The readable parts suggest a military or expeditionary context but lack clear action or dates.
Grasshopper Poison Mixing At Sheldon Factory
Workers at Sheldon Manufacturing mix grasshopper poison with bran and sawdust supplied by the government. The process uses mainly government materials, reducing cost. We toured the factory and found the mixers very busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon Manufacturing Company
Picnic Dinner Among Dodsons and Lundbergs
A Sunday gathering at Harold Dodson’s home brought together Olaf Lundberg Verner Lundberg and Alba Dodson families. They shared a prepared meal featuring a generous amount of fried chicken and a good time.
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Harold Dodson
Olaf Lundberg
Verner Lundberg
Alba Dodson
Wanted to Buy McGuffys Readers in any condition
An advertisement notes A F Sturm seeks to buy a full set or series of McGuffys Readers. He will buy in fair condition or as individual volumes and invites responses at Nehawka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGuffy
Nehawka
A. F. Sturm
Fort Crook Escape Silent as Officers Route Patrols
Deputy Sheriff Cass Sylvester and local officers mounted a large search Monday night for Fort Crook deserters Elmer Kitcher and Ted Olson. The pair overpowered guard John Makis at the guardhouse, stole his pistol, and fled while wearing blue denim fatigue clothing. Searches spanned highways, railroad yards, and hobo camps with no arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass Sylvester
Elmer F. Kitcher
Ted Olson
Fort Crook
John Makis
Jarvis Lancaster
Sylvester
Death of Mrs KiethleyNetwork of Nebraska paper family
Mrs W A Kiethley died at the family home in Syracuse yesterday. Interment will be in Nebraska City tomorrow. The Kiethleys previously ran the Weeping Water Republican, moving from that town to Syracuse to operate a local newspaper business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Kiethley
Syracuse
Nebraska City
Omaha Pair Wed in Court House Ceremony
Miss Edith Margaret Barr and Wayne Richard Waller of Omaha wed Tuesday afternoon at the county court house. Judge A H Duxbury read the license and Charlie Cramer and Mrs Geo Fuller, friends of the couple, witnessed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Edith Margaret Barr
Wayne Richard Waller
Omaha
A. H. Duxbury
Charlies Cramer
Geo. Fuller
Showing Improvement for Mrs Troop in Omaha
Mrs. Arthur Troop, previously in treatment at an Omaha hospital, has recovered enough to leave and stay with her sister Mrs. Arthur Sleeth in Omaha for a period. It is hoped she will soon return home and regain her former health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Troop
Omaha
Arthur Sleeth
Miss Maxine Cloidt Heads to University of Colorado
Miss Maxine Cloidt departs McCook Nebraska today to attend the University of Colorado summer school in Boulder. She will take special work toward her degree at the nationally known institution.
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Maxine Cloidt
McCook
Nebraska
Boulder
Colorado
University of Colorado
Plattsmouth Emerges as Ideal Shopping Hub for Gass County
Plattsmouth stands out as the ideal large town shopping center serving Gass county residents. The town promises value equal to anywhere as readers are urged to check the ads for bargain news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Gass County
Bargain News
Heavy Rain Parade Hits Cass County Nebraska
Heavy rain drenched southern Nebraska with 1.82 inches reaching Cass County. The downpour began before 10 PM and continued past midnight, flooding Sixth Street curbs and leaving mud and debris. Countrywide damage included corn washing and grain blown down. Lancaster County reported tornado like winds.
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Nebraska
Sixth Street
Lancaster County
Community Hit by Torrential Rainfall Floods Streets
A severe downpour dumped 1.87 inches on the city causing Waterways to overflow in multiple sections. In Sixth street, curb-high water formed as fire crews freed intakes to prevent damage. Mud and silt lined streets after the flood, with sewers choked by debris and grass blocking inlet irons. Nearby areas saw creeks run bank full and flood lowlands.
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Chicago Avenue
South Side
Avenues
Sixth Street
North Side
Fire Department
City Street Department
Barker v Ossenkop compensation hearing in district court
District Judge W. W. Wilson convened a compensation trial of Edward Barker versus August Ossenkop. Barker, a truck driver for Ossenkop, was injured in a two years ago wreck that overturned his truck, resulting in serious injuries and extended hospitalization in Omaha. Both residents of Louisville.
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W. W. Wilson
Edward Barker
August Ossenkop
Barker
Ossenkop
Omaha
Louisville
Bestor Returns Home After Hospital Treatment
Frank M. Bestor, who has been receiving care at St. Joseph hospital in Omaha, has recovered enough to go home Sunday. He will continue treatment at home and it will be some time before he resumes his usual activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Bestor
St. Joseph Hospital
Omaha
Weeping Water Area Residents Travel For Various Matters
Weeping Water residents and relatives visited Lincoln Omaha and other nearby towns this week. Notable movements included H Findley on business in Lincoln Bert Fischer with son Everett in Concord Henry Bolz family hosting John Bolz and guests at Palmyra Clara Johnson visiting Friend and planning return, Mrs J E Johnson visiting Omaha and Council Bluffs with daughters J Johansen attending church and Weddell funeral, Rikli family in Manning and Murdoch, WPA supervisor Edward Mullen and Plattsmouth supervisor Thimgan traversing Weeping Water, and truckers union activity with new members Rasmus Lauritzen James Kivitt Mogens Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. H. Findley
Lincoln
Bert Fischer
Everett
Concord
Nebr
Elmont Preston
Omaha
Mary Ott
Murdock
Owen Runyan
Runyon
G. R. Binger
John Bolz
Henry Bolz
Palmyra
Clara Johnson
C. Wally Johnson
John E. Johnson
H. ©. Martin
Council Bluffs
J. Johansen
Leo Rikli
Manning
Iowa
Johansen
Edward Mullen
WPA
Ed Thimgan
Plattsmouth
Arthur Rough
Agnes Rowell
Rough
Barbara Everett
W. T. Weddell
Vinton Rikli
Mrs. Martin Neilson Seeks Weekly Omaha Treatment
Mrs. Martin Neilson in poor health visits Omaha weekly for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Neilson and their son Julius traveled to Omaha last Monday to see the doctor.
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Martin Neilson
Omaha
Entertained Legislators Dinner Hosts Shared Good Meals
Senator John Knieckrehm of Grand Island hosted a dinner and conference for the unicameral legislature and their wives. Senator Fred L. Carsten, his wife and son Calvin attended. Carsten praised the trip and dinner and noted good crop prospects except near Lincoln due to dryness. The event served 120 plates.
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John Knieckrehm
Grand Island
Fred L. Carsten
Calvin Carsten
Carster
Neag
Lincoln
Notice of Probate For Pauline Young Will Cass County
In Cass County Nebraska a petition seeks probate of a will for Pauline Young deceased. Albert Young is named to serve as Executor. Hearing set before the county court on the Sunday of July 1937 at 10 a.m. Dated June 10 1937 by County Judge A Hi Duxbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Pauline Young
Albert Young
A. Hi. Duxbury
Notice of Suit to Quiet Title in Cass County Nebraska
The District Court of Cass County Nebraska is notified that George M. Hild filed a suit June 1 1957 against Plattemouth Ferry Company and others to cancel a mortgage on Lot 3 Block 41 Plattsmouth and to quiet title with equitable relief The defendants must answer by July 19 1937 or the petition may be granted by default The action names include William E Donelan Alfred Johnson and unknown heirs and successors with several real-name unknown parties.
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Plattemouth Ferry Company
William E. Donelan
Alfred Johnson
William FE. Donelan
Plattsmouth
Cass County
Nebraska
George M. Hild
District Court
Equitable Relief
Joyce Place Expands Booths and Adds Balcony
The Joyce place electric shop and confectionery increased seating from three to five booths by partitioning the room and moving the partition back twelve feet. A balcony was built over the added space to be used for parties, enlarging the front area of the business.
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Joyce Place
Grasshopper Poison Mixing Under County Agent Oversight
In Nehawka crews under the county agent are producing a large supply of grasshopper poison. Ten to twelve workers from Weeping Water mix the poison with sawdust and bran. Laborers named include Chris Rasmussen Soran Shamarris Win Gussett and several others handling mixing and suction of the mixture.
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Nehawka
Chris Rasmussen
Soran Shamaris
Win, Gussett
Will Visit in West Expects July Travel
P. H. Miller plans a brief trip starting around the first of July extending through the Fourth. He will visit at the home of his daughter Mrs. Martin Johnson and her husband in Seibert, Colorado.
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West
P. H. Miller
Martin Johnson
Siebert
Colo
July Fourth Celebration Planned in Weeping Water
The American Legion and Weeping Water fire department organize a busy Fourth of July celebration set for Saturday July 1st with entertainment and amusements for all residents and visitors.
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The
American Legion
Weeping Water Fire Department
Earl Oldham Breaks Blockade To Reach Omaha
Earl Oldham drove through a picket line in Omaha last Monday to support the truckers strike. He plans another run today and, though interviewed, has avoided joining the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Oldham
Omaha
Earl
Trucker Protest In Lincoln Halts Weeping Water Loads
Weeping Water truckers visited Lincoln last Monday to view operations and were prevented from removing loaded vehicles from the city. The stoppage affected local freight as drivers faced restrictions and limited movements.
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Lincoln
Notice of Administration for Martha Baumeister Estate
Petition for administration and appointment of Anna Rutherford as Administrat rix filed. Hearing set before the Court on July 2 1937 at 10 o clock A M. Dated June 3 1937 by A H Duxbury.
Estate of Emma D. Smith Probate Notice Nebraska
Nebraska. estate of Emma D. Smith, deceased. No. 3270. petition filed for administration and appointment of BE. H. Schulhof as Administrator. hearing set before the Court on June 25, 1937 at 10 o'clock a.m. Dated May 29, 1937. A. H. Dexbury, County Judge.
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Cass
Nebraska
Emma D. Smith
BE. H. Schulhof
Estate of George T Metsinger Deceased Proceedings
Notice in the Nebraska court concerns the estate of George T Metsinger deceased No 3274 and the appointment of Anna K Meisinger as executrix. A hearing is set before the court on July 2 1937 at 10 oclock a m. Dated June 3 1937.
Estate of Tabitha T Smith Deceased Administrator Appointment
The petition for the estate of Tabitha T Smith deceased Case No 32276 requests H F Comer be appointed administrator with will annexed. A hearing is set before the court on July 8 1937 at 10 o clock a m. Dated June 10 1937.
Notice of Sheriff Sale in Cass County Nebraska
The Sheriff of Cass County Nebraska will auction on July 17 1937 at 2 p.m. the south half of the east half of lot 7 and the south half of the east half of lot 8 in block 49 Weeping Water Cass County Nebraska by order of the district court in favor of Home Owners Loan Corporation against George L Spohn et al. The sale action is to satisfy a court decree. Moran and James represent the plaintiff.
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Cass County
Nebraska
Court House
Plattsmouth
Amanda A. McCarty
Tom McCarty
R. H. Edens
A. D
District Court
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
United States
City of
Washington
District of Columbia
George L. Spohn
Weeping Water
Hearing Notice in Estate of Drury Graves Plattsmouth Neb
The County Court of Cass County Nebraska schedules a hearing on Estate No 3272 for Drury Graves also known as PD Graves who died intestate around April 17 1883. Lena Giese legatee and legatee of a subsequent purchaser petitions to determine death time kinship and rights of descent for Lot 7 Block 34 Plattsmouth. The hearing is set for July 2 1937 at 10 a.m. in the Plattsmouth courthouse.
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Drury Graves
D. Graves
Cass County
Nebraska
Lena Giese
PD. Graves
Plattsmouth
Emma Batson
Alice M. Morrow
Delia Norval
Norrison A. Graves
Drury M. Graves
Court House
A. H. Duxbury
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Jehovah
Lancaster
Kiethley
Truckers Union
Rasmus Lauritzen
James Kivitt
Mogens Johnson
Sheriff's Sale
State of
County of
Plattemouth Ferry Company Et al
Chas. B. Martin
Plaintiff
Martha Baumeister
Anna Rutherford
A. H. Dexbury
County
Jude
George T. Metsinger
Anna K., Meisingeer
Tabitha T. Smith
H. F. Comer
Homer Sylvester
Moran & James
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