Local residents engage in visits and errands across Elmwood area
J C McCrorey conducted business in Elmwood last Tuesday. Frank Rosenow stands in for Lacy McDonald while the latter travels in Michigan. Albert J Bauer of Lincoln called on friends in Murdock. Bryan McDonald and family visited Plattsmouth at Ed Thimgan’s home. Ronald Schlichtemeier handled Elmwood matters in Murdock. Dr. A Besack hopes steady health improvement. Roland Rikli recovers from a severe tractor injury after hospitalization in Lincoln. Mrs Genevieve Stearn, formerly Utt, and Mrs George Utt visited Lincoln friends. Mr and Mrs Eddie Craig and Miss Geraldine Schmidt traveled to Fremont for Platte River fishing. Mr and Mrs R Kuehn visited Plattsmouth and Ed Thimgan’s acreage to gather cherries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. McCrorey
Elmwood
Frank Rosenow
Lacy McDonald
Michigan
Albert J. Bauer
Licoln
Murdock
Capital City
Bryan McDonald
Plattsmouth
Ed W. Thmgan
McDonald
Ronald
Lincsin
Genevieve Stearn
Genevieve Utt
Lincoln
George Utt
Eddie Craig
Geraldine Schmidt
Fremont
Platte River
R. Kuehn
Ed W. Thimgan
Schwab Family Vacation Observes North Central College Commencement
Rev and Mrs Harvey A Schwab and their sons Very and Gerald vacation in Naperville Illinois at Mrs Schwab’s parents home Mr and Mrs Chas Smith. They attended commencements at North Central College and Naperville High School which graduates 111 students this spring. Mrs Schwab is a former high school teacher. They also visited educational sites in Chicago and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Harvey A. Schwab
Very
Gerald
Naperville
Ill
Funeral for Grandma Ruge Draws Relatives from Across Nebraska
Relatives and friends gathered for Grandma Ruge's funeral on June 10, 1939. Attendees included Elmer and Adolph Paaf and families from Otoe. Elmer Ruge and Mrs. John Ruge. Louis and Rudolph Paaf from Lincoln. Fred and Arthur Paaf from Otoe. Mrs. Fred Rouge and Senator Fred Carsten from Avoca. Fred Pallar from Union. Frank and Omar Schlichtemeier from Nehawka. Ronald Bauman from an unspecified location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Ruge
Elmer Paaf
Adolph Paaf
Lillian
Otoe
Nebraska
Elmer Ruge
Nebraska City
Louis Paaf
Rudolph Paaf
Lincoln
Fred Paaf
Arthur Paaf
John Ruge
Fred Rouge
Fred Carsten
Calvin Carsten
Avoca
Fred Pallar
Union
Frank and
Omar Schlichtemeier
Nehawka
Ronald Bauman
Lincoln Family Ties Noted In Local Social Roundup
Lincoln, Mr and Mrs Henry Auf derheide and daughter from Otoe, Mr and Mrs Fred Kniffle and Mr and Mrs Frank Reiger of Syracuse are listed in a contemporary social notes section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Henry Aufderheide
Otoe
Fred Kniffle
Frank Reiger
Syracuse
Same Members in Two Clubs at Murdock
Two local clubs the Merry Mixers Cooking Club and the Canners Clan Canning Club meet at Mil dred Schlaphoff home on June 9. They share nine members led by Coretta Schlaphoff with Hannah Menke as vice president and Mary Creamer as news reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Mixers Cooking Club
Canners Clan
Murdock
Mildred Schlaphoff
Coretta Schlaphoff
Mildred Schlaphof
Hannah Menke
Carolyn Schafer
Mary Creamer
Canning Club
Hazel Neugel
Dorothy Schlaphof
Margaret Mills
Frances Elaine Buell
Funeral of Mrs Dorothea Ruge at Emmanuel Evangelical
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Dorothea Ruge, who died June 7, were held Saturday June 16 at 2:00 p m at Emmanuel Evangelical church. Pastor Harvey A Schwab and Rev C Jannen offered messages of hope. Floral tributes from relatives and friends filled the church. Hymns were sung by congregation and Woman's Missionary Society. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers: Charles Schafer Cc H Miller H F Luetchens H F Schweppe August Oehlerking Edward Guehrstorff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schafer
Cc. H. Miller
H. F. Luetchens
H. F Schweppe
August Oehlerking
Edward Guehrstorff
Mrs. J. J. Arnold Leaves Neitzel Home in Dearborn Visit
Mrs. J J Arnold, longtime housekeeper and cook for L Neitzel, departed for Dearborn Michigan to visit relatives for a time. Mr Neitzel escorted Mrs Martin to Elmwood to catch a train and connections to the east as Mrs Arnold’s absence begins. He will do some cooking and eat meals downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dearborn
Mich
J. J. Arnold
L. Neitzel
Mchigan
New Family Locates Here
H. Lindquist who lived at Ceresco moved last week to Murdock and will reside here for now. He will represent the Raleigh company replacing C. E. Rhoden of Manley, but will base his headquarters in this location rather than Manley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Lindquist
Ceresco
Murdock
Mr. Lindquist
Raleigh Company
C. E. Rhoden
Manley
Birth of Lyle Horton Wendt Brightens Lincoln Family
Early last week a baby boy named Lyle Horton Wendt arrived at a Lincoln hospital. His parents live on highway No 1 east of Murdock. Grandparents on both sides share in the joy. mother and son are doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Horton Wendt
Lincoln Hospital
Hghway No. 1
Murdock
Couple Buys First Pound of Butter After 35 Years
Married for 35 years Paul and Mrs Schewe bought their first pound of butter last week. They had churned all butter for 37 500 meals and kept a steady home supply. A slip in the system forced a trip to town for a purchase, a feat Ripley’s Believe It or Not might feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Schewe
Ripley's
Mrs C W Morgan Visits Relatives in Nebraska Towns
Mrs. C W Morgan and her son John visited relatives in Nebraska last week. They stayed with her brother Henry Amgwert in Murdock and visited friends in Omaha and Council Bluffs. Mrs. Morgan, formerly Miss Amgwert, moved to McCook years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
C. W. Morgan
Johnnie of
Henry Amgwert
Tn Murdock
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Morgan
Miss Amgwert
New Well Sunk Near Southwest for Murdock Water
A new well to supply the Murdock water system is being sunk in a southwestern town location and is currently down about 35 feet. It will be cased with steel to ensure durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Proposed well sealing method to reach 110 feet depth
The plan describes progressively reducing a water well from 52 inches to 42 inches then deeper steps, sinking 20 feet between reductions until reaching 110 feet where rock is expected. A 12 inch final casing will be set and if water is adequate the well will be gravel packed around the smaller casing and larger casings removed to keep sand out.
Ak-Sar-Ben Show Opens With Packed Ak-Sar-Ben Crowd
Murdock was well represented at the opening Ak-Sar-Ben den show last Monday night. It was southeast ern Nebraska night and a packed house greeted the premier performance of Taint Fair. All agree this year's show is as good as any offered in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Nebraska
Birthday Anniversary for W. T. Weddell in Quiet Celebration
Weddell, born in Pennsylvania on June 20, 1865, celebrates his natal day with a quiet observance this week. A longtime resident since the 1910s, he has voted reliably since 1886 except for a 1936 primary when hospitalized, and he recalls early political battles and the American right to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Weddell
Pennsylvania
Weddell Appointed U S Ambassador to Spain
A Lincoln paper notes A. W. Weddell selected as U S ambassador to Spain. A reader asked if he is related to local W. T. Weddell. authorities say no relation. The man resembles W T Weddell in appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T
Lincoln
A. W. Weddell
U. S
Spain
W. T. Weddell
Visiting Grandmother Miss Joan Rodgers Visits Central City
Eleven year old Joan Rodgers daughter of Russell and Mrs. Rodgers of Denver travels with friends to Central City where she is greeted by her uncle Frank Reister and aunt. She plans to visit Mrs Scheel grandmother and other relatives before returning to the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Rodgers
Russell Rodgers
Denver
John Scheel
Central City
Frank Reister
Mrs. Scheel
Murdock
Reister
Manley
Death of Miss Anna Moomey in Dearborn Michigan
Miss Anna Moomey aunt of Mrs. Lacy McDonald and George Moomey died at her Dearborn home where she had lived all her life. She was sister of the late Chester Moomey of Murdock. Following the notice, Mr and Mrs McDonald, Mrs Gomma Moomey and George Moomey left for Dearborn to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Moomey
Anne Moomey
Lacy McDonald
George Moomey
Emma Moomey
Dearborn
Michigan
Chester Moomey
Murdock
West Clyde Jones Visits Relatives After Masonic Sessions
Visiting in the West Clyde Jones of Stratton brother of Mrs Hannah McDonald Mrs Henry A Tool and Mrs C A Besack was in Omaha for Masonic Grand Lodge sessions last week on his way home via Murdock. He spent a short time as a guest of relatives here and Mrs McDonald accompanied him home for a brief visit before going to Sterling Colorado to visit daughter Mrs H O Eastman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Clyde Jones
Stratton
Hannah McDonald
Henry A. Tool
C. A. Besack
Omaha
Masonic Grand Lodge
Murdock
McDonald
Sterling
Colorado
H. O. Eastman
Albert Glaubitz
F. J. Knecht
Plattsamouth
F. Emgarden
Carl Hoffmaester
Elmer
Ella Richardson
South Bend
C. C
Royal Neighbors Attend Card Party in Manley
Four members of the Royal Neighbors lodge of Murdock attended a card party in Manley on Wednesday afternoon. The attendees were Mesdames Chester Ellerman Bryan McDonald Chris Koch and J W Kruger. They reported a very pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manley
Royal Neighbors Lodge of
Murdock
Mesdames Chester Elseman
Bryan McDonald
Chris Koch
J. W. Kruger
Fathers Day observance and local social notes in Alvo
Alvo church will observe Fathers' Day Sunday. Mr and Mrs Glenn Dimmitt and Kendall visited J L Dimmitt home Sunday. M M Briggs of the Plertsmouth Journal was in Alvo Thursday for business. Mr and Mrs Jesse Williams George Williams and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Stone and son Dewain were Omaha visitors Thursday. Mr and Mrs Sherell Fifer were
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Dimmitt
Kendall
J. L. Dimmitt
Briggs
Plertsmouth Journal
Alvo
Jesse Williams
George Williams
Wilbur Stone
Son Dewain
Omaha
Sherell Fifer
Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors Mr Prouty on 7th Birthday
Guests gathered Wednesday evening to surprise Mr Prouty on his seventh birthday. Among the attendees were Mr and Mrs Charles Holmes and family, Mr and Mrs LaVerne Sutton and family, and Mrs Fifer who continued her Lincoln work until school ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Holmes
Helen
Son Announces First Job After Training
Sioux City notes that Edward Muenchau reports completing his special training and securing a position. He writes to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Muenchau that he will have work for a few weeks at least and expresses gratitude for the opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Ben Muenchau
Edward Muenchau
Mrs Jennie Rouse Returns From Kansas Visit
Mrs. Jennie Rouse came home Wednesday from a Kansas trip. She visited her grandson Ronald Quellhorst and family and reported a very nice trip and enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Jennie Rouse
Ronald Quellhorst
Birthday salute as Fred Prouty turns 75
Fred Prouty celebrated his 75th birthday on Wednesday with a surprise gathering from neighbors who brought ice cream and cake. A well known community member and faithful church worker, he is held in high esteem. friends wish him many more pleasant birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Prouty
Mr. Prouty
Harold Huestis Elected to Plattsmouth High
Harold Huestis was elected by the Board of Education to teach at Plattsmouth High School. The Mas ters degree holder can teach many subjects and will serve the Plattsmouth school next year. He resigned from Alvo in hopes of a better position and was noted for strong school work and church involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Huestis
Board of Education
Plattsmouth
Huestis
Alvo
Former Alvo Girl Enjoys Vacation Visit
Miss Audra Quellhorst of Elmwood and now employed in Kansas City is spending vacation with relatives. She is primarily with her parents Mr and Mrs Orville Quellhorst at Elmwood. Audra and her mother visited the Mark Nickel home on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audra Quellhorst
Alvo
Kansas City
Orville Quellhorst
Elmwood
Miss Quellhorst
Mark Nickel
Appendectomy for Miss Betha Kosin at Bryan Memorial
Miss Betha Kosin, ill since early week, was taken to Bryan Memorial hospital in Lincoln Tuesday evening for an appendectomy. Her condition is reported fair. She grew worse after Thursday’s operation. Rev. and Mrs. Hammer visited her that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betha Kosin
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
Miss Kosin
Sister and Family Visit Roy Foss and Wife
Mr and Mrs Roy Foss visited Friday with Mrs Foss sister Mrs George Fifer and family. Mr Foss is a traveling salesman for school supplies. After a few days they left Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isits
Roy Foss
El Dorado Principal Makes Visit on Summer Trip
Stops with relatives Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Stone and son Dewain of Eldorado Kansas on the way to St. Paul Minnesota to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Williams. After a few days they continue to St. Paul where Mr. Stone will attend school this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Stone
Dewain
Eldorado
Kansas
Stone
St. Paul
Minnesota
Jesse Williams
S. O. S. Ladies Entertained By Mrs. Timblin
Mrs. W. C. Timblin hosted the S. O. S. ladies on Tuesday afternoon with a social hour and garden visit. Guests included Mrs. Herman of Elmwood, sister Mrs. Andrews, neighbor Mrs. Ostertag, and Mrs. Mueller. Timblin noted 26 monthly roses in bloom. Home made ice cream and wafers were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Timblin
Avoca News Highlights Community Ties and Parish Jubilee
Avoca reports show local trips and visits including Marion Pittman in Weeping Water and Os car McDonald in Manley. The annual school meeting re-elected J Elmer Hallstrom as treasurer and documented a balanced district. Father E C McFadden marked twenty five years in priesthood with praise for community leadership and Junior baseball contributions.
Lincoln Teacher Plans Summer Study in Los Angeles
West Francis Marquardt and his wife from Lincoln, a University of Nebraska teacher, spent the summer in town before he leaves for Los Angeles for summer school. He will return in the fall for the university opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Francis Marquardt and
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Los Angeles
Marquardt
Children Day Observed at Avoca Congregational Church
Last Sunday the Congregational church of Avoca set aside the day for Children's Day. The evening program featured entertainment by youngsters with music and song. A neat sum was raised to support the church missionary activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church of
Avoca
New Auto Business Opens in Avoca by Marquardt and Greenrod
John Marquardt and Howard Greenrod launch a new auto handling and repair business in Avoca. They operate in the former Thomas Straub building, offering general auto services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
John Marquardt
Howard Greenrod
Thomas Straub
Ak-Sar-Ben Den Show Draws Near 40 From Here
Last Monday night was southeast ern Nebraska night at the Ak-Sar-Ben den show in Omaha. Nearly forty attendees from here reported a good time and called this year’s show one of the best ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha
Silver Jubilee Mass at Holy Trinity Avoca
A solemn high mass for the Silver Jubilee was held at Holy Trinity church Avoca at 10 a.m. Celebrant Father McFadden led the service with Rev. Albin Bauer Rev. Joseph Sinkula sub deacon Rev. Charles Bauer and Rev. John Kean assisting. Priests present attended the Mass and dinner honoring their pastor Rev. E C McFadden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Church
Avoca
Father McFadden
Albin Bauer
Nebraska City
Joseph Sinkula
Plattsmouth
Charles Bauer
John Kean
Palmyra
E. C. McFadden
Holy Trinity Parish
Village Proud as Birth Place of First Tractor
A marker will be erected in Froelich Iowa beside Highways 18 and 62 to commemorate John Froelich building the first gasoline tractor in 1892. The bronze plate notes the vehicle moved both backward and forward and fueled modern agricultural history. Froelich ran a feed mill and elevator and, inspired by steam threshing, formed a company to manufacture tractors at Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcgregor
Froelich
John Froelich
Dakotas
Froeicch
Waterloo
Seven Alluring Goods Catalog Sparks Interest
A catalog of seven items draws attention with vivid descriptions. Shoppers assess features and prices, planning purchases as the pages showcase appealing details and potential savings.
South Bend Social Notes Mark Weekend Visiting
A stream of visitors and local gatherings fill South Bend activities from Sunday calls to family dinners. Families include the Bobsts, Kupkes, Blums, Car ricles, Knechts, and others with visits to Plattsmouth Nehawka Milford and Omaha. The Ak Sar Ben Forestry club met and school meetings elected a moderator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. O'Brien
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Homer Carnicle
Wayne
Grace Christensen
Milford
Carmidte
T. Sweezy
William Blum
Cora Campbell
Russel
Plattsmouth
Joe Bird
Betty Jean
Omaha
C. M. Reed
Bobbie
Council Bluffs
Towa
Fred Weaver
Lau
Weaver
Glenn
J. L. Carnicle
Harvey Frahm
Richard Haswell
Ithaca
J L. Carnicle
Joe Petersen
Ashland
Clyde Haswell
Artis
Rihard Haswell
Mrs. Frahm
Lewine Club Sews and Elects New Leader
The Lewine Club Meets The Nifty Needlers sewing group held a meeting with preal ent Donna Thiessen. assistant leader Mrs Blam led a towel lesson as girls showed pin cushions and needle cases. Ed Copsey named new leader after Florence Nelson resigned. next meeting at Mrs Copsey’s home to judge needle cases and pin cushions and towels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewine Club
Nifty Needlers Sewing Club
Donna Thiessen
Wm. Blam
Donna
Ed Copsey
Florence Nelson
Cass County Re bonds Debt For Road Improvements
The text notes Cass County re bonds indebtedness along with the state for payment of hard surfaced roads and other improvements as they were completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
State
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Insurance
Avoca News
J. H. F. Rudge
Marion Pittman
Avoca R. F
Oscar E., McDonald
Robert McDonald
Elmer Corbin
Edwin Terrell
John Maseman
Henry Maseman
Earl Freeman
J. W. Brendel
Gapen
James Softley
J. Elmer Hallstrom
J. W. Kunz
Adam Sczmydal
A. M. Faeasier
Paul
J. J. Kean
J. R. Sinkula
T. Bardon
Tecumseh
C. Broerman
Hebron
R. D. Hall
J. Kokjer
Elmers Hallstrom
W. K. Keithley
Hennessy
Msgr
George Agius
Adam Schmydt
E. R. Straub
John Carper
Clara Kraft
McFadden
Carl Straub
Dorothy Gustavson
J. J. Cullen
Phyllis Straub
Lavone Carper
Irl Carper
J. J. Glennan
Kenrick Seminary
St. Louis
Milligan-Tobias
American Legion
Massie-Richards American Legion
the Legion
Otoe County
American Legion and Legion
Legion
the Journal
George Bobst
LaVerne Kupke
George Brobst
Braun
Yeager
W. D. Livers
Wm. Blum
Ruessell
William Carricle
Onawa
Town
J. L. Carricle
Herman Kupke
Shirley of
Mrs. Knecht
Clarence Warner
Janice Ann
Norfolk
Johnny Meyers
Winside
Streight
Thiessen
Harry Fisher
Thomas
Beatrice
Donald Watson
Brule
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