Weeping Water Local News Roundup Swells With Small Events
Weeping Water residents attend courts and visits. Mark Wiles serves on a Plattsmouth petit jury this week. Visitors include Mrs Len Moser of Atchison and Miss Helen Gorder at Crete with Camp Fire Girls. Farmers list hundreds of pullets and roosters for sale. Local phone operators take vacations. Verne Smiths family contemplates California trip. Builders plan foundations for new house and funeral home conversion proceeds. A ministerial association forms and meets at the Methodist church with a picnic. Fern Davis leaves Lincoln hospital for home. A significant roof repair and yard improvements occur at Binger Lumber. The Congregational pastor Rev. G R Birch resigns effective September 1. Charles H. George manages W J Wesley store at Bennett.
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Mark Wiles
Plattsmouth
John McCartney
Wyoming
Len Moser
Atchison
Kansas
Emma Berry
Helen Gorder
Crete
Ogallale
Leesley Hatchery
Greenwood
Ralph Shumaker
Louis Shumaker
Adaline Lauranzen
Telephone Exchange
Weeping Water
O. Ll. Hoffman
Fred Garrison
Verne Smith
California
Gaylord
Deneen
Lloyd Rannie
Lakes
Minnesota
E. E. Moore
Cole Motor Company
E. F. Kline
Omaha
Fern Davis
Weeping Water Telephone Exchange
Lincoln
W. L. Hobson & Sons
Louis Schumaker
Bates
Binger Lumber Company
Ralph Binger
G. R. Birch
Congregational Church of
Charles H. George
W. J. Wesley
Bennett
Johnson Brothers
Lincoln-bound move ends business venture in Weeping Water
Mr. Wesley left Weeping Water for Lincoln last Tuesday to establish a home there. Nellie Stoner ran the business in Weeping Water and Wesley will return later this week to decide whether to continue the business or relocate the stock.
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Cated
Mr. Wesley
Nellie Stoner
Model A sales surge at Cole Motor Company
In six days the Cole Motor Company force sold and delivered eight Universal automobiles. Buyers include C. E. Tefft of Weeping Water Claude Twiss of Louisville Wm. Pankonia of Louisville H. H. Crozier Miss Ida Young Bert Jamison Mrs. Ellen Ball and Carl Balfour of Nehawka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Motor Company
C. E. Tefft
Weeping Water
Claude Twiss
Louisville
Family trip to lakes ends with return home
George Clive and his son Ben, enjoying days at the lakes near St. Andes on the edge of South Dakota, along with Dr. E. H. Kintner and Mr. Swarthout, returned home last Wednesday driving from there to Weeping Water in a single day. George Olive reports crops look fine along the vacation route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clive
Ben
the Lakes
St. Andes
South Dakota
E. H. Kintner
Odd Fellows Outing Ends With Ball Game Victory
About forty members of the L O O F and Daughters of Rebeckah traveled to Nebraska City last Sunday for a day of activities. The subordinate lodge beat the Rebeckahs in a ball game sixteen to one with Frank Woods leading the boys as captain and Charles H Gibson guiding the Rebeckahs. Injuries included Gibson nursing finger pain after a fly ball miscue and Frank Woods dazed from a ball bouncing off his ear. Elmer Michelson was forced to the grass by a misdirected throw. The group then relaxed at Brown's Park before returning to Weeping Water tired but happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Daughters
Rebeckah
Nebraska City
Rebeckahs
Frank Woods
Charles H. Gibson
Charles Gibson
Home Plate
Elmer Michelson
Brown's Park
Weeping Water Woman Dies After Los Angeles Accident
Mrs Ethel Cooper daughter of Mr and Mrs G H Dennis of Weeping Water died in California after being thrown from a moving car while departing a Los Angeles department store. She had worked in an Omaha store for four years and left for the west in March for a better offer. Funeral and burial were in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Ethel Cooper
G. H. Dennis
Los Angeles
Cooper
B. L. Philpot
Keith Krohl
G. H. Denny
Omaha
West
Enjoy Fine Trip and Visit by Davis and Twadells
Troy Davis and wife of Weeping Water with Dr. and Mrs. Twadell of Iola Kansas visited Ridgeway Missouri and Shenandoah Clarinda Des Moines and Atlantic. They praised Des Moines and the region while noting a city sign reading We love our children drive carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Davis
Twadell
Iola
Kansas
Ridgeway
Fourth Quarterly Conference Held at Weeping Water Church
The fourth quarterly conference met this week at the Methodist church in Weeping Water under district superintendent Rev. C. Wilson of Omaha. Pastor Rev. George B. Morey, serving four years, was asked to stay another year. details indicate continued leadership and parish support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Weeping Water
C. Wilson
Omaha
George B. Morey
Von
Conference Decision Pending On Assignment
A conference will decide soon whether the subject will be assigned locally or elsewhere. The outcome hinges on discussions at the upcoming meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sented
Stripping With Water by Western Limestone Company
The Western Limstone company uses water power from Weeping Water creek to strip banks. Under pressure water erodes earth and removes rocks and trees, clearing the area at lower cost than horses or steam shovels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Limstone Company
Hatchery Advertising Poultry Prices at Leesley Hatchery
Leesley Hatchery in Greenwood advertises white leghorn pullets at 450 cents each and 10 week old roosters at 25 cents.
Picnic at Theresia Bierl Home
Sunday gathering hosted by Theresia Bierl with guests Constance Rea Helen Woolcott Dorothy Zitka Anna Marie Rea Helen Sedlak Margaret Hyde Catherine Sedlak Sophie Buerl Agnes Brink Gertrude Brink Lucille Meisinger Mary Ann Hadraba Robert Rea Bill Woolcott Richard Rea Frank Biers Mr Woolcott Frances and Virginia Bier and the Bier family enjoys games meals and a light lunch during a daytime picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresia Bierl
Constance Rea
Helen Woolcott
Dorothy Zitka
Anna Marie Rea
Helen Sedlak
Margaret Hyde
Catherine Sedlak
Sophie Buerl
Agnes Brink
Gertrude Brink
Lucille Meisinger
Mary Ann Hadraba
Robert Rea
Bill Woolcott
Richard Rea
Frank Biers
Mr. Woolcott
Frances
Virginia Bier
Jas Bier
Fine program and social benefit at Mynard Sunday school
Last Sunday evening the children of Mynard A. B. Sunday school presented songs recitations patomines and drills under Mrs Vallery and assistants. A fine congregation attended and enjoyed the program. Tuesday evening the ladies held their annual strawberry and ice cream social to raise funds for the treasury, attracting a large crowd and providing a pleasant social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mynard A. B
MyNard U B Church Sunday Services Announcement
Mynard United Brethren Church invites all to Sunday school at 10:00 a m sermon by the pastor at 11:00 a m and a conference superintendent will preach at 8 p m Rev Vannice D D president of York college will visit June 26 with students and music to accompany his address all are welcome to all services pastor G B Weaver extends cordial invitation to hear the address and music with a full house expected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vannice D. D
York College
G. B. Weaver
Girls Club Meet at Helen Johnson Home
The Kitchen Klatter 4-H club gathered at Miss Helen Johnson's home on Tuesday June 18 with two members absent. Miss Helen Gilmour demonstrated corn bread and Miss Helen Johnson demonstrated nut bread. The group showed strong interest and plans for future activities. The next meeting is set for Wednesday June 26 at Miss Johnson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchen Klatter 4-H
Helen Johnson
Helen Gilmour
Miss Johnson
Frances Christ to Wed Glen O. Starkey Des Moines Plan
Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Christ of this city reveals the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Miss Frances Christ to Glen O. Starkey of Des Moines Iowa. The couple met during college days at Drake University and Frances was an Alpha Chi Omega pledge. The wedding is set for this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Christ
Frances
Glen O. Starkey
Des Moines
Iowa
Drake University
Christ
Alpha Chi Omega
Jake
The
Great University
Athlete Russell W Wasley Attends Lincoln Training Course
Russell W Wasley of this city is at Lincoln for a special two week course of athletic training at the state university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell W. Wasley
Lincoln
The
State University
New Quick Meat Cook Stoves Arrive At Store
Retailer announces a fresh line of Quick Meat Cook Stoves and invites customers to visit for savings on new ranges.
Local visitors and court attendees visit Elmwood area
Mr and Mrs Leo Fickler visit old friends as Reese Hastain Ralph Larson of Bank of Commerce Louisville attend district court in the city. Attys W R Patrick Omaha B I Clement Elmwood Guy Clements and others visit court while out-of-town guests travel to Peoria Oklahoma City and Nebraska locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Fickler
Reese Hastain
Ralph Larson
Bank of Commerce of
Louisville
W. R. Patrick
Omaha
B. I. Clement
Elmwood
George Bucknell
E. L. McDonald
Greenwood
Marcus Good
Lincoln
Burlington
Charles Nelson
Local Notes From Nehawka and Oma ha Area
Nehawka and Omaha bound notes recount farm sales of 500 white leghorn pullets at 50 cents each and ten week old roosters at 25 cents from Leesley Hatchery Greenwood. Various residents attend hospitals, roads improve with repairs, and families visit Lincoln and Murray.
Local visitors and court week traffic reported
Harvey B Koop of Louisville spent a few hours at the county courthouse to attend to matters. Mrs Carl Halter of Lincoln visited relatives and left for home. Judge Jesse L Root of Omaha attended district court and visited. W G Boedeker and Octo Penis of Murray returned from Chicago after market work. Mrs Henry Heil and her daughter Edna of near Louisville were in town for business by auto. Mrs J J Adams of Sheridan Wyoming visits daughter Mrs Robert M Walling after returning from the Shriners convention in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rutlege
Omaha
Albert Wolfe
Gladys
Lincoln
Charles Rose
Frank Boedeker
Necewka
H. P. Johnson
Mnurray
B. H. Nelson
Johnson
Frank McCarroll
Louisville
Sheldon Manufacturing Company
Star Oil Company
John Opp
Stewart
Orville Griffin
John Griffin
Florence Griffin
Plattsmouth
W. T. Schlictemeier
Sleen Mulich
Henry Wessell
Salt Lake City
Utah
Union Pacific Railway
Mulich
Harvey B. Koop
Carl Halter
Jesse L. Root
Henry Heil
Edna
J. J. Adams
Sheridan
Wyoming
Robert M. Walling
Adams
Los Angeles
Relatives and visitors depart after brief visits across states
Wednesday's visitors from Oregon Nebraska and Colorado departed after short visits. The Roberts of Redmond Oregon left for the west after visiting H A Schneider. Carl Cole and family from Brule Nebraska returned home after visiting relatives and Immanuel hospital. Bert Reed and daughter Eula returned from Fort Morgan Colorado and were met by Sheriff Reed in Lincoln. Elmer Cole and children from Brule Nebraska visited Mr Cole's father and the Wiles home before returning home.
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Redmond
Oregon
H. A. Schneider
West
Carl Cole
Brute
Nebraska
Mr. Cole
Immanuel Hospital
Bert Reed
Eula
Fort Morgan
Colorado
Lincoln
Sheriff Reed
Elmer Cole
Lois and
Elmer
Brule
C. L. Wiles
Sound crop or free seed proposition for farmers
The ad from E. L. Gilmore of Ashland Nebraska asks farmers if they can afford partial crops or failed yields and promotes a proposition of a sound crop or free seed for corn by planting by the end of June.
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E. L. Co. Gilmore
Ashland
Nebr
Detour Road Work in Nehawka Aims for Summer Paving
Detours on the King of Trails highway will be lightly graveled and kept in good condition during pavement work. Nehawka authorities hope travel remains profitable and usable as a temporary route through the summer, with J. S. Rough joking that if the detour works well it will stay until the other road is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King of Trails
Nehawka
J. S. Rough
Sheldon Manufactures to Install Kelkmeter Cooling at Plattsmouth Masonic Home
George C. Sheldon of the Sheldon Manufacturing Company Nebras ka and county Kelkmeter manager oversees refrigeration needs at the Plattsmouth Masonic Home. Five units will be installed: one large central unit for main kitchen supplies and one per floor for diet kitchens and sub stations, each with water glass fillers and drink fountains, plus a freezing cube receptacle for ice tea and ice drinks.
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George C. Sheldon
Sheldon Manufacturing Company
Nebraska
Masonic
Plattsmouth
Shipping Many Mixers From Nehawka Plant
The Nehawka company ships many mixers to multiple destinations including Spokane Washington four trailers to Pawnee City one each to Oklahoma Kansas and Washington A mixer was sent to the Major of the Porto Rican Army at Porto Rico.
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Sheldon Manufacturing Company
Nehawka
Spokane
Washington
Pawnee City
Oklahoma
Kansas
Porto Rico
Otterbein Church Notes Sunday Schedule
At Otterbein Sunday school at 10:00 a m Preaching at 11:00 a m At Mebyske Snyder school the 10:00 a m class meets with services in the morning.
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U. B
Otterbein
Mebyske Snyder School
Third Quarterly Conference at Nehawka Church
Rev. A. P. Vannice preaches at 2 45 p m. followed by a baptismal service at the creek two and one half miles north of town after the church meeting. Preaching at 8 00 p m marks the evening session of the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehawka
A. P. Vannice
Water delays Missouri river bridge work at this place
Continuous high water receded slowly as rains in the middle west created temporary passes hampering construction by Union Bridge and Construction Co. Most workers have taken an enforced vacation for a week or ten days with only a few on routine duties each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Middle West
Union Bridge and Construction Co
Flood Delay Forces Pier Construction Pause
The high water will wash out false work and halt material hauling to the last pier under construction until river levels drop from the June flood. Work awaits subsiding waters before resuming at the river pier site.
Vacation Bible School Picnic Notices
The junior and intermediate departments plan a Friday picnic at Riverview Park in Omaha with written parental consent required for swimming. The kindergarten group hosts a Thursday picnic at Gareld Park. Tornado season prompts insurance offers from J. P. Falter for town and farm properties. A 30-tin
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Vacation Bible School
Riverview Park
Omaha
H. FE. Sorter
The
Bible School
Gareld Park
J. P. Falter
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Hobson Funeral
W. L. Hobson
Am. Legion Building
Plattsmouth, Nebr
Mynard U. B. Church
Just
John Deere
W. H. Puls
Phone
Plattsmouth, Neb
P. H. Meisinger
Exter
John Lutz
Boise
Idaho
Frank Ozbun
Adel
Mabel Lane
Indianola
M. S. Briges
Elvira Ozbun
Percy Meisinger
J. H. Teegarden
Brock
LaGrange
Illinois
Nell Sheehan
C. Il. Smith
W. H. Pitzer
Marshall
Fort Crook
University of Nebraska
W. G. Boedeker
Octo Penis of
Murray
Chicago
Fred Hoffman
Hiatt
Red Crown
Stardard
Nebraska Institutice
Olive Doyle
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