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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1932
Page
2
J. Elliott Jr. of Alvo called at the Melvin home while Bonie Amgwert of Lincoln visits relatives. Families from Lincoln and Omaha visited Murdock. church and sewing club activities noted. Beatrice Kuehn picnic reunion joined by local families. Rev Brauchle visiting. crop reports from Iowa.
The Alvo Hardware and Implement Co. markets the largest stock of twine and repair parts outside Lincoln and Omaha, offering extensive inventory and repair services for the surrounding area.
The Jolly Jumpers gathered at Mrs. Bryan Mc Donald’s home on Wednesday with all members and one visitor present. Two new members, Ruth and Rhoda Neitzel, were added, bringing the group to 13. Lucile Jacobsen reports on their study of various topics and machine use.
Mrs Harry Davis of the Murdock church Ladies Aid will entertain members at her home west of Murdock on Thursday June 23 this week.
John Paul Pickwell, teaching in the Wahoo schools for the past year, has moved to Murdock and occupies a house of Mr. Herman R. Schmidt. He is now engaged in the produce business, buying, hauling, and selling poultry and eggs.
Miss Viola Everett learns of the death of her uncle Samuel Everett at about eighty years old at his Stanton Iowa home after a stroke two weeks prior. Formerly a farmer, he had retired some time ago. The funeral was held last Thursday.
Miss Viola traveled to Stanton for a funeral last Wednesday and returned Friday. Her friend Mrs. A. H. Ward drove her to South Bend to catch her train.
The Order of Eastern Star of Weeping Water entertained their Elmwood sisters at a meeting and banquet last Tuesday. Elmwood attendees included Mesdames Tool Johnson Kupke Tool Hannah McDonald and Miss Mary A Tool, with many Elmwood members present in Murdock. The report says the event was excellent and that Weeping Water ladies are superb hosts.
Miss Ella Atkinson hosted a Kensington gathering southwest of Elmwood for the Elmwood Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Attendees included guests from Murdock, Madame Henry A Tool, A J Tool, and Hannah McDonald, who enjoyed an afternoon program.
The Peppy Pesters held a picnic at Richards Park near Wa bash last week. They enjoyed boat rides and camp supper despite rain, forcing them to stay up most of the night, making a memorable page in their history.
The Cass County Medical Association held a picnic at River Side Park in Weeping Water after a funeral home gathering. About fifty-one attendees included dentists from Cass County and their spouses, with speakers Drs Shearer and Wilson of Omaha delivering addresses.
The Rev and Mrs H R Knosp and Roy Cortney escorted a youth class to Lincoln for group portraits as part of confirmation in the Evangelical church. Readable names include Geraldine Schmidt Dorothy Mae Gortney Gladys Rueter Vernie Rikli Walter Fornoff Orville Cordes Irene Panska and Elsa Knaupe.
The Happy Hustlers Baby Beef club of Murdock met June 14 at Robert Bornemeier's home. Leo Rikli leads the group which organized this year. They studied carbohydrates and maintenance rations and received a halter making demonstration by Wayne and Robert Bornemeier. The next meeting is set for Willard Stock's home on June 28.
Mrs Wm Langhorst a longtime Wabash resident died after a lingering illness last week. A service was conducted by Rev Hugo Norenberg of the Wabash church before the body was taken to her birthplace for burial. Born in 1863 at Dayton Ohio she grew to womanhood and married Wim Langhorst in 1886. One daughter Mrs Anna Muth of Goshen Indiana was born to the couple.
The article notes Mrs Langhorst who had cared for her mother and was valued as a devout Lutheran who joined in early life. Her funeral departed last Wednesday evening for Dayton Ohio where her body rests among childhood scenes.
Midwestern synod of the German Evangelical Lutheran church re elected all officers in a reports focused session. Officers include President Rev S C Schuldt and Vice President Rev W larder from Chiawa. Delegates from Texas Oklahoma Colorado Kansas Missouri Iowa South Dakota Nebraska attend. An ordination service will close the convention at St Mark church Sunday.
Washington reports Deets Pickett, secretary of the Methodist Board of Temperance, predicts prohibition would be eradicated if the suggested amendment in the Republican platform is submitted to the states. He says federal prohibition would win a decisive vote, contrasting with a state control approach. The church temperance group has prepared for these developments with careful plans.
Southwestern Nebraska counties plan a June 25 meeting to discuss taxation and cutting government costs following York County’s lead. L. E. Crews calls for a tax reform federation excluding lawyers and politicians to pursue a 25 percent reduction in real estate valuations across the region.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court orders all interested to appear July 15 1932 at 10:00 a m regarding Frank A Crodit administrator C T A petition for final settlement of account and discharge. Notice will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to the hearing.
Alvo records show Snedgren and Golbey families hosting and visiting in Iowa and Kansas City. Readers note hospital updates, school moves, club activities, weddings, and local travel among residents including the McKimmon, Rosenow, and Erickson families.
Nine girls and leader met at Florence Roelefsz home for Campfire's fourth meeting chaired by Verna Vickers. Secretary's report approved. A planned 6 o'clock hike was postponed due to rain. Trail blazers were Berdyne Clark and Florence Roel ofsz. Anna Lee Lancaster played piano solo and with Berdyne Clark sang two songs. Meeting adjourned at 3 40 pm. Next gathering at Mary West's home. A separate note describes a flower garden project in Alva near the drug store with hopes for growth.
Gill Warner reports his threshing machinery in perfect condition and ready for the season. Wheat fields are turning, signaling the harvester will be heard soon. Pillie is ready.
Last Monday evening Mr Olsen, operator, hit loose gravel on a Lincoln trip causing his car to go out of control and capsize in a ditch. He escaped with only minor scratches and was uninjured after crawling from the overturned vehicle.
Mrs Audra Stromer has conducted a vacation Bible school with notable success. The program offers deeper Bible knowledge than the usual Sunday Bible school hours for those seeking greater understanding.
The Alvo WCTU met in the church basement for a worthwhile program. Mrs. W. B. McGrew, a state member living in Louisville, attended and delivered a pleasant address.
The Elmwood and Alvo teams played a close contest last Sunday with Elmwood scoring six runs to Alvo’s six. Skinner and Fairfield shared the Elmwood battery as both sides showed fine play and enjoyed the spirited match.
Miss Mary Brandt, a former Alvo teacher, wed Don D. Keister, a former local teacher now teaching in Grand Island, in Auburn last Monday. They will reside in Grand Island after September 2.
Dale Boyles, former resident of this place, died early Sunday at Mites Park during a weekend visit. He was the son of Mr and Mrs S C Boyles of Alve. His aunt Miss Prowiy was in charge at the park.
About 140 years old, married with no children, Mr Boyles lived and worked in banking with his father before moving to McCook then Shiney Nebraska. He later joined a trust company and recently visited Exeter park. Remains shipped to Alvo for Tuesday funeral and burial in Alvo cemetery. A fuller life story will follow.
Attorney E Tefft visited the city to handle matters in the county court. Carl Stander and son from Greenwood were in town to attend to business before the board of county commissioners. Peter Olson of Weeping Water and Judge P James Cosgrave of Lincoln were briefly in the city for county court matters. Frank Hiber of Gillette and his visit to his parents in town is noted. Mrs George E Hutton left for State College Pennsylvania to visit relatives and friends in her old home community.
Chicago police report a mass robbery at The Dells, a Morton Grove road house, where nine bandits seized cash while 400 patrons hid. Guest Fred Pacelli, 35, was killed and Marjorie Bruce, 27, was wounded. bandit Roy Marshank, 23, was shot and captured.
Douglas county board of commissioners approved a 15.03 percent reduction in real estate assessments. The cut saves city property owners and county farmers just over a million dollars, though exact revenue losses to county city and school districts are not yet compiled. Chairman Frank Riha estimates the impact near 15 percent.
Dublin reports President De Valera will dispatch another note to the British government to reach London in time for J H Thomas to read in the House of Commons. Contents unspecified, but believed a reply to London’s claim that Irish oath of allegiance and Irish land annuities are integral to the Anglo Irish treaty.
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