Cook Family Holds Oakwood Reunion Amid Rainy Day
The Cook family gathered at Oakwood the Wheeler home south of town for their annual reunion. About seventy five attended a noon dinner on the lawn, renewing ties despite threatening weather. Key elder W A Cook of Elmwood was mourned for his passing on November 7 1927 with several relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Oakwood
W. D. Wheeler
Wheeler
W. A. Cook
Elmwood
Beaver City
Chas. E. Cook
Joseph Cook
S. Q. Cole
T. W. Vallery
Bina Kitzel
Ohio
Territory
Nebraska
Mynard
New Barber Shop Opens in Plattsmouth
Doug McCrary launches a new barber shop in the former McElwain jewelry building. The shop features blue and grey decor, white woodwork, and new fixtures. Assistant Henry Celik joins McCrary, who is well known from Lincoln, promising a up to date addition to the city’s shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug McCrary
McElwain Jewelry
McCrary
Plattsmouth
Henry Celik
Lincoln
Celik
Painter Nine Pound Boy Born At Home
A nine pound boy arrived this morning at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert M Painter. The mother and baby are doing nicely and the birth brings happiness to the family. Mrs Painter was formerly Miss Edna Gorder and the baby is the first grandson for Mrs Nellie Gorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Painter
Will Undergo Operation
Mrs. Martin Peterson of this city will be operated on today at the Methodist hospital in Omaha after spending the past two weeks there for treatment. This is the eleventh time she has been hospitalized and the operation is hoped to bring permanent relief and restoration to her former health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Peterson
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Peterson
Hronek Family Visits Old Nebraska Home
Mrs Josephine Hronek and her four sons Paul Robert Matthew and James from Pocatello Idaho arrived in Omaha to visit at the home of Mrs Hronek s mother Mrs Josephine Kalasek and other relatives. This marks the first return to her old home in twenty four years and the first meeting for the sons with the grandmother and local relatives. They were greeted by Mr and Mrs Joe M Sedlak and family and welcomed to Nebraska for a pleasant stay greatly appreciated by the family in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daluy
Josephine Hronek
Paul
Robert
Matthew
James
Pocatello
Idaho
Omaha
Joe M. Sedlak
Nebraska
Drainage District Election Held Across Cass Saunders and Lancaster
Voters across Cass Saunders and Lancaster counties decide on extending Sanitary District No 1 of Lancaster by approving or rejecting the Salt Creek bottoms drainage plan. Landowners vote one acre one vote with mail ballots allowed. Scott & Scott of Lincoln prepared the scheme and local boards will tally. Opponents exist, but many residents support forming the district to enable construction.
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Cass County Court House
Cass County
Lancaster County
Salt Creek
Cass, Saunders
Lancaster
Scott & Scott
Lincoln
W. G. Scott
George Sayles
Altho
Rain Delays Interstate Baseball Games Across Circuit
A severe Saturday night storm halted Interstate league games as all parks received water and mud. Fort Crook could not play at Malvern and endured flood damage on return trips with several cars stuck in mud. The postponed Fort Crook Plattsmouth game may be rescheduled for Wednesday night if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Baseball League
Fort Crook
Malvern
Iowa Hills
Hiber Sr. Suffering Serious Health Setback at Home
Joe Hiber Sr., longtime city resident, is at his west Vine street home with a general breakdown and heart trouble. Doctors order rest and quiet as he undergoes treatment, keeping him in bed for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hiber, Sr
West Vine Street
Hiber
Mr. Hiter
Call No 6 With Your Order For Job Printing
A brief job printing notice instructs customers to call number six when placing orders. It emphasizes using the designated line for processing and completing work efficiently.
Heaviest Rain of the Season Visits Cass County
Eastern Nebraska was drenched by the season’s heaviest rain with Omaha bearing the brunt. Two inches fell between 8 and 9:30 pm causing floods on 24th and Cuming Street and widespread property damage while storm sewers managed surface water. Some areas saw residents abandon homes as cellars flooded. crops benefited in rural districts. The Nebraska storm is linked to Friday Oklahoma tornado activity.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Chicago Avenue
Clarinda
Iowa
24Th
Cuming Street
Oklahoma
After Card Numbers Drive License Paper Checks Increase
County and city authorities plan strict checks on paper license numbers used by cars sold by dealers. The aim is to curb second and third hand vehicles driven with expired licenses by ensuring cards are issued only to rightful owners and tracked through the treasurer’s office. Dealers will cooperate to monitor card issuance and usage amid heads of concern over ongoing street circulation.
Leaves for Europe on European tour from Sheridan
Mrs. Marguerite Johnstone of Sheridan Wyoming leaves for Washington DC then New York to sail for a European trip covering several old world countries. She will use a specially made auto on the steamer and be joined by her cousins Mr and Mrs Ed Walters in London for the continent tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Johnstone
Sheridan
Wyoming
Emil Walters
Washington, D. C
New York
Europe
Ed Walters
London
Berlin
Legion Delegation Heads to District Meet in Nebraska City
A sizable American Legion group from the city drove to Nebraska City for the district convention. The Nebraska City News-Press notes a local fundraising drive reached 270 dollars, prompting the trip to help spend funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Nebraska City
Fetzer Shoe Co to Install Self Serve Shoe Dept
Henry F. Goos, owner of Fetzer Shoe Co, will open a self serve bargain department in the main store. Shoes will be displayed on shelves with price tags and customers may try on and choose as they wish. Special rock bed prices will apply to all classes of shoes for every family member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Goos
Fetzer Shoe Co
Goos
Funeral of Mrs Head at First Methodist Church
Funeral services for Mrs Sybel Head longtime community resident were held yesterday at the First Methodist Church with Rev H E Sorter delivering comfort. E H Wescott sang three solos and the body was laid to rest at Oak Hill cemetery in the city. Out of town attendees included twelve Golden Redaux auxiliary members of Omaha B of R T plus Mrs Coral P McNeal and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Sybel Head
H. E. Sorter
E. H. Wescott
Oak Hill Cemetery
The
Silent
Golden Red Auxiliary
B. of R. T. of
Omaha
Head
Coral P. McNeal
Grace Russell
Marie Young
Charles Benson
New Officers Installed At Dalhr Masonic Lodge
At the lodge last session in this city the newly elected and appointive officers were installed with W. M. Henry F. Nolting and W. A. H. Duxbury as senior and junior wardens. Other officers include Dr. R. P. Westover secretary L. W. Niel treasurer Frank A. Cloldt S. D. Harrison L. Gayer J. D. Robert Painter S. P. Heineman J. S. Leonard Born and Tyler L. F. Terryberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalhr
Masonic Lodge
W. M
Henry F. Nolting
A. H Duxbury
R. P. Westover
L W. Niel
Frank A. Cloldt
S. D
Harrison L. Gayer
J. D
Robert Painter
P. T. Heineman
J. S.—Leonard
Tyler
L. F. Terryberry
Tornado toll and near-miss amid McCook destruction
Former residents Fred Geis and his daughter Estelle returned to McCook Nebraska to assess a storm that killed a neighbor in a tornado that ripped a three block by six block path. Earl Geis and his wife were injured in the debris filled basement while the town catalogues the devastation and braces for months of rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Geis
Miss Estelle
McCook
Earl Geis
Nebraska
Geis
Rebecca E Monroe dies after paralytic stroke in Omaha
Rebecca E McCarty Monroe 1842 Oct 31 Decatur County Indiana born widow of John A Monroe passes away at 10 this morning in Omaha after months of illness. She is survived by four daughters Miranda Mayfield Lillian Sparks Susan Nichols and Lizzie Kelley with eight children in total and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca E. Monroe
Monroe
Rebecca E. McCarty
Decatur County
Indiana
John A. Monroe
Gentry County
Missouri
12Th Regiment of
Missouri Voluntary Cavalry
Miranda Mayfield
Memphis
Neb
Lillian Sparks
Broadwater
Susan Nichols
Lizzie Kelley
Omaha
Citizenship hearings open in June term at district court
The district court opened its June term with three citizenship applications. Prior to examination, Examiner Bodie and Judge Begley presided as County Judge A H Duxbury spoke on the flag and nation’s sacrifices. Mrs C A Rosencrans presented flags and Legion auxiliary manuals to the new citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Bodie
James T. Begley
A. H. Duxbury
C. A. Rosencrans
American Legion Auxiliary
Snag Boat Mandan Arrives For Missouri River Work
The U S Government snagboat The Mandan arrived yesterday from Kansas City and will work toward Sioux City Omaha and the mouth of the Platte. The trip aims to remove snags and obstacles to improve navigation for barges as part of a nationwide waterway improvement plan approved by Congress and the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Missouri River
Kansas City
Sioux City
Platte
Omaha
Congress
Thomas Wiles Laid to Rest by Community Elders and Veterans
Thomas Wiles, a Civil War veteran and longtime community leader, was laid to rest after services at the First Christian church and burial at Oak Hill cemetery. The funeral drew many friends, with Rev. Charles Finch of Kansas City delivering the eulogy and a mixed quartet performing hymns. The gathering included W.R.C. members and others honoring his service to church, country, and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wiles
First Christian Church
Wiles
Lfe
Christian Church
Charles Finch
Kansas City
Hal Garnett
Minnie Pickard
Frank A. Cloidt
R. W. Knorr
Jesus
Oak Hill
Car Fire Saves Ford Sedan in Reunion Area
Yesterday afternoon Captain and Mrs Harrison L Gayer escaped complete loss when a short in the car wiring started a blaze near the W D Wheeler farm during a Cook family reunion. Albert Wheeler and Robert Patterson helped extinguish the flames and the Gayers plan to insure the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison L. Gayer
Albert Wheeler
Robert Patterson
Cook
Gayer
W. D. Wheeler
Cap
Pastor Swingle Leaves for Winfield Kansas Mission
Rev. Clinton Swingle assistant pastor at a large southern Kansas Methodist church departs by auto from Winfield after a short visit at the E H Wescott home. He is accompanied back by Miss Helen Wescott who will spend two weeks visiting friends and sights in southern Kansas and Oklahoma. The party plans to reach Winfield by eight in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Swingle
Kansas
Winfield
E. H. Wescott
Swingle
Helen Wescott
Oklahoma
Wedding Bells Ring for Well Known Couple
Miss Hedwig B. Roessler and Mr Reuben L Fahrembruch wed at 1 30 in the home of the bride on Vine Street in a quiet ceremony attended by immediate relatives Rev O G Wickmann officiated The couple will reside in McCook Nebraska with a short honeymoon Following the ceremony a luncheon was served The bride taught at McCook and the groom is a baker Their many friends extend best wishes for their future together
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weanesaay
Vine Street
Hedwig B. Roessler
Reuben L. Fahrembruch
McCook
Nebraska
O. G. Wickmann
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
Miss Roessler
Fahrembruch
August Roessler
Plattemouth
Peru State Normal
Worms
Death of W. T. Melbern
The city mourns the death of W. T. Melbern sixty eight. He died Sunday at the family home after months of ill health following a stroke and heart trouble. Survived by widow and five children, services held at home led by Rev. H. G. McClusky. Body to be moved to Paola Kansas on Burlington No. 4 for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Melbern
Melbern
Burlington
Dan Weyenberg
Norfolk
Nebraska
Ernest Melbern Murray
Ray Melbern
Bert Whipple
Truman Melbern
Wellsville
Kansas
H. G. McClusky
Paola
Interesting Talk At Morning Worship By Dr J B Chitambar
Dr J B Chitambar of Lucknow India spoke at the Methodist church during morning worship on the Christian life and growth in India. His clear presentation offered a fresh view of Indian life and was met with keen interest by a large congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Chitambar
Lucknow
India
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Sanitary Dist
Greenwood
Joe Hiber
District Legion
Mrs. Head
Hedwig Roessler
Reuben Fahrembrnush
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