Social rounds and visits noted across Eagle area
Tuesday visits at Clyde West home near Eagles. gatherings include Mrs. Ed Swanson of Galesburg visiting Mrs. Charles Williams and Agnes Ketelhut going to Palmyra to care for Mrs. Amos Garlits. Ice cream social raises about 235 dollars. multiple families host dinners for guests from Mascoutah and Illinois towns. Bully Norris injured in a street accident. Mr. Chamberlain and family from Anacortes, Washington visit Eagle after ten years, with ties to Rev. and Mrs. Chamberlain and duties in Anacortes public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Jones
Clyde West
Eagles
Ed Swanson
Galesburg
Illinois
Charles Williams
Agnes Ketelhut
Palmyra
Amos Garlits
Pauline Derman
Fred Wulf
Smith
Raymond
Orill Allen
Allen
George
Rudolph
Fred
Emil Oberie
Jim
Henry
Gering Chamberlain
Anacortes
Washington
Eagle
Airs. Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Nebraska
Chamberlain
Sewing Club meets at LaVerne Allen home
The Snips and Stitch Sewing Club met at LaVerne Allens home on June 12 with Evelyn Trumkenbolz visiting. Jean Marie Stewart presided as president. Dora Keil led with Helen Nelson assisting. They learned blanket stitch and cut hot pad patterns. Inez Althouse served refreshments. Next meeting at Madonna Adees home on June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne Allen
Evelyn Trumkenbolz
Greenwod
Jean Marie Stewart
Dora Keil
Helen Nelson
Inez Althouse
Madonna Adee
W C T U Meeting at Mrs Horsh Home
The W C T U gathered at Mrs. Della Horsh's home last Friday afternoon with many members and visitors present. Mrs Ella Piersol led Flower Mission discussions, nine bouquets were prepared and sent to the sick. A jovely lunch followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Horsh
Ella Piersol
Visiting in the City Guests Edith King and Marion Paterson Arrival
Mrs Edith P King and daughter Marion Paterson of Los Angeles visit the home of Mr and Mrs T H Pollock and Mr and Mrs R F Patterson. Mrs King is formerly Miss Edith Patterson, sister of the hosts. They plan to travel east before returning west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith P. King
Marion
Los Angeles
California
T. H. Pollock
R. F. Patterson
King
Edith Patterson
Pollock
Patterson
Visit of Mr and Mrs Jack Janeck to Hiawatha Friends
Mr and Mrs Jack Janeck of Hiawatha Kansas arrived Sunday for a visit with old time friends Mr and Mrs Ray Misner. Janeck returned to his work in Kansas Sunday evening while Mrs Janeck will stay longer for her visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Janeck
Hiawatha
Kansas
Ray Misner
Janeck
Joseph and the famine dispute in Egypt cited
A poetic sermon urges trust in divine provisioning and honest trade as famine recedes. It praises Joseph for storing corn and exhorts patience, faith, and lawful distribution to feed the needy while condemning darkness and urging spiritual understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Joseph
Married at Court House
This morning at the court house Doris E. Dunn and George A. Dalton both of Omaha were married by Judge A H Duxbury. Mrs Maude E Dunn and William T Adams witnessed the ceremony and the party returned to Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dany
Court House
Doris E. Dunn
George A. Dalton
Omaha
A. H. Duxbury
Maude E. Dunn
William T. Adams
Metropolis
Movie Stars Divorce News Indicates Real Wealth
A lighthearted column notes that actors often show their financial status through divorce gossip. It suggests that multiple relationship tangles and high profile splits signal money behind the scenes and audience interest.
New Railroad Cutoff Formally Dedicated
Bond Colorado hosts a formal dedication as the Denver and Rio Grande Western opens a new mile transcontinental cutoff. Governors of Utah and Colorado attend, with the Burlington Zephyr leading a parade of trains and dignitaries blessing the milestone long dreamed by Davis Moffett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Colo
America
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad
Davis Moffett
Denver
Utah
Colorado
Salt Lake City
Clvic
Burlington Zephyr
Dave Moffat
James Peak
Continental Divide
Rio Grande
State Journal
Ruth Bryan Owen Wins $50 000 Claim
London reports United States minister to Denmark Ruth Bryan Owen won a case in the high court chancery division granting her a one third share of the Marokana tea and rubber estate in Ceylon. Lady Edmee Owen must reconvey the share and pay costs. Ruth Owen testified as executrix of her husband’s will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ruth Brian Owen
United States
Denmark
High Court
Marokana
Ceylon
Justice Farwell
Edmee Owen
Ruth Owen
Reginald Altham Owen
Reginald
Thomas Charles Owen
Owen
Air Mail Act Altered To Permit More Contracts
The senate approved a bill amending the air mail act to allow a company to hold more than three contracts. The measure could assign the Newark Fort Worth route to American Airlines on its low bid, adding to its Fort Worth to Pacific coast contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingston
Senate
White House
Newark-Fort Worth
American Airlines
Fort Worth
Pacific Coast
Car Hit by Train Kills Man Near Wichita
A man identified via an American Legion membership card after a car collision with a train five miles south of Wichita Kansas was killed. The victim was tentatively named John F. Jeans of Lake View Iowa, with the body too mangled for description to be obtained by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kas
John F. Jeans
Lakeview
Here
American Legion
Hal Skelly Killed In Train Collision Near Connecticut
Hal Skelly a 42 year old voter and director was killed instantly when the truck he drove was struck by a train in West Cornwall Connecticut. The rest of the text references racing and a joke about Glenn Cunningham and a sulky, with no clear news connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Cornwall
Conn
Hal Skelly
Avoca Social Roundup Notes Visits and Dance Events
Mrs Bedelia Stander of Louisville visits her daughter Mrs Fred Marquardt and husband in Avoca. A town dance drew a large crowd last Saturday. Tommy Hallstrom visits his grandparents Mr and Mrs John Hallstrom in Plutemouth. Dr J W Brendel harvested wheat without rain. Mr and Mrs W E Straub of Lincoln visit Max Straub family over Sunday. Mr and Mrs A Z Thomas of Shenandoah Iowa visit Avoca for a week. The Junior Band parents sold ice cream at the dance to raise funds for instruments and music. Clyde Bogard and Claude Hollenberger travel to Plattsmouth on business. Dosarid checks on the Douglas McCrary barber shop sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedelia Stander
Louisville
Fred Marquardt
Avora
Tommy Hallstrom
John Hallstrom
Plutemouth
J. W. Brendel
W. E. Streub
Linccoln
Max Straub
A. Z. Thomas
Shenandoah
Iowa
Avoca
W. H. Bogard
Messrs
Clyde Bogard
Claude Hollenberger
Plaitsmouth
Restored Mileage Maintenance Rates for Rural Carriers
A late bill reinstates the rural carriers maintenance rate to five cents per mile after prior cuts. Carriers welcomed the restoration but oppose a fifteen dollar per mile reduction previously applied, which trimmed about three hundred sixty dollars from yearly earnings.
Avoca Plans Free Weekly Street Concerts to Attract Crowds
Moving spirits in Avoca plan a city funded program to hire weekly concerts to be performed free on street nights. The goal is to draw people to Avoca during the concert events and boost local activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Returns from Assembly Highlight Rev Hall's Crete Trip
Reverend Fred W. Hall led two young people on a return trip from the assembly to Crete, detailing their attendance and experience at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Hall
Crete
Park outing with Rev Ball group reported
A record notes a park gathering last week with Rev Ball and companions Georgia Kekier Verne Rawalt Lawrence Wulf and June Gray. They returned home last Saturday and report a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev Ball
Georgia Kekier
Verne Rawalt
Lawrence Wulf
June Gray
Wedding Visit in Omaha with Local Guests
Mr Andrew Son demeria of Omaha visited with friends Air and Airs Carl O Zilisur of Avoca and was escorted home by Migs Zeiser after a several hour stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Andrew Sondemeria
Air
Airs
Carl O. Zilisur
Avoca
Migs Zeiser
Avoca Plans Fourth of July Celebration
Avoca will celebrate the Fourth of July on July 2 in the evening, a long standing community event drawing large crowds from many places. The village promises fellowship and a fine time as in years past. all are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Lere
Linus
Wedding attendance noted for Carl OG and friends
Carl OG attended a wedding on Tuesday and was in Omaha for his friend Andy Soudemeir's wedding. Mrs Zuiser joined after traveling on Sunday to help with wedding preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl OG
Omaha
Andy Soudemeir
Zuiser
Jarl
Pitman Couple to Move From Avoca to Nehawka
Mr and Mrs Phoemnas Pitman long residents of Avoca move to Nehawka to reside with daughter Mrs Laura Fleischman and another daughter Mrs Robert H Chensma also in Nehawka. Friends regret their departure but wish them well in their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehawka
Phoemnas
Pitman
Avoca
Nehawke
Laura Fleischman
Visits in City Bring Kin and Friends to Local Home
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Taylor and Kaith Randall Callaway of Springfield Nebraska visited Mrs. Earl Bailey Sundey. Mr. Taylor is Mrs. Bailey's oldest brother. Also seen were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Franzen of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stansenberg of Lincoln visiting the Briggs home. They were here for the funeral of RB A Bates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Taylor
Kaith
Randall Callaway
Springeld, Nebr
Earl Bailey Sundey
Mr. Taylor
Mrs. Bailey
Fred Franzen
Omaha
Paul Stansenberg
Lincoln
M.S. Briggs
Mrangren
RB. A. Bates
Sifted Goods: Buyers Question Quality and Freshness
Shoppers raise concerns about product quality and freshness after purchase. Vendors defend sourcing and handling while promising improvements. Local markets emphasize value, standards, and clear labeling amid ongoing complaints and audits.
Sunday School and Services Held at Leitinville Park
At 1:00 a m Sunday school and 10:30 a m English services are planned. The Sunday school site will be Leitinville recreational park with baskets of food for a basket dinner and freezers for making ice cream. Wednesday the ladies aid society meets in the church parlor hosted by Mrs. Jake Kreager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leitinville
Ladies Aid Society
Jake Kreager
Unclaimed Letters To Be Sent To Dead Rhetter
The postmaster states unclaimed letters addressed to E M Briggs Harry and Marian will be sent to Dead Rhetter in June 1954. Public notice from J V Holmes, Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry ‘Phillips
Mies
Marian
Rhetter
J. V. Holmes
Kruschen Salts Promises Safe Weight Loss and Vitality
An advertisement claims that Kruschen Salts reduce weight from 186 to 120 pounds and improve wellbeing. It cites a user testimonial, promises energy, health, and a brighter complexion, and notes availability at FG Fricke & Co. and other drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira Ebner Metin
Schitere
FG. Fricke & Co
Pi Chai
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anna Earil
Myre
George Hoffmeister
Mr. Hoffmeister
Methodist Ladies Aid
Matie Trumble
Mary Ann
Linc
A. M. Trumble
Thelma Finnigan
Ceresce
A. J. Nelson
Helen
Eda
Fred Rudolph
Rodger Reeve
Clarence Walker
Seward
the Shop OF Personal Service
Plattsmouth
Nesraska
Wescott’s
Pharaoh
Sear &. Davis
State Bank Bldg
Ruth Bryan Owen
Glenn Cunningham
Gobelman’s
Thomas Walling Company
Avoca News
Soen Nichsen
Eight Mile Grove Church
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