Murdock Social Roundup Notes Visits and Local Events
Murdock residents Willard Clapp Joe Johnson P F Van Arsdal and others visited for business last week. Deputy Cass Sylvester served papers in town. Mrs G Bauer improves after a serious illness. Orland Parrott attended a family reunion in Oakland. Dorothy Mae Gorthy spent a week in Lincoln with Rhoda Neitzel. J H Buck Carl Buck hosted guests at Bert Muenchau’s in Eagle. I G Hornbeck Elsie Bornemeier Louis Kornbeck and James went to Sinoma Beach. a storm interrupted plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Clapp
Murdock
Joe Johnson
Ashland
P. F. van Arsdal
Omaha
Wm. Westfall
Near Alvo
Dgan Gakemeier
Herman Gakemeier
Cass Sylvester
G. Bauer
Orland Parrott
Joe Parriott
Elmwood
Oakland
Dorothy Mae Gorthy
Lincoln
Rhoda Neitzel
Teachers College
Rhoda
J. H. Buck
Carl Buck
Bert Muenchau
Eagle
I. G. Hornbeck
Elsie Bornemeier
Louis Kornbeck
James
Sinoma Beach
Former Citizen Harry Davis Dies Near Versailles
Mrs. H H Lawton received news from central Missouri about good crop prospects while the same day the community learned of the death of Harry Davis. He died early Tuesday and was buried Thursday. Relatives from Avoca including Mrs Wm Eisele and Mr and Mrs George Shackley rushed to the Davis home to lend aid. A fuller life obituary will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Lawton
Harry Davis
Missouri
Davis
Wm. Eisele
George Shackley
Avoca
Versailles
Grasshopper Poison Distributed to Farmers By Farm Bureau Team
George Garrison of Union and two Farm Bureau employees with assistants were delivering two truckloads of grasshopper poison to farmers around Murdock and nearby areas as farmers arrived with their own cars and trucks to receive the poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Garrison
Union
Farm Bureau
Murdock
Ball Games Draw Fans Despite Rain Near Murdock
At a well lighted court near Murdock last Tuesday evening two games drew crowds. Lacey's Kids defeated the Bible school 13 to 9, while the Tigers beat the Cardinals 11 to 8 in a second contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Lacey's Kids
Bible School
Tigers
Cardinals
Home From the West After Mountain Trip
L Neitzel returned home Saturday evening after three weeks in the mountains near Denver. He and his companions the Fred Lowes faced sun and wind but he appeared much the better. He taught Bible school twice and preached once at a foothills country church. Alvin Neitzel visited Hyannis and came back two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
L. Neitzel
Fred Lowe
Rockies
Alvin Neitzel
Hyannis
Worked Just the Same Twenty two years ago last Wednesday
A fragment notes Mr. L. B. Gerthy and Miss with a reference to a twenty two year ago milestone last Wednesday. The readable portion suggests a wedding or anniversary context in a local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Gerthy
Dust to Dust and a Nugget in the Grave
In Pinenut Nevada during early mining days a prospector dies in a rough graveyard service. The District Recorder reads a prayer as dirt falls. A nugget gleams from the coffin lid and the Recorder claims the claim with a shouted warning. Interment moves to a vegetable garden the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Recorder
Book of Common Prayer
American News Features, Inc
Van Derberg Wedding Anniversary Travel to Broad Albin
Bessie Van Derberg married her spouse and they traveled by train to Broad Albin New York to visit family and friends for two weeks. After twenty two years he serves as postmaster at Murdock and marks the anniversary with celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie van Derberg
Broad Albin
New York
Murdock
Improving the Streets After Water Ridge Fixed on Main Street
Ed Ganaway the shoemaker dug a ditch along the west side of Main Street to drain surplus water and remove mud. His work addresses a water-collection ridge under the town water system and eases crossing the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Main Street
Ed Ganaway
Change of Occupation for Harbine Teacher to Beatrice Bank Teller
Oris E. Bradford, last year’s Harbine school teacher, has accepted a receiving teller position at the First National Bank of Beatrice and began work Tuesday. Mrs. Bradford and their baby are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Tool, while the family plans their move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oris E. Bradford
Harbine
First National Bank of
Beatrice
Bradford
Babe
Henry A. Tool
Weddell Family Thanks Friends For Support After Death
In grateful notice the family of W T Weddell Ione Weddell and Meredith Weddell express heartfelt thanks for kindness sympathy flowers and help during the recent death of their wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Weddell
Ione Weddell
Meredith Weddell
Bronson Timm and Leroy Ruse Tour Old Mexico
Bronson Timm and Leroy Ruse, on a motorcycle tour of the southwest, are now in Old Mexico. Friends report they are visiting sites in the southern republic, admiring cities and people, noting warm weather along the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronson Timm
Leroy Ruse
Old Mexico
Mastoid Operation On Janis Schmidtman Progress Report
Janis Schmidtman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Schmidtman, underwent mastoid surgery at Clarkson Hospital Omaha Friday morning. She is reported to be improving after previously having a tonsil and adenoid operation ten days earlier and several days of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janis Schmidtman
Wm. H. Schmidtman
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
Janis
Faculty members to attend University of Colorado summer school
Miss Florence Beighley a member of the local high school faculty will spend several weeks at Boulder Colorado for the University of Colorado summer school. Miss Maxine Cloidt also plans to attend the same summer session as a student from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Beighley
Boulder
Colorado
University of Colorado
Beighley
Maxine Cloidt
Notable Visits and Local Moves In Lincoln Area
Wabash News reports John C Browne visited Lincoln in the latter part of last week. Fred Shellhorn relocated to Louisville after his wife’s passing. Roy Stanley traveled to Lincoln last Monday to handle business and purchased a truck load of groceries. Louis Schmidt and family visited Lincoln for a day, with Schmidt obtaining tractor parts for his road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Browne
Lincoln
Fred Shellhorn
Louisville
Roy Stanley
Louis Schmidt
Mr. Schmidt
Visitors From Wabash Call On Local Residents
Last Thursday Glen Buck and Richard Eppings visited in Wabash with Misses Dorothy Gortney and Dorothy Alice Gakemeier calling at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hinds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Glen Buck
Richard Eppings
Wabash
Dorothy Gortney
Dorothy Alice Gakemeier
Guy Hinds
Merchants Packing Buys Local Hogs and Cattle to Bypass Strike
The Omaha based Merchants Packing company resumed sourcing stock by shipping hogs and cattle from the Missouri Pacific station to Omaha via local trucks through Wabash to avoid truckers strike disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Merchants Packing Company of
Omaha
Wabash
Missouri Pacific
Why the Right Handshake Became the Custom
Sherman Hardaway explains that people shake with the right hand because most are right handed and in early civilization meeting a stranger was a potential threat. Extending the right hand signified friendship once trust was established, creating the enduring custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Hardaway
Jolly 4 H Club Holds First Meeting
The Jolly Workers 4 H Club convened at Mrs. F A Fricke home with 12 members, 11 present, receiving Learning to Cook books and first assignment. Dorothy Farmer assisted. members listed include Jean Goodchild and Mary Jean Hart. Next meeting at Mary Jean Hart’s home to be June edth with pudding demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Fricke
Dorothy Farmer
Miss Farmer
Fricke
Jean Goodchild
Delores Ruse
Mary Jean Hart
Bernice Anderson
Helen Kruger
Shirley Martin
Betty Schubeck
Bonnie Walters
Jennie Galland
Delores Gradeville
Betty Ault
Mary Ann Winscot
June
Mary Alice Shiffer
Improving Farm to Market Roads Benefits Gass County
The note states that upgrading farm to market roads will directly benefit all residents of Gass county. It emphasizes broad community gain and infrastructure improvement as a key outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gass County
Elmwood Social News Highlights Sterling Millers New Baby
Elmwood residents note the arrival of a fine son for Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Miller of Exeter born Sunday June 13. The column also recounts visits by Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Tyson of Murray and Ralph Greene, and updates on Mrs. Eldon Panska’s hospital recovery in Onawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Miller
Exeter
R. W. Tyson
Murray
L. A
J. S. Dearing
Eldon Panska
Manley
Onawa
Iowa
Dr. Dearing
Gertie Fanders
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Clarke Hall and Pearle Fenterman wed in June ceremony
Clarke Hall and Pearle Fenterman united in marriage on Friday June 11. The couple are well known and will reside locally. The Journal extends congratulations and best wishes. The piece notes a parallel memory of a 35 year ago wedding in Lincoln of Mr and Mrs Wm Borne-meier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Hall
Pearle Fenterman
Journal
Wm. Bornemeier
Lincoln
Elmwood Water System Repairs Modernize Tower and Tank
The Elmwood pumping station, key to the city water supply, shows wear after years of service. The tank and water tower have been reinforced with steel welds and additional supports, with painting and final refurbishing to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
Ladies Aid Plans Summer Work at Methodist Church
The ladies aid met in the church parlors last Tuesday to enjoy fellowship and plan the summer tasks. A committee was formed to purchase a new cook stove for the church kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Rev and Mrs Fintell Return From Milwaukee Visit
Returned from East Rev and Mrs Homer Fintell who last week attended their daughter's wedding in Milwaukee where Rev Fintell officiated. They visited there and returned to the charge, enjoying the trip and meeting many old time friends in Michigan City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Fintell
Milwaukee
Dollar Day at Christian Church Ladies Aid Meeting
At a Ladies Aid gathering of the Christian church the next meeting was planned as a Dollar Day event. Each member was to earn a dollar, with many and varied methods reported such as selling cream for ice cream. All members contributed their dollar for church use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of the Christian Church
Ladies’ Aid
The
Methodist Church
Mrs. Cloyd Turner Visits Elmwood Guests at Bothwell Home
Mrs. Cloyd Turner of Marquette visited Elmwood and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Bothwell for several days. She traveled home last Saturday with Mr. Bothwell and their daughter Miss Jean Adair Bothwell, who will stay at the Turner home for two weeks.
Cherries for Sale in Salz Area
For sale cherries advertised with contact phone 530 W. and seller initials jl4. Includes brief sales note and phone contact.
Local notices from Greenwood and nearby towns
Greenwood residents and friends attend meetings, visits, and travels. Auxiliary election plans at Legion hall June 24. Miss Jelpha Johnson and Miss Elva Coleman among travelers and visitors to various towns and cities. Several residents take summer school, visiting relatives, or hosting guests in Ashland, Omaha, Plattsmouth, and Cedar Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ethridge
Lexington
The
Legion Hall
Johnsons unite in Lincoln wedding of Helen Johnson and Earl Bright
Miss Helen Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs August Johnson of Greenwood area wed Earl Bright son of Mrs Blanche Bright of Nebraska City on June 13 in Lincoln. They took a short honeymoon trip to Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Bright
Helen Johnson
August Johnson
Greenwood
Earl Bright
Blanche Bright
Nebraska City
Lincoln
Kansas City
Utter Woman Returns Home From Omaha Hospital
Mrs. Harry J. Utter of Lincoln leaves Omaha hospital after observation and treatment. She returns to Lincoln home and feels improved and hopes to resume former activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Harry J. Utter
Lincoln
Omaha
Detroit visit highlights former Plattsmouth resident
Glen Hewitt nephew of Teresa Hempel recently visited Detroit and phoned Fred Dawson who sent a car for him and entertained him at his apartment. Fred Dawson is now chief chemist for the Detroit city waterworks and holds a very fine position. Plattsmouth people will be interested in the success of a former resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hewitt
Teresa Hempel
Detroit
Fred Dawson
Fred
Glen
Detroit City
Plattsmouth
Standard Oil Leader in Nebraska Resigns as President
A. H. Richardson, longtime head of Standard Oil Company of Nebraska, resigns effective July 1, 1987, remaining director. H. W. Pierpont to succeed as president and general manager, with 20 years at the firm. N. Humphrey named vice president, after 26 years with the company. Humphrey, born in Plattsmouth, noted for his wide local connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Richardson
Carl N. Humphrey
Standard Oil Company of Nebraska
Richardson
Standard Oil Company
H. W. Pierpont
Pierpont
Co. N. Humphrey
Humphrey
Cass County Pays Cash for Roads and Improvements
Cass county reports no pending indebtedness and notes the state likewise has paid cash for its hard surfaced roads and other improvements as they were completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
State
Persistency Drives Advertising Results
Advertising success hinges on persistent effort and repeated exposure. Campaigns built on steady messaging reach audiences over time, reinforcing brand recognition and driving action through consistency.
Notice to Creditors in Cass County Nebraska
Notice to creditors of the William Patterson estate in Cass County Nebraska No S268. Claims must be filed by October 5 1937. A hearing to examine hear and adjust all filed claims is set for October 22 1937 at 10 a m in the County Court Room Plattsmouth. June 19 1937 A H Duxbury County Judge Seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
William Patterson
Plattsmouth
A. H. Duxbury
Notice of Probate in ty Nebraska for Pauline Young
A petition for probate of a will and for Albert Young as Executor is set for hearing on July 9, 1937 at 10 a m in the county court ofty Nebraska. Dated June 10 1937 by County Judge A H Duxbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Pauline Young
Albert Young
A. H. Duxbury
Notice of Suit to Quiet Title in Plattsmouth
George M. Hild sues to cancel a record mortgage on Lot 3 Block 41 Plattsmouth Cass County and quiet title. Defendants include Plattsmouth Ferry Company heirs and unknown successors. Answer by July 19, 1937 or court will rule. Plaintiff through attorney Chas. Be. Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth Ferry Company
William E. Donelan
Alfred Johnson
Plattsmouth
Cass County
Nebraska
George M. Hild
District Court
Equitable Relief
Notice of Administration estate of Martha Baumeister
Petition filed for administration and appointment of Anna Rutherford as Administratrix. Hearing set before the court on July 2, 1937 at 10 a.m. Seal date June 3, 1937.
Smith estate administration hearing set in June 1937
Nebraska estate of Emma D. Smith, deceased, No. 3270, petitions for administration and appointment of EE. H. Schulhof as Administrator. Hearing scheduled before the Court on June 25, 1937 at 10 o'clock. Dated May 29, 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Emma D. Smith
EE. H. Schulhof
Appointment of Executrix for estate of George P Meisinger
Probate notice announces the estate of George P Meisinger docket number 3274 and names Anna K Meisinger as Executrix. The court date is July 2, 1937 at 10 a.m. with the seal affixed and dated June 3, 1937.
Notice of Sheriff Sale in Cass County Nebraska
By order of the District Court of Cass County Nebraska Home Owners Loan Corporation sues George L Spohn et al The sale of real estate is set for Saturday July 17 1937 at 2 p m at the south front door of the courthouse Weeping Water includes south half of east half of Lot 7 and south half of Lot 8 in Block 49 Homer Sylvester Sheriff of Cass County Moran James Attorneys for Plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cass County
Nebraska
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
United States
City of
Washington
District of Columbia
George L. Spohn
Court House
Towit
Weeping Water
Hearing on Estate No 3272 of Drury Graves Nebraska
In Cass County Nebraska Lena Giese has filed a petition seeking a determination of death time kinship and descent rights for estate of Drury Graves also known as D Graves who died about April 17 1883. The hearing is set for July 2 1937 at 10 am in Plattsmouth Nebraska before the County Court. Heirs include Emma Batson Alice M Morrow Delia Norval Harrison A Graves and Drury M Graves. No administration has been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
George P. Meisinger
Anna K. Meisinger
Drury Graves
D. Graves
Lena Giese
Plattsmouth
Emma Batson
Alice M. Morrow
Delia Norval
Harrison A. Graves
Drury M. Graves
Court House
A. H. Duxbury
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Salz
Jelpha Johnson
Ceresco
James Bright
Elva Coleman
Chicago
Gideons
H. E. Warren
Lois Cope
Aurel
Raymond Howard
Long Beach
Calif
Earl Howard
Watson Howard
Barkley
Betty Ann Card
Mason City
Tennyson
Jim Bogenrief
Everett Reece
Reece
Bill Willis
Chalco
George Trunkenbolz
Ruth
Trunkenbolz
Frieda Weitsel
University of Nebraska
Greta Weitzel
Peru
Ray Meyers
Alvo
Iowa City
Eastern Star
Kensington
Fredia Weitzel
Edith Fintey
Woodrow Fulmer
Charles Dyer
Ansley
Charlene Steinauer
R. E. Mathews
White Rose
Elmer Leadabrand
John Penn
San Digo
Alfred Anderson
Penn
Ernest Johnson
Betty Jean
Scottsbluff
Glen Forcade
Baby
Mr. Forcade
Mrs. Forcade
Thomas Walling Company
Pliattsmouth
Standard Oil
Plattsmouth Ferry Company Et al
Chas. BE. Martin
Plaintiff
Ji-Iw
Martha Baumeister
Anna Rutherford
Tabitha T. Smith
H. F. Comer
Homer Sylvester
Moran & James
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