Cook Family Annual Reunion Draws 120 Relatives
The twenty fourth Cook family reunion was held Sunday at Mrs. Caroline Cole's home with 120 relatives and friends attending. E. Cook of Algo was reelected president. Roy O. Cole VP and Mrs. Robert Patterson secretary treasurer. The program opened with group singing and prayer. Several deaths, two births, and two marriages occurred in the year. Relics and entertainments marked the day, and attendees from multiple towns joined the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Caroline Cole
E. Cook
Algo
Roy O. Cole
Robert Patterson
America
H. A. McKelvey
JT. W. Vallery
Willis Cole
Plattsmouth
George Cook
Hadar
J. H. Cook
Philp Cook
Norfolk
John I, Cook
Beaver City
Beverly Jane Weichel
Eloise
Mary Margaret Cole
Samuel T. Heebber
Mary Stone
Lilian Heebner
Lyle Stone
Orleans
James Cook
McCook
R. R. Hartman
Perry
Okla
S. W. Cashner
Pearl Roger
Lincoln
ST. Huebner
Burlington
Lillie Stone
Denver
Colo. Stanton
Beardstown
Ruth Dreamer
J. E. Emery
Omaha
J. Ll. Welchel
Cure Indifference With A Little Enthusiasm
A church note urges putting enthusiasm into daily work and worship. A parable of a lazy jack rabbit and a New England exhibit show effort yields results, while a mother’s critique prompts a child’s quip about value. The message encourages attending Sabbath and children’s services.
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New England
H. A. McKelvey
Elmer Webb Family Returns From Nebraska Visit
The Elmer Webb family came home from a four day stay with Mrs. Webb's aunt Mrs. Albert Tinschert in Cheighton Nebraska. They noted drier conditions near Pierce but a half to three inches of rain fell across Creighton Center and Pierce areas with a small tornado near McLean causing farm damage but no loss of life. Mrs. Webb was joined by Miss Ida Mae Lang who plans to seek a teaching post in southeastern Nebraska. Mr. Webb attended the Knox county Legion convention at Niobrara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Webb
Pierce
Webb
Ida Mae Lang
Knox County
Nebraska
Knox County Legion
Niobrara
Turner heads to Minnesota lake country for fishing trip
County Treasurer John E. Turner departed Saturday for a vacation in Minnesota lake country to fish and unwind from his duties. He was met at Des Moines by Dr. Ernest Kieck of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who will join the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Turner
Minnesota Lake Country
Des Moines
Ernest Kieck
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Local Social News Highlights Residents Visiting and Traveling
Mr and Mrs James Quinnett welcomed a baby girl born Sunday at 11 am. James Rebal Jr of Omaha visited for Father's Day with his parents. Several relatives traveled to Omaha and Des Moines for medical exams and visits while others planned trips to Sioux City Kearney and Mitchell South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Quinnett
James Rebal, Jr
Omaha
James Rebal
Hillard Grassman
Robert
Rkobert
Joe Munacek
Paul Grassman
R. A. Bates
George Wallinger
Ila
Ashland
Plattsmouth
H. E. Becker
John Bauer
Robert Bester
Mitchell
South Dakota
G. A. Pahl
Des Moines
Iowa
Mark
Iowa City
J. H. Graves
Maxine
Kearney
Nebraska
J. W. Burton
Mr. Burton
Graves
Local Residents Attend Visits and Travel Notes
Louisville resident Lester Pankenin visits Clem Sundstrom while Springfield and Plattsmouth residents share travels and family events. Several locals travel to Omaha Lincoln and other nearby cities for visits, business, and family occasions including a golden wedding anniversary and a cousin’s trip to Providence and Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Pankenin
Louisville
Clem Sundstrom
John Gorder
Springfield
Plattsmouth
Robert Hallstrom
Avoca
Helen Briggs
The
Resettlement Administration
Omaha
Elmer Sundstrom
Sundstrom
Prp. A. Jacobson
Louise
Providence
R. I
Bert Jacobson
Pittsburgh
Mrs. Sundstrom
Hiawatha
Kansas
Rosen Auto Adds Allis Chalmers Line at Plattsmouth
Rosen Auto company of Plattsmouth adds Allis Chalmers farm machinery to its lineup alongside new and used cars. The Allis Chalmers All Crop Harvester promises harvest of 83 crops, cuts costs by at least 60 percent, and handles 2 acres per hour with 11.5 foot clearance. Satisfied buyers include Alvin McReynolds Nehawka and Marvin Wiles Weeping Water. Also featured are Allis-Chalmers championship plows and the rubber-tired Allis-Chalmers tractor, noted for power and low operating costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosen Auto Company
Plattsmouth
Allis-Chalmers
Alvin McReynolds
Nehawka
Malvin Wiles
Weeping Water
Chas
Howard Et Murray
William W. Wetenkamp
Mynard
To Attend Trial of Applegate and Suhay in Kansas
Sheriff Homer Sylvester and Deputy Cass Sylvester depart for Topeka to attend the trial of Glen S. Applegate alias Alfred Powers and Robert Suhay. U S district attorney S S Alexander says the government is ready to seek the death penalty with over 20 witnesses subpoenaed. Baker was shot at the Wopeka post office after attempting to arrest Applegate for bank robbery in Katonah New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Sylvester
Cass Sylvester
Topeka
Kansas
Glen S. Applegate
Alfred Powers
Robert Suhay
New York
Wimberly W. Baker
S. S. Alexander
U. S
Baker
Wopeka
Applegate
Katonah
N. Y
Cass
Death of Miss Josephine Toman Resident of City
Miss Josephine Toman aged 70 died Monday at 4 p.m. at her south city home where she lived with her brother Edward after years in Plattsmouth since 1877. She suffered pernicious anemia and is survived by a sister Mrs John Hiber Sr and five brothers Anton Frank Edward of this city John of Murray and Julius of Eugene Oregon with one brother Joseph preceding her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Toman
Edward
Miss Toman
Austria-Hungary
United States
Plattsmouth
John Hiber, Sr
Anton
Frank
John Toman
Murray
Julius Toman
Eugene
Oregon
Joseph
Theatre Robbed of Cass Box Office Ticket Machine
The Cass theatre lost its automatic ticket machine during the weekend. It was found abandoned on the high school grounds and turned over to the Cass manager. the device will be back in service tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass Theatre
John M. Meisinger
Jerry Greenbaum
Cass
Murray Area News Roundup of Repairs Visits and Travel
Murray notes report Murray Frank Mrasek busy since the truckers strike. Earl Merritt paints Mrs Dill’s home. Henry Heebner digs and markets potatoes claimed finest in years. Edward Austin paints Ray Dill home. Miss Mildred Allen visits Elmwood. Rev Archibald Stewart and Tiammy of Omaha visit family. Shingle work on Rock Bluffs schoolhouse. Murray Woman's Club picnic. Belle Watson begins as housekeeper for Thomas Nelson. More parish and vacation Bible school events noted. Cattle shipments to South Omaha market and Lake Okoboji fishing trip by local men. Vera Olsen and daughters visit briefly in Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Merritt
Ben Dill
Henry Heebner
Edward Austin
Ray Dill
Mildred Allen
Elmwood
Archibald Stewart
Tiammy
Omaha
Neil Stewart
Joseph Safarak
Murray
Belle Watson
Thomas Nelson
Nelson
J. A. Scotten
Rock Bluffs
A. G. Long
Murray Woman's Club
John Campbell
Emma Chris Wiser
Campbell
Glenn Boedeker
Jane Boedeker
Loa
Marie Davis
Margaret Todd
Nebraska City
Presbyterian Church
Boedeker
Cottingham
South Omaha
Charles Boedeker, Jr
J. C. Stuart
John Gilmore
Improvements at Elevator Groundwork in Murray Area
The north elevator grounds are being improved with crushed stone ballast similar to Murray street surfacing. Mrasek truck lines delivered forty loads of stone to stabilize the area for travel in severe weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Mrasek
Shrader Makes Westward Farm Trip With Philpot Crew
Homer Shrader drives to Gandy with Howard Philpot to aid Philpot farms. On return last Monday he hauled cattle to the South Omaha market for Joseph Detil. Shrader says the western countryside shows fine crops and abundant growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Shrader
Gandy
Howard Philpot
Philpot
Thero
Mr. Shrader
South Omaha
Joseph Detil
West
Lad Sustains Broken Leg in Scuffle Incident
Charles Beverage, 12, fell during rough play at his parents home, injuring his leg. He was among several boys when the accident occurred, one of the youths helping after the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lad
Charles Beverage
Fred Beverage
Lad Suffers Compound Leg Fracture In Accident
A boy fell on him causing a compound fracture of the leg with the bone broken in two places. Dr. Tyson attended and placed him in a cast for three weeks, requiring bed rest during the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyson
Health of Thomas C Poorly Shifts to University Hospital
Thomas Christian Poorly, father of Abs Hobart Blake, has been in poor health for months and was taken to the University hospital at Omaha last week for treatment. His daughter Mrs Blake, herself ill, visited Omaha Tuesday and found him very sick but hopeful that hospital care will aid his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Christian
Abs
Hobart Blake
University Hospital
Omaha
Services at Christian Church in Murray Led by Student Minister
Services were held at the Christian Church of Murray last Sunday with a discourse by student minister Mr Boonberger, a Phillips College student in Oklahoma. He will lead services again on the coming ord day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church of Murray
Boonberger
Phillips College
Oklahoma
Font Wilson Builds Garage at His Murray Home
Font Wilson, representing the Wilson grain interests in Murray, has worked by night and day to construct a garage at his home. He aims to shelter his automobile from the weather when not in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Font Wilson
Wilson Grain
Murray
Font
Better Best Club Meets at Topliff Home
The Better Best sewing club met at leader Mrs D R Topliff’s home on Wednesday June 9 with Yvonne DelLes Dernier presiding. Minutes by secretary Mmma Reine Topliff showed all members present and Elien Christensen elected social leader. Adjournment set for June 16 at the DeLes Dernier home. Refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Topliff
Yvonne DelLes Dernier
Mmma Reine Topliff
Elien Christensen
DeLes Dernier
Josephine Stastka
Miss Davis Leads Junior Sunday Class Outing to Lincoln
Miss Low Davis escorted her Junior boys Sunday school class to Lincoln visiting the state capitol Morrill Hall museum and enjoying a picnic in Antelope Park. The group included Ross Sorensen Dick Todd Charles Spangler Jimmie Deles Dernier and Bobby Wohlfarth who praised the teacher’s efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low Davis
Lincoln
State Capitol
Morrill Hall
Antelope Park
Miss Davis
Ross Sorensen
Dick Todd
Charles Spangler
Jimmie Deles Dernier
Bobby Wohlfarth
Vacation Bible School Wraps Up With Picnic and Certificates
The Daily Vacation Bible School at United Presbyterian Church, led by Miss Lou Davis and assisted by Misses Marie Davis Lois Meade Katherine Long and Jane Boedeker, closed with a picnic. Forty five pupils from town Sabbath schools attended as musical numbers and a reading highlighted a week of training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Lou Davis
Marie Davis
Lois Meade
Katherine Long
Jane Boedeker
Mesdames Stewart
Long
Gilmore
Charles Spangler
Beverly Brubacher
Charlene Spangler
Donald Warbick
Murray Study Club Ladies Evening Talk
The Murray Study Club invites members of the Home Study club to an evening gathering featuring a talk by prominent local women discussing civic engagement and social clubs.
Missouri River Near Crest As Floodwaters Spread
The Missouri River reached a crest near 16.5 feet at Blair and Sellevue with widespread flooding. Dikes failed along several creeks and farms, submerging hundreds of acres of corn and wheat and forcing emergency shifts to protect land and homes. Local rivermen deem the crest imminent as waters advance toward the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Ray Herold
Grover Tileége
Bur- Hineson
T. K. Pollock
Grebe
Pinair
COC
Blair
Sherif William Gustin
Sellevue
J. A. Hippner
End of Club Year Picnic at Mrs. Nellie Long Home
The club held its final meeting of the year at the president Mrs. Nellie Long home with a noon picnic on the shaded lawn. A bountiful meal followed by ice cream desserts and pies preceded a short business session and entertainment. Meeting adjourned to resume in September with the hostess to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Long
Long Home
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Cook Family
Aron
Camera Man’s Adventure
Ritz Theatre
Ebevusbyle Pentare
Margaret Lindsay
Ant Tom Twyleh
Wys
Poucixe the Saller
Kraobs Keeler
Lee Dixon
Orica
Humphrey Bogart
the Great O’maily
Emil Lorenz
Robert Cappell
Ethel McCarty
Betty
W._ RK. Somerville
Robert Hill
Chicago
A. R. Noble
Eleanor Hiber
Plattsmouth State Bank
Lester Thimgan
T. H. Pollock
A. L. Tidd
Cantryman
Oshkosh
City
William Oliver
Orin
Sears
Davis
Mery M. Davis
Francis Heatherington
Capitol
Ed Creamer
Rex York
Frank Mrasek
Christian Church
High Point
Crest
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