Local residents visit and business ties in Murdock region
A flurry of activity and travel surrounds Murdock with HOMER H Lawton painting at the lumber yard E D Friend visiting from Alvo and Jess Backemeyer in Lincoln for business. Residents report many combines sold, hospital updates, and farm pest efforts from Weeping Water to Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer H. Lawton
E. D. Friend
Alvo
Eddie Craig
Jess Backemeyer
Lincoln
Clifford Browne
Wabash
Murdock
They Leave Nesting Fields to Move in on Crops
A brief note describes birds abandoning nesting areas to invade nearby fields as crops grow, with observers warning of potential agricultural impact and asking for monitoring.
Bible School Beats Pawnee Indians In Curtain-Raiser
Last Tuesday the Bible School team defeated the Pawnee Indians 14 to 12 in the opener. The Hamwood Blue Birds won 6 to 4 against the Cubs in the second game. A large crowd attended to cheer their favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Pawnee Indians
Hamwood Blue Birds
Cubs
Blue Birds
Campaign Push by Sheriff Candidate Carson in August Primary
Henry E. Slatts Carson a Republican sheriff candidate fields votes in the upcoming primary. He has campaigned across Plattsmouth and eastern county areas and spoke at a Republican meeting and banquet in Weeping Water on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E
Surprise Wedding Shower for Mrs Earle at Parents’ Home
The Bible school class taught by Miss Della McCrorey before her marriage to Lawrence Earle visited the parents I. C. McCrorey and wife last Saturday evening to honor their teacher. The event featured music and games and gifts for the newlyweds’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della McCrorey
Lawrence Earle
I. C. McCrorey
Townsman Shatto Unrecognizable After Haircut
In a humorous note, E. M. Shatto, a local resident, let his hair and whiskers grow through winter. Last week Eddie Craig shaved and trimmed them, drastically altering his appearance and leaving friends unable to recognize him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samson
E. M. Shatto
Eddie Craig
Mr. Shatto
Bennington Baseball Beats Louisville in Extra Innings
Bennington defeated Louisville 4 to 2 in the 12th inning after a 4 all tie. Local spectators included Lacy McDonald, John W. Kruger, and John Gakemeier, with Murdoch fans traveling east to watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Bennington
Murdock
Lacy McDonald
John W. Kruger
John Gakemeier
Fishermen Accept Platte River Challenge Near Fremont
A. J. Tool and Lacey McDonald learned of sport fish in the Platte River near Fremont and set out to fish. They were joined by Harry Gillespie. while not as famous as Joe Lewis, they made a nice catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Tool
Lacey McDonald
Platte River
Anrline
Fremont
Joe Lewis
Harry Gillespie
Graveling the Streets in Murdock This Week
Mayor Gamlin and assistant John W Kruger measured Murdock streets Wednesday afternoon to plan a light coat of gravel. The village board aims to keep roads in good condition with periodic resurfacing rather than waiting for wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamlin
John W. Kruger
Murdock
Pilgrim's Progress Report on Lincoln Meeting
The Pilgrim reports a great meeting last Sunday night at the Peoples Mission in Lincoln, highlighting a lively gathering and strong audience response. The event focused on community outreach and spiritual discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peo Ples
Lincoln
Revival Sermon Draws Full House At Mission Service
The revival service ran long and concluded with an altar call as two transients sought pardon at the cross. The arrival had been advertised and about 40 Mission guests attended. Neitzel affirmed the gospel’s continuing power to save when shown in the Holy Spirit, calling it one of the happiest days of his pilgrimage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Says
Neitzel
Better-Best Club Meeting Demonstrations At Home
The Better-Best club met Wednesday June 15 at Ruth James home. Ellen Christensen presided and demonstrated Furments fitting while Emma Topliff showed silk and wool materials. The next meeting will be at Jane Christensen's home with lunch served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth James
Ellen Christensen
Emma Keine Topliff
Jane Christensen
Emma Reine Topliff
Couple Injured When Auto Strikes Reinke Vehicle
Julius Reinke and his wife, en route to Trinity church near Murdock, were hit by a westbound car with Lancaster plates. The collision overturned the Reinke car, causing severe injuries to both. Julius was unconscious for a time, with head and face bruised, while his wife suffered severe bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Reinke
Trinity Church
Murdock
Lancaster County
Reinke
G Hornbeck Improves After Southern Trip in Wyoming
G Hornbeck, long ill since returning from a southern journey, shows strong recovery in Wyoming IL. He recounts a letter from his brother Louis at Cheyenne WY with towns to cover for Modern Woolmen auditing local camp officers. He plans further travel south and west before homecoming in early July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
G. Hornbeck
Louis
Cheyenne
Brotherhood meeting to be held at Louisville Methodist Church
The Cass County Christian D Brotherhood association plans a Sunday July 3 meeting at the Louisville Methodist church. Rev. George S. Hunt of Weeping Water will deliver the address. Attendance has been strong and discussions on church interest have been engaging. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plan Brotherhood
Cass County Christian D Brotherhood Association
Methodist
Louisville
George S. Hunt
Congregational Church
Weeping Water
Touisville
Hunt House Thieves Striking Chicago Buildings
Chicago police commissioner James I. Allman sent officers to track thieves who have stolen or dismantled buildings in Chicago. Oscar E. Hewitt, director of Public Works, said two condemned structures vanished entirely and key sections of ten others were taken. WPA crews only noticed the losses when they arrived to tear down the sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James I. Allman
Oscar E. Hewitt
Public Works
WPA
Allman
French Plane Crashes Near Tours Killing Seven
A military airplane on a night trial flight crashed near Tours early today killing all seven aboard, including five air force general staff officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tours
Air Force General Staff
Nebraska Accident Totals Spur Safety Appeal
From January to mid June Nebraska records 6916 accidents injuring 4478 and killing 259 with 39 children killed. Motor vehicle crashes lead 2320 incidents. agriculture 1066. home 1377. industry 567. The piece urges widespread safety training and personal vigilance to reduce losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
White Spot
Audubon group warns of loss of spoonbills
In Beaumont Texas the Audubon Society warns that Roseate spoonbills on Vingtune Island are threatened with extinction due to commercial shell dredging noise. Wildlife expert Tom Fridell says dredging disturbs adults and may cause abandonment of chicks. sportsmen push to halt dredging near the Galveston Bay sanctuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
Vingtone Island
Tom Fridell
Audubon Society
Galveston Bay
Fridetl
Texas Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
J. W. Huaiser
Houston
Florida
Vingtune Island
Community Notes From Alvo And Vicinity
Social happenings include greetings between Greenwood residents and the Leesley home, visits by Joe Vickers and others, and a large tree show crowd. The M E church dew cream social pleased attendees while choir practice continues. Betty Lee Stuart of Pacific Junction visited Betty Adair and attended a birthday party hosted by Mrs. Howard Richards with games and ice cream and cake.
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Goodhart Vant
Dorothy
Jack
Hastings
McCook
Marion
Leonard Wallace
Joe Kyles
Filton Kelfer
Alvo
Our Frinks
California
Wmn
Franks
Walter Jenkins
Ed Fisher
Wrening
Hazel Trunkenbolz
Brawley
Miller
Pueblo
Cole
William Cope
Warterly
Aurel Cope
Everett Cope
Christian Church
Mr. Knolle
Betty Lee Stuart
Pacific Junction
Towa
Betty Adair
Giren
Howard Richards
Pranks Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
A host of relatives helped Mr. and Mrs. William Pranks celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary last Sunday. Everyone congratulated them and wished them many more years of happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Raymond Hightshoe and Shirley Lindstrom wed in Omaha
Raymond Hightshoe son of Mr and Mrs Earl Hightshoe of Ashland and Shirley Lindstrom daughter of Don Fair of Omaha were married in Omaha on June 26. The groom attended school in Greenwood and is known as a jockey on top race tracks.
Birthday Dinner Honors Local Birthday Recipients
Mr and Mrs L C Marvin entertained many relatives at a dinner Saturday night in honor of Mrs Lee Knolle and J E Weideman who recently observed birthdays. Attending were Mr and Mrs M L Hunk and Lois, Mr and Mrs J C Shepard and Carmen, Mr and Mrs J E Weideman of Lincoln, and Mr and Mrs Lee Kuelle of Sioux City Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Marvin
Lee Knolle
J EL Weideman
M. L. Hunk
Lois
J. C. Shepard
Carmen
J. E. Weideman
Lincoln
Lee Kuelle
Sioux City
Towa
Deal-a-Deck Card Party Draws Busy Update
The Deal-a-Deck group met at Mildred Comstock's home last Thursday. Mae Gribble won high and Nlazel McNurlin low. guest Jane Pilfold of Ashland attended. Members voted to meet biweekly and to admit two new members. Lunch was served by the ladies. next meeting will be with Mrs. Ruth Leadabrandt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Comstock
Mae Gribble
Nlazel McNurlin Low
Jane Pilfold
Ashland
Ruth Leadabrandt
State boards slash Lincoln Columbus York electric valuations
The State board of equalization cut electric franchise valuations by 50 percent in Columbus and York to favor municipal power systems. Columbus city share drops to 11 258, York total franchise valuation about 6 500 with Pis franchise. York’s 1987-88 apportments also fall. The 1988 grand total franchise valuations drop 23 060 to 4 355 790.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
State Board of Equalization Today
Columbus
York
W. H W. Smith
Northwestern Public Service Company
Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Company
Pis
Father Earns Daughter High School Diploma by Wire
In Cleveland the event unfolds as E. J. Bord, confined by illness, hears daughter Betts Wisedagster graduate from high school. Her remarks are transmitted via telephone lines to his bedroom where a receiving system and amplifier relay the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
E. J. Bord
Betts
Betty
Toledo Passes Anti-Chisel Ordinance
Toledo city council adopts ordinance imposing a 100 dollar fine or 20 days in jail for falsifying relief applications changing relief orders and failing to report changes in financial status linked to relief programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Notice of Indebtedness for Norfolk Packing Company
Notice under Section 24-213 Nebraska 1929 that Norfolk Packing Company debts total $210,519.54 as of close of business May 1 1935. Board of Directors McKrenna Comstock Bernhardt signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Norfolk Packing Company
Kd. McKrenna
R. B. Comstock
ER. H. Bernhardt
Norfolk Packing Company Amends Articles and Names Officers
Notice states that by vote of stockholders at a May 25 1938 meeting Norfolk Packing Company amended and revised its Articles of Incorporation. The business is canned foods in Plattsmouth Nebraska with capital stock 75000 dollars. 50000 dollars common issued. 25000 dollars unissued. The company began April 25 1912 and will last 50 years. board of 3 to 7 directors and usual officers. Lester E Thimgan secretary. j2s-tw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnimonus
Norfolk Packing Company
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Lester E. Thimgan
Sheriff's sale of farm property in Cass County Neb
A sheriff sale in Cass County Nebraska on July the Sun day 1938 follows an execution by the District Court clerk. Property listed includes a seeder harnesses a Rock Island engine a farm wagon a Deere disk a grain elevator a Ford coupe and a black team named Dan and Pearl with owners listed as John Krueger. The sale is to satisfy The Home State Bank of Louisville Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E L. Sedgway
Wnd
Cass County
Nebraska
A.T
Township 12
Farmers Union State Exchange
Rock Island
Warcon
Newton
John Deere
Dan
Pearl
John Krueger
Home State Bank
Louisville
Plattsmouth
Notice of Sheriff Sale of Lands in Cass County Nebraska
By order of sale from the District Court of Cass County Nebraska Thomas W Hawkins administrator de bonis non of Sarah Hawkins deceased will sell at public auction at 10:00 a.m. July 18 1998 at the courthouse front door Plattsmouth Nebraska the south one half of the northeast quarter section 32 township 10 north range 9 east of the 6th principal meridian Cass County Nebraska Sheriff H Sylvester and attorney W F Wehmiller Sidney Nebraska available for the lands and tenements described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Second Judicial District of
Nebraska
Cass County
Thomas W. Hawkins
Sarah Hawkins
Fred
Manners
Emma A. Manners
Plattsmouth
F. M
H. Sylvester
Executor seeks mortgage on Edna Conn estate land in Cass County
Cassius C. Conn executor files in Cass County Nebraska a petition asking court authority to mortgage 34750 dollars on land described as North Half of Southeast Quarter of Section 32 and Northeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter of Section 20, Township 12 North Range 9 East, totaling 120 acres, to cover debts and costs. Hearing set July 25, 1938 at 10 a.m. in Cass County District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Newark
New Jersey
Cassius, Conn, Castle, Roper & Matthews
Lincoln
Nebraska
Drs. Thomson and Ferciot
Edna Conn
Cassius C. Conn
District Court
Cass County
District Court Room
Sale of Farm Real Estate in Cass County Nebraska
Order of Sale issued by Clerk directs public auction on July 18, 1938 at 10:00 a.m. at the south front door of the Plattsmouth courthouse. Property includes West Half of Northwest Quarter 17 and Northeast Quarter 18 in Township 11 North Range 10 East, totaling about 240 acres, owned by William F. Heier Sr. et al. to satisfy a judgment for The Equitable Life Assurance Society. Attorneys: Winfield R. Ross and W. A. Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Sedgway
District Court
Cass County
Nebraska
Court House
Plattsmouth
William F. Heier
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Plattrsmouth
William F. Helier, Sr
Public Auction Notice of Farmland in Cass County
The sale will occur at 1:00 a m on a day in July 1938 at a house in Plattsmouth Nebraska. The real estate includes the north half of the southwest quarter and the northwest quarter of section 18 township 11 north range 10 east containing about 240 acres more or less. Levy upon execution against Herier Sr et al and sheriff Cass County Nebraska.
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Eddie Craiz
Orland Parriott
al Bower
Homer Lawton
Lincolln
Lawton
Lewis Hite
Hite
William Rueter
Carrie Kleiser
William Rikli
Henry Heineman
Frank E. Wood
PFO
Arma
McKesson & Robbins
Fairfield Conn
Dept. F
Wame
Hollywood
Fairfield
Conn
Capense
Ash Grove
John Q. Puablie
Audubon Group
Journal
Greenwood
Mrs. Authis
Otto
A. E. Leesley
Mrs
Joe Vickers of
Ralph Meyers
Los Angeles
Dorthea
Thelma Miller
Colo
Lois Cope
Waverly
Lyle Armstrong
Shirley Wright
Wm. Lumberg
J. R. Reeder
M. E. Church
Walter H. Smith
Plattsmouth State Bank Building
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
J. Howard Davis
Crefout
Proser
Connolly
Sheriff's Sale
State of
County of
Cass
W. F. Wehmiller
Sidney
Sterling F. Mutz
Winfield R. Ross and
W. A. Robertson
Plaintiff
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