Avoca News Breathes Of Storm Damages And Local Visits
The Saturday storm tore the barn roof of Gust Wyndge near Avoca. Town residents and neighbors visited nearby towns for business and family gatherings. A Weeping Water baseball team played Avoca, while hail damaged auto tops and windows. Several residents traveled to Omaha for events and visits, with various relatives noted.
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Gust Wyndge
Henry N. White
Syracuse
Carl Smallfott
Wepping Water
Avoca
Charles Findley
Fred Lucks
Beatrice
Lucks
Max Straub
Albert
Henry Dankhoff
Omaha
Knights of
Ak-Sar-Ben
Fred Marquardt
Beaver Crossing
L. J. Marquardt
Freeman Hosts Pleasant Sunday at Home
Mr and Mrs Earl Freeman entertained last Sunday with guests including Mrs Freeman's parents Edward Midkiff and wife and Mr and Mrs Isaac Dye from east of Union. Also present were Oscar Midkiff and family and in the afternoon Ed Freeman and wife, Earl's parents, brought a freezer of homemade ice cream which was gratefully received.
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Earl Freeman
Freeman
Edward Midkiff
Isaac Dye
Union
Oscar Midkiff
Ed Freeman
Earl
Boy Suffers Severe Hayfield Foot Wound
John Welph, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Welph, was injured while making hay when a fork ran through his foot causing a deep wound. Dr J W Brendel treated him and gave a serum shot to prevent lockjaw. He is reportedly recovering.
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John Welph
Paul Welph
J. W. Brendel
Retired Merchandiser Cultivates Fine Local Garden
B C Marquardt, long active in merchandising, has retired and turned to a thriving garden that stands out in the district. Despite dry weather, his plots include vegetables and a variety of beautiful, rare flowers, reflecting steady effort and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Marquardt
Jaley Heel
Anne Owen Heewenr
Trent Ik
Wielches
Irvine
Hunts Host Pleasant Sunday Dinner Party
Mr and Mrs J W Hunt entertained last Sunday for the day and dinner with a merry crowd. Miss Lydia Kilbourne and Miss Sylvia Kilbourne of Weeping Water attended the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hunt
Lydia
Sylvia Kilbourne
Elmwood families appear in local social note
Mr and Mrs George Kunz and their son Leonard of Elmwood are listed with Donald Edith and Wilma Freidenberg in a neighborhood social column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kunz
Leonard
Elmwood
Donald
Edith and
Wilma Freidenberg
Wheat yields reported at Avoca elevator this week
New wheat arrived at the Avoca elevator with yields ranging from nine to twenty five bushels per acre. The average in the neighborhood is about 12 bushels per acre.
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Avoca
Celebrated Thirty fifth Anniversary At Straub Home
A thirty fifth wedding anniversary gathering was hosted at the home of E. R. Straub. About sixty friends and relatives attended a basket dinner and paid tribute from Beatrice Nebraska City and Lincoln to honor the couple.
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E. R. Straub
Beatrice
Nebraska City
Lincoln
Mail Schedule Change at Avoca Affects Rural Route
On July 1 the Avoca mail time shifts to 8:15 in the morning enabling the rural carrier to begin his route earlier and serve patrons sooner. The afternoon mail will arrive at 5 30.
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Avoca
Band Concert Series Set to Start This Saturday
A summer band concert series begins this Saturday night June 30 with weekly performances. Townspeople and visitors are invited as locals anticipate music and a bustling evening in town.
Avoca Plans Fourth of July Eve Celebration
In Avoca the Fourth of July celebration will be held on the evening of the second on the streets. The event will draw candidates for local offices who expect to meet and greet the residents and enjoy the festivities.
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Avoca
Weeping Water Scrubby Club Play Accepted for Publishing
The Rev. Fred W. Hall accompanied the Congregational church young people's group to Weeping Water last Sunday to present a play written by Rev. Lewis Wilson of Weeping Water. The play, staged by the Scrubby Club under Wilson's direction, has been accepted by Baker Publishing Company of Kansas City for book form publication.
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Fred W. Hall
Young People’s Society of the
Congregational Church
Weeping Water
Lewis Wilson
Weeping Water Congregational Church
Young Peoples Society
Baker Publishing Company
Kansas City
Family Reunion Honors Harmon Visitors From Shelton Neb
A Sunday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. True Harmon home celebrated a family reunion for Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Harmon and kin from Shelton Nebraska. Attending were Harmon family members, extended relatives from Plattsmouth and Omaha, and multiple in laws and friends.
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True Harmon
Lloyd Harmon
Shelton
Neb
Elton
Helen
Oliver
Harmon Stock
Vanada
Harold Harmon
Duane
Hal Garnett
Madge
Greth
Mr. Hall
Plattsmouth
Asa Johnson
Norton
Neal
Laurence
Mildred
Arline
Val
Ramona
Oliver Harmon
Wayne Smoots
Omaha
Louis Rudge
Henry Franzen
Don
Had Excellent Dinner Hosted by Mickle Family
Mr and Mrs Hubert Mickle and Mr and Mrs Harry Mickle entertained at their home Sunday for dinner. Ice cream and cake were served in the afternoon. Guests included Mrs Carey Mrs Nutzman Mr and Mrs Fred Carsten and Calvin Mr and Mrs Albert with Mrs Martha Rudge and Ruth Mrs Ed Morley Mary and Julia Jean Rudge Mr and Mrs Fred Rudge and Robert Corinne Hallstrom Victoria Vincent and Frances Druery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Mickle
Harry Mickle
Carey
Nutzman
Fred Carsten
Calvin
Albert
Martha Rudge
Ruth
Morley
Mary
Julia
Jean Rudge
Fred Rudge
Robert
Corinne Hallstrom
Victoria Vincent
Frances Druery
Golf Tourney Closes With Picnic at Elks Country Club
The golf buggy tournament ended at Elks Country Club after a week of play. Winners were J. W. Holmes and K. E. Schulhof with Dr. R. P. Westover claiming longest drive and No. 2 green prize. Mrs. Milford B. Bates won the ladies putting contest and R. W. Knorr the men’s event. A large crowd enjoyed picnic suppers and lemonade after the day’s contests.
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The
Elks Country Club
J. W. Holmes
K E. H. Schulhof
FE. A. Wurl
R. P. Westover
R. P Westover
Milford B. Bates
R. W. Knorr
Golden Rod Study Club Sees Successful Year in Mynard
The Golden Rod Study Club of Mynard closes a successful year at Mrs. Henry Hild home on June 21. The group hosted social and study meetings since September with Grace Livingston as president and Myron Wiles as secretary. Activities included a Christmas party, a Valentine event at Community Hall, and joint efforts with the Community club to donate produce for the needy. New members were welcomed and officers elected for the coming year.
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Golden Rod
Mynard
Henry Hild
C. L. Wiles
Ida Cole
Howard Wiles
Grace Livingston
Myron Wiles
Roy Cole
Sherman Cole
Everett Spangler
Rudolph Files as Republican Candidate for Sixth District
Eagle resident Joe Rudolph visited the county clerk’s office to file as a Republican candidate for representative in the sixth district. The well known native son plans a vigorous campaign and will soon release his platform to voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Rudolph
Eagle
Rudolph
Visiting in the City Pioneer Elizabeth Streight Visits Plattsmouth
Mrs Elizabeth Streight a Plattsmouth pioneer in her nineties visits the city to see son William J Streight and old friends after spending winter in Lincoln with granddaughter Mrs Evi Spier She has lived in Plattsmouth since the 1850s and is the oldest continuous resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Streight
Plattsmouth
William J. Streight
Oil Burning Refrigerators Offer Dependable Cooling
Advertises "SUPERFEX" oil burning refrigerators with no moving parts and no service. Claims kerosene cost of about 2 cents daily. Mentions catalog and agent interest. References R. A. Mapes, State Orchard. Johnson Bros.. Neh, City.
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R. A. Mapes
Johnson Bros. Neh
Taxpayers Notified of 1933 Personal Tax Due July 1 1934
Notice from County Treasurer John E Turner to all taxpayers announcing second payment of 1933 personal tax delinquent due July 1 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Turner
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