Elmwood Notes on Visits and Illnesses Across Town
Mrs. Bessie Bognan of Waterloo came to Elmwood for her mother Mrs. Deles Dernier’s serious illness. Visitors included Mrs. Ralph Keckler of Weeping Water and relatives of Mrs. Dernier such as William Langhurst Corrine and others from Sugar City Colorado Reynolds Deles Dernier Kansas City Harold Peles Dernier Alicante Tessie Bagele Des Moines and Ellen Penterman Des Moines. A new baby boy arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hall with support from Dr. and Mrs. Liston and George Hall. Henry Mollens recovered from a back injury after three days in bed. Verna Olsen and daughters Hazel and Beatrice visited Murray for canning peas at the Allen home. The Backemeyers hosted relatives at Henry Skerman's near Greenwood last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Bognan
Waterloo
Deles Dernier
Ralph Keckler
Elmwood
Greene
Harvey Backemeyer
Backemeyer
Henry Skerman
Greenwood
Henry Mollens
Liston
Hall
George Hall
William Langhurst
Corrine
Sugar City
Colorado
Reynolds Deles Dernier
Kansas City
Harold Peles Dernier
Alicante
Tessie Bagele
Des Moines
Towa
Ellen Penterman
Poor Health Saps Mrs Dernier at Deniglas Home
Mrs Wm Deles Dernier remains seriously ill at the Deniglas residence. Doctors and Mrs Deniglas provide careful care as family members gather at her bedside during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Deles Dernier
William Deles Dernier
Deniglas
Farm Injury Leaves 11-Year-Old William Coakley Narrowly Saving Thumb
William Coakley, grandson of William Hulfish, suffered a deep gash in the palm while working on the farm. Doctors fear possible loss of his thumb and some fingers. The injured boy is 11 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Coakley
William Hulfish
Families Gather for Elmwood Area Reunion at Beatrice
Relatives and friends from Elmwood Lincoln Murdock and Alvo attended a Beatrice gathering last Sunday. A fine picnic dinner was served and attendees expressed they had a wonderful time planning future reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuehn
Rosenow
Elmwood
Lincoln
Murdock
Alvo
Beatrice
Reunion Sets Annual Return for Time and Place
An article notes plans to turn the reunion into an annual event, aiming to establish consistent dates and venues. Organizers, alumni groups, and local sponsors are coordinating to sustain participation and memory across years.
Family Reunion Draws Elmwood Residents to Mynard
Elmwood and nearby residents attended a Cook family reunion at Mrs. Caroline Cole's home in Mynard last Sunday. Participants from the area included Mr. and Mrs. George Bornemeier with their daughter, Orest Cook and family, and Mrs. W. A. Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
Mynard
Cook
Caroline Cole
George Bornemeier
Orest Cook
W. A. Cook
Ladies Aid Funds Purchase Church Stove
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church raised funds and purchased a large hotel size electric range for the church kitchen. They are congratulated on their successful effort and the improved kitchen facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Telephone picnic for Elmwood exchange staff at Plattsmouth
Mrs Lucy Lyle manager of the Elmwood exchange and Miss Opa Thimgan among Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph workers attended a county picnic last Tuesday at the Plattsmouth golf course grounds. The event was provided by the company and enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Lyle
Elmwood Telephone Exchange
Opa Thimgan
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company
Plattsmouth
Telephone Company
Roses Grow On Elmwood Farm For Mrs Cobb's Generous Bloom
Mrs. Cobb, a lifelong admirer of flowers especially roses, has cultivated a rich flowering garden at Elmwood. This year abundant rainfall and time allowed sixty bouquets to be shared with friends, a living tribute beyond the traditional funeral casket display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Cobb
Cobb
Elmwood
Delayed Celebration Marks Odd Fellows Growth Since 1819
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows began in Baltimore on May 26 1819. From a single lodge it has expanded to more than a million members with lodges across hundreds of towns from Maine to California and from the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Baltimore
Maryland
Maine
California
Canadian Line
Gulf of Mexico
Founders Day Observance Delayed by School Events
Elmwood Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held their deferred Founders Day gathering last Thursday after class play graduation exercises and alumni meeting filled the initial observance. Members met in joint session for a pleasant time with abundant refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Wheat Cutting Begins On Local Farm
Friday afternoon Leonard and Donald Born started cutting wheat on the farm west of town along the Louisville road. The crop is in excellent condition and is the first cut of the season in the area. Henry Born assisted the brothers with the harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Donald Born
Louisville
Henry Born
Avoca News Highlights Local Visits and Farm News
Fred Marquardt sunk a new well for water on the farm and shipped cattle to Omaha in fine condition. Tecumseh visitor W L Munsey called on friends, while Earl Freeman visited his parents near Weeping Water. Neighbors enjoyed picnics, dinners, and days in Omaha and Union with relatives and friends. A gentle pony is offered by Max Straub Jr for rides to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Marquardt
W. L. Munsey
Tecumseh
Avoca
Earl Freeman
Ed Freeman
Weeping Water
Caroline Marquardt
Orville and
Lant Ricard
Jean
Utica
Max Straub, Jr
Home from the South for Shackley and Eisele
Mr. and Mrs. George Shackley and Mrs. William Eisele returned home from near Versailles Missouri after attending the funeral of Harry Davis. Davis was a brother in law to the Shackleys and Eisele and his death was very sudden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shackley
William Eisele
Versailles
Harry Davis
Tagee Gathering of Friends Picnic Draws Large Local Crowd
Last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Rose a large number of relatives and friends assembled for a picnic. The gathering included locals and people from over the Otoe county line and around Union, numbering one hundred nine attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tagee
Morris Rose
Otoe County
Union
Future Marriage Of Helen Allis And Jordan Kokjer
Announcement from Omaha notes Miss Helen Allis and Mr Jordan Kokjer plan to wed on July 18. The couple will marry at the Allis family home in Avoca and then take a brief honeymoon. Kokjer will teach in the area and they will settle before the school term begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Allis
Omaha
Jordan Kokjer
Avoca
Allis
Cragm
Avorn
Kokjer
Wea
City Advertises Bids to Enlarge Eleven Sewer Inlets
The city seeks bids for enlarging eleven east side Sixth street sewer inlets. City Clerk Albert Olsen’s office holds specs and blueprints. Bids due 7 20 Monday night with ten percent bid guarantee. Local labor only. contractor must provide bonds and workers comp. Work includes removing curb sections and rebuilding to double the capacity, with new inlets like Main Street. debris prohibition and no overnight waste in sewer. Payment from Occupation Tax fund. Work to begin soon after council approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Street
Albert Olsen
Feash
Mainetreat
Frugal German Deli Owner Studying Late in Flatbush
In Strooklyn Flatbush a frugal German deli proprietor ran a delicatessen. A neighborhood newspaperman visiting to buy Camembert found him absorbed in deep study while solving the Golden Riddle ERS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Flatbush
Strooklyn
Neghborhood
Weil
Felix Yot
Murdock Notes Include Farmall Purchase and Local Visits
A. H. Ward and Joseph Johnson attended to business in Greenwood on Wednesday afternoon. Edward Jochim bought a new International Farmall tractor from Paul Stock. a used tractor went to Martin Bornemeier. Henry A. Toal of the Credit Association traveled to Plattsmouth, with Mrs Toal, Gail McDonald and family visiting in Murdock. Mrs A J Tool supervised the hardware store during the absence, and Frank Rosenow delivered mail for Lacey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Ward
Joseph Johnson
Greenwood
Edward Jochim
Near Manley
Paul Stock
Martin Bornemeier
Henry A. Toal
Credit Association
Plattsmouth
Toal
Gail McDonald
Aimpton
Murdock
Hannah McDonald
Bryan McDonald
A. J. Tool
Frank Rosenow
Lacey
For Sale or Trade Cushman Light Plant and Motor
Custman light plant used one year and an h p Cushman motor offered for trade. Will trade for calves or cattle. Conrad Baumgartner address 12s-21 mp Murdock Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custman Light
H. P. Cushman Motor
Conrad Baumgartner
Murdock
Nebr
Annual Red Cross Meeting at Union July 2
The American Red Cross annual meeting will be held at the Methodist Church in Union on Friday at 7:45 p m. Reports on national and local Red Cross activity will be presented. Red Cross workers from all Cass County towns affiliated with the Cass County Chapter are expected to attend. Plans for a more effective program in the coming year will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
The
American Red Cross
Methodist Church In
Union
Cass County
Bradford Family Moves to Beatrice for Bank Job
Mrs. Oris E Bradford and their infant visited this week while Mr Bradford moved household goods from Harbine to Beatrice and arranged their new home He returned Thursday and stayed until Sunday then they departed for Beatrice where he will be teller at the First National Bank.
Will Exchange School Work
The seventh and eighth grades of Murdock schools prepared a portfolio of their work to be sent to Germany in exchange for a German school's similar production. Students from both sides will find the other's efforts interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Germany
Farmers Grain Company Sells Implement Division to Paul Stock
The Farmers Grain Company of Murdock sold the implement part of its business to Paul Stock last week. Stock will operate his business in the southern portion of the building shared with Lawrence Race. Both parties advertise the change in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Grain Company
Murdock
Paul Stock
Lawrence Race
Grain Company
Mr. Stock
Farmers Grain Company of
Fishing party travels Platte River to Fremont
A. J. Tool harness maker Lacey McDonald mail carrier and Morris McDonald formed a group that drifted up the Platte River for three days and reached Fremont. They describe a pleasant trip and claim to have caught some fish, with exact numbers to be reported by the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Tool
Lacey McDonald
Morris McDonald
Platte River
Fremont
Last Tuesday's Games at Kittenhall
Last Tuesday evening's events at Kittenhall drew a large crowd to witness the games. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Local youth baseball scores show crowds despite busy farm season
The Kids defeated the Cubs 9 to ? while the Cardinals edged the Bible School team 8 to 7 in a close game. Interest in kittenball runs high this year, with some areas reviving interest in baseball over softball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Cardinals
Bible School
Ladies Aid Meeting at Evangelical Church
The Ladies Aid of the Evangelical church met with Mrs. L. B. Gortney last Thursday for a fruitful afternoon of work and a fine luncheon to end the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the Evangelical Church
L. B. Gortney
Lincoln wedding in Calvary Evangelical Church
Rev. F. Weber of Callahan church officiated the Lincoln ceremony between Miss Ruth Sherman formerly of Alma and Lorin Hardin. The couple, longtime friends of the minister, chose the capital city for their vows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
F. ©. Weber
Callahan Church
Calvary Evangelical Church
Ruth Sherman
Alma
Weber
Lorin Hardin
Vacation plan gives Bible school teachers a month off
Sunday school and public school teachers both receive a one month vacation annually under a plan approved by the Callahan Bible School. Regular teachers will be relieved during the break by fellow members to visit other schools and gain new ideas while resting from weekly duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callahan Bible School
Bible School
Pastor to Enjoy Vacation On Westward Trip
The Canahan church will grant Pastor Rev. F. C. Weber a several week vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Weber plan a Western tour visiting many places along the route and the West coast. During absence Earl Weber and Mrs. Weber will oversee church duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canahan Church
F. C. Weber
Hold Summer Party by Social Circle at Klimm Home
The Social Circle club held its annual summer party at Mrs. Tony Klimm’s country home south of the city. Members enjoyed games a music program and a cool luncheon during warm weather with several visitors in attendance. The next meeting is planned for July 12 at Mrs. Art Pearnsley’s home.
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Tuteday
Tony Klimm
Klimm
Martin Sporer
Frank Moore
Emil Hild
Council Bluffs
Grace Meleander
California
Lydia Midkiff
Union
Art Pearnsley
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Canada
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H. M. Lum
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Oscar Medkiff
Edward Medkiff
A. V. Thomas
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George Campbell
Jacob Opp
Albert Sil
J. H. Rudge
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Rachel Everett
Leona
Siles
Edwin Tyrrell
Mesdarmes Everett
Tyrrell
Elmer Hennings
Elmer
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