Alvo Community Notes Include Reunions and School Budget
Alvo residents share family visits and anniversaries while the Alvo school district votes 310 500 for next year. Mrs Stout recovers at home and plans to attend Sunday events including Antelope Park reunion and Rose Now and Kuebn picnic with local families attending Beatrice gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvo
Humphrey
Carl Foreman
James Foreman
James
Clayton
Omaha
Ben Swanson
Rozaline
Near Waverly
Thomas Stout
C. P. Cook
Bryan Memorial Hospital
George Frisbee
John Fischer
Eagle
Orlea
Stout
Bay
Arthur Klyver
Lincoln
Herbert Willis
Ivan Rainer
Waverly
Elmer Kiyver
Mt. Ayr
Iowa
Kinney
Antelope Park
Mrs. Stout
Mr. Stout
Rosenow
Kuebn
Beatrice
Carl Rosenow
Elmer Rosenow
Charles Rosenow
Fay Clark
Two Men Take George Kitzel to Mayo Clinic for Brain Tumor
William Kitzel and Shorty Fifer accompanied George Kitzel to the Mayo Brothers clinic in Rochester Minnesota for examination. The family hopes for treatment options after two years of brain tumor suffering. Mrs George Fifer and Dallas and Mrs Elmer Kilyver collected contributions Tuesday to help cover medical costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kitzel
Shorty Fifer
Rochester
Minn
George Kitzel
Mayo Brothers’ Clinic
George
George Fifer
Dallas
Elmer Kilyver
Seven Year Old Herbert Cheever Spends Summer on Farm
Seven year old Herbert Cheever of Lincoln is spending his vacation at a farm. He plans to stay the summer with his grandmother Mrs. Mabel Winn and great grandparents Mr and Mrs Thomas Stout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Cheever
Lincoln
Herbert
Mabel Winn
Thomas Stout
Bible Institute Opens With Morning Session
Bible school opened Monday with classes from 8:30 to 11:00 each morning. Ray Moyers leads the juniors, Miss Marie Stroemer the older primary, and Mrs. L M Hauptman the small primary. Each family asked to contribute 25 cents for expenses. Twenty dollars came from four organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Institute In Progress Bible School
Ray Moyers
Marie Stroemer
L. M. Hauptman
Cob House Fire On J L Dimmitt Property
A cob house on the J L Dimmitt property belonging to Edgar Edwards and family caught fire Monday last week due to nearby trash burning by youths. Mrs Edwards quickly alerted others and began helping with water as the fire department was summoned and extinguished the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Dimmitt
Edgar Edwards
S. O. S. Club Holds Flower Show Disputes
The S. O. S. club met with Mrs. Lou Herman Tuesday afternoon with eleven members and four bouquets on display. A prior meeting at Mrs. Charles Edwards home had eight members and seven bouquets shown, blamed on hot dry weather. First prizes went to Mrs. Glenn Dimmitt. second to Mrs. Charles Edwards at Edwards home, and to Mrs. A. B. Stroemer and Mrs. Glenn Dimmitt respectively at Herman home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. 0. S. Club
Lou Herman
Charles Edwards
A. B. Stroemer
Glenn Dimmitt
Lost 3-year-old twin found near home after Greenwood theater outing
The three-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Rueter wandered from a picture show in Greenwood last Thursday night. Her cries led volunteers to locate her in a backyard three blocks from the show grounds and she was returned to her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rueter
Greenwood
Dr Spooner Delivers Sunday Sermon at Local Church
District superintendent Dr Spooner spoke at the local church during Sunday school and delivered the morning sermon. A large crowd attended the service.
Johnson Family Moves Into New Home
Arl Johnson and family have moved into a nice new home and feel settled and comfortable. They were happy to leave the garage behind and prefer permanent residence at last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Electric Fly Killer Installed by Bennett Family
Earl Bennett and his son installed an electric fly killer a device with wires that carry a dangerous current to kill flies on contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Bennett and Son
New Faculty Member Selected for Wayne School
Joe Larson of Wayne is chosen by the Board of Education as the new upper six grade faculty member for the coming school year. He will coach athletics and teach science. A full faculty for the coming year has been secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Larson
Wayne
Board of Education
Larson
Air party at Archer Travel Service in Omaha
Mrs J B Archer of Archer Travel Service Omaha entertains twenty guests in two flights for an air party next Sunday June 28 at 6 20 p m aboard a Doelnz 247 D twin motored plane with two pilots and an official stewardess for a thirty minute flight over Omaha. Christine Soennichsen and Marie Radufmann from Archer Travel Service attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Archer
Archer Travel Service
Omaha
Nebraska
Christine Soennichsen
Marie Radufmann
Archer
von Eindenburg
Lakehurst
N.J
Germany
Shower Brings Relief to Community After Dusty Heat
A Friday evening shower eased a droughty day by dropping temperatures from 107 and refreshing vegetation while washing away pervasive dust that plagued residents.
Red Cross to Sponsor July Swimming Instruction Plan
The Red Cross announces a three year strong series of swimming lessons in Cass county this July opening July 6 at Merritt Beach, Plattsmouth, then July 14 17 at South Bend and July 18 27 at Louisville lakes with a water carnival July 26. D H Merritt & Sons provide the beach and James Taylor of La Platte manages operations with instructor D J Chesneau from Omaha guiding life saving training. Parking bath houses and equipment improvements enhance facilities while permits require parental signups and transport assistance aims to help children without transport.
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The
Red Cross
Cass County
Merritt Beach
Plattsmouth
South Bend
Louisville Lakes
Louisville
D. H. Merritt & Sons
James Taylor
la Platte
Wil
D. J. Chesneau
Omaha
W. G. Kieck
W. E. Rosencrans
Birthday celebration for Leslie Niel Jr marks eighth year
Neighborhood children hosted a birthday party for Leslie Niel Jr, featuring a peanut hunt, peanut race, and games. The guest of honor received numerous gifts and a luncheon with a birthday cake. Attendees included Ray Larson Jr, Ruth Woest, George Smetana, Millie Lohnes, Leon McCarty, Robert Grossman, Bobbie Puls, Betty May Barkus, Norman Perry, Donald Perry, Bobby Hackenberg, and grateful parents Mrs Niel, Mrs N B Perry, and Mrs Elmer Lohnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Niel, Jr
Ray Larson, Jr
Ruth Woest
George Smetana
Millie Lohnes
Leon McCarty
Robert Grossman
Bobbie Puls
Betty May Barkus
Norman
Donald Perry
Bobby Hackenberg
Omaha
Leslie Niel
Wheat Harvest Underway Across Nebraska Fields
Wheat harvest is in full swing across Cass County Nebraska with favorable weather. Farmers report good yields with estimates from 25 to 30 bushels per acre and some fields expected to exceed that. Oats yields trail behind the wheat this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Notice to Tax Payers Delinquent Second Installment
The second installment of personal taxes is delinquent on July 1 1936. John E Turner county treasurer. address 123-25-27-30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Turner
WPA to Install Concrete Walks on Sixth Street Block
The city moves to pave a half block from Main to Pearl on South Sixth with WPA support. Owners must cover material costs, completing a modern concrete sidewalk replacing old brick paths. East of the Plattsmouth hotel work continues and should finish soon. The remaining unsigned half block north of Main to Vine awaits agreement.
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Main Street
Sixth Street
Main
Pearl Street
South Sixth Street
Plattsmouth Hotel
Maintreet
Vine Street
WPA
Popular Young People Are Joined in Wedlock
The marriage of Elinore Hennings and Marion Barnard took place in a Presbyterian manse ceremony with bridesmaid Odetta Hennings and best man Raymond Kellison. The couple will reside near Louisville where Barnard farms, followed by a dance party and refreshments hosted by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Elinore Hennings
C. H. Hennings
Marion Barnard
Join Barnard
Odetta Hennings
Raymond Kellison
Livern
Fay Hennings
John Barnard
William Rouse
Hennings
Hollyhocks Transform City Streets Into Beauty Spots
The old time hollyhock, hardy and heat resistant, adds bright color to unsightly city spots. Mrs Coryell planted them near the Journal building and they spread along the east parking area. Miss Mary Peterson at Richey Lumber Co planted seeds along Pearl street yard, now in bloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coryell
Journal
Mary Peterson
The
Richey Lumber Co
Pearl Street
Crop prospects fall across Midwest as drought bites
The federal crop reporting board notes declining prospects for spring grains and hay in the Midwest during early June. Pastures worsen from western North and South Dakota to eastern Montana, with drought conditions spanning New York to central Georgia. Corn remains not seriously affected, while some western areas show rainfall relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Crop Reporting Board
North
South Dakota
Montana
Wyoming
Ohio Valley
New York
Nebraska
Georgia
Rio Grande
Wisconsin
Michigan
Iowa
Minnesota
Great Plains
Tennessee
Lake Region
Olson alleges WPA coercion over ticket sales for Roosevelt speech
Culbert L. Olson reports he was told WPA workers are being pressured to buy nominator tickets for Roosevelt’s acceptance speech. He asserts threats of dismissal if required ticket numbers are not met and urges public disapproval and cessation of such methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Culbert L. Olson
Democratic Central Committee
WPA
Roosevelt
Olson
Private Flyers Association Formed to Boost Aviation Safety
Charles Grenham reports the Private Flyers Association plans state committees and legislation to curb air accidents caused by pilot error and obsolete aircraft. The piece notes United Air Lines surpassing 100 million miles flown, while Europe lags in aviation progress and calls for subsidies to grow a private commercial fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
PFA
United Air Lines
United
England
Air Amada
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the Plattsmouth Journal
Postoffice
Plattsmouth, Neb
R. A. Bates
Canada
Alvo News
Dr. Spooner
Presbyterian Manse
No. 6
Popeye
Wescott
Midwest
Dakotas
Ardis Manney
Northport
Mich
University of Chicago
Traverse City
California
Flyers’ Association
Charles Grenham
International Illustrated News
Edgar Gorrell
New Aviation “Czar
Europe
Com
United States
Namal
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