Weeping Water Notes and Visits Across Nebraska and Kansas
Weeping Water items report visits by Miss Jane Whiting of O’Neill to relatives, Lincoln trips by O Miller and others, Ole Olsen’s Chicago visit with daughters, and a Lincoln state Congregational meeting attended by Mrs. Olsen. Notes include Red Cross officers, Kitten Ball at the CCC camp, visits by the Hillman family from Rochester, and preparations for the 1940 Congregational conference in Weeping Water with Avoca as assistant hostess. Carl Balmer of Woodston2478 Kansas appears as a relative of Grover Kirkpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Whiting
O'Neill
Nebraska
James DeLaney
DeLancey
O. Miller
W. S. Lane
Lincoln
Ole Olsen
Chicago
Ole Olson
State Board
Congregational Churches
Olsen
Maud
Grand Island
L. N. Kunkel
Clair Wolfe
Genoa
Ellis LaRue
Betty
Millie LaRue
Ellis
Hermen Hillman
Rochester
New York
Glen
Claire Hillman
Weeping Water Park
CCC
Weeping Water
Cramp
G. S. Hunt
Edward Sorensen
O. A. Specht
Telephone Company
Victor Wallick
Congregational Church
Weeping Water Church
Avoca Congregational Church
Carl Balmer
Woodston
Kansas
Grover Kirkpatrick
Student Carl Balmer Plans Teaching Career After Iowa State
Carl Balmer, a mathematics major who recently graduated from Iowa State College, visited his aunt during a trip from Iowa City. He is the nephew of Frank Balmer, a noted educator associated with Washington State College at Pullman, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa State College
Carl
Frank Balmer
Washington State College
Pullhan
Washington
Couple Views Dionne Quintuplets During East Trip
Mr and Mrs Clyde Fitzpatrick and their daughter visited the Dionne quintuplets at two different times. They were impressed by the five girls and pleased with their behavior during their three weeks trip to the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quints
Clyde Fitzpatrick
Dionne
East
Marriage at Rockport Joins Baier Nickles Family Ties
Miss Wilma Baier and John Albert Nickles wed at Rockport Missouri courthouse on June 17 and will reside in Nehawka where Nickles works in a stone quarry. A June 25 reception at the Baier home marked their union and the 31st anniversary of Mr and Mrs Baier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Saier
John Baier
Avoca
John Albert Nickles
Rockport
Nehawka
Nickles
Weeping Water
Elmwood
Nebraska City
Baier
Rose Bates
Picnic in pasture hosts shielded by trailer rain
Mr and Mrs Ross Shields hosted a picnic last Sunday afternoon on Henry P Smith’s pasture trailer. Attendees included Henry P Smith daughter, Chester Eager family Glen Eager Herbert Eager and wife and others from Weeping Water and Louis ville. A hail shower interrupted supper but guests sheltered in the trailer and continued to enjoy the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Shields
Henry P. Smith
Chester Eager
Glen Eager
Herbert Eager
Louisville
Mother Nature
Railroad Changes Agents at Weeping Water
Station agent R C Fry retires after 25 years with the Missouri Pacific and departs to Los Angeles to join his brother who recently lost his wife. His resignation follows the brother's funeral. H T Wilson succeeds him after long service in Crete and Weeping Water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Fry
Missouri Padfe
Los Angles
Fry
H. T. Wilson
Crete
Wilson
Eastern Star Kensington Enjoys Country Luncheon
Members of the Eastern Star Kensington spent a delightful afternoon Tuesday at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Pollard. A covered dish luncheon was served at 1 o'clock featuring 39 tempting dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. S. Kensington
Eastern Star Kensington
Orrin Pollard
Social Afternoon at Mrs Taylor Wilsons Home
Thirty three ladies gathered at Weeping Water for a social afternoon hosted by Mrs. Taylor Wilson a charter member who recently returned to town. Guests included Mrs Henry Ross a Queen Esther chapter member Mrs L L Henderson from Pawhuska Oklahoma and Mrs M L Fernbaugh from Lincoln. The guests enjoyed homemade ice cream raspberries and a stroll through gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Wilson
Weeping Water
Henry Ross
Queen Esther
L. L. Henderson
Chapter 6
Pawhuska
Oklahoma
M. L. Fernbaugh
Lincoln
Visitor from Eitzman Oversees New Floor at Local Residence
Eitzman formerly of Weeping Water and with property interests here visited last Tuesday to oversee the installation of a new floor in a room of his residence. The home is occupied by Mr and Mrs Wilson Bickford and their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eitzman
Weeping Ae
Wilson Bickford
Red Cross Swim Week Signals County Wide Lessons
Cass county Red Cross sponsors a summer swim program for children and youths of Weeping Water Manley and Louisville at Louisville State Park with Lincoln instructor Lauren Hnizda and eleven lifeguards. Classes run 6:30 pm evenings with adult sessions, and free transportation and swimming lessons are offered across Cass county at multiple pools from July 5 to July 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Weeping Water
Manley
Louisville
Louisville State Park
Lauren Hnizda
Lincoln
Ray Norris
Cass County
Clair Wolfe
Merritt Beach
Lake Park
South Bend
Murdock
Elmwood
Eagle
Alvo
Greenwood
Wabash
Cass County Red Cross
Weeping Water Garden Club Meets in Home of President
The Weeping Water Garden Club held its regular Friday evening meeting at president Mrs H C Wilkinson's home with 22 members present. Miss Jessie Baldwin was absent so Mrs Ole Olsen read her paper Roses and Romance of a Rose Jar. Mrs C C Ralston spoke on Garden Pests and Diseases while Mrs C E Day discussed Medicinal Herbs and Uses. An open forum on Garden Pests followed before guests were invited to dine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Weeping Water Garden Club
H. C. Wilkinson
Jessie Baldwin
Ole Olsen
C. C. Ralston
C. E. Day
Saturday Evening Entertainment At Local Sitters
Furnish Fine Entertainment showcased at Gibson's store with Jorgenson's cafe and Dr. Herman in charge. The band stand programs drew large crowds aided by a new loud speaking system. Trumpet trio Ben Olive Jack Munkres John Towle with piano by Jean G Jones followed by a vocal duet and a spelling contest between local figures and recent graduates. Mayor T L Davis and others won the spelling contest. Hollingsworth's band closed with three numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furnish
Gibson's
Jorgenson
Dr. Herman
Cc. H. Gibson
Ben Olive
Jack Munkres
John Towle
Jean G. Jones
Stanley Wiles
Lois Wiles
Kenneth Boyd
T. L. Davis
G. S. Hunt
L. F. Wolcott
Edna Shannon
W. W. Davis
Evelyn Johnson
Doris Jane Marshall
Dorothy Everett
Betty Hinds
Carlene Steinkamp
Mayor Davis
Wolcott
Davis
Frank Marshall
L. H. Beghrens
A. C. Peterson
Hollingsworth
Rubber Stamps at Rowe Street Prices at Journal Office
Local Journal Office advertises rubber stamps at discounted rates with a focus on affordable pricing and available stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Community notes from Murray area in Nebraska City
Local residents and families share weekly happenings from Murray, Plattsmouth and surrounding towns. Otto Merritt and others visit relatives, new babies arrive, wheat harvests improve, and equipment purchases for harvest are reported alongside brief travel and health updates.
Will Make Home Here With Family in Murray
Miss Elsa Lohnes who has lived in the west has arrived in Murray to visit her sister Mrs. Ella Womack and will settle on the Eight Mile Grove farm. Her father J. J. Lohnes will join her on the farm, though they will not farm the land since it is rented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa Lohnes
Murray
Ella Womack
Eight Mile Grove
J. J. Lohnes
Lohnes
Birthday Celebration for Mrs Anna A Wiles
Mrs Anna A Wiles celebrated her birthday last Sunday hosted by her son Guy Wiles and wife. Attending were C D Spangler and wife Margaret Todd and son Dick Everett Wiles and family from Murray Joseph Wiles and family Elizabeth Spangler Luke L Wiles and other Wiles family members. A most enjoyable time was had.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
A. Wiles
Guy Wiles
C. D. Spangler
Margaret Todd
Dick. Everett Wiles
Murray
Joseph Wiles
Elizabeth Spangler
Luke L. Wiles
Wiles
W. W. Coble in Poor Health After Major Omaha Operation
W. W. Coble, father of Mrs. W. Minford and former postal inspector, aged 77, has been in poor health. He was taken to a hospital in Omaha for a critical major operation, and friends hope for a rapid recovery given his age and frail health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Coble
W. Minford
Murray
Omaha
Briecher Family Attends Paxton & Beverly Meeting in Omaha
Mr and Mrs G E Briecher and daughter Beverly were in Omaha last Sunday for a Paxton and Beverly customers gathering. The note records their attendance at the event and identifies the Briecher family among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
G. E. Briecher
Beverly
Paxton
Gallagher wholesale grocers lunch and dinner gathering
Gallagher wholesale grocers hosted a midday lunch and a six o clock dinner to discuss business conditions. Mr and Mrs Brubacher and their daughter enjoyed the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallagher Wholesale Grocers
Rev and Mrs Stewart Visit Davenport Family
Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Stewart and son Morgan of near Davenport Iowa visited the home of their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boedeker and daughter for a few days. The visit was described as very fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Stewart
Morgan
Davenport
Iowa
Charles Boedeker
Visit Ends for Iowa Guests in Riverside
Mr and Mrs Charles Van Dyck of Winfield Iowa and Mrs H L Moodey returned home after a two week stay with Mr and Mrs David Kendell and family. The visitors enjoyed their time in Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles van Dyck
Winfield
Iowa
van Dyck
H. L. Moodey
David Kendell
Hail Storm Damages Car While Gilmore Couple Tour West
Dr and Mrs G H Gilmore were in the western part of the state when a hail storm struck as they stopped at the Kemper Frans home. A car outside Frans’s shop was riddled and the roof torn away, as they drove in for shelter. The Gilmore’s returned home last Friday after extensive travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Gilmore
Kemper Frans
Mrs. Gilmore
Ice Cream Social Draws Crowd at Lewiston Center
A large crowd gathered at the Lewiston Community Center last Friday for an ice cream social with an engaging program. Receipts benefited the Community Center and the adjacent cemetery.
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Lewiston Community Center
Plattsmouth Lad Recovers From Tonsil Operation
The thirteen year old son of Mrs. Mary Campbell visited Murray to see Dr Tyson who operated to remove his tonsils which had been troubling him. The boy has been recovering nicely since the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Funeral Home
Nebraska City
Arnold
Mast
Plattsmouth
Earl Merritt
Murray
Luther Womack
Davis
David Kendall
Robert
East of Union
Earl Merrit
Eugene Fitch
John Fitch
Donald McQuinn
R. W. Tyson
Robeert Elliott
Syracuse
Lloyd Lewis
Lewis
J. D. Lewis
Victor Wehrbein
W. C. Troop
Frank Hogue
Tyson
Franklin Womack
James W. Holmes
Troop
Charles Reid
Murray Hardware
John Hobscheidt, Jr
Mary Campbell
Miss Avis Troop Returns to Fort Worth Summer Home
Miss Avis Troop and cousin Miss Mary Catherine Gorder from Plattsmouth arrive to spend the summer with grandparents Mr and Mrs W O Troop in Fort Worth at their home. Both girls are eleven years old and attend school in Fort Worth during winter months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Avis Troop
W. O. Troop
Earl Troop
Mary Catherine Gorder
Plattsmouth
W. C. Troop
Birthday Party Held for Avis Troop Saturday
Miss Avis Troop celebrated her birthday Saturday with a party hosted by her grandmother Mrs. Minnie Troop. Attending were her two cousins Miss Mary Catherine Gorder and Master Billie Wehrbein and several neighborhood children.
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Avis Troop
Natal
Minnie Troop
Mary Catherine Gorder
Billie Wehrbein
Bible School Held by Visiting Children
Miss Avis Troop Miss Catherine Gorder from Plattsmouth and Master Billie Wehrbein stayed with Mr and Mrs W O Troop and attended United Brethren church Bible school with Mrs Minnie Troop as teacher. Mary Catherine Gorder earned a certificate of attendance from the Plattsmouth Presbyterian church school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis Troop
Catherine Gorder
Plattsmouth
Billie Wehrbein
W. O. Troop
United Brethren Church
Minnie Troop
Mary Catherine Gorder
Presbyterian Church Bible School
Lincoln women return from eastern trip to worlds fair
Mrs. C. S. Sherman and Mrs. Mary Paymiller of Lincoln with Mrs. Wm. Gorder of Plattsmouth and Mrs. Robert Troop left Chicago for New York and other places, including Canada, returning home Tuesday. They stayed with Mr. and Mrs. WO. Troop and plan a summer visit with a Chicago niece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Sherman
Lincoln
Mary Paymiller
Wm. Gorder
Plattsmouth
Robert Troop
Chicago
New York
Canada
WO. Troop
Happy Homemakers 4 H Club Holds June Meeting
The Happy Homemakers 4 H club of Murray held its second meeting on June 27 1939 at the home of Yvonne Deles Dernier. All members attended and Dernier led the lesson on The Home. Next lesson covers judging cookies at Leone Coolman home. Lunch served by hostess Beverly Brubacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Homemakers Club
Happy Homemakers 4-H Club
Murray
Yvonne Deles Dernier
Leone Coolman
Beverly Brubacher
Nehawka and Surroundings: Community Notes and Visits
Nehawka residents report a busy week with visits to Murray Plattsmouth and Omaha. The Nehawka Commercial club hosted a steak fry and bingo games drawing large crowds, while Ruth Kruger and the Kruger family enjoyed time with Nebraska City relatives. Dr Elmer Kintner remains under care in an Omaha hospital. Olaf Lundberg shows gradual mobility improvement after nine weeks home confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lopp
Murray
Plattsmouth
Lyle Kruger
Lawrence Kruger
Nebraska City
Elmer Kintner
Omaha
Nehawka
George C. Sheldon
Commercial Club
Ruth B. Kruger
A. R. Kintner
Kintner
Robert H. Chapman
Nehawka Commercial Club
E. C. Ltimbert
Glen Rutlege
Walter J. Wunderlich
Edward Jordan
F. R. Cunningham
California
Mr. Cunningham
Jordan
Olaf Lundberg
Red Oak Prepares its Largest 4th of July Celebration
Red Oak Legion post announces a 1939 Fourth of July program with a $1500 fireworks show by Theatre Duffield, a new high dive act inspired by fire rescue nets, and acts by Cliff Eyes and his swing orchestra. The event includes parades, dances, swimming, exhibitions, and a dawn dance, with admission tickets granting pool access and parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
Red Oak Legion Post
Theatre Duffield Company
John Polloack
Cliff Eyes
Red Oak Sanitary Swimming Pool
Scouts Visit Lincoln for Week Outing
A troop of Boy Scouts of Nehanka visited Lincoln for a week long outing and camping. Albert Anderson and wife accompanied Kenneth Anderson Gerald Opp and Billie Krueger while Werner Lundberg drove a second car with Nelson Lundberg Hal Hansen and James Stone. The boys anticipate a very fine time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Boy Scouts
Nehanka
Albert Anderson
Kenneth Anderson
Gerald Opp
Billie Krueger
Werner Lundberg
Nelson Lundberg
Hal Hansen
James Stone
Weddings Highlight Nehawka Community Ties and New Marriages
Miss Opal Schumacher and Mr. John Dale wed on Monday June 26 in Nehawka and will reside in Omaha where Dale drives a truck. Ruth Lenhart and Clarke Bates married in the past week with a charivari and serenade. Wilma Baier and John Albert Nickles wed June 17 at Plattsmouth and will live near Snyderville. Nickles to work in a quarry. Baier daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Baler west of Nehawka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Schumacher
John Dale
Nehawka
Omaha
Wilma Baier
John Albert Nickles
Plattsmouth
Snyderville
Weeping Water
Mynard Community Club Set Friday Meeting
The Mynard community club holds a regular meeting Friday evening June 30 at 8 o clock in the community building. The east side committee will be in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mynard Community Club
East Side Committee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gig Rao
Gore
Sear S. Davis
State Bank
Bidg
Legion
Legion Park
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