Merchants Defeat League Leaders Greenwood In Key Win
The Merchants beat the league leaders Greenwood 9 to 6 as Sundstrom Rhoades Street and Gabby Street powered a big inning. Street hit a homer and Nevez Ault doubled, while Greenwood rallied with four runs in the third and six in the eighth. Gabby Street starred for the Merchants, striking out eight and driving in runs as the team closed in on first place.
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Merchants Basball
Greenwood
Platters
Suundstrom
Street
D. Fifer
Jed
Coame
O'Donnell
Rhoades
Wells
O' Donnell
Nevez
Ault
Gabby
Sundstrom
Wiles
Newt
Merchants Tnngie
Davey Agg Resation
Co] Athletic
Davey
Waverie
Manacer Shaffer
Ilex
Grasshoppers Haunt Nebraska 1874–77 Prompts Fight
The piece recalls Nebraska infestations from 1874 to 1878, noting Sherman county damage in 1876, widespread urging of defense in 1877, and the WPA sourced efforts. Farmers tried castor beans to kill hoppers, while others built machines to crush or drown them and use them as hog feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Sherman County
Coolorado
Kansas
Lancaster County
First Democratic Congressional Filings in Third District
Secretary of State records show initial filings for the third district congressional race. Ray mond W. McNamara of Hartington and EK Daly of Fremont file, with Edgar Howard of Caheimbus potential, while other filings include warry P. Conklin for state railway commission and Asa D. Scott H. E. Shellenbarger for lieutenant governor.
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Lescoln
Diame
Congress
Secretary of
Raymond W. McNamara
Hartington
Desent EK. Daly
Fremont
Lernerys
Edgar Howard
Caehimbus
Howard
Warry P. Conklin
Seoettschlaff
Supreme Court Upheld Falls City Worker Injury Award
The Nebraska Supreme Court sustained a compensation award to Miss Byrel McDoneld of Falls City for a double fracture when she fell leaving the county courthouse on February 26, 1937. The court ruled that leaving the employer’s premises in the usual way is within the course of employment, granting $11.54 weekly for 13 weeks, $74.75 for medical expenses, and attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Supreme Court
Jodsey
Byrel McDoneld
Falls City
County Court House
Man Severed by Freight Train While Hopping Rides
Edward W. Mitchell 38, formerly of Omaha, was seriously injured in Pasadena when he tried to hook a ride on a moving freight train. His right fore and left foot were severed by the wheels. doctors held little hope for recovery. His brother Joseph, 26, witnessed the fall. Mitchell had moved to California from Omaha years ago.
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Pasadena
Cal
Edward W. Mitchell
Omaha
City to Seek Bids for Fire Station Annex and Street Work
City council, with full attendance, plans a July 14 bid opening for remodeling the fire station shelter or building a new annex at about $700. Discussion covered rock resurfacing aided by WPA funds, street grading, and a proposed wage increase for street crews despite budget limits.
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Street Department
Tippens
Bekins
Eighth
Marble
Rock
WEA
WPA
Puls and Webb
The
Iance Committee
Lushinski
Webb
Puls
Vincent
Tickotter
Parks and Improvement Committee
Belial
Vroman
Comstock
Heriting Committee
Seventh and
Pearl Streets
W.A. Baker
Lins Ave
Restor & Swank
Ty. L. Ramel
Linkolt Ave
Beb
Makrham
Thinealy
Joe Mrasek
di Ave
Lincoln Ave
Bester & Swatek
John Boetel
Diaplex Mfer
George R. Sayles
John Smith
Duxbury & Davis
Ivan Taylor
Ll. Ramel
Ramel
McCarty
Plattsmouth Ath Club Edges Orleans for Fifth Win
The Plattsmouth team won a close game against Orleans Nebraska City, boosting their lead to five wins in six starts. A decisive three-base hit by Joe Phillips followed by a wild pitch scored Phil Lips from third, aided by pitcher John Jacobs and Stuart Sedlak. Willams allowed 17 strikeouts in a strong showing for the visitors.
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Plattsmouth
Nebraska City
Joe Phillips
Phillips
Boucher
John Jacobs
Stuart Sedlak
Jim Jones
Jones
Willams
Habe
Frank Boetel
Shiffer
Farratt
Smith
York
Lucky Thirteens Hold Meeting and Picnic Plan
The Lucky Thirteens met at Jo Ann Traudt’s home with Dolores Huse as president. Ruth Farmer read the roll and the last meeting minutes were approved. They scheduled a club picnic for Friday July 1. Jo Ann Traudt demonstrated kneading bread dough and plans for achievement duties were made.
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Jo Ann Traudt
Dolores Huse
Ruth Farmer
Ead
Ringling Bros circus leaves Scranton after labor and finance woes
The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus rolled out on its private train from Scranton on July 28 amid labor and financial setbacks. The city woke to scattered debris and disappointed children, as the nationwide tour was abandoned and the show faltered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Ringling Brothers-Barnum and Bailey Circus
Pacific Junction Wins 6-4 Over BREXM Norfolk Pack
Pacific Junction defeats BREXM Norfolk Pack 6 to 4 in a low hitting softball game. Pacific Junction collected six hits while the Pack had three. Box score details follow.
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Pacific Junction
Brexm-Norfolk
T J
Weekend Visits Link Lincoln and Nearby Towns
Local notes list Mrs A M Trimble and Miss Jein Taylor visiting relatives in Lincoln. Several Lincoln residents, including Miss Catherine Nichols and Miss Viola Peterson, spent weekends with family. A traffic accident near Barcle involved Guy Jones and a stranger but no injuries were reported.
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A. M. Trimble
Lincoln
Jein Taylor
Elinor Lousman
8. C. Hughes
Fred Wenzel
Verne Walden
June of
Valsey
Marie Hamilton
G. JH. Mpalmer
North Bend
Arthur Thomson
Gary
Palmyra
J. L. War Home
Catherine Nichols
Denad
Springer
Sarah, Keil
Dorothy
Agnes
Ben Muent
Alva
Viola Peterson
Edincoln
Mary Waehter
Snd
Marry Piersol
Kenneth
F. Kinneth
Piersol
L. W
Wid
Roy Hares
Tasafeng
Alifornia
Engle
Tinves
J. W. Horn
Iorn
Donald Springer
Aster Javiis
A. B
Nicholas Om Elgin
J. J. Wall
Ben Root
Alliance
S W. Moore
San Francisco
Calif
Sophia Gerhard
Jennie Gerhard
J. A. Erickson
Arthur
Margaret
Greeley
Colorado
Mr. Erickson
Gerhard
Guy Jones
Barcle
Jones
Printing Service Ad Promises Prompt Attention
An old newspaper fragment advertises printing services with a bold claim that 1 percent of jobs will receive prompt attention and provides a contact number listed as No. 6.
Red Oak Plans Expanded July 4 Celebration
Red Oak announces an extensive July 4 program for southwestern Iowa northern Missouri and eastern Nebraska visitors. Events include a dawn dance parade ball games carnival shows swimming picnic areas boxing and a large fireworks display with a new Chevrolet Tudor sedan prize.
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Red Oak
Iowa
Missouri
Estern Nebraska
Celebration City
Legion's
Legion Park
Rome
Mitches
Tusines
Buude
Dedestel
Fox-Finley Chevrolet Company
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Loivton
Brackgaha
Hayes
Morlfex Bright
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Gribble
Raelofsz
Heise Greenwood
Merhis
Fifer
D. Fler
Pifer
I Iter
Lena
Coriney
Ikeaha
Tink Ray
Mennen
Komm Ena
No. EC
Thomas Walling Company
Piattamouth
Turedar
George Lushinsky
Wes
E. W. Egenberter
Tax and Property Committee
Nebraska League of Municipalities
W. HH. Baldwin
Lattsmorth Water Corporation
Mavor
Conncdl
Liushinsky
C. L. Graves
Web
Orleans
Legion
Shier
Sedlak
White
Persinger
Jacobs
I Jones
Menari
Jordan
Williams
Hisbert
Eugenia Feae
Lydia E.kham
Pinkham
Zoller’s
Pepsi Cola
Phil Chiefman
A. Karr
P. Ward
E Ward
Hostetter
Clapper
Karr
Fazel
Rupa
Ness
Brex-Packers
Fury Spaneler
Ruble
Spidell
Thimran
Svoboda
Chandley
Bornee
Wicket Rovers
Vnurees O'Sullivan
Piss
Tivwt
Nebr
Sonoetier
Adventures of
Fuinalons
Aaa
Caileran
Katharine Hepburn
Carl Grant
Finnient
Youuyels
Milice
Oun Senay Mariner
Wights
Renaald Roberman
Madeleine Carrell
Zenda
Aston Piedy
Neveetpe Bernele
Leohble Pentare
Mertha
Allen
Mic
Lloyd Xelan
Varese Carlicle
Eagle News
TEM
Ladies of the P., ‘Eran Society
America
Yxbury
Ballloon Ascension
Wilbur Benham
Red Shirt Brigade
Cass County
State
Ranger
Mionday
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