Local Notes and Social Activity in Greenwood Area
Greenwood report covers Wilma Mays enrolling in Lincoln business school and Nels Anderson family moving to a Wahoo area farm. Visits include Everette Reece and Darlene of Friend, Nellie Clark in Greenwood, Lois Cope claiming first in declam contest and heading to Auburn, and multiple visits among Talcott family members. Card club at Ardis Stewart with prizes and upcoming meeting at Mildred Comstock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Mays
Lincoln
Nels Anderson
Wahoo
Everette Reece
Darlene
Friend
Greenwood
Nellie Clark
Seward
Jack Gribble
Lois Cope
Auburn
Barge Lewis
Verdon
BE. L. James
Omaha
Elsie Peters
Mary Talcott
N. D
Ardis Stewart
Myrtle Cameron
Lottie Bright
Martha Elrod
Mildred Comstock
Dorcas Society Hosts Birthday Cake Tribute at Church
The Dorcas Society was entertained at the church Friday afternoon by Mrs. Lulu Clymer and Mrs. Elsie Marvin. A birthday cake baked by Miss Nina Jeffry was presented to Mrs. Julia Bethel from the Dorcas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
Lulu Clymer
Elsie Marvin
Nina Jeffry
Julia Bethel
Dorcas
Husbands Guests at L. C. C. Odd Fellow Party
The L. C. C. entertained their husbands at anOdd Fellow hall party Friday night. Hostesses included Mrs. Myrtle Coleman Mrs. Margaret Howard and Mrs. Minnie Stradley. High score winners were Mrs. Mabel Newkirk and Jack Grieble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellow
Myrtle Coleman
Margaret Howard
Minnie Stradley
Mabel Newkirk
Jack Grieble
Farewell Party for Arthur Reece at District 49
About sixty friends attended a farewell gathering for Mr. Arthur Reece at District 49 school house. He served on the school board for years and has supported district activities. The event featured Chinese checkers and Pinochle, lunch of cake sandwiches pickles and coffee, and a remembrance for him as he moves west of Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reece
Arthur Reece
Lucille
Harold
Dist. 49
Royce
Lincoln
Woman dies of alcohol hemorrhage in Los Angeles home
Police removed the body of 41 year old Eva Alfson and 96 empty whiskey bottles from her apartment. A coroner ruled death a hemorrhage caused by alcohol. Her husband Howard Alfson, 61, was jailed as material witness after saying he woke to find her body on the bathroom floor following a night of heavy drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Eva Alfson
Howard Alfson
Deeds and Mortgages for Sale at Journal Office
The Journal office offers a variety of legal blanks including deeds and mortgages for purchase. Interested buyers may inquire at the newspaper office for availability and pricing.
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Journal
Avoca Notes on Local Moves and Illnesses
Monte Lum attended the lumber dealers convention in Omaha. Carl O Zaiser was ill and bedbound midweek. Robert McDonald and family visited relatives in Manley. Elmer Hallstrom went to Nehawka on business. Earl Freeman moved to a rental above a store on O Street. John Sudman moved to a farm. Marius Nelson injured a hand loading stock for Omaha market, recovering. Albert Stock and Clarence Wilson moved into nearby vacant properties. George Shackley busy with painting and papering, aided by breaks from snow. Fred McGrady confined home. William Baier did carpentry at the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hallstrom
Nehawka
Earl Freeman
Doc
Marquardt
O Street
Wm. Maseman
John Sudman
Marius Nelson
Omaha
Albert Stock
Ora E. Copes
Stock
Clarence Wilson
Mr. Stock
George Shackley
George Bates
Fred McGrady
William Baier
McGrady
No School Tuesday Delays Resumed Sessions Wednesday
Heavy snowfall closed Avoca schools Tuesday due to drifted roads. Regular sessions resumed Wednesday morning, allowing pupils to return to classes as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Mrs. Rachel Everett Visits Lincoln and Elmwood Family Homes
Mrs. Rachel Everett travels to Lincoln with her sister Mrs. Frank Banner and relatives including Silas Everett and Leona Everett. They visit Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Everett and family in Lincoln and then stay at Elmwood with a daughter of Mrs. Everett, Mr. and Mrs. George Brinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Everett
Lincoln
Frank Banner
Silas Everett
Leona Everett
N. J. Everett
Elmwood
George Brinton
Lenten Service Sermon by Rev Bashford in town
The Rev. Bashford, now at Exeter and former pastor of the Congregational church for nineteen years, visited Avoca last Sunday to deliver the Lenten services and meet and visit with many friends. He previously served as minister in Avoca during 1914 15 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bashford
Exeter
Congregational Church
Avoca
Mrs. Frank Banner Visits Family Ties Across States
Mrs. Frank Banner, formerly Mrs. Matt McQuinn, resident in Goodland Kansas, visits relatives in Avoca Union Blair and Winnebago with her daughter Dorothy Riley after the death of her husband Mr. Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Banner
West
Rachel Everett
Avoca
Union
Blair
Winnebago
Matt McQuinn
Banner
McQuinn
Goodland
Kansas
Dorothy Riley
Man Pretends to Paint Nails Then Scrapes Off Stains
Jim Johnson and his wife visited the country when young ladies present dyed their nails. Johnson allowed one hand to dry but the dye would not wash off. He used a pocket knife to scrape away the crimson staining from his fingernails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Jim Johnson
Jim
Murdock Gathers Visitors and Updates Last Week
Local notes show Mr. and Mrs. Leo Rikli and others visiting Murdock for business and shopping. Delegations from South Bend, Wabash, and Omaha called or traveled through, with railroad travel noted due to heavy snow. A tractor purchase and family visits to the Neitzel and Schmidt households are also recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Rikli
Omaha
Fred Cordes
South Bend
Murdock
John Wood
Wabash
Warren T. Richards
Formanck
South Dakota
Meta MacDiarmid
Dollie
L. Neitzel
A. J. Neitzel
W. F. Evers
Nebraska
Allis-Chalmers
Frances Eikery
Hilda Schmidt
Herman R. Schmidt
Ruth Neitzel
Lincoln
Fire alarm siren misuse threats and penalties issued
The notice warns that any party found to have sounded a fire alarm siren without cause will be prosecuted. Guilty individuals face arrest and a severe fine.
Murdock Loses Playoff To Roca In Lincoln Match
Murdock, Class C district champions, traveled to Lincoln to face Roca, winners of their district. Roca defeated Murdock by a close score of 31 to 29 in the playoff, ending the championship bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Murdock
Roca
Coach Hosts Banquet for Murdock High Team
Elbert M. Miller, coach of the Murdock high school basketball team, honored the players with a banquet after their district tournament win. Mrs. J. Johansen served the meal at the cafe in appreciation of the team’s hard training and excellent play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert M. Miller
Murdock High
J. Johansen
Caucus Nominates City Council Ticket
A mass convention held last Wednesday placed in nomination six councilmen: Otto Miller Charles Schafer August Wilkins I C McCrory W C Gillespie and Edward Ganaway. Three of these candidates will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Miller
Charles Schafer
August Wilkins
I. C. McCrory
W. C. Gillespie
Edward Ganaway
Family Bid Warm Farewell To East Murdock Farming Family
Frank Rosenow and his family, who farmed east of Murdock on August Ruge’s land, decided to move to town and not farm this year. Neighbors held a sale receury and gathered for a hearty farewell reception before departure, sharing friendly interest and good humor as cats were brought to the sendoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rosenow
Murdock
August Ruge
Entertained Ladies Aid at Long Home Gathering
Mesdames Emil Miller and Charles I Long hosted a Ladies Aid meeting Thursday at the Long home. Members enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with much work completed. The next meeting will be with fellow member Mrs J J Arnold, housekeeper for L Neitzel, on Thursday March 5. Mrs A J Neitzel will be co hostesS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Emil Miller
Charles I. Long
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mrs. Long
J. J. Arnold
L. Neitzel
A. J. Neitzel
Murdock honors basketball team at high school banquet
Citizens of Murdock honored the city’s basketball team with a Monday evening banquet at the high school. The team had an excellent season and won both the county and district tournaments. The Royal Neighbors of America women prepared and served the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Royal Neighbors of America
Louisville Hotel and Cafe Promises Fine Service and Food
In Louisville the Louisville Hotel and Cafe led by manager Mrs J B Larson for 20 years offers planned meals at reasonable prices. The kit chen uses modern equipment kept scrupulously clean and attendants provide courteous service for lunch or dinner. Hope Beauty Shop located in the hotel offers skilled beauty culture services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
J. B. Larson
Wabash News Local Moves and Weather Delays
John Wood and Warren T. Richards attended to business in Murdock on Wednesday. Heavy snow paused Wa bashing school Tuesday but resumed Wednesday. Several residents moved houses or farms, including Eli Buck and Carl Nelson, as Measles hit nearby homes. Keith Munford relocated to George Meiers farm. Frank Marshall unable to reach elevator due to snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wood
Warren T. Richards
Murdock
Wm. Vogt
Wabash
Eli Buck
W. E. Murfin
Leslie Bothwell
Weeping Water
Thomas Y. Colbert
Keith Munford
George Meiers
Orville Gerbeling
George Spangler
Carl Nelson
Frank Marshall
Lester Bothwell
Jesse Jones
Ceresco
Heaviest Snow Storm Delays Road Clearing Assistance
Louis Schmidt faced a heavy snow storm and severe drifts that slowed road clearance last week. His machine broke, repairs ordered from Lincoln and returned from Weeping Water caused further delays before Henry Christenzen from Weeping Water helped reopen the road for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schmidt
Lincoln
Henry Christenzen
Mr. Schmidt
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Elmwood News Baby Measles Hits Local School and Business Moves
Elmwood residents crowd through a week of travel and work with several notices of travel to Omaha and Lincoln. Measles hit the school with heavy absenteeism while weather delayed coal and farm equipment shipments. Local trades include coal unloading for Murdock Grain and land barter involving Paul Stock and property near Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Wood
Lincoln
Boswell
David Enterline
Leader-Echo
Bryan McDonald
Glen Harder
Murdock Grain Company
B. N. Clements
W. G. Clements
Omaha
Ben Hilliard
Robert Acton
Acton
A. H. Ward
J. Johansen
Weeping Water
Jesse Brekhage
Elmwood
Eagle
Sidney James
Alvo
Paul Stock
Milford
40th Anniversary Greetings for August Bornemeier and Wife
Mr and Mrs August Bornemeier celebrate forty years of marriage on this date March Gih They reside near Elmwood with many friends who send best wishes for many more years The couple will host open house at their farm near Emwood from 7 pm to 10 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Bornemeier
Elmwood
Emwood
Nominate City Ticket In Elmwood Spring Election
The People's party placed a candidate slate including W. W. Coatman for police judge and Herman Stege with Ted Halli for council. Milo Frisbee was chosen chairman and W. W. Courtman secretary. The Citizens party named Minton V. Wood as chairman and George Blessing as secretary with Edward Ernest and Harry Linser as councilmen candidates and M. V. Wood for police judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
Elmwood
W. W. Coatman
Herman Stege
Ted Halli
Milo Frisbee
W. W. Courtman
Citizens Party
G. A. R. Hall
Minton V. Wood
George Blessing
Edward Ernest
Harry Linser
M. V. Wood
Feeling Pretty Fair George Hall Returns Home
George Hall who spent the winter on a northern farm with his son Sumner near Neligh has returned to Elmwood and reports he is feeling fine after his northern stay. He was glad to be back in Elmwood and enjoyed the visit north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hall
Sumner
Neligh
Elmwood
Measles Cases Reported With Noted Household Case
Miss Jean Adair Bothwell daughter of Mr and Mrs N D Bothwell contracts measles as several local cases are documented in this report. The article highlights multiple illnesses and the affected families within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Adair Bothwell
N. D. Bothwell
Man Walks to Town In Seven League Boots
Fred Weicheidt of near Wabash trudged through deep snow to reach town after his car could not escape the driveway. He set out on foot across fields to handle pressing business in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hansen
Wabash
Fred Weicheidt
Local residents make weekend and weekly moves in area
Miss Mayme Maher visited relatives in Lincoln. Mr and Mrs John Mockenhaupt were in Omaha for business. Paul Flemming moved to the Schliefert estate to reside next year. Mrs Henry Peters stayed with daughter Theo Harms family. Charles Murphy visited Blair guest of Lawrence O’Brien. Gladys Hohman, nurse trainee in Omaha, weekend at her parents. Harry Dehnning moved to west of Plattsmouth to work for H E Iske. Rena Christenson poorly in Omaha hospital. sister Herman Rauth visited. Linus Massoth and family of Geneva, and his brother, stayed with Mrs Massoth’s parents. Louis Buskirk moved from west of Louisville to Manley. Mrs John Sheehan and relatives enjoyed an evening at the William Sheehan home during Paul Fleming event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Maher
Lincoln
John Mockenhaupt
Omaha
Paul Flemming
Gladys Hohman
J. H. Hohman
Harry Dehnning
H. E. Iske
Plattsmouth
Dehnning
Iske
Rena Christenson
Herman Rauth
Linus Massoth
Geneva
Massoth
William Sheehan
Linus
Louis Buskirk
Louisville
Manley
John Sheehan
Joe Sheehan
Bill Sheehan, Jr
Paul Meyer
S&sr
Paul Fleming
Mrs Beaver Visits Relatives Then Heads West
Mrs. Walter Beaver of Brighton Colorado visited Nebraska relatives joining Frank H Stander and daughter Miss Lillian in Omaha at John C Rauths home. After returning to Omaha she traveled to Chappell to visit sister Mrs Charles Lovell before heading home to Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Beaver
Brighton
Colorado
Nebraska
Omaha
Frank H. Stander
Lillian
John C. Rauth
Beaver
Chappell
Charles Lovell
Pinochle Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Hawa
Mr and Mrs Harry Hawa hosted a pinochle party for friends last week. Three tables of players competed with Mrs John F Carper winning the high score. A delicious lunch followed the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hawa
Wayers
John F. Carper
Flubber Stamps at right prices at the Journal
Advertisement highlights Flubber stamps offered in a range of sizes and prices by the Journal. The note emphasizes value and availability for readers.
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Journal
South Bend Social Notes Record Neighborhood Visits
Mr and Mrs Lee Dohinsky of Omaha visited the George Vogel home on Sunday. Several families shared weekend visits and dinners at the Kupke and Vogel households. A knight of snowstorm travel left several residents stranded, with seven inches of snow and Gretna as a stopover.
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R. A. Bates
Canada
Order of Eastern Star
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Wilber
Nebr
Lovina McNurlin
Pauline Armstrong
E. L. Iden
Avoca News
Monte Lum
Lumber Dealers’ Convention
Carl O. Zaiser
Robert McDonald
Roberts
Eepe Beauty Shop
Wabash News
Wes
Thomas Walling Company
Elmwood News
John EB. Turner
William A. Robertson
Emil Bornemeier
Harry Wilson
Oscar Turner
Manley News
Searl S. Davis
Platts
State Bank Bldg
Wescott’s
Allas
Lee Dohinsky
George Vogel
Charles Campbell
Russel
Oscar Dill
Harold Richards
William Blum
Wm. Leddy
Floyd Rannan
Ruth Kupke
John Kupke
Lauretta Burdick
Stella Fi
Herman Gakemeier
George Vogler
Leonard Roeber
Floyd Rannans
Fred Rannau
Tessie Talbot
Syracuse
Talbot
Earl
South Pend
S. Critchfield
David Campbell
Campbell
William Leddy
Paul Kupke
J. H. Fidler
Homer Carnicle
Jason Streight
Bernard Dill
Gretna
Marian Leddy
Ashland
Clyde Haswell
Hoffmeister
J. L. Carnicle
Hugh Vargas
Clyde Berge
Bill
Jefferson City
Florence Nelson
F. J. Knecht
Albert Blum
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