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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1933
Page
3
Relatives learn that Charles Egenberger his wife and Miss Helen Egenberger are safe after the quake. They were residing in Long Beach at the time, a city reported as severely damaged, with anxious families awaiting confirmation of safety.
A Cheyenne County News poem warns that gossip can grow like waves, spreading venom and wrecking lives. It contrasts friendly fronts with tested friendships, noting business risks and the futility of chasing noise from the airwaves.
Washington reports indicate Daniels of North Carolina is under serious consideration for the ambassador to Mexico. The White House says no decision yet and other names remain under review. Daniels, a Roosevelt ally and former wartime secretary of the navy, is also seen as a candidate for head of a unified national transportation agency.
Warren A. Tulene received a message from Santa Ana California that his brother A C Tulene and family are safe. Locals were worried by early quake reports as Santa Ana lies in the quake belt and word of the courthouse and city hall destruction reached the area. Charles Tulene, a nephew, is a court reporter and a sister works in county affairs.
The Nebraskas Daughters of the American Revolution announce the thirty first annual conference in Hastings March 14 16 with state regent Mrs Edgar Hill Wescott dedicating the program to past regents. Niobrara chapter hosts. events include Dutch treat luncheon tree plantings at Heartwell park and Hastings College tea with Harriet Alexander tribute. Formal opening features music prayers and addresses by state officers and local officials.
Greenwood residents and visitors are reported in a sequence of social updates. Mr. P A Sanborn travels to Valley for business, Mrs. Arthur Anderson and Miss Hazel Tubbs are noted ill or visiting, William Wilkins funeral attendance is listed, and gatherings include birthday celebrations, quilting bees, and Eastern Star meetings reflecting a small town's weekday life. The piece mentions families: Kreckhow, Shelby, Hurlbut, Mathews, Campbell, Coleman, Schleuter, Tubbs, McDonald, Steiner, and Wilkins, with locales Greenwood Omaha Lincoln Cortland Underwood and Springfield Illinois.
After a sociable gathering, Mrs Leesley hosted guests who enjoyed refreshments and departed expressing praise for the hostess's hospitality.
The King's Daughters class met Friday afternoon March 3 at the church with Mrs Ray Rouse as hostess. A good crowd attended and the time was spent socially. A luncheon was served. The next meeting will be held Friday at the church with Mrs E F Smith as hostess.
The L. C. C. held its final gathering Friday at the G. V. Want home with Mesdames Earl Stradley Clyde New kirk and Rex Peters assisting. Players enjoyed Five Hundred and prizes were awarded to Mrs. P. L. Hall among the ladies and L. D. Lemon among the men. A luncheon followed.
Mrs Louisa Hackett Elwood dies at 82 in Lincoln Nebraska at the home of her niece Mrs Stephen Wilda Funeral services were held in Lincoln with Rev W F Perry officiating and interment at Wyuka Cemetery Greenwood remembers her as a longtime resident The death is reported to her nephew Mr Hackett J I Elwood
The Grenewooda Woman's Club met with Mrs. D. H. Headley hosting. A business meeting was held with no program. They were invited to join the Ashland club on March 29. The next regular meeting on April 5 at the M. E. church will be open and feature a musical program with a silver offering.
Firefighters and neighbors contained a blaze at the Dasher residence occupied by the Mannbeck family on March 4. The home suffered severe damage but was not destroyed and the Mannbecks moved to the Martin Maher property that afternoon.
James F. Calfee of Ashland died at his Lincoln home on Friday March 3 at age 10. He was survived by his wife and another son Elmer L. Calfee of Seattle. Funeral services were held Sunday at a Lincoln mortuary with Rev J F Ammon officiating. Interment followed at Unadilla Neb. Sympathy is extended to C E Calfee in his loss.
The Dorcas society held a covered dish luncheon at Mrs. Nannie Coleman’s home last Thursday in celebration of her birthday. The gathering honored Mrs. Julia Bethel, Mrs. Allie Buckingham, and Mrs.
Frank Rouse noted near Mrs Coleman birthday as a large crowd attended a luncheon and the regular society meeting planned garments for the Child Saving Institute in Omaha. All departed late wishing many more happy birthdays.
The Guild held a church basement luncheon and program on Tuesday February 28 with a business meeting led by the president. Plans were made for a chicken supper at the church on March 17. Members shared a quilting session and a covered dish luncheon followed by a program. Mrs. R. E. Clymer played a piano solo and Mrs. Elmer Mathis read a piece. Hostesses for Tuesday March 14 were Mrs. Herman Frankow and Mrs. Dora Leesley.
A Friday birthday gathering at Mrs. Nannie Coleman home honored Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Allie Buckingham. Guests from Waverly and Underwood shared a noon covered dish luncheon, quilt block sewing, and visiting, with warm wishes for the celebrants.
William Wilkins dies suddenly of heart failure after an ordinary day and family visit. Funeral held at Methodist church with Rev G A Zock. interment Greenwood cemetery. Also John J Mefford, over 80, suffers a stroke at Burlington station. burns from stove contact. recovers enough to reach home then confined to bed. Mefford long time mail carrier.
N. T. Brinttenberg of Lincoln, formerly from Greenwood, is highlighted as a very active member of the Modern Woodmen fraternal organization in this brief profile.
Community notices promote reinstatements and membership in Modern Woodmen of America and urge prompt action. E L McDonald shipped 81 cans of cream last week and paid 12 cents per pound butterfat in cash, above Lincoln quotes, boosting local cash circulation and tills in Greenwood businesses.
Mrs. Phil L. Hall hosted the Ladies Card Club of Greenwood general Kensington on Thursday afternoon. The gathering featured card playing and social time followed by a delicious luncheon served by the hostess.
The Modern Woodmen of America invites all members and guests to a free movie at Greenwood this coming Friday evening March 17. An illustrated lecture on the M W A hospital will be presented with no charges and a cordial welcome to all in good standing or not.
For sale farm horses, teams and cows, all types of machinery and full farm equipment. Contact Lee Watson Sr at Bellevue Nebraska. Equipment viewable at farm just east of Fort Crook. 23 tfw
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