Beach Named Chief Clerk of Lincoln Railway Mail Office
C. A. Beach, veteran of thirty nine years in the railway mail service with a three year Pacific coast break, is appointed chief clerk at Lincoln. O. R. Eller becomes assistant chief clerk. Beach, a Weeping Water native and 1890 Nebraska grad, previously served on Omaha Denver trains and in Cheyenne, with an earlier Cheyenne stint during Wilson’s administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Beach
Railway
Pacific Coast
Lincoln
O. R. Eller
Beach
Weeping Water
University of Nebraska
West
San Francisco
Portland
Railway Mail Service
J. M. Butler
Omaha
Denver
Cheyenne
Servin
Wilson
LincolIn
Honor Und undefeated Teams in 1923 Nebraska Season
Lincoln Star reports 11 teams finished the 1923 Nebraska high school basketball regular season undefeated and Kilgore later forfeited for an ineligible player. Teams and coaches include Avoca Leonard Larson Brady Ben Grothius Chapel Rex Reed Creighton Prep Eddie Hickey Elmcreek Frank S Croissant Falls City John Brown Fairmont Louis Helzer Lawrence L F Grandy Oakdale H R Pierce Plattsmouth Fred Robert Swanton Joe Sukovaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg McBride
The
Linccoln Star
Nebraska
Kilgore
Avoca
Leonard L. Larson
Brady
Ben Grothius
Chapel
Rex Reed
Creighton
Eddie Hickey
Elmcreek
Frank S. Croissant
Falls City
John Brown
Fairmont
Louis Helzer
Lawrence
L. F. Grandy
Oakdale
H. R. Pierce
Plattsmouth
Fred Robert
Swanton
Joe Sukovaty
Silver Wedding Anniversary Observed Near Murdock
More than one hundred relatives and friends gathered March 23 at the Carl Schlaphof home east of Murdock to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schlaphof. The program featured student performances, a hymn, and a silver decorated home with streamers and bells followed by a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schlaphof
Murdock
Loretta Ruge
Daniel Ruge
Marie Gogt J
Norma Luetchens
Bernice Ochlerking
H. R. Knosp
Murdock Evangelical
Pearl Fleischman
Mr. Henry
Frances Vogt
Ata
Mr. and
Bkis
Carl Echiaph
Funeral of Mrs. Wheeler Held at Oakwood Home
The funeral for Mrs. William D. Wheeler was conducted at the family residence Oakwood south of the city. Rev C O Troy and Rev H A McKelvey led the services with a male quartet performing favorite hymns. interment followed at Horning cemetery beside her late husband.
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William D. Wheeler
Oakwood
C. O. Troy
First Methodist Church
H. A. McKelvey
United Brothern
Mynard
Horning Cemetery
Farm Relief Bill Rewritten by Senate Committee
U S senators revise the Roosevelt farm relief bill after a week of hearings with critics and supporters voicing views. The plan may include a new cotton option pool plus domestic allotments and price guarantees while debates focus on freight-rate cuts and the secretary of agriculture's powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Smith
Roosevelt
Wallace
A. B. Blalock
American Cotton Co-operative Association
Charles W. Holman
National Co-operative Milk Producers’ Association
Salina
Kansas Farmers’ Union
Congress
Mollin
Woods
Jensen
Secretary of Agriculture
Senator Shipstead
Appreciation from Philathea class at First Methodist
The Philathea class of First Methodist Church expresses thanks to the Ladies Toggery and Fetter Shoe Co for a $50 award from the Community Game. They also thank church members, funeral party helpers, and local telephone operators for their efficient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
First Methodist Church
Toggery
Fetter Shoe Co
Woodrough Likely to Be Appointed to Eighth Circuit
President Roosevelt plans to send Joseph W. Woodroughs nomination to the Senate for confirmation as judge on the eighth circuit. James A. Donohoe of ONeill Neb emerges as leading candidate to fill the Nebraska federal district bench seat. Donohoe, 56, long active in law politics and state service, previously taught, served as deputy county treasurer, and was in the state senate and constitutional convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Woodrough
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
Senate
Roosevelt
World Herald
James A. Donohoe
O'Neill
Neb
Woodrough
Federal District
Nebraska
Donohoe
Holt County
Fremont Normal College
M F. Harrington
State Senate
State Constitutional Convention
Mountain Erupts as Durango Mountain Shatters
A huge underground explosion at Carbon mountain near Durango Colorado sent dense black smoke from mountain rifts. Spectators watched as the peak slowly disintegrated and faulting progressed. Rock slides drifted toward the Animas River while boulders rolled into the valley.
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Durango
Colo
Carbon Mountain
San Juan Range
Animas River
Animas Valley
Wanted to Buy Alfalfa Hay in Platttsmouth Yards
Wanted to buy alfalfa hay at Platttsmouth feed yards. Telephone 377. Advertisement item notes a private purchase request with contact number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platttsmouth
Paints and Varnishes sale listing at .10 per can
An e-Paper Shades sale offers paints varnishes and enamels in tan or green for ten cents per can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Norfolk
Fine program delights Nebraska Masonic Home residents
Anto Bajeck on xylo phone and Miss Cora Williams offered a brief musical program for residents on Monday evening. They performed old favorites and popular standards, providing enjoyable entertainment. The residents greatly appreciated the visit by the musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Masonic Home
Anto Bajeck
Cora Williams
Revised Banning Bill Sets State Sales Tax Focus
A six page revision of the Banning sales tax bill moves to the state senate after approval by the revenue committee. The plan taxes 2 percent on retail sales with a $1200 exemption, covers utilities and services, and funds school districts through a sales tax school fund replacing property tax. Exemptions include manufacturing resales and farm equipment. penalties apply for nonpayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Revenue Committee
Senate
Banning of
Union
Boy Scouts Hold Notable Meeting At High School
The local troop met Monday evening at the high school to study and do constructive work. Scoutmaster Reeder oversees most activities while Senior Larson directs most tasks with help from the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeder
Mrs Paul Henni Visits Friends in Omaha
Mrs Paul Henni of the South Side Omaha visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Justus Lillie Sr and Miss Marie Kaufmann. She came to see Mrs Lillie who has not been in the best health and spent time with both friends. Mrs Henni returned last evening to her home in the metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Henni
South Side
Omaha
Justus Lillie, Sr
Marie Kaufmann
Henni
Visits at Union by Perry Smith of Yakima
Perry Smith of Yakima Washington visited Union today on business and to see relatives while traveling from Amarillo Texas to his home. His father George Smith lived in Union many years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Smith
Yakima, Wash
Union
Amarillo
Texas
Washington State
George Smith
Fire Destroys Shed House on West Pearl Street
Firefighters battled a small shed used as a cab house on West Pearl Street Saturday evening. The flames burned for several minutes and threatened nearby structures before being contained. Cause of the fire is unknown.
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B. €. Kerr
West Pearl Street
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Nebr
Weepine Water
Thomas Walling Company
Wheeler
Plattsmou
Shipstead
Sam Hill
State Journal
Sears S. Davis
Judge Woodrough
Knorr’s
Hobart
Meat Department
Swift
Armour
Salt Lake
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