Alvo News Highlights LocalActivity and Personal Visits
Alvo residents report varied business trips from John Coleman and Soren Petersen at the Banning lumber yard to Wm Coatman visiting from Weeping Water. The cemetery association and Ladies Aid met, while Roy Foss and wife from Denver stayed with George Fifer. Local trades, farm equipment updates, and civic matters fill the week with a sneak day trip to Omaha for Alvo High School seniors.
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John Coleman
Soren Petersen
John Banning
Wm. Coatman
Weeping Water
Alvo
Sherilf Fifer
Carl Rosenow
Lincoln
F. B. Dickerson
Omaha
Frank Taylor
R. M. Coatman Hardware Company
Alvo Cemetery Association
George Curyea
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Ss C. Boyles
George W. Fifer
C. E. Frainne
Arthur Dinges
Mesdames Fraime
Dinges
A. &. Stromer
Art
Wm. Cortman
R. M. Coatman
W. W. Coatman
Elmwood
Farmers Oil Company
Prairie Home
Gayle Bird
Gayle
Parrne
A. I. Bird
Alva
Simon Rehmeyer
Fred Rehmeyer
Fred Tehmerver
Bert Kitzel
Edward Nelson
Carl
Organize New Town Board
The new town board forms a governing body to oversee local affairs. It aims to set policies, oversee budgeting, and manage town services with elected or appointed members guiding community development.
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New Town Board
Women Read Club Drives Park Beautification in Alvo
The Women’s Reading club of Alvo leads an effort to beautify the park and grounds around the Methodist church. They plan to plant flowers and set pest protections, aiming to improve the city’s appearance and activities through organized work.
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Methodist Church
Woman's Reading Club of
Alvo
Feeling Better Charles Godbey Recovers After Winter Injury
Charles Godbey shows steady improvement after severe winter injuries. He celebrated his 64th birthday on April 20 with his daughter and family in attendance. Born in Iowa, he moved to Nebraska about forty years ago and enjoys a family gathering that weekend as a belated birthday observance.
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Charles Godbey
Mr. Godbey
Iowa
Nebraska
Woods Urges Farm Relief Bill Backed by Bible Lesson
Mark W. Woods of Lincoln Nebraska argues the house farm relief bill moves toward letting farmers’ organizations carry surpluses with minimal price disruption. He cites Joseph and famine as justification and says the bill keeps agriculture in farmer control, avoids subsidies, and protects both producers and consumers.
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Washington
Mark W. Woods
Lincoln
Neb
Joseph
Far East
Europe
America
Mr. Woods
House of Representatives
World-Herald
Tariff Debate and Rate Rise Discussed by Commerce Delegates
Washington finances and tariff policy dominated the United States Chamber of Commerce convention on Wednesday. Harvard professor O M Sprague urged raising the federal reserve discount rate to curb speculation, while Chairman Hawley of the Ways and Means Committee said tariff decisions are a domestic matter though foreign input was considered for the House bill likely to be reported out Saturday.
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Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
Federal Reserve
0. M. W. Sprague
Harvard University
Hawley
House
Ways and Means
United States
Commission Undecided on Further Hearings in IP&P Case
Washington DC chief counsel Healy said on Wednesday the Federal Trade Commission would likely hold no more public hearings soon in its probe of the International Paper and Power Company and affiliates. The testimony of A R Graustein of Boston, president of the company, was entered into the official record Tuesday.
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Washington
Robert FE. Healy
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
International Paper and Power Company
A. R. Graustein
Boston
Rentable pasture with water in Murray Nebraska
Pasture for rent with ample water available. Also accepts stock care. Inquiries to P A Hild in Murray Nebraska. Phone 55. m2-2tw 4td.
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P. A
Spring Business Conditions Good Across Tenth District
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City reports March activity at the highest level in years across the district with strong production, distribution, and banking. First-quarter totals exceed 1928, car loadings rise, and department stores see record spring sales while shipments and farm planting progress show solid gains.
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Federal Reserve District
Federal Reserve Bank At
Kansas City
Moer
King Honors Booth with Companion of Honor
King George conferred the title of companion of honor on Gen Bramwell Booth, former commander of the Salvation Army. The award ranks after the first class of the Order of the British Empire and was welcomed as a recognition of the Army's work. Booth has been recovering from illness and enjoyed a quiet weekend.
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London
George
Bramwell Booth
Salvation Army
Order of
Oder
British Empire
Notice to Creditors in Tidball Estate Cass County
The State of Nebraska Cass County in the County Court notifies creditors of the estate of John L Tidball deceased to present claims by June 7 1929 and September 8 1929 at 10 a m for examination with three months to present and one year to pay debts A H Duxbury County Judge signs and seals the notice May 3 1929.
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Nebraska
Cass County
John L. Tidball
Plattsmouth
A. D
Said
Negro Escapes from Sarpy Jail on Thursday
A big Negro, Herbert Cook from Chicago, escaped Sarpy county jail at Papillion after a noon breakout. He had earlier been captured at Fort Crook and sent back to jail after a short hold. Sheriff Olderog led a manhunt with a Dodge sedan nearby and a posse pursuing across fields until the escape aftermath, including a car crash and pursuit.
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Herbert Cook
Chicago
Sarpy County
Reed
Cass County
Plattsmouth
Cook
Charles Martin
Charlie Peters
Jack Parsons
Peters
H. H. Olderog
Olderog
Andersons’ Toddler Returns Home From Omaha Hospital
The two and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs Dan Anderson was released from Omaha hospital last Thursday after a weeklong stay. Mrs Anderson remained with him during the hospital visit while Mr Anderson traveled to Omaha to bring them home.
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John Flaischmann
Manley
Edward Kelley
Mike Sheehan
Aug. Krecklow
Plattsmouth
Court House
Wm. Heebner
Ashland
Fred Laurensen
Fred
Edward
G. E. Rhoden
Harry L. Krufer
Herman Dall
Omaha
Elmer Pearson
Lincoln
John Koop
Rudolph Bergman
Wm. Rauth
Teresa
J. C. Rauth
Edward Kelly
Dr. Thomas
Weeping Water
Theo Harms
Planley
Louisville
Charles Gade
Dan Anderson
John Deere farming implements now in stock
The dealer announces the addition of a John Deere line of farming implements at the blacksmith shop. The store invites customers to inspect the full range and discuss their needs with the proprietor.
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John Deere
More file returns on intangible tax
Lincoln April 36 State Tax Commissioner Scott reports many counties show double the usual voluntary filings of intangible property for taxation. Changes in levy rates and secrecy for taxpayer returns, except total amount listed, are believed to drive the increase in taxable securities and money.
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Lincoln
Scott
Seed corn test results from Iowa and Nebraska shipment
Seed corn seed sample shows Iowa Silver Mine White reaching 98 after testing with 95 base, triple graded quality. Sacks furnished, shipment arranged by G. Vv. Pickwell of Murdock Nebraska for distribution and trial planting.
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Iowa
Committee Divided on Calling Mellon in Senate Inquiry
The senate judiciary committee debated whether Secretary Mellon should testify about his stock holdings and business ties or limit the inquiry to whether he violated a long standing law. Senators argued over potential conflicts of interest and jurisdiction as a decision looms. Senator Walsh pressed for more details on Mellon’s 1925 trip to Canada connected to Aluminum Company of America.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Walsh
Dem
Mont
Canada
Aluminum Company of America
Montanan
World-Herald
Jackie Logan Affair Ends as Marriage Misunderstanding Cleared
Los Angeles star Jacqueline Logan has a final divorce decree and can settle the confusing marriage with Larry Hinston. The couple briefly wed in Mexico after an interlocutory decree, then learned the union had no legal standing upon returning to Hollywood.
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Los Angeles
Jacqueline Logan
Larry Hinston
Robert Gillespie
Larry
Hollywood
No pleas to save Henry Sherman heard by board
Lincoln May 2 The state board of pardons and paroles has not shown interest in commuting Henry Sherman’s death sentence to life imprisonment. Secretary N T Harmon said only protests against a lesser penalty had been received. Sherman is to die May 31 for the Rushville Roger Pochon family killings. a May 10 commutation hearing is planned with a sister possibly attending.
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Lincoln
Henry Sherman
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
N. T. Harmon
Sherman
Rtoger Pochon
Rushville
Ex Governor Shallenberger Named Head of Bank Guaranty Probe
Ashton C. Shallenberger of Alma, former Nebraska governor and six term congressman, was appointed chief examiner for the state bank guaranty fund investigation by Governor Weaver. He will direct the probe from Lincoln with a $600 monthly salary and oversee appointments, aiming for a thorough businesslike inquiry into past and present administrations.
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Lincoln
Ashton C. Shallenberger
Alma
Nebraska
Congress
Weaver
State Bank Guaranty Fund
Shallenberger
Bank Guaranty Fund
Capitol
C. A. Sorensen
Guaranty Fund Department
Guaranty Fund Commission
Omaha Bec- News
Veteran railroader resigns for aviation post
Chicago April 29 Roy A. Bishop longtime Chicago Great Western general passenger agent resigns after 25 years to become general traffic manager of Universal Aviation Corp announced Monday.
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Chicago
Roy A. Bishop
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Universal Aviation Corp
Union Pacific Proposes 96 Million Budget for Nebraska
Omaha reports Union Pacific unveils a 96 million dollar maintenance and improvement program for 1929. Nebraska share nears 26 million with Council Bluffs benefiting from the eastern terminus development. Major shops at Omaha and rounds houses at Council Bluffs North Platte Grand Island Beatrice Sidney Gering drive wage costs and rail upgrades.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Union Pacific
C. R. Gray
Council Bluffs
Union
Mr. Gray
North Platte
Grand Island
Beatrice
Sidney
Gering
Hastings
Marysville
Kas
Juniors Have a Treat at Dinner and Theatre Outing
Saturday's Pario a Junior Catholic Daughters of America group of about sixteen enjoyed a 6 o'clock dinner party at the Mullen home hosted by Mrs. Frank M. Mullen and daughter Mrs. Lon Henry assisted by Miss Eleanor Hiter Miss Helen Egenberger and Mrs. Anna Zitka. Afterward the juniors and their councellors Mrs. William Woolcott and Miss Mae Murphy joined a theatre party at the Parmele courtesy of the senior C. D. of A.
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William Woolcott
Mae Murphy
C. D. of A
Parmele
Bank Cashier Shot Dead in Des Arc Bank Heist
A masked criminal described as shabbily dressed shot and killed cashier E. W. Cook aged sixty during an attempted hold up at the Bank of Des Arc near Poplar Bluff Missouri. Police hunted a man believed to be in hiding in southeast Missouri after he fled on foot leaving a likely stolen car.
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Poplar Bluffs
E. W. Cook
Bank of Des Arc
Missouri
Cass County Maps Still Available At Fifty Cents Each
A brief notice states only a few Cass county maps remain for sale at 50 cents apiece while supplies last.
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Cass County
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