Ashland News Notes Social Visits Across Nebraska
Mrs Dora Leesley visited Ashland. Many residents, including Lisrd Dimmitt, Francis Lemon, Lou Sheffer, W A Armstrong, J S Gribble, Haddelman, Charlie Dyer, Clayton Sanborn, Richard Reed, Rev Parker, Mrs Emmet Lardon, and others, traveled to Lincoln, Springfield, Omaha, Shenandoah, and Cheyenne for visits, dinners, and meetings. Additional items mention Measles recovery, school return, and medical care in St Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Leesley
Ashland
Lisrd Dimmitt
Leo Peters
Francis Lemon
Lincoln
Lou Sheffer
John Randall
W. A. Armstrong
Plattsmouth
J. S. Gribble
Haddelman
Springfield
Charlie Dyer
Vern Shepler and
Clayton Sanborn
Omaha
P. A. Sanborn
Richard Reed
Havelock
J. E. Lambert
Parker
Ed Fisher
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Madeline Smith
Memphis
Naomi Owens
N. C. Coleman
Lawrence
J. V. Carnes
Arthur Witt
Lewis Wiles
Syracuse
Albert Weitzel
Fred Etheredge
Gus Sachs
Mr. Sachs
Etheredge
E. O. Miller
O. L. Sandy
A. N. Holmes
John Vant
Misa Florence Beighley
Flatts- Snouth
Calvin Zeigler
Elsie Peters
E. L. James
Ivan Marsh
Los Angeles
Calif
Lucy Marsh
GB. E. Gideon
O. F. Peters
Emmett Landon
South Ashland Club
Roy Keller
Florence Bourks
Robert Bourks
Ed Bauers
Waverly
Ralph Lapham
Yutan
Nebr
Dave Behrens
Community notices and birthdays mark Greenwood eventful week
Warren Rogers Ervin Schu eke and Charles Schu eke celebrate at Paul Buckingham home with family. A son born to Jesse Vinson at Bryan Memorial hospital Lincoln. Freda Weitzel gives Greenwood high school music recital at Christian church. Mrs. Austin Finlay and Howard visit Myra Howard. Rosetta Axmeker stays. Rex Peters Leo Peters Grant Peters attend Gakemeier birthday party in Murdock with games and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Rogers
Ashland
Ervin Schuelke
Charles Schuelke
Paul Buckingham
Jesse Vinson
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
Freda Weitzel
Greenwood High School
Christian Church
Miss Weitzel
Austin Finlay
Howard
Near Emerald
Myra Howard
Rosetta Axmeker
Mrs. Howard
Axmeker
Rex Peters
Leo Peters
Grant Peters
Murdock
Mr. Gakemeier
DeMolay Band Serenades Greenwood on Way to Omaha
The DeMolay Patrol of Lincoln stopped in Greenwood Saturday morning with a 21 piece uniformed band. Mr Brenton of Lincoln led the group on their journey to Omaha for a district conclave. After the concert the boys enjoyed ice cream at Smith Drug Store.
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DeMolay
Patrol of the Order of DeMolay of Lincoln
Greenwood
Brenton of
Lincoln
Omaha
Smith Drug Store
Dorcas Society Plans Alumni Banquet and Mothers Day Program
The Dorcas Society met at the Christian church on Friday April 26 to plan the Alumni banquet set for May 15 at the church. They approved a covered dish luncheon at 3 PM at the next meeting and planned a Mothers Day program. Members shared school day tales and enjoyed their lunches.
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Dorcas Society
Christian Church
Forget Something Zephyr breaks down on Lincoln to Kansas City run
The Zephyr fast Burlington train on the Lincoln to Kansas City schedule broke part of its machinery last week and had to be hauled by a steam engine. Lincoln says the engine went off and forgot something and had to return. A prior Hamburg Iowa breakdown required similar rescue. The line keeps a rigid daily schedule with no change-off unit available for the long run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Kansas City
Hamburg
Iowa
Paving Crew Expands O Street Road Project
A large force works on the O street road paving project extending four and a half miles from the Elmwood corner. A mile of concrete already laid, with weather permitting, rapid progress expected. Greenwood men on the crew include Arlo Goings Rainer Lloyd Mick Goodhart Want G Stewart and Arthur Weideman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Street
Elmwood
Greenwood
Arlo Goings
Rainer Lloyd Mick
Goodhart Want
G. Stewart
Arthur Weideman
Waverly Ward Sees Rush to Vaccination Against Smallpox
Fear grows over a surge of smallpox cases near Waverly as many residents visit N. D. Talcott's office to receive vaccination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
N. D. Talcott
Greenwood Woman's Club Meeting Highlights at Mrs. Coleman Home
The Greenwood Woman's Club met last Wednesday at Mrs. N. C. Coleman’s home with the gracious hosting and warm hospitality shaping an evening of social chatter and neighborly fellowship.
Club Highlights Beneficial Meetings And Fine Program
Mrs W A Armstrong presides over the group noted for a fine program and enjoyable gatherings. Members work together making the club’s activities worthwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Armstrong
Senior Sneek Day to Omaha Visits Joslyn Memorial
Greenwood high school seniors toured Omaha visiting major institutions. Sponsored by Lee Knelle the group included James Armstrong Beulah Leesley Lucile Natin Marjorie Newkirk Irene Martin and Arden Wendt touring the Joslyn Memorial and other notable sites in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood High School
Omaha
Joslyn
Lee Knelle
Big City
James Armstrong
Beulah
Beuna Leesley
Lucile Natin
Marjorie New- Kirk
Irene Martin
Arden Wendt
Town Board Elects Henry Wilkins Mayor and Sets Grading Plan
The newly elected town board met Tuesday to organize for the year. Henry Wilkins was chosen chairman and thus becomes mayor of the village. Norman Peters was elected clerk. Other members are J. S. Gribble N. C. Coleman E. L. McDonald and W. L. Hillis. They voted to regravel all town streets and to gravel the road from the Searns garage to the Main Street intersection at P. A. Sanborn's storehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Town Board
Henry Wilkins
Norman Peters
J. S. Gribble
N. C. Coleman
E. L. McDonald
W. L. Hillis
Searns Garage
Main
P. A. Sanborn
The Lost Church presented by local Methodist youth
The young people of the Methodist church performed Dorothy Clarke s play The Lost Church at the home church to a large appreciative audience. They later staged the play in Ashland Cedar Hill and plan more performances at other venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Dorothy Clarke
Ashland
Cedar Hill
Baccalaureate Sermon Set for May 12 at Methodist Church
The faculty and graduates select the Methodist church as the venue for the Baccalaureate sermon. Rev. W. E. Goings of the First Christian church will deliver the sermon to the graduates on Sunday evening, May 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. E. Goings
First Christian Church
Boy Scouts Hike With Scoutmaster at Leo Peters Farm
Greenwood Boy Scout troop members and Prof. H. E. Warren plus Assistant Scoutmaster Lee Knolle hiked Monday evening to Leo Peters farm. They had a campfire picnic, some earned merit badges, others fished, and the group returned home after a pleasant outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Boy Scout Troop
Prof
H. E. Warren
Lee Knolle
Leo Peters
Floyd Peters
Raymond Howard
Warren Bucknell
Leo Hillis
Elain Fulmer
Tilford Stradley
Billy Kelly
Robert Stern
Harley
Eddie Kirk
Auxiliary Unit One Year Anniversary Celebration
The Greenwood American Legion Auxiliary marked its first anniversary on Thursday evening April 25 at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Comstock. Husbands attended as guests. A covered dish luncheon was served at 7 followed by card playing with five pinochle tables. Mrs Henry Wilkens won the ladies royal prize and Earl Stradley won the men’s royal prize. All departed after a pleasant evening together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood American Legion
Roy Comstock
Henry Wilkens
Earl Stradley
Entertained the Tiny Stitchers by Vedah Leesley
The Misses Vedah and Dorothy Leesley hosted their Tiny Stitchers club at their home last Saturday afternoon April 27 with thirteen members and project leader Miss Elizabeth Laune. They presented a new lesson and judged recent work, with guests Mrs Elmer Mathis and Mrs Otto Erickson. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother Mrs A E Leesley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vedah
Dorothy Leesley
Elizabeth Laune
Elmer Mathis
Otto Erickson
A. E. Leesley
Advertising investment pays off with strong returns
Reading the note suggests every penny spent on advertising will yield a big return, emphasizing confidence in marketing investments.
The Sweetest Peas Are Those Grown at Home
Home gardeners are advised on growing peas for best flavor. Choose smooth or wrinkled varieties, sow early for the smooth type and when soil warms for wrinkled, plant two inches apart, thin to improve growth, and train vines on wires or strings for a continuous harvest. Maintain rich soil with ample plant food and regular cultivation.
Five Die in Poughkeepsie Fire on Main Street
A fast moving blaze destroyed three buildings in Poughkeepsie New York killing five occupants including Edward Seifts 34 Mary Seifts 36 and Joan Seifts 1 plus two others Edward Seifts Jr 5 and Shirley Elmore 7. Rosemary Seifts remains missing and is feared dead. Firefighters found no trace of her as others escaped or were treated.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Rosemary Seifts
Edward Seifts
Mary Seifts
Joan Seifts
Edward Seifts, Jr
Shirley Elmore
Emil Heller
Althe
Missouri Restores Relief After swift legislature action
Missouri quickly rejoined federal relief rolls within 12 hours after being cut off for delays in meeting federal demands. The General Assembly approved 500000 dollars for May relief and state relief director Wallace Crossley ordered county offices to resume the full program on the previous basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Missouri
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
General Assembly
Wallace Crossley
All County Relief Administration
Missing banker traced across cities in embezzlement case
Seattle authorities traced missing banker Allan P. Hull linked to a 58 500 embezzlement to Pittsburgh Erie Pa and Cleveland. Miss Antionette Cell appealed for his return while Magnuson said Hull sent two telegraphs and a letter that were intercepted by deputy sheriffs.
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Seattle
Allan P. Hull
Pittsburgh
Erie
Cleveland
Magnuson
Grain Stocks Run Low Across Western States on Farms
A United Press survey finds Western farms holding alarmingly low grain stocks despite bumper 1934 crops. Iowa leads corn stores with 143,613,000 bushels, while Kansas holds 1,625,000 bushels of corn and 14,346,000 bushels of wheat. Nebraska and Oklahoma exceed five million bushels in wheat. drought and AAA crop reductions blamed, but not sole cause.
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Kansas City
Mississippi River
United Press
AAA
A. E. Anderson
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Leslie M. Carl
Des Moines
Paroled Motion Delays Sentence For Omaha Robbery Suspect
In Omaha District Court Judge Yeager postponed sentencing George Bivens 26 after his plea of guilty to robbing nine filling stations Friday totaling about 1.18. His wife Mrs Covens tearfully pleaded for parole explaining deception to cover unemployment and racing losses. Attorney John E Chew offered to help the wife despite no funds for counsel.
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Omaha
District Yeager
George Bivens
Bivens
Kozidek Receives 30 Day Jail Term For Refusing Support
Mike Kozidek of Tamora was sentenced by Acting County Judge Charles Barth to thirty days in jail with bread and water on weekends for refusing to support his wife and five minor children. He had done little work for eight months and spent only 80 cents on food in that period. Refusing.
Entertaining for the Spring Bride Menu Ideas
A spring bridal party guide outlines table decor with rose centerpieces and fern wreaths plus a decorative menu. Recipes include Tomato Juice Cocktail Shrimp with Mushroom Sauce Special Salad Dressing Frozen Strawberry Dessert Fruit and Nut Vanilla Wafers and related baking steps.
Man Works for Relief Jobs but Buys Steak at Home
A man earned wages from county relief work and performed odd chores. His wife described how he would buy a beefsteak for himself and cook it at home while his hungry family watched.
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Gcreenwood
Greenwood Woman's Club
Greenwod Woman's Club
Geniel
J. Howard Davis
Missouri Restores Relief
Josephine Ginson
Heins Food Institute
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