John C. York Laid to Rest After Long Life of Service
Obituary for John C. York born November 22 1854 in Sonora Missouri died May 1 1934 in Omaha Nebraska aged 79. Survived by two sons and three daughters including Bessie Gravett Don C Jelinek Jesse and Kathryn Keltz with 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral May 4 Plattsmouth with Dr Harry McClusky officiating. York long barber then Burlington supply employee choir director and Sunday school superintendent at High Creek. Direct descendant of General York and related to Sergeant Alvin York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. York
Sonora
Atchison County
Omaha
Nebr
Watson
Sarah A. Barnhart
Presbyterian Church
Jesse Moore
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Bessie Gravett
Myrtle Street
South Onahna
Don C
Plattsmouth
Ferris Jelinek
M_ street
Lincoln
Jesse
South 28Rd Street
Kathryn Keltz
West 23Rd Street
Los Angeles
Calif
Streight Funeral
Harry
York
The
Burlington
High Creek
Little Baptist Church
General York
New York City
New Amsterdam
Sargeant Alvin York
Tennessee
Heineman Dentist Announces Summer Evening Hours
From April 1 to September 1 the office will be open Wednesday and Saturday evenings and closed Thursday afternoons. Paul T. Heineman, dentist, signs the notice.
Gilcrease Wins Divorce in Oklahoma Case
Thomas Gilcrease of Tulsa wins a divorce from Norma Smallwood Gilcrease the former Miss America on grounds of extreme cruelty and neglect. He gains custody of their 66 year old child Des Cysnes L Amour Gilcrease and she receives 72000 alimony paid in 200 monthly installments plus 12500 in attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawhuska
Okl
Thomas Gilcrease
Tulsa
Norma Smallwood Gilcrease
Gilcrease
Des Cysnes L'Amour
Jesse Werten
Ofd
Methodist conference rejects term limits for bishops
In Jackson Mississippi the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South voted heavily against proposals to limit bishop life terms. Bishop James Cannon Jr who proposed retirement due to infirmity had his plan blocked by a substantial majority and presided over Friday's session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
College of Episcopal Bishops
General Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
James Cannon, Jr
Murdock Social Roundup Adds May Play Benefit
Murdock notes include visits by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tool in Omaha and John Eppings in Plattsmouth. A benefit play Owl's Den is planned at the Murdock school May 7 and 8. Several families and friends hold sociable gatherings and travel to Louisville and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tool
Omaha
John Eppings
Plattsmouth
J. E. Lancaster
S den
Murdock
C. J. Hitchcock
Havelock
Meta McDiarmid
Dollie
Missionary Heim Speaks On Cumberland Mountains Work
Br Heim, a seven year Cumberland mountains missionary turned Humboldt Nebraska medic, gave an engaging lecture at the Evangelical church in Murdock on Sunday night recounting mountaineer observations. The well filled church realized 77 to aid its missionary program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Heim
Cumberland Mountains
Kentucky
Humboldt
Nebraska
Evangelical
Murdock
Two Hible School Classes Enjoy Lakeside Hamburger Roast
Members of the two Hible school classes taught by Mesdames Otto Miller and Frank Resenow traveled to the lakeside picnic grounds. They enjoyed a hamburger roast and a general good time last Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hible
Mesdames Otto Miller
Frank Resenow
Alvo and Murdock Play Narrowly Contested Baseball Game
Murdock defeated Alvo 14 to 9 in a closely fought high school baseball game played here. The contest drew spectators who enjoyed the competitive effort from both teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvo
Murdock
Conference Planned for Evangelical Churches in District
A conference of evangelical churches in the district is scheduled for Wednesday May 3. An additional announcement will be issued before the meeting date. Watch for updates.
Junior Senior Banquet at Callahan Church
The Junior Senior banquet was held last Thursday at the Callahan church with a meal by church ladies. Arlyne Zabel presided as toastmistress and gave opening remarks on friendship followed by student speakers on loyalty opportunity work enthusiasm romance and springtime in the garden. Music featured the Junior Boys quartet and performers Miss Park Capwell Miller and Templeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callahan Church
Arlyne Zabel
Helen Zoz
Wilma Panska
Bernice Oehlerking
Wayne Bornemeier
Ruth Neitzel
Quartette
Misses Park, Capwell, Miller and Templeton
Visiter Herman Neitzel Visits Local Friends
Herman Neitzel formerly of Murdoch who worked in banking for years, with his sister in law Miss Minnie Guthmann of Plattsmouth, visited here on Wednesday of last week. They stayed with Mr. and Mrs. L. Neitzel and renewed friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Neitzel
Murdock
Minnie Guthmann
Plattsmouth
L. Neitzel
Baby Beef team studies cattle traits in Murdock
The Baby Beef young men and boys judging team near Murdock met last week with leader James Mills to study the value and characteristics of different cattle and their adaptability for producing the best baby beef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
James Mills
Inds Enjoyed Meeting Like All Young People Do
A brief note describes Inds enjoying a meeting with the same energy and enthusiasm seen in youth gatherings. It highlights a lively, communal atmosphere among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inds
Ladies Attend Achievement Day Tea at Weeping Water
A group from Murdock joined the Weeping Water Achievement Day events held Tuesday with a tea feature. Attendees included Mesdames L. D. Lee Henry A Tool Lawrence Race A J Tool P T Johnson Mrs Stevens Henry Amegwert and Misses Irene Weddell Blanche Eichoff and Mrs Chester Elsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
L. D. Lee
Henry A. Tool
Lawrence Race
A. J. Tool
P. T. Johnson
Stevens
Henry Amegwert
Irene Weddell
Blanche Eichoff
Chester Elsman
School boards adds electric stove for home economics
The board of education has purchased a new electric stove for Murdock public schools to aid home economics teachers and bolster instruction in culinary arts, reflecting efforts to save labor and improve convenience in the classroom and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Murdock
Village Board Organizes at Murdock Meeting
The Murdock village board met last Monday to organize for the coming fiscal year. Officers elected include P Lies as chair man IT Long as clerk Frank Melvin as treasurer Chester Elseman as street commissioner and Dr L D Lee as city physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
P. Lies
IT. Long
Frank Melvin
Chester Elseman
L. D. Lee
Farewell reception for Cass County deputy sheriff
Friends and relatives held a going away party for Jarvis BE Lancaster former deputy sheriff of Cass County at his Plattsmouth home. Lancaster was to depart for Lincoln the next day to assume duties as deputy state sheriff in recognition of his bravery halting a bank robbery in Plattsmouth two months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Buck
Plattsmouth
Jarvis BE. Lancaster
Lincoln
Cass County
Fishing trip to Fremont with Murdock group
Messrs. Lacey and Bryan McDonald of Murdock fished at Fremont last Sunday. Accompanying them were EB W Thimgan of Plattsmouth and A J Tool of Murdoch. Mrs. Bryan McDonald visited Plattsmouth for the day at her mother Mrs E W Thimgan's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Messrs
Lacey
Bryan McDonald
Murdock
EB. “W. Thimgan
Plattsmouth
A. J. Tool
Bryah McDonald
E. W. Thimgan
Village Board Sets Regular Meetings and Budget
The village board minutes show a motion to hold regular meetings on the first Friday of each month at the schoolhouse. F A Melvin was named village marshal, and the budget was adopted with General 8, Street fund 160, Fire department fund 100, Street lighting fund 600. The meeting adjourned with CHAS. IL. LONG as Village Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Melvin
Jana
Help Wanted Female Caregiver in Omaha
Classified ad seeks a woman over 20 to assist with general house work and care of a 15 month old baby. State wages and details to Mrs. Charles Kuncl Jr at 804 Park Ave in Omaha Nebraska. m3-2tw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kuncl, Jr
Park Ave
Omaha
Nebr
Tractor Demonstration At Palmeter Farm Near South Bend
Mey Std hosts a tractor demonstration showing the F 12 at W E Palmeter farm two miles southwest of South Bend from 2 to 5 p m. The event promotes farming equipment and local agricultural interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Palmeter Farm
South Bend
Nebraska Fire Losses Reach Ten Year Low in 1933
Nebraska's 1933 fire losses totaled 1 969 fires and 55 deaths with property damage of 1 833 880 while Omaha had 560 fires and Lincoln 155. Total building values lost were 14 712 177, insured on buildings 10 841 275, with farm and outstate losses highlighted and incendiary fires labeled Nebraska's worst outbreak in a decade.
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Nebraska
Butcher
Omaha
Lincoln
Schuyler
Fremont
Hastings
Grand Island
Millard
National Board of Experts
City Commission of
Henry Weiner
Weiner
Gentle Regulation for Expectant Mothers with Dr Caldwell
Doctors endorse the value of a measured laxative dose and controlled action for individual need. Expectant mothers are urged to use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, delightful tasting laxative made from herbs pepsin and senna with no minerals or kidney irritation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Lorenz Brothers Buy New Chevrolet Truck for Delivery Fleet
Lorenz Brothers have purchased a new Chevrolet truck from Cass County Chevrolet Co and will add it to their delivery system. The latest model will enhance storefront efficiency and better service to their trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz Brothers
Cass County Chevrolet Co
Plattsmouth Ladies Attend Rebekah District Convention
A group from Plattsmouth including Mrs T E Olson Miss Marie Kaufmann Miss Jessie Robertson Mrs Freeman McFarland and Mrs George B Mann attended the Rebekah district convention in Omaha at the Hotel Rome on Sunday morning.
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Plattsmouth
T. E. Olson
Marie Kaufmann
Jessie Robertsen
Freeman McFarland
George B. Mann
Omaha
Rome
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Murdock Farmers Elevator
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Chairmaxx
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Chas. J. Long
Chas. IL. Long
Ax Jaan Mustatlaneom
Demic
Dr. Caldwell
J. R. Gobelman
Panamas
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