Avoca Social Notes Include Purchases and Visits
Charles Johnson bought a new Pontiac from Avoca dealer Carl O Zaiser. Various residents including Harry H Marquardt and Claude Hollenberger enhanced homes, Herman Beck bought land west of Avoca, and Ed Morely served on a Plattsmouth jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Carl O. Zaiser
Avoca
Harry H. Marquardt
Claude Hollenberger
John Marquardt
Herman Beck
Louis Gcabber
Ed Morely
Plattsmouth
B. Golding
Frank Hunt
Bertha Te Sill
Tecsumseh
J. W. Brendel
South Omaha
Elmer J. Hallstrom
Earl Freeman
Doc
Verne Rawalt Wins Superior at Kearney Music Contest
Verne Rawalt won the musical contest in Kearney and was rated superior as one of the best on the program. He traveled with Ed Shackley in Shackley’s car, accompanied by Miss Emma Stutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Verne Rawalt
Ed Shackley
Emma Stutt
Celebrated Silver Wedding of Fred Carsten and Wife
May 23 marked the twenty five year marriage of Fred Carsten and his wife. A dinner at the Carsten home with family present included Louis Carsten Sr and Jr Frank Greenrod Albert Sill Edward Morley and Addie Nutzmann in attendance for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Carsten
Carsten
Carpenter builds sleeping cabin for Lumberman
J. M. Kokjer, a carpenter, is building at his home a sleeping cabin for Lumberman H. M. Lum. Lum will enjoy it during the heated season, and if this summer is as warm as last winter, he should find pleasure in the nearly outdoors sleeping chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Kokjer
H. M. Lum
Warning to Super-Patriots from National Commander Murphy
Ex soldiers urged not to be used to attack reds or labor agitators in the name of Americanism. Ray Murphy of the American Legion warned against swift passion and changing the constitution, affirming free speech and assembly as vital liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Murphy
American Legion
California
Murphy
America
Cleveland Press
Advertisement Strategy: Small Ads Prove Steady Winners
A concise ad approach shows small ads run steadily yield greater results than occasional larger spaces. It argues for consistent placement over bloated irregular campaigns to maximize impact and reach.
Elmwood News Highlights Local Visits and Welfare Update
Elmwood residents and visitors figure in a string of small-town movements. Attorneys and bailiffs travel to Nebraska City Plattsmouth and Lincoln for legal matters while local businesspeople visit Weeping Water and Louisville Cedar Creek. Community members report health concerns and cattle shipments to South Omaha.
Land Trade Involving 80 To 120 Acre Farms Near Elmwood
Harvey Backemeyer who last fall bought 80 acres through Frank Lorenz has sold it and bought a 120 acre farm owned by Henry L. Clapp. The lands were exchanged with Backemeyer paying the price difference. The 80 acres were unimproved while the 120 acres include improvements and lie three miles west of Elmwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Backemeyer
Frank Lorenz
Henry L. Clapp
Elmwood
Mrs Mary Miller Ill at 93 in Elmwood Home
Mrs Mary Miller aged to be 94 in July has been very ill at her daughter Mrs Charles Woods home in Elmwood for weeks. She remained in critical condition with family summoned to her bedside last Sunday and slight rally followed. Family present included son Mason G Miller of Webster City Iowa and Cory P Miller of Bethany and daughter Mrs Charles Woods of Elmwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Clements
Nebraska City
Harry A. Williams
Weeping Water
John Cole
Donald Gonzales
The
State University
Emily Gonzales
W. W. Atchison
Plattsmouth
District Court
Frank Lorenz
Louisville
Cedar Creek
J. P. Cobb
Lincoln
Elmwood
Kenneth West
Order
Charles W. Jewell
Farmers Union Produce
Louis Bornemeier
Platte River
Murdock
John Bickart
Ella
Emil Rosenow
John Bolt
Charles West
Ray Fenterman
Shorty Colbert
South Omaha
Wm. Winkler
Fred Wilkins
Altho
James Mills
James Walker
Lona Wilcockson
Messrs
Deanie Stark
Mary Miller
Charles Woods
Mason G. Miller
Webster City
Iowa
Cory P. Miller
Bethany
New meter pump installed at Elmwood Pie bulk station
Pie bulk station at Elmwood now serves tractor fuel to local customers. The move aims to meet farmers’ needs and compete with Lincoln firms, strengthening local dealer options in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pie Bulk
Elmwood
Lincoln
Senior Class Play Delights Community Audience
The senior class presented their play at the community building last Thursday evening to a large crowd of friends. Attendees were well repaid for their attendance by an excellent performance.
Elmwood High School Banquet Held at Lindell Hotel
The 1936 Junior-Senior banquet for Elmwood High School was held last Friday in the Lindell hotel dining rooms in Lincoln. Students enjoyed a fine evening and supper together at the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood High School
Lindell Hotel
Lincoln
Omaha Safe Burglary Reported at Berg Clothing Store
Omaha police released details of a $600 safe burglary at the Berg Clothing store in downtown Omaha. Ein er Berg, the proprietor, found the theft Sunday or Saturday night after intruders forced the building entrance and punched the safe combination without blasting the safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Berg Clothing Company
Einer Berg
Notice to Creditors in Cass County Nebraska
In the County Court of Cass county Nebraska to the creditors of the estate of Francis C Lemon deceased No 3189. The time for filing claims is August 31 1936. A hearing will be in the County Court room Plattsmouth on September 4 1936 at 10 o clock a m to examine hear allow and adjust all claims or objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Francis C. Lemon
Plattsmouth
Case County
Joe A. McReynolds
Notice to Creditors in Case of McReynolds Decease
In the County Court of Case county, Joe A. McReynolds, deceased. No. 3188. For the sling and presentation of mouth on September 4, 1923, at 10 filed. Dated May 1, 1936. A. H. Duxbury, County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Duxbury
Elmwood Elects Edward Ernest as Mayor and Names City Officials
The new Elmwood City Council organized and elected Edward Ernest as chairman, effectively mayor. George W. Blessing Jr. remains clerk, with Harry Linder and Emil Rosenow in charge of streets and Wm Long as street and water commissioner, cited as keeping the city in good hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
Edward Ernest
George W. Blessing, Jr
Harry Linder
Emil Rosenow
Wm. Long
Install New Pumps by Trunkenbolt Oil Company
Trunkenbolt Oil Company of Lincoln and Elmwood plans installation of new pumps at multiple sites. The move aims to expand service coverage in regional towns and improve fuel distribution efficiency. Local officials expect minimal disruption during implementation and emphasize safety compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trunkenbolt Oil Company of
Lincoln
Elmwood
Notice of Suit to Quiet Title in Cass County Nebraska
Maria A. Cross filed a quiet title action in Cass County District Court on April 15, 1936, against named and unknown heirs impacting 5 percent of the southwest quarter section 3 township 10 range 138. Respondents must answer by June 8, 1936, or receive a decree in favor of the plaintiff. DWYER & DWYER, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Gates
Williamb. Gates
Abbie J. Klepser
Theodore D. Buck
T. D. Buck
Florence KR. Buck
John S. Buck
Huldah Buck
Cass County
Nebraska
Maria A. Cross
District Court
Bay of Sec
Hange
East 6Th P. M
Public Notice on Lost Insurance Policies in Nebraska Iowa
The Dubuque Fire and Marine Insurance Company reports loss or theft of certain fire tornado and combined policies issued by N W Elmelund Agency in Greenwood Nebraska. Policies are void and must be returned to Dubuque Iowa with any possible return premium paid promptly. The company denies liability for losses claimed under these policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Elmelund
Greenwood
Nebraska
Dubuque Fire & Marine Ins. Co
Dubuque
Notice of Sale of Assets Bank of Avoca Nebraska
A Cass County Nebraska district court order directs the receiver to sell at ten o clock a m on June 5 1936 the Bank of Avoca assets including bills receivable judgments and claims totaling about 27082 51 and all real estate remaining furniture and fixtures the west one third of Lot 2 Block 18 Village of Avoca all offered separately and as a whole with lists available at the Cass County Clerk and sale subject to liquidation prior to sale objections to confirmation due within one week after sale date May 2 1936
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cass County
Nebraska
Avoca
Sheriff sale of Plattsmouth properties in Cass County
A 1926 sheriff sale announces auction of multiple Plattsmouth Nebr properties in Cass County. Listings include numerous city lots in Thompson, Young & Hay, Donelan’s, and Mattsmouth additions with various decreed amounts. The properties stand against Allen County Investment Co et al and are tied to City of Plattsmouth judgments. Attorneys for plaintiff and defendant are listed.
Quieting Title Actions In Cass County Nebraska
In Cass County District Court John V. Svoboda sues John Townsend Annie Townsend and others to quiet title to Lots 1 2 3 in Block 15 Duke addition Plattsmouth Neb and similar for James Warga Irene Warga Charles Warga Josephine Warga and Frank A Cloidt administrator to quiet title to various tracts in Sections 4 5 and 8 Town 11 Range 14 east of the 6th P M Nebr. The petitions seek equitable relief and set deadlines in April and June 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
James E. Warga
Irene Warga
Charles Warga
Josephine Warga
Frank A. Cloidt
John Warga
District Court
Equitable
A. D
Adm
John Warega
Heirs and claimants named in Baldwin et al estate docket
The document lists numerous heirs and interested parties including Ezekiel C. Baldwin Sarah Baldwin Hiram H. Fowler Nancy Fowler Robert G. Doom Elizabeth Doom Mathew Johnson Rosean Decker Broad Cole Christian Schluntz Edwin L. Ray David Sampson Jr Lorena Heil David Cromwell Stuart Eli Sampson Harvey D Travis and others as heirs devisees and personal representatives. It covers interests in Lot 14 and various portions of Section 4 and 5 Government Lots 6 and related parcels. The filing identifies the estate of Ezekiel C Baldwin and others and all persons claiming interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezekiel C. Baldwin
Sarah Baldwin
Hiram H. Fowler
Nancy S. Fowler
Robert G. Doom
R. G. Doom
Elizabeth Doom
Mathew Johnson
Rosean Decker
Decker
William G. Fowler
Jason G. Miller
Mary TP. Miller
Spencer Packard
John Black
Broad Cole
Christian Schluntz
Edwin L. Ray
David Sampson, Jr
David Samson, Jr
Lorena Heil
Lewis Sampson
Charlotte May Sampson
Lewis Samson
Charlotte May Samson
Michael Sampson
Michael Samson
Etta Hadley
Bert Hadley
Raymond Travis
Helen Travis Cole
A. George Cole
John J. Varga
Devisees
Lezatees
Notice of Sale in Cass County Estate Proceedings
Notice is given that under an August 26 1935 order of Judge D W Livingston the real estate of John E Kirkham deceased will be sold at public auction at the south front door of the Plattsmouth courthouse on June 6 1926 at 10 00 a m to the highest bidder for cash Lots 5 and 6 in Block 46 in Plattsmouth Cass county Nebraska. The sale remains open for one hour. William Schmidtman Jr administrator de bonis non A L Tidd attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B E. Sedgway
Cass County
Nebraska
Court House
Plattsmouth
Thompson
Young and Hay
Plattsmoth
City of
Young & Hay
Pearl Street
Donelan
Mattsmouth
Townsend
Allen County Investment Company
Ex Corporation, Et al
District Court
John E. Kirkham
D. W. Livingston
Small factories plan expansion with river navigation hope
Local plants seek expansion opportunities citing river navigation to cut shipping costs and boost regional industry. The move aims to attract investment and create jobs as infrastructure projects proceed.
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of the Funeral Home
Sattler Funeral Home
ST. Ave
Plattsmouth, Nebr
Avoca News
Dorothy Gollner
Wm. Gollner
Robert Maseman
A. L. Cocker
John Nutzman
Leo McCann
Snyderville
Art Johnson
Melvin Newell
Summerville
Kansas
Art
Fred Marquardt
Crete
Fred
Doane College
the Missionary Society
Ladies Aid
Congregational Church of
Elmer Henning
Hennings
N. C. Hennings
Verner Hild
Ashland Dead Animal Service
E. E. Reynolds Clyde Garrison
Ashland
Elmwood News
John Clay & CO. Livestock Commission
Bank of Avoca
Sheriff's Sale
State of
Cass
Co. A. Rawls
Plaintiff
Walter BR. Johnson
Standard Savings & Loan Ass'n
County of
John V. Svoboda
John
John&. Townsend
Annie E. Townsend
C. P. Moore
First National Bank of
John 5. Townsend
Duke
W. A. Robertson
Plaintiffs
James E. Varga
Et al
A. L. Tidd
Atorney
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