Weeping Water Young Farmer Irving Nelson Ends Life
Irving Nelson a 24 year old well known farmer from near Weeping Water died by his own action shortly after noon Tuesday at his farm home. His body was found by his sister with a shotgun wound and a stick used to fire the gun nearby. Neighbors and authorities includingCounty Attorney W G Kieck Sheriff Sylvester and Deputy J Ean caster investigated and determined the death was self inflicted. Nelson had been unsettled by a past car wreck involving Charles Joyce which killed Joyce and others and was thought to he a factor in the tragedy. He was unmarried and lived with his mother Mrs Chris Nelson and his sister. He was widely known and had a large circle of friends who were shocked by the rash act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Nelson
Weeping Water
Nelson
Troy Jewel
Ounty
W. G. Kieck
Sylvester
J. Eancaster
Charles Joyce
Joyce
Chris Nelson
Agnes Rough
Lincoln
Henry Lempke
Anna Mohr
William J. Patterson
Murray
Floyd Stratton
Thomas Hardison
Plattsmouth
Andrew Petersen
Nehawka
DeForest Philpot
Volger
Edward Henegar
Chris Rasmuseen
Leone Frantz
H. K. Frantz
Coryell Oil Company
Gardner R. Binger
Binger Lumber and Coal Company
Omaha
Jesse Domingo
Tueday
Askew
Cioe
West Main Street
E. M. Pillsbury
James Elgard
Elgaard
Oscar Hinds
James
C. J. Elgeerd
Marysville, Mo
Shakeup in Omaha Health Department Removes Mattes
In a city health department shakeup by Mayor Roy N. Towle the office held by John Mattes, former senator from the Cass-Otoe district, was eliminated. Mattes, long a Nebraska City native now in Omaha, had served as inspector under former mayor Metcalfe, a position now dissolved by the new administration.
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Health Department
Parole Hearing Set for 1932 Jail Break Convict
Notice that William Saucke, jailed in Cass County for jail breaking on May 28 1932, seeks parole. The Nebraska Board of Pardons schedules a hearing at 10 a m on June 13 1933 at the State Penitentiary Lincoln. Interested parties may appear and show cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Saucke
Cass County
Board of Pardons
State Penitentiary
Lincoln
Nebraska
Harry R. Swanson
N. T. Harmon
Sheriff Returns Three Men in Burlingon Railroad Officer Beating
Sheriff William DeMoss of Glenwood went to the city Monday afternoon and brought back three men arrested a week earlier for beating a Burlington railroad officer at Pacific Junction. Ray Simpkins, then in Omaha for appendicitis treatment, was returned Saturday and the trio were taken to Glenwood to await charges.
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Sherif William DeMoss
Glenwood
City
Burlington Railroad
Pacific Junction
Ray Simpkins
Omaha
Senator Banning Outstanding in the Senate
Lincoln May 14. State Senator W. B. Banning of Union, a veteran of seven sessions, emerged as an outstanding lawmaker after shifting senate lines. He led steering for party legislation, chaired the insurance and finance committees, opposed tax bills, and helped shape budget items including the state fair. Banning has long service in Cass county and Union offices.
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Lincoln
W. B. Banning
Union
Banning
George Frush
Wahoo
Frank McCarter
Bayard
Senate
Branning
Callan
Odell
McCarter
Senate Democrats
W. H. Jurgensen
Panning
Bryen
Scotts Bluff
Cass County
Union School Board
State Board of Agriculture
Omaha Bee-News
Interest in Class Grows Leads Bible Study Group
The non-denominational Bible study group led by Dr. J. H. Jordan continues to draw interest. The class meets weekly and will gather next Monday night at the home of Mrs. J. V. Handley for thorough study of the Bible in all its phases.
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J. H. Jordan
J. V. Handley
Weeping Water Residents and Visitors Busy with Local Visits
Weeping Water residents and visitors are noted in a round of short trips and tasks around the area. Agnes Rough enjoyed Mother's Day in Lincoln with friends while Henry Lempke paints a tenant house near Weeping Water and William J. Patterson visits Murray and Weeping Water.
Independent Crushed Stone Expands to Two Shifts
The Independent Crushed Stone company, using about thirty workers at the quarries, has increased staff and now operates two shifts. Ole Olson’s workforce adds to jobs, easing local unemployment as more men seek work.
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Quares
Ole Olson
William Johnson and Miss Eunice Ruhga Married in Glenwood
William Johnson known as Bill and Eunice Ruhga married in Glenwood Iowa after obtaining a license and a courthouse ceremony on Sunday. They were accompanied by Art Johnson and his companion to celebrate then returned to Weeping Water and will reside at the Johnson home.
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William Johnson
Bill
Eunice Ruhga
John Ruhga
Art Johnson
Glenwood
Iowa
Eunice Ruhega
Johnson Residence
Has a Fine Place. The Quality cleaners conducted by
A terse item notes a cleaning service activity titled Has a Fine Place. The Quality cleaners conducted by mentioning a local operation or event with minimal readable context.
Improvements at Coffee Shoppe by Miss Margaret Hillman
Miss Margaret Hillman, who runs the Coffee Shoppe, plans interior papering and painting and exterior repainting. She will install a series of booths to provide diners with private eating spaces.
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Margaret Hillman
Women Battle Sweatshop in Chicago Forum
The Illinois woman's joint legislative council forum urged wage reform after a report showed 79 percent of Chicago women in trades and service earned under 25 cents an hour and 24 percent under 10 cents. They urged a wage bureau and a regional conference for uniform minimum wage and maximum hours.
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Chicago
Illinois Woman's Joint Legislative Council Forum
Illinois Joint Committee On Industrial Standards
Horner
Household Goods and Furniture Arrivals at Farley’s Plattsmouth
New stock arriving daily at GEO. L. FARLEY HOME FURNISHINGS in Plattsmouth Nebraska. The listing advertises a wide range of living room dining room and bedroom furniture with prices and items including Davenport sofas, leather couches, oak dressers, chiffoniers, tables, rocking chairs and ranges plus beds, mattresses, floor coverings and more. Telephone 21 South 6th Street.
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GEO. L. Farley Home Furnishings Telephone
South 6Th Street
Plattsmouth, Nebr
Rotarians Hear John E Curtiss Popular Speaker
The Rotary club luncheon featured John E Curtiss of Lincoln former state railway commissioner now with Iowa Nebraska Light Power Co as guest of honor. Curtiss, a popular speaker and Legion leader, addressed the group amid songs led by Frank A Cloidt and the meeting overseen by Fred I Rea.
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Rotary Club
John E.curtiss
Lincoln
Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co
Curtiss
American Legion
John
Frank A. Cloidt
Fred I. Rea
Local Graduation Notice for Donald Stewart of Farnham
Friends announce the forthcoming graduation of Donald Stewart from Farnham Nebraska. He began high school in the city and completed his schooling in Farnham before moving with his family near Chapman Nebraska.
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Farnham
Nebraska
Donald Stewart
E. P. Stewart
Chapman
Moving From Farm to Town Residents Relocate
Mr and Mrs Clarence Akeson move from the J E Wiles farm southwest of town into the city where they plan to reside for the foreseeable future.
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Clarence Akeson
J. E. Wiles
Aged Civil War Veteran Enjoys Books at Home
William Balfour an 8 year veteran of the Civil War rests at Union with his son and daughter in law Ivan and his wife while he spends days reading thanks to two magnifying glasses and Nehawka Woman's club books.
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William Balfour
Nehawka Woman's Club
Mr. Balfour
Grand Army of the Republic
Nebraska City
Ivan Balfour
Union
Evangelistic Meetings Led by Rev Sanford at Nehawka UB Church
The Nehawka United Brethren in Christ Church hosts a series of gospel meetings starting Monday May 22 led by Rev Sanford of Galesburg Illinois. He brings wide experience and music for a choir. Bible school opens May 29 in the school house for ages five to fifty. Morning worship is at 11 with a senior C E play Troubled Times downtown Friday May 19. junior C E meets Saturday at the church.
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Bible Church School
Sanford
Galesburg
Illinois
C. E
Jockey Buddy Hanford Leaves Estate to Mother
Jockey Buddy Hanford of Omaha who died May 4 in a Pimlico spill left his entire estate to his mother Mrs Barbara Han ford Moore of Omaha. The will filed in county court lists the estate as upwards of 1000 dollars with possible bank deposits of 15000 to 320000 dollars in Baltimore and Chicago. The petition seeks Clyde W Moore as executor.
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Buddy Hanford
Bernard
Buddy” Hanford
Omaha
Pimlico
Barbara Hanford Moore
Burdette St
Gerald Drew
Drew
Baltimore
Chicago
Hanford
Clyde W. Moore
Rittle Stitchers Meet Cedar Creek 4-H Club Reorganizes
The Little Stitchers 4-H club of Cedar Creek reorganized May 13 under the name Happy Hour Club. Projects include clothing for first to third year and girls room one. Leaders are Mrs. Henry Franke and Mrs. Oliver Schneider. Officers elected: Marie Speck president Ellen Kaffenberger vice president Bernese Kaffenberger secretary treasurer Katherine Meisinger yell leader Nadine Penton news reporter.
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Little Stitchers
Cedar Creek
Henry Franke
Oliver Schneider
Marie Speck
Ellen Kaffenberger
Bernese Kaffenberger
Yell
Katherine Meisinger
Nadine Penton
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