Union Ledger Reports Busy Week in Union Nebraska
Ellis La Rue notes his Dodge coupe runs well and satisfies with the wagon. Sheriff E P Stewart and deputy monitor Union matters. many residents shell corn for elevator storage as they prepare for harvest and travel to nearby towns for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis la Rue
E. P. Stewart
Walter Schaus
Union
Mary E. Davis
D. C. Morgen
Plattsmouth
W. B. Banning
Bank of Union
Nebraska City
Lincoln
Omaha
Methodist
Wm. Doughty
Near Nehawka
F. H. McCarthy
Harry Knabe
Nehawka
Sarah Upton
Madge
Harriott Cheney
Home Coming Day Planned by Baptist Church
The Baptist church plans a home coming day on November 1 inviting all former members and all Baptists, plus the general public. A further announcement will detail the program and events for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Social gathering at Armstrongs country home
Last Sunday at the Union area country home of Mr. and Mrs. John Armstrong a group of friends gathered for a pleasant day of social conversation, music and song. Guests included Earl Wolfe and family and Clarence Armstrong and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Armstrong
Union
Earl Wolfe
Clarence Armstrong
Baptist Church Sees Strong Attendance and Growth
Last Sunday drew large crowds to the Bible school and preaching services. Renewed interest noted in church activities with plans for the coming Sunday including Bible school, preaching service, and the Baptist Young Peoples society meeting in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young Peoples Society
Services for Next Sunday at the Methodist Church
The Methodist church schedules Bible school at 10 a m morning service at 11 30 Epworth League at 6 45 and evening service at 7 30 The morning topic is Tuning In with a special number by Mrs Clifton J Smith The evening topic is Launch Out Into the Deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Bible School
Epworth League
Clifton J. Smith
Campaign to Save Old Ironsides Gains Elks Support
Plattsmouth lodge No 739 backs a drive to restore the Constitution, known as Old Ironsides, a ship with over 40 sea battles. School children contribute pennies and nickels to fund preservation while learning its historic career from the War of 1812 onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Plattsmouth
Methodist ladies plan chicken pie supper
The ladies of the Methodist church will host a chicken pie supper on Friday October 30. A fuller notice with details will appear next week. Watch for it.
Obituary: Mrs Lelia Queen Dies in Omaha
The obituary notes the late Mrs Lelia Queen died at a hospital in Omaha last week. She was buried at Lewiston church near her birthplace, in the cemetery by the church she attended in childhood. Many Union friends and relatives attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia Queen
Omaha
Lewiston Church
Union
Getting After the Corn in L. G. Todds Fields
L. G. Todd mobilizes six laborers to harvest corn in his fields as he pursues rapid progress and challenges all comers in the work. The effort progresses quickly and signals an early finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Todd
Boy Scouts Attend Game Report Mixes Names
Boy Scouts attend a game with Melvin Todd driving a car last Saturday. The report mentions Professor Lester G. Boys of the Union schools and four others in readable fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Todd
Lester G. Boys
the Union Schools
Scouts Attend Lincoln Game Washington Aggies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers
Four Boy Scouts Ben Anderson Justin Anderson Fulton Harris and Donald Harris traveled to Lincoln to watch the football game between the Washington Aggies and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Justin Anderson
Fulton
Donald Harris
Lincoln
Washington Aggies
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Funeral for Mrs. Lelia Queen Draws Many from Union Area
The funeral for the late Mrs. Lelia Queen was held last Friday at the Lewiston church. Many local residents from Union and nearby areas attended to honor the respected woman and extend condolences to her relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia Queen
Lewiston
Union and Vicinity
Community Welcomes Minister and Union School Teachers
A reception at the Methodist Church last Monday honored the new minister and Union schools teachers. A large crowd heard welcomes from Clifton B. Smith and Rev. W. A. Taylor, with a program of solos, duets, and a male quartet, featuring Mary Luxford, Gussie Robb, the Frans sisters, and Elaine Smith among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Union
Clifton B. Smith
M. E. Church
W. A. Taylor
The
Baptist Church
Gussie Robb
J. D. Cross
Mary Luxford
C. B. Smith
D. Ray Frans
Reading
Elaine Smith
Ora Clark
Ellis LaRue
Clifton Smith
Martha Upton
L. B. Mougey
Wayne Garrett
la von
Doris Frans
Funeral of Mrs Lelia Queen Held at Murray
Mrs Lelia Queen of Ralston Nebraska died at Nicholas Senn hospital last Tuesday night. Funeral services were held at Hoffman Crosby funeral home Omaha then at Lewiston church with Rev W A Taylor delivering comfort. She was 51 years old and survived by two children, four sisters, four brothers, and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia Queen
Ralston
Neb
Nicholas Senn Hospital
Queen
Hoffman-Crosby Funeral Home
Omaha
Chauncey Premer
Lewiston Church
W. A. Taylor
Baptist Church
Union
Lewiston
J. D. Cross
D. L
Ellis la Rue
Wayne Garrett
Ray Frans
Exa Frans
Kemper Frans
Edward Lewis
Eugene Fitch
Herbert Campbell
Mary Lelia Fitch
Rock Bluffs
Nebraska
Cass
Otoe
Douglas
Baptist Church In Union
A. C. Dugay
Francis A
Margaret Pearl Dugay
J. D. Lewis
Hogs for Sale from A. A. Young in Murray Nebraska
A. A. Young of Murray Nebraska offers a number of good pure bred Duroc hogs for sale. The advertisement notes quality stock available for potential buyers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Young
Murray
Nebraska
Avoca News Items From Local Residents And Events
Avoca residents report a variety of happenings from unloading lumber to social events. Notables include W A Hallenberger marking his 60th birthday with a sunbath stunt and Mrs J W Brendel named delegate to the state federation convention in Scotts Bluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. €. Nutzman
Elmer Hennings
Plattsmouth
Fred Peap
W. R. Clark
Otoe
Avoca
W. A. Hallenberger
Carl Schrader
J. W. Brendel
Avoca Woman's Club
Nebraska Federation of Woman Clubs
Scottsbluff
Anna Kasterus
W. H. Maseman
Elmer J. Hallstrom
Charles Ward
Omaha
Hallstrom
Thomas Walling
Seth Boyles
Oliver Seacat
Julian
Syracuse
Ladies and Society of the Congregational Church
Paul Wulph
Marcus Nelson Plans Denmark Trip After Harvest
Marcus Nelson works on gathering his corn and plans to finish by December first before departing for Denmark to visit his mother for the winter, staying away for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Nelson
Denmark
Elmer Hennings Celebrates 23rd Birthday
Elmer Hennings a barber celebrated his 23rd birthday with a party at home attended by his wife relatives and friends. The gathering enjoyed a pleasant time and extended wishes for many returns of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hennings
Elmer
Local builder praises Avoca after barn project completion
Paul Attens, carpenter and builder, nears completion of a new barn for Dick Breiner to replace the one struck by lightning. William Golner expresses pride in Avoca saying residents treat him well and the town has fine people, schools, banks, and a good place to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Attens
Dick” Breiner
William Golner
Avoca
Funeral of Mrs Chas Ward Noted By Weeping Water Town
In honor of the late Mrs. Chas Ward the Christian church funeral drew many attendees. Businesses and both banks closed for the day as a mark of respect. Attendees included Geo Shackley and wife, EF Hallstrom, Dr J W Brendel, Fahenstock of the Bank of Avoca, Mesdames Jean, Mallenberger, and Lula B S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Ward
Christian Church of Weeping Water
Geo. Shackley
EF. J. Hallstrom
J. W. Brendel
Entertain Friends Sunday At Plattsmouth Home
Last Sunday guests from Plattsmouth including John Hallstrom his wife and their son Elmer J Hallstrom joined Mr and Mrs Hallstrom for a pleasant day at their home also visiting were Mr and Mrs James G Mauzy and their son all
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hallstrom
Plattsmouth
Elmer J. Hallstrom
James G. Mauzy
Road Maintainer's Vehicle Burns by Jerome Street
A road maintenance vehicle caught fire near Jerome Street and St. John's home on the O Street road. It burned and was left at the scene for several days before being hauled away to Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
O Street
Jerome St. John’s
Blaze at hotel nearly devours roof amid strong winds
Last Sunday a chimney spark ignited the hotel roof as winds drove flames over the structure. Two new residents escaped as a ladder in the hall enabled rapid water application, limiting damage to the garret and counters.
Box Social at Stone School Near Avoca
A box social will be held at the stone school east of Avoca on Oct 36 the day before Hallowe en. The event includes a spelling bee and an excellent program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone School
Avoca
Hallowe'en
School Social Funds Beautify Room Under Miss Shackley
Proceeds from the school social will be used by Miss Mattie Shackley to beautify the school room and purchase needed supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Shackley
School News From Our District October Highlights
Dona Gene Mickle returns to class after six weeks ill health. Prizes awarded for spelling and reading. high school easel made for primary room. First and second grades create a city park project. fourth graders study Japan. Senior class hosts Halloween party October 31. New school building dedication on October 5 with performances and sale of baked goods to fund piano. Inter school basketball schedule set. first game November 13 at Avoca versus Nehawka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Mickle
Ernest Gollner
Hallowe'en
Marjorie Jorgenson
Leonal
Florine Conrad
Omaha
Priscilla Wilson
Japan
Stutt
Carlyon
Nehawka
Avoca
Ira Kress
Stanley Schroeder
Australia
Hallowe en Box Social at Oxford School District No 1
A Hallowe en party and box social are scheduled at the Oxford school in district No 1 on Friday evening October 30. All are cordial ly invited to attend for a fun evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford School
No. $1
Journal Want Ad Prompt Suggestion
A call to use the Journal Want Ad column to buy or sell items. It invites readers to place notices describing requests or offerings and reach a broad local audience through the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Repore
Fred Tigner
Elmer Witherow
Frank Owings
Luther Meade
Liberty
Mrs. Connor
L. H. Boyd
Union Public Schools
Petersburg
Armone
John Niday
Faris Ken Jat
Merman Ross
Tony Sudduth
Virgil Sudduth
Otto Schaeffer
Schaeffer Brothers
Duroc Jersey
T. E. Hathaway
Louis Shumaker
Frank Owines
Charles Atkinson
Sciota
B. B. Harrett Place
Edward Midkiff
Otoe County
Jesse Pell
Frank
Anna Bauer
Harold Nichols
Greenwood
Herman Reicke
J. P. Carr
Beaver
Kansas
A. W. Carr
Missouri Pacific
Ira Clarke
Earl Merritt
Lester Everett
Rie
Wm. Obernalte
Nehawita
Rey Frans
R. D. Stine
Stine
Hans Christensen
Rustler
Hans
Main Street
C. F. Harris
Franklin County
Illinois
A. L. Beck OR
Union, Nebr
Fiock Island
Bruce Wolfe
Union, Nebraska
Joe Banning
Atwater Kent Radio
L. A. Upton
At the Baptist Church
Avoca News
Red Crown
Ford
Standard Oil Company OF
Hastings
North Platte
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!