PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOUOAI
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ALVO
Dale Ganz returned to the Uni
versity of Nebraska last week. He
is now in his Senior year there.
Iris Miller returned to Lincoln
last week, where she re-entered the
University of Nebraska for another
year's study.
Oris Cook, Archie Miller and Joe
Vickers were shelling some corn
Thursday, getting ready to pick
thoir new crop.
Mrs. Arthur Klyver of Lincoln
spent Thursday with her sister, Mrs.
Elmer Klyver. She was down to at
tend the shower given in honor of
Miss Maxine Wetenkamp of Eagle.
Linemen are repairing the tele
graph lines along the Rock Island
railroad. The wires are being put
under the overhead bridges.
The boys 4-H Hope club held a
meeting at the home of Arthur Roel
ct'sz Thursday evening. The boys
c lrsed their club year with this
meeting. All enjojyed a profitable
evening.
Royal Neighbors Meet
Members of the local chapter of
the Royal Neighbors met. with Mrs.
L. I). Mullen on Wednesday of last
week. After the regular business
of the chapter, the members enjoyed
a social hour and refreshments serv
ed by the hostess.
Announce Approaching Marriage
Miss Maxine Wetenkamp of Eagle
recently announced her approaching
manage to Dallas Fifer, a former
Alvo boy. The ceremony will take
place at Greeley, Colorado. The
couple plan to make their home at
L:i Salle, Colorado, where Dallas is
now employed.
Honored at Shower'
Miss Wetenkamp of Eagle was
honored at a shower given by a
group of friends Thursday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Elmer Klyver.
Mesdames Klyver, Wm. Kitzel, Jesse
Williams, Cameron, Frank Edwards
and Snave!y gave the shower.
Relatives of Miss Wetenkamp and
neighbors of the Fifer family were
invited.
Miss Wetenkamp received many
lovely gifts for her new home. She
will be married Monday evening at
S:o) o'clock at Greeley, Colorado, to
Mr. Dallas Fifer.
The couple both have work at La
Salle, Colorado, where they will
make their home.
Mrs. Jennie Rouse Laid to Rest
Mrs. Jennie Rouse, who for ten
days had been seriously ill passed
away Friday evening, September 22,
at her home in Alvo.
Mrs. Rouse was S6 years old and
had lived many years in and about
ihe Alvo community. She was born
in Indiana and when a young lady
came to Alvo.
Mrs. Rouse lived an active life and
attended club and church services
regularly. She was a member of the
M. E. church. She is survived by
four daughters, Mrs. Mark Nickel,
Mrs. Bobbin of Lincoln, Mrs. Orville
Quellhorst of Elmwood and Mrs.
Ralph Euley of Louisville; nine
grandchildren, seven greatgrand
children, two sister, Mrs. Eva Rouse
and Mrs. Stella Weichel, and three
brothers, Ed and Frank Linch of Ln
coln and Phillip Linch of Alvo.
Mrs. Rouse was loved by all who
knew her. She will be greatly miss
ed from this community.
Friends extend sympathy to the
relatives.
Honored at Shower
Mrs. John Weichel was honored
a' a shower at the home of Mrs.
Wilson Howe Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Stella Weichel and Mrs. Ray
mond Bornemeier assisted with the
shower. The guest of honor receiv
ed many lovely and useful gifts for
her ii';W home.
Former Alvo Woman Dies
Mrs. Mrs. Bridgestrang of York,
the former Mrs. Edith Kitzel, pass
ed away at the Lincoln General hos
piial on Wednesday evening. Mrs.
Iridgestrand has been suffering for
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several months as a result of can
cer. The deceased lady grew to young
womanhood in this community and
most of her life was spent in and
near Alvo. She leaves a daughter,
Mrs. George Blessing, Jr., of Elm
wood, and a son, Kendall Kitzel. She
was a sister of Lee Suavely of Alvo.
Friends were grieved to learn of
her death and extend sympathy to
the relatives.
Mothers Enjoy Birthday Dinner
Mrs. Henry Gerbeling, Mrs. Wm.
Mickle and Mrs. S. C. Hardnock were
honor guests at a birthday picnic
dinner held at Antelope Park in Lin
coln "Sunday. These three mothers
have birthdays on the same day, Sep
tember 21.
The children of these mothers
were all present as well as all the
grandchildren. One son-in-law, Emil
Bowers, of Waverly, is in the Veter
ans hospital and was unable to be
present. All enjoyed a luscious meal
and a pleasant time.
Boy Scouts Visit Rock Bluffs
The Boy Scouts drove over to Rock
Bluffs Saturday afternoon, where
they hunted rock specimens and
arrowheads.
Ralph Dreamer, local leader, Ray
Parsell and Mrs. Simon Rehmeier
furnished cars to take the boys.
They visited Ghost Town and
Queen Hill, highest point along the
Missouri river in Nebraska. All en
joyed an interesting time.
Club Holds First Meeting
The Mothers'-Daughters' Council
Club members held their first meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Emil Rieke
Friday afternoon. A large crowd was
out to enjoy the delightful hospi
tality of Mrs. Rieke.
The president, Mrs. Earl Bennett,
presided over the meeting. Mrs. W.
C. Timblin was in charge of the
lesson.
The social hour was climaxed with
the serving of delicious ice cream,
angel food cake and ice tea by the
hostess. The next meeting will be
held on October G with Mrs. Glenn
Dimmitt.
Organizing Girls' Reserve
Miss Moler, teacher in the local
high school, organized a Woman's
Council Monday night as a first step
towards organizing a Girls' Reserve
in high school. The council consists
i of six women, as follows: Miss' Moler,
; president; Mrs. A. B. Stroemer, vice
'.president; Mrs. Glenn Dimmitt, sec
jfttary and treasurer; Mrs. Earl Ben
i nett, Mrs. Lee Coat man and Mrs.
: Ganz. This is the first organization
i of its kind in this community,
i The girls were to have their first
; meeting Wednesday evening, when
they planned a picnic supper and
a roller skating party.
Greenwood
Mrs. Ross Casey attended a show
er at Havelock Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Marvin were
in Lincoln last Wednesday.
James Brown and family moved
into the Apphun house last Sunday.
Mrs. Joe Kyles attended tho fun
eral of Jennie Rouse at Alvo last
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bruner visited
vith Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Peters
Sunday.
Mrs. Ross Casey attended the fun
eral of Mrs. A. J. Todd at Waverly
lr.st Monday.
Miss Lucille Reece of Ashland
spent Sunday evening with Mrs.
Elton Keller.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Rouse of Lin
coiii spent Monday night at the Clyde
Newkirk home.
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Lahdon re
turned last Saturday from a two
weeks' trip to California.
A covered dish luncheon at the
church basement was enjoyed by the
Doreas ladies Friday, Sept. 29.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brehm came
! home last Saturday from a trip to
Denver. They were gone a week.
The Andrew Leadabrand family
have moved into the Laughlin prop
erty three blocks west on Main
street.
Miss Marian Anderson, sister of
Mrs. Leadabrand, was shaken up in
an auto accident in Lincoln last
Thursday.
The M. E. Guild met Tuesday with
Mrs. Elizabeth Greer as hostess. A
delicious lunch was served late in
the afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Etheredge and
Mr. and Mrs. Bronkow visited Mr.
and Mrs. Strahn at Waverly last
Sunday evening.
Mrs. lulu Hmibut visited at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hurlbut
at Louisville from Friday until Tues
day of last week.
Several Greenwood folks went to
the annual Shaffer cemetery picnic
last Sunday. There were 120 per
sous there. A program and business
meeting was held in the afternoon.
Elmwood News
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yost of Mil
ford were guests last Sunday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Greene
of Elmwood.
Mrs. Louis Kuntz of Lincoln was
visiting in Elmwood for a few days
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Kenneth Hite.
Mrs. Emma Kuntz and daughter,
Deloris Kuntz were in Lincoln over
the week-end, guests at the home
of Abraham Oehlerking.
Mrs. Lucy Lyle and her daugh
ter, Mrs. Floy Buell, were in Lin
coln last Saturday, where they did
some shopping and visited friends.
Miss Lois Hineline, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. David Hineline, who
is employed in Lincoln, was a visi
tor at the home of her parents over
the week end.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Greene were
in Lincoln last Sunday, where they
were guests at. the home of their
daughter, Mrs. Max Lamb and hus
band for the day.
William Bornemeier was deliver
ing a number of hogs to the packing
house at Nebraska City last Tues
day morning, they being trucked to
market by Emil Bornemeier.
Donald Kelley drove to Nebraska
City last Tuesday morning and se
cured a load of apples, keeping some
for himself and his mother at the cafe
and disposing of the balance.
Ronaiti Quelhorst, of Paola, Kan
sas, was visiting in Elmwood at the
home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Quelhorst, coming to attend the fun
eral of his aunt, Mrs. Jennie Rouse,
of Alvo.
Miss Audra Quellhorst, of Kansas
City was attending the funeral of
her aunt. Mrs. Jennie Rouse, at
Alvo last week. She also vis
ited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
O. D. Quellhorst.
Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Roeber of
Kansas City, Mo., arrived in Elmwood
hist Saturday for a visit at the home
of his brother, Bert Roeber and wife,
and with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald
Schlichtemeier.
Theodore Thimgan and wife and
i their two daughters. Missels Opal and
Mabel, were in Wabash last Sun
day, wWe they were guests at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren T.
Richards for the day.
Bedina Wamach and her husband
of Lincoln were guests last Satur
day at the home of her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Kuntz and remained over
the week end before returning to
their home in Lincoln.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Williams
were guests Sunday at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Reeder and the
twins at Plattsmouth and also at
tended the Religious Day observance
that was held as the concluding fea
tr.ie of the King Korn Karnival.
Miss Caroline Scott, of Lincoln, an
adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.
L. Caygill, who is employed in Lin
coln, was taking her vacation last
week and visited at the home of her
foster parents, as wel as with her
many other friends in Elmwood.
Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Langhorst and
daughter Miss Ethel were in Omaha
last Sunday, where they were guests
of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Moore and
family and enjoyed visiting their
daughter, Mrs. Moore and son James,
who is leaving for Chicago to enter
Northwestern college for his Fresh
man year of study.
Fathers and Sons Banquet
At the recent meeting of the
Ladies Aid of the Methodist church
it. was decided to hold a Father and
Son banquet at the church parlors
during October. The ladies are also
planning to hold a bazaar on De
cember 9.
To Hold District Convention
The Royal Neighbors of America
lodge in Elmwood is to entertain the
district R. N. A. convention here on
Tuesday, October 10. Lodges in Cass
and Sarpy counties are included in
the district.
Enjoyed Family Reunion
A number of the members of the
Harley family of Elmwod joined the
ether relatives at Nebraska City last
Sunday in a family reunion held at
Arbor Lodge state park. A picnic
dinner was one of the features of the
occasion.
May Change Phone System
A number of the officers of the
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph
company were in Elmwood the first
of the week on a business mission
that is said to contemplate the in
stallation of automatic phones here.
No definite word as to the decision
arrived at has been given out.
Visited at Home in York
Mrs. Morris Penterman and Miss
Nora Rhodes were pals in Lincoln
when they were employees of the
Gold store in Lincoln. Miss Rhodes,
who has been given a ten day vaca-
tion from her work, had asked herjprompt attention. Call No. S.
young gentleman friend and Mr. and
Mrs. Penterman to spend the week
end at the home of her parents in
York. Mr. and Mrs. Penterman drove
to Lincoln Saturday night, where
they picked up Miss Nora and her!
friend and continued on to York,
where they visited over Sunday.
Mother 111 in Lincoln
Mrs. George Blessing, Jr., spent
several days the latter part of last
week in Lincoln, called to the bed
side of her mother, Mrs. Bergastrad,
v ho has been in quite serious con
dition at the hospital there. Mrs.
Bergstrand has been ill for some
time, being confined to her home and
bed before she was taken to the
hospital.
Later word was received of the
aged lady.
Held Annual Meeting at Church
Last Sunday at the parlors of the
Christian church in Elmwood there
was held the annual get-together
meeting of the congregation, with a
large number present. One of the
features was the noonday meal that
was followed by the annual church
meeting with election of officers of
loth the Bible school and church.
In all a most pleasant day was spent.
Married Thirty-Three Years
On September 26, 1906, at Ne
braska City, there occurred the wed
ding of Herman Penterman and Miss
Sylvis Shadley. Following their mar
riage, they resided at a number of
different places, but for some years
have been residing in Elmwood,
where they are engaged in the gro
cery business. In honor of their
thirty-third anniversary, they were
guests at the home of their son, Mor
ris Penterman and wife at dinnei
that evening.
Married Fifty-Four Years
Last Sunday marked the 54th wed
ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs.
B. I. Clement, who observed the oc
casion in a very quiet manner at
their home here, receiving the con
gratulations of &. .number of their
friends, who expressed wishes for
many more happy years of wedded
life for this estimable couple.
Eighteenth Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Bothwell were
married eighteen years ago last Sat
urday, September IS. The day was
quietly spent with a number of their
friends extending' congratulations
and best wishes. The wedding was
solemnized at St. Paul's Christian
church in Lincoln and was witnessed
by John Turner and wife, brother
of the bride. Miss Mona Turner.
Entertained Lincoln P. E. O's
Mrs. Bess Streeter Aldrich who is
a member of a P. E. O. chapter in
Lincoln, entertained the members at
a dinner party at her home here one
day last week. There were 35 of the
members from Lincoln here for this
very pleasant social event.
Visited in Colorado
Mr. and Mrs. James Miller of near
Murdock, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rudolph
of Eagle and Mrs. Emily Gonzales
departed last Saturday morning for
the west, leaving at an early hour,
and that same evening pulled up at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roger
Reeves at LaSalle, Colorado, where
they visited over night, and the fol
lowing day went to Estes Park to
spend a short time. Monday they re
turned home, having made a trip of
something over a thousand miles, yet
were away from home but two nights.
We'd say that is getting about over
the country.
New Cafe Opened Wednesday
The cafe formerly owned by Mr.
and Mrs. R. M. Dennis which was
sold a fortnight ago to Mr. and Mrs.
Stewart, was re-opened last Wednes
e'ay after being closed fr the making
of repairs and interior decoration of
the romm. The eating house pre
sents a most pleasing appearance and
we predict success for the new own
ers who have come here to locate.
Suffered Severe Injury
Albert Sehlictemeier, Jr., 2-year-
son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Schlich
temeier suffered severe injuries when
struck by a door that had become
loesened on its hinges, causing its
removal from the hinges until a car
penter could come to rehang it. The
door had been stood in place by Ron
ald Schlichtemeier, when Ronnie the
son of Mr. and Mrs. Schlichtemeier
came running into the house. As he
pushed against the door, it fell back
into the room striking the 2-year-old
child. The glass in the door was
broken and the little fellow suffered
numerous cuts, one of them particu
larly severe being about the face.
His wounds were dressed and he is
reported getting along very nicely.
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Wabash News
John Wood, having completed his
work of hauling crushed rock and
gravel for road projects, has resumed
his work at the garage here during
the past week and has been quite
busy during the time.
H. H. Gerbeling was in Lincoln
one day last week, where he went
to consult with the Railway Commis
sion regarding the condition of the
Missouri Pacific station and other
buildings on the railway property.
Frank Marshall is arranging to
transform some implement sheds in
to corn cribs for the receipt of ear
corn, which he may purchase during
the next few weeks, and when the
volume warrants will shell and ship
the grain to market.
Louis Schmidt, the road man, has
found plenty of work to keep the
approaches to bridges in his terri
tory in shape this dry weather, as
there is a great tendency to cut out
at that point, requiring constant re
filling so the roadway may be free
of bumps.
Return from Visit in Missouri
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hardaway
arrived home last Tuesday evening
from their visit of a fortnight at
their old home town of Fairplay,
Missouri. While there, they attend
ed the fair at Springfield, which they
say was the equal of our state fair.
Mr. Hardaway says crops are good
down that way and business condi
tions generally are looking up. Be
sieles visiting relatives and old friends
there, they enjoyed meeting a num
ber of people from Nebraska who
have located in that part of the
country. Fairplay is located in the
southern part of the state.
Sowed Wheat Last Week
LeRov Stanley, the farmer-merchant,
has had his ground in readi
ness for the sowing of his wheat for
some time, but deferred due to lack
of moisture. However, last week, he
concluded to sow the grain anyway,
and soon after having it in the
ground a moderate rain fell Thurs
day night. A great deal more mois
ture is needed however and all are
hoping for additional rainfall before
cold weather sets in.
MANLEY NEWS
Herbie Keckler, who has been in
the CCC camp, has resigned and will
leave soon for South Dakota, where
he expects to be employed.
Ray Gamlin of Murdock was look
ing after business matters in Man
ley last Wednesday morning and
enjoyed meeting with friends.
Mr. and Mrs. George Davis were
in Nebraska City last Sunday, where
they were guests at the home of
their friends, Mr. and Mrs. K. M,
Giles.
Mrs. Rudolf Bergman was in the
county seat last Monday, where she
attended a meeting of the Order of
Eastern Star. Mrs. Bergman is a
member of the Weeping Water lodge,
and enjoyed meeting with the ladies
at Plattsmouth.
With the removal of Bun Roberts
and family to Weeping Water last
week, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bauer, who
have been residing in the elevator
office, have moved to the hotel build
ing, where they will have more room
than heretofore.
Improving New Home
The new home which was recently
purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Bergman, is being remodeled and
made into a modern residence prop
erty, with a heating plant, water,
and all conveniences. John Fleisch
man of Louisville, Mr. Bergman and
his sons Herbert and John have all
been busy with the work. Chester
Elseman of Murdock has been doing
the interior decorating and paper
hanging. The place will make an
excellent home for Mr. and Mrs.
Bergman, who expect to move to
town when the work is .finished.
Recovering from Operation
Theo Harms, who underwent an
operation at the Emmanuel hospital
in Omaha some time since, is im
proving very nicely and is able to
be up and sit in a chair for short
periods each day. He hopes to be able
to return home in a short time. His
friends will be pleased to hear of his
improvement.
Disposes of Cattle
John C. Rauth disposed of all his
cattle last week with the exception
of one cow that has been with the
family a long time. The stock were
trucked to Omaha, where they sold
at a very satisfactory price.
Attended Bible School Rally
A number of the citizens of Man
ley were at Plattsmouth last Sun
day afternoon where they partici
pated in the religious rally held az
a climax to the Korn Karnival. A
group consisting of Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Fleischman, Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Lawrensen and Miss Mona Buskirk
drove over to the county seat in the
Fleischman car and after the close
highway bridge over the Missouri,
where a very fine view is available
of the river and the work being done
to make it navigable. They return
ed home late in the evening.
Honored at Shower
Last Sunday evening the Sodality
of St. Patrick's parish entertained at
a shower in honor of Rosemary Stan-
der and Herman Bergmann, whose
marriage is to occur in the near fu
ture. Both have been active mem
bers of this organization and they
were presented with a gift from the
Sodality.
Games were played and prizes
awarded. Refreshments were served
at the close of the evening.
Honored Bride-to-Be
A miscellaneous shower, sponsored
by six aunts of the bride-to-be, was
held last week at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. John A. Stander, -in honor
of Miss Rose Mary Stander, daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew V. Stan
der who is soon to be married to
Herman Bergman, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Bergman.
The event was held on Tuesday
evening and was attended by many
friends of the honor guest, who ex
tended best wishes and showered her
with many useful gifts to be used in
her new home.
The aunts who planned and car
ried out this pleasant social gather
ing were Mesdames Edward and Al
bert Seiker, Misses Anna and Celie
Palicek of Plattsmouth, Mrs. John
Palicek of Omaha and Mrs. John A.
Stander of Manley.
Later in the week another show
er in honor of the bride-to-be was
held in Plattsmouth.
SOUTH BEND
Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Mooney and
sons drove to Lincoln Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Roeber called
at B. O. Mooney's Sunday afternoon.
Wm. Blum's were Sunday dinner
guests at the Peter Johnson home
near Alvo.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Campbell and
daughters were Sunday guests at
Cora Campbell's.
Mrs. Jess Fidler and baby daugh
ter came home from an Omaha hos
pital Wednesday. '
Margaret Thieman of Omaha spent
Sunday at the home of her mother,
Mrs. Ida Thieman.
Mrs. Clyde Haswell and Mrs. J. L.
Carnicle called on Mrs. O'Brien last
Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Gloreuce Zaar spent the
week end at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Zaar.
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Kline and
Mr. Beatty called on Cora Campbell
and Russel Thursday afternoon.
James Christensen and Carl Hoff
man and Leila Beth were visiting
Wm. Blum's Tuesday afternoon.
Florence Nelson and Donald Skin
ner were Sunday dinner guests at
the Art Skinner home near Alvo.
Sunday dinner guests at the J. L.
Carnicle home were Mr. and Mrs
Harvey Frahm and son of Ithaca.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blum enter
tained at dinner Sunday. Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Peters and sons of
Omaha.
Mrs. F. J. Knecht was a visitor
Tuesday at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. Wunderlich at Ne
hawka. Glenn Weaver and his father, Fred
Weaver and Miss Nielsen drove to
Clarinda, Iowa, Wednesday to visit
Ben Weaver.
Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Nunn and
Wanda and Lula Mae Jackson and
Dennis were Tuesday evening call
ers at the Garfield Etrod home near
Greenwood.
Sunday afternoon and supper
guests at V. D. Livers were Mr. and
Mrs. Dallas Livers, Dalene and Char
lene and Mr. and Mrs. John Keetle
of Ashland.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carnicle drove
to Plattsmouth Thursday. They have
received word from their son, Wil
liam, that he is being transferred
from Onawa, Iowa, to Kentucky.
Mrs. F. J. Knecht, Mrs. Robert
Long and Mrs. Charles Fosberg were
guests at the Needlecraft club, at
the home of Mrs. Long's mother,
Mrs. t,rnest bturzenegger, near
Gretna.
Martin Zaar ha3 been ill and
under the care of a doctor during
the past week. Miss Lavina Cordes
was assisting with the house work
until Mrs. Zaar's sister, Mrs. Anna
Leddy of Louisville was able to come
to help.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Long drove
to Lincoln Saturday to visit their
son Sammy, who is living in a trailer
house with his grandfather, Harry
Long, while he is attending the Uni
versity of Nebraska. They also call
ed on Mr. and Mrs. Walter Towle.
AVOCA NEWS
Monte Lum, the lumber dealer in
Avoca, was a guest of friends in
Lincoln last Sunday.
Harry Herman is driving a new
Ford V-8 purchased through the
John Marquardt agency.
Marion Pitman, the mail carrier,
was looking after business matters
in Weeping Water last Tuesday.
County Commissioner Ray Norris
and wife were guests at the home of
Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Brendel " last
Sunday.
Bernard Ruby, of Shenandoah, an
expert radio technician, was looking
after business matters in Avoca last
Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Correne Hallstrom went to
Lincoln the fore part of last week,
where she has enrolled as a student
in a business college.
A sister of Mrs. R. D. Hall, who
resides in the state of Washington,
Was visiting at the Hall home sev
eral days last week.
The Avoca Garden club met last
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Fred
Harmon. After the business Bession,
a pleasant social hour was enjoyed.
An old fashioned dance was held
at Avoca last Saturday night, which
was well attended both by local peo
ple and some from a considerable dis
tance. Miss Jean Stull and her brother,
Mrs. Jacob Opp and daughter,
Stella, of Omaha, were business visi
tors in Avoca last Monday anel while
here enjoyed meeting a number of
their friends.
Miss Dorothy Gollner, who is em
ployed by the government at Lincoln,
was a guest over the week end at
the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. William Gollner.
Postmaster W. II. Bogaard and his
son Clyde, who operates a barber
shop at Otoe, were guests at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Z. Thomas
in Shenandoah last Sunday.
Miss Jean Stutt and her brother,
Charles, who are students at the
University of Nebraska, spent last
week end at the home of their par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stutt.
Mr. and Mrs. George Wonder and
Will Wonder and family were en
Joying a pleasant afternoon at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Neu
meister, during the past "week.
Mesdames Emma Rawalt and E.
J. Hallstrom, along with other mem
bers of the Eastern Star residing in
this vicinity, attended a meeting of
the 'lodge at Nebraska City during
the past week.
John Marquardt was recently ap
pointed substitute carrier on the
mail route serviced by Marion Pit
man, and took a trip over the route
with Mr. Pitman last Tuesday to be
come familiar with the work.
Father and Son Banquet
Last Friday evening, under the
auspices of the Ladies Aid of the
Congregational church of Avoca, a
Father and Son banquet was held.
The event was attended by many of
the dads and lads of the community.
Principal speaker was the Hon. W.
S. Copeland, mayor of Lincoln.
Happy Birthday to You
The past week has brought birth
days to a number of our citizens
that of E. J. Hallstrom occurring on
September 22, William Maseman on
September 23 and Henry Maseman
on September 25. The latter's sons,
John of Lincoln and Phillip were
home with the family for dinner on
Sunday to help observe the occasion,
while the others celebrated in a less
pretentions manner.
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