Track Season Comes Alive At Plattsmouth High
Plattsmouth high school and college track activity begins as spring arrives. New runners Albert Todd Maynard McCleary Sam Arn Francis Libershal Jess Taylor George Crouch George Luschinsky Howard Hirt Kenneth Armstrong Robert Rummel William Jensen and Richard Brendel show potential while veterans Edgar Lietz Oliver Taylor Greth Garnett George Adam Stuart Porter and William Wetenkamp prepare to defend the school record. The team faces meets at Tarkio Benson Bellevue Quad and tentative plans with Nebraska City and South High Omaha amid strict sprint and running demand.
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Plattsmouth
Albert Todd
Maynard McCleary
Sam Arn
Francis Libershal
Jess Taylor
George Crouch
George Luschinsky
Howard Hirt
Kenneth Armstrong
Robert Rummel
William Jensen
Richard Brendel
Robert
Edgar Lietz
Oliver Taylor
Greth Garnett
George Adam
Stuart Porter
William Wetenkamp
Platters
Tarkio
Benson
Omaha
Bellevue
Fort Crook
South
Playtsmouth
Nebraska City
South High
Holy Week Union Service Draws Large St Pauls Crowd
St Pauls Evangelical church filled with a large congregation for the third Holy week union service. Ministers from four joining churches led the program with Canon Petter Rev H G McClusky Rev C O Troy and Rev O G Wichmann taking part. Canon Petter read scripture Rev McClusky led readings Rev Wichmann offered prayer and Rev C O Troy delivered The Cross and Individual Life an Easter tide address. Congregational singing filled the service.
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St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
H. G. McClusky
Canon Petter
C. O. Troy
O. G. Wichmann
St. Luke's Church
Mule Recovered Near Avoca Owner Rejoices
William Rose of Avoca recovers his brown mule stolen days earlier. The animal was found a few miles from his farm likely abandoned by suspects. The return is deeply appreciated by the thankful owner.
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William Rose
Avoca
Rose
Mynard Elevator Sells to C E Metzger After Ownership Change
The Mynard elevator long operated by Gillespie Adams has been sold by owner Mrs J H Adams to C E Metzger. Metzger plans to use the facility for grain handling in the future.
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Mynard
Gillespie & Adams
J. H. Adams
C. E. Metzger
Sheriff Kept Livley in pursuits on Highway 75
Sheriff Homer Sylvester chased parties said to be intoxicated on Highway 75 but they eluded him. One group was seen north of the city with a broken wheel on their car, then disappeared. The other party was reported on No 75 south of the city driving an Omaha car.
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Homer Sylvester
Reforestation Program Aims to Employ Nebraskans
Nebraska plans a reforestation program to employ unemployed men from 18 to 25 with dependents. Selected singles will train at Fort Crook for two weeks, then be sent to local sites to work under army style discipline. Payments total 30 dollars a month with allotments to dependents.
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Washington
Fort Crook
Damaged Steps At City Post Office Draw Local Attention
Residents note the east side steps of the U S post office have been in disrepair for ten days a large section of concrete is missing and a box has been placed to shield pedestrians. The issue is described as unsightly and warrants prompt repair.
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U. S. Post Office
Visits With Relatives In Lincoln And York
Mrs Jennie Enberg of Sheridan Wyoming has departed for Lincoln to stay with friends for a few days before returning west. She traveled with her sisters Misses Gerda and Alpha Peterson, and the trio stopped in York Nebraska for a brief visit with their sister Mrs Hulda Sterner and family.
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Jennie Enberg
Sheridan
Wyoming
Gerda
Alpha Peterson
Lincoln
West
Enberg
Peterson
York
Nebraska
Hulda Sterner
Petring Family to Visit Easter in Nebraska City
Mrs. George K. Petring and her son Richard of Norfolk Nebraska visited briefly in the city en route to Nebraska City for Easter. They will stay with her parents Mr and Mrs George Borchers and visit Petring relatives over the holiday weekend.
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George K. Petring
Richard
Norfolk
Nebraska
Nebraska City
Petring
George Borchers
Local Bridge Players to Compete in World Bridge Olympic
Plattsmouth hosts a May 1 1 01 pm CST local event led by Mrs E J Richey as part of the second World Bridge Olympic. Nations worldwide enter, with thousands expected, and contests across 44 countries include major clubs and associations in cities from Yokohama to Boston.
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Plattsmouth
U. S
National Pride Association
E. J. Richey
National Association
Richey
Europe
Egypt
Belgian Congo
China
Australia
South Africa
India
Samoa
Cuba
Bermuda
Dutch East Indies
United States
Canada
Western Union
Sin. Bosman
Batavia
Women’s Community Club
Brawley
Cal
Yokohama
Japan
Tientsin
Buenos Aires
Argentina
David Jones
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
New York Physicians Club
Long Island
Boston
Boston charity awards 360 trophies with two $10,000 statues
The event will honor winners across categories with 360 trophies in total. The highlight are two platinum trophies, each valued at 10,000 dollars, sculpted as Brazilian onyx statues. They will be awarded to the north-south and east-west winners for one year.
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Boston
Returns From Hospital In Omaha To Home
Bert Coleman, who has been under treatment at Methodist hospital in Omaha for three weeks, returned home today. His health is somewhat improved and local friends hope for continued improvement.
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Bert Coleman
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Coleman
Orvil Denson Sentenced for Forgery
Deputy Sheriff Jarvis Lancaster arrested Orvil Denson, a former resident, in Omaha on a forgery charge two years after a warrant was issued. Denson forged the name of A. D. Rhoden of Murray on a $24.50 check. He pleaded guilty and received a one to two year sentence in the state reformatory at Lincoln.
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Jarvis Lancaster
Orvil Denson
Omaha
A. D. Rhoden
Murray
James T. Begley
State Reformatory
Lincoln
Plattsmouth Water Plant Cleans and Flushing Planned
The Plattsmouth Water Company reports two thorough cleanings of its pumping plant with mains flushing scheduled for Saturday and Monday. 700 tons of sand were removed and replaced in the filter house, basins cleaned, now holding 1,000,000 gallons of purified water, and the standpipe cleaned under Superintendent Minor. Manganese removed from basins to prevent long deposits, ensuring a high quality water supply.
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Plattsmouth Water Corporation
Minor
Hold Closing Service For City Lenten Union
The last in a four week Holy Week series was held at First Methodist Church. Rev O G Wichmann delivered Watchers at the Cross with Canon Potter reading scripture and Rev H G McClusky offering prayer. Miss Jean Hayes sang Were You There When They Crucified My Lord. The union services fostered inspiring spirit among city churches.
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First Methodist Church
O. G. Wichmann
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Canon Potter
H. G. McClusky
C. O. Troy
Jean Hayes
Lord
Elmwood Couples Silver Wedding Observed at Elmwood Home
The silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bornemeier was celebrated last Sunday at their Elmwood home. A large gathering enjoyed pink and silver decor, a noon cafeteria dinner, and a program with music, a solo, and a closing hymn. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Lewien and many local families.
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Ed Bornemeister
Elmwood
Bernice
Donald
Irene Rieckman
Roy
Willard Stock
Grover Hill
Alfred Bornemeier
Otto Reichman
Alvo
Henry Schlueter
Carl Schlaphoff
Albert Bornemeier
Wabash
Kenneth Wiles
Weeping Water
Jake Keager
Selma
Mynard
Fred Kohler
Plaeger
Julius Engelkemier
Nehawka
William Stock
Carl Rickert
Ernest Schlueter
John Swartz
Murdock
Mildred Heinke
Leona Bornemeier
Omaha
Edward Bornemeier
Last day for 1933 auto license plates enforced
Drivers face the deadline as four months of leniency end for obtaining 1933 plates after state fees were fixed. County officers had extended two weeks to allow compliance. those without licenses must not operate their cars or risk idle status due to cost.
Examination at local post office for substitute clerk carrier
Seventeen applicants took the examination for substitute clerk carrier at the local post office. Three will be chosen to be called if future vacancies arise, with qualified candidates gaining priority rights for any openings.
Smokestack at Plattsmouth Creamery Blows Down
High winds topple the smoke stack at the Plattsmouth Produce creamery causing a shutdown delay in resuming the regular milk run. Structural damage halted operations until repairs are completed.
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Plattsmouth
Vacation closure at St John’s parochial school
The St John’s parochial school closed Wednesday noon for the remainder of Holy week and will reopen Tuesday morning.
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St. John’s Parochial School
Queen Esthers Meet at Mrs. Ore Jr. Home
The Queen Esthers held a pleasant Thursday evening gathering at Mrs. Henry Ore Jr. home with many members present. Miss Alice Taylor assisted the hostess. Mrs. Glen Starkey led the devotional period before social games and entertainment followed by refreshments.
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Henry Ore, Jr
Alice Taylor
Glen Starkey
Students Home for Spring Vacation From Universities
Plattsmouth youths home for Easter visit include Theresa Libershal James Begley Madge Garnett Robert Livingston George Swatek Robert Mann John Becker Charles Nowacek Maxine Cloidt Mildred Hall from University of Nebraska Ralph Mason from Peru Robert Reais from St Benedicts Atchison Kansas Ted Hedraba Northwestern Miss Jean Hayes Morningside College Sioux City George Sayles Jr Creighton study during holiday break.
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Beom Velley
Plattsmouth
University of Nebraska
Theresa Libershal
James T. Begley
Madge Garnett
Robert R. Livingston
George F. Swatek
Robert Mann
John H. Becker
Charles Nowacek
Maxine Cloidt
Mildred Hall
Peru
Ralph Mason
Bondholders Meet Over Country Club Tax Foreclosure
Bondholders of the Elks lodge and Country club met at the library last evening to discuss interests in the tax foreclosure litigation. Seven four bondholders were represented. A committee of H. A. Schneider, George B. Mann and Sear Davie was formed to plan action and protect bondholder interests, with a report due at a later meeting.
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The
Elks Lodge
Lodge
Country Club
H. A. Schneider
George B. Mann
Sear &. Davie
Graves Placed in Immanuel Hospital After Illness
J D Graves of Peru renowned Nebraska attorney was taken to Omaha on Thursday and admitted to Immanuel hospital for heart trouble and complications. His brother Judge Charles L Graves, Sherd Graves, and Alex Graves of Murray are among relatives keeping vigil as family members express concern. Judge C L Graves, Sherd Graves and Howard Graves visited the patient in Omaha for a few hours.
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J. D. Graves
Peru
Nebraska
Omaha
Immanuel Hospital
Graves
Charles L. Graves
Sherd Graves
Rock Bluffs
Alex Graves
Murray
C. L. Graves
Howard Graves
Card of Thanks from the Janca Family
The Janca family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and in bereavement. They remember the sympathy and comfort shown to Mrs. James Janca and family.
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James Janca
Hudsons Called to Missouri for Sister Illness
Dr and Mrs O C Hudson departed Thursday evening for Marysville Missouri due to a sister in law of Mrs Hudson being seriously ill They expect to remain several days until the patient shows improvement.
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O. C. Hudson
Marysville
Missouri
Box Car Robbers Captured After Long Chase
Local officers captured two men after a chase linked to a freight car robbery at Pacific Junction. They recovered the stolen auto and a box car haul identified as indies silk hose from a Burlington yard. Suspects VanHorn and Perry jailed. a third man Burman escaped and is sought. The trio may be tied to other southern Iowa robberies.
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Pacific Junction
Icot
Omaha
Sylvester
Lancaster
Missouri River Bridge
Oreapolis
Platte River
Burlington
Iowa
Erwin van Horn
Eli Perry
VanHorn
Red Orck
Mills County
Bloomfield
Perry
Burman
Michigan
Young Farmer Richard Livingston Severely Injured by Horse
Richard Livingston a young farmer near the city suffered a severe foot injury when a horse stepped on his foot this morning. He was brought into town and treated. the injury will sideline him from work for an extended period.
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Richard Livingston
Livingston
Richard
Barber Oscar Smalley Improves After Pneumonia
Oscar Smalley a South Sixth street barber who has suffered pneumonia in recent days shows slight improvement under constant medical care. Friends hope he will soon recover and resume his usual activities on the highway to recovery.
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Oscar Smalley
South Sixth Street
Mr. Smalley
The Journal Seeks Readers to Phone In News Items
Readers are invited to phone in news tips and items to The Journal. The call for community reports aims to capture local happenings, events, and notices from readers for timely publication.
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the Journal
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