Hobby Show Thrills Students at Central School
Central school hosts an afternoon hobby show with open house for parents. Teachers and pupils presented diverse hobbies and prizes were awarded by judges Mrs. Clement Wester and Mrs. Clayton Cross. Winners included Marvin Hild, Donald Ayler, Richard Duxbury, Raymond Mathers, Jakie Brashus, Mary Gorder, Ruth Ann Favors, and Shirley Martin with various teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Wester
Clayton Cross
Donald Ayler
Jane Oakes
Richard Duxbury
Selma Diehm
Raymond Mathers
Garnette Clare
Jakie Brashus
Dorothy Glock
Mary Gorder
Rose Prohaska
Ruth Ann Favors
Marie Nolting
Shirley Martin
Mies Agnes Muenster
Fine Trip Through Western States By Local Dealers
Jonn V. Svoboda and Joy Miller, from Norfolk, returned from a several day business trip by truck to Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. They delivered stock for Norfolk Packing Co and visited Glenwood Fort Smith Van Buren Springdale Tulsa Oklahoma City and Fort Smith Arkansas. Weather was chilly and the season backward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonn V. Svoboda
Joy Miller
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Norfolk Packing Co
Glenwood
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Fort Smith
Arkansas
van Buren
Bob Burns
Springdale
Plattsmouth High Track Firms Dates for May Meets
Plattsmouth high school track team will join the Ashland meet on May 5 and the Omaha University meet, both qualifying for the state tournament at Lincoln May 12 and 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Ashland
Omaha University
Lincoln
Iversons Return Home After Birth at St. Joseph
Mrs. Rudolph Iverson and her infant son returned home from St. Joseph hospital where the baby was born Monday evening April 10. Both mother and child are reported well and the family expresses great happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Iverson
St. Joseph Hospital
Peoria Couple Visits Plattsmouth Family
Mr and Mrs Harley L Becker of Peoria Illinois arrived in Plattsmouth Thursday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs H E Becker and sisters Mrs John Sattler and Mrs William Schmidtmann Jr. Readers learn he runs a corrective shoe store for children in Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley L. Becker
Peoria
Illinois
Plattsmouth
Becker
H. E. Becker
John Sattler
William Schmidtmann
Cass County Motor Co Safe Looted In Early Morning Break-In
Thieves broke into Cass County Motor Company at Sixth and Pearl, lifting about 140 to 150 dollars from the office safe. Entry likely gained via a basement door. The robbery, believed to occur after 1 am, went undetected until morning as staff slept. Sheriff and deputy investigated for clues and fingerprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Datty
Cass County Motor Co
Sixth and
Pearl Streets
Joe Mrasek
E. J. Doody
Pearl
Reckless Driver Arrested After City Traffic Incident
A car plowed through traffic at Fifth and Main this morning nearly hitting a child. Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ralph Surface of Union after tracking the vehicle to Pearl and Sixth streets. His license had been revoked for a year and was used without a valid license. County Attorney Walter H. Smith was notified to file charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Pickrel
Sherif Joe Mrasek
E. J. Doody
Pearl Street
Sixth Street
Ralph Surface
Union
Court House
Walter H. Smith
Schlichtemeier Family Fetes 25th Anniversary and Pin Honor
Ronald Schlichtemeier and family of Elmwood shared Sunday dinner at the Omer Schlichtemeier home. Their son Ronnie celebrated a pin for one year of perfect Sunday school attendance. Stuart Schlichtemeier, visiting from Lincoln, helped celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Omer Schlichtemeier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Schlichtemeier
Elmwood
Omer Schlichtemeier
Ronnie
Stuart Schlichtemeier
Lincoln
Death of L. C. Todd Occurs in California
Louis C. Todd 80 a Cass county pioneer died Wednesday at his Long Beach California home after a lengthy illness This marks the third Todd death in a week Levi G Todd of Union died last Thursday and Harold Todd son of L C Todd died Sunday at Imperial Survivors include Mrs George C Sheldon Nehawka L G Todd Waterloo IA Mark Todd and Mrs Genevive Hoff master Imperial Mrs Paul Tighe of Sioux City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis C. Todd
Cass County
Long Beach
California
Todd
Levi G. Todd
Union
Harold Todd
L. C. Todd
Imperial
George C. Sheldon
Nehawka
Sheldon
L. G. Todd
Waterloo
Iowa
Mark Todd
Genevive Hoffmaster
Paul Tighe
Sioux City
Platters Baseball Schedule Set For Close of School Year
Coach B A Hoffman announces a schedule with Creighton Prep and Tech already played. Upcoming games include Weeping Water here April 21 and April 28 Papillion there. May 2 Papillion here May 3 Lincoln there May 12 13 State meet in Lincoln May 18 Weeping Water there. North High of Omaha to follow state meet with home and away games. Joe York John Jacobs Ralph Stava and Allan White out tomorrow for Fremont music contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Hoffman
Platters
Creighton Prep
Tech
Weeping Water
Technical High
Papillion
Lincoln
North High
Omaha
Joe York
John Jacobs
Ralph Stava
Allan White
Fremont
Returns From Hospital After Auto Crash Injury
Donald Wall, badly hurt three weeks ago in an auto accident at Council Bluffs, has returned home. He bears a back injury requiring a cast that will soon be exchanged for a lighter one after X rays. He plans to resume his senior year work and thanks friends for their cards and messages during his hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Wall
Council Bluffs
Altho
Don
Donald
Jury Awards Louis Rettenmaier $1000.25 in Auto Accident Suit
The jury in the case of Louis A. Rettenmaier versus August Ossenkop returned a verdict for the plaintiff for 1000.25 dollars. The suit sought 25000 dollars for injuries from a collision on the Louisville road west of the city on October 22, 1938, when plaintiff’s car was struck by a truck owned by Ossenkop and driven by a man named Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Rettenmaier
August Ossenkop
Louisville
Johnson
Arizona Visit Of Wilber Hennings
Wilber Hennings from Phoenix, Arizona, now visiting relatives and old friends here. He enjoyed the Arizona country and is pleased with conditions there. He will likely stay several weeks with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber Hennings
Phoenix
Arizona
Quarry Worker Suffering Back Injury Hospitalized
George Cody, a government rock quarry employee, was taken to St. Joseph's hospital for treatment after suffering a back injury at the quarry Tuesday. He was transported by Dr. L. S. Pucelik, a local physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cody
St. Joseph's Hospital
L. S. Pucelik
Family Rushes to Kearney as Illness Worsens
George Troop and daughters Mary and Annette along with Mrs. Lester Gaylord and Mrs. Kenneth McCarthy left for Kearney Nebraska due to the serious and prolonged illness of Mrs. George Troop who remains in a critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Troop
Mary
Annette
Lester Gaylord
Kenneth McCarthy
Kearney
Nebarska
Waterways Construction Co. Leads On Iowa River Project Bids
Waterways Construction Co. of Kansas City emerged as the apparent lowest bidder for a $600 000 Army Engineer project on the Missouri river between Blair and Onawa Iowa. The contract covers dike and revetment work with start hoped within ten days and completion aimed for high water in June. Six new pilot canals are to be finished this winter to guide river flow and markers will be placed next month to establish a channel for Socony Vacuum Oil barge lines.
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Missouri River
Blair
Onawa
Iowa
The
Waterways Construcction Company
Kansas City
L C. Callister
William Hogue
Omaha
Socony Vacuum Oil Company
Gas Main Break Shuts Section Of Louisville Road
In Louisville a gas main was broken by a county road maintainer near a school, causing gas to escape briefly. Clarence Busche of Ashland assisted the repair crew as workers replaced the damaged section. Residents were warned to watch for service restoration and avoid sparks or flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Clarence Busche
Ashland
Maryland visitors Asa Black family in town for rest and reunion
Mr and Mrs J R R Black and daughter Etta Ray of Hagerstown Maryland are visiting at Mrs James M Robertson’s home and with other local families. Mrs Black is Mrs Robertson’s cousin and former Etta Ray who attended a wedding here. Mr Black, Washington County Maryland clerk, returns home after a trip from the West with the San Francisco exposition visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. R. Black
Etta Ray
Hagerstown
Maryland
James M. Robertson
Jessie Robertson
Harvey Garer
R. P. Westover
W. A. Robertson
Black
Robertson
Washington County
West Coast
Visits in old home bring Emeryville couple to Des Moines trip
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Olson of Emeryville, California, visited downtown Friday to see old friends and recall boyhood days. They had attended school locally. The pair were traveling to Des Moines to visit Mr. Olson's brother G. A. Olson, a former local photographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Olson
Emeryville
California
Olson
Des Moines
Iowa
Card of Thanks from Dist 30 teachers and pupils
The teachers and pupils of Dist 30 Dorothea Siemoneit express gratitude to patrons and friends for helping win the ninth weekly prize and second in grand prizes. They thank merchants for enabling more playground equipment in rural schools, promising deep appreciation.
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Dist
Dorothea Siemoneit
Social dance planned at American Legion April 29
A Saturday night dance is set for April 29 at the American Legion building. Sponsored by the Holy Rosary church Young Men's CY0. Music will be provided by Charley Kucera and his band playing modern and old-fashioned selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Young Men's
C.Y.0
Holy Rosary Church
Charley Kucera
Catalog Promises Goods From Alluring Descriptions
A seller touts products with tempting descriptions, urging buyers to trust the catalog and purchase. The pitch hinges on irresistible allure and broad assurances of value and satisfaction.
Death of veteran showman Lew Landis
Residents in the west who enjoyed the Landis shows learn of the death of Lew Landis owner and founder of the shows. He died the past week at Emporia Kansas. The shows opened at Fort Scott Kansas before moving to Emporia.
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West
Landis
Lew Landis
Mr. Landis
Emporia
Kansas
Fort Scott
Knights Templar Nebrada names leaders at Grand Island conclave
The sixty seventh Knights Templar conclave in Grand Island named William T. Albrecht of Lincoln as commander of Nebraska Templars. William A. Robertson of Omaha was advanced to grand generalissimo. other officers include Arthur J. Denney Fairbury senior warden Clarence Wilson Hastings junior warden Fred Malony Auburn recorder Lewis E. Smith Omaha treasurer Jess Whitmore Valley and Fred B. Dale Omaha captain general. The 1940 conclave will be in Lincoln with Omaha first Auburn second Lincoln third North Platte fourth in team standings.
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Knights Templar of
Nebraska
Grand Island
William T. Albrecht
Lincoln
Nebraska Templars
William A. Robertson
Arthur J. Denney
Fairbury
Clarence Wilson
Hastings
Fred Malony
Auburn
Lewis E. Smith
Omaha
Jess Whitmore
Valley
Fred B. Dale
Omaha Commandery
North Platte
Union man given stiff sentence for reckless driving and DUI
Ralph Surface of Union pled guilty to three county charges in county court. He faced counts of reckless driving at forty mph on Main Street, driving while intoxicated, and driving without a license. He received 60 days in jail on the first count, a $200 fine on the second, and six months in jail plus a two year license revocation on the third, with all jail terms to run concurrently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Surface
Union
Walter H. Smith
Main Street
Fifth Street
Bryant
South 6Th Street
Seventh
Pearl
Joe Mrasek
California visitor to Plattsmouth plans extended stay
Mrs. John Jaske of Los Angeles arrived in Plattsmouth Thursday evening to spend a month visiting her mother Mrs. James Jelinek and sisters Mrs. James Sedlak and Mrs. Anna Zitka. She will also visit Omaha with sister Mrs. Mary Gruidel and other friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jaske
Los Angeles
California
Plattsmouth
James Jelinek
James Sedlak
Anna Zitka
Omaha
Mary Gruidel
Arbor Day Improvements At Cass County Sheriff Home
The Cass county sheriff's residence lawn saw a major Arbor Day effort with trees Chinese elms and shrubs planted. The new landscaping brightens the grounds and makes the area one of the city's most attractive spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County Sheriff’s Residence
Fire Prevention Day in Plattsmouth Crowds Inspect Homes
Plattsmouth conducted Fire Prevention Day with 141 business inspections and 1,200 home hazard forms returned by schoolchildren. The event, arranged by the local fire department with Nebraska Fire Prevention association, concluded with a banquet at the American Legion building hosted by the Methodist federation women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritas
Plattamouth
Nebraska Fire Prevention Association
Boy Scouts
Plattsmouth
American Legion
Indies
Methodist Federation
Mtmost
Frank A. Cloidt
E. H. Wescoty
Carl J. Schneider
Joe Cryan
State Association For Fhe
Cryan
Orran
Fred Sabin
State Fire Prevention Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marvin Hild
Amelia Martens
Cass County Motor Company Safe
Tain
Stand
No. 6
Dr. Gilmore
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Leslie Niel
Bessie Aschenbrenner
J. A. Capwell
Fay McClintock
BR. P. Westover
GH. Gilmore
Murray
Mesdames
Raymond Larson
Otto Lutz
Mynard
Ed Tritsch
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