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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1937

Page

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Robertson Family Returns from the South

William A. Robertson grand master of Nebraska Masons and family return from a two week trip through fourteen states to attend the Knights Templar grand conclave in Miami. He notes southern prosperity, public works, growing industry including creameries and mills, and hospitality. They visited New Orleans Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge’s capitol modeled after Nebraska's building.

William A. Robertson Nebraska Masons Gulf Coast Robertson South Jersey New South Miami Templars Florida City New Orleans General Jackson Baton Rouge Nebraska Louisiana Huey P. Long

New York Visitors Stay With Local Families

Mrs. E M Redden and children Norma Jean Wayne and Buddie arrived from New York City to stay with Cass Sylvester Edward Gabelman and John Jordan. They are sisters to the ladies and plan to visit Guide Rock with Mrs Redden's mother. Mr Redden will join later.

Family Trip Heads to Minnesota Lake Country

Early today Mr. and Mrs. John W. Crabill and Mr. and Mrs. Clement Wester with Clementine departed for a northern Minnesota lake vacation. They will join Mr. and Mrs. Isaac King of Superior at their camp, with the W. G. Brooks family from Burlington also joining the lakeside outing at Cletherall.

John W. Crabill Clement Wester Clementine Minnesota Isaac King Superior W. G. Brooks Burlington Iowa Lakes Cletherall Minn

Closing Days of the C M T C Camp at Ft Crook

The Citizens Military Training camp near Fort Crook ends Friday after a month of strenuous drill for about 600 young men and boys from Iowa Nebraska and beyond. Plattsmouth sent Ronald Rebal John Cloidt Jr and Lowell Reeves two in their second year with Rebal and Cloidt corporals of squads. Reeves a first year member remained a private as the camp winds down with honors awarded and equipment turned in Saturday before cadets return home.

Citizens Military Training Camp Fort Crook Iowa Nebraska Seventh Corps Plattsmouth Ronald Rebal John Cloidt Lowell Reeves Rebal Cloidt

Revoked Beer License for Weeping Water Establishment

The state liquor commission revoked the beer license of E. A. Fisher of Weeping Water after a hearing finding violations of the liquor law. State agents testified to beer sales on Sundays July 18 and earlier, with Mayor O. C. Hinds present but not testifying. The license cancellation takes effect next Saturday at midnight.

State Liquor Commission E. A. Fisher O. C. Hinds Hinds Fisher McEachen

Card of Thanks from Campbell families

We thank friends and neighbors for help deeds, kindness, sympathy, flowers, and those who helped with the services. George Campbell and family, Dave Campbell and family, Charles Campbell and family, Sara Ray and family, Frances Schafer and family.

George Campbell Dave Campbell Charles Campbell Sara Ray Frances Schafer

Water Pageant Draws 3000 to Merritt's Beach Festival

Plattsmouth’s Cass and Otoe county crowds join Lincoln and Omaha visitors for a two hour pageant at Merritt's Beach. D. H. Merritt’s pool offers free gate as Mrs. R E Norris oversees life saving efforts and Red Cross displays.

Plattsmouth Pete Gradeville Merritt's Beach Cass County Otoe County Lincoln Omaha D. HL. Merritt A. H. Duxbury Home Service R. E. Norris Norris Fort George Ofe Ol Co

City Council Debates Parking Bids and Budget Work

City council meetings with all members present on Monday July 26 discussed a petition to reserve three west side Sixth street parking spots at Hotel Plattsmouth. The request was denied 6 to 4 amid fears of future parking demands while approving bills and a city budget ordinance No. 727 on first reading.

Sixth Street Plattsmouth Council D. L. Ramel Frank Cheval George Taylor John Kubicka Roy Taylor and Sons John Boetel Charles Vallery J. K H. McMaaken Libershal C. L. Graves

Storm Floods City as Heavy Rain Drenches Region

A severe summer storm drenched the farming area and city streets with up to two inches of rain in an hour and four inches in some rural sections. Flooding swamped Chicago avenue and Washington Avenue while sewers struggled to cope. Lightning caused minor tree damage and the Gibbs carnival tents were torn by wind. Citizens waded through water as blocked sewers, parked cars, and rising creeks overflowed low-lying fields.

Chicago Avenue Sixth Street Main Street North Side South Sixth Street Washington Avenue North 6Th Street Gibbs Carnival Company

Colorado Vacation for Weeping Water and Lincoln Parties

Miss Beatrice Sppin of Weeping Water and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Spohn of Lincoln recently completed a two week mountain vacation in Colorado. They stayed at an YMCA camp near Estes and enjoyed routes from Estes to Grand Lake via Iceberg Lake, the skyline drive, and the Royal Gorge near Canon City. They also toured Red Feather Lakes and finished the trip returning through southern Kansas.

Beatrice Sppin Richard Spohn Lincoln Colorado Estes Trail Ridge Grand Lake Iceberg Lake Skyline Drive Royal Gorge Canon City Red Feather Lakes Kansas

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Irene Alexson

On Sunday July 25 a charming dinner at the John Alexson home honored Miss Irene Alexson. The event remained a complete surprise until she was greeted. Gifts delighted the guest of honor and baskets carried items for the dinner. attendees included the Meisingers, Bombergs, Carl Alexson, and John Alexson families.

John Alexson Irene Alexson Anton Meisinger Leroy Meisinger Carl Alexson Tinus Bomberg

VanderHaar Dies After Illness in Sioux City

W. H. VanderHaar 49, formerly with Norfolk Packing Co in this city, died Thursday night in a Sioux City hospital after three months illness. He had been in poor health for two years and was active in the Methodist church. Survived by widow, three sons and two daughters. Funeral held at 2 p.m. today in Sioux City with interment there.

W. H. VanderHaar Norfolk Packing Co Sioux City Iowa VanderHaar Vander Haar

Recovering Nicely After Hospital Operation

John Sheard underwent surgery at Clarkson hospital Friday morning for appendicitis and hernia. He is reported to be getting along nicely.

John Sheard Clarkson Hospital

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