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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1933

Page

3

Plattsmouth Visitors, Local Social and Club News

Clovis Day from Plattsmouth visited Nehawka for business. Mrs. Edna Schumacher shows improvement after illness. The Bailey family from Waterloo spent Sunday with the Troops. Mr. and Mrs. Rough visited Omaha by car. Arno Wessell and party left for Des Moines after a vacation. Max Raines of Weeping Water won a Bellevue Four H swim contest at age fourteen. Miss P. C. Cunningham of Norfolk visited Albert Anderson and J. H. Steffens, with a Friday picnic. Pleasant Hill Neighborhood Club held a picnic and swim at Graham Mills near Nebraska City with many attendees. Miss Lannie McReynolds departed for Elmer McReynolds’ ranch near Alliance to assist there. Mrs. James McVey returned home from Omaha hospital after treatment and observed progress. Will H. Kruger, former Lincoln VA hospital patient, returned home for rest before rejoining for more treatment. Mrs. Alice Plybon and Mrs. Chester Plybon hosted a shower for Harold Plybon and Miss Blauvina Bobbitt. Mr. Plybon and Miss Bobbitt wed on June 6. J. G. Wunderlich and wife visited J. W. Rhuga near Weeping Water. their daughter Mrs. C. A. Rosencrans had been with the Red Cross in Union. Nehawka Woman’s Club met at George Sheldon’s lawn for a program and business.

Clovis Day Plattsmouth Nehawka Edna Schumacher R. C. Bailey Edward Bailey Waterloo W. O. Troop Stuart Rough Omaha Arno Wessell Des Moines Max Raines Bellevue P. C. Cunningham Norfolk Albert Anderson J. H. Steffens Pleasant Hill Graham Mills Nebraska City Lannie McReynolds West Elmer McReynolds Alliance McReynolds Brothers Elmer James McVey Will H. Kruger Veterans’ Hospital Lincoln Kruger Alice Plybon Chester Plybon J. W. Rhuga Weeping Water C. A. Rosencrans American Red Cross Union

Nehawka Band Provides Splendid Music At Meeting

The Nehawka band furnished splendid music directed by James Hansen of Omaha, who attended the meeting with his wife.

James Hansen Omaha

Nehawka Visit Highlights Local Crop Compare

James M. Dunbar and family from Auburn spent last Sunday in Nehawka and later visited Carroll D. Quinton's home in Lincoln. He noted a clear crop difference between Cass county and nearby Auburn, with Nemaha county showing deterioration and a need for moisture.

James M. Dunbar James Auburn Nehawka Lincoln Carroll D. Quinton Mr. Dunbar Cass County Nemaha County

Wessell Family Reunion Held at Murdock Home

A Sunday gathering at the Murdock residence brought together more than fifty Wessell relatives from the area to renew ties and share a communal dinner. Des Moines visitors Arno Wessell and family joined the event along with the Schlichtemeier relatives and Dr. Millers, formerly Velma Wessell of San Diego.

John W. Murdock Wessell Wessells Schlichtemeiers Arno Wessell Des Moines Iowa Dr. Miller

Sturm family meeting to be held Sunday last of August

A gathering of Sturm family branches is planned for Sunday the last of August. Members will be called by the president to enjoy a great day and elect officers for the ensuing year. Previous meetings occurred in Beatrice and Lincoln. this year a midway location will be chosen and plans set for next year’s meeting at the same time.

Sturm Beatrice Lincoln

Sheldon Family Gathering At The Olive Home

A Sunday gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Olive bringing together the Sheldon family. Attendees from Nehanka, Conant Wolph and family, Mrs. Gertrude Wolph and daughter Evelyn, Joseph Anderson and family, George Sheldon and family, Mrs. Frank P. Sheldon, Marion M. Tucker and Paul Wolfe and family from near Avoca, E. C. Giles and family from Plattsmouth, Mrs. Floyd Mitchell and daughters Cecile and Wilma visiting Nehawka, and Sheldon Mitchell.

Ben Olive Sheldon Nehanka Conant Wolph Gertrude Wolph Evelyn Joseph Anderson George Sheldon Frank P. Sheldon Marion M. Tucker Paul Wolfe Avoca E. C. Giles Plattsmouth Floyd Mitchell Cecile Wilma Nehawka Sheldon Mitchell

Miss Sheldon Undergoes Omaha Hospital Operation

Miss Jane Sheldon daughter of Mr and Mrs Vilas P Sheldon of Nehawka has been under observation in an Omaha hospital. She underwent an operation last Monday morning and is reported getting along fairly well with hopes of early recovery.

Omaha Jane Sheldon Vilas P. Sheldon Nehawka

Massie Surprise Birthday At Mt Pleasant

Relatives gathered Sunday to mark Frank M Massie’s 79th birthday in Mt Pleasant precinct where he has lived since 1860. The surprise, arranged by Mrs Will Gilmore of Nebraska City and his daughter Mrs Philip Tritsch of Cedar Creek, featured ample refreshments and friends from Louisville Nebraska City and surrounding areas.

Frank M. Massie Mt. Pleasant Precinct Mr. Massie Ohio Ohio River Mississippi Missouri Rock Bluffs Cassa County Massie Will Gilmore Nebraska City Philip Tritsch Cedar Creek Albert Shellhorn Louisville Olaf Chester Stohlman P. E. Tritech

Local families attend community gathering at Massie home

Mrs G H Gilmore of Murray Clyde Gilmore from Weeping Water Mr and Mrs Grover Hoback and sons Marion and Randall Mrs Chas Hemphill of Nehawka join hosts Mr and Mrs F M Massie for a neighborhood reception at the Massie residence.

G. H. Gilmore Murray Clyde Gilmore Weeping Water Grover Hoback and Sons Marion Randall Chas. Hemphill Nehawka F. M. Massie

Church notices from Nehawka Otterbein churches

United Brethren in Christ lists services at Nehawka Bible church school 10 am and evening gospel 8 pm with Y P S C E at 7 20 pm new song books dedication and last service of conference year. Otterbein church Sunday worship 11 am with announcements and midweek prayer. U P S C E meets at parsonage Friday Aug 4 bring fountain pens and a treat.

United Brethren In Christ Otto Engebretson Nehawka Church Bible Church School

Nebraska Judging Teams Enter World Competition

Three Nebraska judging teams travel to Regina Canada for an international judging contest. The University of Nebraska team joins two former Valley county 4-H champions. Teams include Roy Blazer Elver Hodges Gerald Mott Carl Dale Bill Garrick Harold Bean Elmer Heyne Valerian Ciochon Bud Brickner Charles Barnhart. Nebraska aims for high honors amid strong international entrants.

Nebraska Regina Canada University of Nebraska Valley County A. L. Frolik The Agricultural College At Lincoln Nebraska University Roy Blazer Uncan Elver Hodges Lynch Gerald Mott Hastings

U S Treasury Sells 850 Million Security Issue Oversubscribed

Washington July 31 Investors rushed to support the 850 million security sale as Treasury notes and bonds were oversubscribed. The eight year bonds at 3 1 4 percent and two year notes at 15 percent will fund new money on August 15 to retire maturing certificates and cover upcoming payments. Officials said subscriptions exceeded the issues and will likely fill requests for small investors up to ten thousand dollars. The move aims to strengthen the cash balance and aid the recovery program.

Washington Treasury Dean Acheson Woodin Acheson World-Herald

Wickersham Report Criticized by Buffalo Chief at Conference

Buffalo Police Commissioner A. J. Roche told the International Association of Chiefs of Police that the Wickersham commission report was based on misrepresentation and distortion. He argued the document unfairly indicted police and offered few constructive suggestions for improving law enforcement.

Chicago Wickersham Commission United States International Association of Chiefs of Police A. J. Roche Police Buffalo N. Y Roche

For Sale Seed Rye

Seed rye for sale by John Rice of Cedar Creek Nebraska. Contact details not provided.

John Rice Cedar Creek Nebr

WANTS ALIMONY IN LUMP SUM IN OMAHA

Lorraine L. McCord the divorced first wife of James McCord filed an amended petition in district court asking a definite lump sum alimony. She says alimony has ceased since May 1 and previously accepted 375 to 250 dollars monthly. The lump sum is described as family property in a wealthy west end district.

Omaha Lorraine L. McCord James McCord Hallack McCord

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