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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1939

Page

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Baier-McCord Wedding Held Here Saturday

The ceremony took place at 10 oclock in the home of County Judge A H Duxbury with Judge Duxbury performing the marriage. Miss Hazel Baier of Nebraska City and Mr Gerald D McCord of Tekamah wed after Brides home ties and university connections. The bride attended the University of Nebraska and worked as a reporter in several papers before the marriage. The groom, son of D H McCord of College Springs Iowa, is a newspaper man now with the Burt County Plain Dealer Tekamah. They plan a brief trip to Spirit Lake Iowa and will reside at 804 M Street Tekamah after August 7.

Hazel Baier Nebraska City William O. Baier Avoca Gerald D. McCord Tekamah A. H. Duxbury Duxbury Nora DeCory Lincoln University of Nebraska Miss DeCory Sterling Baier School of Journalism Plattsmouth Journal Tarkio Avalanche Nebraska City News-Press

Farney and Horsak Families Visit Williamsburg Kansas

Mr and Mrs Milo Farney and daughter Margaret along with Mr and Mrs Frank Horsak and son Carl Joseph visited Williamsburg Kansas as guests of Mr Farneys parents Thomas and Mrs Farney. The Plattsmouth party traveled Friday and returned Sunday with Margaret staying in Kansas to vacation with grandparents and relatives.

Milo Farney Margaret Frank Horsak Carl Joseph Williamsburg Kansas Mr. Farney Thomas Farney Plattsmouth Miss Margaret

Card of Thanks for Unspecified Loss

The True family expresses heartfelt appreciation for kindness and sympathy after the death of their wife mother and grandmother. They thank those who sent flowers participated in the funeral and assisted them during their bereavement.

John True

Journey to the West Motor Tour heads to Colorado

Saturday party Miss Isabel Rainey and June Keil along with Fred Tritsch and Fred Wehrbein depart for Estes Park and other Colorado areas for a short motor tour.

Isabel Rainey June Keil Fred Tritsch Fred Wehrbein Estes Park Colorado

Methodist Women Present Golgotha Film at Church

The Methodist Women's Federation will present a talking moving picture titled Golgotha at the Methodist church on September 7 1933. Admission details follow in church notices.

Methodist Women’s Federation Golgotha Methodist Church

Appreciation for Sympathy and Help After Loss

Mrs. C. E. Cook and family thank friends neighbors and Mynard society members for sympathy kindness and floral remembrances after Charles E. Cook's death and express gratitude to those who helped with funeral services and burden of sorrow.

Mynard Ald Society C. E. Cook Charles E. Cook

St Pauls Church Adopts New Church Constitution

The St. Pauls church in Plattsmouth ratified the Evangelical and Reformed constitution and by laws approved by the 1938 general synod. Elders J. E. Meisinger and J. G. Meisinger and deacons Henry Born Henry Starkjohn W H Puls John Lutz were elected. Pastor S G Schick becomes general chairman of the governing board.

St. Paul's Church Evangelical and Reformed Church Plattsmouth J. E. Meisinger J. G. Meisinger Henry Born Henry Starkjohn W. H. Puls John Lutz S. G. Schick

Plattsmouth Merchants win 12 to 5 over Sidney Iowa team

The Plattsmouth Merchants defeated Sidney Iowa 12 to 5 as Sidney arrived late due to traffic. Local left fielder John J. O'Donnell hit a homer over the east bank to electrify the crowd while Thierolf pitched effectively throughout.

Plattsmouth Merchants Sidney Iowa John J. O’donnell Thierolf

Holmes Family Visits From the East

Mr and Mrs James W Holmes of this city host their son and his family Mr and Mrs Ralph Holmes and daughter Margaret Louise of Haddon Field New Jersey The son has done engineering work in the east after graduating from the University of Nebraska and now works in the research department of RCA at Camden New Jersey

James W. Holmes Ralph Holmes Margaret Louise Haddon Field New Jersey Holmes East University of Nebraska Camden

Plattsmouth Ladies Return from Outing

Misses Marie Nolting and Wilhelmina Henrichsen returned home after a vacation in the eastern states and Canada. They visited Louisville New York City Washington Philadelphia and Boston with stops at the World’s Fair and Radio City they saw the Queen Mary and other ships before returning via Detroit and Plymouth Michigan. They praised the trip as enjoyable and educational.

Marie Nolting Wilhelmina Henrichsen Canada Louisville Kentucky Jack Hesse Dorothy Brink New York City Jack McCarty Herbert Patterson McCarty Hotel Taft Patterson Hotel Harmony Boston Mass Niagara Falls Detroit Michigan Estelle Caroline Baird Bairds Iowa Chicago

Visitors from Lincoln Attend Social Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Harold O Murphey and daughter Vesta Lee of Lincoln visited the Robertson home over the weekend. Miss Rachel Robertson returned with them after social events in Lincoln honoring Major J T Green and daughter Patricia who will depart for Fort Sam Houston Texas where Major Green is assigned. Patricia Green is a Delta Delta Delta member alongside Miss Robertson and many social events were held in her honor.

Harold O. Murphey Vesta Lee Lincoln Patricia Green Delta Delta Delta Sorority Miss Robertson Miss Green

Six Girl Scouts Return From Camp Brewster

A group of six girls from the Rambler's patrol of the Girl Scouts Misses Margaret and Alice Rea Margaret Fricke Gertrude Cloidt Ruth Westover and Elizabeth Ann Wiles returned home Sunday afternoon after a week at Camp Brewster on Bellevue boulevard South Omaha They left July 23 and spent the time playing tennis archery crafts and swimming Westover Fricke and Wiles drove them home in their automobiles

Margaret Alice Rea Margaret Fricke Gertrude Cloidt Ruth Westover Elizabeth Ann Wiles This City Brewster Bellevue Boulevard South Omaha Rambler’s Girl Scouts Westover Fricke Wiles

County Court Hears Case Against Gerald Kuhns

A complaint was filed charging Gerald Kuhns with intoxication and abusing an officer. The court sentenced five days in jail on the first count and thirty days on the second, suspended on good behavior.

Gerald Kuhns

Vacation Trip From Here to North Platte Casper Wyoming

Elmore Brink and James Jones left Sunday for a western outing traveling to North Platte and Casper Wyoming to visit Eugene McNair. They will then proceed to Yellowstone Park to tour the famous natural wonderland.

Elmore Brink James Jones North Platte Casper Wyoming Eugene McNair Yellowstone Park

Visits by Baird sisters and Florence Jones in Tama

Misses Caroline and Estelle Baird return from a vacation trip to the east and spend a brief 23 hour visit at Tama Iowa. They are accompanied by their niece Miss Florence Jones who will stay at the Baird home and visit with Mr and Mrs George L Farley.

Caroline Estelle Baird Tama Iowa Florence Jones Miss Jones Baird Mr. J George L. Farley

Birth of daughter to Mr and Mrs Irven Meyers

A 7 pound girl was born to Mr and Mrs Irven Meyers at their home at 1216 Ave F on Friday morning July 28. Both mother and daughter are doing fine. Mrs Meyers was the former Miss Doris Winscot.

Irven Meyers Ave F

Frank M Massie Celebrates 85th Birthday at Mt Pleasant Farm

Frank M Massie, a long time Cass county resident, celebrated his 85th birthday at his Mt Pleasant precinct farm. His son Harry Massie and family from Callaway joined him, along with Dr G H Gilmore of Murray and P E Tritsch and Maynard Tritsch families. A fine dinner and good times marked the gathering.

Frank M. Massie Cass County Mt. Pleasant Precinct Harry Massie Callaway Nebraska G. H. Gilmore Murray Massie P. E. Tritsch Maynard Tritsch P. E

Mynard Picnic Draws a Large Crowd

The Mynard Community club picnic was held Tuesday noon at the church building due to rain. Residents and guests enjoyed Nebraska style dishes while Rotary members and local officials arrived early, with many autos traveling from Plattsmouth to attend.

Mynard Community Club Wetenkamp Grove Nebraska Plattsmouth Rotary Club Down Town

Many Dropped From WPA Rolls In New Relief Provisions

The sewing center in the city reports many workers removed from WPA rolls under new congress relief provisions. The eighteen month limit caused layoffs with at least thirty days notice, and future reemployment remains undecided as lawmakers debate riders to other bills.

Congress

Sundstrom Assigned to 107th Infantry Headquarters

Herbert Sundstrom son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Sundstrom has been assigned to the 107th Infantry Headquarters. The regiment with other national guard troops trains in maneuvers near Manassas Virginia as part of regional drills.

Herbert Sundstrom Elmer Sundstrom Reserve Officers Corps 107Th Infantry Pennsylvania National Guard Manuvers Manasas Virginia

Baird Family Visitor Returns Home From Salida

W N Baird of Salida Colorado returned Saturday afternoon to his west home after visiting sisters Mrs George L Farley and Misses Caroline and Estelle Baird in the city.

W. N. Baird Salida Colorado George L. Farley Caroline Estelle Baird

Mrs. Fitch Scheduled for Correctional Operation in Omaha

Mrs. Robert Fitch at St. Joseph hospital in Omaha will undergo a corrective operation Thursday. She has shown good progress in recent days.

Robert Fitch St. Joseph Hospital Omaha

Louisville to Host Major Bowes Night and Bridge Celebration

Louisville plans a free Platte River bridge celebration on September 8 and 9 with an amateur talent contest on September 7 modeled after Major Bowes. Prizes include 5 3 and 1.50 dollars. entrants can sing play dance recite or impersonate. Entries must be sent to local organizers by August 15.

Harry Johnson Zulemma Iye D. C. Huffman Louisville

Iverson Family Returns From East Trip

Mrs. Emily Iverson and daughter Miss Margaret along with Rev. Paul Iverson of Hastings returned home after a two week East Coast tour. They guested with John Iverson in Washington D C and toured the capital congress sights. They visited the New York world’s fair and Ocean City Maryland. Rev. Paul Iverson attended a Presbyterian church conference in Auburn New York and Lyme New Hampshire.

Emily Iverson Margaret Paul Iverson Hastings Ocean City Maryland Washington East Auburn New York Lyme New Hampshire Presbyterian Church

Illness Disrupts Local Post Office Staff

Mrs Minnie Alwin a post office clerk fell ill this morning forcing Postmaster Ray Larson to relieve other clerks during off time periods in addition to his duties.

Minnie Alwin Ray Larson

Plattsmouth Couple Welcome Daughter at St Joseph Hospital

Mr and Mrs Carl Potschies of a farm near Plattsmouth are parents of a girl born at St Joseph hospital rather than a son as previously reported in the Journal.

Carl Potschies Plattsmouth Journal St. Joseph Hospital

Mrs Sophia Scheel Visits Plattsmouth in Saturday Outing

Mrs Sophia Scheel a well known Murdock resident and her granddaughter Joan Rogers of Denver visited Cass county neighbors in Plattsmouth on a Saturday outing. She traveled with Mr and Mrs Edward Jochim and John Jochim after stopping in Louisville. This marked her first Saturday night visit since the King Korn Karnival and she praised the crowds and city activity.

Sophia Scheel Murdock Joan Rogers Denver Cass County Louisville Plattsmouth Edward Jochim John Jochim

Bail On Chicken Theft Case Returns To Court

Charles Wheeler who with John Weiss was bound over to the district court on May 22 1939 on chicken stealing is now out on a 1000 appearance bond and jailed in Saunders county. Since their May 6 arrest by Sheriff Joe Mrasek and Deputy Emery Doody Saunders county has seen a rise in poultry thefts nearby. Wheeler was picked up in Omaha with 117 live chickens and six dead ones identified as farmers property and Weiss remains in hospital after being shot during the May 6 arrest near Chilson school west of Murray.

Charles Wheeler John Weiss Saunders County Joe Mrasek Emery Doody Saunders Wheeler Omaha Duxbury Weiss Chilson Murray

Will Undergo Operation for Infantile Paralysis

Geraldine McClintock of Omaha is at University hospital awaiting her first operation for infantile paralysis. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Fay McClintock, she has suffered since early life and doctors hope the procedure will bring permanent relief.

Geraldine McClintock Fay McClintock University Hospital Omaha

Arraignment in Nebraska Police Court on Intoxication Charge

Ray Elder was arraigned in police court on a complaint alleging intoxication. Judge C. L. Graves imposed a sentence of 5 dollars and costs after plea and evidence were heard.

Ray Elder State of Nebraska C. L. Graves

Young Cemetery General Clean-Up Planned

Friday August 4 is set for a cemetery clean up at Young Cemetery. All lot owners are urged to attend for all day or partial help. Bring your dinner and stay as long as you can. Cemetery Committee signed.

Young Cemetery Cemetery Committee

Vacationing in West with Omaha Friends

Miss Christine Soennichsen is vacationing on the northern and western coasts covering Canada and California. She left Saturday July 22 and plans to spend a month with Omaha friends whom she accompanied.

Christine Soennichsen California

Mrs Anna Gibbons Arrives to Aid Ill Sister

Mrs Anna Gibbons arrived from Omaha on Saturday and stays with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Littleton Bethards to help care for her ailing sister for three weeks.

Anna Gibbons Omaha Littleton Bethards

Rhoden Family Holds Plattsmouth Reunion

Ninety two Rhoden family members from five states gathered at Garfield park in Plattsmouth for a Sunday reunion. Attendees traveled from New York City to Sturgis South Dakota and from Nebraska Iowa and Kansas. The group planned an annual 1949 reunion in Plattsmouth with officers named and oldest members honored.

Garfield Park Plattsmouth Rhoden South Dakota Nebraska Iowa Kansas New York Beulah Rhoden Smith New York City S. A. Rhoden A. A. Rhoden Eliza Rhoden Allan Richard Rhoden Endicott Sterling Rhoden Lincoln Fumer Rhoden Chips Rhoden Marian Harold Warren Rhoden Burdette Sydan Gayle Alice Eldon Rhoden Fairbury Grover Rhoden Bonnie Wilmer Budd Manley Ray Rhoden Don Rhoden, Jr Glen Kaffenberger de Vonne Kay Karen Shrader Rhoden Aleck Rhoden Frank Rhoden Murray Gayle Rhoden George Dale Barbara Harry Albin Delbert Marlene Jo Nonne K. J. Rhoden Jear Mildred Donna Lee Elisabeth Hass Moline, Illinois Flossie Anderson Holbrook Nebr Lester Shrader Nehawka H. L. Kruger Thelma Helen Jane J. T. Porter Frank Vallery Dick Chriswisser Dolly Crewdsor Don Rhoden Marjorie Field Sturgiss, S. D D. C. Rhoden Murray, Nebr

Showing Improvement at St Joseph Hospital Omaha

Reports from St Joseph hospital at Omaha state E H Schulhof recovering well after an operation. He remains weak but has shown a gain and with rest and quiet officials hope for further improvement.

St. Joseph Hospital Omaha E. H. Schulhof

Omaha Doctors Visit Schmidtmann Relatives in Union

Dr. Carl F. Schmidtman and wife of Omaha spent a short time today visiting with Mr and Mrs William Schmidtmann Sr parents of the doctor. They then traveled to Union to see relatives of Mrs Schmidtman formerly Miss Ida Reynolds.

Carl F. Schmidtman Omaha William Schmidtmann Union Schmidtman Ida Reynolds

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