Young Man Engelkemeier Passes Away At 21
Howard Engelkemeier 21, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Engelkemeier, died Saturday at the family home west of Murray after a lifelong illness. Body taken to Sattler funeral home. Services Tuesday at 2:30 PM at Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church. Body to be moved to the late home near Murray for viewing before the service.
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Murray
Howard Engelkemeier
Henry Engelkemeier
Sattler Funeral Home
Eight Mile Grove Lutheran
Local Cass County Women Return From Camp Brewster
Mrs Tony Klimm and Mrs Will Cook return from a summer vacation camp at Camp Brewster. Members from eastern state attended but this year the camp membership was smaller and Cass county ladies stayed only one day instead of a full week.
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Tony Klimm
Will Cook
Union
Camp Brewster
Cass County
William Barker Taken to Lincoln Hospital
William Barker longtime resident was taken this afternoon to Lincoln for hospital treatment after illness beginning Saturday. A course of treatment was started with hope for improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barker
Lincoln
Transfer of James Robertson to Wyoming from Europe
Attorney and Mrs. Robertson of this city report their son James Robertson I has been transferred from Paris to report aboard the Wyoming for the return trip to the United States. He was with midshipmen from the Annapolis Naval Academy on shore leave when the Oklahoma was ordered to Spain. The Oklahoma will stay in European waters to guard Americans evacuated from the war zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Robertson
James Robertson
Europe
U. S&s. S&s. Wyoming
Robertson
Annapolis Naval Academy
Paris
Oklahoma
Spain
Wyoming
Cemetery Board Adopts By Laws At Monday Meet
The newly formed cemetery board met Monday evening with Chairman W F Evers presiding and adopted by laws covering board scope. The rules create a superintendent to manage planting and grounds under the board, with future study to set lot fees and cemetery fund charges, aiming for businesslike management and funding.
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Cemetery Board
W. F. Evers
Birthday Celebration for Phyllis Louise Schiessl
Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Louis Born a family gathering marked the first birthday of Phyllis Louise Schiessl daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Schiessl. Relatives brought baskets of food and a birthday cake sponsored by Norma May Bartek as gifts and photographs were taken. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Louis Born Mr and Mrs Fred Bartek and children Marie Norma and Shirley Mr and Mrs Will Bartek and Billie Franklin Mr and Mrs Arthur Spreick and Donna Lee and Phyllis Louise.
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Louis Born
Phyllis Louise Schiessl
Albert Schiessl
Norma May Bartek
Fred Bartek
Marie
Norma
Shirley
Will Bartek
Billie Franklin
Arthur Spreick
Donna Lee
Albert Schiess
Phyllis Louise
Enjoy Camp Week with Omaha 4-H Girls at Brewster
Fourteen city 4-H club girls attended Camp Brewster enjoying activities from handcraft to swimming. Winners included Willa Sylvester in the 20 yard freestyle and Wilma Swatek for amateur night reading Polly at the Movies. Omaha Chamber sent three buses to the Ak-Sar-Ben show for all campers.
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Camp
Brewster
Willa Sylvester
Mary Alice Ault
Margaret Fricke
Miriam Fricke
Wilma Swatek
Opal Byers
Shirley Peterson
Dorothea Duxbury
Ellen Cloidt
Elizabeth Ann Wiles
Betty McKissick
Rose Brink
Catherine Brink
Ruth Gaines
Polly
Chamber of Commerce of
Omaha
Young couple wed in Murray in quiet Sunday ceremony
Miss Mae Christina Wilson and Mr. Robert E. Sedlak were married Sunday at 10 in Murray at the home of Rev. C. Loyd Shubert. The ceremony was small with only the couple and attendants. Afterward a wedding dinner and supper were held, and the pair will establish a home on South street. The bride is from Murray, a 1931 Plattsmouth graduate, and the groom, a local, works at Emil Ptak's tavern.
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C. Loyd Shubert
Christian Church of
Murray
Mae Christina Wilson
Robert E. Sedlak
Gerald Shrader
Jacobs Cafe
Plattsmouth
Joseph M. Sediak
Emil Ptak
Picture Wins Prize In Rotogravure Contest
A prize photograph in the World Herald rotogravure section shows two children by an old well bucket. The subjects are Robert Bestor of Hastings and Richard Hiber of Hastings, photographed about twenty years ago at the Hiber home by Frank M. Bestor. Now grown, both are mentioned as the pictured tots.
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Rotogravure
World Herald of Sunday
John Hiber, Jr
Hastings
Nebraska
John Hiber
Robbert Bestor
Richard Hiber
Hiber
Frank M. Bestor
Soennichsen Party Heads for Minnesota Lake Country
Mr and Mrs W C Soennichsen and daughter Phyllis with Miss Mary Rosencrans departed Sunday evening for a northern Minnesota outing trip. They have enjoyed recent outings along Lake Superior and the Canadian border and will visit that lake country again to escape the extreme heat of the central west.
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W. C. Soennichsen
Phyllis
Mary Rosencrans
Soennichsen
Minnesota
Lake Superior
Canadian
Lake Country
Funeral Attendees Named for Mrs Joseph Samek Weston
Among locals attending the funeral of Mrs. Joseph Samek at Weston Sunday afternoon were Mr and Mrs J A Capwell and Virginia Samek daughter of the deceased. Also present were Joe Hendrix a grandson Mr and Mrs John Turner and Dorothy Jean and Mr and Mrs Walter Tritsch.
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Joseph Samek
Weston
J. A. Capwell
Virginia Samek
Joe Hendrix
John Turner
Dorothy Jean
Walter Tritsch
Palmer to Erect New Home in City Ward Four
Councilman Charles D. Palmer begins building a residence on his newly purchased corner lot at Eighth and Locust. Excavation and cellar work awarded to William Kiel and crew, who start the project. Palmer plans to move from his current home in early September, selling it to Harry Rainey as the site progresses.
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Charles D. Palmer
Fourth Ward
Eighth and Locust Streets
William Kiel
Palmer
Harry Rainey
Rotary Club Hosts District President as Guest
The Rotary weekly luncheon featured district president Roy Phelan of Aberdeen South Dakota as a surprising guest. Other dignitaries included Fred Haas of Omaha, John Sterling of Omaha, and Ralph Holmes of Camden New Jersey who spoke on RCA research in television. Local members Frank A. Cloidt chaired, with L O Minor acting secretary and George Jaeger leading singing.
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Frank A. Cloidt
L. O. Minor
Colorado
George Jaeger
Dr. Westover
Roy Phelan
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Council Bluffs
Fred Haas
Omaha Club
John Sterling
Omaha Rotary
Ralph Holmes
Camden
New Jersey
J. W. Holmes
Holmes
R. Foster Patterson
Tarkio
Missouri
Showing Improvement at Methodist Hospital Omaha
Dorothea Fulton, a popular young lady, was taken to Methodist hospital in Omaha last week for the removal of her tonsils. The operation was serious due to deeply embedded tonsils, but she rallied and returned home last Friday. Her health had not been good for some time, and hopes are rising for a full recovery.
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Dorothea Fulton
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Miss Fulton
Mrs H G McClusky suffers toe infection delaying return
Mrs. H. G. McClusky, visiting Inlet, New York, is reported suffering from a toe infection that may delay the family’s return. Dr. McClusky plans to resume his duties at the First Presbyterian Church upon his return, but his wife’s condition may keep them away until the weekend if possible.
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H. G. McClusky
Inlet
New York
Mclusky
First Presbyterian Church
Union man fined for intoxication at county court
Roy Garrens of Union appeared at the county court to answer a charge of intoxication. Arrested Sunday he pleaded guilty and the court imposed a fine of ten dollars plus costs. He paid the amount and was released.
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Roy Garrens
Union
Visit at Country Home Hosts Chalfants at Hendricks
Mr and Mrs W F Chalfant were guests at the country home of Mrs Hendricks, sister of Mr Chalfant, on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Chalfant
Mr. Chalfant
H. F. Hendricks
Opening of City Schools Set for September Sth
The board of education met at the high school to arrange the opening of the city schools for the coming term. The September opening date was set and two teaching vacancies were filled: Catherine Lane to the commercial department and Garnette Louise Claire to the grades at Wintersteen Hill. Improvements at Wintersteen Hill were approved to enhance building safety before classes begin.
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Board of Education
L. L. Starrett
Catherine Lane
Lincoln
Luke
Doane
Nebraska
Napanee
Wintersteen Hill School
Garnette Louise Claire
Stuart
Chester
Ulysses
Omaha Pair Weds At Holy Rosary Church
Miss Elizabeth Zielenski and Mr. Landis Dozier, both of Omaha, united in marriage at Holy Rosary church on West Pearl Street. Bridesmaid Miss Genevieve Hindera and best man Mr. August Houpka attended, with Very Rev Adolph Mosler presiding. The couple planned a reception in Omaha after the mass.
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Elizabeth Zielenski
Landis
Dozier
Omaha
Holy Rosary Church
West Pearl Street
Genevieve Hindera
August Houpka
St. Mary's
Adolph M. Mosler
Probate Petition Filed for Emeline S Strode Will
In Lancaster county court on Monday a petition for probate of the will of Emeline S Strode wife of former Congressman Jesse Strode is filed The will leaves $500 to Mrs Virginia Gohde Lincoln a great niece and $500 to Nellie Smith a sister in law of Plattsmouth now deceased The residuary bequest favors the First Christian church of Lincoln and the Nebraska Christian Board of Education for Cotner college in equal shares Carl Sanden is asked to be executor.
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Emeline S. Strode
Jesse Strode
Lancaster County
Virginia Gohde
Lincoln
Nellie Smith
Plattsmouth
First Christian Church of Lincoln
Nebraska Christian Board of Education
Cotner College
Carl Sanden
To Win The West Mrs Gansemer Sets West Trip
Mrs H F Gansemer of west of Mynard departed Sunday for a trip to the west coast and possibly the winter. Her son Leslie A Gansemer is at Milwaukee Oregon and she plans to spend most of her time there and visit leading places of interest in the Pacific Northwest.
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H. F. Gansemer
West of Mynard
West Coast
Leslie A. Gansemer
Milwaukee
Oregon
Pacific Northwest
Here to Visit Old Friends in South Dakota and North Dakota
Wood Rainey, long based in Elk Point South Dakota and other parts of the two states, arrived Monday evening to visit relatives and old friends. On his way he paused at Greenwood, the family’s old home where his parents are buried.
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Wood Rainey
Elk Point
South Dakota
North Dakota
Greenwood
Local Teacher Honored at Nebraska Teachers Meeting
Miss Jessie Whelan, a valued city schools faculty member, was chosen to participate in the Nebraska Teachers association meeting in October in Omaha. She will present her international correspondence unit, built through local teaching that connects students with youths in several nations, fostering idea exchange and cross cultural understanding.
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Jessie Whelan
Nebraska Teachers Association
Omaha
Cass County Added to Drouth Area of State
The federal government designated Cass county as one of fourteen Nebraska counties to receive drouth relief. Otoe county was also included. The county commissioners and county agent applied last week detailing crop conditions and immediate relief needs. County road machinery will be used by relief agencies when the WPA program is ready. Other Nebraska counties named include Boyd Kearney Adams Brown Keya Paha Pawnee Keith Dixon Cherry Rock Thayer Clay.
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Washington
Cass County
Nebraska
Otoe County
Board of County Commissioners
Drouth
Boyd
Kearney
Adams
Brown
Keya Paha
Pawnee
Keith
Dixon
Cherry
Rock
Thayer
Clay
OFF ON VACATION JUDGE GRAVES LEAVES FOR LINCOLN
Judge C L Graves police magistrate departs for Lincoln with his son and daughter in law Harry and Mrs Graves to spend a week or ten days visiting children families and old friends across the state. In his absence county judge A H Duxbury will handle police court duties.
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C. L. Graves
Lincoln
Harry Graves
Nebraska to shift pension payments to month end
Old age pensioners in Nebraska will receive checks on the last day of each month instead of the first. Irl D. Tolen, state assistance director, said checks will be paid a week later each month beginning this month until they regularly fall on the last day, with November payments ending the month. The plan aims to improve bookkeeping and reduce administrative costs.
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Nebraska
Irl D. Tolen
Tolen
Patterson Visits Old Friends From Tarkio College Leader
R Foster Patterson faculty member at Tarkio College and former Plattsmouth High principal visited for a few hours with old friends. He has been attending the University of Colorado Boulder summer school as staff and working on his master's degree. He was a guest at the Rotary meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Foster Patterson
Tarkio College
Plattsmouth
Patterson
University of Colorado At Boulder
Rotary
Arrival of Little Daughter
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sykora in the south part of the city welcomed an eight and a half pound daughter on Sunday. Both mother and baby are reported doing nicely as the family rejoices in the joyful arrival.
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Louis Sykora
Miss Plattsmouth Contest Chooses Winners
The Cass theatre hosted theMiss Plattsmouth pageant with about ninety two contestants. Bette Bulin won the title, Frances Gamblin was second, Genevieve Bloom third, with Bonnie Barrows named Miss Plattsmouth Jr. and runners up covering state fair representation. The event featured Rhythm Kings, a piano accompaniment by Mrs. Robert G Reed, and a grand ball at the American Legion building. Local sponsors included King Korn Klub and committee members C. C. Wescott E. H. Schulhof and Mrs. James G. Mauzy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass Theatre
Miss Plattsmouth
Bonnie Barrows
Plattsmouth
Rhythm Kings
Robert G. Reed
Frances Gamblin
Lugsch Cleaners
Bette Bulin
Colin New Way
Nebraska
Omaha
American Legion
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Holy Rosary
Platte River
Frank J. Koubek
Louis Swoboda
Sparta Orchestra of
Robt. E. Sedlak
Rotary Club
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