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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1936

Page

2

Funeral for Howard Engel Kemeier Held in Eight Mile Grove

The funeral for 21 year old Howard Engel Kemeier, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Engelkemeier, was held Tuesday at 2:30 PM at Eight Mile Grove Lutheran church west of the city. Rev A Rhode of Hooper officiated with the church choir singing hymns. Burial followed in Oak Hill cemetery with body bearers Roy, Clarence, Forest and Elmer Engelkemeier and Albert and Glen Kreager.

Howard Engelkemeier Henry Engelkemeier Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church Louisville Road A. Rhode Hooper Nebraska Rhode Oak Hill the Silent Roy Clarence Forest Elmer Engelkemeier Albert Glen Kreager

Rev Thomas to preach at Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church

The Gretna church's Rev Thomas will preach at Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church on Sunday evening August Sth at 8:00.

Thomas Gretna Church

St Pauls Church Notes August Outing at Riverview Park

The St Pauls Church notes list a Sunday schedule with 9:30 a.m. church school and 10:30 a.m. English service. After worship, the annual church school outing to Riverview Park in Omaha is planned, with a 11:30 a.m. departure and a bring your own basket dinner. Max Schackness coordinates transportation and may arrange rides for those without a ride.

Riverview Park Omaha Max Schackness D&w

McCrary v New York Life Insurance cost ruling on double indemnity policy

Circuit Court of Appeals modifies district court decree in Erma V. McCrary vs New York Life Insurance. Costs taxed to plaintiff. Case centers on double indemnity clause. Judgment amended to 31,769.47 to be signed.

Circuit Court of Appeals Erma V. McCrary New York Life Insurance Company U. S. District Court

Saul Converted and Commissioned in Acts and Timothy

A compact lesson tracing Saul of Tarsus conversion from persecutor to apostle, his Damascus revelation, three years in Arabia, and later trials. It notes his call by Christ, his Jerusalem start, Galatians defenses, and Timothy guidance, emphasizing God’s refining purpose and divine commissioning.

Apostle Paul Paul Saul of Tarsus Christ Stephen the Saul Damacus Jerusalem Synagog Damascus Josephus Gon Aram Shem Abraham Arabia Sinai God Moses Elias Barnabas Rome Timothy Jesus Christ

Car Crash Near Tenth Street Ends With Intoxication Charges

Late Tuesday a car driven by P. E. Garrison, Louisville, struck the rear of N. T. Pollard’s vehicle on Chicago Avenue near Tenth Street. Both vehicles suffered damage. occupants were shaken but unharmed. Sheriff Sylvester and Officer Stewart arrested Garrison and D. B. Forbes for intoxication and reckless driving, with Garrison facing a county court charge and Forbes entering a guilty plea on intoxication.

P. E. Garrison Louisville N. T. Pollard Chicago Avenue Tenth Street Mr. Pollard Garrison Homer Sylvester Roy Stewart D. B. Forbes J. B. Worthmann Mary Meir Kansas A. H. Duxbury W. G. Kieck Forbes J. H. Davis

Hold Family Party At Avoca Home Reunion

The Avoca home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hallstrom hosted a Sunday family gathering. Attending were Robert L. Propst of Lake Worth Florida, Mrs. Mayda Propst Boughn of Havana Cuba, Edward Wilcox and Marilyn Beatrice, and Neal Propst of Lake Worth, all relatives of Mrs. Hallstrom. The visiting Propsts and Mrs. Boughn plan several weeks in Nebraska with longtime local ties.

Elmer Hallstrom Avoca

Visits Old Scenes From Wednesdays Daily

A. J. O'Brien, touring the country selling small articles, visits the city where he once resided. He recalls being the first cook at Perkins House when it was built by the Guthmann Brothers in 1881, having moved from Omaha to take the job. This marks his first return to the city on his travels.

A. J. O’brien Perkins House Guthmann Brothers

Rotary conference assembles in Council Bluffs at Hotel Chieftain

The 19th district Rotary International district assembly met in Council Bluffs at the Hotel Chieftain with attendees from all sections. Local participants included Frank A. Cloidt Judge A H Duxbury Elmer Sundstrom and Ray Misner who praised the discussions and program.

Council Bluffs Rotary International

Holy Rosary Church Mass Schedule Update

Very Rev Adolph M Mosler Vicar General pastor announces next Sunday mass at 7 30 am only on August Sth. Next week feast of the assumption includes masses at 6 and 9 am. Sunday August 16 maintains 7 30 and 9 30 am. Pastor will be away August 9 to 14.

Adolph M. Mosler

Mayfield Editors Return From Yellowstone Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Mayfield editors and publishers of the Louisville Courier have returned from a vacation in Yellowstone park and the Montana mountains. They report a pleasant trip, feel refreshed, and are ready to resume work for their community paper in the fall and winter.

L. J. Mayfield Louisville Courier Yellowstone Park Montana

Rainfall Brings Relief After Long Drought

A .66 inch rainfall last evening refreshed vegetation after a hot, sun baked spell. Showers continued through much of the night easing dryness, with heavier rain north of the city near the Platte River. This marked the first rain since July 19 and followed two dry months in June.

Platte River Omaha

Pigeons Stop Clock At Cass County Courthouse

Pigeons roosting on the roof and clock hands of Cass County Courthouse tower cause frequent clock stoppages. Birds perched on the hands weigh them down and wings snag the machinery, halting operations. Repair crews advocate a general pigeon control program to restore the timekeeping device for the city business district.

Cass County Court House

Union Items Chronicle Local Happenings in Plattsmouth Area

Fred Baker and family visited Plattsmouth carnival last Saturday while Sterling Harris went to Nehawka for business and barley seed. Miss Hattie Griffin visited Omaha with friends, returning home in the evening. Mrs. W. H. Porter marked her birthday with friends’ congratulations. Rev. E. P. Booher attended a funeral in Kennard. W. H. Frost of Lincoln discussed business with D. Ray Frans and others in the region. John and Miss Banning visits with Union residents, D. R. Frans’s coal shed foundation advances, and Rev. Booher granted a one week vacation. Jimmie Frans celebrated a birthday despite a broken arm. Massie-Harris tractor demo set for August 7 at the Becker farm near Union. Lincoln residents W. B. Banning and wife visited Union. Hallas Banning works in Lincoln. Griffin family, formerly from Tulsa, plan a Plattsmouth move back. The outing included veteran Scout leader Rev. Walter Jackson guiding Blair youths into Canada years ago.

Fred Baker Plattsmouth Sterling Harris Nehawka Hattie Griffin Omaha W. H. Porter E. P. Booherfs Methodist Church Kennard W. H. Frost Lincoln Lumberman D. Ray Frans John Banning Alvo Pearle Banning Union D. R. Frans E. P. Booker Jimmie Frans Jimmie Massie-Harris A. L E. M. Griffin Tulsa Oklahoma H. W. Griffin

Feed supply effort grinds sweet clover for storage

George Stites arranges sweet clover ground into meat at the elevator to secure a larger feed supply. W. O. Burbee assists with the grinder in the operation.

George Stites W. O. Burbee

Union boys beat COC camp at Weeping Water in 11 innings

A lively nine inning game at Union ball park last Sunday between Union and a COC camp team from Weeping Water went to extra innings. Union won in the eleventh inning as Bellevue is slated for a game this Sunday.

Union Ball Park Union Boys COC Weeping Water Hellevue

Scout Tour Heads North From Rome 36 Scouts

Robert Opp leads a Rome 36 Scouts group on a Northland trip through northern Minnesota. ACcompanied by Nebraska City advisers, the boys must pass health checks and show they can afford the journey. Several weeks away with various odd jobs funding the trip. Don McCarthey was denied due to sinus trouble.

Robert Opp Union Rome Nohiwaha City Northland Minnesota Nebraska City Kang Don McCarthey C. B. McCarthey

Lost Glasses Prompt Bennington Man Missing Specs

Joe Banning lost his glasses last Sunday and searched all day then went to Nebraska City Monday for a replacement. The writer likewise went without theirs all day Monday, hoping his wife would locate them before returning home, but no glasses were found and copy had to be written without them until a new pair is obtained or the old ones found.

Joe Banning Nebraska City

Eastbound Return for Borne Family and Guest

Mr and Mrs Fred Borne and their family returned east after a week visiting relatives and friends here notably Mrs Vesta Clark mother of Mrs Borne. They traveled by car to Lorain Ohio and were joined by Miss Alice May Finney aged 19 who will visit her aunt in the east for some time.

East Fred Borne Vesta Clark Borne Lorain Ohio Alice May Finney

Miss Lou Garrison Recovering After Appendectomy

Convalescing at Hospital Little May Lou Garrison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Garrison, was suddenly taken with an acute attack of appendicitis and rushed to the hospital in Omaha for an operation. Since removal of the appendix, she has been doing very nicely and making satisfactory progress toward recovery.

Little May Lou Garrison Clifford Garrison Omaha

Married at Union by Parson Burrill and Downs Wed

A couple named Orlin K. Burrill and Winans E. Downs were married last Tuesday at Rev. W. A. Taylor's residence in Union after traveling to Plattsmouth for the necessary papers. The ceremony was performed by the local minister and witnessed by Mrs. Taylor and the parents of both bride and groom.

W. A. Taylor Orlin K. Burrill Winans E. Downs Plattsmouth Aoon Mra. Taylor

Newlyweds Leave for Western Honeymoon

Groom Charles Downs and Charles Burrill and their spouses from Weeping Water depart for a western honeymoon. The couple plans travel through Colorado and Wyoming as they begin married life.

Groom Charles Downs Thomas Burrill West Colorado Wyoming

Mrs Mougay Enjoys Pleasant West Visit and Daughters

Mrs E J Mougay traveled from the West to Arriba Colorado to visit daughter Mrs Ray Cross for two weeks. She then went to Whitney Nebraska to see another daughter Naomi Reinke for two weeks. She plans to return home within a few days and reports a most pleasant trip with enjoyable visits to her daughters.

E. J. Mougay Arriba Colorado Ray Cross Whitney Nebraska Naomi Reinke

Union Park Service Highlights Town Unity Effort

In Union the townsfolk holding union services in the park enjoyed a splendid Sunday night. The two local churches Baptist and Methodist supplied the music by their young people. Rev. E. P. Booker of the Methodist church delivered the discourse. Next Sunday Rev. George Downing of the Baptist church will conduct the services.

Union Baptist Methodist E. P. Booker George Downing

Visitor from South Bend Seeks Journal Renewal

J. L. Carnicle, from near South Bend, called at the Journal during a brief city visit to renew his subscription. He notes the lingering crop breath and hopes for rain to ease farmers feeding problems.

J. L. Carnicle South Bend Journal Mr. Carnicle

Arrest of Ed Genato for intoxication in Soennichsen hallway

Officers Pickrel and Stewart found Ed Genato a transient in the hallway to the Soennichsen building. He was escorted to the city jail for the night and will face Judge C. L. Graves today for his offense.

Pickrel Stewart Ed Genato Soennichsen C. L. Graves

Journal Want Ads Offer Wide Range for Used Goods

The classified section announces that used cars, livestock, and household items can be sold through the Journal Want Ads. It highlights a broad audience and affordable listings, urging readers to place ads for quick, wide-reaching sales.

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