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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1935

Page

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Death of Raymond Weiss Aged 24 Farmers End

Raymond A. Weiss twenty four well known young farmer northwest of the city died at St Catherine's hospital Omaha after heat stroke Friday and complications. Survived by parents Herman and (Mrs) Weiss five brothers and one sister Ernest Walter Arthur Gustave Albert Ella all of this community. unmarried.

Cay Raymond A. Weiss Starkohn St. Catherine's Hospital Omaha Herman Weiss Ernest Walter Arthur Gustave Albert Ella

Funeral of Ray Weiss in St. Paul’s Evangelical Church

The funeral of Raymond A. Weiss, a well known young farmer, was held at St. Paul’s Evangelical church this afternoon. Pastor G. A. Pahl preached comfort and hope, with Frank A. Cloidt singing two solos and Miss Leona Mei at the piano. Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery west of the city.

Raymond A. Weiss St. Paul's Evangelical Church G. A. Pahl Frank A. Cloidt Jesus Leona Meisinger Oak Hill Cemetery

Death of Mrs. Henrietta Ehlers in Chicago at 87

News comes from Chicago of the death of Mrs. Henrietta Ehlers age 87. She leaves daughters Mrs. Margaret Tiekotter and Mrs. Alex Pink both of Chicago and son Henry Ehlers, plus about 21 grandchildren and as many great grandchildren. The funeral and burial will be in Chicago on Thursday marking her 88th birthday.

Chicago Henrietta Ehlers Margaret Tiekotter Ticketter Alex Pink Henry Ehlers

Starkjohns Plan Two Week Stay at Henning Minnesota

Mr and Mrs Henry Starkjohn with sons William and John Patrick Brink depart for Henning Minnesota to spend a two week vacation at their Battle Lake summer home. They look forward to fishing boating and enjoying the lake country. The Starkjohns have vacationed at Henning for years at a cottage they own.

Henry Starkjohn William John Patrick Brink Henning Minnesota Battle Lake Minnesota Lake Starkjohn

Village Clerk Charles IL Long Visits City for Court House Matters

Charles IL Long, village clerk of Murdock, spent Tuesday in the city to handle court house business and visit friends.

Charles IL Long Murdock

Boy Loses Arm After Farm Accident Near Wabash

Alvin West eleven of east of Wabash was taken to Omaha after a barn loft fall left him with severe injuries to the left side. Doctors reported little hope for recovery as the arm was amputated at Omaha following the incident at his parents farm home Monday.

Alvin West John S. West Wabash Omaha Alvin

Plattsmouth Woman to Attend World Education Meeting

Miss Marie Kaufmann, longtime Plattsmouth city schools teacher, will join the World Federation of Educational Associations in Oxford August 10 to 17 as an American representative alongside Miss Ruth Pryde of Lincoln. After Oxford she plans to sail to New York aboard the Europa for return home.

Marie Kaufmann Plattsmouth World Federation of Educational Association Oxford England Miss Kaufmann National Educational Association Ruth Pryde Lincoln WFEA

Distribution of 1935 corn hog checks in Cass county

Final compliance for 1935 corn hog contracts completed in Cass county last Saturday August 3 with about fourteen hundred contracts. Over $101000 in checks from Washington issued, including 15 cents per bushel on corn and 7.50 per hog. Distribution schedule lists Maynard August 7 Union August 7 Greenwood August 8 Murdock August 8 Eagle August 9 Elmwood August 8 Weeping Water August 19 at Farm Bureau office for uncalled checks.

Cass County Washington Farm Bureau Maynard Community M. Union Greenwood Murdock Eagle Elmwood G. A. R. Hall

Miss Peatrice Ann Undergoes Appendectomy

Miss Peatrice Ann was taken ill Monday and rushed to Omaha where she was admitted to the Methodist hospital for appendicitis. She successfully underwent surgery and is recovering well, with reports showing a good reaction and prospects for a speedy recovery.

Return from California on West Coast trip

Misses Wilhelmina Henrichsen June Keil and Marie Nolting return home Saturday after several weeks on the west coast. They toured principal places of interest and coast cities including the San Diego exposition and will prepare for fall school opening in a few weeks.

Wilhelmina Henrichsen Keil Marie Nolting San Diego Exposition

Certification of Cass Co. Labor Under the WPA

Cass county residents on relief rolls will be certified for WPA projects as officials check eligibility. Miss Helen Kouble and Miss Irma Suchy supervise offices. W. H. Andresen assists. New rules require 90 percent of WPA workers come from relief rolls, with local labor preferred and out of county workers returning home. A meeting at 4 p.m. will discuss certification and cushion projects with wage scales set at 32 dollars monthly for 140 hours and 44 dollars for skilled labor.

W. H. Andresen Helen Kouble Irma Suchy Cass County WPA Lincoln Butler Cass Madison Syracuse FERA Rouble Suchy Bhshborn, Bauers and Peters, Inc

Birthday Dinner Honors Harley Becker in Chicago Brother Visit

Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Sattler Jr on South Chicago Avenue a birthday dinner honored Harley Becker of Chicago celebrating his 33rd birthday. Guests included H E Becker Louise Bauer Louis Ward Egenberger John H Becker William Schmidtmann Jr Janis Schmidtmann and the hosts.

John Sattler, Jr Chicago Avenue Harley Becker Chicago Willam Schmidtmann, Jr Janis John Sattler

Soennichs Return From Southern Ozark Trip

Mr and Mrs Henry G Soennich sen returned home Sunday after a pleasant motor trip to the south and Ozark country. They depart at once for South Dakota where sons John and Richard have been visiting an aunt. The family has returned to this city.

Henry G. Soennichsen South Ozark Country South Dakota John Richard

Returns From the Hills by W R Young Fuetioneer

W R Young returns home from a trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota visiting sister Lena Lyman in Vail and sees much of the region’s points of interest. He notes cool pleasant weather after east Nebraska’s recent heat wave.

W. R. Young Black Hills South Dakota Mr. Young Lena Lyman Vail Meny Rex Nebraska

Death of Pioneer Byron Young in Cass County

Byron Young age 75 a Pioneer Cass county resident died July 30 in York Nebraska where he lived at the L O F state home He was born and raised at Hock Bluffs later lived in Plattsmouth and worked for J W Fare and Q K Parmele Funeral services were attended by Mrs Charles Manners and her daughter in Plattsmouth with York attendees listed in the report.

Cass County York Byron Young Das Nebraska Mr. Young Lewis H. Young Hock Bluffs Plattsmouth J. W. Fare Q. K. Parmele Charles Manners

Minnie Hild Named Clerk as Duxbury Board Acts

County Judge A H Duxbury filed the appointment with the board of county commissioners naming Minnie Hild as clerk of the court. Miss Hild has served as clerk during the absence of A W Farmer who resigned to take a federal clerical post in the Rural Resettlement administration in Washington D C. Farmer will also pursue advanced law studies at a major Washington college.

A. H. Duxbury Board of County Commissioners Minnie Hild Miss Hild A. W. Farmer Farmer Rural Resettlement Administration Washington, D. C Washington

Omaha Men Arrested For Drunken Driving Suspected

Officers Pickrel and Lancaster arrested two Omaha men driving a car in the business district under liquor influence. They were ordered from the vehicle and held at city hall overnight. Names listed as John Parick and John Baueka from Omaha were released on cash bond and to appear later this evening.

David Pickrel J. E. Lancaster Omaha City Hall John Pariick Perry Street John Baueka South 21St Street

Jaeger Family Heads West for Black Hills and Yellowstone

Mr and Mrs George Jaeger and daughter Charlotte depart for a western vacation. They will tour the Black Hills in South Dakota and then visit Yellowstone National Park observing notable scenic sites along the way.

George Jaeger Charlotte Black Hills South Dakota Yellowstone National Park

Long Time Murray School Instructor Dies

Miss Beulah Sans 41 a longtime Murray teacher and community figure died at her home after months of illness. Survived by three sisters and one brother as well as five half siblings, she taught in Murray’s primary grades for twenty years and was widely respected in Cass County communities. She was born on the Rock Stuffs homestead and educated in local schools before entering teaching. Her death leaves a deep sense of loss in Murray and surrounding areas.

Flora Sans Rock Stuffs Murray Miss Sans Charles Garrison Union W. G. Boedeker T. S. Barrows Walter Sans Omaha Joseph Sans Berford Colorado J. M. Prans Auburn Lillian Ottnatt Nebraska City John Charles Sans

Omaha Amerifican Legion Band to Visit City

The Omaha Amerifican Legion post band will give a concert on Saturday evening on the court house lawn. About forty five top Omaha musicians will perform as part of the summer entertainment program with an 8 o clock start if local plans hold.

Omaha Amerifican Legion Post Court House Lawn George Lushinsky Omaha

Nowacek Family Home Hosts Sunday Social

The West Locust residence of Mr and Mrs James Nowacek welcomed Charles G Nowacek Florence and Miss Mary Thurtle with Rev Father Lawrence Oberst and sister for a pleasant Sunday visit and luncheon before their departure back to Lincoln.

James Nowacek West Locust Street Charles G. Nowacek Florence Mary Thurtle Lawrence Oberst Lincoln Capitol City

Ill Lincoln man improves after ruptured appendix

Reports from the U S Veterans hospital in Lincoln say Robert G Reed of this city has been very ill due to a ruptured appendix but is somewhat better. The patient remains seriously ill yet shows reaction to treatment and hopes are that the poison will be cleared from his system soon.

U.S. Veterans’ Hospital Lincoln Robert G. Reed

Patton Will Visit Chicago for Brief Family Visit

Louis Patton left Tuesday for Chicago to spend a few days with his brother Ward Patton and family and enjoy a short vacation in the city and surrounding area.

Louis Patton Chicago Ward Patton

Farm Worker Suffers Severe Finger Injury With Corn Knife

Albert Varga sustained a deep tendon injury to a left finger while working on his farm south of town on Saturday. He drove to town for treatment and the wound hampers his farming duties.

Albert Varga Mr. Warga

S. S. Gooding Struck by Car Near Athletic Park

S. S. Gooding, prominent city resident and Burlington railroad veteran, was struck by a car driven by Robert Rummel while crossing near Athletic park during a kitten ball game. He suffered severe head cuts and bruises but showed signs of improvement and was taken to his son Everett Gooding’s home for care. The driver was shaken by the accident and halted the vehicle.

Everett Gooding Mr. Gooding

Plattsmouth Falls Short at Shenandoah in Night Tennis Matches

In Shenandoah Iowa a group from Plattsmouth lost six of seven matches with only Ikbert Fitch defeating Armand Barnes 6 4 1. Nebraska City players may visit Sunday as Lawlor cup play to start around August 18. Other results include Tyner over Mason 6 4 6 2 and Dr Rotter beating Sayles 6 7 6 0 6 2.

Shenandoah Iowa Lkebert Fitch Plattsmouth Armand Barnes Nebraska City Tyner Mason

Horsack shoots two under in local golf round

Frank Horsack, a top local golfer and city champion, shot two under par during a foursome with Fred Howland, Lester Gaylor, and Fay Spidell. He has won the southeast Nebraska crown at Nebraska City and played at the Omaha Country Club with Dr. R. P. West and J. L. McKarron of St. Joseph, Missouri.

Frank Horsack Fred Howland Lester Gaylor Fay Spidell Frank Nebraska Nebraska City Horsack R. P. Westover J. L. McKarron St. Joseph Missouri Dr. Westover Omaha

Hall v Hall seeks divorce and child custody in Cass County

Harlene Hall files for divorce from Clarence Hall in district court. The couple married in Rockport Missouri in April 1922 and reside in Cass County Nebraska. Attorney W G Kileck represents the plaintiff.

District Court Harlene Hall Clarence Hall Pleintif Rockport Missouri Cass County Nebraska W. G. Kileck

Mrs. Ravina Chidester Dies in Omaha Hospital

Mrs. Ravina Chidester 43 wife of John S. Chidester of Union died at Immanuel hospital Omaha Tuesday at 12 05 AM following a surgical operation after months of illness. Born December 14 1891 in Union she was daughter of the late James Ervin. Survived by husband an adopted daughter Bonnie Odell Chidester five sisters and two brothers. Funeral Thursday 2 20 PM from J S Chichester home Union private service Elder Frank Higgins Nebraska City in charge burial West Union cemetery Union. Pallbearers nephews Raymond Ervin John Ervin Glenn Edminston James Boardman Elmer Cogdill Darrell Ervin.

Ravina Chidester John S. Chidester Union Immanuel Hospital Omaha Chidester James Ervin John 8. Chidester Nebraska City Cass County Missouri Pacific Bonnie Odell Chidester Rachel Boardman Hazel Cogdill Mary Edminston Mabel Good Ponca Neb Huth Campbell Murray Orin John Ervin George Hastings J. S. Chichester Frank Higgins West Union Cemetery Raymond Ervin Glenn Edminston James Boardman Elmer Cogdill Darrell Ervin

Archer Travel Service Promotes Free Vacation Planning

Christine Soennichsen of Archer Travel Service touts free planning and ticketing for summer trips. Clients include Amelia Friedrich touring Europe and Otto Peterelt's family with other bus and air tours. Robert Walling returns from Los Angeles. No charge to book, details via Archer Travel Service and H M Soennichsen store displays. Plan your trip by writing or calling Mike Soennichsen.

Christine Soennichsen Archer Travel Service Marie Kaufmann Soennichsen Amelia Friedrich Europe Otto Peterelt Robert Walling Los Angeles California

Vroman Couple Sets West Coast Visit Schedule

Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Vroman depart Saturday for a west coast trip to visit old friends and a brother in Los Angeles. They will stop in San Francisco and San Diego to tour the exposition, then return home after two weeks. Mr. Vroman resumes work at the BREX shop.

E. O. Vroman West

Chicago Traveler Visits Beckers and Friends

Harley Becker of Chicago arrived in the city Sunday to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs H E Becker and their many old friends. He will be joined later in the week by Mrs Becker for a visit with the home folks.

Harley Becker Chicago H. E. Becker Becker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Raymond Weiss Ray Weiss NEA of U. S Cass Co Omaha Farties Murray School S. S. Gooding Burlington Athletic Park Dr. Rotter Sayles (P Yates Root Irwin Giles P Chidester of Omaha Hospital Liberty Precinct West Coast
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