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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1939

Page

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Queen Family Reunion at Union Sunday

The Queen family held a reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Crank in Union with fried chicken lunch, ice cream, and cake. Attendees included Jasper Queen and family from Culver City California, Jess Queen and family from Powhatan Kansas, Elbert Queen and family from Jon Iowa, and others from Union Mineola and Plattsmouth.

A. D. Crank Union Queen Jasper Queen Culver City California Salt Lake City Dorothy Jess Queen Powhatan Kansas Elbert Queen Jon Iowa J. A. Wilson F. T. Wilson Mildred David Leroy Wilson Murray William Wilson Jamita Queen Mineola Love Raymond Erwin Ernest Crank Cedar Creek Robert E. Sedlak

Plattsmouth Visitors Tour Stones Farm Near Aurora

A group from Plattsmouth visited Sunday at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stones near Aurora to mark the Stones tenth wedding anniversary. The Stones irrigation system pumps about 25 000 gallons per minute and supports the farm though corn in dry sections looks poor. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bierl and daughters Sophia Frances and Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Don Harris, and Mr. and Mrs. Newton Sullivan and daughter Barbara.

Plattsmouth Aurora J. M. Stones Joseph Bierl Sophia Frances Ana Virginia Don Harris Newton Sullivan Barbara

Colored man injured in railroad yard incident

Sheriff Joe Mrasek found a man named John W. Brown from Dallas Texas injured after slipping while attempting to move from an open coal car to a box car on a southbound freight train. He suffered severe injuries and was treated by Dr W B Eaton before being taken to St Catherine's hospital in Omaha for care.

Joe Mrasek Union John W. Brown Dallas Texas W. 8. Eaton St. Catherine's Hospital Omaha Or Care

Des Moines Man Visits Ill Mother and Father

Roy Bethards arrived last evening from Des Moines to spend an uncertain period with his ailing mother Mrs. Littleton Bethards and his father. Mrs Bethards' condition is described as critical and the children have visited at intervals to see her.

Roy Bethards Des Moines Low Littleton Bethards

Appreciation for hospital kindness from Mrs Olson

Mrs. George W. Olson expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers cards and calls during her hospital stay saying the support helped make the stay much more pleasant.

George W. Olson

Divorce suit filed in district court over Plattsmouth marriage

Martin Barnes v Phyllis Barnes filed in district court. They wed in Plattsmouth on November 2, 1938. Petition cites separation after one week. Another suit seeks accounting for royalties. Plaintiffs Mary Schneider, Lloyd Schneider, Helen Stivers and Oliver Schneider vs Shellburg Sand and Gravel Co. seeks royalties on sand and gravel carloads from 1937 1938 and 1939 at one dollar per car.

Martin Barnes Phyllis Barnes Plattsmouth Mary Schneider Lloyd Schneider Helen Stivers Oliver Schneider Shellburg Sand and Gravel Co

Bus Attachments In Missouri Pacific Case

Dorothy Yost sues Missouri Pacific Transportation Co for damages 35600 from a July 3 auto bus accident in this city. Sheriff Joe Mrasek attached a company bus here, with appraisers Rudolph Iverson and E G Ofe, then bond filed released the bus to continue operations.

Dorothy Yost Missouri Pacific Transportation Co Joe Mrasek Nebraska City L. E. Peterson Herman Frederick Rudolph Iverson E. G Ofe Miss Yost

Hinky-Dinky Picnic Brings Omaha Staff and Families Together

Workers from the Hinky-Dinky company and their families, including many from Omaha headquarters, gathered Sunday at Piamore Park for a company picnic. A noon meal was served followed by various races and a lively kittenball contest among the men’s teams.

Hinky-Dinky Piamore Park Omaha

Visitors Check On Sick In City At St Joseph Hospital

A. W. Cloidt and Jess F. Varga visited Omaha on Sunday to see local patients at St Joseph hospital. E. E. Schulhof showed fine improvement and can sit up and take nourishment. Mrs. Robert Fitch, Cloidt’s daughter, is recovering well from a serious operation. Mrs. William Holly is resting but remains in severe condition.

A. W. Cloidt Jess F. Varga Omaha St. Joseph Hospital E. E. Schulhof Robert Fitch Cloidt William Holly

Guests Attend Lawn Party Hosted by Palladian Society

Lois and Eleanor Giles visited Edith and Dorothy Filly daughters of Dr and Mrs H J Filly of Filly. They joined a Palladian Literary society lawn party on Saturday evening. Edith Filly and Lois Giles are agricultural college graduates from the University of Nebraska class of June this year.

Lois Eleanor Giles Edith Dorothy Filly H. J. Filly Filly Palladian Literary Society Edith Filly Lois Giles Agricultural College University of Nebraska

Armstrong to report to Chicago Bears for training

Kenneth Armstrong son of Mr and Mrs Fred Armstrong of Plattsmouth left for Chicago to train with the Chicago Bears for the coming season. He will travel via Tarkio Missouri to Canton Illinois to visit until Thursday before joining the Bears. Armstrong known as The Moose in high school and Tarkio Owl standouts contributed to many wins with Tarkio and Plattsmouth.

Daly Plattsmouth Kenneth Armstrong Fred Armstrong Chicago Chicago Bears Armstrong College Moose Loca Bill Ronne Bob Hirz Stuart Porter Tom Grosshans Sam Arn George Adam Robert Rummel Tarkio Turkio Owls

Commissioned at Fort Riley Libershal Becomes Second Lieutenant

Francis M. Libershal son of Mr and Mrs Frank Libershal completed six weeks training with the Army Engineers at Fort Riley Kansas and received his commission as second lieutenant in the U S Army Corps of Engineers. He has been stationed for a year with the Second Regiment of Engineers at Fort Logan Colorado under the Thomason Act.

Francis M. Libershal Frank Libershal Army Engineers Fort Riley Kansas Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Libershal Second Regiment of Engineers United States Army Fort Logan Colo Thomason

Enjoying the Fishing with Old Friends in Montana

Charles K. Bestor writes from Ashinga Swan Lake Montana describing excellent luck fishing while visiting longtime friend Sam Beaver. Beaver, a former resident, is recalled by many in the city and is a brother of Mrs Nellie Gorder.

Charles K. Bestor Montana

Injures Foot Severely While Cutting Wood

Keith Taylor suffered a severe injury to his left foot Friday morning when he struck it with an ax. He was treated by Dr. L. S. Pucelik and at St. Joseph hospital needed extensive stitches and crutches for some time.

Keith Taylor Roy Taylor

Visiting Grandparents Here

Miss Beverly Ann Carter daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Carter of Omaha is in Plattsmouth this week to visit her grandparents Mr and Mrs L B Egenberger and her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs L W Egenberger.

Beverly Ann Carter J. H. Carter Omaha Plattsmouth L. B. Egenberger L. W. Egenberger

For Sale Forty Head of Pigs at Plattsmouth Barn

Forty head of pigs weighing 50 to 100 pounds offered for sale at the Plattsmouth Sales Barn. Vaccinated. Contact via phone 4103. i1td-itw.

Plattsmouth Sales Barn

A W Moore Suffers Auto Accident En Route to Ashland

A. W. Moore of this city was driving to Ashland for Burlington work when his car collided with a Weeping Water vehicle near Cass County. Both cars were badly damaged. occupants John Finkle and H. C. Christianson were hospitalized in Lincoln with severe injuries. Moore suffered a bruised shoulder and other bruises but resumed work the next day, still feeling effects of the crash.

A. W. Moore Ashland Burlington Cass County Moore John Finkle H. C. Christianson Lincoln

Contributions for Coming King Korn Karnival Fund

A partial report lists numerous local contributions to the 1933 King Korn Karnival fund. Donors include W. R. Holly and W. H. Puls among many business names and individuals contributing amounts ranging from 1.00 to 106.66 dollars, with several shops, taverns, and service businesses named.

King Korn Karnival W. R. Holly W. H. Puls W. C. Soennichsen Sullivan Cabina J. Crabill Jeweler Pisk Tavern Sedlak Liquor Store Fricke Drug Co Farley Furniture Hiatt Furniture Co Sweeney Cafe Wigsel Blacksmith Shop Dr. O. Sandin Tidball Lumber Co Ofe O11 Wimpy's Inn Winscot Pilling Hild A. BR Cass Co. Motor Co Gorder Glen Vallery Reichstadt Shoe Repair Bowman Wurl Gobelman Paint Store Boennichsen Co Black & White Timm Tavern Herbster Liquor Tritsch Beauty Shop Norfolk Packing Co Richey Lumber Co Varga Hardware Ladies Toggery Joe's New Way Mullen’s Market Knorr Variety Store Wescott's Sons Charles Vallery Louisville Courier Loule Naeve Rosencrans Mauzy Drug Co Egenberger Insurance Tae Hotel Plattsmouth Farris Waters Barber Shop Kruger Paint Store Brink Hatchery Clark Barber Shop Harris Laundry Lugsch Cleaners Kelley Sweet Shop Wm. Schmidtmann Jacobs Cafe Cramer Barber Fetzer Shoe Co Platts State Bank D. O. Dwyer J. H. Davis Thos. Walling Co G. R. Sayles R. ¥. Becker C. BE. Sedgway

Rock Bluffs Reunion Set for August 20

The Rock Bluffs reunion date is Sunday August 20 set by the committee. The event returns to Hutchison grove, the former frontier river community site, with plans for entertainment for former residents and descendants.

Rock Bluffs Hutchison Grove Frontier River

Blank Leg Stock Operation Update

A local plant reports its leg blanks inventory is at optimal levels with steady production. Management notes continued supply from suppliers and no anticipated shortages in the near term.

Crowds Welcome Canoe Party Arriving at Plattsmouth Dock

Bob and Louise Lynd of Tacoma Washington aged 28 and 26 arrive in Plattsmouth after a 1600 mile Missouri River journey in a 75 pound canoe named Washington Golden State Jubilee. About 500 locals and Omaha visitors greet them as WOW radio covers the event and the pair continue toward Nebraska City.

Plattsmouth Bob Louise Lynd Tacoma Washington New Orleans Omaha Lord Brent River Panama Canal Southland Lynds Gealers Seattle Fort Benton Missouri River Lewis and Clark Missouri St. Louis Montana Dakotas Nebraska Second Poppleton Avenue Foster May WOW Voice of May J Howard Davis Chamber of Commerce River Navigation Committee E. H. Bernhardt Norfolk Packing Co Mr. Bernhardt Norfolk

Death of Mrs. C. D. Geary Near Murray

Mrs. C. D. Geary 51 died at her Murray area home after months of illness. Born Hannah S Hartung in 1888 at Wessington Springs she lived in Nebraska most of her life and was active in church and clubs. Survived by husband, stepmother Myra Hartung, and two step brothers Albert and Warren Hartung of Omaha. Funeral in Murray Presbyterian Church with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery Omaha.

C. D. Geary Murrey Geary Plattsmouth Murray Myra Hartung Albert and Warren Hartung Omaha Presbyterian Church Forest Lawn Cemetery

Sherif and deputy secure wanted young men in Hartington

Sheriff Joe Mrasek and Deputy Emery Doody captured Clifford Eaton in Hartington Nebraska on Saturday for theft of a shotgun rifle and clothing from Art Hammond’s southeast home along the Missouri river. Ralph Eaton was also taken and both brothers are held awaiting charges. Part of the stolen items were recovered.

Sherif Joe Mrasek Emery Doody Hartington Nebraska Clifford Eaton Art Hammond Missouri River Ralph Eaton

Visit in City by Omaha Dew Family Visits in Matt Sulser Home

Mr and Mrs Herschel Dew and their young daughter Patricia of Omaha spent part of the week visiting the Matt Sulser home and the parents of Mr Dew who are entertaining Mr and Mrs James Dew from Oakland California.

Herschel Dew Litle Patricia Omaha Matt Sulser Dew James Dew Oakland Calif

Dr Johnston to Visit Plattsmouth for Free Clinic

Omaha doctor Dr John P. Johnston will be in Plattsmouth on Wednesday August 16 at the Hotel Plattsmouth for a free clinic. Details are in an advertisement in this issue.

John P. Johnston Omaha Plattsmouth

Miss Shirley Walling Plans Iowa Visit

Miss Shirley Walling eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Walling departed Sunday for Council Bluffs Iowa to stay two weeks as a guest of Mr and Mrs Emil Hild and their family.

Shirley Walling Thomas Walling Council Bluffs, Low Emil Hild

Postmaster Candidate Trio Certified by Civil Service Panel

The civil service commission certified three top applicants for the Plattsmouth postmaster vacancy created by Frank L. Cummins death. Front runners are Raymond J. Larson an acting postmaster and longtime local staffer, Milo Price a Plattsmouth High School history teacher, and Frank J. Libershal former county clerk. All are married with families. Larson has two sons and Price and Libershal have one and four children respectively.

Raymond J. Larson Milo Price Frank Libershal Civil Service Commission Plattamouth Democratic Party Frank L. Cummins Roinl Frank J. Libershol BREX Mr. Larson L. G. Larson Plattsmouth United States Army Co. C M. G Army of Occupation United States Larson Frank L. Cummits Plattmouth Mr. Price University of Nebraska Nebraska Ourtly Libershal John Sibershal Clas D. C. Morgan Burlington Railroad Democratic Committee Mr. Libershal

Visits in City Bring Family Ties to Plattsmouth

Justus Lille of Seward Nebraska visited his mother Mrs Frank Lillie in Plattsmouth on Sunday. Mrs Lillie and her two young grandsons David and Robert accompanied him home. Mrs Allbee sister of Mr Lille has been in Plattsmouth since the birth of Thomas James Allbee son of Mr and Mrs James E Allbee.

Justus Lille Seward Nebraska Plattsmouth Frank Lillie Justus Lillie David Robert Mr. Lillie Thomas James Allbee James E. Allbee

Mrs Iverson Returns After Severe Operation

Mrs Rudolph Iverson is recovering in St Joseph hospital from a severe operation and is expected to return home later this week according to latest hospital reports.

Rudolph Iverson St. Joseph Hospital

Ice Cream Social at LaPiatte Stone Hall Friday

The LaPiatte Sunshine club hosts an ice cream social and bazaar at the LaPiatte Stone Hall on Friday August 18 at 8 o clock. Enjoy plenty of ice cream and pop and free cake. Proceeds or details not specified.

LaPiatte Stone Hall LaPiatte Sunshine Club

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Attach Bus of Missouri Pacific Transportatin Co Rock Bluffs Reunion Governmnt Lynch Tacoma Times Gulf Flattsmouth Howard Davis Near DR. Johnson Coming Mrs. Iverson
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