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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1932

Page

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Death of Mrs Frank Sebatka in Omaha and Plattsmouth

Mrs. Frank Sebatka Sr a longtime Plattsmouth resident died Saturday afternoon after nine weeks bedfast at her daughter Mrs Franks Aschenbrenner home She was born Anna Kohent in Behenis March 19 1864 and married Frank Sebatka on October 1 1546 The family moved from Behenis to Chicago then Plattsmouth in 1897 later relocating to Omaha She leaves husband seven children nineteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren with one son Walter predeceasing her eleven years ago

Frank Sebatka Plattsmouth Omaha Sebatka Frank Aschenbrenner Anna Kohent Be Hentis United States Chicago Plattemouth Noo Omabe Frank Sebatia, Sr Joseph Phillips South Dakota Frank Jr Mary Drozdsa Joe Hrbacek Charles Skripekr John Cherney Sll Walter

Church Property Improved at St Luke’s Episcopal Church

The church adds a cement walk on the west side and reroutes drainage to prevent rainstorm damage. Undercroft has been reinforced, a retaining wall built, rustic stairs tied to the Rectory, and front balustrades plastered for a refreshed finish. The committee and St Mary’s Guild funders are praised.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church St. Mary's Guild

Auxiliary Meet Opens at Norfolk for State Convention

Plattsmouth Indianere attend the American Legion Auxiliary state convention in Norfolk this week. State president Mrs A Rosencrans has been there since Friday to plan sessions and confer with officers. Local members including Mrs Don Seivers and Mrs Ki Lt Gaver depart for the gathering. The convention spans four days and will be widely attended, held with the Legion's state meeting.

Plattsmouth Ki. Lt. Gaver Raymond Larson Otto Keck Fay Mclintock Auxiliary The American Legion

Acknowledgment of kindness at mother's passing

Mrs M M Soule and James Hell express sincere appreciation for the kindness shown after their mother's death. They thank those who assisted during the bereavement, sent flowers, and participated in the last service, noting the acts will remain a pleasant memory.

M. M. Soule James Hell

Briggs Family Reunion Brings About Eighty Attendees

Mr. and Mrs. M. Briggs and Mrs. Lydia Davis attended a family reunion in Des Moines Iowa with about eighty members present. Elishe G. Osborne of Lincoln an uncle accompanied them home along with nephew Philip Boud who will visit here and Lincoln for a few days.

Cass County Fair Boosters Boost Local Interest

A Tuesday visit by Cass County Fair Boosters, led by the Weeping Water and Murray bands, showcased county musical talent and distributed caps and covers to residents. The Cass County Fair runs September 13 to 16, highlighting cattle poultry horticulture schools and women’s needlework exhibits from across the county.

Weeping Water Cass County Bluffs Missouri

Enjoy Family Gathering At Ramee Farm Home

The Ramee family held a Sunday gathering at the country home of Mr and Mrs Alvin Ramee south of the city. The party featured visiting and a fine dinner with seasonal specialties. Attending were Mr and Mrs Fred T Ramge of the city, Mr and Mrs J L Meisinger, Mr and Mrs Edward Underseck of Omaha, Mr and Mrs Ralph York of Lincoln, and Mr and Mrs Alvin Ramge and sons Maynard and Robert.

Ramee Alvin Ramee Fred T. Ramge City J. L. Meisinger Edward Underseck Omaha Ralph York Lincoln Alvin Ramge Sons Maynard and Robert

Born to Mr and Mrs Mei singer a fine son arrives

This morning at an early hour a baby boy weighing eight and three quarter pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Bernard Mei singer. Grandparents Mr and Mrs John M Meisinger and Mayor and Mrs John P Sattler share in the happiness. Mrs Mei singer is formerly Dorothy Sattler.

Bernard Meisinger John M. Meisinger John P. Sattler Meisinger Dorothy Sattler

Troy announces marriage of Clarence S. Troy and A Irene Deabenderfer

Rev and Mrs Chas O Troy announce the marriage of their son Clarence Seitzer Troy of Pilattsmouth Nebraska to Miss A Irene Deabenderfer of Omaha Nebraska at Plymouth Missouri on May twenty ninth 1932.

Chas. O. Troy Clarence Seitzer Troy Pilattsmouth Nebraska A. Irene Deabenderfer Omaha Plymouth Missouri

Farmers' Holiday Move Not Felt in This Locality

The Farmers' Holiday movement, which led to picketing of town roads to larger cities, has not yet affected this Nebraska locality. Closest impact is on highway 74 north of Glenwood, with no efforts on No. 34 to Omaha and No. 75 from the south. Milk prices and storage plans are discussed as larger centers see higher pricing and traders adjust deliveries.

Nebraska Ciy Glenwood Omaha Sioux City Malvern Mills County Malvern Cold Storage Co Playtsmouth Produce

Birthday Dinner Honoring Miss Helen Warner At Cass County Farm

Miss Helen W. Warner deputy clerk of the district court was the guest of honor at a surprise birthday dinner at Wallace Warner’s farm home near the city. Attendees included numerous Warners and local families sharing a birthday cake and home cooked fare in Cass County.

Helen Warner District Court Wallace Warner Cass County Helen W. Warner C. H. Warner William F. Waren Roy E. Howard Charles Edward Grant Howard Donald Vivian Mary Lou Warner William Frances Mary Catherine Wetenkamp Catherine Wallace Terryberry Betty Mae Jimmie Hutchison Mildred Ann Meisinger

Pick Up Stranger From Tuesday’s Dality

On highway No 75 north of the city a man lay along the roadway and appeared dead or sleeping. Sheriff Ed W Thimgan investigated and found him alive, arresting him for safekeeping. He refused to answer questions and will be held pending a check with the state sheriff to see if he is wanted elsewhere.

Ed W. Thimgan State Sheriff's Office

Wescotts Dine and View Theatre in Omaha

Mr and Mrs C C Wescott attended a dinner and theatre party in Omaha hosted by their son Mason Wescott of Chicago. Mason, who arrived from Chicago a few days earlier, had been visiting in Mankato Minnesota and returned there Tuesday.

C. C. Wescott Omaha Mason Wescott Chicago Mankota Minnesota

Plattsmouth youths return from Leake Okoboji outing

A party of Plattsmouth young men Herbert Patterson Wilbur Hall Chris Bulin John Becker and Sam Ann returned Sunday from an outing at Leake Okoboji Iowa. They enjoyed boating fishing and swimming and this morning resumed their usual duties feeling refreshed and pleased with the trip.

Plattsmouth Leake Okoboji Iowa Herbert Patterson Wilbur Hall Chris Bulin John Becker Sam Ann

Killing of Cat Sparks Near Riot Near Weeping Water

A cat killing near Weeping Water escalated into a near riot prompting Sheriff Ed Thimgen to visit the locality. He detained four men, two from each faction, for complaints after evidence of the clash surfaced. One man, Dean, was shown with a black eye and a busted nose while another bore marks from the struggle.

Cat Weeping Water Ed Thimgen Dean

Completes Nursing Training Miss Bernice Arn Licensed

Miss Bernice Ann Arn, a 1929 local graduate, has completed post graduate hospital work and Friday was licensed as a full fledged graduate nurse. She is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs V T Arn and will practice in Omaha where opportunities in nursing are greater.

Bernice Ann Methodist Hospital Omaha Miss Arn V. T. Arn

Departing Father Agius to Lead Valparaiso Parish

Father Marcelles Agius, pastor of Holy Rosary Church for two years, leaves for his new station in Valparaiso Nebraska to oversee the parish and the Agnew mission in Lancaster county. Incoming pastor Father J J Kaczmarek is expected to arrive to take over Holy Rosary duties.

Marcelles Agius Holy Rosary Catholic Church Valparaiso Nebraska Agnew Lancaster County J. J. Kaczmarek Holy Rosary Aiso

Clergymen Return From Black Hills Outing

Father George Agius of St. John's church and Father Harte of St. Patrick's Manley have returned from a few weeks auto outing in the Black Hills. They visited notable sites, feel refreshed, and will resume their charges.

George Agius St. John's Church Father Harte St. Patrick's Church Manley Black Hills

High School Football Practice Opens For 1932 Season

The high school football squad held its first workout of the season on Tuesday at the athletic field. Practices continue at 5:30 pm on weekdays, with full training starting when school opens and Coach Fred A. Robert arrives. Captain Sam Ara leads veterans including Bob Hirz, Stuart Porter, Sam Arn, Theodore Yelick, and Ed Kalina. Armstrong and Ronne will join once school starts. The opener is slated for late September versus the Iowa School for the Deaf at Council Bluffs, with Glenwood Malvern Thurman and Tabor on the schedule.

Fred A. Robert Sam Ara Bob Hirz Stuart Porter Sam Arn Theodore Yelick Ed Kalina Armstrong Ronne Iowe School For the Deaf Counncil.Bluffs Iowa

Fine Concert by Weeping Water Band at Nebraska Masonic Home

The Weeping Water band performed a splendid Sunday concert at the Nebraska Masonic Home. Duane Harmon played a notable cornet solo and Mrs. Charles Finley sang well as the program featured marches overtures and waltzes for a large resident audience.

Weeping Water Band Nebraska Nebraska Masonic Home Duane Harmon Charles Finley

Funeral of Mrs Frank Sebatka Sr

Funeral services for the late Mrs Frank Sebatka Sr were held Tuesday at Holy Rosary church with many old friends and neighbors in attendance. Omaha relatives joined the rites. the body rests at Catholic cemetery. Requiem mass was led by Rev Father Marcelles Agius. Pallbearers included three sons in law, two grandsons, a nephew and local and Omaha men.

Frank Sebatka Holy Rosary Omaha Marcelles Agius Joe Hrbacek Charles Skripsky John Cherney Joe Frank Drozda Charles Staska

Arrival of twins in Tecumetah family

Announcement from Tecumetah reports the birth of twin girls to Mr and Mrs Wesley Herman on Saturday August 26. The children are named Jane Adele and Janette Marie. Mrs Herman formerly Wytle Fossler a popular city schoolteacher. Well wishes pour in for the babies and their family.

Wesley Herman Tecumeteh Jane Adele Janette Marie Herman Wytle Fossler

State Hears of Union Road Paving Plan

The Department of Public Works confirms paving from the Union junction east six miles to Nehawka corner and six miles west, including drainage and grade work on the O street road. Officials expect completion this fall for winter service, boosting Nebraska road network.

State Department of Public Works Union Nehawka Corner State Department Nebraska

Honor Departing Priest Fr. Marcelles Agius Farewelled

Father Marcelles Agius left Plattsmouth this week for Saunders County after a farewell hosted by Holy Rosary parish. Carlos Staska led the program and presented a remembrance token while Fr. Agius spoke of his time in Plattsmouth. St. Wenceslaus pastor Fr. Chapuran and John’s Church offered tributes in Bohemian and brief messages before the reception with refreshments.

Marcelles Agius Saunders County Holy Rosary Carlos Staska Father Starcelles Preist Staska Father Agius Plattsmouth Father Chapuran St. Wenceslaus Omaha Pather Marcelles George Agius St. John’s Church

Returns From Hospital Robert M Walling Home After Surgery

Robert M. Walling has been recovering from appendicitis surgery at Clarkson hospital in Omaha for ten days and returned home Saturday afternoon. His rapid improvement delights friends who hope for permanent benefit from the operation.

Robert M. Walling Clarkson Omaha Mr. Walling

Mrs Hillard Grassman Returns Home After Operation

Mrs Hillard Grassman, two weeks in Omaha recovering from a severe operation, returned Tuesday to the family home. She is doing well and is expected to regain her former health, though she must remain quiet for the rest of the recuperation period.

Bock Family Reunion Held at Avoca Sunday

The Bock family reunion gathered Sunday at the Wulf home in Avoca with a park dinner and a short program. Officers were elected including President Fred L. Hild and Treasurer Catherine Hild. Families from Nebraska and beyond attended, with many relatives listed from Avoca Nehawka Weeping Water Omaha Lincoln and other towns. A 1933 Chicago World’s Fair talk highlighted the event.

Bock Henry Wulf Avoca Cass County Wulf Edward Gansemer Janet Westover Fiattemouth Irene Philpot Nebuawka Chicago F. A. Hansen Nehawke William Peters Weeping Water William Hunter Plattsmouth George Hansen Nehawkna W. J. Philpot Nehawks F. J. Hild Mynard Nehawk Marion Omaha W. Urwin van Nuys California Deforest Barrett Shirley Jessie Robertson Plattemouth Charles W. Ortman Meda Drayer Burwell William Schmidtmann J. W. Brendel J. E. Hallstrom Fred Schultz George Peters Mildred Oberna Los Angeles

Death of Irene A Peters former resident dies in Oregon

Irene A Peters formerly Irene Leesley of this city died last week at Mid-Columbia Hospital in The Dalles Oregon. She was born April 14 1886 in Plattsmouth and lived here most of her life. She attended local schools and graduated in 1903. She married Peter Peters and later lived in Grass Valley Oregon. Survived by husband Karl Ingalls her son from a prior marriage, brother E S Leesley Eddyville Nebraska sister Mrs Boyd Porter Omaha and mother Mrs J E Leesley living with the Peters in Grass Valley.

Irene A. Peters Irene Leesley Mid-Columbia Dells Oregon Friends State John Leesley Plattsmouth Indy Peter Peters Aoo Grass Valley

Mrs Gladys Chansley Visits Omaha With Beverly Ann

Mrs Gladys Chansley of this city spent the day in Omaha with her daughter Beverly Ann who has been there a week for treatment. The child is progressing well and hopes are high for a return home soon.

Gladys Chansley Omaha Beverly Ann

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Cass County Fair Boosters Murray Thimgan Ees King Colossus Columbia Alexander Pleasant Old Home Farm Marbella Fulton Sons of Veterans South Berry Wtos Lake Old Village Chas Finley Journal Fred L. Hild Ai Murray Fred L. Hild W. W. Rapp John Hansen Henka Treneuver Catherine Hild
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