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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1932

Page

4

Greenwood notes on local people and community events

Carl Weideman enjoys a Platte River fishing trip north of Greenwood. Mrs. Rex Peters to teach in Lemon district this year starting next Monday. W. A. White nursing a finger injury from work. Fred W. Etheredee to celebrate 72nd birthday Wednesday August 31. Phillip Bell of Indianola visits Greenwood for business. Clayton D. Sanborn hosts visit from children Robert and Mary Jean. Clarion Sanborn ill last week then recovered. Guild meets at church with new officers. rags for carpet use requested. Cedar Hill homecoming draws large crowd from broad area. Mesdames Landon and son Wayne visit Lincoln to see Wayne Landon Sr. at Pryan Memorial hospital. W. R. Young and Troy L. Davis, candidates, booster trip for Cass county fair in Weeping Water Sept 13-16. Encouragement to visit the fair. admission free. Road work: gravel now spreading Greenwood to county line and town southward. traffic improved. gravel spread benefits Greenwood merchants and residents.

Carl Weideman Platte River Greenwood Rex Peters Lemon W. A. White Henry Wilkins Fred W. Etheredee Phillip Bell Indianola Iowa Clayton D. Sanborn Robert Mary Jean Clarion Sanborn Cedar Hill Fred W. Etheredge Mesdames E. A. Landon Warne Landon Wayne Lincoln Wayne Landon Pryan Memorial Hospital W. R. Young Troy L. Davis Cass County

Greenwood post delegates return from Norfolk convention

The Greenwood post delegation arrived home late Wednesday after a four day stay in Norfolk Nebraska for the state Legion convention. They brought back the cannon that drew 15,000 parade spectators on Tuesday as their tractor drawn field piece carried by George Trunkenbolt Earl Jardine Jessie Dildine George Lunceford and Col Phil Hall while James Bright watched the proceedings at a cabin camp near Norfolk.

Greenwood Post State Legion Convention Norfolk Nebraska Norfolk Avenue George Trunkenbolt Earl M. Jardine Jessie Dildine George W. Lunceford Col Phil L. Hall James Bright Greenwood

Good Plan for Cass County Legionnaires Forms 1935

George Bucknell, a confirmed convention attendee who missed this year's state Legion gathering at Norfolk, outlines an excellent plan for 1935 to organize Cass county Legionnaires for the upcoming national convention expected in Chicago.

George Bucknell Norfolk Chicago George Cass County Legionnaires

Early Summer Planning for Comedy Team Route

A plan outlines touring with a small band and a comedy team, performing short plays and stunts from Cass County Nebraska to larger towns. It urges starting early, traveling light, and advertising to boost the convention season before next year’s dates.

Cass County Nebraska

Family trip to Red Cloud reports good weather and corn

West FE L McDonald, his wife and son Bertrand visited Red Cloud last Saturday and returned Sunday. They saw much country and found corn looking mighty fine in most places, though some distant areas had crops badly burned.

West FE L. McDonald Bertrand Red Cloud

Hes Sure Been Busy

Arthur Stewart, unable to find work elsewhere, cleared land and planted five varieties of sweet corn as seed. He set three acres for each variety, separating patches to prevent mixing, and now cultivates almost thirty acres of garden crops with steady hand labor to keep weeds down and crops thriving.

Arthur Stewart Howl

Visit Describes Mrs R E Mathews and Family

Mrs R E Mathews and her son Emory spent a week visiting the mother of Mrs Pelle Wilson in Powhatan Kansas. Bob drove to Powhatan last Thursday for an overnight stay and returned the next day with his wife and son.

R. E. Mathews Emory Mathews Pelle Wilson Powhatan Kansas Bob

Filline Station Change Hands Sees New Owner

S. D. Porter has purchased the Filline station from Rey Fredricks and plans improvements. He will add crushed rock or gravel to allow entry from a busy direction, set up a fruit booth, and operate a cafe for travelers. He intends to turn the property over to his son Harold after completing changes.

Filline Station S. D. Porter Rey Fredricks Tamry Harold

Visit Brings Comfort to Ill Louisville Resident

Clarence G. Mayfield of the Louisville area has been bedbound for weeks with heart trouble and complications. On Monday Fred W. Etheredge Albert Buskirk and Rev. W. E. Goings visited him, finding him very weak but hopeful for a rally and return to normal activities.

C. G. Mayfield Clarence G. Mayfield Louisville Fred W. Etheredge Albert Buskirk Rev. W. E. Goings Mr. Mayfield

Joint church social on the lawn with Methodist guests

Members of the Christian church and Bible school hosted a social on their lawn last Saturday that united with the Methodist church and Bible school as guests. The event featured a suitable program, games for children, home made ice cream and cake, fruits, and music by the Ashland band.

Christian Church and Bible School Methodist Church and Ashland

Home from the South A D Findley family returns after tour

A D Findley and his wife complete their fourth annual tour through southern Missouri and Arkansas then spent the heated season in the Ozark mountains. They returned home Friday of last week with Master Raymond Howard who accompanied them and enjoyed the trip.

A. D. Findley Missouri Arkansas Ozark Mountains Raymond Howard

Cemetery gravel donation boosts Greenwood fund

Last week the cemetery gravel fund received a $10 check from Mr. Roper. The message thanks all friends of Greenwood cemetery for their assistance.

Will Hold Revival Soon

The Christian church plans a revival meeting at their church starting Sunday September 4. Local pastor invites families and neighbors to attend the event and join in the spiritual sessions and songs.

Christian Church

Church Revival Set With Rev Goings Preaching

Local church announces revival services conducted by church members with Rev. Goings delivering all sermons. A special choir from the church and Bible school will provide music, and the public is invited to attend. Further announcements on sermon topics will follow.

Goings Church Bible School

Schools Open Monday for New Term

Schools ready for Monday opening with teachers on hand after summer vacations. Pupils appear cheerful at resuming classes as three months of play end. The board faces a vacancy from Edgar Cole resigning as 7th and 8th grade teacher, but many teachers are available to fill the post.

Edgar Cole

Library Hours Set by Greenwood Woman's Club

The Greenwood Woman's Club library exchange will operate on weekdays only with hours from 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM. Librarians volunteer their time willingly to supervise the program and adjust as needed to avoid burdens.

Greenwood Woman’s Club

Manley News Items Describe Local Visits and Travel

Last week in Manley featured visits from Miss Mary A Murphey in Omaha, Fudge Smiley from Lincoln, and Harold Andrus from Auburn. Locals A B Hill Fred Schrenker and John Falischman traveled briefly, with numerous friends and relatives hosting and dining during short stays.

Band Concert in Manley Delights Rural Audience

The Louisville Farmers Union band played last Friday night in Manley to a crowd estimated over 500 with visitors from most county towns and some from outside the state. The program included boxing during intermission and the event earned praise for its music and entertainment.

Manley Louisville Farmers Union

Local visits noted in city court and county matters

Dairy resident Elvin Smith of LeRoy Kansas visits his uncle C A Rawls for a few days. Harvey Burk of Atlantic Iowa returns home after a brief stay. E Philpot near Weeping Water attends to business at the courthouse. Emma Delart visits Clarinda Iowa with niece Mrs Roy James. J E Hallstrom Avoca banker visits for court matters. Friday visitors include Martin L Ruby of McCook to meet relatives and land interests. Mrs Don C Rhoden Kelly J Rharen and Alex Rharen of Murray attend county court business.

Elvin Smith LeRoy Kansas C. A. Rawls Harvey Burk Atlantic Iowa E. (. Philpot Roy James J. E. Hallstrom Avoca Martin L. Ruby McCook Ruby Don C. Rhoden Kelly J. Rhaien Alex Rharen Murray

District neighbors welcome a weekend of visits and travel

Datty Mr and Mrs Melvin Farabee and their young daughter from Doniphan Nebraska arrived Friday to reconnect with old friends. Mrs J B Wigley from Council Bluffs came Friday to visit her daughter Mrs George Barr and many longtime friends. Mr and Mrs Cecil Marek from northern Kansas left this morning for Wymore after visiting at Otto Marek’s home. Mrs M M Louie and two daughters, here for weeks aiding Mrs Jessie Hall’s family, departed for home. Billy Knorr spent days at Hastings with an outing and will return Sunday while Miss Jean visits relatives there.

Melvin Farabee Doniphan Nebraska J. B Wigley Council Bluffs George Barr Cecil Marek Kansas Otto Marek Wymore M. M. Louie Jessie Hall Soule Billy Knorr Hastings Miss Jean

Meisinger Family Reunion at Plattsmouth Park

The Mei singer family holds its annual reunion at Garfield Park in Plattsmouth on Sunday September 4. Family members are urged to bring baskets for a shared meal and enjoy the day together.

Meisinger Garfield Park Plattsmouth

Notice to Creditors in Rhoden Estate Case Cass County

In Cass County Nebraska the County Court summons creditors of Don C. Rhoden estate to appear September 22 and December 24 1932 at Plattsmouth to examine claims. Claims must be presented within three months from September 23 1932 and debts paid within one year from that date. Dated August 26 1932. County Judge A H Duxbury.

Notice to Creditors in the Fleshman Estate

The State of Nebraska Cass County in County Court notifies all creditors to present claims against the estate of Clarence W Fleshman. Examiner will sit in the County Court Room on September 22 1932 and December 24 1932 at 10 o clock a m to examine all claims. Claims must be filed within one year from September 23 1932. A H Duxbury clerk seal a29-2

Nebraska Cass County Clarence W. Fleshman Plattsmouth A. D Said A. H. Duxbury

The Secrets of Poise and Hair Care Discussed

An article notes poise comes from being unaware of oneself and highlights how a friend’s grooming aids social ease. It promotes permanent waves from Etta Belle Beauty Shoppe with Gabrieleen permanents and occasional finger waves by Miss Etta Nickels to maintain a neat look in warm weather.

Etta Belle Miss Etta Nickels

Busy back-to-school prep and fall shopping tips

The piece highlights students rushing to clean and pack clothes at Fred Lugsch Cleaners for a school start. It notes quick service at Gie Oil for car care, party hosting ideas with an icebox lunch, and previews early fall fashions from local stores plus canning gear at Bestor & Swatek Hardware and school supplies at Knorr's Popular Variety Store.

Fred Lugsch Cleaners Ore Oil Company Gie Oil Company

Mauzy Drug Store Delights with Refreshing Fountain Drinks

The Mauzy Drug Store invites patrons to relax at booths for a mid afternoon fountain drink. Known for the McKessen line of drugs, the shop is a social hub where locals meet and unwind during warmer weather.

Mauzy’s McKessen

Soennichsen's Poll Parrot shoes and Alle hosiery feature

Local shopper tips highlight Soennichsen's Poll Parrot children's shoes praised for durability and proper fit, with Alle hosiery. The ad praises the store for fresh groceries and delivery, plus tips on steak frying from Mul Son's Grocery and Brown's Cafe for summer meals.

H. M. Soennichsen Soennichsen’s Soennichsen

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Mary A. Murphey Omaha Fudge Smiley Harold Andrus Auburn Emma Andrews A. B. Hill Fred Schrenker Seward Frank Stander August Glaubitz Harold Krecklow Cedar Creek John Gauer Fred Falischman John Falischman Lewisville Court House Rachel Falischman Charles Gade J. C. Rauth Anna Wm. Glau- Litz Herman Rauth Teresa Rauth Phillsmouth Rudolph Gergman American Legion Auxiliary Ewing Bergman Meisinger Family Reunion John Rice Al-Tiw State of Cass Advo A. G. Bach Mr. Busch Ladies Toggery Bloomfield LeVine Mmne Renauld Wurl’s General Store Bestor & Swateh Co Bestor & Swatek Knorr Fetter Shoe Company Enna Ocen Deliv Mul Son's Brown
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