Rock Bluffs Reunion Draws a Large Crowd
The pioneer town of Rock Bluffs held its annual reunion at Hutchison grove drawing over 500 attendees from Lincoln Plattsmouth Omaha Nebraska City and nearby towns. Highlights included musical numbers readings and an election of officers for 1985 36 with Dr G H Gilmore Murray as president and J D Graves Peru as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nual
Hutchison Grove
Lincoln
Plattsmouth
Omaha
Nebraska City
Hock Blace
Missouri Valley
Cass County
Charles L. Graves
Rock Bluffs
Sherd Graves
Perry Graves
Glen Puls
Shirley
Donna Fae Mason
Bobby Shera
C. L. Graves
Bluffs
Sam Stevenson
Charles Ellington
Nickerson
Papillion
G. H. Gilmore
Murray
Rex Young
Friends
J. D. Graves
Peru
J. L. Stemp
Hold Annual Picnic Of Social Workers Flower Club
The Social Workers Flower club held its annual picnic Sunday August 18 at the Fred Spangier farm grove south of town with about seventy eight attendees. A basket dinner marked noon, contests and games filled the afternoon, prizes awarded for skill in events, and ice cream and cake were served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. J L Stamp and Mrs. Sam Gilmour on September 11.
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Social Workers Flower Club
Fred Spangier
Jolly Party
J. L. Stamp
Sam Gilmour
Enjoying Outing with Havelkas at Wahoo
Miss Mary Jane Mark departed for Wahoo Sunday to visit cousins Elmore and Evelyn Havelka. She will stay a week and then return to her school work.
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Mary Jane Mark
Wahoo
Elmore
Evelyn Havelka
Outing Couple Returns From Visit to Cook Nebraska
Sunday Mr and Mrs Thomas Walling motored to Cook Nebraska to visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Record sister of Mrs Walling. They were accompanied by their daughter Shirley who has been at Cook two weeks vacation. Miss Jean Robinson of Cook accompanied them home to visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Anderson her uncle.
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Thomas Walling
Cook
Nebraska
Ars. Howard Record
Queen of Korn Karnival Contest begins with votes tally
The queen contest opens with initial vote counts for Lois Troop 220 Ruth Ferrie 162 Helen Schulz 102 Gertrude Vallery 76 Lois Giles 24 Virginia Lamer 25 June Keil 10. Balloting runs until the Karnival opening September 18 and coupons appear daily in the Journal and semi weekly. The ballot box is at Firth and Main near Bates Book Store for public access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Troop
Ruth Ferrie
Helen Schulz
Gertrude Vallery
Lois Giles
Virginia Lamer
June Keil
Firth and
Main Streets
Bates Book Store
Statue Dedication At Holy Rosary Church In Omaha
A large crowd attended Sunday afternoon ceremonies at Holy Rosary on West Pearl Street for the dedication of a Sacred Heart statue donated by James Kahoutek and Mr. and Mrs. T H Kahoutek. The interior redecorating was also formally dedicated. Father J J Kaczmark led the service with visiting priests present.
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Holy Rosary
West Pearl Street
James Kahoutek
T. H. Kahoutek
Sacred Heart
Friends of the Kahoutek Familly
Omaha
J. J. Kaczmark
Holy Rosary Church
Edward Chapalin
Patrick Harte
St. Patrick’s Church
Manley
Wilma Mumm Recovers Nicely After Tonsillectomy
Wilma daughter of Mr and Mrs George Mumm is recovering well after a tonsillectomy performed last week at a local physician office. She has handled the operation in good shape and is returning to normal condition.
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Wilma
George Mumm
Excellent 1935 Corn Exhibited Near Union
Cr. E. HatcHff showcased large, well filled ears of the 1935 crop at J. M. Leyda's office. The ears are still soft but promise more good corn in the coming weeks.
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Cr. E. HatcHff
Union
J. M. Leyda
Platz Theatre Looted by Unknown Thieves
The Platz theatre owner G G Criffin and workmen found motors and other projection room equipment missing. Sheriff Homer Sylvester was notified and an investigation is under way to identify parties involved, with copper value suspected.
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Platz
G. G. Criffin
Ritz
Homer Sylvester
Kaffenberger Family Holds Reunion at Graham Pasture
The Kaffenberger family gathered for their annual reunion at the Graham pasture last Sunday. Attendees brought picnic baskets and enjoyed dinner, games, visiting, and ice cream. Guests included Charles Spacht and family from New Rochelle New York and several Kaffenberger relatives from Plattsmouth Syracuse Nebr Milwau kee Cedar Creek Nehawka and other nearby towns.
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Kaffenberger
Graham Pasture
Charles Spacht
Minola
Charlotte
New Rochelle
N. Y
Lester Foxwell
Leo
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Adrian J. Edgar
Harold
George
Phyllis
Syracuse
Nebr
John B. Kaffenberger
Shirley
John Chamberlain
Plattsmouth
Geo. Kaffenberger
Plattemouth
John Kaffenberger
O. M. Kintz
Herman Graham
Fred Tschirren
Robert
Freddie
Catherine
Mary Jane
Mirs
George Kaffenberger
Glenn
Charles
James
Julius Hilflicker
Albert
John M. Kaffenberger
Elmer
Martha
Werner Kaffenberger
G. P. Stochr
Clarence Meisinger
Cedar Creek
Ire
Mabel Engelkemeier
Arlene
Nehawka
Rock Trucks Collide on Telegraph Road South of Rock Creek
On Monday afternoon two rock hauling trucks crashed on Telegraph Road near Rock Creek School causing heavy damage. Driver W. L. Havenridge of Bellevue sustained severe bruises and possible rib injuries while Carl Senf of Nehawka escaped serious harm aside from a severe shaking up.
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Rock Creek School
Bellevue
W. L. Havenridge
Carl Senf
Nehawka
Legion Boys Win at Omaha 6 to 1 over Father Flanagan Home
Plattsmouth junior Legion team defeated the Father Flanagan Home nine in Omaha by 6 to 1. Streets pitched shutout innings, limiting Omaha hitters to four hits and excelling throughout the contest.
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Plattsmouth
American Legion
Father Flanagan
Omaha
Streets
Mrs Million Visits Nebraska City Friends for Dinner
Mrs. 5. J. Million visited Nebraska City last Thursday at the home of Mrs. R. A. Harris and daughter Mrs. E. A. Clarke. She dined with Miss Mary and Emma Schnitzer, longtime friends.
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5. J. Million
Nebraska City
R. A. Harris
E. A. Clarke
Mary
Emma Schnitzer
Stolen auto recovered near Phillips Oil station
Sheriff Homer Sylvester and Deputy Tom Walling captured a Master 1935 Chevrolet sedan stolen in Omaha earlier that evening near the Phillips Oil station on Chicago Avenue. Inside were Omaha youths aged 18 to 22 who were taken back to the city by authorities.
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Sherif Homer Sylvester
Tom Walling
Phillips Oil Station
Chicago Avenue
Omaha
Metropolis
Well Loved Lady Mary Fetzer Buried in Glendale
The last services for Mrs. Mary Fetzer, longtime Louisville resident, were held at Glendale church. The funeral included hymns by Mrs. J. W. Myers and Mrs. Louis Issac with accompaniment by Mrs. E. Sundstrom. An escort of honor formed by the Royal Neighbors accompanied the body to Glendale cemetery. Relatives and friends from Louisville and Lincoln attended.
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Mary Fetzer
Louisville
Mondey
Glendale Church
H. G. McClusky
E. E B. Carver
Methodist Church of
J. W. Myers
Louis Issac
E. Sundstrom
Glendale
H. F. Goos
Sires Willem Schmidtmann
Stohlman Reunion Near Louisville Cass County
The Stohlman family reunion, a pioneer Cass county group, gathered at Kraft grove south of Louisville with about 125 attendees from local communities and distant relatives. Frederick, Andrew and August Stohlman represented the original family’s children, along with their descendants. A basket dinner highlighted the day. Officers named were Andrew Stohlman president, Leroy Stohlman treasurer, and Martha Brunko secretary. Arrangements were by Martha Stohlman, Walter Stohlman, Mrs. Harold Dumke, and Herman Kupke.
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Stohlman
Cass County
Kraft Grove
Louisville
Frederick
Andrew
August Stohlman
Andrew Stohlman
Lincoln
Leroy Stohlman
Martha Brunko
Martha Stohlman
Walter Stohlman
Omaha
Harold Dumke
Herman Kupke
Death of Mrs. Mary Fetzer Near Louisville
Mrs. Mary Fetzer a longtime Louisville area resident died Saturday in Omaha after a period of critical illness. She was the widow of Charles Fetzer a prominent Louisville farmer and the family had lived on the farm east of Louisville for years.
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Mary Fetzer
Louisville
Omaha
Charles Fetzer
Return from the Lakes Party Delights at Henning Stop
Mrs Henry Starkjohn Mrs Frank A Cloidt and daughters Maxine and Frances returned Sunday from Henning Minnesota where they spent several weeks at the popular resort. They reported a delightful trip and feel very refreshed.
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Henry Starkjohn
Frank A. Cloidt
Maxine
Frances
Henning
Minnesota
City Planning Committee Organized in Plattsmouth
City planning group formed with J E Schutz and A L Tidid among representatives from civic clubs and businesses. A L Tidid named chairman and Mrs L W Egenberger secretary to survey projects for beautification, landscaping, parking, and street improvements.
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Plattsmouth
Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co
J. E. Schutz
A. L. Tidd
Garden Club
John P. Sattler
Rotary
E. A. Wurl
Ad Club
L. W. Egenberger
Woman's Club
P. T. Heinemann
Chamber of Commerce
Fred Lugsch
American Legion
A. L. Tidid
Sears S. Davis
Commission
Lincoln
Plattsmouth Drum Corps Earns Eighth in Missouri Valley
The Plattsmouth Legion Drum and Bugle corps placed eighth in the World Herald Missouri Valley Music contest with ten junior corps in competition. First prize went to the American Legion junior corps of Des Moines, Iowa, noted for perfect drill and music. The Plattsmouth group headed to Beatrice for a state Legion convention parade this afternoon.
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Plattsmouth Legion
World- Herald
Iowa
American Legion Junior Corps
Des Moines
National Legion
Plattsmouth Corps
Beatrice
State Legion
Lushinsky Returns to Work After Appendectomy
George R. Lushinsky Jr resumed duties at the Hinky Dinky store this morning after an appendicitis operation weeks ago. He had hoped to return two weeks earlier but stayed on the retired list to guard against relapse.
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George R. Lushinsky, Jr
Hinky-Dinky
George
Browns Visit Break for Cleveland Cousins
Mrs. J. R. Brown of Cleveland Ohio arrives for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs O C Dovey and to see her daughters Mary Eleanor and Carolyn Brown and Miss Hazel Dovey who have spent the summer here The nieces plan to return to Cleveland Thursday to resume school work
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J. R. Brown
Cleveland
Ohio
O. C. Dovey
Mary Eleanor
Carolyn Brown
Hazel Dovey
Miss Dovey
Visited in City Family Gatherings Span States
Recent visitors at the 8 J Million home included Mr and Mrs Frank Million of Watson Missouri and several relatives from Peru Jeffer son City Missouri Kansas City Missouri Alliance Nebraska Glenwood Iowa Hamburg Iowa and Hamburg. A Waubonsie state park picnic near Hamburg brought together all the relatives on August 18.
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Frank Million
Watson
Fern
Peru
Frances
Jefferson City
Grace
Kansas City
Wayne
Kansas
Jack Affords
Alliance
Neb
Skaggs
Glenwood
Iowa
Erb
Hamburg
Thomas Million and Son
Waubonsie State Park
King Korn to Reign at Plattsmouth Korn Karnival
The Korn Karnival crowns King Korn the First and a ballot chosen Queen during Plattsmouth harvest observances. Queen candidates are voted by ballot via the Bates Book store box at 5th and Main with ballots tallied twice weekly then daily near the finish. The king’s identity remains secret until crowning on Friday September 20 with the queen to be crowned the following Friday.
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Korn
Plattsmouth
King Korn
Bates Book Store
Main
Rotarians hear vacation tales at weekly luncheon
The Rotary Club Tuesday heard members share vacation stories from New York mountains to the Rockies. Speakers included Dr. H. G. McClusky, 5.S. Davis, Frank Cloidt, R. W. Knorr and Ray Misner. Snappy fish stories followed as members recalled time spent fishing. A. Rosencrans received a mustache cup, a rare old fashion tribute to King Korn with a flowing beard.
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Rotarians
New York
Lordly
Rockies
Great West
H. G. McClusky
5.S. Davis
Frank Cloidt
R. W. Knorr
Ray Misner
Cc. A. Rosencrans
Whisker Club
Rotary
King Korn
Clate
Bernard Klinger Taken to Omaha for Hospital Care
Bernard Klinger head of the meat department at Hinky Dinky was taken to Immanuel hospital in Omaha for examination and treatment. He has been off duty for a week with an illness not yet determined and confined to home under medical care. His friends hope for a quick recovery and return to work.
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Bernard Klinger
Hinky-Dinky
Omaha
Immanuel Hospital
Bernard
Local Family Visit Noted in Helgi Circles
Mrs. Leo Helgi and her young daughter Velma Jean visit Mr. and Mrs. Joe Helgi, parents of her husband. She is a granddaughter of Mrs. John Geiser.
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Leo Helgi
Velma Jean
Joe Helgi
John Geiser
Pioneer Family Reunion Brings 104 Members Together
The fifth annual Stohlmann family reunion gathered 104 members at Kraft grove near Louisville near the family homestead. Officers were elected for the year with Andrew Stohlmann as active president and F A Stohlmann Sr. as life honorary president. A Memorial Wreath was placed for George Stohlmann Sr., raising 35 dollars. Families from Omaha Lincoln Murdock Norfolk Norfork Alvo Cedar Creek and Greenwood attended along with Rev T H Hartman and others.
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Stohlmann
Kraft Grove
Louisville
F. A. Stohlmann
Andrew Stohlmann
Lincoln
F. A. Brunkow
Murdock
LeRoy Stohlmann
Martha Stohlman
Harold Dumke
Herman Kupke
Walter Stohlmann
Omaha
Nebraska
Wyoming
George Stohlmann
George Stohimann
Victor Stohimann
Herman Stohimann
George Stohimann, Jr
Max Reschpe
Rudolph Larson
Millard Morse
Fred Stohlmann
Paul Stohlmann
Norfolk
Neb
Martha
Martin Stohlmann
Walter Thimgahn
August Kupke
la Verne
Harry McCafferty
H. C. Gaebel
Chris Stohlmann
Wm. Neumann, Jr
Charney Voigtman
Ivan Aulthouse
Alvo
T. H. Hartman
Otto Hartman
Arlington
L. H. Heil
Marie Bohlsen
Dumke
Malcolm
Dwight Talcott
Greenwood
Walter and
Louise Rueter
Arn Returns from Eastern Outing to Bundeo
Miss Marjorie Arn returns home to Bundeo after a pleasant eastern visit. She spent most of her time in Lebanon Pennsylvania with trips to Valley Forge Philadelphia and Atlantic City plus other points of interest in the region.
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Marjorie Arn
Bundeau
Lebanon
Valley Forgs
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
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Korn Kkarnival
Kafpeneberger Family
Legion Boys
Fetzer
Karnival
Pioneer
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