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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1935
Page
2
Plattsmouth officers appeared in newly ordered khaki uniforms with Sam Brown belts and caps trimmed in gold. Chief Libershal led the debut, praised by local residents in the business district for a more metropolitan appearance and easier identification for the public.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for help during illness, death and burial of their husband and father. Special thanks for the many beautiful flowers. Signed by Mrs. Anna Beck and family including Marion Beck and Virginia Beck.
William Streight and his wife with Jo seph Lake are visiting in the city at the Ofe home and with longtime friends before they continue to the east coast for a several week vacation. Mrs Streight was formerly Miss Laura Lake of this city and is remembered by many old school friends.
Miss Hazel Baier, longtime Avoca Journal correspondent, will leave this week as she departs to become a high school teacher in Blue Hill Nebraska. A University of Nebraska graduate, she is described as a well qualified educator.
Miss Beatrice Ann, operated on in Omaha for appendicitis, has recovered enough to go home Sunday. She remains confined to bed at home and it is uncertain if she can resume school work next week.
The Acts era church faced limits in Palestine and turned to a genius in Saul of Tarsus. Born in Tarsus with Roman citizenship, trained by Gamaliel, he becomes a premier Christian organizer and writer. His missionary journeys through Cyprus, Asia Minor, and Europe expand the church beyond Jewish origins. Paul’s epistles, especially Philippians, reveal his deep faith and the creed that Christ empowers all believers.
Nehawka and surrounding area see a flurry of visits and family gatherings. Lincoln visitor Nehawka resident Nehawka Herman Beck stops by Samuel Frizzell’s home. Uncle Earnest Ahrends travels to Plattsmouth for business.
Twelve graduates from Nehawka high school last June, six intend to pursue higher education this fall. Five enroll at the University of Nebraska and one will attend Wesleyan University in Lincoln. The town can boast fifty percent of its graduates continuing to college, reflecting strong local emphasis on learning.
Mrs Mathilda Johnson, mother of Mrs Otto Schlichtemeier, celebrated her 80th birthday on Monday this week. She lives with her daughter and family and is in good health, defying the notion of borrowed time after passing four score.
The obituary notice honors Mrs Johnson born in Sweden who moved to the United States at thirteen and has lived in Nebraska for 67 years. It highlights her work, changes witnessed, and vast experience, noting the notable advances since the early 1900s and wishing her many more happy birthdays.
Nekawka consolidated schools announce opening Tuesday September 3rd delayed from Labor Day by the state fair turnout. New year staff includes C B Laimbert superintendent Ruth Jones principal Glen De Drout agriculture Clarice Hads high school Mildred Wolfe music and English Vivian Hughes primary Berle Stone Ruth Hall grades Mark Burton caretaker and janitor. Enrollment is expected to rise with more river and quarry workers families nearby.
Mrs Raymond Creamer, long troubled by repeated appendicitis attacks, underwent appendectomy at Clarkson Hospital after a serious episode. She has recovered sufficiently to return home last week and continues to improve.
A brief note expresses that she is improving daily and will soon regain her usual good health, easing friends' worries about further trouble of this nature.
William Kruger was selected to represent the 12th district at the national American Legion convention in St. Louis next month. The Beatrice state Legion session praised his leadership as district commander and noted the district’s three year membership gain. Kruger has visited every post in Cass, Croere, Lancaster and Seward counties since taking office earlier this year.
Rev Otto Engebretson leads Bible church schools at 10 a m with evening music and a mid week prayer meeting on Wednesday. The Woman's Society hosts on Sept 4 and the young people lead Sunday evening worship with orchestra. Otterbein Church offers 10 a m Bible school and 11 a m worship. society meets with Mrs Linder. pastor to attend Maro Clinic Rochester Minn this week.
The message notes someone will miss Sunday services and asks prayers. It states the annual church conference meets at Lincoln on Wednesday September 4 with a fine program and invites attendance. God be with you till we meet again.
Mrs Alida B Hutchison aged 75 died Sunday at the Nebraska Masonic Home where she had resided since 1933. Born in Castelton New York December 10 1861 she long lived in Omaha and belonged to Maple Leaf Chapter 152 Eastern Star. Survived by brother Ralph Phelps Omaha she was active in the Episcopal church and Trinity Cathedral. Body moved to Omaha to await funeral arrangements.
The ballot box for the carnival queen votes is moved to Muanzy drug store front for ballots. The contest runs until Saturday September 14 at 1 p.m. The queen tally will be announced and preparations begin for the carnival opening on Wednesday September 18.
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