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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1933

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Greenwood Wins Seven Inning Game Sunday

The Greenwood baseball team defeated the locals 4 to 2 in seven innings. Alex Schlische led the Red Sox with a first inning homer, Krejer and Newman added a fifth inning run, while Hoffman Brockhagge Newkirk and Maston produced the visitors’ early offense. E Bright drove in a seventh inning tally as Greenwood sealed the win.

Greenwood Red Sox Alex Schlische Sox Krejer Newman Hoffman Brockhagge Newkirk Maston E. Bright

Shot Breaks Window On Pearl Street Incident

George Fornoff, a city resident, heard a window crash at his Pearl street home Monday afternoon. Investigators found a bullet had deflected from the pavement and struck the east window, with the projectile recovered bearing marks of pavement impact. Police consider the shot may have been aimed at a dog nearby.

George Fornoff Pearl Street Fornoff

Swatek Family at Shonka Reunion in Abie Nebraska

Mr and Mrs W A Swatek joined a large group in Abie Nebraska for the Shonka reunion. Attendees included Rev William Shonka of Chicago and Rev Richard Shonka of Lisle Illinois. Fred Shonka recently returned from Peiping China with a collection of Chinese art. The picnic supper was moved indoors due to bad weather.

W. A. Swatek Abie Nebraska Shonka Swatek Butler County Wiliam Shonka Chicago Richard Shonka Lisle Illinois Fred Shonka Peiping China Catholic University

Mrs. C. C. Wescott Returns From Chicago Visit

Mrs. C. C. Wescott returned home Saturday after a thirty day stay with her son Mason and daughter Miss Alice Louise Wescott in Chicago. The trip featured a visit to the Century of Progress exposition and several enjoyable automobile trips to Wisconsin where Mr and Mrs Mason Wescott own a summer home.

C. C. Wescott Mason Alice Louise Wescott Chicago Wisconsin Mason Wescott

Norfolk Packing Plant Raises Corn Prices for Farmers

The Norfolk Packing Co. will pay higher prices for Evergreen, Country Gentleman, and Golden corn as set by the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Evergreen corn rises from 4.00 to 5.25 per ton and Country Gentleman and Golden corn from 5.50 to 6.75 per ton. Farmers delivering corn now receive the difference. future deliveries follow the new rates. Circulars are being sent to growers about the change.

Norfolk Packing Co Agricultural Adjustment Administration Norfolk Packing

Kaffenberger Family Holds Annual Reunion

The Kaffenberger family gathered at the Graham home on a Sunday in late August for their yearly reunion. About fifty relatives enjoyed a noon dinner despite rainy weather and spent the afternoon visiting and greeting each other. Attendees included John Kaffenberger Sr and family, Herman Graham family, King, Tschirren, Spacht, Hilficker, Stoehr, Engelkemeier and many others from Nebraska, Wisconsin, and New York.

Kaffenberger Herman Graham John Kaffenberger Graham John Kaffenberger Sr John P. Kaffenberger Orville King Fred Tschirren George Kaffenberger John B. Kaffenberger A. J. Edgar Arlington Nebr Lester Foxwell Milwaukee Wis Charles Spacht New Rochelle N. Y John M. Kaffenberger Mike Kaffenberger Julius Hilficker George Stoehr Fred Engelkemeier Lucille Meisinger Norene Kaffenberger Thyra Norma Baumegart

Miss Margaret Kennedy Visits Farm Family After Illness

Miss Margaret Kennedy of Chicago is visiting her brothers and sister at the local farm home. She has been in poor health for some time but is now greatly improved and gaining, pleasing the community friends with her recovery.

Margaret Kennedy Chicago Miss Kennedy

NRA Drive To Organize City Support For NRA Movement

City workers in five wards begin a drive to enlist households in backing the National Industrial Recovery Act. Volunteers carry pledge cards and promise stickers for endorsers to display as the whistle blows to mark the start of the campaign.

NIRA Plattsmouth NRA L. S. Devoe Frank Mullen H. L. Thomas Charles F. Janda George Luschinsky Chas. Anthes E. O. Vroman James T. Begley Phillip Hirz Louis Egenberger Zella Troudt Don Seivers Hermie Svoboda John Palacek John F. Gorder W. F. Evers James Bulin Josephine Rys Robert Will Helen Farley Lester Gaylord Henry Ore, Jr Joe Libershal F. G. Morgan L. W. Niel Don Tincher Caroline Baird Pearl Staats J. C. Petersen, Jr W. E. Handley David Pickrel J. E. Schutz A. E. Jones 4Th Ward J. A. Pitz Harry White

Death of Old Resident George H. Black

George H. Black 62 a longtime resident died at his daughter Mrs John Rummels farm home west of the city after a long illness. He was born in Hamburg Iowa spent most of his life here worked at the Burlington Chop works then lived on a nearby farm. He leaves the widow and two daughters Mrs John Rummel and Mrs L G Anderson. Funeral services Thursday at 2 30 pm from Sattler funeral home Fourth and Vine streets.

George H. Black John Rummel Black Hamburg Iowa Burlington This City L. G. Anderson Omaha Sattler Funeral Home Fourth and Vine Streets

Fisherman Catches 56 Pound Yellow Catfish on Missouri River

John Richardson landed a fifty six pound yellow catfish on the Missouri river marking one of the largest catches this season. The big fish promises many meals and left Richardson pleased with the success.

John Richardson Missouri River Mr. Richardson

Present Another Splendid Church Program on Air

The First Methodist church choir and pastor of Council Bluffs aired on KOIL in a Sunday service. The choir performed two anthems with soloists Mrs. E. H. Wescott and Don C. York. Rev. C. O. Troy delivered “The Ministry of Silence.”

First Methodist KOIL Council Bluffs Seoul E. H. Wescott Don C. York C. O. Troy Ministry of Silence Middle West

Eastwood Birthday Celebration Honors 80th Anniversary

A Sunday dinner at the F. G. Hull home south of the city marked the 80th birthday of G. P. Eastwood. Born in Indiana, he grew up in central Iowa and eastern Nebraska, feeling nearly a Nebraskan. Four generations attended, with guests including A. F. Eastwood of Omaha and Hull families from Union Plattsmouth and Rock Bluffs.

F. G. Hull A. F. Eastwood Omaha Chicago G. L. Hull Union E. E. Hull Plattsmouth Mr. Eastwood Rock Bluffs

Enjoy Family Reunion At Plattsmouth Picnic

Mr and Mrs Charles F Glaze hosted a reunion in Plattsmouth last Sunday with many relatives traveling from Faragut Council Bluffs Humbolt and Omaha for an indoor picnic due to rain. Attendees included Herman Stewart Ira Hays Mildred Schmelchel Arthur Davey Ernest Brown Mabel Bishop Margaret Hays and Edgar Glaze.

Charles F. Glaze Platsmouth Herman Stewart Farragut Iowa Ira Hays Council Bluffs Mildred Schmelchel Humbolt Nebr Arthur Davey Omaha Ernest Brown Mabel Bishop Margaret Hays Council] Bluffs Edgar Glaze

Hutton Wins Welterweight Title At Fort Crook Boxing

From Fort Crook last evening Virgil Hutton of this city defeated Carl Rogers of Clarinda Iowa in a technical knockout to win the welterweight class. Both competitors are Co A members and tentmates.

Fort Crook Virgil Hutton Carl Rogers Clarinda Iowa Co. A

WCTU Leader Reaches Fifteen Years As President

The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union in this city held an annual picnic at Villa Asch near Murray to honor longtime president Mrs. C. R. Troop who is stepping down due to health after fifteen years at the helm. Officers elected include President Mrs. R. B. Hayes and Vice President Mrs. J. E. Wiles, with other posts filled by Mrs. W. T. Arn Secretary, Miss Elizabeth Spangler Treasurer, and Mrs. A. H. Duxbury Corresponding Secretary. The gathering featured music by Lois Troop and E. H. Wescott and a program by hostess Mrs. Asch.

A. Deve Asch Villa Asch Murray Asch C. R. Troop Troop R. B. Hayes J. E. Wiles W. T. Arn Elizabeth Spang A. H. Duxbury Lois Troop Neshanka E. H. Wescott City

Odd Fellows Install At Local Lodge Event

The I O O F lodge held a session with about eighty members present including fifteen from Havelock ten from Omaha twenty from Louisville six from Greenwood two from Avoca and one from Exeter Nebraska. The Louisville degree team presented the work on two candidates and Deputy Grand Master Walter Jackson spoke to the group. A luncheon prepared by the Rebekahs ended a fine evening of pleasure and profit.

Havelock Walter Jackson Omaha Louisville Greenwood Avoca Exeter Nebraska Jackson

Old Todd Family Reunites With Ashland Kin

OLD RESIDENTS A. E. Todd and A. L. Todd, pioneer family members, traveled from Ashland to visit brothers T. E. and Dc. R. Todd. They recall ancestors E. R. Todd and spouse who settled in the area in the early fifties and grew up on a farm just north west of the city.

A. E. Todd A. L. Todd Ashland T. E Dc. R. Todd E. R. Todd

Enjoy Nice Trip In Nebraska Visit

Mr and Mrs Louis Born and grandson Mervin Bartek with Mr and Mrs Adam Stohhr were at Herman Nebraska Sunday. They enjoyed a visit with Mr and Mrs Otto Christopherson and a fine trip to and from this city. They found the crops looking well along the highway they traveled but none better than in this immediate vicinity.

Louis Born Mervin Bartek Adam Stohhr Herman Nebraska Otto Christopherson

Cass County Teachers Gather For Annual Institute

The Cass County rural teachers met in the district courtroom for the annual institute to prep for the fall and winter term. Miss Alpha C. Petersen led sessions with speakers including Miss Chloe C. Baldridge and Miss Marie Kaufmann sharing guidance on rural education, music, art, and school exhibits.

Cass County District Court Room Alpha C. Petersen Cora Williams Plattsmouth W. L. Dwyer L. 5S. Devoe Plattsmouth City Chloe C. Baldridge Department of Rural Education Baldridge Nebraska Fred H. Gorder Marie Kaufmann Kaufmann Peterson

Deed Record Cut Theft Faces County Office

Miss Lil lian White, County Register of Deeds, reports a visitor cut two pages from a deed record with a razor and escaped. Officers recovered one page and detained a suspect in Union who confessed but claimed the record was discarded.

County Register of Deeds Lillian White Miss White

Korn Karnival Parade Plans Highlight Four Day Festival

Korn Klub officials unveil four day festival parades from September 20 to 23 led by a farmers parade on Thursday themed A Century of Progress in Transportation and Farming Methods. Chaired by Chas Barnard, the event draws west and south area support with vintage farming gear and clowns.

Korn Klub Mynerd Chas. Barnard Barnard Mynard Plattsmouth Hamburg Fremont County

Rotarians Entertain Anns With Omaha Theatre Party

Plattsmouth Rotary Club members treated their wives to a theatre party in Omaha last night. The group motored to the Orpheum to see George Arliss in Voltaire a masterful portrayal with a strong supporting cast.

Plattsmouth Omaha Orpheum George Arliss Voltaire

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Schlische Spiderl Svoboda Krejei P. Hoffman Prockhage Kaffenberger Family First Methodist Church Troy Mrrs Ofce ODD Fellows Miss Alpha Peterson Mutilates Records Korn Karnival ANNS
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