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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1938

Page

5

Survivors Tell Story of Crashed Luxury Airliner

In the Pacific near Point Reyes a United Air luxury liner crash landed after five hours at sea. Only Isadore Edelstein and Captain Charles Baldwin Stead survived. others likely drowned off kelp beds while passengers and crew battled waves and cliffs.

San Francisco Civil Aeronautics Authority Pacific Ocean Isadore Edelstein Charles Baldwin Stead Astore United Air Point Reyes Coast Stead Oakland Edelstein Clay Miss Clay

Heart Enlargement Noted in Monoxide Poisoning

Ames In. UP reports New State College researchers found carbon monoxide poisoning causes abnormal heart enlargement in rats. Some hearts doubled in size and pituitary gland growth also noted. Psychology instructor Charles A. Patterson cites similarities to humans and warns of reduced alertness and coordination after short exposure, risking accidents in enclosed cars and planes.

Ames Nowa State College Charles A. Patterson Patterson

Rubber Stamps Prompt Delivery at Journal Office

Low price stamps in all sizes offered by the Journal office. Fast service and prompt delivery across the city.

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Red Cross Roll Call Adds Local Members

The latest list of Red Cross members includes L. L. McCarty Dr. P. T. Heineman Mrs. P. T. Heineman Mrs. E. W. Cook Miss Olive Jones John W. Eliott Marie Notting Blanche Horning Olive Horning Marjorie Lohnes Mrs. Bertha Shopp James Griffin and Mrs. Wm. Baird.

Red Cross L. L. McCarty P. T. Heineman E. W. Cook Olive Jones John W. Eliott Marie Notting Blanche Horning Olive Horning Marjorie Lohnes Bertha Shopp James Griffin Wm. Baird

Swiss to Rush Country-Wide Fortifications

Swiss fears of a European war drive plans for a nationwide Maginot Line from Basle through Lucerne to St Gotthard. Authorities warn swift invasions by France Germany or Italy could bypass frontier walls. Project costs are vast. air force expansion and mobilization reforms follow Czech crisis.

Alphons Thoma Zurich Switzerland France Germany Italy Basle Lucerne St. Gotthard Sargens Anschluss Augustria United States

Want Ads Draw Readers to Respond with Notable Results

Classifieds in local paper generate steady inquiries as readers respond to listings. Many ads report successful outcomes, including merchandise sales job offers and service bookings, reflecting the community’s active participation and trust in the classified column.

Emil Hacha Elected President of Czechoslovakia

Dr. Emil Hacha, president of the high court of administration, was elected president of Czechoslovakia by parliament 272 to 39. He succeeds Eduard Benes who resigned after Czechoslovakia ceded territory to Germany.

Eduard Benes Germany Prague Emil Hacha High Court of Administration Czechoslovakia National Assembly Hacha Jane Syrovy Jan Syrovy Bohemia and Moravia Slovakia Ruthenia Syrovy Prague College

Social and travel notes from Plattsmouth and nearby towns

Monday’s roundup lists Miss Anne McGloin of Kansas City as guest of Miss Georgia White. Mr and Mrs John P Claassen of Omaha visiting friends in Plattsmouth. Attorney C E Tefft of Weeping Water attends county and district court. Thornton Baker visits Sharpsburg Iowa with relatives. Wednesday’s note mentions H F Comer of Union as business visitor in Plattsmouth. Miss Anna Marie Rea departs for Hayes Kansas to visit her uncle John Pissing.

Anne McGloin Kansas City Georgia White John P. Claassen Omaha Plattsmouth C. E. Tefft Weeping Water Thorton Baker Sharpsburg Iowa H. F. Comer Union Anna Marie Rea Hayes Kansas John Pissing

Baker and Addington Wed in Omaha Court Ceremony

Gilbert C. Baker and Frances Carroll Addington, both of Omaha, were married Sunday morning in a courthouse ceremony officiated by Judge A. H. Duxbury. Beulah Addington and Charles Compton of Omaha served as witnesses.

Gilbert C. Baker Frances Carroll Addington Omaha A. H. Duxbury Beulah Addington Charles Compton

Rosen family relocates to 2964 Poppleton Avenue Omaha

Edward A. Rosen moved his family to 2964 Poppleton Avenue in Omaha Nebraska last week due to relocating his business to the city.

Edward A. Rosen Poppleton Avenue Omaha Nebraska

Local families share holiday visits and births

A series of Eagle area notes records Thanksgiving and weekend visits, new births, and family gatherings. Mr and Mrs H Phillips welcomed a daughter on Nov 25. Ivan Althouse became parents of a son on Thanksgiving. Dozens of relatives from Neligh, Lincoln, Peru, Emer ald, Sprague Martell, Ogallala and other towns visited or hosted family members during the holiday period.

Thanksgiving Dinner at Mrs. 5. E. Allen Home

A Thanksgiving dinner was served at the home of Mrs. 5. E. Allen with guests including Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Allen and Jack, Mrs. Ralph Allen, Robert, Lois and Ruth, Miss Pearl De Haven and George Lambrecht of Lincoln, Mis Annabelle Stannard of Friend, Mrs. E. H. Schwindt and daughters.

5. E. Allen C. B Allen Jack Ralph Allen Robert Lois Ruth Pearl de Haven George Lambrecht Lincoln Annabelle Stannard Friend E. H. Schwindt

Morgan and Althouse Families Host Chicago Gathering

In Chicago Illinois Mr and Mrs R B Morgan and Mr and Mrs George Althouse and family hosted a social event with relatives and friends joining for a shared gathering likely celebrating a family occasion.

Chicago Illinois R. B. Morgan George Althouse

E J Burns Dies During California Visit

Word reached Eagle last Saturday that E J Burns died Saturday morning at a brother Charles Burns home in Los Angeles where he and Mrs Burns were visiting for ten days. Mrs Burns brought the body to Lincoln early Tuesday morning. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at two at the Eagle Methodist church.

E. J. Burns Eagle Charles Burns Los Angeles California

Camp Creek Club Holds November Meeting

The Camp Creek Club met at Mrs. Fred Muenchau’s home on November 10 with 13 members and 4 visitors. Vice president Mrs. Will Dreeszen led the meeting as old and new business were discussed and plans made for an old fashioned Christmas party December 6 at Mrs. Ernest Thomas’s home with Mrs. Herman Folken assisting.

Camp Creek Club Fred Muenchau Henry Towle Will Dreeszen Ernest Thomas Herman Folken John Fischer Clarence Frohlich

Santa Claus fund contributors listed for Plattsmouth event

The Plattsmouth Ad club names local businesses that donated to the Santa Claus visit fund and invites others to contribute. Listed firms include Mauzy Drug Co Fricke Drugstore E A Wurl Wevrich Hadraba Frank Mullen C E Wescott's Sons Home Dairy Bestor Swatek Bates Book Store Richey Lumber Coal and many more.

Fund For Santa Claus Plattsmouth Ad Club Mauzy Drug Co Fricke Drugstore E. A. Wurl Wevrich & Hadraba Frank Mullen C. E. Wescott’s Sons Home Dairy Bestor & Swatek Bates Book Store Richey Lumber & Coal Cloudt Town-Nebraska Light & Power Ladies Toggery Fetter Shoe Co H. M. Soennichsen Knorr Egenberger Grocery Wm. Puls Plattsmouth Bakery Frank Ernearl Sweenie Cafe Carl's Market Ida Waters Mike Tritech L. W. Egenberger Plattsmouth State Bank Rosey’s Walter H. Smith Wm. Schmidtmann Golding & Stibal Tastee Tidball Lumber Co Ore Oil Co Lorenz Brothers Bowman's Dan H. Reichstadt Glenn Vallery Dr. W. V. Ryan Dr. L. S. Pucelik Dr. R. P. Westover B. C. Cohn Shea Cafe F. H. Gerbeling Bauer Auto Supply Co Jacobs’ Cafe Don Cramer Plattsmouth Feed Center Fred Lugsch John E. Turner Joe Capwell Plattsmouth Creamery C. A. Ruse Ward Clark Joe Solomon Farney

Pinochle Thursday At Recreation Center

Pinochle enthusiasts are invited to a session Thursday evening at the Recreation Center. Pinochle Jack leads the program and seeks a large turnout after a two week break due to Thanksgiving.

Lindstrom and Greiner Wed in Omaha Office Ceremony

In Judge A. H. Dux’s court house office Monday afternoon Carl A. Lindstrom and Lena A. Greiner, both of Omaha, were married. Ceremony witnessed by Mr and Mrs Harry Wilson of this city.

A. H. Duxbury Court House Carl A. Lindstrom Lena A. Greiner Omaha Harry Wilson

Omaha visitors call at Albert Varga home

Mrs Edna Neilsen and her son William from Omaha visited the country home of Mr and Mrs Albert Varga and their friends for a short time on Sunday.

Edna Neilsen William Omaha Albert Varga

A J Lamborn Named Legion District Head

A. J. Lamborn of Palmyra is chosen as district commander with Dr. W. Y. Coulter named vice commander and Father Elmer F. McFadden district chaplain. The convention included a parade, banquet, and speeches by Clinton Brome and others as veterans and auxiliary groups showcased service.

A. H. Duxbury Frank Olson Lincoln Victor Wallick Weeping Water A. J. Lamborn Palmyra W. Y. Coulter Syracuse Frank Boesweter Bennet Robert Waring

Also Mentioned on This Page

Radical-Democratic Party Mrs. H. Phillips Ivan Althouse Elinor Longman Neligh L. C. Oberle Sherry Lee E. C. Serle Madonna Adee Peru Jean Marie Stewart George Altman Culbertson Theodore Wachter Orill Allen Emerald Chas. Dobeck Havelock Chas Trumble Lloyd George Trimble Merna Wendell Brinton A. W. Adams Charles Jacobson Cecil Jacobson Sprague-Martell Dana Schneider Ogallala Mr. Deason Orril Allen Kenneth Laverne Voyal Wall J. D. Allen Jay Busker Akron E. P. Betts Jim Simmons George Vierick Rochester Minnesota Pump Venango J. L. Wall Harvey Wall West Point Arthur Thomson Paul B. Johnson Fred Rudolph Harvey Umland Donald Springer Springer Ella Springer Wayne Brink Hatchery Main Street Legion District Legion Legion Auxiliary Greenwood American Legion Ladies of the Holy Rosary Church Virginia Lowell Devoe Ray Judah Eickman E. G. Ore William A. Robertson Cary A. Marshall Raymond J. Larson The Marshall Larson Boy Scout Organization Legion Post Clinton Brome Penny Pennington Convention Hall Legionnaires Pick Top Hatters Nebraska City Lnt Sun Mon Tues Mickey Rooney Gile Patrick Ant Liorard Nolan Herry Carey Tombstone Dick Tracy Floyd Givbous Wannermost Wayne Morris Claire Trevor Io Valley of the Giants Giants of the Forest Alea Sly Symphony Edward Bilinie Country Doctors Dennis Keefe Provence Bier Love Jck Darkie Laceille Wall Annabel America Tuastonn
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