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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1934

Page

6

Chums of Nelson Hunted in Chicago Area

The inquest found gangster Lester Gillis known as Nelson died of wounds in the abdomen inflicted by federal agents Samuel P. Cawley and Herman E. Hollis. Helen Gillis had selected an undertaker to lay out Nelson, and two Dillinger lieutenants survived a bus station seizure. witnesses named Opal Caton and Chester Gideon, with no evidence against them. Hundreds viewed Nelson’s body at the morgue, and sister Juliette Fitzsimmons testified Helen Gillis had arranged for the undertaker if anything happened to Nelson.

Chicago George Wace Nelson Helen Gillis Samuel P. Cawley Herman E. Hollis Dillinger Union John Hamilton Chester Gideon John Dillinger Lirs. Gillis Juliette Fitzsimmions Desperado Lester Lester Gillis Sadowski Joliet Penitentiary State Journal

Funeral of Mrs Green

The funeral of Mrs. Rachel Green aged 95 was held Friday at Oak Hill cemetery beside her husband Calvin W. Green who died earlier. Services were at Lincoln and the body brought for last rites prepared by Sattler Funeral Home. The procession included her two sons H. W. Green and Frank E. Green and a granddaughter.

Rachel Green Oak Hill Cemetery Calvin W. Green Lincoln Sattler Funeral Home H. W Frank E. Green

Marriage licenses issued flourish in November count

The county marriage license department shows a strong November with twenty three licenses issued. Thirteen couples were wed by the county judge, each wedding adding a $23 fee to the county as required by law.

A. H. Duxbury

Returns from hospital for Edward Schliscke

Edward Schliscke, after four weeks at St. Joseph hospital in Omaha, has been able to return home but remains under medical care. He shows some improvement but is far from well and will need ongoing treatment to regain his former health.

Edward Schliscke St. Joseph Hospital Omaha Mr. Schliscke

Obituary of Lulu Kitzel of Alvo Nebraska 1874 1934

Lulu Kitzel daughter of George and Bina Kitzel was born on a farm near Alvo Nebraska January 25 1874 and died November 22 1934 at age 60 years 9 months and 27 days. She married Ed gar M Stone March 3 1895 and they resided in the community. Survived by husband son George LaVerne of Seattle Washington two grandchildren two brothers William Kitzel of Alvo and O A Kitzel of Lincoln one sister Minnie Weichel and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held November 25 1934 at the Methodist church conducted by Rev McKenzie.

Lulu Kitzel George Bina Kitze Alvo Nebr Edgar M. Stone George LaVerne Doris Methodist Church Alvo Woman's Reading Club Double Hour Club Seattle Washington William Kitzel O. A. Kitzel Lincoln Minnie Weichel Oscar George Kitzel McKenzie Lulu Lfe

Card of Thanks from Stone family

The Stone family expresses deep appreciation to friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness shown during the illness and at the time of death of their beloved wife and mother, Edgar M. and George L. Stone.

Edgar M George L. Stone

Thanksgiving Dinner at Sunnyside Hosts Family Gathering

The E. H. Wescott home Sunnyside hosted a Thanksgiving day gathering of relatives and friends. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wescott, Miss Jean Tidball, Miss Margaret Hodgert, Miss Margaret Mapes, Edgar Wescott of Lincoln, Miss Clara Mae Morgan, Mrs. Stranglen and daughters Madeline and Miss Alice Eaton of Omaha.

E. H. Wescott C. C. Wescott Jean Tidball Margaret Hodgert Margaret Mapes Edgar Wescott Lincoln Clara Mae Morgan Stranglen Madeline Alice Eaton Omaha

Wife of Doctor Stibal Injured In Omaha Fall

A week ago at her parents home in Omaha the wife of Dr Jerrold F Stibal fell down a cellar way. X rays at Dr Joe J Stibal's office yesterday showed two broken ribs one on each side. She is doing as well as can be expected.

Omaha Jerrold F. Stibal Joe J. Stibal

May Undergo Operation for Gall Stones

Mrs. Edward Donat Sr has been ill at her west city home for several days with a severe gall stone attack. Her condition may require transfer to an Omaha hospital for an operation.

Edward Donat, Sr Omaha

Tidballs Visit Lincoln Over Thanksgiving Day

Mr and Mrs John L Tidball with Misses Ruth and Marjorie and John Ill visited Lincoln over Thanksgiving Day as guests at I M Tidball s home. I M Tidball is a relative of Mr Tidball s uncle.

John L. Tidball Ruth Marjorie John Ill Lincoln I. M. Tidball Mr. Tidball

Davis Family Feasts in Lincoln Thanksgiving Visit

Mr and Mrs Sears S Davis and children Stephen Corbin and Elizabeth visited Lincoln at Mrs Mary M Davis home for Thanksgiving dinner held in her house.

Sears S. Davis Stephen, Corbin Elizabeth Lincoln Mr. Davis Mary M. Davis

St Pauls Auxiliary to Meet at Church Parlors

The St Pauls Auxiliary will assemble Thursday afternoon December 6 at the church parlors. A business session is planned for 2 30 with a social hour to follow. Hostesses are Mrs Chris Tschirren Mrs George Kaffenberger and Mrs Henry Walters.

St. Paul's Chris Tschirren George Kaffenberger Henry Walters

Dead Animals Removal Service Ad

Free removal of dead animals offered by South Omaha Rendering Works at Market 4626. Telephone charges reverse. Published as a small local notice.

South Omaha

Public Returns to Liquid Laxatives Say Senna Eases Relief

The public increasingly uses liquid laxatives for natural, gentle bowel movement. Doctors favor senna as a natural laxative that does not overly drain the system. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a senna based liquid laxative marketed for gentle relief and bowel regularity.

Dr. Caldwell

Night Patrol By County Officers Seeks Thieves

Sheriff Homer Sylvester and Deputy Sheriff Thomas Walling spent a sleepless Friday patrolling highways in the west county. Facing frequent petty thefts near Weeping Water, Elmwood, Eagle and Murdock they thoroughly covered the area but found no trace of suspects and returned to town near dawn.

Homer Sylvester Thomas Walling Weeping Water Elmwood Eagle Murdock

Marland Drops Prohibition Repeal From Amendments

Governor elect Marland announced he would not include prohibition repeal among constitutional amendments for a special election slated for February or March. He said education welfare revenue and taxation reforms depend on enacted amendments and he urged keeping prohibition repeal out of the ballot.

Ponca City Okl Marland

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. James Varga At Sullivan Home

Mrs Newton Sullivan and Miss Helen Johnson hosted a stork shower for Mrs James Varga at Mrs Sullivan’s country home south of town. Twenty two ladies attended with many fitting gifts. Games, refreshments, and festive decor made the afternoon memorable.

Newton Sullivan Helen Johnson

Stenner Visits Sedalia Friends En Route to Omaha

Ernest Stenner of Sedalia Missouri stopped Friday at the C. F. Janda home while traveling to Omaha to join his wife there visiting her sister. He located several old friends but noted many former acquaintances were absent. He said his brother Leon now lives in Minneapolis and his younger brother Joe and sister are in Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Ernest Stenner Sedalia Missouri C. F. Janda Omaha Stenner Mr. Stenner Leon Minneapolis Joe Cedar Rapids Iowa

Birth Announcement for Vivian Louise Schorer

Friends report the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Henry Schorer on Sunday November 25 in Lexington Nebraska. The baby is named Vivian Louise and both mother and child are doing nicely. Mrs Schorer formerly Miss Alice Bly a longtime Plattsmouth teacher.

Henry Schorer Lexington Nebraska Vivian Louise Schorer Alice Bly Plattsmouth

University visitors return after Kansas Aggies win

Misses Maxine Cloidt and Lois Bestor of the University of Nebraska came home for the weekend after staying in Lincoln for the football game. The Kansas Aggies defeated Nebraska 19 to 7.

Maxine Cloidt Lois Bestor University of Nebraska Nebraska Lincoln Kansas Aggies Cornhuskers

Visiting in Iowa by Miss Helen Warner Deputy Clerk

Miss Helen Warner deputy clerk of the district court spent Thanksgiving at Centerville Iowa as part of a house party honoring Mr Stanley Caster of Emblem Wyoming visiting his parents and old friends. She plans to return home Sunday from the outing.

Helen Warner Centerville Iowa Stanley Caster Emblem Wyoming

Perkinses Visit City En Route to Thanksgiving Home

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Perkins of Omaha spent a brief stop in the city on Thursday while traveling to the Bernard Meisinger residence west of Mynard where they were Thanksgiving guests. They returned to Omaha that evening.

Roy Perkins Omaha Bernard Meisinger Mynard

Enjoy Family Party At Slavicek Home

Thanksgiving day gathering at the home of Mrs. Anna Slavicek featured a mid day dinner. Attending were Dr. and Mrs. A Pecinovsky and family of Valley Falls Kansas Mr and Mrs Frank Janda Mr and Mrs Fred Uhik and daughter of Omaha and Mr and Mrs Vincent Pilny Jr of this city.

A. Pecinovsky Valley Falls Kansas Frank Janda Fred Uhik Omaha Vincent Pilny, Jr City

Visit With Home Folks From Chicago Sioux Falls

Mr and Mrs Albert Deegen and daughter Joan of Chicago and Mr and Mrs Dwight Patterson and daughter Susan of Sioux Falls have visited over the holidays at the home of Mr and Mrs T M Patterson. The Patterson family will return to Sioux Falls Sunday while the Deegen family stays longer. Mrs Deegen was formerly Miss Jeanette Patterson.

Dwight Patterson Susan Sioux Falls South Dakota T. M. Patterson

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Pease Style Shop E Ladies Store Platismouth, Nebr Thomas Walling Company Mrs. Green ST. Paul’s Auxiliary Stork Trainmaster Union Made Soennichsen’s Meat Department Anna Slavicek Albert Deegen Lttl Joan
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