Annual Scout District Meeting in Nebraska City
Plattsmouth sent four representatives to Arbor Lodge district Boy Scouts of America dinner and business meeting in Nebraska City. Wescott presided, Larson led a discussion group, and Ofe and Webb served on the troop committee. Attendance showed Auburn leading in district activity while Plattsmouth reached 67 percent of its registered adult scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Arbor Lodge
Boy Scouts of America
Nebraska City
E. H H. Wescott
Raymond Larson
Edward G. Ofe
The
Legion
Elmer Webb
Wescott
Ofe
Larson
Whit Outdoor Activity
Auburn
Plattsmouths
Dome
G. M. Corum
Louisville
R. N. Cop
Taion
Bert Swalley
C. D. Dermast
C A Lutgen
F. H. Wescott
Plattemouth
B. F Parnell
Peru
Opp
Union
Dawson
Cornhusker Council
Willis V. Elliott
Lincoln
Fight at Union Ends With Fines and Injuries
At Union Friday evening Harry Speck and Charles Clark were arraigned in the county court and pleaded to fighting and disturbing the peace. Both were fined 25 pounds plus costs. Speck received medical attention for facial injuries before returning to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speck
Union
Card of Thanks from the Richardson Family
The relatives and friends express gratitude for kindness shown during their bereavement and for those who attended the funeral services for Mr. Claude Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Richardson
Check Up Drivers on Highway Safety Efforts
State highway patrol actions on highway No 75 show progress in road safety as locals are admonished to observe stop signs and regulations. Arrests for reckless driving and a drunken driving case will go to trial in the county of the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
State Highway Patrol
Cattle Die After Feeding on Corn Stalks Across Counties
Reports from the region show cattle deaths linked to corn stalk forage. Farmers fear heavy losses as six to nine head vanish on farms including Max Vallery and Joe Beil, with cattle dying from an illness tied to stalk feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Vallery
Joe Beil
Affirmation in Supreme Court over Omaha firm employment status
The Nebraska City attorney Peterson seeks affirmation of a lower court ruling that the Brian Jensen company of Omaha was not liable as a master under a contract with Porter, who was killed in a car crash after an eye injury from a collision caused by Porter and his driver. The entrepeneur theory is argued to hold the employer liable where the worker is judgment proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Brettorners
Brian-Jensen Company
Omaha
Tte
Lincyd E. Peterson
Nebraska
J. R. Porter
Porter
Ninetyth birthday celebrated for Mrs Martha Chriswisser
Mrs. Martha Chriswisser of Cass county observed her ninety year birthday with a turkey dinner at the family home in Plattsmouth. She has long been regarded as a loved community figure and received many greeting ecards from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Chriswisser
Cass County
Chriswisser
Bennett Chriswisser
Murray-Nehawka
Plattsmouth
Trial cost high in Nebraska arson case acquittal
The State of Nebraska versus Paul Winton, heard on a change of venue from Otoe county, incurred costs totaling 5239.01 dollars. Clerk of the District Court Co E Sedgway has killed Otoe county. Winton faced arson charges and was acquitted by the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Paul Winton
Otoe County
District Court Co
E. Sedgway
Winton
Platters Open Basketball Season with Papillion Visit
The Platters schedule features home and away games with Papillion, Nebr City, Glenwood, Ashland and other foes, starting December 14 in this city. Veterans lead a strong squad under Coach Clark Boggess with new rules changing center jump dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platters
Papillion
North High
Pappie
Nebraska City
Auburn
Ashland Glenwood
Wahoo
College View
Weeping Water
vValley
Glenwood
Nebr. School For Deaf
Ashland
Blair
Paplillion
Wahowo
Auction Sale Closes Shrader Home Neighbors See Them Off
Thursday night the auction sale of the Shrader household effects was well attended at the North Sixth Street residence. Mr and Mrs Shrader plan to move to Santa Ana California on Sunday to establish a new home and begin a fresh chapter after many years in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Shrader
North Sixth Street
Mrs. Shrader
Santa Ana
California
Plattsmouth Legionnaires to Attend District Meeting
Two or three carloads of Plattsmouth veterans will travel to Benson next Thursday for the eighth district convention. They plan to attend a banquet after arrival with exact hour pending. Commander E G Ofe and H L Gayer handle transport. Plattsmouth hosts the twelfth district convention next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Benson
E. G. Ofe
H. L. Gayer
Appreciation by Iyward Aid Ladies for Patrons
The ladies of the iyward Aid express appreciation for the kind patronage of their many friends on Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Iyward Aid
Plattsmouth Masons Attend Western Star Lodge Banquet
A large Plattsmouth contingent joined Nebraska City Masons on Friday evening for Western Star lodge No. 2 A F and A M banquet and ritual work. Raymond Cook of Plattsmouth served as master of the lodge and Carl J. Schneider officiated as senior warden. Attendees from Plattsmouth included County Treasurer John E. Turner and Frank A. Cloidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattemouth
Nebraska City
Western Star Lodge No. 2
Raymond €. Cook
Carl J. Schneider
Plattsmouth
Norris Fined for Malfeasance in Office in District Court
In district court Judge W. W. Wilson fined veteran Eagle justice William E. Norris 190 dollars plus costs on a fifth count of last July's indictment. Norris had pleaded not guilty at the preliminary hearing but changed to guilty today. The court, citing his age and the county attorney’s recommendation, imposed the fine and allowed him to retain his office. Representing Norris was Hon. J. J. Thomas of Seward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wilson
William E. Norris
Wilson
Norris
J. J. Thomas
Seward
Nebraska
Death of Plattsmouth Aged Lady Mrs Millisa Cline
Mrs Millisa Cline 87 a longtime Plattsmouth resident died Friday morning at the county farm west of the city where she had lived the last three years She is survived by two sons in Omaha and several nerves and nephews Funeral services were held Friday at 4 pm from the Sattler funeral home Fourth and Vine Rev J W Taenzter officiating Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery west part of the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millisa Cline
Plattsmouth
Omaha
Sattler Funeral Home
Fourth and Vine Streets
J. W. Taenzter
Oak Hill Cemetery
Red Cross Drive Concludes with 179 Enrolled in Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth chapter completes annual Red Cross drive with 179 members enrolled this year, down from 230 last year due to Sundstrom and Schuihof efforts and Sundstrom’s daytime work at sand and gravel pits limiting evening outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
American Red Cross
Sundstrom
Ed Schuihof
Engelkemeiers Plan West Coast Move to Hollywood
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Engelkemeier of near Nehawka visited Wednesday to handle business and announce plans to relocate to Hollywood California seeking a new home and work opportunities on the West Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Engelkemeier
Near
Nehawka
West Coast
U. S&s
Hollywood
California
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Updates Local Developments
The Chamber of Commerce held a Thursday meeting with a luncheon at Stewart's and strong attendance. A Nebraska good roads counterproposal faced no action while A. L. Tidd and T. H. Pollock reported on Omaha industry talks and a $50,900 fund to promote Nebraska. The dock operation on the Missouri river and river conservation efforts were discussed, plus implications of a new farm bill for western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Stewart's
Good Roads Association
A. L. Tidd
T. H. Pollock
Associated Industries of
Nebraska
Omaha
Tidd
A. J. Weaver
Missouri River
Sears S. Davis
Congress
West Farm
Death Notice of Mrs. W. R. Bryan in Denver
Old friends report the death of Mrs. W. R. Bryan a former South Bend precinct and Plattemouth resident. She lived with her daughter Mrs. Clara Miller in Denver and died there. Funeral is expected at Ashland cemetery where Mr. Bryan rests, likely Monday or Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Bryan
South Bend Precinct
Plattemouth
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Clara Miller
Denver
Ashland Cemetery
West Coast Visit By Bronson Timm And Leroy Rose
Bronson Timm and Leroy Rose left Friday afternoon for a trip to the west coast by auto. They plan to visit friends and explore the southwest, following a prior motorcycle journey last summer that traversed Mexico to California and up the west coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronson Timm
Leroy Rose
West Coast
Southwest
Mexico
California
DIES AT LINCOLN Jennie Critchfield 71
Jennie M. Critchfield, 71, a former Cass county resident, died Friday morning at her sister Mrs George M Porter’s home at 345 North 20th street in Lincoln. She was part of a prominent western Cass county family and had lived in Elmwood and later Plattemouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie M. Critchfield
Cass County
George M. Porter
North 20Th Street
Lincoln
Miss Critchfield
Elmwood
Plattemouth
Community Thanks for Chicken Pie Supper Support
The Woman's Federation of the Presbyterian church expresses deep gratitude for local patronage at the chicken pie supper. The event yielded splendid results and thanks are extended to the community for their generous support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woman's Federation of
Presbyterian Church
New Minister Arrives to Lead Local Methodist Church
Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Lowson and their three daughters settled in the Methodist parsonage. Rev. Lowson assumes duties as pastor here with his wife active in the Eastern Star. One daughter remains at Ceresco to finish school as a senior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lowson
Lowson
Ceresco
The
Eastern Star
Lawson
Ruth
Ceresco Lodge
Rebekahs Elect Officers for the Year
The Rebekahs held their annual election with many members present. Elected were Noble Grand Mrs. Hilda Coffman Vice Grand Mrs. Mary Mumm Secretary Miss Marie Kaufmann and Treasurer Mrs. Freeman McFarland. Several officers were reappointed and will be installed later. Miss Kaufmann was named deputy district president of district TA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Coffman
Marie Kaufmann
Noble Grand
Mary Mumm
Freeman McFarland
George Hall
T. E. Olson
Henrietta Ofe
Harry Kruger
Gerda Peterson
Alice Haffke
Alice Ofe
Mildred Hall
Bertha Ellington
Fern Jahrie
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekahs
Hattie Chamberlain
Sattlers Show Excellent Recovery at Clarkson Hospital
Reports from Clarkson hospital in Omaha say Mr. and Mrs. John P. Sattler Jr. are progressing well. Mr. Sattler may return home this evening or Sunday to finish recovering. Mrs. Sattler is gaining strength, can take nourishment, and rest well though she will remain hospitalized for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkson
Omaha
John P. Sattler, Jr
Greenwood Residents Attend Harry Rourk Estate Sale
At the court house today B. M. Hanson as administrator conducted the sale of the land owned by the Harry Rourk estate. G. Denning of near Greenwood bought the property. Local attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kirk, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Welton, W. H. Bond, and Henry Fiood of Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near Greenwood
Court House
Harry Rourk
B. M. Hanson
G. Denning
Near
Greenwood
Henry Kirk
Frank Welton
W. H. Bond
Henry Fiood
Lincoln
Guilty Plea in Forgery Case in Omaha Court
Gerald Hendress, arrested in Omaha Tuesday on a forgery charge, pled guilty in county court Wednesday afternoon. He allegedly forged Herbert Stoll of Nehawka’s name on several checks and was bound over to district court for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Hendress
Omaha
Herbert Stoll
Nehawka
District Court
Fathers and Sons join in a Fine Banquet
The Eight Mile Grove Lutheran church hosted the annual Father and Son banquet with 6:30 p.m. meal service. The event honored fathers and featured a welcome by Leroy Hennings, a main address by Mr S rd, musical numbers, magic demonstration, and accordion solos. The oldest father was J. C. Meisinger and the youngest Earl Albert. Otto Puls had the most boys and Otto Schafer the most children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church
Reuben Meisinger
Elmer Stoehr
Ernest Hild
Cedar Creek
Forrest Engelkemeyer
Murray
Leroy Hennings
Louisville
A. Lentz
Jacob Kraeger
J. C. Meisinger
Earl Albert
Otto Puls
Otto Schafer
Nehawka
Signs of Christmas brighten city business district
The near season is shown in the business section with fir and cedar Christmas trees on display for buyers. Several are placing trees in holders along the curbs as window decorations and store interiors gain a holiday touch.
Protests Against Clemency for Mrs Wever
Ralph A Wever of Plattsmouth filed with the state pardon board a petition signed by hundreds of Cass County residents urging the board to deny clemency to Mrs Inas Wever. She is set to appear at the December hearing to seek a reduction of her life sentence for the alleged poison murder of her husband. She maintains her innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Ralph A. Wever
Plattsmouth
State Pardon Board
Cass County
Inas Wever
Wever
Program and Plate Supper at Keil School District 97
Community event announced by Ruth Alexen teacher inviting residents to a program and plate supper at Keil school District 97 on Thursday evening December 9. Proceeds support the school activities and student programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keil School
Ruth Alexen
Dédéiw
Program and Plate Supper at Bestor School
A plate supper and program are planned at Bestor School on Friday evening December 10. Esther Tritsch is listed as the teacher involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bestor School
Esther Tritsch
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Ers
Harry Speck
Charles Clark
John Morris
North
Ans
Hubert Hayes
Ronald Rebal
Donald Wall
Granville Ligier
Warren Reed
John Jacobs
Alien Persinger
Stephen White
Joe York Kenneth White
Warren Albee
Harold Stander
Harley Cottingham
Austin Rhoades
Keith Broman
Carter Minor
Corbin Davis
James Yelick
Harry Shiffer
Joe Noble
Tom Gradeville
James Mauzy
Clark Boggess
John E. Turner
Frank A. Cloidt
Tipton Precinct
RED Cross
Daisy
Eight Mile Grove
Fathers and Sons
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