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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1937
Page
2
Nebraska teachers plan December delegates assembly
Lincoln December 4 James Up reports plans for a Nebraska state teachers association delegate assembly December 10 and 11 with about 150 delegates. Major items include a teacher retirement system homestead tax exemption curriculum improvement state license monies financing for schools tenure program extension and adult education. Miss Sarah T Muir will preside with Capt M C Lesler chairing reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
Nebraska State Teachers Association
Sarah T. Muir
Association
M. C. Lesler
Lincoln Schools
Educational Planning Commission
U S Check From 1908 Not To Be Cashed At Mineral Wells
A 20 year old U S government pay check dated 1908 found in an old pocketbook in Mineral Wells will not be cashed. The check for $1 payable to Charles Turner was part of land donation conditions for a post office site. H E Dennis, Turner estate manager, confirms it remains uncashed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells
U. S
Charles Turner
C. B. Tipps
Perrin
Tipps
Turner
H. E. Dennis
Trees at Lincoln Capitol Replaced After Summer Die Off
Nineteen of twenty five trees planted on the capitol grounds last spring are being replaced this fall. Landscape engineer W L Yankin of the highway department announced today. The others failed to survive the summer heat and drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Capitol Grounds
W. L. Yankin
Highway Department
Wabash News-Happenings From Plattsmouth Visits and Trips
Wabash residents and visitors were noted in Plattsmouth and nearby towns last week. John Gerdes Henry H Gerbeling Frank Colbert and Frank Ohmes conducted business in Plattsmouth while Carl Hensen met old friends in the county seat. Mr and Mrs John Metartney of Council Bluffs visited Frank Ohmes family. Henry Crozier and wife of Weeping Water visited their daughter near Wabash and Crozier attended to town business. Art Barden and wife traveled to Omaha to see their son William and his wife as the son recovers from a five week hospital stay. John Cardwell returned from Thanksgiving with relatives in Kansas City and resumes work with Missouri Pacific. John Murphy delivered his 1937 corn to the Wabash elevator and Ralph Dorr shipped corn to Wa- Dash elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hensen
Inlattsmouth
John
Artney
Council Bluffs
Frank Ohme
Henry Crozier
Weeping Water
Wabash
Crozier
Art Barden
Omaha
William Barden
John Cardwell
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific Road
John Murphy
Wabasa
Marshall
Ralph Dorr
Wabash Kensington Club Holds Meeting and Shower
The Wabash Kensington club met last Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. John Toms' home north of town. A shower for Doris Hensen, who soon will marry Kenneth Baier of Avoca, accompanied the gathering. Attendees enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Kensington Club
John Toms
Doris Hensen
Kenneth Baier
Avoca
White rags on fences fend coyotes in Oregon pastures
Portland based report says coyotes avoid grazing areas when white rags hang from fences. W M Bush of the U S biological survey endorses the claim. John Clam Jr a Roseburg government hunter reportedly used rags to protect goats ending a goat massacre after 15 were killed on a 160 acre field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
W. M. Bush
United States Biological Survey
John Clam, Jr
Roseburg
Alkim
Robert Lane
Long Lost Purse Found in Minnesota After 12 Years
A purse missing for 12 years was found in Red Wing Minnesota. It belonged to Mrs Salzer who attended a local YMCA banquet. The bag contained receipts and a railroad mileage ticket book but money was missing. It was discovered at the base of a ventilator during repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Wing. Minn
Salzer
YMCLA
Truckers Arm Against New Nebraska Rate Schedule
The Nebraska Motor Carriers Association will oppose the Nebraska railway commission proposed truck rate schedule. Rates would use airline distances, allowing calculation by slide rule, with compulsory adoption if approved. Edward P. Ryan says the system deprives truckers of pay for actual services and matches railroad mileage scales in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
Neb
Nebraska Motor Carriers’ Association
Nebraska Railway Commission
Commission
F P. A. Good
Good
Edward P. Ryan
Motor Carriers’ Association
Seed
Ryan
Railway Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Trunk Line
Nebraska
Bierman Eyes Enduring Nebraska Minnesota Rivalry
Bernie Bierman praised the Nebraska Minnesota football series as a lasting rivalry hoping it would continue. He noted the two states share common ground and the series tends to even out over time. Nebraska opens 1953 season at Minneapolis on October 1 and Bierman faces backfield material challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Bernie Bierman
Nebraska-Minnesota
Gopher
550 University Bahgibeters
Minnesota
Nebraska
Cornhuskers
Minneapolis
Bierman
Jones
Trustees Move Toward Toll-Free Bridge Contract
Omaha Des Moines era edge street bridge commission trustees met and acted to award a bridge construction contract within 45 days signaling a toll-free span project moving ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Des
Edge Street Bridge Commission
Twenty Die in Railroad Crash Near Valencia Station
A railroad wreck near Valencia Station in Barcelona left twenty people dead and many injured. The incident occurred today as trains collided causing severe casualties and disrupting service across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Spain
Valencia
Veteran educator LeRoy Grundy dies at 77 in Falls City
LeRoy Grundy, 77, a veteran educator and former county superintendent of public instruction, died in Falls City Nebraska. He served decades in education and influenced local schooling policy and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls City
LeRoy
Grundy
Community toy drive planned by American Legion Auxiliary
Plattsmouth residents dig out old toys as the American Legion Auxiliary prepares to distribute gifts to children overlooked by Santa. Donations include repairable and usable items, with workshop help from the Recreation Center and proceeds from a charity card party funding materials. A matinee at Cass theatre on December 11 asks attendees to bring a toy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
American Legion Auxiliary
Santa Claus
Griffin
Cass Theatre
Otto Keck
Elmer Webb
Hunter tells of close call in bee attack
Dr and Mrs Anton Knutson of Reynolds recount a Kenyan hunting safari near death after a swarm of wild bees. Knutson crawled under attack, coat over head, receiving about 50 stings on the chest and more than 200 on the forearm and even some in the mouth before porters nursed him back to camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Africa
Anton Knutson
Reynolds
Kenya
Knutson
Knutsen
Fremont weighs closing rail crossings after viaduct
City coach considers railroads' plea to close at least three of Fremont's many grade crossings. The Broad Street Viaduct opening enables such action, officials say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Neb
UBP
Broad Street
Delta Deck Event In Omaha Honors Local Ladies
Delta Deck members visited Omaha to be entertained by Mrs Henry McMaken. The room featured Christmas decorations. Emma Eberg er won first prize, Mathilda Soennithsen second, and Mrs McMaken third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Deck
Omaha
Henry McMaken
Mirs
Emma Egenberger
Mathilda Soennithsen
McMaken
St. Pauls Church Teachers Entertained by Elizabeth Hirz
Sunday school teachers at St. Pauls Church were entertained by Elizabeth Hirz last night during a social and business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Elizabeth Hirz
Pinochle Club Posts Tight Finish and Prizes
Mrs. Herman Tiekotter hosted a pinochle club gathering last night. Mrs. Lorine Ulrich captured first prize and Marie Tiorn took second place in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Tiekotter
Lorine Ulrich
Marie Tiorn
Girl Scouts Host Gathering at Alice Rea Home
Last night the Girl Scouts held a party at Alice Rea’s home. The group spent the evening knitting and enjoyed refreshments with guest Margaret Rea in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Rea
Margaret Rea
Birthday Celebration for Avis Irene Sylvester at Sylvester Home
Miss Avis Irene Sylvester was the guest of honor at a family dinner Thursday noon at the Sylvester Home marking her twenty first birthday anniversary. In the evening she and F. Howard Woods attended a dinner at the Maynard community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis Irene Sylvester
Sylvester
Miss Sylvester
F. Howard Woods
Maynard
Methodist Federation Meets at Gleaners Circle
Yesterday afternoon the Gleaners Circle hosted the Methodist Women's Federation with festive church basement decor. Reports covered the temn bazaar and supper as plans formed for Nebraska Wesleyan free club on March 21 and a minister’s family reception. The new minister’s wife spoke, readings by Miss Helene Perry delighted, and John Jacobs sang with Jean Knorr accompaniment. The dress and girls sextette performed numbers with Jean Knorr on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Federation
Gleaners
Methodist Women's Federation
Nebraska Wesleyan Free Club
Helene Perry
John Jacobs
Jean Knorr
Dress
Alan White
Burton Rishel
Joe Noble
Junior Devoe
Shirley Seiver
Shirley Petersen
Helen Hiatt
Frances Tleidt
Elenore Minor
Betty Voberil
Local Women At Military Ball In Lincoln
Mrs Elmer Sundstrom of this city and her daughter Mrs Yesta Davis of Louisville attended the University ROTC military ball in Lincoln Friday evening. Herbert Sundstrom serves as captain of a company in the university regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Sundstrom
Yesta Davis
Louisville
Lincoln
University R. O. T. C
Herbert Sundstrom
University Regiment
Senior Class Party Includes Sketches Songs and Dancing
The senior class held a party in the high school gym last night with Clara Toman Gaven Farmer and Shirley Seiver performing a comedy sketch while Robert Woest and Dick Hall presented a radio routine. Joe Kvapil won the evening prize after singing a Bohemian song. Milo Price supervised a class scene and Raymond Wester Twila Fay Hendrix and Jean Knorr led a refreshments committee as students enjoyed games and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thehigh School
Clara Toman
Gaven Farmer
Shirley Seiver
Robert Woest
Dick Hall
Joe Kvapil
Milo Price
Raymond Wester
Twila Fay Hendrix
Jean Knorr
Goose Dinner at High School Hill Home
The How ard Davis home on high school hill hosted a delightful Thanksgiving goose dinner secured by Dr. Lamir Gerner. The evening featured card games and was enjoyed by Mr. Gerner Miss Sylvia Korbel Mr. and Mrs. Lee Knelle of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Davis
High School Hill
Ir. Lamir Gerner
Mr. Gerner
Sylvia Korbel
Lee Knelle
Omaha
Davis
Neighborhood Pinochle Evening Hosted by Swanda Pair
Am and Mrs Wm Swanda entertained the neighborhood Pinochle club Friday night at their home. Mrs Augusta Haupt won high and Mrs Leslie Nell second for the ladies. Jenn Alwin won high among the men with John E Schutz second. Mr and Mrs Schutz were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Swanda
Augusta Haupt
Leslie Nell
Jenn Alwin
John E. Schutz
King Leopold III Leaves for Private England Visit
King Leopold III sails from Ostend to England at 11 p.m. with Queen Elizabeth accompanying him. The trip will be private and unpublicized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostend
Gelvium
Leopold III
Elizabeth
England
Man Dies as Limb Falls While Felling Trees
Roy W. Shafer, 48, Brownstille, was killed east of Barada when a tree limb fell on him during tree felling at Leonard Ramer’s farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls City
Neb
Dees
Roy W. Shafer
Brownstille
Leonard Ramer
Barada
Administration Sale Notice for Everett Estate
Anouncement of an administration sale led by B. B. Everett as administrator with Rex Young and Anuctionor W. E. Reynolds serving as clerk. Details specify sale of estate assets under probate authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Everett
Rex Young
W. E. Reynolds
Local residents visit Plattsmouth. many travel for holidays
Nellie Margaret Rainey returns from hospital after tonsil removal but cannot yet return to school. Mrs. Leo Stones and two children of Dunning Nebraska visit Plattsmouth for Christmas. Mrs. Phillip Hoffman and daughter Phyllis visit Lincoln relatives. Peter Gakemeier of near Louisville stops in for business. Mrs. Earl Merritt of Murray visits Plattsmouth. A L Tidd travels to Auburn for business. Mr and Mrs E S Tutt of Murray and Mr and Mrs A D Crank of Union stop in Plattsmouth yesterday. James Persinger visits David City for business. Dr G H Gilmore of Murray attends to business in Plattsmouth. J A Clemana of Lincoln handles business in Plattsmouth. Wade Porter and son Walter of Omaha visit for business and friends. A new library book Coronation Commentary by Geoffrey Dennis, donated by Miss Kaufmann, draws interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Margaret Rainey
Leo Stones
Dunning
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Phillip Hoffman
Phyllis
Lincoln
Earl Merritt
Murray
A. L. Tidd
Auburn
E. S. Tutt
Murry
A. D. Crank
Union
James Persinger
David City
Nebraska Yesteray
G. H. Gilmore
J. A. Clemana
Wade Porter
Walter
Omaha
Geoffrey Dennis
Ibrory
Auction Terms Include Credit and Clearing Period
Sums of twenty five dollars or less will be cast. amounts over twenty five thousand are offered by the clerk of sale. Six months time on notes approved by him at eight percent interest from date. Credit applicants should contact the clerk before purchase. Property cannot be removed from the premises until settled for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Durham
Weber
Newton
McCormick-Deeeiing
Highman C. Rosa
Union
Murray
Nebr
Hinch
Union M. E. Air Society
Estate of Herman C. Ross Auction Notice
Martin E. Ross and L. W. Ross as Special Administrators of Herman C. Ross estate file notices. Rex Young and W. G. Doodekel act as auctioneer clerk for the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin E. Ross
L. W. Ross
Herman C. Ross
Rex Young
W. G. Doedekel
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Frank Colbert
Frank Ohmes
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Rail Commission
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Wilma
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Woman's Auxiliary
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Mia
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Peter Gakemeier
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Oliver
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King Press
Olive Massey- Harris
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