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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1933
Page
3
Local residents from Murray, Nehawka, Weeping Water and surrounding areas gathered for Thanksgiving visits and news. Albert Young hosted relatives while others traveled to Omaha and Lincoln for family meals and medical updates.
Advertisement urges customers to charge batteries now for winter weather. Highlights easier starts longer lighting hours and protection from freezing with extra strength. Encourages visiting today to stay safe.
The text describes Miss Neva Lancaster bedridden with a severe flu and her father Earl Lancaster managing the store while she recovers. Neva's illness joins Raymond's flu as the household experiences a near hospital atmosphere with hopes for a swift return to health and work.
The Ray Frederick Seed company, owner of the Murray Farmers elevator, installs a 24 hour power plant for elevator operation and lighting. James E. Gruber will handle the night shift. A Cushman compound motor powers both light and plant needs.
Local note from Fred Drucker of Murray Nebraska offers two cows now giving milk and two more to freshen soon. See him for a good cow.
The Christian church ladies of Murray again serve a renowned Thanksgiving dinner drawing guests from many county towns including Plattsmouth and Murdock. The event raised a neat sum to support church work.
Little Maryilia Mae Scudder daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Scudder of Nehawka died last week Funeral held Friday with Mr and Mrs Earl Lancaster and Dan Hoschar in attendance Interment at Mt Pleasant cemetery in Nehawka
W J Hobson, a miller, found a strange object in a hog lung. The item appeared as an inch long woodlike piece with a seven inch hairlike appendage tapering at the tip. Hobson plans to send the find to the Wonder Department of the World Herald for guesses.
Mrs. Fannie Crosser returns from a month in Chicago visiting relatives and attending the World’s Fair. She enjoyed a 10 day stay to view the Wings of Century exhibit portraying the advance of time with 250 men and women plus horses and oxen in the acting parts.
The meeting was called to order by the president. Roll call was taken by the secretary and all members were present. Minutes of the last meeting and officer elections were reported with results: Dolores Barker as President Dale Long as Vice President Anna Jane Barker as Secretary Donald Nelson as Treasurer Josephine Stastka as News Reporter.
The Boy Scout cabin project CWA M-96 saw five men at the site Tuesday morning finishing the driveway and gate and digging foundation trenches. Two brick masons and a tender were added to rush brick work before cold weather, with two trucks hauling brick and two donated trucks bringing lumber. The 20 by 40 main cabin will include a 12 by 16 kitchen annex, a 27 foot front lounge, and a back bunk area with a fireplace planned for the assembly hall.
James M. Robertson of this city re elected grand treasurer as Royal and Select Masters of Nebraska hold first session in Omaha. Roy W. Hunter of Superior chosen grand master, succeeding Robert E. Bosworth. Other officers named include Volney E. Trimble Hastings deputy grand master and Paul A. Wilcox Omaha conductor of the work. The sixty seventh annual convocation of the Rogers Arch Masons opens Wednesday.
The Pleasant Ridge Community club met November 18 at Pleasant Ridge school house. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Edward Wehrhein, Vice President John B. Kaffenberger, Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Earl Iske, and Pianist Mrs. Floyd Becker. A brief music program followed and free lunch was served.
Miss Alice Smith and Harold Seay were married in Nebraska City by Judge T Morton Simpeen. The couple announced their engagement recently and plan a dinner party at the bride’s home. Both families hail from the local community with the groom a 1952 high school graduate.
The Hazel McOwen Stock Co brings a full production of Over the Hills to the Poorhouse to Plattsmouth at the Platz theater next Friday December 15. The show uses the Fox film script two years old and stars Miss Hazel McOwen as Mother Saunders with lively reception from patrons requesting this favorite play. The drama blends heartache and humor with strong audience appeal and strong critical reaction.
The appointment of Alexander Antorovich Trovamossky as Soviet ambassador has sparked discourse over spelling accuracy and ceremonial decorum, reflecting tensions in diplomatic ceremonies and press coverage.
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