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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1933
Page
5
Nehawka residents joined relatives in Falls City and Plattsmouth for Thanksgiving visits and dinners. Local churchgoers and school staff traveled to South Dakota for teaching duties while families attended the funeral of Mrs. Fitzpatrick and the burial of infant Marilorn Sudder.
Mr and Mrs Henry Wessel enjoyed a very pleasant week as son Arno Wessel and family arrived from Des Moines for Thanksgiving and stayed through the weekend visiting in Omaha. They returned to Des Moines that evening where Mr Wessell is employed.
The Danish born Nels Anderson, born December 3, 1864, marked his 69th birthday at his business in Cress County, Nebraska. He moved to America after twenty two years in Denmark and has lived in the area for forty seven years, praised by friends for his quiet celebration and lasting prosperity.
Friends of Stuart Rough report receiving many letters of congratulations on reaching his seventy years. He also received felicitations from a large number of close acquaintances. A toast is offered for continuing happiness health and prosperity in the days ahead.
Five month old Marilyn Mae Scudder died at her grandparents home in Nehawka on November 29 after whooping cough developed into bronchial pneumonia. Born June 22 in Nehawka, she is survived by her parents, grandparents, and other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church December 1 conducted by Rev. Taylor of Union.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Wehrbein entertained at their country home last Thursday with guests including W. C. Treep, Wm. Gorder, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Treop of Omaha.
Mrs. George Fitzpatrick of Imperial dies after illness. funeral held in Imperial and home in Nebraska. Junior class presents Spooks a mystery play with a student orchestra, Friday night in the high school auditorium after five weeks of rehearsal.
E J Boeedeker and wife attended the funeral in the western part of the state. The event included a church service at the Methodist church followed by interment at the same locality.
A rustic tale recalls Uncle Ephraim a faithful house cleaner with a memory fault. He asks MacSparren for delay in pay prompting a stern, humorous exchange about debt and law as they spar over a lawn work payment.
The Fisac placement in the journal touts unusual value offerings across multiple products. Readers are invited to compare prices and features, with emphasis on limited time deals and featured items.
Beatrice legionnaires meet to estimate airport improvement costs and seek Governor Bryan approval for a 2 CWA labor allotment. The port’s disuse stems from a non profit group’s funding issues, while a memorial drive right of way scrip has seen little redemption. The auxiliary will push scrip use to fund the right of way.
Mrs H L Thomas enjoyed a birthday surprise Tuesday from a large party of friends. They danced at Barrows club house south of the city, with refreshments and gifts including birthday cakes baked by Mrs W B Mrasek, a daughter.
Miss Marie Vallery hosted a bridge party with Loudisville and Plattsmouth guests. Kath erine Diers and Lynn Keller, both from Louisville, won first and second prizes. Refreshments were served after the games.
Mondar's Daily reports bailiff William Atchison of Rimwood ill at home and absent as district court convenes. Judge James T. Begley names BE. A. Cook of this city as special bailiff until Atchison can return. Atchison has served ten years in this post.
Jolly Workers project club met last Tuesday at Mrs. Donald Bern's home. Leaders prepared the lesson and members sampled items found to be delicious. A new member joined. Hosts Mrs. Fred Buechler and Mrs. Donald Born served refreshments. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Hermen Grahamt's home.
Services and programs at Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church include 9:30 Sunday school 10:30 English services and a 2:00 pm practice for the Christmas program.
Cass county sends seven 4-H delegates to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago departing Omaha Saturday evening. Included are poultry judges Robert Wall Robert Forewan and Clyde Althouse state health girl Thelma Ward canning champions Verna Miller Beatrice Gwilliams and wine club champ Vincent Rehmeier. Exhibits from Cass county include canned corn jars by Dorothy Bagg beets by Evelyn Fries plums by Alberta Corneil rhubarb by Verna Miller and curtains by Lois Giles Plattsmouth first among 37 pairs at state fair. Officers pledge Cass county and Nebraska will uphold the county’s honors in Chicago.
Extension Circular 5506 offers home made gift ideas using scraps from the scrap bag. Titled Lets Keep Our Christmas Merry the guide promotes crafts and games for children and notes the circular is available at the Farm Bureau office.
Thirty two of five hundred fifteen members completed 706 projects for 1932. Two clubs enrolled for 1934 projects at Eagle led by R M Kildee and Willens Fager. Fairland patrons urge hot lunch as essential as reading. Cass county farmers will check farm accounts December 22 23 and 26. All co operators to finish books and inventory livestock and machinery. Public invited to attend meetings for help starting a farm or home record.
The county agent offers help to farmers for corn loan applications. Forms and blanks arrived this week and will be processed quickly. The loan provides 45 cents per bushel with a 4 percent interest plus a 5 dollar inspection fee for the first 1000 bushels and 4 cents per bushel thereafter. Inspectors are W. B. Benning of Union and J. S. Devis of Piattsmouth.
Cotton wood lumber advertised for all uses by L. D. Hiatt of Basket Factory. The short notice promotes savings on lumber costs with a terse line ending ti-sw.
Weeping Water Woman's Club featured a fine program led by Mrs. M. A. Thomas. Reports include Fred Rehmeier's throat infection improving. Local sports preview notes Weeping Water High School sports begin practice. Obituary notices cover Mrs. Euan J. Gimere of Washington County, PA, and funeral details in nearby church. Dealings include car purchase by J W Eagle of Friend and Thanksgiving visits by local families.
Mrs Emma J Davis of Weeping Water dies suddenly after a day spent shopping and returning home to her son Cecil Davis and his wife. The article notes her long poor health and describes her last known movements before death at her son’s residence.
Mrs. John T. Crozier died after a long illness on a Saturday December 3. Born July 14, 1883 in Pennsylvania, she later moved to Nebraska with her husband and raised a family. Interment followed at a nearby cemetery. fuller life details to appear in the next issue.
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rasmussen entertained for the day and dinner on Thanksgiving with Miss Maren Baenum, a sister of Mr. Rasmussen and Omaha schoolteacher, and W. E. Maxfield and family of Weeping Water as guests.
At the Weeping Water lodge No. 97 meeting last Monday after the regular work the group elected officers for the coming term. Eilch mond PF. Hobson was chosen W M with Fred Carsten S Wi D E. Wainecott J W Victor Wallzek secretary and Frank J. Demringe treasurer.
For sale in Mynard Nebraska John J Stones advertises sweet clover extracted honey at 7 cents per pound, buyers to bring their own container.
A financial expert notes he ran up a 1922 Christmas bill before issuing new ones for 1943. The remark hints at ongoing debt management and financial planning spanning two decades.
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