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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1933

Page

6

State Teachers Association Meets in Omaha for Annual Delegate Assembly

Teachers from across Nebraska gather in Omaha for the Nebraska State Teachers Association Delegate Assembly meeting on December 9. About 150 delegates will hear committee reports, elect officers, and set educational policies for the coming year.

Nebraska Nebraska State Teachers Association Omaha M. C. Lester Lincoln Rose D. North North Platte Lincoln County O. L. Webb David City Charles A. Bowers A. L. Burnham Scottsbluff R. Foster Patterson

Lost or Strayed Cream Cow Report

Cream colored Gurnsey and Jersey cow missing. If you know its whereabouts call phone 3720. Monday's Daily mention notes D R Frans of Union in city for hours attending CWA work at the court house.

Jersey D. R. Frans of Union CWA

Magician Lenardo Mefesto performs in Plattsmouth

Next Saturday at 2 30 pm the Legion auditorium hosts an unusual magic show by Professor Lenardo Mefesto. Admission is 25 cents but free tickets are available through local merchants and offices, with multiple showings on December 16 and 23 as part of the Christmas program by the Ad club.

Legion Auditorium Lenardo Mefesto Plattsmouth Ad Club Lou Arthur Place Legion Auditorium

Shower for Bride to Be Held For Alice Smith

Mrs. Ivan Smith hosted a Monday afternoon shower for her sister-in-law Miss Alice Smith in anticipation of her marriage to Harold Seay planned for early this month. Guests enjoyed pinochle, exchanged gifts for the future home, and offered best wishes during a refreshment finale.

Ivan Smith Alice Smith Harold Seay

Start Viaduct Work North Of City

The first men for the highway project north of the city arrived today. Six workers from the re employment office were sent to build the overpass across the Burlington tracks under foreman Jack Parmele. More labor is expected soon.

Burlington Tracks Jack Parmele

St Johns Sodality Party at Eagles Hall

The St John s Sodality held a party Friday evening December 1 at the Eagles hall. Youth from Father Harte s Parishes Holy Rosary parish and St John s attended. Games and dancing delighted all. Turkey contest prizes went to Mary Swatch and Fred Knieke. Glenn Woodbury provided the music. Refreshments were served.

St. John’s Sodality Eagles Hall Father Harte Holy Rosary Parish St. John’s Mary Swatch Fred Knieke Glenn Woodbury

Eastern Star Chapter Elects Officers At Annual Session

From Wednesday's Daily Home chapter No. 189 of the Order of the Eastern Star held their annual election of officers at their session last evening naming Worthy Matron Mrs. H. F. Nolting Associate Matron Mrs. Raymond Cook Worthy Patron Lester Meisinger Associate Patron L. Devoe Conductress Mrs. L. W. Niel Associate Conductress Mrs. Co. L. Wiles Secretary Miss Clara Weyrich Treasurer Miss Mary Peterson Other officers will be appointed by the worthy matron elect The business was followed by a vocal number from Mrs. James T. Begley and two sketches arranged by Mr. L. S. Devoe.

Order of the Eastern Star H. F. Nolting Raymond Cook Lester Meisinger Voe L. W. Niel Co. L. Wiles Clara Weyrich Mary Peterson James T. Begley L. S. Devoe

Obituary of Metta M. Tyler Ferris of Plattsmouth Neb

Metta M. Tyler Ferris was born December 14 1855 in Buffalo New York. She moved to Garden City Minnesota as a child and married Revenal Eugene Ferris on April 26 1881. She died December 5 in Plattsmouth Nebraska at age 77 years 11 months and 20 days. Survivors include her husband two children seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren two sisters and one brother. Funeral services Thursday December at 2 20 PM at Sattler funeral home with Rev. Troy of the Methodist church officiating.

Metta M. Tyler Buffalo N. Y Garden City Minn

Have Fine Conference Draws Local Boys to Lincoln

Local high school boys attended the older boys conference in Lincoln late last week. The program featured addresses by national leaders along with recreation and sightseeing trips. Attendees from the city included Herbert Minor Richard Hart Joe Frendrix Frederick Fricke with Jack Figley as sponsor and the group returned by T H Pollock.

Lincoln Herbert Minor Richard Hart Joe Frendrix Frederick Fricke Jack Figley T. H. Pollock

Death of Aged Lady Ferris

Mrs R E Ferris aged resident of the city died this morning at the family home in the south part. She had been an invalid for five years and was not considered critical. Mr and Mrs Perris planned to move to Lake Mills Iowa to live with a son. The body was taken to Sattler funeral home to await funeral arrangements.

R. E. Ferris

Illness Delays City School Music Supervisor

Miss Cora Williams, supervisor of music for the city schools, could not resume work after Thanksgiving. She became ill in Baldwin Kansas and was bedfast, with her parents traveling from Elmwood to be with her during the illness.

Cora Williams Baldwin Kansas Miss Williams Elmwood

W. C. T. U. Meeting Highlights Peace Emphasis

The W. C. T. U. met at Mrs. R. I. Anderson's Rock Street home. Mrs. C. O. Troy led devotions with prayer. J. A. Capwell spoke on world peace and international dispute resolution. Mrs. R. S. Hayes sang a slogan song. refreshments followed.

Married at Albany Missouri Two Local Residents Wed

Harold Vincent son of Mr and Mrs Fred Vincent married Irene Dykes daughter of Charles Dykes Mynard and Mrs Lee Swift McFall Mo in Albany Missouri Wednesday morning Nov 29 The couple plan to begin housekeeping soon and have many friends offering congratulations

Harold Vincent Fred Vincent Irene Dykes Charles Dykes Mynard Lee Swift McFall Vincent C. E. Markham Albany Grandview High School

Open House For Mrs. Catherine Perry's 87th Birthday

In honor of Mrs. Catherine Perry's eighty seventh birthday an open house will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D Spangler whose daughter is Mrs Perry on Wednesday December 13 Friends of Mrs Perry are invited to call at any time during the day or evening.

Catherine Perry Charles D. Spangler Perry

Rotarians Hear Unfair Retail Competition Talk

C. C. Wescott, clothier and businessman, spoke to the local Rotary Club about unfair retail practices during the low mood era. He cited selling leaders below cost, canvasser armies, misrepresentation of prices and quality, and radio sales pitches as harming retailers, noting NRA efforts to eliminate these evils. Dr. P. T. Heineman discussed his southern trip observations. December Rotarians were also named and the meeting was led by Frank M. Bestor.

C. C. Wescott Wescott NRA P. T. Heineman James Robertson Henry Kaffenberger Frank M. Bestor

PLAN FOOTBALL PARTY FOR 1933 SQUAD

The 1933 football lettermen of Coach Fred Roberts plan their end of season party marking the close of most players high school careers. seniors leaving include Armstrong Rhodes Knoflicek Kalina Hiner Lamberson Hirz Graves Seitz Taylor Gresshans Kiel Crouch and Jensen. Edwards and Crouch depart junior status for 1934. The squad finished strong with decisive wins over Nebraska City and the Nebraska School for the Deaf.

Fred Robert William Ronne William Edwards Kenneth Armstrong Lorence Rhodes Bernard Knoflicek Oliver Taylor Meynard McCleary William Jensen Edwin Kalina Wayne Hiner Earl Lamberson Howard Hirz Joe Graves Edgar Seitz Jesse Taylor Thomas Gresshans Louis Kiel William Crouch Howard Hirt Willam Crouch Nebraska City Nebraska School For the Deaf

Critics say Coughlin needs more music and humor

Critics inside and outside the church urge Father Charles Coughlin to add music and comedy to his programs. The writers note Plattsmouth as an ideal town for his revival, suggesting the community would welcome changes.

Charles F. Coughlin

Hampshire boat for sale by owner

For sale is a very choice Hampshire boat offered by Wm Halmes. The ad notes reasonable terms and contact indicates listing at n30 2tw for inquiries and viewing.

Hampshire Wm. Halmes

Plattsmouth Wednesday Night Shopping Event

All stores open in Plattsmouth inviting a large congenial crowd to mingle Wednesday night and enjoy shopping and socializing opportunities.

Plattsmouth

Visitors From Geneva and Omaha Holiday Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Davis hosted relatives from Geneva and Omaha for a Sunday gathering. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Curtiss of Geneva and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Davis and son De Forrest of Omaha. They returned home Sunday evening.

Howard Davis Geneva Omaha Paul Curtiss J. A. Davis de Forrest

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American Legion Hell’s Bells State Teachers Association Ec Si Tye Wut OFE Oil CO Eastern Star Chapter Henry F. Notting Lester Messinger Sattler Funeral Home Rev Troy The Methodist Church Tom Harry Albany, MO Plan Football Party Plattsamouth Heinz Red River Meat Department Swift Choice Farm Thomas Walling Company Plattamouth
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