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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1936

Page

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Need for Farm Relief Loans Defined by Resettlement

Regional Resettlement Administration officials in Lincoln Nebraska announced that aid to farmers will hinge on actual need and farming livelihood. With WPA payroll cuts looming many families will be considered for grants around 20 dollars per month, funds permitting.

The Resettlement Administration Lincoln Nebraska WPA Cal A. Ward Ward Congress Werd North South Dakota Kansas

Masons Attend Omaha Banquet as Grand Chapter Closes

Nebraska chapter No. 3 Royal Arch Masons joined a large Omaha gathering for the grand chapter of Nebraska’s closing sessions. The city quartet Frank A. Cloidt L. O. Minor H. G. McClusky R. C. Cook performed Going Home and Lassie O Mine with Harold Thomas as accompanist. Harold Landeryou grand worthy patron of the Eastern Star also performed with Arthur Howe as pianist.

Nebraska Royal Arch Masons Omaha Grand Chapter Frank A. Cloidt L. O. Minor H. G. McClusky R. C. Cook New World Symphony Lassie O'Mine Harold Thomas Omaha Harold Landeryou Eastern Star Arthur Howe

Mrs Erma Begley Visits Old Friends in Lincoln

Mrs. Erma Begley of Lincoln spends a few days with longtime friends in the community where the Begley family lived for about twenty years. The Begleys have resided in Lincoln since Judge James T. Begley's death in 1934. James Jr. is finishing his law studies at the University of Nebraska. Mrs. Begley is staying with Mr. and Mrs. James G. Mauzy and Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hallstrom.

Erma Begley Lincoln Begley James T. Begley James Jr College of Law University of Nebraska

Ted Hadraba Enroute Home from Europe

Ted Hadraba former Northwestern University standout and United States Department of Commerce representative returns from three years in Czechoslovakia and Europe. He will visit New York Washington Chicago and Evanston before spending Christmas with family in Plattsmouth.

Ted Hadraba Europe Czechoslovakia United States Department of Commerce United States Mr. Hadraba Plattsmouth Northwestern University Hadraba Northwestern University of Prague Department of Commerce Berlin England New York City Washington Chicago Evanston Tim Joseph F. Madreba

Plattsmouth Masons to Aid Dedication in Cambridge

A group from Plattsmouth will assist at the Cambridge Nebraska Masonic lodge temple dedication on Tuesday December 15. Chancellor Phillips grand master of Nebraska Masons will attend. William A Robertson deputy grand master will lead the Plattsmouth delegation including William F Evers County Judge A H Duxbury and Frank A Cloidt. Evers will present pictures of the Masonic Home and Cloidt will perform The Holy City as part of the program.

Plattsmouth Cambridge Nebraska Phillips Cambridge Lodge William A. Robertson William F. Evers Nebraska Masonic Home A. H. Duxbury Frank A. Cloidt Mr. Evers Mr. Cloidt The Holy City

Creamer Divorce Petition Filed in District Court

Mrs Dorothy Creamer filed for divorce from William Creamer in district court. They wed in Plattsmouth on October 4 1932 and their minor Patricia Creamer resides with Mrs Creamers parents. The petition alleges the husband failed to support wife and child and now lives in California.

District Court Dorothy Creamer William Creamer Plattsmouth Patricia Creamer California

Action Brought for Failure to Support Dismissed

In county court a hearing on Morris Stander’s alleged failure to support his estranged wife and child concluded with the dismissal of the case. Mrs Gladys Stander sought divorce and alimony. she denied signing the petition claiming separate maintenance. Witnesses testified Stander provided money and groceries, while both sides disputed visitation and a support agreement. Judge Duxbury dismissed the action after hearing evidence and attorney arguments.

Morris Stander Gladys Stander Lovely and Hostetter Omaha Stander Altho Mr. Stander

Death of well known farmer in rural community

John M. Kaflenberger age 52 of six miles west of town died at home after a six month illness. Survived by widow and three children Verner, Martha, Elmer. three brothers Adam, Mike, Fred. four sisters Mrs Julius Hilflicker, Mrs George Stoehr, Mrs Clarence Meisinger, Mrs John Kaufmann. Son of late Mr and Mrs Adam Kaffenberger Sr noted early community resident.

John M. Kaflenberger Verner Martha Elmer Adam Mike Fred Kaffenberger Julius Hilflicker George Stoehr Clarence Meisinger John Kaufmann

Prominent Liberty resident suffers collapse in South Omaha

L. G. Todd, 63, a well known Liberty precinct figure, collapsed Tuesday afternoon in the Live Stock Exchange lobby in South Omaha. He was taken to a hospital, revived, and later returned home to Union, after an attack not deemed serious.

L. G. Todd Liberty Precinct Mr. Todd Omaha Live Stock Exchange South Omaha Union

Ptacek Family Visits From Chicago

James Ptacek, longtime local resident now living in Chicago, arrives with his grandson Bucky Mercelak Jr to spend days at his daughter Mrs Theodore Yelick’s home. He will see his mother Mrs Mike Warega Sr in Havelock. Gertrude and Mrs Ptacek have been visiting for two weeks.

James Ptacek Chicago Theodore Yelick Bucky Mercelak, Jr Ptacek Gertrude Mr. Ptacek Mike Warega Havelock

Plattsmouth Chamber Discusses Civic Issues

The Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce met on Thursday to discuss highway improvements including the Wintersteen hill road, the Missouri river bridge resurfacing, and road labor needs. Karl Grosshans spoke on the new sales pavilion north of town. A Happy Hundred supper is planned as a winter program highlight.

Karl Grosshans Wintersteenhill Missouri River Chamber of Commerce Plattsmouth

Paul Pickett Dies in Los Angeles After Illness

Paul Pickett former Plattsmouth youth longtime Los Angeles resident died Thursday morning in a Los Angeles hospital after weeks of illness and brain surgery. He leaves a wife two young children and is survived by his parents Luther and Rose Pickett and several siblings. Funeral services will be in Los Angeles on Monday December 7 with his mother traveling from Omaha to attend.

Paul Picket Plattsmouth Los Angeles Paul Luther F. Picket Omaha Rose Picket

Police officer under examination for health at Lincoln

Officer David Pickrel of the night police is at Lincoln for several days undergoing a medical examination. He has not been in good health since his war service and has received extensive treatment. William Hiner acts as night police with Officer Jarvis Lancaster during Pickrel's absence.

David Pickrel Lincoln Pickrel William Hiner Jarvis Lancaster Mr. Pickrel

Greenwood youths enlist in Navy at Omaha station

Bertrand Addison McDonald and Neil Eugene Marvin, both from Greenwood Nebraska, joined six youths in enlisting at the Omaha Navy recruiting station on December 2. They were sent to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Illinois for recruit training.

Bertrand Addison McDonald Edwin LeRoy McDonald Neil Eugene Marvin Lyman Coe Marvin Greenwood Nebraska Navy Omaha U. S. Naval Training Station Great Lake Illinois

Tapletts Return to Minnesota After Visit

Mr and Mrs Percy Taplett of Duluth Minnesota return home after a short visit with Mr and Mrs James E Varga south of the city They will stop at Sioux Falls South Dakota to visit Mr Tapletts parents Mr and Mrs H L Taplett en route home

Percy Taplett Duluth Minnesota James E. Varga Sioux Falls South Dakota Mr. Taplett H. L. Taplett

Sleet Cuts Off Light and Power in Many Towns

A sleet storm knocked out electricity in Plattsmouth for nearly three hours, causing lines from Lincoln and Omaha to short circuit. Power resumed at 10 15, with fuel, gas furnaces, and presses in the Journal affected. Malvern Red Oak and Shenandoah Iowa also lost service, triggering stand by plants to restore light and power locally.

Plattsmouth Iowa-Nebraska Lincoln Nebbraska Power Company Omaha Journal the Light and Power Company Malvern Red Oak Shenandoah Iowa

Dinner Honors Long Service At Louisville Methodist Dinner

A Louisville dinner honored Sunday school workers with twenty or more years of service. Rev. Dickerson of Gretna spoke as four people received red roses for forty years plus, including Mrs. W. A. Cleghorn James Stander and Mr. and Mrs. P. A Jacobson. Yellow roses went to those with twenty or more years of service including Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sundstrom. Over 60 attended the Methodist church event with Sundstroms and Vincent from Plattsmouth.

Louisville Methodist Dickerson Gretna W. A. Cleghorn James Stander P. A Jacobson Elmer Sundstrom Methodist Church

Garage Burglary Reported in Avoca

Sheriff Homer Sylvester investigated a night break in at the garage of Carl Zaiser in Avoca. The burglary was found when the garage opened for business this morning and the amount taken was not reported.

Homer Sylvester Avoca Carl Zaiser

Cream Station to Open at New David Cole Creamery Site

The David Cole Creamery company has rented space just west of the L. B. Egenberger grocery and will open a cream station in the new location ready for business.

David Cole Creamery Company L. B. Egenberger Grocery

Here for Children's Home Leader Visits Lincoln Area

George M. Porter of the Nebraska Children's Home Society, based in Omaha at 2549 Pontonelle boulevard, Omaha, was in Lincoln on Wednesday to promote the society's work and meet old friends. He was accompanied by M. Dunlap, a Home staff member on his first city visit.

George M. Porter Lincoln Nebraska Children’s Home Society

Plattsmouth Red Cross Drive Tops County Enrollment

Final Plattsmouth Red Cross roll shows 225 members making the town the county’s strongest supporter. Ed Schulhof leads with 80 names, Carl Schneider 43, Elmer Sundstrom 31, and others contributing 14 to 21 names. Local effort praised as city tripled WWI figures and spurred broader county participation. A list of late additions follows.

Plattsmouth E. H. Wescott Frank Bestor E. L. McKinsick Red Cross Elmer Sundstrom

Showing Improvement for Burns Victims at Sabetha

Mason Wall and Dale Brambaugh of this city are recovering well at Sabetha Kansas after severe burns from a truck cab fire two weeks ago. Rescued from a critical condition, the pair are out of danger as facial and hand scars are hoped to be minimal.

Mason Wall Dale Brambaugh Sabetha Kansas

Mrs. James E. Varga Heads to Sioux Falls Visit

Mrs. James E. Varga and her daughter Marlyn travel Friday to Sioux Falls South Dakota to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. H L Taplett former Plattsmouth residents Taplett now manages a large wholesale house in the middle west and has a wide territory to cover Mrs Varga will also visit her brother Harry Taplett and family at Tyndall While in Dakota she plans the trip with family in the region

James E. Varga Marlyn Sioux Falls South Dakota H. L. Taplett Plattsmouth Taplett Middle West Dakota

Nehawka Host to Auxiliary at All Day Session

The twelfth district American Legion Auxiliary elected officers at its 15th annual Nehawka convention. Mrs. Il. H. Dudley will head the auxiliary, with Mrs. E. A. Nutman as vice president and Mrs. Herman Thomas of Nebraska City on the board. Dressings included awards for membership gains and history and the traveling gavel. Notable speakers urged national defense, universal service, and junior enrollment, with praise for Lorena Hahn and local leaders.

Nehawka Il. H. Dudley American Legion Auxiliary E. A. Nutaman Herman Thomas Nebraska City Thomas Plattsmouth National Defense Robert Armstrong Franklin Bowersox Lorena Hahn Nebraska Clyde Krause American Legion Legion C. E. McGlasson National Rehabilitation Board H. Hook Veterans Hospital Lincoln Veterans Administration W. H. Andresen R. C. Patterson Henry Kirz Vern Taylor

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States Resettlement Administration Prague U. S New Quarters West Greenwood Boys Ed Schulh Sumner Mildred Hall Edith Solomon Helen Warner Minnie Hild John Turner Henry Wooster Robert Fitch Alice Hiatt Allson Veronica Glaubitz Ruth Patton Kenneth Schmidtt Nehhawka Margaret Armandson Cup Hickman Adams-Schellinger Post Elsie Diers National Child Welfare Child Welfare Department Big Legion Tyr Maurine Disney Ruth Lundberg Eloise Muir Milford D. 3. Trump Tuea H. Cc. Hansen Cordova Ethel Broekema Lola Copenhaver Syracuse H. L. Gayer
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