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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1936

Page

2

Manley Social Roundup Notes Local Visit And Health News

Frank Stander of Omaha made a business calling round in Manley on Wednesday and met old friends. Miss Lillian Tighe of Omaha stayed at her sister Mrs Walter Mockenhaupt's home. Miss Katherine Sheehan has been ill with tonsillitis and quinsy but shows some improvement. Yheo Harris traveled to Lincoln for business matters, with Mrs Harris managing the store in his absence. Miss Anna Stoll of Plattsmouth visited Manley with Miss Teresa Rauth. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bergman and Miss Rauth hosted visitors Sunday. W J Rau, a banker, suffered an asthma attack last week but is improving. John Fleischman and wife of Louisville and Charles Fleischman and wife of Grmahn joined a family gathering at Fred Fleischman's home for a dinner and visit. Mesdames Rudolph Bergman and Oscar Dowler attended the American Legion Auxiliary district convention in Nehawka. Elmwood residents report a good attendance at both Legion and Auxiliary meetings. Since marrying, some relocated to the Stander place west of Manley, formerly Jo seph Johnsons farm, who has left farming to start a restaurant business in Elmwood and Murdock.

Harris Lincoln John Fleischman Louisville Charles Fleischman Grmahn Fred Fleischman Mesdames Rudolph Bergman Oscar Dowler Nehawka I. M. Lum Plattsmouth William Theile Unadilla Avora Dirk Neumeister Bertha John Rudge Ray Nebraska City Lynn Hoback William Maseman C. O. Zuiser Kadura Omaha Louis Carsten John Rich Lester Hoback Carter House Avoca Caroline Marquardt Selma Marquardt Omeha J. W. Brendel Carl Tefft Lincoln Hospital Charles Marquardt Henry Marquardt Scribner B. C. Marquardt Ivan Paap Otoe A. Z. Thomas Nadine Eileen Shenandoah Thomas W. H. Bogard Clyde Murray W. L. Seybolt Margaret Brendel Richard

Catholic Priest Conducts Services in Manley

The Rev. Father Hellman of Lincoln and editor of the Register visited Manley to conduct services at St. Patrick's Catholic church. Rev. Hoffman, recently transferred from Auburn, will soon serve the church.

Father Hellman Lincoln Register Manley St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Hoffman Auburn

Mrs Steinkamp Receives Home Help for Illness

Mrs E Steinkamp has been feeling poorly of late and while able to get about she is not well enough to manage household tasks. Miss Teresa Reuth is engaged to assist and care for the patient with hopes of improvement.

Steinkamp E. Steinkamp Teresa Reuth

To Farm Near Manley Mr. and Mrs Edward Panska

Mr and Mrs Edward Panska have been making their home south of Manley as they plan a move to a nearby farm. The couple has resided in the area for years and are preparing for the change with family help.

Manley Edward Panska

Installation services for new St Patrick’s priest at Manley

The services connected with the installation of the new priest of St Patrick's Catholic church of Manley will be held at the church Wednesday forenoon at 9 50. Rev Father Hoffman arrives from Auburn where he has had a long successful pastorate and will assume charge immediately after installation. Parishioners praise his ability and anticipate a harmonious year ahead for the church.

St. Patrick's Catholi Church Manley Father Hoffman Auburn

Local visit ends with farewell gathering in Louisville

Way Restard of Atchison Kansas visited his brother-in-law David Brann then traveled to Louisville last Monday for an I O O F and Rebekah farewell party. Families of BE G Thackrey and L J Mayfield were leaving Louisville to winter in California and Texas. Mayfield has disposed of his paper there, new editor taking charge December 1.

Way Restard Atchison, Kansas David Brann Lousville Rebekah BE. G. Thackrey L. J. Mayfield Louisville California Texas Mayfield

Relatives Gather at Murray Home for Sunday Dinner

Mrs Myra McDonald of Murray hosted a family gathering with Oscar McDonald, Mrs Claude Black of Kansas City, Mrs W F Moore, Arthur T Hansen and families, joined by Robert McDonald and family of Nehawka, for a merry dinner with relatives and friends.

McDonald Home Myra McDonald Murray Wother Oscar McDonald Claude Black Kansas City W. F. Moore Arthur T. Hansen Ahere Robert McDonald Nehawka

Roosevelt Pinochle Club Social At Riester Home

The Roosevelt Pinochle Club met at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riester’s north of town for an enjoyable evening. High score among women was Mrs. Walter Mokenhaupt and among men Harry Haws. Frank Bergman won the consolation prize. The traveling prize went to J. C. Rauth after successive players held four aces. Mrs. Riester held a four ace hand but declined the prize to avoid self award.

Roosevelt Frank Riester Walter Mockenhaupt Harry Haws Frank Bergman J. C. Rauth Delta Deck Frank Gobelman Wm. Schmidtmann, Jr Lillian Livingston Tom Watling

Program and Plate Supper At Sciota School

The Good Wills club hosts a program and Plate supper at Sciota school on Thursday December 10 starting at 7 30 PM. Public invited.

The Good Wills Club Sciota School

For Sale Piano in Good Condition

For sale a piano by P. Tyer in good condition. Call Mary Carter at phone number 11 for details.

P.tyer Call Mary Carter Itv

Plattsmouth touted as Cass County shopping hub

A local advertisement proclaims Plattsmouth as the ideal large town shopping center for Cass County residents with bargain news values matching larger markets.

Plattsmouth Cass County Bargain News

Shower for Mrs Minniear in hon or of a wedding

Ladies of the Christian church held a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Perry Minniear, formerly Mildred Carlberg. A mock wedding featured as the afternoon's centerpiece with numerous attendees playing roles from minister to bridesmaid and usher.

Charles Manners Hallie Marshal Chester Minniear Benton Hardison Walter Minniear Flower Elvis Harry Tincher Don Tineher Hanneh O. Carlberg Sally Sower Eddie Arrel Sutton

Entertainer hosts Joe Penner dinner at Reeder home

Lumir Gerner provided the ducks at a Joe Penner themed dinner hosted last evening at the J. R. Reeder residence. Attendants included Misses Jean Ray Kathryn Luke Lois Brandhorst and Lee Knolle.

Lumir Gerner Joe Penner J. R. Reeder Jean Ray Katherine Luke Lois Brandhorst Lee Knolle

Woman's Club Card Party Draws Sixty Guests

Sixty men and women attended activities at the H. M. Soen nichsen home yesterday afternoon and last evening. Prizes were awarded for auction and contract bridge and for pinochle.

H. M. Soennichsen

Entertains at Pinochie Party Honors Esther O’Neill

Mrs J L Kocian hosted a Tuesday afternoon party at Pinochie with Miss Esther O’Neill of St Libery as guest of honor. Pinochie was played. First prize went to Mrs Frank Horsak and consolation to Miss Mildred Dvoracek.

J. L. Kocian Esther O'Neill St. Libery Frank Horsak Mildred Dvoracek

Methodist Federation Hosts Christmas Meeting at Church Parlor

Friday's Daily notes the Methodist Federation gathering in church parlors with Mrs. Wm. Baird reading a Christmas story. Mrs. E. H. Wescott sang, backed by her husband, while devotionals were led by Mrs. Elmer Sundstrom.

Methodist Federation Wm. Baird E. H. Wescott Elmer Sundstrom V. C. Wright Naomi

Missionary study and Christmas party plans by Pesbyterian ladies

Mrs L O G Minor led a missionary study on Iran and Utah at a Presbyterian Ladies meeting on Wednesday afternoon. A Christmas party and kitchen shower were planned for December 16 at the KC hall. Circle 2 hosted the meeting at KC hall.

Presbtyerian Federation

Mrs Ke Tunnel Hosts Informal Bridge Party

Entertained visitors Mrs Carl Koch of Presque Isle Maine and Mrs York Hinman of North Platte were guests of honor at a Mrs CO KE Tunnel home gathering. Two tables played bridge with candles and small Christmas trees as favors.

Carl Koch Presque Isle York Hinman North Platte Co. KE. Tunnel

Donald Lee Perry Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Donald Lee Perry celebrated his sixth birthday yesterday with a party hosted by his mother Mrs. H. B. Perry. Guests played in and out of the house, enjoyed a candy hunt, received balloons, and watched a cake with candles after gifts. Attending were John Kelly and Rich.

Donald Lee Perry H. B. Perry John Kelly Rich

Land Farm and Ranch Bargains

One Hampshire boat offered with good alfalfa hay in barn. Listing mentions Chas M. Mead of Murray Nebraska.

Hampshire Chas, M. Mead, Murray

Trade listing for farm equipment and local helpers

One F-20 truck carrying new guarantee 8775. Also one John Deere 1933 power lift cultivator 475. Will trade Cass Co Implement Co. Duxbury Joanne Hall Marcella Svanda Maaryin Kieck Margaret Payden and Norman Perry assisted his mother.

John Deere Cass CO Ord Duxbury Joanne Hall Marcella Svanda Maaryin Kieck Margaret Payden Norman Perry

Celebration for Mrs. Chriswisser's 89th Birthday Dinner

Mrs. B. Chriswisser marked her 89th birthday with a dinner yesterday. Guests included her Omaha brother Jess Guiney, Cedar Creek niece and family, and Plattsmouth friends. Donald Perry, aged six, delivered birthday greetings with his mother, brother, and aunts in attendance.

B. Chriswisser Jess Guiney Omaha Willams Cedar Creek Bert Reed Till Cotner Plattsmouth Chriswisser Donald Perry Donald H. B. Perry Norman Grace Perry H. C. Sherwood

Louisville Chamber Honors Lee Mayfield Ehmer Sundstrom and Guests

Honor shout out for Lee Mayfield, Ehmer Sundstrom, John Turner, William Robertson and Clarence Sedgway as they join the Louisville Chamber of Commerce party to honor Mayfield. Attendees praised his Louisville community work and lamented his departure. An overset stew was served at Adam Rentschier Cafe. D C Huffman new editor of the Louisville Courier attended.

Ehmer Sundstrom John E. Turner Wm. Robertson Clarence Sedgway Louisville Chamber of Commerce Lee Mayfield Mr. Meyfield Adam Rentschier C. Huffman Louisville Courier

Speck Family Hosts 21 At Country Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Ben Speck entertained 21 relatives and friends at their country home Sunday. Mrs Speck led dinner with help from daughters Marie Kathryn and Phyllis Jane. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jake Horn and Leota, Mr and Mrs Fred Schafer and Mary, Creighton Nebraska, Mrs Mary Becker, Henry Horn and Helen, Jane and Gerald Keil, and the Specks with children Marie Marion Hillard John Phyllis Shirley Eidell Patti Mae. Later Floyd Becker and Billie joined the gathering.

Ben Speck Speck Marie Kathryn Phyllis Jane Jake Horn Leota Fred Schafer Mary Creighton Nebr Mary Becker Henry Horn Helen Jane Gerald Keil Marie Marion Hillard John Phyllis Shirley Eidell Patti Mae Floyd Becker Billie

Surprise party honors newlyweds with gifts and dancing

A group of young friends gathered at the Meisingers home to surprise the newlyweds Sunday evening. The evening featured dancing and visiting with the couple receiving several kitchen gifts.

Merrill Meisinger

Meisingers Host Twenty-One at Murray Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meisinger entertained twenty one guests at their country home in Murray last Thursday. Attendees included Frank Marler and grandson Billie from Lincoln, William Wonder and Joy and Charles from Avoca, Charles Bates and son Clark from Nehawka, Edward Marler and daughter Edna from Murray, William Brandt Jr from Nehawka, Clifton Meisinger and family from Cedar Creek, and Miss Georgian Golland from Nehawka.

Fred Meisinger Murray Frank Marler Billie Lincoln William Wonder Joy Charles Avoca Charles Bates Clark Nehawka Edward Marler Edna William Brandt, Jr Nehawkea Clifton Meisinger Lucy Ann Bobby Cedar Creek Georgian Golland

St. Louis Visitors To Plattsmouth Family Home

Mr and Mrs Earl B Elder and daughters Emily Jane and Betty Ann visit Rev and Mrs V C Wright in Plattsmouth for a few days. Mrs Elder is Wrights sister. The Elder family, long in St Louis, plans relocation to Los Angeles where Mr Elder works as a consulting engineer.

St. Louis Earl B. Elder Emily Jane Betty Ann Plattsmouth V. C. Wright Elder Wright Los Angeles Calif

Red Cross Book Acquired by Cass County Chapter

The Red Cross book In War's Wake by Colonel Ernest P. Bicknell has been placed in the Cass County chapter for member access. Interested readers may contact Miss Augusta Robb, Cass County chairman, at Union to view or borrow the volume.

Ernest P. Bicknell American Red Cross Cass County

Avoca Briefs Include Visits and Local Sales

Avoca residents and visitors figure in a series of social and business notes. L. M. Lum, of Avoca, transacted business in Plattsmouth last Tuesday. William Theile, Unadilla, visited Avoca for business. several Nebraskans and Omahanes stopped in Avoca for calls and visits. The Ben Hoffman farm sale drew many locals as he plans to move to Plainview. Elmer J. Hallstrom and James Johnson worked busy clerking at sales. notable attendance at the Ivan Paap funeral in Otoe.

Elmer J. Hallstrom James Johnson

Peculiar Accident Sends Henry Sudman to Omaha Hospital

Henry Sudman slipped at his back door stepping onto a porch edge and fractured his leg in two places. Dr. J. W. Brendel gave first aid before Sudman was transported to Nicholas-Senn Hospital in Omaha for serious treatment. George Sudman and family joined the Sudman relatives to visit in hospital.

Henry Sudman J. W. Brendel Omaha Nicholas-Senn Hospital George Sudman

Avoca Club Delves Into Christmas Gifts Topic

Mrs. Mary S. K. Harmon hosted Avoca club members for a meeting focusing on Christmas gifts. Leaders detailed gift making as the centerpiece of the lesson. The group enjoyed a delicious luncheon afterward.

Mary S. K. Harmon Avoca Club

Lesson Recital Ends With Student Enjoyment

At the conclusion of the lesson period the students expressed great enjoyment of the session. The brief note reflects a positive reception and appreciation from participants.

Car Stolen in Nebraska City

John Buerner and another young man drove to Nebraska City last Saturday to transact business. They parked the car on the street and it was stolen when they prepared to return home. They had to telephone for another car to bring them home, and the missing vehicle has not been found.

Nebraska City John Buerner

Behrns and Marquardt Visit Chicago Shopping Trip

Behrns and John Marquardt departed last Monday by bus for Chicago to buy goods for their stores and view Christ’s shopping activity in the Windy City. They returned home late in the week after an enjoyable visit.

Chicago Lloyd Behrns John Marquardt Windy City Big City

Peace Bond Granted in Elmwood Case

In county court this morning the State of Nebraska ex rel and Adalyn Wilson vs George S P Wilson saw a peace bond granted. Wilson supplied a $100 bond. Both parties reside in Elmwood.

State of Nebraska

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the Plattsmouth Journal Postoffice Plattsmouth, Neb R. A. Bates Canada Manley News Frank Stander Lillian Tighe Katherine Sheehan Elmwood Stander Place Joseph Johnson Murdock Sear S. Davis Platts State Bank Bidg John Sander Ann Sander Sander Loung Beach Henry Sander Otto Waters Helen Smetana Marie Horn Honor Lee Mayfield RED Cross Book Ruth Marie and Nellie Oglevee School of Agriculture Pennsylvania State College At Nittany Ruth Marie Somerset, Pa Avoca News Doan Doans Highway 75 Deere K. W. Grosshans Rex Young Glutel Tas
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