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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1937

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Cass County Farm Bureau Holds Meeting

The nineteenth annual Cass county Farm Bureau meeting in Weeping Water featured local members reviewing the year's work. State and county leaders discussed Home Demonstration clubs, 4-H achievements, and youth education as key to community life and future leadership.

Cass County Farm Bureau Weeping Water Everett Spangler Murray W. A. Ost Nehawka R. A. Kuehn Murdock Evelyn Wolph Nebraska Home Demonstration Council Howard Capwell National Organization of Home Demonstration Clubs Manhattan Kansas R. E. Norris Cass County Frances Rehmeier College of Agriculture Frances National Club Congress Washington, D. C Clyde Althouse Eagle Babs Ray Miller Producers Livestock Marketing Association of South Omaha St. Louis

Carr Bakery Opens In New Location With Modern Oven

The Carr bakery began operating in a recently purchased building with a new modern oven and equipment. First baking started Monday and this morning fresh bread relis and cookies were prepared for early distribution to restaurants and traders. The sales and display room is nearly finished and expected to be ready by Wednesday for retail trade.

Carr

Death of Babe Richard Dean at Coun cil Bluffs

Richard Dean three months old, son of Mr and Mrs Dew, died last night in Council Bluffs after a brief hospital treatment. Survived by parents and sister Patricia Ann and grandparents Roy Dew and Matt Sulseer. Bereaved friends here extend sympathy to the family.

Richard Dean Hershe) Dew Council Bluffs Patricia Ann Roy Dew Matt Sulseer City

Masons Hold Annual Election of Officers

Plattsmouth lodge No. 6 A. F. and A. M. elected W. M. Anderson Lloyd, W. J. R. Reeder, Ralph Wehrbein, Frank A. Cloidt as treasurer, L. W. Niel as secretary. Cloidt and Niel were re elected. Rev. J. C. Lowson spoke on freedom and persecution of Masonry and churches abroad.

Plattsmouth A. F A. M W. M—a Anderson Lloyd J. R. Reeder Ralph Wehrbein Frank A. Cloidt L. W. Niel Cloidt Mr. Niel Lodge J. C. Lowson Ceresco Lowson

Reception at Methodist church for Rev and Mrs Lawson

Last night at the Methodist church a reception honored Rev and Mrs J Lawson. Group singing led by Mrs E H Wescott opened as J H Davis presided until A H Duxbury returned to take charge. Singers Shirley Seiver Beatrice Arn with Jean Knorr and Lee Meyers offered solos amid talks by C C Wescott Earle R Keeble and Dow York.

Methodist Church J. ©. Lawson E. H. Wescott J. H. Davis A. H. Duxbury Shirley Seiver Beatrice Arn Jean Knorr Lee Meyers C. C. Wescott Earle R. Keeble Dow York L. S&s. Devoe

Visit of Hastings Leader Boosts Local Sons of Herman

J H Lehmann grand trustee of the Sons of Herman in Nevka visited the city Monday to meet with members. The lodge, long established here with many members, has shrunk due to deaths of older German residents. The order now accepts all applicants regardless of German birth or descent and is enrolling more younger members across the state.

J. H. Lehmann Hastings Sons of Herman Nvlacka Lohmann Iloilo Gradeville Orient Manila

John Sattler Jr Returns Home From Hospital Visit

John Sattler Jr came home Monday from Omaha where he had recuperated for two weeks after injuries from an auto wreck east of Elmwood. He sustained several broken ribs and severe bruises. his wife, the most severely hurt, remains in hospital’ she is rallying and hoped to be able to move about soon.

John Sattler, Jr Omaha Elmwood Sattler Auto Party

Plattsmouth Young Man Home from Islands

Frank Gradoville, long stationed in the Philippine islands with government teaching service, returns to Plattsmouth to visit his parents. He recalls English instruction challenges across 47 dialects, Iloilo harbor commerce, and the islands rich in resources. He describes a typhoon ordeal near Hong Kong en route home and notes experiences in Formosa, San Pedro, the Panama Canal, and visits to Washington, D. C.

Frank Gradoville Philippine Islands Fundal Charles E. Gradoville Gradoville Plattsmouth University of Nebraska Philippines Islands Fly Govrnment Gradeville Dioilo Panay Sugar Administration Department Manila Hong Kong Formosa San Pedro California Tulene Panama Canal Baltimore New York Washington, D. C

Palmer Family Injured in California Car Crash

Mrs Alma Palmer 73 a former Louisville resident and her two sons Jer Barry and Arthur Palmer of Omaha sustained brain concussions in a Sunday auto crash near Olma California. Arthur drove Palmer car colliding with F G Cubbon of San Francisco. Mrs Palmer and her sons were not reported in serious condition. Cubbon sustained cuts and bruises and Mrs Cubbon a fractured shoulder.

Alma Palmer Louisville Barry Omaha Olma California San Francisco Palmer Arthur F. G. Cubbon

Garden club members attend Lincoln federation meeting

Plattsmouth Garden club members joined a Federation of Nebraska Garden clubs gathering at the Lincoln agricultural hall on Tuesday. The program featured talks on club work statewide and boosting natural beauty. Airs. E. H. Wescott was reelected federation director. attendees included J. A. Pitz and several local members.

Plattsmouth Garden Club Lincoln Federation of Nebraska Garden Clubs Agricultural Hall Airs E. H. Wescott Federation J. A. Pitz L. W. Egenberger L. L. Wiles L. O. Minor Sophia Kreager Wescott

Plattsmouth Delegates Attend Omaha Child Saving Institute Luncheon

Rev J W Taenzler Mrs J H Graves and Mrs William Hiner represented the First Christian church of Plattsmouth at Omaha for the annual Child Saving Institute luncheon. The event aimed to acquaint Neb Iowa churches with the home operated by the Christian churches. National workers spoke and each church chose a crawling baby doll for a Christmas fund drive.

J. W. Taenzler J. H. Graves William Hiner First Christian Church Plattsmouth Child Saving Institute Institute Omaha Nebraska Iowa

Jesse Domingo Dies at Lincoln Hospital at Tuesday

Jesse Domingo lifelong Cass county resident near Weeping Water died Tuesday at Bryan Memorial hospital Lincoln after an operation for ulcers of the stomach. He suffered a farming accident earlier life leaving him crippled but recovered to drive and solicit subscriptions for newspapers. He was known for cheerful spirit, overcame disability through skillful driving and community work. remains were brought to Weeping Water for burial preparations.

Jesse Domingo Cass County Bryan Memorial Hospital Lincoln Omaha Bee-News State Journal Weeping Water Jack Stamp Domingo

Moving to Omaha Mrs Hendricks Heads for New Home

Mrs Hi P Hendricks has sold her farm south of the city and left today for Omaha where she expects to establish her home.

Hi. P. Hendricks Omesha

Funeral of Mrs Moore at Murray Church Sunday

The funeral services for Mrs. Etta Moore will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Christian church in Murray.

Etta Moore Christian Church At Murray

Program and Plate Supper at Bestor School

Friday evening December 10 at Bestor School featuring a plate supper and program led by Esther Tritsch, teacher. Proceeds support school activities.

Bestor School Esther Tritsch

Have a Fine Time From Tuesday's Daily

William A. Robertson grand master of the Nebraska Masons attended the Veteran Masons of Nebraska meeting in Omaha today. He and Mrs Robertson and Mr and Mrs W F Evers had just returned from Waco Texas where he represented the Nebraska grand lodge at the grand lodge of Texas A F and A M. The gathering featured social events for the ladies and sessions for the gentlemen.

William A. Robertson Nebraska Masons Omaha Masons of Nebraska Robertson W. F. Evers Waco Texas Grand Lodge of Texas A. F A. M Nebraska Grand Lodge Grand Lodge

Rotarians Visit Union For Intercommunity Dinner Event

Plattsmouth Rotary Club visited Union on Tuesday for an intercommunity meeting hosted at the Baptist church parlors. A delicious repast preceded group singing and a program featuring violin by George Jaeger, a Rotary talk by Dr. P T Helreman on What Is Rotary, a magic act by L S Devoe, and the clerical benediction by Rev. Booker of Union Methodist Church.

Plattsmouth L. O. Minor George Jaeger E. H. Wescott P. T. Helreman Rotary Club Rotary L. 5. Devoe W. A. Taylor Union Booker Methodist Church

New License Plates Here for 1938

County Treasurer John E. Turner has received the new license plates for motor vehicles for 1938. The plates are silver figures on a black background. Issuance will begin about December 15. Those securing plates must bring receipts showing payment of the 1937 tax.

John E. Turner

Nelson Family Gathering at Lincoln Home

Mr and Mrs William Nelson attended a family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs John Nelson Sr in Lincoln. The party enjoyed a pleasant gathering and a reception for Norvil Nelson a cousin who is to be married soon.

William Nelson Lincoln John Nelson Nelson Norvil Nelson

Sheriff Heads to Kearney With Boys for Training

Sheriff Homer Sylvester leaves for Kearney to place three boys in the state industrial school for training. Mrs. Sylvester accompanies him and they will spend a short time visiting relatives.

Homer Sylvester Kearney State Industrial School

High School Musical Program to Feature School Organizations

Lee Meyers leads junior and senior high music groups in a Friday evening program at the high school auditorium. The hour and a half show includes band, orchestra, glee clubs, solos, and mixed chorus with numerous named performers and selections from Wisconsin marches to old songs.

Lee Meyers Meyers Wisconsin Flora Belle Meade Allen White Burton Rishel Joe Noble Stephen Devoe John Jacobs Hass Dick Hall Eleanor Minor Nadine Wilma Swatek Hazel Kelley Fiore Belle Meade Cotton Dolly Ted Libershal Richard Cole Echo Song Shepherd Frances Cloidt Shirley Seiver Betty Vorboril Helen Hiatt Shirley Petersen Jean Knorr Ruth Westover Glee Orchestra

Veterans Masons dine in Omaha gathering in Masonic temple

Plattsmouth residents joined Nebraska Veteran Masons at the Omaha dinner and meeting. Speakers included the Nebraska Masons secretary who brought greetings, with Frank A. Cloidt performing three numbers. William C. Ramsey presented new members. Attendees from Plattsmouth were Mr. and Mrs. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Cloidt, and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Evers.

Plattsmouth Omaha Nebraska Veteran Masons Association Masonic Temple William A. Robertson Nebraska Masons Grand Lodge Frank A. Cloidt Holy City William C. Ramsey

Will Care For Children At Recreation Center

Mrs Hallie Marshall director of Woman's activities arranges child care for mothers shopping on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Children aged 4 to 12 may be left between 2 and 4 30 p m and 7 to 9 p m. Service benefits the community.

Hallie Marshall

Mrs Fornoff Illness Notices Regretful News

Mrs. Fornoff is confined to her home by illness and friends regret the news. She has not been in good health of late.

George Fornoff Fornoff

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Babe Masons Anderson Lloyd Plattsmouth Lodge No. 6 Tropics Suger Harry C Lincoln Hospital Moore Baptist Church Musical Department of High School Mrs. Fornoff III
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