Mrs May Grant Found Dead in Her Apartment
Mrs May Grant was found dead in her fourth floor apartment in the Anheuser Busch building near Fourth and Main. The death appeared sudden and natural after a hemorrhage of the lungs, with discovery by Mrs W T Smith and quick response from neighbors and officers. She is survived by two sisters two brothers and husband John Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Smith
Anheuser-Busch
Fourth and Main Street
Mary Grant
Sattier Funeral Home
Grant
Amanda Harris
Ella Austerkamp
Seattle
Washington
Herman Mattson
Kansas City
Fremont
Herman Richards
Palmer
Carl Richards
Eddyville
Fiord Richards
Beatrice
Merle Harris
This City
John Grant
Bridal Couple Honored In Omaha Gathering After Wedding
A Sunday evening party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Derfier in Omaha celebrated the Friday marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Adolfson at Kountze Memorial church. Guests enjoyed pinoche and prizes for high and low scores, received a bridal gift, and shared a no course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Derfier
Omaha
Oscar Adolfson
Kountze Memorial Church
Pinochie
Charles F. Janda
Plattsmouth
Jack Pokarny
Emil Stenek
Mis
Bessie Holly
Adolfson
Dorfler
Frank Ptacek
Herman Faulker
Joe Dorfler
Vincent Pilney
Ed McAvoy
Mark Lagsdon
Melvin Davis
Fred Wuhlik
James Ptacek
Bessie Christianson
Christmas Vacation Set for Plattsmouth Schools
The Plattsmouth Board of Education schedules a two week Christmas vacation from Friday December 15 to Monday January 4. Students will enjoy a holiday break while teachers and local residents visit family and colleges across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth City
Board of Education
New Ear
Court Reporter Illness Delays Murray-Mast District Court
Sally Glenn Woodbury, court reporter for Judge James T. Begley, was ill at home Sunday from tomsilitis and quinsy. L. L. Turpin, formerly here and now with Judge Fitzgerald in Omaha, covered reporting in the Murray-Mast district court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Glenn Woodbury
James T. Begley
Charity Drive Aims Local Relief for Plattsmouth Needy
The Associated Charities committee announces funds raised will stay for local aid only. Forty families need help in the coming three to four months with food clothing and fuel. All donations go directly to the needy families. no administrative costs or diversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Plattsmouth
Eagles Visit Omaha Highlights Grand President Canty Speech
About 500 South Omaha Elks guests welcomed Judge J C Canty grand worthy president of Galveston Texas at a lodge meeting. Canty urged federal action a permanent national commission to plan for production and consumption and praised the order for pensions and workers benefits now in force in 17 states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
South Omaha
J. C. Canty
Galveston
Texas
Omaha
Order
Canty
Federal Industrial Commission
National Order
Dr. Livingston Improves After Illness at Immanuel
Relatives and friends visiting Sunday at Immanuel hospital found Dr. J. S. Livingston gaining strength and showing the best condition since his illness. The improvement in the past week is seen as a sign he may soon return to the city to continue recuperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Hospital
J. S. Livingston
Mrs Martha J Peterson Suffering From Severe Cold
Mrs Martha J Peterson a well known community lady has been confined to her home for several days with a severe cold. She has been under a physician care and friends hope she will soon regain her usual health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Peterson
Former Resident Here Now Official in North Alaska
Former Plattsmouth resident R W J Reed now serves as deputy collector of customs at Wrangel Alaska. He and his wife visit Omaha friends while recalling liquor controls in Nome and East Cape Siberia and the strict penalty for bootlegging. Reed, 67, moved to Alaska in 1900 chasing gold and plans retirement in three years, returning to Puget Sound where his son resides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Alaska
Nome
R. W. J. Reed
Wrangel
Siberia
Laura CC. Barkus
Omaha
Paul K. Harlan
Ninety-first Avenue
Straits
East Cape
Russia
Reed
Wreangel
Seattle
Chamber of Commerce
Plattsmouth
Puget Sound
Santa Claus Visits Plattsmouth On December 16
Santa is traveling south by dog team and is expected to arrive in Plattsmouth on the morning of Wednesday December 16 near 10 o clock. He plans to stay until after noon to meet children and hear Christmas wishes. The trip from the Northland has been perilous and communication should improve once he reaches civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Plattsmouth
Northland
Civilization
Alaska
Santa
Nebraska
Seattle
Papa
Mama
Brother
Bride Kisses Pastor After Omaha Wedding
Rev. O G Wichmann of St Pauls Evangelical Church united two Omaha youths in wedlock on Thursday. As the ceremony ended the bride threw her arms about the minister and pressed a kiss on his cheek, the first such incident in forty seven years of his ministry and a moment he will long remember.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Wichmann
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
Wichmann
Omaha
Rev. Wichmann
Will Broadcast Program by Florists Group on Radio
Henry Jasper of Des Moines hosts a new Florists Telegraph Delivery Association radio series starting December 7. Over thirteen weeks fifteen minute shows will air nationwide with Rudolf Frimal featured as a key composer. Local broadcast on WHO Des Moines likely Thursdays at 9 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jasper
Florists Telegraph Delivery Association
Rudolf Frimal
America
Ation Who
Des Moines
Murray Troop Damage Suit in District Court
Edward Murray sues William O Troop and others seeking 25 000 in damages for alleged July 1930 injuries and a separate 15 000 claim for reputational damage tied to a July 18 charge of shooting at Earl Troop. The case opened during the November term with a large jury pool and testimony focused on selecting jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Petit Jury
Edward Murray
William O. Troop
Mr. Murray
Arnold Mast
Pilainff
Earl Troop
Murray
Turner MccKinnon
Alvo
L. D. Hiatt
City
Ss. J. Ambler
Weeping Water
F. R. Gobelman
Edward J. Knabe
Nehanka
Jess Kleiser
South Bend
J. A. Davis
Charles Dietrich
Louisville
Earl Becker
C. A. Eager
Geo. Donis
A. O. Pearsley
Union
W. A. Heil
Mynard
F. R. Bird
L. J. Marquardt
Avoca
Poultry Show Opens at American Legion Building
The Tri County poultry show is open to the public at the American Legion community building. Entries so far are fewer than last year but of fine quality. Notable exhibits include White and Barred Plymouth Rocks and displays from G. C. Pellatz of Ceresco and Mrs. R. E. Norris of Weeping Water. Pet stock, rabbits, bantam chickens, and puppies entertain visitors amid slow turnout due to bad weather. The show runs through Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
American Legion
Altho
Plymouth Rocks
Nebraska
G. C. Pellatz
Ceresco
R. E. Norris
Christmas Card Personalization at Bates Book Shop
A Bates Book and Gift Shop offers a range of handsome Christmas cards with option to print or engrave your name, adding a personal touch to holiday messages and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Book & Gift Shop
Wedding of Clara Wickman and Alvin Meisinger
The ceremony occurred at 11 9 this morning at Rev C G Wichmann's residence in St Pauls Frangel Heal church. Miss Clara Wickman and Mr Alvin Meisinger exchanged vows in a blue crepe gown and dark blue suits. They were attended by Miss Helen Warner and Werren Farmer. a luncheon followed at the Niel home. The couple plan to reside on the Meisinger farm west of Mynard after March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Wichmann
St. Paul's Frangel Heal Church
Clara Wickman
Alvin Meisinger
Werren Farmer
Helen Warner
Miss Warner
Mr. Meisinger
Mr. Farmer
Cass County
St. Paul's Church
Plattsmonath
George H. Meisinger
W C T U Honors Crusades Memory At Meeting
The W C T U gathered at Mrs. Robert B. Hayes home Monday and honored the Crusades, the women who led the drive to abolish liquor. Devotions were led by Mrs. C R Troop with Psalm 146, followed by a review of Crusades by Mrs. E J Thompson. A musical program featured Mary Ann Highfield and young Robert Hayes with piano and violin pieces, ending with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Hayes
C. R. Troop
George L. Farley
E. J. Thompson
Olive Gass
Hayes
Mary Ann Highfield
Robert Hayes
Death of Mrs. J. B. Martin in Omaha
Mrs. J. B. Martin former resident of the city died at her Omaha home where she lived with her daughter Edith Martin. She was eighty three years five months and twenty nine days old and had suffered poor health for years with no hope of recovery. She was the widow of Dr. J. B. Martin a veteran Nebraska physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Martin
Omaha
Married Here Sunday At County Judge Duxbury Home
On Sunday afternoon in the residence of County Judge A. E. H. Duxbury the marriage of W. R. Ahrens and Mrs. Marie Ebbert of Carroll Iowa was performed. The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs. Duxbury and Miss Emma Hirz. The groom was known in this city for work at the Chase Mest market and has lived in Carroll in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E H. Duxbury
W. R. Ahrens
Marie Ebbert
Carroll
Iowa
Christmas Is Theme of the Woman's Club
The Plattsmouth Woman's Club met at Mrs. Robert B. Hayes home with the theme Christmas Studies. Talks covered The Christ Child in Art Evergreens and conditions among schoolchildren with Nurse Merion Jones, plus a review of the Nebraska Federation convention. Young violinist Bobbie Hayes performed as guests Gertrude Vallery and Malinda Friedrich attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Robert B. Hayes
H. €. McClusky
Jesus
McClusky
J. E. Wiles
Merion Jones
Omaha
Nebraska Federation
Fremont
John F. Gorder
Bobbie Hayes
Gertrude Vallery
Malinda Friedrich
Hayes
G. L. Farler
Fred G. Morgan
F. A. Fricke
J. A. Capwell
Elizabeth Spangler
Free Shetland pony prize in Poll Parrott essay contest
Youngsters under fifteen can enter at H. M. Soennichsen Co to win a free Shetland pony saddle bridle and blanket. Essays up to thirty five words about Poll Parrott shoes judged by teachers. no purchase needed. Entries due by December 19 and winner announced December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Soennichsen Co
Poll Parrott Shoes
Parrott
Soennichsen
Lincoln Safe Deposit Co. Buys 317 Acre Farm at Auction
Deputy Rex Young oversaw the sale of the 317 acre Pollard farm near Nehawka. Bidders competed for smaller tracts, but the entire farm sold to Lincoln Safe Deposit Co. for 28000 dollars, a lienholder on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Young
Nehawka
E. M. Pollard
Lincoln Safe Deposit Co
Mrs Shephardson Leaves For Winter Home In Portland
Mrs W K Shephardson departs after months here and will meet Mr Shephardson in Spokane before settling for the winter in Portland, his designated winter headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Shephardson
West
Mr. Shephardson
Spokane
Portland
Barclay Named Head Of New Community Relief Board
A meeting of Associated Charities groups formed a new body to manage winter relief. William M. Barclay will direct the budget, assess county aid and Red Cross relief, supervise case work, and coordinate with an executive committee. A woodyard job program for the unemployed is planned, with local funds and meals for wanderers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welerdays Lhuly
Associated Charities
Court House
William M. Barclay
Associattion
Barclay
Red Cross
W. G. Kieck
C. A. Rosenecrans
R. E. Batley
Frank Mullen
T. H. Pollock
E. H. Wescott
W H M Christmas Meeting Reflects Busy December Session
The W H M 8 girls held their regular December meeting at Mrs. Hayes home despite bad weather. New member joined as reports on work and charity were reviewed. The study period covered national society topics. members discussed Christmas activities and the story If Christ Came to My Door. The group closed with devotions and a small Christmas treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
National Society
Ellis Island
Pennsylvania
Christ
Altho
Birthday Surprise For Frances Krejci in Omaha
Wednesday’s party arranged by Ruth Janda and Mary Holy surprised Frances Krejci on her birthday anniversary. Guests included Ruth Janda Mary Holy Beatrice Krejci Victoria Pallett James Holy Louis Sedlak Ernest Jands Louis Swoboda and Henry Krejci.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Krejci
Ruth Janda
Mary Holy
Beatrice Krejci
Victoria Pallett
Omaha
Also Mentioned on This Page
May Grant
Journal
DR. Livingston
W. J. Reed
Wrangle
Near Nehawka
Clara M. Wichman
Rev
W. C. T. U. Honors Crusade
Woman’s Club
W. M. Barclay
W. H. M. Christmas Meeting
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