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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1929

Page

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Local Young People Announce Their Wedding

Theresa Donat and Verne Hendricks quietly wed on October 2 in Grand Island. Theresa, daughter of Edward and the late born in Plattsmouth, is a trained stenographer and music instructor, while Verne, son of John Hendricks of Murray, attended Plattsmouth schools then studied at Grand Island Business College. They will make Grand Island their home after his course completion.

Dany Theresa Donat Verne Hendricks Grand Island Theresa Edward Donat Plattsnouth A. L. Tidd Golda Noble Wites Lillian Freeman John Hendricks Murray Plattsmouth

Pleasant farewell party for Turpins at Herleys home

A Saturday evening farewell for Mr and Mrs L L Turpin was hosted by Judge and Mrs James T Herley. Guests enjoyed a 6:36 buffet dinner, a Christmas color scheme, six bridge tables, and prizes for both ladies and gentlemen. Attorney W A Robertson presented the cues prize, and Mrs Turpin thanked friends. A musical program featuring Mrs Robert Reed and James Begley Jr and Dr BR Weetever concluded the pleasant event.

James T. Herley Beeler W. G. Hrleck Mires A. BH. Duxhurry R . Westover L L. Turpin Omaha John Griffin Sidney Buil Louis W. Egeenberger Willam A. Roberton Turpin

City pump case clears all curb pumps as defendants

Confusion over a suit against the City of Istismourth and B G Golding arises from misreading that all curb pump owners are defendants. District court rules city ordinance governing pump placements applies to all obstructions, settling liability and enforcement.

Istismourth B. G. Golding Rimon Golding Chicago Avenue Delendant

Ruth Jands Accepts New Position At Walling Abstract Co

Miss Ruth Jands former bookkeeper at Red at White grocery becomes stenographer for Walling Abstract Co headed by Robert M Walling. She takes over the vacated office role from Miss Ann Sine and is praised as a very capable worker.

Ruth Jands Ines White Grocery Walling Abatract Co Robert M. Walling Mcensed Abstractor Janda Walling

Dinner Farewell for Turpins Amid Christmas Tables

Friends of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Turpin attended a 6 o'clock dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Egenberger and Mrs. John Bauer Sr. on Vine Street. The gathering served as a farewell before the Turpins move to Omaha for their future home. The Christmas colored setting featured red and green decorations.

L. L. Turpin L. W. Egenberger John Bauer, Sr Vine Street Nebraska

Mrs. Bina Kitzel Dies at Age 79 in Cass County

The Cass county community mourns Mrs. Bina Kitzel age seventy nine eldest Cook family member died in Alvo. She was born February 1 1850 and lived most of her life in the county. Survived by siblings including Charles E Cook and several others. Funeral Wednesday at 1 pm at Alvo Methodist Church with interment in Alvo Cemetery.

Alvo Bina Kitzel Cook Cass County Kitzel Charles E. Cook W. D. Wheeler T. W. Vallery S. QO. Cole Alvne Methodist Church

Rehearsal For Messiah At Omaha City Auditorium

The final Messiah chorus rehearsal was held at First Methodist Church Omaha with the Omaha Symphony Orchestra. About 1000 voices will sing with many local vocalists, as soloists arrive next Sunday for the Omaha performance Monday night.

City Auditorium Omaha First Methodist Church Omaha Symphony Orchestra West

Suffering From Illness In Dalfty Bert Reed Family

The Bert Reed family suffers a contagious malaise that has spread through the community. Sheriff Reed battles a severe cold while Mrs Reed remains largely bedbound and Mrs Harold Rhoden assists her but also falls ill.

Dalfty Bert Reed Sheriff Reed

Old Time Residents Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage

Mr and Mrs Isham Manion marked their golden wedding anniversary in Nelson Nebraska. Married December 4 1879 at Plattsmouth they lived in Nuckolls county since 1888 apart from two years in Missouri. Retired in good health at their Elk Creek south side home the couple received fifty guests and a fifty dollar gold coin in a cake gift.

Isham Manion Manion Amanda Lou Hayes Plattemouth Nebraska Nuckalls County Missouri Nelson San Diego California Audrey Miles Roy Wallace Manion Nebr.) Gazette

Christmas Party Highlights Woman's Missionary Society Meeting

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a Christmas party at Mrs. R. B. Hayes home on Park Hill. Despite bad roads, many members and friends attended as Mrs. W. L. Heinrich led the session and Mrs. Otto Keck delivered a travelogue on southern missions.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church R. B. Hayes Park HH Howard Dodds W. L. Heinrich R. E. Batley Otto Keck Southland United States Bert Coleman Mother Jewels York Onaha H. E. Sorter Hayes Kansas City James Rishel

Want Ad Column Seeks Quick Results

Local Want Ad column invites residents to post requests for goods services and opportunities. Readers can respond with brief offers and notices of needed items. Ads run daily to match buyers and sellers efficiently.

Plattsmouth Names Chet Wiles for Honor Not Winning Team

Plattsmouth high school gains honorable mention for football player Chet Wiles. The junior half back, son of Mr. and Mrs. C L Wiles, also stars in basketball and will return for another season with the P H S squad.

Plattsmouth Chet Wiles Moleskins P. H. 8S C. L. Wiles

Santa Claus Ready for His Visit Saturday

Santa Claus will visit Saturday December 14 rain or shine arriving from the east via the Missouri river bridge. He will reach Main street at Third at 2 p.m. greeted by the guard of honor Boy Scouts and Mayor Sattler. The procession forms on Third street and travels to Vine then to the American Legion building for gift distribution to children twelve and under.

Santa Claus Iowa Missouri River Main Street Guard of Honor Bor John P. Sattler Third Street Libershal Boy Scouts Sam Arn Santa Sixth Vine American Legion

Rotary Enjoys Musical Program At Plattsmouth Meeting

At the Barclay restaurant the Plattsmouth Rotary heard a lively program arranged by L. D. Hiatt featuring high school talent. Ira Mumm and George Sayles led a musical sketch with Marjorie Arn, Margaret Shellenbarger, and Chester Lund in solos and quartets. Accompanist Charles Nowacek performed well and new members A H Duxbury and E H Spangler were inducted as Rotarians.

Plattsmouth Ira Mumm George Sayles Marjorie Arn Margaret Shellenbarger Chester Lund Charles Nowacek A. H. Duxbury E. H. Spangler H. G. McClusky

Poultry Association Elects New Officers for 1920

The Tri-County Poultry and Pet Stock association met after the Happy Hundred supper and elected officers for the year. President S. Ray Smith of Weeping Water and Vice-president N. A. Morrow of Plattsmouth will lead the group with directors Frank McCamley and Leon Haney of Springfield, and county representatives Fred Norenberg Tuhica E. S Schliefelbein Wahoo Watson Howard Greenwood and W F Nolte Mynard. Remaining officers to be named at the next meeting as plans begin for the 1920 poultry show.

Tri-County Poultry and Pet Stock Association Progressive Poultry Association S. Ray Smith Weeping Water N. A. Morrow Plattsmouth Frank McCamley Springfield Leon Haney Sarpy Fred Norenberg Tuhica E. S& Schliefelbein Wahoo Saunders County Watson Howard Greenwood W. F. Nolte Mynard Cass County First Presbyterian Church Tri-County Nebraska Presbyterian Church Searl S. Davis Bastmaster Mr. Davis Cass. Sarpy and Saunders Masonic Frank A. Cloidt Raymond C. Cook H. G. McClusky R. W. Knorr St. Mary's T. H. Pollock The Chamber of Commerce Watson Howerd Poultry Association R. N. Houser J. W. Reed Papillion D. D. Wainscott Ray Smith Ithica Davis B. A. McElwain California E. E. Monshell Agricultural College University of Nebraska Tri-County Association George Poague College View L. C. Oberlies of Lincoln State Board of Control Lincoln Telephone Co Oberlies

Oberlies Urges Co Operation In Trade Across Nebraska

Lincoln leader L C Oberlies spoke on Competition and Co operation at the Happy Hundred Supper in Lincoln. He urged farmers and merchants in Cass Sarpy and Saunders counties to join forces rather than undercut rivals, noting improved employer employee relations and broader community service.

Wichman Leads St Pauls Church Benediction

G Wichman of St Pauls Church delivers the benediction as Rev Sor tor of the First Methodist church offers the closing blessing.

G. Wichman St. Paul's Church

Visiting at Glen Vallerys From Mondays Dayi

Mrs V D Parish of Elmwood Nebraska visits sister and brother in law Glen Vallery north of town after returning from Excelsior Springs Missouri where she spent a month receiving treatment. She praises Dr Ball hospital for its staff and modern methods.

V. D. Parish Elmwood Nebraska Glen Vallery

Mynard Club Stages Clever Farce The Hoodooed Coon

Mynard Community club staged The Hoodooed Coon a farce with heavy audience laughter on Thursday and Friday. Gideon Blair and Rosebud plot a million dollar stakes while Misery Moon and ensemble deliver comic scenes, song numbers, and ragtime. Proceeds fund completion of the Community Hall.

Mynard Ted Carey Tom Rosebud Mrs. Barnard Tutt Homer Spangler Misery Moon Raymond Cook Lulu Pearl Francis Livingston Paula Maleek Minnie Kreager Tut Samantha Patrick Henry Lyons Minnie Hike Cole C. C. Barnard

Birthday party for Ralph Edward Hilt marks sixth year

Mrs Ralph Hilt hosted a delightful birthday at their south city home for Master Ralph Edward Hilt turning six. Mrs Elmer Chamberlain Mrs John B Kaffenberger and Miss Marjorie Shepp helped serve while friends like Richard ODonnell Genevieve O Donnell Betty Jo Libershal Dolores Gradeville and others enjoyed games and refreshments around the birthday cake with glowing candles.

Ralph Edward Hilt Ralph Hilt Hill Elmer Chamberlain John B. Kaffenberger Marjorie Shepp Richard and Genevieve O'Donnell Betty Jo Libershal Dolores Gradeville James Maury Elizabeth Ann Wiles Betty Shiffer Shirley Lois Chamberlain Vern Shanholtz Ralph Edward Kenneth Gene Hilt

Come and See Bashful Mr Bobby at Lewiston Center

A 23 act play titled Come and See Bashful Mr Bobby will be presented at the Lewiston Community Center on Friday December 13 at 8:00. The Project clubs will sell candy with admission 10 and 25 cents under the direction of H L Gayer.

MR. Bobby Lewiston Community Center H. L. Gayer

Mrs Stokes Leaves for Omaha to Visit Ill Grandson

Mrs. A. R. Stokes departed this morning for Omaha to visit her daughter Mrs. Charles Richards and her grandson Albert Ralph, who has been very ill for weeks but is now slowly improving.

A. R. Stokes Omaha Charles Richards Albert Ralph

Poultry Show Draws Big Crowds to Plattsmouth Exhibit

The Tri-County Poultry Show at the American Legion building features about 400 birds from Cass, Saunders, Sarpy and other counties. Noted exhibitors include E. E. Hansen of Lincoln with white brandette. The event, judged by J. R. Redditt, runs with free admission and evening hours, highlighting barred rocks and buff orpingtons among many breeds.

Tri-County Association American Legion Cass Sarpy Saunders Douglas Cumine Lancaster Groe Madison Tri-State Association J. R. Redditt Agricultural College University of Nebraska Joe V E. E. Hansen Lincoln Frank Pierce Greenwood Ashland Plattsmouth G. G. Pellett Ceresco R. N. Houser Wahoo Tri- County Pilattsmouth Herbert Heldt Ithica H. F. Walz Battle Creek John Shadendorf John Reed Nebraska City Fred Rehmeler Edward Gansemer Nehawka Anton Hobza Colon August Bierman Wisner R. E. Norris Duane Reed Il. Wiies Leon Maney Springfield Fred Kruse Benson C. C. Barnard W. N. Brink Fred Wnorenbere Whica Milford Teoeod Milford Smith Julius Pits Mia. E. H. Spangler

Call No 6 With Your Order for Job Printing

A brief notice instructs readers to place orders for job printing under call number 6. It emphasizes prompt action and specifies the placement of the order.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Royal Arch Masons M. E. James M. Robertson Grand Hich Luke L. Wiles Lesle W. Niel William G. Kieck W. F. Evers Frank A. Cleidt Dr. P. T Heinemann Lester Meisinger Royal Arch H. L. Gaver John Turner Ward Whalen Marion Birdsley Charles L. Carlson Sentinel William A. Robertson Rotary Enjoys Music L. C. Oberlies Mynard Club
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