Platters Lose to Technical 44-24 in Omaha
Platters, visiting Tech high at Omaha, trailed 8-4 after one quarter and 20-10 at halftime. Tech pulled away in the second half with strong performances by Franklin Morton and Nisley, while Reed led the Platters with eight points and Nisley scored thirteen for Tech. A return game is set for December 23rd.
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Plattsmouth
Tech High
Omaha
Maroons
Platters
Reed
John Jacobs
Baker
Tech
Kennedy
Franklin
Morton
Nisley
Platter
Rebal
John Tidball
Technical
School Men Meet at Weeping Water Cass County
Twenty five Cass County school men gathered Friday evening at the CCC camp in Weeping Water led by educational adviser Neil A Robson. They toured the camp buildings and discussed educational work in Weeping Water and nearby camps. Plattsmouth attendees included Principal J R Reeder and Superintendent L S Devoe along with L A Gerner Milo Price David Fowler and Don Armstrong.
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Cass County
CCC
Weeping Water
Neil A. Robson
Robson
Plattsmouth
J. R. Reeder
Cass County School Men's Association
Sup
Devoe
L. A. Gerner
Milo Price
David Fowler
Don Armstrong
Police Court Doings From Saturday's Daily
Clifford Eaton was arraigned in police court before Judge C L Graves on intoxication and fined five dollars plus costs. He failed to pay and was remanded to jail. P Fillmore faced intoxication charges, was fined five dollars and costs, and released to gather funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Graves
Clifford Eaton
Stores to Remain Open for Christmas Shopping
The city business houses affiliated with the Business Men's Ad club will stay open each evening through Christmas to aid shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's Ad Club
Jury Completes Work in Davis Fuller Suit Settlement
The case of J. Howard Davis administrator of Ivan L. Fuller estate versus Joe Youngquist for damages was settled with the plaintiff receiving 3000 dollars and the defendants to pay costs. The jury was the term’s last and was excused by Judge Wilson after the settlement. In November the jury saw three cases. two went to judgment and one was settled.
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J. Howard Davis
Ivan L. Fuller
Joe Youngquist
Wilson
Plattsmouth Woman Receives Letter From Postmaster General
Gerda Peterson, longtime Plattsmouth U S post office worker who retired November 1, received a personal letter from Postmaster General James A Farley thanking her for many years of faithful service. The note included a signed autograph photograph as a valued token of government appreciation.
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Gerda Peterson
U. S
James A. Farley
Miss Peterson
Peterson
Falls City Mayor Calls Pre Legislative Meeting
Falls City Mayor George S. Lyon leader of the League of Nebraska Municipalities has convened a two day executive board Legislative and Insurance committee session in Lincoln December 18 and 19. The dates shifted to Sunday and Monday due to pre Christmas schedules. Plattsmouth councilman Elmer Webb serves on the Legislative committee and plans to attend the Cornhusker hotel session. The program will be shown to Governor Cochran at a 11:30 Monday morning conference.
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George S. Lyon
Falls City
League of Nebraska Municipalities
Legislative Committee
Insurance Committee
Lincoln
Elmer Webb
Plattsmouth
Cornhusker Hotel
Cochran
Doings in County Court Hearings Before Judge Duxbury
This morning in county court Judge A H Duxbury presided over heirship determination in the Delia Norval estate and final settlement of the George H Dennis estate of Weeping Water. Executives Mrs Bessie Philpot and Mrs Neva Hopkins attended with heir Roy B Dennis, while Elmwood figures J Barta and William T Zoz represented the Frank Zoz estate and its administration in Murdock.
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A. H. Duxbury
Delia Norval
George H. Dennis
Bessie Philpot
Neva Hopkins
Roy B. Dennis
Frank Zoz
Elmwood
J. Barta
William T. Zoz
Murdock
Song of Years by Bess Streeter Aldrich Starts in Post
The new Aldrich tale titled Song of Years appears this week in the Saturday Evening Post. Elmwood author Mrs. Aldrich is praised as producing one of her best works and readers have enjoyed the opening chapters already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Streeter Aldrich
Elmwood
Saturday Evening Post
Program Plate Supper at Lewis ton Community Center
Kenosha school hosts a program plate supper at Lewis ton Community Center on Friday December 16 at 8 p m. Alice Campbell, teacher, invites all.
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Kenosha School
Lewiston Community Center
Alice Campbell
Home Wedding Marks Cheval Babcock Nuptials
Miss Margaret Cheval and Floyd Babcock wed at a home ceremony at eight in the evening. Rev. J W Taenzler officiated. The bride wore royal blue silk crepe with a bridal roses wreath. Out of town guests from Omaha joined the celebration and the couple planned to reside at 2719 Henry Street in Omaha.
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Margaret Cheval
Frank Cheval
Floyd Babcock
Thomas Brandon
Omaha
J. W. Taenzler
Delores Cheval
Herman Waller
Rosina Ripple
Zelma Gochenour
Glen Larsen
Anna Knieke
Ralph Rendenbaugh
Herman Weller
Henry Street
Compliments Pour In On District Convention Success
Letters from American Legion department and Legion Auxiliary officers praise the Plattsmouth district convention as one of the most successful in years. Attendees commend Plattsmouth hospitality, and both the department commander and president rate this event highly among the scheduled meetings. Local committees are pleased with the broad newspaper praise across the district.
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American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Plattsmouth
Jolly Workers Club Holds Final Birthday Towel Shower
The Jolly Workers club met Friday with Mrs. Wallace Warner all members present. They closed birthday towel showers for 38 and plan future parties with gifts at set prices. Mrs. J M Kaffenberger won high score, Mrs. Max Vallery low, lunch served by Mrs. Warner. A New Year family party was planned at Mrs. Ed Tritsch’s home.
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Jolly Workers Club
Wallace Warner
Ed Tritsch
J. M. Kaffenberger
Max Vallery
Warner
Burgess Family Leaves Omaha Visitor Returns Home
RETURN HOME Dr. and Mrs. F. D. Burgess of Omaha departed this morning after visiting Mrs. J. A. Donelan. They will stay the winter with their son Frank D. Burgess who was today named deputy state treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Burgess
Omaha
J. A. Donelan
Inspectors Visit County Schools in Official Tour
County Superintendent Miss Alpha C. Peterson and Mrs Edna H. Jackson from the State Superintendent's Office inspected the county's accredited schools today. Jackson represents the state offices as the inspector.
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Alpha C. Peterson
Edna H. Jackson
Jackson
Lloyd Jacks Sustains Right Leg Fracture After Car Ride
Wednesday afternoon Lloyd Jacks suffered a fracture of the right leg just above the ankle while riding on the rear bumper of a car. The fall occurred at a speeding intersection, leaving him on the retired list for some time. He was taken to Dr. C. C. Hudson’s office where the leg was placed in splints and will be X rayed later.
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Llroyd Jacks
Lloyd
C. C. Hudson
Cass county farmers join eastern Nebraska implement dealers convention
A large cass county farmer delegation and local businessmen attended the Implement Dealers convention in Omaha on Wednesday. They left at 10 15 am and visited the John Deere plant and the Dempster Hershel and New Ideal sites. Local businessmen R W Knorr John E Turner H A Schneider Fred P Busch and Ray F Becker attended the trip.
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Cass County
Omaha
Nebraska
John Deere Co
Dempster
Hershel and
New Ideal
R. W. Knorr
John E. Turner
H. A. Schneider
Fred P. Busch
Ray F. Becker
Register of Deed Select
Return of Arnold Bouchier and Burnett Hikes from Superior
Arnold Bouchier and Burnett Hikes return home after three months working in Superior Nebraska. They plan to spend the winter season with relatives.
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Arnold Bouchier
Burnett Hikes
Superior
Nebraska
Word of appreciation for corn harvest from Mrs. Lucile Terryberry
Mrs. Lucile Terryberry and children thank friends and neighbors who came and picked their corn. The gesture is greatly appreciated and will be long remembered.
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Lucile Terryberry
Santa to Visit Plattsmouth River Town Next Saturday
Santa Claus plans to visit Plattsmouth on Saturday December 17 arriving by river or boat if the channel is clear. An advance guard will escort him to lower Mary street and Main street where he will meet Cass county boys and girls, tour the Recreation Center, and distribute gifts while reviewing river improvements and winter boats.
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Santa Claus
Plattsmouth
St. Joe
Cass County
Kansas City
McNeal
Watson
Lower Mary Street
Burlington
Santa
Cass Theatre
Junior Class Presents The Family Upstairs Play
The high school junior class staged a matinee of The Family Upstairs with a cast including Joe York Shirley Petersen Mary Helen Oil Edward Smith Phyllis Speck Allan White Helen Hiatt Bernard Kubicka and Wilma Swatek. A public performance follows tonight at 8 o clock at the high school.
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Heller
Louise Heller
Charles Grant
Louise
Allan White
Grant
Helen Hiatt
Herbert
Bernard Kubicka
Jessie Whalen
Lumir A. Gerner
David Fowler
Joe York
Shirley Petersen
Mary Helen Oil
Edward Smith
Phyllis Speck
Wilma Swatek
County bids open contracts awarded by board
The county commission board opened bids on multiple projects. The Weeping Water Republican won the contract to print the commissioners proceedings and road notices. Sattler Funeral Home was awarded the pauper burial contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Weeping Water Republican
Sattler Funeral Home
Damian Flynn to Wed Eva March in New York Star Marriage
Mrs Catherine Flynn of Omaha announces the forthcoming marriage of her son Damian Flynn to Miss Eva March a New York actress. The ceremony will be held next Sunday. Flynn lived here during his father Dr P J Flynn’s lifetime and graduated in 1925, later moving to Omaha then New York City where he joined Broadway productions.
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Catherine Flynn
Omaha
Plattsmouth
Damian Flynn
Eva March
New York
Flynn
P. J. Flynn
Little Playhouse
New York City
Sheriff Elect Native Born Cass Countian Faces Rumors
Over the past week rumors questioned Joe Mrasek's eligibility as sheriff elect of Cass County. The Journal finds the claims unfounded noting Mrasek was born in Plattsmouth and spent infancy on Wintersteen Hill. His father, Austrian born, gained citizenship in 1900, proving Mrasek's own eligibility. He will assume office on the first Thursday in January.
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Joe Mrasek
Cass County
Mr. Mrasek
Plattsmouth
Wintersteen Hill
Austria
New Head of Sewing Center Named
Mrs W H Woolcott of this city is named supervisor of the community sewing center succeeding Miss Mildred Hall. Woolcott will start at once and bring efficient methods to the work. The center employs about thirty three women and supports county relief efforts with many articles produced.
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W. H. Woolcott
Mildred Hall
Woolcott
Style Shop Opens in Bekins Building at Plattsmouth
The Style Shop opened today in the Bekins building serving Plattsmouth and Cass county. Owners Wilbur and Mildred Hall showcased a fashionable stock of hats dresses house gowns and accessories attracting many ladies and a red badge was given as a token of the opening.
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Plattsmouth
Cass County
Bekins
Wilbur
Mildred Hall
Sale of Residence on West Oak Street Completed
Frank E. Vallery reports the sale of the Elizabeth Bergman property on west Oak street. The residence was bought by Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Creamer who will find it a most attractive home. Vallery has disposed of several properties in town recently.
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Frank E. Vallery
Elizabeth Bergman
West Oak Street
Edgar Creamer
Vallery
Junior Chamber of Commerce Plan Discussed at Local Meeting
A Friday meeting at the Recreation Center explored forming a Nebraska Junior Chamber of Commerce. Fremont officials Dick Winkleman and C A Schurman described the national setup, 21 to 35 year old members, and cooperation with the senior chamber. The group planned interviews with other organizations to measure support and no action was taken yet.
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Dick Winkleman
Fremont
Nebraska Junior Chamber of Commerce
C. A. Schurman
Mr. Winkleman
St. Louis
Chamber of Commerce
National
Elmer Sundstrom
Schurman
Senior Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska City
Weeping Water
Christmas Cards with Your Name Imprinted
Bates Book Store offers 25 personalized Christmas cards for $1.25 and invites customers to select them now.
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Bates Book Store
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