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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1936
Page
2
Alvo residents visit Lincoln for shopping and social calls. School updates note Illness absence, a substitute superintendent at a conference, funerals, and Scout activities with eight boys advancing to Tenderfoot rank.
Mrs Dick Conn of Greenwood died Wednesday in a Lincoln hospital after five weeks of treatment for injuries from an auto accident. The Conn family lived on a farm across from the William Althouse Place, formerly the Hanson property, before moving east of Greenwood four years ago.
Charles Rosenow fell from a Rock Island section motor car on Friday evening after work. He required medical aid but is recovering at home.
Morrell Skinner plans to leave for Navy duty soon after finishing high school. He has chosen naval service for its strong prospects and is eager for the challenging work it offers to serious minded youths.
The December P. T. A. meeting is Wednesday evening December 16 at 7 30. The program features school Christmas activities with the high school participating. All welcome to attend.
Local Boy Scout troop members attended the Arbor Lodge district annual business meeting in Nebraska City last Tuesday evening. Attendees included A. B. Stroemer and L. M. Haupt from this area, the event held at the Grand hotel with a steak dinner.
Superintendent L. M. Hauptman led a group from Alvo to the Older Boys Conference in Lincoln held Friday through Sunday. Attendees included William James Victor Miller Ted Christensen Gerald Peterson Junior Clark Dean Taylor John Weichel and Forrest Hardwock. They will lead Sunday services December 24 and review conference lessons.
Members of the H. S. Ceography class form committees to collect world products for a map. They have secured cotton, rice, oils, rubber and other items, finding the task most interesting.
A large Thursday night attendance filled the venue for All Church Night. Three laymen spoke on School and the Church, Farming and the Church, and Business and the Church, followed by a well enjoyed social hour.
Art Skinner sustains multiple broken ribs when a hayrack loaded with wood overturns and a wheel strikes him while he tries to free himself. He is reported to be getting along well.
The board of education voted at the Monday meeting to redecorate the gym room. They plan a Wains coating mural to conceal the dirtiest areas and improve its appearance. Work will occur during Christmas vacation. Additional bleachers will be added to increase seating.
Sunday school class of Mrs Charles Edwards held an oyster supper Monday evening at the Joe Vickers home. It had been postponed from Saturday due to bad weather and was formerly planned for the church basement. All attendees enjoyed a pleasant evening.
Volunteers plan a card party at the schoolhouse on January 1 to raise funds for the fire department. The board of education approved use of the building for the event, with admission set at 50 cents per couple.
Sutton named Noble Grand for six months and Ordell Hennings becomes vice president for six months. H M Lillie elected treasurer for a year while Co R Olson is re elected secretary. George Hall chosen trustee for a three year term.
Advertisement notes prompt service for all kinds of commercial printing at the Journal office.
Santa Claus visited the old high school in Plattsmouth delivering treats to about 1000 children. A parade along Main Street led to the court house where Santa greeted youngsters in the hall. School groups and local business sponsors organized escorts and badges for countywide participation.
The American Legion and Auxiliary sponsor a free 2 p m show at Cass theatre next Saturday December 19 with N F Westerlund providing the venue. Admission is a potato apple or orange for children or a can of fruit vegetables or jelly for families. items will help Christmas baskets and Santa Claus will distribute treats during the afternoon.
Three hundred youngsters attended a free Saturday movie at the Ritz theatre with an all child cast in Christmas Comes Out Once a Year. They donated broken toys and clothes, filling twenty four baskets for a workshop to repair next week. G C Griffin donated the theater and entertainment to WPA workers for eight years in Plattsmouth.
Mrs Fred Lagsch hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club yesterday afternoon with Mrs Henry Starkjohn and Mrs Frank Cloidt winning prizes.
Mrs J H Graves was re elected president at yesterday afternoon's Christian church ladies meeting. Mrs Ed Ofe will serve again as vice president. Mrs Everett Gooding was elected secretary and Mrs C O Carlberg will be treasurer. The gathering took place in the church basement.
The W. B. A. Indies gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Walter Tritach’s home. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Theodore Ptak and Mrs. Lillian Livingston for their entries.
Mrs. E L McKissick hosted a bridge party last evening with prizes awarded to Mrs. Will Schmidtmann Jr and Mrs. Carl Keil.
Thursday Club guests included Mrs. R W Clement and Mrs. Henry McMahen of Omaha and Mrs Karl Brown of Papillion. The gathering at Miss Minnie Guthmanns home featured prize winners Mrs J A Done lan and Miss Dora Fricke.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bradley of Ashland Wisconsin and their son Francis Bradley of Chicago stayed as house guests at the home of Mrs F B Guthmann and Miss Minnie last weekend.
Miss Helen Smetana hosted three tables of pinochle last evening. High prize for the women went to Mrs. Frank Horschak and consolation to Mrs. William Swanda. Frank Horschak and William Swanda were the men’s prize winners.
Miss Laura Metsinger hosted a Christmas party for the card club with a tree and gift exchange. Mrs. I. L. Kocian served as hostess to the group, Mrs. John Wolff won high score, with Mrs. Roy Knorr placing second and Mrs. Frank Gobelman earning a position.
Yesterday afternoon prizes were awarded to Mrs. Kocian and Mrs. Fred Howland. Junior class hosted a party at the school last evening with Frances Cloidt and Chester Foster leading games. Charles Tunnel provided music on the phonograph. About thirty attendees, chaperoned by Misses Florence Beighley Estelle Baird and L. B. Devoe.
A group of young women gathered at Miss Wil helmina Henrichsen's home for pinochle and hot chocolate after the community coasting party.
Mr and Mrs W C Soennichsen entertained at a bridge party last evening. Four tables were played with the ladies of the club entertaining for their husbands. Mrs Malden Brown held high score for the ladies and Philip Hirg was high for the men.
Henry Sanders and daughter Miss Ann arrived at Arkansas City Kansas after leaving yesterday morning. They reported a pleasant drive on clear highways and bright sun. They plan to continue south toward California.
Five member Misner Players presented the four act play The Workshop at the high school yesterday afternoon. The hour and a half performance proved fine entertainment for the students.
Miss Agnes McCain shopped in Nebraska City last Tuesday. Residents including Earl Freemain, John Baier, and Carl O. Zaiser were seen in Nebraska City and Omaha for errands and Christmas shopping. Mrs. M. J. Everett of Lincoln visited the Everett family, and Joy Wander wrestled a bout of scarletina but is recovering. John Marquards bought a 1937 Chevrolet, while Nettie Carter plans to live with her brother Emmett Carter over the winter. A sister fears visit and a Detroit gangster anecdote concludes the item.
John Marquardt and Lloyd Bearns visited Chicago to foster ties with wholesale houses. They returned with a unique roving cup as a symbol of friendship between cities, but the cup vanished soon after homecoming and remains unfound.
A garage in Avoca was broken into last Wednesday night with merchandise and assorted items stolen. Police recovered fingerprints from furniture and debris as part of the investigation. an article list includes a fine shotgun and valuables valued near $300.
Fred Marquardt received a car load of corn from northern Iowa last Thursday to supply local farmers and feeders. The corn sells at 1.15 dollars a bushel, a sharp rise from years past when prices were much lower and corn was burned as fuel. The breuth has contributed to the inflated price.
Billie Kay a 36 year old cartoonist and nephew of Avoca Postmaster W H Boznard disappeared from his Detroit home a week ago Saturday. He had complained of a headache and went to a drug store at about nine oclock that evening and has not been seen since. Police were notified and a search began including radio broadcasts.
The Avoca High School junior class presented the class play Up the Hill to Paradise on Thursday and Friday evenings with large audiences. The production was well presented and praised for the fine handling of difficult parts by the students and their coach.
Mrs. Harry Michel visited Nebraska City for several days to unite her sister Mrs Joiner with her baby boy who arrived last week. All are healthy and the Joiner household reflects happiness.
Phillip Hogenmiller of Missouri Pacific reported a missing dog that returned after nine days with severe injuries. The three legged animal had a torn limb from a steel trap and was emaciated after days without food. To end its suffering the owner euthanized the dog.
The Fight Mile Grove ladies aid society will meet in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon December 16. All friends are cordially invited.
Emma Long has been added to the Mynard Red Cross roster, bringing the town’s total enrollment to 35. The mark surpasses all previous years’ participation for the community.
A public coasting party on North Fourth Street drew large crowds as the Edmonton Center sponsored the event. Police supervised from 7 PM to prevent traffic incidents while spectators enjoyed sleds and outdoor fun. One minor injury, a lip cut to John Soennithse, was reported.
A supper event was held at Philpot school district No. 89 on Friday December 18 with Florence Schafer listed as teacher.
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