Popular Young People Wed in Quiet St Pauls Ceremony
Miss Marjorie Miller of La Platte and Mr. Donald H. Born of Plattsmouth were wed at 10 am at the St. Pauls Evangelical Parsonage. The Rev. O G Wichmann officiated as parents and area relatives looked on. They plan a honeymoon in eastern Iowa and Illinois visiting Davenport before settling at the Born home west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
Marjorie Miller
la Platte
Donald H. Born
O. G. Wichmann
Illinois
Davenport
Joe Miller
Bellevue
van Sant Business College
Omaha
Santa to return for second visit on December 17
A large crowd greeted Santa during his first pre Christmas visit last Saturday. He promised another appearance next Saturday at about 10 30 on Main street, with arrival details kept mysterious and entertaining for the town’s children.
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Santa
Main Street
New Winter Low Records Bitter Cold Across Town
The thermometer dropped to eleven degrees below zero marking a new low for the season. Snow from Saturday night left streets white and prompted calls to assist stranded motorists as older bob sleds returned to the streets amid the deep cold.
Mrs Whelan and daughter Illness Update
Mrs. M. C. Whelan and daughter Miss Genevieve have been ill with flu and colds for several days. They are showing excellent progress and hope to be fully recovered in a few days.
Night Police Officer Sicks List Update
Officer Dave Pickrell, veteran night patrolman, is at home with influenza after continuing work until Monday. He rests to recuperate while Joseph Hadrabs handles the night duties in his absence.
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Dave Pickrell
Mr. Pickrel
Joseph Hadrabs
Night Force
McConscie Woman's Relief Corps Elects 1933 Officers
The McConscie post of the Woman's Relief Corps held its annual officer election at the courthouse on Saturday afternoon with many members present. Elected were President Mrs Frank Mullen Senior Vice President Mrs J H McMahen Junior Vice President Mrs Julius Halli Treasurer Mrs F G Egenberger Secretary Mrs L B Egenberger Conductor Mrs Martha Petersen Guard Mrs Susan Bates Assistant Conductor Mrs F G Morgan Assistant Guard Mrs C C Conner The post plans to enroll as members of the local Red Cross and will meet January 14 for induction of the new officers with the first meeting a business session and the last a social gathering.
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McConscie
Women’s Relief Corps
Court House
Frank Mullen
J. H. McMahen
Julius Halli
F. G. Egenberger
L. B. Egenberger
Martha Petersen
Susan Bates
F. G
American Red Cross
Death of Former Resident John Hanarhan
Mrs. M C Whelan reports the death of her brother John Hanarhan a former city resident. He died at his Chicago home from a heart attack Friday. Born November 11 1861 in Philadelphia he lived in Martinsburg and Plattsmouth before joining Burlington shops in Lincoln and later moved to Chicago. He married Miss Mary O Connor in Lincoln and is survived by his wife four children and his sister Mrs Whelan. The community offers condolences to the family.
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M. C. Whelan
John Hanarhan
Mr. Hanarhan
Chicago
Burlington
Lincoln
Philadelphia
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Hanarhan
Plattsmouth
Mary O'Connor
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Louis W. Egenberger Confined by Illness
Louis W. Egenberger has been confined to his home for two days due to flu or severe cold. He has run high temperature and chills but today shows some improvement. He will remain at home during his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis W. Egenberger
Lome
Ten Year Coach Rotert Heads Plattsmouth High Athletics
Fred A. Rotert, long-time head of Plattsmouth high school athletics, marks a decade in charge. He developed standout football and basketball teams since joining in 1923, guiding squads through improving records and regional success, with notable players like Joe Krejci Ed Wescott and Clarence Forbes.
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Fred A. Rotert
Plattsmouth Sports History Ten Year Record Overview
Over ten years Plattsmouth football logged 30 victories 44 defeats and eight ties. In basketball the team achieved 1 0 victories and the district notes credit to Mr Robert head of the athletic department for his coaching and character influence. Mr Robert also taught manual training alongside his coaching duties.
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Plattsmouth
Platttsmouth
Robert
Rev. Pinkham Guest of Local Rotary Club
Rev Ralph Pinkham pastor of Congregational church in Weeping Water and Lions club president spoke at a Rotary luncheon in Plattsmouth. He outlined service clubs benefits for community understanding and cooperation. Attending were W L Hobson and Jake Meier of Weeping Water, with Arthur Troop organizing the program.
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Ralph Pinkham
Congregational
Weeping Water
Lions Club
Rotary Club
Ife
Rev. Pinkham
W. L. Hobson
Jake Meier
Plattsmouth
Arthur Troop
Plattsmouth Student George Swatek Elected Sigma Phi Honorary
George Swatek a senior in the University of Nebraska engineering college has been elected to Sigma Phi the honorary engineering society. He spoke at the initiates banquet at the Lincoln hotel. Swatek also belongs to Phi Lambda Upsilon and Pi Mu Epsilon and is the son of Mr and Mrs W A Swatek of Plattsmouth Nebraska. He graduated from Plattsmouth High School in 1927 as the top member of his class.
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George Swatek
University of Nebraska Engineering College
Sigma Phi
Swatek
Lincoln Hotel
Plattsmouth
College of Engineering
Phi Lamba Upsilon
Pi Mu Epsilon
Educator Dr Frank C Jean Elected President
Dr Frank C Jean head of the graduate college and biology at Colorado State Teachers College has been elected president of the Colorado Wyoming Academy of Science. He is a well known western educator and a son of local residents C L Jean. Born and raised here he has long been a leader in education.
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Frank C. Jean
Colorado State Teachers College
Colorado-Wyoming Academy of Science
Jean
C. L. Jean
Colorado Teachers College
Flu Victim Patricia Ferrie Confined At Home
Miss Patricia Ferrie is numbered among local flu victims and remains confined to her home today. She is unable to tend duties at the Bates Book store, though it is hoped she will improve in the next few days.
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Patricia Ferrie
Bates
City Plans Safe Coasting Hills for Children
City officials study designate safe hills away from main streets for winter sledding. Hills listed include 4th Street North from Herald Apartments and West Main from Fourteenth, with Boy Scouts to guard younger youngsters. Mayor Sattler and police vow to balance thrill with safety amid traffic concerns on Highway 75.
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United States
4Th Street
Herald Apartments
West Main Street
Fourteenth Street
North Fourth Street
Missouri’ River
East Side Newlyweds Visit Relatives After Brooklyn Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Janda Jr. of Brooklyn arrived in the city for a visit with Cyril Janda Sr. and family. The couple married October 29 at Holy Family church in Brooklyn and are on a honeymoon trip visiting Sedalia, Missouri, and friends along the way. Mrs. Janda was formerly Miss Anna Ziaya.
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Cyril Janda, Jr
Brooklyn
N. Y
Sedalia
Missouri
Granddaughter Beverly Belle Briggs Born to Briggs Family
Mr and Mrs M S Briggs celebrate the birth of a daughter Beverly Belle Briggs to Mr and Mrs Chester B Briggs in Wirner South Dakota The newborn weighs seven and a half pounds and both mother and baby are doing well Friends extend their congratulations.
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M. S. Briggs
Chester B. Briggs
Wirner
South Dakota
Beverly Belle Briggs
Plumber Fred Hirz Stricken With Flu at Bestor Swatek Store
Fred Hirz, a plumber at Bestor and Swatek hardware, has joined Mr Swatek in nursing an attack of the flu. He fell ill Saturday evening while going home and has since been confined to his room. Hope is expressed for a speedy recovery.
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Fred Hirz
Bestor & Swatek Hardware
Mr. Swatek
Fred
Sprained Wrist Strikes Mary Hebal Child
Mary Josephine Hebal, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank A Rebal, sprained her right wrist yesterday while playing at home. The blow against a table required medical attention and treatment for the injured wrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Josephine Hebal
Frank A. Rebal
Rentschler Awarded $1 000 by Jury
The jury in Adam G. Rentschler versus Missouri Pacific Railroad awarded the plaintiff $1 000 in damages for loss of wages after his discharge during a railroad force curtailment. The case raises questions on seniority and job classification and may go to the state supreme court.
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Adam G. Rentschler
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
State Supreme Court
Funeral Rites for C. H. VanWee Held in Ashland
Mrs. Mike Lutz of Dieslin Ohio returned home from Ashland where she attended the funeral of her brother in law C. H. VanWee held Monday in Ashland under Masonic auspices. VanWee long worked in newspapers in Ashland and Nebraska before dying November 7 in Toledo and being shipped to Ashland for interment. Mrs. VanWee was formerly Miss Mary Carstens, sister of Mrs. Lutz.
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Mike Lutz
Ashland
C. H. VanWee
Masonic Order
VanWee
Nebraska
Toledo
Ohio
Mary Carstens
Lutz
Dispatch Clerk Goes to Lincoln Hospital for Treatment
Raymond J. Larson, a dispatching clerk at the local post office, left Monday for Lincoln to enter the U S Veterans hospital there for ulcers of the stomach. He has suffered from the condition for years and doctors ordered hospital care. It is hoped he will recover and return home soon.
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Raymond J. Larson
Lincoln
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital
Larson
Little Lady III Confined by Severe Cold at Home
Dorothy Jean Turner, daughter of County Treasurer John E. Turner and wife, is limited to the Locust street home after contracting a severe cold at Saturday Santa Claus festivities. She has missed several days of school due to illness.
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Dorothy Jean
John E. Turner
Locust Street
Health rumors dispelled on Governor Bryan condition
Secretary Porterfield stated Governor Bryan is not afflicted with goiter and Mrs Bryan did not fall. Bryan has pneumonia with improving pulse and temperature after five weeks in bed. If unable to attend Inauguration day, his message may be delivered orally or read by an aide. Budget delivery may occur Jan 9 or 10 after committee appointments.
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Porterfield
Bryan
House
United States
Thayer
Smith
An Editorial on Christmas Gifts and Practical Holiday Shopping
The piece argues against cynicism about Christmas business and urges readers to support home town merchants offering practical affordable gifts. It emphasizes preserving the holiday spirit, prioritizing modest, meaningful presents for both children and adults, and notes ongoing journal ads advertise inexpensive gift ideas.
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Santa Claus
Jury deliberations continue in Pike vs Lane auto suit
Jury trying Pike versus Lane remained out over Sunday and stayed in custody of Bailiff William Atchison. They were quartered at Hotel Riley and spent most of the day in the courthouse jury room, taking a walk to nearby restaurants for meals. The panel is largely made up of west county residents.
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Pike Vs. Lane
William Atchison
Riley
Court House
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Woman’s Relief Corps
Journal
P.H. S. Athletics
Plattsmouth High School
Rotert
Joe Krejci
Platters
Crete
Jerry Adam
Peru
Ed Wescott
Bernard Galloway
Roy Turner
Clarence Forbes
Henry Donat
Homer Spangler
Jack Hart
Hamilton Meisinger
Chet Wiles
Garland McCleary
Weeping Water Lions Club
Rentschler
Missouri Pacific
Dieslin
Little Lady III
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