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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

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Young People Married in Murray Quiet Ceremony

Miss Nella Alberta Wilson and Mr. John Wondra were wed Saturday evening at the home of Rev. and Mrs. C. Loyd Shubert in Murray. The couple, after a small ceremony attended by Louis Wondra and Miss Alice Peterson, plan to live in the city with Mrs. Wondra. The bride wore rust crepe and black accessories. the groom is employed at BREX shops.

Nella Alberta Wilson John Wondra C. Loyd Shubert Murray Cass County Shubert Louis Wondra Alice Peterson

The Inn Presented by Methodist Choir at Church

Members of the Methodist church choir performed The Inn at the church last evening through song and reading. Mrs. Wm. Heinrich read the play with Mrs. E. H. Wescott directing. Soloists included Mrs. R. BE. Hayes Mrs. Earl Carr and Wilbur Hall. The duet by Lois Brandhorst and Fern Johrig drew high praise.

Methodist Church Wm. Heinrich E. H. Wescott R. BE. Hayes Earl Carr Wilbur Hall Lois Brandhorst Fern Johrig BE. H. Wescott Ed Thimgan R. I. Hayes Pern Johnng Helen Hall Kathryn Berkus Mildred Hall L. S. Devoe Junior Devoe Richard Yelick Walter Herfer

Royal Neighbors Elect Maple Leaf Camp Officers

The Maple Leaf camp No 5289 Royal Neighbors of America elected officers Monday evening. New officers include Oracle Mrs Helen Meisinger and Vice-Oracle Mrs Minnie Renner with several other posts filled. Installation is scheduled for the camp's last January meeting.

Maple Leaf Camp Royal Neighbors of America Oracle Helen Meisinger Minnie Renner Emma Kaffenberger Rose Sulser Sadie Jones Freda Stibal Louise Klinger Inner Sentinel Pearl Meisinger Outer Sentinel Wilma Frederick Leona Meisinger Emma Nolting R. P. Westover

Harley Minniear to Undergo Appendectomy in Omaha

Harley Minniear, a popular high school student, traveled to Omaha and entered Methodist hospital for an appendectomy. He had been ill for several days and the operation was deemed necessary. doctors expect the procedure this evening or Thursday morning.

Harley Minniear Omaha Methodist Hospital Harley

Mrs Lyle Hostetter Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Lyle Hostetter, hospitalized at Clarkson hospital in Omaha for ten days after an operation for chronic appendicitis, returned home Sunday afternoon. Her nurse Miss Florence Bartels of Omaha accompanied her and stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Schoemaker and family. Arthur and Arnold Schoemaker and Miss Eleanor Sedlak escorted Miss Bartels back to Omaha Sunday evening so she could return to duty Monday morning.

Lyle Hostetter Clarkson Hospital Omaha Hostetter Florence Bartels Ernest Schomaker Arthur Arnold Schoemaker Eleanor Sedlak Miss Bartels

Damian Flynn Scores a Hit in Motion Pictures

Damian Flynn, formerly of Plattsmouth and Omaha, has rising fame in Hollywood. He now uses the name Damon Ford and will appear in the city as a featured player in Wedding Present with Joan Bennett. Flynn earlier starred in Broadway shows and studied at Plattsmouth High School class of 1925.

Damian Flynn Hollywood Joan Bennett Mr. Flynn Plattsmouth Damon Ford Sam Grisman Lee Tracey Julie Hayden Catherine Flynn Omaha P. J. Flynn Damian Community Playhouse New York

Woodman Circle Elects Officers for Coming Year

The Woodman Circle and Woodman Circle Auxiliary met at Mrs. Harry Kruger's home on Washington avenue. Officers were named for the coming year with Mrs. W. J. Hartwick as Guardian and Thelma Kruger as Auxiliary Guardian. Mrs. Harry Kruger named counselor of the junior group. The event closed with games, gift exchange, and refreshments.

Woodman Circle Harry Kruger Washington Avenue Guardian W. J. Hartwick Max Fitzmayer M. E. Battery E. C. Ripple Lizzie Kelley Marie Kaufmann C. C. Conner F. H. Mumm Thelma Kruger

Junior Play Cast Party Held At Miss Arn Home

Miss Beatrice Arn entertained the junior class play cast at her home Tuesday evening. Many games followed by a two course luncheon. Attendants included Shirley Seiver Frances Cloidt Pat Cloidt Clara Toman Beatrice Arn Wilhelmina Henrichsen Philip Rosencrans Ray Wooster Bob Woest Dick Hall Chester Foster and Lumir Gerner.

Beatrice Arn Shirley Seiver Frances Cloidt Pat Cloidt Clara Toman Wilhelmina Henrichsen Philip Rosencrans Ray Wooster Bob Woest Dick Hall Chester Foster Lumir Gerner

Diehm Brother of Plattsmouth Teacher Dies at Lincoln Hospital

Gustave A. Diehm, 44, died at the Veterans' hospital in Lincoln on Thursday. He was the brother of Selma Diehm, a Plattsmouth schoolteacher, and left a father, two other sisters, and a brother. He resided in Sterling, Nebraska.

Gustave A. Diehm Veterans’ Hospital Lincoln Selma Diehm Plattsmouth Sterling Nebr

City Council Tackles December Session Deliberations

The city council wraps three weeks of business in its December session. Reports from City Treasurer Brown and City Clerk Olson are balanced, while Police data show several arrests and fines. Mayor Lushinsky discusses relief needs and street fund transfers. The council weighs foreclosures, wood salvage, sidewalk clearing, a garage denial, and moving the police light switch. A midnight closing rule for beer outlets sparks heated debate.

Brown Albert Olson Joe Libershal C. L. Graves Lushinsky

License Violations Prompt Calls to Revoke Liquor Licenses

Councilman Rebal notes uniform closing hours under the ordinance but some venues close early while others stay open late. Councilman Webb expects a state law on closing times and supports a uniform rule. Chief Libershal cites numerous patrons lingering in establishments as the issue continues.

Judiciary and License Committee Johnson Rebal Webb Libershal

Job's Daughters Install Officers at Bethel 24

Omaha group installation at the Masonic Temple with guardian Mrs. Wallace Linn and associate guardian Mr. L. E. Fitch. Officers named for six months include Honored Queen Jean Knorr, Senior Princess Eleanor Minor, Junior Princess Frances Cloidt, and others led by Guardian Jean Hirz and Inner Guard Kathryn Barkus.

Omaha Giriis Wallace Linn L. E. Fitch Grand Council of Nebraska Order of Job's Daughters Bethel Masonic Temple Rebecca Morse Celeste McEntyre Margorie Linn Jane Calahan Bethel 1 Mother Bethel Alice Hirz Rachel Robertson Jean Knorr Eleanor Minor Frances Cloidt Jeanette Hirt Shirley Siever Mary Gayer Beatrice Arn Jacquelyn Grossman Janet Westover Maxine Nielson Joan

Rotary Club Meeting Led by Schulhof in Absence of President

The Rotary club met Tuesday with vice president E H Schulhof presiding as president Frank A Cloidt was away in the west at the Cambridge Masonic temple dedication with E H Wescott and Judge Duxbury. Judge Duxbury acted as grand senior deacon. Dr R P Westover guided the session and introduced William Baird who spoke on Rotary and membership duties. A brass quartet consisting of Lee Knolle C E Sedgway Sheldon Giles and E H Schulhof performed old songs.

Rotary Club E. H. Schulhof Frank A. Cloidt E. H. Wescott Judge Duxbury Masonic Temple Cambridge R. P. Westover William Baird

Ted Hadraba Heads to Midwest Tour After New York Arrival

Ted Hadraba son of Joseph Hadraba arrived in New York Thursday then continued to Washington D C and planned stops in Chicago and Evans ton to visit Northwestern University friends before Christmas. He is expected to reach Plattsmouth around December 21.

Ted Hadraba Joseph Hadraba New York Washington, D. C Chicago Evanston Northwestern University Ted Platssmouth

LocalYouth Takes Over Cole Creamery Station

Earl Winscott, a well known local young man, is now manager of the Cole Creamery station on Main street in the Egenberger building. He took over the operation last week and is handling the station's affairs.

Earl Winscott Cole Creamery Main Street Egenberger Mr. Winscott

Free Show and Santa Claus Visit in Cass County

Saturday afternoon program at Cass Theatre arranged by N F Westerlund and the American Legion and Auxiliary offers free children’s pictures starring Jane Withers This Is the Life plus a cartoon. Admission by food items. Santa arrives at 4 pm with treats. Mothers may shop while Auxiliary ladies supervise children. only up to eighth grade admitted. food collected distributed by Christmas Eve.

Cass County Plattsmouth Santa N. F. Westerlund Cass Theatre Westerlund American Legion and Auxiliary Jane Withers Santa Claus Plattsmouth Business Men’s Act Club Indies Auxiliary

Dramatic Club Presents Two Skits at Meeting

The Dramatic club staged two sketches before about 25 attendees in the club rooms. Gertrude Vallery Mildred Cacy Robert Wurl and Clem Woster performed A Christmas Chime. Paul Vandervoort presented Her Friend the King with Eleanor Swatek Edith Solomon and Mr and Mrs Chris Bulin. Lois Hacker a Nebraska City drama teacher and guest joined as well as Dale Bartlett Cass and Otoe counties recreation supervisor.

Dramatic Club Gertrude Vallery Mildred Cacy Robert Wurl Clem Woster Paul Vandervoort the King Eleanor Swatek Edith Solomon Chris Bulin Lois Hacker Nebraska City Dale Bartlett Cass Otoe Counties

Faces Car Charge In Richardson County Crash

James Hiskett of this city was held at Falls City after a head on collision with a team and wagon driven by John Herr of Humboldt. Herr his wife and child escaped injury. one mule was killed. William Fenton of Dawson riding with Hiskett suffered a slight forehead cut.

James Hiskett Falls City Richardson County John Herr Humboldt Herr William Fenton Dawson Hiskett

Mrs Amelia Bevis Cook Dies in McCook Neb

Death of former community resident Mrs Amelia Bevis Cook occurred Sunday at her son James Cook's home in McCook Nebraska She is survived by five children including Mrs Marie Windslow Bird City Kansas Mrs Gladys Walters California James Cook McCook Mrs Luella Dusenberg Beaver City and Maurine Cook Orleans.

Amelia Bevis Cook James Cook McCook Nebraska

Mason Wall to Return Home After Burn Injury

Mason Wall, a Plattsmouth youth, is expected to return home Tuesday or Wednesday after severe burns from a truck fire near Sabetha Kansas. He and companion Dale Baumbaugh had been treated at Sabetha hospital with recovery once in doubt. A Sunday return was delayed due to a medical complication requiring continued hospitalization.

Mason Wall Plattsmouth Sabetha Kansas Mason Dale Baumbaugh

Red Cross and Charities Elect Annual Leaders at Plattsmouth

The Plattsmouth American Red Cross chapter held its annual meeting at the public library with many in attendance. Officers named include Chairman Elmer Sundstrom and Vice-chairman Matilde Soennichsen, as the chapter surpasses 200 members, likely the county’s largest. Associated Charities followed with officers led by Chairman Mrs Lottie Rosencrans and Vice-chairman Elmer Sundstrom.

Library Elmer Sundstrom Red Cross Plattsmouth The American Red Cross Public Library Matilde Soennichsen Carl J. Schneider Lottie Rosencrans Sundstrom Associated Charities Associated Charties Frank Mullen Veronica Globitz

Grover Parriott Struck by Semi-Trailer Truck

Grover Parriott former resident north of Plattsmouth was struck by a semi trailer truck driven by Holly Price near the Orea polis overhead bridge. Price and two others helped move the unconscious man into a car and he was examined by Dr. Pucelik before being taken to St. Joseph's hospital in Omaha. He regained consciousness en route and sustained possible chest and leg injuries.

Grover Parriott Plattsmouth Holly Price Oreapolis Price Guy Shubert Omaha John Elliott Shubert Pucelik St. Joseph's Hospital

Reversal of Cass County Retrial Over Family Mortgage

The Supreme Court ordered a retrial in the Bank of Eagle case brought by the Depositors Committee against Clarence and Edward Gedard. The dispute concerns a $3,600 charter mortgage from Clarence to his brother deemed fraudulent. The high court held the trial court erred by restricting cross examination of related business dealings, which could have shown payment or a lower debt.

Cass County Bank of Eagle Clarence Edward Gedard Supreme Court

Community Sing in Plattsmouth Monday Evening

Plattsmouth hosts a large community sing on the courthouse lawn Monday at 7 30 p m. all high school glee clubs grade children church choirs and residents are urged to participate. Lee Knolle will direct with carols including Silent Night It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and Hark the Herald Angels Sing.

Plattsmouth Court House Lawn Lee Knolle Herald Angels Bethleehem

Murray Red Cross enrolls 57 locals for 1937 drive

The Murray chapter of the American Red Cross reports 57 residents enrolled for the 1937 membership drive. Listed members include John Sans, John Gilmore, Dr. Gilmore, Mrs. G. H. Gilmore, O. A. Davis, Earl Lancaster, and others from the Pleasant community.

Murray The American Red Cross John Sans John Gilmore Gilmore G. H. Gilmore O. A. Davis Everett Spangler Earl Lancaster Ivan de Les Denier Henry Kircher A. G. Disney Minnie Troop Arnold Mast Julia Wehrbein Fred Lutz Marie Lutz C. H. Dysart Anne Harris E. F. Marler Jane Dill Roy

Plattsmouth Masons Attend Cambridge Dedication

A Plattsmouth delegation of Masons led by William A. Robertson departs for Cambridge to attend the dedication of a new Masonic temple. William F. Evers presents motion pictures of the Nebraska Masonic Home, A. H. Duxbury and Frank A. Cloidt perform, with E. H. Wescott accompanying.

William A. Robertson Nebraska Robertson Grand Lodge Evers Masonic Home Cloidt Holy City Judge Duxbury Mr. Wescott

Nebraska District Judge Livingston Fractures Leg

District Judge Daniel W Livingston, long ill at home in Nebraska City, was moved to St Marys hospital Friday. He suffered a fall two weeks ago and his leg fracture was only discovered Friday night. His serious condition will prevent him from presiding in court, drawing concern from many district friends.

Daniel W. Livingston Nebraska City St. Mary's Hospital

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U. S. Hospital the Tax and Property Committee Tippens Schutz Fire and Water Committee Jacobs Vroman Police Committee William Hiner Brittain Job’s Daughters Red Cross and Charities Will Rainey Elliott Parriott Henry T. Finck Murray Red Cross
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