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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

2

Plattsmouth Grads Earn Football Letters at Terkio College

Three Plattsmouth high school graduates George Adam son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Adam Stuart Porter son of Mr and Mrs E O Porter and Kenneth Armstrong son of Mr and Mrs Fred Armstrong earn football letters at Terkio College this season Adams a junior Porter and Armstrong sophomores Head coach N P Kyle announces Armstrong named unanimous tackle on the 1936 all conference M C A M first team Also mention Gaylord and Don Craig of Lincoln among Nebraska letter winners.

Plattsmouth High School Terkio College N. P. Kyle George Adam Joseph Adam Stuart Porter E. O. Porter Kenneth Armstrong Fred Armstrong Adam Nebraska

Car Hits Horse Near Kaffenberger Farm

A car driven by Glen ssenkop of Louisville hit a horse that strayed onto the road near the John Kaffenberger farm. The horse suffered a broken leg and will be killed.

Glen @ssenkop Louisville John Kaffenberger

Seeks Word of Father In Omaha Appeal

Gloria Irene Berggren 15 asks for word of her father Carl J. Berggren once of Omaha. He left for Midwest Wyoming oil fields in 1924 and has not been heard from. If anyone knows his whereabouts, contact Gloria at 4419 North 39th Street Omaha.

Journal Gloria Irene Berggren Omaha Carl J. Berggren Berggren Midwest Wyoming North 39Th Street

Car Crash On Highway 75 Causes Damage

A Sunday night accident south of the city on highway 75 involved an Illinois man named Faul driving, colliding with Norman Gamblin’s car. Icy road conditions caused Gamblin’s vehicle to skid and be struck by the other car, which sustained heavy damage.

Faul Norman Gamblin Gamblin Illinois

The Supreme Law of Love in First John

A devotional study centers on God as love and the motive for Christmas as John the Apostle explains. The lesson emphasizes that believers, begotten of God, must love one another because God is love, with Christ’s sacrifice as the ultimate expression and the path to true salvation.

Bethlehem John Apostle of Love Paul God Jesus Christ Philemon Josus Christ

City Council Debates Closing Hours and Truck Dispute

City Council discussing closing hour ordinance and possible license removals amid drunken incidents. Debated $16.87 repair claim for Sixth Street WPA truck and approved payment from general fund. Listed claims include gas, printing, stamps, supplies, and utilities for city departments.

Lushinsky Bestor Tippens Hall Brittain Webb Rebal Puls Johnson Schutz Vroman John Bauer Sixth Street Chas. Vallery Plattsmouth Journal Hild Pas Eee Albert Olson Cass Co. Motor Co F. G. Fricke & Co Bauer Auto & Supply Co BE. J. Richey E. J. Richey W. A. Swatek George Taylor John Kubicka Frank Gaster A. Olson Wintersteen Hill

Wolf and coyote hunt planned near city limits

A wolf hunt is scheduled for Sunday December 20 in the eight mile west area from Mynard road north to Burlington tracks along the Platte River. Hunters should meet at 1 PM at O K Carate Mynard Becker School House August Kell Farm and Earl Becker Farm to join the expedition.

Mynard Road Burlingtons Platte River O. K. Carate Mynard Becker August Kell Earl Becker

Rail passenger demand climbs on Zephyrs before Christmas

Local travelers report high rail use with the Zephyr trains of the Burlington line in demand. A family attempted to reserve seats on the eastbound Zephyr before Christmas but found all passages booked beyond the holiday season.

Burlington Ford England France America

Ferrie to Undergo Examination in Omaha

Mrs. E. J. Ferrie was taken to Omaha for examination by a specialist and possible hospital treatment. Dr. L. S. Pueelik and Mr. Ferrie accompanied her for the consultation.

E. J. Ferrie Omaha L. S&s Pueelik Mr. Ferrie

Community Notes From Eagle local social visits and events

Lincoln visitors and residents share Sunday gatherings and dinners. A Christmas program is planned for next Monday at the schoolhouse. Various families from Lincoln, Palmyra, Plattsmouth, Alvo and Bennet visit Eagle relatives and friends. A birthday gathering and multiple family meals occupy recent evenings.

Richard and Sumner West Lincoln Harold Pierson L. W. Pierson Arthur Thomson Palmyra J. L. Wall Lawrences Vescolius Son Eagle William Muenchau Henry Clear Plattsmouth C. G. Bender Orville Hursh W. B. Hursh

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mr Oberle

Mrs Carl Oberle hosted a dinner last Sunday for Mr Oberle on his birthday with guests Mr and Mrs R A Oberle, Austin Trimble, Mr and Mrs George Trimble, and Miss Merna Stradley attending.

Carl Oberle Oberle R. A. Oberle Austin Trimble George Trimble Merna Stradley

M E Church Notes Sunday Services and Christmas Pageant

The Sunday schedule lists 10 oclock Sunday school and morning worship with Epworth League at 30 oclock and an evening service. Dr Regentrat of Nebraska Wesleyan delivered the morning message last Sunday, and a Christmas pageant is being prepared for Christmas Eve.

M. E Epworth League Regentrat Nebraska Wesleyan

Methodist church ladies aid supper and bazaar success

The Methodist church ladies aid held their annual supper and bazaar last Wednesday evening. A large crowd ate supper, upstairs program included a whistling solo by Mrs. Donald Springer, a high school trio song, and a short play. Articles donated sold by PF Venner of Lincoln. proceeds over $120.

Ladies Aid The Methodist Church Donald Springer PF. Venner Lincoln

Miscellaneous Shower for Mrs. Lindell in Murdock

Miss Myrtle Rudolph hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Arthur Lindell of Murdock last Thursday evening. Guests included Mrs. Alfred Thomson of Palmyra, Miss Lisse Sudman of Elmwood, and Edith Robertson, Laura Smith, Edith Caddy, Melva Well, Maxine Wetenkamp, and Pauline Wall.

Myrtle Rudolph Arthur Lindell Murdock Dunes Alfred Thomson Palmyra Isse Sudman Elmwood Edith Robertson Laura Smith Edith Caddy Melva Well Maxine Wetenkamp Pauline Wall

Christmas Shopping News From Journal Ads

Advertisers highlight holiday shopping in a Journal ad section. Prominent offerings include gifts, toys, and seasonal specials with prices and store names, inviting readers to visit local shops for Christmas purchases.

Dental offices in Plattsmouth close Thursday afternoons

Notice to all dental patrons that the Plattsmouth offices will be closed on Thursday afternoons year round. Signed by Dr. P. T. Heineman Dr. A. E. Johnson Dr. PF. R. Molak and Dr. W. V. Ryan.

Plattsmouth P. T. Heineman A. E. Johnson PF. R. Molak W. V. Ryan

Dinner Honors Ninetieth Year of Pioneer Lady

Mrs. Catherine Perry was honored at a birthday dinner at the home of her daughter in Elmwood, with forty guests including children and grandchildren. Born in 1846 in North Carolina, she moved to Nebraska in 1877, raised a large family, served in Red Cross during WWI, and remains active in quilting and letter writing.

S&c. Club Clarence Gerhard Murdock John Fischer Paul Coatman Coatman Alvo Anna Klietsch Lincoln Fred Klietsch Klietsch Clair Helmsdoerfer Ivan Burdick J. L. Wall Elmer Judkins Donna Belle Emma Judkins Oscar Anderson Charles Price George Peckham Leroy Ringland Howard Ifyters Bennet Leslie Anderson Pudlah Lucille Peckhem Catherine Perry Elmwood W. A. Cook Elmwoood Grandmother Perry North Carolina Ardson Glenn Catherine Peter Perry Nebraska Eight Mile Grove Perry Etta Barker Plattsmouth Glenn F Plattsmouth John Long Beach Calif

Gratitude From Golden Wedding Karnival Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Wehrmann of Murdock Nebr express appreciation for the King Korn Karnival Golden Wedding tribute in Plattsmouth. They thank the organizers, the committee, the serving ladies, and for the group portrait given with best wishes from friends in Plattsmouth.

Korn Karnival Kor Karnival Plettsmouth Plattsmouth Flattsmouth Conrad Wehrmann Murdock

Mrs Everett Noble Undergoes Major Operation in Omaha

Mrs. Everett Noble, formerly of this city, underwent a major operation Monday at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha. She is reported to be doing as well as possible just after the surgery, and friends here hope for a speedy recovery.

Everett Noble Immanuel Hospital Omaha Noble

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