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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
5
James G. Maury remains confined to her home since Saturday after a severe pleurisy attack. She is reported improving but still under care and unable to leave home. Hopeful signs point to a decisive betterment in the coming days.
Cass County Democrats announce a banquet in honor of Andrew Jackson’s birthday January 8. Committees on arrangements speakers and ticket sales will be named soon. Francis Heatherington heads the ticket sale and will assist with details. A state or national figure is expected to speak main address. Democrats from across Cass County invited. Young Democrats welcome and all party affiliates may reserve seats.
Miss Helen Woolcott of Plattsmouth and graduate of the class of 1923 from Plattsmouth High School finished training last Friday at Willows Hospital in Kansas City Missouri. Her mother Mrs W H Woolcott attended the exercises. The Willows is noted as one of the largest training schools in the west. She plans a rest at home before resuming professional duties.
Retail shops keep extended hours through the Christmas season to assist shoppers unable to visit daily. Stores are stocked with Christmas offerings and advertise daily bargains in the Journal for easy selection.
On December 23 and 24 at Plattsmouth Hotel a free health clinic will be conducted by Dr W V Kennedy D C from Niblack’s Clinic Lincoln Neb. The doctor uses an electrical instrument to locate diseased organs and offers diagnosis and guidance for many conditions including goitre prostate female disorders arthritis neuritis kidney and liver problems. Married women must be accompanied by husbands. only one family member may be examined free.
Joe Graves son of Mr and Mrs J H Graves left for Omaha to attend Mohier Barber College. The six month course will prepare him to enter the barber trade at its close.
Leo Horton, a well known Elmwood resident, is enjoying a brief visit at the home of his son L. L. Horton and family. He is noted as an old Cass County resident with broad local acquaintance.
Murray Nebr. residents and visitors are noted in a string of social updates. Rev Stone enjoyed Sunday hosting at Mr and Mrs W S Smiths. Mrs Lawrence Smith’s relatives from Peru Neb spent the day at the Smith home.
Mrs. Fred Drucker visited Lincoln over Sunday as guest of her daughter Miss Dorothy Yost a University of Nebraska student and chorus member who performed The Elijah last Sunday night. Mrs Drucker praised the entertainment calling it the greatest thing she ever attended.
A literary notice highlights the authoress Mrs Bess Streeter Aldrich and her work Spring Came on Forever, emphasizing the author’s prominence and the enduring appeal of her spring themed narrative.
A Murray lad notes boys playing marbles as a sign of spring though the calendar says winter. The article opines winter has not begun yet and praises the past month’s weather, hoping for spring when due.
A delightful program at the Community Center was held last Friday evening and drew a large, pleased audience.
Mrs William Sporer leaves from St Louis with her son Martin and his wife and children for Miami Florida to spend the winter. They report Mrs Sporer is handling the trip well despite delicate health and expects relief from the milder Florida climate.
Miss Jane Robb, niece of Dr Ty son, a member of the Lincoln Cathedral choir, will lead an eastern tour during the holidays. A highlight will be carol singing at the president's Christmas party.
About fifty two members of the American Legion drum corps gathered at Central School auditorium for a program of motion pictures. The King Korn Karnival pictures and short features by E. J. Weyrich were shown and greatly enjoyed. Refreshments were served at the close.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy. We also appreciate those who sent flowers. Mrs. Nellie Gartieman and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davis of Falls City and Mrs. Charles Kelley of McCook were in the city Sunday as guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Soennichsen. Mrs. Kelley is a sister of Mrs. Davis.
The Bible school class at the Presbyterian church taught by Miss Lou Davis surprised their teacher at Miss Louis Gerking’s home with a performance of the play Pollyanna. The Friday evening gathering was greatly enjoyed by the guest of honor and the class members.
The Murray Study club met last Friday at Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Gilmore’s home. A good turnout included visitors from out of town, Mrs. D. Ray Frans of Union and Mrs. John R. Pierson of Auburn, who spoke on the latest book from Cass county.
Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Farmer of this city will travel to Washington next week to visit their son Warren. They will tour the capital under his guidance and see the major landmarks. Warren Farmer works in the U S government relief program’s resettlement department.
E P Litz secretary and Fred H Ramee treasurer of the Plattsmouth Loan and Building association left for Fremont to attend a state association meeting. Speakers from across the state will discuss the work of the financial organization.
Miss June Rice daughter of Mr and Mrs John T Rice living east of Cedar Creek has just recovered from a tonsillectomy and is now feeling much improved in health.
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