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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1937

Page

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Jury Rules for Plaintiff in Auto Crash Damage Suit

A jury awarded Judith Zelenka the plaintiff 165.05 in damages against Jack W. Heim after a trial ending Wednesday afternoon. The suit claimed 5800 for auto accident injuries. jurors spent about 24 hours deliberating and delivered verdict. Judge W W Wilson praised the jury's service as the term closed.

Judith Zelenka Jack Heim Henry Zelenka Jack W. Heim Ralph Harshman Nehawka R. S. Harris Union Chris Rasmussen Weeping Water Ernest Miller Elmwood E. E. Fitch Roy Rhoden Walter Box M. R. Bloom E. J. Doody Fred Hirz Sterling Sigwerson William Seyboldt Murray W. W. Wilson Paulis William Atchison

Central 6th Grade Christmas Program Delights Local Audience

The Central building 6th graders under Miss Marie Nolting presented a Christmas program featuring songs recitations and two plays. An unusually large crowd of parents and local patrons attended as pupils showcased dramatic ability in performances including The Christmas Tree That Lived Lighting the Way and Human Christmas Gift.

Central Marie Nolting Lst Donald Skalak Harry Godenour Frances Smith Aaron John Sheard Millie Minnie Grauf Viola Frances Daves Jeanne Galland Philip Webber Ruth Rhoades Catherine Lutz Aretta Finnefrock Reading Santa Billy Gochenour Mrs. Mayfield Leota Quinnett Belinda Elma Atteberry Hazel Marie Blake Fred Austin McBride Louis Elden Vroman Bennie Stephen Dashner Margaret Jeanne Baker Miriam Phyllis Webber Raymond Rhoden Alfred Rouse Raymond Johnson

Morticians Meet in Omaha on New Nebraska Laws

John P. Sattler Sr William J Streight and John P Sattler Jr attended a meeting of eastern Nebraska morticians in Omaha today to discuss recently enacted state laws governing mortuary business operations.

John P. Sattler, Sr William J. Streight John P. Sattler, Jr Omaha Nebraska

Mrs Sattler Home From Omaha Hospital After Auto Crash

Mrs John Sattler Jr has returned home from Clarkson hospital in Omaha where she was treated for serious injuries from a car accident. Her condition improved after a grave period and she will require time to recuperate at her parents’ home before returning to her own residence.

John Sattler, Jr Clarkson Hospital Omaha Sattler H. E. Berker

Alumni of School to Give a Program at Convocation

The high school student council plans a 2 30 pm convocation on Tuesday with a program largely by alumni and a homecoming for grads visiting for the holidays. Participants include Joe Hendrix and Harriett Goss of Doane College and Donald Cotner of Tarkio, plus E H Wescott 87. The girls sextette, boys quartet, and mixed chorus will assist, with group singing of Christmas carols and familiar tunes.

Joe Hendrix Harriett Goss Doane College Donald Cotner Tarkio E. H. Wescott

Rotary Meeting Features Mrs Pickens Song Fest

At the Rotary club meeting on Tuesday Mrs Everet Pickens performed piano and vocal groups. She led a real song fest with a dozen tunes, delighting listeners with precise interpretation and skillful renditions of masters’ works. The program included Scherzo from Schumann by Lavine Debussy Similitude by Sims Villa from The Merry Widow by Franz Lehar and Song of Songs by Moya.

Rotary Club Everet Pickens Rotarians Schumann Lavine Debussy Sims Villa Franz Lehar Moya

William A. Robertson Visits Euclid Lodge No 97

William A. Robertson grand master of the Nebraska Masons paid an official visit to Euclid lodge No 97 Weeping Water. A large reception followed and Robertson spoke on the order's work while praising Euclid lodge led by Ray Norris. Attending from the city were H L Geyer R C Cook L L McCarty Eck Cook Fred Hirz Herbert Schuetz L L Wiles W F Evers County Attorney J A Capwell D S Sumner and J R Reeder.

William A. Robertson Nebraska Masons Euclid Lodge A. F A. M Weeping Water Weeping Water Lodge Robertson Ray Norris Mr. Robertson H. L. Geyer R. C. Cook L. L. McCarty Eck Cook Fred Hirz Herbert Schuetz L. L. Wiles W. F. Evers J. A. Capwell D. 5. Sumner J. R. Reeder

Lighted Christmas Tree Brightens Main Street Storefront

The Christmas tree in front of Weyrich & Hadraba's store glows with multi colored lights this week, the only one on Main Street lit through Friday. More trees are expected to be lit in the final pre Christmas week to enhance the street’s appearance.

Weyrich & Hadraba

State Patrol Arrests Drunk Driver First Case for Patrol

Corporal Don R. Shearer and Patrolman Harold D. Smith arrested Aldrich Hrabik of Omaha for drunken driving after he hit a horse owned by Leslie Winters east of the city and fled. Judge A. H. Duxbury sentenced Hrabik to thirty days in Cass County Jail and revoked his license for one year. The State Patrol, based in Omaha, emphasizes enforcement on drunken driving.

State Highway Patrol Don R. Shearer Harold D. Smith Aldrich Hrabik Omaha Hrabik Leslie Winters A. H. Duxbury Cass County Shester Smith U. S. Army Sioux City Iowa State Patrol

Debate Over Proposed Farm Bill At Chamber Meeting

Directors of the Chamber of Commerce discussed the farm bill being planned in Congress at the Stewart cafe meeting. Sears S. Davis spoke on the legislation with sentiment largely against the compulsory provisions as the Senate and House bills move toward merger to stabilize farm crops and prices.

Chamber of Commerce Stewart Cafe Congress Sears S. Davis Senate House

Showing Improvement for John Kaffenberger at Home

John Kaffenberger, confined at home for weeks due to stomach ailment and heart weakness, shows marked improvement. He is regaining strength and may visit the business district when weather eases.

John Kaffenberger

Appreciation Letter From William Atchison

A Cass county juror expresses sincere thanks for a jury gift and friendship. He notes the jurors' service created lasting memories and valued associations with Cass county trial participants.

Cass County William Atchison

Tarkio Mason attends Nebraska lodge instruction

R Foster Patterson master of Tarkio lodge attended the school of instruction in the city with Lute M Savage of Omaha grand custodian of the A F and A M of Nebraska conducting the session on Wednesday afternoon and last evening.

R. Foster Patterson Tarkio College City Lute M. Savage Omaha Nebraska Patterson Masonic Lodge

Elmont Preston Joins Rosen Motors as Senior Auto Mechanic

Elmont Preston of Weeping Water will relocate to this city to work for Rosen Motors. A veteran auto mechanic with extensive tractor repair experience, he has long operated in the western part of the state and in Weeping Water. This summer he supervised repair work for government equipment on various projects. The family will stay in Weeping Water as the children continue school there.

Elmont Preston Weeping Water Rosen Motors Preston

Santa Arrives to Huge Crowd in Plattenmouth

Santa Claus arrived by a large green car at the old high school building amid a 200 mile trip from Salina. He was checked by Dr Westover and given clearance to lead a procession to the courthouse where candy and nut sacks were handed out. Major Lushinsky presented Santa with a city key as bands, escorts, and hundreds of children gathered despite injuries from a plane crash Wednesday.

Santa Claus Santa Plattenmouth Dr. Westover Salina Kansas Doc Court House Lushinsky

Hand Injury Sidelights Worker Frank Slatinsky

Frank Slatinsky sustained a severe left hand injury at work when a hammer deflected while he was under a car in the shops. The impact broke a bone and requires the hand to be placed in a cast.

Frank Slatinsky Slatinsky

Locating in the City for Kelley Family

Mr and Mrs C F Kelley of Humboldt relocate to this city to establish residence. Mr Kelley will work with Rosen Motors at their Washington avenue garage here.

C.F. Kelley Humboldt Kelley Rosen Motors Washington Avenue

Christmas in Germany for Murray Girl

Miss Jane Boedeker daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Boedeker of Murray will spend Christmas in Germany at Altheim visiting Mr and Mrs Wilhelm Sans causing a first meeting between two branches of the family. She will travel to Brussels Antwerp Heidelberg Frankfurt Cologne and the Rhine valley before returning to France to continue piano studies in Paris with high praise from instructors.

Jane Boedeker Glen Boedeker Murray Altheim Germany Miss Boedeker Paris Wilhelm Sans Sans Joseph Sans Boedeker United States Belgium Brussels Antwerp Jean Spear Nebraska City France Heidelberg Frankfort Rhine Valley Cologne Cathedral Europe

Honor State Officer Visits P.E.O. Chapter FP

Mrs Edna Casper state organizer of the society visited the local P E O chapter Friday. She stayed with Mr and Mrs L S Devoe Thursday night and attended luncheon with local officers. The 2 45 meeting at Mrs H F Goos home featured a talk on the society in state and nation and Miss Helene Perry presented a Christmas program.

P.E.O Edna Casper Wayne Casper Helene Perry

Bound Over to District Court in Stone Crusher Theft

Glen Delzene charged with stealing parts of a stone crushing machine owned by Ole Olson was arraigned in county court. Judge Duxbury bound him over to district court for trial. He and Gordon McNiel face charges of stealing the crusher and selling parts to junk dealers.

Glen Delzene Ole Olson

New 1938 Hunting Fishing and Trapping Licenses Issued

County Clerk George Sayles announces the arrival of 1938 hunting fishing and trapping licenses. Many residents have already contacted to secure their new permits for the coming year to enjoy hunting and fishing.

George Sayles

Card of Thanks For Mrs Etta Moore

The daughters of Mrs. Etta Moore and their families thank neighbors and friends for kindness during the sickness and death of their mother.

Etta Moore

Schlichtemeier Earns Lincoln Insurance Honor

Paul Schlichtemeier of Scottsbluff Nebraska, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Schlichtemeier near Nehawka, won a top recognition from Security Mutual Life Insurance of Lincoln. Joined January 1 1987, eight months later his agency lost and wrote 400000 in insurance and he earned the presidency of the 150000 club and the president's cup.

Paul Schlictemeier Scottsbinf Frank Schlictemeier Nehawka Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of Lincoln Schlichtemeier

Santa Claus Visits Cass County Schools in Festive Parade

Cass county schools send 100 representatives to greet Santa at the old high school. Each room at St. John's parochial school selects a boy and a girl to wear badges and lead the procession to the court house where 1,350 candy sacks are distributed. The parade is led by the high school band under Lee Meyers, with coverage by Walter H. Smith. Mayor George Lushinsky and other officials assist at the court house.

Cass County Santa Claus Santa St. John’s Parochial School Court House Lee Meyers Walter H. Smith George Lushinsky James W. Holmes W. H. Puls George L. Farley Elmer Sundstrom

Garden Club Meets at Sunny Side Farm

The Plattsmouth Garden club met Wednesday evening at the E. H. Wescott home for a covered dish luncheon with about twenty eight members present. Guest of honor was Mrs. Frank Grossman state garden club president from Omaha. Judge and Mrs. A H Duxbury shared travel motion pictures and stories, joined by Judge and Mrs. Battin and Mr. and Mrs. Wringer of Omaha.

Plattsmouth Garden Club Sunnyside E. H. Wescott Frank Grossman Omaha State Garden Club A. H. Duxbury Judge Battin Wringer

Appreciation Note From John Kaffenberger

John Kaffenberger expresses gratitude for remembrances, cards, and personal calls received during his illness. He notes the kindness made his time more pleasant and gratefully recalls the support from friends.

John Kaffenberger

Plattsmouth Property For Sale On North Edge

For sale or rent 20 acres improved land on the north edge of Plattsmouth Nebraska. Bond and Mortgage Corporation, Omaha. Ifidaw.

Plattsmouth Nebr Bond & Mortgage Corp Omaha Ifidaw

Box and Plate Supper and Christmas Program

District 60 Murray hosts a box and plate supper on Thursday evening December 23 with a Christmas program led by Anna Harris, the local teacher.

Class Party Held at the High School

The Plattsmouth high school junior class held a lively auditorium party with vaudeville acts, stunts, and vocal numbers by John Jacobs Margaret Sylvester and Rose Mary Steppat. Magic by Armstrong and Hayes and a Romeo and Juliet burlesque entertained, Santa Claus distributed tokens, Avalon orchestra played, and faculty sponsors assisted.

Plattsmouth High Schol John Jacobs Margaret Sylvester Rose Mary Steppat Catherine Kimsey Charles Armstrong Robert Hayes S. Devoe Santa Claus Avalon Orchestra Florence Beighley L. M. Gerner

Have Fine Daughter Born in Omaha

Mr and Mrs Chester Wiles announce the birth of a nine pound daughter named Janice Elsine at Methodist Hospital in Omaha on Wednesday December 15 Both mother and baby are doing nicely Grandparents are Mr and Mrs C L Wiles and Mr and Mrs Henry Albert and the family is very happy

Chester Wiles Methodist Hospital Omaha Janice Elsine C. L. Wiles Henry Albert

Returns From The West To Resume Duties

County superintendent Miss Alpha C. Peterson has returned from Sheridan Wyoming where she cared for her ill sister Mrs Jennie Enberg who is now able to resume activities and permit Miss Peterson to go home

Alpha C. Peterson Sheridan Wyoming Jennie Enberg Enberg Miss Peterson

George A. Kaffenberzer Travels to Meet Relatives

George A. Kaffenberzer leaves Thursday for Wymore Nebraska to visit Rev. and Mrs Adram Edgar at their home. He then plans a Milwaukee stop to see a daughter and continues to New Rochelle New York to stay with the C A Spacht family where Mrs Spacht is a daughter of Mr.

George A. Kaffenberzer Wymore Nebraska Adram Edgar Milwaukee New Rochelle New York C. A. Spacht Spacht Kaffenberger

Visits old friends as city resident greets recovery

Deaty John Kaffenberger, a well known resident long ill, was able to visit the business section this morning his first outing since illness, bringing joy to friends who greeted him and noted his improvement.

John Kaffenberger

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