Obituary of Rudolf Spahni Plattsmouth Resident Dies at 84
Rudolf Spahni 84 a longtime Plattsmouth resident died Saturday after a prolonged illness. He was born May 17 1848 in Gasel Canton Bern Switzerland and lived in Wooster Ohio before moving to Plattsmouth forty two years ago. He worked for Burlington railroad for about twenty years and is survived by his widow and three children Hulga Spahni Fred Lugsch II and Ralph Spahni. Funeral services were held at Sattler Funeral Home with Rev C G Wichmann officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolf Spahni
Plattsmouth
Sattler Funeral
Fourth and Vine Streets
C. G. Wichmenn
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
Gasel
Canton Berne
Switzerland
United States
Wooster
Ohio
Elizabeth Bolezer
Spahni
Burlington
Fred Lugsch
Hulca Spahni
Ralph Spahni
Lead
South Dakota
Mr. Spahni
Oak Hill Cemetery
New Chevrolet Agency Opens in Glenwood Territory
The Mills County Chevrolet Co of Glenwood secures the corner room of the Anheuser-Busch building at Fourth and Main to establish sales and display rooms. Mr Brown, manager, will move to town to direct activities and the firm already shows several new model Chevrolets. Formal opening will follow.
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Chevrolet Motor Car
Mills County Chevrolet Co
Glenwood
Anheuser-Busch
Brown
Guio Company
Daniels Sentenced to Twelve Years for Second Degree Murder
Everett Daniels was taken to Lincoln by Deputy Sheriff Ed W. Thimegan to begin a twelve year term after being found guilty of second degree murder in the death of James Zoubek Jr. The motion for a new trial was overruled this past week. Daniels and two of his accomplices were previously charged. Ival and John Daniels and William Falk were released from the charges.
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Everett Daniels
Lincoln
Ed W. Thimegan
Daniels
James Zoubek, Jr
Ival
John Daniels
William Falk
Mrs. Rosencrans Sidelined by Illness After Flu
Mrs. C. A. Rosencrans active Red Cross leader and secretary of the local chapter, is confined to her home with flu. She has long done relief work but fell seriously ill Friday night and required medical aid by Sunday, remaining bedridden since.
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C. A. Rosencrans
Red Cross
Ieal
John E. Kirkham Nearing Home From Omaha Hospital
John E. Kirkham former city treasurer is improving at Clarkson hospital Omaha after months of illness and a recent operation. If progress continues as in recent days he may return home soon possibly by Christmas. Friends are glad to see him improving after a critical period.
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John BE. Kirkham
Clarkson
Omaha
Mr. Kirkham
Vesper Service at First Methodist Church
The First Methodist church hosted a 5 PM vesper service on Sunday with candles lit in windows and choir loft. Edgar Wescott accompanied on marimba as the congregation sang Christmas carols and the Nativity theme unfolded through Luther’s cradle hymns and readings from Matthew and Luke.
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First Methodist
Edgar Wescott
Luther
Justus Lillie
Jean Hayes
Morningside College
Janet Westover
Honor Bride-To-Be Miss Helen Wescott Sets Christmas Wedding
Miss Helen Wescott and Perry Murdick plan to wed on Christmas day. She dined Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Eiv Speir in Lincoln. Thursday a church dinner honored the couple at Trinity Methodist presided by Mrs. John Sigler. Fourteen guests attended. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Pauley hosted Saturday dinner honoring the couple.
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Helen Wescott
Perry Murdick
Eiv Speir
Lincoln
Wescott
Mr. Murdick
Trinity Methodist Church
M. H. Merrill
John Sigler
L. H. Pauley
Miss Wescott
Mrs. J. C. Brittain Stricken With Flu Illness
Mrs. J. C. Brittain was taken suddenly ill Sunday at the Hotel Riley where he is engaged and is under medical care. Doctors classify her condition as a severe flu attack sweeping the city, keeping her from returning home.
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J. C. Brittain
Riley
Showing Improvement for Mrs. Sattler at Clarkson Hospital
Friends report Mrs. John P. Sattler is recovering well at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha after surgery. She has rallied and may return home in a few weeks to continue recovery with family.
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John P. Sattler
Clarkson
Omaha
The Rock Drama Impresses Large Presbyterian Audience
A religious drama at the Presbyterian church drew a large audience and was praised as one of the church's best productions. Otto Stodola Edward Wehrbein and Miss Helene Perry led a high quality cast with engaging staging and costumes by the Missionary society. An offering was taken for the Missionary society.
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Presbyterian Church
Helene Perry
Otto Stodola
Edward Wehrbein
Mary Beverace
Gertrude Vallery
Helen Warga
George Adam
Ralph Wehrbein
Frederick Wehrbein
Anna Margaret McCarty
Franklin Wehrbein
Jesus
Paul Woblfarth
Cecil
James Comstock
Floyd Shanholtz
Frank Cloidt
Missionary Society
Team to Have Vacation From Daily Basketball Schedule
The high school basketball team will take a break from today until the January 6 game at Nebraska City due to Coach Fred Robert being away for the holiday. Assistant coach Henry Donat will lead several workouts in his absence to keep the squad in trim for the purple and gold clash. An alumni game during the holidays is a possibility, featuring many 1930 and 1931 players and earlier stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Fred Robert
Henry Donat
No P. H. S. Program Due To Early Christmas Vacation
The high school will close for Christmas vacation tonight, cancelling the annual Christmas program planned for Thursday. Alumni and patrons expected the event, which had a strong program in preparation led by Lois Bestor as committee chair, featuring a Christmas play.
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Lois Bestor
Plattsmouth Men to Spend Christmas Vacation at Home
Ted Hadraba and Mason E. Wescott, Plattsmouth youths teaching at Southwestern University in Chicago, will return for the Christmas vacation to spend time with family and old friends after the holiday begins.
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Ted Hadraba
Mason E. Wescott
Plattsmouth
Southwestern University At
Chicago
Still on the sick list still confined with flu at home
Rev. C. O. Trey pastor of the First Methodist church remains homebound after a severe bout of flu and grippe. He has missed church services for several days and is gradually recovering with hope to resume duties soon.
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C. O. Trey
First Methodist Church
W C T U Christmas Party at Hayes Home
The W C T U met Monday at Mrs. Robert B. Hayes’s home for a Christmas program. Readings and performances included a Christmas story from Matthew and Luke, the First Crusade talk, piano solos, dramatic readings, and carols, followed by refreshments.
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Charles Troop
Matthew
Luke
George L. Farley
Hillsbro
Ohio
Cabon
Sue Haluska
The
Perty
Brahms
Jessie M. Robertson
Hayes
Jean
Farley
Ralph H. Anderson
Janet Westover
Angel and the
Shepherd
Union
Lois Troop
Mary
On the Sick List Fevers Hit Local Staff and Citizens
Flu claims several local workers as illness spreads. Coach Fred A. Robert of the high school faculty is home ill after Monday, while James K. Pollock, assistant cashier at Farmers State Bank, and Dr. R. P. Westover also remain confined to their homes Tuesday.
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Fred A. Robert
James K. Pollock
Farmers State Bank
R. P. Westover
Auto Collision at Seventh and Vine Streets
An auto accident occurred at the intersection of Seventh and Vine streets involving County Treasurer John E. Turner and Edward Rummel. Both vehicles suffered damage and will require repairs before returning to service.
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Seventh and Vine Streets
John E. Turner
Edward Rummel
Secure Your Cards With Personal Name Prints
Here is the moment to arrange card printing with your name on them. Create a fine keepsake for friends by ordering through the Journal office.
Patterson Family Plans Christmas Reunion in Falls City
Edward Patterson of San Francisco is due Wednesday to join parents Mr. and Mrs. Rea F. Patterson and brother Herbert for Christmas with relatives including the Patterson and Falter families in Falls City. George E. Dovey, Nebraskan pioneer, will be visiting daughters and families, with George H. Faber of Atchison also joining.
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Edward Patterson
San Francisco
California
Rea F. Patterson
Herbert
Patterson
Falls City
John W. Falter
George H. Faber
Atchison, Kansas
Dovey
Called to Mother's Side
Mr and Mrs Homer Hubbard of Wichita Kansas visited E H Wescott in Plattsmouth on their way to Hastings to be with Mrs Hubbard's mother who is critically ill. Hubbard is noted for music work at Wesleyan University and as director of music at Wichita College. Mrs Hubbard formerly Dorothy Hunt has visited Plattsmouth often.
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Homer Hubbard
Wichita
Kansas
E. H. Wescott
Hastings
Hubbard
Wichita College
Dorothy Hunt
Patton Family Reunion Set for Christmas Homecoming
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Patton plan a Christmas family reunion with nearly all relatives gathering except son Ward in Chicago. Miss Ida Patton arrives from Minneapolis and Dean Patton from Chicago has visited the area.
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R. H. Patton
Ward
Chicago
Ida Patton
Minneapolis
Dean Patton
Illness Strikes Floyd Gerbeling Family
The Floyd Gerbeling home in the southern city section has suffered illness for a week. Richard, the young son, has had severe cold and bronchial trouble. Mrs. Gerbeling is now ill and confined to bed. A trained nurse and constant medical care have assisted the family.
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Floyd Gerbeling
Richard
Mrs. Gerbeling
Christmas Observed by Plaugsmouth Woman's Club
The Plaugsmouth Women's club held a Monday evening meeting at Mrs. A W Cloidt's home with social committee hosts. Gifts were collected for Associated Charities baskets for city children. Performances included piano by Mrs. Robert Reed vocal numbers by Jean Hayes and Nadine Cloidt saxophone by Donald Conner and a nativity story by Mrs H G McClusky. The event closed with Christmas carols and refreshments.
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Plaugsmouth Women's Club
A. W. Cloidt
W. L. Heinrich
R. B. Hayes
Edgar Newton
Frank Bestor
J. W. Alwin
Associated Charities
Robert Reed
Jean Hayes
Morningside College
Sioux City
Donald Conner
H.G. McClusky
Nadine Cloidt
Thieves Abandon Chickens At Hennings Farm Heist
Thieves invaded Herman Hennings west of town on Monday night and fled after being frightened away before taking the chickens. Two sacks near a fence were left behind as tracks show a quick exit across a field. Deputy Sheriff Thimgan investigated Tuesday but could not locate the suspect.
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Herman Hennings
Thimgan
First Day of Winter Brings Change in Season
December 1 marks the official start of winter while residents note sub zero conditions earlier. The west section welcomes the opening day with milder weather than the late fall period.
Mrs Maude Fricke Returns Home After Serious Operation
Mrs Maude Fricke, operated on about two weeks ago at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, returned home Tuesday evening. She has rallied well and doctors hope the operation will restore her health permanently.
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Maude Fricke
Clarkson
Omaha
Rotary Club Has Pleasant Christmas Meet
Rotary club members gathered Tuesday at Brown cafe for a festive Christmas program. G. J. Jeager joined as a new member. violin selections by Jeager and an address by W. A. Robertson on Santa Claus highlighted the event. Gifts and toys were collected for Associated Charities, with members donating to Christmas boxes for distribution.
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Rotary Club
Brown Cafe
Robert M. Walling
G. J. Jeager
H. G. McClusky
New World
Earth
Christman
A. L. Brown
Associated Charities
Birthday Celebration for Aimee Jane Thomas at Home
Aimee Jane Thomas observd her fourteenth birthday with a party at the home of Mr and Mrs Herman L Thomas. Guests enjoyed music dancing and games amid Christmas decorations and a large birthday cake with candles. Betty Ann assisted with serving as Wilde Johnson Jeanne Scott Norma Curtis and many other young guests attended.
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Aimee Jane Thomas
Herman L. Thomas
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Betty Ann
Mrs Walter Brittain Improves at Home After Illness
Friends report Mrs Walter Brittain shows improvement after a week of illness at her south city home. Her brother Ivem Star of Einstings Town and Mrs Star are visiting the Brittain family for a short stay.
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Walter Brittain
Visiting in the City Guests from Atlanta Visit Old Friends
Tuesday judge Jesse L. Root and daughter Miss Alice with Mr and Mrs H E Sams of Atlanta Georgia visited Miss Olive Gass and other old time friends. Mrs Sams formerly Miss Flora Rost.
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Jesse L. Root
Alice
8. E. Sams
Atlanta
Georgia
Olive Gass
Sams
Flora Rost
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H. L. Gayer
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Oliver Fick
W. H. Warner
John T. Dysart
William A. Robertson
Luther M. Kuhns
Louis Shanholz
Henry F. Nolting
Woman’s Club
Santa Claus
Wilde Johnson
Jeanne Scott
Norma Curtis
Margie
Mary Lindeman
Anna Marie Rea
Freda Koukal
Rose Mary Cloidt
Wave Smith
Lois Giles
Louise Rishel
Mergie Fitch
Helen Albert
Grece Welsh
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