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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1938

Page

4

Nebraska Motor Vehicle Inspection Law Enforced After 1939

John J. Aldrich announces that after January 1, 1939 all Nebraska vehicle owners must have annual inspections at official stations or face violations. The 1938 sticker remains valid until June 1 1939, after which a 1939 sticker is required. The map shows official inspection stations and the shaded area indicating proximity to stations.

John J. Aldrich Nebraska Safety Council Nebraska Nebraska Safety Patrol

Christmas Day Visits Reported Across Area

Weeping Water residents H Miller and son Pete will visit Carl and Mrs Hansen on Christmas Day. John Cole traveled to Lincoln to handle business matters last Tuesday. Rudolph Hart family plans a Christmas visit and dinner with Mrs Hart’s parents. George Ray of Manley briefly attended to business in Weeping Water. Leslie Everett from near Union visited Weeping Water for Christmas shopping. Gardner R Binger went to Plattsmouth and Omaha for business Tuesday. Theo L Davis and family visited relatives in Auburn and returned Tuesday. Agnes Rough enjoyed a fine dinner at her brother Arthur’s home last Sunday. Jack Philpot returned from Gandy and Lincoln with business interests. Edward Askew will host Christmas Day at southwest of Weeping Water with extended family and guests from Weeping Water, near Nehawka, near Murray.

H. Miller Pete Carl Hansen John Cole Lincoln Rudolph Hart Hart George Ray Manley Weeping Water Leslie Everett Near Union Gardner R. Binger Plattsmouth Omaha Theo L. Davis Auburn Agnes Rough Arthur Jack Philpot Gandy Edward Askew Ben Gibson Guy Buchanan Nehawka Virgil Sudduth Murray

Visiting Uncle Here With Wisemans And Wiseman Family

Little Billie Ted and John sons of August Schleifert visit here with their uncle L A Wiseman and wife and their grandparents Mr and Mrs John Walter Wiseman.

Billie Ted John August Schleifert L. A. Wiseman John Walter Wiseman

Visiting With Friends Here

Jack Culiak and wife formerly of Weeping Water and Manley living in Omaha visited friends in Weeping Water last Monday and Tuesday while staying in Omaha and Lincoln areas.

Jack Culiak Weeping Water and Manley Lincoln Omaha Weeping Water

Christmas Dinner at the Hart Farm East of Weeping Water

Raymond Alfred and Ruth Hart plan Christmas dinner at their farm home east of Weeping Water. They will host sisters Anna Hart and Mildred Hart as guests, bringing most of the family to the old farm for a holiday gathering.

Raymond Alfred Ruth Hart Weeping Water Anna Hart Mildred Hart

Job's Daughters Indication Initiation At Plattsmouth

Mr and Mrs Earl Oldham members of the Order of Eastern Star attended the Plattsmouth meeting Tuesday evening to witness the initiation of Job's Daughters members. A large gathering of Masons and Eastern Stars attended this event.

Job Earl Oldham Order of Eastern Star Plattsmouth Job's

The Story of Christmas Concert at Weeping Water

The Congregational church of Weeping Water and many from other churches presented a chorus of over fifty voices in a fine program and cantata titled The Story of Christmas last Sunday evening.

Congregational Church of Weeping Water

Nativity Scene Outside Church Shines At Night

A capacity audience enjoyed a splendid program as a Nativity scene outside the church depicted the stable of the Saviour. The display, filled with animals and lit by electric lights, created a striking visual of the first Christmas.

Christmas Programs at City Churches

This report notes Christmas season programs at several churches. The Christian church shared a program of Christmas numbers and carols, the Methodist church offered readings and songs by Bible school members, and the Mennonite church presented an entertainment and instructional service enjoyed by many from various churches.

Christian Church Methodist Church Bible Schools Menonite Church Bible School

Masons Hold School on Secret Work in Nebraska

At the Masonic hall last Monday evening a school on the secret work of the Masonic lodge was held. Raymond Cook and Luke Savage, members of the grand lodge of Masons in Nebraska, served on the committee to examine members for uniformity. An oyster supper followed the instruction session.

Masonic Hall Masonic Lodge Raymond Cook Luke Savage Grand Lodge of Masons Nebraska

Weeping Water Woman's Club Christmas Party

Members gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence E Tefft for a Christmas program and luncheon. A gift exchange accompanied the festive occasion.

Weeping Water Woman's Club Clarence E. Tefft

Christmas Dinner at the Smiths in Weeping Water

Mr and Mrs S Ray Smith host Christmas day dinner at their south Weeping Water home. A turkey shipped from Hardy Mont is brought by Mrs John Swindle. Attending are Oscar Domingo and family Frank Domingo and family Henry Snell and family Peter Anderson and family all of Weeping Water and Chris Snell’s family from South Omaha.

S. Ray Smith South Weeping Water Hardy, Mont

Partnership Forms to Run Lincoln Service Station

Richard Cole and Glen Henegar form a business partnership and have taken over a service station at 17th and Sumner streets in Lincoln last week, now operating the site near Nehawka residents.

Lincoln Richard Cole Nehawka Glen Henegar 17Th and Sumner Streets

Ukrainian autonomy proposal rejected by Polish government

Warsaw dispatch reports that on December 21 the Polish government notified Ukrainian deputies in parliament the request for consideration of a Ukrainian autonomy proposal had been rejected.

Warsaw Poland

Notice of Estate Final Report and Hearing in Cass County

In Cass County Nebraska the administratrix of Paul H Wohlfarth deceased has filed a final report and petition for examination and allowance of accounts determination of heirship assignment of residue and discharge. The petition will be heard December 30 1938 at 10 am before County Judge A H Duxbury. (Seal) d5-3w

Cass County Nebraska Paul H. Wohlfarth

Notice to Creditors Estate of William A Armstrong

Notice to creditors of the estate of William A Armstrong deceased in Nebraska. The time for filing claims ends April 3 1939. A hearing to examine and adjust all claims will be in Plattsmouth County Court on April 7 1939 at 10:00 a.m. Dated December 2 1938 A H L Duxbury clerk.

Cass County Nebraska William A. Armstrong Plattsmouth

Parole Hearing Set for Thomas Phillips in Nebraska

Notice that Thomas Phillips, convicted in Cass county for Grand Larceny on May 5 1937, seeks parole. The Board of Pardons will hear the application at 10:00 a m January 11 1939 at the State Penitentiary Lincoln Nebraska. Public may appear and show cause why the parole should or should not be granted.

Thomas Phillips Cass County Board of Pardons State Penitentiary Lincoln Nebraska Harry R. Swanson M. F. Kracher

Murdock Nebraska Calls Special Election on Auditorium Project

Village of Murdock schedules a January 6 1939 special election asking voters to decide on building an auditorium and recreation center and on issuing 2500 in bonds to fund the project plus a corresponding tax levy. Polls open 8 am to 8 pm at Modern Woodmen Hall with yes or no marks for both questions. Henry A Tool serves as Village Clerk.

Murdock Nebraska Woodmen Hall Henry A. Tool

Order to Show Cause in Meisinger Guardian Real Estate Sale

Amended petition asks court to license Lester W Meisinger guardian to sell Wilma May Tritsch minor’s undivided real estate interests in Cass and Chase counties Nebraska to invest proceeds. Hearing set December 27 1938 at 9:00 am in Plattsmouth District Court. Publication required three weeks in Cass County Platatha Journal.

Lester W. Meisinger Wilma May Cass Nebraska Chase County Custer County Elizabeth Meisinger Lena Tritsch Wilma District Court Plattsmouth Cass County Tritsch Lena Tritech Wilma May Tritech Platath Journal

Tax Foreclosure Notice for Plattsmouth Properties

The City of Plattsmouth Nebraska files a district court petition to foreclose separate tax liens on numerous Plattsmouth parcels in Cass County. The notice lists verified owners and heirs with interest in the described real estate and marks October 31 1938 as filing date.

Case County Nebraska Plattsmouth Nels Steel Patrick Connally The Vinyard Development Company Lucille Vogler Vogler Milford B. Bates Bates R. A. Bates Verna Bertha Hatt Ina Hatt South Ina Hatt South and Husband, ———— South Paul W. Hatt Hatt Ralph W. Hatt Sterling F. Hatt McKinney Julius EB. Strohfus Strohfus Fred Jess Jess Mary E. Rhoden George W. Rhoden Grace M. Fullerton Fullerton Herma Lemm Lemm Frederick Lemm William Guthman S. W Cass County City of Young and Hayes Duke Thompson Wise Streitweisser Townsend District Court of District Court

Sheriff Sale In Cass County Nebraska Real Estate Auction

A Lincoln era sheriff sale notice states that on January 14 1939 at 10 00 am in Flattemouth Cass County Nebraska the sheriff will sell at public auction for cash land described as parts of sections 21 township 11 range 14 east of the 6th principal meridian held as the property of Frank B Vallery et al to satisfy a court judgment in favor of The Union Central Life Insurance Company Plattsmouth December 10 1938. d12-5. H SYLVESTER Sheriff Cass County Nebraska.

C. E B. Ledgeway Cass County Nebraska Court House Flattemouth Said Towit Frank B. Vallery Union Central Life Insurance Company Cincinnati Ohio Plattsmouth

Notice of Administration Estate of Aradana Porter

Petition for administration and appointment of Clyde Porter as Administrator filed in the estate of Aradana Porter. Hearing set for January 13, 1939 at 10:00 before the court. Dated December 16, 1938. County Judge.

Cass County Nebraska Aradana Porter Clyde Porter

Notice of Final Settlement in the Estate of John L. Smith

The executor of the estate of John L. Smith deceased has filed a final report and a petition for examination and allowance of his accounts determination of heirship assignment of residue and discharge. The petition and report will be heard before the court on January 13 1939 at ten oclock a m. Dated December 13 1938.

Cass County Nebraska John L. Smith A. H. Duxbury

Plattsmouth Properties Foreclosure Notice in Cass County

Legal notice of mortgage foreclosure describes multiple parcels in Cass County Nebraska including parts of Sec 18 and various lots in Plattsmouth. It warns that taxes must be paid or foreclosing decree will be entered and the property sold to satisfy plaintiff's lien, with answer required by January 32, 1939.

Oren Cass County Nebraska S. W City of Plattsmouth Young and Hayes Duke Thompson Wise Streftweisser City of Plattsmouth Nebraskan Streitweisser Townsend

River navigation to spur new industrial field in Nebraska towns

River navigation opens potential for growth in smaller Nebraska river towns with new industrial opportunities. Officials anticipate boosts to local economies as trade and manufacturing diversify along rivers.

Nebraska River

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Alliance Superior Stratton Madison Millarcae Creamery G. K. Hetrick Binger Lumber & Goal CO Thomas Walling Company A. HL Duxbury County of Nels Steel, Et al Sheriff's Sale State of H. Sylvester Sherif J. Howard Davis J. A. Capwell Walter H. Smith Plattsmouth State Bank Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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