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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1937

Page

3

Local residents visit Plattsmouth and nearby towns

Murray Elton Cacy and others from Plattsmouth visited Murray and Omaha last week for business and social calls. A farm sale near Nebraska City drew Henry Kirscher and Bert Lloyd, while families from Murray, Union and Rock Bluffs spent weekends visiting, shopping, or awaiting news.

Elton Cacy Plattsmouth Murray Fred Drucker Dorothy Yost Iookies Henry Kirscher Bert Lloyd Nebraska City Herman Bradenkamp Omaha H Richard Brendel Edgar Newton Charles Vesta Clark Newton George E. Nickles Chester Shrader Clara Lane Florence Freda Crank Sarah Young Savanah Shrader Rhoden Tommy Trop Wall Lake Iowa Howard Philpott Philpot Pan Shera Rock Bluffs Gladden Olive Finney J. K. Burton

Visit of Auburn Guests Brings Pleasant Family Day

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gulliott of Auburn visited Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Brubacher and their sisters last Sunday. The group enjoyed a very pleasant visit and a fine dinner at the Brubachers home.

Elmer Gulliott Auburn G. E. Brubacher

Birthday Celebration Marked Last Sunday

A birthday anniversary was celebrated last Sunday with family and friends in a lighthearted gathering honoring the individual’s special day. Weasts and wishes were exchanged as the event reflected joyful remembrance.

Pleasant evening at Mrasek home with guests

Earl Mrasek entertained a merry party of friends with a pleasant evening and luncheon. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Welton, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reed of Cedar Creek, Ernest Reed and wife, and Clara Mrasek of Murray.

Earl Mrasek Mrasek Robert Welton Fred Reed Cedar Creek Ernest Reed Clara Mrasek Murray

Writes From the West Describes Vallejo Winter Comforts

Thomas Nelson reports from Vallejo California where he joined his sister for the winter and notes mild weather with temperatures around fifty degrees. Roses are blooming and vegetation is green as he plans to stay most of the season.

Thomas Nelson Vallejo California

Mrs Orville Noell Ill With Family Care Near Murray

Mrs. Orville Noell who lives with her husband a short distance west of Murray has been seriously ill for some time. She showed some improvement early this week but remains in grave condition, with care provided by her sister and other relatives.

Orville Noell Murray

American Bible Association meeting at Presbyterian church

A large audience attended a Sunday gathering at the Presbyterian church for an American Bible Association meeting. The Meade sisters performed several numbers and the Young Men's Bible class offered a touching rendition titled My Mother's Bible.

Presbyterian Church American Bible Association Meade Charles M. Meade

Not Sunny South Residents Report Rain in Fort Worth

Earl Troop and his wife, wintering in Fort Worth, report persistent rain since arrival, contradicting the sunny south stereotype yet enjoying their stay in the mild Texas climate.

Earl Troop Fort Worth Texas

Furnished Three Room House for Rent in Murray

Three room furnished house offered for rent at P O Box 111 Murray. Contact details not provided. Describes housing option with full furnishings and local delivery point.

P. O Murray

Reverend Goings joins Parr Young farm staff

The Rev W E Goings formerly in Louisville ministry has accepted a position on Parr Young’s farm and assists in feeding cattle. He is noted as well qualified for this role and capable of other agricultural duties.

W. E. Goings Louiisville Parr Young

West visitors Verner Perry family stay

Mr and Mrs Verner Perry were guests of his mother Mrs Catherine Perry. They spent the night at Mrs Addie Perry's home, then traveled to Elmwood to visit Mrs W A Cook, a sister of Mr Perry, and again with Mrs Catherine Perry before returning west.

Verner Perry Catherine Perry Addie Perry Elmwood W. A. Cook Mr. Perry West

Richard Brendel Improves After Appendicitis Operation

Mrs. Margaret Brendel reports her son Richard is recovering well after an appendicitis operation in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. W L Seybolt visited last Sunday, found him cheerful and progressing. They hope he can leave the hospital and return to Murray soon.

Richard Brendel Margaret Brendel Omaha Richard W. L. Seybolt Murray

Nehawka Christmas program and local activities

The Nehawka Methodist church hosts a Christmas program with Santa Claus and a tree this Friday. Local residents report visits, purchases, and travel news including George Hetrick purchasing a new 1938 Plymouth, Ray Stead planning a move to Oregon, and Anna Fulton visiting Wayside with her daughters. Community members attend district court hearings in Plattsmouth, and Cass County Historical Society plans a January 20 meeting in Murdock with a constitution program led by Supt. Laimbert.

George K. Hetrick Cass County Creamery Plattsmouth Nehawka Ray Stead Oregon Anna Fulton Wayside Nebraska Wim. Jourgesén Albert Anderson Gertrude Wolph Evelyn of Arthur Wolph California Grover Hoback G Charles Hemphill District Court

Hold Community Meet in Nehawka Auditorium

A last week community meeting at the Nehawka auditorium featured a splendid program. Rev. Small of the United Brethren church delivered the principal address. The program included many Christmas numbers and several beautiful carols.

Nehawka Small United Brethren Church

Watsons Plan Christmas Visit Home of Disney Parents

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Watson plan a Christmas visit to Topeka Kansas for a short vacation. Mrs. Watson formerly Miss Billie Disney will stay at her parents Mr. and Mrs. A G Disney while visiting friends in the community.

Thomas Watson Billie Disney Topeka Kansas A. G. Disney

American Legion of Nehawka Plans Christmas Feasts

The Nehawka Legion chapter serving Nehawka Union and Murray will again provide Christmas dinners for needy members across three towns. Committees in each town designate funds and coordinate with local business leaders to ensure meat and other essentials are included in the festive meals.

American Legion of Nehawka Union and Murray Legion

Jolly Meeting At Hicks Home Promise Family Gathering

John Hicks of Quinton Missouri visited Nehawka last Saturday as guest of his father W A Hicks and C F Hitt of Plattsmouth. The three families cooperated in dressing large hogs for the winter meal. They plan a celebration at W A Hicks home next Saturday and Sunday with Eugene Hicks bringing C F Hitt’s family to the gathering.

John Hicks Quinton Nehawka W. A. Hicks C. F. Hitt Plattsmouth W. A Hicks Eugene Hicks Cc. F. Hitt

Hold Fine Meeting Sponsored by Mrs Isadore Tucker

Mrs Isadore Tucker sponsored a very worthwhile meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathering community interest and promoting civic service through local chapters.

Isadore Tucker Revolu

Christmas Celebration At C Steffens Farm

To celebrate Christmas Mr and Mrs C Steffens of Lot tom plan a proper season with guests including J H Steffens and family Albert Anderson and family P C Cunningham and family from Norfolk and Mr and Mrs Frank Horstman and family all members of the Steffens family.

C. Steffens Lottom J. H. Steffens Albert Anderson P. C. Cunningham Norfolk Frank Horstman

Christmas Program at First Christian Church

A Christmas program will be presented Thursday evening under the direction of Mrs. M. 8. Kerr Mrs. Lester Thimgan and Mrs. J. H. Graves The program will feature Joy to the World and a prayer segment as part of the church services.

First Christian Church M. 8. Kerr Lester Thimgan J. H. Graves

Recitations and Christmas Pageant Cast List

Cast list for Part I and Part II includes Harold Moore Verna Bailey Dona Hackenberg Norma Favors Ruth Ann Nelson Mary Denson Robert Hackenberg Pauline Hindman Edward Johnson Marjorie Phillips Georgia Carey Laverne Rice Betty Fae Read Patricia Taenzler Bobby Taenzler Betty Taenzler Minnie Grauf George Jacobs etc Santa Claus will be present in person.

Harold Moore Cine Robert Hackenberg Mrs. Goodman Pauline Hindman Edward Johnson Wayne Dasher Fulgraicoa Marjorie Phillips Georgia Carey Betty Fae Pieyd Laverne Rice Phil Donald Stradley Bertie Bernard Dow Mary Ellen Florence Patty Taenzler Junior Taenzler Bobby Betty Taenzler John Sheard Minnie Grauf Eastridge Darlene Hackenberg Uncle Peter Sylvia Moore Richard Sack Little Town of Bethlehem Phyllis Taenzler Ruth Favors Bessie Black Louise Sheard Dorothy Stradley Doris Bailey Dorothy Denson Dorothy Willis Helen Minniear Maxine Graves George Jacobs Laverne Rice Santa Claus

Better Journal Aims for Sharper News Voice

The Journal pledges continual improvement to a quicker, more newsy style and invites readers to share tips by calling News Desk No 6.

No. 6

Notice to Creditors Cass County Nebraska

Notice to creditors of the estate of Sarah Campbell deceased in Cass County Nebraska. Claims must be filed by April 4 1938 and a hearing will be held April 8 1938 at 10 a.m. in Plattsmouth County Court for examination and allowance of all filed claims. Dated December 1 1937 A H Duxbury County Judge.

A. H. Duxbury

Sheriff Sale in Cass County Nebraska January 29 1938

Statewide execution directs the sale of real estate in Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska at 4 PM on January 29 1938. Property is the South 4 percent of the Southeast 4 of Section 15 Township 11 North Range 13 East of the 6th P M in Cass County with carve out deeded to David J. The sale proceeds go to satisfy a judgment in favor of Fred T. Ramege Trustee against Albert A. Young et al.

C. E. Ledgeway Cass County Nebraska Plattsmouth Said David J Albert A. Young Fred T. Ramege Cass David Bachler T. H. Pollock

District Court Session Held by Judge Wilson

District Judge W. W. Wilson from Nebraska City presided, holding a Monday session in which a large number of motions were taken up and argued.

W. W. Wilson Nebraska City

Estate of William Patterson final report hearing notice

To all interested in the estate of William Patterson deceased Nebraska No 3268 the Executrix has filed her final report and petition for examination and allowance of administration accounts determination of heirship assignment of residue and for discharge Hearing before the Court on January 14 1938 at ten oclock a m dated December 17 1927 County Judge.

Cass County Nebraska William Patterson A. H. Duxbury

Execution Notice in Cass County Nebraska

State of Nebraska Cass County issues writ directed to the defendant Harry Albin. On January 29, 1938 at 10:00 a.m. at the south front door of the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section ten township eleven north range thirteen will be seized to satisfy a judgment recovered by John H. Fowler Trustee for plaintiff against the defendant.

C. E. Sedgway Cass County Nebraska Plattsmouth Said Section Ten Township Eleven Range Thirteen Harry Albin John H. Fowler

Notice of Hearing on Petition for Heirship Determination

Petition filed by T H Pollock seeks a determination of David Bachler's heirs and the time of death. The hearing is set for January 14, 1938 at 10 a.m. before the Cass County Court in Plattsmouth Nebraska.

Mary E. Bachler David Bachler John H. Bachler Phillip Bachler Henry J. Bachler Mary Ann Bachler Catharine Ward Bachler Nebraska Cass County Plattsmouth

Referee Sale Ordered for Cass County Nebr Real Estate

In Cass County Nebraska the district court appoints a referee to sell at public auction on January 22, 1938 at 2 00 pm the described lands in township 11 north range 8 9 including the northwest quarter of section 33 with terms requiring 10 percent cash and balance upon confirmation. The sale is open one hour and conveys title free of encumbrances except leases through February 28, 1989 with 1938 rentals assigned to the purchaser. The abstract will be furnished to the buyer. CARL D. GANZ attorney. d20-iw

Ruth Bechtel District Court Cass County Nebraska Farmers and Merchants Bank Alvo

Sale of real estate in Cass County Nebraska by order of court

The sheriff will sell on January 22 1938 at 10 a m at the south front door of the courthouse Plattsmouth Nebraska the real estate of Fanny Sayles widow and others to satisfy a judgment for Carrie M. Armstrong. Properties include Lots 12 16 17 and parts of Lot 17 in the southwest quarter of section 31 township 12 north range 9 east and Lots 25 26 27 28 37 38 89 40 in Jones Second Addition to Greenwood Cass County Nebraska.

C. E. Sedgway Cass County Nebraska Plattsmouth Said Jones Greenwood Fanny Sayles Carrie M. Armstrong

Estate of Henrietta Lawton will probate petition filed

Notice states a petition for probate of a will and for appointment of Homer Lawton as administrator with the will annexed. The hearing before the court is set for January 7, 1937, at 10 a.m. Dated December 10, 1937.

Livingston estate claims hearing set for April 15 1938

Theodore P. Livingston deceased No 3304 claims against said estate are to be examined and adjusted at the County Court room in Plattsmouth on April 15 1938 at ten o'clock a m for the purpose of hearing and allowing all duly filed claims. Dated December 7 1937. (Seal) d13-3w

Cass County Nebraska Sarah Campbell Plattsmouth A. H. Duxbury Judéze Theodore P. Livingston Joseph A. Everett Arle Lari F. G. Fricke Frederick G. Fricke County Court

Parole Hearing Set for Forgery Convict Whitfield

Notice of a parole hearing for Robert L. Whitfield, convicted in Cass county for forgery on August 22 1936. The Board of Pardons will hear the application at 10:00 a.m. January 12 1938 at the State Penitentiary Lincoln Nebraska, inviting interested parties to attend and present any reasons for or against grant.

Robert L. Whitfield Cass County Board of Pardons State Penitentiary Lincoln Nebraska

Prairie State Pardons Board Sets Hearing on Commutation

Joe Altschaffl, convicted in Cass county on June 26 1928 for shooting to kill, applies for clemency. The Nebraska Board of Pardons will hear the petition at 10:00 a m January 12 1938 at the State Penitentiary Lincoln Nebraska. Citizens may attend and present cause why the request should be granted. M F Kracher is named in the notice.

Joe Altschaffl Cass County Board of Pardons State Penitentiary Lincoln Nebraska

Sale by order to liquidate Frederick property in Greenwood

An Order of Sale directs a public auction on November th 1937 at 10 00 a m at the South Front Door of the Court House Plattsmouth Nebraska. The real estate Lot 361 in the Village of Greenwood Cass County Nebraska owned by Ray H Frederick and Claire M Frederick is sold to satisfy a judgment for State Securities Company plaintiff against the defendants.

Cass County Nebraska Court House Plattsmouth Said Greenwood Ray Frederick Claire M. Frederick State Securities Company

Hearing Scheduled On Claims For Joseph A Everett Estate

Notice of hearing for April 1938 to examine and adjust all claims against the estate of Joseph A Everett No 8306 with hearing set at ten o clock a m Dated December 3 1937 A H Duxbury seal F G Fricke deceased No 3303 hearing on April 8 1938 at ten o clock a m for claims and objections Dated November 30 1937

Sheriff Sale Notice of Otoe Cass County Real Estate

Notice of sheriff sale by two executions issued in Otoe County Nebraska. E. Dewey Hoback is named as defendant with multiple property interests in Nehawka Cass County. Auction set for December 20, 1957 at 2 pm at the south door of the Plattsmouth courthouse.

Notice of Quiet Title in Cass County Land

Lena Betts Cynthia M. Betts Herman F Behrns and Joe F Behrns sue in Cass County Nebraska District Court to quiet title to the northeast quarter Section 22 Town 10 Range 12 with the south half of the northeast quarter and related parcels. They seek to bar all defendants from any claim and cancel deeds and liens including a deed of trust to Casady and Test and a mortgage to Henry Shewell. Defendants named include Masten W Riden and others with unknown real names. Answer by January 17 1938 or the petition stands true. Attorneys Marshall Pitzer represent plaintiffs.

Masten W. Riden Martin Riden Martin W. Riden J. P. Casady J. D. Test Henry Shewell John B. Boulware Township 10 Range 12 Cass County Nebraska Lena Betts Cynthia M. Betts Herman F. Behrns Joe F. Behrns District Court of Joe F. Behins Martin W. Biden Case County

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