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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1938

Page

6

Job's Daughters Install New Officers in Impressive Ceremony

Bethel No 24 of Job's Daughters installed its officers for the term at a large gathering. Wilma Friedrich became honored queen with Rachel Robertson as installing officer and Shirley Seiver retiring queen honored with a jewel. Other officers were installed by past honored queens and officers, with musical numbers and medal presentations marking the ceremony.

Bethel No. 24 Job the Bethel Wilma Friedrich Rachel Robertson Eleanor Minor Frances Cloidt Jean Knorr Alice Hirz Shirley Seiver Ellen Kaffenberger L. S. Devoe Janet Westover Mary Gayer Margaret Ann Vallery Vivian Warner Jacqueline Wetenkamp Ruth Westover Rosemary Steppat Katherine Barkus Helen Barkus Peg Wiles Dorothy Jean Turner Elizabeth Ann Wiles Nan Martin

Omaha Couple Wed in Court House Ceremony

The marriage of Mary Mae Chase and Lee Herman Goodwin occurred Friday in the county judge’s office, read by Judge A H Duxbury. The pair, residents of Omaha, returned to their homes after the ceremony, witnessed by Betty Clements of Elmwood and clerk Minnile Hild.

A. H. Duxbury Mary Mae Chase Lee Herman Goodwin Omaha

Death of Mrs. Dc. W. Askew in Ashtabula Ohio

Learns of the death of Mrs Dc W Askew a sister in law of D E Askew aged 69 at her home in Ashtabula Ohio early this month The couple lived in Ashtabula for forty five years and were engaged in the mortician business The funeral and interment were held in Ashtabula.

DD. E. Askew Dc. W. Askew Ashtabula Ohio

Miss Theresa Hemple to Spend Holidays in Omaha

Miss Theresa Hemple leaves Thursday for Omaha to spend the holiday season with relatives and old friends and expects to be away until after the new year.

Theresa Hemple Omaha

Andersons Visit Ceresco for Christmas

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Anderson of St. Paul Minnesota visited here and left yesterday to spend Christmas with Mrs. Andersons parents in Ceresco.

Ralph Anderson St. Paul Minnesota Ceresco Mrs. Anderson

Mrs. L. W. Egenberger Visits Omaha on Wednesday

Mrs. L. W. Egenberger was in Omaha Wednesday afternoon to attend to business and visit with friends.

L. W. Egenberger Omaha

Christmas Week News From Weeping Water Readers

A busy update from Weeping Water lists illnesses, travels, and visits among residents. Ed Coleman spends winter in California while Rex Peters suffers fire damage. Numerous Christmas visits mark ties with Lincoln Omaha Plattsmouth and Sioux City. Dorcas society starts January 6. A local operetta "Christmas Woman in the Sho e" delights the school audience.

Legion Auxiliary Hosts Christmas Party at Gribble Home

The American Legion Auxiliary held a Christmas party on Wednesday afternoon December 21 at Mrs. J S Gribble’s residence. Several business matters were discussed and voted.

Clarence Miller Wins Release from Penitentiary

Clarence Miller, jailed for a 1934 chicken theft and given a ten year term under Nebraska’s habitual criminal law, won release after Judge F E B Chappell ordered freedom following a habeas corpus writ. The ruling aligned with a recent state supreme court decision limiting the habitual statute as a repeat offense rather than a distinct crime.

Lincoln Clarence Miller F E. B. Chappell Miller Haring Chappell State Supreme Court Harry Kuwitsky Nebraska City Kuwitsky

Dist 12 convention in Plattsmouth described by Greenwood delegate

Mrs Gribble reports on the Dist 12 convention at Plattsmouth. A quilt gifted by Elsie Peters to the Auxiliary for the Veterans hospital is shown amid gifts and Christmas music. Past President Mrs J D Bauers, ill, sent Christmas cards and co hosted a luncheon with Mrs Lunceford, ending with festive wishes.

Plattsmouth Gribble Greenwood Elsie Peters Veterans’ Hospital J. D. Bauers Alsho Bauers Lunce

Pinochle Club Hosts Christmas Party at Mrs Laymen Home

The pinochle club met with Mrs. Art Laymen on Thursday for a Christmas party and guest Margaret Howard attended. Lovely refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Andy Leadabrandt.

Pinochle Club Art Margaret Howard Andy Leadabrandt

Benefit Party Supports Community Christmas Gifts

The American Legion and Auxiliary held a December 19 benefit at the hall to fund Christmas treats and baskets. Eleven tables were set, with Mrs H Richards winning the high prize for women and Mr P Clymer the high for men. Donations were received from attendees and supporters, enabling Legion and Auxiliary work for the community. A lunch was served by the Auxiliary at the end of the games.

American Legion and Auxiliary H. Richards P. Clymer Legion and Auxiliary

Roosevelt Holds Christmas in Washington

Four generations of the Roosevelt family will lead national Christmas ceremonies at Lafayette Park across from the White House. At 4 p.m. Central Time President Roosevelt his mother Mrs. James Roosevelt and several children and grandchildren will light the community Christmas tree with the president pressing the switch to start nationwide decorations. His remarks will be broadcast on major radio networks.

Washington Roosevelt James Roosevelt Lafayette Park White House

Train Robbery in Manila Loots Gold Shipment

Two mail clerks were shot and killed on the Ilocos Manila Express as it arrived in Manila. About $75,000 in gold from Baguio mines was stolen after the baggage car was looted. the safe was unlocked with missing keys. Authorities call it the first train robbery in Philippine history.

Manila P. L Baguio

Beasley Divorce Decree Granted in District Court

Pearl Beasley was granted a decree of divorce from Glen Beasley in district court this morning. Attorney J. H. Davis represented the plaintiff.

Pearl Beasley Glen Beasley J. H. Davis

Home Economics Club Buffet and Dance at High School

Tuesday evening the Home Economics Club held a buffet supper at the high school. After supper the remainder of the time was spent in dancing.

Home Economics Club

Thursday Afternoon Club Sees Prizes Won

The Thursday afternoon club met yesterday with Mrs. Henry Goos. Prizes were won by Mrs. Goos and Miss Dora Fricke.

Henry Goos

St Pauls Ladies Aid Hostesses Share Holiday Program

Mrs Frank Horsak and Miss Helen Smetana hosted St Pauls Ladies Aid yesterday. Verona Toman played a piano number, Patty Kocian gave a Christmas reading, Mary Lou Warner sang and read, with sister Vivian accompanying on piano. Delious refreshments followed.

St. Paul’s Ladies’ Aid Frank Horsak Helen Smetana St. Paul's Ladies’ Aid Verona Toman Patty Kocian Mary Lou Warner Vivian

Entertain Children at Gobelman Christmas Party

Mr and Mrs Frank Gobelman hosted a neighborhood Christmas party last evening for local children. The event featured popcorn balls and games with Christmas presents exchanged. Guests included Catherine Donis Tommy Donis Margaret Farney Bob Hoffman Phyllis Hoffman and Janice Schmidtmann.

Frank Gobelman Catherine Tommy Donis Margaret Farney Bob Phyllis Hoffman Janice Schmidtmann

Honor Mr and Mrs Anderson at SC E AT club luncheon

The SC E AT club hosted a covered dish luncheon for Mr and Mrs Ralph Anderson of St Paul Minnesota, former members. The event at Henry Stagkjohn home featured Chinese checkers Cork and gift exchange with attendees including Fred Lugsch Frank Cloidt John Turner Elmer Sundstrom Vincent Sundstrom Llora Lloyd Kieck and Mr and Mrs Starkjohn.

Anderson S.C.E.A.T Ralph Anderson St. Paul Minnesota Henry Stagkjohn John Turner Fred Lugsch Frank Cloidt Elmer Sundstrom Vincent Llora Lloyd Kieck Starkjohn

Arabs Snipe at Christmas Pilgrims to Bethlehem

Bethlehem December 24 Arabs opened fire on Christmas pilgrims along the Jerusalem to Bethlehem road as they headed to the church of the nativity. Inside the city British troops with steel helmets and sandbag ramparts guarded worshippers amid a gloom of battle damaged streets and a lifted curfew.

Bethlehem Jerusalem Church of the Nativity

Ducks Frozen in Ice at West Okoboji Lake

Spokesmen warned to ignore thousands of ducks resting on west Okoboji Lake Iowa including several hundred frozen in the ice. U.S. game agent Jesse F. Thompson said only injured or sick ducks are frozen and none need aid. He noted gunshot and lead poisoning from eating shot as causes. Estimates place ducks on the lake at 200000 to 500000.

Printing job service promises prompt attention

A print shop advertises fast turnaround for all orders large or small. Call number 6 for prompt service details.

Cail No

Christmas to Witness Many Home Parties

Miss Verna Leonard left for Lincoln yesterday to spend Christmas with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Waller will spend Christmas day in Omaha with a niece, Mrs. J. T. Little. Searl 8. Davis and son Stephen were in Lincoln yesterday visiting with Mrs. Mary M. Davis.

Verna Leonard Lincoln D. E. Waller Omaha J. T. Little Searl Davis Son Stephen Mary M. Davis

Christmas Visits Reported by Fricke and Keller Families

Miss Dora Fricke plans Christmas with sister Mrs. Russell Harris in Omaha. Mrs. Bob Keller and daughter Claudine depart for Wichita Kansas to spend the holidays with relatives.

Dora Fricke Mrs Russell Harris Omaha Bob Keller Claudine Wichita Kansas

Christmas Greetings From Sunnyside Reach Family

At Sunnyside on Christmas Mae S Morgan and daughter Clara Mae send best wishes. Mr and Mrs Edgar Wescott of Lincoln join in extending holiday regards.

Sunnyside Mae S. Morgan Clara Mae Edgar 8. Wescott Lincoln

Mrs Jewett to Visit River Engineer in City

Mrs J Jewett and her children from Kansas City will visit Mr Jawett a river engineer in the city to spend the holidays.

Devoe Family Christmas Hosting in Lincoln

Mr and Mrs L J Devoe will host Christmas day at their Lincoln home with Stephen and Marjorie as guests.

L. J. Devoe Stephen Marjorie IL. J. Devoe Lincoln

Mrs Fern Hendricks Hosts Christmas Dinner

Mrs Fern Hendricks of Omaha entertains Christmas dinner for Mr Edward Donat Sr and Mrs Vern Hendricks and Mr and Mrs Vern Hendricks of this city.

Fern Hendricks Omaha Edward Donat, Sr Vern Hendricks

Christmas Day Guests From Lincoln

Mr and Mrs Robert Cappell host Christmas day with guests Mr and Mrs Frank Downey of Lincoln. Downey is the sister of Mrs Cappell.

Robert Cappell Frank Downey Lincoln Cappell

Allbeé Family Hosts Daughter Selma Marshall for Christmas

Mr and Mrs W P Allbeé welcome their daughter Mrs Selma Marshall of Glenwood as guest for Christmas spending the day with them.

W. P. Allbeé Selma Marshall Glenwood

Des Moines Family Spends Christmas in Local Visit

Mr and Mrs Robert D Schaeffer and daughter Sandra Sue of Des Moines Iowa visit Mr and Mrs James Bulin for Christmas holidays.

Robert D. Schaeffer Sandra Sue Des Moines, Iowa James Bulin

Pettit Family Heads to Grand Island Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs Ralph Pettit and their son left this morning for Grand Island Nebraska to spend the holiday season with relatives and friends.

Ralph Pettit and Son Grand Island Nebraska

Ward Whelan Visits Rockwell City During Christmas Holiday

Ward Whelan is spending the Christmas holiday in Rockwell City Iowa as the guest of the Roy James family and will stay there until the New Year.

Ward Whelan Rockwell City Iowa Roy James

Christmas Guests At Snyder Farm From Chicago

John Sedgway and his family join Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ledgway of Chicago as Christmas visitors for the day at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Snyder.

John Sedgway Jack Ledgway Chicago Andrew Snyder

Mrs Hassler and Daughter to Visit Oma ha Christmas

Mrs William Hassler and her daughter Miss Anna will be guests at the Omaha Christmas gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Earl F Hassler and family for the day.

William Hassler Miss Anna Omaha Earl F. Hassler

Streight to Visit Lincoln with Daughter and Family

William J. Streight will spend the holiday in Lincoln with his daughter Mrs. Evi Spier and family and will also call on old friends in the capital city.

William J. Streight Lincoln Mrs Evi Spier Capital

Kirker Family to Celebrate Christmas at Ashland Home

Mrs. John Kirker and daughter Miss Ila Kirker will spend Christmas Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kirker near Ashland along with Mr. and Mrs. William Shea and their family.

John Kirker Ila Kirker William Shea Ernest Kirker Near Ashland

Hall Family to Visit for Holiday at Goodland Home

Mr and Mrs George Hall and family of Goodland Kansas will stay with Mr and Mrs Julius M Hall and family during the holidays.

George Hall Goodland Kansas Mr. Hall Julius M. Hall

Davis Couple Holiday Visit in Lincoln with Family

Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Davis spend the holiday season in Lincoln visiting Mrs. Parker, mother of Mrs. Davis, along with other relatives and old friends.

Mrs. J. Howard Davis Lincoln

Trembell and Sumner Families Plan Christmas Visit

Mr and Mrs G Ernest Trembell of Lincoln plus Katherine Sumner and June Sumner of Omaha will visit tomorrow to spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs D S Sumner. The plan highlights family gathering and holiday travel.

G. Ernest Trembell Lincoln Katherine Sumner June Sumner Omaha D. 5. Sumner

Maxwell Family Visits Schissel Home for Christmas

Mr and Mrs Leslie Bains and children Leslie Jr and Barbara Ann of Maxwell Nebraska are here to spend Christmas Day at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Schissel.

Leslie Bains Leslie Jr Barbara Ann Maxwell Nebraska Albert Schissel

Tri County Project Keeps Mr Bains Away From Home

Mr. Bains is engaged in work on the Tri County project in the west part of the state and will return to work Monday. His parents are mentioned in connection with the notice.

Bains Tri-County

Mrs Donelan Visits Papil Lion for Christmas with Browns

Mrs. J. A. Donelan traveled to Papil Lion to join Mr. and Mrs. Karl Brown and their daughter for Christmas celebrations.

J. A. Donelan Papillion Karl Brown

Miss Bauer and Miss Smetana Visit Spencer Nebraska

Miss Margaret Bauer and Miss Helen Smetana plan to leave Monday for Spencer Nebraska to spend a week visiting Mrs. Ed Loomis and Mrs. Lawrence Storjohan.

Margaret Bauer Helen Smetana Spencer Nebraska Ed Loomis Lawrence Storjohan

Christmas Dinner at Hiatt Home With Relatives

A Christmas gathering at the L. D. Hiatt home with relatives William L. Heinrich and E. P. Lutz plus their spouses. The group will share the traditional Christmas dinner.

L. D

Metzger Family to Visit Judge Duxbury for Christmas

Omaha couple Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Metzger and their son William Metzger of Cedar Creek will be guests in Omaha at Judge A. H. Duxbury’s home for Christmas Day.

C. E. Metzger Omaha William Metzger Cedar Creek A. H. Duxbury

Tidds Plan Christmas Visit to Orleans Nebraska

Mr and Mrs A L Tidd leave Friday for Orleans Nebraska to visit over the Christmas holidays with Mrs Maude Bodine and family and with Roy Bodine, cousins of Mrs Tidd.

A. L. Tidd Orleans Nebraska

Christmas Visit Planned by Wiles Family

Mrs. B. F. Wiles and daughters Florence and Ethalyn Mullis of Lincoln along with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Klauschie of Omaha will visit the Carl Schnei der and Harley Wiles home for the holiday season.

B. F. Wiles Florence Ethalyn Mullis Lincoln Herbert Klauschie Omaha Carl Schneider Harley Wiles

Christmas Day Guests At Bajeck Home

Mr and Mrs John Bajeck host guests on Christmas day including Mrs Lillian Livingston and her sons and the Ptak family with Dennis and Mr and Mrs Fred Sharp ack and Dennis.

John Bajeck Lillian Livingston and Sons Emmons Ptak Theodore Ptak Dennis Fred Sharpack

Christmas Dinner Guests Include Burdicks and Schneider Family

Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Schneider host Christmas dinner guests from St. Edward Nebraska and Norfolk. Attending are Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Burdick with children, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Schneider and son Ronald, all from the local area.

H. A. Schneider Eugene Burdick St. Edward Nebraska E C. Burdick Norfolk Carl J. Schneider Ronald City

Family Christmas Gathering at Niel Home

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Niel hosts a Christmas day family gathering with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sharp of Omaha Grettal Hackenberg of Wayne Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hackenberg and A G Hackenberg of this city.

Leslie Niel Lloyd Sharp Omaha Grettal Hackenberg Wayne Russell Hackenberg A. G. Hackenberg City

Christmas Dinner Guests From Local Families

Christmas dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Thim fan will be Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Mc Donald and family of Murdock, Mr. and Mrs. Ed W. Thimgan and Larry, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Graves and Maxine and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Graves and family.

Lester Thimfan Bryan McDonald Murdock Ed W. Thimgan Larry J. H. Graves Maxine Carl Graves

Christmas Guests Listed by Rex Young Family

Mr and Mrs Rex Young will host during the Christmas holiday Register of Deeds Miss Lillian White Miss Georgia White Mr and Mrs Guy White and family Albert Young of this city Miss Florence White and Mrs Ona Lawton and son Lyle of Omaha as guests.

Rex Young Register of Deeds Lillian White Georgia White Guy White Albert Young This City Florence White Ona Lawton Lyle Omaha

Family Christmas Dinner at Hibert Home

A Christmas dinner gathering will be hosted at the John Hibert home on South Eighth Street. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Bestor and family, John Kenneth Bestor, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Bestor and son, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Iverson and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hiber and son Edwin.

John Hibert South Eighth Street Frank M. Bestor John Kenneth Bestor Robert H. Bestor Rudolph Iverson Joseph Hiber Edwin

Christmas Dinner Guests Include Omaha Visitors

Miss Helen Hunter hosts a Christmas dinner tomorrow with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hunter and children Barbara and Billy of Omaha, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hild with Catherine and Arthur, and several local families including Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Ingwerson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gansemer, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Knabe, and Margaret Ann and John.

Helen Hunter W. J. Hunter Barbara Billy Omaha Jake Hild Catherine Arthur Sterling Ingwerson Edward Gansemer Harry Knabe Margaret Ann John

Wescotts Host Christmas Dinner of Lincoln Guests

Mr and Mrs C C Wescott entertain at dinner for Christmas with guests Miss Alice Louise Wescott from Chicago and Mrs Maude Fricke Frederick Jane and Marion Fricke from Lincoln along with Misses Olive Gass Margaret Mapes and Margaret Hodgert Mrs F L Cummins and Miss Ruth Patton.

C. C. Wescott Alice Louise Wescott Chicago Maude Fricke Frederick, Jane and Marion Fricke Lincoln Olive Gass Margaret Mapes Margaret Hodgert F. L. Cummins Ruth Patton

Death of Babe in Los Angeles Honors George Thomas Family

The babe of Mr and Mrs George Thomas Jr died suddenly Saturday at the family home in Los Angeles California. Born in September and christened Susan the infant brought joy to the family which now grieves deeply. Survived by the parents sister Joan and brother Kirk and the grandparents.

George W. Thomas George Thomas, Jr Los Angeles California Susan Joan Kirk

Schreiber Couple Begin Vacation in New Mexico

Mr and Mrs W L Schreiber depart to New Mexico for a vacation visit to points of interest there staying at various locales during the trip.

New Mexico W. L. Schreiber

Elmwood Attorney Attends County Court Matters

Friday attorney G. L. Clements of Elmwood appeared in the county court to handle various legal matters.

G. L. Clements Elmwood

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