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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1937

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4-H Clubbers Feeding Many Baby Beeves

Cass county 4-H members feed 76 baby beeves for market next fall. Calves weigh 300 to 400 pounds, with 63 bought from Cherry county ranches and others from Omaha. Members plan alfalfa ensilage rations and modest grain mix, aiming for economical gains and profit despite market fluctuations.

Cass County 4-H Club Cherry County Ranches Omaha Sccally Clyde Althouse Cleo Bergman Marion Wulf Myr Harlan Kunz James Stuart Mills Nagel Bricker Verneon Warren Donald Naomi Rikli Erwin Schliaphoff Robert Wasoner Robert Sehneider Paul Eveland Arold Domingo Kathleen Ruth Schafer Robert Arthur Pollard Lyman Rehmeier Robert Nickles Reginald Jorgensen Raymond Oscar Brandt

Home for the Holidays at Robertson Residence

Midshipman James M. Robertson of the U S Naval Academy returns to Annapolis Maryland for Christmas holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs William A Robertson and other relatives. It is his first home visit since last summer providing a family gathering over Christmas.

James M. Robertson U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis Maryland William A. Robertson Robertson

York family heads for Texas on southern motor trip

Mr and Mrs Don C York and sons Randall and Joe depart for a southern motor trip They will visit their eldest son Don Freese York in Oklahoma before continuing to the Rio Grande valley in Texas where they previously lived and will see relatives and friends in Brownsville

Don C. York Randall Joe South Oklahoma Don Freese York Rio Grand Valley Texas Brownville

Appreciation for Kindness in Time of Loss

The families express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy during the bereavement over their daughter and sister. The message notes the memories will remain dear to them.

Shaffers to Spend Holiday With Butlins

Des Moines visitors Mr and Mrs Robert B Shaffer and their young daughter arrive this afternoon to spend the holiday with Mrs Shaffer’s parents Mr and Mrs James Butlin.

Robert B. Shaffer Des Moines

Golden wedding celebrated for Mr and Mrs C Boyles at Alvo

Mr and Mrs Ss C Boyles, longtime Cass county residents, were honored at a Thursday evening golden wedding in Alvo attended by family friends including Mr and Mrs H A Schneider and Mr and Mrs Frank A Cloidt. Dale Ganz, the couple’s grandson, sang several numbers in tribute. Mr Boyles serves as president of the Bank of Alvo.

H. A. Schneider Frank A. Cloidt Alvo Ss. C. Boyles Cass County Dale Ganz Boyles Bank of

First Itinerant Merchants Complaint Filed in Cass County

The first case under the new itinerant merchants law was filed today in Cass County Court against Earl Young of Lancaster County. The complaint alleges Young bought corn from Union and southern Cass residents without the required license or bond. Conviction can bring a fine of 25 to 100 dollars.

Earl Young Lancaster County Cass Union Cass County

Plattsmouth Bank President Injured in Ice Crash

H A Schneider president of the Plattsmouth State Bank suffered injuries after being struck by a car driven by Andrew Snyder at Sixth and Vine streets during icy weather. He sustained a fractured wrist and bruised leg but returned home and was on duty at the bank next morning.

H. A. Schneider Plattsmouth State Bank Sixth Vine Andrew Snyder Schneider

Gobelmans Plan Christmas Visit After Hospital Stop

Frank R. Gobelman accompanied his brother in law Ivan Hiatt of Sidney to the U S Veterans hospital in Lincoln today. Hiatt, a tubercular veteran discharged after service, will receive care. The Gobelmans expect to depart Friday for Decorah Iowa to spend Christmas with Dr and Mrs A F Fritchen, sister of Mrs Gobelman.

Frank R. Gobelman Lincoln Ivan Hiatt Sidney U. S. Veterans’ Hospital Hiatt F. R. Gobelman Decorah Iowa A. F. Fritchen

Stamp Shortage Strikes Local Post Office in 1937 Christmas

Christmas of 1937 appears card oriented as post office activity surges. Wednesday one and a half cent stamps ran out, forcing a shipment from Omaha to cover demand. Heavy holiday needs outpaced normal supply.

Omaha

Holly family visits city from Omaha

Mr and Mrs William Holly and daughter Elizabeth of Omaha visited the city Wednesday afternoon to see friends and attend to business matters. Mrs Holly has recovered from a hand injury last summer when it was caught in an electric wringer and required hospital treatment.

William Holly Elizabeth Omaha Holly

Plattsmouth Christmas Guests Share Holiday Gatherings

Plattsmouth readers note a wide spread of Christmas visits and dinners. Local families host relatives from Omaha Lincoln Murray Murray South Dakota and Des Moines while others travel to Cedar Rapids Washington D C and Oakland for the holiday.

Murdock Lady Rebecca Hite Dies at 67

Rebecca Hite 67 died early this morning at her daughter Mrs John Kruger home near Murdock. A well known Mur dock resident she is survived by several children and a brother William Hulfish of Elmwood. Her husband died in 1922. Horton funeral home will handle services.

Rebecca Hite John Kruger Murdock

Johnng Family Returns From South Vacation

Mr and Mrs R C Johnng and daughter Fern returned this morning from a two week vacation trip to the south. They enjoyed many southern cities and found the region attractive and the visit most delightful.

R. C. Johnng Fern Southland

American Legion Auxiliary Distributes Toys Citywide

The American Legion Auxiliary uses the Ore Oil Company truck to deliver as many as 250 repaired toys to children in scattered city homes. Food baskets for needy ex service families are handed out by the Rehabilitation committee led by Mrs. Robert Cappell.

Segion Ore Oil Company Recreation Center Cass Theatre Journal Oses Santa Claus Otto Keck Robert Cappell

Married at Omaha Miss Mary Ellen Byers Weds Joseph A McNeill

The marriage of Miss Mary Ellen Byers of this city and Mr. Joseph A. McNeill of North Platte took place Tuesday in Omaha. Judge J W Battin read the lines. The couple, unattended, plan to reside in North Platte after the ceremony.

Mary Ellen Byers Joseph A. McNeill North Platte Omaha J. W. Battin Walter Byers J. W. McNeill Bryant Garage

Plattsmouth Beats Glenwood In High Scoring Bowling Match

Plattsmouth hammered Glenwood with a 1000 game and a 2749 total. Standouts included Ed Thimgan 493 Clyde Graves 508 Bob McClanahan 593 Capt Gayer 529 Ray Bourne 566 for Plattsmouth. Glenwood countered with Chester 544 Lyle 485 Jess 420 Shel 540 Roy 536 for 2526.

Plattsmouth Glenwood Ashland Red Oak Ed Thimgan Clyde Graves Bob McClanahan Capt. Gayer Ray Bourne Chester Lyle Jess Shel Roy

Vacation planned for BREX shop employees over holidays

A large number of BREX shop employees will take a vacation extending over the holiday season or until Monday January 3. The shops held their pay day on Wednesday so all employees could receive their checks before Christmas since the regular payday would have been December 27.

BREX

Mary Catherine Mumm Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mary Catherine Mumm, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Mumm, returned home Thursday from Omaha hospital. She had been gravely ill for several weeks but is now in very good condition.

Mary Catherine Mumm George Mumm Omaha Altho

Holidays Visit Of Burdie Family In St Edward

Mrs Eugene Burdie and children Mary and Allen from St Edward visit Christmas at the home of Mr and Mrs H A Schneider parents of Mrs Burdie. Mr Burdie will join Friday evening for the festive holiday celebrations.

Eugene Burdie Mary and Allen St. Edward H. A. Schneider Burdie

Oscar Linville Loses Foot in Auto Accident

Robert Linville, 27, of Omaha, was severely injured in a Sunday crash at 24th Street and a milk truck. He remained at Nicholas Senn Hospital with a near amputation and a leg fracture. Passengers Howard Chappel and Ruth Larson suffered head injuries. the milk truck driver Richard Showgaard and his brother Russell were unhurt.

Robert Linville South 19Th Street Omaha 24Th Nicholas Senn Linville South Omaha Mr. Linville Shoygaard Russell A. W. Farney Co

Corn loan program under way in Cass county

The 1937 corn loan program is set with 50 cent loans per bushel for stored, sealed corn. About twenty local farmers have applied, with state tests showing high quality grain. Nebraska aims to issue around 6 000 loans, with about 150 in the area. Loans bear 4 percent interest and run 10 months if made in December, or until November 1, 1938 for loans after January 1.

Cass County Agricultural Conservation Office ACP Lincoln Nebraska

Christmas Guests At Alois Smetana Home

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dashner of near Glenwood and Mr. and Mrs. George Kozacek of Omaha will be guests here Christmas at the Alois Smetana home.

Frank Dashner Near Glenwood George Kozacek Omaha Alois Smetana

Nearly 500 Die in Christmas Accidents Across Nation

United Press report tallies 491 violent deaths during Christmas week as auto deaths lead with 279. Illinois records 71, New York 36, California 31, and several states report drownings, shootings, falls, and fires. Notable incidents include a Youngstown party shooting, a Wellsboro plunge, and a family tree fire in Hollywood.

United Press Roosevelt Illinois Pennsylvania New York California New Jersey Cook County Chicago New York City Wellsboro W. Va Wilmnington N. Y Alabama Youngstown Ohio Cordelia Campbell Louise Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company International Falls Minn Thomas Burns Tionette Interiale Vincent Franco Antionette Iteriale Snyder Tex Huntington Ind

Straka Returns to Local Electric and Radio Work

John Straka, who spent the past year in Syracuse, has returned here and will seek a local position in electric and radio work. Straka is an expert in this field and friends welcome his return to community life.

John Straka Syracuse Straka

Lincoln Visitors Join Sumner Family Home

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tindall of Lincoln are visiting the Sumner home for the holiday season, staying with Mrs. Tindall's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Sumner.

Ernest Tindall Lincoln

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