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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1932
Page
1
On Christmas afternoon 2:30 at the bride’s mother home Miss Gladys Bushnell wed Mr Edgar L Glaze in a small ceremony before immediate family and Rev C O Troy. The couple will reside on North Ninth street and begin housekeeping after the ceremony.
Christmas Eve brought Mr and Mrs Clement Wester a fine little daughter. The mother and baby are doing nicely and the glad event brings pleasure to the family circle. Mrs Wester formerly Miss Alice Crabill daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Crabill of the city.
Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Patterson and sons Edward and Herbert visited Falls City over Christmas staying with John W. Falter. The gathering included the Falter family and George E. Dovey. The party enjoyed a fine family dinner and a pleasant visit.
Mr and Mrs John Jordan visited Norfolk and Randolph over the Christmas holiday and met Mrs Jordan s sister and brother They returned escorted by Mrs John Boom of Guide Rock and Miss Minnette of Omaha who had also been visiting Norfolk and Randolph They will stay briefly here.
John B. Kirkham has returned home from Clarkson Hospital in Omaha after two months. He suffered a leg infection that required amputation and spent long weeks recovering. The infection is gone and he is on the road to full health.
George Schanz Sr. 82, longtime city resident, died at 4 30 am in his home after a brief illness following a recent visit to Omaha. Born in Germany in 1850, he married Anna Reeg, who died about eleven weeks ago. He worked for the Burlington for years, now retired. Survived by one son George of Vinton Louisiana and five grandchildren. another son Adam died in 1909.
The Christmas Day ceremony united Miss Virginia McClanahan of this city and Mr J Nis Ley Marshall of Weeping Water at Rev Marshall’s Bellevue Presbyterian Church residence. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R A McClanahan and has lived here. the groom runs a clothing and shoe business in Weeping Water. They plan to reside there in a home under construction.
Mrs John P Sattler recovering at Clarkson Hospital Omaha received a Christmas Eve visit and tree from family and friends. The hospital room became a festive scene as loved ones returned on Christmas Day for further greetings, sharing the home spirit with the patient.
Longtime city resident Mrs. William Morley was taken to Omaha on Saturday afternoon for hospital care after prolonged poor health. Her condition warranted hospital treatment.
A candle light wedding at First Methodist Church joined Miss Helen Wescott of this city and Mr. Perry Harvey Murdick Jr of Lincoln. The ceremony featured a yuletide decor with white candles and California holly. Attendants wore velvet, guests included relatives from Omaha, Lincoln, Evanston and beyond. The couple plans to reside in Elizabeth New Jersey after a honeymoon route via Columbus and the east.
A Lincoln family gathering on Christmas day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McMaken bringing relatives from Sheridan Wyoming Wymore and Lincoln. Edward McMaken from Sheridan arrived first and Sherman Taylor and family from Wymore visited over the holiday. Eva Reese of Bovina Colorado sent a large fine turkey for the Christmas dinner.
The Cotner home hosted a Christmas day family party with a fine dinner by Mrs. Cotner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Glaze and LaVern Glaze of McCook, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Neitzel and Mrs. Caroline Neitzel of Omaha, and Mr. and Mrs. Conner and son Donald of the city.
Mr and Mrs William Rice Sr hosted a Christmas family gathering with guests including Mr and Mrs Carl Mathieson of Sioux City Mr and Mrs John Fitzpatrick and family of Union and Gold and Henry Rice The group enjoyed a fine dinner prepared by Mrs Rice and the children gave a radio as a present to their parents.
The Mt. Zion Commandery No. 5 Christmas observance was held at the Masonic building asylum. Commander Henry F. Nolting presided. greetings from acting grand master Andred D. Agnew were read by John E. Schutz.
Bates Book Store reports fresh stock of New Year greeting cards for 1833 with messages of cheer and optimism. The retailer notes up-to-date designs and a broad selection for customers starting the new year.
Mr and Mrs C C Wescott entertained on Christmas at a very pleasant dinner party with relatives and friends. The home was decorated in Christmas colors. Guests included Mrs Maude Fricke and children Frederick Jane and Marion Mr and Mrs RB A Bates Miss Alice Eaton of Omaha Mr and Mrs Wescott and their children Mason and Alice Louise Wescott of Chicago Miss Margaret Mapes and Miss Margaret Hodgert.
Rotary club members at a Tuesday luncheon watched Boy Scouts demonstrate first aid techniques. E H Wescott led the program with Scout volunteers Earl Lamberson Stephen Davis and Robert Taylor performing the demonstrations. Guests included Raymond Rodrigues from Creighton University and Dr. T B Lacey of Glenwood.
The death of Mrs. Clarence Henderson of this city occurred Monday at St. Joseph hospital in Omaha where she had been treated briefly. Her loss is a severe shock to the family leaving a three month old baby, her husband, and aged parents.
A large amount of livestock moved this morning through the city toward the South Omaha market. Highway 75 saw heavy truck traffic from an early hour as feeders led the heaviest movement in weeks.
Mayor John P. Sattler III has suffered a severe cold and flu like symptoms for two days. He contracted the illness Sunday and remained at home Tuesday and today under medical care. Doctors expect a swift recovery and return to duties soon.
Mrs. Charles Tunnel of Tama Iowa leaves this morning to return home after spending Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs George L Farley.
A meeting in Murray with over 100 Cass county residents and officials discussed cutting road maintenance costs in half, eliminating county fairs and the county agent, and reducing sheriff and other office expenses. They proposed a county taxpayers association led by O. A. Davis and Everett Spangler and debated income versus sales taxes while urging tax relief from any new levy.
The M W A Cass Camp No 532 elected officers for the coming year at the regular meeting led by Consul Herbert A. Nelson and Worthy Advisor Clyde Brittain. District Deputy J M Hayes of Nebraska City reported the Modern Woodmen’s finances are strong and urged promoting Woodman insurance.
Coleman L Wall 69 died last evening at the Nebraska Masonic Home where he had lived for two years. Born March 13 1863 in Middleboro Kentucky he spent most of his life in Nebraska. Survived by daughter Miss Sally Wall Odessa Missouri. Member Huntley lodge No 270 A F & A M Huntley Nebraska. He arrived at the Home February 3 1920.
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