Christmas Day Festivities and Charities Across the City
Christmas day 1935 brought crisp weather and hopeful crowds as Sunday schools offered fine programs for all ages. Churches held midnight masses and morning services while the American Legion Auxiliary and Associated Charities distributed over 600 foods and 60 help baskets to needy residents, with Boy Scouts aiding in delivery by truck and car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great West
St. John's
Holy Rosary
St. Luke's Episcopel
Methodist
American Legion Auxiliary
The
Associated Charities
Boy Scout
Frank Mullen
George L. Farley
Leslie McKinney
Emma Hirz
Val Burkle
C. , Coatner
Frank Mullet
L. W. Egenberger
Woman’s Club
J. C. Petersen
C. D. of A
Unity Farm
Graves Family Christmas Eve Dinner at Peer Street Home
The Graves family gathered Tuesday evening at the Peer Street home for a Christmas Eve dinner. Santa Claus visited the group delivering remembrances to each family member, with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Graves and sons Robert and Gary, Clyde H. Graves, Lester Thimgan, Joseph and Maxine Graves, and J. H. Graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Graves
Peer] Street
Santa Claus
Myr
Carl Graves
Robert
Gary
Clyde H. Graves
Lester Thimgan
Joseph and
Maxine Graves
Nowacek Couple Attend Nun Vows Ceremony
Mr and Mrs James Nowacek depart for Atchison Kansas to witness daughter Peuline Nowacek take first vows as a nun in the Sisters of St Benedict at Mt St Scholastica college. Peuline has prepared in novitiate for final vows dedicating her life to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nowacek
Atchison, Kansas
Mt. St. Scholastia College
Miss Peuline
Order of the Sisters of St. Benedict
Miss Nowacek
Turner Family Gathering Bright Christmas Dinner
County Treasurer and Mrs. John E. Turner hosted a Christmas day family dinner attended by Q. S. Turner of Elmwood and C. S. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Turner of Marquette, Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Cook and son Wendell, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Clements, and Jean Adair Bothwell of Elmwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Turner
O. P. Cook and Son
Wendell
W. G. Clements
Jean Adair Bothwell
Elmwood
Knights Templar Observe Christmas at Mt Zion Lodge
Mt Zion commandery Knights Templar held its annual Christmas observance in the Ma sonic building with strong attendance. E Sir Lester W Meisinger presided as various Grand Master and Grand Commander greetings and responses were read by officers including Frank L Barkus and Lewis E Smith with multiple toasts to Masonic bodies and the Nebraska Masonic Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion Commandery
Knights Templar
Order
Masonic
Lester W. Meisinger
M. E
R. E
Frank L. Barkus
Andrew PD. Agnew
Henry F. Notting
P. C
Nebraska
Rotary Luncheon Highlights College Students and Christmas Story
The Rotary club meeting led by James G. Mauzy featured Rev. V. C. Wright telling the Christmas story. Guests included four college bound young men James M Robertson midshipman at Annapolis Ira Mumm cadet at Randolph Field Texas Harry Wright student at Oberlin College and Paul Iverson now studying in the east. High school seniors Glen Kohrell and Charles Bennett also spoke about Rotary experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
James G. Mauzy
V. C. Wright
James M. Robertson
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Maryland
Ira Mumm
Army Aviation Corps
Randolph Field
Texas
Harry Wright
Oberlin College
Oberlin
Ohio
Paul Iverson
Hastings College
Glen Kohrell
Charles Bennett
Rotary
W. C. Wright
Arcadia Family Visits City Over Christmas Holidays
Mr. and Mrs. Esper McCleary and their son Maynard from Arcadia Nebraska spent Christmas with old friends in the community staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stine. Garland McCleary, the eldest son, is currently in Omaha working in a large store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esper McCleary
Maynard
Arcadia
Nebraska
Roy Stine
McCleary
Garland McCleary
Omaha
Métropolis
Here for Holidays Miss Robertson Returns Home
Miss Jessie M. Robertson, who assisted in special library work at the University of Nebraska, is home for the holiday vacation. She took a special library course at Columbia University and is one of the state’s qualified special workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie M. Robertson
University of Nebraska
Robertson
Columbia University
Funeral of John Gauer Held at Glendale Today
John Matthew Gauer lifelong Cedar Creek resident dies aged 73. services led by Dr H G McClusky at First Presbyterian Cedar Creek. burial at Glendale cemetery with widow Anna Meisinger Gauer and four daughters surviving. Floyd Gauer and brother Chris Gauer also among the survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gauer
Glendale
Glendale Churen
Cedar Creek
H. G. McClusky
First Presbyterian Church
Gauer
Frank A. Cloidt
Haymond C. Cook
Dr. McClusky
BR. W. Knorr
H. F. Goos
Glendale Cemetery
Mr. Gauer
John Matthew Gauer
Christian Gauer
Switzerland
Anna Meisinger
John Meisinger
Louisville
Floyd
Elmer Wendt
William Wendt
Ashland
Elmer Hennings
Avoca
Joyce
Walter Heil
Floyd Gauer
Chris Gauer
Christmas at Hotel Plattsmouth 1935
The Hotel Plattsmouth hosted a Christmas celebration for residents and employees. Mr and Mrs Joseph Lapidus provided fine treats and tokens of appreciation to all staff from manager Mrs Margaret Kidder to maids. Turkeys were given to employees for their families and guests found fruit candy and nuts in their rooms as gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Joseph Lapidus
Margaret Kidder
Holiday Tea Hosted by Jolly Workers Club
The Jolly Workers club held a holiday tea at Mrs. Max Vallery’s home with Mrs. Don Born and Mrs. Werner Meisinger assisting. Guests enjoyed games and prizes, and a December lesson was presented by the leaders. Three visitors attended, and the next meeting will be at Mrs. John Tomen’s home with Mrs. Wallace Warner and Mrs. George Kaffenberger as associate hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Workers Club
Max Vallery
Don Born
Werner Meisinger
John Tomen
Wallace Warner
George Kaffenberger
Graves Family Enjoys Christmas Day in Peru
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Graves and daughter Maxine visited Peru for Christmas Day celebrations with other Graves family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Graves
Maxine
Peru
Graves
Elmer Webb Family Dines at Feller Home on Christmas Day
The Elmer Webb family spent part of Christmas day in Omaha as guests at the L. R. Feller home where a turkey dinner with all the trimmings was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Webb
Omaha
L. R. Feller
Christmas Dinner At Wescotts Figures In Social Note
A festive Christmas dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. Wescott at Seventh and Main Streets. Guests included Miss Alee Eaton of Omaha, Margaret Hodgert, Margaret Mapes, Mrs Maude Fricke and children Jane Marion and Frederick, Miss Alice Louise Wescott, Miss Madeline Magill of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Wescott
Wedndeeday
Seventh and Mein Streets
Alee Eaton
Omaha
Margaret Hodgert
Margaret Mapes
Maude Fricke
Jane
Marion
Frederick
Alice Louise Wescott
Madeline Magill
Chicago
Pretty Home Wedding Held on Christmas Day
Miss Norene Engelkemeier of Nehawka united in marriage to Arthur Smith of Hollywood California at 1 20 Christmas day at the bride’s parents home near Nehawka. Rev A Lewis officiated with Miss Katherine Hild as bridesmaid and Fred Koehler as best man. Guests included relatives from Sioux City Glen Plattsmouth and Nehawka. The couple planned a southern honeymoon visiting New Orleans before settling in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norene Engelkemeer
Nehawken
Arthur Smith
Hollywood
California
Nehawke
A. Lewis
Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church
Katherine Hild
Fred Koehler
Miss Hild
James Koehler
Sioux City
J. Kreager
Glen
Thelma Kreager
Plattsmouth
Fred Engpelkemeier
Nehanka
Rev
Lentz
Donald
Seward Man Dies After Auto Crash Near Weeping Water
Clifford Gleason of Seward died at University Hospital Omaha after a December crash on the O street road south of Weeping Water. His wife Mrs. Gleason was treated in Lincoln for injuries and shock while the couple had planned a holiday trip to Rule when the fatal wreck occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Gleason
Seward
O” Street
University Hospital
Omaha
Gleason
Barclay Undergoes Operation At Clarkson Hospital
William M. Barclay, in poor health, was operated on Thursday morning at Clarkson hospital in Omaha after being brought there Tuesday. He suffered from a bladder stone causing great pain but has come through the operation well and may soon begin recovery on the road to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Barclay
Clarkson
Omaha
Barclay
Death at Kansas railroad crossing claims J T Slayman
J T Tom Slayman 41 a city resident for years was killed Monday when his truck stalled on a railroad crossing near Goodrich Kansas facing an oncoming M E T freight train. Two young passengers Jonn Shaffer 19 and Velta Shaffer 21 of Goodrich were returning home with him. Slayman had recently faced divorce proceedings in Omaha and left behind his widow and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T
Tom” Slayman
Goodrich
Kansas
Jonn Shaffer
Velta
Slayman
Omaha
Alaric Slayman
William Slayman
Donuts Falstaffs Defeat St Louis All Star Girls 29–17
Falstaff basketball team led by Robert Rummel wins over St Louis All Star girls by 29 to 17. Marsh of the visitors tops scoring with eight points as Falstaffs, mostly 1932 southeast champions, control the game from the start for a solid victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Returns From Lincoln After Pleasant Christmas Visit
Mrs. D. C. Morgan returns home after an over Christmas visit to Lincoln where she stayed with her nephew Oliver Hallam and family and enjoyed a cordial family dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Morgan
Lincoln
Oliver Hallam
Memphis Couple Visiting Relatives for Holiday
Mr and Mrs Clelland Retelsdorf of Memphis Nebraska are in the city for a holiday visit with relatives and friends. Mr Retelsdorf is now engaged in teaching at Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clelland Retelsdorf
Memphis
Nebraska
Retelsadorf
Have Family Dinner Christmas Guests Gather at Egenberger Home
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Egenberger hosted a Christmas day dinner with immediate family. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Carter and daughter Beverly, Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Egenberger and sons Bernard and Buddie, Dr. and Mrs. John S. Egenberger of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ward Egenberger, Mrs. Mary Weckbach, and Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Egenberger of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Egenberger
J. H. Carter
Beverly
Henry A. Egenberger
Bernard and
Buddie
John 5. Egenberger
Omaha
Louis Ward
Firemen to Hold Annual Ball Dec 31st
The Plattsmouth Volunteer fire department will host its annual ball on Tuesday evening December List at the American Legion hall. Proceeds support the department funds and future activities while inviting broad community attendance and ticket sales. Paul Berg and his Omaha orchestra will provide music for the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Paul Berg
Orchestra
Omaha
Local officers dump 6000 gallons tomato puree into Platte River
Chief Deputy Henry Meyers with workmen emptied 6000 gallons of tomato puree into the Platte River under a court order for violating pure food laws. The Indiana packed puree contained no Nebraska tomatoes and was held for federal action. Sightings along the river were not dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Henry Meyers
Platte River
Indiana
Nebraska
West
County Treasurer Faces Rush of Auto Tax Licenses
The County Treasurer reports a surge in automobile personal tax and license processing. Office staff must verify taxes and payments before owners can race to secure car or truck titles. With January ending, February 1 renewal deadline looms for existing licenses.
William M Barclay Progress at Clarkson Hospital Omaha
William M Barclay is recovering well after a serious operation at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha. Attending physicians report pleasing progress and hope for a quick return to his usual activities.
Visits at Omaha
Miss Mary Jane Mark spends part of her Christmas vacation in Omaha as a guest of Miss Lillian Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Mark
Omaha
Lillian Collins
Plattsmouth Tax Levy Compared With Other Towns
The Plattsmouth total levy for 1935 stands at 46.106 mills, with state and county constants and major shares from schools, bonds, and the city. Automobiles and homes incur additional charges, while half the annual budget supports bond debt and interest. refinancing options may trim future taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Lincoln
Omaha
Nebraska City
Cass County Board of Equalization
Gering
Plattamouth
Pilattsmouth
Luncheon Honor for Wescott and Fricke a Cedar Creek Event
Mrs. Frank L. Cummins hosted a 1 o'clock luncheon honoring her nieces Miss Alice Louise Wescott of Chicago and Miss Jane Fricke of Omaha. Guests included Mrs. N. A. Cummins Miss Bernece Ault Cedar Creek and several Fricke and Wescott relatives from Chicago and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Cummins
Alice Louise Wescott
Chicago
Jane Fricke
Omaha
N. A. Cummins
Bernece Ault
Cedar Creek
Mildred McGill
Miss Wescott
Alice Eaton
C. C. Wescott
Matte Fricke
Marion Fricke
J. M. Roberts
Entertain at Dinner at the Rice Home in Franklin
A Christmas dinner was hosted Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rice at First and Kooidrege Streets. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson of Lincoln, De Forest Perry of Franklin, and several Rice family members and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rice
First
Kooidrege
James Wilson
Lincoln
de Forest Perry
Franklin
Neb
George Rice
William P. Rice
Edd Rice
William Hiner
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Turner Family Gathering
the Order
Thuusday
Norene Engelkemeier
Calif
Tom’ Slayman
Donat
Fallstaff
Arn
F Conner
Rummel
Donat St Ooo Forbes
Coffman
Rhoades
Ae Ee Taylor
F Pere
Marsh
F McQueen
C Martin
Rane
Law
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