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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1937

Page

4

Weeping Water and Nearby Residents Share Holiday Visits

Weeping Water residents and neighbors from Otoe Alvo Union Humboldt York Nehawka and Lincoln spent Christmas and the week around Weeping Water visiting relatives friends and merchants. People like Frank Elgaard Frank Burns C E Tefft Miss Esther Keckler Dearing family Morton and others were noted in holiday movements and social calls across multiple towns.

Frank Elgaard Frank Burns Otoe Weeping Water Charles Cogdill Alvo C. E. Tefft Esther Lincoln Ralph Keckler J. S. Dearing Onawa Iowa Perry Rector Union John Domingo James Wyulff Humboldt Wilson Birkford C. FE. Morton Frank Waldron York Whele Waldron A. H. Joel Murdock Roy

Weeping Water Christmas Day Gathering

The report notes a Christmas day visit at a home on East O Street with Mrs. Ruth Pollard and family, Oren Pollard and family, Merritt Pollard and family, A. H. St. John and wife, an uncle of Mr. Pollard, and Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Harris, parents of Mrs. Pollard.

East O Street Ruth B. Plooaed Hall and Brothers Oren Pollard Merritt Pollard A. H. St. Johm Pollard C. F. Harris

Wiles Visits Plattsmouth for Care After Car Crash

B F Wiles recently visited friends in Plattsmouth to handle business with sister Mrs Wm Spangler. He is recovering at home from injuries sustained when his car left the highway near Shenandoah weeks ago and is in much pain.

Plattsmouth B. F. Wiles Wm. Spangler Wiles Shenanddb Anh

John Erskine Passes After Long Service at Railroad Yard

John Erskine, a Missouri Pacific lighting foreman at Weeping Water switch yards, died late last week at about sixty. He served many years with the company and is survived by his wife and friends. Funeral services were at the Methodist church with Rev. Langer delivering the obituary, Hobson Funeral Home in charge.

John Erskine Missouri Pacific Weeping Water Langer Hobson

Water System Progressing in Weeping Water

Work on the city water system advances with a purified supply, as an excavated lake to hold water nears completion in a few weeks. Construction at the hillside reservoir overlooking Weeping Water continues steadily, expected to finish soon.

Xbundante

Gospel of Mark overview and the servant Christ

A Bible school lesson preview presents Mark as the Gospel of Service focusing on Jesus as a servant. It outlines Mark’s authorship, audience, and style, noting brevity, Peter’s influence, and emphasis on Jesus’s compassion, miracles, and human emotions within a fast paced narrative.

Luke John Albo Jrsug Life Peters Perrine Peter Christ God Mark Jesus Mathew

Weeping Water Progresses Toward Strong New Water System

Citizens of Weeping Water express brighter outlook as work advances on a long awaited water system, with officials expecting one of Nebraska’s best once completed.

Little Girl Taken to Hospital After Appendicitis

Eleven year old Margaret Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Allen was treated for repeated attacks of appendicitis. She underwent an operation at a Lincoln hospital early this week and is rallying nicely. Friends hope she will soon return home.

Margaret Allen Fred Allen Lincoln

Lincoln Visitors From Weeping Water on State Business

Edward Murphey a former Lincoln resident with Frank Underhill of Lincoln connected to the state liquor board visited Weeping Water Tuesday for state business. Murphey enjoyed meeting many friends during the trip.

Edward Murphey Lincoln Near Weeping Water Frank Underhill State Liquor Board Weeping Water Murphey

Friendly Ladies Meet in Weeping Water Social Evening

The Friendly Ladies of Weeping Water met at Mrs. Andrew Olsen for a pleasant social hour a game of contract bridge and a luncheon served by the hostess.

Andrew Olsen

Randall Oldham Visit Brings Los Angeles Couple to Weeping Water

Mr and Mrs Randall Oldham from Los Angeles arrived to visit the parents of Mr Oldham, Mr and Mrs Earl Oldham, and spent Christmas there. The Oldhams planned a return trip to the west after a week. T A Telley and Earl Oldham’s son and wife stayed with the family during the visit.

Randall Oldham Los Angeles Oldham Earl Oldham

Christmas Dinner Guests At G R Binger Home

Mr and Mrs G R Binger hosted a Christmas day dinner with guests including Jack Belt and family of Weeping Water Ralph Binger Merlin Pernbourd and family of Lincoln and Mr and Mrs S P Litter parents of Mrs Bluger of Weeping Water

G.R. Binger Jack Belt Ralph Binger Merlin Pernbourd S. P. Litter Bluger

Postmaster Sterling Amick Undergoes Major Operation

Postmaster Sterling Amick, troubled by ill health, underwent a major operation and spent about a week in bed. He is getting along but will not return to duty for several days.

Sterling Amick Altho

Drayman Suffers Fire Loss at Barn

I L Miaroktand the drayman suffered a great loss when his barn with shells was consumed by fire several days ago. His milk apparatus and the feed in store were destroyed and he was much inconvenienced as well by the blaze.

I. L. Miaroktand

Christmas Day Wedding Unites Natomi Richmond and Wayne Domingo

Miss Natomi Richmond of Camden and Wayne Domingo son of Mr and Mrs George Domingo wed at the Domingo home in the western part of the state. Warnee Clifford Domingo brother of the groom, a UW last year student, was best man and visiting for the holidays.

Natomi Richmond Camden Wayne Domings George Domingo Warnee Clifford Domingo University of Washington

Christmas With Their Son at Syracuse Home

Mr and Mrs EB E Alaure visited their son Eugene Moore Jr and wife in Syracuse for Christmas where they enjoyed a fine visit and dinner. Eldon Moore, another son from Hannibal Missouri, came to Weeping Water to join the celebration but sprained ligaments after stepping into a hole while approaching the house.

EB. E. Alaure Eugene Moore, Jr Syracuse Eldon Hannibal

Navy Seaman Eugene Gruber Returns to Duty

Navy seaman Eugene Gruber finishes a ten day furlough with his foster parents Mr and Mrs James E Gruber in Los Angeles before resuming duties at the Navy yard. He serves as a faithful member of the United States Navy and is stationed in Los Angeles.

Eugene Gruber United States Navy Los Angeles James E. Gruber

Visit Between Murray Family Members Ends at Sea

Of Murray who are now living in the western city, where both Eugene and the parents enjoyed a very fine visit, after which Eugene returned to his ship.

Murray Eugene

Miller family cancels Seibert trip for Christmas

P. H. Miller and son Pete planned to visit Seibert Colorado but icy roads caused a postponement. Instead Pete stayed in Weeping Water and P. H. Miller spent the holiday with son James Miller near Murray, keeping travel plans to about 500 miles away.

P. H. Miller Pete Seibert Colorado Miller James Miller Murray

Snell Family Note On Return To School Work

Miss Jegnette Snell daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Snell teaches in the western part of the state and visited her parents. Albert Snell departs for a short visit near Kearney before she resumes school. The Snells took Jegnette to Lincoln to catch the train for Kearney.

Jegnette Snell Henry Snell Albert Kearney Weary Snell Lincoln

Departed for the West from Weering Water

J. W. Preston, who has lived in Yuma Colorado for six months, returned to Weering Water for holiday visits. After finishing his visit he left Wednesday for Yuma to reunite with his two daughters Mesdames Paul Lowe and Elias Gregory, where he will reside.

J. W. Preston Yuma Colorado Weering Water Mesdames Paul Lowe Elias Gregory Mr. Preston

Celebrated Two Anniversaries Near Calloway

Troy Jewell and his wife, married December 21, 1920, traveled to Calloway to visit Mrs Jewell’s parents. The couple marked two anniversaries and a fifty year marriage with a three week stay ending with their return to Weeping Water Tuesday.

Troy Jewell Calloway

Democrats Decide Not To Sponsor Lincoln Jackson Day Dinner

Don Renner president of the Lancaster County Democrats said the party will not sponsor a Jackson day dinner in Lincoln in January. Lincoln party leaders will attend the New Year's Eve rally to be given by Omaha Democrats. The dinner may be held later as the DNC announced plans for a 25 dollar plate event to help clear a 125 thousand dollar deficit.

Lincoln Don Renner Lancaster County Democrats Fie Omaha Democratic National Committee

Air transport carries news reels from Omaha to Cleveland

An air transport carrying news reels of the bombing of the gunboat Panny departed Omaha for Cleveland at 1 24 a m CST after a 44 minute layover. Officials said the flight would not stop in Chicago due to bad weather. The plane carried eight federal agents and a crew of three. Local authorities did not police the field during the unexpected stop.

Omaha Dee United States Panny Cleveland Chicago

Burlington to discontinue Nebraska City Lincoln train service

The State railway commission authorized the Burlington railroad to discontinue the Nebraska City to Lincoln mixed freight passenger train effective January 10. The line will be replaced by a triweekly service due to insufficient business to justify daily runs. objections must be filed by January 6.

Lincoln State Railway Commission Burlington Railroad Nebraska City Wis Burlington

Gage County Farm Bureau Eyes Office Closure

Beatrice Nebraska December 28 A Gage County farmers meeting was held to decide if the county farm bureau office should be closed. President W E Erickson said notices had gone to farmers warning the office would be abandoned unless members show active interest in keeping it open.

Beatrice, Nebr Gage County Count Farm Bureau W. E. Erickson

Jap note reports attack on British gunboat Ladybird

London reports a Japanese note received at the foreign office confirms artillery attack against the British gunboat Ladybird. It notes the incident occurred as part of ongoing hostilities in the theater and provides limited official comment.

London Foreign Office

Five corn loans sought by Gage county farmers

Beatrice Nebraska December 29 Gage county raised a million bushel corn crop this year but only five county farmers have applied for corn loans, the county agents announced. Normal production for the county is between 4 and 6 million bushels. Farmers will need all the grain for livestock feed.

Beatrice, Neb Gage County

Notice of Final Settlement in Meisinger Estate

In the County Court of Cass County Nebraska the executrix has filed final report and petition for examination and allowance of administration, determination of heirship, allocation of residue and discharge. Hearing set for January 21, 1938 at 10 a.m. Dated December 20, 1937. A. H. Duxbury County Judge.

Cass County Nebraska George P. Meisinger A. H. Duxbury

Educational Lands and Funds Lease Auction Notice

Notice is given that Cass county educational lands forfeited contracts will be offered for lease at public auction on January 28 at 2 00 pm in Plattsmouth Nebraska. Movable improvements on lands will also be sold. Redemption right ceases after advertisement. Commissioner Swanson signs.

Board of Educational Lands and Funds Cass County Plattsmouth Nebraska N. Swanson

Hearing on Trusteeship of Caroline Williams Estate

Notice states a hearing in Cass County Nebraska to review the annual reports of trustees C H Lenearce and Augusta Longacre for the estate of Caroline Williams deceased. The Cass County Court will examine reports from 1935 to 1927 with objections due by the hearing date.

Cass County Nebraska Caroline Williams Plattsmouth C. H. Leneacre Augusta Longacre A. H. Duxbury

Sheriff Sale In Cass County Nebraska 1928 Property Auction

The Sheriff of Cass County Nebraska will sell at public auction on January 29, 1928 at 10 o clock at the South Front Door of the Court House in Plattsmouth the southeast quarter of section 15 township 11 north range 13 east except 9/10 acre deeded to David J Pitman. The property is the real estate of Albert A Young and others to satisfy a court judgment obtained by Fred T Ramee Trustee.

C. E. Ledgwuay Cass County Nebraska Bmartsmouth Said David J. Pitman Albert A. Young Fred T. Ramee Plattsmouth

Sale of Lot 361 Greenwood Cass County Nebraska

By order of sale in Cass County Nebraska the court will auction public sale on November 9 1987 at 10 o clock at the south front door of the courthouse Plattsmouth to satisfy a judgment held by State Securities Company against Ray H Brederick and Claire M Frederick. The lot is Lot 361 in the Village of Greenwood Cass County Nebraska.

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

Estate of William Patterson Deceased Heirship Determination

Petition in the estate case No 3268 seeks determination of heirship and discharge. The report and petition will be heard by the county court on January 14, 1938. Dated December 17, 1927. (Seal) County Judge.

Sheriff Sale Notice of Real Estate Auction

Order of sale issued in Cass County Nebraska to sell the real estate of Fanny Sayles and others. On January 22, 1938 at 10:00 a m at the south front door of the Courthouse in Plattsmouth the highest bidder will acquire cash title to Lots 2 16 17 and related parcels in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 31 Township 12 North Range 9 East plus Lots 25 26 27 28 37 38 39 40 in Jones Second Addition Greenwood. Proceeding to satisfy a judgment in favor of Carrie M. Armstrong.

C. E. Sedgway Cass County Nebraska Plattsmouth Said Jones Greenwood Fanny Sayles Carrie M. Armstrong Phittsmouth Ruth Berhhtel District Court Farmers and Merchants Bank Alvo

Notice of Hearing in Estate of David Bachler

In Cass County Nebraska T H Pollock filed for determination of heirship for David Bachler who died intestate about November 27 1868. Heirs listed include Mary H Bachler David Bachler John H Bachler Phillip Bachler Henry J Bachler Mary Ann Bachler and Catharine Ward. Hearing set January 14 1928 at 10 00 am in Plattsmouth Court House.

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

Probate Notice in County Court of Case County Nebraska

Notice of probate filed for the instrument purporting to be the last will of Henrietta Lawton deceased. Petition requests Homer Lawton be appointed administrator with will annexed. Hearing set for January 7, 1937 at 10 a.m. Dated December 10, 1937.

Case County Nebraska Henrietta Lawton Homer Lawton A. H. Duxbury

Notice to Creditors in Livingston Estate

Notice to creditors of Theodore F P Livingston deceased. Claims must be filed by April 11 1938. A hearing to examine and adjust all filed claims will be held at the County Court room in Plattsmouth on April 15 1928 at ten o'clock a.m. Dated December 7 1937. County Judge

Case County Nebraska Theodore FP. Livingston Plattsmouth

Notice of Sheriff Sale in Cass County Nebawka lands

Sheriff H Sylvester of Cass County will sell December 20 1937 at 2 pm at the south door of the Plattsmouth courthouse the undivided one fifth interest in various parcels in Cass and Nebawka Neb as the property of E Dewey Hoback as assignee of Securities Investment Corp and Nebraska City Federal Savings and Loan Assoc and others under two district court executions dated November 13 1937. Attorneys WM H Pitzer and Marshall Pitzer represent the plaintiff.

District Court Otoe County Nebraska Nebraska City Federal Savings and Loan Association Securities Investment Corporation Fred W. Rottmann Nebraska City Building & Loan Association E. Dewey Hoback Court House Plattsmouth Cass County Dewey Hoback Elmer Dewey Hoback Nebawka H. Sylvester

Legal Notice in Cass County Estate Suit

Heirs and heirs in Cass County Nebraska are notified that Lena Betts Cynthia Betts Herman Behrens and Joe Behrens filed in district court a quiet title action against Masten W Riden estate owners to bar any interest in the northeast quarter section 22 township 10 range 12 and to discharge deeds and mortgages securing notes of 300 and 636 40. Answer by January 17 1938 or the petition will be treated as true and a decree entered.

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 Loni Betts Cynthia M. Betts Herman F. Behrrns Joe F. Behrns District Court Lena Betts Herman F. Behrns Joe F. Behins Ellen Martin W. Biden

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