Relief Work Plans Outlined For County Winter
A meeting at the courthouse with business leaders and chairman A L Tidd set the plan for three months of work relief. Tidd presented data showing 13 road districts could employ about 65 men, with $18 000 in highway funds and $123 000 in the commissioners district fund available to support 200 more workers. The plan envisions $10 000 for up to 100 men plus additional matching funds through FERA negotiations. A ten member committee was appointed to meet with the commissioners Friday at 7:30 PM to finalize the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Tidd
Workingmen's Council
Tidd
Court House
Commissioners District Fund
FERA
Lincoln
Board of Commissioners
Searl S. Davis
H. A. Schneider
William M. Barclay
William Schmidtmann
R. W. Knorr
H. L. Gayer
J. L. Tidball
W. C. Soennichsen
BE. H. Wescott
Egenberger
Mr. Tidd
Funeral of C. F. Vallery
Funeral services for Conrad F. Wellery longtime Cass county resident were held Wednesday afternoon at First Presbyterian church. Pastor Dr. H. G. McClusky delivered a life sketch and comfort to the family as the Presbyterian quartet sang hymns. The burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery beside deceased family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad F. Wellery
Cass County
First Presbyterian Church
H. G. McClusky
Presbyterian
L. D. Hiatt
R. W. Knorr
Frank A. Croidt
Jesus Savior
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mr. Vallery
Condition of Al Anderson Improves After Frostbite
Al Anderson, found badly frozen at his home Wednesday, remains in the University hospital at Omaha where he was taken that morning. He showed slight improvement as circulation returned to his hands though feet remained severely frost bitten. No messages have been received from the hospital today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Anderson
University Hospital
Omaha
Anderson
Hold Christmas Party at Oakwood Home
A pleasant Christmas dinner and family party was held at Oakwood the home of Mr and Mrs P J Wheeler south of the city on Tuesday. Relatives present included Mr and Mrs Albert Wheeler and son Robert Mr and Mrs Herbert Church J C Wheeler Mr and Mrs K V Halter and son Gerald and Mr and Mrs Ralph Barthold Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Wheeler
Oakwood
Albert Wheeler
Robert
Herbert Church
J. C. Wheeler
K. V. Halter
Gerald
Lincoln
Ralph Barthold
Cass County Farm Bureau Holds Meeting
The Cass County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting at the new Farm Bureau office on Thursday December 20 starting at 2 00 p m with about ninety attendees. Officers and board members were elected including John B Kaffenberger president Harry Bricker vice president and Paul Gerard secretary. Coffee and doughnuts were served after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
John B. Kaffenberger
Everett Spangler
Murray
The
Wheat Association
Parr Young
Nehawka
Jessie H. Baldwin
D. D. Wainscott
Frances Meier
Weeping Water
Chicago
C. B. Steward
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
N. W. Gaines
College of Agriculture
Lincoln
A. J. Roelofsz
Alvo
Marion Stone
Plattsmouth
Harry V. Bricker
Greenwood
Paul E. Gerard
Ford Dealers Meet to View New 1935 Model
An Omaha Orpheum theatre gathering brought Ford dealers and staff together to learn about the upcoming 1935 Ford. Factory representatives demonstrated the new car set to be released in the coming weeks to the motor world. Local Ford agent Claude A. Rosa attended with Cass Sylvester Guy Long Milford Bates and Carl Ofe among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum Theatre
Omaha
Ford Dealers
Ford
Henry Ford
Claude A. Rosa
Cass Sylvester
Guy Long
Milford B. Bates
Carl Ofe
60th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated by Cook Family
Mr and Mrs Phillip Cook of Hadar Nebraska celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at the granddaughter L Ahlmans home on Christmas day. A large crowd including ten children twenty five grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren attended the event with a Tom Thumb wedding and musical interludes. The couple have ten children eight surviving and have lived in Hadar for eight years. The couple are 82 and 77 respectively and remain active in family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Cook
Hadar
Nebraska
Lawrence Ahlman
John Cook
Norfolk
Eva Mattsson
Lloyd Schultz
Corinne
Kenneth Leland
Betty Louise Ahlman
Plattsmouth
Nebr
Cook
Dwight Cook
Stapleton, Nebr
Sarah Frances Winscot
Joseph Winscot
Mrs. Cook
Hoskins
George
Virgil
Wayne
Wm. Wenke
Wilson
Geo. Wenke
Dale
George Cook
Andrew Mattison
Ramona
Forrest Cook
Lois
Darrell
Adam Cook
Merle
Roy
Ralph
Gandy
Stapleton
Forrest Allen
Frank Caauwe
Russell
Charles
Elmer Muller
Orville
Hugo Hans
Shirley Jean
Ray Cook
Bryce
Lawrence Ahiman
Lloyd
Lecia
Betty Lou
Dave
Lesser
Lloyd Schutz
Vernon Jewett
A. J. Leland
Donald
Kenneth
Junior
DeLane Mittelstedt
Arnold Grothe
Gerald Spreeman
Philip Cook
Joseph and
Mary Cook
Phillip
Death of Mrs Minnie Guthmann Booth at Lincoln
Mrs Minnie Guthmann Booth of Walton Nebraska died at St Elizabeth s hospital Lincoln December 15 after a four year illness. Funeral mass was at the Church of the Holy Family Lincoln and burial at Oak Hill Cemetery beside her parents. Born March 2 1870 on her father s Walton farm she spent youth in Plattsmouth as ward of Uncle F R Guthmann. Survived by six children Francis G College View Edwin Lincoln Mark and Paul Walton Mrs Alice Hadraba and Mrs Jesse Updike Anselmo Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Guthmann Booth
Walton
Nebraska
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Lincoln
Church of the Holy Family
Oak Hill Cemetery
Charles Guthmann
Plattsmouth
F. R. Guthmann
Sacred Heart Convention
Omaha
Frank Booth
College View
Edwin
Mark and
Paul
Alice Hadraba
This City
Jesse Updike
Anselmo
Junior Catholic Daughters Hold Christmas Party
The Junior Catholic Daughters of America held a Christmas party Thursday at Miss Edna Mae Petersen home with games and prizes for Mary Altschaffle and Harriett Case. Officers elected were Tleen Case as vice president and Helen Sikora as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
Edna Mae Petersen
Mary Altschaffle
Harriett Case
Tleen Case
Helen Sikora
Edna Mas Petersen
Constance Rea
Lucille Case
Anna Marie Rea
Teen Case
Mary
Theresa
Anna Altschaffle
Alice Rea
Shirley Petersen
Mary Alice Ault
Norma Bryant
Betty Ault
Funeral attendance of Elmwood residents for Mrs Henry Snoke
Mr and Mrs Herman L Thomas of this city with Mr and Mrs J W Gamble of Omaha were at Eagle to attend the funeral of Mrs Henry Snoke a prominent resident in the county. Mrs Snoke was an old friend of the Gambles from their Elmwood years and many friends honor her memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman L. Thomas
J. W. Gamble
Omaha
Eagle
Henry Snoke
MacQuiddy Delivers Talk on Air Conditioning to Rotary
Dr. E L MacQuiddy of the University of Nebraska spoke before the Rotary Club at Stewart cafe on Thursday guiding members through air conditioning advances and its impact on health and comfort. He cited tests at 10000 feet showing upper atmosphere conditions and dust effects, adding the address offered useful insights. Chester Keil and Dark Hula gave farewell talks reflecting Rotary International teachings and friendship formed during their month with the club. The luncheon featured club songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacQuiddy
Nmbrs
Chester Keil
Dark Hula
Rotary International
Plattsmouth Woman Attorney Attends Nebraska Bar Meet
Mrs. Willie L. Dwyer of Plattsmouth, a five year law partner with her husband D O Dwyer, attends the Nebraska Bar Association convention at the Fontenelle hotel in Omaha. The Bee-News highlights her family ties in law and notes other Dwyers in Cass and Omaha connected to the profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bee-News
W. L. Dwyer
Plattsmouth
State Bar Association
Omaha
Cass County
Willie L. Dwyer
D. O. Dwyer
Red Cross Seeks Heating Stoves Mattresses and Clothing
Urgent appeal from Mrs. C. A. Rosencrans secretary for articles needed by the Red Cross. Heating stoves cook stoves mattresses and quilts are requested for use in several homes. The organization also needs clothing and household goods for needy families during the winter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mrs Katie Hild Heads South for Oklahoma Visit
Mrs Katie Hild departed Wednesday for a visit in and near El Reno Oklahoma where she has relatives. She plans several weeks of cold weather in the south and to renew acquaintance with old friends from many years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Hild
el Reno
Oklahoma
Savoy Five Lose to Dunbar In Red Hot Practice
Savoy basketball quintet led by Arn and English forwards, Donat at center, Forves and Knofileek guards, fell 56 to 44 to Dunbar town team in a regional practice. A key next game next week against a fast Omaha squad promises for local fans a chance to judge top-tier play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savoy
Dunbar Town
Savoys
Arn
Donat
Forves
Knofileek
Omaha
Death of A. S. Chase at Baldwin Iowa
A. S. Chase 90, longtime Plattsmouth resident and grandfather of Mrs. Hill Mertin, died last night in Baldwin Iowa after years of blindness yet a cheerful disposition. Survived by four daughters and son S. S. Chase of Holyoke Colorado who aided in care. funeral Monday in Baldwin with interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dany
Baldwin
Iowa
A. S. Chase
Plattsmouth
Hill Mertin
Chase
S. &. Chase
Holyoke
Colorado
Patterson Family Reunites for Christmas Joy
Mr and Mrs Rea F Patterson celebrate a happy holiday as their two sons Edward of San Francisco and Herbert of New York join them from across the nation. The family then visits Falters in Falls City and Atchison before returning home after a fine outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rea F. Patterson
Edward Patterson
San Francisco
Herbert
New York City
Falls City
Atchison
Edward
Christmas Dinner at the Adam Home
A group of friends and relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Adam’s home for Christmas dinner. After eating, they played games, danced, and sang carols. Attendees included Frank Holub and family from Omaha, Rev E Holub, Jerry Adam from Lincoln, George from Tarkio College, Viasta Adam, Frank Kocalan, and Mr. and Mrs. William Wetenkamp Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Adam
Frank Holub
Alice Holub
Rev
E. Holub
Omaha
Jerry Adam
Lincoln
George
Tarkio College
Missouri
Viasta Adam
Frank Kocalan
William Wetenkamp, Jr
Joe Adam
Card of Thanks for Martha Hughson
The Hecktothorne Dillard Sherwood Hughson family gratefully acknowledges expressions of kindness and sympathy after the illness and death of Martha Alice Hughson and thanks those who cared for her and sent flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Alice Hughson
Pearl Heckathorne
Edna Dillard
Mirs
Clarista Sherwood
Guy Hughson
Ames Hughson
George Mark Jr Returns Home After Holiday Visit
George Mark Jr. returned home Thursday from Fairmont where he spent the holidays with his brother Clyde Rupe and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mark, Jr
Fairmont
Clyde Rupe
Pioneer Resident of State Laid to Rest
Mary Jane Goodrich Betts born near Greencastle Indiana September 13 1847 died December 23 1934 at Avoca Nebraska aged 87. She married William Harrison Betts November 14 1866 and traveled to Cass county Nebraska by covered wagon. Surviving children include E P Betts C E Betts and Mrs Wm H Augugst with 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral at Avoca Christian church December 25 officiated by Rev W A Taylor with grandsons as pallbearers. Interment in Avoca cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Betts
Avoca
Mary Jane Goodrich
Erastus and
Jane Goodrich
Greencastle
Ind
Wm. Harrison Betts
Pittsfield
Nebraska
Cass County
William H. Betts
T. E. Carter
L. E. Shackley
E. P. Betts
Charles Jacobsen
Eagle
C. E. Betts
Lancaster
Ohio
Wm. H. Augugst
Nehawka
Jesus
Betts
Vincent Betts
Inez Betts
O'Zanne
Omaha
Moss
Fremont
Lloyd August
Palmyra
Cecil Jacobson
Martell
Arthur Adams
Clifford Jacobsen
Walton
P. Betts
Wm. H. Augusta
Stolen Truck Recovered Near O'Dell Nebraska
The truck used at the FERR camp north of the city was recovered near O'Dell Nebraska where left by the party that took it. Lester P. Cole, a former camp employee not a camp member, is named as the thief. Authorities suspect he may head to the west coast, where he previously lived. The abandoning farm is linked to Cole's relative, unknown to the camp about the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FERR
O'Dell
Nebraska
Mann
Lester P. Cole
West
Cole
Plattsmouth Camp
Blair Episcopal Youths Gather with City Friends
A Saturday gathering brought Blair Episcopal youth to Blair’s St. Luke's rectory to meet Blair Friendly members. The party enjoyed refreshments served by Mrs. Thomas J. Will Miss Jessie Hobert sond and Miss Blanche Barnes and fostered fellowship among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church of
Blair
St. Luke's
Thomas J. Will
Jessie Hobertsond
Blanche Barnes
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Workingmen’s Council
C. F. Vallery
Cass County Farm Bureau
Ford Meeting
Eer
Herold Wenke
Idaho
LeRoy Snyder
George Kennedy
Pilger
Dorothy Cook
Wyoming
Lowell Cook
Winside
Lawrence Finkhouse and
Som
Minnie Booth
Alice Hedrabe
C. D. OF A
E. L. MacQuiddy
Rotary Club
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Stewart Cafe
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