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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1933

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Popular Couple Weds at St Marys Valparaiso Nebraska

Miss Irene Marguerite Taplett and Mr. James E. Warga united in a nuptial mass at St. Marys church Valparaiso Neb. The bride wore silver grey silk crepe with a crystals necklace and Ophelia rose bouquet. The couple plan a southern honeymoon trip then home to the Warga farm south of Valparaiso.

St. Mary’s Church Valparaiso Nebraska Irene Marguerite Taplett James E. Warga Marcellus Agius A. G. Bach Plattsmouth Saunders County H. L. Taplett Tyndall South Dakota Mt. Sina Hospital Milwaukee Wisconsin Omaha Mrs. Varga

Farnham cafe installs modern steam table and range

The Farnham cafe installed a new steam table and range at the front of the dining room. Electric toasting and waffle equipment were placed adjacent for easy access. Workers completed connections Saturday night and the system was in service Sunday, greatly improving restaurant facilities.

Farnham Cafe

Prominent Omaha Attorney Visits City During Receivership Case

William Ritchie Jr. a leading Omaha attorney and Democratic party figure, spent a short time in the city today. He attended the district court proceedings regarding the receivership of the Western Limestone Products Co and visited with several local Democrats.

William Ritchie, Jr Omaha Western Limestone Products Co Ritchie

Family party at Knorr home in Ashland

Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Knorr hosted a pleasant family gathering on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Panzer and family of Ashland in attendance. Panzer, brother of Mrs. Knorr, runs a variety store in Ashland where he has long been located.

R. W. Knorr Carl Panzer Ashland Panzer Knorr

Palacek Transferred Back to Burlington Lines West

Frank Palacek longtime Burlington employee moves from Beardstown and Beardstown Illinois to Omaha duties. He will oversee store department work and supervise sub stores at Gibson and South Omaha as well as the Omaha yards.

Frank Palacek Burlington Mr. Palacek Lincoln Illinois Beardstown Palacek Omaha Gibson South Omaha

Perfect Attendance Record For High School First Semester

The first semester and second quarter perfect attendance list is released highlighting prompt attendance among the junior class, followed by the freshmen, with named seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen noted for their punctuality. The second quarter perfect attendance is also listed.

Helen Amick Norma Baumgart Nadine Cloidt Pauline Hoschar Vera Johnson Francis Libershal Margaret Long Leona Meisinger Virginia Samek Mata Schackness Floyd Shanholtz Elinore Smetana Rosie Stull Ila Taylor William Wetenkamp Robert Wheeler Helen Woolcott Thyra Baumegart Frank Bierl Eleanor Black Isabelle Dew Alice Hiatt William Highfield Wayne Hiner Kathryn Hough Paul Jahrig William Jensen Martha Kaffenberger Edwin Kalina Gerald Keil Ellen Kelly John Kelly Fred Hknieke Earl Lamberson Virginia Leesley Edward Lorenz Lucille Meisinger Emma Mendenhall Dorothy McCarthy Erney Newton James Robertson Francis Roderick Mary Ann Rosencrans Robert Secord Lillian Sedlak Edgar Seitz Barbara Spangler Ruby Sutton David Taylor Marion Taylor Oliver Taylor Juanita Welshimer William Woolcott Mildred Zatopek Mildred Cacy Bessie Carey Donald Conner William Crouch William Edwards Fred Fricka Lois Giles Carolyn Heigl Henry Kaffenberger Louis Kief Edwin Leesley Herbert Minor Lydia Pitz Earnest Richter Ernest Seitz Virginia Trively Lucille Vice Grace Welch Ernest Zitka Dorothy Zitka Helen Albert Betty Bulin Rosemary Cloidt Shelia Covert Stephen Davis Mildred Davis Mildred Dooley Harvey Eggelineg Marjorie Fitch Wilma Frederick Dorothy Ann Holmes Ira Harris James Kaffenberger Thelma Kohrell Cleda Koukal Stuart Meisinger Eugene Nolte Anna Marie Rhea Wave Smith Martha Solomon Pearl Sutton Donald Warga Arthur Warga Margaret Wiles

Christian Endeavor Elects Officers at First Church Meeting

The first meeting of the Christian Endeavor of the First Christian church elected officers led by Sponsor Mr. Bishop. Clifton Hardison became president with Carroll Sutton as vice president Dorothy McCarthy as secretary and treasurer Frances Griffin. Dorothy McCarthy also serves as pianist with Mildred Carlberg and Evelyn Gooding as assistants. Clifton Hardison heads the choir with George Winscott as assistant.

Christian Endeavor of The First Christian Church Bishop Clifton Hardison Carroll Sutton Dorothy McCarthy Frances Griffin Mildred Carlberg Evelyn Gooding George Winscott

Bridge Tournament Opens For Public At Mrs. Richey Home

A Friday evening gathering at the home of Mrs. E. J. Richey launched a series of bridge tournaments. Attendees enjoyed a lecture on the game and its strategies followed by regular play and refreshments to close the event.

E. J. Richey

Child Dies After Sunday Auto Crash Near Union

Jackie Lee Mapes, 2, died from injuries after a two-vehicle crash near Union Sunday night. Eleven others, including eight Omaha residents, were hospitalized in critical condition with severe injuries to skulls, limbs, and heads. The wreck occurred on No. 75 in slippery road conditions, with rescuers aiding victims from a burning truck.

Union Jackie Lee Mapes Omaha Merie McKenzie Gilmore Avenue Myrtle Williamson Madison Street Rudy Foster Hamburg Frieda Campbell Roy Williamson Williamson Agnes Williamson Arnold Wright 17Th Infantry Fort Crook Lynn A. Urwin Dinah Foster Iowa Marie McKenzie Joy Williamson Marion Wiliamson Nebraska City Wright L. A. Gay Irvin Weiler Babe St. Joseph Hospital

Orchestra Please S Crowd at Legion Dance

Jim M Hovorka and his Harmony boys of WAAW attracted one of the largest crowds in some time at the American Legion building last Saturday night. The Bohemian and German rhythm pleased both young and old while Hovorka sang two tunes in his native tongue and played his Italian piano accordion. Anticipation grows for their return dance.

Jim M Hovorka Harmony Boys WAAW American Legion Mr. Hovorka

Young Men’s Bible Class Holds Cottage Meeting

About twenty members of the First Methodist church Young Men’s Bible class gathered at Grant Wetenkamp’s home for a devotional cottage meeting. They shared favorite scripture readings and planned additional home meetings to boost church and Sunday school interest during winter.

First Methodist Church Grant Wetenkamp

Capture of Two Coal Thieves in Oreapolis

Missouri Pacific officers captured two men in Oreapolis for stealing coal from railroad cars. Charles Cunningham and Albert Kelly, both from South Omaha, pleaded guilty in county court and received fifteen days in jail. The coal was returned to the public, and the truck was stored pending owners’ claim.

Missouri Pacific Railroad Company Oreapolis Omaha Oreezpolia Homer Sylvester A. H. Duxbury Charles Cunningham Albert Kelly South

January Mild Winter Sets Records Across Years

A 55 degree reading this afternoon marks one of the mildest winter days, while a year ago on January thirty first it was nine degrees below zero. January 1933 stands as an all time record for mild winter weather despite street mud.

Returns From Visit To Sidney For Mrs Gobelman

Mrs. F R Gobelman returns home from Sidney Iowa where she spent a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs David Hiatt. Mrs Hiatt has not been in good health and Mrs Gobelman helped care for her. Mr Gobelman drove to Sidney to bring her back Sunday.

F. R. Gobelman Sidney Iowa David Hiatt Hiatt Gobelman

Move to new locations among local families

The Otto Wohlfarth and L. H. Peterson families exchanged homes in recent days. Wohlfarths left Gold Street between Sixth and Seventh for the Peterson place near the Country club, while the Petersens moved into the former Wohlfarth residence.

Otto Wohlfarth L. H. Peterson Mr. Wohlfarth Gold Street Sixth Seventh Streets Peterson Place Country Club Peterson Wobblfarth

Bandit Killed During Farmers Mercantile Robbery at Murdock

P R O Haire of Van Wert Iowa was shot by Cass Sylvester special deputy sheriff as bandits tried entering Farmers Mercantile Co at Murdock. O Haire died from a neck fracture after falling down stairs following the shooting. State coroner and jury inspect body in Louisville. second bandit escaped.

Farmers Mercantile Co Murdock P. R. O'Hare van Wert Iowa Cass Sylvester Homer Sylvester Jarvis Lancaster Sylvester Louisville Stander Brothers Blackie W. G. Kieck Oscar Wilson Roy Ronne John Sedgway Vern Hendricks William Brink Roy Cavender Mr. Kieck Sheriff Sylvester Lancaster

Returns From Hospital After Seven Weeks at Lincoln

Raymond J. Larson, seven weeks in treatment at the U S Veterans hospital in Lincoln, came home last evening. He felt much improved and planned a short rest before venturing out again, praising the hospital staff of doctors surgeons and nurses.

Raymond J. Larson U. S. Veterans’ Hospital Lincoln Larson

Rotary Luncheon Showcases Dental Hygiene Film

The Rotary club’s Tuesday luncheon featured a motion picture release on dental hygiene and tooth care, highlighting causes of dental trouble and youth teeth. James and Cecil Comstock performed trumpet and piano duets, with high school members Robert Rummel and George Mayabbe sharing their club impressions under leader A E Stewart.

Rotary Club James Cecil Comstock Robert Rummel George Mayabbe A. E. Stewart

New Plattsmouth Fire Truck Joins Service

The Plattsmouth fire department welcomes a reconditioned International chassis fire truck with a 69 horsepower motor. City officials including Chairman Sears Davis Councilman Claud Smith and Mayor John P. Sattler attended the handover at city hall. The hose will be transferred tonight and testing was done with Carl Schneider and the delivering driver.

Plattsmouth International Omaha The International Company Sears Davis Fire and Water Committee Claud Smith John P. Sattler Carl Schneider

Death of Thomas Johnson in Kansas City

Thomas Johnson 73, longtime Cass county resident, died January 23 in Kansas City Missouri. Son of Sylvester and unnamed mother, he lived near Louisville and Cedar Creek after moving from the Cass county farm in 1865. He married Elizabeth Halpin in 1886. Survived by widow and two sons Dr. E. T. Johnson and Frank Johnson, both in Kansas City. Interment in Kansas City.

Kansas City Missouri Thomas Johnson Cass County Johnson Sylvester Johnson Louisville Cedar Creek Thomas Elizabeth Halpin E. T. Johnson Frank Johnson That City

Journal Want Ads Cost Just a Few Cents

Classifieds offer low rates and prompt results for readers seeking urgent service, sales, or job postings. Local merchants and individuals advertise affordable slots to reach nearby customers quickly.

Journal

Musical Program Features Plattemouth Women's Club Meeting

The Plattemouth Women’s Club host Mrs. Herman L. Thomas for a surprise evening focused on music with high school performers. A violinist, vocal solos, a piano piece, and a boys quartet showcased student talent while Cora Williams accompanied. R. Foster Patterson spoke on the Philippine independence bill and Mrs. Etta Gorder reviewed state radio programs. Refreshments followed.

Plattemouth Mary Anne Rosencrans Helen Gilmour Virginia Trively Lois Bestor Velma Wells Gertrude Brink Frederick Fricke William Woolcott, Jr George Adam Bernard Knoflicek Aimee Jane Thomas Oliver Taylor Greth Garnett Cora Williams Jeager E. H. Wescott R. Foster Patterson Patterson United States Islands Etta Gorder State Federation Thomas James Farnham W. C. Soennichsen E. C. Harris W. F. Evers

Death of Babe to Ashland Funeral to Be Held Wednesday

Last evening Mr and Mrs Fred Snodgrass residing at the William Wehrbein farm suffered the loss of their infant born a week ago. The child grew weaker until death. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon in Ashland, the Snodgrasses former home, with many friends offering sympathy.

Fred Snodgrass William Wehrbein Ashland Snodgrass

Pleasant musical program at Nebraska Masonic Home

Residents enjoyed a two hour concert Sunday afternoon by Anton Bajeck on the xylophone and Miss Marjorie Arn, pianist. The program featured traditional songs and contemporary melodies, presented with notable artistry.

Nebraska Masonic Home Anton Bajeck Marjorie Arn Bajeck Ann

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