John Gayer Named for U S Naval Academy Entrance
Plattsmouth high school graduate John Gayer, class of 1927, has been named to enter the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md. after passing final exams and a physical, following his University of Nebraska engineering studies and athletic honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gayer
H. L. Gayer
Plattsmouth High School
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Maryland
Henry C. Luckey
John
Fort Crook
Academy
University of Nebraska
T. ©. Naval Service
James Robertson
Plattsmouth
Secon
Alpha Sigma Phi
Alpha Phi Omega
Cornhusker
Field Artillery
University Cadets
Naval Academy
General Pershing
Catigny
Gayer
J. H. Humpe
Lincoln
Lincoln Traction Company
Rock Bluff
Plattsmouth High
National
Bob Wunderlich
Nehawka
Congressman Luckey
Nebraska University
Sundstrom Visits County Cities For Recreational Work
Elmer Sundstrom toured several county towns Monday to oversee matters related to recreational programs and projects. He examined facilities, spoke with local officials, and planned improvements to community amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Sundstrom
Miss Lois Giles to Enter University of Nebraska
Miss Lois Giles, former Plattsmouth high honor student, completed her Detroit studies with high honors and will begin her senior year at the University of Nebraska. Mr and Mrs Giles drove to Lincoln to help arrange her college plans in the Home Economics department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Giles
Plattsmouth
Merrill-Palmer
Detroit
Giles
University of Nebraska
President's Ball a Social Feature of the Season
The President's ball held at the American Legion building drew fine patronage as a national social event to raise funds for infantile paralysis. County Attorney Walter H. Smith chaired the Flattsmouth effort with support from volunteers. The Avalon orchestra directed by Peter Gradeville provided music for a large dancing party.
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American Legion
Roosevelt
Flattsmouth
Headedy County
Walter H. Smith
Avalon Orchestra
Peter Gradeville
Smith
Elmwood Store Robbery Recovered Cash At $9.45
Sheriff Joe Mrasek and Deputy Emery Doody investigated an Elmwood Grocery robbery owned by Ted Hall. A young local suspect was captured after footprints led to an arrest. $9.45 stolen was recovered. Hearing postponed to Wednesday for further evidence with local visitors observing the case.
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Joe Mrasek
Emery Doody
Elmwood
Ted Hall
George Blessing, Jr
Echo
G. R. Eveland
H. F. Capwell
Harry Arnold
Henry Linder
Jake Sterner
Kenneth Weat
County Attorney Files Petty Larceny Charge
In county court on Monday afternoon Walter H. Smith filed a complaint against Elvin Shryock for taking a gallon of gasoline from a car on North Tenth Street. Shryock pleaded guilty and received a thirty day sentence in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Smith
Elvin Shryock
North Tenth Street
Daughter to Sullivans Welcomes 7 Lb 6 Oz Baby Girl
Mr and Mrs Ralph Sullivan celebrate the birth of a baby girl at the Anton Kani hospital in Omaha last evening. The newborn weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and both mother and child are progressing nicely. Mrs Sullivan formerly Miss Gwendolyn Hansen of near Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Sullivan
Anton Kani Hospital
Omaha
Sullivan
Gwendolyn Hansen
Near
Murray
Oak Hill Cemetery Improvements Highlight Board Progress
The city cemetery board reports major upgrades at Oak Hill over the past year including new interment equipment, 2800 lot markers, all weather roads with crushed rock, leveled lots and trimmed trees, plus a brick stucco storage building funded by WPA. A full time superintendent now oversees upkeep.
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City Cemetery Board
Oak Hill Cemetery
Oak Hill
Lincoln visitors call on Wescotts and Tidballs
Mr and Mrs Edgar S Wescott of Lincoln visited E H Wescott and Mrs John L Tidball and family for a few hours Sunday They spent the afternoon in Omaha to see Mrs E H Wescott at the Methodist hospital who was much improved On the way back to Lincoln they were joined by Harriett Goos and Marjorie Tidball from Doane college for the weekend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar S. Wescott
Lincoln
E. H. Wescott
John L. Tidball
Omaha
Methodist Hospital
Kemper School cadet earns three honors in first semester
Authorities at Kemper Military School Boonville Missouri announce Stephen M Davis son of Mr and Mrs Sears S Davis has achieved membership in three honor societies during the first semester at Kemper He is listed among the cadets attaining this honor in the city report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemper Military School
Boonville
Missouri
Kemper
Stephen M. Davis
Sears S. Davis
Goos Improves After Omaha Hospital Operation
Henry F. Goos underwent surgery Saturday at Clarkson hospital in Omaha and is reported to be responding well. Family members were at the hospital Sunday and pleased with his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Goos
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
Birth Announcement for Sprieck Baby in Omaha
A baby girl weighing nine pounds fourteen ounces was born Sunday morning at the Methodist hospital in Omaha to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sprieck of the city. The mother and child are doing well, with the birth bringing happiness to the family. Mrs. Sprieck was formerly Miss Freda Born, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Born, and the baby is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Sprieck of near Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Arthur Sprieck
Sprieck
Freda
Louis
Otto Sprieck
Louisville
Wedding of Popular Young Folks in Papillion
Miss Gertrude Brink daughter of Mr and Mrs W N Brink and Bronson H Timm son of Mr and Mrs Henry Timm were married last evening at Papillion. Beatrice Ann and Mitchell Stewart attended. The couple will live in this city after a brief visit in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Brink
Bronson H. Timm
Papillion
W. N. Brink
Henry Timm
Beatrice Ann
Mitchell Stewart
Murray
Plattsmouth
Young People Lead First Presbyterian Worship
Sunday morning service at First Presbyterian featured the church youth group in charge with Janet Westover as leader. Richard Hitt read "It Is God's Kingdom" and Doris McPherson presented "A Kingdom of Deeds, Not Dreams" as part of a litany and choral responses. Cary Marshall delivered the litany, John Benton Livingston offered the prayer, and Betty Gayer gave the benediction, with Cedar Creek youths joining.
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First Presbyterian Church
Young People's Organization
Janet Westover
Richard Hitt
Young People’s Department
Doris McPherson
Cary Marshall
John Benton Livingston
Betty Gayer
Cedar Creek Church
Rhoden Family Visits Relatives in Cass County
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rhoden of near Sturgis South Dakota visit relatives in Cass county. They are joined by Frank Rhoden of Omaha brother of Robert. The family came from Murray and lived near Greenwood for many years before moving to South Dakota.
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Robert Rhoden
Sturgis
South Dakota
Cass County
Frank Rhoden
Omaha
Mr. Rhoden
Murray
Greenwood
New County Superintendent Visits Louisville Schools
Mrs. Lora Lloyd Kieck, the new county superintendent of schools, spent Monday afternoon visiting the Louisville schools. It marked her first opportunity to tour the district since taking office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Lloyd Kieck
Louisville
Carnival Dance by Legion Eng Good Music Admis 25c
Community notice announces a Saturday February 4 carnival dance hosted by the Legion Engine with good music and admission set at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4Th Legion
Kansas Man Arrested for Car Theft at Union
Sheriff and deputy chased a car stolen from Charles Atteberry. The suspect, claiming the name James Hesley of Kansas, was arrested near Union after a pursuit on highway 75. Evidence included a suit, camera, and flashlight linked to a prior robbery. authorities plan to file auto theft charges.
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Joe Mrasek
Emery Doody
Charles Atteberry
Union
Omaha
James Hesley
Kansas
Carl Bidding
Shannon
Atchison County
Hesley
Atteberry
Walter H. Smith
District 45 Wins Second Week Rural School Prize
District No. 45 led by Miss Mil dred Wilson won the second weekly prize in the Rural School Playground Equipment contest sponsored by Plattsmouth merchants. District 45 clocked 31,525 votes for the week ending January 28, with District 8 and District 2 also posting large totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Wilson
Plattsmouth Businessmen
Alice Mae Campbell
Grace Louise Wiles
Journal
Degrees Awarded at University of Nebraska Mid Year
The University of Nebraska granted 179 degrees at the mid year commencement on Saturday. Cass county residents received degrees including Roger Charles Smith of Elmwood with a Master of Arts, John Edwin Gilmore of Murray with a Bachelor of Science, and Glenn Raymond Jameson of Weeping Water with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Gilmore is finishing medical studies and will receive his degree in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Cass County
Roger Charles Smith
Elmwood
John Edwin Gilmore
Murray
Glenn Raymond Jameson
Gilmore
College of Medicine
Local Teacher Milo Price Speaks Before Lincoln Club
Milo Price, Plattsmouth high school government and American history instructor, addressed the Lincoln Rotary Club at noon Tuesday on democracy. Dr. G W Rosenior arranged the invitation from the University of Nebraska professor. Elmer Sundstrom and A H Duxbury of the Plattsmouth Rotary attended.
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Milo Price
The
Department of History and American Government
Plattsmouth High School
Lincoln Rotary Club
G. W. Rosenior
University of Nebraska
Price
Aask
Haseen
Trice
Elmer Sundstrom
A. H. Duxbury
Plattsmouth
Barkus Receives Burlington Promotion to Plainview Post
Frank L. Barkus, longtime Burlington operator and agent at Prague Nebraska, is advanced to agent at Plainview Nebraska. The Barkus family will move soon, changing schools for the children. Mrs Barkus active in church and social circles, Katharine Barkus in senior class at local school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Barkus
Burlington
Prague
Nebraska
Plainview
Barkus
Masonic and Legion
La Platte Church Moves Forward With Repairs and Plans
Rev K K Ballenger reports membership gain double August 1938 as town donations fund wiring the church. Work to finish this week with plans to buy or build a parsonage. Subscriptions to start funding. Mrs Roy V Bishop, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. K. Ballenger
la Platte
Roy V. Bishop
Ill at Home As Flu Strikes Local Store Chief
W. Egenberger suffers a bout of flu and grippe at home causing absence from the store this week. He is hoped to improve quickly and resume his duties soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kl. W. Egenberger
Egenberger
Weeping Water Men Visit Platts Junior Chamber Meeting
Weeping Water Chamber of Commerce members attended the Plattsmouth Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting at the recreation center. Vincent Kelley chaired with secretary Ordell Hennings. plans for a benefit dance and a parking study were discussed. Omaha convention dates were announced. a luncheon followed at Farney cafe. next meeting set for February 14 at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Weeping Water Chamber of Commerce
Vincent Kelley
Ordell Hennings
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Howard
Hower
William Farner
Everett Elliott
Donald Cramer
Edward Howard
Robert Vailery
Ray Bourne
Plattsmouth
Farney Cafe
Weeping Water
William Joyce
Wilbur Long
Cliair Wolfe
Republican
Neil Robson
CCC
Wilson Pickford
Oscar Huffelman
Chris Lien
Forest Stock
Mrs Henry Iske Sells Farm Equipment in City Visit
Mrs Henry Iske a west of LaPlatte resident came to town to arrange sale bills for her personal property and farm equipment. The sale is set for Tuesday February 14 and she will live on the farm, operated by a son thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Iske
West of LaPlatte
Journal
Card of Thanks for Ida H. Serbert
Neighbors and friends are thanked for kind help and floral tributes at the death and burial of our mother and sister Ida H. Serbert. Family members named: Mrs. C. A. Young Jennings Seybert Mrs. C. A. Marshall Mrs. Ruth Thomsen Mrs. Susan Fudge Geo. R. Sayles.
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Ida H. Serbert
C. A. Young
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Luckey
Sullivans
Mrs
Timm
Young People’s Service
Mrasek
Doody
Mrs. Richter III
Minnie Richter
Ruth Richter
Freda McCormick
Lincoln Club
LA Platte Church
Platts Junior C. of C
Recreation Center
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