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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1937

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Community Club Shoe Fund Expends $61 in January

January disbursements from the Community Building club treasury totaled $61.45 for 35 pairs of new shoes and overshoes from H M Soennichsen and Fetzer Shoe Co. Remaining $9.75 paid to Klerman Reichstadt for repair of 14 pairs. 67 pupils ages primary to junior high benefited, including 11 receiving two pairs. The shoe program will continue through winter with public cooperation urged to keep costs under $2100 allotted.

Community Building Club Treasury H. M. Soennichsen Comppany and Fetzer Shoe Company Hemaininge Klerman Reichstadt Randozen Supt Devoe Justus Lillie Legion Ijustiees Esort Legion

January 1827 Cold Snap Recalled In Weather Record

The report notes unusually cold January with only five days above freezing. It compares with 1835 and 1836, listing highs of 40 and 46 and lows of -14 and -18, plus moisture around 1.18 inches and 62 inches of precipitation. It also cites January 1923 highs of 53 and lows of -10 with 10 inches moisture.

Twin girls born to Leonard couple near Mynard

This morning between midnight and 1 o'clock at the Kines sanitarium in Omaha a pair of twin daughters arrived to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Leonard of near Mynard. Mrs Leonard formerly Edith Short of Omaha and Mr Leonard is the son of Mr and Mrs A W Leonard of Mynard.

Kines Sanitarium Omaha Lawrence Leonard Near Mynard Leonard Edith Short Airs A. W. Leonard Mynard

Elmwood Visit With Turner Family Guests

County Treasurer and Mrs. John E. Turner and Dorothy Jean visited Elmwood on Sunday. They were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Clements. Also seen were O. S. Turner Jr. and Mrs. Orrest Cook and family, Mr. and Mrs. S. R. James, J. R. Reeder and Mrs. Harry Williams family, and Mrs. Reeder’s parents.

John E. Turner Dorothy Jean Elmwood W. G. Clements Turner Clements O. S. Turner Orrest Cook R. James J. R. Reeder Turners Sed Harry Williams Reeder

College View Quintet Trips the Platters 29 to 25

College View defeated the Platters 29 to 25 on their home court. Nannen sparked the rally late in the game, pushing College View ahead before Seitz and Wooster led the Platters’ earlier efforts. Forrest and Stransky starred for College View as the jinxed Platters misfired.

College View Colege View Platters Lincoln Viewman Murphy The Wooster McCarroll Miller Dale Nannen Forest Nannen Strensky Ray Wooster Don McCarroll Plattsmouth Seitz McCarrole Falk Straiisky Forrest Parker Wilson Hee Taumsford Bill Bockes Nebraska

Boy Injured In Saturday Coasting Collision

John Howard Johnson, a first name listed as a year old son of Dr. and Mrs. A E Johnson, was badly bruised and knocked unconscious when a sled collided with a passing car at Granite Street and Lincoln Avenue. Ben Schwartz, driving north, slowed as the sled struck the front wheel, throwing the boy, who was treated at home by the driver and is now recovering. Schwartz bore no fault in the accident.

John Howard A. E. Johnson Granite Street Lincoln Avenue Ben Schwartz Mr. Schwartz

Mrs. T. W. Vallery Dies at Mynard After Illness

Mrs. T W Vallery 76 died Sunday night at her Mynard home after a month of declining health. Born in 1860 to the Cook family in Cass County, she married Theobald W Vallery in 1880 and lived near Murray before retiring to Mynard. Survived by husband three sons Frank E Vallery and Charles Vallery and Gien Vallery, two daughters Mrs Wade Porter and Mrs Owen Willis, plus siblings C E Cook Mrs S C Cole and Joseph Cook. Funeral arrangements not listed.

T. W. Valery Mynard Vallery Joseph Cook Piccer Cass County Theobald W. Vallery C. E. Cook S. C. Cole Joseph Cook Phillip Cook Norfolk John Cook Beaver City

Funeral of Mrs Vallery at United Riethern church Mineard

Funeral services for Mrs T W Valery lifelong Cass county resident were held at United Riethern church Mineard this afternoon. Rev H A McHilvey praised her long useful life and the loss to family and friends. A male quartet sang four favorites including Beautiful Isle of Somewhere It Is Well With My Soul Going Down the Valley and No Disappointments in Heaven.

United Riethern Mineard T. W. Valery Cass County H. A. McHilvey T the Church R. W. Knorr L. D. Hiatt Frank A. Croidt Raymond Cook Isle

Plattsmouth flood relief donations list at Red Cross drive

Donors furnished Monday and Tuesday for flood relief at the Plattsmouth State Bank. Names include John P. Kaffenberger Anna Harris Frank Kravenek W H Vander Haar Elmer Stoehr Richard Soenrichsen Mrs Katherine Nolting Dr C C Hudson John P Meisinger Mr and Mrs N E Warthen Dew York Anna Peoples Joe Libershal Mr and Mrs Frank Blotzer Julius Pitz J Russell Reeder Max Vallery W C Tippens Agnes Muenster Mr and Mrs Ralph Anderson W A Robinson Don Seiver Frederick Wehrbein St Pauls Church School A Friend First Ward school George A Kaffenberger Sr Helen Horn Henry Horn D L Pickrel Hinky Dinky store Mrs Wm Carr St Pauls Evangelical church Ralph J Wehrbein Elmer Tritsch Mrs Frank Barkus Joe Solomon Mrs Anna Lillie St Pauls Ladies Aid R L Kunz Calvin Root Hild Service Station E A Wurl John Palacek Sr.

American Red Cross Plattsmouth State N. E. Warthen Dew York Anna Peoples Joe Libershal Frank Blotzer Julius Pitz J. Russell Reeder Max Vallery W. C. Tippens Agnes Muenster Ralph Anderson Wm. Carr St. Paul’s Evangelical Church Ralph J. Wehrbein Elmer Tritsch Frank Barkus Joe Solomon Anna Lillie St. Paul's Ladies’ Aid R. L. Kunz Calvin Root Hild E. A. Wurl John Palacek, Sr

School Caucus Set For Board of Education Race

The February board meeting fixed the annual school caucus date and named four candidates for the Bord of Education of District No 1. Two members, J A Capwell and E A Wurl, have terms expiring and will face spring election.

Board of Education Bonard of Education of J. A. Capwell E. A. Wurl

Louisville Lady Sues for 55000 Damages Against Telephone Co

Marjorie Tiss of Louisville files suit in district court seeking 55000 for alleged pension denial after 18 years, 25000 for defaming remarks, and 25000 for a refused service letter. The complaint cites her Theodore Vail medal and employer actions from 1917 to 1935.

District Court Marjorie Tiss Louisville Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co Theodore Vail

Plattsmouth Debate Team Shines At Fremont Tournament

Plattsmouth high school debaters reached the fifth round at the Fremont tourney with 258 schools competing. Coach Milo Price accompanied competitors John Bestor Harriet Case Robert Woest and Jack Barton. Lincoln High plans a future public debate with Westinghouse. first home appearance marks a key season moment.

Plattsmouth Fremont Fremont College Milo Price John Destor Harriet Case Robert Woest Jack Barton John Bestor Lincoln High Wlattsmouth Platsmouth Omaha Tech Vermillion S. D Thomas Jefferson Council Bluffs Omaha South High Wayne Geneva

Surprise Birthday for Eugene Ault Celebrated at Home

Friends gathered Monday evening to observe Eugene Ault’s nineteenth anniversary with gifts. The party featured Monopoly games and refreshments served by Mrs. Charles Ault with assistance from Mary Alice and Betty Ault.

Eugene Ault Ault Eugene Charles Ault Mary Alice Betty Ault

Historical Society Meets in Plattsmouth Courthouse

The Cass County Historical Society gathered Tuesday afternoon in the district court room with members from across the county. Judge Jesse L. Root of Omaha gave a vivid fifty year overview of local legal history and perjury cases, as the society adopted a new constitution and organized cemetery and historic-site committees.

Cass County Historical Society District Court Room Court House County Jesse L. Root Omaha Plattsmouth Root Nebraska Supreme Bench Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Murray A. E. Sheldon State Historical Society Gilmore Marion Tucker Nehawka Guy White A. H. Duxbury Robert Fitch E. H. Wescott Fitch

Hand Crush Injures Louisville Worker At Plant

Paul Peterson of Western Precipitation Co. Louisville was injured Tuesday morning when his right hand was caught in a hoist. He lost the end of one finger and his hand was mashed and bruised at work.

Paul Peterson Western Precipitation Co Louisville

For Sale Modern 6 Room Home in Plattsmouth

For sale a modern six room home close in with paving and garage. Price two thousand five hundred dollars. Terms available. Ralph Anderson at 14 4th Ave Plattsmouth. fi-2tw

Ralph Anderson 4Th Ave Plattsmouth

Want ads pull results with steady reader attention

Classified want ads draw responses as readers scan listings. The brief notices emphasize products, services, and opportunities, prompting inquiries and transactions.

Eager seeks Louisville to Omaha bus line approval

The state railway commission fixes February 17 for hearing Herbert Eager of Louisville to establish a bus route from Louisville to Omaha via Springfield Papillion and Ralston. Stiles bus line objects as it currently runs Papillion to Omaha. If approved residents would gain convenient transport to and from Omaha.

The State Railway Commission Herbert Eager Bantsville That Place Omaha Louissville Springfield Papitlion Ralston Stiles Papillion Louisville

Ruge Carsten Wedding Held in Avoca Church

Miss Ruth Ruge and Calvin Carsten wed Tuesday evening at Avoca church in a formal ceremony. The bride wore white satin with lace and a pearl coronet, attended by maid of honor Dorothy Sundeen and bridesmaids Angeline Kvetensky. Best man was Ted Brown. Rev. Robert Townsend officiated. The reception followed for about 100 guests with dinner, gifts, and a honeymoon trip planned to the south on a farm near Avoca.

Ruth Ruge Martha Ruge Avoca Calvin Carsten Fred Carsten Dorothy Sundeen Lincoln Miss Sundeen Angeline Kvetensky Omaha Ted Brown Bertha TeSelle Firth Harlan Maple Mera Paap Dorothy Snyder Mendelssohn Dorothy Goliner Robert Townsend Otoe Hattie Ganzel Albert Sill Harold Wilford Greenrod Evelyn Schutz Willene Faeger Agnes McCann Hazel Baier Pauline Wessel Julia Jean Rudge Albert Schutz Wm, Baier

Commissioners Hold Meeting At Court House Session

County commissioners meet at the court house for a regular monthly session. They review and investigate a large volume of claims with careful scrutiny before approval.

Board of County Commissioners Court House

Guilty Plea in Mail Theft Case Tied to Murray Station

George Jacoby, held in Omaha, pleaded guilty to stealing three sacks of mail from the Missouri Pacific station at Murray last Tuesday. Accomplice Frank March faces arraignment on the mail robbery charge. Jacoby previously served time in the Nebraska penitentiary and is on a five year federal parole for mail fraud.

George Jacoby Omaha Missouri Pacific Murray Frank March Jacoby Nebraska Penitentiary

Cass County Red Cross Raises Over 1500 for Flood Relief

Cass County Red Cross reports about 2567.57 forwarded to national headquarters by Saturday night, including 2150 from the Cass County Chapter. Flood relief funds fund U. S. response amid Ohio Mississippi floods. communities urged to donate via local collections.

Cass County Cass Country Red Cross Ohio Mississippi River U. S. Public Health Service Cease County St. Louis

Fire at Farm Home Damages Chimney and Smoke

A fire damaged the Klimm farm residence south of town on Tuesday. The chimney cracked badly and smoke caused extensive damage to the house. Fire crews extinguished the blaze before the roof was touched.

Tony Klimm

Children Aid Flood Relief Through Small Donations

The Nehswka school children contributed $18 to the Red Cross flood relief from pennies and danks savings. Cass County Red Cross chapter added $140 to the funds, supplementing amounts raised by other chapters.

Nehswka Red Cross Cass County The

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Community Club Fund Courtesy Werrich & Hadraba Lincoln Suburb Court Daily Journal T. W. Vallery Marjorie Twiss Lincoln Telephone Company Historical Society G. H. Gilmore L. Graves William A. Robertson Rea Patterson Florence Buxman Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co Seek Bus Line Cass County Red Cross
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