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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1939

Page

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Farmers of Cass County Dine at Plattsmouth Bank Event

About 275 eastern Cass county farmers attended the Plattsmouth State Bank dinner at the American Legion building despite bad weather. H A Schneider chaired, speakers and choir from Plattsmouth High School entertained, and Prof L C Loeffel urged a livestock revival with data on regional herd declines and seed strategies.

L. C. Loeffel University of Nebraska Trent Plattsmouth State Bank Cass County American Legion H. A. Schneider Schneider Plattsmouth The American Legion Auxiliary

Platters Victory Over Auburn in 48 to 22 Bout

Plattsmouth high school beat Auburn 48 to 22 as Hayes and Reba led scoring with four and three pointers respectively. Rebal topped the Platters with high honors while Reed and Jacobs added three field goals. Davis added two free throws. Bulldog Scott led Auburn with seven points in a low scoring game.

Daltr— Plattsmouth High School Auburn Bulldogs Platters Hayes Reba Auburn Rebal Reed Jacobs Davis Plattsmouth Scott Bulldogs Meyers Noble Ewe Smith Cobs Martin Yelick TP Richards Goddis Scott Aa Ee Meyers McKinney Peters Bants Creighton Dustin 1022

Porter Named Assessor for Liberty Precinct

The resignation of L. G. Todd due to ill health prompts the selection of W. H. Porter of Union as Liberty precinct assessor. Porter, a Liberty resident and former county commissioner candidate, was chosen by County Assessor W. H. Puls.

L. G. Todd Liberty Precinct Todd W. H. Porter Union W. H. Puls

Lapidus Couple Called to Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Joseph Lapidus departed Tuesday for Oklahoma City due to the critical illness of George E Dunscombe father of Mrs Lapidus The patient was reported very low and the daughter left at once for the south In their absence Mrs Joseph Ely manages the Hotel Plattsmouth

Joseph Lapidus Oklahoma City George E. Dunscombe Lapidus South Joseph Ely Plattsmouth

Sheriff Carl Ryder Ill in Nebraska City Hospital

Sheriff Carl Ryder of Otoe county is gravely ill at St. Marys hospital Nebraska City after a severe bronchial and lung ailment and a heart attack. Cass county friends are urged to regret the news. No visitors are allowed at the病atient.

Cass County Carl Ryder Otoe County St. Mary’s Hospital Nebraska City

Missouri River Gorge Causes Overflow Near Barrett

Ice gorges in the Missouri river south of Rock Bluffs cause overflow into lowlands along the river. Flood waters are most severe on the lows side near Barrett near the highway, doing no particular damage.

Missouri River Rock Bluffs Barrett Wate Jrs

Nehawka Celebrates Fifty Years as Incorporated Town

A Nehawka Woman’s Club program recalls early town days with speakers D C West and A F Sturm. The 1887 railroad arrival, land purchases, and first businesses are highlighted along with church bell legends, the 1600-pound blind mare, a cannon's travels, and a permanent home found for the historic gun in Nehawka.

Woman's Club of Nehawka Jones Andrew F. Sturm D. C. West Nehawka Bank Frank Sheldon Woman's Club Isadore Tucker Sheldon Union Pacific Thayer St. Joseph Omaha Springfield LaPlatte Plattsmouth Plattamouth

Glen Allen Victim of Robbery and Assault

Glen Allen, a well known young man in the south part of the city, was robbed of about 40 dollars, a gold watch, keys and a knife and was viciously attacked near the Feed Center on Third Street late Saturday night. He reported the incident to police, who searched with deputies through the night but found no clues or suspects.

Glen Allen Feed Center Third Street Allen Assastant Pearl Street Fourth Main Street Mr. Allen Altho Mrasek Doody

Cass County Sportsmen Club Meeting at Plattsmouth Library

The Cass County Sportsmen Club will meet at the Public Library in Plattsmouth on Friday February 10 at 8 p m. Election of officers will occur and other important matters will be discussed. All members urged to attend. A L Tidd Acting President.

Cass County Sportsmen Club Plattsmouth A. L. Tidd

Card of thanks to Rev J C Lawson and community

The Dare Family thanks Rev J C Lawson Mr Horton the singers pallbearers neighbors and friends for kindness assistance and sympathy shown during the death of Mother and Grandmother Mary A Wilcox Mary A Wilcox's loss is gratefully noted by family with appreciation for support during bereavement.

J. C. Lawson Mr. Horton Mary A. Wilcox Dare

Tidd Addresses Tekamah on Missouri River Program

A L Tidd spoke at a Tekamah Missouri river booster banquet on river navigation gains and flood control. He urged one Omaha to Sioux City terminal and advocated freight rates tied to transportation costs under pending ICC legislation.

A. L. Tidd T. H. Pollock Chamber of Commerce River Navigation Committee Herbert Minor Tekamah Nebraska Blair John I. Unruh Plattsmouth Mr. Pollock Chamber of Commerce Lyons Oakland H. L. Webster Omaha Engineers Office Tidd Omaha Sioux City Swat Congress Interstate Commerce Commission

In Memoriam Mary A. Wilcox Remembrance Note

In memory of Mary A. Wilcox who died January 19 and whose February 4 birthday is remembered. The family notes she is sadly missed by her son Clyde, daughter-in-law Alma, and grandchildren Wallace and Donna.

Mary A. Wilcox Clyde Alma Wallace Donna

Birth of son to Mr and Mrs Raymond Recek of Sangor

Friends and relatives in this city were informed Monday of the birth of a seven pound baby boy to Mr and Mrs Raymond Recek on Saturday February 4 at Sangor California. The Receks formerly lived on Main street here before moving to the west coast last July. Mrs Recek was formerly Miss Carolyn Kalasek daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Kalasek Sr of this city.

Raymond Recek Sangor California Recek Main Street West Coast Carolyn Kalasek Frank Kalasek

Cass County Historical Society Meets at Avoca Church

The Cass County Historical society will hold a meeting at the Avoca church on Saturday February 11 at 2 p.m. A planned program will be presented and tea will be served after. Dr G H Gilmore is president and A A McReynolds is secretary.

The Cass County Historical Society Avoca G. H. Gilmore A. A. McReynolds

Valentine Dance at the Legion Hall Sat Feb 11

Legion hosts a big Valentine dance on Saturday February 11 with good music and admission seen at 25 cents. Featured entertainment and dance floor details are listed in the Legion Blog.

Legion

Henry Goos Better After Hospital Visit

Chief Bar clay, William Schmidtmann Jr., and Clement Wester visited Henry F. Goos at Clarkson hospital in Omaha. Goos was reported feeling very fine and the operation is hoped to provide permanent relief from months of illness.

Barclay William Schmidtmann, Jr Clement Wester Omaha Henry F. Goos Clarkson Hospital Mr. Goos

Plattsmouth Debaters Show Well at Midland

Plattsmouth's first team debaters competed in Fremont with two teams led by John Morris and Harriet Case. Case and John Bestor won all four Friday debates. Morris and Homer Barton won three. Lincoln High won the trophy after a day of two rounds and eliminations trimming fifty-eight teams to five.

Plattsmouth Fremont Mr. Price John Morris Homer Barton Harriet Case John Bestor Omaha North Yankton Ix Falls Vermillion D. Hastings Kearney Lincoln Aurora Wimore Edgar Lyons DeWitt North Platte West Point Holdrege Geneva Crofton Blair Walton Wayne Rand Island Pilger Emerson Beatrice Auburn Norfolk Benson North Omaha Case Bestor Morris Barton Hastings Omaha Central United States Great Britain Omaha Benson Central Lincoln High School Gerald Krasnicka

William H Leesley dies in Greenwood at 55

William Harry Leesley, 55, died in Greenwood Tuesday. Survived by wife Margaret, eight children including Catherine Sheehan Manley Elizabeth Leaver Waterloo Mabel Keckler Gardner ND and others at home, seven grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 p m at home with C A Park officiating Opal Gladiner to sing. Burial Greenwood. Pallbearers named Emmett Landon Sidrid Foreman Jack Dribble Watson Howard Bernard Grady Jess Olson.

William Harry Leesley Greenwood Margaret Catherine Sheehan Manley Elizabeth Leaver Waterloo Mabel Keckler Gardner N. D Alice Joseph Robert William C. A. Park Opal Gladiner Castle, Roper & Matthews Emmett Landon Sidrid Foreman Jack Dribble Watson Howard Bernard Grady Jess Olson

Thankful tribute to mother’s loss by Shrader family

The Shrader family expresses gratitude to those who offered kindness and support after the death of their mother. B L Shrader Dora Murray Wm H Shrader Fern Gish and Lester Shrader extend appreciation for sympathy and assistance.

B. L. Shrader Dora Murray Wm. H. Shrader Fern Gish Lester Shrader

Rubber Stamps at Right Prices Highlighted in Journel

Advertisements in the Journel promote rubber stamps in a range of sizes at competitive prices, appealing to small businesses and offices seeking affordable desk supplies. The notice emphasizes value and quick availability.

Devoe Reappointed as City School Superintendent for Three Years

The Board of Education re elected Lowell Devoe as head of city schools for a three year term. Devoe has led the district for seven years guiding enrollment growth and cost reductions while maintaining high standards. He previously served as superintendent at Geneva Oxford and Nelson and has been active in local civic groups.

Board of Education Lowell Devoe Devoe Willl Geneva Oxford Nelson Stella Lebanon Nebraska High Schoe Ity Korn Karnival Chamber of Commerce Rotary Methodist Church

4-H Winners Take Trips to Club Week in Lincoln

Virginia Pollard of Nebawkna is among four Cass county 4-H girls earning a trip to 4-H Club Week in Lincoln after winning first in the county canning contest and placing sixth in the state, plus six dollars. Other Cass county 4-H members receive trips for outstanding work. Marie Anderson, Mrs. L. W. Rose, LeRoy Ahrens, and Richard Cole are named for state honors. Marie Ruth Pollard also earns a trip to the 4-H Conservation Camp at Seward for wildlife work. The Early Bird Poultry club wins Gooch Milling trophy. Oren Raymond Pollard leads the club.

Virginia Pollard Nebawkna Lincoln Ball Bros. Company Virginia Cass County Marie Anderson L. W. Rose Murdock LeRoy Ahrens Richard Cole Marie Ruth Pollard Seward Early Bird Poultry Club Nehawka Gooch Milling Company Oren Raymond Pollard

Mrs Honor Young Returns Home After Dayton Funeral

Mrs Honor Young of Dayton Ohio left today for her eastern home after attending her mother Mrs W H Seybert’s funeral. She visited her sister Mrs C A Marshall and family and other relatives during the stay.

Honor Young Dayton Ohio W. H. Seybert East C. A. Marshall

Visit in City as Joneses Visit Pickens Family

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jones of Belden Nebraska arrived Saturday to enjoy a visit at the home of their daughter in law and her husband Mrs. Everett Pickens and Mr. Pickens with the new granddaughter Patricia Ann in the city.

C. A. Jones Belden Nebraska Everett Pickens Patricia Ann

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Schneider Verona Toman Ruth Westover Juanita Sigler J. R. Reeder Willa Jean Sylvester University of Nebraska Department of Husbandry Brouth Blue Oklahoma Sheriff Ryder III Woman’s Club W. S. Norris Pollard Levi Pollard United Brethren Church Sportsmen Club Memoriam Historical Society Meeting Henry Goos Midland Milo Price
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