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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1937

Page

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Funeral of Mrs Spangler Held Sunday

The funeral services for Mrs. William Spangler were held Sunday afternoon at St. Pauls Evangelical church in Millard with Rev Huff officiating. Interment followed at Mt Auburn Cemetery Millard with Sattler Funeral Home in charge. Several relatives and friends attended from Wisner Ralston Fremont and Omaha.

William Spangler St. Paul's Evangelical Church Millard Rev Huff Millard Church G. A. Pahl Mt. Auburn Sattler Funeral Home

City of Plattsmouth in Supreme Court Appeal

Attorney A L Tidd traveled to Lincoln to argue City of Plattsmouth versus John Hazzard et al before the state supreme court. The city appeals a trial ruling on tax foreclosed property redeemability after sale. City counsel Howard Davis also argued for the city alongside Tidd.

A. L. Tidd Lincoln State Supreme Court Plattsmouth City of John Hazzard Standard Savings and Loan Association Livingston Howard Davis

Surprise visit near Briggs fiftieth wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs M S Briggs were surprised Sunday by relatives Leland S Briggs family of David City Fred J Franzen family of Omaha and Paul R Stangenberg family of Lincoln who brought plenty of good eats and enjoyed a day together The surprise coincided with the date of their forthcoming fiftieth anniversary and was not the planned observance.

M. S. Briggs Leland S. Briggs David City Fred J. Franzen Omaha Paul R. Stangenberg Lincoln

Burglars Loot Elmwood Farm Home Belonging to Dettman

Burglars broke into the William Dettman farm home near Elmwood on Sunday night. They ransacked the first floor while the family slept on the second floor and made off with a small amount of money and provisions. The theft was discovered later.

William Dettman Elmwood Dettman

Securities Investment Corp. v Krejci Reversed by Supreme Court

Supreme Court reverses Cass County case Securities Investment Corporation vs M A Krejci on appeal with remand for new directions. Day delivers opinion outlining replevin defense scope damages for breach of warranty offset and trial error requiring debt at least equal to mortgage note.

Securities Investment Corporation Krejci State M. A. Krejci State Supreme Court Justice Day Krejei Cass Day

Gauer seeks divorce and child custody in Louisville case

Gladys K. Gauer filed for divorce from John L. Gauer in district court. She seeks custody of their four year old son John K. Gauer and support. The couple married January 26 1927 in Ashland Nebraska and have lived in Louisville. She cites cruelty and asks a restraining order. temporary order signed by County Judge A H Duxbury due to the district judge’s absence.

District Court Gladys K. Gauer John L. Gauer John K. Gauer Ashland Nebraska Louisville Plattsmouth W. G. Kieck Nebraska City A. H. Duxbury

4 H Club Elects Officers at Murdock Meeting

The 4 H Baby Beef and the Dairy club met at Leo Rikli's home near Murdock on Wednesday evening February 10. Vernon Rikli was elected president Nagie Bricker secretary treasurer and Milton Bachman news reporter. Nine baby beef and seven dairy members attended. The next meeting will be with Milton Bachman near Ashland March 12. A lunch was served by Mrs. Rikli.

Baby Beef Club Dairy Club Leo Rikli Murdock Vernon Rikli Nagie Bricker Milton Bachman Ashland

Our stock of legal blanks is most complete.

A concise note states that the inventory of legal blanks is at its fullest, emphasizing comprehensive supply for document drafting and filing needs. The message implies readiness for official work requiring standard forms.

Musical Program Featured at Rotary Meeting in Plattsmouth

The Plattsmouth Rotary luncheon at Hotel Plattsmouth showcased Plattsmouth High School contest winners and Miss Helene Perry. Performers included Allen White with a trumpet solo, Theodore Libershal as tenor, and Miss Perry with patriotic readings. Debate results on government ownership of electric utilities were announced, showing mixed opinions before and after.

Helene Perry Plattsmouth Theodore Libershal Mount Vernon Robert Vallery Lee Knoke Jean Knorr George L. Farley Dick Hall

County School Men Discuss Legislation in Eagle Meeting

Charles A. Bowers secretary of the Nebraska State Teachers Association spoke at the Cass County School Men association gathering in Eagle. About 45 men from Alvo Eagle Weeping Water Avoca Nehawka Plattsmouth and Brimwood attended. He covered legislative bill No 25 proposing a tax system study and bill No 138 on teacher retirement along with certification centralization and tenure.

Charles A. Bowers Nebraska State Teachers' Association Cass County School Men's Association Eagle Alvo Weeping Water Avoca Nehawka Plattsmouth Brimwood Bowers

Homemakers Quilting Sessions Set At Recreation Center

Quilt frames will be set up in the recreation center for ladies during home makers hours on Wednesday and Friday. Mrs. Ruby Lester invites women to bring their own quilts to be tied or quilted as the group works together. Women’s hours are from 2 to 4 o'clock.

Ruby Lester

Scarlet fever toll hits Alvo as schools battle outbreak

The Alvo community endures a scarlet fever epidemic in the last three weeks. Mrs. Hauptman wife of the school superintendent is among the latest sufferers. A trained nurse employed by the board of education has examined pupils twice daily helping to curb spread.

Alvo Hauptman Board of Education

Cedar Creek Burglars Blast Safe In Town

Deputy Sylvester reports a Cedar Creek burglary at the A. O. Ault store Sunday night. The safe was blown open with explosives, the combination broken, and a door handle hurled through the front window. A small amount of cash was taken before the burglars fled as townspeople awakened to the blast.

A. O. Ault Cedar Creek Sylvester

Community Building Club Nears Second Year of Service

The Community Building club marks its 52nd straight week of operation and prepares to enter a second year. Since inception last year, salaries to presidents-elect total 1,250 with 50 outstanding, funds support shoes for school children, junior drum corps equipment, and Boy Scout costs. About 631 paid toward indebtedness with 400 more available soon. profits fund community needs. Leo Boynton serves as secretary. officers collect on commission.

Plattsmouth Writhal Legion Community Building Trustees Leo Boynton

Edgerton Returns Home From University Hospital

Alfred Edgerton comes home to Plattsmouth from University hospital in Omaha Saturday. Newell Pollard drove him home. Mrs. Edgerton and the girls return from Omaha. Darlene and Donna Mae stay with their aunt there to attend school. Mr. Edgerton is reported to be feeling better after rest and treatment in the hospital.

Alfred Edgerton University Hospital Omaha Newell Pollard Plattsmouth

Crocheting Class Grows at Recreation Center

Thirteen girls are enrolled in the crochet class at the recreation center. The class meets after school on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and now works on carpet rag rugs. Knitting and tatting will also be taught.

Olden Days Theme of the Family Album at Dorcas Tea

Dorcas circle hosted an old-fashioned tea in the church parlor with members wearing period costumes. E H Wescott led the family album, with readings and songs by Hayes, Wester, Lillie, and others. About one hundred guests enjoyed period decorations and a display of early Plattsmouth family albums.

Dorcas Pete Carr Howard Wiles Frank Barkus A. H. Thixbury Wilma Pickard W. A. Wells Burke C. C. Conner R. B. Hayes Olive Gauss E. H. Wescott Wm. Heinrich Clement Wooster Clementine Wester Captain Jenks Billion Robert Fitch, Sr Robert Fitch, Jr Suzanne Babette Fitch L. S. Devoe Devoe Kathryn Armstrong Berniece Ann

Jury term opens in district at Nebraska City

District Judge W G Kieck and Court Reporter Glenn Woodbury are in Nebraska City as the jury term opens with many cases pending. Since January taking office he has cleared dockets in three counties and also sat on the fourth district bench at Omaha for several days acting for Judge J W Yeager who was holding court here.

W. G. Kieck Glenn Woodbury Nebraska City Kieck Omaha J. W. Yeager

Treasurer Turner Leads Nebraska Convention Plans

County Treasurer John E. Turner, president of the Nebraska association, worked in Grand Island on Saturday evening and Sunday coordinating the annual convention details set for March 10 and 11. He plays a key role in finalizing arrangements.

John E. Turner Grand Island County Treasurer's Association of Nebraska

Burke Receives Thirty Day Jail Term in County Court

Walter Burke was arraigned on intoxication charges in county court and pled guilty. The court sentenced him to thirty days in jail with twenty days suspended on good behavior, the full term to be served with bread and water for nourishment.

Walter Burke Burke

Rutledge Dies After Jump From Masonic Home Infirmary

William H. Rutledge, 79, longtime Nebraska resident, died after leaping from the third floor of the Masonic Home infirmary. He suffered a fatal shock after the fall but survived briefly before passing away. County Attorney Capwell said no inquest. He was born November 21, 1856 in Macomb Illinois and survived by two daughters, Hazel Bussy and Florence Reeves of Denver. Burial will be beside his wife in Bloomington Nebraska.

William H. Rutledge Nebraska Masonic Home Rutledre J. A. Capwell Macomb Illinois Franklin Lodge Franklin Nebraska Hazel Bussy Florence Reeves Denver Horton Funeral Home Bloomington

Moving to Washington Hickenbottom family to Elfensburo

Mr and Mrs L R Hickenbottom and two children leave Plattsmouth for Elfensburo Washington where he will serve in the Ford mechanical department starting March 1. He has worked with Claud Rose at Ford since 1928 and came to Plattsmouth four years ago as Sinclair station manager. Thomas Grosshans will fill the Sinclair vacancy.

L. R. Hickenbottom Elfensburo Washington Hickenbottom Ford Company Claud Rose Plattsmouth Sinclair Station Thomas Grosshans Mr. Hickenbottom Sinclair

AID S FUND DANCE PROFITS FOR FLOOD RELIEF

Norfolk Packing Co employees sponsored a dance at the Eagles hall to aid flood sufferers. Receipts totaled 45.00 with expenses 18.95. net proceeds after expenses were 28.15 to be donated to the Red Cross fund. Freddie Schutz orchestra of Papillion provided the music.

Norfolk Packing Co Eagles Hall Red Cross Fund Freddie Schutz Papillion

Card of Thanks for Flood Relief Dance

The Norfolk Packing Co. employees thank all contributors to the flood relief dance and the Eagles lodge for hall use.

Eagles Lodge Norfolk Packing Co

Cemetery Board Seeks Perpetual Care Fees at Thiel Cemetery

The cemetery board of Thiel meeting last evening decided to contact 1205 lot owners to seek a $2 annual perpetual care fee. Funds would hire a caretaker daily and support upkeep at Konok Hill, aiding the board’s plan to modernize cemetery care.

Cemetery Board Cemetery Board of Thiel Itis Osk Hill Camp Aten Qonok Hill Cemetery

Injured Everett Pickens Hospitalized After Favettville Crash

Everett Pickens remains in hospital after an auto accident near Favettville Arkansas. He has a back injury and cuts and bruises requiring extended hospitalization. Ralph Buchanan escaped with a knee bruise, John Stap left hospital for Platte City Missouri to recuperate, and another occupant suffered a broken jaw and an injured nose. The Pickens car was badly damaged with the frame folded from multiple rolls.

Everett Pickens Favettville Arkansas Mr. Pickens Ralph Buchanan Altho John Stap Platte City Missouri Pickens

Married at Glenwood in California river project work

Margaret A Kidder and Joseph L Eley were married last week at Glenwood and will reside in Sacramento California. Eley has led a large river project section for months and the couple start life together in the west as friends extend best wishes.

Margaret A. Kidder Joseph L. Eley Glenwood California Sacramento Eley Hae

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