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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1931

Page

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Marriage of Well Known Young People in Plattsmouth Area

A quiet Saturday wedding united Miss Ag nes Harriett Matthews of Council Bluffs with Mr. Roland Thomas of Omaha at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman L. Thomas on West Elm street. The service by Rev. H G. McClusky followed a valentine dinner surprise. The couple will reside in Omaha Homer area after visiting relatives in Homer. Many friends sent best wishes as attendees included local and regional family and friends.

Herman L. Thomas West Elm Street Agnes Harriett Matthews Counti Bluffs Roland Thomas Omaha Herman Thomas H G. McClusky First Presbyterian Church W. A. Kane Thomas Council Bluffs Homer Nebraska Woodman Circle Plattsmouth Woodmen of the World Joel Eaton Lorton M. L. Thomas Palmyra Rowland Thomas Merrill Cissell William Stierheim W. C. Krutsinger Lincoln Glen Hoback Adele Boyden H. L. Thomas

Policy Held Up By Veterans Bureau In Wever Case

The Hugh J. Kearns American Legion post reports the U S Veterans Bureau will withhold a 1400 compensation policy payable to Ina Wever until the court disposes of the murder case against the beneficiary. Ina Wever was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment, with an appeal planned to the state supreme court.

Service Department Hugh J. Kearns American Legion U. S. Veterans Bureau George E. Wever Inas Wever Veterans Bureau

Junior Woodman Circle Meets for Monthly Reading and Valentine Party

The Junior Circle auxiliary to the Woodman Circle met at Mrs. L. D. Hiatt's home with many absent due to illness. Thelma Kruger Alice Zatopak and Warren Lillie gave readings. After the business session a Valentine party followed with refreshments served by the hostess and assisted by Frances Lillie and Louise Pflmayer.

Woodman Circle L. D. Hiatt Thelma Kruger Alice Zatopak Warren Lillie Mrs. Hiatt Frances Lillie Louise Pftzmayer

State of Nebraska v Harmer Appeals on Hog Theft

Judge Begley overruled Frank Harmer's motion for a new trial after a November jury found him guilty of stealing hogs. Sentenced to one to three years in the state penitentiary at Lincoln. Bond set at $2,000 pending appeal to the state Supreme Court.

James T. Begley State of Nebraska Frank Harmer District Begley Mr. Harmer Lincoln State Supreme Court

City Council Members Visit Glenwood Water Plant

Mayor John P. Sattler and councilmen visited Glenwood to study its water plant and gauge what a future municipal plant here might require. The Glenwood plant, designed by Nixon Reynolds of Omaha, showcases modern electric pumping and chemical treatment for purification.

John P. Sattler C. A. Johnson W. A. Tulene Frank M. Bestar George Luschinsky W. H. Puls Glenwood Nixon & Reynolds Omaha Plattsmouth Key Creek Con

Young Man Davis Robinson Hurled By Car On Main Street

David Robinson well known high school student and MINK contest winner in tenor section narrowly escaped a serious accident Saturday afternoon. While carrying packages at Sam Giventer store he was struck as he moved between parked cars by a vehicle from Iowa, flung to the paving and left with a scalp wound. He received treatment from Dr. Westover then returned home to recover.

David Robinson Main Street Sam Giventer Iowa David Davis Westover

Child Hurt By Orange Seed In Windpipe In Omaha

The seven month old son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Chamberlain of Omaha was fed an orange when a seed lodged in his windpipe causing coughing. Medical aid tried to remove it at a hospital but could not. Due to the infant’s age a surgical removal was not performed and efforts continued to dislodge the seed. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs J G Lohnes and nephew of Elmer Martin and Louis Lohnes.

Elmer Chamberlain Omaha

Pleasant news of a daughter born in Sedalia

Relatives announce arrival on February 13 at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Smetana Sedalia Missouri of a fine little daughter named Betty Jean first child in the family brings happiness and joy to the household.

Joseph Smetana Sedalia Missouri Betty Jean

Platters fall in overtime to North High in Omaha

North High's Vikings edged the Platters 18 to 14 in a tightly contested overtime thriller at Omaha Saturday night. Mitchell led North with key late baskets while Galloway Begley and Donat kept Plattsmouth within reach throughout the bout.

Vikings North High Omaha Platters Mitchell Zentz North Donat Begley Galloway Plattsmouth Tle Norsemen John Galloway McCrary F. Davis Groves Thompson Tietsort Jensen

SEND FOOD SOUTH TO SUSTAIN CASS COUNTY RELIEF EFFORT

Cass County residents donate beyond their quotas to a relief car of food for drought sufferers. The car, loaded at Weeping Water, carried about 50 000 pounds of potatoes flour corn meal beans eggs lard meat onions canned fruits vegetables and feed. Loaded by Cass County Extension Agent D D Wainscott the shipment traveled via Missouri Pacific to Kansas City then Santa Fe to Crosbyton Texas in the Panhandle.

Cass County Crosbyton Texas Red Cross D. D. Wainscott Missouri Pacific Kansas City Santa Fe Tex

Violets Bloom Ahead of Spring in Nebraska Winter

The report notes rare woodland violets blooming in Florida winter weather near the city. Raymond Cook found a cluster while raking his lawn, marking an early sign of spring about sixty days ahead. Officials call this the first bloom record of the season, highlighting Nebraska's remarkable winter.

Florida Raymond Cook Nebraska

Truck overturns after backing from Snyder driveway

Sunday morning Glen Whiteman backed his car from George W. Snyder residence and collided with a southbound truck driven by Lockhert. The truck overturned, scattering a large load of wood over the pavement, causing damage to Whiteman's left rear fender.

Glen Whiteman George W. Snyder Mr. Snyder Snyder Place Lockhert Mr. Whiteman

Death of Mrs James B Coleman in Plattsmouth

Mrs Beatrice Coleman wife of James B Coleman longtime Plattsmouth resident died Sunday at the family home after years of declining health. A heart attack proved fatal to the highly esteemed lady who was born March 4 1858 in Lovilla Iowa and married James B Coleman February 15 1881. She is survived by her husband a son Bart Coleman of Plattsmouth and two sisters Miss Elizabeth Cloak and Mrs W G Guild of Omaha. The family asks for sympathy from friends.

Beatrice Coleman James B. Coleman Elizabeth Cloak Mo. W G. Guild Omaha Coleman

St Pauls Junior Church Elects Officers At Banquet

St Pauls Evangelical church held its fifth annual Junior church banquet and officer election. Framed in blue and white with sweet peas and ferns, the event featured a multi course menu and a mirror themed program led by Miss Eva Wichmann. Officers named include President Frances Henrich Secretary Emma Albert Treasurer Sophia Kreuger Chairman of All Committees Margaret Albert Organist Leona Meisinger with assistants Mrs Gertrude Mortensen and Miss Louisa Albert. The Rev O G Wichmann delivered reflections of light as the benediction closed the gathering.

St. Paul's Evangelical Church Eva Wichmann Frances Henrich Mata Schackness Emma Margaret Albert Gertrude Mortensen O. G. Wichmann Miss Frances Henrich Otto Pitz Emma Albert Sophia Kreuger Leona Meisinger Louisa Albert

Pipeline Work Ended Here by Continental Co

The Smith Brothers of Fort Worth Texas announce the last details of the Continental Company natural gas mains in the city. The 24 inch main connected to feeder lines marks a major engineering feat on the Missouri river bottom. Workers from across the country including a Soviet government group observed the project as crews prepare for summer work and a planned third line following Oklahoma through Nebraska and Iowa to Chicago.

Smith Brothers Fort Worth Texas United States Missouri Valley Continental Construction Co Continental Company Missouri River Missouri Russia Oklahoma Smith Company Southland Oklahoma Fields Nebraska Iowa Chicago

Miss Josephine Rebal Seriously Ill In Omaha Hospital

Miss Josephine Rebal of Omaha sister of James Rebal of this city is at Immanuel hospital in Omaha with a serious internal ailment. Complications prevent an operation at present. For years she has been housekeeper at the home of Judge and Mrs. W. A. Redick of Omaha and is known to many locals who regret her illness.

Josephine Rebal Omaha James Rebal Immanuel Hospital Miss Rebal W. A. Redick

Chicken House Fire in Southwest City

Early Monday morning the fire department responded to a blaze at L. H. Peterson’s chicken house on the Louisville road. The cause is unknown with no fire evident inside the closed building. Four dozen chickens were inside last night. it is not established whether they were stolen or consumed in the flames.

L. H. Peterson Louisville

Alloway vs Ross Real Estate Case Reaches Verdict

The district court closed final hearings on Saturday in the James Alloway vs Frank Ross case. Evidence was completed and the court found for the plaintiff, Alloway, in a dispute over real estate and personal property.

James Alloway Frank Ross District Court

Winter Snow Covers Eastern Nebraska

A second winter snow blanketed eastern Nebraska this morning with two to four inches of accumulation. The flakes began early and intensified until about 10 o clock, then warmed temperatures halted the snowfall and began the melt.

Nebraska

Rotary Holds Meeting at Majestic Cafe with Omaha Leader

The Rotary club met at the Majestic cafe with Al Bloom of Omaha as guest and president of that city’s Rotary. Dr. J. S&S. Livingston, past president, gave a presentation from the International convention outlining aims and purposes, followed by Rotary songs led by Frank A. Cloidt.

Rotary Club Majestic Cafe al Bloom Omaha Frank A. Cloidt

Patriotic Program At Plattsmouth Woman's Club Meeting

The Plattsmouth Woman's Club met at Mrs. J. E. Wiles home with large attendance and a patriotic program organized by Mrs. R. E. Bailey. Speakers covered George Washington Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era while musical numbers by local students and guests complemented the event.

Plattsmouth Congress R. B. Hayes Patriotic Council George Washington E. H. Wescott F. G. Coryell George L. Farorery E. Wresctt America Margaret Shellenbarger Madge Garnett Martha Gorder Abraham Lincoln C. A. Rawls Lincoln Antionette Koubek

Young Couple Wed in Bellevue Ceremony by Local Judge

Judge Charles L. Graves united Miss Katharine Pratt of Bellevue and Edward Patrick Starr of Omaha in marriage after obtaining a license. The couple motored to the city hall for the ceremony and returned to Bellevue with congratulations from friends.

Charles L. Graves Katherine Pratt Bellevue Edward Patrick Starr Omaha

Return of Charles Gredoville Sr from hospital sighted

Charles Gredoville Sr returned home after two weeks at University hospital following surgery to remove a growth from his left eye. He reports full recovery and that the operation was successful, with the plant likely to remove further trouble for him.

Charles Gredoville, Sr University Hospital Gradeville

Death of Dr. J. R. Davis Lincoln Dentists’ Noted Figure

Announcement from Lincoln reports the death of Dr. J. R. Davis a prominent Lincoln dentist and former Cass county resident aged about fifty He was born in Murray to the late Anderson and the Davis family and moved to Lincoln in 1904 to practice dentistry He was a brother of O A Davis of Murray I M Davis of Lincoln and cousin of Sears S Davis of the region.

Lincoln J. R. Davis Cass County Anderson Davis Murray

County Attorney W G Kieck Undergoes Minor Nose Operation

County Attorney W G Kieck attended Omaha on Monday for a minor operation to remove a nasal bone. The procedure was successful, and he returned home last evening though he remains somewhat sore from the surgery.

W. G. Kieck Omaha

Returns from South Dakota

Mrs. A. J. Engelkemier returned from Miller South Dakota where she visited her daughter Margaret who is recovering from an appendicitis operation in Miller hospital. Margaret is progressing well and expected to leave the hospital at week’s end.

Daly A. J. Engelkemier Miller South Dakota Margaret Miller Hospital

Have Successful Supper From Wednesdays Daily

The Queen Esther society of the Methodist church held a chicken pie supper at the church parlors attended by about 150 people. The event supported church work through Jesuit faction efforts.

Queen Esther Society Methodist Church

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Groom Junior Woodman Circle J. G. Lohnes This City Elmer, Martin and Louis Lohnes Platter North Seconds Tollows St. Paul’s Junior Church Bates Book and Gift Shop Continental Co Bed Rock Rotary Washington St. John’s School Ursuline Sisterhood Irene Converse Anna Marie Rea Roberta Beveridge Margaret Bergman Theresa Mary Altschoff Wilbur Claus Beverly Sevydlitz Leo Welch Margaret Ann Pitz Jacqueline Distell Catherine Gradeville Eileen Case Ambrose Claus Ruth Shiffer Catt Wilbur Claus Ae Gradpiaso Charles Gradeville John Beveridge James Sandin Jacqueline Dixtell
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