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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1938

Page

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Cold Storage Plant Discussed Last Evening

Farmers and wives gathered at Mynard community hall to discuss forming a cooperative cold storage locker serving the area. A committee led by E H Spangler and D D Wainscott will gather data, visit plants in Iowa and Illinois, and report on construction costs, power needs, and potential for a regional facility.

Mynard Middle West E. H. Spender Rey O. Cole Leis Iowa Illinois D. D. Wainstot Council Bluffs E. H. Spangler Bet Demisun Plattsmouth Mr. Wainscott Parl Young John B. Kaflenberger Roy O. Cole Omahs

District Court Filings Against Ralph C Fry and Weeping Water Defendants

In Weeping Water, Fred M Garrison sues Ralph C Fry for 20000 damages over an altered association with the plaintiff’s wife. The city of Weeping Water files a tax foreclosure suit with about ninety three defendants, led by Charles A Baldwin et al, involving limited local real estate.

Fred M. Garrison Ralph C. Fry Weeping Water City of Weeping Water Charles A. Baldwin

Trucker Meeting Reviews New Cass County Regulations

About seventy Cass county truckers and interested parties met at the district court room to hear state railway commission officials explain new trucking laws. Discussions covered airline distance rates, a uniform rate hike from 7c to 40c, and the interchange rules for farmers, with numerous questions answered late into the evening.

Cass County District Court Room State Railway Commission

Hirz Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary

Yesterday marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John F Hirz longtime Plattsmouth residents. Family greetings, gifts, and flowers filled their Marble street home with neighbors and grandchildren sharing in the milestone. Omar Baking Co Omaha sent a large decorated cake symbolizing the event. They were married February 18 1888 in Plattsmouth and later lived on a west Plattsmouth farm before settling in town.

John F. Hirz Marble Street Omar Baking Company of Omaha Hirz Plattsmouth Altho

Sedalia Man Visits Sedalia For Weekend Business

Mike Hula of Sedalia Missouri arrived this morning to spend the weekend with relatives and attend to business. He said it was thirty above zero in Sedalia Friday night and that heavy rain followed. The southern Missouri and Arkansas regions have seen substantial rainfall in recent weeks.

Mike Hula Sedalia Missouri Hula Arkansas

Happy Couple Welcome Baby Girl in Omaha Friday

Mr and Mrs Walter Eisedge announce the birth of a baby girl at an Omaha hospital Friday. The new arrival adds joy to the family as they share the good news with relatives and friends.

Walter Eisedge Omaha Hospital

Fred Shirey Addresses Nebraska Drum Corps Gathering

Fred Shirey spoke at a Plattsmouth hotel dinner for 26 junior drum corps members and 10 adult officials. He urged perseverance, objective setting, and cooperation, sharing football memories and Shrine Hospital trip details while praising Nebraska players and noting pro dreams versus coaching goals.

Fred Shirey University of Nebraska Plattsmouth Cornhusker June Marshall E. H. Wescott Raymond Lirson Ed Oie Chamber of Commerce Drum Corps Committee American Legion Shirey Minnesota Reeser Elmer Dolerman Nebraska West Coast Shrine Hospital Mid-Western

Panthers Edge Opponent In Close Reserve Grant Game

The Panthers won a tightly contested exhibition as two nearly identical rosters battled in alternating quarters, showing depth and balance across both squads.

Burgh Fame Panthers

Pastor Resigns After Thirteen Years at Scribner

Rev. H. O. Rhode, longtime pastor of St. Pauls Lutherer church in Scribner, resigns after thirteen years to accept a call to lead the Bloomfield Nebraska church. He previously served at Eight Mile Grove Lutheran.

H. O. Rhode Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church St. Pauls Lutherer Church Scribner Rhode Bloomfield Nebraska

Schoolmen's Club Holds Meeting Here

The Cass County Schoolmen's club held its meeting Thursday night at the high school gym. Guests enjoyed indoor tennis and other games. Superintendent L Devoe performed a magic act while Rank A Cloidt sang two pieces. Mrs Reeder accompanied. Refreshments were served in the home economics room with Lois Brandherst and Sts Catherine Kinneey in charge.

Cass County Schoolmen's Club Port L. §. Devoe Rank A. Cloidt Mise Lois Brandherst Catherine Kinneey

Cass County Sportsmen Discuss Conservation Efforts

The Cass County Sportsman's club met at the public library with about fifty members. Mr. Lytle from Lincoln outlined efforts to prevent illegal hunting and fishing and support wildlife conservation. A Columbus meeting is invited for March 6, with a Plattsmouth delegation to vote on full membership matters. The group planned a March 18 meeting and discussed a potential Missouri River channel lake near Rock Bluffs.

Hunters Club Lytle Sportsman’s Club of Columbus Nebraska Columbus Plattsmouth Milton M. Muncie Cass County Sportsman's Club Missouri River Rock Bluffs

Mrs Stodola Undergoes Serious Operation in Omaha

Mrs Joseph Stodola of this city was operated on Thursday at St Catherine's hospital in Omaha. The operation was of a very serious nature but she stood the ordeal well and it is hoped she will soon show definite improvement.

Joseph Stodola St. Catherine's Hospital Omaha

Chamber of Commerce Holds Regular Meeting Report

The Chamber of Commerce heard from H L Gayer of the city and Patrolmen W B Elingson and J H Saunders on city creameries and highway safety. George K Hetrick praised the Pitts mouth creamery as a regional price setter. Saunders outlined strict traffic law enforcement to reduce accidents. Ellingson described patrol help and first aid on highways. President J Howard Davis noted a large Cass County truckers meeting discussing new state railway commission trucking regulations.

Chamber of Commerce W. 8. Elingsom J. H. Saunders State Highway Patrol Mr. Saunders Mr. Ellingson Hishway Pidtrol J. Howard Davis Court House Cass County State Railway Commission

Fire at Stamp Home Near Plattsmouth Narrowly Contained

Fire began in a chimney at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stamp south of Plattsmouth. Mrs. Stamp alerted neighbors as flames spread to a spare bedroom and bedding. Firefighters from Plattsmouth, including Carl Ofe and Louie Lohnes, used two chemical tanks to subdue the blaze. Mr. Stamp was rescued from the second floor and treated on the first floor. Damages to the room and contents were extensive but worse outcomes were avoided.

Jack Stamp Plattsmouth Carl Ofe Louie Lohnes

Eastern Star Grand Chapter Opens in Fremont

Superintendent L. S. Devoe, appointed by Ruby Coggins of Aurora Nebraska, will serve as master of ceremonies at the informal openings of the grand chapter. The meeting will be held in Fremont this year on May 5th marking the first time in years the chapter convenes there.

Cornhuskers Minnesota Nebraska Indians Iowa Shirey Huskers Lincoln Cornhusker L. S. Devoe Ruby Coggins Aurora Eastern Star Fremont

Wyoming visitor Sam Gapen renews Journal subscription

Sam Gapen of Hiattville Wyoming arrives in Cass county to visit relatives and old friends and notes he is a brother of Oscar Gapen and Mrs. George W. Snyder. He stops by the Journal Friday to renew his subscription to the semi weekly edition.

Sam Gapen Hiattville Wyoming Cass County Mr. Gapen Oscar Gapen George W. Snyder The Journal

Eagle Resident Dies After Long Illness

George Oberle prominent Eagle area farmer died Friday in Lincoln after ongoing treatment. Survived by wife Ida two sons Edward and George and daughter Mrs Caroline Olds of Stockton California three brothers Fred Rudolph and Emil. Funeral at the farm home Monday 2 30 then Methodist church Eagle 3 oclock Rev B K Rangeler with Rev Donald Springer officiating. Burial in Eagle cemetery.

George Oberle Earle Lincoln Ida Edward George Caroline Olds Stockton California Fred Rudolph Emil Eagle Methodist Eagie BK. E. Rangeler Donald Springer Eegie Cemetery

Blair Narrowly Defeats Platters 27 20 on Blair Court

Blair edged Platters 27 to 20 in a tight game decided in the final moments. Long and Packler led Blair with strong scoring while Wooster Rebal and Reed topped Platters with five points each as Miller was sidelined and Wooster guarded in Miller’s absence.

Blair Court Miller Blair Long Packler Platters Wooster Filace Rebal Reed Plattsmouth Jacobe Haves McCarty Bleir Fackler Koopman Frain Sylvis

Little Girl Lands Big Sea Bass on West Coast Trip

Mrs Newell Pollard formerly Miss Hetty Kaline of Plattsmouth landed the largest sea bass on an excursion boat without aid from rod or reel. Photos show her holding the nearly as long as her arm fish, with husband and boat crew watching. The Pollards married last fall and now live in California. Mrs Kaline is the daughter of Cyril Kaline of Plattsmouth.

Newell Pollard Hetty Kaline Plattsmouth Betty Pollards California Pollard Cyril Kalina

Dance at Bekins Building with Charley Kucera Band

A dance event at the Bekins building on Saturday February 26 with music by Charley Kucera and his band. Admission is 35 cents for gentlemen and 25 cents for ladies.

Bekins Charley Kucera

Floodwater and Sewage Disposal a Real Problem

City administration studies floodwater and sewage disposal on the bottom lands east of the Burlington tracks. A straight open dirt ditch with a protective levee is proposed as a cheaper, temporary flood control and sewage flow path until a full disposal plant is built. Landowners offer to donate land for straightening if the city undertakes the dredging work, estimated at about $500.

Burlington Nebraska City Plattsmouth Omaha

Judge Sommerville Visits Nebraska Relative in City

Hugo Colorado judge C M Sommerville arrived Thursday for a brief visit at the home of County Treasurer Mrs John E Turner. A brother-in-law of Mrs Turner he left this morning for home in the west after a business trip in Nebraska.

C. M. Sommerville Hugo Colorado John E. Turner Sommerville Turner Nebraska

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Mynard and Murray Plant Nebraska Cornhuskers Schoolmen’s Club Sportsman’s H. L. Gayer Stamp Home Grand Chapter
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