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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1938

Page

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Lillie Named as Candidate for Mayor Last Nite

The Democratic city convention at the court bosques Wednesday night nominated Arnold J. Lillie for mayor with 107 votes to 45 for Marc Lattier. Richard E Black was named city clerk by unanimous vote, M D Brown was renominated for city treasurer, and C L Graves was named for an accounting post. Howard Davis was chosen as central committee chairman and ward officers were selected for the coming year.

Court Boowes Snd J. Howard Davis Mia A. Gering Arnold J. Lillie Adam Marshall John P. Satyler Mr. Lillie Marc Lattier Richard E Black Heing M.D. Brown C. L. Graves Howard Davis Cells Conneil- Ten Court House Welock Elmer Sundstrom J. A. Schneider E. H. Wescott

Anniversary Celebrated By Mr and Mrs William Kummel

Mr and Mrs William Kummel celebrated their forty fifth wedding anniversary with a 6 oclock dinner hosted by family members. Grandparents received gifts from children and grandchildren including a rocker lamp and smoking stand while distant relatives sent greetings. Guests at the dinner included John Rummel and Richard, Guy Heil and Patty Ann, Clyde Graves and Jimmy Bob and Say Lou, Robert Rummel, Margaret Hayeer, and William Hummel.

William Kummel Mire H. B. Hall Crete E. J. Rummel Burbank Caliform i John Rummel Richard Guy Heil Patty Ann Clyde Graves Jimmy Bob Lou Robert Rummel Margaret Hayeer William Hummel

T H Pollock Returns From Illness

T. H. Pollock, previously confined at home with a cold, was able to be out today touch of improvement noted as he resumes daily activities.

T. H. Pollock

Plattsmouth Explores Coal Supply Deal with Bel Zeller Co

Missouri River Improvement Committee of the Chamber of Commerce met with Bel Zeller Coal Company of Chicago. Representatives McMasters Sutton and Ward visited Plattsmouth to review opportunities for charging coal to Plattsmouth for distribution in the area. They expressed pleasure with the situation and the progress toward river navigation.

Missouri River Improvement Committee Chamber of Commerce Bel-Zeller Coal Company Chicago Illinois Coal Company MceMasters Sutton Ward Plattymouth Dhal Plattsmouth

Death Comes Suddenly to A. E. Stewart

Arthur E. Stewart 35 superintendent of the Norfolk Packing Company died at his North Fourth Street home from a heart attack. He had planned a long rest and vacation in the south and Mexico. He is survived by his wife. Stewart had led the local packing plant here four of the past five years and his body was taken to Sattler Funeral Home pending arrangements.

Arthur EE. Stewart Norfolk Packing Company North Fourth Street Stewart Mexico Sattler Funers

Funeral services for A E Stewart held at St Luke's Church

Funeral services for A E Stewart will be held Tuesday March 1 at 10:30 am at St Luke's Episcopal church where he was a vesterman. Interment follows at Griceland cemetery in Sions City law. Friends may call at Sattler funeral home Monday evening from 7 to 8 o'clock.

A. E. Stewart St. Luke's Episcopal Church Stewart Griceland Remeotery Sions City Law Sattler Funeral Home

Plattsmouth Scores High in Tri-State Speech Fest

Plattsmouth contestants ranked well at Tarkio College event with 350 students from 40 schools in Missouri Iowa and Nebraska competing. Wihma Swatek Stephen Le Toe Floraelle Mesde and Jean Kuorr earned ratings from excellent to superior in declamation and extemporaneous speaking. Other Class A results gave Shenzandoah Clarinda and Corning top places. Corning won the music division with Clearfield second.

F Plattismouth Hick Feneel Tarkio College Tarkio Mea Dlissouri Town Nebraska Wihma Swatek Stephen Letoe Floraelle Mesde Jean Kuorr Shenzandoah Clarinda Corning Parragut New Market Essex

Mrs. Arthur Copenhaver Taken To Hospital

Mrs Arthur Copenhaver was taken to St Joseph hospital Thursday afternoon for treatment after a pneumonia attack and shock from the death of Mr Copenhaver. Her condition is serious and she will likely remain in the hospital for some time.

Arthur Copenhaver St. Joseph Hospital Atmada Copenhaver

Aged Residents Bert Hopkins and Wife in Poor Health

Mr and Mrs Bert Hopkins of west of Weeping Water are in very poor health at home. They are advanced in years and family members are anxious about their condition.

Bert Hopkins West of Weeping Water

Patriotic Program at Pontenefle Chapter Highlighted by Students

A patriotic program in the Plattsmouth High School library auditorium featured the Pontenefle chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution with the PTA department. Highlights included performances of The Preamble Speaks and George and Martha Witness on the Time Party, with students portraying Benjamin Brown and others. The program closed with remarks by HH. G. McCinusky and songs and dances by the school group.

Audiverium Pontenefle Patehiers Tier Trainmes Plattsmouth High School America Adoo Clonsid Maortiyu Benjamin Brown Bers Gaver Columbia Cary Marshall King John Ely Hebertson Maguaarti Russel Neilson Kenneth Walllfarth Billy Gayer Tilly Croidt Gerald Hennings John Slutinsky Trnlph Hill Billy Huila Murzeret Fricke Tri Popilg Mercerville School

Hastings Band Real Hit Prom Fridnays Daily

Forty five musicians under James King performed at the high school auditorium with many Hastings residents attending. The band travels by bus and will later play at South High in Omaha. Dr H G McClusky presided praising local church ladies who sponsored the event. John Garvey spoke on the college's educational work and a trumpet trio wowed the audience.

Finstings Ephere High Scrial James King South High Omaha H. G. McClusky First Presbyterian Church John Garvey

Funeral for Arthur Copenhaver at Sattler Funeral Home

Funeral services were held at the Sattler Funeral Home for Arthur Copenhaver with Rev. W. A. Taylor presiding. Frank A. Cloyd Jr. offered three of the departed’s favorite hymns, then the body was interred at East Union Cemetery.

Sattler Arthur Copenhaver W. A. Taylor Frank A. Clojdt East Union Cemetery

Young Louisville Couple Wed in Private Ring Ceremony

Herbert Leland Stander and Charlotte Schmader of Louisville were married Wednesday afternoon February 25 1828 by James Peurson. The ceremony was private with Mrs Bert Momey and Mrs Gertrude Hoyziett as witnesses. The couple, locals from near Louisville, plan to reside on the groom’s father’s farm in Nome.

Herbert Leland Stander Charlotte Schmader Louisville Marrigsze James Peurson KFNF Radio Pistor Bert Momey Sroom Gertrude Hoyziett Patenir Fuolk Lauicrile Nome

Methodist Ladies Have Interesting Meet at Mrs Ledws Home

Methodist Ladies Missionary Society met yesterday at the home of Mrs John M Levids with a large attendance including four visitors. Mrs Lawson led devotions from Faas missionary routes, a minutes roll call followed. The treasurer reported dues and the collection. A letter from the conference secretary urged support for bills on movies liquor advertising and post office supervision. The lesson from the prayer book discussed rebuilding rural America and agricultural conditions. Refreshments were served by Mrs Pete Carr assisted by Mrs Leyda and her daughter Mrs Andy Moore. A day of prayer was announced for Friday March at the Christian church.

Weimen Sbissionpsyy Societs John M. Levds Lawson Faas Treusurer Ler America R. L. Hares United States Pete Carr Leyda Andy Moore Christian Church 2 World Fellowship Alice B. Trendersom Sumner Christ Church New Zealand the Methanist Church

County Court Doings Include Small Judgment Awards

In county court actions confession of judgment granted in two friendly suits. Minnie Graham et al v Howard Boers et al awarded $25 against each defendant. Ray Winger v Bert Winger et al awarded $25 to the plaintiff against each defendant. Isabel Wiles v Merle McCormick filed seeking $120 plus interest on a note from 192? and $137.50 for crop share rental and hauling costs. A marriage license was issued to Wilford Louis Greenrod and Agnes McCann of Avoca.

Minnie Graham Ernest Graham Howard Boers Glen Fautry Westinghouse Electric Supply Co Bert Winger Ray Winger Howard Bowers Glen FL Autry Westinghouse Plertric Supply Co Isabel Wiles Merle McCormick Wilford Louis Greenrod Agnes McCann Avoca

Treasurer Turner Returns From Nebraska Treasury Meeting

County Treasurer John E. Turner has returned home from Grand Island after attending the County Treasurers association of Nebraska meeting. He was active in the organization and found the program well arranged and of interest.

John E. Turner Grand Island

School Caucus Names Candidates for Cass County District

The Cass County School District No. 1 caucus met at the high school with few attendees. M A Schneider chaired. J Howard Davis led the session. Directors reviewed finances and mill levies for 1921 to 1957 and named four candidates to be placed on the April ballot for two seats: Frank A. Cloidt Pearl Mann Raymond J. Larson and Fred J. Ren.

Frank A. Cloidt Mrs. Pearl Mann Raymond Larson F. L Rea Cass County M. A. Sehneider J. Howard Davis J. A. Capwell Board of Education Pearl Mann Raymond J. Larson Fred J. Ren

Many Attend Concert By Plattemouth Band

A large group of business leaders and Chamber of Commerce members attended a Plattemouth band practice at the Recreation Center last night. About fifty eight band members practiced under Peter Gradoville, with campaign committee members E. H. Schulhof EF. A. Wurl and Reverend G. A. Pahl present to push uniforms for the group.

Plattemouth Recreation Center Jast Chamber of Commerce E. H. Schulhof EF. A. Wurl Hev. G. A. Pahl Peter Gradoville Gradoville

Attorney Walter H. Smith to Speak in Bellwood

Attorney Walter H. Smith will travel from Omaha to Bellwood Nebraska on Sunday to deliver a Monday night address at the Parish Hall marking the priest’s ten years of ordination. The event commemorates the home parish of Mr. Smith where he attended grade and high school. He will return to Plattsmouth Tuesday evening.

Walter H. Smith Omaha Bellwood Nebraska Mr. Smith Plattsmouth

Charivari Dance At Eagles Hall Honors Local Newlyweds

Last evening four charivari dances were held at Eagles Hall by Mr and Mrs Linford Dasher newly married. A large crowd attended especially many from the west community. Dancing dominated the event and a long luncheon concluded the pleasant occasion.

Linford Dasher

Death Comes to John L. Smith Local Resident

John L. Smith, longtime Cass county resident and farmer near Nehawka, died Friday night after a prolonged illness. Born April 22 in Durkan Junction Tinels, he moved with his family to Rock Bluffs and later Cass county. Survived by son Herman, eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

John Smith Cass County Hie Nehawka Mr. Smith Durcan Junction Tiinels Rock Bluffs Uss Conute Louisa Raiss Asiland Herman Smith

Snewerhons Return From State Farm Convention in Chicago

Mr and Mrs Sterling Snewerhon return from the 1938 State Farm convention in Chicago at Stevens Hotel. Representatives from coast to coast attended and reports show favorable 1938 outlook. G J Mecherle notes State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance assets near 87 million with 13 463 percent growth. State Farm Life around 90 million in force. State Farm Fire exceeding 1 600 million in coverage.

Sterling Snewerhon Chicago State Farm Insurance Companies State Parm Insurance Stevens Hotel G. J. Mecherle

Becker Fractures Shoulder in Sidewalk Fall

William A. Becker suffered a slipped on North 4th Street fall that fractured his left shoulder while walking home to Herald apartments. Sattler Funeral Home personnel assisted, with John Sattler Jr and Robert Reed helping him home. he rests as easily as possible under the circumstances.

William A. Becker North 4Th Street Herald Apartments Becker Sattler John Sattler, Jr Robert Reed Fred Herbster

Will Undergo Operation for Appendicitis

Miss Mae Capper oldest daughter of Mrs Cleo Capper is in the Methodist hospital in Omaha for appendicitis and will later undergo an operation.

Miss Mae Capper Cleo Capper Methodist Omaha

Geo Lushinsky Named for Mayor by Republicans

The Republican City Convention at the courthouse nominated George Lushinsky for mayor, with unopposed renomination of City Clerk Albert Olson. Clement Woster and J. C. L. Graves also received nominations for treasurer and police judge, respectively, while committees selected for council and ward positions.

E. A. Webb George Lushinsky Lushinsky Albert Olson Clement Wozrter Jstige CC

Homemakers Club Meets at Mrs Hild Home

The Mynard Homemakers club gathered at Mrs Henry Hild's home with many members attending. They studied Patterns with a lively display and joined in a 21st wedding anniversary for Mrs Jennie Wiles. Guests included Mrs William Krueger and Miss Malinda Friedrich. a dainty two course luncheon followed.

Mynard Homemakers Club Henry Hild Jennie Wiles Adic Tesk William Krueger Malinda Freidrich

Senior Play Selected for 1928 Class

The senior class of 1928 selects Shirt Sleeves a three act comedy drama set in a low mood era. Twenty eight students will try out at the school to fill roles and the performance is expected in April.

Closs

M W A Dance At Union Hall March 2

A dance will be held at the M W A hall in Union on Thursday March 2 with both old and new style dances featured.

M. W. A. Hall Union

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Lillie Ofe Tulene Rebal Johnson Herring Council Conneilman Carl Ofe George Jaerer M. PD. Brown Connellan Warren Tulene W. A. Swatek Sul Vandervoort Frank A. Rebal EF. J Liberstial Airs Joseph M. Sedlak Fourth Ward A. Johnson Elmer Johnson Fifth Ward Ray Herring T. J. Mendenhall John Jordan No. 6 Norfolk Packing Co Corning Tn Clearfield Coin Thomas Jefferson Cownell Blafifs The DB. A. BR Thureher Hastings REAL Art Woman's Home Missionary Society Seneral toai—Mills General Sizardsay John L. Smith Geo. Lushinsky First Ward Elmer A. Webb Clement Woster Minnie Guihminnu Herman Tickotter J. W. Holmes Frank Cloldt Third Ward E. C. Giles Robert Painter Luke Wiles John E. Schutz John Sedgwayv Mollie Gabelman Edward Gabelman C. R. Johnson Ernest Elliott Homemakers Club
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