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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1933

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Platters Rout South High in One Sided Court Show

The Platters crushed South High 31 to 10 on their home floor as South managed only two field goals. Bob Hirz and Rummel led Plattsmouth with multiple baskets while the home defense limited the visitors throughout.

Platters Warriors Plattsmouth Rooters Flowers of South Plattsmouth McCleary Rummel Robert Cohorts Bob Hirz Porter Thompson Kirschenblatt Robert Rosenblatt Franklin Wescott Hartford Donat

Reelect R W Knorr Leads Chamber Retail Section

The Chamber of Commerce retail section met for a Wednesday luncheon at the Brown cafe to discuss reorganization. Members unanimously supported re electing R W Knorr as chairman citing his past year s effective leadership and the section s active civic role including Wednesday night specials and festival programs.

Chamber of Commerce Brown Cafe R. W. Knorr Knorr

Sings Over Radio By Mrs Gilbert Hirz In City Feature

Mrs Gilbert Hirz a noted younger vocalist will broadcast each Friday at 2 15 PM from radio station WAAW Omaha Grain Exchange. She will perform popular songs with Miss Emily Lorenz as accompanist and fans have enjoyed her delightful programs.

Gilbert Hirz WAAW

Committees of C of C for Year are Announced

The Chamber of Commerce outlines its new year organization with Carl J. Schneider as vice president replacing Searle S. Davis. President William Baird announces committees across Finance Membership Roads Legislative Industries Retail Harbors Railroads Publicity Agriculture Civic Improvement and Entertainment.

Chamber of Commerce Carl J. Schneider Searle S. Davis William Baird F. I. Rea John Cloidt Henry Soennichsen C. E. Sedgway W. G. Kieck H. G. McClusky Glen Woodbury H. A. Schneider Georg. Farley Carl Jensen Rex Young J. P. Sattler A. L. Tidd S. S. Davis J. T. Begley C. C. Wescott E. H. Schulhof Frank Bestor John Crabill Henry Nolting A. E. Stewart G. K. Hetrick L. O. Minor A. H. Duxbury Rev. O. G. Wichmann C. A. Rosencrans J. H. Davis Devoe Carl Schneider P. T. Heineman E. A. Wurl Carl Ofe Jim Farnham

Queen Esthers Meet at Mrs Wescott’s Home

The Queen Esthers met at Mrs. C. C. Wescott’s home Thursday evening. Devotions led by Mrs. Fern McMahen included a vocal duet by Miss Fern Jahrig and Mrs. Gladys Glaze. Miss Mary Persinger led the business meeting. Mrs. Sylvia Hill continued the American Indian study, with games by Miss Ruth Patton and Mrs. Miled Newton. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Wescott and Miss Fern Jahrig. A visitor, Mrs. Elsie Perkins, formerly a member now in Omaha, joined.

C. C. Wescott Fern McMahen Fern Jahrig Gladys Glaze Mary Persinger Sylvia Hill Ruth Patton Miled Newton Wescott Elsie Perkins Omaha

Stock Brand Renewals Now Five Years From Registration

Secretary Swanson announced a change in stock brand renewals based on an attorney general opinion. Renewals cost fifty cents, previously due Jan 1 1933 and 1938. Under the new rule a 1935 registration would renew in 1940, a move welcomed by banks and livestock lenders.

Swanson State Senate Secretary of State

County Board Approves Yearly Budget and Wages

The Cass County board finished its annual meeting setting the current year budget at 173 700 with an emergency fund of 12 000 and reductions from 1932. They approved 2 400 for the Farm Bureau and 32 000 for the Agricultural Society, and fixed road crew wages and clerical salaries. They also provisioned 35 to hire extra counsel over the Plattsmouth Bridge Co. case.

Board of County Commissioners Cass County Agricultural Society Gorder and Chapman Pitt Cass County Farm Bureau J. M. Leyda Plattsmouth Missouri River

Birthday Dinner for William Schmidtmann Sr

Yesterday marked the sixty ninth birthday of William Schmidtmann Sr as he was honored at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs William Schmidtmann Jr The Schmidtmann family gathered with Omaha residents Dr Carl F Schmidtmann and Dr George Schmidtmann bringing a roasted pig for the feast The evening blended visiting and warm wishes in a memory lasting for the guest of honor and family alike

William Schmidtmann William Schmidtmann, Jr Schmidtmann Omaha Carl F George Schmidtmann

Chief Has Busy Time With City Investigations

Police chief Libershal spent a busy day handling investigations across the city. He walked through the west section to address complaints then responded to reports of contagious diseases requiring quarantine after his return.

Libershal

Arrival of Little Daughter at Luschinsky Home

The Luschinsky family welcomed a healthy eight and a half pound daughter this morning. Both mother and child are reported to be doing well, and the birth has brought much happiness to the family.

Otto Luschinsky

Nehawka Robbery Strikes J H Steffens Store

Thieves raided the J H Steffens shop in Nehawka on Friday night or early morning stealing hundreds of dollars in merchandise. Entry was gained by breaking a rear window, with clothes, shoes, hosiery, cigarettes taken. Sheriff Sylvester was notified and a list of stolen items was gathered.

Nehawka J. H. Steffens Busin Tress Sylvester

Entertained at Glenwood Family Dinner

Friday's Daily Miss Fern Stivers visited Glenwood for a dinner at Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Stivers home. For the first time in 21 years all of Mrs. John Stivers' children gathered, with Mrs. Long of Hemingford visiting. Attendees included the Laymaster family, Floyd and Clay Stivers, Walter and R. M. Stivers, Charles Rogers, Ervin Long and daughter, and Harry Stivers.

Fern Stivers Glenwood W. C. Stivers John Stivers Long Hemingford Nebraska Robert Laymaster Floyd and Clay Stivers Council Bluffs Walter Stivers R. M. Stivers Charles Rogers Ervin Long Harry Stivers

Mrs Joe Martis Sr Leaves Mercy Hospital After Illness

Mrs Joe Martis Sr of Murray has recovered sufficiently from an operation at Mercy hospital Council Bluffs to leave the facility. She will stay with her sister Mrs Louis Klema south of town for some time while continuing recovery.

Joe Martis, Sr Murray Mercy Hospital Council Bluffs Louis Klema

Parker to Rebuild Home After City Fire

M Parker whose south city home burned weeks ago plans to begin erecting a new residence soon. The site offers an attractive location and the replacement will be constructed promptly to replace the former dwelling.

Co. M. Parker

Mrs. Hayes Sidelined by Flu and Cold

Mrs. Robert B. Hayes has been confined to her home for several days due to flu and a severe cold. It is hoped she can resume her usual activities in the next few days.

Robert B. Hayes

Jewish C C Winners of Hard Fought Contest

The Plattsmouth Town team hosted the Jewish Community Center of Omaha in a tightly contested high school gym game. Weiner of the visitors hit a mid court field goal late, securing a 25 25 tie near the end before Donat and Weiner sealed the win for Omaha. Officials were Parrish Creighton, Rome, Goldberg.

Plattsmouth Jewish Community Center Omaha Weiner Donat, Forbes and Wescott McCrary P. Gefelick Donat

Married at Omaha

Marriage licenses in Omaha include Fred R. Anderson 19 and Darlene Pickett 18 both of Council Bluffs. The bride, formerly from this city, is daughter of Luther L. Pickett. The couple’s families have lived in Omaha in recent years.

Omaha Fred R. Anderson Darlene Pickett Council Bluffs Luther L. Pickett

Mrs Frances Hula Reported Very Ill At Home

Frances Hula a longtime city resident is critically ill at her North 9th street home due to influenza and a heart weakness doctors say. The illness has left her in grave condition.

Frances Hula City North 9Th Street

Edward Patterson Departs for the West

Edward Patterson leaves home Friday to return to San Francisco where he works in telephone service and attends the junior college at San Mateo California. He enjoyed a pleasant holiday visit with his parents and reconnecting with old friends and schoolmates.

Edward Patterson R. F. Patterson Edward San Francisco San Matio California

Junior Band Organized in Plattsmouth Schools

Miss Cora Williams organized a junior band for fourth to sixth graders in Plattsmouth to train future high school musicians. The first rehearsal included three violins, two trumpets, one baritone, four saxophones, one snare drum, two clarinets and one xylophone, with regular rehearsals set for Tuesdays at 3:30.

Plattsmouth Cora Williams Hiatt James Cecil Comstock Auston Rolland Randall York Williams Ed Schulhof

Sheriff Sylvester Sells Ford Tudor Car

Sheriff Homer Sylvester conducted the first car sale for the new term, selling the Ford Tudor formerly owned by Gus Whitely under prohibition law. Guy Stokes of Louisville won the bid at 57.50 after several offers from city residents.

Homer Sylvester Gus Whitely Guy Stokes Louisville

Canon Petter Improves After Flu Sickness

Friends of Canon W. J. H. Petter rector of St. Luke's church note his gradual improvement from a several day flu illness. He remains unable to conduct the usual Sunday services as he recovers.

W. J. H. Petter St. Luke's Church

Mrs Parmele Remains Bedfast After Prolonged Illness

Mrs. Q. K. Parmele continues seriously ill at home over two weeks with steady decline over several months. She remains bedfast under constant medical care as her condition worsens.

Q. K. Parmele

Reserves Edge Union 21 to 12 in Scrappy Clash

Plattsmouth Reserves defeated Union high school 21 to 12 in a hard fought game. Edwards Kief Kalina led Plattsmouth with multiple field goals while Morris paced Union with several baskets. Garnett and Bill Jensen added points as guard play and rough defense shaped the outcome.

Plattsmouth South Union High School Edwards Kief Kalina O. Morris Snodgrass Ed Kalina Brandt Union Tall Rangy Edwards Platters Morris Garnett Bill Jensen Wall McQuin

Noted Bridge Player Mrs. Parmar Visits Omaha Club

Mrs. Allen Parmar of Omaha a leading local bridge figure and Culbertson pupil attended a contract bridge club gathering at the J. J. Richey home. Mrs. J. A. Donelan won first honors with Mrs. C. E. Hartford second as guests enjoyed refreshments before Parmar and her host couple shared dinner.

C. E. Hartford

Shows Improvement At St. Catherine’s Hospital Omaha

Gerald Ketelson 65 year old son of Mr and Mrs William Ketelson is holding his own in a serious pneumonia case that has lasted two weeks. The younger child has been in critical condition for a week and given oxygen. but he has shown two days of improvement and remains under careful care.

St. Catherine’s Hospital Omaha Gerald Ketelson William Ketelson

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South High South Side School Arn Hirz Hiner Flowers Ho. G Board of Commissioners Jewish C. C Plattsmouth Town Forbes Ar Wescott Knoflicek Donet B. Gerelick Parrish Creighton Rome Goldberg Galloway Wiles C. C Burrough Bogonoff P. Gerelick Mann Canon Petter Junior Platters Ed Wescott Jack Hart Henry Jacques Donat
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