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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1939

Page

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Young People Wed at Candle Light Service

Miss Viva Estella Palmer and Mr. Earle Koeble were married at a candle light ceremony Sunday at First Methodist church. The bride wore royal blue velvet with Hollywood roses. bridesmaid Charlotte Palmer and Mary McCarroll wore dusky rose crepe. The Rev. J. C. Lawson officiated, with organist E H Wescott. The couple will live in Omaha.

First Methodist Viva Estella Palmer Earle Koeble E. H. Wescott Charlotte Palmer Mary McCarroll Mr. Wescott Louis McConaha Hollywood Warren Lillie Mr. Keeble Mr. Lillie Plattsmouth Journal Henry Keeble Omaha

Petersen Returns to Peru College for Semester Work

Miss Edna Mae Petersen returns to Peru College on Sunday to resume duties and prepare for exams this week. She had been home the past week with a septic sore throat, which was serious for several days, but is much improved and expected to continue her studies without further illness.

Edna Mae Petersen Peru College Miss Petersen

Becker Visits Brother After Hospital Operation in Omaha

H. E. Becker spent Monday afternoon in Omaha visiting his brother P. T. Becker at Clarkson hospital. He found his brother resting well and in good spirits following an operation the prior week.

H. E. Becker Omaha Clarkson Hospital P. T. Becker Mr. Becker

Baby William Grant Born to Wetenkamps

Mr and Mrs W W Wetenkamp of west of Mynard welcome a baby boy named William Grant born Friday January 13 at the Methodist hospital Both mother and son are doing fine and the family celebrates the new arrival with joy.

W. W. Wetenkamp Mynard Methodist Hospital William Grant

Cass county residents named to national rivers committee

Three Cass county residents join the National Rivers and Harbors Congress advisory panel. The Nebraskans are Attorney W. A. Robertson Searl S. Davis and Eugene Nutzman of Nehawka. Ex Governor Arthur J. Weaver of Falls City also serves.

Cass County National Rivers and Harbors Congress W. A. Robertson Searl S. Davis Eugene Nutzman Nehawka Arthur J. Weaver Falls City

Cass County Picks Walter H. Smith President's Ball Chairman

Walter H. Smith named Cass county chairman of the President's Ball for 1939. He plans an af fair to aid infantile paralysis, with funds sent to Warm Springs in New York and the rest used locally for child health programs.

Walter H. Smith Cass County Roosevelt New York Warm Springs Foundation

Plattsmouth Library Aids Local Schools With Reading Program

The Plattsmouth public library, guided by Miss Olive Jones and Miss Verna Leonard, supplies reference texts and fiction for the English department. The school reading list comes from the library, aiding English and history teaching. A strong reading program aims for every child to read at least one book each quarter.

Plattsmouth Olive Jones Verna Leonard Miss Jones

Card of Thanks from the Conner and Neitzel Families

Acknowledges gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindnesses during illness and expressions of sympathy. Special thanks to those who helped in the services and for the flowers. Lists families: Conner, Glaze, Joseph Neitzel and family, George Neitzel, John Neitzel, Louis Neitzel, Carrie Schmeizel and families.

CC. C Conner C. F. Glaze Joseph Neitzel George Neitzel John Neitzel Louis Neitzel Carrie Schmeizel

Mrs Wescott to Chicago for daughter's hospital surgery

Mrs. C. C. Wescott left for Chicago to be with her daughter Miss Alice Louise Wescott who has fallen gravely ill. An operation was planned for Thursday morning at St Francis hospital in Evanston and she was expected to be operated on there.

C. C. Wescott Chicago Alice Louise Wescott St. Francis Hospital Evanston

Miss Georgia White Moves to Omaha with Sisters

Miss Georgia White departed this afternoon for Omaha where she plans to make her home and join her sister Miss Florence who has resided there for years. Miss Lillian White former register of deeds expects to join them later in the city.

Mondey Georgia White Omaha Florence Lillian White Register of Deeds Metropolis

Visit at Murray Guests From Bourne Family

Mrs. Bessie Bourne and son Ray with Miss Betty Bulin visited Murray Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Bourne and their young son.

Bessie Bourne Ray Betty Bulin Murday Ross Bourne

Death of Mrs. Caroline Neitzel Pioneer of State

Mrs. Caroline Neitzel aged 89 died Sunday morning at her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Clarence C Conner home on South Sixth street after a stroke. Born February 2 1849 in Troy New York she later moved to Chicago and then to Richardson county Nebraska where she settled near Preston and later Plattsmouth. Surviving are four sons and three daughters including Joseph Fairbury George Lyons John Louis Omaha Mrs C F Glaze Plattsmouth and Mrs Carrie Schneizel Humboldt and Mrs Clarence C Cotner Plattsmouth.

Caroline Neitzel Clarence C. Conner South Sixth Street Preston Richardson County Neitzel Plattsmouth Clarence Conner Joseph Fairbury George Lyons John and Louis Omaha C. F. Glaze Carrie Schneizel Humboldt Clarence C. Cotner

Mrs. Frank H. Stander Stricken By Stroke At 80

Mrs. Frank H. Stander, 80, of Louisville, is in very serious condition after a sudden parasitic stroke at her home Saturday. Relatives in Omaha were notified. her sister Mrs. John C. Rauth and her husband traveled from Manley for the visit en route home. The Standers are longtime Cass county families with ties to Louisville and Manley.

John C. Rauth Manley City Omaha Frank H. Stander Rauth Stander Cass County Louisville

Mrs. Gretchen Warner to Undergo Major Operation

Mrs. Arthur Blunt of Omaha formerly Miss Gretchen Warner of this city will have a major operation at St. Joseph's hospital in Omaha on Thursday. She has not been well for some time and her daughter and son stay with aunts in town and McCook during her illness.

Arthur Blunt Omaha Gretchen Warner St. Joseph's Hospital

Patient Resting Well After Operation Visit In Omaha

Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Cloidt visited Clarkson hospital in Omaha Sunday afternoon to see P. T. Becker who is recuperating from a recent operation. He is resting easily and cheerful under the circumstances.

Frank A. Cloidt Omaha Clarkson Hospital P. T. Becker Mr. Becker

Rhoades Boys Undergo Tonsillectomies

Norman and Greth Rhoades, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Rhoades, underwent tonsillectomy on Saturday. Both boys are relieved and recovering from the operation.

Norman and Greth Rhoades Guy Rhoades

First Presbyterian members attend Omaha church meeting

Members of the First Presbyterian church of Plattsmouth joined others in Omaha Tuesday evening for a visit and address by Dr. Welch, moderator of the United States Presbyterian general assembly. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Minor and others.

First Presbyterian Church Omaha Dr. Welch General Assembly The Presbyterian Church of the United States Plattsmouth L. O. Minor Virgil Perry R. W. Knorr Frank A. Cloidt Fi. G. McClusky

Debaters Heard at Plattsmouth Woman's Club Meeting

Plattsmouth Woman's Club met at Mrs. L. S. Devoe home for a business session and bingo plans. High school debaters John Bestor Hariett Case Homer Barton and John Morris argued Should the United States and Great Britain Enter an Alliance with Barton and Morris as the affirmative winners. Frank A. Cloidt sang three numbers and Mrs. L. S. Devoe accompanied. Refreshments were served by committees led by Mrs. Pete Carr. Guests included Mrs. Heller Dorothea Fulton and Anna Mary McMahen.

Plattsmouth Harriett Case Homer Barton John Morris United States Great Britain Barton Morris Frank A. Cloidt Garden of Ball L. S. Devoe Pete Carr

Omaha Sojourners Banquet Hosts Officers at Athletic Club

Mr and Mrs William A Robertson Mr and Mrs W F Evers and Judge and Mrs A H Duxbury will attend a banquet this evening as guests of the Omaha chapter of the National Sojourners. The group comprises military and naval officers and Masons on duty in the Omaha area.

William A. Robertson W. F. Evers A. H. Duxbury Omaha National Sojourners United States Services Masonic Order Athletic Club

Miss Wilma Tritsch Hospitalized After Minor Operation

Miss Wilma Tritsch of this city underwent a minor threat operation at St. Joseph hospital in Omaha this morning. Friends hope for her early recovery.

Wilma Tritsch St. Joseph Hospital Omaha Miss Tritsch

Miss Twila Hendrix Visits In City

Miss Twila Fay Hendrix of Milligan Nebraska visits Laura Mrasek and relatives for a short time and plans a California trip to visit others.

Twila Fay Hendrix Milligan Nebraska Laura Mraseki

Founders' Day Luncheon Hosts in Omaha

Mrs. William Baird Mrs. E H Wescott Mrs. Roy Knorr and Mrs. L S Devoe attended a P E O Founders Day luncheon at the Athletic club in Omaha on Saturday.

William Baird E. H. Wescott Roy Knorr L. S. Devoe P.E.O Athletic Club Omaha

Expert Radio Repair Service at Farrey’s Furniture

Local advertisement notes expert radio repair service offered at Farrey's Furniture. The listing emphasizes professional in repairs and maintenance for radio devices within the store.

Farrey’s Furniture. Ltd

Knights Templar Install Officers in Mt Zion No 5

Mt Zion commandery No 5 Knights Templar installed new officers with William A Robertson presiding as installing officer. A sausage and pancake supper was held, and past commander William H Webhrbein received a jewel. Frank L Barkus resigned as recorder due to work commitments.

Mt. Zion Commandery No. 5 Knights Templar W. H. Wehlerbein George Sexton Stackman William A. Robertson Nebraska A. H. Duxbury Don Seiver L. L. Horton L. L. McCarty Frank A. Cloidt W. F. Evers Roy O. Cole William Krueger Raymond C. Cook Leonard Born George Brinklow Louis Friedrich Elmer Tritsch William H. Webhrbein Robertson Frank L. Barkus Barkus

Plattsmouth Public Schools Close First Semester

The Plattsmouth city schools end the first semester with exams set for January 19 and 20. Despite a large freshman class of 140, only four students have discontinued, leaving 136 freshmen at midyear and minor registration changes expected due to the split term.

Plattsmouth Plattsmouth High School

Winter Flower Show at Plattsmouth Library Display

Plattsmouth Garden club hosts a Winter Flower show with miniature gardens and indoor aquariums prepared by many rooms. Public schools contribute to the event with displays at the library today and tomorrow under committee chairs Mrs. William Schmidtmann Jr and Mrs. Clement Woster.

Plattsmouth

Debate Team Competes At Auburn Tournament

The Auburn tournament last Saturday featured a debate squad with Homer Barton Harriett Case William Hula and Richard Hitt coached by Milo Price. Harriett Case and Homer Barton won two of four debates as practice for upcoming season tournaments.

Homer Barton Harriett Case William Hula Richard Hitt Milo Price Auburn

Debaters Featured on Rotary Program at Plattsmouth

Miss Mary Elizabeth Hamilton coach of Omaha North high school debate led her state champion team including Don Devoe and Justin Priestman in a debate against Milo Price's team John Bestor and Harriett Case. Judges Sears S. Davis A. H. Duxbury and Captain D. R. Thornton awarded the affirmative 2 to 1.

Plattsmouth United States Great Britain Rotary Supt

Balloon Makes Long Trip From Sioux Falls to Ohio

Lloyd Taplett of Sioux Falls South Dakota released a small natural gas balloon bearing his name and a notification request. A card from Rupert Ohio reported the balloon was found there and later freed from a tree branch. Taplett, a former Plattsmouth student, is noted as brother of Mrs James Warga.

Lloyd Taplett H. L. Taplett Sioux Falls South Dakota Lloyd Rupert Ohio Plattsmouth James Warga

Holy Rosary Parish Elects Trustees and Board

Parish members convened a Sunday meeting to elect church trustees and an advisory board. Joseph Knoflicek and Frank Koubek were selected as trustees for the coming year. The advisory board of seven includes Adolph Koubek Mike Vetesnik Vincent Pliny Joseph Hadraba William Swatek John V Svoboda Timothy Kahoutek and J E B Ferrite.

Holy Rosary Church Joseph Knoflicek Frank Koubek Adolph Koubek Mike Vetesnik Vincent Pliny Joseph Hadraba William Swatek John V. Svoboda Timothy Kahoutek J. E B. Ferrite

Mason Family Leaves for California Visit

Mr and Mrs W H Mason depart with children Donna Fae and Billy for California to visit relatives and old friends including Ed Mason in Santa Monica and the Sattler family near Los Angeles as part of the Plattsmouth colony.

W. H. Mason Donna Fae Billy California West Ed Mason Santa Monica Carl Sattler Los Angeles Plattsmouth

Mrs Bulin to Visit Des Moines After Sunday Trip

Mrs James Bulin left for Des Moines Iowa Sunday to be a guest of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert Schaffer for a week in Des Moines Iowa.

James Bulin Des Moines Iowa Robert Schaffer

Visit at State Capitol by County Surveyor

County Surveyor Robert Mann visited Lincoln with a state capitol delegation to attend to highway department business for the county.

State Capitol Walter H. Smith Robert Mann Lincoln Highway Department

Nellie Agnew Visits Omaha Friends from Past Years

Mrs. Nellie Agnew of Omaha is in the city as a house guest of Mrs. Henry Herold and is visiting old time friends.

Nellie Agnew Omaha Henry Herold

Mary Stander Dies After Stroke in Omaha

Mrs. Mary Stander 80 pioneer resident of Manley and Louisville died in Omaha after a Saturday morning stroke at her home 136 North 40th Street She was born Mary Rauth in Toledo Ohio in September 1858 and married Frank H Stander in 1881 The couple helped build their Cass county community and supported St Patrick Catholic parish In Omaha they remained active in church work and Father Flanagan Home She is survived by eight children from Manley and Omaha plus numerous siblings and grandchildren The body is at Healy and Heafy mortuary awaiting arrival of her sons from Arizona and Colorado

Mary Stander Manley Louisville Omaha North 40Th Street Stander Mary Rauth John Susan Rauth Toledo Ohio Nebraska Cass County St. John’s Catholic Plattsmouth Frank H. Stander St. Patrick's Manney Father Flanagan Frank B. Stander Lena Stander Susan Bickert Lilian Stander Anna Honer Bertha Kelley Walter O’brien John P. Stander Arizona Eddie Stander Lincoln Lena Grant Minnie Lovell Chappell Rose Kelley Regina Beaver Brighton Colorado John C. Rauth Frank Paul Rauth Anna Glaubitz William Rauth Healy & Heafy Mortuary Aon

Boxers Elmer Newton and Donald McBride Slated for Golden Gloves

Elmer Newton veteran boxer and Donald McBride making first bid will box in the Golden Gloves carnival in Council Bluffs on January 25. Earl Wiles, initially set to compete, was injured in training and may not participate.

Elmer Newton Donald McBride Council Bluffs Elmer McBride Earl Wiles

Safety lecture at junior high by Mrs Hayes

Mrs R B Hayes, active W C T U member, spoke to the junior high Monday on safety. Her talk covered modern accident trends and loss of life, and was well received, prompting students to study and concentrate on pupil safety.

R. B. Hayes

Back From South Frank Mullen Returns From Galveston

Frank Mullen arrived home on Tuesday from Galveston Texas after a pleasant trip and visit with his son and family Mr and Mrs Emmett Mullen. During his absence the market was cared for by Mrs Mullen and Walter Fornoffi the meat cutter. Emmett Mullen and family send greetings to their friends in this community.

Frank Mullen Galveston Texas Emmett Mullen

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Earle Robert Koeble First Methodist Church Peru Walter Smith Murray Hot Music Meeting Woman's Club Mrs. Heller Dorothea Fulton Anna Mary McMahen North High DES Modes Legion Bldg
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