Veteran Grain Dealer Gillispie Retires After 40 Years
William F. Gillispie of Mynard retires from the grain and livestock business after forty years in eastern Nebraska. He managed the Mynard elevator for A. B. Wilson for four years, recalling past price highs and lows from 1894 to wartime peaks, and was active in local Democratic politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Gillispie
Mynard
Gillispie
Gillespie
A. B. Wilson
Nebraska City
Nebraska
Missouri Pacific
Omaha
Murray
Wilson Grain Interests
Food Commission
Democratic Party
Masquerade at American Legion Draws Large Crowd
The Holy Rosary parish sponsored masquerade at the American Legion building drew a very large attendance Saturday evening. The event featured lavish costumes and a grand display, with prize winners James Holy Sr James Holy Jr Louis Svoboda Miss Grace Pilney Miss Ruth Slavicek and Mrs Vincent Pilney. The Mary Horky orchestra of Valparaiso Nebraska provided music with modern and old fashioned numbers and German and Bohemian selections enhancing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Holy Rosary
James Holy
Zir
Louis Svoboda
Grace Pilney
Ruth Slavicek
Vincent Piln
Card of Thanks from Mrs Young and Family
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness, sympathy, and flowers shown after the death of their husband and father. Signed by Mrs L H Young and children Mr and Mrs C R Troop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Young
C. R. Troop
Déw
Showing Improvement for Ill Goodman Infant and Brother
Daryle Eugene, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goodman, has bronchial pneumonia and shows improvement while his older brother Charles Jr recovers from a severe flu attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryle Eugene
Charles Goodman
Charles, Jr
Larson Undergoes Tonsil Removal At Lincoln Hospital
Reports from the U S Veterans hospital in Lincoln state Raymond J. Larson, long treated there, had his tonsils removed. He is recovering well and will continue treatment, with hopes for an early return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital
Lincoln
Raymond J. Larson
Masonic Home Officers Named Monday at Omaha
The Nebraska Masonic Home Stockholders' Association elected Frank H. Woodland as first vice president to replace the late George Thummel. James M. Robertson was re elected president with Millard M. Robertson as second vice president and Jesse D. Whitmore as third vice president. Three new trustees were chosen Emmett I Ellis J Theodore Brammann and Ira C Freet. The home now numbers 100 residents with finances described as excellent and no current construction plans though a new main building is desired. State Masonic leaders attended including Edwin B Johnston William B Warner Earl Barnette and Robert E Bosworth.
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Nebraska Masonic Home Stockholders’ Association
Masonic Temple
Omaha
Frank H. Woodland
George H. Thummel
James M. Robertson
Millard M. Robertson
Jesse D. Whitmore
Valley
Lewis E. Smith
Emmett I Ellis
Tekamah
Neb
Iate
Thummel
J. Theodore Brammann
O. E. Mickey
Osceola
Ira C. Freet
York
Nebraska Masonic Home
Edwin B. Johnston
Grand Island
Nebraska
William B. Warner
Knights Templar
Earl Barnette
Holdrege
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons of
Robert E. Bosworth
Fremont
Grand Council
Royal and Select Masons of
Talented Little Vocalist Betty Jane Gruidel Delights On WOW
Three year old Betty Jane Gruidel of Omaha performed multiple songs on WOW radio in German English and Czech. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Gruidel and granddaughter of Mrs James Jelinek, with relatives including Mrs Anna Zitka and Mrs James Sedlak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane Gruidel
17Th Street
Omaha
WOW
John M. Gruidet
Mary Jelinek
James Jelinek
Anna Zitka
James Sedlak
Mrs William Morley Returns From Immanuel Hospital
Mrs William Morley came home Monday from Immanuel hospital in Omaha after several weeks of treatment. She is improved but still far from well and will continue care under a physician, transported home by the Sattler ambulance.
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William Morley
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Cass County Chattel Mortgage Record 1932 Totals
The 1932 chattel mortgage records filed and released in Cass County show 1 850 filings totaling 1 618 343 30 dollars and 1 341 releases totaling 1 180 319 77 dollars. County Clerk George R Sayles notes the figures and provides contact at No 6.
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Cass County
George R. Sayles
Plattsmouth Town Team Falls Short in City Tourney Final
Plattsmouth defeated in the finals of the Nebraska City tourney by Adams 35 to 32 after a Sunday semifinal win over Talmage 25 to 14. Opened Saturday with a 9 to 4 first quarter edge, led 15 to at halftime, and trailed 21 to 12 after the third period before late Plattsmouth scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth Town
Nebraska
Adams Rally Secures 35 32 Consolation Final Win
In Sunday finals the Adams team edged Plattsmouth 35 to 32 after a close game. Plattsmouth led 10 to 4 early, Adams trailed at halftime 13 to 12, then surged ahead in the fourth quarter as Louie Knoflicek tired and Lou Hoon’s squad pushed ahead to prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Plattsmouth
Cass County
Louie Knoflicek
Hoon
Surprise gas thieves scare off as Woodbury foils theft
Glenn Woodbury district court reporter and his wife startled by two youths draining their car of gasoline. They fled when Woodbury stumbled on a siphon hose and knocked over a bucket spilling fuel into his shoes, preventing the full theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Woodbury
Herald
Woodbury
Local Workman Suffers Hand Injury at Shops
L. C. Jacobson, an employee at the refrigerator car shops, badly crushed two fingers of his right hand Tuesday afternoon. He was taken to Dr. L. S. Pucelik for treatment and will require a short enforced vacation from work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Jacobson
L. S. Pucelik
Rotary talk by Sears S. Davis entertains at Brown cafe
Rotarians meet Tuesday noon at the Brown cafe dining room for a lively program led by George J. Jeager. Violinist performances by Jeager and E H Wescott plus a Rotary quartet entertained the club. Searl S. Davis former club president delivered a talk titled It Can Be Done on the Rotary International history and community impact while criticizing broad government spending aimed at economic improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Brown Cafe
George J. Jeager
Brex Ehcps
Jeager J
Iwitch
E. H. Wescott
Rotary Quartet
LR. W. Knorr
H. G. McClusky
Frank Cloidt
L. D. Hiatt
Searl S. Davis
Pastovety
Pleasant Social Time for Woman's Relief Corps Members
Members of the Woman's Relief Corps and friends enjoyed a pleasant Tuesday afternoon gathering at the home of Mrs. I. EB. Egenberger with Mrs. Julius M. Hell as associate hostess. A guessing contest, readings by Lois Troop, plus pinochle and bridge provided entertainment. Tea hosts served dainty refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
L. EB. Egenberger
Julius M. Hell
Lois Troop
Evening devotional at First Methodist Young Men’s Bible class
George A. Kaffenberger hosted a Sunday gathering at his High School Hill home for the Young Men’s Bible class of the First Methodist church. John E. Turner presided as class president as members discussed plans to boost church activities and class enrollment. Refreshments followed, enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Kaffenberger
First Methodist Church
High School Hill
John E. Turner
Kaffenberger
Leona Hudson To Appear In Jan Concert
Miss Leona Hudson of Plattsmouth will appear with the chorus of Peru State Teachers College in its mid season concert January 31.
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Leona Hudson
Plattsmouth
Peru State Teachers College
Relief Work of Cass County Costs in the Year
County records show Cass County spent 26468.50 for relief services in the year. Major outlays covered food fuel and clothing at 14923.75, mothers pensions 4356.60, burials 1102.74, medical care 712.60, hospitalization 127.50, feeble minded care 247.16, Soldiers relief 1209.00, blind aid 125.39, transients 325.39, and county farm operations 3552.76 with farm sales 589.21. The farm housed about nineteen residents that year and held 2600 bushels of corn on hand.
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Cass County
George R. Sayles
Soldiers’ Relief Fund
Norfolk Packing Co managers attend national canners convention
A. E. Stewart and E. H. Bernhardt of the Norfolk Packing Co plant are in Chicago for several days attending the national convention of the Canners and Packers of the United States. The company is a major west coast canning firm with well known brands and plans discussed at the gathering involve leaders from across the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Stewart
Norfolk Packing Co
E. H. Bernhardt
Chicago
Canners and Packers
United States
West
MAKING MANY MAPS BY CIVIL ENGINEER HARRIS
Dally Fulton Harris, a well known civil engineer, visited for a few hours to prepare plats of Nehawka Murray Union and Eagle. His maps, praised for fine workmanship, meet strong demand in the county communities and reflect credit on the young man.
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Dally Fulton Harris
Harris
Nehawka
Murray
Union
Returns From California
Henry G. Soennichsen returns home from Southern California where he spent most time in Glendale with his children John Melchoir and Henry living with their grandmother Mrs. Gunderson. He enjoyed visits with many old friends in the west.
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Henry G. Soennichsen
California
Mrs Charles Miller Dies at Old Home Here
Mrs Charles Miller 82 a longtime resident died Saturday afternoon at the family home south of the city after months of ill health. Born in Germany March 13 1852 she came to the United States about 44 years ago and later lived on the farm south of town. Survived by three sons Louis Sidney Neb and four daughters Mrs Ben Schiecker Mrs Joseph Kerns Charles John Mrs Lee Fickler and Mrs Ralph Doud all of Omaha or the city. Funeral services were held today at 2 o clock from Sattler funeral home with Rev O G Wichmann of St Pauls Evangelical Church officiating and interment at Oak Hill cemetery beside her husband.
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Charles Miller
Miller
Germany
United States
Ralph Doud
Louis
Sidney
Nebraska
Ben Schiecker
Joseph Kerns
Charles
John
Lee Fickler
Omaha
Sattler Funeral Home
Fourth and Vine Streets
O. G. Wichmann
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Gladys Faye Rhoades Celebrates Seventh Birthday
A Saturday afternoon party at Walter Rhoades home honors Gladys Faye Rhoades on her seventh birthday. Guests included Nellie Rainey Mary E Carr Irene Junior LaHoda Ed Luschinsky Vera and Frances Solomon Billy Goucenour Aretta and Doris Finnifrock Elaine Hanley Ruth Jimmy Kenneth Josephine and Doris Bastridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rhoades
Gladys Faye Rhoades
Nellie Rainey
Mary E. Carr
Irene
Junior LaHoda
Ed Luschinsky
Vera
Frances Solomon
Billy Goucenour
Aretta
Doris Finnifrock
Elaine Hanley
Ruth
Jimmy
Kenneth
Josephine
Doris Bastridge
Improvement Follows Pneumonia Suffering for Eliott Family
Larry Richard son of Mr and Mrs R C Eliott shows signs of improvement after a week with pneumonia though remains affected. Mrs Lilly Elliott, mother of Mr Eliott, at Aurora Illinois, continues ill and many local friends express concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Richard
Lilly Elliott
Elliott
Aurora, Ilinois
Mrs C F Vallery Suffers Slight Stroke at Vine Street Home
Mrs C F Vallery in poor health for years suffered a slight stroke at her Vine street home. Family members, including children and sister Mrs James Gilmour of Ulysses Nebraska, were summoned and she remains under family care as her condition is watched.
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C. F. Vallery
Vine Street
James Gilmour
Ulysses
Nebraska
Cass County Students at the University List Ten Towns
The Cass County contingent at the University includes 65 students from ten towns led by Plattsmouth. Notable Plattsmouth entrants include Jerry Adam a senior PE major and former football player, and John Becker a chemical engineering freshman. Other Plattsmouth names span Begley Garnett Libershal Cloidt Nowacek Rainey Robertson Swatek Thimgan. From Weeping Water are Clark Cole Domingo Gibson Hinds Jameson Morehall.
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Lincoln
Nebr
Cass County
Alvo
Avoca
Eagle
Elmwood
Greenwood
Louisville
Murdock
Nehawka
Plattsmouth
Weeping Water
Jerry J. Adam
John H. Becker
James F. Begley
Helen M. Garnett
Mildred M. Hall
Teresa A. Libershaw
Maxine C. Cloidt
Charles G. Nowacek
Donald Rainey
Vestetta C. Robertson
George F. Swatek
Lester B. Thimgan
Jerry Adam
Teachers’ College
Plattsmouth High School
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Law
Begley
Beta Theta Pi
Gamma Lambda
University
Teresa Anne Libershal
College of Agriculture
Libershal
Phi Upsilon Omicron
Englis
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Newman Club
Rainey
Pi Kappa Alpha
School of Fine Arts
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
College of Engineering
Swetek
Phi Lambda Upsilon
Pi Mu Epsilon
Sigma Tau
Scholastic Honorary
The
Chemical Engineering Society
Engineering Executive Board
Lester E. Thimgan
Murdock High School
Louise M. Clark
Helen R. Cole
Clifford E. Domingo
LaVerne E. Gibson
Harold H. Hinds
Martha L. Jameson
Eunice M. Morehall
College of Business Administration
Alpha Phi Sorority
Weeping Water High School
Girls’ Commercial Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. F. Gillispie
Masonic
No. 6
Talmage
Fritz
Willsaydt
Hansen
Peters
G Clickner
Wescott
Galloway
Hartford
Donat
Knofflicek
McCrary
Forbes
Knoflicek
Wiles
TE Hoon
Howard
Ross
Cee
Kippling
Caley
Sears S. Davis
Old Home
University of Nebraska
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