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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1939

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Mrs. Joan Elizabeth Moore Weds Herbert Pollock in California

Miss Joan Elizabeth Moore and Mr. Herbert Pollock were married in a candlelight ceremony June 23 at the First Presbyterian church chapel in Glendale California attended by close relatives. The couple resides at 543 Silverside Drive Glendale California after a Catalina Island honeymoon.

A.O. Moore California Joan Elizabeth Moore Herbert Pollock Minor First Presbyterian Church Chapel Glendale Hugh Reiner Presbyterian Church In Helen Warner Robert Hirrz Plattsmouth Fred Hirz O. Moore North Sixth Street Plattsmouth High School John Leyda Minor Lynn QC Kankakee Ilincis Middle West Warrensburg University of Nebraska West Coast

C A Rawls III Stricken at Cass County Home

Friends learn C A Rawls III longtime Cass County lawyer and prominent resident is confined to bed at the Nebraska Maconie Home infirmary. He has been very weak despite medical care and is hoped to recover soon.

Cass County C. A. Rawls Nebraska

Mrs. Jennie Cooper Guests in Plattsmouth

Mrs. Jennie Cooper visiting Plattsmouth with hosts Mr and Mrs Orville Hager. She plans to travel to Omaha Friday to visit her nephew before returning to Salem.

Jennie Cooper Auburn Salem Plattsmouth Orville Hager Omaha

Schick Family Returns From Omaha Visit

Mrs. S. G. Schick and her son Lee Warren ended a visit in Omaha with Mrs. Jessie Kullbom and have returned home.

S. G. Schick Lee Warren Omaha Jessie Kullbom Schick

Arrive in California for Kalasek and Kratechville

Relatives and friends report Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kalasek and Wesley Kratechville reached California safely after leaving town a few days ago. The Kalaseks are staying with Mrs. Kalasek’s sister in Sanger while Kalasek seeks steady work, and Kratechville enjoys a sightseeing tour with a permanent location still undetermined.

Frank Kalasek Wesley Kratechville California Kalasek Raymond Recek Sanger Kratcchville

Elmwood Man Dies After Highway Crash east of Eagle

Frank Gillett 76 a prominent Elmwood resident dies from skull fracture following an automobile collision six and a half miles east of Eagle on highway 34. His wife Hattie is treated for lacerations. Brockmeier Lincoln bank teller unharmed. Survived by wife two sons Frank and Wright Lincoln a brother J Fred Lincoln and daughter Mrs Emil Myer Fairbury.

Frank Gillett Cass County Eagle Gillett Hattie Herman Brockmeier Lincoln Linecoln Linecoln Hospital. Mrs. Gillett Elmwood Brockmeier Lincoln Bank Church Brockmeitr Giletts Mr. Gillett Frank and Wright J. Fred Emil Myer Fairbury

Recovery progress for Mrs Tassier after Omaha burns

Reports from Kani hospital in Omaha indicate Mrs Charles Tassier, badly burned a week ago, is showing favorable signs of recovery. Doctors say skin grafting is not needed and she may be on the road to full recovery soon.

Kani Omaha Charles Tassier

Return to Ainsworth With Cottet Family Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cottet arrived in Plattsmouth from Ainsworth Tuesday evening and returned home Thursday morning. They visited their daughter Mrs. George Weber and family, and were joined by daughter Mrs. Weber and granddaughter Eva Lou Weber who plan a vacation with the Cottets.

Albert Cottet Plattsmouth Ainsworth Cottets George Weber Mrs. Weber Eva Lou Weber

Joe Weber Undergoes Appendix Operation at St Joseph

Joseph Weber a former Plattsmouth resident now living in Omaha underwent an appendix removal operation Friday morning at St Joseph hospital. He was attended by wife Margaret Weber and was joined in Omaha by Mr and Mrs John Bergmen and son John Francis for a short visit with Mrs Bergmen's brother.

Joseph Weber Plattsmouth Omaha St. Joseph Hospital John Bergmen John Francis Bergman Margaret Weber

Two Divorces Filed in District Court

In the district court clerk’s office two divorce actions were filed Friday. Adelia O Shipley versus Raymond Shipley and Evelyn Hoffman versus Phillip Hoffman are listed with J A Capwell appearing for the plaintiffs in both cases.

Clerk of the District Court Adelia O. Shipley Raymond Shipley Evelyn Hoffman Phillip Hoffman J. A. Capwell

Death of Miss Elizabeth Spangler in Cass County

Miss Elizabeth Spangler aged 74 died at her family home on 10th and Rock streets after a cerebral hemorrhage on Tuesday. A longtime member of United Brethren church and treasurer of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, she is survived by four brothers and three sisters. Funeral Monday July 24 at Mynard A B Church at 2 30 p m with interment at Horning cemetery Horton funeral home in charge.

10Th and Rock Streets Elizabeth Spangler Case County Spangler United Brethren Church Miss Spangler Women's Christian Temperance Union Henry Spangler Murray Stephen A. Wiles Joseph E. Wiles Luke L. Wiles Mynard A. B Paul Dick Horning Cemetery Horton Funeral Home 7Th and Oak Streets

Collecting Delinquent Taxes in Cass County

The Cass County treasurer notes many have paid delinquent personal taxes but many still owe. The sheriff urges prompt payment or arrangement to avoid levying on personal property under distress warrants, stressing duty and cooperation.

Cass County

Schulhof Undergoes Operation at St Joseph Hospital

Mr and Mrs J C Comstock and son Cecil visited Edward H Schulhof in Omaha at St Joseph hospital where he has been for months under treatment. He is to undergo an operation today to seek relief for the patient with little change in his condition in recent days.

J. C. Comstock Cecil Omaha Edward H. Schulhof St. Joseph Hospital Mr. Schulhof

Birth of a Daughter for Dr and Mrs Reinert

Word has been received of the birth of a daughter to Dr. and Mrs G T Reinert of Avoca Iowa at Clarkson hospital Omaha. The child Mary Jane is doing well with the mother. Mrs Reinert formerly Miss Ruth Smith daughter of Mrs W D Smith, who lived here in her girlhood days.

G. T. Reinert Avoca Iowa Clarkson Hospital Omaha Mary Jane Reinert Ruth Smith W. D. Smith

Murray couple visits city amid water system push and overpass progress

Dr. and Mrs. G. K. Gilmore of Murray visited the city to handle business and see the new water system underway. They note the project fulfills a long felt need for fire protection and private use, alongside the busy construction of the new overpass at the Missouri Pacific tracks.

G. K. Gilmore Murray Gilmore Missouri Pacific

Dorothy Yost Sues for 35000 Injury Damages

Dorothy Yost of Murray files a 35000 damage suit in district court naming Missouri Pacific Transportation Co and O T Cheney as defendants. She alleges a July 3 1939 collision on highway 75 at Plattsmouth where a Missouri Pacific bus struck the Frederick car, causing serious injuries and permanent disfigurement.

District Court Dorothy Yost Murray Missouri Pacific Transportation Co O. T. Cheney Herman Frederick Nebraska City Plattsmouth Frederick L. E. Peterson

White Tops Edge Timms In Omaha Softball Thriller

In Omaha at Morton Park the Timm's Sluggers lost 3 to 2 to the White Top team. Joe Case hit a first inning home run for Timms, and in the final frame Mc Cormick tripled to drive in the winning run as Roy Turner pitched for Timms and Hassett for the White Tops.

Timm Omaha Morton Park Joe Case The Timms McCormick Roy Turner Hassett

New Shopping Carts Aid Shoppers at Local Store

The Hinky Dinky store has installed a new aid for shoppers. Metal go carts with a double tier of steel baskets allow customers to select a full grocery or meat order in one pass, moving through aisles with comfort and ease.

Condition of Miss Elizabeth Spangler Critical After Illness

Miss Elizabeth Spangler, an active church and W. C. T. U. leader, remained in critical condition after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage on Tuesday and showing no improvement this afternoon.

Elizabeth Spangler

Mayor Lushinsky Returns to Duty After Illness

Mayor George Lushinsky returns to the business district today after two weeks away due to neuritis and dental treatment that included molar extraction. He resumes official duties and is reported in good spirits.

George Lushinsky

Plattsmouth Families Return From West Coast Tour

Two Plattsmouth families return from a west coast motor tour visiting Los Angeles Long Beach and the Louisville crew Ensign James M Robertson joins the vessel in San Francisco. They tour Redwood country Columbia River to Portland Seattle Tacoma Mt Hood and Yellowstone and meet friends including H A Guthmann Boise and Martha Gorder at Yellow Stone.

Vesta Gray Robertson Fremont San Francisco Golden Gate Robertsons Louisville Redwood Country Columbia River Portland Evers Mr. Evers National Masonic Home Executives Association Salt Lake City West Rockies Seattle Tacoma Washington Pacific Ocean Great Western Frank Cook Plattsmouth Mt. Hood Snow Capped Peak Martha Gorder the Great National Park

Changes in assignments at Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power plant

After the death of William Highfield who led gas and electric services William Richter takes charge of the gas section and Ernest Elliott leads the electric service at the local plant of the Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Co.

Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co William Highfield William Richter Ernest Elliott

Hollywood Beauty Salon owner takes three week vacation

Mrs. Floyd Yelick, owner and operator of the Hollywood Beauty Salon, leaves Saturday evening for a three weeks vacation to California and Yellowstone National Park. She is accompanied by Miss Evelyn Kelley and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nordstrom of Omaha.

Floyd Yelick Hollywood California Yellowstone National Park Evelyn Kelley Charles Nordstrom Omaha

Mrs Freeman McFarland's Mother Dies in Kansas

A message from Mrs Freeman McFarland reports her mother Mrs Rose W Lewis died Friday at home near Effingham Kansas. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 30 p m in Atchison Kansas with Christian Science rites.

Freeman McFarland Kansas W. H. Venner Rose W. Lewis Effingham Atchison Christian Science

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California trip plans by Ruse and Rose families

Mr and Mrs Leroy Ruse travel from California to Effingham Kansas to visit Mrs Ruses parents the McFarlands. They plan a zigzag route through the Ozarks into Old Mexico and back to California. Mr and Mrs Rose aim to settle in California at an undetermined location.

Mrs Leroy Ruse Effingham Kansas Mrs. Ruse Freeman McFarland Ozark Mountains Old Mexico California Mrs. Rose

Gaines Family Vacation Spree Across West

Ruth Frank and Margaret Gaines, children of Mr and Mrs Harold Gaines, are in Monmouth Illinois visiting relatives for three to four weeks. Their parents and Mr and Mrs H E Tincher are camping in Yellowstone National Park Salt Lake City and other western scenic spots.

Ruth Frank Margaret Gaines Harold Gaines Monmouth Ilinois H. E. Tincher Yellowstone National Park Salt Lake City West

Free Street Dance Hits Elgin Now Spreads Statewide

A new free street dance started in Elgin Nebraska drawing crowds from long distances. Merchants plan a Plattsmouth trial with Pete Cradoville Night Hawks providing music and a one hour free concert before dancing. Local officials and merchants back the plan as a regional attraction.

Nan Elgin Nebraska Omaha World-Herald Pop” Kelly South 4Th Richey Lumber Company Pop Pete Cradoville Plattsmouth

Death of Mrs Dresselhaus in Lincoln

Mr and Mrs Philip Hoffman mourn the death of Mrs Margaret Dresselhaus aunt to Mrs Hoffman. Funeral services were held at 3 pm in Lincoln Seventh Day Adventist Church with Charles Putterroo officiating. Burial occurred in Lincoln Kansas. Matthews Mortuary supervised arrangements. Mrs Hoffman had traveled to Lincoln to attend the funeral.

Philip Hoffman Margaret Dresselhaus Mrs. Hoffman Lincoln Hoffman Dresselhaus Seven Day Adventist Church Charles Putterroo Kansas Cante,opera& Matthews Mortuary

Illinois visitors stay with Hartwicks in town

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Eggert of Oak Park Illinois are visiting relatives, staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hartwick, sister of Mrs. Hartwick. On Thursday they visited David City to see Mr. and Mrs. Leland Briggs.

Ernest Eggert Oak Park Ilinois William J. Hartwick Eggert Hartwick David City Leland Briggs

Returns Home After Birth at St. Catherine's Hospital

Mrs Harold Chandler and her infant son Eugene Harold born July 8 at St. Catherine's Hospital returned to their Plattsmouth home Tuesday evening.

Harold Chandler Eugene Harold St. Catherine's Hospital Plattsmouth

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. O. Moore Joan Moore Herbert Minor Cc. A. Rawls III Joe Weber Murray Young Lady Sues M. P. Transportation Co WHITE W. A. Robertson W. F. Evers Kowh Radio Orchestra Illinois
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