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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1936
Page
2
Greenwood and nearby towns saw several residents in Lincoln for business at the start of the week. Notable movements include Leo Peters and family, Mrs. Will Hartsook visiting after an injury to her sister, and Miss Anna Ryan returning to Omaha after visiting the Connellys.
Ruth Chapman Semple, youngest daughter of Judge and Mrs F M Chapman, formerly of Plattsmouth, died at her Lincoln home after a long illness. Survived by husband James Semple and three sons, her mother Agnes Chapman, sister Helen Kuntz of Lincoln, brothers John W Chapman of Oregon and Joseph Chapman of Lincoln.
A nine pound son was born to Mr and Mrs Beryle Knox of Tekamah Nebraska at Methodist hospital in Omaha. Mrs Knox had been visiting for three weeks at the home of her sister Mrs W A Robinson and family.
Mr and Mrs A KEK Frelch of Louisville enjoy a sightseeing journey through the east visiting Shenandoah valley in Virginia and the Endless caverns at New Market Virginia noted as a great natural curiosity of the region during their motor trip.
A Chicago jury of ten married men and two bachelors acquits Betty Martin of murder in the shooting of her husband as he entered a tavern with a brunette. Deliberations lasted ten hours. jurors found her guilty of temporary insanity at the time of the act. Betty said she killed him after years of abuse and being wronged by him.
Fred Fleischman sold his overturned car and traded for a new Dodge. Confirmation services at St. Patrick’s Church will be led by Bishop Kucera of the Lincoln diocese. Various local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Schliefert and families, spent Decoration Day and Sunday with relatives. Visitors from Plattsmouth and Murray stayed with the McDonalds in town. Father Harte attended a five day Catholic retreat in Lincoln. Teddy Harris visited Lincoln for business. Mrs. Harms managed the store in his absence. Oscar Dowler hosted relatives in Omaha. August Jobin’s cows suffered clover bloat but survived with prompt care, though milkers’ output was temporarily reduced. Carr ie Schaeffer visited South of Weeping Water with Mrs. Grover Rhoden group. Frank Stander and grandson Harold Honor reroofed a property once damaged by hail. Mrs. Albert Cochran and two sons from Ashland spent a week with Fleischman and Gade families, at their home last Sunday.
Say Will Tackle Any One Manley fields a capable kids' baseball squad ready to meet challengers in the kid class. The town of Manley has long shown strong baseball interest, producing youths who practice to improve and compete.
Mrs Charles Gerlach of Omaha will travel to Denver for health improvement accompanied by her daughter and husband. The husband will start an intern position in a Denver hospital. They plan to leave June 6. Last week, William Sheehan and Maggie and Katie Wolpert visited Omaha with Mrs Gerlach before her departure.
Mrs Herman Rauth hosted members of the No Name club from Weeping Water and Manley at her home. The event provided a lively evening as Mrs Rauth displayed her renowned hospitality.
Mr and Mrs John A Stander entertained last Sunday at their country home with guests John Palacek Sr Mr and Mrs John Palacek Jr and Miss Polliana Palacek all of Plattsmouth. They are relatives of Mrs Stander. The gathering was enjoyed by all.
A two week vacation time school of religious instruction will be held at St Patrick's Catholic church. Catechism classes will be taught by a Sister of the Ursuline Order sent from York where she teaches at the Academy.
Tickets for the Ak-Sar-Ben events in Omaha mix free admission to the afternoon races with the night den show on opening night June 8 1936 The plan expects large attendance from Cass County including a Plattsmouth delegation and Union The tickets have a 25 cent per person tax split among state federal and service charges with no charge for the den show Children are excluded Adults may obtain free race admissions at selected outlets with further announcements.
Brex defeated Murray 15 to 6 as errors plagued Murray and Brex hit hard. An eight run rally in the second inning put the game out of reach, with home runs by Svo boda Cherdier for Brex and Keil for Murray.
James McKinney and 5S. S. Gooding, Burlington veteran, returned from a western tour via Thermopolis Wyoming for medicinal baths. Their itinerary included Deadwood Lead and Edgemont in the Black Hills and a visit to the Homestake gold mine, described as the largest in the world and a major source of national gold.
The Missouri River has risen in recent days, though not at flood level, leading workers to be sent home until water subsides. Residents speculate the June rise may begin from Montana headwaters as water remains cold.
The Nebraska Press Association and state superintendent record show 12 killed 7 disabled and 271 injured in 318 Nebraska accidents for the week ending May 10. The tabulation provides details by incident type and location.
Music lovers enjoyed a Friday recital at the public library auditorium performed by students of Mrs Grace Leidy Burger. The program featured trios solos and duets on string instruments with groups including the Hayes Sandin West trio, Hiatt Knoflicek Robertson string trio, Knoflicek Kno flicek Reddie quartet and Barkus siblings on cornet and violin.
In New York the piece reports that many unattached women favor reliability and kindness over looks or intellect in potential mates. They prefer older men and see marriage as a practical partnership, noting men’s conceit as a common fault and expressing a wary view of a hollow future.
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