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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1939

Page

3

Social and Club Events Highlight Weekend in Plattsmouth

Monday through Sunday notes cover a Coronado apartments bridge night won by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Long, a Plattsmouth group’s Omaha dinner trip to Louisville for state fisheries, Jolly Workers club pinochle prizes, and the marriage announcement of Joan Johnson to Leslie Carr with bios of both families and early life details.

Walter Tritsch Coronado Apartments Guy Long Plattsmouth Elizabeth Cavender Andrew Kroehler Omaha Louisville Nebraska Joan Johnson G. R. Johnson Nebraska City Leslie Carr A. W. Carr Union Rockport Nebraska City High School Carr Union High School Phillips Petroleum Co

C Y O Picnic at Holy Rosary Draws Teens and Guests

The C Y O of Holy Rosary held a Sunday picnic at Michael Vetesnik pasture with about twenty attendees. A kittenball game provided the main entertainment, followed by a five o'clock luncheon served by committee members Bernard Kubicka and Jerry Konfist.

Holy Rosary Michael Vetesnik Bernard Kubicka Jerry Konfist

Egenberger Celebrates 75th Birthday Dinner

A 5 o clock dinner at the L B Egenberger home honored the 75th birthday of L B Egenberger with close friends and relatives. Guests included J H Carter Beverly Ann Egenberger A H Egenberger Buddy Bernard J S Egenberger John Louis Wechbach and others from Omaha Council Bluffs and surrounding towns. Entertains Visiting Surgeons Dr O C Hudson hosted a noon luncheon for doctors and wives from across the state at Hotel Plattsmouth with attendees from Omaha Lincoln Beatrice Tecumseh York and more. After dinner Dr Anton Kani of Omaha presented moving pictures.

L. B. Egenberger J. H. Carter Beverly Ann A. H. Egenberger Buddy Bernard J. 5. Egenberger John Louis Omaha Mary Triplett Council Bluffs Iowa Wilber Eaton L. W. Egenberger Teresa Hemple Mary Wechbach Egenberger O. C. Hudson Plattsmouth P. F Alice Kani Anton Kani Jennie Leird Costello Arabella Livingstone O. D

Doctors Showcase Hospital Work During Yellowstone Trip

A group of doctors visited several U S hospitals and displayed their work and staff. The event included surgeries and a Yellowstone excursion. In the afternoon Dr P F Kani performed a tonsillectomy while Dr H C Leopold of Lincoln did proctology. The gathering ended with an enjoyable and profitable day.

Sundstroms Host Luncheon Guests From Lincoln and Omaha

Mr and Mrs Elmer Sundstrom entertained at a noon luncheon on High School Hill Tuesday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Larson and son Jimmy of Lincoln, Mrs Larson a sister of Mrs Sundstrom, and the Sundstroms daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Yesta Davis and family of Omaha. Mrs Sundstrom assisted in serving.

Elmer Sundstrom High School Hill Ralph Larson Jimmy Lincoln Larson Sundstrom Sundstroms Yesta Davis Omaha

Plattsmouth High Class 1923 38 Picnic at Plamore Park

Plattsmouth high school class of 19238 held a picnic and reunion at Plamore park north of the city along the Platte river. Attendees included Margaret Ann Pitt Shirley Selver Katherine Gross hans Beatrice Arn John and Virgil Crish Clarence Cuthrell and Joy Miller with games dancing and a fine picnic supper.

Plattsmouth High School Plamore Park Platte River Margaret Ann Pitt Shirley Selver Katherine Grosshans Beatrice Arn John and Virgil Crish Clarence Cuthrell Joy Miller

Family Party Hosts Wide Tekamah Omahas Visitors

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Robinson and Lloyd Robinson entertained Sunday with many relatives from Tekamah Omaha and California. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bokamper and sons Ralph Clyde Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Novacek and Pat, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Robinson, and aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Robinson. They later visited Mrs. Gertrude Robinson and daughter Carolyn.

Roy Robinson Lloyd Robinson J. M. Robinson Tekamah Louis Bokamper Ralph Clyde Floyd Omaaha Roy Gerald Novacek Pat Edwin Robinson M. J. Robinson California Gertrude Robinson Carolyn

Shower Honors Mrs Slavicek and Mrs Kelley

Mrs Thomas Kriskey and Misses Jane Rebal and Veda Capps hosted a miscellaneous shower Monday evening at Kriskey's south city home in celebration of Mrs Robert Slavicek and Mrs Vincent Kelley Jr. The washday Monday theme featured pink and white decor and miniature clothesline bridal party favors as guests arrived.

Thomas Kriskey Jane Rebal Veda Capps Robert Slavicek Vincent Kelley, Jr

Social gathering features streamers and gifts on a clothesline

Guests enjoyed an evening with pinned tiny clothes pins holding streamers and attractive gifts. Prize winners were Mrs. Marion Meisinger, Mrs. Robert Slavicek, and Miss Margaret Ann Vallery. Hostesses served refreshments to conclude the event with many attendees listed.

Marion Meisinger Robert Slavicek Margaret Ann Vallery

Second Annual Camporee By Arbor Lodge Scouts At Camp Wheeler

American Legion Troop No 264 hosts a two day Scout camp at Camp Wheeler near Rock Creek schoolhouse on the telegraph road. Scouts arrive Thursday at four for tent setup and supper followed by a camp-fire. Friday features tests contests and first aid demonstration under Dr. R P Westover with ratings on camp care cooking and habits.

American Legion Troop No. 264 Boy Scouts of Arbor Lodge District Camp Wheeler Rock Creek School House Telegraph Road R. P. Westover

Rubber Stamps, Right Prices at the Journal

Rubber stamps offered in a range of sizes at affordable prices advertised by the Journal. Local buyers are urged to visit displays and place orders for office and craft needs.

Plattsmouth Merchants Fall to Burr in Memorial Day Game

The Plattsmouth Merchants lose 11 to 8 to Burr despite outhitting 14 to 11. Stub Sedlak pitched well but his team’s base running and errors doomed the effort. Chovanec and Sedlak led the offense as infield absences affected defense. Box score noted.

Plattsmouth Burr Sedlak Merchants Chovanec Hayes and Bsrittain Thimgan

Roessler Returns to Chicago After Visit

Karl A. Roessler left for Chicago after visiting his mother Mrs. August Roessler and many friends and relatives. His wife will stay here another week or ten days visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Anton Svoboda.

Karl A. Roessler August Roessler Chicago Anton Svoboda

Catalog Promises Alluring Goods Delivered Upon Purchase

A catalog touts enticing descriptions of items and asserts customers will receive the goods when they order. The note emphasizes assurance of delivery and buyer satisfaction amid appealing product portrayals.

Memorial Day Visitors and Guests Across Plattsmouth

A long list of visitors and guests appeared in Plattsmouth over Memorial Day and the surrounding days. Names include Evangeline Decker Omaha visiting the Adkins, Kostka Omaha in Plattsmouth, Rhodes Lincoln former resident, Bradway St Louis, H. E. Becker granddaughter Janis Schmidtmann, and many others from Lincoln Omaha Havelock and surrounding areas. Local families hosted relatives and attended cemetery decoration ceremonies.

Evangeline Decker Omaha Raymond Adkins Louis Kostka Plattsmouth John Rhodes Lincoln Hamilton Mark Home Springfield Nebraska Fred Guenther William Schutz Harry Ramel Stella D. L. Ramel H. H. Cotton and Sons Alge Johnson Frank H. Johnson Michael Varga Havelock H. J. Kaufman Evi Spier W. J. Streight Spier G. Fricke John J. Buttery and Sons John and Harley Earl Koebel Smith T. B. Bates W. J. Vallery Peter J. Vallery City Oak Hill Harry ©. Graves Harry Royal C. L

First Aid Worker Richard Edwards Certified

Richard Edwards has completed his first aid course and is approved as a first class worker. He belongs to the Ofe first aid team along with E. G. Ofe and Clair Shellenbarger.

Richard Edwards Ofe E. G Clair Shellenbarger Mr. Edwards

Andersons Visit Then Plan West Coast Trip

Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson of Sandstone Minnesota arrived Saturday to visit Russell Todd father of Mrs Anderson. They will leave in a few days for California to join other Todd family members already living in the western United States.

Frank Anderson Sandstone Minnesota Russell Todd Anderson Andersons Mr. Todd West Coast Todd West

Mrs Carr Heads to Arkansas to Visit Bohanan Family

Mrs Pete Carr of this city left early Sunday morning for Arkansas where she will visit her parents Mr and Mrs J M Bohanan for several days.

Pete Carr Arkansas J. M. Bohanan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jolly Workers’ Club Max Vallery J. M. Kaffenberger Lester Meisinger Elizabeth Tschirren Martha Kaffenberger Lovelies Anne Shirley James Ellison RKO Radio Evelyn Eager Helen Seamon Miss Shirley Ellison Sugar Geise Edna Mae Jones R. W. Knorr King Korn Howard Hirz Leroy Ruse Wilson Green Florence Sedlak Alice Jane Hirz Jacqueline Grassman Jean Brady Joan Moore Mary Alice Shiffer Anna Marie Rea Heatrice Ann Jeanette Hirz Vincent Kelley Laura Mrasek Federal Savings and Loan Association City Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n Roy Perkins Fred Lugsch Glenwood Lugsch Co. I 168Th Infantry J. M. Greene Falls City A. N. Sullivan Greene Uncle Zeke Creamery Lower Main St Journal Hereford Hall Myron Wiles Board of Education Willard Timblin Federal the National CO First National Bank Omaha, Nebraska Walter J. Wunderlich Nehawka Aska Ford
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