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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1938

Page

2

Closing Exercises at St. John's School Highlight Ursuline Teaching

The St. John's school closed with a Tuesday evening program at the Knights of Columbus hall. Students from kindergarten to graduation performed plays and recitations under Ursuline sisters. Diplomas were awarded to thirteen graduates, with prizes from the A N Palmer Co and community donors.

St. John’s School St. John's School Knights of Columbus Peaple Sisters of the Ursuline Order Edward Oradoville Wilma Kratochvil Edward Gradoville Patricia Libershal Nadine Heitz Wilma Otterstein Albert Glaubitz Margaret Rea Hose Brink Joan Gradoville William Reddie Thomas Berlett John Be

Visiting in the City Guests Share Southern Tour

Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Dutcher spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. L. I. Minor in the city. The group includes Mrs. Walter Scott and her daughter of Central City Colorado visiting Miss Amelia Friedrich, joined by Mrs. Robert Ramsey Livingston visiting from Omaha before returning to Colorado.

E. T. Dutcher L. I. Minor South Walter Scott Central City Colorado Amelia Friedrich Robert Ramsey Livingston Omaha

Memorial Day Addresses by Superintendent L and Devoe

Superintendent L and Devoe spoke at Memorial services in Louisville cemetery and will address similar ceremonies in Syracuse. Both events were sponsored by American Legion posts.

R Duatty L. & Devoe Louisville Syracuse American Legion

Journal Aims for Better News Coverage

The journal pledges to improve reporting and invites readers to phone items to the newsroom at number eight. The note emphasizes timely coverage and concise presentation.

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New Filtration Plant Is Now in Operation

The Plattsmouth Water Corporation has started the new filtration and conditioning plant. It removes iron and manganese using aeration, contact filters, mixing with lime, and sedimentation to produce softer, clearer water. Officials assure careful testing and daily monitoring to ensure quality.

Plattsmouth Water Corporation E. C. Goehring Cheming John Glaze L. A. Minor

Car collision at Fifth and Main Streets injures bystander crowd forms

Late Monday a crash near Fifth and Main in Stanton Nebraska involved E. R. Queen backing from a parking space and R. T. Cuthrell driving east on Main. Queen’s car struck Cuthrell’s fender and wheel, bending the fender and knocking off a hub cap, drawing a large onlookers.

Fifth Matin Streets E. R. Queen Stanton Nebraska Palace Shining Parlor R. T. Cuthrell Main Street Cuthrell

See the Goods You Buy: From Ads to Real-World Quality

A shopper weighs online Catalon descriptions against actual product quality after delivery. The piece notes whether promised features and durability match what arrives, with emphasis on value and buyer expectations.

Fairview Workers Club Elects Officers at May Meeting

The Fairview Workers club met at Mrs. Dora Hild's home with Mrs. Ella Hild assisting. Officers elected: Edna Buechler president Lucy Terryberry vice president Elvira Hennings secretary treasurer Agnes Wetenkamp reporter. A lesson on Grammatical Errors was given by Mrs. Laura Tritsch and members discussed recent books. June's lawn party with covered dish luncheon planned.

Fairview Workers Club Dora Hild Ella Hild Edna Buechler Lucy Terryberry Elvira Hennings Agnes Wetenkamp Laura Tritsch

Death of Nels Hansen Father of Mrs Pence

Nels Hansen almost 67 prominent farmer seven miles southeast of Nebraska City died suddenly at 1 30 Saturday morning from a heart attack. He was born July 26 1871 in Tverborg Denmark and came to Otoe county in 1881. Surviving are Rosa Frandsen wife four daughters Mrs Sherman Davison Mrs Ben Albin Mrs Wilber Fey and Miss Berice Hansen a son Roy died in infancy. Interment was in Wyuka cemetery Nebraska City. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 oclock at the English Lutheran church with Rev Theo Schuldt in charge.

Neis FP. Hansen Nebraska City K. P. Fence Mr. Hansen Tverborg Denmark Jens Karen Hansen Otoe County Rosa Frandsen Nysted Nebraska Dunbar Pence H. L. Hansen Union Sherman Davison Ben Albin Wilber Fey Berice Hansen Roy Hansen A. B. Wilson Orlook English Lutheran Church Theo. Schuldt Wyuke

Sorensen Transferred to Norfolk WPA Engineer Moves

A. H. Sorensen, area engineer for WPA in Otoe Cass Nemaha and Richardson counties with headquarters at Nebraska City, is transferred to Norfolk where he begins work tomorrow. Mrs. Sorensen stays in Nebraska City for now. Gausman to succeed him as area engineer, moving from Fairbury to begin work here Monday at 6.

A. H. Sorensen WPA Otoe Cass Nemaha Richardson Counties Nebraska City Norfolk Sorensen Plattsmouth Casinger Lincoln H. W. Gausman Fairbury Gausman

Omaha Couple Marry in Late Tuesday Ceremony

Judge A. H. Duxbury performed the marriage of Thomas A. Kennedy and Julia Sheehy of Omaha. Witnesses Nick M. Saratovic and Dorothy Lahoad, also of Omaha, attended and the couple returned to Omaha for celebrations.

A. H. Duxbury Thomas A. Kennedy Julia Sheehy Omaha Nick M. Saratovic Dorothy Lahoad

Adequate Defense Urged at Memorial Day Service

Memorial day exercises in Cass county culminated with a public service at the American Legion building led by Raymond J. Larson. Attorney Leonard A Hammes urged strong national defense and preservation of constitutional rights amid calls to honor war dead and support veterans from Civil to World War eras.

Leonard A. Hammes Omaha Legion Building American Legion Legion Leonard A Hammes Benson Post Raymond J. Larson Cass County W. H. Frizzel Weeping Water Plattsmouth Merritt Kerr Nebraska Philippines Henry Guy Livingston Frances Marshall Legion Auxiliary Cary Marshall Robert Marshall Marjorie Devoe Adelaide Boynton Edward G. Ore Hugh J. Kearns C. L. Pittman C. D. Foster Alr. Hammes South Union National Convention Universal Service of National E. H. Wescott

Honor Memory of 38 World War Dead Today

American Legion honors 38 deceased World War I and II veterans in local observances. Twenty seven are buried in Oak Hill Catholic and Horning cemeteries with eleven residents killed in action or died since the war. Adelaide Boynton Auxiliary crafted 48 wreaths for graves and the Missouri River marking, with 200 veterans’ poppies used. The list includes 27 World War dead, many buried locally, with several others buried elsewhere.

American Legion Oak Hill Catholic Horning Corda L. Pittman Chester D. Foster American Legion Auxiliary G. A. RK Missouri River Adelaide Boynton Legion Ackerman Harry Aschenbrenner Frank Beal Clarence IL. Bennett Leland 0. Christie Otis RK Cook David Harris Hesse Aest Hirz Henry J Horning Wendell Janca James Jones James Robert Juliyan Howard Kieck William G. Kopischka George M. Lenz John McCarty Ernest D. Mason Floyd Maxybee John Nelson George D. Pitman Glenn Pittman Corda L. Rakow Bernard C. Ripple Edward C. Schwartz John Schopp William H. T VanHlery Albert W. Warthen Percy A

Locals Clinch Holiday Win Over Alva in League Clash

The Playsmouth Merchants defeated Alva 10 to 7 as Rhoades and Street led a multi hitter attack. Gabby had three singles, Rhoades added a double and two singles, and Sedlak started on the mound for Isc. with five and a third innings pitched. Alva's bats were limited to nine hits, with George Binger scoring the lone triple. Don Wall opened the fifth with an RBI two-base hit and the Merchants added three more runs in that frame, then three in the seventh to seal the victory measured by solid fielding and timely hitting.

Playsmouth Merchants Alva Rhoades Street Stub Sedlak Dusty Alvoans Gabby Alvo Stub Isc George Binger Lincoln Innine Merchants Don Wall Hayes Tayes Gabiy Pop Kelley

Mrs York Hinman Family Visit in North Platte

Mrs. York Hinman and her children from North Platte are visiting Mr. and Mrs. FE A. Wurl, the parents of Mrs. Hinman, for a brief time.

York Hinman North Platte FE. A. Wurl Hinman

Flowers donated to display in business windows

The Garden club provided cut flowers displayed in local business windows. Donors include A. L. Tidd, Miss Sophin Kraecer, Mrs. John Bajeck, Mrs. J. W. Crabill, Mrs. Frank Cloidt and Mrs. L. W. Egenberger.

Garden Club A. L. Tidd Sophin Kraecer John Bajeck J. W. Crabill Frank Cloidt L. W. Egenberger

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