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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1938

Page

3

Numerous Iowan and Nebraska visitors fill Plattsmouth over Memorial Day

Monday and Tuesday notes show many visitors from Omaha Lincoln Stuart and Hamburg visiting Plattsmouth families. People include Mrs Marie Richards Miss Hazel Kelley Dr P T Heineman and J L Meisinger among others as Memorial and Decoration Day visits and trips to Lincoln Geneva Chadron and Nebraska City.

Helen Fiala Omaha Marie Richards Vincent Hazel Kelley Enid Oklahoma

Miss Virginia Sally visits in Enid and surrounding cities

Wednesday notes visitors in the area include Miss Virginia Sally of Enid Oklahoma not staying at the W F Kelley home. Omaha guests come and go for Decoration day with families at Nickles and Donelan homes. Several others travel to Lincoln Glenwood Papillion and Evanston for events and business.

Virginia Dave Sally Enid Oklahoma W. F. Kelley T. J. Woordeman Omaha Nickles J. D. Wordeman Lee Nebraska Ralph Barthold Sioux City Town J. A. Donelan J. C. Thygeson Nebraska City Karl Brown Papillion J. E. Degan Evanston Illinois Chicago Adran Evans Patricia Lincoln Kerr Edna Evans Miles Reeser Glenwood

Happy Home Makers Club Formed For 4-H Lessons

On May 24 Charlene Spangler and mother Mrs Everett Spangler hosted nine girls to start a 4-H club named Happy Home Makers. Officers: Marie Hamilton president Marianne Woodard vice president Eileen Johnson secretary Mary Kathryn Sporer news reporter Mrs Spangler leader and Yvonne Deles Dernier assistant leader. Next meeting at Beverly Ann Hrubacher's home on Monday June 5.

Charlene Spangler Everett Spangler Beverly Ann Hrubacher Mary Kathryn Sporer

Klover Leaf Korn Klub Formed In Mynard 4-H

A new 4-H corn club organized in Mynard with leader Mr. Kiser and assistant Mr. Topliff. First meeting at the Kiser home elected officers William Ruffner president Clayton Sack vice president Robert Riser secretary Clark Wiles news reporter Donald Leonard song leader. Lesson on Seed Corn Selection and Testing. Mrs. Kiser served refreshments.

Mynard FR. G. Kiser Klover Leaf Korn Klub Kiser Topliff William Ruffner Clayton Sack Robert Riser Clark Wiles Donald Leonard

Relatives Visit McCook and Omaha Families Over Memorial Day

Mr and Mrs Wil F Warga of McCook and Mrs Arthur Blunt and children of Omaha visited at the home of Mrs Charles H Warner and family over the Memorial day holiday, joining local relatives.

Wil. F. Warga McCook Arthur Blunt Omaha Charles H. Warner

Family Party Guests From Nebraska Visit Local Nickles Home

Mr and Mrs J D Wordman of Lee Nebraska arrived yesterday to visit Mrs Wordmans sisters Miss Etta Nickles Mrs Fannie Crosser and brother Lee Nickles Mr Wordman will return tomorrow while Mrs Wordman stays for the week Also visiting were Mr and Mrs George Nickles of Murray and Mr and Mrs Chester Shrader of Omaha at the Nickles home yesterday

J. D. Wordman Lee, Nebraska

Guests at Taylor Home Include Buckleys and Thrush

Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Buckley of Chicago and George Thrush of Omaha were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Taylor for the weekend at their home.

Taylor E. V. Buckley Chicago George Thrush Omaha Ivan Taylor

Surprise Birthday Party for Raymond Recek

A May 28 birthday surprise at the Main Street home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Recek honored Raymond Recek on his twenty seventh birthday. Relatives and friends attended from nearby cities and enjoyed bingo prizes and a decorated cake prepared by Mrs Recek.

Raymond Recek Main Street Kerek Carolyn Recek Ira Inman Richard Kousgaard Albert Schiess Mary Kvapil Albert Schiessl Florence Kalasek Bellevue

Guests at the Buttery Home Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs M E Buttery hosted many friends and relatives as house guests over the weekend. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Turner Tefft formerly Miss Margaret Buttery of Omaha, Mr and Mrs George Cunningham and their son from Iowa, and Mr and Mrs John Buttery and their sons John and Harley from Lincoln.

Yuesday Buttery M. E. Buttery Turner Tefft Margaret Buttery Omaha George Cunningham and Son Iowa John Buttery John and Harley Lincoln

Memorial visit follows Picnic Party

Mrs Ju F Trimpe and daughters of Omaha along with Mrs James Gallagher and family attended the memorial service Monday and planned to visit with Mr and Mrs M D regarding the event.

Ju. F. Trimpe Omaha James Gallagher Falso M. D

Brown Family Enjoys Picnic at Garfield Park

Brown and his brother Mr. Brown joined relatives for a noontime picnic at Garfield Park. The gathering included Brown family members sharing a meal and conversation in a sunny park setting.

Brown Mr. Brown Garfield Park

Birthday Dinner Honors L G Egenberger at Home

L G Egenberger was honored on his birthday with a dinner Sunday at his residence. Attendees included F G Egenberger of Long Beach California, J H Carter and Beverly Ann, A H Egenberger and sons Huddy and Bernard, Dr J Stuart Feenberger and Mrs Feenberger, all from Omaha, plus Theresa Hemple, Mrs Mary Weckbach, and L W Egenberger of the local city.

L. G. Egenberger F. G. Egenberger Long Beach California J. H. Carter Beverly Ann A. H. Egenberger Huddy and Bernard J. Stuart Feenberger Omaha Theresa Hemple Mary Weckbach L. W. Egenberger City

Jabrig Family Dinner Guests Include Omaha Visitors

Mr and Mrs A C Jabrig hosted relatives for a pleasant dinner party Monday. Guests included Mr and Mrs A C Doering and daughter Ruth and Mrs Mother Hart of Omaha with Mr and Mrs Henry T Wester and son Stephen.

A. C. Jabrig A.C. Doering Ruth Mother Hart Omaha Henry T. Wester Stephen

Enjoy Waffle Breakfast At Church Club Rooms

The Holy Rosary Sodality hosted a waffle breakfast after Sunday mass at the church club rooms. Members attended mass and joined in the repast prepared by the altar society.

Holy Rosary Sodality Church Club Rooms Indies of the Altar Society

Manners Family Hosts Friends at Local Home

Entertains guests over the weekend including Mr and Mrs Roy Manners and family from Council Bluffs Mr and Mrs Fred Manners and family from Eagle Lincoln guests Mr and Mrs Victor Manners from Lincoln and Mrs Noel Manners from Omaha plus Mr and Mrs Delly Gibson from Los Angeles California at the Charles Manners home here.

Roy Manners Fred Manners Eagie Victor Manners Lincoln Noel Manners Omahe Delly Gibson Los Angeles California Charles Manners

Luncheon Honors Visiting Friends on Memorial Day

Misses Mia and Barbara Gering hosted a Memorial Day luncheon at their North 6th Street home honoring guests including Mrs. Nellie Agenew Mr. and Mrs. Reece Hastain of Omaha Mrs. Walter Scott of Central City Colorado Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Minor Mrs. Henry Berold and Miss Amelia Friedrich of this city.

Mia Barbara Gering North 6Th Street Nellie Agenew Reece Hastain Omaha Walter Scott Central City Colorado L. 0. Minor Henry Berold Amelia Friedrich City

Visiting With Old Friends At Lincoln Woman Arrives

Mrs FH J Vitter of Lincoln arrived Tuesday evening to enjoy a visit with old friends and acquaintances. She is a house guest at the home of Mr and Mrs James G Mauzy and Mrs R A Bates.

Dalk FH. J. Vitter Lincoln City F and O James G. Mauzyr R. A. Bates

Honors Montana Guest Mrs Leona Schmidtman Hosts In Montana

Mrs Leona Schmidtman entertained last evening in honor of Mrs Grace Heitzhausen of Billings Montana and Mrs Paul Campbell of Minitare Nebraska. Bridge provided the entertainment with prizes won by Mrs Heitzhausen first and Mrs L W Egenberger second. Spring flowers adorned the home and refreshments followed.

Montana Leona Schmidtman Grace Heitzhausen Billings Paul Campbell Minitare Nebraska Heitzhausen L. W. Egenberger

Park–Reisdorff nuptials in Lincoln

Mrs Mary Park daughter of Mr and Mrs George Park Muray announces her marriage to Thomas J Reisdorff son of Mr and Mrs E J Reisdorff of Omaha. The ceremony occurred September 4 in Lincoln. She is a 1925 Plattsmouth High School graduate and 1931 graduate nurse from Lord Lister Hospital Omaha where she has since worked.

George Park Murray Mary Park Thos. J. Reisdorff E. J. Reisdorff Omaha Lincoln

Dinner honors Mrs. Flo Wells and Mrs. Vera Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Kerr hosted a dinner for Mrs. Flo Wells and Mrs. Vera Anderson who are visiting. Guests included Mrs. James Rishel and Mrs. Florence Coleman. Wells plans to return to California next week and Anderson will return Friday to St. Paul Minnesota.

M. S. Kerr Flo Wells Vera Anderson James Rishel Florence Coleman Wells California Anderson St. Paul Minnesota

Union Items Show Local Visits and Farm Life Notes

George Stites and Jimmie Frans travel between Kansas City Murray and Union visiting relatives. Lincoln and Omaha trips feature Mrs. Clarke, John Guérra, Dr. and Mrs. Gilmore, and hospital news for Elmer Withrow. Local farming details mention Roy Becker haying and Orin Urwin’s beard change after a bird story. Memorial Day services were held at Wabash cemetery led by Rev. W. A. Taylor.

George Stites Kansas City Jimmie Frans G. H. Gilmore Murray Rosella Clarke John Guérra Lincoln King Clarke W. E. Palmeter Plattsmouth Mr. and Airs H. W. Griffin Flattsmouth George Winscott, Jr E. M. Griffin Omaha Elmer Withrow Harry McfCarroll Connie Wayne Union Henry H. Becker Glen Hoback Lynn Hammerstorm W. M. Barritt Mrs. Bryan Wabash Memorial Dar C. W. Hoback Roy Becker Roy Becker Orin E. Urwin Orin

Eight Pound Daughter Born to Mrs Jourgensen in Omaha

The eight pound daughter of Mrs Sylvia Lee Jourgensen formerly Miss Sylvia Withrow was born at a Omaha hospital last Saturday morning. Parents Elmer Withrow and his wife were present and returned home the same day. Mother and child are reported doing well.

Sylvia Lee Jourgesen Sylvia Withrow Omaha

Memorial Day Observed by Union and Wyoming Churches

Memorial Day was observed jointly by the Methodist Church of Union and the Wyoming church with a fine sermon by Rev. Harald James who attends two Methodist charges in the western state. He conducted services during his visit, drawing a large gathering and paying tribute to soldiers and others who have died.

Methodist Church of Union Church At Wyoming Harald James Methodist Church Union Church

Postoffice Lobby Gets Fresh Paint Over Holiday

Painter Ralph Pearsley and postmistress Miss Augusta Hobb used the holiday last Monday to paint the postoffice lobby floors and varnish the windows.

Postoffice Ralph Pearsley Augusta Hobb

Union Lads Defeat Opponents 3 to 2 in National Pastime

The Union lads delivered a 3 to 2 victory. Next Sunday the game will be at Weeping Water with that location hosting, followed by two more Sundays on the home grounds.

Union

Ira Clarke Stricken by Severe Heart Ailment

Ira Clarke the barber was seized by a severe heart affliction last Saturday about noon and required a doctor. He closed his shop for the day and was reported somewhat improved by Monday.

Ira Clarke

Becker Daughters Visit Sioux City Relatives

The three Becker sisters Lorine Maurine Vincenne and Mert Anna of Sioux City Iowa stayed at the Becker home last Sunday and Monday visiting Mr and Mrs A L Becker. They returned home Monday evening accompanied to Omaha by cousin Mary Hecker. The Becker girls reside at 1108 Dovelus street Sioux City Iowa.

Becker Thaddius Becker Sioux City A. L. Becker Lorine Maurine Vinceenne Mert Anna Omaha Mary Hecker Dovelus Street Iowa

Atteberry Family Weekend Visit in Local Home

Mr and Mrs Frank Atteberry of Kansas City Kansas were guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Atteberry for the weekend. Oille Atteberry recently moved to Kansas City and also visited during the period.

Frank Atteberry Kansas City Kansans Charles Atteberry Oille Atteberry

Burr Ball Team Edges Union 3 2 On Union Diamond

Mrs Eikenvary and Mrs Carper hosted visitors from Burr Mr and Mrs Wm Genz linger Mrs J F Pahde and youths Bernard Goerke and Darrel Genzlinger The two youths newest in Burrs ranks helped Burr defeat Union 3 to 2 on Union diamond The win drops Union from the league lead

Eighth Grade Exercises Held in Nebraska City

Mrs. Fannie Eikenbary and Mrs. Mabel Reynolds attended the eighth grade graduation at the junior high school in Nebraska City last week. A large circle of Mrs. Eikenbary’s old Burr friends gathered for a reunion and to note the pupils’ progression from tiny tots to eighth graders.

Fannie Eikenbary Mabel Reynolds Oroe County Nebraska City Eikenbary Burr

Birthday Celebration Honoring Mr Carl Ulrich

Mrs Carl Ulrich entertained a large group Saturday May 21 with cards and a luncheon. Alois Bier won high score and John L Hadraba had low. Attendees included Ed Ulrich and family, Joseph Bierl family, John L Hadraba family, Richard Livingston family, Francis Toman family, Donald Harris family, Rosemary Cloidt, Albert Ulrich, Bier families, and Jeroma and Eddie.

Carl Ulrich Alois Bier John L. Hadrabalow Ed Ulrich Bernard Dorothy Helen Joseph Bierl Frances Virginia John L. Hadraba Jack Patty Richard Livingston Tommy Francis Toman Donald Harris Rosemary Cloidt Albert Ulrich Sophia Frank Bier Alois Biers Evelyn Regine Ulrich Jeroma Eddie

Burr ball tossers visit Union for a good game

The Burr baseball players traveled to Union last Sunday and provided an entertaining contest. Local fans saw competitive pitching and timely hitting as the visiting squad challenged the home team throughout.

Burr Union

Plattsmouth Night at Den Opens Summer Series

Elmer Webb leader of Ak-Sar-Ben announces Plattsmouth Night at the Den premier show titled The White Spot with laughs and thrills. Nebraska Masonic Grand Lodge officials will attend as special guests. Tickets available Wednesday at Bates Book Store and from local ambassadors with no charge to residents.

Ak- Sar-Ben Elmer Webb Nebraska Giand Plattsmouth Nebraska Masonic Grand Lodge Wm. A. Robertson Arbor Lodge Bates Book Store Ak-Sar-Ben Plattsmouth Recreation Center Pinismouth

Lecture by W. G. Lewis at Presbyterian church

The junior Sunday school class at a Presbyterian church not Murray will sponsor a lecture by W. G. Lewis of the Lincoln Hatchery. He will show Africa pictures and curios from his years of service Sunday evening June 5 at 8 p.m.

Presbyterian Church Murray W. G. Lewis Lincoln Hatchery Africa

Printing Job Promises Prompt Attention

A notice offers prompt service for printing tasks large or small and directs readers to call for details.

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