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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1938

Page

4

Memorial day visit and Nebraska City business trip

Nehawka Mr and Mrs W O Troop visited Syracuse on Memorial Day at their son Robert Troop’s home. Clifford Trotter was a business visitor in Nebraska City last Monday. Frank Lemon and wife visited North Bend last Sunday at John Harvey’s home with relatives.

W. O. Troop Syracuse Robert Troop Clifford Trotter Nebraska City Frank Lemon North Bend John Harvey

Mrs J Meatiride of Omaha Visited Here Last Sunday

Mrs J Meatiride, formerly a maiden of Nehawka and the southern part of Cee county, YuOy VYamrs, age was visiting here last Sunday. accompanied by her daughter.

Meatiride Omaha Nehawka Cee County

Sunday gathering at Mrs Carper home with Carper family

A Sunday visit at the home of Mrs Gertrudy Carper drew Delkene Carper from Lincoln with her boy friend Hormer Carlson. Also present were Mrs Harry Nelson of Murrey Luccan Carper and Gust Nelson with their families for a pleasant meal and enjoyable afternoon.

Gertrudy Carper Delkene Carper Lincoln Hormer Carlson Harry Nelson Murrey Luccan Carper Gust Nelson Alu

Norfolk Weekend Visit With Steffens Family

Mr and Mrs C Steffens of Ler ton visited Norfolk where they were guests of Mr and Mrs P C Cunningham over the weekend staying until Tuesday Albert Anderson could not join them and remained home to oversee store duties.

Norfolk

Ost Family Hosts Fine Sunday Dinner

Mrs Albertina Ost entertained a large gathering at her home last Sunday for the day and dinner. Alfred Anderson and family from Omaha joined the Ost family and Mrs C B McCarthy of Union. Albert Anderson, with relatives in Norfolk, was also among the guests.

Albertina Ost Alfred Anderson Omaha C. BE. McCarthey Union McCarthey Albert Anderson Norfolk

Visit in West Delays Homecoming for Edmonds Family

Miss Jane Edmonds sister of Gilbert Edmonds has been visiting in the western state with Lieut. Edmonds in charge of a CCC camp. The camp may be abandoned and workers reassigned, and Lieut. Edmonds plans to visit here or be sent elsewhere. Miss Jane will return home.

Miss Jane Edmonds Gilbert Lieut Edmonds CCC Hoeys Lieut. Edmonds Miss Jane

Rebuilding Kirkpatrick Home by Clarence Hansen

Clarence Hansen directs Improving the Property he purchased, turning the Cozy Corner into a modern home. The Wirkpatricks formerly owned the property, and the new completion will provide a pretty, convenient residence for the Hanson family.

Kirkpatrick Clarence Hansen Wirkpatrick Hanson

Funeral Salute Courtesy From Nehawka Veterans

In Cass county during the Spanish American War era a local unit formed under Capt. C A Rawls. W H Kruger of Nehawka and Bert Austin of WaDash were laid to rest with a firing squad from NeLanka arriving by telephonic cue to honor the veteran at Wabash. John Woods coordinated the salute lead by World War II era boys.

Cass County C. A. Rawls W. H. Kruger Nehawka Bert Austin Wabash W. A. Taylor Austin John Woods Kruger Nelanka

Odd Fellows Lodge Elects Noble Grand and Vice Grand

At Monday's meeting the Odd Fellows lodge chose George Paulos Jr as Noble Grand and Gilbert Edmonds as Vice Grand for a six month term. This semi annual vote fills only N G and V G positions until the full slate is named in fall.

Odd Fellows Lodge George Paulos, Jr Gilbert Edmonds N. G V. G

Weeping Water Residents Make Weekend Visits and Arrivals

Weeping Water residents and visitors are active with a string of social and familial events. Ralph Keckler and Oscar C. Winds attended races in Ah-Bar-Beneld last Tuesday afternoon. Kenneth Krohl from Belle, California, arrived for a visit with friends and relatives. G R Binger and wife with daughter Alys, and Jack Bolt with husband joined a Wilber trip to decorate graves.

Guy Mopkina Plattsmouth Mesers Ralph Keckler Oscar C. Winds Mala Ah-Bar- Beneld Ralph Diner Limncely Elmer Michelsen Line Boen Charles H. Findles Sudduth Murray Atul Askew Fete Miller Thuy Ray Wiles Walter Bickford Union Bickford C. F. Morton Kenneth Krohl Belle California Kenneth George Dennis G. R Binger Alys Jack Bolt Wilber jJast Bingers Wilber

Visiting Mother in England on Dorchester Trip

Jed Allen left about ten days ago for Dorchester England to spend a month with his aging mother in frail health. A group of fellow businessmen and their wives sent air mail letters to New York that arrived with him to board the boat. Allen has not returned home to England for two years and stayed away last trip with Mrs Allen remaining to manage the business.

England Jed Allen Dorchester New York Afr Alen

Spending Furlough with Mother in Weepine Water

Mr and Mrs Ross Shields host their navy son Jack Clifford on a 30 day furlough. The party, including Mr and Mrs George Tinker, travels to Louisville for a weekend of tenting and fishing by the river. Cloudy skies clear to sun as Mrs Shields naps and both she and Ross suffer sunburn blisters from the outing.

Ross Shields Mrs. Shields Ross

Memorial Day Services Held at Methodist Church

The American Legion conducted memorial services last Sunday at the Methodist church in Weeping Water. The Rev Lenker delivered the address as music filled the hour and graves of soldier dead were decorated. Citizens from Weeping Water and surrounding territory honored Civil War Spanish American and World War veterans.

American Legion Lenker Weeping Water

Bender Family Visits Sutton With Granddaughter Joan

Mr and Mrs Joe Bender and their two year old daughter Joan visited Sutton last Sunday staying with Mr Benders parents. The trip gave the grandparents great pleasure and they returned home the next morning.

Sutton Joe Bender Joan Mr. Bender

Family visits Nehawka and Weeping Water cemeteries

Stuart Nough of Nehawka and his sister Miss Agnes visited the cemeteries at Nehawka and Weeping Water last Sunday. They decorated family graves and shared a quiet observance at the resting places of relatives who preceded them.

Stuart Nough Nehawka Weeping Water Miss Agnes

Merchants Win No-Hit No-Run League Opener

Local Merchants baseball team dominates Ashland 6-0 in their first home game. Gabby Street shines as pitcher and hitter, achieving a no hit no run feat while contributing offensively with multiple hits and drives. Street leads a strong defensive showing and the squad gains early top league contention.

Mendhar Dalis Merchants Ashland Pluchking Agehid Woffiman Stichran Moffman Werk Lindstrom Erer Scorel Ye “Duste Rhoades Bob Hayes Manifet Ray Shafer Merchants Ie Gabby

Dinner at Ross Home Highlights Family Ties

The notice mentions the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ross hosting a very fine dinner with Mrs. Ross described as the daughter of Mr. Rough.

Mrs. Martin Ross Mrs. Ross Rough

Visit to Los Angeles From West Family

Kaude Jensen and his wife are visiting Los Angeles to see Afr Jensen's brother and two of his daughters. They are enjoying a pleasant visit and plan to stay about a month in the West.

West Kaude Jensen Los Angeles Afr Jensen

Ludwicks Visit Browne Family in Loretta

Mr and Mrs Eugene Ludwick visited Loretta last Sunday and spent time with the parents of Mrs Ludwick Mr and Mrs G S Browne. Mrs Ludwick and their child planned to stay ten days longer before returning home while Mr Ludwick went back.

Loretta Eugene Ludwick

Stoners Return for Cemetery Visit in Local Town

Mr. and Mrs. Joan Stoner of Sutton and Mrs. Edward Stoner Sr. of Lincoln visited the local cemetery Monday. They are former residents of the area.

Joan Stoner Sutton Edward Stoner Lincoln

Local social notes from Murray and surrounding area

The column lists visits and family connections in Murray and nearby towns. Residents and guests include Murray figures Dale and Mrs Tigner. Mr and Mrs Lloyd and Mr and Mrs Mrasek as corn was shelled. Troop family from Plattsmouth and Lincoin visited cemeteries. Health notes mention Matilda Johnson improving after illness and Harry Albin recovering from appendicitis.

Dale Tigner Tlattsmonth Harry Tigner Anderson Lloyd Frank Mrasek Tracy Leyda C. R. Troop Plattsmouth Lois Troop Lincolon W. 0 Troop Mathilda Johnson Schlictemeier James H. Brown Canaha Murray Susan Berger Brown Harry Roral Harry Graves Lincoln Pinttamouth Jadeed L. Graves

Roadwork irritates residents over dusty oil mat prep

Residents near the highway complain about dust during the oil mat cleaning stage. They acknowledge the finished road will reduce mud and improve all weather travel, despite current brow-wrinkling dust.

Nime

First Coat Applied on Murray Post Office Painting

The Murray post office building has received its first coat of paint. The coat is drying well and will be followed by an additional coat to complete the neat house building used as the Murray post office.

Murray

Murray Citizen Seeks Open Pollinated Dandelion Reform

A Murray resident urges sticking to open pollinated dandelions rather than introducing hybrid varieties to improve flowers. The piece contrasts existing yellow dandelions with folded forms and calls for changes in local planting practices.

Murray

Clarification on Lawn Furniture Maker In Local Report

Last week our report misattributed the lawn furniture to Tom Nel S0r. It was actually made by Lawrence Smith who hums while working, though he uses a wheelchair to get around.

Tom Nel S0r Lawrence Smith

Children’s Day Observed by Murray Church Group

The Murray Christian church Ladies Aid and Bible school plan Children’s Day on June 5 at the church parlors. The program by Bible school children supports missions with a silver offering invited for the public.

Murray Christian Church Bible School

Highway oil mat upgrade on Murray Main and eastern route

Contractors began work this week to finish laying oil and sand over last fall's oil mat on Murray Main street and the highway east to No. 75. Once completed the road will be much improved compared with the former surface.

Murray Main Street Murray East No. 75

Quimby and Thacker Wed in Lincoln Ceremony

Miss Helen Louise Quimby formerly a Plattsmouth teacher wed George L. Thacker son of Glenwood Indiana at the Quimby home in Lincoln. The ceremony featured Dr H M martin of the First Methodist church and music by Wilbur Hall with a reception for about thirty. Attendants included Mrs Dawson Hawkins and Miss Agnes Mirenster with guests from Plattsmouth Ralph Wehrbein Paul Vandervoort and Wilbur Hall. The couple will reside in Lincoln after a short trip.

Helen Louise Quimy Plattsmouth Lb. Quimby George L. Thacker G. L. Thacker Glenwood Lincoln H. ©. Martin First Methodist Church Pauline Slonecker Perus Eagle Johanna Hill Henry R. Marshall Omaha Scarden H. F. Quimby Dorchester Mildred Williams Agnes Mirenster Millard Evelyn Hiatt Fairbury Thacker Woodman Accident Company Ralph Wehrbein Paul Vandervoort Witbur Hall

Notice of final report in Tritsch estate case

In Cass County Nebraska the county court invites interested parties to review the administrator's final report and petition for examination and allowance of accounts, heirship determination, residue assignment, and discharge. Hearing set for June 17, 1938 at 10 a.m. before County Judge A. H. Duxbury.

Cass County Nebraska William H. Tritsch Enid A. H. Duxbury

Notice of Final Settlement in Estate of Albert Meisinger

The widow or administratrix has filed a final report and petition for examination and allowance of administration in the estate of Albert Meisinger deceased. The petition and report will be heard by the county court on June 17, 1935 at 10 a.m. Dated May 23, 1938. (Seal) County Judge.

Cass County Nebraska Albert Meisinger A. H. Duxbury

Auction notice of educational lands in Cass County

The Board of Educational Lands and Funds or its representative will offer for sale at public auction on June 6 1938 at 2 pm in the Cass County Treasurer's office in Plattsmouth Nebraska the lands in Cass County whose contracts have been forfeited or canceled.

Board of Educational Lands and Funds Cass County Plattsmouth Nebraska

Public Auction Notice by Nebraska Board of Education Lands

Public auction to be held open not less than one hour. Lot 4 or SE% NE SW of Section 16, Township 12 North, Range East, containing 10 acres more or less. Board reserves right to reject bids. Dated Lincoln May 10 1938. LEO N SWANSON Secretary.

Board of Educational Lands and Funds Lincoln Nebraska

Partial Settlement Notice In Estate Of Frederick G. Fricke

Executor files report and petition for examination and allowance of administration accounts for the estate of Frederick G. Fricke. Court to hear on May 18 1938 at 10 oclock a m for partial distribution of assets in executor's hands. County Judge A H Duxbury presiding.

Foreclosure Notice in Alvo Nebras ka District Court

Village of Alvo Nebraska files a petition in Cass County District Court to foreclose tax liens on multiple parcels in Alvo for state county city school district and municipal taxes. Defendants named by heirs and unknown owners must answer by June 27 1938 or default will be entered. The plaintiff is represented by J A Capwell.

Thomas W. Barry Carrie J. Barry Carrie Muir Muir Cora Snavely Snavely Amanda Snavely Nancy Snavely Muneer Alvo Nebraska All Municipal Corporation District Court Cass County Munger

Estate of Ethel Dill Deceased Discharge Hearing

The estate of Ethel Dill, deceased, No. 3295, was heard for discharge before the County Judge on June 10 1938 at ten o clock am. Dated May 14 1938. (Seal) mi6-d-

Attachment and garnishment in Cass County action

Notice of attachment issued by County Judge A H Duxbury in Cass County Nebraska against Charles Barrows non resident defendant. George E Nickles sues for 159.44 plus interest from April 15 1928 and costs. Credits from Loretta Naeve pledged to cover a 500 promissory note dated September 14 1937 due March 14 1938. Trial set for June 11 1928 at 10 a m. Nickles represented by J Howard Davis.

Charles Barrows A. H. Duxbury Cass County Nebraska George E. Nickles Loretta Naeve

Sheriff Sale of Plattsmouth Properties in Cass County Neb

Public auction set for June 18 1928 at 10 00 am at the south front door of the Plattsmouth courthouse to sell multiple Plattsmouth Nebraska lots and blocks to satisfy a judgment for the City of Plattsmouth Street Department plaintiffs defendants include William J Streight and others. The sale lists numerous parcels in Plattsmouth blocks 5 36 16 37 41 45 62 and additional areas in Young and Hays Donelan O Neill s addition and Thompsons addition among others. The sheriff lists the action and authority and notes the property is levied as the defendant s property.

E. Ledzgway Cass County Nebraska Plattsmouth City of Plattsmouth City of Young and Hays O'Neill Stile William J. Streight Plattseechtheport

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