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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1937

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Eighth Grade Graduation Promises Future Citizens

Eighth grade graduates from across the county gathered at Plattsmouth high school auditorium for promotion exercises led by state official Charles W. Taylor. The program featured music by the Plattsmouth High School Orchestra directed by Lee Knolle, a flag salute, and addresses by Taylor and L. S. Devoe. A long diploma list followed, naming 97 teachers and students by district with many thanks to parents and staff for supporting education.

Plattsmouth High School Charles W. Taylor Lee Knolle Rev. Lentz Alpha C. Peterson L. S. Devoe Plattsmouth Public Schools Vy, P. Rawalt Avoca FE. H. Wescott America James Sandin Hiis Taylor Norris Wilma Swatek Wanda Steinkamp George Matin D.A.R Ameries Lentz Alpha 3 Peterson Dist No. I KE. S. Devee Percy Wiles Lucie Mietsinter Joyce Senlitz Mollie Rice Lucie Wiles Clark Wiles Ralph Mason Josephine Verga Alice Campbell Lois Meade Chester Colby Florence Shubert Bobby Lewis Henry Hobscheitt Margaret Hobscheidt Blanche Anderson Wesley Ricke Mario Halth Lewis Grauf Frances Eaton Grace Louise Wiles Marie Alexen Wilbur Heil Dayton Hennings James Terryberry Beula Albin Melvin Morton Delores Hickey Eileen Joy Betty Everett Billy Everett Harold Benner Harold Eaton Evelyn Meade Robert Hathaway Berniece Pruner Vera Block Hilda Johnson Emma R. Topliff Ellen Christ- Bleey Velma Faltour Raymond Brandt Ralph Davie Helen Brown Jack Burke Ted Clark Kenneth Crawford Rosetta Crawford Robert Henley Robert Opp Lemnor Keene Dorothy Lewis William Booker Donna Lee Baker Dorothy Applegate Laura Fpeusner Gerald Grant Harold Grant Ruth Ketellitt Marie Anderson Margie Pollard Virginia Pollard Dorothy Snyder Maxine Fries Gertrude Hardt Lee Rory Ahrens L. A. Behrends Grace Sterkley Ermond Moore Ivan Hohman Raymond Beck Harold Thoms William Vogt Clarice Hottle Adele Kunz Robert Shoemaker Margaret Sack Norman Baker Donald Blotxer Shirley Leonard Edward Safarik Robert Romans Marie Lutz Paul O'Connor

Foetry Contest Closed at Public Library

Response to the poetry contest sponsored by the public library was greatest among the eighth grade students. Fifty poems were submitted by eighth graders and 56 by seventh graders. Registration at close totaled 151 names with 122 poems. Seven poems came from sixth graders, six from fifth, two from sophomores and one from a high school junior. Judging continues today and winners will be announced soon with prize poems printed.

Public Library

Burial Decorators Visit Louisville and Lincoln Figures

Mr and Mrs W A Robertson spent Monday in Louisville tending markers at River View cemetery. On Sunday Dr and Mrs R P Westover and Mrs James M Robertson visited Lincoln to decorate the grave of the late James M Robertson at Lincoln Memorial Park.

W. A. Robertson Louisville Riverview Cemetery R. P. Westover James M. Robertson Lincoln Lincoln Memorial Park

Memorial Day Observance Fills City Churches and Cemeteries

Sunday services across local churches marked Memorial Day with special sermons and patriotic music honoring war veterans. At First Presbyterian Dr. H G McClusky praised Civil War veterans, while First Christian and First Methodist featured related themes. Oak Hill and Catholic cemeteries were decorated by hundreds of visitors, with committees tribute to veterans and wives.

First Presbyterian H. G. McClusky J. W. Taenzler First Christian Church First Methodist Church Oak Hill Silent

Birthday Celebration for Mrs Georgia Creamer is Held

A family dinner honored Mrs. Georgia Creamer for her birthday with many Shrader family members present. Forrest Shrader of Herman Nebraska gave her a history of Washington county. Out of town guests included Isabel Gerlach North Bend Mary Burke Beardstown Illinois and others from Cedar Creek.

Georgia Creamer Bethé@r Shrader J. D Shrader East Forrest Shrader Herman Nebraska Creamer Washington County Isabel Gerlach North Bend Mary Burke Beardstown Illinois Floyd Gauer Glen Kaffenberger Cedar Creek

Makes Beautiful Service at Oak Hill Cemetery

Members of the American Legion post aided by the firing squad from the 17th Infantry at Fort Crook conducted a graceful ceremony. Services honored Civil War veterans at the original cemetery mound and at the Legion plot in the new addition, with a precise ritual and a fitting last salute.

Oak Hill Cemetery American Legion 17Th Infantry Fort Crook

Memorial Day visit with city officials and friends

Mrs Edward Ackerman of Wi spent Memorial day in the city for services and to visit old friends. She stayed with Mayor and Mrs George Lushinsky. Mrs Robert Troop of Lincoln also joined at the Lushinsky home.

Edward Ackerman Wimore George Lushinsky Robert Troop Lincoln Lushinsky

Visits in Old Home

Mrs. Agnes Chapman of Lincoln leaves after a three day visit with relatives and old friends here. She traveled with her son Joseph Chapman the IGA representative and stayed with Mr and Mrs Val Burker before heading to Omaha then home.

Agnes Chapman Lincoln Omaha

Herman Neitzel Visits Old Home in Cass County

Herman K. Neitzel of Boise Idaho arrived Tuesday evening to visit relatives in Murdock and Cass County. He plans to travel to South Bend Indiana to see his sister and brothers and notes Boise’s strong building program and general business progress. Neitzel mentions Guthmanns and Neitzels in Boise and Murdock, with family members pursuing banking engineering and Remington Rand management roles, and he will return west after visiting old friends.

Herman K. Neitzel Boise Idaho Mr. Neitzel South Lend Neitzel Bise Charles F. Guthmann Henry A. Guthimann F. F Joseph Guthmann H. A. Guthmann Murdock Tuscon Arizona F. R

Iversons Embark On Westward Trip For Three Weeks

Miss Margaret Iverson and Paul Iverson depart for a three week western tour driving to North Platte Estes Park and the Estes Young People’s Conference They will visit Salt Lake City San Francisco and possibly studios before Portland Rose Festival and a coast drive home by train John Iverson leaves Friday for Washington D C after a week at home

Margaret Iverson Paul Iverson North Platte Home of Friends Estes Park Estes Young People's Conference Salt Lake City San Francisco Metro-Goldwein-Mayer RKO Portland Ore Wilson John Iverson Washington, D. C

Card of thanks for husband and father

The Meisinger family remembers friends and neighbors for support during illness and death. They thank Rev G A Pahl St Pauls choir floral remembrances and helpers at the funeral services with lasting appreciation. Signed Mrs George P Meisinger C J and John Meisinger Jr

G. A. Pahl St. Paul's George P. Meisinger C. J John Meisinger, Jr

Rotary Hears of Success of the Commission Plan

Mayor Ziegenbein and City Attorney Tyler spoke at the Rotary luncheon about Nebraska City's commission government in use since 190%, detailing duties salaries and nonpartisan nomination. Tyler noted unanimous votes and easier citizen oversight, while predicting the city dump issue will remain contentious. A Rotary Ann picnic was announced for month end.

Ziegenbein Ity Tyler Nebraska City Rotary Club John P. Sattler Herriman L. Thomas Plattsmouth Missouri Pacific John, Paul and Margaret Iverson Elmer Webb Tr. Ziegenhbein Flanance zZenere Ziezenbein Nebraska City Commission Cloidt Rotary Ann

Funeral Service for Mrs Emma Smith in Plattsmouth

Funeral services for Mrs Emma Smith longtime Plattsmouth resident were held at St John s Catholic church a Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rt Rev Monsignor George Agius tributes praised her church and community work John J Cloidt sang Faith and Comfort Lead Kindly Light Interment followed at Catholic cemetery husband buried there Many Omaha friends attended to pay tribute

Emma Smith Plattsmouth St. John’s Catholic Church George Agius John J. Cloidt

Plattsmouth Legion Hosts County Memorial Services

Local men spoke at Cass County memorial services held Sunday in area cemeteries. County Attorney J A Capwel spoke at Louisville at Riverview cemetery where a heavy shower interrupted the ceremony. County Judge A H Duxbury was guest speaker at Weeping Water where a fine observance occurred under Legion and other groups.

Plattsmouth American Legion Cass County J. A. Capwel Louisville Riverview A. H. Duxbury American Legion

Pioneer of Cass County Visits Old Home

Hon. Francis E. White and his daughter Miss Bertha White returned from Los Angeles to Nebraska visiting Omaha and the city. In his eighty ninth year White remains active in politics and Masonic circles while recalling a long Cass county and state service history.

Francis E. White Los Angeles Bertha White Omaha L. O. Minor Mr. White V. V. Leonard Miss White T. P White Nebraska Cass County United States Cleveland Knights Templar Royal Arch Masons Utah England Nebraska Masonic Home Grand Lodge

Start School Census Volunteers Begin Community Counts

Norene Kaffenberger, Dorothy Campbell, and Marjorie Spangler started the annual school census Tuesday morning. They collect names of all residents and all children under 21 to prepare reports for the upcoming annual meeting, seeking resident cooperation for accuracy.

Norene Kaffenberger Dorothy Campbell Marjorie Spangler

Lincoln hospital reports Manners improving during treatment

Reports from the U S Veterans hospital at Lincoln indicate G H Manners of this city is much better and able to be up and around the hospital to some extent. He will, however, have to remain there for some time longer for treatment.

U. S. Veterans’ Hospital Lincoln G. H. Manners

Memorial Day Observance Held at White Home and Cemetery

Memorial Day gathering at the White homestead honors Nebraskan pioneers. William Young hosted a program with Rev. W C Wright invoking, Mrs. E H Wescott leading community singing, and Wilbur Hall performing solos. Speaker L. Devoe praised pioneers and noted the 50 year standing Young cemetery. Several out‑of‑town attendees joined from Missouri, California, Omaha, and Lincoln. The oldest attendee was 90, Mrs. Catherine Perry.

Guy White Nebraska William Young The Young Cemetery Association W. C. Wright E. H. Wescott America BE. St. Wescott Wilbur Hall Helen Hall Devoe Plattsmouth Young Cemetery C. F. Ladd Lincoln Latta Gilmore Mildred Hall William Schroeder Erwin Isle of Capree Rev. Stewart Murray Rex Young Frank L. Calkin Mexico Grace Mellinger Los Gatos Calif Charles Kennedy Charles Ellington Lyle Lawton Ona Lawton Thomas Reischoff Betty Fike BR. M. Ellington M. F. Kyhl Beth Dunn Omaha A. L. Potts Nebraska City Herbert Kidwell Auburn Neil Steward Perry Branch Perry W. Branch Latta Watson Branch Thomas C. Woods Olive Latta Watson B. Frank Watson C. W. Branch Catherine Perry

Robert White Takes Full Ownership of Local Taxi Line

Robert White purchased the remaining interest of "Swede" Luttman and becomes sole owner operator of the taxi line. White is an experienced auto man and pledges courteous service to the public at all times.

Robert White Luttman Mr. White

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Teathher Irene Albert Grover Parriott Teather Winifred Rainey Joe Ullman Dorothy Siemoneit Marvin Peterell Ralph Parkening Melvin Hinrichsen Lester Hibrichsen Lorene Cummins Thelma Miller Robert Schneider George Lehnst Alice Lehnst Berdena Rosenow la Vera Gaebel Verla Gaebel Herbert Hopp Mary Rita Mockenhaupt Dennis Wehrman Beryl Lierman Elaine Peterson Iva Armstrong Arthur Laughlin Martha Kaffenberger Frances Bierl Edith Norton Sterling Sand June Keil Marie Lentz Arlene Zimmerman Faye Hennings Bernice Halmes Mary J. T'schirren Alice Barbara Wiles Clayton Sack Jacqueline Wetenkamp Pauline Wilson Selma Hell Dorothea Tennant Edna Engblom Curtis Lemon Warne Comstock Costa Schlanker Pearl Oldenbure Esther Rhoden Florence Fischer Lea Davis Josephine Staska Byrouw Warlick Raymond Pointer Fairabelle Anderson Rhona Dusseau Arlene Collins Donald Whiting Paul Kelly Norma Bornemeier Fern Backemeyer Isabelle Ross Frances Grady Vedah Leesley Elleene Mathis Nellie Carlson Emma Baier Mildred Young Shirley Steinkamp Raymond Freeman Stanley Wites Irma Shelhern Joyee Kraft Eunice Brown Arnold Vogeler Bill Jochim Esther Tritsch Josephine Fitch Wilma Livingston Milkired Bargzer Edward Sewards Frankie Keller Ruth Shorren Bonadelle Larson Dorothy Ulrich Beatrice Beverage Arlene Engelkemeter Norma Schafer Lorraine Pall Junior Roberts Dayle G. Stallman Mildred Auerswald Clayton Dowler Pauline Gruber Rose Mae Livingston Leonard Stohlman Flore Herman Neitzel South Bend Indiana Rotary Thomas Mrs. Smith Ston White Home Homestead Devooe G. H. Gilmore
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