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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1931

Page

2

Injured Sisters in Lincoln Wreck Stable but Critical

Mrs. Z E Lancaster of York and Miss Elizabeth Newton of Lander Wyoming remain in critical condition after a Greenwood collision. Roy Franzen of Worcester Mass holds even recovery odds. Mr Carlson and Mr Franzen also students at the Lincoln Flying School. Doctors Arnold Holtenbeck and Clark treat the victims at Bryan Memorial Hospital as relatives arrive from Wisconsin and Nebraska to support.

Altho Z. E. Lancaster York Eizabeth Newton Lander Wyo Greenwood HB. Arnold Lincoln Hospital Lancaster Roy Franzen Worcester Mass Franzen Z. FE. Lancaster Miriam Newton Elizabeth Severin Carlson Roach Cole L. L. Newton Lawler Slaters Lincoln George Schwake Newton Fremont Wyoming Linzel Arnold F. B. Hol Tenbeck D. H. Clark Ashland Bryan Memorial Hospital

For Sale Three double walled buildings for sale

For sale two buildings on poles for moving and one knocked down. Three double walled and floored structures listed by W. N. Brink. Phone 631-W.

W. N. Brink

Nehawka Community Notes Paint and Labor Updates

Local updates from Nehawka include Oscar Anderson's gradual improvement, Robert Shrader starting work with Henry L. Kounts, and Mark Burton painting the Lehumaker home. J. E. Woods decorates the D. E. Hanson office and drug store. Several residents visit family in Plattsmouth and Nebraska City, with others moving, teaching, or attending recitals.

Oscar Anderson Robert Shrader Henry L. Kounts Mark Burton Herman Lehumaker Mark J. E. Woods D. E. Hanson Olive Wohlfarth Ford Nehawka Albert Anderson C. Steffens Anderson Lorton Parker Chrisweisser Shrader Chrisweisser James Miller Plattsmouth Wm. Eastridge A. A. McRernolds Carter Lake Oregon Alvin George Boedeker Dewey Boedeker Cappie Chrisweisser Charles 3. Sherman Arno Wessell Des Moines Omaha Henry Hessell W. O. Troop Leis Troop Olive Gass Lois Horothy Drucker Wred Drucker

Dowler Brothers Travel to Kansas for Cars

The Dowler Brothers of Weeping Water left last Saturday for Kansas to pick up larger Chevrolet automobiles for the Weeping Water trade. Robert Troop, north of Nehawka, accompanied them and drove one of the cars home for them.

Kansas Dowler Brothers Weeping Water Chevrolet Robert Troop Nehawka

Nebraska City Trio Buys 300 Baby Chicks

Mesdames Victor Wehrbein Rob ert Troop and W. O. Troop visited Nebraska City with Lois Troop and purchased about 300 baby chicks to bring home.

Victor Wehrbein Robert Troop W. O. Troop Nebraska City Lois Troop

Nehawka Falls to Manley in Sunday Baseball Battle

Manley visitors played at Nehawka on a sunny Sunday afternoon and won with about 18 runs to 12 for Nehawka. The locals managed six runs, while the guests collected a dozen and a half hits, delivering a lively contest on the field.

Nehawka Manley

Have Fine Rock Gardens In Nehawka Ladies Beautify Homes

Nehawka ladies adopt rugged rocks to create attractive rock gardens enhancing homes and lawns. The move emphasizes natural elements and visual appeal in local landscapes.

Nehawka

Gardens Feature Exquisite Rock Garden Displays

Sears S. Davis showcases flowers and water in rock gardens and pools with brushes and lilies. Several residents, including Miss Imo Heebner Mesdames Wallace Phil pot R. C. Pollard and Paul Schliete meier, have crafted particularly elaborate and beautiful garden displays.

Imo Heebner Mesdames Wallace Philpot R. C. Pollard Paul Schlietemeier

Hash Slingers Union Meeting Near Nehawka

Hash Slingers Union a farmers wife organization met last Friday at the home of president Mrs Victor Wehrbein north of Nehawka and west of Murray They enjoyed a fine program a social hour and good eats They discussed the cooking problem and other subjects related to farm welfare.

Hash Slingers Union Hash Slinger’s Union Farmers Wife Nehawka Murray Victor Wehrbein

Memorial Day Observance Draws Large Turnout in Nehawka

The American Legion, its Woman’s Auxiliary of Nehawka, and about twenty members of the Weeping Water Legion joined a big crowd at the Nehawka auditorium for Memorial day. Lloyd Petersen of Nebraska City gave the address as forty Boy Scouts from Weeping Water attended. The Nehawka firing squad saluted at Mt Pleasant cemetery, marking the day as the largest gathering honoring veterans from all American wars. The Woman’s Auxiliary is credited with much of the event’s success.

American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary of Nehawka American Legion of Weeping Water Nehawka Auditorium Lloyd Petersen Nebraska City Weeping Water Nehawka Post Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Woman's Auxiliary

Murray Red Sox Beat Union Pacific Visitors 7 to 2

Inducements led Marion Stone and Carl Price to join the Murray Red Sox. They played last Sunday at Murray, helping the team defeat the Union Pacifics of Omaha by seven to two.

Murray Marion Stone Carl Price Murray Red Sox Union Pacific’s Omaha

Growth in Grace and Prodigal Movies at Nehawka Church

Otto Engebretson of Otterbein Church and Rev. Shepherd lead Evang elistic meetings in Nehawka with Bible school at 10 a m and evening services through June 14. The program features soul searching sermons and special music inviting all to attend.

Otto Engebretson Otterbein Church Bible Church School Rev. Shepherd Nehawka Shepherd Nehawka Church Bible Church School

Good showing for young penmanship winner in Plattsmouth

Miss Lois Giles, aged 12, led a penmanship contest in Plattsmouth with a 99 percent score and a near flawless specimen. Eilis Schlichtemeier won the D A R dollar prize for top history.

Lois Giles Plattsmouth Eilis Schlichtemeier D. A. R. Dollar

Calves Taken Up Near Plattsmouth Neb

Two stray calves converged on a Plattsmouth home and have been taken up. Owner may claim by calling at the place west of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, and paying for the advertisement and other damage. E. J. Lutz requests proof of ownership.

Plattsmouth E. J. Lutz Plattermouth

Weeping Water Community News and Visits

Oscar Anderson elected care taker for Weeping Water school buildings and grounds. Residents and guests attended Memorial day services at the local cemetery. Visitors include Leslie Dunn from Long Beach and Wm. Dunn, plus trips to Blair and Blair area. The Dowler Brothers received a carload of Bigger and Better Chevrolets.

Oscar Anderson Weeping Water Board of Education Charles Joyce Lloyd Rannie Rannile Elmer Michesen Blair Dora Rainey Nina Chapman Rockford Illinois Amos Cappen York Ida Cappen M. M. Stroub Avoca Ed Lartzen Farmers Union Nebraska City American Legion Geo. A. Morey Methodist Church H. L. Meyer Leslie Dunn Long Beach Leslie Wm. Dunn Dowler Brothers Wm. van Every Eugene Colbert Boy Scouts Nehawka American Legion of Neawka Dorothy Helen Gorder Ogallala Helen A. H. Jones Wabash Cemetery W. A. Taylor Baptist Church Union Wabash

Shower Held for Bride Elect Dorothy Gorder

Miss Dorothy Gorder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Gorder, to wed soon, was honored at a reception hosted by Misses Muriel and Dorothy Cole at the home of their parents Floyd Cole and wife last Monday. A large gathering of friends attended and many beautiful gifts were received.

Muriel Dorothy Cole Floyd Cole Dorothy Gorder Fred H. Gorder

Will Celebrate Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs John Domingo

Mr and Mrs John Domingo of Weeping Water will host an open house on Sunday June 7 to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. They were married June 7 1881 and have resided in Weeping Water throughout.

John Domingo

Sisters Return from the West to Weeping Water and Syracuse

Mrs. Wm. Jamison and her sister Mrs. Elizabeth Davis returned Sunday from two years in Long Beach California. They will make their home in Weeping Water and Syracuse for now. They enjoyed the western stay but found home towns pleasant on return.

Wm. Jamison Elizabeth Davis Syracuse Long Beach California

Memorial Day Observance Honored by Local Community

Memorial Day was commemorated with reverence as residents gathered to honor fallen service members. The observance featured brief remarks and community participation reflecting on national sacrifice and gratitude.

Legion Auxiliary and Scouts honor fallen at Woodland Cemetery

The American Legion Auxiliary and the Boy Scouts presented a program at Woodland cemetery with a firing squad salute led by Sergeant Laurance Wise. Ambler Bick ford Rector and Cole provided singing while J. M. Teegarden presided and Rev. Geo A. Morey delivered the principal address.

Ican Legion Boy Scouts Woodland Cemetery Laurance Wise Ambler Bickford Rector Cole American Legion J. M. Teegarden Geo. A. Morey

Hot and Hard Days for Two Blacksmiths

These days are hot and filled with hard work for Frank H Baldwin and Newton L Grubbs, blacksmiths, as they strive to finish every man’s work so no one loses time in the field, leaving them weary at sunset.

Frank H. Baldwin Newton L. Grubbs

Denerted for Iowa to Work

John Stoudenberg John Welsch and Jack Wise departed last week for Denison Iowa to obtain work on paving along a trans state highway under construction nearby. They left because they are seeking employment during the road project period.

Iowa John Stoudenberg John Welsch Jack Wise Denison

Weeping Water Board Hires New Caretaker

The Weeping Water Board of Education met last Monday evening to address pending business. They hired a new caretaker for buildings and grounds and completed several other needed tasks. Board members include Edward Dowler Oscar C Hind Mogens Johnson S J Ambler Ed Lauritzen and Oliver E Powers.

Boardof Education Board of Education of Weeping Water Edward Dowler Oscar C. Hind Mogens Johnson J. Ambler Ed Lauritzen Oliver E. Powers

Cole Family Returns to Oshkosh After Visit

Mr and Mrs Walter A Cole and their son Dick, who had been living in Oshkosh in the western part of the state, arrived home about a week ago and visited here until yesterday morning when they departed for the west again.

Walter A. Cole Oshkosh

Marshall Youth Returns Home for Visit

Stirling Marshall son of Mr and Mrs E F Marshall has come home from Houghton Minnesota for a week to visit parents and friends.

Stirling Marshall E. F. Marshall Houghton, Minn

Mrs Livingston Sent to Hospital for Care

Mrs. Harrison J. Livingston has been in poor health for some time and is considered to require hospital care. The decision was made to admit her to a hospital for treatment and observation.

Livingston Harrison J. Livingston

Clinic Scheduled to Determine Illness and Treatment

A clinic will be provided to ascertain the exact nature of her illness and to administer appropriate treatment.

Storeroom Preparation Progress for New Venture

Charles H. Gibson pushes toward occupancy for his new store with nine workers, while Jess Smith and Edward Bobbitt handle the painting to ensure quality completion.

Wild Socr Charles H. Gibson Jess Smith Edward Bobbitt

Making Improvements at Hobson Funeral Home

Messrs W L Hobson and son Richard have been having improvements made to their funeral home to keep it in top condition. Three rooms are being papered and the lower floor renovated, enhancing inviting pleasantness, with plans to paint the outside.

W. L. Hobson Richard

Memorial Day visitors and reunions across Omaha and lincoln

Local residents and guests from St Louis Wavelock Omaha St Joseph Lincoln and Lincoln attended Memorial Day services and visits across the region. Officials county staff and peace officers joined regional ceremonies and social visits with old friends.

Local residents attend court and church events in Lincoln

City visitors include Mr and Mrs W M Maple and son Harley from Avoca at the courthouse. Reese Hastain from Louisville and Lee J Mayfield Courier editor spent a few hours handling matters. Rev C G Wichmann and J G Messinger return from the Evangelistic synod at McWilliams. J H Lyle of the Crowell Moral Home called on C C Wee. A M Armies of Omaha spent Monday afternoon on business and visiting friends. Mrs Charles M Grats family visited Vaccaville area for a short outing. Sam Reynolda of Omaha visited a friend and met with A W Chid, Legion committeeman for Nebraska.

Carl Newman St. Louis Mike War Wavelock W. E. Wells John J. Evans Omaha Charles Tungate Mitchell Lee J. Mayfield Louisville Cora Murray Eck Johnson Oak Hill Cemetery George Sayles George P. T. Campbell Jay Johnson St. Joseph Aig. Johnson Lincoln Bert Crisman Arthur Crisman A. A. Edson Bert Reed W. R. Young Auburn Nebraska Alpha Peterson Gerda Peterson M. Maple Harley Avoca Court House Reese Hastain Louisville Bankie The Courier C. G. Wichmann J. &. Messinger St. John Church McWilliams Otee County J. H. Lyle Orerd Crowell J.moral Blsir C. C. Wee A. M. Armies Charles M. Grats Catherine Char Norman Sam Reynolda Oma A. W. Chid Reyynold Legion Netrask

Local Residents Attend Various Meetings and Visits

Mrs. Glen Rutledge and EB Stewart express interest in land and duties. W B Banning in Union for business. Bert Reed and others travel to Blair for a week with the Morris Mehrens as the sheriff completes duties.

Glen Rutledge P. Stewart W. B. Banning Sherik Bert Reed Wits Blair Morris Mehrens

Mynard Club Meeting Honors Memorial Day Programs

The Mynard Community’s May meeting on Friday May 29 featured patriotic songs led by chorister Mary Ellen Vallery with accompanist Mrs. Elbert Wiles. Raymond Cook performed The Trumpeter and Roses of Picardy while Haymond’s singing impressed attendees. Mrs. C. C. Barnyard read a Memorial Day sketch, Mary Katheryn Wiles gave piano and accordion solos, and Rev. McKelvey delivered an address on Cyberleya offering high ideals for the community.

Mynard Mary Ellen Vallery Elbert Wiles Raymond Cook Roses Picardy Haymond C. C. Barnyard

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