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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1930

Page

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Klinger-Stibal Wedding At Home Of Bride

The wedding of Miss Freda Klinger to Dr. Joe J. Stibal took place Sunday morning at the Klinger home. Attended by immediate family with Mrs W O Ketelsen as matron of honor and Bernard H Klinger as best man. After a breakfast the couple left for a North Dakota honeymoon and will reside at 1207 Elm Street Plattsmouth.

George J. Klinger Miss Freda Joe J. Stibal W. O. Ketelsen Bernard H. Klinger George Klinger North Dakota Elm Street Peru State York College Nebraska Chiropractic College of Lincoln Stilbal Stibal Plattsmouth Schmidtmann

Birthday celebration for pioneer Mrs. Arminda Graves

A surprise birthday at Murray honors Arminda J. Boemer Graves turning 82. Relatives from Peru Plattsmouth and Murray join the guest list, with 25 attendees sharing dinner, music, and stories. Other Graves family members include Edward George Howard and Iva Churchill with a 20 foot bell rung by the celebrant’s 90 year old husband Alex H. Graves.

Arminda J. Boemer Arkansas Minda Graves Alex H. Graves Murray Edward George Graves Peru Howard Graves Plattsmouth Iva Churchill Shered Graves Joe Shera Perry Graves J. D. Graves Trick Dot “Trilby Alex Graves Boemer Glenwood Cass County Edward Graves Jessie M. G. Churchill Maxine Mary Burnett A. S. Graves Rock Bluffs John Frans Chas. S. Graves

Louisville Cement Makers Rally Past Murray Red Sox

Louisville cement makers defeated the Murray Red Sox on their home field. Alex Schlische started for Louisville but Hens Newman relieved and shut down the visitors after nine early runs. Joe Krejci belted a pivotal two run homer driving in two teammates.

Louisville Cemet Makers Murray Red Sox Louisville Alex Schlische Hens Newman Louisville Bunch Joe Krejci

Death of Former Resident Herbert Beckman

Herbert Beckman, born September 18 1906 in Cass county, died June 1 1930 at the state tuberculosis hospital in Kearney aged 23. His body may return to the Maynard area for local services and burial. He leaves two brothers Louis of Council Bluffs and John of Mynard along with a number of aunts and uncles.

Mondar Kearney Herbert Beckman Ben Beckman John Wiles John Beckman Maynard Cass County Louis Council Bluffs John Mynard

Pleads for the Birds at St Pauls Church Appeal

Rev Wichmann appealed to the congregation and to the Sons of Herman for protection of birds after two robins and a catbird were killed on neighborhood lawns by boys with slingshots. He urged press and police action and said Plattsmouth cannot have its birds killed. Turtle doves were singled out as a target.

St. Pauls Church Wichmann Order of the Sons of Herman Plattsmouth

Visitors call on residents at Masonic Home

Sunday visitors from Ashland Nebraska include Mr. and Mrs. John Walsh Mrs. Minnie Bowers and Mrs. J M Moss to see W A Howard A A Antrim and the new Missouri river bridge Emmet Carter and daughter Nellie Carter of Avoca Nebraska also visit Mr and Mrs L R Geyer at the Home Miss Carter is Mrs Geyer's sister

Masonic Home W. A. Howard A. A. Antrim Missouri River John Walsh Minnie Bowers J. M. Moss Ashland Nebraska Emmet Carter Nellie Carter Avoca L. R. Geyer Miss Carter Geyer

Death of H N Dovey Lifetime Resident Here

Horatio Nelson Dovey, born June 6 1863 in Plattsmouth, dies at his daughter’s home after months with throat cancer. A longtime resident, he led the family mercantile business, served as bank president, was active in republican politics, and survived by four children, two brothers, and a wide circle of friends.

Horatio N. Dovey William Croehner Mr. Dovey Omaha Seward Horatio Nelson Dovey Plattsmouth Edward G. Dovey Dovey Eva Knepp Ione Dovey Betts Helen Goehner E. G. Dvey William McKinley Garret A. Hobart

Death of Aged Lady in Plattsmouth

Mrs. John Robeck an early Plattsmouth resident died Monday afternoon at 12 30 at her Sixth and Marble street home after a three week illness. Hemorrhage of the stomach caused the death. Born in Poland May 14 1854 she came to the United States as a young woman and married John Robeck. The couple settled in Plattsmouth in 1880 and lived here thereafter. She was highly esteemed and her passing leaves sincere regret among old time friends. Survived by the husband she was the last of her own family. parents and siblings preceded her in death.

John Robeck Sixth and Marble Street Poland United States John Rebeck Plattsmouth

Enjoy Family Gathering At Wurl Home

The Wurl home hosts a multi family gathering as Mrs Emi Wurl welcomes sisters and spouses from Pomona California Staten Island New York and Council Bluffs along with cousin Frank Flocken. Helen Wurl will return to New York to begin summer studies at Columbia University.

Emi Wurl Wurl Paul Wurl Pomona California Robert Langlotz Staten Island New York W. B. Banner Council Bluffs Phillip Andrus Council Bluff Iowa City Frank Flocken Langlotz Helen Wurl Columbia University

Remember Dad on next Sunday with a greeting card

Bates Book and Gift Shop offers a large selection of Father Day cards and greeting options for a Sunday celebration.

Dad Bates Book & Gift Shop

Delightful Birthday Bridge Party At Mrs Reed’s

Mrs Walter Reed and Miss Ruth Ann Patton hosted a birthday bridge party for Mrs Ray Perkins at the Reed Harris apartments. Miss Eleanor Hiber won first prize, Miss Genevieve Whelan second, and Miss Emma Johnson consolation. Refreshments followed in a cheerful social setting.

Walter Reed Ruth Ann Patton Reed Harris Apartments Ray Perkins Eleanor Hiber Genevieve Whelan Emma Johnson

William O'Brien Seeks Republican Nomination for Lieutenant Governor

William J. O'Brien of South Bend, longtime head of the state fisheries at Gretna, announces as a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in the August 12 primaries. A Cass County figure, he backs his bid with leadership strengths for the senate presidency, aiming to win strong local support and face competition from J. A. Gardner, another Cass County contender.

William J. O’brien South Bend Gretna O'Brien Cass County O’brien Senate J. A. Gardner

Knights of Columbus Elect for Ensuing Year

The local Knights of Columbus council on Chicago avenue elected officers for the coming year at a well attended meeting. Grand Knight Charles Traska Deputy Grand Knight George Sedlacek Advocate John M. Meisinger Chancellor E H Schuldhof Recording Secretary John Le Svoboda Treasurer Mike Vitersnik Warden Dr C M Gradenville Inside Guard Theodore Svoboda Outside Guard Frank Bucacek The council reports a successful year with rising membership and active interest.

The Knights of Columbus Chicago Avenue Charles Traska George Sedlacek John M. Meisinger E. H. Schuldhof John le Svoboda Mike Vitersnik

Seventeen Year Locust Seen Near South Bend

The seventeen year locust, once feared as a Nebraska crop peril, has appeared locally with large wings bearing a W sign. A swarm was captured near South Bend on Sunday and Carroll Craig trapped one at his home yesterday. Locusts last appeared in 1913 according to locals.

Nebraska South Bend Carroll Craig

Leela Hirz Celebrates Sixteenth Birthday Party

Miss Leela Hirz enjoyed a sixteenth birthday at the family home in the north part of the city. The evening featured cards and games with dainty refreshments and many gifts. Attendees included Arleen Ruger Jeanette Hirz Alice Hirz Robert Sedlak Richard Hirz Frank Sleatin sky Delmar Ruger and Henry Krejci.

Leela Hirz Miss Hirz Arleen Ruger Jeanette Hirz Alice Hirz Robert Sedlak Richard Hirz Frank Sleatinsky Delmar Ruger Henry Krejci

Death of W. H. Seybert at Home Here Yesterday

William Henry Seybert longtime Cass County resident died at his home after a year long illness. Born August 30 1864 in Monterey Virginia he spent most of his life as a farmer near Cullom Nebraska. He married Ida H Sayles in 1896 at Cedar Creek and had three children two daughters and a son. He leaves two brothers one sister and several grandchildren and nephews.

Daly Cass County William Henry Seybert Mr. Seybert Cullom Seybert Monterey Highland County Virginia Dayton Ohio Billy Young Carey Andrew Marshall Robert Seybert Marshall A. F. Seybert C. M. Seybert Havelock John McNurlin

New White bus boosts Omaha Plattsmouth line service

Clarence Conner secures a new twenty one passenger White bus for the Omaha Plattsmouth route. Brought from the factory by John Glaze and placed in service last evening the bus offers two rows of seats per side with brown leather upholstery and semi reclining chairs. It features individual seat lighting, center lamps, and an interior baggage rack enhancing passenger convenience and comfort.

Clarence Conner Omaha-Plattsmouth John Glaze Omaha Conner

Anniversary Observed For Col. M. A. Bates

Tapescaps Dark notes Col. M. A. Bates marked his eighty eighth birthday with a quiet home gathering. Friends visited through the afternoon and evening bringing remembrances and flowers. An angel food cake prepared by Mrs. L. B. Egenberger added to the pleasure of the occasion while Bates stayed indoors but enjoyed the company.

Col. M. A. Bates Col. Bates Co. Bates

Frances Wiles Soon Undergoing Appenixitis Operation In Omaha

Yesterday Frances Wiles was taken to Omaha with her parents Mr and Mrs Ralph M Wiles to undergo an acute appendix operation. She is in hospital and the operation is expected to be performed today.

Frances Wiles Omaha Ralph M. Wiles

Bates Welcomes Brother Visitor From Washington

Mrs. M A Bates enjoyed a pleasant visit from her brother W H Carpenter of Bellingham Washington en route home from the east. Carpenter works as a superintendent at a Washington state hospital and had returned to Toledo Ohio to pick up a patient who had previously escaped from a hospital there. It was their first meeting and a great pleasure for both.

M. A. Bates W. H. Carpenter Bellingham Washington Carpenter Toledo Ohio Mr. Carpenter

Masonic Grand Lodge Visits the Masonic Home

About 500 Nebraska Masons visited the Nebrask a Masonic Home on Tuesday afternoon. The group rode in a car caravan escorted by Omaha police motorcycle riders down Webster boulevard. Visitors toured the Home, met residents, and enjoyed refreshments before returning to Omaha for the grand lodge session.

Grand Lodge of the Nebraska Masons Nebraska Ster Evening Journal Chamber Caf Commerce Omaha Grand Lodge Masonic Temple Masonic Eastern Star Fremont

Auto Accident Near Carroll Injures Gobelman Party

Frank R. Gobelman and his mother in law Mrs Hiatt of Sidney Iowa suffered severe bruises when another car careened from a side road and struck their vehicle near Carroll Sunday. They were en route from Sidney to Decorah to visit a daughter and were taken to Carroll for treatment before finishing to Decorah. Local reports say no serious after effects followed.

Frank R. Gobelman Hiatt Sidney Iowa Carroll Decorah Gobelman

Son Run Down by Farm Disc in Nebraska

E H Krug left for Benkelman Nebraska after a message said his son John Krug was severely injured by a runaway team and a farm disc while working. The accident, described as very serious, dimmed prospects for recovery as Mr Krug and Mrs Mullen headed toward Omaha to join family.

E. H. Krug Benkelman Nebraska John Krug Krug Frank Mullen

Wolff Undergoes Operation Today At Immanuel Hospital

John F. Wolff, who was admitted ten days ago for observation and treatment, was operated on today at Immanuel Hospital for removal of pus formed on the lung after a flu attack. Friends hope he recovers and can return home soon.

Dattyv John F. Wolff Immanuel Hospital Wolff

Popular Young People Wedded This Morning

Miss Pauline Gradeville of this city and Mr. Lauren Todd of Murray were united in marriage at Holy Rosary church in Plattsmouth. The ceremony was conducted by Father Jerry Hancik. The couple planned a brief honeymoon and will reside on the farm near Murray.

Edith Farley Charles Tunnel George L. Farley H. G. McClusky First Presbyterian Church Catherine Schneider Mendelssohn Estelle Baird McClusky Florence Jones Helen Vallery Violet Vallery Helen Wiles Carl F. A. Jones Tama E. C. Tunnel King City James Jones Shenandoah W. N. Baird Salida Colorado Ruth Rannie Isadore Stone Nehawka Nebraska Omaha Carl Swanson Fremont Nebr West Point Pauline Gradeville Laurel Todd Holy Rosary Church Daisy Holy Rosary West Pearl Street Cass County Lauren Todd Murray Jerry Hancik Catherine Gradeville Matthew Wooster Todd Mr. Wooster Gradoville T. C. Kahoutek John Blotzer Dorothy Gradoville Frank Ptacek Charles M. Gradoville Edward Gradoville Harry Todd J. W. VanTine Lydia Todd Charles Gradeville Plattsmouth Plattamouth West

County Officials Debate Gravel Road Funding Split

The Saunders and county commissioners conferred over graveling the South Bend northwest road to the D S D line. South Bend precinct voters approved a levy for the project and Saunders county was expected to supply gravel to the county line. Disputes over cost sharing arose due to a disputed mile of road at No Man's Land, delaying final funding.

Board of County Commissioners Saunders County South Bend No Man's Land

Hospital Treatment For Mrs Hadraba In Omaha

Mrs James Hadraba of this city is at Methodist hospital in Omaha for several days of treatment and minor operations. She has suffered cataracts for years causing near blindness. One cataract has been removed with good eye improvement and the second may be treated this week. A small skin cancer on her face will also be removed.

James Hadraba Methodist Hospital Omaha Hadraba

Also Mentioned on This Page

Freda Klinger Joe Stibal H. N. Dovey William Goehner William O’brien Charles Staska W. H. Seybert Near Cullom Masonic Grand Lodge Masons
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