Memorial Day Social and Visits Across Murdock Area
A flurry of Memorial Day activities and social visits filled Murdock, Elmwood, Louisville, and surrounding areas. Residents including George Smell, the Blum family, the Campbells, Peters, Dill, and others attended services, called on relatives, and gathered for family dinners. Local officials and taxpayers protested highway maintainer removals, drawing a large crowd at a meeting in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smell
Murdock
Fred Cordes
Ohms
Albert Blum
Oscar Hill
Allen
Plertsmouth
George Vogel
Critchfeld
Philip Kline
Earl Leesley
Plattsmouth
Cora Campbell
Lawrence Duerr
Marie Anne
Edward Peters
Ed Kaeser
Omaha
David Campbell
Elmwood
Oscar Dill
Bernard Dill
Jamie
Bion Dill
Lincoln
Fred Weaver
Glen and
Ben
Clarinda
Iowa
South Beni
Mollie Neuman
Jimmie
Ben Weaver
Glen
Harold Campbell
Myrtle Campbell
Russel
Mooher
George Vogler
Wm Blum
Helen
Herbert
Hartman Twins
Clarence Christensen
Henry Backemeyver
Charles Fosberg
Louisville
Perry
Friendly Circle to Meet Thursday with Mrs Livers
The June meeting of the Friendly Circle club will be held Thursday June 8 with Mrs V D Livers unless notified. Each member should answer roll call by reading a Bible passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle Club
V. D. Livers
Shower honors Miss Dorothy Reister before wedding
A Sunday afternoon pre nuptial shower for Miss Dorothy Reister of Manley celebrated her June 4 wedding to Kenneth Roeber. Attendees from the area included Mr. and Mrs. John Kupke and daughters, Mrs. B. C. Mooney, Billy, and Bobbie, who brought many useful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Roeber
Dorothy Reister
Manley
Kenneth Roeber
John Kupke
B. C. Mooney
Billy
Bobbie
Picnic Enjoyed By Local Families At Sand Pit Site
J H Fidler and crew moved equipment to a sand pit between Morse Bluffs and North Bend. On Sunday families arrived for a picnic with Oscar Dill and family, Bernard Dill family, Bion Dill, Glenn Threesen family, Jess Fidler and Elaine, Jason Streight, Carol, and Jerry. Everyone enjoyed the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Fidler
Morse Bluffs
North Bend
Oscar Dill
Bernard Dill
Bion Dill
Glenn Threesen
Jess Fidfer
Elaine
Jason Streight
Carol
Jerry
Knecht and son Bill Rosencrans finish term with high grade
Mrs. F. J. Knecht and her son Bill Rosencrans drove to Lincoln early Monday for Bill to take a final exam at the University. His high semester average exempted him from this week's exams, though he will return Saturday to complete the last test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Knecht
Bill Rosencrans
Lincoln
Bill
Interstate Bus Adds Two New Buses To City Schedule
The Interstate Bus company announces two new buses to operate today with both north and south service. A southbound bus will allow residents to visit and return by 5 05 p m. New southbound 5 05 p m and northbound 4 45 p m times. Regular schedule remains 6 am 2 50 pm northbound and southbound 12 05 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Bus Company
Out-of-town Speece Family Guests in Flattsmouth
Mr and Mrs Walter Speece and daughter Walta Jean of Bennet Nebraska visit Flattsmouth for two to three weeks. They arrived Memorial Day and stay with Mrs Ver non Arn Sr and also visit Mrs Beatrice Arn Mrs Gren Kraeger and Vernon Arn Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flattsmouth
Walter Speece
Walta Jean
Bennet
Nebraska
Mrs. Speece
Vernon Arn
Beatrice Arn
Gren Kraeger
Vernon Arn, Jr
Plattsmouth Social Roundup Includes Visits from Omaha and Murray
Thursday visits feature Miss Tillie Lehnhoff of Omaha with Miss Amelia Martens and friends. Mrs. Joseph Stastka of Murray returns from Chicago and visits sister Mrs. Cora Parmele. Wednesday guests include Mrs. Albin Leonard Mynard and Mrs. Gussie Brubacher with Beverly Ann of Murray, plus Mrs. Joseph Stastka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Lehnhoff
Omaha
Plattsmouth
Amelia Martens
Joseph Stastka
Murray
Chicago
Illinois
Cora Parmele
Albin Leonard
Mynard
Gussie Brubacher
Beverly Ann
Reunion of Aged Brothers Bring Urish Family Guests
The John Urish family hosted a Memorial Day visit from Peter Urish of Green Valley and his daughter and husband Mrs. Bennett Bailey of Pekin Illinois. The gathering included warm health notes for Peter 72 and John 79 and a lawn dinner with music and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Urish
Peter Urish
Green Valley
Bennett Bailey
Pekin
Illinois
Peter
John
Philip Schafer
Lucile Terryberry
Herbert Franke
Jake Hild
Fred Kaehbler
Art Johnson
Franke
Henry Urish
Kathryn
Adam Schafer
Frank Rhoden
Peter Wrish
Doris
Jack
Laicile Terryberry
Otto Schafer
Lyle
Marilyn
Fred Kaechler
Funeral service for longtime resident Mrs Benak
Mrs. Katherina Benak aged 50 died Sunday May 28 at 1423 South 14th Street Omaha after a long illness. She was mother to Joseph Benak formerly of Plattsmouth and Mrs. Frank Skryja and grandmother to eight and great grandmother to six. Funeral services were held at Dvorak Chapuran chapel and St Wenceslaus Church with interment in St Mary Cemetery Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherina Benak
South 14Th Street
Omaha
Plattsmouth
Benak
Joseph E. Benak
Frank Skryja
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
St. Mary
Missoula Native James O Neill Visits Plattsmouth Ties
OLD RESIDENT James O Neill of Missoula Montana visits relatives in Plattsmouth on his return from New York and the world fair. He is a descendant of Lafayette O Neill and James O Neill who helped charter the city in 1855 and is cousin to Edward Kelly and Mrs Henry Timm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Neill
Missoula
Montana
Mr. O'Neill
New York
Lafayette O'Neill
Plattsmouth
Edward Kelly
Henry Timm
Voters Urged to Approve Levy for School District No 102
The Board of Education sets a June 12 1989 meeting to seek voter approval for a nine thousand dollar levy, exceeding eight mills on the district's last full valuation, to fund general school purposes for 1939 1940. Secretary Willard Timblin signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Willard Timblin
Davis Dinner Hosts Out-of-Town Guests for Memorial Day
Mr and Mrs J Howard Davis entertained at a 6 o clock dinner Tuesday evening at 1004 Main Street to honor Memorial Day. Guests included Mrs Grace Parker of Lincoln Mrs Clara Mae Morgan and Miss Madeline Stranglin of Omaha and E H Wescott of Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dattr
J. Howard Davis
Main Street
Grace Parker
Davis
Lincoln
Clara Mae Morgan
Madeline Stranglin
Omaha
E. H. Wescott
Plattsmouth
Wednesday Bridge Winners at Mrs Ryan’s Host House
Mrs W V Ryan hosted the Wednesday afternoon bridge club at her home. Guests included Mrs P D B Ashbaugh Mrs Walter Tritsch and Mrs Walter Smith. Winners were Mrs Theodore Ptak first and Mrs James Mauzy second with Mrs Robert Reed taking the Ace of Spades prize. A lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Ryan
PD. B. Ashbaugh
Walter Tritsch
Walter Smith
Theodore Ptak
James Mauzy
Robert Reed
T. R. Study Club Meeting Minutes
The T. R. club met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Alice Sharpnack's home. Members discussed color combination after the regular business session and refreshments were served to five attendees. The next gathering will be a social at Miss Mary Rishel's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Study Club
T. R. Club
Alice Sharpnack
Mary Rishel
Dinner honors Wilson Green wedding in city home
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Sorenson entertained at a dinner in their city home Friday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Green whose recent marriage was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Green
Pete Sorenson
Thursday Bridge Winners At Coronado Apartments
The Thursday evening bridge club met with Mrs. Walter Tritsch in the Coronado apartments. All members attended. Mrs. Ray Herring won first prize with Mrs. Guy Long taking second. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Tritsch
Coronado Apartments
Bridge Club
Ray Herring
Guy Long
Delta Deck Club Hosts Card Party With Prizes
Mrs L W Egenberger hosted the Delta Deck card club gathering last night. Out-of-town member Mrs Henry McMaken from Omaha attended. Winners were Miss Amelia Martens first, Mrs Henry McMaken second, and Mrs Egenberger third. A luncheon was served by Mrs Imgoenberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Deck Club
L. W. Egenberger
Delta Deck Card Club
Henry McMaken
Omaha
Amelia Martens
Egenberger
Imgoenberger
Miss Jeanette Hirz Weds Robert Slavicek Quietly
Miss Jeanette Hirz and Robert Slavicek were quietly married last evening at 8 30 in a Catholic ceremony at Holy Rosary church parish rectory. Father Joseph R Sinkula officiated with Mr and Mrs Thomas Kriskey as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Hirz
Robert Slavicek
Joseph R. Sinkula
Holy Rosary Church
Thomas Kriskey
Thursday Bridge Club Holds Meeting on Pearl Street
The Thursday afternoon bridge club met yesterday with Mrs. Hill Martin on Pearl Street. Mrs. Robert Keller was the only guest and won first prize, with Mrs. L. S. Pucelik taking second. Refreshments concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Martin
Pearl Street
Robert Keller
Star Patrol Hike Leads to Rainy Swallow Hill Breakfast
The Star patrol of the local Girl Scouts hiked to Swallow Hill for a 6 o'clock breakfast. Six girls and a guest, Miss Willa Sylvester, attended before rain drove them home. Attendees included Rachel Mc Mahen, Miriam Fricke, Georgia Carey, Shirley Martin, Mary Jean Hart, and Willa Sylvester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Patrol
Swallow Hill
Willa Sylvester
Rachel McMahen
Miriam Fricke
Georgia Carey
Shirley Martin
Mary Jean Hart
Methodist Federation Elects Women’s Group at First Methodist
The Women’s Federation of the First Methodist church gathered in the church parlors on Thursday afternoon with a large attendance. President Mrs. William Heinrich led the business meeting while Mrs. J Lawson conducted devotionals. Reports from chairmen on various duties were reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Federation
Women's Federation
The
First Methodist Church
William Heinrich
J. ©. Lawson
Election of Officers at Federation Meet 1939 40
The main feature of the meeting was the election of officers for the coming year. Officers chosen include President Mrs William Heinrich and Vice Presidents Mrs Ralph Wiles and Mrs A H Duxbury. Secretaries and treasurers for the federation and its circles were also named, with Dorcas Naomi and Gleaners circles each appointing chairs and treasurers. A Dorcas circle committee served refreshments after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Heinrich
Ralph Wiles
A. H. Duxbury
Edgar Glaze
Donald Sciver
Dorcas Circle
Earl Carr
C C. Conner
Rambler Patrol Picnic Hosts Girl Scouts at Merritt's Beach
The Rambler Patrol of the Plattsmouth Girl Scouts led by Mrs. James Mauzy held a Thursday picnic and swimming party at Merritt's beach north of the city. The group traveled from town at about 4 o'clock with transport by Mrs. R. P. Westover and Mrs. Mauzy, and a picnic supper followed at 7:50. Members present included Elizabeth Ann Wiles, Betty Gayer, Mary Ann Winscot, Margaret and Alice Rea, Jerothea Dunsbury, Ellen Cloidt, Ruth Westover, Willa Sylvester, Ruth Lawson, and Margaret Fricke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rambler
Rambler's
Plattsmouth
Mary Ann Winscot
Margaret
Alice Rea
Jerothea Dunsbury
Ellen Cloidt
Ruth Westover
Willa Sylvester
Ruth Lawson
Margaret Fricke
Nu-Fu Jitters Card Club Hosts Eloquence Night
Miss Marjorie Fitch served as hostess to Nu-Fu Jitters card club members at her home. Guests included Mrs. Rex Bourne and Miss Joan Moore. First prize went to Miss Moore, second to Miss Jacqueline Grassman. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Miss Shirley Seiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Fitch
Rex Bourne
Joan Moore
Miss Moore
Jacqueline Grassman
Shirley Seiver
Two-Square Card Club Meets at Main Street Home
The Two-Square card club met with Mrs. William Swatek at 1216 Main street on Thursday afternoon. Two guests attended, Mrs. Thomas Walling and Mrs. Emory Doody. Mrs. John Bergman won first prize, Mrs. Lester Gaylord second, and Mrs. Frank Rebal received the Ace of Spades award. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Miss Wilma Swatek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Swatek
Main Street
Thomas Walling
Emory Doody
John Bergman
Lester Gaylord
Frank Rebal
Wilma Swatek
Miscel laneous Shower Honors Mrs Albert Willis
Mrs Ray Becker and Mrs Charles Vallery hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Albert Willis formerly Miss Lucille Hart who wed May 24 in Lincoln. Twenty four guests attended games were played and Mrs Edgar Glaze won a prize. Gifts were presented to the bride at the hosts home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Becker
Charles Vallery
Albert Willis
Lucille Hart
Lincoln
Edgar Glaze
Birthday Party for Ruth Evelyn Varga Marks Fourth Year
Mr and Mrs Albert J Varga hosted a birthday gathering at their country home south of the city on Friday June 2 in honor of their daughter Ruth Evelyns fourth birthday. Guests included Gam Fitchhorn and Jo Ann, Charles Koke Jr and Charles, and the hosts plus Ruth. A lunch with a four candle birthday cake followed the games and gift opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Varga
Ruth Evelyn
Ruth
P.E.O. Holds Large Meeting at Mrs Roy Cole Home
Chapter F, P E O members met Friday afternoon at 2 45 at the country home of Mrs Roy Cole. A large number attended. Due to the absence of the press
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.O
Roy Cole
PEO convention program features children recital at Norfolk
Mrs P T Heineman and Mrs Clement Wester attend the PEO convention in Norfolk. Mrs Bertha Shopp presided at the June meeting. A children’s program followed with eleven participants, including piano trio Entinine Woster Elizabeth Davis and Margaret Heineman, and several piano solos and vocal numbers. Eloise Cole accompanied and the afternoon closed with “Jesus Loves Me” group singing and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.0
Clementine Woster
Elizabeth Davis
Margaret Heineman
Marjorie Devoe
Mary Margaret
Eloise Cole
Marilyn
Billy Kieck
Lora Lloyd Kieck
Elizabeth Perry
Eloise
Mary Margaret Cole
Jesus Loves
Plattsmouth Welcome for Visiting Nurse Miss Gladys Hohman
Miss Gladys Hohman, a student nurse at St. Josephs hospital in Omaha, visited Plattsmouth guests Adolph Koubek and daughters Friday. A 6 o clock dinner honored the guest before she returned to resume duties at the Omaha hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Hohman
St. Joseph's Hospital
Omaha
Plattsmouth
Adolph Koubek
Antionette
Lillien
Hayes to Attend Miss Brodie’s Wedding at Pear son Iowa
Miss Jean Howard Hayes leaves this morning for Sioux City Iowa to join sorority friends and then drives to Pearson Iowa for the 4 PM wedding of Miss Ruth Brodie a Kappa Zeta Chi member from Morningside College. Brodie has taught at Lake Park Iowa for two years. Hayes will sing at the ceremony and Mrs. R B Hayes will join her Monday in Sioux City for the Morningside alumni banquet. The college commencement is set for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Howard Hayes
Sioux City
Iowa
Pearson
Uth Brodie
Kappa Zeta Chi
Morningside College
Miss Brodie
Lake Park
Miss Hayes
R. B. Hayes
City Proves Its Enterprise Get ting First Dock
The first Missouri river cargo craft since the eighties highlights Plattsmouth as the only adequate dock north of Atchison for cargo handling. Citizens vote for a deep, graded road to connect with west rail facilities, aiming to develop a full port serving the South Platte region and the western gateway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Atchison
Plattsmouth
South Platte Territory
Miss Lucille Lasher Wedding Attended by Miss Hayes
Nemaha Iowa residents note the upcoming wedding of Miss Lucille Lasher. Miss Hayes, who has taught with Lasher for two years at Westside Iowa, plans to attend the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemaha
Iowa
Lucille Lasher
Miss Hayes
Westside
Lillie Improves South 7th Street Home
Arnold J. Lillie, purchaser of the South 7th street residence once owned by the Z W Shrader estate, plans extensive redecorating and updating. The home’s excellent location is noted as contributing to it becoming a fine dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold J. Lillie
South 7Th Street
Z W. Shrader
Boyer Lumber Appointed Eastern Nebraksa Winkler Stokers Distributor
The Boyer Lumber and Coal Co with offices at 24th and Boyd in Omaha is named distributor in eastern Nebraska for Winkler Stokers. C D Foster, in charge of the Stoker department, has twelve years in stoker and heating work. The stoker features no sheer pins, can grind granite and bolts, and uses corrosion resistant high tensile steel. Viewable at the South yard, 6200 8S 24th Street, Omaha, managed by James Carada who is noted as congenial and capable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyer Lumber & Coal Co
24Th
Boyd Street
Omaha
Nebraska
Winkler Stokers
C. D. Foster
South Yard
24Th Street
James Carada
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Plattsmouth Journal
Postoffice
Plattsmouth, Neb
R. A. Bates
Canada
South Bend
John G Wunderlich
Nehawka
Wm. Finke
Marvin
Viola
Ernest Finke
Syracuse
Floyd Roman
Ed Woellensick
Willard Matticks
Frank Barta
Bion Dul
Ashland
Eld
Sears
SND
State Bank
Atchison With Dock
Mrs
Kathryn Yarberg
Nebr
Len Barmettler
30Th and
Talyor Sts
Nebraska Seed Co
Johnny’s Cafe
L Streets
BOYER
Lumber & Coal
Omak
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