This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 42 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1939
Page
5
A string of local social visits spans Lincoln Murdock and nearby towns. Junior Tool visited Murdock from Lincoln to see Edwin McHugh. Marion McCrorey stayed with his brother I C McCrorey in Murdock. W T Weddell spent weekend in Lincoln with son Merideth and family.
Mr and Mrs Merle Gillespie returned to Murdock Monday after a lengthy stay visiting the parents of Mrs Gillespie in Wisconsin. They enjoyed the trip but were glad to be home again.
A Manley meeting last Monday spurred considerable discussion on whether to pursue obtaining a CCC camp location here. The outcome remains unclear as to whether the effort will advance to that stage.
Norman Schewe returns home from a western trip with his parents noting two companions Oris and Moris Rikli remain out west in Oregon near Candy. He reports fair crop prospects but moisture shortages stir complaint.
Norman, seeking work, prefers life beyond the town but cannot stay away from family. He visits relatives here as his employment prospects remain limited and uncertain.
The residence recently purchased by George Small was receiving water system modernization last week. Work was performed by George Small and Carl Buck to create a more modern and comfortable home for Mr. Small and his family.
Bible school team defeated the Tigers last Tuesday evening. A Elmwood vs Ashland game was to feature two Elmwood teams. Ashland did not appear, so a pickup Elmwood team played the Elmwood squad, with no result reported.
Homer H Lawton who sold his Murdock home and bought one in Lincoln will stay put as possession of the Lincoln property will come later in the summer. The family has moved to the Frank Dean residence north of I C McCrorey’s place and will remain there temporarily.
John Marquardt and Howard Greenrod plan to open a car service and repair station in the building that once housed Thomas Straub. Elmer Halstrom and wife with guests Mrs. Edward Wilson of Lake Worth Florida and Mrs. A W Propst of Jacksonville Florida visited Plattsmouth for Memorial Day. Fred Marquardt and family traveled to Louisville for a birthday tribute to Mrs Bedella Stander. Oscar Zimmerer and his mother are repainting and redecorating their home with Clyde Hollenberger handling the interior work.
The Avoca Garden club held a flower show last Saturday with 25 entries filling the building. Exhibits were praised as beautiful and more than twenty prizes were awarded.
Mrs. A. V. Thomas and daughters Nadine and Eileen of Shenandoah Iowa visit their grandfather Postmaster W. H. Bogaard as school ends for the year. Grandpa enjoys the company during their week at his home.
Avoca citizens led a substantial delegation to Nebra City Nebraska City for a welcome visit by the Tribe of Yessir Omaha goodwill envoys. A dinner and fun fest followed with many towns invited and Avoca the most represented. About thirty Avoca residents attended and reported an enjoyable evening.
Prof. Leland Daniels a local school teacher travels to Lincoln with his mother for the vacation. He will attend summer school at the University of Nebraska while residing there.
Last Sunday Ernest Salling and family at Arbor Lodge state park Nebraska City were joined by Marius Nelson and Robbie McDonald. Mrs Salling fractured her hip stepping from a car into a pocket in the ground. She was taken to Deeter hospital at Otoe for treatment.
A Journal office advertisement promotes rubber stamps in all sizes with prompt delivery and the lowest prices.
Rose Marshall of Lincoln attended Memorial services at Wabash cemetery along with Glen Copple and family former Wabash residents. Louis Schmidt and family visited Murdock to pick up relatives and decorated graves in Omaha. Peter Gradoville from Plattsmouth led the music for the WPA program. The Elmwood American Legion fired a salute as graves were decorated and old acquaintances reunited after a year.
Miss Mildred Stanley employed in Lincoln suffered a sudden attack of acute appendicitis while awaiting a street car last Saturday. She was rushed to a hospital after a doctor was summoned. Her parents were contacted via Edward Lorenzen of Weeping Water who traveled to inform them. The operation occurred early Sunday morning and she is progressing well.
After a public farm meeting at Manicy last Monday a Lincoln Car Hit the Cardwell car and then was struck from behind by a Dr. Condra driven vehicle. Both cars were damaged but injuries were minimal. The sheriff investigated and Cardwell lost his car but continued living.
Memorial Day at the Wabash Murdock cemetery drew many locals and visitors to decorate graves and renew ties. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Tom B Allen and Rev and Mrs W A Taylor of Union. Rev Taylor opened with prayer. he was unable to deliver the address due to ill health. John C Brown missed the event due to illness while staying with his daughter Mrs A B Stromer in Alvo. Sherman Hardaway led the proceedings.
Mr Harms installed a new set of screen doors at the store and Fred Flaischman of Weeping Water made a trip by car last Wednesday. The Sodality of St Patrick’s Catholic church met at Mr and Mrs A V Stander’s last Sunday evening June 4. The St Patrick’s parish held a May closing service on the church lawn with Miss Rosemary Stander crowning a statue of the Blessed Virgin. Mrs John Koop, formerly of Louisville then Omaha, visited Manley with daughter Mrs Rudolf Bergman. Bergman later took her to Louisville to visit her son Harold before returning to Omaha. Members attended the Tribe of Yes Sir dinner in Nebraska City. Uncle C E Mockenhaupt was ill but improved by week’s end. The Rat family from Friend and Utica visited Memorial Day services in Friend. Sunday guests at the Harms home included Mrs Wm Birkman, Gloria and Lois, and Gerald Birkman with Mrs Henry Peters and daughters Evelyn and Leatha. A social dinner followed at the Harms home. The St Patrick’s church group attended Friday services on the May lawn, with the Grotto scene and Miss Rosemary Stander crowning the statue.
Memorial Sunday hosts Mr and Mrs John Rohrdanz entertained a group of relatives and friends at their country home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Waldo Minford of North Platte, Mrs Minford a Rohrdanz daughter, Robert Wiles and family, Harold Krecklow and family, Herbert Rohrdanz and family, and Lawrence Krecklow and wife.
John Rauth Jr a York High School graduate and grandson of J C Rauth completed the year in a large class. Mr and Mrs A F Rauth and Mr and Mrs John C Rauth attended the graduation, visiting relatives before returning home.
On Monday an estimated thousand visitors crowded Manley streets and the building hosting a farm meeting to discuss soil conservation district formation. A weekly free picture show drew nearly 500 attendees the prior week, alongside the lively farm discussion.
Mr and Mrs J J Cullen of east of Avora entertained a large group of friends at a Friday card party. Attendees from Manley included John C Rauth and wife John F Carper and wife Mr and Mrs A V Stander John A Stander and wife Frank Bergman and wife and Miss Leana Daveraux along with Holy Trinity church neighbors. The event was a church benefit raising a neat sum for church work.
Elmwood welcomed visitors including County Treasurer John E Turner and family from Elmwood and nearby towns. Residents from Lincoln Topeka O'Neill Marquette and Omaha visited relatives attended Memorial Day exercises and graveside decorating. Local residents reported weather notes and family news among the gatherings.
Here for a Day Only Harry Wilcoxson of St. Louis attended Elmwood's Memorial day program but left early to return to his sick wife and the business demanding his attention.
Elmwood school alumni gathered at the community hall for a banquet and reunion attended by 1594 people. The Ladies Aid Society served the meal with Herman Penterman assisting by returning utensils and property the next day.
The procession last Tuesday for Memorial Day was led by a color bearer with Old Glory flying. The Plattsmouth band directed by Peter Gradvile joined many from Murdock as they marched and sang America and Nearer My God to Thee. Rev. E. M. Hawkins offered the invocation at the cemetery, then on the return the band played and the marchers sang God Bless America and Stars and Stripes Forever.
Members of the Evangelical church and Bible school gathered at Antelope Park in Lincoln on Sunday June 4 for an open air service and Bible school session. An abundant program followed with community participation and fellowship.
A group enjoyed a fine day of picnicking and visiting, ending their noon outing with a relaxed ride home in the evening, tired yet happy after a splendid day.
In Lincoln at Ante lope park on May 28 relatives from the Kornemeier Kuntz Reuter and Oehlerking families gathered for a 19th annual reunion. Fred Reuter chaired the committee with Henry Ochierink Emma Clements William Bornemeier and Ed Bornemeier. 142 attended the midday picnic dinner and plans for the 1940 reunion were announced.
Harry Green returned to Elmwood after a west coast tour selling wallpaper and will take a one month vacation to oversee Greene drug store. Mr and Mrs Stalph Greene left for New York for three weeks visiting relatives and the world fair. Afterward Mary Greene and her husband will visit Chicago to tour the wholesale paper house and local paper mills producing the wallpaper sold by Greene.
The Elmwood community and the American Legion held Memorial Day at Elmwood cemetery with pre-marked graves. County Judge A H Duxbury delivered an inspiring address but outdoors wind limited hearing. A firing squad volley closed the program as locals gathered to decorate and reconnect.
In Durham Maine, Ftta Spier received a reward for the gentle care she gave a tomato plant growing in a pot with another plant. A medium sized tomato is ready to be picked.
A terse line notes that printing matters, whether large or small, will receive prompt attention from Gail Mo and a related contact.
Clyde Armstrong of Kansas spent Decoration Day with his niece Mrs Elmer Rosenow and husband. Alvo business people again offer free Saturday night shows for the public. The first show was May 20. Memorial day services drew many locals away. Mr and Mrs C M Keefer of Glenwood Iowa visited the Boyles. University of Nebraska alumni home for vacation. Warren Hammell son of Rev and Mrs Hammell among graduates. Alumni banquet plans under officers and committees for Thursday evening with the Ladies Aid Society serving dinner. Mrs Roy Stewart hosted a quilting party May 25 with bluebird cards announcing the engagement of daughter Josephine R Stewart to Harold Jr Hoffman of Ashland, wedding set for July 5.
Rumors claimed a Lincoln physician planned to relocate to Alvo and rent a house, but officials say the reports are not authentic. A Lincoln physician has visited Alvo to assess business prospects and whether a good physician would settle there.
Dr. Bert Ly Stroy, former Alva minister, will visit the Alva church on his first day as Lincoln district superintendent. He arrives Sunday June 14 for an all day meeting and pays tribute to Rev. John Hammel for sending a congratulatory message.
Mrs Smith, who recently moved with her son employed by the Rock Island railroad as a section hand from Havelock, died Thursday evening after a period of poor health. She had fallen and broken a hip a few weeks earlier, an accident that hastened her death.
Mrs Earl Bennett entertained the club at her home on Friday afternoon May 26 for the last regular meeting of the year. Fifteen attendees including three guests were present. Bre Kahler led a health program and Mrs Bennett served ice cream and angel food cake. An August picnic at the town park was planned for club members and families.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Dinges were held at a Lincoln memory on Monday afternoon at 2 60 o clock Rev W B Bliss of Milford spoke a comforting message to the bereaved members Dale Ganz gave a message in song Burial was in Wruka cemetery at Lincoln Pall bearers were Gerald Garner Roscoe Ifill Ralph Slaughter Charles Cone William and Fred Rasmussen Mr and Mrs Dinges extend heartfelt sympathy from their many Alvo friends
Mrs Pauline Rosenow local post mistress attended the Omaha convention of the National Association of Postmasters. Postmaster General Farley attended the banquet and the meeting was described as interesting and instructive. In her absence Dorothy Edwards acted as postmistress in charge.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.