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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1938
Page
6
From Thursday's Daily report a social bridge game occurred yesterday afternoon with Mrs Mia Gering and Mrs Barbara Gering playing Quintract bridge.
Friday guests Mrs. R. T. Shea of Castle Rock Colorado stopped here en route to Mascourtah to visit Mrs. Anna Dean and Mrs. Oscar Gapen.
Mrs E P Lutz came back Saturday from a two week visit with her son Paul Lutz in Chicago. Mrs Lottie Kirker left today for Pacific Junction to visit her daughter Mrs Charles Long. Mrs Selina Marshall of Glenwood spent yesterday with Mr and Mrs Ww Dr Allbee and Mr and Mrs E Allbee. Mr and Mrs Dwight Patterson returned to Minneapolis after a week with Mrs T M Patterson and attending the funeral services of Mr Patterson.
Local notice announces sale of deeds mortgages and various blank forms at the Journal office for public buyers and sellers seeking official stationery and record forms.
Cyril Janda recalls old times as Lee S. Tutt from Yakima Washington writes about the Bohemian band and its concerts in Plattsmouth. Tutt notes his grandfather George G Tutt owned a farm near Maiden Lane and Oak Street and describes his former West Side home and route to town. Tutt left Plattsmouth in 1883.
Final hearing held in the estate of George Domingo of Weeping Water. Probate granted for Amelia Schroeder of Murdock with Albert Schroeder as executor. Final hearing in Henry Greer estate. Vernon F. Greer of Alvo present. No fund check case against Frank Koubek. fined 10 dollars. Charles Loucks fined 1 dollar and costs for reckless driving.
The Kooky Kook's Club held its first meeting June 3 at Ruth Ann Hatt's home with Kahryn Barkus presenting the course Learning to Cook. Officers include Alta Marie Phillips as president and Jeanette Shyrock as vice president. Elma Atteberry served as news reporter.
A farewell gathering at the home of J. H. Burton in Murray honored Mr and Mrs G Burton as they prepare to move to the west coast. J. H. Burton nearing 90, bedfast for months, enjoyed the event despite limited mobility. Attendees included J. K. Burton and families from Murray Palmyra and Plattsmouth.
WPA eligible list includes Cass county Weeping Water new school building valued at 59 989 dollars as part of Nebraska projects approved this week. Also Jefferson and Pawnee counties receive 17200 dollars for highway department sheds.
The Journal Office advertises Rubter stamps offered at the lowest prices with discounts for bulk purchases. Shoppers are invited to visit the office to compare stamps and take advantage of promotional rates.
A timetable lists music and craft sessions under Peter Gradeville and James Yelick. Music includes New Beginners German Orchestra Advanced Beginners Modern New Beginners Advanced and Recreation Band Rehearsal with specific daily blocks. Craft classes run from 10:00 to 12:00 noon on Friday and 9:00 to 12:00 noon on Saturday, with supervision noted.
A large Plattsmouth Masons contingent will attend the three day grand lodge session in Omaha starting Monday June 6. William A. Robertson Nebraska Masons grand master will preside and open the meeting. Frank A. Cloidt will sing at the opening and memorial services with Judge A. H. Duxbury presenting the Fraternal Dead report. William Ramsey will receive a memorial, and Tuesday features R Poster Patterson speaking and Raymond C. Cook aiding in duties.
County Superintendent Miss Alpha C Peterson announced that the high schools of Alice Consolidated Avoca Murdock Eagle Consolidated Elmwood Greenwood Louisville Nehawka Plattsmouth Union and Weeping Water are accredited to the state university enabling their students to gain admission. Two year high schools at Manley Murray and Pleasant View also approved to receive their tuition portions as well as four year schools.
Clinton M. Brown Jr. was released on $25,000 bond by District Judge Charles Eldred as he faces a first degree murder charge for the fatal shooting of Clarence Fisher. A continuance to Aug. 22 sets a trial date. Brown alleges Fisher aided in a winter torture robbery that cost him $1,850 in cash and bonds.
J. W. Farrands of the Nebraska Masonic Home is selected as representative for Giltner No. 222 at the grand lodge. He also represented the lodge last year at the grand lodge of Masons in Omaha.
Sell shop alone and lease building if wanted. Building 41 by 701 feet with Eli power tools. Good location. Only shop in town. Sickness. Mike Lutz Plattsmouth Nebraska.
A group of friends gathered last evening at the country lodge of Mr and Mrs Henry Starkjohn for a picnic party honoring Mrs Ralph Anderson of St Paul Minnesota who is visiting for a few days. Attendees included Judge and Mrs A F Duxbury County Treasurer and Mrs John BE Turner and their guest Judge C M Summerville of Hugo Colorado Mr and Mrs Fred Lugsch Mr and Mrs Elmer Sundstrom Mr and Mrs Frank A Cloidt Mrs Lorn Wieck Mrs Anderson and Mr and Mrs Starkjohn.
Mrs. Margaret Kaffenberger and her daughters attended the Miller Stivers wedding at the First Christian Church last evening at seven o clock. Mr Stivers is a former Cedar Creek resident and son of MP and Mrs M Stivers.
A large group of Miss Shirley Keck’s intimate friends gathered for a one gift pre nuptial shower hosted at the Keck home. Prizes went to Jacqueline Graseman Jeanette Thirz and Jane Revat. The bride to be received a complete set of dishes and guests offered wedding advice in the guest book.
R Churchill of Twin Falls Idaho uncle and aunt of Mr Wiles visiting relatives here. Mr and Mrs A Rawls were also guests at the dinner.
Mrs. Charles Waters entertained the card club last night. Miss Marle Horn won first prize and Mrs. Edith Vandervort took second in the eventful gathering.
Mrs Nellie Agnew of Omaha was hosted as a guest of Mrs Henry Herold and Mrs Agnes Chapman of Lineal when they entertained at the home of Mrs Val Burkel yesterday with dinner company.
The Altar society of St John’s Church met Wednesday afternoon at the church for a conference led by Rev. Robert Saliuson. Afterward, attendees adjourned to the parish house for a business meeting and refreshments hosted by Circle No. 2.
A miscellaneous afternoon shower for Miss Shirley Keck and her fiancé Mr. Tom Kriskey was hosted at Mrs. Palmer’s home by Mrs. Louis Born Mrs. PD Palmer and Mrs. Florine Schiessl. Neighbors attended bringing gifts and prizes were won by Mrs. Hal Garnett and Mrs. Elmer Webb. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. Lorene Cummins and her daughter Mary Alice Cummins of Cedar Creek presented two plane selections. Miss Barbara Gering spoke on missionary work and church activities nationwide and internationally. Hostesses served refreshments.
Miss Alice Barbara Wiles was honored at a Mynard Community hall shower attended by about 85 friends. Bright pink and white roses and mock orange formed the background as guests drafted marriage tips for a booklet to be opened en route to California. Gifts and prizes highlighted the event with hostesses and helpers named.
Mrs Joseph Wooster proved the most skillful and won high honors in pinochle. A delicious luncheon was served at the close of the evening by hostesses Mrs Nelson, Mrs W A Swatek, and Mrs Cyril Salina.
The Neighborhood Pinochle club met last night with Mr and Mrs Elmer Lohnes. Mrs William Swanda won first prize for the ladies and Mrs W A Wells took second. Mr William Swanda won first among the men and Ed Schulhof earned the second prize.
The General Federation of the Methodist church held a large Thursday gathering at the church. Susan Wesley talk by Mrs. J C Lawson and Intelligent Shopping talk by Nadine Bradley highlighted the event. Officers elected include President Mrs W L Heinrich First VP Mrs James Rishel Second VP Mrs Hallie Perry Secretary Mrs Ralph M Wiles Treasurer Mrs Don Seiver. Circles leaders named Gleaners Mrs A H Duxbury Naomi Mrs D M Babbitt Dorcas Mrs John Hart. Refreshments by Gleaners circle chaired by Mrs Ray McMahen.
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