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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1933
Page
4
Nehawka residents share visits to Omaha and Council Bluffs. Mrs. Parr Young’s hospital progress after an operation is noted. A graduation ring lost for eight years is found by Violet’s brother Johnnie, bringing joy to Violet.
Nehawka American Legion post with members from here traveled to Avoca for Memorial Day observances at the cemetery. A stirring address was delivered by R. Foster Patterson of Plattsmouth, grandson of a Confederate veteran.
Nehawka Masonic lodge held a Sunday gathering on the school lawn to celebrate fellowship with a fine dinner. Members from Union attended, and wives and families joined in games and visiting in pleasant shade. A splendid time was reported by all present.
Johnnie Boy, the young son of Mr and Mrs Herman Sith, was a lucky child and pleased with a recent playtime incident that highlighted his cheerful nature and curiosity.
Forest R Cunningham, skilled with machinery, visited a quarry on Sunday to repair a carrier belt. His overalls were pulled into a pulley pulling one leg into the gear, tearing the clothing from his body. He held on and escaped serious injury, grateful he avoided death in the few moments of danger.
The Otterbein and Nehawka United Brethren churches joined for a Sunday grove gathering described as a picnic diner and church family reunion. They met outdoors for a fine get-together and splendid dinner.
The Nehawka Woman's club met last Saturday on the cool lawn at Mrs George Shelden's home. An outdoor supper followed a pleasant gathering and the group will pause club duties for summer before resuming in September.
The Pleasant Hill Woman's Club gathered at Mrs. Victor Wehrbein's home last Friday to review club tasks and enjoy social time plus a splendid supper. The group has performed notable community work throughout the winter and remains a force for good locally.
Three year old Edgar Lee Taylor son of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Taylor died suddenly last Sunday after being placed to bed for the afternoon meal. He leaves his parents an older sister and a younger brother. Burial was at Mt Pleasant cemetery after funeral Tuesday afternoon. The family has community sympathy.
United Brethren in Christ led by Otto Engebretson announces a Bible church school at 10 a.m. and an 8 p.m. gospel service. A revival praise continues. Wednesday prayer meeting. Friday program at Nehawka High School auditorium. Otterbein Church calls for 11 a.m. worship on Rural Sunday with Tuesday prayer, Y P at Plybons Thursday, and a Friday Bible school program at the same auditorium. Romans 6 23 is cited.
Datiz B. I. Clements of Elmwood spent a few hours in the city today attending to court house matters and visiting old friends.
Community members attended a Masonic picnic in Nehawka. Local and visiting residents travelled to Lincoln Omaha and Syracuse for events and appointments. Public figures and families discussed fair board matters hospital visits and business trips with several show visits and family gatherings noted.
A barn at Wilber Fry’s farm, on the Union highway near the McCarthey Brothers station, burned recently. Distance to town and delayed notification prevented fire department response, resulting in substantial damage. J Harris Glen Watkins and Ben Anderson visited Hallas Baning in Omaha last Sunday. They reported Baning, now a bookkeeper there, is adapting well to the new position. Paul and Charles Swan with their families joined Clifton Garrison and kin at the Nehawka Masonic Roundup, enjoying the event and a fine time.
Ful ton Harris a Bank of Union bookkeeper rode a plane to St Louis with Dizzy Tom Murphy. A strong south wind slowed the trip home from Kansas City but they reached the distance in an hour and ten minutes. Harris enjoyed the views of the countryside from the aircraft.
Work is steady in Union and nearby areas as paving and grading proceed. Pea picking and strawberry gathering continue with many men employed and hours restricted but providing income. Improved farm prices lift spirits and hint at ongoing improvement every day.
No work was done Monday on the paving project due to a shortage of crushed stone. A fresh shipment arrived in time to resume work Tuesday morning and the concrete slab laying is progressing rapidly.
Dr Walter W Claybaugh aged in feeble health died at his daughter's Fort Lupton home Colorado. The body to be moved to Dexter Iowa where his wife rests. Union friends grieve the loss of Dr Claybaugh who will sleep beside his wife until the resurrection trumpet.
The Methodist church of Union extends a cordial invitation to all not worshiping elsewhere to join in worship and Bible study. Preaching occurs every other Sunday at 11 and the alternate Sunday at Wyoming, with Epworth League at 7 30 Sunday evening. Rev. M B Kunkel is pastor. Ananias got his reputation when there wasn't much competition.
Mrs. Mary M. Goodspeed 86 formerly of Plattsmouth Fremont and Oswego Ohio died Saturday at the Nebraska Masonic Home. Survived by three daughters Ray Charleston J B Palmer and M Hatcher. Funeral in Fremont with burial there.
The board of education set plans for the school census to influence state apportionment. Census takers are Gertrude Vallery Helen Varga Margaret Engel kemeier Anna Peoples. residents should contact takers or the board if children are not seen. The board also organized yearly committees led by President Gorder with assignments across Teachers Buildings Grounds Fuel Supplies Finance and Budget.
Miss Nataline B. Kountze and Duncan Sterling Jr. wed yesterday afternoon at the Savoy Plaza apartment in New York. The ceremony was intimate with only two families present. The bride wore cream lace and carried gardenias and lilies of the valley. sister Mimi Kountze was the attendant. Best man was Oliver J. Sterling. After a wedding trip the couple will reside at 1140 Fifth Avenue, New York.
The Sunny Season club met at Mrs. Guy Wiles home last Friday June 2. Dust cloths finished were judged J. U. B. and G. E. D. with Margaret Wiles holding the results.
The club plans a gathering at Mrs. Guy Wiles home on Friday the 16th to prepare premium cloths for the next meeting. Four members attend this session.
Milo Reno president of the National Farmers Holiday Association will be the speaker of the day at a meeting in the Elmwood community building on Sunday June 11 at 2 o clock. He will discuss the organized movement for relief from conditions affecting residents of the county.
Read Journal ads for real bargains and mingle with a congenial crowd in Plattsmouth Wednesday night.
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