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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1936

Page

3

Local news notes on residents and visitors

Greenwood Helen Johnson of Lincoln attended a dance Wednesday evening and returned home Thursday morning. Ralph Palmenquist, at a CCC camp in David City, Neb., visited his parents last week. Mrs Charles Greer of Oklahoma visits relatives here and Milford. Miss Paulus of Greenwood, a student at the University of Nebraska Agricultural College in Lincoln, returned Tuesday by bus to finish exams.

Helen Johnson Lincoln Ralph Palmenquist CCC David City Nebr Charles Greer Oklahoma Milford Paulus Greenwood Agricultural College of the University of Nebraska

Death of Greenwood Resident L. V. Sheffer

Old time resident L. V. Sheffer died Thursday afternoon after two years of poor health. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 30 in the Ashland chapel. Burial followed in the Sheffer cemetery northeast of Greenwood.

L. V. Sheffer Greenwood Ashland Chapel Sheffer Cemetery

Pretty Home Wedding in Greenwood Details

A refined ceremony occurred at the M. L. Shape home in Greenwood when Elizabeth Shape married Dr. Carl H. Dubler of Omaha on Wednesday evening May 27. About thirty relatives and close friends attended. the groom wore a light grey suit and the bride a white lace dress.

M. L. Shape Greenwood Elizabeth Carl H. Dubler Omaha

Wedding of Dubler and Allstrom in Omaha

A wedding in a pink and white setting featured Rev. F. Anderson officiating as Carl Dubler and Roger Dubler stood as groom and best man. Dorothy Dubler served as bridesmaid with Fay Allstrom as train bearer. The couple will reside in Omaha where the groom practices dentistry.

Dorothy Dubler Lla Faye Allstrom Omaha

Early Editors Visit From California and Omaha

A. U. Mayfield and his California wife and Gene Mayfield and his Omaha wife visited with Mrs. Will Hartsook and family Friday. The Mayfield brothers founded the Greenwood Hawkeye in 1883. A. U. notes the town’s changes over 53 years. Their brother L. J. Mayfield has long edited the Louisville Courier.

A. U. Mayfield California Gene Mayfield Omaha Will Hartsook Greenwood Hawkeye A. U L. J. Mayfield Louisville Courier

How to Evaluate Goods When They Arrive

A practical guide on judging product quality after purchase. It outlines checking packaging, confirming item specifications, testing performance, inspecting for defects, and comparing with catalog descriptions to ensure value and satisfaction.

Sketch of Life of Former Louis ville Woman Mrs Mathew Inhelder

Mrs. Mathew Inhelder died May 31 at her Pierce home after a two week illness. A Lawrence Kansas daughter and several relatives mourn her through a long Pierce residency since 1892. Born Augusta Schmidt in Germany August 4 1860 she came to the U S at 16 with siblings. She married Mathew Inhelder April 28 1891 in Louisville and lived in Fremont before moving to Pierce. Surviving are husband three children four steps seven grandchildren and a brother. She was devoted to home church charity and friends and was known for steadfast faith and gentle nature as a “Mother in Israel.”

Mathew Inhelder Pierce H. M. Holbert Lawrence Kansas Inhelder Augusta Schmidt Germany United States Theresa Herman Louisville Nebr Chris Miller Omaha Louwisville Fremont Nebraska B. J. Inhelder Foster M. M. Inhelder Lincoln A. L. Brande L. G. Inhelder Louise Cressler Chardan Iowa Emma (Berg) Powers Pasadena California Herman Schmidt Murdock Israel

Divorces Granted in District Court Movements

Judge Livingston granted divorces to Maurine Disney Davis from Charles L. Davis Marjorie Bornemeier from Ludwig A. Bornemeier and Nessley Marshall from Virginia Marshall all uncontested. The court also overruled Werner Markel vs Richard Glassmeyer new trial motion after a $1200 jury verdict.

D. W. Livingston Maurine Disney Davis Charles L. Davis Marjorie Bornemeier Ludwig A. Bornemeier Nessley Marshall Virginia Marshall Werner Markel Richard Glassmeyer Otoe County

Funeral of Mrs. Schumacher Held at Sattler Home

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Frank Schumacher were conducted at 10 30 this morning at the Sattler funeral home. A large gathering of old friends and neighbors attended to pay tribute. Rev G A Pahl of St Pauls Evangelical church led the service and offered comfort to the family. Frank A Cloidt sang two hymns Saved by Grace and Wonderful Peace with Miss Estelle Baird at the piano.

Frank Schumacher Sattler Funeral Home G. A. Pahl St. Paul's Evangelical Church Frank A. Cloidt Estelle Baird

Doctor Charles Headrick Dies at Masonic Home at 83

Dr Charles M Headrick 83 longtime Nebraska physician died Thursday at the Nebraska Masonic Home where he lived since 1930 Born Bloomfield Iowa July 10 1872 he practiced medicine in Hastings Lincoln Waverly and Tecumseh Headrick a Tecumseh lodge member is survived by Mrs Headrick a son Charles P Headrick Seattle WA and a daughter Florence Coughlan Ocean Park CA plus two brothers and one sister The Headrick family resided at Tecumseh for many years.

Charles M. Headrick Nebraska

Recreational and Cultural Projects Planned

Local committee approves WPA driven plans to build playgrounds band choirs and crafts programs. Robert G Reed is proposed as Cass County recreational program chairman with supervision by WPA staff and trained instructors.

WPA John P Sattler Chamber of Commerce A. H. Duxbury American Legion Fred H. Sharpnack Plattsmouth Ad Club G. A. Pahl Garden Club S. Devoe L. W. Egenberger Plattsmouth Woman's Club Neal McDonald Hastings Robert G. Reed Cass County

Hotel Man Dies in Minden Neb Doctor Manthor

Charles W. Man tor, veteran hotel manager in Minden Nebraska, died here. He operated the Edna hotel.

Minden Neb Charles W. Mantor Edna

Death of Frank Sebatka Sr in Omaha Home

Frank Sebatka Sr 79 a Platttsmouth native died Thursday at 9 10 AM at the home of his daughter Mrs Charles Skarisky 5214 South 20th Omaha He had been in frail health several years Born in Bohemia he worked in railroad shops in Plattsmouth before moving to Omaha in 1928 Survived by two sons five daughters two grandchildren and two nephews Funeral arrangements not yet announced.

Frank Sebatka, Sr Platttsmouth Charles Skarisky South 20Th Street Omaha Sebatka Bohemia United States Plattsmouth Burington Frank Aschenbrenner Joseph Staska Murray Charlies Staska Union

St Marys Guild and St Luke’s Auxiliary Meet at Mr s Will Farm

The St Marys Guild and St Luke's Auxiliary met Thursday at Mrs T J Will's rural home on highway 75. Miss Mia Gering Mrs Barbara Gering and Mrs F L Cummins reported on the Omahe annual meeting and the deaf work. The 50th anniversary was noted with long-time member names. Canon Potter’s departure prompted a vote of appreciation and wishes for his new diocese. Mrs R A Bates delivered greetings from Joliet Illinois. Delegates to Crete summer conference were chosen. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Will with her daughter Margaret Rachel Robertson and Edna Mae Petersen. See it before you buy It.

St. Mary's Guild St. Luke's Church T. J. Will Highway No. 75 Omahe Mia Barbara Gering F. L. Cummins Gund and Auxiliary Canon Potter R. A. Bates Illinois Eva Leete Joliet Canon W. 5. Leete Perry Coffman Crete Will Margaret Rachel Robertson Edna Mae Petersen

Local residents travel for business and visits in surrounding towns

Wabash News reports Jerry Smith and P. H. Clarke in Ashland on business for a short visit. H. H. Gerbeling visited Weeping Water Elmwood and Wabash for brief business. Henry A. Crozier from Weeping Water called on S. W. Hardaway in Wabash. L. R. Stanley toured Lincoln for store goods in a speed wagon. Ira Helms and wife, recently moved near Humboldt, visited Wabash and Will Murfin’s home. Albert Walsh of Fort Morgan visited Elmwood and left for a Canada trip with L. L. Caygill. Also noted are Van Every, Blanche Richards, Grace and Mercia Staton, Viola and Grace Hinds now Mrs Copple and Mrs Norris.

Jerry Smith P. H. Clarke Ashland H. H. Gerbeling Weeping Water Elmwood Wabash Henry A. Crozier S. W. Hardaway L. R. Stanley Lincoln Big City Ira Helms Humboldt Will Murfin Albert Walsh Fort Morgan L. L. Caygill Mr. Caygill Canada

Lincoln Masons Meet for Pleasant Evening

A party from Lincoln Lodge including John C Browne Ralph Dorr Leo and Emil Horton R G Eveland and W Hardaway attended a Masonic lodge meeting in Lincoln last Monday and reported a very pleasant evening.

John C. Browne Ralph Dorr Leo and Emil Horton R. G. Eveland W. 5. Hardaway Lincoln Masonic Lodge

Photo discovers Wabash House era group image

Guy Hinds found a photo from about forty years ago inside the old Wabash House hotel showing principal Wabash citizens including Willis Horton Edward Wilson Dr Powers and wife Mrs Steve Hulfish C O Thomas Mr and Mrs Martin Van Buren Wood Mrs John Hiss and Abie in early attire with a young boy in dresses among the crowd.

Wabash House Guy Hinds Wabash Willis Horton Edward Wilson Powers Steve Hulfish C. O. Thomas Martin van Burean Wood John Hiss Abie

Runaway Team Damages Hay Hauler and Helper

William Rueter and his son Albert were hauling hay with assistance from William Murfin when the team bolted from a field. A bridle line broke, the horses ran downhill, Rueter and his son jumped to safety with minor injuries, Murfin stayed with the wagon to stop the animals.

William Rueter Albert William Murfin Mr. Rueter Mr. Muffin Rueter

Blue Bird Stitchers Gather For First Meeting

The Blue Bird Stitchers club held its first meeting at leader Dorothy Farmer's home on June 4 with president Betty Joe Wilson presiding. Members reviewed the 4-H constitution and planned the first sewing project. The next meeting is set for June 12 at Mary Jean Hart's home. Refreshments were served.

Blue Bird Stitchers Club Dorothy Farmer Betty Joe Wilson Mary Jean Hart

Henry B. Walthall Seriously Ill at Encino Ranch

Hollywood reports famed silent film actor Henry B. Walthall, best known for The Birth of a Nation role, is seriously ill at his Encino ranch while completing work on China Clipper.

Hollywood Henry B. Walthall Encino Here Walthall D. W. Griffith

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Dancer Lillian Duval Paul Curley James Curley Massachusetts Georgia Broadwey Young Curley Georgetown University Ried J. W. Martin, Jr Joseph W. Martin, Jr Alf M. Landon Landon Martin Bertrand Snell London John Hamilton Farley Vicinity Schumacher Masonic Frank Sebatka Ilness Wabash News van Every Blanche Richards Grace Mercia Staton Viola Grace Hinds John Copple Ray Norris Lincoln Lodge Blue Bird Cleveland Convention City
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