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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
5
Community notes from Nebraska City and surrounding areas record visits to Lincoln and Omaha for business and graduation events. Local families including Becker Midkiffs and Whitmores are mentioned with outings, church attendance, and a Union ball game in Percival Iowa won 11 to 4.
Mr and Mrs H D Bugsby and Dale Karnepp with family enjoyed a Sunday trip driving to Peru crossing the Missouri River into Missouri, spending the day at Supt and Mrs Bugsbys farm with a picnic noon meal, and visiting several places before returning via Towaview.
A motor trip across the country paused at Shenandoah where a flower show was in progress, drawing curiosity from travelers and locals alike.
Mr and Mrs W B Banning traveled last Thursday to Keokuk and Grinnell Iowa to visit relatives of Mrs Banning. They attended a family reunion in Grinnell where Mrs Banning once lived. The couple returned home Monday evening after a pleasant trip visiting kin in both towns.
Frank and Anna Hauer hosted a visit with their three granddaughters Ruth Dorothy and Bessie Anna Nickles as house guests. The group toured the western part of the county and stopped for an excellent dinner at Mr and Mrs Pete Schreader in Greenwood before returning home in the evening.
Gilbert Edmonds bought Charles Land’s garage last month and moved to farming, then the Edmunds family found housing in Union and became residents. George Poulas Jr., a garage mechanic, married but could not find a home until the school closed, when they secured a house owned by Charles Atteberry.
Thaddius Becker, brother of A. L. Becker now in California, traveled salesman by trade, visited his brother here while his wife visited relatives in Sioux City. Ray F. Becker and wife of Plattsmouth, plus Mr. and Mrs. Otto Ehlers and daughter Delores Anna joined guests at the Becker home.
On Thursday June 1st the birthday of Mrs. Clara James was celebrated at her home with a small surprise party. Relatives and friends including Mrs. Laura Reynolds, Mrs. Mable Reynolds, Myrtle Swan, Robert James, Alen Madsen, Fannie Elken bary and Mrs Carper, Ada Clark and Mary Davis attended after Mrs James rested. An angel food cake with ice cream fruit wafers candy and coffee were served.
Attorney General Frank Murphy calls Alcatraz a place of horror and proposes transferring hardened criminals to a distant security prison. He says it unjust to San Francisco and orders Justice Department study, with no immediate action expected for two to three years.
Weeping Water notes include Mayme Hillman buying a Louisville restaurant and taking charge June 1. Many residents travel to Omaha for races and business. local youths and families visit relatives, doctors, schools, and hospitals. A parade of arrivals, illness, and community events fill the week.
This spring at the University of Nebraska O R Ray Clark earned a doctor of philosophy in botany. Duane Harmon also graduated this year, with three daughters of Weeping Water residents among the graduates: Mary Beth Hitchman of Ord and Betty Clizbe of Valentine from Nebraska, and Ann Stoker of Shelby Iowa from Christian College for Girls in Missouri. Milford Smith, son of S Ray Smith, was in the 1929 Wahoo Lutheran College class and plans embalming studies in Cincinnati after summer Nebraska work.
A joint meeting of the Fellowship of Congregational Women will be at the Weeping Water Congregational Church next Wednesday at two o clock. The group includes women from Paisley Syracuse Avoca and Weeping Water. Mrs Gle Olsen Lincoln district president will preside and Syracuse women will lead the program.
Mrs. Wm. Gussett underwent a lengthy operation for removal of a mastoid growth at Bryan Memorial hospital in Lincoln. The procedure lasted about two and a half hours and was described as very severe.
A patient underwent careful removal of a growth at the brain base. The operation left the patient seriously ill, yet after a few days signs of improvement appeared.
The annual Luncheon hosted by the Congregational church ladies drew eighty five attendees on Tuesday. Mrs. Edward Sorensen and Mrs. B A Olive led the arrangements with Mrs. L H Behrends supervising serving and Mrs. L P Wolcott acting as mistress of ceremonies guiding an air travel themed program.
The bowling alley established recently in Weeping Water was sold by the installer to Ralph Keckler and Kaude Jensen. They have named James Wilcott as manager, a man familiar with the game who should run the business well.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Askew welcomed guests including Mr. and Mrs. Guy Buchanan and family from near Nehawka and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Sudduth and family from southeast of Murray. The visitors are related through the Askew daughters and Lawrence Askew. The day featured a very pleasant visit and an excellent dinner.
Sewer work in Weeping Water employs a hundred men daily, progressing steadily toward completion. Deep digging is needed in places for proper drainage, but the result will be the best possible system once finished.
Rev Harold Baker and wife with their three children visit relatives in Valley. While the parents work out of town the children stay with grandparents. Mrs Baker undergoes tonsillectomy during the vacation.
David Ewart a former Weeping Water resident now living in Wahoo where he worked on the Wahoo Wasp was visiting friends in Weeping Water Tuesday this week. He has many local friends from his years there and is a graduate of the Weeping Water school.
Earl Oldham proprietor of the produce station has suffered recurring asthma attacks for months. The condition worsens in summer when pollen levels rise, threatening his ability to continue the business despite good profits.
The Weeping Water city continues construction on a new school house begun for the town. Work has progressed with the structure taking shape and expected to serve students in the coming term.
The faster construction of a fine, substantial building progresses with marble floors already laid. Contractors plan to move to Fremont for another project and intend to keep workers there once the school opening approaches in the fall.
Lloyd wrote from Garden City Kansas that his seven year old grandson Marvin sold the most poppies on Poppy Day. He earned 27 dollars from sales and was chosen to place the wreath on the unknown soldier's grave on Memorial Day.
Dr. L N Kunkel reports new finds while searching for Indian relics. He unearthed ancient corn hemp matting animal shaped pipes paint rock grinding stone and pottery fragments. He notes the corn is about a thousand years old.
Twenty eight relatives and friends met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cooper to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Lauren Mickle and Mr. E. M. Ruby. Guests from Denton to Shenandoah Iowa shared a bountiful dinner and an afternoon of visiting with ice cream cake and home grown strawberries served late in the day.
Mrs. Mary Adams and daughter Jane arrived from Phoenix. EK. P. Betts visits Akron with granddaughter Mrs. Jay Busker. Dinner guests of Mrs. Pauline Ollerman include Mrs. Bertha Wulf Mrs. Lloyd Vance and Mrs. Carrie Daugherty of Lincoln. Various locals visit relatives in Lincoln Venango Denver Wray University Place and California.
Movements and visits noted across Eagle area with mentions of Ralph Rans fori making an extended California trip, Fred Wulf and Pauline Ollerman at the Alber Manks home, Lois Jean Lytle employed at the Eagle Cafe, Daymond Norris and family moving to a new farm, and guests including Mrs Blair of Har lan visiting Mrs John Peterson. Also Aletha Tyson’s sisters and families in attendance, William Hobson's visit to Eagle, Detroit relatives visiting Leona Gardner, and Mrs Rudolph Umland recovering after an operation at Lincoln General Hospital.
Edith Caddy daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Caddy married Richard Schrader of Lincoln on June 6 at the bride’s home. Rev Donald Springer performed the ceremony with only family and close friends present. Sister Ruth Gaddy attended and Willard Gillespie was best man. After a wedding trip they will reside in Eagle. Best wishes are sent to the couple.
The Blackbird club hosted Miss Edith Caddy at Mrs. Willard Gillespie's Lincoln home on Wednesday evening. A lamp was presented to the honoree after an informal gathering, with refreshments served. Attendees included Mrs. Alfred Thomson of Palmyra, Mrs. Paul B. Jonson of Alvo, Mrs. Howard Stege of Elmwood, Miss Melva Wall, Miss Maxine Wetenkamp, and Mrs. Willard Gillespie.
The Camp Creek Forestry and Bird club held its fourth regular meeting at Dorothy Frohlich’s home on May 31. Members planned a bird bath and a bird horse, will judge trees later, and scheduled a hike to observe birds and trees. They will meet soon at leader Mrs. Bert Muenchau’s home to plan a program for the Camp Creek Women’s Fame Extension club.
The Sonar Stitchers held its first meeting at leader Helen Nelson's home on Monday May 29. Inez Althouse was elected president Verda Rockenbach vice president Dorothy Frohlich secretary and Doris Bird news reporter. The next meeting will be at Dorothy Frohlich's home.
Yum Yum pooling club held its first meeting at Miss Hazel Rudolph’s home with 14 members listed including Betty Folken Fay Scatterwood Fae Rudolph Marion Dysart Elizabeth Gardner Lauretta Herrmann Eva Mae Rockenbach Virginia Meyers Margaret Wulf Velma Siekman and Barbara Boren. Officers named Margaret Wulf president Hazel Rudolph vice president Velma Siekman secretary Barbara Boren news reporter. Virginia Wall attended as a visitor. Delicious refreshments followed and games were played.
A catalog promises tempting descriptions to lure buyers into purchases. The piece notes how alluring wording can influence consumer choices and omits details on product quality or guarantees, signaling a cautionary view of advertising ethics.
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