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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1938

Page

3

Morningside College Ends 1938 Commencement With Music and Honors

Miss Jean Hayes and her mother attended Morningside College's commencement in Sioux City Iowa. President Earl H Boadman spoke on New Problems of Morality and Religion as 93 graduates received bachelor degrees. The day featured choir concerts band performances and the initiation of the 1938 class into Zeta Sigma.

Jean Hayes Sioux City Iowa Morningside College Jean Hayes Earl H. Boadman Women's Residence Hall College Conservatory Korea Sac City Town Daniel L. Marsh Zeta Sigma

Catalog Descriptions vs. What You Actually Receive

Consumers weigh advertised allure against real product delivery. Buyers compare listing details with shipping accuracy, quality, and fit after purchase to judge value and satisfaction.

Land, Farm and Ranch Bargains

Classified notice includes real estate bargains and services for painting and paper hanging by Wayne Lewis with phone 530 J.

Wayne Lewis J. Tid

Acreage Auction Seeks Highest Bid In Cass County

Auction upping a 80 acre tract in Cass County near Murray Nebraska set for Saturday June 11 at 1 59 pm. The land is west of Highway 75 and has been in the same ownership for 50 years. It sells subject to a $5000 federal loan with a sign on the property. For details contact Plattsmouth or the Shopen Realty Auction Company in Omaha.

Cass County Murray Nebraska Plattsmouth Shopen Realty Auction Company Omaha National Bank Omaha

Sunday Evening Club Hosts Prizes Awarded

Mrs Richard Beverage hosted the Sunday Evening club with Mrs Ray Bryant taking first and Mrs Walter Tritsch second among the ladies. In the men’s division Guy Long won first and Hay Herring was runner up.

Sunday Evening Club Richard Beverage Ray Bryant Walter Tritsch Guy Long Hay Herring

Picnic outing of local girls ends with swimming and roast

A group of girls including Kathleen Schafer Grace Louise Wiles Mildred Engel kemeier Helen Albert Viva Palmer Louise Rishel and Virginia Trively spent Saturday evening on a picnic after swimming at Merritt's pool followed by a pleasant picnic lunch and Weimer roast.

Kathleen Schafer Grace Louise Wiles Mildred Engelkemeier Helen Albert Viva Palmer Louise Rishel Virginia Trively Merritt's

Entertains at Dinner with Friedrichs and Kruegers

Miss Amelia Friedrich hosted Mr. and Mrs. Werner Friedrich and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Krueger for a Sunday dinner and day visit.

Amelia Friedrich Werner Friedrich Glen Krueger

Greenwood visitors honored at Armstronz home

Greenwood County Treasurer and Mrs. John E Turner and Dorothy Jean visited Greenwood Sunday to spend the day with Mr and Mrs W A Armstronz and Miss Florence Beighley. They enjoyed a delightful dinner given in their honor.

Greenwood John E. Turner Dorothy Jean W. A. Armstronz Florence Beighley

Birthday gathering honors Mrs. M. E. Buttery

A large group of relatives visited Mrs. M. E. Buttery on her birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Witt, Jean and Mary Lou of Elk Horn, Mrs. Hickey of Millard, four cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Buttery of Omaha, Mrs. Frank Adair of Springfield, and Mrs. Julius Hall, sisters of Mrs. Buttery, along with Mr. and Mrs. Buttery.

M. E. Buttery Henry Witt Jean Mary Lou Elkhorn Hickey Millard Buttery Ernest Buttery Omaha Frank Adair Springfield Julius Hall This City

Marriage Announcement for Mildred Anson and Winford Dasher

Miss Mildred Anson and Mr Winford Dasher both of Plattsmouth announce their marriage on May 25 at Nebraska City. Dasher is the son of Mr and Mrs William Dasher of Plattsmouth. Anson is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Anson of Springfield. They plan to reside in Plattsmouth.

Mildred Anson Winford Dashner Plattsmouth Nebraska City Dasher William Dasher Miss Anson James Anson Springfield

Surprise Ninth Anniversary Party for Don Seiver

Mr and Mrs Don Seiver enjoyed a surprise gathering with friends marking their nineteenth wedding anniversary and Donna Bea Seiver’s June 6 birthday. Guests included Dr M Babbitt and family, the Noltings, the Rumels, the Borns, and the Kaffens, who brought lunch and gave a linen tablecloth keepsake.

Don Seiver Donna Bea Nason Hubert Billie Henry Nolting Fred Nolting Jean John Rummel Richard Leonard George George Kaffen

Local families listed in society notes

Mr and Mrs Elmer Tritsch and sons Richard and Marion join Mr and Mrs A F Sevbert, parents of Mrs Seiver, with Patricia Cloidt and Mr and Mrs Seiver, Shirley and Donna Ben.

Miss Leola Westover Visits Valentine Family

From Tuesday's Day Here Miss Leola Westover of Valentine Nebraska visits at the home of her uncle and aunt Dr. and Mrs R P Westover and Miss Ruth.

Valentine Leola Westover Nebraska R. P. Westover Ruth

Lincoln guests attend grand guardian's council event

Miss Jener Westover and Miss Mary Gayer visit Lincoln as house guests of Miss Barbara True for two weeks and will attend the grand guardian's council of Job's Daughters during their stay.

Lincoln Jener Westover Mary Gayer Barbara True Grand Guardian Job

Dinner guests from Alva visit Fontenelle hotel in Omaha

Mr and Mrs Frank A Clofet and daughters Maxine and Frances with Mr and Mrs Carl Ganz and daughter Ruth of Alva were guests Monday evening at a dinner at the Fontenelle hotel in Omaha. The dinner was given by President Woods of Stephens College Columbia Missouri, a renowned finishing school. Maxine Cloidt is an alumna of Stephens and Frances and Ruth Ganz plan to attend there this fall.

Frank A. Clofet Maxine Frances Carl Ganz Ruth Alva Fontenelle Hotel Omaha Woods Stephens College Columbia Missouri West Maxine Cloidt Stephens Miss Ganz

Birthday Celebration for Ruth Evelyn Warga

Little Miss Ruth Evelyn Warga daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Wares celebrated her third birthday anniversary on Thursday June 2 at home. She received many gifts from her little friends and her aunt Miss Helen Karns baked a birthday cake for the party.

Ruth Evelyn Warga Albert Wares Ruth Helen Karns

Wallace Terryberry friends host two charivari at Wohlforth home

Two large groups of friends for Mr and Mrs Wallace Terryberry staged charivaries at the Wohlforth residence on North Sixth street. Guests were served sandwiches cake and coffee.

Wallace Terryberry Wohlforth North Sixth Street

Entertains Club Ends with Card Night Winners

Miss Dora Fricke hosted the board club yesterday. First prize went to Mrs Karl Brown of Papillion and second to Mrs Henry McMaken of Omaha.

Dora Fricke Eoard Club Karl Brown Papillion Henry McMaken Omaha

Visit at Fricke Home Details in Omaha Ladies

Mrs Russell Harris and Mrs Linquist of Omaha visited the Fricke home Sunday to see Miss Dora Fricke. Harris is stated as Miss Fricke's sister.

Fricke Russell Harris Linquist Omaha Dora Fricke Harris Miss Fricke

The Lucky Thirteens Elect Officers at Meeting

The Lucky Thirteens held an organization meeting yesterday to elect officers. Delores Rose was named president, Bonnie Walters vice president, Ruth Farmer secretary, Hazel Miller cheerleader, and Dorothy Bayly news reporter. Meetings are set for Tuesdays.

The Lucky Thirteens Delores Rose Bonnie Walters Ruth Farmer Hazel Miller Dorothy Bayly

Local Club Elects Officers Amid Frustrating Reports

Mrs. Worth leads the organization with aide from Miss Mary Alice Ault Dorothy Bayly, acting as reporter. The excerpt suggests a formal meeting with routine roles and ongoing coverage.

Miss Barbara Wiles Honored at West of City Buffet

Friday evening a buffet supper honored Miss Barbara Wiles at her parents home west of the city. Twenty five guests attended as roses and white tapers decorated the dining and living rooms. She sails Sunday on the Challenger to California to visit relatives before her forthcoming marriage to Thomas Gross Hans of Long Beach.

Barbara Wiles C. L. Wiles Wiles California Margaret Cole Long Beach Thomas Grosshans

Ruth Sears Weds John Bundy in Omaha Ceremony

Miss Ruth Sears of Omaha marries John Shelton Bundy son of Indiana in an All Saints Episcopal church service in Omaha. Bishop W Blair Roberts and Rev Dr Frederick Clayton officiate. Attended by Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Nu members. couple to reside in Omaha.

Maxine Croidt Sears-Bundy Omaha All Saints Episcopal Church Ruth Sears N. H. Sears John Shelton Bundy W. E. Bundy Richmond Indiana W. Blair Roberts Sioux Falls South Dakota Frederick Clayton All Pi Beta Phi Sorority Sigma Nu Fraternity Bundy Omak

Reserve Camp Will Be Attended by Auben Rolland

Auben Rolland, who has been tending the University of Nebraska for the term, returns home briefly then departs Saturday for Fort Riley Kansas to attend the reserve officers training camp. He serves as a reserve in the artillery corps and will join the school training and firing school at the Port Riley range.

Auben Rolland University of Nebraska Fort Riler Kansas Artillery Corps Port Riley

Appreciation for hospital kindness from Mrs Renner

A hospital patient Mrs Charles Renner thanks donors for cards flowers calls and handkerchiefs that brightened her stay and will be remembered.

Charles Renner

Locals Gather For Weekend Visits In Plattsmouth

Mur ray and Kendall families visited in Plattsmouth while Kinsel and Pase hosted friends from Omaha. Hendricks guests stayed with Mrs. Hendricks of Omaha as Kerr family joined Brimwood Park picnic. Manacek and Rosencrans planned Camp Wheeler activities with Morton relatives in town. Marshall and Miller families spent weekend with Rev Lawson and friends in town. Eleanor Minor left for Millard for a Presbyterian youth conference.

David Kendall Thion Plattsmouth L. H. Kinsel Charles ePase Vern Hendricks Mr. Hendricks H. F. Hendricks Omaha M.S. Kerr Brimwood Park Iowa Joseph Manacek R. A. Bates Billy Rosencrans South Bend Camp Wheeler William Marshall Dollas J. C. Lawson Charles A. Miller Brunswick Nebraska Ashland Eleanor Minor Millard Presbyterian Church

Avoca Visitor and Local Residents in Plattsmouth

Tuesday's Daily notes M H Lum of Avoca visiting Plattsmouth yesterday. Mr and Mrs Ed Tutt of Murray were visitors in Plattsmouth yesterday. Chrissie Burkle has been ill but is slightly better. Mr and Mrs J M Patterson and Mrs T M Patterson Sinnin g have now departed for Morgantown West Virginia.

Dalkr Vearl Smith Murray Plattsmouth M. H. Lum Avoca Plattismouth Ed Tutt Plattsmouth Yester Chrissie Burkle J. M. Patterson T. M. Patterson Mr. Patterson Morgantown West Virginia

Newtons tonsils removed after trip to Murray

Charles Newton was taken to Murray today for tonsil removal. Paul Lane and his daughter Janet have been ill with measles. Attorney Walter H. Smith visited Nebraska City for county court business. Miss Jenn Knorr returned from Hastings after a ten day visit.

Charles Newton Murray Paul Lane Janet Walter H. Smith Nebraska City Jenn. Knorr Hastings

Mrs Sears S Davis Returns From Dayton Visit

Mrs Sears S Davis returned home Sunday after visiting her mother Mrs Corbin and sister in Dayton Ohio.

Sears S. Davis

Young Minister Speaks at First Presbyterian Service

Pan Iverson, recent Union Theological Seminary graduate, spoke at morning worship. Born in this city and educated locally, Hastings College, he was a communicant here in boyhood. He and Dr. H G McClusky depart for Hastings for Nebraska Synod proceedings and ordination evaluation.

First Presbyterian Church Pan Iverson Union Theological Seminary New York City Mr. Iverson Hastings College Union Seminary Presbyterian Church Iverson H. G. McClusky Nebraska Synod Hastings

Werdeman Family Attends Leather Dealers Convention

J. D. Werdeman of Leigh Nebraska travelled to Plattsmouth with Mrs Werdeman visiting sisters Miss Etta Nickles and Mrs Fannie Crosser and her brother Lee Nickles. They then moved to Lincoln for the Leather Dealers convention where Werdeman serves as president and will return home to Leigh.

J. D. Werdeman Leigh Nebras- Kke Plattamouth Werdemann Etta Nickles Fannie Crosser Lee Nickles Lincoln Leather Dealers Convention Mr Wordeman

Agnes Chapman Returns to Lincoln Visit with Old Friends

Mrs. Agnes Chapman departs McCook Monday for Lincoln where she will visit her son Joseph Chapman. She has enjoyed a pleasant stay meeting many old-time friends with her cousin Mrs. Val Burkle.

Agnes Chapman Val Burkle Lincoln McCook Joseph Chapman

Union visitors include W B Banning and wife in city

Former Senator W Banning and Mrs. Banning of Union spent a brief time in the city today. Banning has filed for the Democratic nomination for state treasurer and is preparing to launch an active campaign.

W. B. Banning

Have Child Baptised by Local Minister

Rev J C Lowson of the First Methodist church officiated Sunday at the baptismal services for Barbara Kay Nelson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Nelson of Ceresco. The Nelson family are members of the church where Rev Lowson serves as pastor.

J. C. Lowson First Methodist Church Barbara Kay Floyd Nelson Ceresco Nelson Rev. Lowson

Co Engineer Fitch Files for Reelection in Democratic Primary

Robert L. Fitch Jr. county engineer for two terms filed for renomination on the Democratic ticket this morning. A Cass County native and local graduate, Fitch has overseen county highway projects and surveying, arguing the office demands strong technical engineering leadership.

Robert L. Fitch, Jr Mornig Fitch Cass County University of Nebraska

Military Day Attended at Fort Crook by Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Arnold Lillie Mr and Mrs John Jordan and Miss Elva Olson visited Fort Crook on Sunday for the military day program. They praised the troops and the display of military power.

Arnold Lillie John Jordan Elva Olson Fort Crook

Comstock Family Attends Lincoln Graduation

Mr and Mrs James Comstock and Jimmy traveled to Lincoln to witness Cecil Comstock’s graduation from the University of Nebraska where he completed a four year course and received his diploma this morning.

James Comstock Jimmy Lincoln Cecil University of Nebraska

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Morningside Nebr City Federal Savings & Loan Association U. S Plattsmouth Creamery Lower Main St Charivari Newlyweds Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co Ohio Young Minister UNION Cti Wigarctines Robert D. Fitch, Jr Twine Platts 1St Ave Acer Standard Oil
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