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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1938

Page

4

Weeping Water and Nearby Residents Visit and Travel Notes

Weeping Water residents share visits with Elmer Michelsen and family. Harry Knabe travels to Nehawka on business. Randall Oldham in Los Angeles reports both brothers well placed. Henry Lempke finishes painting at a new Corley purchase. Roy Haslam handles Omaha business for his garage needs. Union lads visit to play ball and lose 18 to 4 to CCC. Mrs Frizzel recovers then goes out. George Ells pleased by word from father. Wm M Ellis of Weelecka Oklahoma visits son and family. elder Ellis 72. Ruth Creamer visits from near Ogallala to attend school. Herman Moore heads to Peru for summer teaching preparation after Kansas City stay. M H Prawl family and friends plan Lincoln trip for son’s university entry and other matters.

Dorothy Knudson Kota Elmer Michelsen Harry M. Knabe Near Nehawka Randall Oldham Los Angeles Henry Lempke J. L Corley Roy Haslam Omaha Tnion CCC Henry Frizzel George Ells Wm. M. Ellis Weelecka Oklahoma Ellis Mise Ruth Creamer Johan Creamer Ogallala Wm. van Every Herman Moore FE. E. Moore Peru Kansas City M. H. Prawl

Murray visitor detailing accident leaves lasting injury

A. A. Young of Murray and Charles Cleary were in Weeping Water last Monday. Cleary, visiting Murray after an accident that caused several broken ribs, was helping disc rough land with a stone on the disc. The stone bruised his leg badly when the team became restive and he struggled to control them.

A. A. Young Murray Charles Cleary Mr. Cleary

Misses Snell and Ward Attend Peru Normal for Summer

The Misses Jeanette Snell and Thelma Ward left last Monday for Peru to enter Peru Normal School for the summer session. They are teachers pursuing a post graduate course and plan to continue teaching after the session ends.

Jeanette Snell Thelma Ward Alonday Peru

Will Rebuild Barn on George Moomey Farm

George Moomey plans to raze the old barn on his farm and erect a new structure on the site. Clarence OAnhms is t1s-

George Moomey Clarence Oanhms

Gethsemane Sacrifice and the Garden of Faith

A devotional meditation on Jesus Christ in Gethsemane, detailing the dual nature of Christ, the agony of obedience, and the price paid for humanity. It contrasts mortal distress with divine surrender, notes Peter and Judas as witnesses to betrayal, and reflects on the spiritual victory beyond the crucifixion.

Jesus Faul Christ Bethel Peter James John Jairus God Hell Mark Simon Peter the Rock Judas

Barn to Be Erected With Reclaimed Timber

The work includes tearing down the old barn and supervising the new construction. Wood lumber saved from the old structure will be reused in the new building.

Hears Father Stricken in Missouri

Earl Oldham received word that his father M. Oldham of Dunnegan Missouri was stricken with paralysis Monday evening. Earl and Mrs. Oldham left that afternoon to reach him. The produce station will close while they are away but Mrs. Oldham hopes to return home by Monday morning if the elder Oldham’s condition allows.

Earl Oldham Dunnegan M. Oldham

Weeping Water Delegation Attends Ak-Sar-Ben Show

A large Weeping Water delegation attended the Ak-Sar-Ben show in Omaha last Monday night. H. Gibson supplied admission and extra tickets for all who wished to go. Attendees report they had a most enjoyable time.

Weeping Water Omaha H. Gibson

Weeping Water to Begin Erection of New Telephone Building

The city of Weeping Water awarded the contract for a new telephone building early this week. Measurements were taken Tuesday to start work at once with many workers ready. The project aims to be erected and equipped before cold weather.

Return From the West

Mrs. John Domingo and her daughter Mrs. Hiromer Jamison have returned home from Los Angeles after several months away. They enjoyed the trip but were glad to return to their old home and friends.

John Domingo Hiromer Jamison Los Angeles

Picnic at Weeping Water Family Gathering Report

A group from Weeping Water including Walter Bickford and family Walter A. Cole and wife the Frizzes and Henry P. Smiths family spent last Sunday at the grove home of Henry P. Smith for an outdoor picnic.

Walter Bickford Walter A. Cole Henry Frizze Henry P. Smith

CCC Camp Downs Elmwood In Weeping Water Game

Elmwood faced CCC camp at Weeping Water last Monday and lost 10 to 1. CCC dominated with strong batting and solid pitching throughout the contest.

Elmwood Weeping Water CCC

Evelyn Moore Undergoes Appendectomy at Bryan Memorial

Miss Evelyn Moore, troubled by frequent appendicitis attacks, was hospitalized at Bryan Memorial Hospital. She underwent an operation last Friday, is recovering well, and is expected to return home soon.

Evelyn Moore Bryan Memorial Hospital

Change Homes Around Town Alters Residents and Property

J 1 Corley bought and remodeled the James M Teegarten property including a new roof siding interior changes plastering and repainting. Corley recently moved in while the former resident Mr and Mrs Stanley Wood moved to Weeping Water. New county agent J M Quackenbush and his family have moved into Corleys former residence.

J 1 Corley James M. Teegarten Stanley Wood Weeping Water Corley Watnuit Tito J. M. Quackenbush

Will Speak in Weeping Water on Temperance Tour

Sam Morris of Delia Texas renowned Voice of Temperance will speak at Weeping Water Methodist church on Wednesday June 15 at 3 pm. His winter broadcasts on XEPN reach millions and his summer tour covers New Mexico Colorado Oklahoma Arkansas Nebraska Indiana Tennessee Georgia Albania and Texas with insight into how temperance crusades are conducted and interests influencing repeal discourse.

Weeping Water Sam Morris Delia Texas Weeping Water Methodist Church Morris XEPN Mr. Morris New Mexico Colorado Oklahoma Arkansas Nebraska Indiana Tennessee Georgia Albania

George Wiles 58th Anniversary Observed in Weeping Water

Mr and Mrs George Wiles longtime Weeping Water residents marked their 58th wedding anniversary on Sunday June Sth noting family gatherings and community respect for a long marriage.

George Wiles Weeping Water

Wiles and Miss Mary Wiley Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

A wedding anniversary observed at their pleasant Weeping Water home bringing together 30 relatives including a brother a niece and friends. Mr Wiles and Miss Mary Wiley married in Plattsmouth June 6 1880 have lived in the Weeping Water area since 1914 and farmed before retirement. The gathering featured a bountiful dinner and photographs of the family group with children grandchildren and four great grandchildren present.

Weeping Water Wiles Mary Wiley Plattsmouth

West Coast Death Report for Ephriam Schwab

The Journal notes Ephriam Schwab of Neppel Washington died after injuries from an April 14 accident involving a runaway hay rack. He left a wife and six children, with three sisters living in Colorado Nebraska and Elmwood. He was 62 years old.

E. R. Worl Haxtun Colorado Ephriam Schwab Neppel Washington Schwab Lethwich Missouri South Dakota Plattsmouth Rock Bluffs Harold Warne Melvin Enhraim, Jr Tleen Rebecca Mae Wert Hasten Colorada Ora Schomnaker Elmwood Jessie Schoemaker Springfield Nebraska

Obituary of Alfred Earl Edgerton of Plattsmouth Neb

Alfred Earl Edgerton born December 30 1895 in Appelle Arkansas moved to Plattsmouth Nebraska as a child. He married Vernice Hobson on April 2 1917 and had four children. He served Cass County as constable re employment manager and recreation director. He died June 5 1938 in Gerber California aged 42 years 6 months 6 days.

Alfred Earl Edgerton Appelle Ark Plattsmouth Nebraska Vernice Hobson Alfretta Rhea Reno Richard Leta Darlene Donna Mae Arley Lester Ruby Lee Eatherton Woodburn Ore Agnes Treva Edgerton Washington James A. Edgerton Alfred Edgerton

Equity Docket Called by Nebraska City Judge

District Judge W. W. Wilson from Nebraska City presided in a Wednesday session. The morning focused on equity docket calls and case assignments for trial as many lawyers attended, with several motions heard on pending litigation.

W. W. Wilson Nebraska City Equity Wilson

Vacation Bible School Opens at Presbyterian Church

The Daily Vacation Bible School at the Presbyterian church began Monday with strong enrollment. Mrs. Win Gorder directs and teaches the Junior department. Miss Jean Knorr plays and leads the intermediate class. Frances Cloidt and Marjory Ann Tidball supervise beginners. Eleanor Giles is recreation director. Gloria and Myra Johnson assist. Eleanor Minor will join after Milford conference. During Dr. McClusky's synod absence Mrs. McClusky conducts worship. service in the church auditorium while the school operates in the fellowship room.

The Presbyterian Church Win. Gorder Jean Knorr Frances Cloidt Marjory Ann Tidball Eleanor Giles Gloria Myra Johnson Eleanor Minor Milford McClusky Synod

Has Very Successful Year Russell Wasley Honored in Montana

Russell Wasley, Peru State Teachers College alumnus, has closed another successful year in Superior Montana. He has served as athletic coach in several Montana towns and now coaches football and basketball at Superior. He was re elected with a substantial salary advance in recognition of his excellent work.

Russell Wasley Peru State Teachers College Northwest Wasley Monrtana Superior Montana Mr. Wasley

Randall York Named Store Manager at Plattsmouth Gamble

Randall York promoted to manager of the Plattsmouth Gamble store after a year of service. Rex York moves from Plattsmouth to oversee the Gambie store at Mulvern Iowa. The local manager is son of Mr and Mrs Don C York and is regarded as a capable and personable leader.

Randall York Gambie Rex York Mulvern Iowa Don C. York Plattsmouth Gamble

Lincoln Lawyer William S. McCoy Dies at Masonic Home

William S. McCoy aged 82 died Monday at the Nebraska Masonic Home where he had resided since 1937. A Lincoln attorney and longtime member of Lancaster lodge 54 A P and A M he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mas Bosch of Lincoln. Interment will be in David City Cemetery at a later date.

William S. McCoy Nebraska Masonic Home Lancaster Lodge No. 54 Lincoln McCoy Nebraska Mas Bosch David City

Notice to Creditors in Amelia Schroeder Estate

In Cass County Nebraska creditors are notified that the time to file claims is October 1935. A hearing will be held in the County Court at Plattsmouth on October 7, 1935 at 10 a.m. to examine and adjust all claims. Dated June 3, 1935 by A. H. Dexbury County Judge.

Cass County Nebraska Amelia Schroeder Plattsmouth

Notice of Final Settlement in Clara Mumm Twiss Estate

In the County Court of Casa County Nebraska the administrator has filed final report and petition for exam and allowance of accounts determination of heirship assignment of residue and discharge. Hearing set for July 1, 1935 at 10 a.m. Dated June 4, 1935 A. L. Duxbury.

Casa County Nebraska Clara Mumm Twiss Esid A. IL Duxbury

Estate of William H. Tritsch Discharge Petition Heard

The estate of William H. Tritsch, deceased, No. 3297, petitions for discharge. The court will hear the petition and report on June 17, 1935 at ten o clock a.m. Dated May 17, 1938. A. H. Duxbery.

Papillion Couple Wedded in Sunday Ceremony

Miss Golda G. Worrell and Mr. Joel E. Adair tied the knot at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon in Papillion. The groom, a Papillion native, is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adair and a grand nephew of Mrs. M. E. Buttery and Mrs. Julius Hall.

J. C. Lawson Golda G. Worrell Joel E. Adair Papillion Frank Adair M. E. Buttery Julius Hall

Notice of Partial Settlement in Fricke Estate Cass County

Executor files report and petition for examination and allowance of administration accounts and partial distribution of assets in the estate of Frederick G. Fricke deceased. Hearing set for 10 oclock a.m. May 18, 1998. County Judge A I L Duxbury.

Cass County Nebraska F. G. Fricke Frederick G. Fricke A. IL Duxbury

Foreclosure Notice in Village of Alvo Case 9647

The Village of Alvo Nebraska files a foreclosure suit in Cass County District Court to enforce separate tax liens on numerous parcels in Alvo Nebraska. Defendants include Thomas W Barry Carrie J Barry and various heirs and unknown owners. The petition seeks sale of described real estate to satisfy state county city school tax claims and other charges with a June 27 1928 deadline to answer.

Cet Thomas W. Barry Carrie J. Barry Carrie Muir Muir Cora Snavely Snavely Amanda Snavely Nancy Snavely James H. Wood Wood Anna R. Wood Furst and Thomas Frank E. Furst Fred G. Thomas Frank Tappens Tappens Savilla Bird Bird Muneger Alvo Nebraska District Court Cass County Dockett Alve Munger

Final report and discharge in estate of Albert Meisinger

In the estate of Albert Meisinger deceased case No 3282 the trustee has filed a final report and a petition for examination and allowance of administration and for discharge. The matter was heard by the court on June 17 1938 at 10:00 a m dated May 23 1938 by A H Duxbury clerk.

Cass County Nebraska Albert Meisinger A. H. Duxbury

Nebraska Attachment Garnishment Notice in Nickles v Barrows

Notice from Cass County Nebraska states George E. Nickles sues Charles Barrows for 189.44 plus interest and costs. A writ of attachment and garnishment levies on Loretta Nueve credits on a promissory note dated 1937. Case continued to June 11, 1928 at 10 a.m. through attorney J Howard Davis.

Charles Barrows A. H. Duxbury Cass County Nebraska George E. Nickles Loretta Nueve

Sheriff Sale of Plattsmouth Real Estate in Cass County

Public auction set for June 1 1938 at 10 00 a m at the south front door of the Plattsmouth courthouse to sell numerous described lots and blocks in Plattsmouth Nebraska and related parcels. The sale enforces a judgment for the City of Plattsmouth against William J Streight and others. Cass County Nebraska. May 14 1938.

C. E. Sedgway Cass County Nebraska Plattsmouth City of City of Plattsmouth Young and Hays O'Neill Donelan Duke Thompson Stile William J. Streight Plattscure Nevaneea Municipal Corporation Cansniatas Said de Plattsmouth Nebra A. D Ska

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Moses Gethsemane Walter H. Smith Plattsmouth State Bank Building Plattsmouth, Nebraska J. Howard Davis Vacation Bible School Masonic Hint A. H. Dexbury Ji-Ow William H. Tritsch A. H. Duxbery District Court of Cass Cownty Village of Slames J. A. Capwell Mi6 State of County of Cass Mit Sherife's Sale Mls
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