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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1937
Page
5
Plattsmouth and Murray residents frequent neighboring towns for business and social visits. WPA workers in Murray and Weeping Water clear streets for upcoming surfacing while local clubs and church groups plan midmonth meetings and picnics.
Mrs. A. G. Long led the organizing meeting for the Women's class of the Presbyterian Sabbath School held at her home last Monday. Officers elected included Nell Stuart as President and W. G. Doedeker as vice president with C. D. as another officer.
The Murray Presbyterian Church invites children to attend a Daily Vacation Bible School conducted by church members and teachers this week and next for community religious instruction and training.
Alva Jensen, Murray barber, makes frequent trips to Lincoln to visit his daughter who remains ill in a hospital there. Friends of the family offer prayers for her recovery as doctors continue treatment and care.
A group from Murray and Omaha enjoyed a Sunday outing at Riverview Park. Attendees included the De les Denier and Topliff families, J. H. Browne and spouse, and Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Trimpe tf, with excitement centered on a baby bear viewed by the children.
Farmers near Murray spread poison over infested lands to curb grasshoppers. The hatchlings are appearing in large numbers and the effort aims to reduce future crop damage.
The ongoing truckers strike disrupts local business in Omaha and Murray as deliveries by road falter. Lucesn Carper visited Omaha last Monday seeking a tractor shipment but the truck service remains tied up. He aims to secure a new tractor for Mr. Todd stationed south of Murray.
A Sunday evening program at a Christian church organized by Mesdames Silas Perry and Leonard Lutz attracted a large crowd. The event featured a finale fag drill by a number of young boys and was described as worthwhile entertainment.
Mrs Vesta Clark, long time with Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph, retires after many years of service and will stay in Murray until the local plant converts to the dial system. Miss Freda Cronk is installed as manager at Murray with Mrs Clark to remain until the dial conversion is completed, delayed by steel worker strikes.
Mrs T. E. Jennings, ill for over a year in Murray, stays very weak and can only rise with help into a wheelchair. Mrs Edward Wood is employed to care for her and serves as a capable nurse.
Weekend saw Harold Pettit visit homefolk while Orville Muenchau stays with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wolken. Many neighbors and relatives, including Miss Violet Robertson and Miss Amanda Youngberg, planned trips to Minnesota and California for visits.
Miss Evelyn Nannan daughter of Mrs Minnie Nannan of Lincoln married Le Roy Myers son of Mr and Mrs F E Myers of Eagle in a Lincoln ceremony.
Mr and Mrs George Wiles longtime Cass County residents celebrated their fifty seventh anniversary at their Weeping Water home. Family from across the county gathered for a midday dinner with twenty six relatives present four generations photographed for records.
At 1 p m on Sunday the ceremony took place at the bride s mother home. The marriage lines were read by Rev E Penn gelly of Polk in the presence of twenty four. A dinner followed. After their wedding trip to Cheyenne the couple will reside in Lincoln.
Miss Fern Erskine daughter of Mr and Mrs J N Erskine of Lincoln wed Haymond Siekman son of Mr and Mrs A H Siekman of Eagle. Rev B E Rangeler officiated in the Prairie Home Methodist church with many relatives present. A reception followed in the church parlors and the couple planned a short wedding trip before residing on a farm east of Eagle.
Robert Foster Patterson of Tarkio College, newly named grand orator of the Nebraska Masons, stayed overnight with Mr and Mrs Carl J Schneider. He will travel to Omaha for grand lodge ceremonies this afternoon and plans summer study at the University of Colorado for his doctor of American history degree.
The Sunday Lincern Star and Journal highlights a new dock proposition making the city the first in the state to move forward. It praises the bustling committee of T. H. Pollock, A. L. Tidd, and E. B. J. Richey for leading the campaign and features photos of old steam boat days along the water front.
A stream of residents and visitors names Weeping Water in a Tuesday and Sunday pattern with trips to Omaha Lincoln Elmwood and Greenwood. Notable mentions include John Cole Frank Woods Harold Krecklow A. H. Jacobson and X. C. Nelson among others in social business and club contexts.
A cave was constructed at the Binger residence with John Bolt Paul Ward and Mr Julian of Elmwood assisting. The project disrupted a stone wall which was rebuilt after completion. Jack Bole led the wall repair with lumber yard support from Paul.
A lumber yard operates in Omaha while G R Binger is away. The brief note records the location and the fact of his absence, with no further details on plans or outcomes.
Dance manager promotes weekly social dance in Weeping Water with orchestral music and orderly conduct. Attendees invited to join every Thursday for refined dancing and quality entertainment.
The Danish Brotherhood of WEEPING WATER held a regular monthly meeting with forty visiting members from out of town. The gathering moved to Philpot hall for more space and featured a pleasant program followed by a banquet after the recutar meeting.
Mrs George Olive entertained the first and original Foresome at her home Tuesday afternoon with members Mesdames Ray Smith Markland Mrs Olive and Miss Anna Hart in attendance.
Mont-Ineraham of Ashland said the Ashland kittenball team wants to arrange a match with a Plattsmouth team in Ashland on July 2 during Fourth of July celebrations.
The business place of Lawrence Askew was recently painted inside and out by Mr Smith. The front is red with green trim, giving a pleasing effect. After completion the brickwork was penciled in silver, enhancing the building's appearance owned by County Commissioner Fred H. Gorder.
Mr and Mrs Ross Shields depart last Sunday for Spencer Indiana visiting Mrs Shields parents for about three weeks. They travel by trailer and use it for day travel and nights. Mrs A Thimgan checks the business during their absence.
Last Monday Troy Davis and his wife left in their car for a two or three week trip through Missouri and parts of Arkansas. They will view the Ozark region and visit relatives and friends along the way.
Four outstanding Nebraska 4-H club youths depart Sunday for a two week stay in Washington D C. The group meets in Omaha, rides the Burlington Zephyr to Chicago, then travels by day and rests at night to view the countryside en route to the national camp.
The American Legion and Weeping Water fire department plan a National Day celebration. Community leaders invite residents to join the event and honor national service and local volunteers.
The community plans a July 3 celebration with music speeches and fireworks in the evening plus a dance. Organizers say the Fourth falls on Sunday and anticipate a large turnout with strong support.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Ludwick and their young son traveled to Loret in West Sunday to visit the parents of Mrs Ludwick for the day. Eugene returned home to work while Mrs Ludwick and their son will stay about two weeks with her parents.
Forty six children enroll in the interdenominational Bible school at the Presbyterian church as it opens with a staff of three instructors and six helpers. Miss Eleanor Minor leads the Junior and Bible school. the program runs from nine to eleven with Bible study, handwork, drama and church service. Final exhibit of work and Bible study is set for Sunday June 20.
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