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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

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Plattsmouth Teen Killed? Seriously Injured in Wreck Near Cedar Creek

Lucille Albert 17, a Plattsmouth High School senior, was critically injured Saturday night when the car she rode in with Chester Wiles skidded on a wet Louisville road seven miles west of the city. Albert suffered a triple pelvic fracture and facial injuries. Wiles escaped with minor bruises after lifting the vehicle to free her. She was transported to a hospital in Omaha for X rays and treatment.

Lucille Albert Henry Albert Cedar Creek Plattsmouth High School Louisville Albert Chester Wiles Wiles Hirz Farm C. L. Wiles Omaha Miss Albert

Wreck Victim Mrs Lancaster Remains Critical After Transfusions

Mrs Z E Lancaster of York, critically injured in a Greenwood truck car crash that killed two others including her husband, underwent a second transfusion at Bryan Memorial hospital Lincoln. Doctors warn she may not survive if she does not rally. Elizabeth Newton of Lander Wyo is improving but still recovering. Roy Franzen of Worcester Mass remains in fair to good condition and may be discharged soon.

Z. E. Lancaster York Greenwood Bryan Memorial Hospital Lincoln Lancaster C. H. Arnold Elizabeth Newton Lander Wro Roy Franzen Worchester Mass

Return Home Of Mr and Mrs Chas Contryman Family

Mr and Mrs Chas Contryman and children left Tuesday morning to return to Oshkosh Nebraska after visiting at Will Oliver and Mrs Contrymans home. Dorothy and Orin Contryman, students at the University of Nebraska, accompanied them to spend the summer vacation. The family also visited Louisville at the homes of Harry Henton and Will Oliver.

Chas. Contryman

Visits Cedar Creek Residents Tour Shenandoah Gardens and Stations

This morning two auto parties from Cedar Creek toured Shenandoah Iowa visiting the Fields and May seed houses and the radio stations KMA and KFNF. The travelers included Mr and Mrs George Lohnes Mr and Mrs Adam Meisinger Mrs H Thierolf Mr and Mrs Arthur Meisinger and Mr and Mrs Philip Fornoff.

Cedar Creek Shenandoah Iowa KMA KFNF George Lohnes Adam Meisinger H. Thierolf Arthur Meisinger Philip Fornoff

Jury Called to Resume June 22 in Begley Court

Judge James T. Begley excused the petit jury until Monday June 22 to take up the trial list. Attorneys needed more time to line in cases, and the term will be brief with only a few matters awaiting jurors.

James T. Begley District Court

Miss Soen nichsen and Mrs Gobelman depart for California

This morning Miss Mathilde Soen nichsen and Mrs. Frank R. Gobelman left by auto for California for a several week west coast trip. Soen nichsen plans to stay in Glendale with Mrs. John Gunderson and nephews John Melchoir and Henry Richard Soennichsen. Gobelman will visit relatives and many friends across the region. The trip promises rich sightseeing and enjoyable travel westward.

Mathilde Soennichsen Frank R. Gobelman Auto California Miss Soennichsen Glendale John Gunderson John Melchoir Henry Richard Soennichsen Gobelman

Death of Mrs. John Fight A Plattsmouth Resident

Mrs Grace Fight longtime Cass County resident and Civil War veteran’s wife died after a long illness. The 85 year old mother and grandmother lived in Plattsmouth since moving from Eight Mile Grove thirty eight years ago. Survived by husband John Fight two sons W A Fight of Omaha Frank Fight of Plattsmouth and three daughters Mrs Phillip A Horn Mrs Phillip Born and Mrs T J Sullivan.

Grace Fight Plattsmouth Cass County John Pight Mrs. Fight Mr. Fight Eight Mile Grove Pearl Street

Returns From Oklahoma After Pleasant Southern Visit

Mrs. Katie Hild spent a short time in Oklahoma with her brothers and sisters and returned home Sunday. She stayed with George Pappe in Gary Carl Pappe near El Reno and Emma Smith in El Reno. While in El Reno she attended her niece Ethel Smith's high school graduation. Mrs. Hild reports excellent crop conditions with wheat and oats good and harvest under way in several areas.

Katie Hild Oklahoma South Hild George Pappe Gary Carl Pappe el Reno Emma Smith Ethel Smith

Gravelers Fall In Hard fought Bell Game At Naeves Park

The Lyman Richey team of this city lost 13 to 11 to the La Platte Sluggers in a tough Sunday matchup at Naeves park. Emeryball Brage pitched for the Gravelers and was hit hard with several errors aiding La Platte. Clyde Brage starred for the Gravelers as the next game steps up against Becker All Stars from west of Plattsmouth.

Naeves Park Lyman- Richey la Platte Sluggers Sarpy County Emeryball Brage la Platte Clyde Brage Gravelers Becker All Stars Plattsmouth

Rodeo Draws Large Local Attendance Sunday

A large crowd from this city gathered at Manley on Sunday to watch a traveling rodeo company staged in the west. The event featured Cass and Otoe county horsemen and skilled professional riders performing bucking and riding stunts despite wet roads.

Manley West Cass Otoe

Mrs Turner Returns Home After Medical Treatments

Mrs. John E. Turner of this city returned home Saturday after a brief stay in Omaha for foot trouble treatments and a minor operation. She will continue therapy for some time with the hope of correcting the long time ailment.

John E. Turner Omaha

Corpus Christi Procession at Holy Rosary Church

The Holy Rosary Catholic church hosted a Corpus Christi procession with clergy and church members. Visiting priests from Nebraska City and Omaha assisted Father Marcelles Agius. Arthur Chapuran spoke in English and Bohemian as Eagles band accompanied the procession through the block surrounding the church.

Holy Rosary Catholic Marcelles Agius Holy Rosary Father Stoltz Martin Father Weis Nebraska City Father Chapuran Omaha Arthur Chapuran Eagles Ursline Sisterhood

YWCA Leader Heads to Estes Park Conference

Miss Marjorie Arn president of the YWCA at Peru state teachers college leaves Saturday for Estes Park Colorado to attend a two week summer conference. She was named by the Peru branch and anticipates daily meetings and valuable sessions. Miss Bernese Ann, on night duty at Omaha Methodist Hospital, returns home for a three day visit before her western departure.

Marjorie Arn Peru State Teachers College Estes Park Colorado Miss Arn Peru Bernese Ann Methodist Hospital Omaha West

Cowger Birth Announcement

Mr and Mrs Don Cowger announce the birth of a daughter named Donna Jeanne on Saturday at University hospital in Omehr. The mother, formerly Miss Jeanne Parker, and baby are doing well and the family is joyous.

Don Cowger University Hospital Omehr Donna Jeanne Cowger Jeanne Parker City

Richard Elliott Marries in Sigourney Iowa Friday

Two couples wed in Sigourney with Rev. C. E. Clark presiding. Richard C C Elliott, civil engineer, and Miss Irene Reece of Washington wed at five o'clock. Grant Goodlander and Miss Nadine Belk tied at nine o'clock with blue gowns and corsages. A Beers Elliott dinner followed in Oskaloosa.

C. E. Clark Sigourney Irene Reece Washington Charles Reece Columbus Junction Richard CC. Elliott Osceola Iowa Continental Construction Company NaDean Belk Dan Belk Wapello Grant Goodlander Lewis Goodlander Beers-Elliott Winifred Watkins CC. E. Clark Columbus Junction High School Paul Young Carl Haucher Elliott Plattsmouth Nebr Richard Elliott Cedar Rapids Madame Wall Burlington Paul Goodlander Bloomfield High School Washington National Bank Beith-Goodlander Oskaloosa

Rainey Family Returns After Lincoln Winter

Mrs. W. H. Rainey and daughter Miss Winifred return from Lincoln where Winifred topped 551 graduates and earned membership in the National Honor Society. Donald attends the state university as Winifred finishes Lincoln high school. The Raineys plan to spend the summer in Plattsmouth.

W. H. Rainey Miss Winifred Lincoln Donald The State University Lincoln High School Miss Rainey Lincoln School National Honor Society Plattsmouth High School

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers

We express sincere appreciation for acts of kindness during our wife and mother’s illness and bereavement. Grateful for the sympathy, flowers, and assistance at the last rites from friends. John Fight and Children.

John Fight

Masonic Grand Lodge Visits City for Home Inspections

About 500 Nebraska Masons and guests toured the Nebraska Masonic Home in the city, inspecting facilities and grounds. Delegates from Plattsmouth presented booklets, while plans for a new addition to increase capacity were discussed at the grand lodge session.

Tesday Grand Lodge Nebraska Omaha Loncheon Euesis Masonic Lodges Plattsmouth James M. Robertson Harrison L. Gayer Plattsmouth Lodge Raymond C. Conk William A. Robertson Orville A. Andrews Lincoln John Mn. Tapster North Head Masonic Lodge J. B. Litchenwallner Omelsa B. F. Pitman Chadron Edward Burnham Norfolk E. C. Yant Brock Grand Rouge Stand Lodge Plattsmouth Lodge No Erand Lodge

Honor Bride to Be at Catherine Schneider Shower

Mrs Frank A Cloidt hosted a charming shower for Miss Catherine Schneider honoring her upcoming marriage to Eugene Burdie of Herman Nebraska on June 16. Five tables of bridge formed the entertainment with high scores by Miss Jean Tidball and Mrs Carl Schneider.

Frank A. Cloidt Catherine Schneider Eugene Burdie Herman Nebraska Jean Tidball Carl Schneider Maxine Claidit Jean Hayes Irene Welsh Kearney Miss Schneider

Married at Court House in Lincoln

Yesterday afternoon at the court house Miss Olga I. Tegtmeier and D. E. Rissler, both of Lincoln, were married by Judge A. H. Duxbury with Ruth E. Brook and Herbert F. Stearns as witnesses. The bridal party returned to Lincoln after the ceremony.

Court House Olga I. Tegtmeier D. E. Rissler Lincoln A. H. Duxbury Ruth E. Brook Herbert F .Stearns

Shupp Sues For Divorce And Property Settlement

Chauncey D. Shupp files in district court for divorce from Lee Ella Shupp. He cites marriage in this city on May 17, 1905 and residence in California since 1928. They share $12,000 in property and seek a just, equitable division and restrain the defendant from selling.

District Court Chauncey D. Shupp Lee Ella Shupp California

John F. Gorder Called to the Last Reward

John F. Gorder a longtime Plattsmouth resident dies at 3 a m at the family home after long illness. Born February 1 1881 in Plattsmouth he worked in implement business with time in Louisville and eastern Colorado. Survived by wife two sons Harlan and Frederick a daughter Martha and brother Fred H. Gorder County Commissioner. He was a Mason and a life long Presbyterian.

John F. Gorder Gorder Omaha Rohester Minnesota Frederick Gorder Plattsmouth Iowa Mr. Gorder Colorado Masonic Order Order Presbyterian Church Harlan Gorder Martha Gorder Pueblo Fred H. Gorder

Chesterfield cigarette ad arrives by air mail

The Journal's Monday edition carried a Chesterfield cigarette advertisement flown in by air mail. The electrotype plate, from Rapid City Electrotype Co. in Cincinnati, cost $21.50 and was rushed to meet a pauper's order for the specified date. The ad is placed by the Newell-Emmett Co. of New York.

Journal Chesterfield Rapid City Electrotype Co Cincinnati Ohio Newell-Emmett Co New York

Rock Bluffers Run Up Big Win Over Floyd Becker All Stars

Rock Bluffers defeated the Floyd Becker All Stars 20 to 7 on the Lyman Richey baseball diamond. Dick March pitched for Rock Bluffers with Bill Smith catching while Floyd Becker also pitched for the All Stars and Ben Speck handled the catch.

Rock Bluffs Floyd Becker Lyman- Richey Dick March Rock Bluffers Victors Bill Smith Ben Speck Rock Bluff Coyotes All Stars

Granddaughter Mary Helen Born to Parks Tidwell Family

Mr and Mrs George Parks near Murray joyfully announce the arrival of a granddaughter, Mary Helen, born last Thursday at the Tidwell home in Auburn. Mrs Tidwell, formerly Miss Wila Parks, is a well known local graduate.

George Parks Murray Mary Helen Herbert Tidwell Auburn Tidwell Wila Parks

Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs John Domingo

Mr and Mrs John Domingo, both born in Denmark, celebrated their golden wedding after more than fifty years in America. The couple married June 7 1881 at the old courthouse in Plattsmouth and have four children. A gala gathering of 260 guests decorated the home, with telegrams and messages of congratulations arriving from near and far.

John Domingo Denmark America Old Country Old Court House Plattsmouth A. N. Sullivan Weeping Water Leslie Wiles Homer Jamison Jesse George Domingo Christian Jefferson Pomona California M. M. Butler Lincoln

Rotary Club Meeting Led by Dr Heinemanth

The Rotary club met Tuesday at the Majestic under Dr P T Heinemanth. Members reviewed the Rotary organization and discussed its purpose and aims, with the group singing to celebrate past president Sear Davis on his birthday and performing the Old Gray Mare dance.

Rotary Club The Majestic P. T. Heinemanth Rotary Organization Sear &. Davis

Surprise Farewell Party for Rose Mary and Richard Friedrich

Young folks from Lewiston held a farewell party Thursday for Rose Mary and Richard Friedrich. Guests enjoyed a late evening with homemade ice cream and angel food cake and wished the couple a lively trip.

Rose Mary Richard Friedrich Lewiston Richard Mary

Miss Irene Welsh Visits City as House Guest

Miss Irene Welsh of Kearney Nebraska is in the city as a house guest of Miss Catherine Schneider. The two ladies are former associates at the late state university.

Irene Welsh Kearney Nebraska Catherine Schneider The Latate University

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Yessirs Glen B. Eastseven Wiayor Sattler H. A. Schneider John Latenser JR Tribe of Yessir Omaha Chamber of Commerce Chamber John Sattler Glen Eastburn Omaha Chamber Sigourney, Ia Iown Masonic Grand Lodge Masonic Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs
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