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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
2
Daily Miss Vivian Moore enters Immanuel hospital today for an appendectomy to be performed tomorrow morning by Dr. Herbert Davis. She is a longtime bookkeeper for the Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association in Omaha and hopes to resume duties soon.
S. S. Gooding leaves Wednesday morning for Brush Colorado to visit relatives and friends and later goes to Chappel Nebraska to see more relatives. He plans to inspect crop conditions and enjoy a western outing during the trip.
L. S. Devoe superintendent of city schools and Frank A. Cloidt joined the Nebraska City Rotary club for a noonday luncheon. Devoe spoke on Vocational Education while Cloidt performed a vocal solo.
Rev. W. C. Wright pastor of the First Methodist church leaves for Lincoln to serve on the examining committee of Wesleyan University. He will take part in final tests of candidates for the ministry during the week-long duties.
The lesson traces Jesus from arrest to crucifixion, detailing Pilate's judgment and the Sanhedrin trial, the flogging and crowning with thorns, and the path to Golgotha. It notes Jesus interceding for others, the thief's promise of paradise, and the final cry It is finished as darkness falls and redemption is declared.
Murray Earl Merritt purchases a Pontiac from L. D. Crosser the Murray distributor. The article also notes social visits, funeral attendances, a floor redecorating at Dr. Tyson’s office, and local sports including a 13 to 0 kittenball win by Murray over Nehawka.
Tom Nelson advertises No 1 quality shed poles at 1 dollar each and No 2 poles at 75 cents at the local lumber yard.
We extend sincere thanks to all who ministered during the last illness of our son and brother David Lancaster for floral offerings kind words from the minister and to those who sang at the funeral Earl Lancaster and Wife Raymond Dan Hoschar and Family Mr and Mrs Malvern Read Mr and Mrs R A Noell and Miss Alice Dill
A well attended service at the Christian church Sunday evening featured the annual Children’s Day program presented by the Ladies Aid Society. The event showcased young participants in a community observance.
Bible school students realized a neat sum under the usual grant for mission work. The fund reflects a long standing practice of supporting overseas and local evangelistic efforts through gifts and collections.
Miss Catherine Long, a Murray schools teacher, and Miss Mildred Wilson, a Plattsmouth High School graduate, traveled to Peru Sunday to enroll in summer sessions at the state teachers college. Wilson seeks a teaching position for the coming year.
Miss Lola Davis, a Murray schools teacher, traveled to Lincoln on Tuesday to enroll in the University of Nebraska summer school. She is regarded as one of the finest teachers, popular with pupils and patrons, and pursues ongoing professional improvement.
The Daily Vacation Bible School conducted jointly by the Presbyterian and Christian churches enjoyed strong enrollment and broad interest this year. Miss Lola Davis and Mrs. Loyd Shubert led the program and earned much praise for their capable teaching and the overall success of the effort.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Waggoner of Diller, hardware store owners, paused in Murray on their way to Omaha. They visited their old friend Thomas Nelson for part of the day. Nelson owned the store 31 years ago before selling it to the Waggoners in 1906.
The first free picture show of the season was held last Saturday in Murray attracting a large audience from town and surrounding countryside. Free movies will entertain residents each Saturday through summer, continuing a multi year pattern.
Mrs W G Boedeker, in poor health for some time, was taken to Omaha Monday by her husband and admitted to the Methodist hospital for observation and treatment. Friends hope she may return home soon and regain her health.
Parishioners of the Presbyterian church worshiped with the Christian church before Rev. Sloan left for the east to marry. Rev. Loyd Shubert led in the joint service and the Vacation Bible school sessions were shared equally by both churches, showing harmony.
Miss Mildred Allen at the Norfolk packing plant in Plattsmouth lost the movement from her wrist watch during a rush period at work. Only the case and crystal remained. despite searches the works could not be found. She earned $1.50 and had invested about $15 in the last watch, making it unprofitable.
James Smith and his Murray Lewiston band joined the Cass county delegation at the Ak-Sar-Ben show in Omaha. The group performed for the crowd from 7 15 to 8 00 pm and drew applause for several specialty numbers.
Night at Ak-Sar-Benden shows drew unprecedented ticket demand this year, signaling heightened popularity for the annual event among attendees and organizers alike.
Mrs. Dove Asche returned from the south and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Merritt. They discussed Mrs. Asche's southern trip and gifts sent by relatives there. Iona arrived last week visiting the parents. Paul Schliete meier and family welcomed two twin boys in Scotts Bluff. Ronald Schliete meier and his family from Elmwood joined the noon farm gathering.
Mr and Mrs Frank Schidemeier host a family dinner at their farm home with children and relatives. Mrs May Cook of West Bend attends or is mentioned in connection to the gathering.
We express sincere thanks to friends and relatives for kindness during illness and her passing. Grateful for floral offerings and comforting words from the minister. Sincere thanks to those who sang at the funeral including Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Nickles Mrs. Bertha Shrader, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Shrader, and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Kelsey.
A group of 14 Midland College students and two professors depart Fremont on a 28 day geology field trip covering 4000 miles. The itinerary includes six days in the badlands and Black Hills, five in Yellowstone, five in Glacier, crossing Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming Montana and Canada. Participants include Esther Johnson Craig James Weblemere Adiade Norseen Harry Lindquist Mildred Meyer Edith Carlson Mary Tyrell Clifton Hillegass Maurice Miller William Petring Forest Johnson Yula Tweedy Marie Krohn and Esther Fuhlrodt with E M Stahl mathematics and Gilbert Lueninghoener geology faculty.
Editor notes this is the final article in a four part series on the modern young woman her philosophy and future prospects. The piece frames a critique of younger people today for lacking purpose and direction.
Interviews with eight women across professions show dissatisfaction with work and gender barriers. Many felt jobs were thrust upon them or blocked by male competition, while few pursued careers as a path to independence. Most see social welfare work as offering the best prospects for women today.
A Chicago interior decorator cites the lack of purpose among unattached young women aged 26 to 32. She links low mood and economic constraints to limited career advancement and uneven marriage prospects, noting women drift into casual habits and squander ambitions in a broader social shift.
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