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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1934

Page

4

Union Items Show Residents Visiting Nearby Cities

Mrs Moody of Illinois visits daughter in Union while Mayor Stites contemplates Nebraska City business. Stine, Hoffman, Reynolds, Propst family, Applegate, Taylor and others travel between Union, Omaha, Lincoln and Syracuse for visits and errands. Local painters and plumbers finish home work as neighbors exchange greetings and discuss shop and garage matters.

Moody Illinois David Kendall George A. Stites Nebraska City R. D. Stine Union George Hoffman Lincoln Joe Lidgett Dan Reynolds Omaha Rachel R. W. Tyson Murray Joe Banning Nola Banning Margaret Niday James C. Niday Kay Frans Earl Merritt Frans John Bauer Plattsmouth Joe Bauer Rue H. Frans Syracuse Jessie Frans Rose Kendall

Did Not Get the Action

Ed J. Mougay aged 71 and Reuben D. Stine also 71 planned a joint birthday celebration for June 10 but forgot the dates. Both will wait until next summer when they turn 72.

Ed J. Mougay Reuben D. Stine Mr. Mougay

Visit with friends includes Mougay relatives in Nehawka

Frank Schlictemeier and wife visited Union and picked up Mr. and Mrs. Mougay to take them to Nehawka for church and a dinner at the Schlichemeier home. BE. S. Pang born and followed by a pleasant afternoon.

Frank Schlictemeier E. J. Mougay Union

Auto wreck claims life of Thomas Baker and Marian Stuart

In Sioux City two men died when their car collided with another. Marian Stuart, son of the late Mr and Mrs James Stuart of Rock Bluffs, and Thomas Baker were killed in the wreck. Willis Eaton and Dick Baker traveled to attend the funeral held Monday.

Thomas Baker Marian Stuart James Stuart Rock Bluffs Sioux City Stuart Baker Willis Eaton Dick Baker

Dinner at Mrs Roddy's Hosts From Snohomish

On Sunday friends and relatives of Mr and Mrs L B Hall visiting from Snohomish Washington arrived by car last week. They have been visiting in Nebraska City and were hosted at Mrs Roddy's for a meal on Sunday.

Roddy

Visitors depart for home after ten days here

They traveled by auto to the west after a ten day visit and friendly meetings. They will return the same auto route, enjoying the trip at a leisurely pace. A Sunday dinner hosted by Mrs. Roddy was among their entertainments.

Roddy

Masonic Lodge Roundup At Union Impresses Nehawka Members

Members of the Masonic lodge from Nehawka who live in Union attended a roundup last Friday with many wives present and all reporting an excellent time.

Masonic Lodge of Nehawka Union

Ak-Sar-Ben Night Set for Southeast Nebraska June 18

Southeast Nebraska hosts Ak-Sar-Ben night on Monday June 18 with attendees urged to join. P F Rihn will supply ample free tickets for men and their wives or lady friends, but no children admitted. Members planning to visit the Den should notify Mr. P F Rihn of Union promptly.

Nebraska P. F. Rihn Union

Attorney Calvin H. Taylor Visits Union From West

Calvin H. Taylor former Cass county attorney resigns to move to Los Angeles. He arrived in Union with his wife and son Calvin Jr for a week of visits with relatives and friends in Union Omaha and Lincoln and plans to stay about three weeks. He is brother to several Union residents including Mrs. Porter Morton Banning and Becker and Mrs. Keedy of Ashland.

West Calvin H. Taylor Union Cass County Los Angeles Calvin, Jr Omaha Lincoln C. H. Taylor Mesdames W. H. Porter C. F. Morton Joseph Banning A. L. Becker

Alumni Reunion Picnic for University of Nebraska Group

A group including Mr and Mrs Joe Banning Miss Pearl Banning and Mrs Mary Haven Tilge attended an alumni picnic in Lincoln hosted by the University of Nebraska alumni. Also present were Ed Schumacher and wife from Omaha William Krepp and wife from Lincoln all graduates of the same year. On return they visited at the home of Mr and Mrs John Banning in Alvo.

Joe Banning Pearl Banning Mary Haven- Tilge Lincoln University of Nebraska Ed Schumacher Omaha Wm. Krepp Alvo John Banning

Mrs Wash, Former Local Minister’s Wife, Dies in Lincoln

Mrs Wash, wife of a former Methodist minister who served here about fifteen years ago, died late last week in Lincoln after a period of poor health. Funeral and interment were held in Lincoln. Residents who knew the couple recall their time in the community.

Lincoln Wash Methodist Church

Board of Education Reorganizes and Reshapes District

At last Monday's school meeting the district filled vacancies from W. B. Moore's removal, electing Ralph Opp moderator and C. E. Morris director. Mrs. L. R. Upton retained treasurer as the board set a $7,000 budget and requested a $6,000 levy with funds on hand.

Board of Education W. BE. Moore Ralph Opp C. E. Morris L. R. Upton

Red Cross Meeting Postponed in Cass County

The American Red Cross Cass county chapter meeting set for June 30 is postponed due to the national representative's unavailability. Miss Augusta Robb will call the meeting at a future date and members are advised to watch for the announcement.

Red Cross American Red Cross Cass County Augusta Robb

Rihns Attend Gathering at Evans Home in Glenwood

Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Rihn visited Glenwood Iowa last Sunday joining friends Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Evans for a social gathering at their country home.

P. F. Rihn Glenwood Iowa Arthur Evans Mrs. Rihn

Plattsmouth Family Social Highlighted in Reunion Note

Mr. and Mrs. John Alwin of Plattsmouth with daughter Wilma Pickard and Mr. George Perry of Plattsmouth, Mrs. Maude Bunch and daughter Hazel Burley of Omaha, and Mrs. Blanche Hunter and daughter of Galesburg Illinois enjoyed a very delightful time.

John Alwin Plattsmouth Wilma Pickard George Perry Maude Bunch Hazel Burley Omaha Blanche Hunter Galesburg Illinois

Visit Highlights Frank Farnham's Union Call

Frank Farnham of the Masonic Home at Plattsmouth visited Union last Tuesday morning. He spent about an hour or two with his friend William Craig and discussed happenings in the northern part of the state where both are well acquainted and have lived.

Frank Farnham Plattsmouth Union Wm. Craig

Busy schedule ships Horace Griffin’s Plattsmouth visit

Horace Griffin spent Sunday in Plattsmouth with his family visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Griffin. He noted heavy blacksmith shop work and said campaigning in June would be difficult but promised a strenuous effort once his workload eases, presenting his work rate as a sign of fitness for county commissioner.

Horace Griffin Plattsmouth Mr. Griffin E. M. Griffin H. W. Griffin

Sheriff Candidate O T Gude Switches Store to Brother

O T Gude who runs a grocery and market in Union retains his Nebraska City home and invoices the Union store to his brother Charles Gude who will run the business. Gude seeks the county sheriff nomination and plans a vigorous campaign.

O. T. Gude Union Nebraska City Charles Gude Otoe County

Westminster Guild Observes Second Anniversary

The Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian church held its second anniversary at Mrs. Louis Lohnes home. Mrs. Bertha Shopp led devotions and the lesson on Brazil. Officers installed: President Miss Marie Vallery, Vice President Susie Simonton, Secretary Valda Dysart, Treasurer Wilhelmina Hennrichen. Delegates to Bellevue summer conference named Eleanor Olsen and Ruth Warga.

Westminster Guild Society of the Presbyterian Church Louis Lohnes Bertha Shopp Lohnes Brazil Miss Marie Vallery Susie Simonton Valda Dysart Wilhelmina Henrich Bellevue Eleanor Olsen Ruth Warga Shopp

Local residents visit city amid campaign chatter

L A Bornemeier of Elmwood and Martin Nielsen of Weeping Water toured the area Tuesday afternoon to visit relatives and friends and to drum up support for Nielsen in the Democratic county sheriff race.

L. A. Bornemeier Elmwood Mr. Bornemeier Martin Nielsen Weeping Water Nielsen

Local Journal Auction Sells Discarded Furniture and More

A journal ad announces an ongoing sale of discarded furniture and other articles from residents. The auction invites customers to bid on usable items no longer desired, providing details on items and viewing times.

Bishop Confirms Class at St Luke's Church

The Rt. Rev. E. V. Shayler confirmed six children at St. Luke's last Sunday evening. Canon Potter introduced them. A notable attendee was Pauline Hill, 91, from the Masonic infirmary, wishing to join the Episcopal church. Mrs. E. T. Fullegar of the Masonic Home also attended. The bishop preached on sin and divine victory, with Methodist and Evangelical pastors present. Mrs. Hill was privately confirmed in the infirmary and later received communion in that institution.

E. V. Shayler St. Luke's Church Canon Potter Masonic Infirmary Pauline Hill Episcopal Church E. T. Fullegar Masonic Home

Gorder Files For Re Election As County Commissioner

County Commissioner Fred H. Gorder files for re election in the third district. A longtime Cass county figure, he previously served as mayor of Weeping Water and has won large majorities in this Republican stronghold. The new district system names candidates by district for primaries.

Fred H. Gorder Board of County Commissioners Gorder Cass County Weeping Water

Little Son of Hall Undergoes Tonsil and Adenoid Removal

Bobbie Hall, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Hall, underwent surgery yesterday at M E hospital in Omaha to remove tonsils and adenoids. He was brought home and is recovering well with hopes for a swift recovery in the coming days.

Bobbie Carl Hall M. E. Hosital Omaha Vssible

Douglas Files for Congress in Democratic Interest

J B Douglas a Tecumseh resident filed on the Democratic ticket to succeed John H Morehead who will not seek the primaries this year. Douglas describes himself as a self made man rising from a barefoot country boy through public schools and the state university. He helped organize and staffs the Tecumseh Building and Loan Association noted as a large and sound financial institution.

Lincoln Nebr J. B. Douglas Tecumseh Congress John H. Morehead Douglas State University Tecumseh Building and Loan Association

Longtime State Official Seeks Candidacy Endorsed by Voters

The individual has led the institution for thirty years and now serves on the State Game Forestry and Parks Commission. A Democratic National Convention delegate in 1932, he backed Roosevelt and is widely known in the district, with strong voter support anticipated.

State Game, Forestation and Parks Commission Douglas Roosevelt

Reynolds Files as Democrat Candidate for Commissioner

From Liberty precinct comes word that Monday's Daily W. E. Reynolds filed his name at the county courthouse as a Democratic nominee for commissioner in the second district. He farms southwest of Union and is a son of the late J. T. Reynolds, a longtime county Democratic leader. Reynolds has banking and telephone company experience before returning to the farm.

W. E. Reynolds Liberty Precinct Omaha Court House Reynolds Union J. T. Reynolds

Has Foot Cut Off Henry Murdock Incident at Meadow

Henry Murdock a 48 year old colored man from Omaha had his right foot severed at the ankle while attempting to board a Rock Island freight train Sunday morning near Meadow. Witnesses say he slipped during a training demonstration for companions who were fishing nearby. He was transported to Omaha for hospital care.

Henry Murdock Omaha Meadow Rock Island Murdock

Brandt Candidate Visits City as Son Enlists

Joe V Brandt of Union Republican candidate for county register of deeds visited the city Saturday. He announced his son Harry Brandt has enlisted in Co A Nebraska National Guard at Nebraska City and will join the state defense force.

Joe V .Brandt Union Office of Register of Deeds Brandt Harry Brandt Co. A Nebraska National Guard Nebraska City State Defense Force

Pleasant Ridge Picnic Set for June Sunday

Pleasant Ridge hosts a community picnic on Sunday June 17 inviting all residents to bring a picnic lunch and join the gathering.

Pleasant Ridge

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Plattsmouth, Nebr Westminster Guild Sen Bishop Shayler St. Luke’s Mullen’s Market Bixby’s U. S Hamburger Conoco AAA Continental ¢ Gil Company John 8. Kennedy Ee Conoco Bureau of Weights and Measures
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