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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1937

Page

2

Alvo News Highlights Social Visits and School Activities

Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs Raymond Helers at Elmer Klyvers and Mr. and Mrs George Fifer and families at Milton Rodeway near Eagle. Elva Bradley to lead first year cooking club. Students traveled to Lincoln for camp and events. All-Church night featured a meal and worship.

Raymond — Helers Elmer Klyver Lee Elva Bradley George Fifer Dalvis and Albert Milton Rodeway Trom Eagle Angusat Rosenew Lincoln Dan Rosenow Onmda Charles Rosenow Howard Brown Jllenita A. B. Stroemer L. M. Hauptoian Donald Davis Canmer School Hubert Willis Prairie Home Myra Ivan Biner Waverly Stout Elmer Klyver Jesse Wiliams Nora Williams Lillian Briner Ashland Greenwood Star Scout Alvo Troon Val Gerbeling Shardork Als Mickle Matolda Nickel Hardnock

Busy Knot Ties Club Forms at Church Basement

The Busy Knot Ties held its first club meeting in the church basement Tuesday evening. William James leads about eight members and the group expects a pleasant year ahead.

William James

Jolly Stitchers Meet for Summer Clothes Project

The Folly Stitchers club gathered at Mrs. Glen Dimmitt's home on Wednesday afternoon for their first meeting. Members include Ruth Ayres Borvethy Jordan Donna Ve Vickers Merie Leanna Rueter Grate Rueter Paula Mae DPradhey and Ruby Taylor. The next meeting is set with Rush Ayres on June 24.

Jolly Stitchers Folly Stitchers Glen Dimmitt Ruth Ayres Borvethy Jordan Donna Ve. Vickers Merie Leanna Rueter Grate Rueter Paula Mae Dpradhey Ruby Taylor Rush Ayres

Rossnow and Kuehn Reunion in Beatrice June 2

Beatrice Nebraska hosts the Rosenow and Kuehn reunion on Sunday June 2 with plans for a pleasant day and community gathering.

Rossnow and Kuehn Rosenow and Kuehn Beatrice, Nebr

Rock Island Railroad Promotes Charlee Tesenow to Lagman

Charlee Tesenow, formerly in section work, receives promotion to lagman on June 1 with the Rock Island Railroad. Regenow relocates to the railroad crossing on Vine Street in Lincoln.

Charlee Tesenow Rock Island Railroad Company Lagman Mr. Regenow Vine Street Lincoln

Ten year old Cheever visits relatives in Lincoln

Ten year old Hinbert Cheever son of Mr and Mrs Cheever of Lincoln arrived in the county Saturday to spend vacation with relatives at the Stout home. Mrs Mabel Winn and Ralph were visiting the Cheever home when the boy returned with them.

County Hinbert

Combines Buyout Sparks Community Interest

Community members show growing interest as several households purchase new combines. Local dealers report steady sales and anticipate continued demand for farming equipment.

Farmers Forecast Bumper Harvest After Heavy Rains

Farmers anticipate a large harvest this season as recent rains boost crop yields. Local growers report improved soil moisture and crop development, with teams mobilizing equipment and labor for harvest efforts.

Mothers and Daughters club closes year with picnic

Club members met Thursday for a picnic dinner at Mrs. Frank Hemke’s home marking the final meeting of the year. Retiring president Mrs. Hemke praised cooperation as the group plans a late August picnic and a September reopening.

Mothers and Daughters Council Frank Hemke

Discovery of Broken Leg Ends House Work

Miss Berdyne Clark employed by Mr and Mrs Elmer Rosenow learned Friday she had a broken leg. A car door pinched her leg three weeks earlier causing pain. a cast was required but she can walk on crutches.

Berdyne Clark Elmer Rosenow

U S Club and Flower Club Meet for Rose Talk

Timblin hosted U S Club and Flower Club on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Minnie Peterson spoke on roses while Mire Ellis Mickle advised on rose care. Paul Scarlet rose drew praise for its color and beauty. Next meeting set for June 29 at Mrs Ellis Mickle’s home. Reading Club hosted by Mrs Turner McKinnon and Mrs L M Hauptman featured a review of Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Winds.

W. (. Timblin U. S Minnie Peterson Ellis Mickle Timblin

Retired Doctor Reports Synod Meet At Hastings College

Dr G G McClusky retired Thursday from the annual synod meeting held at Hastings College. He arrived Tuesday afternoon and found a good attendance. A sidelight of the gathering was using the college’s recently acquired golf club.

HH. G. McClusky Hastings College Hastings

Speaks at Hatchery on Feeders and Mash Pellets

Prof. Fairchild advised hatchery feeders on using tree echo feedings for chickens and highlighted the value of pellet mash. After the talk, Mr. Brink served by crane and wrlers during the discussion.

Viem Satuylay Prof Fairchild Brink Hatchery Fie Mr. Brink Cranm Wrlers

Bestor to Return Home After Neuritis Treatment

Frank M. Bestor, ten days at St. Joseph hospital Omaha for neuritis, has recovered enough to expect to return home Sunday.

Frank M. Bestor St. Joseph Hospital Omaha

Elmwood Visitors Highlight Plattsmouth Briefs

G R Eveland and son of Elmwood visited businesses in Plattsmouth on Wednesday. Mrs John Fullen returned from the hospital Tuesday and is reported to be progressing well. Mrs Golda Kaffenberger Foxwell and her son Leo of Milwaukee are visiting at the home of George A Kaffenberger, father of Mrs Foxwell.

G. R. Eveland and Son Elmwood Plattsmouth John Fullen Golda Kaffenberger Foxwell Leo Milwaukee George A. Kaffenberger North Wlatte Ruth Lindsay Wim. Baird Lodi Wisconsin Elmer Sundstrom Louisville Sundstrom J. B. Larson Clement Sundstrom University of Nebraska JL. B. Key Glendale Calif Key Bert Philpot Weeping Water Pennie Philpot Weeping Water High School This Springs California

Cass County Conservation to the Studied

An all day tour organized by the Cass County Farm Bureau and Extension Service will visit farms on Friday June 18 to review Soil Conservation Service methods. The event includes a noon lunch at John B Kaffenberger grove and features talks by D L Gross and others on contour farming strip cropping and gully control among multiple farms. Local residents, landowners and business people are invited to attend.

Cass County Farm Bureau State Extension Service SCS Soil Conservation Service John B. Kallenberger Grove Parm Bureau George and Ostar Domingo Parr Young F. J. Hild Carrie Cloidt Earl Iske John B. Kaffenberger Plattsmouth Louisville- Plattsmouth D. L. Gross Extension Agronomist Ralph Meisinger George Stoehr Victor Stoehr Lester Wagoner Kenny Ragoss Leslie Wiles

Weekend guests and departures noted in local notices

Saturtus e Malis Miss Tiliie Summers leaves this afternoon with Miss Juex Eberhardt for a weekend at the Eberhardt home in Wahoo. Mr and Mrs L S Devoe and families and Mr and Mrs Roy Knorr held a picnic supper at the Plattsmouth Wolf Club last evening. Mr and Mrs Harold Peterson left this morning for Minneapolis Minnesota.

Saturtus E Malis Tiliie Summers Juex Eberhardt Eberhardt Wahoo L. S. Devoe Roy Knorr Plattsmouth Wolf Club Harold Peterson Minneapolis

Kalina Starts Stenography Job in County Attorney Office

Miss Betty Kalina, graduate of Piattsmouth High School class of 1947, begins work as stenographer in the County Attorney J. A. Capwell office. She succeeds Miss Ann Zitka who has held the role with W. G. Kieck and Capwell. Zitka stays briefly to help Kalina begin.

Betty Kalina Piattsmouth High School J. A. Capwell Misa Kalina Ann Zitka W. G. Kieck Capwell Zitka

Here for the Summer Mrs Begley to Occupy Lincoln Home

Mrs Erma Begley will stay in the Lincoln area for the summer at the north part of the cells home. Superintendent Les Devoe and family will be away in Lincoln. Mrs Begley and her son James F will occupy the home during the season.

Peterson Drirec Laura Wilson James Lochor Desplaines Hainess Erma Begley Lincoln Papillion Les. Devoe

Callers at county court with county visitors listed

Visitors from out in the county appeared in probate court today. Among them were Fred Towle of Wabash Mrs Eunice M Hugh Murdock Dr A Liston Elmwood Mrs Emily Gonzales of Elmwood and Mrs Charles Schulke and son of Willow Glen Greenwood.

Priday's Daily Fred Towle Wabash Eunice M.hugh Murdock A. 5. Liston Elmwood Emily Gonzales Charles Schulke and Son Wvirelil Greenwood

Avoca News Notes Local Visits and Miscellaneous Activities

In Avoca last week Monte Lum, Claude Hollenberger, Edward Motley and others were in nearby towns for dental work, decorating, and visits. Red Wing resident Charles Witzeke visited his mother Pauline Witzke over the weekend, while Carl Zaiser hosted Omaha friends for a day in Avoca. Oscar Zimmerer visited Omaha for a show and Willian Gellner hosted business visitors. James Johnson surveyed Omaha during a strike. William Hollenberger suffers rheumatic symptoms as nicer weather nears. Helmet Trackman and family visited William Goliner in Linnwood while Linwood and Ord ties are noted. Henry Karan adds a new tenant farm dwelling as the community looks ahead to spring. Jobin Marquardt traveled to Lincoln to buy supplies during the strike, returning home by car to avoid railroad delays.

Monte H. Lum Nebraska City Claude Hollenberger J. W. Brender Edward Motley Peter Jourceson John Sudman Louis Nutzman Greenwood Charles Witzeke Red Wing Minn Avoca Pauline Witzke Carl O. Zaiser Omaha Oscar Zimmerer Fred Gellner Henry Brockman Elmwood Willian Gellner William Hollenberger Ord William Goliner Linnwood James Johnson Lincoln

Wheat Stored In Elevator Shipped Out This Winter

Six cars of stored grain have been shipped from the Marquardt elevator as farmers release wheat kept over the winter and prospects improve for a satisfactory crop this year.

Marquardt

Maytag Washer Business Expands to Florida

A. W. Propst, based in Jacksonville, Florida, has built a thriving Maytag washing machine distribution. His brother-in-law, Mr. Sindelar of Omaha, plans to move to Tampa to join the operation as business volumes grow.

A. W. Propst Jacksonville Dptorida Mr. Sindelar Onaha Florida Tampa Fila

Maseman Daughter Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Marilyn Maseman daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Maseman recovered from surgery in Omaaha and was cared for by her mother at Methodist Hospital. She returned home last Tuesday with her father awaiting further news.

Marilyn Maseman Henry Maseman Oamaha Methodist Hospital

Woman Returns to Omaha and Resumes Normal Life

A woman was taken to Omaha and brought home where she has been getting along nicely since the arrival.

Omaha

Wreck at Crossing Injures Illinois Driver Near Town

Two cars collided Tuesday morning near the railroad crossing north of town. An Illinois vehicle driver suffered severe injuries and was transported to Lincoln Hospital for treatment.

Ny 19 Lincoln

Avoca Mothers and Daughters Club Tea Meeting

The Mothers and Daughters club of Avoca enjoyed a pleasant meeting last Tuesday afternoon with guests and afternoon tea.

Mothers and Daughters Club of Avoca

Flower Show Excursion Rejoices Local Party

J. H. F. Rughe and wife with Dick Neumeister and family enjoyed a Sunday trip to Shenandoah to view a free armory flower show. They praised the exhibit as superior to prior costly displays and noted promising crops and prospects for a bountiful harvest unless an unforeseen event alters the outlook.

J. H. F. Rughe Dick Neumeister Shenandoah

Injury to hand while handling obstreperous cow

Albert Bruns suffered a severe cut when a cow pulled free its halter chain, drawing the chain across his hand and lacerating flesh. A doctor dressed the wound and he is now recovering and unable to tend daily work.

Albert Bruns Inco

Visiting Relatives Stay With Avoca Families

Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Propst from Jacksonville Florida arrived in Avoca Monday evening and visited Mr. and Mrs. Elmer J. Hellstrom’s family over Tuesday. They plan to travel to Orubahsa then return to the southern home, citing praise for local scouts and business.

A. W. Propst Elmer J. Hellstrom Avoca Jacksonville Florida Overnighland

Avoca Post Office Renovation Nears Completion

The Avoca post office has undergone extensive decorating with new wallpaper and several coats of paint on woodwork. The interior now presents a refreshed appearance and looks fine as work nears completion.

Avoca

Postmaster Bogaard Adds Cleaning Help to Office

The appearance of the place has been altered as Postmaster Bogaard employed a couple of women to clean up the furniture and improve the office’s overall look.

Bogaard

Dorothy Gollmer Attends Omaha Show With Fred Gollmer

Dorothy Gollmer of Lincoln traveled to Omaha to see her brother Fred Gollmer perform with the Jimmy Joy orchestra on a Saturday night. Their mother Mrs Gallner from Avoca joined them. the father and another brother Barnier were unable to attend. Fred will perform with the orchestra in Denver in about thirty days.

Omaha Norothy Gollmer Lincoln Fred Gollmer Jimmy Joy Orchestra Gallner Avoca Metropolis Fred Borothy Mr. Gallner Barnier Denver

Roadwork Advances on O Street Road Paving Project

The O street road is prepared for blacktop on a nine mile gap from Avoca corner east to seven miles west of the ferte spot. Widening to reduce steep grades and allow more dirt is planned while the fence at Fred Maraguaridt’s lot is set seven feet. The pavement is nearly complete and the public debates concrete vs asphalt as the State Highway Department tests materials to ensure lasting performance.

O Street Nime Circe Avoca Ferte Fred Maraguaridt State Nidway Department

Smock Family Attends Funeral for Mayo Ammerman

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Smock and daughter Mrs. Keener Price travel to Willmothsville Missouri after the death of their niece Mayo Ammerman. Funeral services are set for Sunday.

Keener Price Willmothsville, Mo Mayo Ammerman

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