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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1937

Page

4

Elmwood Notes: Local Visits and Travel Highlights

Elmwood residents and guests share social visits across neighboring towns. Mrs. Fleischman visits Weeping Water. Dr. and Mrs. Tyson from Murray spend time with Tyson relatives. Hazel Olsen visits with Helen Dietrick from Omaha. Families attend graduations and events. travel includes trips to Lincoln for store needs and Ak-Sar-Ben.

William Fleischman R. W. Tyson Murray Tyson L. A. Tyson Hazel Olsen Helen Dietrick Omaha Clifford McMaster John Wood McPherson Kansas Kerman Penterman Lincoln Frank Gillett Harger Chicago Willard Clapp Elnowood Clapp Ralph Green Greene Drug Store Crete Seward Harry Greene Charles West Claude Eldon Stark Bothwell Council Bluffs Missouri Plattsmouth Charles E. Wood Bethany Corner Colege Wayne Miller Clair Miller Webster City the Woods

Elmwood Band To Open Summer Concert Series

The Elmwood band will open a summer concert season with a performance on Wednesday evening June 16. Ten concerts are planned on successive Wednesdays, offering entertainment for Elmwood and nearby residents and drawing many townspeople to the events.

Elmwood

Children’s Day Program Delights at Bible School

Under the teacher of the Christian Bible School the younger pupils presented an engaging program on Children’s Day. The event featured a pageant by older scholars and drew a large audience Sunday night. Mrs. Creamer oversaw the entertainment and earned praise for its presentation.

Christian Bible School

Epworth League Heads to Ceresco for Breakfast

Members of the Ein Wood Methodist Epworth League drove to Ceresco early Sunday morning to enjoy a 6:20 breakfast gathering. They are a group of young people from the church.

Ceresco Epworth League Einwood Methodist Church

Breakfast with the Epworth Leaguers

A short note describes a breakfast event hosted by Epworth Leaguers at a local venue, inviting members and attendees to gather for fellowship and discussion.

Elmwood Couple Wed at Norfolk Methodist Church

Stanley Wood and Miss Mary Luben were married last Saturday night at the Norfolk Methodist Episcopal church. The bride will teach at Clearwater and the groom, now employed on highway projects, recently took a driver job with Standard Oil. They will reside with family in Edinwood while planning to establish their own home soon.

Methodist Episcopal Church Norfolk Stanley Wood Elmwood Charles E. Wood Mary Luben Clearwater Nebraska Standard Oil Company Edinwood

Federal Grasshopper Bait Arrives in County

Government supplies sawdust bran and arsenite for hopper bait while the Farm Bureau provides amyl acetate molasses bags and delivery. Two carloads of materials arrived at Sheldon plant this week and plans call for about two bags per farm. Costs expected around 40 cents per bag. Farm Bureau has already mixed sixty tons and charged $1.15 per bag with no government contribution.

Sheldon Farm Bureau

Mrs Liston and Sons Visit Sister in Kansas City

Mrs. Liston and her two sons James and Howard left last week for Kansas City to visit a sister. They plan to stay a week or more at her home and enjoy the visit.

Kansas City Dr. Liston James Howard Liston

To Marry Tomorrow Miss Esther Fintal

Miss Esther Fintal daughter of Rev Homer A Fintal and Mrs Fintal of Elmwood will wed in Milwaukee Wisconsin on Tuesday June 15 Rev Fintal and wife travel to Milwaukee for the ceremony with John Roth of Milwaukee as groom to be Elmwood friends send congratulations and good wishes for a happy married life.

Esther Fintal Homer A. Fintal Elmwood Mis- Wittker Wisconsin Lomoorrow Fintal Milwaukee Sroom John Roth

East ern Star Elmwood Members Host Kensington Session

Members of the Order of Eastern Star from Elmwood led five or six cars to Papillion last Wednesday for a Kensington session at Worthy Matron Hazel Eastmark's home. The event strengthened social ties with Eastmark, who has moved to a neighboring county during her term.

Order of Eastern Star of Elmwood Alvo Murdock Papillion Hazel Eastmark Kensington

Devoes to Live in Lincoln Sorority Dormitory

Superintendent and Mrs. L S Devoe and their family depart Saturday for Lincoln. They will reside in the Kappa Delta Sorority house over the summer which is used as a dormitory for boys in the high school chorus course. Mr Devoe serves as dean and recreation supervisor and will pursue his medical degree.

L. S. Devoe Lincoln Kappa Delta Sorority Devoe

Pat Reed Injured Foot While Working on River Project

Pat Reed, engaged in the Missouri river improvement program, injured his foot Wednesday while using a large knife. The blade slipped and cut a toe badly, requiring crutches for mobility.

Pat Reed Pat

4 H Conservation Camp Reports Due by July First

4 H club members aiming for the state Wild Life Conservation trip must submit reports and stories to the Farm Bureau office by July 1. The contest covers activities from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, with judging based on planning and actual contributions to wildlife conservation.

Uiy Seward Evelyn Wolph Virginia Fpollard Marie Anderson Nehanka Farm Bureau

Women to Gather at North Platte for State Meeting

Cass county will be represented at the first annual statewide Nebraska Council of Home Demonstration clubs meeting in North Platte June 16. Delegates include Miss Evelyn Walph Mrs Everett Spangler Mrs Henry Tool Mrs Nelson Berger and Miss Jessie H Baldwin. Mary Ellen Brown announced final plans and Miss Rokahr US Department of Agriculture will speak alongside Director W H Brokaw. Cass county women enrolled in extension project work number 67.

North Platte Cass County Nebraska Council of Home Demonstration Clubs North Plitte Evelyn Walph Everett Spangler Henry Tool Nelson Berger Jessie H. Baldwin Mary-Ellen Brown Nebraska College of Agriculture Lincoln Dawson Kearney Mary Rokahr U. S

Agronomy Field Day Set at Nebraska College June 15

The Nebraska College of Agriculture will host the annual Agronomy Field Day on June 15. Cass county farmers are expected to attend. Dr T A Kiesselbach will discuss new crops, Lawrence Newell will describe grasses promising regrass, and Dr F D Keim will summarize bindweed work including chemical treatments and smother crops. Moisture conservation will be a lively topic at the gathering.

Nebraska College of Agriculture Cass County T. A. Kiesselbach Lawrence Newell F. D. Keim

Field plans discussed and described by officials

M. D. Weldon discussed topics with El vin FP. Frolik to describe new crop developments to be seen in the field during the afternoon. D. L. Gross will describe steps for setting up districts under soil conservation and bindweed laws recently passed.

M. D. Weldon Elvin FP. Frolik D. L. Gross

Four-H Leaders Attend Training Meetings

Sixteen 4-H club leaders overseeing Learning to Cook and Summer Clothes clubs attended training sessions conducted by the home extension agent last week. Specialized instruction covered subject matter reporting judging demonstration work and other 4-H activity aspects. Illustrative material highlighted key points and introduced the standards guiding the girls' work.

Weed flavors in milk spark dairy caution in Nebraska

Prairie farms report weed flavors in morning milk due to ragweed peppergrass and stink weed in grazing land. Extension dairyman M N Lawritson of the Nebraska college of agriculture says removing cows from pasture three to four hours before milking can reduce the off flavors.

M. N. Lawritson Nebraska College of Agriculture

Aerial Mapping Contracts Set Across Nebraska Counties

Air surveys will map over 12000 square miles in 25 counties including Cass in a program under the Agricultural Conservation effort. Flights will begin once bonds are posted by the winning company. Aerial maps provide accurate permanent land records for farm performance assessments.

Nebraska Agricultural Conservation Program Cass County AAA

Extension Circular 638 Chil dren's Party Games

Extension specialists N. W. Gaines and Ralph D. Copenhaver announce Extension Circular 638 on children party games. The circular offers outdoor and indoor activities suitable for youngsters and adaptable for adults, with details for planning a group event. Copies available at the farm bureau office.

N. W. Gaines Ralph D. Copenhaver Lttle Farm Bureau

Bestor Party Visits Mitchell and Nehawka

Mr and Mrs Robert H Bestor of Mitchell South Dakota arrived for a visit with relatives and friends. Mr Bestor plans to see his father Frank M Bestor at St Joseph hospital before returning to Mitchell. Mrs Gester will visit here and Nehawka with her parents. Mr and Mrs W O G Troop and family will stay for a time before returning home.

Robert H. Bestor Mitchell South Dakota

Home Ransacked on Main Street Third Time in Weeks

Mr and Mrs Bert Clark of Main Street between 11th and 12th Streets found their home entered and ransacked Wednesday night. Only a pair of ladies shoes was missing, marking the third such incident at the Clark residence in recent weeks.

Bert Clark Main Street Clark

To Visit Old Friends at Local Home

Mr. and Mrs. George DeWolf and family of Tai Grange Illinois are expected Thursday to be guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Minor and with other old time friends. DeWolf was for several years superintendent of the Plattsmouth city schools and a noted educational executive.

George

Manley Social Notes Include Health Updates and Visits

The community around Manley reports several health improvements and social visits. Mrs. John Rohrdanz shows slow recovery after two weeks sick. Ww. J. Ran returns healthier after a stay in Excelsior Springs. others travel to Lincoln and Omaha for groceries and repairs while relatives visit from Jackson and Louisville. Teresa Rauth travels to Toledo for her grandmother's funeral.

John Rohrdanz Herman Wagner Weeping Water Manley Harold Krecklow Ernest Gruber Omaha Krecklow Ww. J. Ran Excelsior Springs Theo Harris Lincoln Jose Huse Jackson Nebr Lillian Tighe Anna Rauth Omahea Ruth Maier Louisville R. (. Maier C. E. Meckenhaupt

Den Show Draws Manley Crowd to Ak Si-Ben

A dozen fun loving residents from Manley traveled to Omaha last Monday for the Ak-Sar-Ben den show. The southeastern Nebraska night featured the premiere performance of Historical Historix a three act piece about river transport and early Omaha eras.

Manley Omaha Nebraska

Visited Parents in Omaha by Alice Alberding Party

Mrs. Alice Alberding and her husband from Wichita Kansas visited the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Theo Harris. They were in Omaha Sunday as guests of friends and spent the day there.

Alice Alberding Wichita Kunsnas Theo Harris Alberding Omahs

Mrs Eldon Panska Undergoes Operation In Onawa

Mrs Eldon Panska of Manley Iowa traveled to Onawa for medical care with an uncle Dr J S Dearing practicing and operating a hospital. She entered for surgery and is convalescing very nicely after the operation to restore her health.

Eldon Panska West Manley Onawa Iowa J. S. Dearing

Glenn Scott Dies at Home in Wyoming

A letter from Sheridan Wyoming reports Glenn Scott aged 45 formerly of the city died suddenly of a heart attack at home. He leaves a wife four children and both parents. His father Walter Scott was hospitalized after being unconscious two days. Siblings Jess Frank and Louie Scott travel to Wyoming to support relatives.

Dathy— Mer J. H. McMahen Sheridan Wyo Glenn Scott Walter Scott Mr. McMaken Mr. Scott Jess Frank Louie Omaha Glenn Jess Scott Louie Scott Wyoming Eva Reese

Probate petition for Pauline Young estate

In Cass County Nebraska a petition seeks probate of a will alleged as Pauline Young's and appointment of Albert Young as executor. The hearing is set for July 7 1937 at 10 a.m. before County Court. Dated June 10 1937. A H Duxbury County Judge.

Cass County Nebraska Pauline Young Albert Young A. H. Duxbury

Plattsmouth Sheriff Sale and Quiet Title Suit notice

Public sale of the north half of Lots 5 and 6, Block 20 in Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska on June 19 1937 at 10 am to satisfy a Edens judgment. Also suit to cancel or record mortgage on Lot 3 Block 41 Plattsmouth and quiet title with a July 19 1937 answer deadline.

Cass County Nebraska Plattsmouth Amanda A. McCarty Tom McCarty R. H. Edens Plattsmmouth A. D Plattsmouth Ferry Company William E. Doneélan Alfred Johnson F Plattsmouth Ferry Company William E. Dotuelan George M. Hild District Court Flattsmouth Equitable Relief Home Owners’ Loan Corporation United States City of Washington District of Columbia George L. Spohn Court House Towit Weeping Water

Funeral Observed in Ashland for Mrs Mildred Gade

Mr and Mrs Fred Fleischman attended the funeral of Mrs Mildred Gade mother of Chas Gade in Ashland last Sunday. They also visited their daughter Mrs Gade formerly Miss Leta Fleischman.

Ashland Fred Fleischman Mildred Gade Chas. Gade Gade Leta Fleischman

Avoca Hosts Mr and Mrs John C Rauth Visit

Mr and Mrs John C Rauth were guests last Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Zaiser in Avoca. The Zaisers entertained relatives from Avoca Weeping Water and Omaha. The group enjoyed a most pleasant time.

Avoca John C. Rauth

Government built sanitary units sold in Plattsmouth

E W Thimgean of Plattsmouth a master builder for the government under the WPA sanitation project has sold numerous sanitary units to school districts private homes and business houses. Lumber is delivered to Plattsmouth from the buyers yard and converted into outhouses by workers under Thimgan with wages and transport costs borne by the government.

E. W. Thimgean Plattsmouth Tmaster Chic Plattamouth Thimgan

Want Ads Prove Effective for Local Buyers and Sellers

Readers respond to classified want ads with steady results as local buyers and sellers find quick matches. Economy shows demand for secondhand goods and services, prompting more listings in the paper.

Estate of Martha Baumeister Administratrix Hearing

Nebraska court file shows petition for administration of Martha Baumeister estate and appointment of Anna Rutherford as Administratrix. Hearing set before the court on July 2, 1937 at 10:00 a.m. Date: June 3, 1937.

Cass County Nebraska Martha Baumeister Anna Rutherford

Estate of Emma D Smith hearing set for June 25 1937

Nebraska estate of Emma D Smith deceased seeks administration and appointment of E H Schulhof as Administrator. Petition set for hearing before the court on June 25 1937 at 10 o clock a m. Dated May 29 1937. A H Duxbury. (Seal)

Cass County Nebraska Emma D. Smith E. H. Schulhof

Notice of Probate for George P Meisinger Estate

Probate court records announce the estate of George P Meisinger deceased. The instrument purporting to be the last will is admitted for the appointment of Anna K Meisinger as Executrix, with court hearing set for July 2, 1937 at 10 a.m. Signed June 2, 1937.

Cass County Nebraska George P. Meisinger Anna K. Meisinger

Notice of Hearing in Estate No 2272 Cass County Neb

Court hears petition on July 2 1937 to determine death date heirs and right of descent for Drury Graves also known as D Graves owner of Lot 7 Block 34 Plattsmouth Cass County Nebree. Lena Giese rematee seeks administration details and heirs listed Emma Batson Alice M Morrow Delia Norval Harrison A Graves Drury M Graves.

Drury Graves D. Graves Cass County Nebraska Lena Giese Plattsmouth Emma Batson Alice M. Morrow Delia Norval Harrison A. Graves Drury M. Graves Court House A. H. Duxbury

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