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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1931
Page
2
Alvo locals share visits and events from June including dinners at John Welcher’s, Charles Edwards shipping hogs to South Omaha, flower day by W T U, and trips to Lincoln for shopping or hospital visits. A granddaughter arrives for the Cook family as neighbors assist with bank and store tasks. church groups host programs and extend best wishes for recovery.
The firm of Edwards Harkhare has been succeeded by Eugene Barkhurst who will continue the business. Edwards plans to return to the farm for the present while management remains under Elmer Resenow who will be assisted.
Fragment mentions two of the daughters of Mr Barkhurst in an unspecified context. No additional details available due to incomplete text.
Mr. Wm Yeager owner of the Alvo hotel has the building painted by his son John Yeager who works with Lincoln schools. During vacation he will return to Alvo to complete the work. The improvements brighten the town and enhance its appearance.
Under the direction of Mrs. Marie Stromauer a two week vacation Bible school starts today. She and capable instructors will conduct the program inviting children and older youth to attend and continue through the course.
Members and others gathered for a children’s day program at the Methodist Bible school last Sunday. Children were coached by teachers and decorated with fine floral features that enhanced the festive appearance.
Local business men arrange weekly Saturday evening outdoor film showings in Alvo. The first screening occurred last Monday and attracted a large crowd of visitors.
Bryan Memorial Hospital of Lincoln has acquired the building used by Eugene Barkhurst as a business place. The hospital plans roof repairs a front window replacement and changes to the east stairway to improve the premises.
Former Dowler Service Co. worker in Weeping Water ends car sales and operates a grinding machine on a truck. He travels to farms to grind feeds, staying busy as business slows.
A health advisory notes that genuine Bayer Aspirin is identified by the Bayer brand name and the word genuine on the label, reflecting decades of trusted use and medical prescription history.
Dr J F Brendel of Murray visited the court house for business in the city. Dr M Chriswisser of near Nehawka also stopped for a short time on business. E A Wurl and Miss Amelia Martens went to Norfolk for matters of business. Alfred Gansemer of Murray manager of the Red Sox team was in town briefly. Mr and Mrs E P Stewart and Miss Lillian White attended the funeral of Fred H Ossenkop in Louisville. William F Evers Dr R P Westover and Raymond C Cook joined local Masons at the grand lodge meeting in Omaha. Miss Marie Kaufman attended the funeral of Mrs Katherine Remington in Omaha. H C Ross of Nehawka renewed the Journal subscription during a city call.
Mr and Mrs A S Christ spent days in Lincoln visiting friends. Miss Carrie Sherwood and Arthur Sleeth of Omaha visited relatives here briefly. Mr and Mrs George Tratsei plan a west coast trip to see H H Tartech in California. Mrs George J Klinger and daughter Mrs Rey Herring returned from a week long outing at Ravenna Litchfield and Broken Bow with relatives. George Schiessl of Frankfort SD visits his parents and old friends as crops report good rains. Mrs Horace J Carey of Kearney arrived to attend luncheon with the Daughters of the American Revolution in Omaha. Mr and Mrs Frank Godwin came from Lovelock NV where he coached. they will visit with FE Godwin and John Libershal.
From Saturday's Dallyv- Oren Knee now with Lincoln Telephone Co. to look after company work. Miss Virginia James leaves for Clarinda Iowa to spend summer with relatives. Robert Foster Patterson returns from University of Nebraska summer school for Gorder funeral and Masonic installation. Mrs Mathilda Jardine and daughter Verna Bate of Greenwood visit county court matters. Helen Virginia Price returns from Humphrey Nebraska after a pleasant outing. Col Phil L Hall Greenwood state VFW commander visits county business. Mrs Dorothy Gorder and family of Weeping Water attend funeral of John F Gorder. Robert Wohlfarth family of Oklahoma City attend funeral of John Fr. Gorder. Russell Stratton and family from Weeping Water travel via Omaha. son Bobbie confined to hospital. rain delays keep family here.
The city serves as the headquarters for truckers hauling gravel for highway No 1 resurfacing. Employed by the Lincoln company, they source gravel from local pits and transport it to the work sites. The operation relies on many trucks to supply material and allow drivers to rest for noonday meals.
Likewise and Pollock advertise fresh Guernsey cows for sale in Murray Nebraska. Contact phone 3103 for details on availability and prices from local dairy herd sellers.
Miss Sylvia Thimgan of Lincoln spent two weeks with relatives Aug Krecklow and family and returned home last Tuesday. Lydia Hock and Sylvia Thimgan came from Lincoln to attend the rodeo and were escorted home by Harold Krecklow and Herman Harms. Mr and Mrs Herman Rauth hosted dinner for Mr and Mrs John A Stander. Ray Stander and wife visited Plattsmouth for shopping. Fred Fleischman and family visited Nehawka to see the ill Joshua Sutphen. Mrs Andrew Schliefert and Miss Birdie Stohlman shopped in Omaha. Theo Harmes and wife and Teddy Jr went to Lincoln for medical consultation. Wm Sheehan and wife attended the funeral of Mrs John Pight in Plattsmouth.
On Wednesday June 10th friends gathered at the Rauth home to mark the birthdays of Mrs. Mogens Johnson of Weeping Water and Mrs. Herman Hanth of Mattey. Mesdames Rauth Johnson Keckler Smith Dowler Jess Smith Jensen and Miss Rena Christensen attended along with strawber ries and cream refreshments.
A large turnout at Manley’s rodeo drew roughly six hundred visitors from town and out of town. The Sunday show featured an enthusiastic crowd that travelled to the event.
Miss Anna Rauth, who studied in Chicago and completed her course, returns to Omaha to work as librarian. After graduation with high marks she traveled east by auto with her father John C. Rauth and Arnold Harms, visiting Iowa Falls before continuing home, while Otto Harms joined for the trip.
On last Monday Mesdames Charles Griffis and Ralph Welte with Ralph Welte Jr and driver Herman Herms visited relatives in David City for the day and returned home in the evening.
The meeting decided to retain Andrew Schleifert as director for an expiring term. The same teachers will be retained.
In Cass county Nebraska the County Court sits in Plattsmouth to hear all claims against the estate of Margaret Wehrhbein on July 10 1931 and October 12 1932 at 10 am to receive and examine claims for adjustment. The filing period ends three months from July 5 1931 and debts due within one year from July 5 1931. County Judge H. Duxbury presiding.
The Louisville annual school meeting drew 267 voters as they rejected a 10,000 warrant plan to add four rooms to the building. The measure failed 182 to 135, with a 60 percent threshold required.
Leslie Pittman son of Edward A. Pittman formerly of Union visited relatives for a short time Thursday. He has served 16 years in the navy with World War and Grand Fleet service and received medals for Haitian Mexican Chinese campaigns and World War Victory. He hopes to retire after three more years and return to Union.
Mrs Hazel Lyon and Fred Shoemaker of Nehawka married in Nebraska City in the county courthouse with county judge officiating. The couple, witnessed by relatives, will live on a farm north of Nehawka and Mr Shoemaker will help on his brother in law I A Wartick’s farm.
A merchant maintains a steady year round period for selling goods, indicating consistent business activity and continuous storefront operations. The note highlights ongoing commerce without seasonal pauses.
Fontenelle D A R chapter held a Monday afternoon meeting at Mrs E H Wescott residence with Mrs R W Clement leading. The program featured a Monroe life review, a Memorial Day history, a by law update and the president general’s letter read to members.
A log cabin marriage temple at Pioneer Memorial State Park near Harrodsburg Kentucky was dedicated with an address by Labor Secretary Doak and a Transylvania College dramatization of the Lincoln wedding. Governors proclamation made today a public holiday with participation by leaders from Kentucky Virginia Indiana and Illinois.
Plattsmouth residents report kingfishers preying on gold and other fish in yard pools. After witnessing a bird attack, owners install nets to prevent further losses to the bird and protect their stock.
The daily auctions at the Colding building draw many bidders each afternoon and evening. F. S. Morris, with extensive auction experience, conducts the sales using stock secured from local stores. Morris and his family are present, and the brisk bidding yields solid bargains and solid results for purchasers from out of town.
Mrs Rae McMahen of this city won the fourth prize in an Omaha quilt contest that drew hundreds of quilts. The winning quilt, made by her mother Mrs L P Dixon of Sidney Iowa, was shown at the PD A R Colonial tea and exhibition here and had previously won first prize in Omaha. The quilt remains a cherished possession of Mrs McMahen.
Eastern western and southern railways unite to petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for a blanket 15 percent rise in freight rates and charges to go into effect after a swift review. A three-group committee will file the application detailing reasons while preserving existing differentials and aiming for action after September 20.
The Queen Esthers met Friday evening at Mrs. Edgar Newton’s home. Despite rain a large group attended and enjoyed the evening with a devotional led by Mary Persinger. Reports were submitted and approved, committees appointed, and Fern Jabrig gave an engaging lesson before refreshments.
The Sea Saints, an order for older youths, formed a group and built a four foot boat named Nebr pronounced Necer and launched last Sunday. Fulton Harris designed the craft after completing a school year at Lincoln. Charter members include Fulton Harris Ben Anderson Sterling Harris Justin Anderson John Harris and Donald Harris.
Lincoln June 11 A contract was awarded Thursday to the Diamond Engineering Co Grand Island for a steel bridge over the Republican river at Bbperiar consisting of four spans on a bid of 19 786 The old structure was washed out about two months ago.
Pleasant Ridge community plans a Sunday picnic at Garfield park Plattsmouth. Attendees are urged to bring dinger cape saucers and dishes and to spend the day together.
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