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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1936

Page

1

Masons Elect New Officers at Grand Lodge

The A. F. and A. M. of Nebraska elected new officers at the 79th grand lodge communication in Omaha. William A. Robertson becomes deputy grand master. Cer seve A. Phillips named grand master. Walter R. Raecke senior warden. William J. Breckenridge grand junior warden. Lewis E. Smith re elected grand secretary.

Nebraska Masonic Temple Omaha Grand Lodge William A. Robertson Robertson A. Phillips Camp William C. Ramsey Phillips Plattsmouth Cambridge Walter R. Raecke Central City William J. Breckenridge Hastings Lewis E. Smith George Allen Beecher Ernest B. Perry Lincoln Lute M. Savage Earl J. Lee Fremont John W. Disbrow Grand Tuler Edward F. Carter George A. Kurk Smith

Meierjurgen visitors report large game park in Cherry County

Henry Meierjurgen of Murdock and G C Meierjurgen of Omaha visited the city this morning to attend business at the court house and socialized with friends. G C Meierjurgen returned from Cherry County where a government purchase of 11 000 acres will become a fenced protection park for game and fish in the northwest.

Henry Meierjurgen Murdock G. C. Meierjurgen Omaha Court House Cherry County

Freese Yorks Visit Adeline Family in Texas

Mr. and Mrs. Don Freese York of Adeline Texas are visiting relatives in this city at the home of Mr. Yorks parents Mr and Mrs Don C York. Mr York recently worked with McLellan stores in the south and will return to San Angels Texas to become assistant manager there.

Don Freese York Adeline Texas Mr. York Don C. York South McLellan Stores San Antonio San Angels

Roy Taylor Improves After Drump Heap Fire Injury

Roy Taylor, now using crutches, shows improvement after a drum heap fire injuring his feet a week ago. He remains partly sore on the right foot though one foot is nearly well and he is rapidly gaining as he recuperates in the city’s business section.

Roy Taylor Taylor

Becker Joins Arthur Andersen As Auditor After Graduation

John H. Becker a University of Nebraska graduate has secured a position with Arthur Andersen Co a renowned auditing firm He will start in early December and may be assigned to New York Boston or Chicago offices The placement marks a strong recognition of his abilities in auditing and accounting

John H. Becker University of Nebraska Arthur Anderson Co Becker New York Boston Chicago

Four Horses Electrocuted Near Nehawka

At Vilas Sheldon farm near Nehawka four horses owned by Mr. Sheldon were electrocuted when two rotten light poles fell and live wires touched the animals. Jack Dalton, working on the farm, survived the shock but suffered injuries and received medical aid in town.

Vilas Sheldon Farm Vilas Sheldon Nehawka Sheldon Jack Dalton Mr. Dalton

Kitchen Klatter Klub Meeting Notes

The Kitchen Klatter Klub met Tuesday at Mrs. Palacek's home. Demonstrations on vegetables were given by Wilma Swatek and Dorothy Will. Refreshments were served by Alice Allen and Mary Alice Ault. Next week Thelma Capper and Opal Byers will lead demonstrations at Capper's home.

Klatter Klub

Betty O'Donnell Bitten by Dog in South 10th Street Incident

Thursday's Daily Betty eight daughter of Mr and Mrs William P O'Donnell Sr was bitten last evening by a dog at the George VanHorn home on South 10th street. The dog pushed open a chained door and attacked Betty tearing her clothing and biting her thigh. She was taken to a physician where the wound was dressed and hopes remain for no serious outcome. Betty and her brother Richard have been delivering the Journal in the west Fourth ward route.

Betty William P. O'Donnell George VanHorn South 10Th Street Richard West Fourth Ward

Virginia Visitors Honor Mr and Mrs Rice at Porter Home

A family dinner at the J. T. Porter home welcomed Mr and Mrs D D Rice of Seven Mile Ford Virginia along with relatives. Guests included Mr and Mrs J E Wood Nehaka, Mr and Mrs D B Porter Union, and the honored couple.

J. T. Porter D. D. Rice Seven Mile Ford Virginia Porter Nebraska J. E. Wood Nehanka

Silver Beaver Award Given to E. H. Wescott for Scouting Service

The Silver Beaver Award, the second highest in Scouting, is to be publicly presented to E. H. Wescott of Plattsmouth for long service to Scouting and boys’ work. The delay stemmed from floods and illness, with presentations planned in Milford, Lincoln, and Auburn before the Plattsmouth Rotary Club arranges a ceremony.

Legion Scout E. H. Wescott Plattsmouth Milford Republican Valley Wescott Lincoln Dawson Auburn Mississippi River National Scouting Organization Arbor Lodge Cornhusker Bert Swalley Nebraska City Walter Jackson Blair

Miss Martha Gorder heads to Yellowstone Park

Miss Martha Gorder departs for Yellowstone Park Wyoming to spend the summer assisting in entertaining and instructing visitors at the park lodges. She has done similar work for two seasons and will later teach in Harrison Nebraska after earning a degree from Peru State Teachers College this year.

Martha Gorder Yellowstone Park Wyoming Miss Gorder Harrison Nebraska Peru State

Summering in Lincoln with Devoe Family

Mr and Mrs Lowell S Devoe and children Junior and Marjorie are in Lincoln to spend part of the school vacation with relatives and friends. Superintendent L S Devoe will teach a special session in the University of Nebraska summer school opening soon.

Lowell S. Devoe Junior Marjorie Lincoln L. S. Devoe University of Nebraska

Miss Farley and Miss Boyd Head West for Vacation and Study

Miss Helen Farley of this city and Miss Marie Boyd of Lincoln depart for Los Angeles for a short vacation. They will take special summer school work at the University of Southern California during their west coast trip.

Helen Farley Marie Boyd Lincoln Plattsmouth Los Angeles University of Southern California

Stranger Suffers Attack Near City

Arthur Vilaneal, 46, a resident of the transient camp north of the city, fell ill near Main and Fifth streets and could not walk. He was assisted to the city jail to rest awaiting camp aid. He said spells made walking impossible, and Chief Joe Libershal cared for him until help arrived. police noted he had not been drinking.

Arthur Vilaneal Main Fifth Streets Joe Libershal

Applications Filed for Old Age Pensions in County

The county director Paul Vandervoort reports 355 applications for the Old Age Pensions program. Of these, 176 have been approved and sent to Lincoln for processing, with inquiries and investigations continuing for each case as staff notify claimants. Vandervoort has visited towns and homes to collect and review applications personally to aid the aged.

Paul Vandervoort County Assistance Commission Board of Commissioners Lincoln Vandervoort

Dies at Nebraska City of Former Plattsmouth Resident

William DeWolf of Nebraska City died Thursday at his home there. He was the son in law of John C Brittain of this city. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday in Nebraska City and the body will be brought to Plattsmouth for burial. Oak Hill cemetery services will be conducted by Plattsmouth Aerie No 365 Fraternal Order of Eagles.

William DeWolf Nebraska City Plattsemouth John C. S Brittain Walter Brittain Oak Hill Cemetery Plattsmouth Aerfie Order of Eagles

Dedication Held for Clements Memorial Tablet in Lincoln

Miss Alpha C. Peterson and Miss Marie E. Kaufmann attended the dedication in the state capitol. The Clements memorial honored a former Nebraska state superintendent and Fremont Normal School head with a tablet in the Nebraska State Historical Society rooms. A large statewide gathering attended.

Alpha C. Peterson Marie E. Kaufmann Lincoln Clements State Capitol Nebraska Fremont Normal School Nebraska State Historical Society

Two Men Detained After Night Liquor Overdose

Officers Stewart and Pickrell picked up two men from a northern transient camp after an apparent liquor overdose. Both were lodged in the city jail while camp authorities are to decide their fate with police court action pending.

Stewart Pickrell

Masons of City Have Tests of Efficiency

Plattsmouth lodge No. 6 A F and A M hosted Lute M. Savage grand custodian of Nebraska Masonry who examined and certified the lodge officers. A 6:30 dinner preceded the meeting where Savages praise followed by remarks on the lodge’s high standard of proficiency and state‑level standing.

Plattsmouth Lodge No. 6 A. F A. M Lute M. Savage Nebraska Plattsmouth

Stage A Close Battle Between Timms Budweisers And Murray

The Timms Budweisers defeated Murray softballers 10 to 7 at Athletic Park in a tight late finish. Ralph Timm guided the Budweisers who led 5–0, Murray’s four-run rally in the fourth, Leyda hit a home run, and Timms added three runs in the ninth to seal the win.

Timm Murray Athletic Park Budweisers Ralph Timm Leyda Buds Timms

Death of St Marys mother of Frances Pointek

Word arrived of the death on Wednesday of the mother of Miss Frances Pointek, house keeper at the Holy Rosary parish house. The mother, who lived at St. Marys Nebraska, had been ill for some time and the daughter had been there to help care for her.

Frances Pointek Holy Rosary St. Mary's Nebraska

Idaho Visitors Here

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jagels of Buhl Idaho visit Mrs. Mabel Engelkennetz after attending the Holstein Breeders convention in Indianapolis Indiana. They report a real enjoyable journey.

Albert Jagels Buhl Idaho Mabel Engelkennetz Indianapolis Indiana

Visiting in the city guest Rose Toll of Kansas City

Mrs. Rose Wintersteen Toll of Kansas City, Missouri visits over the weekend as a guest of Miss Olive Gass. Toll taught in Plattsmouth schools for years and will be remembered by older residents.

Rose Wintersteen Toll Kansas City Missouri Olive Gass

Pleasant surprise visit honors Mrs Gartleman

Mrs Herman Gartleman of the south part of the city received a pleasant surprise Friday when Mrs Herman Fields her sister Mr and Mrs Everett Fields and two children Phillip and Betty and Mr and Mrs Wayne Schwartz all of Council Bluffs came by car to spend the day. The party brought baskets and a fine dinner was enjoyed as they visited and shared in a cheerful occasion.

Herman Gartleman Herman Fields Everett Fields Phillip Betty Wayne Schwartz Council Bluffs

Hamilton Named Head of GOP Committee

John D. M. Hamilton of Topeka was unanimously elected chair of the Republican National Committee to lead the drive for Alfred M. Landon's campaign for president. He forms an 18 member subcommittee to confer with Landon and Col. Frank Knox. Hamilton plans to split time between Washington and Chicago as he directs eastern and western efforts. Born in Iowa, he moved to Topeka as a child and became an early friend of Landon.

Cleveland John D. M. Hamilton Topeka Alfred M. Landon Republican National Committee Hamilton Landon Knox Col Frank Knox Chicago Hamiton Henry P. Fletcher Pennsylvania Earl Warren California Lucy Hillman Colorado Ezra Whitlaw Idaho Bertha Baur Illinois George A. Ball Indiana Harrison Span Massachusetts London Washington Iowa

Miss Alice Funke Reappointed Deaconess at Fayette-Bennett

Miss Alice M Funke daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Funk of this city has been reappointed deaconess at the Fayette Bennett Methodist church in Baltimore Maryland This is her third year at the church and reflects her strong work record Funke a Plattsmouth high school graduate class of 1929 and Kansas City Deaconess School alumna first served in Baltimore where she built a notable record and was selected again for service

Alice M. Funke Albert Funk Fayette-Bennett Methodist Church Baltimore Maryland Miss Funk East Miss Funke Plattsmouth School Kansas City Missouri

Roosevelt In Declares Norris Sees Roosevelt Victory

Senator George Norris of Nebraska voiced confidence that Roosevelt will win re election while Senator Borah remained noncommittal saying he will decide after returning to Idaho. Norris accused party leaders of still favoring special interests and criticized Landons gold standard stance.

Washington Alf Landon Frank Knox George Norris Nebraska Roosevelt William E. Borah Landon Hoover Borah Cleveland

Dreamer Leefer Wedding At Elmwood Home

On Sunday June 7 at 4 o clock at the Dreamer home in Elmwood Miss Nora Ellen Dreamer married Mr. Harry Leefer in a single ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Janen. About fifty guests attended as Raymond Cook sang Because with Ruth Dreamer at the piano.

J. C. Dreamer Elmwood Nora Ellen Dreamer Harry Leefer Janen Raymond Cook Ruth Dreamer Lohengrin Wilson Howe John Leefer

Printing services ad invites prompt attention by phone

A brief newspaper notice urges readers to call number 6 for printing services. The terse ad emphasizes prompt attention and personal contact for job inquiries.

We Appreciate Our Readers Phone Details to No 6

A note to readers asks them to provide phone details to the number six for contact. The brief outlines the request but offers no further context or deadline.

No. 6

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Masons W. A. Robertson Kitchen Klatter Klub Scout Committee Friends Cass County Assistance Office Hirz Brittain Newman McCarthy Ofe Shrader Turner Ees Krisky Lohnes Rolf E Keil Gruber Carper Oo Stastka Griffin McKinney Crosser Farris Kansan Landon Will Guide Party Geo. W. Norris Dreamer Leefer Rollin Dreamer
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