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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1939

Page

3

Trousseau Tea Honors Miss Jeanne Jelinek in Lincoln

Mrs. Wm. Nelson and Miss Wilma Swatek attended a Trousseau Tea at the A. O. Bloom home in Lincoln honoring Miss Jeanne Jelinek of Los Angeles. Jeanne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jelinek, will marry Irvin Bloom of Lincoln on June 28 and they will honeymoon in Hawaii before making their home in Lincoln.

Wm. Nelson Wilma Swatek Lincoln Trousseau A. O. Bloom Jeanne Jelinek Jelinek Charles Jelinek Los Angeles Irvin Bloom Hawaii

Wooster Fleming Nuptials Planned in City Church

Mr and Mrs Joseph Wooster announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Miss Alice Wooster to Mr John Fleming Jr son of Mr and Mrs John Fleming Sr of Minneapolis Minnesota The ceremony is set for Saturday morning June 17 at Holy Rosary church 1610 Pearl Street at 9 oclock Miss Wooster has lived in Minneapolis for several years and been employed there

Joseph Wooster Alice Wooster John Fleming, Jr John Fleming Minneapolis Minnesota Holy Rosary Church 1610 Pearl Street Miss Wooster

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. John Rummel

Sunday evening a pleasant surprise honored Mrs. John Rummel with a birthday picnic on the lawn. Guests brought baskets for a weiner roast and shared a supper and games, then spent the evening visiting and cards before departing with best wishes.

John Rummel Rummel Elmer Tritsch Marion Richard George Kaffenberger James Charles Fred Nolting Gene Leonard George D. M. Babbitt Nanson Don Seiver Shirley Wesley

Birthday and Reunion Mark Mrs. Cechal’s Home Gathering

Sunday at Mrs. Josephine Cechal’s west city home a four generation birthday reunion was held marking her June fifth birthday. The event featured a mid day dinner prepared by her daughters and a birthday cake by Mrs. Frank Rebal. Attending were Mrs. Cechal’s descendants including Mrs. Russell Stratton of Weeping Water and Mrs. Horace McBride of Wabash with their families, and guests Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kopp of Miami Florida.

Josephine Cechal Frank Rebal Russell Stratton Weeping Water Cecal Horace McBride Wabash Patricia Ann McBride Josephine Havek Moravia United States Nejediey Hayek Frank Cechal Cechal

Local Families Featured in Weeping Water Socials

Weeping Water lists include Mr. and Mrs. Horace McBride and daughter Wabash Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rebal and family Mr. and Mrs. Frank Koubek and family John and Adolph Cechal of this city in a social notice of the area.

Horace McBride Wabash Frank Rebal Frank Koubek John and Adolph Cechal

Keil and Wohlfarth host dinner guests in Murray

Tuesday’s Daily notes Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Keil of Murray visiting for the weekend as guests at a dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wohlfarth and their son Richard. Mrs Wohlfarth served a steak dinner enjoyed by all. Visitors report crops looking well.

Phillip Keil Murray Otto Wohlfarth Richard Wohlfarth

Dinner guests hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cacy

Mr and Mrs Thomas Cacy and daughter Wanda Lou entertained at home Sunday for dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Walden of Plattsmouth Elton Cacy and wife near Auburn Ira Strange and family near Peru and Mr and Mrs Ezra Eads near Brownville.

Thomas Cacy Wanda Lou Walden Plattemouth Elton Cacy Auburn Ira Strange Peru Ezra Eads Brownville

Junior Woman's Club Program At Hotel Plattsmouth

Members of the Junior Woman's Club enjoyed an evening program at the Hotel Plattsmouth with speaker Miss Florence Hathaway of Van Sant School of Business discussing The Present Day Demands on the Young Business Woman Today. Music from Mrs Showers South Sea Island guitar class complemented the event.

Junior Woman's Club Hotel Plattsmouth Florence Hathaway The van Sant School of Business Showers South Sea Island Waunitta Johnson Anne Knieke Catherine and Irene Anthes Mildred Walden Pauline Yelick

Sunday Evening Bridge Club Hosted by Bev erage Family

Sunday evening entertainment at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Beverage featured the Sunday Evening bridge club with a sole guest Miss Marie Horn. Prizes went to Mrs Fred Sharpnack Mrs Richard Beverage Mrs Walter Tritsch and Walter Tritsch. Refreshments followed the card game.

Sunday Evening Bridge Club Richard Beverage Marie Horn Fred Sharpnack Walter Tritsch

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Rhoden on June 11

Mrs. Bessie Bourne visited Mr. and Mrs. Kelley Rhoden for a birthday dinner in honor of Mr. Rhoden who observed his birthday Sunday June 11. The noon meal was prepared and served by his wife.

Bessie Bourne Kelley Rhoden Rhoden

Shower Honors Bride-to-Be Before June Wedding

At Mrs William Holmes home a miscellaneous shower celebrated Miss Dorothea Siemoneit as she prepares to marry Emil F Schmidt on Sunday June 18 at 2 30 p m from St Pauls Evangelical church. Pink and white decor suited the party of over 100 ladies with games, gifts, and refreshments. The bride to be received many keepsakes from friends.

William Holmes Dorothea Siemoneit Emil F. Schmidt St. Paul's Evangelical Church

Westminster Guild Concludes Year with Covered Dish Luncheon

The Westminster Guild of the First Presbyterian Church completed its last meeting of the year with a covered dish luncheon in the Fel portion of the church.

Westminster Guild First Presbyterian Church

Church fellowship group plans summer project

The church fellowship room hosted a Tuesday meeting with a 6:30 luncheon attended by all members. After supper, a business meeting led by Mrs. Louis Lohnes set plans for the summer project and announced activities will resume in September.

Breakfast Club Holds First Meeting at Crabill’s Pasture

Five young ladies formed The Breakfast Club and met for a 4 30 breakfast at Crabill's pasture with chaperone Miss Janet Westover. Members are Mary Winscot Ruth Westover Libby Whies and Margaret Fricke.

Crabill’s Pasture Mary Winscot Ruth Westover Libby Whies Margaret Fricke Janet Westover

Rambler's Patrol Girl Scouts Meet At Westover Home

The Rambler's Patrol of local Girl Scouts met last evening at Janet and Ruth Westover's home. A large group attended as Mrs. James Mauzy led the regular business session before closing with refreshments and social time.

Rambler's Janet Ruth Westover James Mauzy

Fontenelle Chapter Elects D A R Officers At Meeting

Mrs. F R Gobelman hosted Fontenelle chapter D A R at her Wescott building home. Officers elected include Regent Miss Caroline Baird Vice Regent Mrs Pearl Mann Chaplain Mrs R W Clement Treasurer Miss Pearl Staats Secretary Mrs F R Gobelman Historian and Registrar Mrs E H Wescott Auditor Mrs R W Clement. Guests included Mrs George W Thomas of Los Angeles Mrs R A Bates Mrs W H Woolcott and Mrs Val Burkel. The group planned the fiftieth anniversary observance and binding of the national magazine while viewing Gobelman’s glass china and antiques collection. Lunch followed.

Fontenelle F. R. Gobelman Daughters of the American Revolution Wescott Caroline Baird Pearl Mann R. W. Clement Pearl Staats E. H. Wescott George W. Thomas Los Angeles R. A. Bates W. H. Woolcott Val Burkel

Nellie Don Summer Refreshments at The Ladies Toggery

The Ladies Toggery announces Nellie Don summer refreshments featuring frost dipped cottons and rayon crepes in pastel colors. Sized 12 to 44, prices from $1.95 to $10.95, sold exclusively in Cass county. Come in and try one on at Shop of Personal Service.

Nelly Don Cass County

Visit With Friends in Nebraska Trip

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Rosencrans travel with Mrs. Matt Lasey of Homewell Missouri motoring Sunday to Nehawka to see Walter J. Wunderlich and family then Nebraska City to visit Rev. and Mrs. Reel, longtime Missouri friends of the Lasey family.

C. A. Rosencrans Matt Lasey Homewell Missouri Rosencrans W. E. Rosencrans Nehawka Walter J. Wunderlich Nebraska City Reel Lasey

Return to Iowa from Bedford visit honors at Buechler home

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Harley returned to their Bedford Iowa home after a several day visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Buechler whose daughter is Mrs. Harley. A family gathering at the Buechler residence Sunday included Warren Tulene Bertha Buechler Dan Terryberry Vivian Danny Harold Buechler and John Buechler.

Sam Harley Bedford, Ia John Buechler Buechler Harley Warren Tulene Bertha Buechler Dan Terryberry Vivian Danny Harold Buechler

Distinguished Party of Odd Fellows Visit Here

Platte lodge No. 7 I O O F hosted visiting officers from Tekamah Blair South Sioux City and Louisville for an inspiring meeting. Harry L. Kruger presided as welcome was extended and plans noted for a larger future gathering and reciprocal visit.

Platte Lodge No. 7 O. F George B. Nelson Tekamah E. A. Hanna Blair John Dickson Sioux City Grand Guardian H. W. Bloodgood Louisville Harry L. Kruger Noble Grand Bloodgood Avoca

Death by infection cited in Capper autopsy

Autopsy on Omaha youth Lee Capper shows death from infection rather than appendicitis. A small cut or abrasion and possible cold Platte River swim five to six days earlier are suggested sources. Red Cross swimming program coordinator notes plans to test pool and beach water for purity this year.

Lee Capper Omaha R. P. Westover Platte Ray Norris Red Cross

Needle and Thread Club Organizes 4-H Sewing Group

A group of girls met at the home of Mrs. Newton Sullivan on June 1 to organize a 4-H sewing club. Officers were Ruth Hull president Louise Lepert secretary Betty Lepert news reporter. Members include Jean Stava Helen Lepert Wi Mumm Janet Tiekotter Betty Lepert Ruth Hull Mary Rose Stava and Louise Lepert. Hostesses were Jean Stava and Janet Tiekotter. Leader is Mrs Newton Sullivan and assistant leader is Mrs Donald Harris. The club plans a sewing box for the June 15 meeting.

Needle and Thread Club Jean Stava Janet Tiekotter Helen Lepert Wi Mumm Betty Lepert Ruth Hull Mary Rose Stava Louise Lepert Newton Sullivan Donald Harris

Mrs. James Jelinek Passes Away At 81 In Plattsmouth

Mrs. James Jelinek aged 81 died Sunday at 5 45 AM at the home of her daughter Mrs Anna Zitka in Plattsmouth after a pneumonia illness. She and her husband were early Czech settlers in Nebraska and among Holy Rosary Church founders. She leaves four daughters a sister sixteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren native of Czechoslovakia born February 12 1558 and married in Europe before emigrating in 1891 to Nebraska.

James Jelinek Anna Zitka Jelinek Mary Semerad Vaclav Barbara Semerad Czechoslovakia John Jaske America Nebraska Plattsmouth Holy Rosary Church Altar Society St. Laudmilla’s Society Zitka Lillian Los Angeles California John Gruidel Mary Omaha James Sedlak Hermie Joseph Zitka Anna Anna Skvaris Frank Konfret

Salerno to visit Chicago relatives health checkup

Arthur Salerno and his daughter Rose Marie travel to Chicago to visit relatives and friends for a short time. He plans to see his former family physician and undergo a clinic examination as his health has not been good recently.

Arthur Salerno Rose Marie Chicago Mr. Salerno

Gospel Tent Meetings Begin on North 11th Street

A series of undenominational gospel meetings opens in a tent on North 11th street. Conducted by R. Horn and L. Schwartz, all are welcome to attend.

North 11Th Street R. Horn L. Schwartz

Local Social Notes From Plattsmouth Area

H A Crozier of Weeping Water was in county court matters. Omaha visitors include Mr and Mrs T J Hickson visiting Miss Olive Jones in Plattsmouth. W A Swatek attended a funeral in Abie for his aunt Mrs Vincent Stecker. John Frady and Virginia Frady visiting Ashland and dined with Lonnie Todd and family. James Rebal visited Omaha to see son James Rebal Jr. and handle business. Harley Cecil and two children from Denver visiting William Baird family. Georgia White from Omaha visiting sister Lillian G White. Florence Britain of Omaha visited Mrs Ted Harris in Plattsmouth. County Commissioner Ray Norris of near Weeping Water attended to business. Dr H G McClusky and Supt L S Devoe in Lincoln for church work and family visits.

H. A. Crozier Weeping Water Realator T. J. Hickson Omaha Plattsmouth Olive Jones W. A. Swatek Abie Nebr Ashland Lonnie Todd James Rebal James Rebal, Jr Harley Cecil Denver William Baird

Cass County Auxiliary Hosts Veterans Hospital Bingo Party

R T Cuthreil led a car convoy of Cass county American Legion Auxiliary women to Lincoln Veterans hospital for an Auxilia ry Bingo party. Members from multiple units funded prizes and refreshments. Greenwood Auxiliary members also attended.

R. T. Cuthrel American Legion Auxiliary Veterans’ Hospital Lincoln Cass County Auxiliary Cuthreil E. C. Vroman

Bankers Form a New Regional Clearing House

About 34 bankers from Cass Otoe and eastern Lancaster county met in Syracuse to plan a regional clearing house association. Otto Schneider Nebraska City is president G J Kohl Burr is vice president Carl J Schneider Plattsmouth is secretary treasurer The group will meet quarterly next in September Represented communities include Plattsmouth Nebraska City Syracuse Talmage Burr Douglas Union State and Citizens State banks of Lancaster county Attendees from Cass county listed.

Cass Otoe Lancaster County Lincoln Syracuse Syracuse American Legion Otto Schneider Nebraska City G. J. Kohl Burr Carl J. Schneider Plattemouth Plattsmouth Talmage Burr, Douglas Union State Ciizens State Banks

Printing commitments in Mo prompt response

A terse notice states that regardless of print size the request will receive prompt attention and provides a Missouri contact phone number 6 for follow up.

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Charles Kopp Miami, Florida J. W. Pittman Lewis Mougey Union Allis-Chalmer Allis-Chalmer W. C Chas. Wallery Allis- Chalmer Nellie Don Korn Klub R. W. Knorr King Korn Iowa Odd Fellows Platte Lodge No O.F Fort Crook Ft. Crook Gospel Services Creamery Lower Main St Bingo Party Cass, Otoe East Lancaster Carl Schneider Frank A. Cloldt Thornton Baker Plattamouth Carl Ganz Alve Guy L. Clements Elmwood Oscar Hinds Frank Domingo Henry Mogensen Na Life Seelee Pelos Tee Eem Ore Weyrich & Hadraba Pinttementh Hriak Hatchery Pinttemoauth A. J. Tool Murdock Knecht Store South Beed First Avenue Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co
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