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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1939

Page

4

Community Births and Visits Stir Eagle Neighbors

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Frolich on Sunday June 12. Numerous relatives and friends visited and travelled from Lincoln, Chapman, Eagle, and Palmyra for family events and summer plans. Charles Sweet hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs L E Jones in Palmyra while others planned vacations, schooling, and hospital stays across the area.

Frank Frolich W. B. Hursh Floyd Andrey Fishburn John Reitter Lincoln Guy Jones Jack Mr. Jones L. E. Jones Charles Sweet Palmyra R. A. Schumaker Eon Lonnie Auburn Marshall William Harrell Eagle E. M. Stewart Jean Marie Ames Town Hugh Warren Stewart Earl Stewart

Surprise Birthday Party Noted for Mrs Emma Judkins

Sunday evening a surprise party marked the birthday anniversary of Mrs Emma L Judkins on June 11 as Mr and Mrs attended the event.

Emma L. Judkins

Paul Writes Personal Letters And Their Lessons

The lesson contrasts Paul’s letter writing with its power to reveal heart and character. It notes Timothy and Titus connections, Lois and Eunice, and urges stirring the gift of God. It concludes with Philemon and Onesimus showing the gospel dissolves master slave lines and invites forgiveness and grace.

God Paul Titus Timothy Charles FE. Erdman Jerusalem Crete Church of Jesus Christ Onisemus Quisemus Philemon Lord Jesus Christ

Pleasant social at Judkins home with guests

Paul Judkins of Lincoln and family plus Ada Wetenkamp and Ivan Caddy and Jill joined Mrs. Judkins for a cordial gathering at her home. Ice cream cake and coffee were served creating a very pleasant occasion.

Paul Judkins Lincoln Elmer Judkins Donna Belle Ada Wetenkamp Ivan Caddy Jill

Tip-a-Half-Ton 4-H Baby Beet Club Meets

A May 1 meeting at Merle Kunz's home discussed calf feeding and handed out sheets on Meat Identification Judging Demonstration and Livestock Judging. Mrs. Rupa hosted a nice lunch. Next gathering set for June 18 at Paul Eve land's home.

Merle Kunz Rupa Paul Eveland Margaret Ann Wulf

Methodist Ladies Meet at Mrs Blodgett Home

Mrs. Arthur Blodgett hosted the Methodist Ladies in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon last week. President Mrs. Guy Jones presided. After the business meeting, Mrs. Blodgett served a luncheon. Invisible visitors included Mrs. Daisy Burns Mrs. G H Palmer Mrs. Myrtle Robertson and Edith.

Arthur Blodgett Guy Jones

Oberle Family Reunion At Ida Oberle Home

The Oberle family gathered at Ida Oberle's home last Sunday for a reunion and noon luncheon. Attendees included Emil Oberle and family, Carl Oberle and sons, Herbert Oberle and family from Eagle, Fred Olds from Stockton, Lloyd Oberle and daughter, Elmer Mahler, Norris Babson from Lincoln, and guests Fischer of Walton, Otto Boeswetter and sons, W G Hofmann and family, and George Onken.

Oberle Ida Oberle Emil Oberle Fred Oberle Nelta Lucille Rudolph Oberle Carl Oberle Herbert Oberle Eagle Fred Olds Stockton California Lloyd Oberle Elmer Mahler Norris Babson Lincoln Fischer Walton Otto Boeswetter and Sons W. G. Hofmann George Onken

Elevator sold after decades of growth in grain trade

George Trunkenbolz owned the east of the depot elevator for 33 years and sold it to Continental Grain company. He began with the Betts elevator in 1906, remodeled in 1917 and rebuilt in March 1918. He ran it until 1925 when he retired to focus on oil business, later leasing to P. B. Cruise and then Searle and Chapin Lumber for extended periods.

George Trunkenbolz Continental Grain Company Trunkenbolz E. P. Betts Oll P. B. Cruise Searle and Chapin Lumber Company

DeVoe Family Heads to Greeley for Summer Study

Superintendent and Mrs. L. S. Devoe and daughter Marjorie left for Greeley Colorado to spend eight weeks. Mr. Devoe will attend summer classes at Greeley State Teachers College.

L. S. Devoe Marjorie Greeley Colorado Devoe Greeley State Teachers’ College

Young patient recovers well from tonsil surgery

Eleven year old Bobby Sell son of Mrs Ora Sell had tonsillectomy at a local doctor's office. He withstood the operation in very good condition and is able to resume work and play.

Bobby Sell Ora Sell

Catalog Secrets Prompt Promotes Alluring Product Descriptions

A marketing prompt asks readers to consider how enticing descriptions influence purchases. It explores whether vivid language drives demand and if catalogs sway buyer behavior more than plain facts. The piece notes consumer psychology and advertising tactics without endorsing any single method.

Many Weddings Mark Week End in Plattsmouth

A rush of marriage licenses and ceremonies took place in Plattsmouth with County Judge A H Duxbury uniting four couples. Notable weddings included Andrew Julian McNatt and Wilma Frances Sherman in Lincoln, Charles Thompson and Lena Bat hilda Klabunde in Irvington, Charles Keplinger and Bonnie Jean Michael in Omaha, and William R Stroud with Josephine F Patania in Omaha, plus Howard Chester Seward and Marian Ruth Heller at First Methodist in Hooper.

A. H. Duxbury Andrew Julian McNatt Plattsmouth Lincoln Wilma Frances Sherman W.A. Robertson J. Howard Davis Court House Charles Thompson Lena Bathilda Klabunde Irvington Duxbury Minnie Hild Ireta Wood Charles Keplinger Bonnie Jean Michael Omaha West Pearl Street Gene Baker William R. Stroud Josephine F. Patania

Many Attend Den Show At Ak-Sar-Ben Start

A large Cass county crowd attended Omaha’s first den show of the season for the Ak-Sar-Ben entertainments. Delegations came from Louisville and Elmwood. the Elmwood band led by Peter Gradeville performed a fine program, adding greatly to the evening. The show was praised as one of the best yet by Omaha entertainers and forecasts a successful season ahead.

Cass County Omaha Louisville Elmwood Peter Gradeville

Executors final report in Burns estate court notice

In Cass County Nebraska the Executrix of Edgar J Burns deceased filed a final report and petition for examination and allowance of her accounts determination of heirship assignment of residue and discharge. The petition will be heard July 7 1939 at 10 a m before County Judge A H Duxbury.

Cass County Nebraska Edgar J. Burns A. H. Duxbury

Notice of Administratrix Sale of Real Estate in Cass County

In Cass County Nebraska the estate of Amelia Monroe Wynn deceased will sell at public auction real estate described as Lot 4 block 33 city Plattsmouth and several lots in SW quarter section 18 12 14 East of the 6th P M. Sale July 8 1939 at 9 a m at the south front door of the courthouse. Terms cash 25 percent at sale and balance on confirmation. Administratrix Nettie Ackerman oversees.

District Court County of Cass Nebraska Amelia Monroe Wynn Nettie Ackerman W. W. Wilson District Court of Cass Counity Plattsmouth Cass County Court House Nettiz Ackerman

Camp Harding Service Draws Plattsmouth Visitors

Plattsmouth residents attended a Sunday worship at Camp Harding west of Louisville. The boys camp, for ages 11 to 16, runs from June 7 to June 14 with attendees from several towns. E H Wescott led the sermon at 11 am, Peter Gradeville’s orchestra accompanied group singing, and a noon dinner followed for guests.

Plattsmouth Louisville Camp Harding E. H. Wescott Peter Gradeville Wildwood Wescott

Miss Clara Shafer Hospitalized For Examination

Miss Clara Shafer daughter of Mr and Mrs Cliff Shafer is in University hospital for examination and treatment after a period of illness. Doctors will determine the cause and may perform an operation.

Clara Shafer Cliff Shafer University Hospital Miss Shafer

Order of Hearing and Notice of Probate of Foreign Will

County Court of Cass Nebraska sets July 7 1939 at 2 PM to hear Harold W Richards petition to probate a foreign will of J F Wortman with Richards as administrator with the will annexed. Notice to heirs and all interested persons via three weekly Plattsmouth Journal publications.

J. F. Wortman Harold W. Richards Nebraska Plattsmouth

Notice to guardians and heirs in Cass County Nebr real estate case

George V Erickson and Mary Larsen Marshall sue to quiet title to the north half of the northeast quarter of Section Fourteen Township Eleven North Range Nine east Cass County Nebr. They seek cancellation of mortgages and liens and a decree declaring no lien on the property. Respond by July 3, 1939 or allegations stand true. Attorney H V Noland Ashland Neb. mis-25 j 1-83-15

American Surety Company City of New York H. N. Dovey Maggie Larsen E. A. Fisher Carrie Fisher E. H. Kintner Louis Larsen Ole Nelson Henry Larsen Section Fourteen Township Eleven Range Nine Cass County Nebraska George W. Erickson Mary Larsen Marshall District Court Sixth Principal Meridian George V. Erickson

Notice to Creditors of John Hirz Estate 1939

Notice to creditors of the estate of John Hirz deceased. Time limit for filing claims is September 25 1939. A hearing will be held September 29 1939 at 10 a.m. in the County Court room in Plattsmouth to examine hear allow and adjust all duly filed claims. Dated May 26 1939. County Judge seal.

Cass County Nebraska John Hirz Plattsmouth A. H. Duxbury

Estate of Axel Nelson at Plattsmouth hearing planned

Nebraska records list Axel Nelson deceased with claims against the estate No 3406. A hearing is set in the County Court room in Plattsmouth on October 6 1939 at ten o clock a m to examine hear allow and adjust all claims or objections. Dated June 2 1929. (Seal) 15-3w

Cass County Nebraska Axel Nelson Plattsmouth

Notice of Probate for Byron Golding Estate

Notice of probate filing for the estate of Byron Golding deceased. Petition seeks probate of a last will and testament and appointment of H. A. Schneider as Administrator with will annexed. Hearing set for June 30, 1929 at 10 a.m. County Judge.

Sheriff Sale in Cass County Nebraska Plattsmouth

In Cass County Nebraska on July 1 1939 at 10:00 am at the south front door of Plattsmouth Court House the sheriff will auction public real estate to satisfy a judgment for the City of Plattsmouth against Nels Steel and others. Property spans multiple lots and blocks in Plattsmouth including Young Hayes Duke Streitweisser and Wise additions and listed parcels. The sale is by order of District Court Clerk C E Sedgway with Sheriff Joe Mraser.

C. E. Sedgway District Court Cass County Nebraska Court House Plattsmouth S. E City of Young & Hayes Duke Thompson Wise Streitweisser City of Plattsmo

Divorce Petition Filed by Maxine Cowden

The plaintiff Maxine Cowden files suit against Raymond Cowden on January 11 1939 seeking a divorce restitution of her maiden name Maxine Hanni and further relief. Respondent must answer by July 10 1939. silence will admit the petition. Attorney W A Robertson represents the plaintiff.

Raymond Cowden Maxine Hanni Maxine Cowden W. A. Robertson

Notice of Hearing on Ratcliff Estate Final Report

May L. Ratcliff as Executrix filed a final report for the Hannah Penn estate in Cass County Nebraska. A hearing is set for June 23, 1939 at 10:00 a.m. in Plattsmouth to approve the report, discharge the executor, and release the bond. Objections may be made at the County Court Room.

Cass County Nebraska Hannah Penn L. Ratcliff W. C. Ratcliff W. C. Rateliff Plattsmouth A. H. Duxbury

Notice of suit to quiet title in Cass County Neb

Robert M. Painter and Edna Mae Painter sue J V Hinchman Mathew B Boyd and others to quiet title to Lot 9 Block 59 in Plattsmouth Neb. Plaintiffs seek a decree in their favor and require defendants to answer by July 10 1939. Case filed May 18 1939 in District Court Cass County.

J. V. Hinchman Mathew B. Boyd J. W. Hinchman Mathew 85. Boyd District Court Cass County Nebraska Plattsmouth Equitable Obert M. P Wei Mab P Ther W. A

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Pearl Norris Will Norris Bertha Wulf Pauline Ollerman Ronnie Gillette A. M. Longman Harold Piersel L. W. Piersel William Mickle John Root Peru Root T. J. Hoham Hoham Martha Cooper Donald Springer Chicago Garrett Theological Seminary Evanston Howard Stoner Leavenworth Kansas Elinor Longman Los Angeles George Vierick Audrey Fishburn Chapman S. E. Allen Robert Rome Ephesus Jesus Christ Lois Eunice Journal County of Cass H. V. Noland Ashland Byron Golding H. A. Schneider Sheriff's Sale State of Joe Mraser Robert M. Painter Edna Mae Painter Plaintiffs Manley W. Greene Manly W. Green M. W. Green
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