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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1930

Page

6

Pleasant Family Gathering at Noyes Farm Home

A pleasant gathering honored visiting relatives at the C. E. Noyes farm. Mrs. J. R. Noyes and daughter Doris prepared a fine dinner for sixteen. Attendees included Mrs. Rachel Noyes and children with Elwyn Hunter of Fort Collins Colorado, Raymond Noyes of Chadron, Laurence Meisinger and son Larry, William Schoeman, and Mrs. J. R. Noyes and Doris of Louisville. Fred Noyes teaches at Chadron. his wife will teach at the Nebraska University summer session. Mr. Noyes will take a course there.

C. E William Schoeman J. R. Noyes Doris Louisville Fred Noyes Chadron University of Nebraska Noyes Louisyville Courter

Queen Esthers Meet at Mrs. Wescott's Home

Seventeen Queen Esthers attended the Friday meeting at Mrs. C. C. Wescott's home. Mildred Core led devotions and Mildred Newton chaired business. They praised the Arlington convention banner and closed with songs and refreshments hosted by Dorothy and Mary Persinger.

Queen Esthers C. C. Wescott Mildred Core Mildred Newton Arlington Dorothy Mary Persinger

Business Men to Visit Burlington Railroad Shops

Local merchants from the Chamber of Commerce plan a Tuesday forenoon visit to the Burlington railroad shops. The tour will show wood work, blacksmithing, machine departments, coach shop, paint and tin departments and the general yard layouts. Participants meet at 9 o clock at the C E Hartford coal office and then proceed to the shops.

Burlington Railroad Chamber of Commerce Hotel Perkins Burlington C. E. Hartford

Birthday Surprise Honors Frank Smith At Family Home

Frank Smith celebrated his twenty fourth birthday with a surprise party at his parents home Saturday evening. Guests included Kay Campbell Ed Kohrell Cleo Stones and family members, and many friends from Nebr aska City and local neighbors. The event featured dancing and a late night lunch before guests departed wishing him many more happy birthdays.

Frank Smith John Smith Frank Messers and Mesdames Kay Campbell Ed Kohrell Cleo Stones Harry Rainey Nellie Marorette Alvin Smock Filva Jean Joe Shera Robby Wm. Gochenour Albert Godwin Shered Graves Wm. Hansel Betty Fred Vincent B. Filiett Marvel Hawthorne Nebraska City J. Houston Edna Smith Ivan and Wallace Clara Smock Dorothy Agnes Gochenour Dorothy Campbell Kathryn McCarthy Melba Elliott Wilma Vernon Alice Smith Elmer Fitchhorn Paul Shera Guy Hughson Earle Arnold Hercel Furlong Jim Gochenour Ben Fred Hull John Pearsley Leslie Potts Bill McKinney Ehaer Gochenour Chet Yuhn Lill Smith Perry Graves Harold Vinemi

Kind Hearted Bankers Rescue A Lost Puppy

Mr and Mrs W J Ray cash ier and assistant cashier of the Manley State Bank saved a dog found wandering near Elmwood and Man ley. They took the pup aboard their car and returned him to the I J Fuller family after learning his ownership. The act earned praise in the Louisville Courier with unanimous support for honoring the actors.

W. J. Ray Manley I. J. Fuller Rau Louisville Courier

Lost Corn in Runaway with Frightened Mules

Friday report describes Chris Drea mer dumping corn at the farmers elevator when frightened mules bolted. Drea mer unhurt after being thrown from the wagon. The run led up Main Street to the Wm Coatman place before the team stopped. Much corn scattered but some saved by youngsters for chickens.

Chris Dreamer Chris Main Street Coatman Place

Mayfield Family Visit From Artesia

Mr. and Mrs. George Mayfield of Artesia California visit the Nebraska Masonic Home in the old homestead area with Mrs. L J Mayfield to see Mrs. G W Mayfield.

George Mayfield Artesia California Nebraska L. J. Mayfield G. W. Mayfield Nebraska Masonic Home

New Manager to Take Up Work at Creamery

Phillip Hoffman retires as president manager of the Farmers Co-Operative Creamery. George Johnson of Fairmont, previously in charge of creameries at Aurora and the International Creamery in Fairmont, will become active head at Plattsmouth. Johnson is highly recommended and expected to grow the plant’s business. Hoffman's friends and the creamery officers prepared for the transition and Johnson to assume control.

Farmers Co-Operative Creamery Phillip Hoffman George Johnson Fairmont Johnson Aurora Plattsmouth Hoffman Creamery Company

Surprise Weiner Roast Honors Thelma Hutchison's Birthday

A Tuesday evening party honored Thelma Hutchison on her seventeenth birthday. Friends plotted the event, surprised her at her grandparents' home, then gathered for games and a bonfire at Sach's pasture after a hospital visit for a burned foot.

Thelma Hutchison Iane Barnard Miss Hutchison Emma McNatt Thelma Brendel Kathryn Hull John Glaze A. T. Campbell Campbell Sach's Emma MecNatt Ione Barnard Wilma Potts Irene Haschar Dorothy Campbell Leslie Potts John Pearssey Albertis Campbell Glen McHutchison Elmer Fitcehhorn Herchel Furlong Fred Hull

Nehawka Water Bonds Defeated In Tie Vote

Nehawka residents rejected a municipal water works bond proposal after a tight campaign. Final tally: 79 in favor and 67 against, short of the required three fifths. Voters cited cost, tax levy, existing systems, and timing amid financial concerns.

Nehawka

Death of Mrs Mary Cline

Mrs Mary Cline formerly Miss Mary Martens of this city died at the family home in Omaha after a prolonged illness. She had just returned from Rochester Minnesota with her sister Miss Amelia Martens. Medical hopes were not favorable at Rochester and her death came swiftly after her homeward return.

Mary Cline Mary Martens Omaha

Walling to Sheridan for Mountain Fishing Visit

Robert Walling leaves Sunday to join Mrs. Walling in Sheridan Wyoming at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. J J Adams. There he plans to try his hand at mountain fishing during the visit.

Robert Walling Sheridan Wyoming Mrs. Walling J. J. Adams Bob

Livingston Road Dedicated in Plattsmouth Honors Dr R R Livingston

The McCanthie Post G A R Woman’s Relief Corps dedicates Livingston Road in Plattsmouth Nebraska, honoring Dr R R Livingston and family service to the community and Union defense. Dr T P Livingston spoke, wreath placed, ceremony closed with America sung and benediction.

Plattsmouth Denver R. R. Livingston Eans Ft. Sumpter Nebraska State Board of Fish Commission Colorado Dakota New Jersey Theodore Philip Annie Annia Britt Minneapolis Robert Ramsey Guy Stuart Janet Will Clement Theodore Robert Staite Hastings Woman's Relief Corps of McCanthie Third Pearl Streets Missouri River Livingston Road Relief Corps McCanthie Post No. 45 Grand Army of the Republic Cass Mills Elizabeth Streight Henry Ws Streight Cass County William L. Wells Commonwealth of Nebraska J. S. Livingston Heaven Midwest

Popular Couple Married in Illinois

The marriage of C. W. Johnson a Weeping Water restaurateur and Miss Bernice Merriam of Louisville was held in Geneva Illinois on May 7. A brief Chicago honeymoon followed as they plan immediate house keeping in a furnished home. The groom studied at the University of Nebraska and belongs to Alpha Gamma Rho.

Bernice Merriam C. W. Johnson Geneva Weeping Water C. W. Merriam Louisville Ilinois Chicago L.S. Fowler Beverly O'Neill Mlinois O. A. Johnson University of Nebraska Alpha Gamma Rho Louisville Courier

Frances Wiles Shows Rapid Improvement at Methodist Hospital

Miss Frances Wiles is improving rapidly at the Methodist hospital in Omaha. She can sit up part of the time and hopes to return home to this city soon.

Frances Wiles Miss Wiles Methodist Hospital Omaha

Community Notes From South Bend Social Visits

Local residents shared visits and calls across the area with neighbors and relatives. Names include Carnicle, Zaar, Kupke, Elrod, Heswell, Gakemeier, Stander, Lake, Timm, Armbrust, and others, detailing Sunday and Monday gatherings and weekend trips to Lincoln Omaha and California.

Homer Carnicle Oscar Dill Martin Zaar Florence Lincoln Phillip Kline Clyde Haswell Elrod Waverly Albertina Kupke Herman Gakemeier Clyde Heswell Garfield Elrod Geo. Vogel Wm. Blum Henry Stander Charles John Kupke Irene Armbrust Stander Alvin Stull Naomi Aline August Kupke Fred Lake Near Elmwood Geo. Braun John Timm Neuman J. L. Carnicle Ruth Mary Carnicle Francis Kolb Ashland Herbert Elmwood Glenn Haswell North Bend John Kupkeard

Mrs V D Livers and Luella Sawyer Visit Omaha Friends

Mrs Livers and Miss Sawyer drove to Omaha Thursday to visit Mr Graham. Mrs Graham and Mrs Chas Lesh with Rich ard returned with them. The group joined Mrs Lesh and her son for a weekend visit with Mrs Graham and others, ending with a Sunday at the Fisheries and a noon picnic.

V. D. Livers Luella Sawyer Omaha Mr. Graham Graham Chas. Lesh Richard Carnicle Ed Ray Charley Shaefer Geo. Campbell Harold Campbell Chester Campbell

Cars Plow Water to Reach Alliance

Antioch reports a six week long flood on the highway west of town. Auto travelers must detour 290 yards through three feet of water to reach Alliance, the market town, as travelers divert through the submerged stretch.

Antioch Here Troffland Alliance

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Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company The Hartford Pateton H. L. Kruger Paint and Wall Paper Store Burlington Shops Am. Legion Building Plattsmouth, Nebr Tommy Tucker Californians Co-operative Co Nehawka Water Bonds Illinois South Bend Frank R. Gobelman Main St Thomas Walling Company Cal Haulage Universal Credit Company Tim Te Payments Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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