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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1938

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Children's Day Observance at M. E. Church

The First Methodist Sunday school observed Children’s Day with a morning worship program led by superintendent J. A. Capwell. Decor by Joe York and others featured elaborate church decorations. The program spanned all departments with songs, recitations, solos, and a sermonette by Rev. J. C. Lawson, ending with a benediction.

M. E. Church First Methodist Sunday School J. A. Capwell Joe York Warren Marvin Lillie Allan White Stephen Devoe Mr. Sundstrom

Nebraska vs Ray Adkins Faces Large County Courtroom Audience

The trial on Lincoln avenue for an assault on Lew Bornton drew a packed county court room and crowd in the hall and stairs. Bornton sustained a badly injured right ear and head injuries. Adkins received a $50 fine plus costs and announced an appeal with a $2060 bond set for district court.

State of Nebraska Ray Adkins Aseault Lew Bornton Lincoln Avenue Boynton Andkine A. H. Duxbury District Court

Egenberger Agency Moves Across Hall in Bekins Building

The L W Egenberger agency will relocate across the hall in the Bekins building freeing space for Dr W S Eaton who is due to open here on July 1.

L. W. Egenberger Agency Bekins Dr. W. S. Eaton

Cass County Ladies Attend Grand Island Meeting

Mrs. Jennie Klimm of south of this city and Mrs. Evertt Spangler of Murray joined Cass county women at the Grand Island Woman's meeting last week. They returned inspired by ideas to advance modern home maker work and club activities.

Jennie Klimm Evertt Spangler Murray Cass County Grand Island

Death of Longtime Nebraska Resident Mrs Gouchenour

Mrs Walter Gouchenour aged 52 died after appendicitis at Kani hospital in Omaha where she had been taken Monday after a severe flare up. Survived by husband Walter Gouchenour son George E Moreland of Omaha and four Baldwin siblings. Body sent to Sattler funeral home for arrangements.

Walter Gouchenour Kani Omaha Gouchenour Rebecca Baldwin Missouri Nebraska George E. Moreland

St Pauls church school presents There Go the Ships program

Monday's Daily reports a fine program by St Pauls church school led by Mrs Freda Stibal. The display included a play There Go the Ships showcasing Sunday school project work and Bible ship themes with each pupil bringing a handmade model ship. A large congregation attended.

St. Paul’s Church School Freda Stibal Friendship Fellowship

Texas visitors stay with Yorks amid crop hopes

Mr. and Mrs. Don Freese York of Cushing Oklahoma visit Mr. York’s parents with old friends. York manages McClelland Stores Co. and notes improving conditions in southwest Oklahoma with optimistic crop prospects for the year.

Don Freese York Cushing Oklahoma York Don C. York McClelland Stores Co

Poison Bran Supplied for Grasshopper Infestation

Additional poison bran for grasshopper control will be available to farmers in the area at the Plattsmouth Creamery plant for 40 cents a day. The government has reduced the price from last year’s 1.10 dollars. A new supply arrives Tuesday with possible additional deliveries if needed.

Plattsmouth Creamery

Donat Family Visits Wahoo Amid Illness

Mrs Edward Donat Sr and Mr and Mrs Henry Donat drove to Wahoo today to visit for several hours. They went at the urging of Anton Koci a brother of Mrs Donat who is ill.

Edward Donat Henry Donat Wahoo Anton Koci

County Officials Proud of Audited Balances in 1930s

Auditors report no errors in the County Treasurer John E. Turner accounts for July 1 1936 to March 1 1935 with total receipts of 1 313 284 12 and disbursements of 1 439 647 70, noting a net balance drop from higher spending. County Clerk and Commissioner books also cleared. certificates affirm records complete and in order.

John E. Turner State Auditor Turner State Auditor of

County Fair Officials Praised For Smooth Conduct

Officials, with almost identical results, spoke well for the manner in which all county fairs are being conducted. The remarks suggest uniform quality across fairs and highlight efficiency and orderly operations observed at multiple events.

Returns from Washington Visit Ends for Van Allen

Van Allen, who spent two weeks visiting relatives and friends in Washington, is expected to return home today after a very delightful visit in the west.

van Allen Washington West

Merchants Tie Alvo in Marathon Tri-Valley Tilt for Fourth Win

In a sun drenched Athletic park crowd, the Merchants beat Alvo 3 to 2 in twelve innings to secure their fourth victory. Hayes starred with a triple and two doubles driving in the winning run as Dreamer and Coatman supplied solid defense and Skinner held Alvo to ten hits. Street followed with seven innings of strong pitching for Plattsmouth in a hard fought clash before the final two frames sealed the win.

Athletic Park Alvo Park Platters Greenwood Skinner Dreamer Coatman C. Weneer Strabell M. Smith Hayes Gabby Street Invaders Spangler Dusty? Rhozdes Bob Hayes Don Wall Rob Hayes Ray Shaffer B. Wenger Rhoades Wall C. Wenger Sedlak P. Smith Rheades Ault Street Fulton Farmer

Church Wedding Joins Lives of Young People

The United Presbyterian church in Murray hosted the marriage of Evelyn Mead and Olin Morris with Rev. Neil Stewart officiating. About 120 guests attended as relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony and later shared light refreshments. Evelyn is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mead of Murray and Olin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Morris of Union.

United Presbyterian Church Murray Evelyn Mead Myre Charles Mead Olin Morris C. E. Morris Union Neil Stewart Murray United Presbyterian Church G. H. Glimore Flora Belle Mead Lohengrin Bernard Morris Lois Mead Mary Lou Lois Gude Anna Marilyn Tyrson Mendelssohn E. Spangler W. 8. Smith Ivan Deles Dernier R. E. Foster G. H. Gilmore Margaret Todd Tarkio College Plattsmouth Eroom Civil Service Finance Department Federal Omaha Lowell Devoe James Comstock Edward Wehrbein Wilhelmina Henrichsen J. E. Kn

Unnamed Lincoln Area Names List In Obituary-Like Notice

An assortment of individuals and families including Mrs. R. E. Foster Augusta Robb Mr and Mrs A Pearsley Warren Miss Rachel Kendall Union Mr and Mrs Opie Morris Dorothy Morris Ashland Mr and Mrs Tom Robbins Louisville Mr and Mrs Cecil Curl Joe Omaha Paul B Godfrey Aurora Hlingis Mrs L A Lust Dorothy Lust Lenox Iowa Mrs Laura Sand and sons Mr and Mrs Leo Finkle and family Mr and Mrs W J Morris Mr and Mrs J B Gude and family Mrs A A Gude and family Nebraska City are listed in a local notice.

W. J. Morris J. B. Gude A. A. Gude Nebraska City

Sketch of Life of Former Resident Charles Hershey Shopp

Charles Hershey Shopp born December 4 1871 at Plattsmouth Nebraska died May 4 1938 at his daughter Bertha Mae Russ’s home in Clinton Missouri at age 66 with surviving son Charles R. Shopp Imperial Nebraska daughters Olive Steward Clinton Missouri and Bertha Mae Rose Clinton Missouri six grandchildren two infant siblings Albert Earl and Emma Fern preceded in death by wife Elle Roxey Chaffin. Funeral May 6 conducted by Consulus Peck service First Methodist with Rev A S Olson. Interment Englewood Cemetery Clinton Missouri.

Charles Hershey Shopp Hershey Susan Shopp Flattsmouth Nebraska Bertha Mae Russ Clinton Missouri Oway Elle Roxey Chaffin Plattsmouth Mr. Shopp Imperial Nehru Allianoe Ohio Methodist Church United Brethren Church Charles R. Shopp Nebr Olive Steward Bertha Mae Rose Albert Earl Emma Fern Consulus Peck A. S. Olsen First Methodist Church Kenneth Anderson A. S. Olson Englewood

Burlingon switchman to resume yard work in Omaha

Veteran Burling ton switchman Dalkr Everett Gooding is released by his physician and experts to return to Burlington yards in Omaha Thursday or Friday night. After five and a half months off duty, the 30 year veteran has endured a difficult illness and faithful service.

Dalkr Everett Gooding Burlington Omaha Gooding Beck

Pea Packing Underway at Norfolk Plant

The Norfolk Packing Company in Plattsmouth runs a peak early June canning of Alaska peas followed by Sweet or Perfection peas. About 120 workers process up to 5,000 cases daily from 550 acres, with tractors, graders, cleaners, blanchers, and automatic fillers ensuring fresh packaging ready for shipment.

Norfolk Packing Company Plattsmouth Alaska Fort Crook Pacific Junction Iowa Bartlett Plattamouth Broman

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