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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1938

Page

6

Birthday surprise honors A W Cloidt at small gathering

Tuesday market attendees staged a birthday surprise for A W Cloidt the noted bus and oil dealer. Friends and neighbors attended a pleasant evening of cards visits and lunch with participants Theodore Ptak Dr F R Molak Kenneth Schmitt E H Bernhardt Frank Godwin J F Warga and Robert Fitech.

A. W. Cloidt Theodore Ptak F. R. Molak Kenneth Schmitt E. H. Bernhardt Frank Godwin J. F. Warga Robert Fiteh

Return to Chicago from visit with Wescotts

Mr and Mrs Mason Wescott and their children Donald and Ann with Mrs P A Mortesen and Miss Janet Wealiberg return to Chicago after visiting the C C Wescotts at their home.

Land Found Guilty In Reckless Driving Case

In Judge C. L. Graves court Charlee Land of Union faced reckless driving charges. Land paid a $10 fine plus costs after Joy Miller, the prior complainant, testified in today’s hearing and Miller had been fined $10 and costs in the earlier case.

C. L. Graves Charlee Land Union Mr. Land Joy Miller Miller Land

Mayor Lushinsky Returns From Colorado Bedside Visit

Mayor George Lushinsky came back from Colorado Springs where he was at his brother William Lushinsky's bedside as the stroke victim's condition remained critical and bedfast. Sister Mrs. Martha Roesner from Linen accompanied him.

George Lushinsky Colorado Springs William Lushinsky Martha Roesner Linen Mayor Lushinsky

Mynard Endeavorers Present Play Nason the Blind Disciple

The Mynard United Brethren church Christian Endeavor group will stage the sermon drama Nason the Blind Disciple next Sunday at eight in the basement auditorium. Free will offering asked to aid financing for the summer camp conference at York. Morning services proceed at the usual hour.

Christian Endeavor Group Mynard United Brethren Church Nason York Paul L. Dick

Finnigan Rites Held at St Cecilia Cathedral Omaha

Dr. and Mrs. W V Ryan attended funeral services for Thomas Francis Finnigan 74 uncle of Mrs Ryan in Omaha. Services were at St Cecilia Cathedral with interment at St Mary's cemetery. Survived by widow Hannah M three sons Raymond Leo Cornelius two daughters Grace and Mary Finnigan nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

W. V. Ryan Omaha Thomas Francis Finnigan Ryan St. Cecilia's Cathedral St. Mary's Cemetery Finnigan Hannah M Raymond Leo Cornelius Grace Mary Finnigan

Svoboda Family Visit Heads Through Denver to Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Anton Svoboda Jr and children from Denver visit their parents Mr and Mrs Anton Svoboda and relatives in the city. They travel by auto and plan to stop at Lawrence Nebraska to visit sister Mrs Albert Janda. Mrs Svoboda was formerly Miss Alba Jironsek.

Anton Svoboda Denver John Jirousek Lawrence Nebr Albert Janda Svoboda Alba Jironsek

Young Couple Secures Marriage License

A marriage license was issued by Judge A. H. Duxbury to Harold Edward Conley of Weeping Water and Austa Heard of Louisville. Both parties were underage and accompanied by their fathers, George W. Conley and James Heard, to give consent.

A. H. Duxbury Harold Edward Conley Weeping Wate Austa Louisville George W. Conley James Heard

Mrs Graves Returns From Peru after Visit to Sons

Mrs A H Graves returns home to this city after spending two weeks in Peru visiting her sons Edward and George.

A. H. Graves Peru Edward George

Omaha Attorney William Ritchie to Speak Sunday

William Ritchie, prominent Omaha attorney and former state commander of the American Legion, will speak at Sunday morning services at the Methodist Church. He describes his time in China before the war and will discuss church missions and conversion of a large Chinese population. He is a leader in Omaha’s Episcopal church and will share insights from his mission work abroad.

William Ritchie Omaha American Legion Methodist Church Ritchie Orient China Japan Chin Episcopal Church

Latter Day Saints Hold Children Day Picnic at Coolman Grove

About 70 church members attended a Sunday school program at the Latter Day Saints church followed by a picnic at Coolman Grove one half mile north of Murray. Mrs. C. L. Chandler supervised afternoon games and contests.

Latter Day Saints Church Coolman Grove Murray C. L. Chandler

Notice to Taxpayers Delinquent Personal Taxes Due July 1 1937

The second half of the 1937 personal taxes will be delinquent July 1, 1937 and will draw 7 percent interest from that date. The law requires the County Treasurer to issue distress warrants against all unpaid personal taxes in July. John B. Turner Cass County Treasurer.

John BE. Turner Cass County

Usual Blooming Christmas Plant Attracts Attention

Mr and Mrs P M Meisinger display an unusual Christmas plant in full bloom for this season. The flowering plant draws attention as it is not common to bloom during December and is noted for its early flowering display.

P. M. Meisinger

Woman Convicted in First Local Court Traffic Case

This morning in county court Patrol man Marvin Wiley filed a reckless driving charge against Mrs. Myrna Briegen of Nebraska City. Judge A H Duxbury assessed a $10 fine plus costs after evidence was heard for passing two cars on a bill in violation of state law.

Marvin Wiley Myrna Briegen Nebraska City A. H. Duxbury

Wooster Family Tour Reaches City from Dakota

John Wooster and son Henry from Reliance South Dakota arrived for a visit with Joseph Wooster and family. They recently stayed with William Kriskey Jr in Omaha. The Wooster family formerly lived in Plattsmouth but have long been based in Dakota.

John Wooster Henry Reliance South Dakota Mr. Wooster Joseph Wooster Omaha William Kriskey, Jr Wooster Plattsmouth Dakota

Family Reunites After Hospital Return

Tuesday afternoon James E. Warga and daughter Marylin drove to Omaha and returned with Mrs. Warga and the new daughter, rejoining the family on the farm south of the city.

James E. Warga Marylin Omahaz

Want Ads Sell All Kinds of Odd Household Goods

Classified notice states sale of assorted household items in the want ads. Includes trinkets, tools, kitchenware, and small appliances, with buyers encouraged to browse. No specific dates or locations listed in available text.

Visit at Ashland by Robertson and Lawson

William A. Robertson former grand master of the A F and A M and Rev J C Lawson pastor of the First Methodist church attended the Ashland Masonic lodge meeting last evening. They spoke on the program following the regular work.

William A. Robertson J. C. Lawson First Methodist Church Ashland Ashland Masonic Lodge

Will Visit at Lincoln

Mrs Blanch Potter visits Lincoln to resume her duties at the U S Veterans hospital. She travels with her son Billy who will spend the rest of the week there.

Visiting Old Friends Returns of McClearys Highlight Arcadia Trip

Garland McCleary of Chicago and Maynard McCleary of Davenport visited old time school friends in Arcadia Nebraska area with their parents Mr and Mrs Esper McCleary. Garland and Maynard are graduates of 1931 and 1934 respectively.

Garland McCleary Chicago Maynard McCleary Davenport Iowa Esper McCleary Arcadia Nebraska Garland Maynard

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