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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
8
Interest grows for a reunion of former Rock Bluffs residents to be held Sunday Juicy Std at Hutchesons grove. It will be a simple country picnic with welcome for all and food to share. Expect music and reminiscences from the old timers.
Bates Book and Gift Shop invites shoppers to honor fathers with a special card display and gift ideas next Sunday Father’s Day weekend. Local store staff offer suggestions and wrap options to celebrate the day.
Dorothy Gorder and Reverend Julian C. Nyrap wed at the bride’s home in Weeping Water with Rev. Birch officiating. Eighty five guests attended as Ruth Kram er of Neligh sang before the ceremony. the couple plans a brief Colorado trip then home in Brule Nebraska.
Peter Clarence a longtime Cedar county sheriff and former president of the state sheriff's association died at age seventy in Colerige after a long battle with diabetes. He previously lived in Union where his family still resides. Funeral services were held today in Colerige with interment there.
Mrs John Gorder Harlen Martha and Frederick Corder express sincere thanks for the kindness and support shown during their recent bereavement and gratitude for the opportunity to have friends in this sad hour.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles state convention in Grand Island closed with officer elections and installations. Nebraska City was named convention city for 1932, S. H. Spense of Fremont named state president. Other officers include M. F. Killeen Fullerton vice president George W. Hill South Omaha chaplain Frank Mathews Omaha secretary John C. Migger Nebraska City treasurer Charles L. Bates Hastings conductor Arthur Kief Plattsmouth inside guard P. H. Foellner Falls City outside guard Claude T. Howell Grand Island F. P. Wickham Beatrice N. J. Pedersen Alliance trustees one year. W. M. Bevelay Plattsmouth toastmaster, Harry Paulson led entertainment. P. H. Emerson of Kansas City spoke. Omaha ritualistic team led initiation.
The Goldenrod Study club met last Thursday at Mrs Will Minford's home with Mrs Adda Perry assisting. Fourteen members and two guests attended as the group voted to keep current hostesses for the next year and enjoyed a program on The Changing Home of Today plus a review of a winter trip to Texas and California.
Mrs Anna Bates a day clerk at the Hotel Riley has been confined to her home with a sprained ankle after an accident at home. She slipped on stairs turning her ankle and has been off duty since Friday.
Harold Buckner twelve, of Omaha, drowns when an outboard capsizes near Louisville Lake. His cousin Walter Glesman and Henry Timmerman, thirty, escape. Timmerman rescues Glesman then fails to save Buckner. Sheriff and locals search with grappling hooks, body recovered after six hours in the water.
The Rotary club enjoyed a superb program by three local women led by E. H. Schulbof. Agnes Kneflickova violinist, Olga Miniford Wiles flutist, and Roy O. Cole pianist displayed world class selections, drawing praise for the community’s talent.
Several damage suits linked to the fatal injury of Lincoln Creamer and injury to his daughter Helen Creamer were settled for 9000, with total claims around 340000. The accident near Lincoln October 1 involved Father Marcelles Arius’ car, insured by Union Automobile Insurance Co of Los Angeles, which paid. Helen Creamer’s prior 10000 judgment was offset by a 9900 settlement and dismissal of all suits.
The June 14 Christian Science Lesson Sermon argues that God or divine Love sustains all creation since humans reflect the divine nature. It cites Eddy on divine Love meeting every need and Jesus as the light of the world from John 8 12.
The Noble home hosted a pleasant gathering of relatives last Sunday with Mrs. John Oxford from Broken Bow and Jacob King from Oregon Missouri planning extended visits. Mr King, 92, serves as justice of the peace in his community and remains active despite advanced age.
Representative George W. Bivens of Hastings presented the Nebraska Historical Society with bronze gates from the old state capitol hall of representatives. He served as serjeant at arms from ground breaking in 1884 until dismantling, recalling the old capitol as a wonderful building and his pioneer family ties to Seward County.
The 4 H Club met at Mrs Mary Schneiders home on Thursday June 11 with all members present except one A blind judging contest determined best holder Lucille Meisinger placed first Bernice Kaffenberger second Two visitors Erma Stivers and Bessie Mae Landis attended Joyce Gauer was chosen yell leader The next meeting is at Mrs Schneider s home Tuesday June 28 Lucille Stivers News Reporter
A group of young enthusiasts plans a city team to play several games at the Athletic park. They expect a Sunday doubleheader against La Platte, with Richard Herold pitching and the younger George Spidell catching as a rising rival to Fay Spidell.
Product listing for Star Brand men’s work shoe featuring a composition sole and solid leather uppers. Available in all sizes.
An urgent rush order for job printing is placed under Call No 6. The request specifies expedited handling and delivery to meet a tight deadline.
City Clerk Herman L. Thomas, taken to St. Joseph hospital in Omaha on Saturday afternoon with an infected left ankle, shows pleasing improvement. Doctors attribute the infection to longstanding athletic foot and say prompt treatment has checked the ailment. he will soon resume his usual duties.
New York report says Mrs Archibald Roosevelt was appointed national secretary of the women's organization for national prohibition reform, announced Monday.
Pleasant Ridge community picnic set for Sunday June 1 at Garfield park Plattsmouth. Bring dinner utensils glasses sauce dishes and join the friendly event for a day of shared activities.
Likewise and Pollock advertise fresh Guernsey cows for sale in Murray Nebraska, contact via phone 3103.
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