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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
4
Nehawka residents hosted guests from Des Moines and Shenandoah last week while local farms report harvest readiness. Visitors included the Schumacher and Wessell households, with routine updates on crews, health, and farming tasks. A nearby Mason grave near Nehawka was identified as John Dillon, prompting planned memorial ceremonies by local lodges, weather permitting.
Buy your tractor fuel at a big saving by bringing containers to our Elmwood Bulk Plant. We fill through an electric meter pump with only Special High Grade hot tractor fuel. No distillate and cash price with no deliveries. Drive a few miles and save money.
Nehawka officials through the Legion and Legion Auxiliary plan a nostalgic Fourth of July event. Early cannon salutes will mark the day as families are invited to enjoy extensive entertainment and amusement arranged for all in the community.
United Brethren in Christ Nehawka and Otterbein churches announce Bible school at 10 a m and missionary lectures by Rev. E W Raetz and Rev E W Reetz. Woman’s society meetings June 24 hosted by Mrs Ed Boedeker. Young people meet week. Children’s Day services with twenty two children at altar. Praise God.
The Social Workers Flower club held its annual Guest Day at Mrs. Chas Manners home. A business meeting was followed by a program with singing, recitations, piano, vocal solos, and tap dance. Refreshments were served. Next meeting at Mrs. John Meisinger with several assistants.
The Ladies Aid of the United Brethren church north of town presented a fine program last Sunday June 14 with help from Bible school teachers and children in the classes. Attendance was strong and appreciated by all present.
Edward Wood, long in poor health, left Veterans hospital for home then traveled to Lincoln last Monday and will go to Chicago for treatment with facilities better suited to his illness.
The Masons of Nehawka and Union gathered at the Masonic temple on Wednesday June 17 for a fine program enjoyed by all attendees.
A buried cemetery on the county line inside Otoe county near Nehawka holds six stones and fourteen graves. The site, used over 76 years ago for freighters who died during overland ox-drawn train journeys westward, yielded a fallen Masonic emblem found near a headstone.
In the County Court of Casa county Nebraska creditors must file claims by October 12 1934. A hearing will be held in the County Court room at Plattsmouth on October 16 1936 at 10 o clock a m to examine hear allow and adjust all claims or objections filed June 15 1936. County Judge A H Duxbury seal.
Amanda A. McCarty sues Thomas McCarty for a decree of divorce and a property settlement. The couple, married in December 1932, are the plaintiffs and defendants in the action filed this day in the district court clerk’s office.
In the County Court of Case County Nebraska Henry Schlueter deceased No 2199 a hearing will be held at o clock a m for examining hearing allowing and adjusting all claims or objections duly filed Dated June 12 1936 Seal
In the County Court of Cass county the executor of Melissa Clarence deceased has filed a final report and petition for examination and allowance of accounts determination of heirship assignment of residue and discharge. The hearing is set for July 10 1936 at 10 oclock a m. Dated June 8 1936.
A string of visits and gatherings stretches through Eagle and nearby towns. Notables include Blackburn’s May return, Kenny and Hursh families in from Lincoln, and 4 H club outings at State Farm. The Gerhard Colbert wedding drew relatives from Miller and Greeley with a large reception in Palmyra. The newlyweds plan a short trip to Wayne and a residence in Omaha.
Miss Winifred Wenzel entertained twenty guests at the R. C. Wenzel home last Tuesday afternoon. The bride-to-be received many lovely gifts and Refreshments were served. Out of town guests included Mrs. Frank Smith Mrs. Jack Johansen Mrs. C. F. White of Lincoln Mrs. Alvin Schlange Lydia Oestmann of Auburn and Mrs. Charles E. Bose of Washington DC.
The administratrix of the estate of Carl Stander deceased has filed a final report and petition for examination and allowance of administration accounts determination of heirship assignment of residue and discharge. The petition and report will be heard before the court on July 10, 1936 at 10 o clock a m. Dated June 11 1936.
John Uhick deceased No 3195 appears in a June 6 1936 notice announcing presentation and filing steps for probate with a hearing scheduled October 9 1936 at 10.00. Seal shows 18-3.
Notice announces a hearing on a petition for determination of heirship in Cass County Nebraska. It covers the White Wenzel marriage detail, church ceremony at Tabernacle Christian Lincoln, and a later county court notice for William B. Virgin estate with heirs listed and a July 3 1936 hearing in Plattsmouth.
City of Plattsmouth files a tax foreclosure petition in Cass County District Court against multiple defendants including Carl W Renner and others for numerous parcels in Plattsmouth. The filing seeks foreclosure of state county city school district and municipal taxes with a planned sale of affected real estate unless taxes are paid by July 27 1936. The city through attorney J A Capwell requests default if no answer is filed.
Jennie A. Weller files to foreclose a first mortgage on SW1/4 and S2 of NW1/4 Section 19 Township 12N Range 12E Cass County Nebraska against Henry G. Inhelder and others defendants. The mortgage debt is $11,590.95 with 10 percent interest from June 26, 1935. plead by July 13, 1936 or a decree and sale to satisfy the amount.
Cass county follows a pay as you go policy like the state, avoiding incurring debt by funding gravel roads and other improvements with cash. This prudent approach is praised as a strong financial discipline and beneficial to the county’s budget.
Claims against said estate must be filed by September 28 1936. A hearing is set in the County Court room at Plattsmouth on October 2 1936 at 10 oclock a m to examine hear and allow claims. Dated June 1 1936. (Seal) jl-3w
A petition is filed for probate of a instrument claimed as the will of John J. Vetesnik deceased. The court sets June 26 1936 at 10 o clock for hearing. Michael L. Vetesnik is named as Executor. Dated May 28 1936.
The administrator of Marcus L. Furlong estate No 3166 has filed final settlement and allowance for discharge. The hearing occurred June 26 1936 at 10 o'clock a m before the court. Dated May 29 1936. County Judge.
Plaintiff Harry Edmondson seeks $50 000 in damages plus costs in a case filed against defendants W P McGeorge first real name unknown and Harry Edmondson. Property attached includes several vessels and barges listed. judgment may be for 650 000 and sale of described property to satisfy costs if bond posted. Bond of 69 000 with Aetna Casualty Insurance Company as surety. Frank A Dutton is plaintiff's attorney.
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