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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
3
Nehawka and surrounding townships see a flurry of visits and farm work. Residents report guests from Murray, Lincoln, and Crete, cattle shipping, strawberry picking, and preparations for summer camps while mourning a local accident loss at Louisville quarries.
Mr. Melvin Sturm wed Miss Grece Steinmeier in a ceremony noted by the Nehawka community. The groom has roots in Clatonia and Nehawka, while the bride gained affection through her teaching there. The couple are described as well known, of good character, and valued by many friends who offer wishes for a long happy life together.
Last Sunday at the M E Church a Children’s Day festival was celebrated with a tram present and a large audience. Mrs Raymond Pollard presented the flag from the Nehawka ladies in a neat speech and the reverend Symons acknowledged the gift before a closing program of musical numbers.
Messrs. Jacob Wessel, B. Wolph, and R. H. Inzwersen of Nehawka shipped last Monday a load of mixed stock to the South Omaha market.
George and Elmer Wessel haul stock in a truck last Monday to Nehawka for shipment to the South Omaha stock market. Stuart B. Rouch and his wife of Paul Idaho, where Mr Rough is superintendent of schools, arrived in Nehawka last Saturday and are visiting at the home of Mr Rough’s parents for several weeks.
Mr and Mrs George Hansen spent Sunday at Gust Hansen s. Mr and Mrs F M Massie were Murray and county seat visitors Saturday. Mr J P Stoll left for Omaha Monday for treatments at Clarkson hospital. Mrs Albertina Ost is staying with her daughter Mr and Mrs C G McCarther s for an extended visit. Mr and Mrs Leo Switzer and Miss Olive Stephens of Weeping Water called at the H J Thiele home Sunday evening. Grandfather Sprague received a message of the arrival of a new grandson at the home of his daughter Mr and Mrs George McFarland who reside in Plattsmouth. Mr and Mrs J G Wunderlich accompanied by Mr and Mrs W H Schumaker were invited guests to a sumptuous dinner at the Frank Greenrod home near Avoca Sunday. Mrs John Knabe returned from the bedside of her husband at the hospital in Kansas City Sunday. She reports him as very comfortable there though the operation may be delayed until week s end.
The Nehawka nine fell to the Rinky Dinks of Union 7 to 4 at Nehawka park last Sunday. Next Sunday Nehawka hosts Hardy Furniture of Lincoln for a scheduled matchup.
Mr Avil Gorder of Plattsmouth with Misses Marybe H Ne Troup Clara Switger and Velma Wessel enjoyed a five o clock dinner at the home of Messrs Joe and Bud Allen in Weeping Water last Thursday evening. They traveled by Mr G orders car to the gathering.
On last Sunday the United Brethren church in Otterbein north of Nehawka held a unique Children’s Day. Families brought dinners and picnicked on the lawn, enjoyed a program during the noon hour, and heard a helpful discourse by the pastor.
A boy named Sid Davis fell twelve to fifteen feet from a stairway roof edge at the Wescott Building near Filmland. Passer Ralph Allen carried him to a physician. no broken bones were found. Police caution parents as boys still climb rooftops and risk further injuries.
Open air dancing began Saturday at K S park on West Locust Street despite poor weather. The new Peter Gradoville orchestra provided the music with Gradoville piano Kroehler and Hilgate saxophones Gradeville clarinet Kalina drums Burbridge and Denham banjo. The group plans weekly summer dances.
A brief note notes a seven ring sequence for the new contact number labeled No. 6. Community sources report the pattern as an official signal guiding dialed connections. The item underscores a local communications update without naming individuals or places.
Fully precisioned cylinders and pistons with balanced parts and Studebaker steels. Hand-tailored top and side curtains and genuine leather upholstery. Selected fittings and black enamel finish highlight the Light Six as a durable car with high resale value in the used market.
Mary Alice Chischlager two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Chischlager fell on the porch of their south of city home suffering a green fracture of the collar bone. A surgeon dressed the injury and the child was made comfortable.
Defry Everett Gooding left for Gillette Wyoming to attend to land interests and stay briefly. Adam Meisinger of near Cedar Creek visited for a few hours to trade with merchants. Mrs Frank Rebal and children departed for Louisville to spend time with her sister. H C Ross near Union called on the Journal and renewed his subscription. W G Brooks family from York left for home and will return later for a visit before summer study at Columbia University. Mrs Roy Fuller of Miami Florida, formerly Bernese Newell, arrived to visit her father and relatives. Edward Patterson, at Camp Quivera, came with director R D McDermott to visit his parents. Charles Reichart and J R Noyes of Louisville visited on court matters. Miss Alice Pollock left for Arapahoe Nebraska for a wedding, then will return home. Henry Perry, now in the army, is on furlough at Fort Riley Kansas with his parents. Mrs F R Guthmann and grandson Mike Neitzel depart for Boise Idaho to visit the Neitzel family for several weeks.
Tuesday notes report Jack Patterson of Union was in town for a few hours handling business matters during the day.
Prem Wedninis Dalfiy Co G Marsfield of Louisville visited the city for a few hours at the courthouse. William Bostie and family left for a vacation in Laramie Wyoming. Charlie Bryan of Louisville visited, not the governor, and E Butler with E F Marshall of Weeping Water attended business at the courthouse. Mr and Mrs C F Harris of Union and son Vance Harris of Fort Dodge Iowa were in town for business. George W. Snyder came in from the west of Mynard and went to Omaha for business. Howard Bircham and family left for Lyons Nebraska for a few days with relatives. Mrs Elvin Peterson and two children of Mora Minnesota visit M D Brown and sister Mrs Brown. Emil Ptak departed for Alameda California to visit his sister Mrs Schroeder and scout a cigar factory site. Mrs Mary Woodry also departed today.
Morning in North Platte with a sister escort as far as Omaha. Elabeth Wadick heads to Chapman before moving to Sheridan Wyoming. Mrs Svoboda and son Tom travel to Omaha to visit the hospital patient. Mrs Hallstrom and others visit Ed Wilcox. Roberta Propst plans a Havana summer.
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