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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1939

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Impressive Wedding Held Last Evening

Miss Esther Tritsch daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Tritsch wed Oliver William Mei singer son of Mr and Mrs Louis A Meisinger in a candle lit Presbyterian church ceremony at 7 36 pm Rev H G McClusky officiated using the Van Dyke ring rite The chancel was lavishly decorated with white lilies pink roses delphiniums and smilax A short musical program preceded the vows with organist Mrs H F Goos and vocal selections by Mrs Everett Pickens The couple will reside on a farm southwest of Plattsmouth both well known in Cass county affairs

Presbyterian Church Esther Tritsch Jacob Tritsch Oliver William Meisinger Louis A. Meisinger H. G. McClusky Robert Runnalls Runnalls Lincoln Miss Tritsch Catherine Meisinger Nancy Tritsch Maynard Tritsch Dorothy Perkins Edward Wehhrbein Frederick Wehbrbein Franklin Wehrbein

Rubber Stamps Prompt Delivery At Journal Office

Rubber stamps offered in all sizes with prompt delivery at the Journal office. Low prices advertised for a wide range of stamp types and sizes.

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Delightful Picnic by Methodist Sunday School Girls

The high school girls class from the Methodist Sunday school enjoyed a picnic at the Streight farm grove north of the city. They played games and ate a fine luncheon provided for the outing. Mrs. E H Wescott, the class teacher, chaperoned with Mr. and Mrs. Wescott.

Methodist Sunday School Streight E. H. Wescott

Death of Mrs. George Troop at Kearney Today

Mrs. George Troop 28 died this morning at the tuberculosis hospital in Kearney Nebraska after years of illness. Her husband two daughters Mary Phyllis and Antionette, and siblings Edward Thomas Louis Stava survive along with relatives in Murray and Nehawka. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Horton funeral home.

Kearney Nebraska George Troop Troop Kenneth McCarthy Lester Gaylord Emily Stava M. G. Stava Murray Nehawka Mary Phyllis Antionette Edward Thomas Louis Stava McCarthy Renner Spidell Horton Funeral Home

Guardianship Hearing Denies Kunz Guardian Request

The county court denied the guardianship appointment for John W. Kunz Sr. of Elmwood after Judge A H Duxbury found guardianship not clearly needed. Attending were Harry Kunz, John Kunz Jr, William Kunz Avoca and others including George F Kunz Mrs Anna Brinton Clara Havke Ed A Kunz and more.

John W. Kunz Elmwood George F. Kunz A. H. Duxbury Harry Kunz John Kunz, Jr William Kunz Avoca Anna Brinton Clara Havke Ed A. Kunz

Birth of son for Wallace Terryberry and wife at Methodist

Mr and Mrs Wallace Terryberry welcomed a baby boy at Methodist hospital this morning. This is their first child and the newborn is a grandson of Mrs Paul Wohlfarth and Mr and Mrs L F Terryberry of this city. Mrs Terryberry is formerly Miss Marjorie Wohlfarth.

Wallace Terryberry Methodist Hospital Flattsmouth Paul Wohlfarth L. F. Terryberry Terryberry Marjorie Wohlfarth

Lorenz Family Sets Sail to Long Beach for Summer Visit

Mrs. Emil Lorenz and her son Jack departed Friday for Long Beach California aboard the Challenger to visit Edward and Emily Lorenz on the coast. Mrs Ferdinand Prohaska and daughter Rose and Emil Lorenz joined them to Omaha.

Emil Lorenz Jack Long Beach California Edward Emily Lorenz Ferdinand Prohaska Rose Omaha

Knorrs Return from Missouri Trip with Jean Knorr

Mrs. R. W. Knorr and son Bill returned from St. Charles Missouri bringing Miss Jean Knorr who has been attending Lindewood college. Miss Knorr has been very successful in her musical work at Lindewood.

R. W. Knorr Bill St. Charles Missouri Jean Knorr Lindewood College Miss Knorr Lindewood

Former Plattsmouth Young Man Joins Nebraska Bar

Lyle Lawton, a Plattsmouth native and grandson of the late D. A. Young, will graduate from the University of Omaha Law College and gain admission to the Nebraska bar. He pursued night study while employed in Lincoln and Omaha, balancing work with classes and passing the bar exam. Rex and Mrs. Young, his aunt and uncle, will attend the Friday law college exercises in Omaha.

Law College of the University of Omaha Lyle Lawton Plattsmouth D. A. Young Phittsmouth Lincoln Home Owners Loan Corporation Omaha Nebraska Lawton Ona Lawton Rex Young College of Law

Piano Recital by Mrs Roy Coles Pupils in Mynard

The piano pupils of Mrs Roy Cole presented a delightful recital Tuesday at 3 PM in Mynard. Eleven students performed a variety of selections with a duet by Mildred Ann and Benny Jean Meisinger. Mrs Cole accompanied and mothers of the performers attended, followed by refreshments.

Roy Cole Beave Mrs. Cole Mynard Frances Duane Sack Charles Charlene Spangler Marianne Wetenkamp Barbara Dick Richard Todd Delores Margaret Smith Eloise Mary Margaret Cole Mildred Ann Benny Jean Meisinger Roy Cole

Card of Thanks for Lee Capper’s death

The Capper family expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and the drum corps led by C A Marshall to the American Legion and Auxiliary Rev Lawson Lee’s Sunday school class and church members for support and ministration after their son and brother Lee Capper passed away.

Lee Capper C. A. Marshall American Legion the Legion Auxiliary Lawson Lee Cleo Capper

Visit at Union Highlights Todd Family Ties

Mr and Mrs M L McCleave of Omaha and guests Mr and Mrs John Todd of Calgary Canada passed through Union on their way to the Todd family home. They visit Mrs L G Todd and her children in and near Union. Mr Todd and Mrs McCleave are the last of Levi G Todd’s children, pioneers of Liberty precinct.

M. L. McCleave Omaha John Todd Calgary Canada Union Todd

Deputy Sheriff Injured Eye From Hay Stacker Demo

Deputy Sheriff E. J. Doody suffered an eye injury while at Madison Minnesota testing a hay stacker. Small steel particles lodged in the eye and caused irritation until removal. The eye was bandaged to protect it for several days.

E. J. Doody Madison Minnesota

Pioneer Eagle Woman Called to Last Rest

Elizabeth Carr 77 widow of Edward Carr longtime Cass county resident died Saturday night at the Carr homestead near Eagle. Born in Illinois she and her family moved west in 1863 and settled at Plattsmouth. Survived by two daughters a son two brothers three sisters and other relatives.

Elizabeth Carr Edward Carr Tipton Precinct Cass County Carr Eagle Elizabeth John Quincy Adams Ilinois Missouri River Plattsmouth Mr. Adams

Cass County Farm Bureau closes extension office

The Cass county Farm Bureau board shuts the regular extension office due to finances. R. N. Johnston becomes emergency agent handling grasshopper poison distribution and 4-H work while Miss Baldwin is assigned through the state office. The pest control association will use the former Farm Bureau office in Weeping Water. Reopening depends on court-approved funding.

Cass County Farm Bureau Board College of Agriculture R. N. Johnston Miss Baldwin The Pest Control Association Farm Bureau Nebraska State Bank Weeping Water Farm Bureau Board

Mrs Kalina Returns from Washington Visit

Mrs. Cyril Kalina returned to her home this noon after a three months visit in Kirkitat Washington. She stayed with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Newell Pollard and their small son Lauren Newell.

Cyril Kalina Kirkitat Washington Newell Pollard Lauren Newell

Returns to Kansas After Visit with Rea Family

Mrs. Corwin Burger returned to her Reserve Kansas home today after spending a week visiting Mr. and Mrs. F L Rea and family. Mr. Rea is an uncle of Mr. Burger.

Lincoln Visitors Meet Lincolnites Family Ties

Mrs J A Johnson and her daughter Miss Emily Johnson of Lincoln visited Thursday with Dr and Mrs A E Johnson and family. The trip linked two Lincoln families as the Johnsons spent the day together before returning home in the evening.

J. A. Johnson Emily Johnson Lincoln A. E. Johnson Lincolnites

Vroman elected president of auxiliary unit

Mrs. Helen E. Vroman elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary unit at the year end meeting in the Legion building. New officers include A. H. Duxbury vice president and Robert Cappell secretary, with Hettie Larson district vp performing installation. The Plattsmouth unit recently won the Nell Krause gavel bell for the third year, ahead of North Platte and others, and reported on fundraising, activities, and community service for the year.

Helen E. O.) Vroman American Legion Auxiliary Legion Elmer Webb Wth A. H. Duxbury Robert Cappell Robert Reed Adelaide Boynton C. A. Marshall R. T. Cuthrell H. L. Gayer Raymond Larson F. W. Nolting Hettie Larson Ed Steppat Mathilda Soennichsen Plattsmouth Nell Krause Geneva York North Platte von Nell Krause R. O. Samuelson Omaha Eugene Nutzman Spring County Department Fremont Fall County Weeping Water Santa St. Patrick's Veterans’ Hospital Lincoln Library Christian Church Legion Junior Drum and Bugle Corps Child Welfare Fund City Planning Committee

Visits in East for Senior Resident Mike Warga

Mike Warga Sr. travels east enjoying sights in Washington and New York including the world’s fair. In Washington he visits his son Joseph Warga and observes Congress in session and the royal reception. He reports to daughter Mrs. H. J. Kaufmann that the trip is going well.

Mike Warga Washington, D. C New York Washington Joseph Warga Congress England H. J. Kaufmann

Acknowledgments for Mrs. Jelinek Loss

The Daughters and Grandchildren of Mrs. Jelinek express gratitude for acts of kindness and sympathy during the bereavement in the loss of their mother grandmother and sister. Mrs. Anna Skvaril, sister, joins in the thanks.

James Jelinek Jelinek Anna Skvaril

Elmwood Couples Celebrate Silver Anniversary Surprise

In Lincoln on June 10, 1914 Mona Reid and Eugene Hall and Ruth Sutherland and Edwin Hall were honored at a surprise double silver anniversary picnic. About 136 guests from nearby towns joined a Elmwood Community building celebration with an accordian band, engraved guest books, a mock ceremony, and decorated wedding cakes.

Mona Reid Eugene Hall Ruth Sutherland Edwin Hall First Christian Church Lincoln Edwin Halls Elmwood Alfred Stromer Alvo Laura Dreamer Bruce Stone Chester Stone Nehawka Lola Crawford Donald and Arlene Hastings Floyd Luff Dorma Unadilla

Additions To Family Circle From Local Family

Mr and Mrs Fred T KRamge celebrate two new great grandchildren bringing their total to eight. Maynard KRampe and partner welcome daughter Sharon Alleen born June 6 at home south of the city. Harry Ramge of Denver and wife greet son Del bert Harry born June 5 at their home. Mr Ramge is the son of Fred H Ramee.

Fred T. Kramge Maynard Krampe Alvin Kamge Sharon Alleen Harry Ramge Denver Delbert Harry Mr. Ramge Fred H. Ramee

Fishing party returns from East Battle Lake trip

Plattsmouth State Bank president H A Schneider Henry Stark john County Treasurer John E Turner and R W Knorr returned from Henning Minnesota after spending a week fishing on East Battle Lake. They reported excellent luck with a fine supply of fish for dinners and for home. The party faced real cold weather and recent rain and unpleasant conditions.

H. A. Schneider Plattsmouth

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