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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1939
Page
6
Anida Herrington marked her tenth birthday with a Wednesday afternoon party at her parents home 1005 Main street. Six guests attended including Mary Lou Walling Janet Tickotter Carol Lou Bernhardt Helen Yardley Mildred Kozacek Arlene Dally and present gifts displayed during the event. Refreshments were served after games supervised by Mrs Keener Price.
The Social Workers Flower club gathered at Mrs. Julius Pitt’s home with all members present except one and four guests in attendance. President Mrs. Fred Spangler led the business meeting as Mrs. Ann Kaffenberger presented numbers and history of the Star Spangled Banner. The program honored Flag Day with readings and a luncheon followed by the joining of a new member, Mrs. Robert Rea. The July meeting is planned at Mrs. Peterson’s home with assistants provided by Mrs. George Mumm and Mrs. Don Harris.
Miss Leona Price hosted a dinner at the Price home on Pearl Street honoring Mrs. Rose Marie Sexton formerly Rose Marie Burcham visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Howard Burcham. Mrs. Sexton resides in Los Angeles California. Mrs. Price aided by her mother served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Price and son Eric, daughter Leona, William Brink, and the guest of honor Mrs. Rose Marie Sexton.
The Warga home hosted Maybelle Warga’s first birthday with guests from Omaha. Maybelle received many gifts and a two course luncheon centered on a large birthday cake. The Four Mile Community Club held its annual picnic on June 4 at Springdale, a standout social event.
Members toured the grounds of Mr. Larsh northeast of Union enjoying a cafeteria dinner then explored lake flower gardens rock work and the rock house and stairway over springs. Water lilies bloomed while bull frogs rested on lily pads. Arkansas frogs were sent to Mr. Larsh. The first regular club meeting is Sept 12 at Mrs Mayabb home with Mrs Leonard Born assisting.
Mrs Ray Herring entertained the Thursday evening card club at her home with all members in attendance. Mrs Ray Bryant won first prize and Mrs Herring took second. A delicious summer luncheon followed the game.
Mrs Lillian Livingston hosted the Delta Deck card club last night at Mr and Mrs John Bajeck's home. Only guest was Mrs James Bulin. Prize winners were Miss Amelia Martens first Miss Laura Meisinger second and Mrs Henry McMahen third. Refreshments followed.
The Two-Square card club gathered Thursday afternoon with three guests including Mrs. Corwin Burger of Reserve Kansas and Mrs. George Dobson and Mrs. George Webber from the city. Mrs. Henry Starkjohn won first prize, Mrs. Frank Rebal second, and Mrs. George Dobson the consolation. Refreshments were served at the end as usual.
The Wednesday afternoon bridge club gathered at Mrs. Martin O Webb's home with Mrs D Ashbaugh as guest. First prize went to Mrs Webb, second to Mrs Robert Reed, and the Ace of Spades prize to Mrs W V Ryan. Mrs Webb closed the afternoon with a luncheon.
A nephew Theodore Ptak hosted a stag party on North Sixth Street for A W Cloidt with about twenty friends. The evening featured card play in a decorated play room and a buffet lunch to conclude a delightful gathering. George H Julius of Cincinnati Ohio visited as a Prudential Insurance representative and dined with C C Wescott and Ruth Ann Patton. Mr and Mrs Robert H Patton attended.
The three circles of the Women’s Federation of the First Methodist church met Thursday afternoon at the church to discuss plans, programs, and future activities for the group.
The Naomi circle met at Mrs. Albert Kreager’s country home in Mynard with 15 members and guest Mrs. Walter Speece of Bennett. The Dorcas circle under Mrs. Pete Carr had 25 attendees at Orchard Hill, while the Gleaners circle hosted by Mrs. George Brinklow discussed plans for a covered-dish luncheon and featured a Pearl Buck book review.
The Nu-Fu Jitter pinochle club was entertained at Louis Fitzmayer’s North Eighth Street home. Guests included Mrs. Howard Hirz Miss Lewanna Kelley and Miss Anna Marie Rea. Kelley won first prize Grassman second. Refreshments were served by hostess Louise Fitzmayer aided by her mother Mrs. Max Fitzmayer.
The Thursday afternoon bridge club met with Mrs. Carl Ofe at the Coronado apartments. Guests included Mrs. James Mauzy Mrs. Martin O Webb and Mrs. Walter Tritsch. Prizes were won by Mrs. L. S. Pucelik and Mrs. John Sattler. Mrs. Ofe served refreshments to conclude the gathering.
P. E. O. Chapter F met Friday at 2 45 at Mrs Stephen Wiles south of the city with guest Mrs Harley Cecil of Denver. Mrs P T Heineman presided over business and delegates Mrs Clement Wester and Mrs Heineman gave reports from the Norfolk convention. Luncheon followed.
Jerry Sharpnack son of Mr and Mrs Fred Sharpnack celebrated his seventh birthday Friday afternoon. Ten guests attended with games and prizes won by Marvin Winters and Richard Duxbury. Jerry opened gifts and refreshments were served by his mother Mrs Fred Sharpnack aided by her mother Mrs Emil Ptak.
Friday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hadraba arrived for a visit with Joseph F. Hadraba and other relatives. They had been in Washington and Chicago after coming from Czechoslovakia where Mr. Hadraba served years as a representative of the United States government. This marks Mrs. Hadraba's first U S visit since her marriage.
The Chamber of Commerce directors held a noon luncheon at Hotel Plattsmouth with strong attendance. Treasurer Fred I Rea announced membership at seventy eight, with members enrolled showing keen interest for the year ahead. Committees reported and summer activities were discussed as directors take a break in July and August.
The Presbyterian church replaces vestibule doors with new design donated by Mrs. John Tidball in memory of her husband who attended services regularly. Federation ladies also updated vestibule doors with leaded windows and new linoleum flooring. A dedication service is planned for tomorrow morning.
The last meeting was held June 14 at Mrs. Worth s home. Members discussed the lesson and judged patch work pillows with Darlene White winning first. Five members attended plus visitors Mary Jean Hart and Catherine Kaffenberger. Dainty refreshments were served by Mrs. Worth.
Harvey Eggeling son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Lillie enjoyed two days at the San Francisco world’s fair before resuming his navy duties He spent thirty one day vacation visiting in Plattsmouth and with Mr and Mrs Harold Albert sister of Mrs Lillie in Green River Wyoming prior to resuming duty June 11
Mrs. Matt Lasey of Homewell Missouri returned home Thursday after spending two weeks with her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Rosencrans. She enjoyed visiting many places of interest in this section of Nebraska.
Thomas H. Gradeville of Burlington Iowa arrived this morning for an over Sunday visit with his family here.
Several students across junior high and local buildings earned perfect attendance for the full nine months. Names listed include Mary Jean Hart, Colid Brizendine, Jeanne Hudson, Peggy Jo Kriskey, Donald Lee Perry, Mildred Denson, Elmo Gochenour, Bob Sell, Phyllis Snodgrass, Bobby Marshall, and others. The roster spans Miss Perry, Miss Korbel, Miss Oakes, Miss Clare, and Miss Bauer among various grades and buildings.
Sheriff Joe Mrasek responded to a distress call from the Hoover family near the Platte river's confluence with the Missouri. Mrs. Hoover was ill with pneumonia and in a partial coma. Dr. W. S. Eaton and Sattler ambulance assisted, and she was taken to the Austin nursing home for care and examination.
A. Williams of Los Angeles visits his sister Adala Moore and relatives in the west. The veteran railroad man, now retired, enjoys trips to various regions. His last visit here was in 1937.
Mrs. James Janca and daughter Miss Rose Janca travel to Kingfisher Oklahoma for a visit with Mrs. Frank Lukasek and family. Miss Janca, who works in Omaha, is on vacation and joins her mother for the trip.
William Holly, longtime Plattsmouth merchant and community figure, returned Friday afternoon from Omaha to visit with old friends and neighbors, accompanied by his son W. R. Holly. His family left sixteen years ago for Omaha where they have since resided.
Mrs. Nelle Furlong and daughter Miss Virginia of Steamboat Springs Colorado visit the home of Mr and Mrs J L Stamp. Miss Velma Bruner of Rock Springs Wyoming and Mrs G W Pugsley of Bayard Nebraska also visit. Mrs Furlong and Mrs Pugsley are sisters of Mrs Stamp.
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Young and party including Mrs. Guy White and daughter Annis Lee were in Omaha Friday evening for the University of Omaha graduation. Lyle Lawton formerly of Plattsmouth and a nephew of the Youngs and Mrs. White was in the class of the college of law.
Raymond Fox of Emory South Dakota visited at the home of County Attorney Walter H. Smith and his wife. Fox, a Creighton University Law School graduate, will take the Nebraska bar exam in Lincoln and plans to practice law in Minnesota.
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