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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1932

Page

6

Vacation Bible School at First Methodist Enrolls Fifty Six

Vacation Bible School at First Methodist Church reports an enrollment of fifty six students. Miss Alice Funk directs with help from Miss Marjorie Ann Mrs R B Hayes Miss Mildred Hall Miss Jean Hayes and Mrs Justus Lillie. Additional assistants include Mrs Howard Davis and Miss Maxine Cloidt. The program includes Bible study stories basket work and supervised play with a Sunday night children's day program closing the school period.

First Methodist Church Perod Alice Funk Paconess School Kansas City Marjorie Ann R. B. Hayes Mildred Hall Jean Hayes Just Garation

River View Club Ends Meetings

River View Club held two regular meetings at homes of Mrs. Robert Patterson and Mrs. Greeley Beil. Plans for achievement day and summer meetings were made at Patterson’s social gathering. Beil’s session featured a lesson on Home Preservation of Foods amid a mid afternoon shower.

Riverview Clubb Robert Patterson Greeley Beil

Park Volunteers Improve Main Street Parkway Grounds

Hubert Dew operating the taxi Mae assists in park cleanup along the Parkway on Main Street between Sixth and Seventh, helping keep grass cut and the park raked. Citizens’ volunteer work has made the park more attractive than earlier in the season.

Main Street Sixth Seventh Street Hubert Dew Mae

Louisville Schools Slash Budget Amid Tax Receipt Concerns

The Louisville school board denied plans for new construction as taxpayers protested high tax bills. Disbursements totaled $28,850.41 with $4,412.87 on hand and $3,500 owed in taxes. The district aims for 6000 for operations, cuts salaries for treasurer and secretary, and votes nine months of school next year.

Texes H. B. Koop W. H H. Heil Louisville Courier

Boy Injured Riding Two Row Machine In Field

Wayne Murphy, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Murphy, was seriously hurt last Monday while riding with his father in a corn field. He was thrown from the machine as they crossed a ditch and his leg was cut by a disc. Dr L N Kunkel of Weeping Water treated him with eight stitches and a leg cast. The community hopes for a swift and full recovery.

Wayne Murphy Edward Murphy Wayne L. N. Kunkel Weeping Water Republican

Westminster Guild Meets at Miss Henrichsen Home

The Westminster Guild of the First Presbyterian Church met at Miss Wilhelmina Henrichsen’s home on Tuesday evening. Mrs H G MetClusky led a devotional period as sponsor. The group adopted a constitution and by laws, set committees, and planned future meetings. A social hour followed with refreshments. The next gathering is June 28 at Bellevue for a picnic.

Westminster Guild First Presbyterian Church Wilhelmina Henrichsen H. G. MetClusky Henrichsen Guild Bellevue

Burlington Officials Here On Freight Matters

Burlington officials R. C. Burk traveling freight agent and N. E. Kearns division freight agent visited the local station Wednesday to address matters. The railroad freight heads face pressure to maintain paying standards amid competition from trucks and other carriers.

R. C. Burk Burlington Hues West N. E. Kearns

Red Clover Hay For Sale Near Rock Creek Stock Farm

For sale in shock or winrow near Rock Creek Stock Farm filling station. Bring wagon and rack. Rock Cryers Stock Farm Murray Nebraska. a , 20-3tw.

Rock Creek Stock Farm Rock Cryers Stock Farm Murray, Nepraska

Shipwreck on Platte River Scout Trip Near North Bend

Lincoln Boy Scout party of three leaders and eleven Scouts rode a 22 by 6 foot river cruiser toward Camp Quivira near Cedar Creek when rough water and a cross current swamped the craft. The boat sank with all gear lost. Scoutmaster Dr. Max Woodward, not a strong swimmer, was rescued by a rope from shore as Scouts pulled two non-swimmers to safety.

Lincoln Boy Scouts Platte North Bend Camp Quivira Cedar Creek Max Woodward Lincoln

Married in Nebraska City

Miss Lacey Roberta Austin wed Barritt Kohrell Thursday afternoon at Reverend D. A. McCulloughs home in Nebraska City. Kohrell, son of Louis F. Kohrell, formerly lived in the city, and Mrs. Kohrell is the Austin daughter of George E. Austin of Nebraska City. They will reside in Nebraska City.

Lacey Roberta Austin Barritt Kohrell D. A. McCullough Nebraska City Louis F. Kohrell George E. Austin

Birth of Eight Pound Son in Omaha

A fine eight pound son was born Thursday morning at the Methodist hospital in Omaha to Mr and Mrs Fred Sharpnick of this city. The mother and baby are doing nicely and the event brings happiness to the father and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Ea mons Ptak. Mrs Sharpneck was formerly Miss Alice Ptak.

Methodist Hospital Omaha Fred Sharpnick Eamons Ptak Sharpneck Alice Ptak

Elmwood District OKs Budget for Nine Months School Year

Elmwood No 95 district held its annual meeting to set the next year’s budget. Total receipts last year were 12025.56 and expenditures 13819.43 with a year end balance of 14295.49. Teachers’ salaries were set at 31600, nine months of school to start Monday September 8 1952.

Elmwood Treasury The

Enjoy Fine Meeting Of Social Worker's Flower Club

On Wednesday afternoon the Social Worker's Flower Club met at Mrs George Mumm's country home. The assistant hostess was Mrs Fred Nolting. A large attendance included one new member Mrs Jess Adams. A June Days program honored Children Mothers and Fathers Days. Refreshments were served.

Social Worker's Flower Club George Mumm Fred Nolting Mumm Jess Adams Chib

Auxiliary entertained at Lenion building meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary held a Friday afternoon meeting at the Lenion building with many members present. Two new members were welcomed as the group discussed a year’s membership and the upcoming state convention at Norfolk in August led by Mrs. Do A Rosenecrans. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs. P A Meisinger Mrs. Fred Nolting Mrs. John M Meisinger and Mrs. Ed Steppatt.

American Legion Auxiliary Lenion Norfolk Do. A. Rosenecrans P. A. Meisinger Fred Nolting John M. Meisinger Ed Steppatt

Change in Train Time Through This City

Burlington announces schedule changes for remaining trains routed through the city. Westbound No. 25 will arrive at 9 45 a m and eastbound No. 4 will arrive at 10 45 a m, shifting the prior 9 58 a m meet time.

Burlington

Marriage at Court House Seals Union of Elen Roach and Paul Brown

Friday afternoon at the court house Elen Roach and Paul Brown both of Hamburg Iowa were married. Mrs Pansie Roach mother of the bride and Warren Farmer county court clerk witnessed the ceremony. The lines were read by Judge A H Duxbury.

Court House Elen Roach Paul Brown Hamburg Iowa Pansie Roach Warren Farmer A. H. Duxbury

Journal Want Ad Offers Items for Sale

A fragment notes a want ad in a journal inviting readers to sell items. The text hints at a promotional sale but provides limited specifics on goods, prices, or sellers. No named entities or concrete details are discernible from the readable portion.

Cos

Louis A. Janda Receiving Treatment At St Elizabeths

Plattsmouth friends report Louis A. Janda of Havelock is at St Elizabeths hospital in Lincoln for medical care and observation. He has been ill for some time and is under doctors orders. Janda is the father of Mrs. Edgar McGuire and brother of several neighbors.

Plattsmouth Louis A. Janda Havelock Mr. Janda St. Elizabeth's Hospital Lincoln Janda Edgar McGuire Kate Hiber Hermie Svoboda Thomas Svoboda

Tour South with Boy Scouts by Rev Murphree

Louisville minister and Scoutmaster Rev. Robert D. Murphree plans a 20 day southern tour for his Boy Scout troop covering 8 to 12 states and nearly 4000 miles. Sixteen to eighteen boys will travel in a trailer camping setup with base in Louisville. The trip will include Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri with added baseball games and visits to historic Civil War sites.

Robert D. Murphree Louisville Plattemouth Murphree Althowsh Ft Yellowstone Park Southland R Ev. Murphree Mr. Murphree Henry Horton Alabama Birmingham Louiisville St. Joe Kansas City St. Louis Cairo Kentucky Tennessee South Black Hills

Four Mile Club Closes Year With Home Canning Lesson

The Four Mile Club held its final regular meeting at Mrs. Leonard Born's country home with assistants Mrs. Fred Nolting and Mrs. Philip Kehne. The home canning lesson proved interesting and beneficial. Project leaders Mrs. Marie Ingerson and Mrs. Henry Born received gifts for their year of service. A luncheon hosted by the hostesses followed the business session.

Four Mile Club Leonard Born Fred Nolting Philip Kehne Marie Ingerson Henry Born

Notice disclaims debt of son Werner Lenhard

Peter Lenhard states he will not be responsible for any debt or obligation incurred or contracted by his son Werner Lenhard. The notice serves as a formal disclaimer of liability toward third parties and creditors.

Werner Lenhard

Journal Want-Ads Cost Just a Few Cents to Reach Buyers

Classified notice reproduces a bold pitch that Journal want ads offer real results for readers seeking quick sales. It stresses low cost per insertion and broad reach, inviting advertisers to place small dollars for big exposure.

Journal

Vigilante Organization Forms in Nebraska to Enforce Traffic Rules

Nebraska launches a state wide vigilante system with 1100 to 1200 drafted citizens in 90 of 93 counties to aid law enforcement. Members will report traffic violations to county officials and the Nebraska Motor Club in Lincoln, with records kept and prosecutions possible.

Nebraska Vigilantes Committee Nebraska Motor Club Lincoln American Automobile Association Kent

For Sale Hay Stacker in Mynard

Hay stacker offered for sale by Mrs. H. K. Gansemer in Mynard. Contact details indicate location and seller.

H. K. Gansemer Mynard

Richardson to undergo operation at Lincoln hospital

Floyd Richardson of this city will be operated on Monday at the U S Veterans hospital in Lincoln after several days there. He has not been well and the operation is hoped to provide relief and return him to recovery at home.

Dally Floyd Richardson U. S. Veterans Hospital Lincoln Richardson

Mrs Wescott Wins Fourth on Essay Contest

Mrs. E. H. Wescott of Plattsmouth won fourth prize of 10 dollars in an essay contest of the Federation of Women's Clubs. First prize went to Mrs. James Pope of Farson Wyoming and second to Mrs. H. S. Hillbee of Sioux Falls. The subject was Community Planning and Woman's Part in It.

Seattle Wash E. H. Wescott Plattsmouth Federation of Women's Clubs James Pope Farson Wyo H. S. Hillbee Sioux Falls & C

Tonsillectomy Performed On Local Residents

Mrs. Joe Adam and Bobby Jensen underwent tonsil removal in the city. Both patients were reported as doing well and expected to be over the effects in a few days. They were able to return home the same day.

Joe Adam Bobby Jensen C. H. Jensen

For Sale: $40 Hawaiian Steel Guitar and 52 Music Lessons

Two items offered for sale: a Hawaiian steel guitar priced at 40 dollars and a package of 52 correspondence music lessons offered at 25 dollars. Contact phone 4920 in Union district.

Union

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America Duxbury & Davis Donat Vacation Bible School River View Club Eolds Meetings Texas Ranger Legion Hall Boy Scout Platte River Camp Quivira Martland Five Ay Boy Scouts Peter Lenhard Soennichsen’s Push Organization of Vigitantes Mrs. Wescott Thomas Walling Company Brink Hatchery Plattsmouth, Neb
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