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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1935

Page

6

Elmwood Residents Report to Neighbors and Officials

J Johnson of Murdock visited Elmwood on business Tuesday. Charles West and wife Eldon Stark and wife joined a party to Omaha for the Ak-Sar-Ben show. George F. Wilson spent much of the week in Lincoln on business. Willard Clapp visited Weeping Water last Tuesday for short-term business. Wm Wilkins and family visited Lincoln Tuesday afternoon for brief business matters. Mrs Lizzie Lewis near Elmwood remains ill though care continues. Lews Boernemeier and Jacob Lerner, Elmwood night police, attended the Ak-Sar-Ben show in Omaha and were sleepy next day. N D Bothwell briefly visited Council Bluffs for business and found the evening wet. Lester Brittain, Elmwood fire chief, attended Omaha meetings of Nebraska fire chiefs. Bank Examiner C H Gibson in Elmwood to recover funds owed to the defunct Elmwood State Bank. Vera Oehierking dropped a heavy sink on her left forefinger but the bone is not broken and recovery is hoped.

J. Johnson Murdock Elmwood Charles West Eldon Stark Omaha George F. Wilson Lincoln Willard Clapp Weeping Water Wm. Wilkins Lizzie Lewis Lews Boernemeier Jacob Lerner Elmood N. D. Bothwell Council Blues Iowa Lester Brittain Fire Chiefs of Nebraska C. H. Gibson

Marriage unites Florence Bush and Perry Miller in neighborhood ceremony

Miss Florence Bush and Perry Miller were married last Wednesday evening in a neighborhood ceremony between Elmwood and Avoca. A charivari party formed after the news, signaling the couple’s joy as friends celebrated with a communal treat and heartfelt wishes for a long happy life together.

Florence Bush Elmwood Avoca Perry Miller

Special Meeting of Masonic Lodge Held Saturday Night

The Masonic Order of Elbmwoca will hold a special gathering this coming Saturday night with many visitors. Two grand lodge officers, W. A. Robertson and Raymond Cook of Plattsmouth, will attend along with members from Plattsmouth and Weeping Water. J. P. Cobb of Covert Lodge Omaha will be present. Degree work and a banquet are planned.

Masonic Order of Elbmwoca W. A. Robertson Raymond Cook Plattsmouth Weeping Water Covert Lodge of Omaha J. P. Cobb

Rogge Visits Elmwood Veteran Lumberman Returns

J H Rogge of 1508 Washington St Lincoln visited Elmwood on Tuesday to reconnect with friends and handle business. He first settled in Elmwood in 1898 and spent forty six years in the local lumber trade, recalling a life of successful enterprise and strong friendships.

J. H. Rogge Washington Street Lincoln Elmwood Rogge

Local Reader Recognized Across County and Nation

A man’s name was added to a widespread readers list updating residents countywide and reaching readers in every state, highlighting broad recognition beyond local bounds.

Union

Woods Drives Ford V S Purchase in Elmwood Deal

Charles F. Woods, a Bothwell market salesman, selected a Ford V S car sold through Elmwood agent Harry A. Williams. Marty A. Williams of Cole Motor Co. and John Cole were involved by phone to arrange delivery of the new car.

Charles F. Woods Bothwell Elmwood Harry A. Williams Ford Motor Co Marty A. Williams Cole Motor Co William John Cole

Entertaining Elmwood Members at Kensington Club

The Order of Eastern Star Weeping Water entertained Elmwood members at a Kensington club gathering in Weeping Water. Attendees included Mesdames G. G. Douglas Herman Penterman E J Cook Kaszmarek R G Evelarnd Edna Panska Ella Atchison and Mrs J P Cobb.

Elmwood Order of Eastern Star of Weeping Water Kensington Order of Elmwood Kensington Club Mesdames G. G. Douglas Herman Penterman E. J. Cook Kaszmarek R. G. Evelarnd Edna Panska Ella Atchison J. P. Cobb

Mrs. Jesse Hardnock Dies at Lincoln Hospital

Mrs. Etta Hardnock formerly Miss Etta Miller daughter of Henry J Miller of Alvo lived near Alvo with her husband and died at Bryan Memorial hospital Lincoln last Tuesday morning. Funeral held today with interment in Alvo Cemetery a life story to follow in this paper.

Jesse Hardnock Etta Hardnock Etta Miller Henry J. Miller Alvo Bryan Memorial Hospital Lincoln

Cass County Youths Called to CCC Camp

About nineteen Cass County young men aged 18 to 29 were taken to Fort Crook to enter the Civilian Conservation Corps and will soon be assigned to companies to begin duties. Names include Cecil Black Greenwood Charles Blake Jr Weeping Water Zone Blauvelt Greenwood Manuel Bowne Weeping Water Norman Davis Louisville Frankie Dixon Weeping Water Dwane Garrison W Water Joseph Loveless Jr Plattsmouth Edward Martin Plattsmouth Fred Nayman Weeping Water Fred Petet Plattsmouth Herold Pettit Eagle Edger Pointer Murray Ernest Seitz Plattsmouth Marvin Smith Louisville Joe Wood Plattsmouth Arley Vanlaningham Plattsmouth Clarence Sutton Mynard. Eight selected but absent initially forfeited enlistment and relief concerns rise for fall and winter.

Cass County Fort Crook Civilian Conservation Corps Army Ellow Cecil Black Greenwood Charles Blake, Jr Blauvelt Manuel Bowne Weeping Water Norman Davis Louisville Frankie Dixon Weeping Dwane M. Garrison W. Water Joseph C. Loveless, Jr Plattsmouth Edward E. Martin Fred M. Nayman Fred Petet Herold Pettit Eagie Edger Pointer Murray Ernest Seitz Marvin Smith Joan Stoll Clarence Sutton Mynard Arley Vanlaningham Joe Wood County Relief Department

Bride-To-Be Ona Graves Fetes At Two Showers

Miss Ona Graves, city resident, prepares for wedding to Lester Thimgan on June 30. The Christian church group hosted a miscellaneous shower with gifts and recipes, and Mrs O C Hudson and Miss Leona Hudson held another shower at their High School Hill home with games and refreshments.

Ona Graves Lester Thimgan Ladies and Society of the Christian Church Miss Graves O. C. Hudson Leona Hudson

Regents Approve Retirement Plan and Faculty Promotions

The university board of regents approved a new retirement plan guiding faculty to retire at 70 with phased age reductions by 1941 42. Promotions followed across Colleges of Arts and Sciences Business Administration Engineering Teachers College and related departments for 1935 36.

University Board of Regents O. J. Frankfcrter Michigan D. C. Collins Yerkes Observatory C. J. Rust T. H. Goodding W. J. Loeffel Ruth Sperry College of Arts and Sciences Esther N. Anderson Cc. J. Frankforter R. W. Frantz Pauline Gellatly M. 5. Gin E. B. Schmidt C. A. Swayzee College of Engineering J. P. Colbert Teachers College Gertrude Beers

Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Bud Taylor of Denver

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bud Taylor of Denver this morning. Mrs. Taylor formerly Miss Anna Duda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Duda, long time residents.

Bud Taylor Denver Taylor Anna Duda Ferdinand Duda

Rotary Meeting Discusses Business Relations

The Rotary club held a Tuesday luncheon on business relations led by Dr. P. T. Heineman. A large number of examples spurred an engaging discussion, with Prof. W. H. Hohmann of Newton Kansas Lutheran College as a welcomed guest.

Rotary Club P.T. Heineman Businss W. H. Hohmann Lutheran College Newton Kansas

Crops Day Set at Ag College July 2

The annual crops day at the College of Agriculture will be held Monday July 2 with a varied program for farmers. An afternoon tour at the agronomy farm east of Lincoln will showcase plots including alfalfa, soybeans, oats, sorghum and wheat varieties, pastures, and manure practices. Dr F D Keim presides. talks cover bindweed eradication, weed clinic, pasture observations, Cheyenne wheat results, and the 1936 hybrid corn program.

College of Agriculture Agronomy Farm Lincoln F. D. Keim Agronomy C. W. Smith Keim Arthur Peterson Cheyenne C. Suneson T. A. Kiesselbach P. H. Stewart H. L. Westover United States Department of Agriculture Dean Burr

Popular New Orchestra Shines From Plattsmouth

The Nite Owl orchestra, a well liked Plattsmouth dance band, now plays with Guy Noble and His Nebraskans. The group is highly regarded in Nebraska and across the nation with local players including Kenneth Armstrong Edward Hadraba Donald Conner Herbert Minor Stuart Porter William Henrichsen and Francis Stoll.

Nite Owl Plattsmouth United States Guy Noble Nite Owls Guy Kenneth Armstrong Edward Hadraba Donald Conner Herbert Minor Stuart Porter William Henrichsen Francis Stoll

Banquet Opens Thirty First State Eagles Convention

The opening day banquet of the Fraternal Order of Eagles was held at the Knights of Columbus hall with about 260 attendees. Judge C. W. Britt spoke on old age pensions. Fremont won first in ritual drill. Vernon W. Pope presented the convention award to Lincoln aerie. Grand Secretary J. S. Parry gave the main address. The evening ended with initiation of the convention class by the Fremont team.

Order of Eagles Knights of Columbus C. W. Britt Omaha Fremont Grand Island William M. Barclay Lincoln Hastings York Nebraska City Columbus Beatrice Alliance Fullerton Vernon W. Pope Aerie

City Golf Tournament Concludes With Record Round

Sunday’s city match play finals saw veteran Dr. R. P. Westover face Frank Horsack in the championship flight with Horsack winning 7 5 and setting a course record at 30 two under par. A flight winner was C R Olson by default over L C Gaylord and H G McClusty in the semi, while Fritz Fricke won the B flight 3 2 over A B Maddox. A L Carper of Murray earned a place in the hole in one club after a semi final drive.

R. P. Westover Frank Horsack Horsack C. R. O'son L. C. Gaylord Olson JD. H. G. MccClusty Fritz Fricke A. B. Maddox A. L. Carper Murray

Kerr and old regiment reunite at Lincoln encampment

Mr and Mrs Merritt Kerr visited Lincoln for the Spanish War Veterans state encampment. Kerr recalled service with the First Nebraska from 1898 to 1900 and enjoyed a reunion with long unseen comrades among the old regiment.

Merritt Kerr Lincoln Mr. Kerr First Nebraska

Nehawka Notables and Local Visits Highlight Week

Nehawka residents and friends disperse for business and leisure in Lincoln Plattsmouth Omaha and Tulsa. Families like Pollard Disney Waddell and Ross join relatives and guests while Gilbert Edmunds helps with alfalfa hay for his father on Father’s Day. Mrs Woods obituary noted as wife of J M Palmer cousin to local families.

Mrs. Woods of Johnson Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Charles Woods of Johnson dies after a long illness following a fall that caused a broken hip. She and her family had lived in Johnson for many years, with treatment for the injury failing to improve her condition.

Charles Woods Johnson

Miss Jensen Leaves Nehawka Music Post for Omaha Chorus Tour

Miss Dorothy Jensen a Nehawka music teacher for two years resigned to teach in Omaha public schools. She joined a Lutheran College chorus from Blair for a tour of Norway Sweden and Denmark. A sick member allowed her to accompany the group and she reported her resignation from De troit.

Europe Dorothy Jensen Omaha Miss Jensen Lutheran Chorus Blair Norway Sweden Denmark Detroit

Wanted loan on first class farming lands security

The ad seeks a loan of from $46,000 down to $10,000 with annual interest at 4 percent. Security expected is first class farming lands. Respond to Plattsmouth Journal Box 1111.

Plattsmouth

Ak-Sar-Ben Show Tickets Sell Out in Nehawka

About sixty tickets were sent to Nehawka for the Ak-Sar-Ben show on Monday night June 17. Demand was high and all tickets sold quickly, with arrangements made for admission upon arrival as more people wished to attend.

Nehawka

Mrs Opp Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs John Opp, previously hospitalized in Lincoln after a serious operation, shows good improvement and was allowed to go home last Sunday. Her husband Mr Opp and Wm Obernaulte accompanied her home from Lincoln.

John Opp Lincoln Mr. Opp Wm. Obernaulte

Otterbein Church and Bible Church Schedules

Bible church holds morning worship at 10 a m and Evening Gospel service at 8 p m with mid week prayer and praise on Wednesday. The Woman s Society meets Wednesday June 26 with Mrs G A Murdoch. Otterbein Church offers morning worship at 11 a m and a prayer meeting Wednesday evening. The Woman s Society meets Thursday with Mrs Vilas Kettlehut. Cast thy burden on the Lord and He shall sustain thee.

Bible Church School Woman's Society G. A. Murdoch Otterbein Church Bible Church Vilas Kettlehut

Mann Heads to Lincoln for University of Nebraska Summer School

Robert Mann departed Saturday for Lincoln to attend the University of Nebraska summer school and spend time at the campus program.

Robert Mann Lincoln The University of Nebraska

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Elmwood News Wescott CCC Board of Regents W. H. Browne Clara Evans Gertrude Goering P. G. Johnson Department of Physical Education Charles F. Miller Marjorie Eastabrooks Clara Rausch Matilda Shelby Miriam Wagner Blanch M. Lyman Rotarians Ag College Eagles L. W. Egenberger F. R. Gobelman Glen Whiteman Norfolk Packing Co F. A. Mohring Charles L. Bates Wickam F. A. Matthews Ritz Legion Thomas Walling Company W. M. Barclay Sattler Funeral Home ST. & Ave Plattsmouth, Nebr R. C. Pollard Lenora A. G. Disney Willie Kruger, Jr W. H. Kruger Guy Murdoch J. J. Pollard Adelbert Switzer Adolph Moyer Mr. Roebuck George Hansen J. H. McMahen John G. Wunderlich George Paulis Robert H. Chapman Chapman Jack Hanson Englewood Calif Simon Waddells Tulsa Okla Waddell W. T. Schlichtmeier Martin Ross Stuart Rough Ross Ben Benson Gilbert Edmunds Tor Peru Mr. Edmunds Gilbert United Brethren Church O. Engebretson Nehawka Church Walnut Grove Twin Gables Orchestra
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