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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1938

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Wiles-Grosshans Wedding in Long Beach California

Plattsmouth pair Miss Alice Rerara Wiles and Mr. Thomas C. Chesstians wed Sunday evening in Long Beach California. The ceremony was at Mrs. Ransom Cole’s home with pastor D. J. Snyder officiating. Guests sent a congratulatory telegram from Plattsmouth.

Plattsmouth Alice Rerara Wiles Thomas C. Chesstians Long Beach California Ransom Cole Creat D. J. Snyder Sour Beach Cole Mars Cundall Broom Sutton Nebr C. J. Wiles

Will Visit at Glenwood with Graves Family

This afternoon J. H. Graves departed for Glenwood taking his aged mother to visit her brother Thivid Bomar at his farm south of Glenwood. It is the first time in thirty five years Mrs. Graves has visited her brother. They are the last of a large family.

J. H. Graves Glenwood Thivid Bomar

Mrs Milo Parney Recovering After Appendi citis Operation

Mrs Milo Parney underwent an appendicitis operation Thursday at Kani hospital Omaha and came through in fine shape. She is reported to be showing signs of improvement and hopes are she can return home in a short time.

Milo Parney Kani Hospital Omaha

Dealers Attend Hearing on State Beer Interests

Plattsmouth retailers joined a Lincoln gathering called by Charles E. Sandall of York who heads the state beer and brewing oversight. The meeting aimed to resolve differences and improve conduct at beer outlets while addressing features that discredit beer sales. Attending Plattsmouth members included Henry Timm Emil Pink William Sweenie and Louis Naeve.

Plattsmouth Lincoln Charles E. Sandall York Sandall Henry Timm Emil Pink William Sweenie Louis Naeve

Porter Files for Democratic Commissioner Seat in District Two

W H Porter a prominent Liberty precinct resident filed for the Democratic nomination for county commissioner from the second district. A Union area farmer and truck operator, Porter has long been active in local politics and previously sought sheriff held in a primary six years earlier. Frank Ross of Louisville had already entered the second district race weeks earlier.

W. H. Porter Liberty Union John E. Turner Porter Frank Ross Louisville

Bible School Closes at Presbyterian Church

The Daily Vacation Bible School at the Presbyterian church ends after two weeks with increasing attendance. Staff includes superintendent Mrs. William Gorder director Eleanor Giles and aides Frances Cloidt Marjorie Tidball Gloria Norma Johnson Harriet Goes In Jean Knorr. Certificates of attendance will be given Sunday at five. A play Child Friends of Jesus and missions offering will be featured. Handwork will be displayed in the Fellowship room Sunday. Pupils enjoy a Garfield park picnic today.

Presbyterian Church William Gorder Eleanor Giles Frances Cloidt Marjorie Tidball Gloria Norma Johnson Harriet Goes Gorder Jean Knorr Garfield Park

Lincoln Avenue Rock Surfacing Project Advances

Work on the Lincoln Avenue rock surfacing project continues despite rain. Grading and drainage are underway with a large WPA workforce. the mile and three quarter stretch will take several weeks to finish before surface grading and crushed rock coating, adding to the city’s all weather road system.

Lincoln Avenue

Penton Sentenced to 25 Years in Fort Madison Penitentiary

District Judge Homer A. Fuller in Bedford Iowa sentenced J G Penton a 46 year old farmer to twenty five years in the Fort Madison penitentiary after pleading guilty to a statutory charge. Penton formerly resided near Cedar Creek.

Homer A. Fuller Bedford Iowa J. G. Penton Fort Madison Penton Cedar Creek

Refrigerated Locker System Topic At Chamber Luncheon

Chamber of Commerce directors discussed installing a Master Refrigerated Locker system as a community enterprise. E. E. Stewart of York and Howard Cobb led the talk, with Roy O. Cole promoting the project. banker Samuel Waugh, a former Plattsmouth resident, attended with his son Jack and shared memories of the town.

Chamber of Commerce E. E. Stewart York Howard Cobb Roy O. Cole Samuel Waugh First Trust Co Lincoln Plattsmouth Jack Waugh

District Legion Auxiliary to Hold Meeting in Nehawka

District President Mrs. Eugene Nutzyman of Nehawka will visit the local unit for a business session with a Fidac program and a talk on France by district vice president Mrs. Raymond Larson. Elections of officers and delegates to the Fremont convention in August will be held, and Mrs. Nutzman will install new officers at the close.

Eugene Nutzyman Nehawka American Legion Auxiliary Legion France Raymond Larson Paris Fremont Nutzman United States Great Britain Belgium Italy Yugoslavia Poland Romwmania Portugal Czechoslovakia Greece Mre Adelaide Boynton Eugene Vroman FP. H. McFetridge C. A. Marshall Homer Sylvester Lora Kieck Frank Rebal Robert Cappel E. G. Ofe H. L. Gaver Fay McClintock Eugene Nutzman Verner 0. Lundberg Frank Marler Department Wnit Joe Lottie) Knecht Plattsmouth Plattamouth CA. Marshall Robert Reed T. Cuthrell PF. H. McFetridge Mesdames Webb Vroman Marshall Rebal and McClintock

Avoca Resident Albert Meyer Dies After Short Illness

Albert Meyer 35 of Avoca area died Wednesday morning after a brief heart illness. Born May 7 1903 near Avoca he was the son of Mr and Mrs Mathis Meyer. He married Marie Kreifel s of Nebraska City April 13 1936. Survived by widow two daughters Doris Marie Bernadine his mother Elmwood six sisters Weeping Water Nebraska City Avoca Elmwood and four brothers Nehawka Avoca.

Albert Meyer Avoca Mathis Meyer Marie Kreifels Nebraska City Doris Marie Bernadine Mary Meyer Elmwood Frank Sand Weeping Water Andrew Pfeiffer Albert Stock Carl Thoms Mike Sands L. J. Erhart Manley George Nehawka Clarence Wilford Paul

Guardian Leaders Visit Lincoln From Bethel No 24

Joan Hall and Maxine Nielsen of this city travel to Lincoln to attend the guardian's grand council of Job's Daughters. The supreme guardian attends the meeting and the pair stay with Mr and Mrs Max Adams, the latter being Maxine Nielsen’s uncle.

Joan Hall Maxine Nielsen Lincoln Guardian Job Bethel No. 24 Supreme Guardian of the Order Max Adams

Plattsmouth Area TEL Co Picnic At Country Club

About thirty Plattsmouth area employees of Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph gathered at the Country Club for a picnic. Lincoln officials joined from the city for golf and a baseball game. Superintendent L S Devoe performed his popular magic act while Ray Misner organized the event.

Plattsmouth Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co Country Club Lincoln L. S. Devoe K. L. McCarty Ray Misner

Edwards Files for Cass County Third District Commissioner

Charles T. Edwards, a longtime Elmwood resident and farmer from Tipton precinct, filed Friday for the Democratic nomination for Cass County Commissioner in the third district. The post is currently held by H. C. Backameyer of Greenwood. Edwards is esteemed by many in his western Cass County community.

Charles T. Edwards Cass County H. C. Backameyer Greenwood Edwards Tipton Elmwood

Birthday Dinner for Nancy Jane Billion in Lincoln Area

Mr and Mrs C C Koke hosted a June 12 birthday dinner for Nancy Jane Billion mother of Mrs Koke. Thirty five relatives and friends attended with out of town guests from Ashland Brewster Omaha and Lincoln.

C. C. Koke Nancy Jane Billion L. C. Raikes Ashland Forrest Raikes John Turner Brewster Herbert Ransom Omaha Robert Fitch, Jr Robert Fitch Marjorie W. H. Mason Louis Schiessl Charles Koke

Tecumseh Men Plead Guilty In County DWI Cases

In county court Judge A H Duxbury arraigned Lawrence Johnson and Ervin Gottula of Tecumseh on state patrol charges. Johnson pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and Gottula to intoxication as a passenger. Johnson received twenty days in jail and a one year license suspension. Gottula was fined ten dollars plus costs.

Dallyr A. H. Duxbury Lawrence Johnson Ervin Gottula Tecumseh State Highway Patrol Johnson Gottula

Visit to Lincoln Public Buildings by Joliet Couple

Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Lotz of Joliet Illinois visited Lincoln with Mrs. R A Bates to view the Nebraska state capitol a famed federal funded building without bonds. They also toured the University of Nebraska campus and other city sights.

Richard F. Lotz Joliet Illinois R. A. Bates Lincoln Bates Nebraska State Capitol University of Nebraska

Organize Band for Beginners at Elmwood

The Cass County Recreation Center organized a beginners band at Elmwood with 24 youths aged nine to fourteen reporting for the first practice at the G A R hall. Participants include James Ganz Charles Ganz Vincent Seiker David Cook and others under Mr Gradeville who plans weekly Thursday sessions to develop talent for the high school and city band.

Cass County Elmwood Hall Gradeville Emmett Cook Dr Williams Ralph Green Bud Clements James Ganz Charles Ganz Vincent Seiker David Cook Boyd Clements Betty Winkler Norma Clements Margaret Cook Ruth Stevens Lucile Stevens Walker Williams Hoy Williams Eugene Prat Anne Seiker Norma Jean Schick Jane Shreve Jean Adair Hothwell James Hill Mareradell Shreve Joan Actor Darryle Enterline Jerry Actor Leslie Haith Leroy Gamble

Plattsmouth Ladies Injured in Auto Crash

A group of Plattsmouth women suffered severe bruises after their car, driven by Mrs. Carter Strand, collided with a vehicle driven by W. E. Ross near Nehawka and was driven into a ditch while entering the Islen Perry home driveway. Mrs Tidball, Mrs Pollock, Mrs Minor and young Elizabeth Perry were among the injured.

Plattsmouth Islen Perry Carter Strand John L. Tidball T. H. Pollock L. C. Minor Elizabeth Perry W. E. Ross Nehawka

Married at Omaha in county news item

This afternoon in Omaha Miss Lauramae Wolf daughter of Fred Wolf of Omaha married William H Ronne son of Mr and Mrs R F Ronne of this city They will live in Omaha where the groom has worked for months They will begin housekeeping at once The bride is a Benson High School graduate class of 1937 and the groom a Plattsmouth High School graduate class of 1934

the Croom Karl W. Grosshans Mallenouth Plattemouth Rose Motor Co California Long Beach California Avenue Lone Beach Omaha Lauramae Wolf Fred Wolf William H. Ronne R. F. Ronne Benson High School Plattsmouth High School

Krejci Reports Crops Look Excellent in Dakota

Henry Krejci returned from Martin South Dakota where he set up a hay stacker for Emery Doody of this city. He says crops look excellent in that section and residents are encouraged after years of failures.

Henry Krejci Martin South Dakota Emery Doody

Owens Visit Lincoln Pair to Stay with Davis Family

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Owens of Lincoln are expected in the city for a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Davis. Mrs. Owens is the Davis couple’s sister.

J. L. Owens Lincoln J. Howard Davis Owens Davis

Florida Notes Honor E. E. Greene Jr. Anniversary at Lake Worth

A notice from Florida records a 12th wedding anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Greene Jr. at Fish Haven in Lake Worth. Attending were Robert L. Propst and wife, Mrs Mayora D. Baughn, C. E. Wilcox and spouse, Miss Marilynn Wilcox, Mrs Mary Wilcox, LD Propst and spouse, Neil Wilson Propst, Elvin E. Greene Sd, Clifford Hunt, Kathryn Mae Sindelar, Clara Lynn Propst, and ER L Propst’s granddaughters visiting from Tampa and Jacksonville at Ak-Sar-Ben home in Lake Worth Palm Beach Frost.

E. E. Greene, Jr Fish Haven Lake Worth

Cass County Picnic Draws Large Cass County Exiles In Long Beach

The Cass County picnic was held June 12 at Bixby Park Long Beach California with 201 registered former Cass County residents and an estimated 250 on the grounds. Officers elected were President Mrs Helen Sherman Edwards Vice President Calvin H Taylor and Secretary Treasurer Florence McElror. Herman Waintraub age 104 attended in good health as part of the revelry which renewed old acquaintances and memories of Cass County peers now in the west.

Cass County Bixby Park Long Beach California West Helen Sherman Edwards Calvin H. Taylor Florence McElror Herman Waintraub

Announcement of the marriage of Marie Lian Hughes and Rex Bourne

The couple announced their marriage on June 4 in Logan Town. Marie is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Hughes of Lincoln and a Flattsmouth high school 1938 graduate. Rex Bourne is the youngest son of Mrs Bessie Bourne and a well known local young man. They will reside in the city for now.

Logan Town Marie Lian Hughes Rex Bourne Elmer Hughes Lincoln Flattsmouth

Slats Carson In City For Sheriff Bid Contacts Republicans

Slats Carson elevator man and Republican county sheriff candidate from Murdock visited Thursday afternoon with H A Tool. He sought to meet local Republicans and said he will be busy handling new grain crops soon, limiting time for voter interviews.

H. E Carson Murdock H. A. Tool

Taxpayers warned of delinquent 1937 personal taxes due July

Notice from Cass County Treasurer John E. Turner states the second half of 1927 personal taxes will be delinquent July 1, 1938, with 7 percent annual interest from that date. Distress warrants will be issued against all unpaid taxes in July.

John E. Turner

Windsor visitors visit the Novatney family in Omaha

Mr and Mrs James Wooster of Windsor Missouri are in town to visit the Joseph Novatney family and other relatives in Omaha and nearby areas during their stay.

James Wooster Windsor Missouri Joseph Novatney Omaha

Bethel No. 24 Job's Daughters to Install Officers

Bethel No 24 Job's Daughters will hold a bold installation of officers Tuesday evening June 21 at 6 o'clock. All Stars and Masons invited.

Bethel No Job Wil All Stars and Masons

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Wiles-Grosshans Long Beach, California Liberty Precinct Bible School C. T. Edwards State Capitol Plattsmouth Ladies Dakota Florida Mr. and Mrs. Bourne Auxiliary Elmer Webb Robert Cappell Frank Bestor H. L. Gayer A. Marshall Nutzmen Mesdames Lundberg and Marler
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