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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
3
A string of social calls and visits spans Nebraska City Union and nearby towns. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. W A Taylor and Mrs. F A Fenn in town on business and weekend stays, plus multiple visits from Elkhorn Omaha St Louis and Yankton residents. News notes highlight weddings, funerals, vacations, and family gatherings.
The brothers and their father picked up their sister and hastened to Fremont to the bed side where her condition had improved. The daughter also grew better and the family, relieved, stayed for a time before returning home, arriving last Sunday morning.
The family of C. H. Whitworth spent two to three weeks visiting friends and relatives in Trenton Missouri and returned home last Sunday. Mr Whitworth drove to Trenton in the coupe and brought the others back with him.
A family reunion and picnic was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Roddy. Many friends attended and enjoyed the shade and a fine dinner under the trees. The gathering was marked by warm company and cheerful fellowship.
Phillip F. Rihn joins about sixty two Union and nearby members in securing tickets for a Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben den event in Omaha. Attendees planned to attend and enjoy the show, reflecting strong local turnout.
The city reports increasing well water volume and best quality. Restrictions for gardens and lawns are removed. Citizens urged to stay hydrated and bathe regularly as moisture improves soil conditions.
Miss Martha Upton and Miss Edith Foster hosted a pleasant gathering in honor of Miss Hattie Griffin who is soon to wed Mr. Lester Schumacher. The event at Miss Upton’s home featured many tokens and wishes for a happy married life.
Mrs. Agnes Ross and her son Ralph from Rapid City South Dakota arrived in Union to visit Mrs Ross parents and other relatives and friends.
Lois Cole, granddaughter of Mrs. Catherine Perry of Murray and Mrs. Caroline Cole of Mynard, graduated with high honors from Santa Barbara State Teachers college Santa Barbara Calif Commencement Friday June 15. She was a member of Areta Gamma Kappa Omicron Phi and Kappa Delta Pi and played trombone and piano in college bands and orchestras.
The Sunnyside Girls Room Club met June 19 at Grace Louise Wiles’s country home. Miss Baldwin outlined this year’s work and how to set up a study center. mothers and sisters attended. Three new members Eleanor Minor Virginia Trively Grace Welch were voted in. refreshments followed hosted by Mrs Guy Wiles.
The Trunkenbolz oil station in Union added stucco to exterior walls enhancing appearance and structure. Mr. Trunkenbolz visited Union last Saturday and consulted with manager Daniel Reynolds briefly.
Stacy C. Niday of Union and Charlotte Hansen of Nehawka wed at Rev. W. A. Taylor's parsonage after presenting credentials. The couple plans to live on a farm east of Union, tending a six hundred tree apple orchard, with many friends wishing them happiness and prosperity.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Schneider and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Burdie and daughter visited Blair on Sunday to see relatives and friends and attend to important business matters.
Mrs Belle Stoner returns to Glenwood after two weeks here assisting sister Mrs Robert A Bates during illness of Mr Bates. She departed Sunday and resumes her duties as requested.
Sheriff Homer Silvester took Earl Henry to Lincoln to begin serving a sentence for breaking and entering at the state penitentiary.
Word has reached here of the death at Oakland California of Fred Eaton 70 former well known resident of Plattsmouth He was the youngest son of Emerson H Eaton and pioneer residents of Plattsmouth where he spent his boyhood days He was engaged for many years in railroad work in the west He was a brother of Miss Alice Eaton of Omaha and an uncle of Mrs C C Wescott Mrs Maude Fricke and Mrs F L Cummins of this city
Children’s Day program by Union Baptist Church Bible School entertained Sunday evening audiences with a lively and enjoyable program presented by young participants. The event showcased selections and acts reflecting the day’s theme.
Cash buyers seek Cass County farms with 80 to 240 acres improved or unimproved. Write a detailed description to Ralph Fetterman at First National Building Lincoln for prompt consideration. JLL-4TW
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