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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1937

Page

5

Social notes highlight visitors and club meetings in town

California guests Mrs Van Kline and Miss Mabel ox visit Mrs Knorr. Denver visitors Mrs Marvy Eaton and children stay with Mrs Hall. Girl Scouts meet at library basement with Pilatsmouth members. Rex York hosts Maynard Dahms dinner at Glenwood. Presbyterian circles discuss missionary work and federation plans. Lingo Party honors Mrs Mumm with high score by Mrs Libershal.

California van Kline Mabelox Long Beach Calif Roy Knorr Ms. Knorr East Roy York Lake Wilson Minn Fiex York Cortney Potter Rex Ran York Cable Maynard Dahms Glenwood Presbyterian Federation Circle 2 George Farley Wiley Sigler Pacific Islands George Ebersole Robert Painter Warren Sharfenhere Margaret Kaffenberger Circle J Newton Sullivan Harriet Goos Fiana Helen Hiatt Joan Tickotter Elmer Tritsch Fred Nolting Joseph Stodola Geordy White Circle 4 Anton Trilety

Local society notes feature pinochle party and church meeting

Mrs August Mumm of Missoula hosted a pinochle gathering at Mrs Gilbert Storms home with Mrs W W Wasley winning high score and Mrs Joe Mrasek as consolation. The event also marked the St Marys Guild and Woman's Auxiliary last summer meeting at St Luke's Church with reports on Crete church conference and fall plans. Amelia Martens received a surprise handkerchief shower at Delta Deck club.

W. W. Wasley Val Burker Wilhelmina Wnolting Christ Mockenhaupt Henry Timm Fred Mumm P. F. Goos Will Schmidtmann, Jr Ursula Herold New York City Henry Herold Erma Begley Lincoln Amelia Martens Delta Deck Club Lillian Livingston Miss Martens Pearle Staats Seattle Laura Meisinger Tom Walling

Neighborhood Club Meets For Sewing Afternoon

Mrs. Edgar Newton hosted the Neighborhood club on Wednesday afternoon. Six ladies attended and spent the time sewing.

Edgar Newton

Dinner Guests At Clayton Cross Home

Mr and Mrs Clayton Cross entertained at a Thursday evening dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Vernon Gibson of Nebraska City and Miss Nancy Lee of Lincoln.

Clayton Cross Vernon Gibson Nebraska City Nancy Lee Lincoln

Anniversary Dinner Honoring Ninth Year for Mr and Mrs Newton

Mr and Mrs Edgar Newton were hosted by Mrs Vesta Clark of Murray for a ninth wedding anniversary dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs C W Finney of Union and Glen Rutledge of Nehawka. The group attended boat races in Omaha in the afternoon.

Edgar Newton Vesta Clark Murray C. W. Finney Union Glen Rutledge Nehawka Omaha

Entertains Bridge Club at South City Home

Thursday afternoon Merc John Sattler Jr. entertained her bridge club at her home in the south part of the city. The spacious rooms provided a pleasant summer setting for bridge with summer flowers decorating the rooms. Prizes were won by Mrs S Poecelik and Mrs Carl J Schneider.

John Sattler, Jr S. Poecelik Carl J. Schneider

Hold Joint Meeting Mrs Prank 1 Guminns Hostess

Mrs Prank Guminns was hostess Thursday afternoon for a joint meeting. The event brought together multiple groups in a social gathering with informal remarks and light refreshments.

Prank Gumminns

Pinochle Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Urish

Saturday's Daily reports Mrs Lorena Urish hosted the pinochle club on Thursday evening. High score went to Miss Helen Smetana and second place to Mrs Urish.

Lorena Urish Helen Smetana Urish

Gering Home Hosts Midwest Visitors This Weekend

Miss Margaret Sampson of Los Angeles arrives to spend a fortnight at the home of Misses Mia and Barbara Gering. Miss Edith Martin of Lincoln will also visit for the weekend.

Margaret Sampson Los Angeles Calif Mia Barbara Gering Edith Martin Lincoln Gering

Pittsburgh Guests Visit Pollard Family in Lincoln and Nebuaka

Mr and Mrs Frank Pollard and family from Pittsburgh tour the Ernest Pollard home in Lincoln this week and plan visits at the Ed Gan semer home near Nebuaka plus other friends over the next two weeks.

Frank Pollard Pittsburgh Ernest Pollard Lincoln Ed Gansemer Nebuaka

Kerrs Attend State VFW Encampment in Omaha

Mr and Mrs M S Kerr attend the state encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Omaha on Sunday registration and memorial services are in progress Mrs Kerr will remain for the business session

M. S. Kerr Veterans of Foreign Wars Omaha

Cardinal Sewers Meet At Elizabeth Wiles Home

The Cardinal Sewers gathered at president Elizabeth Ann Wiles home with roll call led by the president due to the secretary’s absence. Ellen Cloidt was elected as first vice president for the summer as the group plans a June 22 meeting at Louise Rishe’s house.

Cardinal Sewers Elizabeth Ann Wiles Plattsmouth Ellen Louise Rishe Miss Baldwin

Heavy Rain Describes Northwestern City Flooding

Northwest residents report extremely heavy rainfall Wednesday afternoon with torrents reducing visibility. At the golf course area rain flowed away quickly adding to a swirling flood that swept into the city’s main section.

Truck Strike Compromised After 12 Day Walkout

After a 12 day strike over a closed shop clause, over 300 union drivers ratified a compromise with operators in Omaha. By Wednesday night 30 of 205 operators had signed, with 36 signing by close of offices. drivers returned to work to move tied up freight by midnight. Federal conciliator Michael Sherman said he would stay to collect data for a final report.

Omaha Labor Temple Dan B. Butler Nebraska Commercial Truckers Association Charles E. Hall Association Michael Sherman Henry Co. Burger International General Virgil Floyd Leonard Johnson William Noah Mace Brown Omaha Central Labor Union

Sixth Street Storm Sewer Critics Say Need Larger System

A letter argues the 1936 WPA reconstruction made the Sixth street sewer box similar to Main street but ignored local conditions. Recent rains show the inlets are undersized, risking taxpayer liability. citizens urge a more sensible, larger design to prevent future damage.

Sixth Street Main Street Emil J. Weyrich

Journal Office Offers Prompt Commercial Printing

The Journal announces quick commercial printing services, inviting customers to place orders for all kinds of print work with prompt execution and reliable updates.

Journal

Years of Scientific Work Behind Soviet Arctic Project

International Illustrated News highlights the All-Union Arctic Institute created in 1925 under Prof. Otto J. Schmidt. The piece notes a 40,000-member network, 12 icebreakers and 150 airplanes, aiming to open Arctic routes, explore mineral and fur resources, and establish bases for commercial aviation between Siberia, Britain, and the United States.

New York North Pole All-Union Arctic Institute Otto J. Schmidt Russia Professor Schmidt Siberia Great Britain United States

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