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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
2
Vacation and travel specials feature tailored suits in sizes 10 to 40 from 7.95 up, tweed toppers for travel, Nelly Don dresses 1.95 to 10.95, new summer hats 1.00 to 1.95, and a midsummer collection in rayon and shantung priced 5.95 to 7.95. E P Stewart of Springfield arrives to visit friends and handle business.
The C Y O baseball squad led by Father Sinkula beat the McDevitts 6 to 4 at Brown's Park in Omaha. Pitcher Joe Phillips worked well as the locals forced grounders into easy outs and the team celebrated with a meal at the Prague Hotel.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mortimeyer who occupied the Elmer Webb home for a year left on a six week trip. An iced shipment of three pike arrived from Hamilton Missouri showing they moved from Minnesota to Missouri where fishing suited them. Mortimeyer is a mate on the dredge boat McGregor and they expect to return around July 20.
Mrs Lena Droege of Omaha arrived Tuesday to enjoy a visit with longtime friends in the community where she lived for 80 years. She has a large circle of friends here who welcome the chance to renew old times. In recent years she has lived in Omaha with her son in law Mr and Mrs Gale Connors and family.
Mrs. Clyde Jackson left Tuesday afternoon to travel to Thurman Iowa where her mother Mrs A D Batchler lay ill Mrs Batchler has been in poor health for some time and grew worse in the past days prompting the call to her bedside.
L. L. Turpin, former court reporter, now with Judge James Fitzgerald in Omaha, arrived Tuesday to handle county court work and visit friends.
The Plattsmouth Merchants erased a 5 1 deficit against Nebraska City Roosters to win 6 5 in a drama filled eighth inning. Ed Smith and Joe Phillips sparked the rally with a home run and key hits as Floyd Thierolf earned the win with 13 strikeouts.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Manacek of Omaha spent Sunday with their aunt Mrs R A Bates. They will travel to Pequot Minnesota for a ten day fishing outing in the cool lake country.
Mrs Carl Ofe and her son Carl Jr attended funeral services in Madison Nebraska for Mrs Royal Nahrstedt sister in law to Mrs Ofe. They were accompanied by Mr Ofe and Mrs Ofe will stay through the week with relatives after the services.
At Judge A. H. Duxbury's court house office a marriage took place Saturday afternoon uniting John Albert Nichols of Nehawka and Wilma Kathryn Baier of Avoca. The bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs John Baier, prominent Avoca residents.
Attorney and Mrs W A Robertson and children Ensign James M Robertson Rachel and Billy depart for a motor trip to the west coast Ensign Robertson will report for active duty aboard the USS Louisville at San Pedro California after graduation from the academy The party plans to visit relatives travel to the San Francisco fair Portland Oregon Yellowstone National Park on return to Nebraska.
Mr and Mrs Charles F Janda hosted a Sunday gathering with Mrs Louis Janda Mrs Edgar McGuire and son Richard of Omaha and Mrs Alex Cuccini of Savannah Georgia The group also attended the Corpus Christi celebration at Holy Rosary church Mrs Cuccini travels from Omaha to visit relatives and plans to return to Savannah soon.
Arnold Lillie of this city has given a fine catching glove to the Merchants team for the coming season. The glove was selected by catcher Bill Smith with Lillie paying the price, a substantial show of support that could boost the team’s play.
Sunday afternoon a collision occurred on Highway 75 half a mile south of Union when John Fitzpatrick of Union collided with G R Palus of Annapolis Maryland. Palus was turning onto the road as Fitzpatrick’s northbound car struck. No action was taken. Sheriff Joe Mrasek and Deputy Emery Doody investigated.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Peterson left their hosts Mr. and Mrs. Glen Vallery to travel to Minneapolis Minnesota. Harold Peterson will attend a summer session at the University of Minnesota.
A Friday and Saturday program offers Hopatong Cassidy and You Cant Get Away with Murder with stars Humphrey Bogart Gale Page and Billy Halop plus Lone Ranger Rides Again serial. Matinee Saturday at 2 36 with adults 25 cents children 10 cents.
The District Court ruled in favor of Eleonor Balthazar in the divorce action with an absolute divorce granted to Mrs. Balthazar. Custody of the minor child is with Mrs. Joe Baker for the present. The defendant must pay alimony of 100 total in quarterly installments, 50 attorney fees, and 10 monthly for child care, while the defendant’s cross petition is dismissed.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Thomas and their son Donald from San Pedro California are in the city visiting old friends and relatives. They recently spent time at the Studebaker plant in South Bend Indiana and plan a Black Hills tour before returning west. Mrs. Thomas is formerly Minnie Stohlman, linked to Cass county families.
Mr and Mrs Frank A Cloidt visited Lincoln Sunday afternoon with daughter Miss Mexine Cloidt who attends the University of Nebraska summer sessions on their return they found heavy rains along the route aiding crop growth across the region.
Miss Grace Louise Wiles visited Omaha Monday evening to witness the installation of officers of Bethel No 1 of Job's Daughters. She was a guest of Miss Billie Eckland the honored queen, with many members and families in attendance.
The First Christian church held a Father’s Day observance led by Rev. J. W. Taenzler with a large congregation. Carl Graves received the New Testament as the youngest father, while the father with the largest family won a Bible shared by Rozell and J. H. Graves, each with three children. Three youths and two adults confessed faith, four of them baptized that evening, including the minister’s daughter Phyllis.
James E. Thompson, 28, of 3721 Hamilton St Omaha drowned at Merritt Beach north of the city. He disappeared in shallow water and was recovered within minutes by bathers and guards. Lifesaving efforts failed and the body was moved to Sattler funeral home for burial arrangements in Omaha.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Galland and two sons Chester and Dennis of Los Angeles are visiting Byron Galland and family in Plattsmouth. They plan a six week stay and will visit Sioux City to see the Wrights and Cora Galland.
Heavy rain kept many away from afternoon services but a large out of town attendance joined two morning masses at 7 and 9 led by Rev. Joseph R. Sinkula. Czech and English sermons were given by Rev. John Kopecky and Adam Smydzt. Benediction and Holy Sacrament processions moved to four nearby homes. Supper served by Altar Society.
The death of Mrs Stella Hoover after a brief illness occurred Sunday at St Catherine's hospital in Omaha where she was treated since Friday. The body was taken to Horton funeral home for services Tuesday at 2 00 PM with Rev J C Lowson officiating.
Mrs William Schmidtmann S Jr is recuperating at her Schmidtmann apartments after a severe fall Sunday June 11. She slipped on a waxed dining room floor cracking a bone in her right foot and has been inactive since. Today she is feeling much improved.
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