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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1939

Page

4

Local social notes from Union and surrounding areas

Porter Funeral Home of Nebraska City reports on residents and visitors. Edward Midkiff handled local business matters while Henry Becker builds a new truck body. Several trips to Graham Mills, Lynn reunion at River View Park, and a variety of visits among families including the Keedy, Taylor, Midkiff, Griffin, and Robb households. Community events include a Ladies Aid meeting, quilt making, and a church society planning session.

Porter Funeral Home Nebraska City Edward Midkiff Henry H. Becker Gussie Robb Carl West Wyoming Frank Bauer Anna Graham Mills Dale Karnopp Union Ladies Card Club Joe Banning Ralph Pearsley Stites Olin Morris Murray Vance Harris Highland Kansas E. W. Keedy Ashland Union Lynn Alda Taylor W. A. Taylor Earl Freeman Darrold Avoca Freeman Midkiff Marva Evans P. F. Rihn Glenwood Iowa Sioux City Wm. Craig Daugh Ter George Burdette Coleridge Charles Mick Robert McQuinn Victor Clarence Riverview Park Waubonsie Park Southwest Iowa Radio Club Nadine Booker Bobbie Cedar Bluffs Paul Griffin Nadine Auburn Hazel Smith Hazel Fitzpatrick Mary Becker H. H. Becker Glen Hoback Plattsmouth Opal Griffin E. M. Griffin The Methodist Church Co. E. Mattis

Sciota Bible School Announces Attendance Pins

Mr Alda Taylor, superintendent, states that on the coming Sunday pins will be given for six months of perfect attendance. Eight students are to receive pins. The school has 46 enrolled and shows strong interest in the work.

Alda Taylor Sciota Bible School Bible School

Injury Facts From Omaha Woman Visit

Mrs. Esther Bryan of Omaha visiting sister Mrs. Barritt at Union slipped on a rug Monday morning and fractured her hip. Dr. R. R. Andersen was called to attend to the injury. Her home is with her daughter Mrs. Lynn Hammerstein.

Esther Bryan Omaha Lynn Hammerstein Union Barritt R. R. Andersen

Paul as a model Christian life and steadfast faith

The lesson surveys Paul the apostle as the greatest Christian, recounting his conversion near Damascus, trials and sufferings for the gospel, and his unwavering pursuit of Christ. It highlights his phrase to live is Christ, the thorn in the flesh, imprisonment, and the coming crowning day, urging personal progress in prayer, Bible study, and faith.

Paul Jesus Damascus Stephen Philippians Christ God

Hospital Transport After Porter Funeral Home Incident

Mrs Bryan was taken to an Omaha hospital for treatment by ambulance arranged through Porter Funeral Home of Nebraska City. Mrs Barritt, her sister, accompanied her to the hospital, stayed overnight, and returned home Thursday.

Porter Funeral Home Nebraska City

G L Everett Appointed Union Postmaster

George Leslie Everett was selected as the new postmaster for Union. He furnished bond last Saturday and will assume office around July 1 after bond approval. His status as a World War II veteran aided his civil service exam score.

G. L. Everett George Leslie Everett Union Bond

Visit to Glenwood and a Bride in Council Bluffs

Visitors Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Rika joined Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Evans at their Glenwood home where the Evans family was known for years. Mrs. James Hunter of Omaha and the Evans daughter Emsey Belle Evans married Raymond Riley of Council Bluffs and will reside in Iowa City.

Glenwood P. F. Rika Arthur Evans Evans James Hunter Omaha Art Evans Emsey Belle Evans Raymond Riley Council Bluffs Iowa City

Red Cross Offers Weeklong Swimming Class in Cass County

The Cass county branch of the American Red Cross will hold a swimming class from July 5 to July 11 with Sundays excluded. Volunteers to provide transportation should contact Miss Augusta Robb of Union.

Cass County American Red Cross Augusta Robb Union

Union Baseball Suffers 10 9 Defeat at Watson

The Union baseball team lost 10 to 9 at Watson Missouri last Sunday. They are set to face Rule at Union Park next Sunday.

Union Watson Union Park

Lynn and Taylor families gather at Riverside park reunion

The Lynn family reunion combined with the Taylor family was held at Riverside park last Sunday. Andrew Lynn, over 85 and longtime Geneva resident, led attendees consisting of relatives from Geneva, Union, Ashland, Lincoln, Weeping Water and Plattsmouth, including A L Becker and wife, Henry H Becker and family, Mary Becker, Roy Becker and wife, Otto Ehlers, Earl W Keedy and wife, Rachel Taylor, Mary Johnson, Martha Lynn, Mrs John Lidtvet and husband, Ray Becker and wife, W H Porter and others.

Lynn Taylor Riverside Park Andrew Lynn Geneva Union A. L. Becker Henry H. Becker Mary Becker Roy Becker Near Union Otto Ehlers Earl W. Keedy Ashland

King Clark Returns to Union for Sunday Visit

King Clark, long treated at Lincoln for health, had been in Union for a weekend visit after a period of recovery and improving health.

Union King Clark Lincoln

Family visit in Missouri by the Wolfe and Gerking households

Earl Wolfe and family spent last Sunday in northwest Missouri visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gerking. Mesdames Gerking and Wolfe are sisters.

Missouri Earl Wolfe Ray Gerking Mesdames Gerking Wolfe

Dinner visit at Clara James home

Mrs. Mary Davis and daughter Mrs. Mabel Reynolds visited Mrs. Clara James last Sunday for a daylong gathering that included an excellent dinner and a niece from Mound City Kansas, catching up after a long time apart.

Mary Davis Mabel Reynolds Clara James Mound City Kansas

Frans Family Hosts Father's Day Gathering

Mr and Mrs D Ray Frans and their son Jimmie hosted a Union home gathering last Sunday for Father’s Day. Guests included Rue Frans and family from Syracuse Mrs Jennie Frans of Union and Mrs Myrtle Swan, relatives shown as a joyful family reunion.

Frans D. Ray Frans Jimmie Union Rue Frans Syracuse Jennie Frans Myrtle Swan

Happy Homemakers Club Meeting Reports Comfort Sleep Topic

The Happy Homemakers 4-H club met at the school house on Wednesday June 14 with sixteen members and one visitor. Darlene Swan and Mary Roddy served as hostesses and refreshments were provided after the meeting.

Happy Homemakers Darlene Swan Mary Roddy

Eagle visitors and local social notes fill weekend lineup

Miss Minnie Hersh of Lincoln visited Eagle friends and relatives. Local families hosted and traveled between Eagle Lincoln Hastings Corvallis Albany and Fort Madison with many relatives and alumni visiting or returning home. The community featured poetry music and devotional services and announced upcoming meetings and faculty appointments.

Yum Yum Cooking Club Holds Second Meeting at Boren Home

The Yum Yum Cooking Club met at Barbara Boren’s home on June 15 with all members present except Virginia Meyers. Viola Root was absent and replaced by Rachel Gonzales. Members brought cookies for judging and received 4-H pins for 1928. A lunch of ice cream cookies and Kool-Aid followed. Visitor Jean Marie Stewart attended. next meet at Lauretta Herrmann’s home.

Barbara Boren Virginia Meyers Viola Root Rachel Gonzales Jean Marie Stewart Lauretta Herrmann

W. C. T. U. Meeting At Mrs West Home

The local union gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. Laura West home with most members present except Mrs. Harrison Scatterwood who has an injured ankle. President Mrs. Belle Jack presided and the routine business was addressed before Mrs. Ella Piersol led the flower mission segment.

Laura West Harrison Scatterwood Belle Jack Ella Piersol Flower Mission

East Union Swine Club Meeting Report

The East Union Swine club met June 9 at Robert Wolfe’s home with six members and nine guests. The problem Judging Hegs Was presented and refreshments served by Mrs. Wolfe. After the third hour Chinese checkers were played. The next meeting is planned at John Clarence’s home on July 14.

East Union Swine Club Robert Wolfe

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Carr

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Elizabeth Carr at the Methodist church on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. A. W. Lapthorne of Minden presided. Dale Ganz of Alvo sang two hymns, No Night There and Sweet By and By. Pallbearers were R. C. Wenzel, P. F. Wenner, Carl Handrock, C. S. Boyles, Otto Ketelhut, and Elmer Frohlich. Burial followed in Eagle cemetery.

Elizabeth Carr Methodist Church A. W. Lapthorne Minden Dale Ganz Alvo R. C. Wenzel P. F. Wenner Carl Handrock C. S. Boyles Otto Ketelhut Elmer Frohlich Eagle Cemetery

Notice to Creditors Axel Nelson Estate Cass County

Creditors of the Axel Nelson estate in Cass County Nebraska must file claims by October 2 1939. A hearing to examine and adjust all filed claims will be held October 6 1939 at ten o clock a m in the County Court room Plattsmouth. Dated June 2 1939 by County Judge A H Duxbury.

Nebraska Court Notices Set Divorce and Probate Actions

Legal notices from Cass County Nebraska announce an January 11 1939 divorce petition by Maxine Cowden and a July 10 1939 answer deadline. Other items include a probate hearing for J F Wortman estate with Harold W Richards named administrator with will annexed and a July 7 1939 appearance date. Public notice runs in Plattsmouth Journal.

Raymond Cowden Maxine Hanni Maxine Cowden W. A. Robertson

Hearing on Claims for Heirs Graves Estate in Casa Coua County

In the County Court of Casa Coua Nebraska, Arminds J. Graves deceased No 407 16 1939 a hearing will be had October 20 1939 at ten a m for examining hearing allowing and adjusting all claims or objections filed dated June 13 1939 seal 119-3w

Casa Coua- Nebraska Arminds J. Graves Plattsmouth Anuiy

Notice of Administratrix Sale of Real Estate in Cass County

In Cass County Nebraska the administratrix Nettie Ackerman will auction a business block and multiple lots in Plattsmouth on July 9 1939 at 9 am at the courthouse. Terms require 25 percent cash at sale and balance upon confirmation per order of Judge W W Wilson.

Casa Nebraska Amelia Monroe Wynn Nettie Ackerman W. W. Wilson District Court Cass County Plattsmouth Fighteen Court House

Sheriff Sale Forced by Court Order in Plattsmouth Nebraska

A public auction is set for July 1 1939 at 10 00 AM at the South Front Door of the Cass County Courthouse Plattsmouth Nebraska to satisfy a judgment in the case City of Plattsmouth Nebraska Municipal Corporation against Nels Stea l et al The property includes Lots 27 28 and other parcels in Plattsmouth as described in the deed and adds several blocks and additions in the city. The sale is conducted under an order of sale issued by Clerk C E Sedgway of the Cass County District Court.

J. V. Hinchman Mathew B. Boyd J. W. Hinchman Manley W. Greene Manly W. Green M. W. Green Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska Robert M. Painter Edna Mae Painter District Court Equitable R Peer M. Painter W. A. Robertson Plaintiffs C. E. Sedgway Court House Zaid County City of Young & Hayes Duke Thompson Wise Streitweisser

Notice of Final Settlement in Burns Estate

Notice to all interested in the estate of Edgar J. Burns deceased No 3376 the executrix filed a final report and petition for examination allowance of accounts determination of heirship assignment of residue and discharge hearing set for July 7 1939 at ten oclock am County Judge seal Dated June 6 1939 Casas County Court notice of final settlement in the estate of John W Barrow deceased No 3380 hearing July 14 1939 at ten oclock am Dated June 13 1939

Cass County Nebraska Edgar J. Burns Oman Casas County John W. Barrow A. H. Duxbury

Nebraska Estate of Byron Golding Probate Notice

Take notice a petition has been filed for probate of a will and for the appointment of H. A. Schneider as Administrator with will annexed. The hearing is set for June 30, 1939, at 10 a.m. in the county court. Dated May 29, 1939.

Cass County Nebraska Byron Golding H. A. Schneider A. H. Duxbury

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