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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

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Lincoln man Aims for 95th birthday milestone

Archibald Adams aged 95 lives with his daughter Mrs. C D Leonard at 2637 P street Lincoln. Born in Carlisle England June 20 1843 he came to America in 1850s and worked as an engine fitter in England and machinist in the United States. He traveled widely with his late wife and raised seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is a 32nd degree Mason with George Washington lodge No 250 A F A M and receives many birthday congratulations.

Archibald Adams C. D. Leonard Leonard P Street Lincoln Carlisle England Lee Adams Mr. Adams America Iss Plattsmouth Havelock Adam Russia Turkey France Sardinia Omaha Burlington Tie Martsmouth Rocky Mountains Addams Wintersteen Hill Gospel Hill High School Hill Canada United States Boone Plettsmouth Bellevue Itockys Mountains California John J Sheridan Wro Archie Fremont Frances Graham George E. Davis Downey Calif George Washington Lodge No

Soennichsen Store Burglarized in Sunday Night Theft

Burglars entered the H. M. Soennichsen Co. department store through a back manhole and stole between 75 and 100 dollars from cash registers. The safe remained unopened while a large cash register in the Black and White section was pried open for silver. No merchandise was taken. The burglary was found on opening the store this morning and police and Sheriff Homer Sylvester were notified for fingerprint work.

H. M. Soennichsen Co Cass County Black & White Homer Sylvester

Omaha Attorney William Ritchie Speaks at First Methodist

Omaha attorney William Ritchie spoke at the First Methodist church Sunday morning. He discussed missionary work and current global conditions in the Orient, reflecting on his recent return from the East and observations of China and Japan.

William Ritchie Omaha City First Methodist Church Orient Ritchie China Japan East

Enjoy Extensive Trip Brings Feller Family To Omaha Visit

Mr and Mrs L R Feller of Omaha and Mrs Kate Feller of Dubuque visit E A Webb family. Kate Feller, six, completes a long western tour from Portland to San Francisco and Los Angeles before Omaha. Granddaughter Mary Ellen Feller will join on the return to Dubuque.

L. R. Feller Wirt Street Omaha Kate Feller Dubuque Town Feller E. A. Webb L R. Feller Webb West Pacific Coast Portland Oregon San Francisco Los Angeles Mary Ellen Feller

Mrs. Joseph Eley Visits Saramento Friends

Mrs. Joseph Eley of Saramento California visits her sister Mrs. E J Richey and friends in the community where she has lived for years. She was formerly Mrs. Margaret Kidder and manager of the Hotel F Plattsmouth before her marriage.

Joseph Eley Saramento California E. J. Richey Eley Margaret Kidder Plattsmouth

Merchants Lose First Game of Season to Ashland

Plattsmouth fell 4 to 2 at Ashland in the season opener. Street allowed four hits and struck out eight across nine innings while Plattsmouth stranded eight runners. O Donnell Wiles Tarpening P Vosler drove in runs as Street Shut down the Merchants late in the game.

Plattsmouth Merchants Ashland Street Themen Sedlak Wall O Donnell Wiles Merchants Hayes Ault Spangler Greenwood Davey O'Donnell Tarpening P. Vosler Rhoades Graham Pollard Hammer Heyes Plattsmouth Fulton Snodgrass

Will Sell School Building in South Bend District

Residents of the South Bend school district voted Monday night to sell a unused school building. The district closed the west building last year and plans to dispose of both equipment and structure by the school board. William Bloom was reelected as district director after nine years in the role.

South Bend Wil William Bloom

Bergmann Versus Bergmann Divorce Trial Draws Center Attention

The district court heard the divorce case of Anna Bergmann versus John Bergmann before Judge W W Wilson. The Center precinct couple’s dispute spurred strong contest and occupied the entire day. The case was submitted after five and is now under advisement.

Anna Bergmann John Bergemann W. W. Wilson Wilson

Henry Becker Seeks Second District County Commissioner Nomination

Henry H. Becker a lifelong Union vicinity resident in farming and business circles has filed for the Republican nomination for Cass County second district commissioner. He is the son of A. L. and the late Mrs. Becker of Liberty precinct and has wide southern Cass County ties. Other Republican contenders in the second district include G. W. Hart of Louisville and W. P. Krueger of Mr. Pleasant precinct.

Henry H. Becker Union Mr. Becker A. L. Becker Liberty Precinct Cass County G. W. Hart Louisville W. P. Krueger Mr. Pleasant

Have a Fine Picnic

The Sunday school of First Presbyterian church held its annual picnic Tuesday afternoon at Plamore Park on the Platte river east of La Platte. Warm weather made the park pleasant with swimming and games as entertainment while Circle No 3 led by Mrs. Robert Cappell served a cafeteria style picnic supper to finish the ideal afternoon.

First Presbyterian Church

Picnic for Employees At Knorr Stores

Roy Knorr proprietor of Knorr's Variety store and the Ladies Toggery hosted a picnic for employees from both shops. The group left at six and traveled to the country for games and a delicious supper. Fred Busch's sister and his niece, visiting, attended the event.

Roy Knorr Knorr Fred Busch

New Arrival Martha Frances Born In Omaha Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Carneal announce the birth of a baby girl named Martha Frances at Methodist Hospital in Omaha on Tuesday. Elder brother Thomas William is proud, and mother and baby are doing well. Martha Frances is the granddaughter of William S. Wetenkamp Sr. and Mrs. Wetenkamp and Edward Carneal of Dunnegan Missouri.

Glen Carneal Methodist Hospital Omaha Thomas William Martha Frances William S. Wetenkamp Edward Carneal Dunnegan Missouri

Showing Improvement for Cedar Creek Resident Cass County

Adam Meisinger, a Cedar Creek resident, has shown good progress after several weeks of illness from a heart ailment. Friends in Cass County note his steady recovery as he remains under care at home.

Cass County Adam Meisinger Cedar Creek Meisinger

New Beer Sales Close Following City Ordinance

The city enacted new beer closing hours, effective midnight Saturday. Dealers notified that beer sales stop after 12:01 a.m. and may resume Sunday at noon, with shops free to set longer hours but barred from post midnight sales.

Tetrons

Bridgewaters Visit Kansas City Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs James Bridgewater Sr and Mr and Mrs James Bridgewater Jr spent the weekend in Kansas City Missouri returning home last evening Accompanied by Mrs Violet Marquett and children who will visit the Bridgewater home here.

James Bridgewater, Sr James Bridgewater, Jr Kansas City Missouri Violet Marquett Bridgewater

Cook Family Reunion Celebrates 25th Year at Cole Home

The twenty fifth Cook family reunion was held Sunday June 19 at Mrs Caroline Cole's home with about one hundred relatives and friends. Survivors include Mrs Caroline Cole C E Cook J H Cook Plattsmouth and John F Cook Beaver City. An out of county and outstate attendance noted with several marriages births and deaths recorded. Elections kept F E Cook reappointed president and O H Weichel as vice president.

Cook Caroline Cole Lappy C. E. Cook J. H. Cook Plattsmouth John F. Cook Beaver City Phillip Cook Norfolk Nebr T. W. Vallery Mra. Wade Porter F. Ellis Cook Lois Cole Hugh Arthur Bruce Alice Barbara Wiles Thomas Grosshans Robert J. Wheeler Fern Potts Janice Wiles Chester Wiles Cole F. E. Cook F. E. Cook. Group Singing of America Raymond Cook Richard Cole Elmer Cole Charlen Patterson 5S. T. Huebner S. W. Cashner A. H. Weichel Earle V. Cole W. A. Cook Carl R. Cole C. L. Wiles Alvo O. H. Wei Earl Donald Archie Oxford J. E. Emery Omaha Fred Trilety Bruce J. L. Weichel Beverley

Union Youths Hurt in Lincoln Missouri Pacific Crash

Union youths Leslie Carr and Robert Rakes were injured when their car collided with a box car on the Lincoln branch north of Union at midnight Tuesday. Carr suffered a broken rib and Rakes a broken nose. They were taken to St. Marys Hospital in Nebraska City by Mr and Mrs A W Carr.

Leslie Carr Robert Rakes Union Lincoln Missouri Pacific Young Carr Rakes Robert St. Mary's Hospital Nebraska City A. W. Carr

Miss Beatrice Arn Plans Extended East Visit

Miss Beatrice Arn departs Sunday for Lebanon Pennsylvania to visit her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs R L Sell sister of W T Arn of this city They will take a motor trip through Ohio and Virginia to visit Arn relatives and remain for several weeks

Beatrice Arn Lebanon Pennsylvania R. L. Sell W. T. Arn Ohio Virginia Arn Tates Beatrice

Girl for General Housework in Plattsmouth Family

A family of three in Plattsmouth seeks a girl for general housework with steady employment. Applicants should provide age, parents names, and a mailing address using P. O. Box 376.

Plattsmouth Itd

Doctor to Locate Here Purchases Elm Street Home

Dr. Wilbur Eaton plans to move with his family here after July first and has bought the Rainey residence on Elm Street. The home has belonged to Mrs. Isabel Rainey since her mother’s death a few months ago.

Wilbur Eaton City Rainey Elm Street Isabel Rainey

Bloom enters race for Unicameral legislature

Martin R. Bloom of this city a well known real estate man enters the race for the unicameral nomination on the non political ballot. Bloom has wide acquaintance in Cass and Barry counties and will wage a vigorous campaign. Other candidates named include Fred Carsten and Arnold Lilley.

Martin R. Bloom Bloom Fred Carsten Avote Gates Lilley Papillion Cass Barry Arnold Lillie

Children’s Day Program at Rock Bluffs Sunday

The Rock Bluffs Sunday school held a Children’s Day program with group singing and readings by Mary Ellen Fitchhorn Beverly Kuhns Donny Hull Gladys Kuhns Joann Fitchhorn Shirley McCormick Bobby Shera Dordan Kuhns Lois Furlong Jimmy Hutchison Ruth Hull and Marie Furlong Betty Mae Hutchison presided at the piano. Visitors attended. The school picnic, postponed due to measles, will be next Sunday with Sunday school at 11 o'clock instead of 2:50.

Rock Bluffs Mary Ellen Fitchhorn Beverly Kuhns Donny Hull Gladys Kuhns Joann Fitchhorn Shirley McCormick Bobby Shera Dordan Kuhns Lois Furlong Jimmy Hutchison Ruth Hull Marie Furlong Betty Mae Hutchison

Rebal Golden Wedding Observed by Family Party

Henry Rebal and wife Mr and Mrs Edward Rebal celebrate fifty years as relatives join in a Tuesday anniversary in their home. Guests include Mrs Golda Irland from Montebello California and Fred Rebal of Santa Monica then Raymond Rebal and children arrive as family gathers for the golden wedding observance and Nebraska City visits planned.

Edward Rebal Harold Shirley Golda Irland Montebello California Fred Rebal Santa Monica Raymond Rebal Donald Richard James Rebal Ed Rebal Mrs. Irland Nebraska City

Black Hills Trip Delights Edna Stiles Party

Mrs. Edna Stiles with C R Johnson and family and Mrs Olive Skinner returned from a motor tour to the Black Hills and eastern Wyoming. They enjoyed the journey greatly visiting Mt Coolidge and Mt Rushmore as highlights of the trip.

Edna Stiles C. R. Johnson Gerald Wiles Olive Skinner Black Hills Wyoming Mt. Coolidge Mt. Rushmore

Manacek Family Heads to California for LA Visit

Mr and Mrs Joseph Manacek and Paul Grassman of Omaha spent Sunday at the home of their aunt Mrs H A Bates. They plan to leave that evening for a vacation trip to Los Angeles to visit relatives and friends.

Joseph Manacek Paul Grassman Omaha H. A. Bates Manacek Los Angeles

Early Oats Cut by Avoca Farmer in County

County Commissioner Elmer Hall strom observed Elmer Wessell cutting oats on Avoca precinct property. The early cutting signals an early harvest and is expected to yield a good crop in this section.

Elmer Hallstrom Board of Commissioners Elmer Wessell Avoca

Job's Daughters Install Newly Elected Officers

The Job's Daughters held a Wednesday evening installation at the Masonic hall naming officers for the term. Honored Queen Shirley Setver and other officers were installed by a committee led by Installing Queen Jean Knorr, with musical tributes paid to the new chaplain and queen.

Job Shirley Seiver Bethel No. 24 Job Dauughters Masonic Hall Ner Betty Jasper Jean Knorr Alice Hirz Frances Cloidt Eleanor Minor Rachel Robertson Mary Katherine Wiles Marjorie Ann Tidball Ju S. Devoe Enesie A. H. Pyle Nellie Conley Nebraska City Mr. Pyle Order of Job’s Daughters State of Nebraska Clara Werrleh Bethel 24 Miss Weyrich Order of Job’s Daughters of van Martin Miss Cloidt Harriet Coos Margaret Ann Vallery

Evers Attends Masonic Meeting at La Grange

William F. Evers superintendent of the Nebraska Masonic Home attends a National Association of Masonic Homes meeting in La Grange Illinois with Mrs. Evers and their son Billy. Billy and Burton Rishel are spending a few days at La Grange and will visit Chicago for sightseeing.

William F. Evers Nebraska

Fishing trip planned by four couples in Minnesota

Mr and Mrs Bernard Klinger Mr and Mrs Ray Herring and Mr and Mrs Ray Bryant plan a pleasant fishing vacation in Minnesota lake country this week. They expect excellent catches from the great north land waters.

Bernard Klinger Ray Herring Ray Bryant Minnesota Lake Country Northland

Arrival of Fine Son at Methodist Hospital

This morning at the Methodist hospital in Omaha an eight pound son was born to Mr and Mrs Fred Druecker of Murray. The mother and baby were reported doing very well late today.

Methodist Hospital Omaha Fred Druecker Murray

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Soennichsen Night Invaders Henry Becker Pioneer Family Files Union Youthe Hurt Martin Bloom Elizabeth Ann Wiles Pherilis Speck Jacqueline Wetenkamp Vivian Warner Kathiryn Barkus Tunor Charlotte Cot
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