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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

2

Local residents visit Omaha and surrounding towns

Nehawka Mrs. Walter J Wunderlich and son Lobbie drove to Omaha for a brief visit. Mrs. Christian Nutaman of Grand Island and James High and wife of Beatrice visit at Mrs. Fred Nuotzman. Marion C Pittman and family of Avow were guests at R H Chapman home to honor Grandmother Dittman. Rev Small and Young Peoples' society attend York conference. Mrs Eugene Nutzman installs officers in Plattsmouth unit with companions Lundberg and Marler.

Walter J. Wunderlich Lobbie Omaha Christian Nutaman Grand Island James High Beatrice Fred Nuotzman Marion C. Pittman Avovw R. H. Chapman Dittman Marion Chapman Rev. Small United Brethren Church Dharch Young Peoples’ Society of the Church York Eugene Nutzman Plattsmouth Werner Lundberg Frank Marler

Hell Pleasant Gathering Mir and Mrs Harri Tuewerson Celebrate Sixth Anniversary

A six year wedding anniversary was observed last Sunday by Mir and Mrs Harri Tuewerson with friends. Attendees included W A Stoll and wife Miss Imo Heebner and daughter John Chantelain and wife Elmer Stoll and family and George Delekman and family.

Hell Mir Harri Tuewerson W.A. Stoll Charles Heebner Miss Imo John Chantelain Elmer Stoll George Delekman

Birthday Celebration for Thiele and Friends

Thiele and about 24 friends gathered Saturday afternoon to reminisce about past days. Among attendees were George Maltrop and his wife from Nebraska City. Maltrop screened several home movies he shot locally, offering scenes familiar to the group.

Linnity Thiele George Maltrop Nebraska City

Family Dinner Hosts Draw Local Relatives and Friends

Mr and Mrs Frank Schlichteimeier entertained a group of relatives and friends at a family dinner. Attendees included Mrs Frank Koch and family of West Bend Iowa Ronald Schiliehtemeier and family of Elmwood Toni Mongay Mrs J W McCarroll Carl Cross and family and Miss Ino Monezas of Omaha Poi Schlichtemeier and family had been here from

Frank Schlichtemeier Stumiss Frank Koch West Bend Iowa Ronald Schiliehtemeier Elmwood Toni Mongay J. W. McCarroll Carl Cross Ino Monezas Omiha Poi Schlichtemeier

Koch family Leaves Scottsbluff for Iowa trip

The Koch family departed Scottsbluff on Monday to return home to Iowa after their gathering.

Scottsbluff Koch Iowa

Pleasant Gathering At School Park For Incoming Year

A get acquainted gathering was held in the park at the school house last Sunday with high school students and teachers attending to better acquaint before the fall opening. Refreshments were served.

Family Reunion of Hansen Family in Louisville Park

A Hansen family reunion was held last Sunday in Louisville Park with large attendance. Notables included the John Knabe family now of Lincoln, formerly from Louisville, and Mrs Knabe who was a Hansen before marriage. A large crowd enjoyed a picnic dinner in the shady grove.

Louisville Hansen John Knabe Lincoln

Family gathering honors Grandfather Steffens at Anderson home

On Fathers Day Mr and Mrs Albert Anderson entertained relatives at their home. The gathering honored Grandfather C Steffens and his wife of Lorton, parents of Mrs Anderson. Also present were Mr and Mrs J H Steffens and family of Nehawka and Frank H Horstman and family of Cook.

Albert Anderson C. Steffens Lorton Anderson J. H. Steffens Nehawka Frank H. Horstman Cook

Observance at Methodist Church Honors Fathers

A special Fathers Day event was held at the Methodist church last Sunday. Jimmie Sturm spoke for the sons and E. C. Laimbert spoke for the fathers as part of a large turnout and community tribute.

Methodist Church Jimmie Sturm E. C. Laimbert

Yeiser Family Visits Nehawka for Summer Stay

Mrs. John O. Yeiser and children from Omaha visited Sunday at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. A F Sturm in Nehawka. Jack Yeiser returned home, while Andy and Susanne will live with their grandparents for the summer.

John O. Yeiser Omaha Nehawka A. FL. Sturm

Wunderlich Improves After Stroke Health Woes

John G. Wunderlich, longtime secretary of the Odd Fellows, has suffered a stroke and poor health in recent months. He has shown marked improvement in the past few days and remains keenly interested in lodge activities as new members join.

John G. Wunderlich Plattsmouth Wunderlich Odd Fellows Inge John

Social notes from Union and surrounding areas

Pleasant visits and family gatherings populate the Union scene as Mrs. Dale Karnopp and daughter stay with her mother in Crete for a week. Visitors include Mrs. Mary B. Allison of Auburn and Mrs. E. P. Booker with relatives in town.

Dale Karnopp Crete

Oscar Davis Reaches Eightieth Birthday Milestone

Oscar Davis aged eighty last Saturday was celebrated by friends with congratulations and well wishes as he marked his 80th anniversary. He is reported to be in good health and enjoying the attention from those who know him.

Oscar Davis

Longtime resident with summer in Walla Walla noted

The subject was born near Union and has lived here all his life except for a summer spent in Walla Walla, Washington about 40 years ago.

Union Walla Walla, Washington

Baptist Church Observes Children’s Day With Mission Funds

The Ladies of the Baptist church along with the Bible school children held a program for Children’s Day last Sunday and collected a neat sum for foreign and home missions.

Ladies of the Baptist Church Children of the Bible School

Nifty Stitchers Meet At Comer Home

The Nifty Stitchers gathered at Mary Lou and Gladys Comer’s home for a meeting. Minutes were read, and the roll called on sewing machine homes. Members named songs and evaluated hot pads and tea towels before a lunch. The next gathering will be at Margaret Hammond’s with Dorothy Applezate assisting.

Mary Lou Gladys Comer Margaret Hammond Dorothy Applezate

Chapman couple visit Whitworth with Father’s Day bouquet

Mr and Mrs Tommy Chapman of Belgrade visited Union last Sunday to greet Mrs Chapman's father C E K Whitworth and presented him with a handsome bouquet in recognition of Father’s Day.

Tommy Chapman Belgrade Union

70 Play Syracuse Here Friday

The American Legion Junior baseball team faces undefeated Syracuse at Athletic Field Friday at 2 30. Pla ttsmouth stands 3 1 with a .750 mark and will start Jacobs on the mound with a lineup including Jones or Phillips York Smith Sedlak Shiffer White Parr iott Nord and reserves Persinger Allbee Gradeville in a bid to beat Syracuse and lift team averages.

American Legion Syracuse Plattsmouth Jacobs Jones Phillips York Smith Sedlak Shiffer White Parriott Nord Pqrsinger Allbee Gradeville Athletic Field

Band Rehearsal Opens at Recreation Center Tonight

Band rehearsals begin this evening at the Recreation Center ahead of summer concert series. Prompt arrival is requested as the group prepares for upcoming performances and will have a radio to follow the Louis-Schmeltne fight.

Legion Juniors Edge Hickman In Close Ball Game

The American Legion Junior team won 9 to 7 at Hickman. Stub Sedlak started and pitched six innings, then John Jacobs earned the victory in relief. Plattsmouth rallied in the ninth, aided by errors, with Jacobs driving in two and Phillips scoring three runs. Jones caught the full game and White collected a double and a single.

American Legion Hickman Stub Sedlak John Jacobs Stub Sedlak Plattsmouth Phillips

Mrs Tholda Johnson Passes After Long Nebraska Life

Miss Tholda Johnson born in Sweden in 1854 moved to America in 1868 and settled near Genoa Nebraska. She raised five children including Otto Schlictemeier's wife and Norman Johnson the dentist, and was a lifelong Methodist. Funeral is Wednesday at the Nehawka Methodist church with Mt Pleasant Cemetery interment.

Tholda Johnson Sweden America Genoa Nebraska Hans Johnson Otto Schlictemeier Miss Lillie Norman Johnson Rutland Vermont Methodist Church Nehawka Mt. Pleasant

Engineers Edge Weeping Water In Close City Softball Clash

The Engineers, formerly the Methodist team, beat Weeping Water 8 to 7 in a tight city softball game. They broke open with five runs in the first inning while Weeping Water answered with four in the fifth to stay in contention.

Engineers Methodist Weeping Water Weeping Water Boys

Plattsmouth Nets Defeat Atlantic in Tennis Match

Plattsmouth bested Atlantic six matches to three in Atlantic, Iowa. Notable three set singles included Ray Larson over Fowler 8-6 6-8 6-? and George Sayles over Fasborg 6-3 5-7 6-3. Jack Wunderlich defeated GaLiher 6-3 4-6 6-4. Other results feature mixed doubles and additional singles wins.

Atlantic Iowa Atlaantic Ray Larson Fowler George Sayles Fasborg George Jack Wunderlich Galiher Mason Wastein Carrig John Tidball Hensley Floyd Shanholtz Doutles Larson-Sayles F. Fowler- Fasborg G. Fowler-Galiher Mason-Wunderlich Shanholtz-Tidball Wasgein-Carrig

Kullum Clothing Klub June Meeting Report

On June 17 at Shirley Chamberlain’s home the Kullum Clothing Klub gathered with all members present. Dorothea Siemonek led stitch techniques while Bessie Svoboda and the leader demonstrated pattern fitting. A short entertainment and lunch followed. The next meeting will be at Hertha Potsches.

Shirley Chamberlain Dorothea Siemonek Bessie Svoboda Hertha Potsches Hertea Potsches

Lawsuit Filed To Quiet Title In Weeping Water

In district court Harold Meyers sues Thomas M How ard and about 192 defendants over city real estate in Weeping Water. The action seeks to quiet title and determine ownership.

District Court Harold Meyers Thomas M. Howard Weeping Water

Complaint filed against Bud Gouchenour for firing firecrackers

A complaint was filed this morning against Bud Gouchenour on the charge of disturbing the peace for shooting off firecrackers on the street Saturday night. The court assessed a fine of one dollar and costs for the offense.

Bud Gouchenour

Heavy Rain and Wind Reported Across State

A major rainfall and strong winds affected multiple counties from early morning. Ashland saw 2.5 inches of rain with damage from winds near Greenwood, Avoca, and Weeping Water reported washed-out bridges and culverts, with crop damage noted. Dorchester recorded three inches delaying traffic.

Soa Cass County Ashland Burlington Greenwood Avoca South Bend Dorchester Netcaster

For Sale McCormick Binder and Horses in Nebraska

McCormick Deering 10-foot power take off binder offered with several horses. Priced to sell. Contact Charles Vallery, Allis-Chalmers dealer, Mlattsmouth Nebraska. 123-2tw.

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