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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

4

Weeping Water and Murray Residents Busy Week

Weeping Water resident Clair Wolfe looked after business in Murray and Plattsmouth on Monday. Alfred Gansemer of Murray visited Weeping Water for farm Bureau matters. The City Market changes by Joe and Mrs Bender aim to add space. Wheat expert E M Marshall predicts crop near or above last year. Henry Hillman left for the east to visit sons in Rochester for a month or more. Mrs Sterling Amick visited Omaha and returned to her parents Mr. and Mrs Carl Engelkemier. Mrs Antone Jourgesen is ill and bedridden. her husband cares for her and the house. Edward Askew hosted guests Guy Buchanan and Virgil Sudduth with their families. Buchanan and Sudduth are daughters of the Askews. Louis Newman of near Murdock handled Weeping Water business while in poor health but remains active as able.

Henry Hillman East Rochester Tks Murray Edward Askew Mesdames Buchanan Sudduth Askew Louis Newman Near Murdock Newman

Will Make Home in East Avoon Johnson Move

A. W. W. Johnson, recently relocated from here to Avoon, has planned to establish a new home in the eastern district. Details remain sparse as the notice notes his move and intention without further particulars.

A. W. W. Johnson Avoon

Johnsons Headed to Washington for Civil Service Post

An application for a Washington civil service position was successful and the Johnson family plans to depart soon for the nation's capital. The Johnson family is set to leave for the east this coming Sunday.

Washington, D. C Johnson East

Oldham Dies at 72 Father of Bari Oldham

C M Oldham of Fairplay Missouri died after paralysis at his home. His son Bari Oldham of Weeping Water and his wife hurried to his bedside. The couple stayed for the funeral and returned home leaving their business closed until their return.

C. M. Oldham O F. Bari Oldham Fairplay

Visiting With Relatives Here In 1900s Nebraska

Mr and Mrs 2 G Simmons of Crovis MS visit Mrs Earl Oldham of Weeping Water. They stayed at Tlydro Okla with parents EC Griffin and wife. They traveled to Missouri, where they once lived, with Mr and Mrs Griffin aged 76 and 74. The party including Karl Oldham EB C Griffin and O G Simmons were in Omaha Tuesday.

G. Simmons Crovis Simmons Earl Oldham Weeping Water Oldham Tlydro Okla EC. Griffin Missouri Griffin

Visiting With Parents Here in Weeping Water

Devar Linville severely injured in a wreck at Omaha returns to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Linville and friends in Weeping Water. He has been employed at the Reddick Tower in Omaha.

Devar Linville Omaha Linville Reddick Tower Jin Oma

Sor Dies at Eugene Oregon Father Aged

J Elsaard received the sad news of his aged father’s passing a few days ago at Eugene Oregon. Mr Elsaard and wife were out there together.

Sor Eugene Oregon J. Elsaard Eysens Orecen Mr. Elsaard

Sharing Service with the Living Christ in Mark’s Gospel

A Bible school lesson closes Mark’s Gospel with the resurrection and great commission. The text reviews guards, an angel, Mary Magdalene, and five appearances on the first day. Emphasizes faith over deeds, preaching to all nations, and the Lord's lasting presence with believers.

Jesus Mark Jess Golzatha Joseph Arimathea Nicodemus Filate Mary Margdalene

Funeral attendance delayed by distance

A person visited the father shortly after, but did not attend the funeral due to the long distance involved.

Former resident visits Weeping Water from Los Angeles

H. W. Lehman and his wife, long-time Los Angeles residents, arrived in Weeping Water last Saturday to visit Lehman's mother, the widow of J. H. Lehman who died recently. Lehman says the West is quiet, with business slow in the East as well.

H. W. Lehman Los Angeles Mr. Lehman J. H. Lehman

Entertained Foresome by Mrs Markland at Home

Mrs. L. Markland hosted a Wednesday foresome gathering at her home with Mestiames S. Ray Smith George OAlive and Miss Anna Hart as the other members. They played canast bridge and enjoyed a delightful luncheon.

2. L. Markland S. Ray Smith George Oalive Anna Hart

Three Couples Wedded In Nebraska Region

Three marriages reported in the Weeping Water area with ceremonies in Nebraska City Louisville and Omaha. Frank Nickles of west of Weeping Water married Gloria Lowther of Weeping Water. Arthur Nickles and Mrs. Arthur Nickles attended. Harold Ehner Conley of Weeping Water wed Wasta Head in Louisville with Rev. Goings officiating. Howard Chappel, formerly of Weeping Water now of Omaha, married Muth Cause at 2224 Wurt Street. they proceed to their new home.

Mike Weeping Water Nebraska City Frank Nickles Mr. S Don Nickles West of Gloria Lowther Marings Arthur Nickles Union Arthur Frank Harold Ehner Coates George Conley Weepine Water WIA Louwisville Wasta WE. Goings Louisville Tate Omaha Muth Cause Wurt Street

Richard Keckler Purchases Local Cafe

Richard Keckler bought the cafe and restaurant this week from Arthur Burthold and immediately began running and discussing the ongoing business. Keckler assumed control as Burthold previously operated the establishment.

Richard Keckler Arthur Burthold

Death of Matthais Spader Former Plattsmouth Resident

Matthais Spader aged 841 formerly of Plattsmouth and later Omaha died after a long illness. He worked twenty years with a packing plant police service before retirement. Surviving are his widow Catherine Shields Spader, daughter Mrs J R Brooks of South Gate California, step-daughter Mrs Jamies H W Dannehy of Omaha, brother Peter of Howard SD, and step-sons John P Shields of Omaha and William J Shields of Los Angeles. The Spader family lived at 4291 Emmett Street.

Matthais Spader Plattsmouth Omaha Spader Emmett Street Germany Phattsmouth Burlington Catherine Shields Ar- Tomr Catherine Shields Spader Mre

Potts Mouth Masonic Lodge Members Attend Raecke Reception

Members of Potts Mouth Masonic Lodge No. 6 will attend a reception for Walter R. Raecke the newly elected grand master for Nebraska hosted by Lone Tree Lodge in Central City Raecke will be greeted by many Masonry leaders and grand lodge officers Plattsmouth delegate Frank A Cleidt will sing a vocal solo on the program

Pottsmouth Masonic Lodge No. 6 Walter R. Raecke Erand Nebraska Lone Tree Lodge Central City Raecke Masonry Grand Lodge William A. Robertson Raymond €. Cook William F. Evers Masonic Home Frank A. Cleidt Plattsmouth Mr. Cleidt

Local Social Notes Highlight Murray Carper and Area Visitors

A collection of household visits and health updates from Murray and surrounding communities. Entries mention Murray Lucean Carper’s com bine ride near Plattsmouth, Lincoln guests the Davises, Aarold Moyer hosting, and family health concerns including Mrs. Garry Mcculloch and Mrs. Victor Weltein. Other items note trips to Omaha for treatment, visits by the Sporer family, and Fathers Day gatherings at the Smith home.

New Son Arrives at Sporer Family Home

At the hospital in Omaha last Sunday a fine boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sporer. The event brought happiness to Grandfather William Sporer as the first grandson for the Sporer family, though there are several granddaughters. The mother’s name is Wiestnetdas, and the date June 22 is noted in the report.

Omaha Charles Sporer Wiestnetdas Wm. Sporer Frfandson Sporer

Visit Returns Home After Wisconsin Trip

William Sporer arrived home last Saturday after a four week visit in Wisconsin. On the way he stopped in Chicago and was a guest at the Chicago Board of Trade observing trading on the floor.

Wm. Sporer Wisconsin Oast Ao Chi- Caro

Murray United Presbyterian Hosts Children’s Day Program

The annual Children’s Day program at Murray United Presbyterian Church will be held June 26 at 8 p.m. Directed by Miss Lois Mead, the event centers on the theme "A Dew in the Idéte of an Happy hit." The public is invited to attend.

Murray United Presbyterian Church Lois Mead

Work crews operate heavy machinery near Douglas scene

The report describes Douglas workers Seyhbalt and Mrasek operating a Caterpillar and a six inch pump to grade and pump water. Seyhbalt handled grading with the Caterpillar while Mrasek assisted with water aid and pumping, performing state work at the site.

Douglas v Seyboalt Frank Mrasek Douglas Mr. Seyhbalt Mr. Mrasek

Fishermen Seek Nish in Platte River Sand Pits

Were successful anglers Mesars, Joe Richter, J A Seat ten and John Noel, grandson of Mr. Seatten, fished the Platte near Cedar Creek last Friday. They tried their hick in the river without success and then moved to sand pits where they landed Nish from twenty inches to two feet in length.

Joe Richter J. A. Seatten John Noel Seatten Platte River Cedar Creek

Newborns Arrive as Family Welcomes Sunday Births

A family welcomes a very fine little boy born Sunday to John Bedman Bear Mynard. The event marks a joyful addition to the family as relatives celebrate the arrival.

John Bedman Bear Mynard

Birth Announcement for Manley Area Daughter

Very happy to announce the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Joe Dieu Jr who reside just east of Manley Grandfather Tom Ruby serves as the Route 1 mail carrier out of Plattsmouth.

Tom Ruby Plattsmouth Joe Dieu, Jr Manley

Visit to Elmwood for Father's Day Affected by Doctor Called

Dr. R. W. Tyson, wife and their young daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Tyson in Elmwood last Sunday for Father's Day. The stay was pleasant until a telephone call summoned the doctor to attend a patient ill in the county.

Dad R. W.tyson Elmwood J. A. Tyson

Visits Refer to Mesnard Church Plaster at Mynard

A Sunday visit drew attention from the Murray Presbyterian church and pastor to the plasterwork at Mynard. Attending were D. Spangter and family, Mrs. Margaret Todd and son Pick, the Mead family, other Presbyterian members, Lille School and the young people segments.

Mynard Mesnard Murray Presbyterian Church D. Spangter Margaret Todd Pick Charles Mead Presbyterian Church Lille Scelioel

Teacher Miss JF A Gee Visits Murray Church

Miss JF A Gee a Dundee Ohio schoolteacher traveled with fellow teachers to Boulder Colorado for summer school. They stopped at Murray Church to tell friends that Carl McGeehan, a former pastor, is attending school in Citys and expects to graduate this year.

Murray JF. A. Gee Dundee Ohio Boulder Colorado Revo Carl McGeehan Carl

Visiting Geerze Nickles at Shrader Home in Omaha

Mr and Mrs Geerze Nickles visited the Shrader residence in South Omaha last Sunday. They reported the government project and praised the potato gardens grown there, noting the land and units involved.

Geerze FE Nickles Chester Shrader South Omeha Venice

Injured by Horse Kick While Working with Team

Lael Friday and Brandt Jr. were with a team of horses when a horse kicked Mic Brandt injuring the side of his face. The jaw was fractured and several teeth knocked out. In hospital doctors reset the jaw and wired the shattered facial parts, leaving a small mouth opening for liquids. He remains in serious condition with a lengthy recovery expected.

Lael Brandt

Will Make Home in West Dinner Guests Before California Trip

Walter Sans and wife of Omaha stayed with Mrs. Alice Creamer for a family dinner the eve of the Sands departure for California. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wondertich Ray Creamer and family and Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Sans.

West Walter Sans Omaha Sans Alice Creamer Mrs. Sands California Lester Wondertich Ray Creamer Waiter Sans

Strong Box Goes to Plattsmouth

Fred Gorder sr ended a long Mattsmouth business career in the building of the Plattsmouth steam laundry where he conducted dealings for years. Upon his death the secret safe passed to Fred H. Gorder who served as mayor of Weeping Water and county commissioner, then to William Gorder of Plattsmouth for use in his business.

Plattsmouth Fred Gorder Mattsmouth Fred HH. Gorder Mayer Fred H. Goarder Wm. Gorder Gorder

Burial for Family Dog Sparks Omaha Treasured Pet Tale

A fading notice recounts a Will Troep save and a prized water spaniel given to Bart Smith Jr. of Omaha. The dog, a favorite of the family, grew ill and was taken to a dog hospital as time passed.

Bart Smith, Jr Omaha

Local Troop Buries Beloved Dog After Daring Journey

In Omaha a young boy Earl and his parents faced a failing pet dog. After a lengthy illness the dog died at home. The family then planned to dispose of it at a dump but chose a troop farm burn instead. Late Friday night Tommy Troup dug a grave and buried the dog at the troop home.

Pital Omaha Yvoung Earl Tommy

Scouting Heads Rotary Meet At Stewart Cafe

The literary luncheon Tuesday at the Stewart cafe highlighted Scouting and the Boy Scout program. HY Weavett led the program with talks on recent camporees and personal value of Scouting. Scoutmaster Ravien J. Larson and guests Cary Marshall and others shared experiences and reactions to Scouting with their troops.

Stewart Cafe Sccrats Hy, Weavett Raviend J. Larson Cave Om Shert Tik

Omaha Parties Wedded In Omaha With Judge Duxbury Officiating

This morning at Judge A H Duxbury's office Mahlon William Ferguson and Margaret Lee Kennedy both of Omaha were married. Judge Duxbury read the marriage lines and the ceremony was witnessed by Katherine and Frank Lanaka of Omaha. The couple returned to their home in the metropolis.

Prom Tucedar A. H. Duxlure Mahlon William Ferguson Margaret Lee Kennedy Omatia Judge Duxbury Katherine Vrank Lanaka Omaha The Metropolis

Rubber stamps made to order at low price

We offer rubber stamps produced to order with prompt service and prices well below what you have paid before. If you need stamps, visit us for savings and quick turnaround.

Notice to Creditors in Cass County Nebraska

Notice to creditors of the estate Amelia Schroeder deceased. Time for filing claims ends October 1938. A hearing on claims will be held October 7 1938 at ten o'clock a.m. in the County Court room Plattsmouth Nebraska. Dated June 3 1938 A H Duxbury County Judge Seal

Cass County Nebaska Amelia Schroeder Ae Ey Ateren Rentnst Plattsmouth Ten Weleck A. m

Notice of Final Settlement in Clara Mummy Twiss Estate

The Cass County Nebraska court will hear the final report and petition for examination and allowance of administration accounts for Clara Mummy Twiss estate No. 3817. The hearing is set for July 7 with date June 4 marking the filing by A H Dixbury County Judge.

Cass County Nebraska Clara Mummy Twiss Sus Bes A. H. Dixbury

Sheriff Sale to Enforce Nebraska Judgment

Execution sale in Cass County Nebraska on July 5 at ten to liquidate personal property of John Kraeer including a seed drill harnesses engine a Ford coupe and a black team Dan and Pearl. The Home State Bank of Louisville is the plaintiff and the sale is public and cash only.

C. E. Ledgway Cass County Nebraska Farmers Union State Exchange Rock Island Newton J. C. Case John Deere John Kraeeer Home State Bank Louisville Plattsmouth

Notice of Sale of Lands in Cass County Nebraska

By order of sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court of Cass County Nebraska I will sell at public auction at 10:00 a m July 18 1838 at the front door of the Plattsmouth courthouse the south half of the northeast quarter section 32 township 10 north range 9 east Cass County Nebraska lands and tenements belonging to the estate of Sarah Hawkins deceased administrator de bonis non Thomas W Hawkins plaintiff Defendants Fred FE Manners and Emma A Manners. Sheriff Ht Sylvester. WF Wehmiller Attorney Sidney Nebraska.

District Court Second Judicial District of Nebraska Cass County Thomas W. Hawkins Sarah Hawkins Fred FE. Manners Emma A. Manners Plattsmouth Sylvester

Notice to Prudential and creditors in Edna Conn estate

Cassius C Conn executor of Edna Conn deceased files in Cass County Nebraska a petition seeking authority to execute a mortgage for 4750 on 120 acres in Cass County to pay debts costs and loan costs hearing set July 25 1938 at 10 oclock in the morning in the district court room Cassius C Conn executor and Sterling F Mutz attorney for the estate are named parties.

Prudential Insurance Company of America Newark New Jersey Cousius Conn Castle, Roper & Matthews Lincoln Nebraska Drs. Thomsonwind Fercint Edina Conn Cassius C. Conn Edna Conn District Court Cass County District Court Room Ovwlock & Min Sterling F. Mutz

Sale of William F Hefer properties in Cass County

Cass County Nebr court orders sale by public auction on July Sid day 1938 at 1600 hours at the south front door Plattsmouth. The real estate includes West Half of North West Quarter Section 17 and Northeast Quarter Section 18 in Township 11 North Range 10, totaling about 240 acres. Proceeds go to satisfy a judgment for The Equitable Life Assurance Society. Attorneys Winfield R. Ross and W A Robertson represent the plaintiff.

Sale Notice of Property in Plattsmouth Nebraska 1948

The Order of Sale by Clerk C E Sedgway directs a public auction on July 18 1948 at 10 00 a m at Plattsmouth Nebraska to the highest cash bidder for the following real estate The North Half of the Southwest Quarter and the Northwest Quarter in Section 18 Township 11 North Range 10 East containing 240 acres more or less against Helier Sr et al Plaintiff and Cass County Nebraska Sheriff H Sylvester announces the action dated June 14 1938

C. E. Sedgway District Court Cass County Nebraska Plattemouth Eaid County Fishteen William F. Helier, Sr Equitable Life Assurance Society Plattsmouth

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Daly Hell Gal Jerusalem Gethsaemiune Lucean Carper J. M. Davis Aarold Moyer Harley Moyer Bonnie Smith Garry Mcculloch Guy Davis Tom John A. Davis Ara Avis Will S. Smith Smith George Troup Victor Welvbein Wat Gorder Oamaha Airs Wehrtein Charlies Sporer Wim Sporer Wim. Sporer Thomas Watson KFAB Watson A. G. Cisnes Earl Treep Walter H. Smith Plattsmouth State Bank Building Plattsmouth, Nebraska J. Howard Davis Scouting Rotary A. Hl Duxbury County Dudze iSeal Jo-Ow Sheriff's Sale State of Case H Sylvester WF. Wehmiller Sidney Notich County of Cass C. E. Ledgwar Nebraskia Court House Said William F. Hefer Lartsmouth Winfield R. Ross and W. A. Robertson Plaintiff H. Sylvester
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