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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1935

Page

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King Korn Ball Draws Large Local Attendance

The King Korn Klug fundraiser ball was held Wednesday evening at the American Legion building with strong community turnout. Omaha entertainers performed a striking floor show and Glenn's Rhythm Kings provided music as voters backed county queen candidates Lois Troop Nekhanka Ruth Ferrie Helen Schultz and Gertrude Val lery. The queen will be crowned at the fall festival after ongoing summer promotions.

Korn Klug American Legion Glenn's Rhythm Kings Altho Lois Troop Nekhanka Ruth Ferrie Helen Schultz Gertrude Vallery

Young couple wed in Omaha ceremony

Esta E Bent singer of Tecumseh and William LaRue Jr of Springfield tied the knot June 16 at Mr. and Mrs. Joe West home in Omaha. Rev. Walter F. Kicker officiated the double ring service. The couple will live in Louisville.

Esta E Bentsinger Tecumseh John Bentzinger William LaRue Louisville Springfield Joe West Omaha Walter F. Kicker Evangelical and Reformed Church Dorothy la Rue Herbert LaRue Nora Dragoon Marion Lockwood Bridge District 35 Cook High School Otoe County LaRuwe Burr Ach Grove-Portland Cement Company

Visiting Old Friends Damian Flynn Returns to Omaha

Damian Flynn, former Plattsmouth youth, spent a brief visit in Omaha with old schoolmates. Now a successful Broadway leading man based in New York City, he is staying with his mother Mrs. Catherine Flynn during his stay.

Damian Flynn Plattsmouth Omaha Damian Flynn New York City Broadway Mr. Flynn Catherine Flynn

Mrs. F. L Rea Called to Hayes by Sister-in-Law Death

Mrs. F. L Rea travels to Hayes Kansas after the death of her sister-in-law on Tuesday. She will remain for the funeral services held this morning in Hayes with interment in the local cemetery. Friends here extend condolences to Mrs. Rea and her family.

F. L Rea Hayes Kansas

Death of Former Plattsmouth School Woman

Mrs. Cora Jones longtime Flattsmouth teacher died Wednesday in a Lincoln hospital after medical treatment. Born Cora Owens she married J E Jones and taught locally until a married women teaching ban. The Joneses moved to Exeter Nebraska. her sister Claire Owens a prominent Exeter physician and former Fillmore County legislator. Funeral services were held in Exeter.

Cora Jones Exeter Nebraska Lincoln Hospital Flattsmouth Lincoln Jones Cora Owens Fillmore County J. E. Jones Mercantile

Married at Glenwood Fern Archends Weds Edward Barta

Fern Archends of this city and Edward Barta of Omaha were married in Glenwood Iowa on Saturday. The ceremony was simple and the couple returned to Omaha to begin life together. Fern has lived here two years and worked at the Stewart cafe. Edward is a well known South Side native now in business. They will live in Omaha and begin housekeeping immediately.

Fern Archends Edward Barta Omaha Glenwood Iowa Stuart Stewart South Side Plattsmouth Journal Graves South Olhu Street the Wride William Rummel la Platte

Mrs Raymond Russell Visits City Linking Pioneer Era Ties

Mrs Raymond Russell of San Antonio Texas visited the city for a few hours on Wednesday. She is a descendant of J Newton Hayes and Father Hayes who long ago laid out the Young Hayes addition, reflecting deep family roots in the area's early settlement.

Raymond Russell San Antonio Texas Hayes J. Newton Hayes J. T. Hayes Young & Hayes

Petersen Family Return From Colorado Visit

Mr and Mrs J C Petersen Jr and children Edna Mae and Shirley returned home from a ten day trip to Bronson and vicinity in Colorado They reported a very pleasant journey and saw much of the country during their travels.

J. C. Petersen, Jr Edna Mae Shirley Colorado Bronson and Vicinity

Rains Crops Prosperity Bet ter daye are here again

The fragment hints at a weather impact on agriculture with improved conditions and optimism for crops and economy. Some phrases reference rain, prosperity, and better days returning.

Mynard Club Closes Year with Fine Program and Flood Aid

The Mynard Community Club wrapped up its successful play Mirage and moved into monthly programs with music a short home life playlet and a May Queen ceremony won by Alice Wiles. The East Side pageant featured forty youths and a Father Sons banquet drew about ninety attendees. Raymond Cook presided while C L Wiles Richard Spangler and others spoke and sang. The club donated 17.60 to flood victims in the Republican valley and plans for another yearly banquet received universal approval.

Mynard Community Club West Side Committee Mynard Club Emil Weyrich Alice Wiles East Side Raymond Cook Republican Valley Myzard Church C. L. Wiles Richard Spangler A. W. Leonard Lawrence S. W. Cole Chuck Howard Art Hild Lawrence Leonard H. G. McClusky

Prowlers in Alleys Alarm Local Police

Police report increased late night prowling along alleys behind Main Street businesses on both sides of the street. Officers warn such activity risks harm and may lead to police opening fire to protect property and bystanders. Citizens are urged to heed the warning and avoid late night roaming.

Miss Friedrich Heads for Extended European Tour

Miss Friedrich leaves for Europe on an extended trip visiting France England Italy Holland Switzerland and Germany. Local travel agents Miss Kaufmann and Miss Soennichsen from Archer Travel Service arranged the itinerary and will accompany her voyage.

Amelia Friedrich Europe Fredrich France England Italy Holland Switzerland Germany Miss Friedrich Archer Marie Kaufmann Christine Soennichsen

Mrs E L Spies Visits Branson Relative Friends

Mrs E L Spies of Branson Colorado is in the city to visit relatives and old friends for a short time and to see Mrs Martha J Peters en who has been quite poorly. Mrs Spies is the former Miss May Petersen of this city and is accompanied by her brother J C Petersen and family from Colorado.

E. L. Spies Branson Colorado Martha J. Petersen Spies Miss May Petersen J. C. Petersen

City Planning Committee eyed for future civic projects

The Chamber of Commerce discussed forming a city planning committee drawn from leading local organizations to guide beautification, landscaping, a city museum, and other civic projects. Dr. P. T. Heineman was named as a member, with plans to expand into wide community movements. A north road to the Platte and Missouri rivers and potential access for the quarterboat were also raised and assigned to the executive committee.

Garden Club Nebraska Lincoln Chamber of Commerce P. T. Heineman Platte and Missouri River Kansas City Bridge Co Executive Committee

Birthday Celebration for Billy Harvey Mason at Home

The sixth birthday of Billy Harvey Mason was celebrated Wednesday afternoon at the family home on West Main Street. Friends attended and played games, followed by refreshments. Attendees included Marylyn Lutz, Janette Tikotter, Billy Potter, Norma Jean Campbell, Mary Lou Walling, John Sanders, Billy Howland, Rob Roy Farnham, Dorothy Varga, Dorothy Willis, Dick Livingston, Junior Reichstadt, Dona Faye Mason, Billy Harvey Mason, Mary Helen Dil, and Shirley Mason.

Billy Harvey Mason West Main Street Marylyn Lutz Janette Tickotter Billy Potter Norma Jean Campbell Mary Lou Walling John Sanders Billy Howland Rob Roy Farnham Dorothy Varga Dorothy Willis Dick Livingston Junior Reichstadt Dona Faye Mason Mary Helen Dil Shirley Mason

Coon Family Captured at Fight Farm West of Mynard

Excitement at the John Alexson farm as Frank Fight and companions treed a mother coon with four kits. A small coon was killed by dogs during the chase, while the mammy coon escaped. Three coons remain on the Alexsen property drawing visitors.

Mynard John Alexson Frank Fight Alexsen Place

Cass County Picnic Held in California

The Cass county Nebraska picnic was held at Bixby Park Long Beach California on June 5 with former residents attending. A J Beeson was elected president Harry Rice vice president Mae Wilson secretary treasurer. Notable guests included John Alwin Herman Waintraub and Archibald Adams. The Nebraska state picnic is set for July 27 also at Bixby Park.

Cass County Nebraska Bixby Park Long Beach Calif A. J. Beeson Harry Rice Mae Wilson Beeson John Alwin Kuhney Plattsmouth Herman Waintraub Alwin San Diego San Francisco Canada Oliver Taylor U. S. Navy California Nellie Fisher Webster Robert L. Mauzy Ella Berger Stander Wm. E. Stander A J. Beeson J. B Ernest Black Sue Adamson A. C. Tulene Elma Kuhn Alvina Dalton Hattie Haney G. G. Hofman A. T. Fitt Mattie Harold W. L. Thomas J. W Teegarden Geo. F. Oehberling G. F Vesely Hilpert J. J. Meisinger Nora

Longest Day Opens Summer Season in Comfortable Weather

Today marks the sun’s meridian and the formal start of summer in the United States. Cool north breezes make it more comfortable than last year when temperatures hovered around 100.

United States The Mercury

Pleasant Woodman Circle Meeting At Kaufmann Home

Members of the Woodman Circle gathered Tuesday at Miss Marie Kaufmanns home for a productive business and social session. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs W J Hartwick, concluding a pleasant gathering.

Woodman Circle Marie Kaufmann W. J. Hartwick

Kelley Yelick Wedding Held in Omaha Saturday

Miss Pauline Kelley of Omaha and Floyd A. Yelick of Plattsmouth were married Saturday at First Methodist church in Omaha. The ceremony featured a ring service with Rev. Bready officiating in a small gathering of relatives. The couple planned a weekend motor trip to Iowa and will reside in Plattsmouth.

Pauline Kelley Omaha Floyd A. Yelick First Methodist Church of Bready Evelyn Kelley Willam Nelson Nora Adams Emma Henderson James Yelick George A. Kelley Kelley Dodge Street

Prizes Awarded at Plattsmouth Eagles Session

The Plattsmouth Business Men's Ad club hosted prizes during the Eagles state convention in the city. L. D. Martison of Fremont won tallest man, Grand Trustee John Kramer of Columbus was shortest. Mrs. Sam Rader of Grand Island won lightest lady, Mrs. F. A. Mohring of York received heaviest lady award.

Plattsmouth Business Men's Ad Club Eagles L. D. Martison Fremont John Kramer Columbus Sam Rader Grand Island F. A. Mohring York

Notice to Tax Payers Delinquent 1934 Personal Taxes

Second half of 1934 personal taxes are delinquent July 1, 1935. John F. Turner Cass County Treasurer.

John EF. Turner Cass County

Popular Young People of the City Wedded

Miss Louise Rummel and Clyde H. Graves were wed Sunday at the Presbyterian manse in a simple service. The bride, a Plattsmouth native and former teacher, and the groom, son of J. H. Graves, begin life together at South Olhue Street.

Louise Rummel Clyde H. Graves Presbyterian Manse

Will Visit Gardens Plattsmouth Garden Club Event

A movement sponsored by Plattsmouth Garden Club members invites the public to visit several city gardens this Sunday from 4 to 6 PM. Tours showcase local efforts to beautify homes, with open sites including the Westott, Baird, Minor, Cloidt, Veroucek, and Kaffenberger residences.

Plattsamouth William Baird L. O. Minor John Cloidt Frank A. Cloidt Charles Veroucek George A. Kaffenberger

Visiting in Illinois with Weyrich kin from this city

Misses Clara and Alice Weyrich and their cousin Mrs Clyde Burge of Lincoln travel by car through Peoria and Pekin to visit relatives and old friends in the region. They expect a pleasant stay exploring points of interest and revisiting family roots.

Clara Alice Weyrich Clyde Burge Lincoln Peoria Pekin Illinois Weyrich

Mrs. Martin Houlihan Visits Denison Family

Mrs. Martin Houlihan of Denison Iowa visits in the city to spend about two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Mullen and to tour local places of interest.

Martin Houlihan Denison Iowa Emmett Mullen

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King Korn Glenn Plattsmouth School City Planning Committee the Chamber of Commerce At Coon Kelley - Yelick Noe First Presbyterian Church Guy Hefl John W. Rummel
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