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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
2
Residents report visits with neighbors and relatives across Cass County. Highlights include a Sciota School District election result, new baby at the Hathaway home, travel updates from Ost, Propst, and Chapman families, and farm notes on harvesting plans and pest concerns.
Miss Ilene Joy, longtime teacher for School District No 11 Sciota, will leave Sciota to teach at District No 15 Swan School. She is spending vacation at her Humboldt home.
Dr. Marian Farbar and her mother Mrs. Ida Farbar of Chicago visited Mrs. Farbar's brother George Lathrop in Nebraska City and called at the Robb home on Sunday during their trip home. Dr Farbar works as a physician at the Women's State College in Valdosta Georgia. The Farbar and Robb families have been longtime friends.
The group was unable to complete their planned task that afternoon. They arrived home safely as darkness fell.
The Missouri Pacific railroad company requests state highway commission permission to stop operating the bus line between Union and Lincoln due to revenue deficit. A hearing on the application will be held soon.
Mrs Eunice Balfour and her daughter Miss Kathleen arrived home last week from Washington DC where they attended the national convention of the WCTU. They described the trip as enjoyable and the capital’s meeting as interesting with many sights to see.
The Good Will club of Sciota, an all ladies group, met at Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Harding's home for a pleasant afternoon last Tuesday. The next meeting will be at Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hathaway’s home on June 30 with a stork shower for Mrs. Hathaway who recently became mother to a baby boy.
Miss Connie Mullis daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Mullis visited her Omaha area home over the weekend after completing her first year as a student nurse at St Anthony hospital. She spent the summer here before returning to her studies in Omaha Monday.
Union defeated Nebraska City 21 to 4 on the home lot last Sunday. The upset shows Union’s strong batting and fielding as they push in the Southeast Nebraska league while Auburn leads the percentage column with a top team.
Reymond Brandt who has been visiting here since his Navy discharge with a serving buddy left this week for points south of here. They plan to reach Los Angeles to seek civilian work and if unsuccessful will enlist for another four year hitch in the Navy.
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hoback of Omaha spent Sunday with Mrs. Hoback’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Becker. In the evening they returned to Omaha with Mary Becker, Joe Leath, and Mrs. Becker, joined by Donald Becker visiting from the city.
Dr. R. R. Anderson and his wife returned home last Friday after a business trip east. They visited hospitals in Washington and New York City and observed surgical methods and treatments, gaining knowledge and benefit from the experiences.
Enjoyed very pleasant visit as Mr and Mrs Duane Karnopp entertained Mr Karnopps parents and sister last Sunday at their home. Weather was warm and Karnopp stayed by the fountain at the drug store most of the time. They held a birthday gathering for his sister and his own upcoming birthday next Monday. Parents and sister returned home Sunday evening.
The Willing Stitchers gathered at Margaret and Rosetta Orawford’s residence on Wednesday June 16 for a social sewing session. Members shared projects and exchanged tips while chatting about upcoming community quilting.
The Woman's club of Union chose Arbor Lodge State Park as the site for their annual picnic last Sunday. Delays shortened activities to a late afternoon program and picnic dinner before departure.
Mrs Lillian Sans Ottnat died at her Nebraska City home on June 16. Funeral services were held June 18 at Fassbender funeral home, with interment at Wynoc a cemetery. Survived by son Julius Ottnat chief of police at Nebraska City and four daughters.
Nebr as towns Nebraska City and Mr Grant Fef fers Syracuse. One daughter Henrietta died in 1913. There are three brothers Joseph of Bertrand Colorado John and Charles of Murray one sister Mrs Duke Frans of Auburn three half sisters Mrs Charles Garrison Jason Mrs Betty Burrows and Mrs W G Boedeker of Murray and a half brother Waiter Sans of Omaha.
Mr and Mrs W W Keedy marked twenty one years of marriage with a dinner at their Ashland home. Guests included Mrs Mary Taylor of Lincoln and Miss Rachel Taylor, and Mr and Mrs W H Porter of Union. Mrs Porter is Mrs Keedy’s sister. The couple were married in Union and later ran a drug business in Ashland.
Mr and Mrs A L Becker of Union celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Wednesday June 7 1937 with open house all day. A large number of friends offered congratulations and gifts including a large deluxe refrigerator The couple were previously married in a Methodist parsonage two miles northeast of Union by Rev Bronson. They attended the Masonic Roundup at Nehawka in the evening and have long been members of the Masonic order and Eastern Star.
A poem urging collective action against grasshoppers. It warns of their potential destruction, describes methods like bran and arsenate bait, and emphasizes working together to eliminate the pest before it grows. The piece closes with author R. G. Kiser’s signature.
Roy Olson manager of the Brex store was pleased to host Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Thomas for a short visit. The Thomases, who formerly worked with Mr. Olson at the Fruit Growers Express Co. in Atlanta from 1927 to 1929, are now transferring to Spokane, Washington.
The marriage of Miss Gladys L. Nelson and Mr. Herman C. Peterson, both of Omaha, occurred Monday afternoon in the office of County Judge A. H. Duxbury. The lines were read by Judge Duxbury and witnessed by Ray D. Skinner and Miss Eva Jones, both of Omaha.
Tuesday the initial federal allotment of grasshopper bait was exhausted and distributed to farmers in Cass County. A second, smaller allotment from the state committee is expected around the 25th, with deliveries start ing in late June. Some farmers report good hopper control while others see damage at field edges. Scattering bait on alfalfa in the evening can also help control cutworms and armyworms on new growth.
More than 524 women from 67 counties attended the North Platte gathering to plan 1938 home demonstration work. Cass county was represented by Evelyn Wolph and others. resolutions urged a new home economics building and a parent education specialist. Music by choruses from Kearney, Dawson and Lincoln. Washington trip breakfast drew 59 of last year’s 135 travelers. A large banquet featured Mrs. Waller Chace and several others on the program.
W. W. Derrick of the Nebraska College of Agriculture suggests rye as livestock feed for Cass county farmers until corn is ready. Ground rye fattens calves well and may match shelled corn gains economically, but is less effective for hogs in dry lots. Mixing rye with corn improves hog gains. rye suits hogs on pasture better than in dry lots. For lambs, whole rye performs comparably to wheat or barley, with alfalfa hay, and grinding is unnecessary for sheep.
Homemakers prepare for the canning season amid abundant fruits and vegetables. They stock shelves and organize supplies, reflecting a community effort to preserve harvests for future use.
The article highlights the benefits of home canning from garden and orchard yields. It notes economy, variety, and palatability of winter meals, reduced waste, and personal satisfaction. It cautions careful processing of non acid vegetables and directs readers to Extension Circular 922 for equipment, methods, and timetables.
A reconnaissance survey finds more than 14 percent of Nebraska cultivated land eroded by gullying. Soil Conservation Service officers urge crop cover with legumes, rotation, contour farming, organic matter, and gully stabilization with vegetation to reduce runoff and erosion.
Special premium contests open to 4 H club members accompany state and county fairs. Highlights include Swift meat identification with a 25 prize toward National Club Congress travel for top Nebraska boy and girl, RCA social progress contest with a 450 national prize, and Westinghouse Rural Electrification contest offering national and Chicago trip awards. Coleman Lamp and Stove also offers state and county records prizes.
County champions will choose a Coleman lamp lantern or iron after ten members submit reports. The state champion earns a trip to National Club Congress. Entry blanks and score cards available from county extension agents.
Summer brings hot days and faded appetites so try feather-light angel food and yellow sponge cakes. Use two layers for fruit shortcake or fillings between layers, then top with whipped cream. Serve ice cream shortcakes with potpour sauce, and finish with frosting or jelly rolled in nuts. Consider sponge cake spriding sherry custard poured over slices and fruit trifle with orange and cake cubes.
In Cass county, Clarke McNury seedlings planted this spring show excellent growth with unusually high survival. Some 20,400 trees were distributed last spring under Farm Bureau, at one cent each to farmers who plant and tend them. Nebraska college foresters will soon visit local plantings to observe survival and cultivation methods. Keith Reeder, a former 4 H member from Custer County, will assist and will visit Clark McNary plantings. He works with Extension Foresters Watkins and Maxwell.
Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church announces Sunday activities with 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 20 a m Children s day program and a Congregational picnic on the church grounds bring a basket for the fellowship dinner. Afternoon games and refreshments. Wednesday June 30 Ladies Aid meets at church parlors hostesses Mrs L A Frederich and Mrs Nick Hennings.
Mr and Mrs R T Cuthrell were summoned to Kansas City last week due to the serious illness of Mr Cuthrells father. Mrs Cuthrell returned to Plattsmouth by bus Saturday evening. Mr Cuthrell remains at his fathers bedside in critical condition.
Very serious illness grips former Vlattsmouth resident Victor Zucker who has been in failing health for some time and is largely confined to his bed at present.
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