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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1937

Page

4

Weeping Water Republican Editor Takes Brief Vacation

Loren Lawritten, office worker for the Weeping Water Republican, took a short vacation last week mainly spent with friends in Denver. Mrs. Murtey has been handling writing duties in his absence. The Patterson daughter, hospitalized in Lincoln, shows slight improvement and receives extra care from her parents. Eugene Ludwick and child, guests at Loretta, Nebraska, returned home with their hosts, who note good crops and adequate rain for a moderate corn crop this year.

Frank E. Woods Hickman Ralph Keckler Elmwood Knickerbocker Club Joan Carter Bert Jamison Omaha 56Th Leavenworth Mesdames A. H. Jones E. F. Marshall Frank Marshall Lincoln Clyde Jenkins Loren Lawritten Weeping Water Republican Denver Murtey The Republican A. J. Patterson Bryan Memorial Hospital Eugene Ludwick Child Loretta Nebraska

Fourth of July Celebration in Weeping Water

The Weeping Water fire department and American Legion post organize a large Fourth of July event in Weeping Water, moved to Saturday July 3 due to the Sunday holiday. A splendid program is planned and a large turnout is expected from nearby communities.

Weeping Water Fire Department American Legion Post

Emma Dixon and Johnnie Stratton wed in Nebraska City

Miss Emma Dixon married Louisv ille native Johnnie Stratton last Saturday in Nebraska City. The couple will reside in Louisville where Stratton works at the Ash Grove cement plant. Friends extend best wishes to the newlyweds.

Nebraska City Emma Dixon Johnnie Stratton Louisville Ash Grove

Messages From Genesis Lessons on Faith and Obedience

A church lesson surveys Genesis themes from creation to Joseph, stressing God’s orderly universe, the presence of evil, faith like Abraham’s, prayer’s power, and the call for peacemaking and obedience. It highlights Joseph as a model youth, warns against appetite-driven choices, and urges family duty and love for parents.

Joseph James Lede Jesus Christ Noah Abraham Isaac Sodom Gomorrah Christ Samuel Saul Elijah Israel Isaac the Patriarchs Jesus Esau Jacob

Congratulations and Best Wishes for Happiness and Prosperity

A brief note extends congratulations and best wishes for happiness and future prosperity. The message conveys warm regards and hopeful sentiments for the recipient's new chapter.

Opening of Highway 75 Viaduct Draws Lincoln Band

Mr and Mrs Arthur H Jones attended the opening ceremonies of the new viaduct on highway 75 in Nebraska City with the Burlington band from Lincoln providing music. Clifford Jones, their son, serves as band member and secretary treasurer of fame, and works in Lincoln at the railroad passenger office. The band tours to Denver for the inauguration of a new fast train westward named the Buffalo Bill.

Wm. Stewart Bertha Lavert Lee Sherwood Nebraska City Arthur Bertholds Rasmus Lawrensen Virgil Sudduth Murray Arthur H. Jones Highway 75 Burlington Lincoln Clifford Jones Arthur Jones Denver Buffalo Bill

Cass County Fair Poised for Crown Year

The Cass county fair grows into a leading state event due to the fair board and local citizens teamwork. Despite poor crops and limited farm revenue in recent years, planners push ahead with September 14 to 17 dates hoping for fine weather and strong community support for a record year.

Cass County Fair Board

Maxfields Return From Ozark Vacation

Mr and Mrs W E Maxfield and their daughter arrived home Sunday evening after a two week vacation in the Ozark country of southern Missouri. They found the fishing good and praised the scenery. Mr Maxfield returned to work Monday morning, refreshed by the nature jaunt.

W. E. Maxfield Ozark Missouri

Towle Family Returns From California Trip

George W. Towle his wife and daughter Pauline and Tom Strasberger drove home from Los Angeles, arriving in North Platte then continuing to McCook and other southwest Nebraska stops. Towle, with 416 acres of wheat, reports strong grain prospects and plans for harvest. He notes meeting former county residents at a Cass county picnic in Los Angeles and expresses satisfaction at returning home after a long road journey.

George W. Towle Pauline Tom Strasberger Los Angeles Tom North Platte McCook Nebraska Mr. Towle Cass Allen J. Beeson Meisingers Fred Egenberger California

Katherine Keckler Panska Rites and Life Timeline

Katherine Imogene Keckler born September 25 1912 near Weeping Water grew up at Laurial Hill and Elmwood high school graduate in 1929. Married Eldon Panska August 6 1982. They lived near Elmwood Manley and on a Manley farm before illness led to hospitalization.

Eldon Panska Katherine Imogene Keckler Weeping Water Laural Hill Katherine Elmwood Manley

Memorial for Mrs. Panska in Elmwood

Mrs. Panska of Elmwood passed away June 17 after a June 15 collapse during surgery in Onawa Iowa. Funeral at Elmwood Methodist Church with Rev. C Jannan officiating and interment in nearby cemetery. She long served in the Methodist and Evangelical churches, taught Bible school and Endeavor, and belonged to the Eastern Star. Pallbearers were Arthur Brockman Albert Rueter Willard Bornemeier George Coatman Aubury Kasemark Movbe Spokey.

Onawa Iowa Elmwood Methodist Church C. Jannan Evangelical Church of Elmwood van Dyke Order of Eastern Star of J. Kunz Harry Organ Guy Clements Arthur Brockman Albert Rueter Willard Bornemeier George Coatman Aubury Kasemark Movbe

Funeral Attendees Travel to Syracuse for Keathly Rites

A group of friends of the late Mrs. Keathly journeyed to Syracuse for her funeral, honoring a longtime Weeping Water citizen who recently died there. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Olsen, and multiple others from Omaha and surrounding areas.

Syracuse Keathly Frank E. Woods Ole Olsen J. J. Corely Anna Hubbard Herman Rauth George Olive Ben Olive Wm. Dunn Omaha Herbert Ramour Mogens Johnson Joan Carter J. W. Ranney Lioyd Homan

Death of Mrs John Flaischman at Grand Island Hospital

Mrs John Flaischman formerly of Manley and now residing in Louisville died after a sudden illness at Grand Island Hospital. She was ill Tuesday evening and died early Wednesday, with the family by her side. Funeral held in Louisville. fuller life account promised later.

Grand Island Hospital John Flaischman Manley Louisville Grand Island

Death of infant Jean Frances Hadraba

Friends of Mr and Mrs John Hadraba report the infant Jean Frances born June 20 died shortly after birth. The burial took place at the Catholic cemetery with Monsignor George Agius blessing the grave. Horton funeral home supervised arrangements.

John Hadraba Jean Frances George Agius Horton Funeral Home

Mrs. S. H. Atwood to Visit Old Friends in City

Mrs. S. H. Atwood, summering with sister Mrs. Nellie Agnew in Omaha, will visit Wednesday and Thursday to renew old friendships. She will stay at the home of Mrs. Henry Herold and Misses Mia and Barbara Gering.

S. H. Atwood Nellie Agnew Omaha Henry Herold Mia Barbara Gering

Wanted to Buy McGuffey Reader Series

Advertiser seeks a full set or series of McGuffey's Readers in fair condition or will purchase them singly. Respond to A F Sturm at Ne Hawka.

McGuffey Nehawka A. F. Sturm

Nehawka Residents and Visitors Share Weekend Movements

Nehawka residents and guests from Nebraska City Union South Bend and Omaha areas were noted in visits social gatherings and a fatal accident nearby. Mentions include Addie Dodson Isabel Gerlach and families plus the Edmonds Murphys at a Minnesota fishing trip and a Ravenna CCC camp.

Addie Dodson Nehawka Nebraska City Ben Martin Glen Rutledge Nehawka Enterprise Union Isabel Gerlach South Bend Lewiston Gilbert Edmonds Evgeleth Minn

Will Visit Here for Summer

D H Wilson of Alton Til son in law of Stuart Rough visited Nehawka to spend the summer with Mrs Rough and children. He attended a Crete dinner honoring A L Johnson longtime Crete Mills associate and returned to Nehawka Saturday evening.

D. H. Wilson Alton Til Stuart Rough Nehawka Wilson Crete Mills

Wilsons aid Chicago bound trip for Pittsburgh work

Last Sunday morning Stuart Rough and the family of D. H. Wilson drove to Plattsmouth to take Mr. Wilson to the train for Chicago. From there he will proceed to Pittsburgh to work as representative of the Alton Mills of Illinois, serving as commercial representative.

Stuart Rough D. H. Wilson Plattsmouth Mr. Wilson Chicago Pittsburgh Alton Millis Alton Ilinois

Pollard Couple Makes Trip to North Platte

Rh C Pollard and wife traveled from Lincoln to McCook for business then to North Platte to visit daughter Virginia Davis and family. They report a pleasant visit and a wonderful crop prospect across the west.

North Platte Rh. C. Potlard Virginia Lowell C. Davis Lincoln McCook Mr. Pollard West

Miss Mary Troop Returns to Work After Visit

Miss Mary Troop, associated with a state institution at Wymore, has ended her vacation and returned to Plattsmouth for farewell visits at the home of Mr and Mrs C R Troop before resuming her duties.

Wymore Mary Troop Plattsmouth C. R. Troop Platismouth

Entertained for the Day at Nehawka Home

Mr and Mrs Albert Anderson hosted last Sunday at their Nehawka residence with Mrs Andersons parents Mr and Mrs C Steffens of Lorton in attendance Also present were J H Steffens and family and Mollie Magney The gathering highlighted family ties and social hospitality in the community

Albert Anderson Nehawka Anderson C. Steffens Lorton J. H. Steffens Mollie Magney

Family Reunion Highlights Otoe County Gatherings

The text notes a gathering with Mrs Steffens and family of Otoe county including Frank Horstman Mr and Mrs Dick Steffens of Nehawka and Fred Weyers and wife at a pleasant family event. The wording emphasizes a happy reunion atmosphere.

Steffens Frank Horstman Otoe County Dick Steffens Nehawka Fred Weyers Cook

Funeral Attendees Present for Father Hoffman's Requiem

Rt Rev Monsignor Adolph M Mosler vicar general of the Lincoln diocese and Rt Rev Monsignor George Agius pastor of St John s church joined Monday at Falls City for the funeral of Father J J Hoffman a personal friend. Monasignor Mosler assisted at the requiem mass celebrated by Very Rev Louis B Kucera bishop of Lincoln.

Adolph M. Mosler Diocese of Lincoln George Agius St. John’s Church City Falls City J. J. Hoffman Monasignor Mosler Louis B. Kucera Lincoln

Legion Team Wins Hard Fought Sunday Affair

The American Legion team of the city defeated Auburn Legion juniors 2 to 2 in a Sunday game. Wiles pitched for the locals and Jimmie Jones scored the decisive run in the fifth with a runner on third. The older amateur club lost 10 to 1 to the Auburn team.

American Legion Auburn Legion Auburn Wiles Jimmie Jones

Hospital notes give Glen Daniels head injury improving

Reports from the University hospital at Omaha say Glen Daniels, injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday, is holding his own and the head injury may be clearing, suggesting a possible recovery.

University Hospital Omaha Glen Daniels

Notice to Creditors in Cass County Nebraska

Notice to creditors of the estate of William Patterson deceased No 3268 time for filing claims ends October 18 1927 hearing October 22 1937 at 10 a m in County Court Room Plattsmouth for examining hearing and adjusting all duly filed claims June 19 1937 Seal 121-In

Cass County Nebraska William Patterson Plattsmouth

Notice of Probate for Pauline Youngs Will

A petition to probate an instrument as the last will of Pauline Youngs and appoint Albert Young as Executor is set for hearing on July 5, 1937 at 10 am before the Court. Dated June 10, 1937. A H Duxbury County Judge.

Cass County Nebraska Pauline Youngs Albert Young A. H. Duxbury Tabitha T. Smith H. F. Comer

Notice of Suit to Quiet Title in Cass County Nebraska

In Cass County Nebraska the plaintiff George M Hild filed a suit June 1 1937 to cancel a mortgage of 106 dated Nov 5 1870 and quiet title to Lot 3 Block 41 City of Plattsmouth. Defendants include Plattsmouth Ferry Company William E Donelan Alfred Johnson heirs devisees and others with interests. Respond by July 19 1937 or claims will be deemed true and a decree entered.

Plattsmouth Ferry Company William BE. Donelan Alfred Johnson Plattsmoth Ferry Company William E. Donelan Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska George M. Hild District Court Platts~ Mouth Equitable George M. Fuld Homeowners’ Loan Corporation United States City of Washington District of Columbia George L. Spohn Court House Weeping Water

Nebraska court schedules hearing for Martha Baumeister estate

In Cass County Nebraska the county court has filed for administration of Martha Baumeister's estate No 3273 with Annie Rutherford named administratrix. A hearing is set for July 2 1987 at 10 a.m. This notice is dated June 3 1937 and signed by Judge A I Duxbury.

Cass County Nebraska Martha Baumeister Anns Rutherford

Petition for administration of Emma D Smith estate heard

Toll persons seek administration of Emma D Smith estate with BK H Schhuler named administrator. Petition set for June 25, 1937 at 10 a.m. before County Judge at the jail court. (Seal) mo1-3w

Cass County Nebraska Emma D. Smith BK. H. Schhuler

Hearing Notice for Estate of Drury Graves Nebraska

Notice to heirs and creditors of estate 8272 in Cass County Nebraska that Lena Glese seeks a determination of death date kinship and descent for Lot 7 Block 34 Plattsmouth. Hearing set at 10 a m on July 2 1937 in County Court Plattsmouth.

Drury Graves PD. Graves Cass County Nebraska Lena Glese Prury Graves D. Graves Plattsmouth Emma Batson Alice M. Morrow Delix Norval Harrison A. Graves Drury MM. Graves Drury ‘Raves Plattamouuth A. H. Duxbury

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