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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1936

Page

4

Union items recount visits and local business in Nebraska counties

In Union and nearby towns during the week, residents Jack Roddy and John Klein handled matters in Nebraska City, the Albin family visited Union, and Trunkenbolz Oil’s George Trunkenbolz dropped by for countywide business. Notables include Rev. E. C. Barton and Rev. George Downing at a dinner, multiple family visits from Colorado and Ponca Oklahoma, and cleanup work at a mud-prone area near the Atteberry garage. A dedication at a Nehawka cemetery led to a new concrete wall and ongoing care by local Masons.

Jack Roddy John Klein Nebraska City John Banning Alvo Union Charles Atteberry Omaha James C. Roddy George Trunkenbolz Trunkenbolz Oil Company Eagle Tony Sudduth Weeping Water George Downing Myrtle Swan Oscar Smith Gordon Colorado Ponca Oklahoma Little Brown Church Graham Mills

Navy Brother Albert Griffin Visits Family Home

Albert Griffin, brother of H. W. Griffin of Union now in the Los Angeles navy, spent a week with his parents Mr and Mrs E M Griffin and a Tulsa sister. He wired his brother to visit before returning to the navy but work kept him from leaving.

Navy Albert Griffin H. W. Griffin Union Los Angeles E. M. Griffin Tulsa Oklahoma

Reception Honors Sister Mrs Martin Ross at Country Home

A reception was hosted at the Ross family country home south of Nehawka on Thursday of last week in honor of Mrs Ben Benson. A large gathering of family friends mingled with Mrs Benson and her two children visiting for the summer with their father, Stuart Routh. Opel Griffin and Mesdames Delbert Lindsay attended from the area.

Martin Ross Nehawka Ben Benson Stuart Routh Opel Griffin Mesdames Delbert Lindsay Someon

Navy Sailor Justin Anderson Visits Home on 60 Day Furlough

Justin Anderson, in the navy for about two years aboard the West Virginia with headquarters in Los Angeles, arrived in Union recently. He will enjoy a furlough of about sixty days to visit his parents relatives and many old friends here and elsewhere.

Navy Justin Anderson West Virginia Los Angeles Union

Veteran Mason Honoree Rev W A Taylor of Union

The Association of Veteran Masons at Nebraska honored Rev W A Taylor of Union for his service and years of fraternal work. The tribute notes his devotion to the order and community leadership within the group.

Association of Veteran Masons At Nebraska W. A. Taylor Union

Reverend Taylor Receives Longstanding Masonic Honor

An active Masonic member earns a veteran level honor after long service. A friend covered the $5 initiation fee, and the community extends congratulations as Rev. Taylor attains this notable recognition.

Masonic Fraternity Taylor

Couple marks forty nine years of marriage in Union area

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Becker celebrated forty nine years of marriage on June 23 in Union and nearby areas. Friends greeted them as they anticipate reaching fifty years next June with plans for a larger celebration.

A. L. Becker Union

Notable Lincoln Visit Graces Blair Home

Hon W. 3 Banning and wife of Lincoln enjoyed a fine visit hosted by Mr and Mrs Louis Latta at Blair. W E Reynolds and wife and Mary Becker were guests for the day last Sunday and a very fine dinner was served. The travelers came from their respective homes to Blair to share the occasion in Washington County.

Banning Lincoln W. E. Reynolds Mary Becker Louis Latta Blair Washington County

Family gathers to honor father with picnic visit

At the home of Mr and Mrs James C Reddy last Sunday their children from Blair Omaha and Nehawka joined for a Father s day visit and fine dinner. They then went to Riverview park near the old Graham mill north of Nebraska City for a woodland picnic.

James C. Reddy Mr. Reddy Curtis Dickson Blair Robert Roddy Omaha Carl Wessell Nehawka Riverview Park Graham Mill Nebraska City

Griffin Family Picnic Visit in Lincoln

Horace W. Griffin, a Lincoln blacksmith, bought a new Chevrolet last week. On Sunday the Griffin family joined Lester Schumacher’s kin for a visit at Mr. Griffin’s uncle’s home, then went to the park for a day of picnicking with John Griffin and family.

Lincoln Horace W. Griffin Lester Schumacher Griffin John Griffin

Church Welcomes New Minister Rev E P Booker

The Methodist church of Union welcomes Rev. E P Booker to lead the charge here with his wife and three children. He previously served in Kennard for years and was once pastor of the Louisville church in the county. The community extends a warm reception.

Methodist Church of Union E. P. Booker Kennard Louisville Booher

Fire destroys home of Fred Tigner family

Last Sunday morning the home of Fred Tigner and his wife burned with little salvageable belongings despite efforts to save furniture. The cook stove and outdoor washing machine were removed to safety, but most items were lost. The Tigner family faces homelessness while Mr. Tigner recovers from prior auto accident injuries.

Fred Tigner Tigner

Death of Ezra Sutton Former Union Neighbor

M A Cross reports the death of Ezra A Sutton, formerly near Union, now a California resident for 18 years. Burial was in Turlock cemetery on June 17. He married Elizabeth Klepser in 1897, later lived in Colorado and Oregon, then Hickman California where he died. His wife and three children live near Hickman.

M. A. Cross Ezra A. Sutton Union California Turlock Elizebeth Klepser A. J. Klepser Colorado Oregon Hickman

Aviation tieup predicted between Italy and Germany

Rome reports that Italy and Germany may collaborate in aviation after a planned Berlin trip by Gen. Guiseppe Valle undersecretary of aviation. Valle and other officials are to depart this week for a several day stay in Berlin with possible discussions of Trac German cooperation in South American airlines.

Rome Italy Germany Berlin Guiseppe Valle General Valle

Death of Former Plattsmouth Resident in Washington

Richard Rivett 76, once of Plattsmouth, died Saturday at Ocean Park Washington where he lived. He worked in the Burlington coach shop here, later moving to Lincoln. Rivett led the wrecking crew for Chicago Burlington & Quincy between Lincoln and Alliance, then worked as car inspector for Union Pacific Central and later as general car inspector for wartime railroad control. Mrs Lorence Freidrich and brother William Rivett reside in Lincoln. The body will be brought to Lincoln for interment. funeral time not set.

Richard Rivett Plattsmouth Ocean Park Washington Mr. Rivett Burlington Flora Smith A. Baxter Smith Lincoln Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Alliance

Former Louisville Pastor Marries Kansas Bride in M E Church

Rev. Robert D. Murphree formerly of Louisville and Valley M E parish weds Miss Nola Marple of Topeka Kansas. The ceremony occurred at the M E church on Sunday June 4. The couple will reside in Oneonta Alabama where Murphree once pastored before returning to Nebraska.

Cass County Robert D. Murphree Oneonta Alabama Louisville and Valley M. E Nola Marple Toia Kansas C. L. Isaac Louisville Murphree Nebraska Norfolk Arkansas

Sewing Circle Girls Club Meeting Notes

The Sewing Circle Girls Club met at leader Faye Hennings home on June 17 to judge patterns and finish hot-pads while Kathaleen Larson demonstrated removing work from the sewing machine. The club plans to meet Emilie Bierl on June 25 and later joined the 4-H judging contest in Lincoln with members Darlené Heil Billie Lou Heil Dorothy Ulrich Bonadelie Larson and Kathaleen Larson accompanying George Bartek and Laverne Hennings to see sport dresses kitchen aprons towels laundry bags hot-pads and underclothing sets judged with four items per group and two minutes for reasons. The visit included a Capitol tour.

Faye Hennings Kathaleen Larson Emilie Bierl Darlené Heil Billie Lou Heil Dorothy Ulrich Bonadelie Larson Lincoln George Bartek Laverne Hennings Capitol Building Clib

Printing Service Ad Calls Attention to Your Job

Large or small your printing job will receive prompt attention in this classified style notice. Call No. 6 for details.

Land Farm and Ranch Bargains

Two mules two shoats four Red Polled heifers two fresh Fred Druscker Murray.

Fred Druscker Murray Itw

Mule for Sale Near Mynard

Smooth-mouthed mule for sale. Sound and good worker. Mile south of Mynard. Contact J. J. Toman 122-2sw.

Mynard J. J. Toman

Resident visitors and relatives in the Eagle area

Local residents and guests, including Hazel Porter and the Weyers, Nelsons, Oberles, Burns, McMasters, Rudolphs, Wall family, Schuyleman, Piersols, Kendles, Hoffmeister, Doran, Sickman, Westlake, Reitter, Lyons, Wright, Welton, Pump, and others, visited relatives or hosted gatherings across Lincoln, Omaha, Geneva, Plattsmouth, Venango, and nearby towns during the period. Several were travelers to Omaha, Lincoln, and Denver, with events from birthdays to funerals shaping social ties in the region.

Hazel Porter Eagle Fred Weyers Wabash A. J. Nelson Helen Lincoln Lloyd Oberle E. C. Oberle Chas. Burns Denver EB. J. Burns T. S. McMaster Red Oak Iowa McMaster George Trimble E. R. Kendle Guy Jones Jack Omaha E. A. Miller L. W. Piersol Piersol Chas. Lyon Mr. Lyon Fred Manners Plattsmouth Charles Manners George Hoffmeister Hoffmeister Anna Earl Clifford Doran Russell Colbert Roy Sickman Velma Jean Mary Westlake Alliance Sarah Keil Dorothea Ralph Lee California E. O. Wright Topeka Kansas Sarah Piersol Geneva Charles Lyon Houston Welton Carl Price Welton Burlington Nebraska City Paul Pump Venango Nebr Pump Lucy Wendt Carl Oberle Elvin Umland

W C T U Entertained With Flower Day Event

The W C T U members gathered at Mrs L W Piersol's home for annual flower day. Members answered questions on flower values and joined a flower naming contest. Faye Scattergood sang twice and De Lores Scattergood read. Guests included Mrs D A Hursh and others. Ice cream and cakes were served.

L. W. Piersol Piersol Keil Faye Scattergood de Lores Scattergood D. A. Hursh W. B. Hursh R. A. Oberle W. E. Muenchau Anna Earl Chas Scattergood Dorothea Keil

Dad's Day Program At Methodist Church

A good turnout at the Methodist church last Sunday morning enjoyed Rev. Schuyle man’s sermon and special members. A vocal duet by Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Bender and solos by Mrs. Tolle Miss Evelyn Bron and a harmonica solo by Sumner West plus a reading by Dean Lanning highlighted the program.

Methodist Church Schuyleman C. G. Bender Tolle Evelyn Bron Sumner West Dean Lanning

Notice to Tax Payers Delinquent Second Installment

Second installment of personal taxes are delinquent July 1 1936. John E Turner county treasurer records location 28-25-27-30.

John E. Turner

Misses Gering Travel East For Summer With Relatives

The Misses Mia and Barbara Gering depart for a motor trip to the east to spend the summer with relatives. They will stay at the Pfeiffer summer estate in Westport Conn near the Herold family, with plans for their uncle G A Pfeiffer to host them and later joined by Mr and Mrs Henry Herold.

Mia Barbara Gering Atlantic Coast New York City G. A. Pfeiffer Westport Conn Pfeiffer Matthew Gering Herold Henry Herold

Patton Receives Father’s Day Greetings from Chicago Relatives

R. H. Patton longtime resident of the city’s south part received Father’s Day greetings Sunday from his son Dean and Mr and Mrs Ward Patton of Chicago. The gesture was greatly appreciated by the recipient.

R. H. Patton Dean Ward Patton Chicago

Notice to Creditors Oliver E Sayles estate

In Casa County Nebraska creditors of Oliver E Sayles deceased must file claims by October 12 1936. A hearing to examine and adjust all claims is set for October 16 1936 at 10 a m in the County Court room Plattsmouth. Dated June 15 1936. A H Duxbury County Judge.

Sheriff’s sale set for Plattsmouth property in 1936

A July 25 1936 sheriff auction in Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska will sell Lots 1 2 and 3 in Block 14 Townsend’s Addition to satisfy a City of Plattsmouth judgment against C Lawrence Stull. The sale is at 10:00 AM at the south front door of the court house with cash to the highest bidder.

C. E. Sedgway Cass County Nebraska Court House Plattsmouth Said Townsend C. Lawrence Stull City of

Hearing on Petition for Determination of Heirship

Notice in Cass County Nebraska for the estate of William B. Virgin. Louisa A. Burr seeks a court ruling on intestate heirs and the time of death. Hearing set July 8, 1936 at 10 a.m. in the County Court at Plattsmouth.

Cass Nebraska William B. Virgin Louisa A. Burr Cass County Frank E. Vallery Charlotte Virgin Ozro Virgin Elia Read Aramintia Kiel Plattsmouth A. H. Duxbury

Notice of tax foreclosure in Plattsmouth Neb 1895 case

City of Plattsmouth files tax foreclosure petition in Cass County District Court to collect delinquent taxes on multiple parcels in Plattsmouth. Defendants named include Carl W Renner and unknown spouses. property descriptions cover numerous lots in Porter Place South Park Stadelman and Young and Hays additions. Defendants must answer by July 27 1936 or risk default and judgment.

Carl W. Renner Carl W. Henner Edward W. Denahay Maydla D. Propst Propet Marthas. Phebus Phebus Clara Godwin Godwin Ralph G. Palmer Walter W. Palmer Jeanette Tartsch Tartsch Ed Cotner Ed Conner Porter Place South Park Stadelman Township Range Cass County Nebraska Young and Hays Plattsmouth District Court of District Court City OF Plattsmouth, Sea J. A. Capwell

Cass County pays cash for gravel roads and improvements

The record notes Cass County has no bonded indebtedness and follows a cash payment approach for gravel roads and other improvements, aligning with state policy. It mentions contacting Phone News Rema at No. 6 for more information.

Cass County

Hearing on claims in estate of R. W. Clement Nebraska

In County Court of Case County Nebraska to creditors of the estate of R. W. Clement deceased No 3201 a hearing will be had on October 23 1936 at 10 o clock a m for examining hearing allowing and adjusting all claims duly filed dated June 19 1936 seal 122-3w

Case County Nebraska R. W. Clement County Court Plattsmouth Cass County Henry Schlueter Cassa County John Uchilik

Dated June 12 1936 Seal J 15 3w

Public notice style fragment shows a dated seal reference with June 12 1936 and court or official file notation J 15 3w. The readable text preserves the archival dating and seal mark without additional context or details.

Notice of Final Settlement in Molissa Clarence Estate

In Cass County Court, the Executor of Molissa Clarence deceased filed his final report and a petition for examination and allowance of administration accounts, determination of heirship, and discharge. The hearing is set for July 10, 1936, at 10:00 a.m. Dated June 8, 1936. A H. Duxbury.

Administratrix Seeks Discharge in Estate of Carl Stander

The Administratrix of Carl Stander deceased has filed a final report and a petition for examination and allowance of administration accounts the determination of heirship assignment of residue and discharge. The petition and report will be heard before the court on July 10 1936 at 10 o clock a m dated June 11 1936.

Case County Nebraska Albert Tschirren Cass County Ripe Ag Carl Stander A. H. Duxbury

Notice to non-resident defendant in Edmondson case

The District Court of Caas County issues notice to W. P. McGeorge unknown, defendant in a $50,000.00 damages case brought by Harry Edmondson. Personal property attached includes a quarter boat, pile driver vessels numbers 14 and 17, four wood barges, eight pontoons, a steel barge, and two tug hulls. Answer by July 20, 1936 to avoid judgment and sale to satisfy costs and bond of $69,000.

W. P. McGeorge Harry Edmondson Aetna Casualty Insurance Company Frank A. Dutton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Olive Finney Edgar Newton Vesta Clark Ira Clark Atteberry Clark Dr. Young Rev. Taylor Masonic Lodges Dunbar West Sewing Circle Girls Club Fred Rudolph J. L. Wall D. J. Schuyleman McFall Clyde West Milford Axe W. C. T. U. Entertained Casa County Oliver E. Sayles Alley Mites Sheriff's Sale State of H. Sylvester Cass County, Co. A. Rawls Plaintiff Et al Duxbury, Near Judge Onmwuen Molissa Clarence A H. Duxbury Caas County
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