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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1934

Page

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Popular Young People Wedded at Omaha Sunday

Two well known local youths, Miss Maxine Canterbury and Mr. Donald Rainey, married Sunday at Immanuel Baptist Church in Omaha. Rev Alvard performed the ceremony with Gilbert Hirt as best man and Miss May Weiser as bridesmaid. The couple returned to this city before planning to live in Omaha. Miss Canterbury is a Central high school graduate from St. Joseph Missouri, and Mr. Rainey is a Plattsmouth high school alumnus and works at Omar Baking Co.

Immanuel Baptist Church Omaha Maxine Canterbury Donald Rainey Alvard Gilbert H. Hirt May Weiser Central High School St. Joseph Missouri W. H. Rainey Plattsmouth Omar Baking Co Omaka

Marriage of Lucille Hertz and Manuel Boetel at Omaha

Miss Lucille Hertz wed Mr. Manuel Boetel on a Saturday evening at the bride's parents home in Omaha with a lawn ceremony and a reception featuring a fine luncheon. The couple then visited relatives in the groom's boyhood city and Franks Boetel, a night watchman in Omaha, is a relative. The bride is noted as an accomplished young lady with a large circle of friends on the south side.

Omaha Lucille Hertz Manuel Boetel Frank Boetel Armour Packing Plant South Side

Passing of Rod the Thierolf Store watchdog

Rod a familiar Thierolf clothing store watchdog in the city for years died at age fourteen after a paralytic attack. He was taken to a dog hospital in Omaha but could not be saved due to age. Rod had long slept in the store at night and won the affection of many residents.

Rod Thierolf Omaha

Interesting Talk At Friendship Hour By Miss Funk

Miss Alice Funk a Kansas City Deaconess School graduate spoke at the Methodist church Friendship hour on The Skyline of Christianity. She delivered a lucid talk showing grasp of her subject and offered the audience a rare treat last evening.

Alice Funk Kansas City Funk

Married at Lincoln Miss Emama Eppings and Carl Buck

Miss Emama Eppings and Carl Buck were married in Lincoln on Thursday June 21 at 3 o'clock. The couple, accompanied by Mrs. Buck and Mrs. Eppings, returned to the bride's home for supper before departing for York Nebraska where they will establish a home. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Eppings of Murdock and a former Flattsmouth girl. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs John Buck of Murdock. Best wishes pour in from friends for their happiness.

Emama Eppings Carl Buck John Buck J. K. Eppings Lincoln Miss Eppings Mr. Buck York Neb J. H. Eppings Murdock Flattsmouth

Greenwood Man Killed in Auto Accident

John Lohmeier a 65 year old Greenwood farmer died Saturday when his car overturned into a ditch on a dirt road one half mile north of town. Carl Wiedeman escaped with minor injuries. Dr N D Talcott said brain bruising possible. Witness Wiedeman reported a tire issue before the crash. Lohmeier unmarried, left with several half siblings in Lincoln and elsewhere.

John Lohmeier Greenwood Carl Wiedeman Wiedeman Lohmeier N. D. Talcott Talcott Kreck Fred Lohmeier Emerald August Lohmeier Lincoln

Tennis climbers rise as ladder matches cross the club

Dewey Ave players missed Sunday play while Omaha papers noted postponement. Fitch beat Hall 6 2 6 3 to reach no 4, Marshall beat Sayles 6 4 6 2 moving to sixth. Standings list Pats, siason, Giles, Fitch, Halil, Marshall, Sayles, Devoe, Sherholz, Comstock, Larson, Wescott. Intensive practice begins for Lawler up series with Ralph Larson joining.

Dewey Ave Omaha Plattsmouth Fitch Hall Marshall Sayles Rev. Pats Siason Giles Halil Devoe Sherholz Comstock Ralph Larson Wescott Lawler Scyles Muarthall Glee Mason

Family Motor Trip Highlights Yellowstone Adventure

Mr and Mrs Henry Ofe Jr with Mrs James Mauzy and Howard Hirz returned Monday from a motor trip to Yellowstone National Park. The outing covered many interesting spots in the western region and proved most delightful.

Henry Ofe, Jr James Mauzy Howard Hirz Yellowstone National Park

Death of Mrs. Bald win former resident Minnie Smothers Richardson

The former resident Minnie Smothers Richardson Baldwin, 45, died Sunday in Mills Nebraska from heart trouble. She lived here for years and is survived by her husband, daughter Irma, a half brother John Richardson, and sister Mrs J B Higley of Council Bluffs. Funeral is Wednesday at 11 in this city with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Daniel T. Baldwin Mills Nebraska Minnie Smothers Richardson Baldwin Irma John Richardson J. B. Higley Council Bluffs Oak Hill Cemetery

Edna Shannon Seeks Register of Deeds Nomination

Mrs Edna D Shannon formerly of the Register of Deeds office announces her Republican candidacy for the office. She previously held two four year terms from 1916 to 1927 and now resides in Weeping Water, signaling strong local support for the August primary.

Mordar Edna D. Shannon Office of Register of Deeds Lillian White

Body of man found in Missouri River identified

Robert Stewart found a man’s body in the Missouri River east of the city. The deceased, about 45 to 50, weighed 150 to 170 pounds, wore work clothes and a gray sweatshirt. No ID was found. Albert Novak of Omaha identified the body as his missing relative. Interred at Oak Hill cemetery after examination at Streizht funeral home.

Robert Stewart Missouri River Albert Novak Mr. Novak Omaha Jacob Novak Streizht Oak Hill Cemetery

Shower Honors Miss Helen Vallery at Glass Event

Mrs. Carl Schneider hosted a Monday afternoon glass shower for Miss Helen Vallery as she prepares for her summer nuptials. The color theme was blue and white with summer flowers, five bridge tables were set, Mrs. Hilt' Martin won high score, Gertrude Vallerry took the consolation prize, and out of town guests included Miss Pauline Adams and several Louisville residents.

Clarke Wiles Mary Margaret Cole Eloise Cole Nancy Jane Tilety Shirley Wheeler Betty Ann Albert Chester Wiles Wiles Mesdames Sherman Cole Roy ©. Cole Glenn Wiles C. L. Wiles Carl Schneider Helen Vallery Hilt’ Martin Gertrude Vallerry Miss Vallery Pauline Adams Ross Nichols Howard Layman Louis Wright Louisville

Charles P Hall Dies At 85 In Lincoln Nebraska

Charles P Hall aged 85 died Monday afternoon at his Lincoln home 1627 So South 22nd Street. He had lived in Nebraska eighty years and kept the homestead near Nehawka and Elmwood he took at age 18. Surviving are Estella his wife seven sons Lyman Elmer Luther Edwin Myrl Eugene Waite two daughters Julia Luff Una­dilla Flora Shick Elmwood fifteen grandchildren seven great grandchildren.

Charles P. Hall Nebraska Lincoln Nehawka Elmwood Altho Estella Co Julia Luff Unadilla Flora Shick Lyman Elmer Trenton Luther Rogers, Ark Edwin Myrl Eugene Waite

Petersen Family Enjoys Fishing Trip at East Battle Lake

Mr and Mrs Charles Petersen Jr and their family are spending a short time at East Battle Lake Minnesota where they are fishing and motoring through that section of the northern state.

Charles Petersen, Jr East Battle Lake Minnesota

Quick Action Saves the Life of Murray Seedman

Ray Fredrick of Murray narrowly escaped death Friday near St Paul Nebraska after a truck carrying ten thousand pounds of seed corn overturned following a near collision with a train. He regained consciousness Saturday and is recovering at home with injuries, while his employer retrieved the corn and continued deliveries.

Ray Fredrick Murray St. Paul Nebr Fredrick Ray Mr. Fredrick G&i. Paul

Congressm Morehead Here For Plattsmouth Breakfast

Congressman John H. Morehead and Mrs Morehead visited Plattsmouth for breakfast while en route from Falls City to Omaha. They were joined by John Shafer, manager of one of Morehead’s Nebraska farms, as they headed to the stockyards for a cattle shipment. He noted friendly encouragement to run for U S senator on the Democratic ticket but has not decided yet.

John H. Morehead Falls City Plattsmouth Omaha Congressman Morehead Congres Hits Farms Nebraska John Shafer Morehead United States

Home Loan Corporation official visits Nebraska town

D O Dwyer attorney for the Home Loan Corporation of Nebraska spent Sunday here to meet with local families and review matters at his office. He praises his new role and notes the NRA home loan department has aided many in saving homes and restoring taxes to governments.

D. O. Dwyer Home Loan Corporation of Nebraska Mr. Dwyer Home Loan Department NRA

Lincoln visit for Davis family and attorney business

Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Davis and Attorney A. L. Tidd were at Lincoln today to attend to unspecified business matters during a short stay.

J. Howard Davis A. L. Tidd Lincoln

Sale Draws Large Crowds at Thierolf Clothing Closing

Crowds flocked to the Thier olf clothing store as it held a closing out sale. Shoppers lined the aisles from morning till night amid bargain prices designed for quick turnover. The event drew hundreds seeking to secure goods at unusually low costs amid rising clothing prices.

Thierolf Clothing

Rotary Club Hears Details of Physician's Work

Dr. R. P. Westover, a well known local physician, spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon detailing his daily medical practice. He covered accident care including burns, fractures, sun stroke, and other injuries, offering enlightening methods. President L. C. Minor presided and new song leader George Jeazer led the club in songs.

R. P. Westover Rotary Club L. C. Minor George Jeazer Rotary

Packers Take Game In Kittenball Showdown

The Norfolk Packing Co. team defeated the Mynari Cornhuskers 10 to 7 in a tight Kittenball contest. Livingston and Charles Nelson pitched for the rivals. Norfolk scored five runs in the fourth inning by hitting Livingston hard. Box score shows Livingston 3 strikeouts and 2 walks, Nelson 4 strikeouts and 3 walks. Umpires were Taylor and Aust Schneider.

Norfolk Packing Co Mynari Cornhuskers Livingston Charles Nelson Packers

Residents fill hearing on Michelson versus City of Weeping Water

A large crowd from Weeping Water attended the Wednesday hearing of Michelson versus the City of Weeping Water. The suit seeks to stop the city from discontinuing water service to the plaintiff. City officials, including Mayor Troy L. Davis, were present along with W L Hobson and Frank Wood. The plaintiff is represented by W L Dwyer. defendants by C E Tefft and W A Robertson.

Michelson Ve Weeping Water Troy L. Davis W. L. Hobson Frank Wood W. L. Dwyer

Urge Harvest Laborers to Remain at Home

A Farm Placement Service report warns harvest laborers and local workers in Texas Oklahoma Kansas and Nebraska that despite large harvests many jobs will be brief and not all areas need workers. Agents patrol highways to place laborers and prevent surpluses while wages range from 1.50 to 2 dollars daily and 2 to 25 cents per hour for threshing.

Wheat Belt Texas Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska Okahoma Wichita Farm Placement Service Panhandle Dakotas

Pre nuptial Breakfast Honors Miss Helen Vallery

Miss Helen Farley Mrs Charles Tunnel and Miss Helen Wiles hosted a Saturday morning breakfast at the Wiles country home for Miss Helen Vallery. The event featured a kitchen shower with many guest gifts, a high score bridge game won by Miss Ona Graves, and out of town guests Miss Mildred Crowell of Omaha and Mrs Lambie of Fremont Nebraska.

Helen Farley Charles Tunnel Helen Wiles Helen Vallery Wiles Cuceta Mildred Crowell Omaha Lambie Fremont Nebraska

Birth Announcement for Harvey Cecil's Daughter

Mr and Mrs Harvey Cecil of Denver announce the birth of a fine eight pound daughter on Sunday at the Presbyteerian hospital in Denver. The mother and child are doing well. Grandparents Mr and Mrs William Baird attended in Denver, where Mrs Cecil formerly Sarah Baird of this city.

Harvey Cecil Denver William Baird Cecil Sarah Baird

Pleasant News As Thimsan Family Welcomes Daughter

Mr and Mrs Leo Thimsen of South Bend welcomed a fine baby girl on Monday. Both mother and child are doing well. Mrs Thimsan formerly Miss Hazel Iverson of this city, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Iverson.

Leo Thimsen South Bend Thimsan Hazel Iverson John Iversen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chet Wiles Chester L. Wiles Mynard Fred Trilety Roy C. Cole Arthur Wetenkamp Ed Spangler Albert Sovak Murray Seedman Hotel Riley Norfolk Packers Taylor Schneider Nelson Chandler Shroeder Napier Rolfe Kroman Glaze Eo Beins Bushnell C. Nelson Christy Spangler C. Carey Hild Meisinger Ss Si Leonard Zimmerman Deckman Gansemer Smith Ona Graves
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