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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1937
Page
4
A compact update notes a study of converting the Th to Tl line for regional rail service. Officials discuss projected ridership and potential stops, with funding and timetable uncertainties highlighted for community review.
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Mr and Mrs Arnold Schliefert and families spent Thursday in Omaha. John C Rauth visited and handled business in town last week. Frank Bergman and family were guests of John Bergman in Plattsmouth. Father Hennessy attended the funeral of Father J J Hoffman in Auburn. Leroy OBrien and wife hosted John Murphy of Omaha visiting during a two week Ozark trip. Herman Rauth and Mrs Panska attended Elmwood funeral. Mrs Eldon buried June 19 in Elmwood cemetery. Mrs Arthur Edwards of Tilden visited Herman Rauth and old friends here.
The Catholic Vacation Bible School for children is in session starting June 21 and runs through July 3 conducted by two Ursuline Sisters from Nebraska City.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Humble of Auburn visited old friends in Manley last Thursday driving their car. The Humbles once lived here and at Weeping Water. He was a Missouri Pacific agent and she taught at Chilson School during their residence.
A chimney fire at Paul Fleming's home during the past week caused excitement as wind blew. Fleming and nearby neighbors battled the blaze. flames were extinguished before major damage occurred while he prepared lunch.
Mary Haws died at her home in Clay Center Kansas on June 14 at age 81. Born October 6 1854 in Tennessee she moved with parents to Missouri then Kansas living near Site and later Clay Center. Survived by five sons Harry Walter Clayton Wallace and Lee. husband Samuel Haws died in 1916. one daughter deceased.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Sehliefert entertained Sunday in honor of their daughter Minerva and Arn old Vogler from Emmanuel church confirmation class. Guests included George Vogler family August Jochim Oris Schlefert Ragoss Leoa Metsinger Norma Herman Schlifefert Leona Louis Kupke Lloyd Vogler and other relatives.
Small factories will find welcome and opportunity to expand through river transportation in Plattsmouth, highlighting focused growth and potential jobs as waterways become a regional logistics channel.
Mrs Robert Cappell hosted a bridge party Wednesday afternoon with two tables competing. High score was earned by Mrs Raymond Larson.
Mr and Mrs Ray Killey and children Mary Lou and Pat return to their home in Kewanee Illinois after a week as guests at the P A Horn home.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Barber and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Cooper of Lincoln visited Plattsmouth yesterday and stayed at the Wm. Baird home during their brief call.
Misses Mia and Barbara Gering entertain at a dinner today with guests Mrs Sam Atwood and Mrs Nellie Agnew of Omaha joining hostess Mrs James Begley.
Mrs Herb Schuetz hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering with Mrs W V Ryan taking high honors, followed by Mrs George Jaeger in second and Mrs Robert Reed in third.
Leave for Cam Misses Elizabeth Wiles Mary Alice Oschlager and June Griffin morrow for the Y W C A camp at Camp Prewster near Columbus. Mrs Joe Wiles and Mary Kay and G G Griffin take cars.
Members of the Dorcas circle gathered yesterday afternoon at the church for a picnic supper. They traveled to the river picnic grounds where a covered dish meal was enjoyed.
A Wednesday afternoon gathering at the Christian church included Mrs. Eddie delivering a 30 minute review of her trip to Hawaii with details on boat travel island life and customs. Frances Minniear and Evelyn Lee Gooding performed a vocal duet with Mrs. C. C. Hudson accompanying. Phyllis Taenzler gave a reading.
Installation services for Job's Daughters were held Tuesday at the Masonic hall. Eleanor Minor was named queen succeeding Jean Knorr. Frances Cloidt became senior princess with Jeanette Hirz as junior princess, Shirley Seiver guide, and Jacqueline Grassman marshal. Installing officers came from Omaha led by Jane Van Husen of Bethel No. 1. Two grand officers attended, the grand secretary and grand senior custodian.
Friday's Daily notes Mrs Henry Schneider hosted the K B Club Thursday evening. Mrs James Bulin won high score with Laura Meisinger in second and Roy Knorr receiving consolation.
Miss Shirley Speck sang The Royal Telephone and Miss Marie Speck performed The Old Fashioned Meeting at a St Pauls church ladies social. Darwin Pitz played two month harp selections. Hostesses were Mrs Otto Pitz and Mrs C F Glaze.
Mrs Marie Richards hosted a Thursday afternoon bridge club at her home. Two tables played with high score going to Mrs Ralph Gansemer and second to Mrs Guy Long.
A steak fry Thursday evening at Ray Brylant home honored Mrs. F. F. Mc Williams and sons Larry and Fran cis visiting from North Platte. Guests included Walter Tritsch, Guy Long, Richard Bever age, Ray Herring, Fred Sharpnack and others at Nolting pasture.
Mrs Ray Bryant and Mrs Marie Richards led a list of guests of honor at a community event. The gathering featured tribute and applause for the two women.
Mrs. John Palacek was guest of honor at a farewell party hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion. A covered dish supper was served around the pool at Otto Keck's home. A handkerchief shower was given as she departs for California in July. Twenty attendees.
Miss Lillian Koubek hosted a Stitch and Nibble gathering at her home on Thursday evening. All club members attended.
A surprise birthday dinner honored Miss Anna Peoples at noon with a centerpiece of pink and purple larkspur and a decorated birthday cake. Guests included Misses Olive Jones Mildred Hall Kathrine Kaffenberger Maxine Hughes Vivian Hoenshell and Mrs Sdam Kaffenberger.
An evening tea was hosted for Miss Margaret Sampson of Los Angeles and visiting guests Mrs. Nellie Agnew and Mrs. Sam Atwood of Omaha. Other attendees included Mrs. Henry Herold and daughter Ursula and Miss Olive Jones. The Misses Gering drove Mrs. Agnew and Mrs. Atwood to Omaha, while Miss Sampson spent the day there.
Westminster Guild met at the home of Miss Wilhelmina Hen richson Thursday evening to install officers. New president Miss Alice Hiatt outlined aims while Miss Gertrude Vallery became vice president and Miss Marie Vallery secretary with Miss Ruth Warga treasurer.
Fifty children attended the Presbyterian Sunday school picnic at Riverview Park in Omaha on Thursday. Circle three of the federation sponsored the annual event. After a bounteous dinner the children viewed animals and played on the playground before returning to Plattsmouth. Drivers included L. O. Minor Margaret Bauer Raymond Larson Mrs. Robert Cappell Carl Schneider Dr H G McClusky Mrs Herman Tiekotter James Holmes and Mrs Carl Ofe. Mrs Herman Tiekotter chaired the picnic committee.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Cauer hosted a Father’s Day noon fried chicken dinner at Cedar Creek. Guest of honor was A D Rhoden. Attendees included Mrs La Verna Rhoden formerly Murray, and many relatives from Murray Cedar Creek Lincoln and nearby towns.
Mrs. J. M. Rishel hosted the Birthday club Friday afternoon with visiting and fancy work as entertainment. Assistants included Miss Louise Rishel and Mina Andrews of Omaha. Guests were Mrs. Miles Beazer of Glenwood and Miss Grassman of Alliance.
Mrs. D. S. Sumner entertained the May Birds of Avoca at her home in Avoca. The gathering featured light refreshments and socializing among members and guests.
John C Browne visited friends in Lincoln. Sidney Epstein a South Omaha cattle buyer bought cattle for shipment to the South Omaha packing house. Edward Obernaulte with his brother Henry and wife gathered two trees of fine cherries. Missouri Pacific track workers from here were kept from Springfield by the Louisville bridge closure. Wim Murfin helped Fred Towle prepare corn before harvest. Ralph Richards assisted by Frank Colbert, harvest nears as hot weather accelerates grain ripening.
Henry HM Gerbeling, once crippled and reliant on a cane after rheumatism, shows marked improvement. He has discarded the cane and expects to walk independently again soon.
Sherman Hardaway longtime Wabash merchant celebrated his 40th birthday with a surprise party at his home. Born in Missouri he moved to Nebraska twenty years ago, lived at Weeping Water before settling in Wabash where he has worked at the mercantile store nearly two decades. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Hobart Henson and family, Mr. and Mrs Ernest Underwood of Eagle, Mr. and Mrs Carl Hanson and son Jimmie, and Mr. and Mrs John Cardwell with their two sons.
Friday two course lunch noon centerpiece purple larkspur and crystal. Attendees included Miss Anna Marie Salling Mrs. George Shackley Mrs. H. H. Marquardt Mrs. Anna Meyer and Mrs. Albert 511 of Avoca with Albert Sill Lin coln and Hazel Baier among guests. Afternoon tea and sightsees followed by a drive to Queen's Hill Rock Bluff King's Hill and Lewiston. Avoca party returned home last evening. Ernest Tindall and his wife went back to Lincoln this morning.
Miss Marjorie Arn was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Jean Hayes at the Rt. B. Hayes home Friday evening. Guests filled a recipe box and made a bride's book while clues hidden verses led to hiding places. Pink and blue decor featured lark spur bouquets and tiny bride favors on luncheon plates. Many local and visiting women attended, with several unable to be present.
The Juvenile Degree of Honor club met on Wednesday for their July gathering. Juvenile director Mrs. Flore Wells will travel to California and is not expected to return until August. After the business session the group sang yelled and played games for amusement. Mary Ann Winscot.
A year of growth passes as Jack Reynolds turns two and gains a full set of baby teeth. Dr Young visits, praises Mrs Reynolds for preventive care, and cleans Jack’s teeth, easing future visits by building a positive dental experience.
The Missouri River overflow disrupts training at the range camp north of town for the R K O T R. Also the reserve corps group trains at Fort Crook. The 17th Infantry practiced on the range camp Thursday, then moved back to the fort. They prepare for a month of training at Fort Riley Kansas in July.
To all interested in the Mary Micin estate filed petition for administration and appointment of John M Messinger as administrator. Hearing set before the Casa County Court on July 28 1937 at 10 o clock a.m. Dated June 24 1937. A H Duxbury County Judge.
Enrollment in the 150 Club shows promise for funding area dues and cabin maintenance at Camp Wheeler. The Scout cabin, built during the CWA era, serves multiple groups including Girl Scouts and Junior Auxiliary, with water needs and access arranged through landowners Mr. and Mrs. Robert Patterson. E. H. Wescott handles inquiries for groups wanting cabin use, and a well may be drilled near the cabin if enrollment grows.
Funeral services for Miss Josephine Toman were held Wednesday at the Maly Rosary Catholic church in the city’s west part. Rt. Rev. Monsignor Adolph M. Mosler celebrated the requiem mass as many friends attended. The brother Julius of Eugene Oregon planned to attend from Flattsmouth, and the body remains at Sattler funeral home awaiting his arrival. Interment is set for Friday at 9 am in the Catholic cemetery.
A community note emphasizes upgrading farm to market roads in Gass County will directly aid residents, farmers, and local businesses by easing transport, improving access, and boosting economic activity across the region.
In the County Court of Case County Nebraska estate of Gayle Rusk deceased no 3278 a petition for administration and appointment of Wilbur E Rusk as administrator is set for July 2 1987 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon Dated June 22 1937 County Judge seal
Order of Sale issued by the Cass County District Court directs sale of real estate in Weeping Water to satisfy the Home Owners' Loan Corporation judgment. The sale, set for July 17, 1827 at 2 p.m., will be at the south front door of the Cass County courthouse. Property includes parts of Lots 7 and 8 in Block 49. Moran & James, attorneys for the plaintiff.
In Cass County Nebraska creditors of Emma D. Smith deceased must file claims by October 25 1937. A hearing on those claims will be held October 29 1927 at ten o clock a m in the County Court room Plattsmouth to examine hear allow and adjust all duly filed claims.
In the County Court of Cass County Nebraska estate of Emma D Smith deceased No 276 petition for appointment of BE HH Sechuthof as Administrator set for hearing June 25 1937 at 10 oclock Army Dated May 29 1927.
Estate of Tabitha T Smith Valley filed for probate of alleged last will and testament. H F Comer named as Administrator with will annexed. Hearing set for July 5 1937 at 10:00 a.m. Dated June 10 1937. (Seal)
Notice to creditors of the estate of William Patterson deceased in Cats County Court. Hearing set in Plattsmouth for October 22 1937 at 10 am to examine hear and adjust all filed claims. June 19 1937. (Seal) 121 3w
Petition in the estate of Pauline Young, deceased No 3277 seeks Albert Young as Executor. The matter is set for hearing before the Court on the 5th day of July 1937 at 10 a.m. before the judge.
Defendants Chas E Martin attorney for plaintiff IJ-4W notice served in a civil action. Proceedings involve VS Plattsmouth Ferry Company and related parties. Further court actions pending with identified attorney on record.
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