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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
4
In Cass County Nebraska a petition for probate of a will is filed for Elizabeth Carr deceased. Marvin Carr is named executor and Meryl Be. Bender executrix, with a hearing set for July 21 1939 at 10 a m before the County Court. Dated June 28 1939 A H Duxbury County Judge.
A lawn wedding Sunday at the Simonton home in Louisville joined Miss Susan Simonton and Mr. Ralph Hyde of Plattsmouth. Rev. Homer Cox officiated. Myrtle Simonton and George Thun attended as bridesmaid and best man. The couple will reside in Plattsmouth after a groom’s home on South Lincoln Avenue is prepared.
Plattsmouth is on the air every Friday from 4 to 4 45 PM over Omaha station KOWH. The Pete Gradeville juvenile orchestra, six Plattsmouth lads averaging 15, is touted as the youngest on the air. They’ve received over 800 letters of commendation and promote the King Korn Karnival. The boys are Ralph Stava Jimmy Sandin Cary Marshall Edwin Hiber Arthur Skalak Frank Geynor.
Mrs Norman Thomas and her son Neal arrived in Plattsmouth from Sterling Illinois to spend a week with Dr and Mrs P T Heineman. The Thomases plan to reunite with Mr Thomas in Plattsmouth before returning to Fort Worth Texas.
In Nebraska two counties face harvestfinancing questions as the FSA authorizes releases of funds from mortgaged grain sales to cover current harvesting costs. Leonard Hanks notes cooperation in rehabilitation loans supports crop planting and farm plans and urges prudent labor use and cooperative marketing where possible.
Rotary club held its last luncheon of the year marking Arthur Troop’s final presidency. Officers for the coming year were set, and committee chairmen reported an active year with growing membership. Ted Hadraba and his wife visited with his father, Joseph F. Hadraba, after years abroad with the U S. Department of Commerce.
The Journal highlights a range of rubber stamps from small to large sizes offered at competitive prices. Local buyers see value in durable designs suitable for offices and crafts alike.
A Plattsmouth group led by County Superintendent Lora Lloyd Kieck, with children Marilyn and Billy, along with Mrs Blanch Potter and son, and Mrs Fred Lugsch, completed an 8500 mile trip through Texas to San Antonio Laredo Monterrey Galveston and home via Louisiana and Arkansas. They observed southwest scenery Mexican towns and peasant life, saw oxen carts and jews refugees, visited Breckenridge Park and enjoyed Gulf Coast sights and an excursion boat cruise.
Mr and Mrs Fred Uhlik and daughter Betty Carol arrived in Plattsmouth Sunday from Peoria Illinois to visit Mrs Frank Slavicek mother of Mrs Uhlik and Mrs Charles Renner mother of Mr Uhlik as well as relatives and friends. Mr Uhlik is on vacation and came to Plattsmouth to vacation.
Dr Geo LeRoy McClon of Louisville visited the Journal during a brief stop and announced the opening of his veterinary office in Louisville to serve local farmers. He previously practiced at Morrill in the western part of the state.
Bob Llewelyn of Auburn begins barbering at the Hotel Plattsmouth barber shop for Walter Ferris. He is an experienced barber and plans to move his wife and daughter to the city soon to make their home.
Bernard Knoflicek son of Mrs Mary Knofficek underwent a tonsillectomy Friday morning at Dr N S Pucelik's office. He withstood the operation well and is now able to resume his regular farming duties.
Community notes list Carl Snavely Jr and wife in Nebraska City, Otto Ehlers and A L Becker in Plattsmouth, and Edward Erwin returning from Denver. The report mentions several weekend visits, homecomings, and travels including Mr. and Mrs. Fulton Harris in Kansas, Leona Stillwell’s departure from Union, and James Marcell’s Colorado stop en route to Highland Kansas.
Last Saturday night the Midkiff service station stayed open until midnight then Mr. Midkiff took cash home after belated customers. Sunday morning the station opened to find a burglary with a rear window broken and cash plus a book of stamps stolen. Loss described as small.
The Union post office building owned by Miss Gussie Robb was sold to Dc. F. Harris with the office equipment going to incoming postmaster George Leslie Everett. Harris then leased the building to the new postmaster for four years or until Mr. Everett’s term expires.
Mr and Mrs C F Harris enjoy a visit from Mrs Ella Daniels sister of Mrs Harris who recently came from California with her son Ellis Daniels and his wife and a wife of Ellis Daniels brother. They plan to stay for a while.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Terrell visited Omaha as guests at their son’s home last Sunday for the wedding of Jane Stites daughter of Mr and Mrs Stites. The Terrells include the mother of Mrs George A Stites of Omaha.
A. E. Stites of Mt. Pleasant Iowa now based in Omaha married Vernon Wagner of Omaha last Sunday at the bride’s aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs George A Stites Lincoln home. Rev McGaughey pastor of the Union Methodist and wife own property in Lincoln were there for property improvements with Ralph Pearsley handling painting papering electrical work and plumbing.
W. B. Banning and Frank L. Anderson convert the room east of Ray Brambler’s amusement parlor into a cold storage space. They plan to store apples grown by Banning for sale in more favorable market conditions.
Mr and Mrs A L Becker observed their fifty second wedding anniversary at home last Sunday June 25. Their daughter Mary and son Ray F Becker with wives and Mr and Mrs Otto Ehlers and their young daughter joined in the quiet celebration in the evening.
Mrs Esther Bryan, who fractured her hip after a fall caused by a rug, remains under care in an Omaha hospital. Her sister Mrs Wm Barritt accompanies her and assists in her care.
Married at Plattsmouth Warne Service and Miss Helen Browne were in Plattsmouth on Wednesday last week to obtain a license and marry. They returned to Union for parental blessing and were wished happiness by the Journal and many friends.
The Klassy Kanner’s canning club met at Fern Neil’s home on June 21 with all but one member present and Dorothy Clarence presiding as president. Dorothy Morton was elected secretary. members canned one pint in a pressure cooker and judged cherries with Morton’s entry first.
The report notes three Kerr jars awarded by Kerr Glass Mfg Co Sand Springs Oklahoma for judged canned items including cherries raspberries and beets. Kathleen Balfour led the judging with Fern Neil for raspberries and plans to visit a canning factory. The next meeting will be at Dorothy Morton's home on July 12.
A large crowd from Union and nearby communities attended a barn dance in Shenandoah hosted by the Henry Field broadcasting station. Wayne Ackley transported about twenty six people in his truck. revelers returned home a little after midnight.
Notice to creditors of the Arminda J Graves estate in Cass County Nebraska. The filing period ends October 16 1939 and a hearing will be held October 20 1939 at 10:00 a m in the County Court room Plattsmouth to examine hear and adjust all duly filed claims. Dated June 13 1939.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court sets July 7 1939 at 2 p.m. for heirs and interested parties to appear regarding Harold W. Richards petition to admit a copy of J. F. Wortman deceased last will to probate and grant administration with will annexed. Notice will be published in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks.
In the Fifth County Court of Cass County Nebraska estate of Edgar J Burns deceased No 3376 the Executrix has filed final report and petition for examination and allowance of administration accounts determination of heirship assignment of residue and discharge The petition and report will be heard July 7 1939 at 10 o clock a m Dated June 6 1939.
In the Cavs County Court final settlement for the estate of John W. Barrow deceased. No 3380 the petition and report determine heirship and seek discharge. Hearing before the court on July 14 1939 at ten oclock a m. Dated June 13 1939.
Public auction for cash at the south front door of the Plattsmouth courthouse to satisfy a Cass County Nebraska judgment. Property includes multiple parcels in Plattsmouth with lots, blocks, and additions described, seized from Nels Steel et al. Defendants. Sheriff Joe Mrasek administers the sale on July 1 1939 at 10:00 a.m.
In Cass County Nebraska the estate of Amelia Monroe Wynn Deceased through Nettie Ackerman Administratrix will sell at public auction the West half of Lot 4 Block 33 and several southwest quarter parcels in Section 18 Township 12 Range 14 east of the 6th P M. Sale set for July 8 1939 at 9 a m at the south front door of Cass County Courthouse. Terms: cash, 25 percent paid at sale and balance on confirmation.
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