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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1938

Page

3

Honor Mother's Birthday Celebrated At Mrs Tidball Home

Monday’s Daily: Mrs. John Tidball’s birthday honored by daughters Mrs. Carter Strand Mrs. Edgar Wescott and Marjorie Ann Tidball. Guests included E. H. Wescott P. H. Murdick Tad and others at a birthday dinner. Entertains at Dinner: Mrs. Anna Zitka hosted a family dinner for sister and husband Mr and Mrs J H Jaske of Omaha. Jaske, Union Pacific railroad employee, soon to transfer to Los Angeles. They depart Tuesday. Guests listed include E A Remar Rar Wigsel Dorothy Earnest Zitka and Mrs. Mary Jelinek.

Carter Strand Edgar Wescott Marjorie Ann Tidball John Tidball E. H. Wescott P. H. Murdick Tad Anna Zitka J. H. Jaske Omaha Jaske Union Pacific Railroad Los Angeles California E. A. Remar Rar Wigsel Dorothy Earnest Zitka Mary Jelinek

Shower for Bride Miss Bernese Kaffenberger

A Friday afternoon bridal shower for Miss Bernese Kaffenberger was hosted at Mrs. Henry F. Nolting’s home with Mrs. Elmer Tritsch and Mrs. Walter Tritsch assisting. The program included two songs by Robert Tritsch and a piano piece by Shirley Seiver, plus a mock wedding.

Bernese Kaffenberger Henry F. Nolting Elmer Tritsch Walter Tritsch Robert Tritsch Shirley Seiver Indies Earl Becker Don Seiver Mary Lou Becker Kaffenberger

Freda Arnold Celebrates Her Tenth Birthday

Wednesday June 22 at the home of Mr and Mrs Virgil Arnold little Miss Freda June Arnold marked her tenth birthday. A large group of friends attended and she received many useful and beautiful gifts. Refreshments included homemade ice cream and take home treats.

Virgil Arnold Freda June Arnold Freda

Local Names Gather for Honorary Serving Group

The text lists the volunteers who helped serve with Mrs Arnold and names attendees including Florence Estella Reed Mary Jane Harris Gertrude Harris Elya Jean Smock Clara Bell Rhoden Minerva Royer Ruth Ann Griffin Jeanette Harris Marvel Wovell Patty Libershal Wilda Rouse Patty Ann Sylvester Clarice Rouse Mary Ellen Reed Charles Koke Jr. Junior Arnold Charles Arnold Alan Roff and guest Freda June Arnold.

Florence Estella Reed Mary Jane Harris Gertrude Harris Elya Jean Smock Clara Bell Rhoden Minerva Royer Ruth Ann Griffin Jeanette Harris Marvel Wovell Patty Libershal Wilda Rouse Patty Ann Sylvester Clarice Rouse Mary Ellen Reed Charles Koke, Jr Junior Arnold Charles Arnold Alan Roff Freda June Arnold

Dinner Honors Mrs Tidball Birthday

Yesterday Mr and Mrs E H Wescott entertained at dinner for Mrs John Tidball s birthday. Guests included Mrs Carter Strand of Chicago Mr and Mrs Ed Wescott of Lincoln Mrs P H Murdick and Tad and John and Marjorie Ann Tidball. Decorations featured a beautiful cake from the daughters.

Mrs Tidbal E. H. Wescott John Tidball Carter Strand Chicago Ed Wescott Lincoln P. H. Murdick Tad John Marjorie Ann Tidball Tughters

Dinner party at Murray hosts six oclock dinner

Mr and Mrs A V Davis entertained at a six oclock dinner on Sunday also present were Mr and Mrs E Tutt Lee Nickles Miss Etta Nickles Mrs Fannie Crosser and Mrs I J Pittman. The evening was spent in playing cards.

Murray A. V Davis E. §. Tutt Lee Nickles Etta Nickles Fannie Crosser I. J. Pittman

N. C. Birthday Club Luncheon at Mrs Zaar’s Farm

Members of the N. C. Birthday club gathered Friday for a one o'clock luncheon at the country home of Mrs. Axel Zaar. The table featured pink roses and white china. Mrs. Florence Coleman won two walnut shelves crafted by Mr. Zaar after games and contests.

N. C. Birthday Club Axel Zaar Florence Coleman Zaar

Capps Host 20th Anniversary Pinochle Party

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Capps entertained friends Saturday evening at two tables of pinochle to celebrate twenty years of marriage. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Manners Mr. and Mrs. June Marshall and Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Kerr. The Kerrs were farewelling as they head to spend the summer in Texas.

Lester Capps Charlie Manners June Marshall Merritt Kerr Kerr Texas

Bride to Be Mabel Smock Showered by Friends

Mrs Keener Price hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for Miss Mabel Smock before her marriage to William Henrichsen. Prizes were awarded in games by Mrs Albert Young Viva Palmer and Helene Parker. Advice to the bride was written and sealed for opening on the couple first night at home. The bride received many gifts and refreshments were served.

Keener Price Mabel Smock William Henrichsen Albert Young Viva Palmer Helene Parker

Picnic at Red Oak With Girl Scout Rambler Patrol

The Rambler patrol of the Girl Scout troop with guardian Mrs. James Mauzy Mrs. G A Pahl and Mrs L W Egenberger spent yesterday in Red Oak Iowa with Mr and Mrs Clark Boggess. They left at 6 and cooked breakfast on the way. They visited the pool reconditioning site and dined with the Boggesses. Jimmie Mauzy joined the trip.

Red Oak Rambler Patrol Girl Scout James Muauzy G. A. Pah L. W. Egenberger Iowa Clark Boggess Mrs. Boggess Jimmie Mauzy

Anniversary Hostesses Delight Guests

Surprised on Anniversary Miss Anna Heisel and Miss Margaret Taylor were hostesses last evening at a charmingly arranged gathering. The event featured graceful decor and cordial social chatter among attendees.

Anna Heisel Margaret Taylor

Surprise Linen Shower Honors Mrs Taylor on 22nd Anniversary

A linen shower marked Mrs Taylor's twenty second wedding anniversary. Thirty two friends surprised her at the Heisel home with pinochle and visiting. Warren Taylor sang two numbers with accompanist Mrs Margaret McClanahan. Guests gave beautiful gifts and refreshments were served.

Neighborhood Club Pinochle Night Honors Winners

The Dairy- Neighborhood Club met at the Swaindas’ home with four pinochle tables. Prizes went to Mrs. John Alwin first and Mrs. Florence Coleman second among the ladies, while Ed Schulhof claimed first and L. W. Niel second among the men.

Dairy William Swainda John Alwin Florence Coleman Ed Schulhof L. W. Niel

Shower for Jane Persinger Before Auburn Move

Miss Jane Persinger surprised by a handkerchief shower hosted at her home by friends. She will move with her parents to Auburn and will leave Plattsmouth. Guests enjoyed piano and vocal selections by Mrs. Everett Pickens and refreshments. Attendees included Kathleen Nolte Mary McCarroll Ann Hart Charlotte Palmer Betty Valery Florence Lawson Anne Mary McMahen Vivian Warner Kathryn Shellenburg Kathryn Parkus and Mrs Pickens.

Jane Persinger Miss Persinger Auburn Plattsmouth Everett Pickens Kathleen Nolte Mary McCarroll Wth Ann Hart Charlotte Palmer Betty Valery Lorence Lawson Anne Mary McMahen Vivian Warner Kathryn

Visits at Plamore Park Noted by Film Star

From Plamore park near La Platte a famous visitor dropped by on Monday night. Spencer Tracey the noted film actor visiting Omaha to film the Hoystown story with two directors enjoyed a stay at the resort.

Plamore Park Rick Lindsay Platte River la Platte Spencer Tracey Omaha Hoystown

Wilt Visit West Coast

Mrs. C. A. Johnson with daughters Norma and Gloria plan a west coast trip this week to visit Mr. and Mrs. Albert Staats and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Thee now living on the coast. Mrs. Staats was formerly Miss Alyce Johnson and Mrs. Thee Miss Hilda Johnson.

C. A. Johnson Norma Gloria West Coast Albert Staats Ed Thee Staats Alyce Johnson Thee Hilda Johnson

Fishing Trip to Crow Lake After Weekend Departure

Fred Lugsch Carl Schneider William Schmidtmann Jr Hudolph Iverson and M M Muncie left Saturday night for Minnesota to spend a few days fishing at Crow Lake a renowned spot in the region.

Fred Lugsch Carl Schneider William Schmidtmann, Jr Hudolph Iverson M. M. Muncie Minnesota Crow Lake

Mrs Bes ter Undergoes Tonsillectomy in Local Office

This morning Mrs Frank M. Bester underwent a tonsillectomy at the office of Dr L S Pucelik and came through the procedure in very fine shape. She is now recuperating at the family home.

Frank M. Bester L. 5S. Pucelik

Pioneer passes 81st year in Plattsmouth

Mrs. J. H. Adams, a longtime Caes county resident, observed her eighty first birthday at home on North Seventh Street. Messages and a birthday cake prepared by niece Rex Young marked the day as friends extended compliments and well wishes.

J. H. Adams Caes County North Seventh Street Adams Rex Young Allie Henton Plattsmouth Ave Iowa Cess County R. R. Livingston Joseph TH. Adams Plattemouth Rex Youne Guy Miller W. BR. Mann

Stage Twilight Juniors Defeat Halston 17 to 8

In a Sunday tail game between midget and American Legion Juniors, Halston fell 17 8. Earl Wespitcher led the Juniors with a homer and two doubles scoring four times. Smith Jones Witchfield added two hits each. Alber Jackson Phillips and Favors had singles.

American Legion Halston Earl Wespitcher Smith Jones Witchfield Alber Jackson Phillips Favors

Noon Closing Dictates City Store Hours

The Journal notes most city retail stores will close at noon on Monday July 4, with exceptions for outlets selling seasonal items such as fireworks.

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Social Circle Club Holds Enjoyable Meeting at Miss Kindell Home

The Social Circle Club met at Miss Ratheal Kindell's country home with Mrs. A. O. Pearsley and Mrs. Ben Albin assisting. The program featured songs readings and a salute to the flag followed by ice cream cake and iced tea. A vote will decide if the club continues extension work or remains social.

Ratheal Kindell A. O. Pearsley Ben Albin Tony Kilman Woman's Club Grand Island Margaret Moore S. Y. Smith

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