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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1938

Page

4

Weeping Water and Lincoln Visitors Report Local Movements

Weeping Water Earl Oldham was a business visitor in Omaha Tuesday. G. R. Binger called on affairs in Lincoln. Howard Rasmussen joined Fred Reicke on highway 75 between Union and Murray. Henry Lempke the painter has steady work and needed extra help. Harold Lehman and wife left for the west after visiting the mother of Harold. Chris Rasmussen worked near Nehawka mixing grasshopper poison for pest control. Mr and Mrs William Collister of Lincoln were guests at Art Fitzpatrick’s over the weekend. they are former local residents. Harold Mevers family and Mrs Helen Clarke departed for northern Minnesota for several weeks. Mrs Andrew Olsen hosts Friday with Joan Carter Agnes Rough Anna Hart as luncheon and cards guests, with Pr H Miller and son Pete driving to Arriba Colorado to visit Marti Johnson and his wife. they return Tuesday.

Earl Oldham Omaha G. R. Binger Lincoln Howard Rasmussen Fred Reicke Highway 75 Union Murray Henry Lempke Harold Lehman Harold Chris Rasmussen Nehawka Willliam Collister Art Fitzpatrick Harold Mevers Helen Clarke Mrs. Martir Johnson P. H. Miller

Homecoming of Fred Allen After England Visit

Fred Allen returned Sunday evening from seven weeks in England his boyhood home. He spent most of his time visiting his mother who has reached an advanced age.

England Fred Allen Hneland

Visiting Son Brightens Mother's Rough Health

He reports her as only in fair health, yet he is greatly pleased by the visit from her son who brought comfort and cheer.

Peculiar Accident Injures Umpire in Nebraska City Game

In a Weeping Water CCC versus Auburn team game at Nebraska City umpire Richard Keckler was struck on the shoulder by a pitched ball from Smokey of Weeping Water. The blow fractured his collar bone and caused him significant pain.

Nebraska City Weeping Water CCC Auburn Richard Keckler

Picnic for Day family ends with Switzer park dinner

Relatives of the E. E. Day family gathered for a reunion at the Day home last Saturday and then traveled to Valley to a picnic dinner at the Switzers park. The Edward Fredrickson family joined the Day gathering and most attendees returned to their homes afterward.

Valley E. E. Day Daniel Switzer Edward Fredrickson

Red Cross Members From Weeping Water Attend County Meeting

Mrs Ray Norris Mrs Emma Rawalt of Avoca Miss Agnes Rough and Mrs Lloyd Behrends attended the county convention at Muridlock last Monday. They belong to the Weeping Water branch and report a very interesting and profitable meeting.

Weeping Water American Red Cross Muridlock Ray Norris Emma Rawalt Avoca Agnes Rough Mys Lloyd Behrends Weeping Water Branch

Jans Mogensen Passes in Copenhagen and America

Jans Mogensen dies. Born April 27 1855 in Denmark he lived much of his life in Copenhagen before emigrating to America in 1915. He married November 18 1877 and had ten children with his wife, who died about twenty years ago. Grandfather Mogensen.

Jane Mogensen Densmark Copenhagen America Mr. Mogensen Grandfather Mogensen

Joshua the faithful leader of Israel to the promised land

A Bible School lesson introduces Joshua as Moses’ successor, a man tested and trained, whose leadership reflects faith, courage, and a call to wholehearted service. It discusses his role in guiding Israel, dependence on God, and the need for genuine conversion before covenant inclusion.

Joshua David Israel Moses God Canaan Caleb Ephriam Joseph Nun Promised Land Jesus Christ Eleazar Urim Thumim Hell

Mogensen Family Obituary From Weeping Water Iowa

The deceased has lived in Weeping Water recent months after farming with his son Otto. He was a longtime Lutheran and was buried at Oakwood cemetery after a Methodist funeral in Weeping Water. Survivors include Mrs. Rasmunssen, Mrs. Petersen, Henry, Otto, Adolph in Omaha, Mrs. Bundy, and George Mogensen of Swea City Iowa.

Otto Oakwood Cemetery Chris Rasmussen Carl Petersen Henry Mogensen Otto Mogensen Weeping Water Adolph Mogensen Omaha Chris Bundy Calloway George Mogeensen Swea Iowa

Mrs. I. W. Teegarden Passes in California

Word from Long Beach California confirms the death of Mrs. I W Teegarden last Friday. The funeral and interment followed in California. She formerly worked as a sales lady here under the name Miss Fannie Grace.

I. W. Teegarden Long Beach Calif Lloyd Wolcott

To Beat the Hoppers in Manley Oats on the Line

John A. Stander of near Manley visited town Tuesday to buy binder twine for cutting oats he deemed nearly ripe to get ahead of grasshoppers.

John A. Stander Manley

Picnic At Crete Brings Ben Franklin Stores Together

The Ben Franklin Stores held a picnic at Crete last Sunday inviting owners and workers from the Weeping Water Elmer Michelsen store and others nationwide. Mr and Mrs Michelsen and their staff joined the event with games amusements and a noon picnic dinner.

Crete Ben Franklin Elmer Michelsen Weeping Water Mrs. Michelsen

Death of Falls City Dispatcher B L Allsman at 54

B L Allsman a Missouri Pacific dispatcher in Falls City age 54 died there last Saturday after a brief illness. He served the railroad 36 years. His brother in law G R Binger arrived shortly before death. Mrs Allsman sister of Linger was prostrated and needed a nurse. Funeral held Monday in Falls City with interment in Wilber.

Falls City B. L. Allsman Missouri Pacific G. R. Binger Wither Allsman Linger Wilber

Plattsmouth Boys Attend Camp Strader and Minis Kuya

Plattsmouth youths attend Camp Strader in Crete and Camp Minis Kuya in Lincoln as part of two-week sessions. At Camp Strader five boys Carter Minor Billy Gayer Ralph Hill Jr Lars Larson and Donald Martin. At Minis Kuya Albert Richards and Bob Webb participate, with Minis Kuya opening June 19. A Court of Honor awards merit badges at camp ends.

Plattsmouth Strader Crete Minis Kaya Cornhusker Council Lincoln Strider Carter Minor Billy Gayer Ralph Hill, Jr Lars Larson Donald Martin Minis Kuya Albert Richards Bob Webb Jimmy Mauzy Cary Marshall Jilly Robertson Lars Richards Webb Court of Honor

Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. James Rebal

The Rebal family marks fifty years of marriage with a Sunday reunion at their North 1th Street home. Eight children gathered from Iowa City Great Falls Santa Monica Lincoln Omaha and nearby towns to honor James Rebal and Mary Trilety. A large gold and white cake and a $300 present from the children framed the celebration with photos and motion recordings to preserve the occasion.

James Rebal Mary Trilety W. S. Wise Missouri Pacific L. C. Stiles 1Th Fred Rebal Ed Rebal Harold and Shirley Montebello California Raymond Rebal Donald and Great Falls Montana Santa Monica

Cooky Cooks Club Meeting at Shryock's

Nine members met at Jeanette Shryock's. Roll call, minutes, and reading filled the meeting. Alta Marie Phillips won a prize in a questions contest. Selin Covers won deviled eggs. The group served Kool-aid and cookies.

Jeanette Shryock Roll Alta Marie Phillips Selin

Married by County Judge at Judge Purbury home

Ernest W. Schwartz of Weeping Water and Eva E. Hoback of Nehawka were married Saturday evening at the home of Judge and Mrs A H Purbury. The lines were read by Judge Duxbury with Miss Helen Jane Kopp and Chester Ralph Maddox witnessing.

A. H. Purbury Ernest W. Schwartz Weeping Water Eva EF. Hoback Nehawka Judge Duxbury Helen Jane Kopp Chester Ralph Maddox

Young Couple Wed at M. E. Church Waverly

Miss Blanche Anderson and John Schlaphoff wed at the Waverly Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony attended by about 125 guests. The bridal party included sisters Gladys and Marian Anderson and Doeretta Schlaphoff, with Myron Oehlerking as ring bearer and Elmer Schlaphof as best man. Reception followed in the church basement with pink and white decorations and a pink and white wedding cake. Relatives from Aurora, Nebraska and Linwis attended.

Blanche Anderson A. P. Anderson Waverly John Schlaphoff Carl Schlaphoff Murdock Methodist Church Powell Schwab Mildred Schlaphoff Alma Ebmeier Marian Anderson Gladys Anderson Wesley Benson Aurora Doeretta Schlaphoff Virginia Mary Leigh Benson Myron Oehlerking Elmer Schlaphof Erwin Schlaphoff Clifford Anderson

Nifty Needle Maids Meet at Lin ders Home

The Nifty Needle Maids gathered at Opal and Lila Linders home for a sewing program led by Miss Baldwin. Asa Marie Bodeker, the recreation leader for the meeting, conducted a short program before refreshments hosted by the hostesses.

Opal Lila Linder Miss Baldwin Asa Marie Bodeker

Birthday Visit for Mrs Nelson Berger at Lincoln Hostess Home

Mrs Nelson Berger of Nehawka and family joined by Mr and Mrs L W Wilkens in Lincoln for a birthday dinner at Mrs Berger's mother's home. Guests included Allegra Wilkens fresh from the Washington DC 4 H club camp trip. Also present were S L Chaplin Clara Finch J M Roberts and J E Anderson. Congressman H C Luckey and wife shared lunch and discussed Congress adjournment.

Nelson Berger Nehawka Berger Clara M. Finch Lincoln J. M. Roberts Louisville Kentucky J. E. Anderson Portland Oregon H. C. Luckey Washington, D. C Luckey Congress

OGANIZE BOYS LEAGUE FOR CASS COUNTY AREA

A baseball league for boys up to fifteen is being organized at the Cass County Recreation Center as part of the summer program. Teams will form in Greenwood, Louisville, Weeping Water and Plattsmouth under the direction of George R. Lushinsky Jr, now at the recreational headquarters.

Cass County Recreation Center Greenwood Louisville Weeping Water Plattsmouth George R. Lushinsky, Jr

Norfolk Packing Company Indebtedness and Name Change Notice

Notice lists Norfolk Packing Company's total debts as of May 31 1938 amounting to 210519.54 and records an amendment of Articles of Incorporation naming Norfolk Packing Company with principal place Plattsmouth Nebraska. It states capital stock 75000 with 50000 issued and outstanding and 25000 unissued, corporate term 50 years from April 24 1912, no limit on indebtedness, board of 3 to 7 directors, and officers. secretary Lester E Thimgan.

Nebraska Norfolk Packing Company Co. R. McKenna Rk. BE. Comstock E. H. Bernhardt Plattsmouth Lester E. Thimgan

Sheriff Sale Notices in Cass County Nebraska 1938 1945

Public sale notices issued by Cass County Nebraska sheriffs detail two separate auctions. The first, July 1988, lists personal property including a grain elevator, a 1929 Ford Coupe, and several teams and implements. The second, July 1945, describes real estate—the north half of the southwest quarter and the northwest quarter in section 18, township 11 north, range 10 east—ordered by The Equitable Life Assurance Society against William F. Heier Sr. and others.

BE. Sedgway Cass County Nebraska Farmers Union State Exchange Rock Island Newton IL Co John Deere Dan Pearl John Krueger Home State Bank Louis Ville Plattsmouth

Notice of Public Auction of Land in Cass County Nebraska

By order of sale issued by the Cass County District Court I will sell at 10:00 a.m. July 18 1928 at the courthouse front door Plattsmouth Nebraska the south half of the northeast quarter section 32 township 10 range 9 east of the 6th principal meridian in Cass County Nebraska The sale is in the action of Thomas W Hawkins administrator de bonis non of Sarah Hawkins deceased against Fred E Manners and Emma A Manners The sheriff W F Wehmiller attorney Sidney Nebraska signs the notice dated June 14 1928

District Court Second Judicial District of Nebraska Cass County Thomas W. Hawkins Sarah Hawkins Fred EB. Manners Emma A. Manners Plattsmouth A. D. Loss. H. Sylvester

Executor seeks mortgage for Edna Conn estate in Cass County Neb

Cassius C. Conn as executor files in Cass County Nebraska a petition to authorize a $34,750 mortgage on 120 acres in townships 12N 9W to pay debts administration costs and loan costs. Hearing set July 23 1935 at 10 a.m. in Cass County District Court. Mutz attorney for the estate.

Prudential Insurance Company of America Newark New Jersey Cassius C. Conn, Castle, Roper & Matthews Lincoln Nebraska Drs. Thomson and Ferciot Edna Conn Cassius C. Conn District Court Cass County North Range Hast Cass Equnty District Court Room

Order of Sale by District Clerk for 1948 Plattsmouth property

The public sale was ordered by Clerk C E B Sedg way on July 18 1948 at 7 PM in Plattsmouth Nebraska to bid cash for the West Half of the Northwest Quarter Section 17 and Northeast Quarter Section 18 Township 11 North Range 14 240 acres more or less in the Sixth Principal Meridian.

C. EB. Sedgway District Court Cass County Nebraska Plattsmouth William F. Heier Equitable Life Assurance Society

Also Mentioned on This Page

Red Cross Meeting Jans Mogensen Josh Mesopotamia Egypt Baakin Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. James Rebal Cooky Cooks Club Yankee Ingersoll M. E. Church Llinwis Walter H. Smith Plattsmouth State Bank Building Plattsmouth, Nebraska J. Howard Davis Oganize Boys’ League Crefcot, Fraser, Connolly & Stryker Omaha National Bank Sheriff's Sale State of County of Cass H. Sylvester State of Nebraska C. E. Sedgwary Winfield R. Ross and W. A. Robertson Plaintiff W. F. Wehmiller Sidney Sterling F. Mutz
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