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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1939
Page
3
Mrs Frisbee of Elmwood visited Mrs Mary Stout this week. Charlie Foreman of Sioux City, a former Alvyo man, has been in town recently. Forrest Hardwock has been ill for a week and misses school but is reported to be improving and hopes to return soon.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Williams hosted Sunday in honor of Mrs Bruner of Waverly celebrating her birthday anniversary Attendees included Mr and Mrs Leonard Olson and daughter Opal Mr McCarthy Mr and Mrs Ronald Hall and family and Mr and Mrs Elmer Klyver all of Waverly
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coatman celebrated their wedding anniversary with a Monday evening gathering at home. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments. Blizzard conditions kept some country attendees in town overnight with friends.
A severe snow storm raged all night Monday and lasted until near noon Tuesday, shutting most east and west roads and some north and south routes. The local board of education canceled classes Tuesday and Wednesday as buses could not operate. This marks the first day of school closures this year due to weather, though there has been no epidemic and overall school progress remains steady.
A large crowd of Ladies' Aid members gathered at Mrs. Carl Ganz's home for the March meeting on March 1. Mrs. Glenn Dimmitt led devotions and Mrs. Talbert Edwards presided over the business session. Coffee and doughnuts were served by Mesdames Ganz, Boyles, Hemke and Miss Nita Mullen. The president announced a new kitchen stove had been purchased.
Dan Williams long sick list patient was rushed to Bryan Memorial Hospital Monday afternoon with serious condition. He rests as easily as medical aid allows but his status remains very serious while friends hope for improvement soon.
Reese Williams, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Dan Williams, returns from California to be at his father’s bedside as he lies seriously ill in Bryan Memorial hospital.
Joe's New Way defeated CYO with top individual scores by Dasher 509 and Brittain 484 while CYO's Thimgan 517 and McClan eahan 487 led their side. Wimpy's Inn and Fetzer's posted solid totals as Black & White edged Creamery in a four team roundup.
Robert E. Sedlak, a well known local young man, is confined to his home since Wednesday afternoon due to a severe grippe and flu. The illness has forced him to remain away from his active duties.
The Brink Hatchery at 333 Main Street, Plattsmouth, markets strong, sturdy chicks and offers custom hatching, poultry feed, and supplies. Willard N. Brink and staff advertise free flock inspections, year round service, and high quality chicks for egg production and farm profitability.
Asgill S. Will born April 25 1849 in Highland County Virginia died February 22 1939 at his son Fred S Will's home in Hennessey Oklahoma aged 89 He married Barbara E Harold January 16 1870 and had nine children all living Mrs Will died January 2 1930 Surviving grandchildren numbered twenty nine and great grandchildren twenty three He lived in Nebraska California and finally California before visiting Hennessey when he died Esteemed for devotion to God and cheerful endurance.
The Bob White patrol held its weekly meeting atRaymond Evers home on Wednesday March 1. Billy Hula led the session with Kenneth White Sanford Short Raymond Evers Keith Dashner Albert Richards and George Jacobs present. The group discussed a hike but dropped the plan and played ping pong followed by a lunch prepared by George Jacobs.
Stephen Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Sears Davis and a student at Kemper Military School Missouri, arrived home yesterday to spend the weekend with his parents as the school begins spring vacation.
Letter to the Plattsmouth Journal argues for cutting public spending to lower taxes as property values drop. F A Parkening urgesReducing non essential government groups and regimentation to protect farms and homes from rising taxes amid declines in land values and incomes.
Mary Oliver’s funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. at Horton funeral home in Dalmy Seventh and Vine with Father George Tyner of Omaha officiating. Frank A. Cloidt sang two hymns, Mrs J M Robers provided accompaniment, and Oak Hill cemetery interment followed with pallbearers listed.
Glenda Barbara Dooley daughter of Mr and Mrs Clayton Dooley underwent tonsil removal this morning at :30 The operation was successful and her condition is improving rapidly through the day
The Rehmeier Elevator in Alvo has long served Cass county offering high grain prices and fair terms. Proprietor Simon Rehmeier is praised for honest weight and square dealing with farmers and is a key figure in community projects.
The Junior class basketball team defeated the Freshmen 53 40. Scorers for the Freshmen were Martin with 16 and Hill with 12. Steinkamp led the Juniors with 24 points and Larson added 15 as the box score lists the rest of the details.
Magmie Mendenhall won the ladies division while Frank Konfist and John Richardson tied for second in the regular weekly pinochle tournament at the Recreation Center. A crowd remained despite the snow.
The Social Circle club met at Mrs. Earl Wolf home for an all day February session on Company Dinner led by Mrs Tony Klimm and Mrs John Hobscheidt. Guests attended and prepared a noon covered dish repast as the year nears last meeting on March 14 with Mrs Earl Hathway and Mrs Louis Burbee assisting.
Harold Lusthen, a Wabash farmer, found a curious device on his strawpile identified by weather bureau officials as a radio meteorograph. The balloon-borne instrument broadcast air temperature and moisture to a ground receiver from various heights. Officials ruled out Baltimore as the origin and suggested Omaha or Kansas City as likely launch points.
G G Griffin of the Cass theater left Thursday for Ashton Illinois after learning of his aunt's death. He stopped in Harlan Iowa where a cousin joined him and they continued to Illinois for the funeral services. He expects to be away a few days.
Elmer Sundstrom resigns as nominee for councilman in the third ward citing position requirements. The Republican Central Committee will meet promptly to choose a replacement candidate to fill the vacancy.
Readers respond quickly to want ads as a steady stream of inquiries follows their publication. Advertisers report strong engagement and timely results from classified postings across categories.
A nostalgic kitchen piece presents baked flounder in tomato sauce and halibut puff with mushroom cheese sauce, plus a salmon celery loaf. It includes recipe steps, ingredients, bake times, and serving tips for each dish.
Funeral services for Mrs Frank Kozak were held Thursday at 2 30 p m from Sattler funeral home at Fourth and Vine with Rev Louis Kvetensky of First Presbyterian Church of Omaha officiating. The interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph Novotny James Sediak Frank Slatinsky Julius Kalasek Frank Read and Albert Schiess. Husband Frank Kozak could not attend due to illness.
Mrs. Orwell Noell entertained relatives and friends at her Murray home on her husband's birthday. The guests slipped in quietly while Mr. Noell listened to the radio and a lively card and visiting session followed. A late lunch of sandwiches pickles cake and coffee was served before departures.
In the Dorcas circle account for the Methodist federation the name of Mrs Milo Farney should replace Mrs Milo Price in the hostess list for the event. The correction updates the social roster associated with the circle's service.
A brief notice commends courteous handling in a phone news service referencing No. 6, highlighting polite interaction and efficient communication.
The Platters, after beating West Point Wednesday, were eliminated by Columbus Discoverers 45 to 21 in the Fremont tournament semifinal. Renfield led Columbus with 16 points, Brock added 11, while Hayes starred for the Platters before an injury. Platters were penalized 17 fouls as the Discoverers opened with a 17–0 run and led 24–12 at halftime.
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