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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1939

Page

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Death of Frank E. Warren Old Time Resident

Frank E. Warren, 67, long time Plattsmouth resident and former Red Sox baseball manager, died Sunday at 9 30 p m after a period of declining health. Born March 21 1872 in Bedford Iowa he lived in Denver eighteen years before returning to Plattsmouth in 1901. Survived by widow three sons, two daughters, and multiple siblings.

Frank E. Warren Mr. Warren Red Sox Bedford Iowa Charles Warren Denver Plattsmouth Burlington James Warren San Francisco Fred Warren Oakland Francis Warren City Edna Warren Richard Beverage Elmer Taylor Robert MacClanahan Louis Hennings John T. Rice Henry Larson George Miller Glen Eager Cedar Creek Louisville C. R. Warren Earl Blount Los Angeles

Junior Woman's Club Planned in Plattsmouth

Ten young women met at Mrs Elmer Sundstrom s home to form a Junior Woman s club or Business and Professional Women s group The Plattsmouth Woman s club offered a musical program and the group invited all local women over 18 to attend a formal organizing meeting March 13 at the Hotel Plattsmouth Dining Room Plans stem from Mrs John Beetem of Douglas Nebraska who recently started a similar club in Nebraska City

Elmer Sundstrom Plattsmouth John Beetem Douglas Nebraska Beetem

Card of Thanks for Son and Brother

The family thanks those who assisted after the passing of their son and brother and those who sent flowers. Gratitude is extended to Raymond Cook Lucile Wiles and Rev and Mrs Paul Dick for the songs performed, all of which will be long remembered by Mr and Mrs Thos FP Ruby and Mr and Mrs John Beckman.

Raymond Cook Lucile Wiles Paul Dick Thos Ruby John Beckman

Thanks for kindness during illness and death of father

The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during the sickness and death of their father. They thank for floral tributes the minister's comfort and the singers Mont Shrader and family.

Mont Shrader

Still Suffering Effects Of Assault On Third Street

Glen Allen, assaulted and robbed on Third street weeks ago, remains injured. He has had several teeth removed and Tuesday required removal of a bone particle from his jaw that was broken in the attack.

Glen Allen Third Street

Sheep Demon stration Planned in the County

A countywide sheep demonstration is scheduled for St Patrick's Day March 17 starting at 9 30 am with a shearing demonstration at the S Ray Smith farm three miles north of the Highways 50 and 34 junction and a quarter mile east near Weeping Water Walter Tolman of the Nebraska College of Agriculture assists The event includes docking cestrating and drenching demos lunch at noon and an afternoon shearing session at the Ernest Norris farm two and a half miles east of the junction A sheep discussion on care marketing and management follows at the extension office this district meeting is one of six statewide inviting men from surrounding counties to attend.

St. Patrick's Day S. Ray Smith Walter Tolman Nebraska College of Agriculture Ernest Norris O” Street

Little Lad Burned In Fall At Store Register

Jerry Sanders, son of Mr and Mrs John Sanders, suffered severe burns to both arms Saturday morning when he fell on a fur nace register. The injury was painful and the boy still feels the effect keenly.

Jerry Sanders John Sanders

Transfers Keep Active in March Real Estate Flow

County Register of Deeds Ray F Becker and staff report steady real estate transfers and farm leases throughout the year, with less March rush than in the past. The trend shows a more even year long flow of instruments rather than a March spike.

County Register of Deeds Ray F. Becker

Mrs. W. L. Dwyer Returns From East Trip

Mrs. W. L. Dwyer returns home after a short business trip to the east. She visited a brother and sister in Cleveland, Ohio and enjoyed the many places of interest in that section of the state.

W. L. Dwyer Cleveland Ohio

York teacher visits parents over weekend

Miss Helen Farley, an efficient York City Schools teacher, spent the weekend with her parents County Commissioner and Mrs. George L. Farley and returned to duty Sunday evening.

Helen Farley York City George L. Farley

Minnor Heads Kankakee Water Plant Exhibition

Lynn O Minor, longtime Plattsmouth Water Co. superintendent, is promoted to manager of the Kankakee Illinois water corporation owned by West interests of Portland Maine. He succeeds ill George Huse and will oversee the local plant as his family leaves Plattsmouth.

Lynn Minor Plattsmouth Water Co Plattsmouth Water Corporation Kankakee Illinois Rotary Club Plattsmouth Fontenelle The Daughters of the American Revolution F. P.E.O P E.O Presbyterian Church Carter West Eleanor Rockford (1.) College

Fred Geis Improves After Hospital Operation

Fred Geis, hospitalized in Clarkson after surgery, shows improvement following a serious condition. Doctors and family expect a full recovery and his eventual discharge to rejoin colleagues and relatives.

Fred Geis Clarkson Hospital Geis

Union Village files tax foreclosure against Snyder and others

The Village of Union sues in district court to foreclose liens on thirteen parcels of real estate. Attorney A. L. Tidd represents the village in the action.

Union Anna B. Snyder A. L. Tidd

Farmer Ernest Bintner Injured in Runaway Wreck

Ernest Bintner, well known farmer south of the city, suffered severe injuries in a Monday wagon runaway. He was thrown from the wagon with a very severe leg wound, a badly sprained arm, and other bruises, enough to keep him on the inactive list for some time.

Ernest Bintner

Illness Keeps Guthmann Family Homebound

Mrs. F. R Guthmann and her daughter Miss Minnie have been confined to their North Fourth Street home for several days due to grippe and flu. Miss Guthmann fell ill first, followed by the mother, with both affected by the malady.

F. R Guthmann Miss Minnie North Fourth Street Miss Guthmann

Mrs. William Baird Heads to Denver to See Ill Brother

Mrs. William Baird departed for Denver today due to her brother C. V. Tourtelett of Riverton Wyoming falling ill. Tourtelett was taken to Mercy Hospital in Denver for care.

Yluesday William Baird Denver C. V. Tourtelett Riverton Wyoming Tourtelett Mercy Hospital

Treasurer Turner Attends Nebraska County Treasurers Meet

County Treasurer John E. Turner traveled to Omaha to join the annual meeting of the County Treasurers' association of Nebraska. Turner, active in the group and a former state president, participates in the convention events this week.

John E. Turner Omaha County Treasurers’ Association of Nebraska Turner

Weeping Water Man Sues for 25000 Against Missouri Pacific

James Dixon sues the Missouri Pacific railroad in district court for 25000 damages claiming a back injury while working as a section hand around March 12 1937. He says wages were about 129 monthly and that under orders with others he helped load strap rails and urged more help.

James Dixon Missouri Pacific Railroad Company

Death of J. B. Boyer in Laramie Wyoming

Dr. and Mrs. R P Westover mourn the sudden death of Dr Westover's brother in law J B Boyer at Laramie Wyoming. He leaves a wife and three children. Funeral services are set for Friday afternoon in Casper Wyoming.

R. P. Westover Dr. Westover J. B. Boyer Laramie Wyoming Boyer Casper

Aid Milk and Shoe Fund Receives Additional Gifts

Contributions to the milk and shoe fund are reported by Mrs. F. R. Mullen treasurer. Donations include 50 cents from E. H. Schulhof and Caroline Schulhof, 50 cents from Rev. J. W. Taenzler, 50 cents from Mrs. R. A. Bates, 50 cents from Clem Woster, 25 cents from Mrs. W. L. Heinrich, $1 from Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crabill, and shoes from Mrs. George Mumm.

F. R. Mullen Milk and Shoe Fund E. H. Schulhof Caroline Schulhof J. W. Taenzler R. A. Bates Clem Woster W. L. Heinrich J. W. Crabill George Mumm

Mrs. Rosencrans Returns From Chicago Visit

Mrs. W. E. Rosencrans has returned home from several weeks in Chicago visiting her son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. B A. Rosencrans. She enjoyed a delightful time visiting places of interest and time with her grandchildren.

W. E. Rosencrans Chicago B. A. Rosencrans

Davis and Murdick Visit Lincoln Relatives

Mr and Mrs Howerd Davis joined Mrs Perry H Murdick Jr and son Perry for a day visit at Lincoln with Mrs Davis relatives. Mrs Murdick met old Wesleyan University friends from her college days during the outing.

Sally

Mrs Mary Wetenkamp Janney Visits Norfolk Relatives

Mrs Mary Wetenkamp Janney of Norfolk Nebraska is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A A Wetenkamp west of Mynard. She came in response to her mother's longstanding illness and to help during her recovery period.

Mary Wetenkamp Janney Norfolk Nebraska A. A. Wetenkamp Mynard

Mrs Cramer and her newborn return home

Mrs Don Cramer and her baby son returned to their home Friday after spending several days at Anton Kani hospital where the child was born.

Don Cramer Anton Kani

Frank Blotzer Sr. Confined by Illness At Home

Old friends are informed that Frank Blotzer Sr. has been confined to his home for several days due to illness. He is suffering from high blood pressure requiring extended quiet and rest at home.

Frank Blotzer Mr. Blotzer

Legislators Hear Ad Club Luncheon Report

Three Nebraska Unicameral members Senator Fred Carsten of Avoca Senator W. H. Diers of Gresham and Senator George Gross of Valentine spoke at the Plattsmouth Ad Club luncheon at the hotel dining room. They outlined legislative work and lobbyist roles while noting the value of constituent input before Lincoln committee meetings. About forty attended, including County Commissioner Ray Norris.

Nebraska Fred Carsten Plattsmouth Diers Carsten Mr. Kourpal Ad Club Fred Busch George Gross Gross Kourpal Lincoln Ray Norris Senator Carsten Avoca

Creighton University Oklahoma Game Draws Local Fans

Raymond J. Larson and sons Lars and Ray and Ralph Hill Jr attended the Creighton University versus Oklahoma basketball game in Omaha Saturday evening. Lars and Ralph are local school team members and enjoyed the college matchup.

Raymond J. Larson Lars Ray Ralph Hill, Jr Omaha Creighton University Oklahoma Ralph

Plattsmouth Student Elected to Alpha Mu Mu Sorority

Miss Marty Jean Knorr of Plattsmouth Nebraska elected to Alpha Mu Mu honorary music sorority at Lindenwood College St Charles Missouri. She has appeared in several college recitals with marked success and is advancing rapidly in her music studies.

ST. Charles Marty Jean Knorr Plattsmouth Neb Lindenwood College Alpha Mu Mu

Leach Family Moves to Plattsmouth Residence

Mr and Mrs E B Leach and their family relocate from Union to Plattsmouth living in the Sattler residence at 123 North 11th street.

E. BE. Leach Union Plattsmouth Sattler North 1Lth Street

Return to Auburn after weekend visit

Mr. and Mrs. Elton Cacy of Auburn visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cacy and returned home Sunday. They were driven home by Mr. and Mrs. Cacy. Miss Mildred Cacy, who was in Auburn over the weekend, also returned home with Charles Walden.

Elton Cacy Auburn Thomas Cacy Cacy Mildred Cacy Charles Walden

Phillip T. Becker Dies Early Today at Family Home

Phillip T. Becker 62 died at 5:30 AM at his North 11th Street home after a months long illness. A Cass county resident and farmer turned retiree, he leaves widow Suena Hirz Becker and son John H. Becker. Surviving brothers and sisters include William A. Becker H. E. Becker Dora Peacock and Mrs Frank A. Cloidt. Funeral arrangements pending Sattler funeral home.

North 11Th Street Phillip T. Becker Becker Cass County John H Harriett E. Becker Tazewell County Illinois Womahood Mr. Becker Catherine Sueather Suena Hirz John H. Becker William A. Becker H. E. Becker Dora Peacock Long Beach California Frank A. Cloidt Sattler Funeral Home

Ducks Seen Migrating Over City This Morning

Residents heard ducks flying low over the city signaling the start of the annual migration to northern feeding and breeding grounds. Those who saw the flock described circling as if preparing to alight and feed.

Vacationing Frances Cloidt Returns Home From Stephens

Miss Frances Cloidt of Stephens College Columbia Missouri will arrive home Thursday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Frank A Cloidt. College students receive a one week vacation with some sent on an eastern tour and others enjoying home visits.

Frances Cloidt The Stephens College Columbia Missouri Frank A. Cloidt

Sixth Weekly Prize Honor for Rural School Effort

Evelyn Shelhorn teacher of district 29 and pupils thank friends who helped win the Sixth Weekly Prize in the Rural School Contest.

Evelyn Shelhorn Dist

Murray Church Pie Supper and Bake Sale Friday Event

The Murray Christian church ladies sponsor a pie supper and bake sale at the church parlors on Friday evening March 17. A program and special music are planned and the public is invited to attend.

Murray Christian Church

Plattsmouth Woman's Club Elects Officers in Meeting

The Plattsmouth Woman's Club held an evening meeting at president Mrs Elmer Sundstroms home electing new officers for the year and welcoming district president Mrs John Beetem of Douglas who spoke on club work and plans including Junior Woman's clubs and a tree for every stump conservation program. The program featured musical solos by students and faculty, a district conference discussion, and a forthcoming bridge and checker party. Officers named were President Mrs Frank Mullen Vice President Mrs John Woest Corresponding Secretary Mrs J F Wolff Secretary Mrs Frank Horsak Treasurer Mrs Peter Carr.

Plattsmouth Frank Horsak Louis Ward Egenberger Frank Mullen Sundstrom John Beetem Auturn Allan White Smith Herbert Devoe Tmumbers Catherine Kimsey David Fowler R. Knorr Beetem Peter Carr L. W. Egenberger Defoe A. H. Duxbury Fred Lugswch John Woest J. F. Wolff A. J. Trilety Glen Vallery Marie Vallery Agnes Muenster Dorothy Glock

Printing Job Prompt Attention for All Sizes

Our service offers prompt handling for any printing job no matter the size. Call number 6 to get started and ensure timely processing.

Legal blanks for sale at the Journal office

Deeda mortgages and assorted legal blanks are available for purchase at the Journal office. This listing notes a variety of forms suitable for recording debts and other legal matters.

Deeda Journal

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. O. Minnor West Interests Weeping Water Man Missouri Pacific Railroad AID Milk and Shoe Fund Frank Blotzer III Bill Diers Plattsmouth Woman’s Club
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