Plattsmouth to Open New Missouri River Bridge
The official opening of Plattsmouths new Missouri River bridge is planned in early spring, with completion of Livingston road work by March 15. A committee will attend the Harding Highway meeting on routing, while preparations include route markings at Sixth and Main and coordination with the Florida to Washington diagonal highway project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denvy
Plattsmouth
Missouri River
Chamber of Commerce
Livingston Road
H. A. Schneider
John Bettler
Sears Davis
Iowa
Harding Highway Association
Red Oak
Glenwood
Florida
Washington
Good Roads Committee
Young couple engaged from Ashland in Omaha ties
Miss Barbara Wiggenhorn and Richard B. Elster of Omaha announced their engagement at a 1 PM lunch at Miss Dora Wiggenhorn’s home. The event included a prize winning bridge game, with Elster described as an Omaha attorney, and Easter wedding planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Wiggenhorn
Dora Wiggenhorn
Edwin Fricke
Funeral of John Karvanek Held at Harris Home
The funeral for John Karvanek was held yesterday afternoon at the Harris home. Rev. H G McClusky led services with many old friends in attendance. A daughter of the deceased, Mrs. Hal Garnett, and Frank A. Cloidt sang hymns, with Mrs. H F Goos assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Karvanek
Robert W. Harris
H. G. McClusky
First Presbyterian
Camp Fire Activity Highlights Local Candy Sale and Meetings
The Wolphese Camp Fire group held a successful candy sale at the high school on February 20. On March 4 a business meeting occurred at the Elks lodge rooms. Miss Haley of the high school was appointed Assistant Guardian, and a hand craft meeting is planned March 11 at 7 PM at Mrs. Carl Ofe's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolphese
Elks Lodge
Haley
Carl Ofe
Funeral of Fred Hanni at Sattler Home
Funeral services for Fred Hanni were held Wednesday at Sattler funeral home with many old friends in attendance. Rev. Hanson offered comfort and hope, Raymond C. Cook sang hymns, Mrs. R. O. Cole was accompanist. Body buried at Oak Hill cemetery in the family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hanni
Sattler
Fourth and
Vime Streets
Hanson
Murray
Raymond C. Cook
R. O. Cole
Oak Hill Cemetery
City of the Silent
Athletic Park Could Become School Sports Center This Season
The plan to create an athletic park on the old tourist park grounds near Washington Avenue aims to serve the high school and Central buildings by providing a suitable venue for football and track. The board of education contemplates securing more property to expand space and improve facilities, hoping to host a spring track season on a proper cinder track and allow better sprint records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Aittle
Board of Education
Oid Ball Park
Anniversary Celebration for Don and Mrs Lynch
Yesterday marked the twentieth wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Don Lynch. Mrs Lynch returned home from Kansas City hospital as friends hosted a fried chicken dinner and china gifts. Cards and pinochle were played with Mrs Peter Gradeville named top player and Mrs Walter Victor of Omaha earning consolation honors. William Patrick O Donnell won the special prize. Attendees included numerous Omaha residents such as H A Grimm Albert Kendall Jr Will Voss Anna Austin William Murphy Peter Gradeville James Bulin W P O Donnell Howard Dowe A F Meisinger W H Mason and children Lester Burrows and Charles Gentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Lynch
Lynch
Kansas City
China
Peter Gradeville
Walter Victor
Omaha
William Patrick O'Donnell
H. A. Grimm
Albert Kendall, Jr
Will Voss
Anna Austin
Wiiliam Murphy
James Bulin
W. P. O’donnell
Howard Dowe
A. F. Meisinger
W. H. Mason
Lester Burrows
Charles Gentry
Meisinger Hosts Farewell Dinner Before South American Trip
Mr Herbert Meisinger honored at a farewell dinner by parents Mr and Mrs J J Meisinger of Santa Ana California. He and brother in law Mr Hugh Haley departed March 1 from Los Angeles aboard the S S West Ivis for Buenos Aires on a combined business and pleasure trip. The event included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Meisinger and their daughter Shirley Mr and Mrs Courtney Chandler Gilbert Meisinger and other guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Meisinger
J. J. Meisinger
Santa Ana
California
Meisinger
Hugh Haley
S. S. West Ivis
Los Angeles Harbor
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Lloyd Meisinger
Shirley
Card of Thanks from the Karvanek Family
The Karvanek Family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for support during their bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings. Each kind thought will never be forgotten.
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Karvanek
Plattsmouth Debaters Eliminate By District Final Stand
Plattsmouth high school debaters were eliminated in the Eastern District Debate Tournament semi finals held at Valley. Fremont Blair and Valley won, with Blair edging Plattsmouth in a close second round. The Platter team praised for strong effort and graduates this year including Robert Livingston and Mary Swatek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dany
Plattsmouth
Valley
Fremont
Plattamouth
Blair
Snyder
J. Arthur Nelson
Sarah Hyan
Omaha Central
Mons Robinson
Omaha North
Roscoe Cartwright
Thomas Jefferson
Midland College
Mary Swatek
Gerald Sperry
Robert Livingston
Ryan
Charles Nowacek
Miss Robinson
Platters
Nebraska City
Chas. Nowacek
Surprise 15th Birthday Party for Stuart Porter
Stuart Porter celebrates a 15th birthday with a Sunday school class of about 17 boys and Mrs. Boynton. The evening features games, music, a radiogram from brother Kenneth who crossed 7,500 miles of sea in a day, gifts, cake, and refreshments. The party is deemed a complete success.
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Stuart Porter
Laad
Road Work to Start on Highway 75 North of City
Rob erts Construction Co officials Robert Malone Porter Wickersham Elmer Budwig and Lyle Laughlin met to plan starting grading and paving on highway No 75 ten days after finishing nearby work. They will move crews from Fort Crook to the Glen Valley farm area north of town for the winter project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Malone
Porter Wickersham
Elmer Budwig
Lyle Laughlin
Roberts Construction Co
Fort Crook
Glen Vallery
Shower for Newley Wed Couple by Farmers Union Band
Last evening the Farmers Union band gathered at College Hill school house near Louisville to honor Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Meisinger on their marriage on February 23 at Louisville Lutheran church. Attendees included many neighbors and family members, with games, music, and fine refreshments making it a memorable event for the couple and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union Band
Ruben Meisinger
Cedar Creek
Louisville
College Hill
Louisville Lutheran Church
Meisinger
Leda Jochim
Gust Jochim
J. C
Albert
J. C. Meisinger
Verna
Arnold
E. N. Ahl
H. H. Ragoss
Merie
Eldora
Orville
Aline
Artie
Leake Found as Cause of Flood Near Oak and Seventh
City officials and the water company identified a main leak near Oak and Seventh streets as the cause of weeks of street flooding. Mains were shut off to stop the flow, relieving the area but leaving cellars filled with water and pavement damaged.
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Oak
Seventh Streets
Water Company
Will Leave The City Bell Family Plans Fremont Move
Mr and Mrs Sidney Bell intend to leave the city soon and establish a home at Fremont Mr Bell will go next week to begin work as an auto salesman and the family will follow later Friends of the family regret their departure after many years of residence here.
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Sidney Bell
Fremont
Mr. Bell
Traveling Man Die in Auto Wreck Near Murray
Albert E. Cable 35, traveling salesman for Pickwick Ready to Wear, died when his car left highway 75 near Murray. Miss Neva Knierin, from Nebraska City, injured and treated at St Marys hospital. Cable’s body moved to Streight funeral rooms for transport to Salina Kansas.
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G. H. Gilmore
Murray
Gilmore
Cable
Miss Knierin
W. G. Kieck
Bert Reed
Miss Kaerin
Streight Undertaking
Salina
Kansas
Fairbury Lodge of the Elks
Sattler
St. Mary’s Hospital
Nebraska City
Missionary Society Meets at Miss Spangler Home
The Women's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church gathered a large crowd at Miss Elizabeth Spangler's home on Wednesday afternoon. Devotions led by Mrs. H. E. Sorter focused on Pentecost from Acts 1 and 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Elizabeth Spangler
H. E. Sorter
Margaret Mapes
Europe
Robert B. Hayes
Plattsmouth Water Co Tests Oak Street Main for Leaks
Plattsmouth Water Co crews conduct tests along Oak street to determine if recent water flow results from a burst or leaky main. Workers check each section of the line across several blocks to locate any leak and plan immediate repair if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth Water Co
Oak Street
Auto accident en route to Cedar Falls funeral
Miss Mia Gering Barbara Gering and Mr and Mrs Henry Herold returning from Cedar Falls after attending the funeral of Jacob Pfeiffer had a serious wreck near Iowa Falls on Sunday. Their car skidded in loose gravel, hit a guard fence, and tumbled down a small incline but all occupants escaped injury. They continued to Cedar Falls for services and secured a replacement car for the trip home.
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Mia Gering
Barbara Gering
Henry Herold
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Jacob Pfeiffer
Gerings
Iowa Falls
William Morley Dies at Burlington Shops
William Morley a 70 year old longtime Burlington employee died while working in the local shops at 9 30 this morning. He lived in Plattsmouth forty five years and leaves a wife three children including son William and daughters Anna Turner Frances Morley. He also leaves three sisters and a brother.
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William Morley
Burlington
Morley
Plattsmouth
Tenth
Granite Street
Willam
Anna Turner
Pueblo
Colorado
Frances Morley
Kansas City
Missouri
McEntee
Columbus
Ohio
Dan Daly
Omaha
Dunn
Salt Lake City
Morris Morley
Glenwood
Hon or School Orchestra Receives Citywide Acclaim
At a high school convocation the Knites of Melody, a student orchestra directed by Charles Nowacek, were praised for a strong program. Members include Donald Rainer, Marvin Tritsch, Sam Arn, Edward Egen berger, John Albert, James Begley, and Charles Nowacek. Mentored by Ira Mumm and Miss Martha Gorder, they performed pieces such as How Am I to Know and Ida Sweet as Apple Cider with a piano duet and vocal numbers enhancing the program.
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Melody
Charles Nowacek
Ira Mumm
Donald Rainer
Marvin Tritsch
Sam Arn
Edward Egenberger
John Albert
James Begley
Miss Gorder
Charlies Nowacek
Martha Gorder
Charles Nowneek
Normal training teachers busy in county schools
Normal training classes have been active in the county with Louisville scholars teaching last week and Plattsmouth and Weeping Water trainers out during the current week. Trainees work part of each day under the supervision of the school’s regular teacher.
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Louisville
Plattsmouth
Weeping Water
Jacks Divorce Case Filed in District Court
Friday's Daily reports Pearl Jacks sues George Jacks in district court asking for a decree of divorce alimony and custody of their minor child.
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District Court
Pearl Jacks
George Jacks
World Day of Prayer Observed by City Ladies
A large gathering of city ladies from several churches met at First Methodist to observe World Day of Prayer. Mrs Homer Stuntz of Omaha spoke on The Bigger Life, urging service to the church and fellow man, with references to India. The program included a quartet, solos by Mrs John E Schutz, and accompaniment by Mrs J M Roberts. prayers and appreciations followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Homer Stunts
Omaha
Bishop Stunt
H. E. Sorter
Stuntz
Earth
India
Christ
John E. Schutz
Harry Schultz
Hal Garnett
J. E. Schutz
R. BK. Hayes
J. M. Roberts
St Patrick’s Bridge Party Hosted by Danty and Reed
Mrs Roy Perkins and Mrs Walter Reed hosted a St Patrick’s week bridge party Thursday at Mrs Reed’s Harris apartments. Emma Johnson won first prize with three tables of players. Bernard Meisinger took second and Ruth Fraton the consolation. Refreshments followed in festive green decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Perkins
Walter Reed
St. Patrick's Bridge
Reed
Harris
St. Patrick's
Emma Johnson
Bernard Meisinger
Ruth Fratton
Bridal Couple Visits from Nebraska
Mr. and Mrs. Al Chauite of Lawrence Nebraska arrived yesterday to visit the Joseph F. Hadraba and Joseph Wooster families. The couple married Tuesday at the Catholic church in Dewesse and are touring Shenandoah Iowa with relatives. Mrs Chauite formerly Miss Helen Hlavac, daughter of Adolph Hlavac and Anna Janda, granddaughter of John Janda, and a niece of the Wooster and Hadraba families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dany
al Chauite
Lawrence
Nebraska
Joseph F. Hadraba
Joseph Wooster
Dewesse
Shenandoah
Iowa
Chautte
Helen Hlavac
Adolph Hlavac
Anna Janda
Plattsmouth
John Janda
Wooster
Hadraha
Meeting notice for Nebraska educators in Lincoln
Superintendent KK E Beiley announces a Nebraska Superintendents and Principals Association meeting in Lincoln on April 26 with a full day program. The Schoolmaster's club banquet that evening will feature a leading American humorist as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KK. E. Beiley
Nebraska Superintendents and Principals Association
Lincoln
Nebraska
America
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John Ekarvaneek
Journal
Athletic Park
South America
Platter
Leake
Murray Corner
Albert Cable
Burns
Homer Stuntz
Methodist Church
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