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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1933

Page

4

Weeping Water Community News Highlights Local Visits and Events

Weeping Water residents host a Legion card party for the order. Agnes Rough visits with siblings from Lincoln, while Guy Stokes of Louisville buys farm horses. Mrs. Leyda of Plattsmouth stays with sister Mrs. Olive. A land sale for 40 or 80 acres is listed. Eastern Star and county events draw crowds. Local figures gain health, and business picks up with crushed rock and sugar stone orders.

The American Legion Weeping Water Agnes Rough Lincoln Guy Stokes Louisville John M. Leyda Plattsmouth George Olive Cass County Briggs Nebraska P. O Order of Eastern Star Perry Rector Missouri Pacific St. Louis John Crozier Frank Baldwin Newton L. Grubbs John E. Johnson

Homecoming from the West Amid California Earthquake Fears

Alln Hobson returned from a lengthy stay in Fullerton California near Los Angeles where he visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm Davis. Hobson left before the earthquake struck last Friday and Alice remarked she wanted to depart before any quake.

Alln Hobson West Fullerton Calif Wm. R. Davis Los Angeles Alice

Wm Hobson Finds Trouble Delays South American Cruise

Wm Hobson, visiting his parents last summer, planned a winter in South America but encountered trouble in California. He abandoned that trip and has been cruising along the west coast, writing home about his work there.

Wm. Hobson California W. L. Hobson West South America

Teffts Return Home From East Visit

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Tefft returned from a trip to New Jersey and Washington D. C. They stopped in Chicago to see their two sons and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Tefft. They enjoyed the trip but said Weeping Water looked good on arrival home.

C. E. Tefft New Jersey Washington, D. C Chicago Sheldon Tefft

John S Hall Admitted To Iowa City Hospital

John S Hall formerly of Plattsmouth now living in Davenport Iowa was admitted to an Iowa City hospital recently where a growth was removed from his eye.

John S. Hall Plattsmouth Davenport Iowa Iowa City

Brief Notice of Local Family Deaths and Illness

The report notes a man named Hall undergoing eye surgery and another growth removal from the left eye less than a year ago. It also mentions Mrs. W. H. Homan of this city as Hall’s daughter and the recent death of her grandmother Mrs. C. S. Armgast of Reynoldsville Pa at 86.

Hall W. H. Homan C. S. Armgast Reynoldsville

Relatives Receive Reassuring Earthquake Messages From West Coast

California bound relief notes bring safety updates to Nebraska families amid West Coast quake. Families including Rice, Heese, Thierolt, Rebal, Vallery and Gass report relatives safe though some are still awaiting word as communication remains difficult.

California W. P. Rice Harry Rice Benna Park Louise Heese Phillip Mthierolt Elsa West James Rebal Fred Rebal Edward Rebal Los Angeles Glen Vallery Harry Shepherdson Long Beach Olive Gass Alvin Gass

PIG CLUB MEETS AT LEWISTON COMMUNITY CENTER

The Happy Hustlers Pig club reorganized at Lewiston Community Center on February 22 with Earl Wolfe as leader and Robert Wolfe as president. Officers include Hobscheidt and Schafer, Pullen, Schefer, and Wainscott assisted. First meeting held last Thursday. monthly meetings set for the first Thursday. Games followed business, high scorers Dale Hansen and Milford Smith. Visitors Ray Smith and Milford of Weeping Water attended.

Happy Hustlers Pig Club Lewiston Community Center Earl Wolfe John Hobscheidt Robert Wolfe Florence Schafer Vernile Pullen James Schefer Wainscott Dale Hansen Milford Smith George Hobscreidt Gwendolyn Hansen Donald Wolfe Ray Smith Milford Weeping Water

Rotary hears city students in dramatic art group

Rotary members heard several city school students in dramatic art acts directed by high school teacher Jack Figley. The pieces include The Death of Benedict Arnold and The Lost Word in the dramatic class and Mrs. Jones at the Wheel in the humorous class. Virginia Samek Virginia Trively Cora Williams directed by Cora Williams, meeting led by A S Christ.

Rotary Club Benedict Arnold Frederick Fricke Virginia Samek Virginia Trively Mrs. Jones Cora Williams Jack Figley

Quake Wreckage Clean-Up Underway in Southern California

After the quake, Los Angeles area efforts push debris removal and safety checks. 116 dead, over a thousand injured, about 75 million dollars in damage. 60 thousand fed from relief kitchens as schools and buildings are inspected for safety and reconstruction begins.

Los Angles Cal California W. O. Wayman Long Beach Central

Gregg Club Holds Regular Meeting With Jigsaw Program

The Gregg Commercial Club met Tuesday evening at the high school auditorium. A jig saw puzzle program led by Leona Meislinger and committee members included Leona Meislinger Ordell Hennings Kathryn Hough and William Highfield.

Gregg Commercial Club High School Leona Meisinger Ordell Hennings Kathryn Hough William Highfield Earl Lamberson Anna Mae Sandin Glen Puls Ruth Hall Margaret Yelick Dorothy Elliott Carroll Sutton Virginia Samek Helen Amick Barbara Spangler Harold Jordan

Death of Julius Thimgahn Beloved Clay Center Citizen

Julius Thimgahn of Clay Center Kansas died February 25 1933 at his home from pneumonia at age 82 with a long family history. He was survived by six grandchildren and several daughters and sons including Mrs Lydis Noyes and Miss Selma Thimgahn. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with burial at Fancy Creek cemetery.

Julius Thimgahn Clay Center Kans Kansas Mr. Thimgahn Micheal Mary Thimgahn Germany America Cass County Dorothea Gaibel Lydis Noyes Harry January John Olney Texas Herman Rosenow Howard Ralph Cubbison Selma Thimgahn Los Angeles Calif Guy Elder Jesus Methodist Church Fancy Creek Green Harry Thimgahn Maxine

Nehawka area residents host visitors and report town happenings

Nehawka and nearby towns see a string of visitors from Omaha and Council Bluffs. residents report people dropping by for weekends and weekdays, including social visits, business trips, and family gatherings. local groups hosted luncheons and meetings at the Auditorium and the Nehawka Methodist church Ladies' Aid.

Roughs Learn Son Safe After Norwalk School Collapse

Mr and Mrs Stewart Rough of Los Angeles whose son S B Rough is an athletics instructor was at a contest in Norwalk last Friday. After finishing the meet the Roughes headed to the school for a shower when an earthquake struck destroying and burning the building. Norwalk lies about twelve miles from the Roughs' school. The couple were relieved to learn their son and family survived.

Stewart Rough S. B. Rough Los Angeles Norwalk Norwald Mr. Rough

Quilts at Nehawka Cemetery Show Draw Big Attendance

The exhibition fostered by the Nehawka Cemetery Association was held over the Sheldon store rooms. A very fine display of quilts drew wide attendance and the event was enjoyed. Receipts for cemetery maintenance pleased the organizers and the association ladies received thanks.

Nehawka

The Musketeers to perform in Murdock this Saturday

The Musketeers, a musical organization from Nehawka, will travel to Murdock for a performance this Saturday. The tour marks a local cultural event expected to draw community members from surrounding areas.

The Musketeers Nehawka Murdock

Fun Loving Public Chance Promised at Local Event

A brief notice says residents will be given an opportunity to join in a locally organized event designed for enjoyment and community participation.

Marriage ties work at Olsen quarries in Nehawka

Albert Scudder married Genevieve Burton on January 7 after fear of losing work for being single. The couple reports continued employment and receives congratulations from many friends.

Olsen Nehawka Albert Scudder Genevieve Burton Albert

Mrs Steffens Improving in Rochester

Word from Rochester Minnesota says Mrs John H Steffens is showing good improvement after a period of treatment. The report notes promising prospects for both to return home within a week or a little more and that she will be well again after a few months.

Rochester Minnesota John H. Steffens

Injured on Farm Runaway Hurts Willis Campbell

Willis Campbell was injured on Hennings Johin son’s farm when a spirited team ran away while he was unloading. The wagon struck him, fracturing three ribs and causing severe bruising and skinning of hands and legs. Dr. Henry Walters treated the fractures and the patient is improving under care.

Hennings Johinson Willis Campbell Campbell Henry Walters

Deloris Lulu Yardley Arrival Report

Mr and Mrs Elmer Yardley announce the arrival of their daughter Deloris Lulu Yardley born last Sunday The mother and baby are reported doing well and the father is progressing as expected

Deloris Lulu Elmer Yardley Deloris Lulu Yardley

Nehawka church announces services and events

United Brethren in Christ pastor Otto Engebretson leads morning Bible school at 10 and evening gospel service at 7 30. Young men choir and orchestra to perform. Boys and Girls plan a Y P social. Woman's society hosted by Mrs. Lloyd on March 22. Cass County Ministers and Laymen League meeting at Union on March 19. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.

United Brethren In Christ Otto Engebretson Nehawka Church Bible Church School Woman's Society Bible Church School

Bible church morning worship and school schedule

Bible church reads 10 a m Sunday school and 11 a m morning worship service. The Woman's society will be en proceed with activities.

Woman's Society

Bank Director Attest: Nebraska Cass County Report Sworn

A bank president and two directors certify a financial report to the Nebraska Department of Trade and Commerce. The document, sworn March 10, 1933, lists totals for eee nes and Cass County. Notary Edna Warren signs with commission expiry 1938. A society note invites a Christian Endeavor party at the Hogue home on Friday evening March 17.

County of Cass A. Schneider Department of Trade and Commerce L. A. Schneider Henry Horn Prank A. Cloidt Edna Warren Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Hogue

McDonough Cousin Visits O Neill For Recovery

Mrs. W. J. McDonough of O Neill Nebraska is a cousin of Frank Mullen and is staying with the Mullen family to recuperate from a recent operation in Omaha. She will remain with relatives during her recovery.

W. J. McDonough O'Neill Nebraska Frank Mullen Mr. Mullen

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