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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1933

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Plattsmouth High Seniors Plan Final Year Activities

Plattsmouth high school seniors prepare for closing events including the play sneak day baccalaureate and commencement. Officers are George Adam president Mata Scheckness vice president and Florence Schutz treasurer with Mr Har old Jordan as sponsor.

Plattsmouth High School George Adam Mata Scheckness Florence Schutz Harold Jordan Gertrude Vallery Stuart Porter Emily Lorenz Greth Garnett Virginia Samek Figley Patterson Jordan Sam Ann Walter Porter Mr. Jordan Donald Bushnell Pauline Hoschar Robert Hall Norma Saumeart Robert Hirz Mary Mrasek William Weten- Kamp Albert Toman Richard Brendel Albert Todd Hubert Rummel Sam Arn Mr. Patterson Marvin Tritsch Amy Elliott Francis Liberstall Elinore Smetana Floyd Shankholtz Alice Jeffries Mara Schackness Ordell Hennings Petterson Nadine Cloidt Robert Wheeler Florence Shutz Roze Wooster Ila Taylor Theodore Yelick Anna May Sandin la Verna Rhoden George Luechinsky Leo Sikora

Lincoln Visit Urges State Aid Legislation For Smaller Cities

Mayor John P. Sattler along with Councilmen John son Scarle S. Davis and Frank M. Bestor and Attorney A. L. Tidd visited Lincoln to lobby a legislative committee for a registration measure aiding smaller cities. They pressed auto license and gas tax sharing, state highway maintenance aid, and several minor bills.

John P. Sattler C. A. Johnson Scarle S. Davis Frank M. Bestor A. L. Tidd Lincoln

Thieves Steal Chickens From Two Local Farms

Deputy Jarvis Lancaster responded to a report at Grover Parriott's place north of town where twenty hens were taken leaving two roosters. Sheriff Sylvester was called to the Schiessl farm west of town where thirty chickens were stolen after the lock was forced. Two empty sacks were found. owners accuse known parties and seek prosecution unless return of poultry.

Jarvis Lancaster Grover Parriott Sylvester Louis Schiessl Schiessl

Open Truck Line Serves Cass County Towns to Lincoln

Rea McMahen opens a truck line between this city and Lincoln serving Eagle Elmywood Murdock Manley Weeping Water Avoca Nehawka Union Murtya Mynard. Trucks depart each morning except Sunday and visit communities then go to Lincoln returning in the afternoon. Omaha line also continues to serve the area.

Rea McMahen Lincoln Cass County Eagle Elmywood Murdock Manley Weeping Water Avoca Nehawka Union Mur- Tya Mynard Capitol City Omaha

Meet of Farmers to Highlight Cass County Plans

A Chamber of Commerce agriculture and entertainment meeting is planned for Wednesday March 22 in Cass County. Norfolk Packing Co aims to expand its local plant operations and seeks an adequate acreage of vegetables to support 1000 daily cases at peak season with about sixty workers in summer. Attendees will see a display of all packed products and enjoy social features.

Chamber of Commerce Committee On Agriculture and Entertainment Cass County Norfolk Packing Co Flattsmouth

Double Sorrow For Hastings Pioneer Knorr Family

Mr and Mrs R W Knorr face two bereavements in Hastings as Mrs John Knorr mother of Mr Knorr dies at 78 followed by the death of her husband John Knorr at 85. The couple were early settlers and homesteaders who helped develop Adams County. The services for both aged parents are held today amid the family’s shock.

R. W. Knorr Hastings John Knorr Mr. Knorr

Nehawka Bank Reopens After Bank Holiday Closure

The Bank of Nehawka, run by D. C. West, reopened to the public after a state banking clearance ending a bank holiday. Residents of southern Cass County welcome the return of banking services and the boost to local business.

Bank of

Declamatory Contest Draws Large Audience at Local School

A near capacity crowd watched nineteen students in dramatic, oratory, humorous and extemporaneous divisions for a sub district berth. Winners included Greth Garnett in dramatic, George Adam in dramatic and oratory, with a tie for third, and freshmen performers Aimee Jane Thomas and Dorathy Seimonait.

Auburn Figley Greth Garnett George Adam Telham Virginia Samek Frederick Fricke Benedict Arnold Pauline Hoschar Aimee Jane Thomas Inga

Local judging panel names and officials

The judging panel included Mrs. James T. Beg ley, Miss Helene Perry, Miss Lillian Garrett, Mr. J. Howerd Devis, Mr. Li. D. Hiatt and Mr. R. F. Patterson.

James T. Begley Helene Perry Lillian Garrett J. Howerd Devis Li. D. Hiatt R. F. Patterson

Burnington Refrigerator Express Co resumes operations

The Burnington Refrigerator Express Co plant in this city, closed since Saturday due to a nationwide banking holiday, will resume on Monday morning. Superintendent George Jeager received the order noon today from company headquarters, restoring regular schedule operations.

Burnington Refrigerator Express Co George Jeager

Presbyterian Auxiliary Elects New Officers

The Women's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church met on Wednesday afternoon to elect officers. President Mrs. A. J. Trilety. 1st Vice President Miss Florence Terryberry. 2nd Vice President Mrs. Luke Wiles. Secretary Mrs. Sterling Ingwerson. Treasurer Mrs. John Gorder.

Women's Auxiliary Society of the Presbyterian Church A. J. Trilety Florence Terryberry Luke Wiles Sterling Ingwerson John Gorder C. E. Hertford J. F. Gorder Mike Tritsch Paul Ambrose Wiley Ligier

Banquet Set With Coach Bible for March 30 in Plattsmouth

In a telephone talk with Cash TD the plan was confirmed for a March 30 banquet honoring the Nebraska basketball team. Coach Bible and Ed Weir will attend with football pictures to be shown after the meal.

Cash Bible University of Nebraska Patterson Ed Weir Plattsmouth Pittsburgh Bibbe Coach Bible Chamber of Commerce Barbie Nebraska

Two Newcomers Born to City Families

Two new arrivals brighten the city this week. A fine little son joins Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Grant, and a little daughter arrives for Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Elliott. Both infants are reported to be thriving and bring happiness to their families.

Charles McGuire Dies After Prolonged Illness

Charles McGuire aged 76 longtime Burlington railroad maintainer and foreman died early today at his home on Worth Street from a heart attack brought on by weeks of influenza. Born in Ireland in 1856 he came to the United States in 1872 and worked from 1879 until retirement in 1922. He leaves his wife four sons a daughter and a brother. Funeral service will be held Monday at St. John’s Catholic Church.

Charles McGuire Mploye 9Th Street Ir. McGuire Burlington Railroad Earrymore McGuire Waverly E. P. Braken Purlington Donegal Ireland United States Mr. McGuire Gretna Nebraska Bridget Dolan Bancroft Nebr Thomas Edgar McGuire Con McGuire McLean William Becker York St. John's Catholic Church

Swatek Named Chairman of Engineers Week at Nebraska

George F. Swatek senior in the College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska has been selected by fellow students as chairman of Engineers Week. The Plattsmouth native, son of Mr and Mrs W A Swatek, is a top graduate of Plattsmouth High School class of 1927 and has earned multiple honors during his college career. Engineers Week occurs in May signaling the close of the university year.

George F. Swatek University of Nebraska Swatek State University Mr. Swatek Mra W. A. Swatelk Plattsmouth

Cecil Promoted To Manager At Scottsbluff Store

Jirley Cecil, formerly assistant manager at Montgomery Ward Denver, is promoted to manager of the Scottsbluff Nebraska store. He will begin duties Wednesday morning and move his family to Scottsbluff to reside, returning Nebraska to a key western trading point.

Jirley Cecil Denver Montgomery-Ward & Co Nebraska Cecil Scottsbluff

Interest in Essay Contest At Local Chamber Of Commerce

City youth show strong interest in an essay contest sponsored by the retail section of the Chamber of Commerce. About 400 papers have already been submitted to teachers in public and parochial schools. The topic asks why the writer should trade in the town they live. Parents are urged to support their children in competing for prizes.

Chamber of Commerce

City Conventions Name Candidates for Councilmen

Democratic and Republican conventions named councilmen for all wards. Democrats chose Bestor Tippen Puls Brittain Klein Tidball Fenney Luschinsky Vroman and others with ward committees. Republicans selected Baird Tidball Henry Asper Fenney Luschinsky Vroman and others with ward committees. Both parties urged a two ward division to appear on the April 1923 ballot.

Claud C. Smith D. O. Dwyer Frank Smith Frank M. Bestor Johhn A. Libershal Kate Morgan W. C. Tippens Michael Bajeck W. A. Swatek Etta Gorder W. H. Puls Frank Libersnal J. G. Livingston ZJ. C. Brittain George Conis aArthur Kiet William Kiet Hallie Marshall Ballon J. A. Schneider William Schmidtmann, Jr First Ward William Baird E. A. Webb William Schmidtmann John L. Tidball Henry Aasper J. H. McMaken W. F. Evers Third Ward George L. Fenney CO. C. Hudson John F. Wolff Fourth Ward George Luschinsky W. D. McCrary Mra BF. R. Gobeimen Fifth Ward E. O. Vroman Albert Stokes

Louisville residents attend court hearing on estate

Ernest and August Pautsch of Louisville were in the city for a county court hearing on the estate of Mrs. Ernest G. Pautsch. They were among well known local residents in attendance at the courthouse.

Ernest August Pautsch Louisville Court House Ernest G. Pautsch

Honor Well Known Louisville Citizen Sunday

Wendell Heil, an aged Cass County figure, celebrated eighty five with relatives at his North In home. The Nebraska settler recalls pioneer days, crafts at his carpenter shop, and faith in the Lord as key to safety. Attendees included Heil, family and neighbors from the local community.

Louisville Wendell Heil Cass County Louisville Courier Wendell Hell Mr. Heil North In

Successful Quilt Show Draws Big Crowds and Prizes

The quilt show near the B M Eoenrichsen Co. store drew wide interest with 120 quilts entered across classes. Visitors cast about 600 votes determining winners led by Betty Barrows in pierced quilts for Flower Garden and Jennie Kumm for Indian Wedding Ring. In applique Sterling Ingwerson won Conventional Pattern with Ohio Rose going to Reese Hastain. Floral and Conventionel tied for embroidery with Chripwisner and Parkening earning top spots. Ida Cole and Etta Gerder led silk wool and velvet divisions.

B. M. Eoenrichsen Co Betty Barrows Murray Jennie Kumm Sterling Ingwerson Reese Hastain Louisville Bennett Chripwisner John Parkening Ida Cole of Mynard Etta Gerder

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Nehawka Bank Shylock William Wetenkamp Dorothy Seimoneit George Lushinsky Russia China Blue Eyes Willam Slayman Avis Sylvester Evelyn Rehn Stuart George Presbyterian Auxiliary A. J. Tvilety Reioader Ilness Fin Sid Mr. Hel Heil John Heil Henry Heil Philip Heil Fred Heil Walter Heil Herbert Heil Otto Heil Wm. Rohrdanz Louis Meisinger Paul Kupke Roy Meisinger Arnold Elseman Chas. Stander Herman Wend George Meier Morris Amelang Rev T. Bertman
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