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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1935

Page

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Second District Bar Meeting and Banquet Held

The Second District Bar Association met in Plattsmouth for a banquet at Hotel Playts mouth served by St. Luke's church ladies. Ralph Nickerson was elected president with J. A. Capwell, and Marshall Pitzer as secretary treasurer. debate on bar incorporation featured David Fitch and Judge Jesse Root.

Bar Association of the Second Judicial District Playtsmouth St. Luke’s Church D. O. Dwyer W. A. Robertson Ralph Nickerson Papillion J. A. Capwell Plattsmouth Marshall Pitzer Nebraska City David A. Fitch Jesse L. Root Omaha Bar of Nebraska Fitch Carl D. Ganz Alvo Guy L. Clements Elmwood W. W. Wilson Glen Woodbury W. H Marshall Pitcer

Holy Rosary Parish Ball Draws Big Crowds at Legion Hall

A large crowd enjoyed a fine social at the American Legion hall last night for Holy Rosary parish. The Jim Haworke orchestra of Omaha supplied music and delivered a lively program of popular Bohemian and German numbers keeping dancers on the floor.

American Legion Hall Holy Rosary Parish Jim Haworke Omaha Jim

Injured lad improving after Omaha hospital care

Robert Krejci son of Mr and Mrs Frank Krejci sustained a compound fracture and deep lacerations in an auto accident Wednesday. He was taken to Covenant hospital in Omaha for treatment where doctors reported he is as well as possible under the circumstances and as comfortable as possible after twenty nine stitches were required to close the wound.

Robert Krejci Frank Krejci Covenant Hospital Omaha

Plattsmouth Women Attend Deanery Meeting

About 125 members from southeast Nebraska gathered at St. Patrick's church in Manley for the Auburn deanery of the National Council of Catholic Women. Plattsmouth parish representatives performed on the program with violin, piano, and readings, and clergy joined talks on church work. The diocesan meeting will be in Lincoln on May 8.

Auburn National Council of Catholic Women St. Patrick's Church Manley Plattsmouth Mildred Knoflicek Holy Rosary Beatrice Kuoflicek Edna Mae Petersen St. John’s Lincoln A. G. Bach John Bergmann F. I. Rea Knoflicek and Petersen

Women pallbearers break funeral precedent in Omaha

Six women served as pallbearers for Emma Peltz 37 at Peters Carlson mortuary in Omaha. Service led by Rev Charles Durden with 25 women in attendance including cafe waitresses. Burial at Hillcrest Memorial Park followed the open procession and nontraditional role for a solo funeral.

Emma Peltz Omaha Peters-Carlson Mortuary Charles Durden First Baptist Church Dernice Nelson Tone Jones Mable Damon la von Godie Bonella Boustian Ambassador Margaret Prouse Hillcrest Memorial Park Fritz al Carlson Peltz Plattsmouth

Return from hospital brings glad notes for Mrs Mei singer

Friends report Mrs Frances Mei singer has returned home from an Omaha hospital where she underwent surgery. She is recovering well and will spend the rest of her recuperation at home.

Frances Meisinger

Legionnaires Hear of Work of Re-Employment

A large turnout at Hugh J. Kearns post meeting heard W. H. Andresen Nebraska veterans placement officer discuss National Re-employment Service policies. R. C. Patterson outlined Legion goals and universal draft ideas while Alf Edgerton noted local service office figures and reforms aiding home community workers. A luncheon followed the session.

Hugh J. Kearns Post American Legion W. H. Andresen Nebraska National Re-employment Service Mr. Andresen Lincoln R. C. Patterson Nebraska Legionnaire Alf” Edgerton Cass County Patterson Legion Congress Edgerton Andresen

Visit at Nolte Home Near Mynard

Gustav Berg and Pete Rezek visited the home of W. F. Nolte near Mynard on Saturday. Rezek is a Luther college student and Berg teaches near Wahoo.

Gustav Berg Pete Rezek Wahoo W. F. Nolte Mynard Mr. Rezek Luther College Mr. Berg

Dr G L Taylor Arrives Home After Government Work

Dr G L Taylor, recently engaged in government work in Colorado Utah and Wyoming, arrived in the city last evening to visit old friends. He was at Fort Collins and learned of a local dance, stopping in to greet friends. He will stay in the city for a few days at least.

G. L. Taylor Colorado Utah Wyoming Taylor Fort Collins

Plattsmouth Girl Weds Omaha Man In Quiet Rock Port Ceremony

Miss Janet Snyder daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Snyder of Plattsmouth became the bride of Benjamin L Kavalec son of Mr and Mrs L F Kavalec of Omaha in a simple ceremony at Rock Port Missouri. Rev L S Goings officiated at eleven with Mrs Laura Stovall as attendant and George Stovall as best man. The couple plans a short wedding trip and will reside at 2620 Woolworth Avenue Omaha.

Rockport Missouri Janet Snyder A. J. Snyder Benjamin L. Kavalec L. F. Kavalec Omaha L. S. Goings First Baptist Church Laura Stovall George Stovall Woodman Circle Life Insurance Company Technical Miller Cereal Mills Woolworth Avenue Nebraska

Funeral of Charles P Sydebotham at First Christian Church

Funeral services for the late Charles P. Sydebotham were held Wednesday at the First Christian church with Rev. O. B. Chastain of Omaha presiding. Old friends attended. hymns were sung by Mrs. Hal Garnett and Frank A. Cloidt. Mrs. O. C. Hudson accompanied. Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery.

Charles P. Sydebotham First Christian Church O. B. Chastain Omaha Hal Garnett Frank A. Cloidt Isle of Somewhere O. C. Hudson

Death of Former Local Resident Richard Cushing

News reaches city of the April 20 death in Los Angeles of Richard Cushing a one time resident. His father Richard Cushing Sr. was mayor of Omaha from 1890 to 1892. The elder Cushing moved the family to Omaha while the son later built a Los Angeles real estate career. Surviving siblings include Lara Blanche Lucille Smith and Harry all of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles California Richard C. Cushing Omaha Cushing Lara Blanche Lucille Smith Harry

Achievement Day Program Shines for Cass County Women

Four hundred women from Cass County gathered at the Congregational church in Weeping Water for the annual Achievement Day. Miss Evelyn Wolph chaired the event with about 40 clubs contributing. D. D. Wainscott urged Rural Homemakers to play a vital role in future farm adjustments as officers were replaced and a tea with musical acts followed the program.

Cass County Congregational Church Weeping Water Evelyn Wolph Nehawka John Fischer Eugie Milo Frisbee Elmwood Ray Norris Federated Woman's Clubs Union Johnnn B. Kaffenberger Cass County Farm Board D. D. Wainscott Tige Jessie Baldwin Helen Norton Alice Leone Ambler Louisville Murray Murdock G. R. Evelaund Everett Spangier George Sheldon Oscar Zink Orill Allen Eagle Arthur Schoeman Frances Meier Lova Patterson Violet Wall Hazel Olsen

McClusky Heads to Craig for Weekend Visit

This morning Dr. H G McClusky departed by auto for Craig Nebraska where Mrs. McClusky has been visiting for two weeks at the home of her sister Mrs. Herman Friedlund. He will return by Sunday for regular services.

H. G. McClusky Craig Nebraska McClusky Herman Friedlund Mrs. McClusky

Doctor performs appendicitis operation in Omaha hospital

Dr. O. C. Hudson underwent surgery at the Nicholas Senn hospital in Omaha for appendicitis. The patient tolerated the operation in good shape and is resting easily.

O. C. Hudson Nicholas Senn Omaha

Fire Destroys Louisville Road Home

A frame residence on Louisville road in the south part of town owned by L. B. Egenberger was burned to the ground last night after a defective flue caused a blaze fanned by a stiff breeze. O. E. Billeter and family escaped with most of their belongings saved. some items damaged. Local household items were lost despite neighborly assistance.

Louisville Road O. E. Billeter L. B. Egenberger

Union Citizens Reward for Rakes and Lau Looting Grocery Store

A 25.00 reward from The Household Anti Crime Association was paid for the arrest and conviction of Gallant Rakes and Clyde Lau who stole groceries from Mrs. C. E. Morris in Union Nebraska. Each thief received one to three year sentences in the Nebraska state reformatory in Lincoln. The reward is shared by Mrs. Morris and Ira Clark for aiding the arrest. The association notes steady success and hopes the program will spur crime resistance and public awareness.

Household Anti-Crime Association Gallant Rakes Clyde Lau C. E. Morris Union Nebraska State Reformatory Lincoln Anti-Crime Association Mrs. Morris Ira Clark

Boxing Night at Camp Plattsmouth Draws Large Crowd

The weekly boxing contest at Camp Plattsmouth drew many city residents. M Moore and J Erwin fought to a draw in three rounds. Russell Arnold defeated W Wells by technical knockout in the second round. J Burke beat Frank Nelson in a fast contest. J Reno defeated Erny Newton in the semi final. C Casey won by knockout over W Allen in the opening round. Bouts were held in the recreation hall due to weather with hopes for an open arena next time.

Camp Plattsmouth M. Moore J. Erwin W. Wells Russell Arnold Russell J. Burke Frank Nelson J. Reno Erny Newton C. Casey W. Allen Dreamland End Recreation Hall

Many Join C. of C. As Flower Show Support Grows

Seventy one members joined the Chamber of Commerce this year, reflecting strong community interest. Directors approved routine business, supported the upcoming flower show, and praised A. L. Tidd for his tireless efforts. The chamber offered help to the Eagles organization hosting their state convention in June.

Chamber of Commerce A. L. Tidd Order of Eagles

Mrs. Creamer Honored At Afternoon Tea In Nebraska

Mrs. A F Duxbury and Mrs. Edgar Creamer hosted Mae N Creamer at a tea in their home. The event featured a one act play Say It with Flowers by Peggy Johnson and piano solos by Peggy Wiles and Dorothea Duxbury. Attendees included numerous relatives neighbors and friends from Lincoln Murray Shenandoah Denver and Omaha.

A. F. Duxbury Duxbury Edgar Creamer Mae N. Creamer Sone Joeseph LeRoy William Pennsylvania San Jose California Peggy Johnson Peggy Wiles Dorothea Duxbury Elizabeth Ann Wiles Mra Creamer Josephine Cecil David Rutherford Harley Cecil Denver Colorado Clifford Cecil Shenandoah Iowa C. L. Martin Walter Martin Harley Wiles Ed Kelly Edward Egenberger Chas. Manners Myra McDonald Murray Robert Patterson Church Albert Wheeler Percy Wheeler Sue Strickland K. Brutner Harry Hinton William Oliver Alvin Remge Guy White Mike Kaffenberger Louis Reinackle Ed Thrall Ellizabeth Spangler C. E. Metzger Omaha A. H. Duxbury

Omaha Nuptials Bind Ruth Toy and Joseph Ortmann

Last evening at Judge A H Duxbury home in Omaha Ruth Sylvia Toy and Joseph Anthony Ortmann wed. The ceremony was performed in Judge Duxburys customary style and witnessed by A F Picchato both of Omaha.

Daly A. H. Duxbury Ruth Sylvia Toy Joseph Anthony Ortmann Omaha A .F. Picchato C. L. Graves Dora Mark Misa Lorraine Mr. Ebert

Card of Thanks from Sydebotham Johnston Stine families

The families express deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after the death of their husband and father. Thanks are given to those who assisted at the last services including Mr Cloldt Mrs Garnett Mrs Hudson the pallbearers and those who sent floral remembrances.

Cloldt Garnett Hudson C. P. Sydebotham J. A. Johnston J. R Stine

Boedeker and Davis Visit Murray for Business

W. G. Boedeker the Murray banker and O. A. Davis a prominent local resident were in Murray today to attend to business matters.

W. G. Boedeker Murray Banker O. A. Davis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Second District Hotel Plattsmouth Catholic Church Manley Church State Nolte Doc Benjamin Kavalec MR. Sydebotham Oak Hill Cemetery iInteresting Lau Detective Association C. OF C Mrs. Creamer Edgar L. Creamer Duxbury's
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