Mrs Wescott Returns From D A R Meeting
Mrs E H Wescott former state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution returns from a several week eastern trip including attendance at the continental congress in Washington D C She met notable national leaders and visited with her daughter Mrs Perry H Murdick of Elizabeth New Jersey who served as a page. En route she stopped in Detroit and Chicago before arriving in Omaha to be joined by her husband Mr Wescott for the homeward drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Wescott
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
East
Continental Congress of the National Society
Washington
Wescott
Perry H. Murdick
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Society
Fishes by hand set Missouri catfish record on Speck Island
Renner Spidell farming on Speck island hauled a 40 pound catfish from the Missouri River with his bare hands in a single grab near land. The fish was hauled to his home and its head mounted by L. J. Jacobson, now displayed at the Piak lunch room for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Renner Spidell
L. J. Jacobson
Piak
Returns From California Visit By Mrs Frank Warren
Mrs Frank E Warren returned home Wednesday afternoon after a five and a half month stay in California. She visited her sons Fred Warren and James Warren in Oakland and San Francisco and enjoyed points of interest. She reports her relatives are doing well and in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Warren
California
Army surgeon to examine Plattsmouth enrollees for conservation work
The state tax commissioner in Lincoln announced an army surgeon will visit Plattsmouth to examine the young men enrolled for emergency conservation work. No examination date has been set. further details and the schedule are expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Plattsmouth
Returning from Hospital to Omrade Home
Mrs. W. G. Kieck and her infant son William Albert returned this afternoon from Omrade hospital. The boy will reside in Lome with his sister as playmate. County Attorney Kieck drove to Omaha to bring them home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Kieck
William Albert
Omrade
Lome
Kieck
Omaha
Plattsmouth Man Sues for 75000 Damage
Robert G. Reed of Plattsmouth sues Globe Casket Manufacturing Co. for 75000 damages in Arapahoe district court Denver for injuries from an auto crash near Grant New Mexico in March 1932. Reed rode with C P Masser, a casket company sales manager. their car overturned and Reed spent weeks in hospital before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arapahoe
Denver
Colorado
Robert G. Reed
Globe Casket Manufacturing Co
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Grant
New Mexico
Reed
C. P. Masser
The
Casket Company
Pearl lives on in hearts after loss
Our hearts have been comforted by kindness from sympathetic friends. We lay Pearl to rest and endure sorrow with faith that her loving personality remains in memory. We thank A W Cloidt and families for their support during this time of bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl
A. W. Cloidt
Nadine
Pat
Bill
Adah Moore
Geo. Luschinsky
W. W. Moore
Edgar Tunnell
P. H. Wohlfarth
A. O. Moore
J. W Jones
Standard Oil Adopts Uniform System at Stations
The Standard Oil Co. implements a countrywide uniform for employees with blue and white attire, plain blue trim, brass buttons, and blue caps bearing attendants names. Flord Gerbeling and assistant Clarence Forbes Jr. debut in the new uniforms at the local station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Co
Standard Co
Flord Gerbeling
Clarence Forbes, Jr
Police Officer Suffering From Mumps Goes on Vacation
Night police officer David Pickrel is on enforced vacation due to mumps as a large part of the town stays home ill. His wife Mrs. Pickrel has been sick for a week and may require hospital care. Joseph Hadraba and Roy Stewart cover nighttime duties during the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Pickre
Force
Roy Stewart
Employment Gains Locally As Two-Week Hiring Boosts Jobs
The past two weeks show a rise in local hiring across several firms. BREX shops report full staffing for refrigerator car repair with some workers on nine hour shifts. Norfolk Packing Co. anticipates summer production, while Yant company crews bolster the Union Nebanka project with two five hour shifts and early 6 am starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BREX
Norfolk Packing Co
Yant Company
Union-Nebanka
Loral
Bride Shower Honors Mrs Storjohan at Sanders Home
Miss Ann Sanders and Miss Helen Smetana hosted a Friday bride shower for Mrs Lawrence Storjohan. Four card tables and spring floral decor set a festive tone with prizes awarded to Miss Marie Horn and Mrs Grace Carper, followed by gifts and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Sanders
Helen Smetana
Lawrence Storjohan
Dora Soennichsen
Sanders
Marie Horn
Grace Carper
Council Bluffs
Storjohan
Funeral service conducted for Mrs. Luna Quinn
Rev H G McClusky attended a Lincoln funeral service for Mrs Luna Quinn formerly of Elmwood. The ceremony was led by Rev McClusky and Rev Victor West at the Lincoln funeral chapel before interment in Elmwood. Ideal Chapter 181 Eastern Star conducted grave services. pallbearers were longtime Elmwood friends. Mrs Quinn was mother of Mrs Ernest Trumble of the U S Veterans hospital in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. McClusky
Lincoln
Luna Quinn
Elmwood
McClusky
Victor West
Methodist
Ideal
Eastern Star
Quinn
Ernest Trumble
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital
Russell Paine Celebrates Twentieth Birthday
The twentieth birthday of Russell Paine was celebrated with friends at a Wednesday gathering. The evening featured pinochle hearts and rummy, with remembrances for the guest of honor and a luncheon served by Mrs. Frank Paine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusell Paine
Russell Paine
Frank Paine
Everett Newton Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Last evening Everett Newton was taken to Omaha and placed in St Catherine's hospital after a sudden acute attack of appendicitis. The patient underwent an immediate operation and came through in excellent shape and is now doing as well as possible under the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Newton
Omaha
St. Catherine's Hospital
Eagles Lodge Holds Election Last Evening
The Fraternal Order of Eagles lodge elected officers for the coming year. President Vern Hutchison, Vice-President H L Thomas, Secretary Leo Boynton, Treasurer James Robal, Trustee George McFarland, Inside Guard Ernest Porter, Outside Guard John Meisinger Jr, Physician Dr R P Westover. Veteran treasurer James Rebal begins his twentieth year in that role. Installations set for the first June meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neri
Order of Eagles
Vern Hutchison
H. L. Thomas
Leo Boynton
James Robal
George McFarland
Ernest Porter
John Meisinger
R. P. Westover
Eagles Order
James Rebal
The
Acrie
Order
Foot Set for Frank Rebal After Shop Fall Injuries
Frank A. Rebal lay in St. Catherine's hospital in Omaha after a Monday fall at BREX shops. Doctors found two fractures in his right heel, two broken toes on the right foot, and a cracked left ankle with severe swelling. He remains hospitalized for swelling to subside before setting the injuries, with a stay likely through Sunday or Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Rebal
BREX
St. Catherine's Hospital
Omaha
Mr. Rebal
Held Card Party by Home Chapter 189 Masons
Home Chapter No. 189 of Mrs A H Duxbury held a pleasant midweek card party at the Masonic building. Masons Star members and families enjoyed several games and the ladies raised 11 dollars to support remodeling a Masonic room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Duxbury
Masonic
Masons
The
Star
Prisoner Rey Simpkins Taken For Appendicitis
Rey Simpkins, jailed on suspicion of assaulting a railroad officer at Pacific Junction, was rushed to the University hospital after an acute appendicitis attack. Surgeons performed an emergency operation and he remained in serious but improving condition after the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Simpkins
Pacific Junction
University Hospital
Car Stolen From Lincoln Student Near Campus
John H. Becker a University of Nebraska student from Plattsmouth reported his coupe missing from the residence he rooms at in Lincoln Wednesday night. Police have not recovered the vehicle or made arrests as of press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Becker
Plattsmouth
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
Becker
Plattsmouth Woman Louvisa Kinnaman Celebrates 93rd Birthday
Mrs. Louvisa Louil Kinnaman of Plattsmouth marked her ninety third birthday with a family dinner. Born May 7, 1840 in Monmouth Illinois she moved to Plattsmouth in 1856 and married Richard Kinnaman who served as color bearer in the Civil War. The celebration included children Lee and Phillip Kinnaman and Hermen Gartleman with out of town guests from Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louvisa Louil
Monmouth
Illinois
Plattsmouth
Richard Kinnaman
Co. A
Nebraska
Lee Kinnaman
Phillip Kinnarda Fields
Council Bluffs
Hermen Gartleman
Charles Kinnaman
Will Kinnaman
Billy
Virginia
Lincoln
Entertain at Bridge Tea by Mrs Begley and Mrs Mauzy
Mrs James T Begley and Mrs James G Mauzy hosted a bridge tea Thursday evening in south city for the city teaching force. Tulip centerpiece brightened the dining room while Miss Lucille Nordholm and Miss Agnes Muenster won playing prizes. A musical program featured Miss Cora Williams with accompanist Miss Lillian Garrett. A three course luncheon followed hosted by the two central figures and Mrs John H Hallstrom assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Begley
James G. Mauzy
Lucille Nordholm
Agnes Muenster
Queen Esthers Meet Enlivened by Devotion and Elections
The Queen Esthers gathered at Gladys Glaze's home with Viola Goodman assisting in serving. Ruth Patton led the devotional period and Fern McMahon gave a notable lesson. Officers elected were Sylvia Hill president Mildred Newton vice president Alice Taylor secretary Fern McMahon treasurer. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Glaze
Viola Goodman
Ruth Patton
Fern McMahon
Sylvia Hill
Mildred Newton
Alice Taylor
Fern McMahen
Arrival of Little Son at Blunt Home
The Blunt family welcomed a fine little son on Thursday. Both mother and baby are doing nicely as relatives and friends extend warm wishes for the child’s future happiness and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Blunt
Miss Eula Reed Visits Family During Health Recovery
Miss Eula Reed, undergoing treatment at Nicholas Senn Hospital in Omaha, motored down with her brother Pat Reed to visit her mother Mrs. Bert Reed for the weekend. Her health has improved in recent weeks, and hope remains she will regain her former health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Reed
Nicholas Senn Hospital
Omaha
Pat Reed
Saturdaay
Bert Reed
Miss Reed
Rooster Days Set in Plattsmouth With Special Prices
Rooster Days activities run Wednesday through Saturday in Plattsmouth with local merchants and poultry dealers offering seven cents per pound in-store scrip for old roosters. Cash price tops the market at five cents per pound. A live rooster will be judged by a committee and a corn-eating contest will be staged in front of stores. D. D. Wainscott acts as contest referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
L. S. Devore
Rex Young
John Wehrbein
B. E B. Spangler
Henry Born
Louis Frederich
Max Vallery
W. S. Wetenkamp
D. D. Wainscott
Death of George A. Piatt at Mercy Hospital
George A. Piatt long time Mills County resident and Glenwood barber died after goiter treatment at Mercy hospital Council Bluffs. He was buried at Silver City after living in Malvern and Silver City. Survived by wife and four children Clyde Lincoln Neb Hudson Macedonia A. E Malvern and Mrs. Georgia Pace Springfield IL. Local mourning followed his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Piatt
Mills County
Iowa
Silver City
Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs
Piatt
Glenwood
Shelbyville
Ind
Malvern
Clyde
Lincoln
Barber Stricken by Ivy Poison While Mushrooming
A. J. Trilety, a barber, suffers ivy poison after foraging for mushrooms Friday afternoon. He and Ed Donat Jr. were near poison ivy. Trilety’s face shows significant reaction while Donat escaped uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Trilety
Illness of Peter Volk in Caldwell Kansas
Peter Volk of Caldwell Kansas is seriously ill at home after months of declining health. Friends in Cass County are informed of his condition as physicians offer little hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Peter Volk
Caldwell
Kansas
Mr. Volk
Journal Readers Urged to Phone In News Items
The Journal asks readers to report news tips by calling the paper at six. The request emphasizes timely tips and appreciative reception for community reporting.
Plattsmouth Ladies Attend Rebekah Meet in Omaha
The district Rebekah convention in Omaha drew many local members. Mrs. Martha J. Peterson served as district chaplain and Mrs. Harry L. Kruger acted as district deputy. Attendees from Plattsmouth included Miss Gerda Peterson, Miss Ruth Cosby, Mrs. T. E. Olson, Miss Anna Heisel, Miss Anna Leach, Miss Marie Kaufmann, and Mrs. Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebekah
Omaha
Martha J. Peterson
Harry L. Kruger
Gerda Peterson
Ruth Cosby
T. E. Olson
Anna Heisel
Anna Leach
Marie Kaufmann
Peterson
Dig Up House Site From Saturday’s Daily
University of Nebraska students led by Professor Bell and Dr G H Gilmore explored near Murray finding an old house site. They secured pottery fragments of an unknown ancient people and took them to Lincoln for university placement. The bluffs by the Missouri river and hills near Weeping Water creek show rich traces of ancient settlements before whites arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Bell
G. H. Gilmore
Murray
Lincoln
University
Missouri River
Weeping Water Creek
Elmwood Bank Reopens Under Restriction
Elmwood State Bank resumes business after two months closed, operating under house roll 167 and depositors agreement. Immediate reopening allows new deposits subject to checks while reorganization plans proceed, with older accounts equated by a set percentage until full activity resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood State Bank
Critical Illness of George L Kreager In Omaha Hospital
George L Kreager, taken to Omaha for treatment, is in critical condition. He became ill last Sunday with a sudden illness that worsened, and doctors fear a brain tumor may be the cause pending examination difficult due to his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Kreager
Omaha
Mr. Kreager
Pleasant Ridge Project Club Holds Final Meeting
The Pleasant Ridge Project club met April 25 at Mrs. L. A. Meisinger’s home with fifteen members and two visitors. Plans were set for the annual picnic, date undecided. After business, members played games and refreshments were served by Mrs. Meisinger, Mrs. Frank Salberg, and Mrs. David Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Ridge Project Club
L. A. Meisinger
Frank Salberg
David Ruth
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the Patriotic Society
Delly
Glove Casket Manufacturing Company
Eagles Lodge
Order—Many
Itead
Louvise Kinnaman
Louvisa Kinnaman
Kinnaman
Frank Kinnaman
Will Kennaman
Herman Gertleman
Mike Lutz
Little Son
Roosters
the Journal
Rebekah Meet
Elmwood Bank
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