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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1939

Page

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Dedication Plaque At St Luke’s Church In Memory Of Mrs Leonard

The dedication of a loving plaque for the late Mrs V V Leonard occurred at St Luke's Church yesterday. Father Raymond Redden baugh of St Martins Omaha officiated. Family members attending included Mrs Edward Jackson Theodore Leonard Lyle Leonard J E Worley and Miss Verna Leonard.

St. Luke’s Church V. V. Leonard Raymond Reddenbaugh St. Martins Omaha Edward Jackson Theodore Leonard Lyle Leonard J. E. Worley Lincoln Verna Leonard

Funeral services attended by Cass county officials

County Treasurer John E. Turner Register of Deeds Ray F. Becker Clerk of the District Court C. E. Sedgway and Attorney A Capwell attended funeral services for Richard Deles Dernier in Elmwood. Dernier, longtime resident of that Elmwood area, was a lifelong friend of Turner and Capwell.

John E. Turner Register of Deeds Ray F. Becker District Court C. E. Sedgway A. Capwell Elmwood Richard Deles Dernier Cass County Messers Turner and Capwell

Royal Dance Saturday Night at Legion Ballroom

Paul Sing leads electric guitar orchestra at Legion Ballroom for a Saturday night dance. Admission 25 cents.

Royal Dance Paul Sing the Legion Ballroom

Plattsmouth Masons Attend Euclid Lodge Banquet

A Plattsmouth group traveled Monday evening to Weeping Water for Euclid Lodge No.7 A F and A M meeting and a banquet. Attending were W. A. Robertson past grand master of Nebraska, W. F. Evers, H. A. Schneider, County Treasurer John E. Turner, Raymond Hild, Frank A. Cloidt, Carl J. Schneider, R. C. Cook, Wayne A. Bennett, Warren Scharfenberg, and Mr. Calhoun.

Plattsmouth Masons Weeping Water Euclid Lodge No.7 W. A. Robertson Nebraska W. F. Evers H. A. Schneider John E. Turner Raymond Hild Frank A. Cloidt Carl J. Schneider R. C. Cook Wayne A. Bennett Warren Scharfenberg Mr. Calhoun

Appeal Filed Over Cass County Farm Bureau Funding Ruling

County Clerk records a notice of appeal from taxpayer George S Ray challenging the Cass County Farm Bureau funding decision. The case tests the November 6 1938 election that approved a 2800 dollar appropriation, with the County Board first denying then rescinding its action to grant February payment after differing legal opinions on vote plurality. The appeal names attorney D O Dwyer and bond signers Frank A Parkening and Sear S Davis.

George R. Sayes Board of County Commissioners Cass County Farm Bureau D. O. Dwyer George 5. Ray Farm Bureau

Plattsmouth Legion Drum Corps at Weeping Water May Day

The Plattsmouth American Legion Drum and Bugle corps aided in Weeping Water May Day exercises and performed a drill to an ovation. Plattsmouth high school baseball defeated Weeping Water 5 to 1 with strong pitching by Stuart Sediak and Robert Hayes.

Plattsmouth American Legion Weeping Water Plattsmouth Weeping Water High School Stuart Sediak Robert Hayes

Plattsmouth Junior High Track Team Shines at Glenwood Meet

Plattsmouth junior high track finsihers collect several placements at Glenwood meet. Favors wins multiple sprints and relays while McMaken and Larson earn top finishes in the 100 and 220 yard events. Harold and White also help secure relay runners and team points.

Plattsmouth Glenwood Larson White Favors McMaken Harold White Harold McMahen

Teacher Sylvia Korbel Visits Crete for Mother's Day

Miss Sylvia Korbel a kindergarten teacher at the Central and Columbian buildings along with Miss Shirley Seiver spent the weekend in Crete Nebraska at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Korbel to observe Mother's day.

Sylvia Korbel Central Columbian Shirley Seiver Crete Nebraska Ed Korbel Korbel

Job's Daughters Observe Mother Daughter Meet

Bethel No. 24 of Plattsmouth held its annual Mother Daughter banquet at the Masonic hall with many members and mothers attending. Naomi circle planned the 6 30 dinner, a business meeting followed led by Miss Wilma Frederick, one new member joined, and Shirley Seiver was named to represent the bethel at the grand council in Fremont. A brief program by mothers and daughters featured duets and solos, with flowers given to each mother as Mother’s Day greetings.

Bethel No Plattsmouth Masonic Hall Naomi The Methodist Church D. M. Babbitt Wilma Frederick Betty Mae Hutchinson Shirley Seiver Don Seiver Bethel Fremont Harry Nielsen Maxine Nielsen Roy Knorr Belug Kathryn Kimsey

John Jacobs Returns From Hospital Stay

John Jacobs returns home from the Anton Kani hospital in Omaha after a ten day stay following an appendectomy performed a week ago Sunday. Friends welcome the popular high school student back and hope he resumes his usual activities soon, though he regrets missing the senior class sneak day.

Dathy John Jacobs Anton Kani Omaha John

Suit to Quiet Title Filed in District Court

George V. Erickson and Mary Larsen Marshall sue The American Security Co. of New York in district court seeking to quiet title to real estate. H. V. is listed as attorney for plaintiffs though no land is shown for Ashland.

Darity District Court George V. Erickson Mary Larsen Marshall the American Security Co New York H. V. Noland Ashland

California visitor Robert Hirz returns to hometown

Robert W. Hirz of Burbank California arrived Sunday for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred W Hirz and other relatives and old time school friends and associates. He is looking fine and has been very successful in his work on the west coast.

Robert W. Hirz Burbank California Fred W. Hirz West Coast

Pleasant family visit at Kaufmann home with Chicago guest

A Sunday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kaufmann's home included Mike Varga Sr of Havelock and W J Vallery and family. Niece Miss Geraldine Bloom of Chicago, visiting after sixteen years, joined the party. Mr Warga and his granddaughter then left for Chicago that evening for a short visit.

Henry Kaufmann Mike Varga, Sr Havelock Kaufmann

Young Couple Announces Marriage In Cass County

Miss Rosemary B. Cleidt a Cass County teacher and Albert Ulrich son of Mrs. Ewald Ulrich were married August 27 1938 at Corneil Bluffs with a Lincoln NE ceremony at St Mary's Cathedral conducted by Monsignor C J Riordan. The couple plan to reside on a farm west of the city and begin housekeeping immediately.

Rosemary B. Cleidt Cass County J. J. Cleidt Albert Ulrich Ewald Ulrich Corneil Bluffs Lincolnn St. Mary's Cathedral C. J. Riordan Plattsmouth Peru

Byron Golding Undergoes Operation at Lincoln General

Byron Golding, longtime patient at Lincoln General hospital, underwent surgery on Monday after two weeks of illness. He has faced a heart weakness for two years and has been hospitalized repeatedly seeking relief.

Byron Golding Lincoln General Hospital Golding

Mrs Giles visits Lincoln for Mother's Day tea

Mrs. Ernest C. Giles visits Lincoln as a guest of her daughter Miss Lois for a Palladian Literary society Mother's day tea at the temple building on the University of Nebraska campus.

Ernest C. Giles Lincoln Miss Lois Palladian Literary Society Temple Building University of Nebraska

South Bend Officials Visit for 1939 Assessment Return

M. E. Bushnell assessor of South Bend precinct and his son Clark, with Mr. and Mrs. Martin Zaar of South Bend, came here for the return of the 1939 assessment.

M. E. Bushnell South Bend Clark Martin Zaar Mr. Bushnell

Mrs Glen Vallery Heads West to Aid Critically Ill Brother

Mrs. Glen Vallery left Saturday evening to visit her brother A. J. Shepherdson in Bellingham Washington who is critically ill. She will stay on the west coast before returning home to Plattsmouth.

Glen Vallery Bellingham Washington A. J. Shepherdson West Coast Plattsmouth

Wiles Family Attends Pi Beta Phi Father Mother Dinner

Mr and Mrs J E Wiles visited Cincoln Sunday to attend a Father-Mother dinner hosted by Pi Beta Phi at their house. They were guests of their daughter Miss Mary Kay Wiles.

J. E. Wiles Cincoln Pi Beta Phi Sorority Mary Kay Wiles

Here for Mother's Day Visitors Spend Day with Rice Family

Mrs. Carl Mathiesen of Sioux City Iowa and Mrs. John Fitzpatrick with daughter Lois of Union visited Sunday to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. William Rice Sr. and family.

Carl Mathiesen Sioux City Iowa John Fitzpatrick Lois Union William Rice

Lincoln D C C W elects officers at Lincoln meeting

Mrs. E. J. Brady of McCook was re elected president with Mrs. John Rauth of Lincoln as first vice president and Mrs. John C. Hauth of Manley as active leader and first vice president. Irene Cullen named fourth vice president as other officers and delegates to the national convention named. Resolutions oppose equal rights amendments and obscene material while supporting Catholic defense and youth action.

E. J. Brady McCook Catholic Group National Defense Lincoln Pb. Cc. C. W Lincoln John C. Hauth Manley Irene Cullen P. J. Meehan T. C. Walsh Douglas A. 5. Dele Wahoo Rose Neville York May Hyland Brady Pius XI Pius XII Louis B. Rucera Register Catholic Youth In Action John C. Rauth F. L Rea Plattsmouth W. V. Gauvreau Hastings F. Verling Indianela Alice Ziska

Rural Cass county schools celebrate annual picnics

Eight Mile Grove District 25 led by Nellie Carlson held a May 14 picnic on school grounds with cafeteria style noon meals and games. Nehawka District 28 under Beatrice Beverage hosted May 12 with shrubs planted nearby and a large turnout. Stull District 28 led by Lucille Meisinger hosted May 14 with baskets of food and Michael Vetesnik supplying weiners.

Cass County Eight Mile Grove Nellie Carlson Nehawka Beatrice Beverage Stull School Thomas Grosshans Lucille Meisinger Michael Vetesnik

Murray Resident F T Wilson Ill From Pleural Pneumonia Threat

F T Wilson a noted Murray resident is reported seriously ill at home after pleurisy with a risk of pneumonia. He is improving but remains far from well.

F. T. Wilson Murray Altho

Seniors Hold Kid Day At 1529 Monday High School

Seniors staged Kid Day as part of last carefree days before graduation. Students wore varied garb to school with many boys dressing as girls and decorating costumes.

Young Couple Wed in Quiet Home Ceremony

Morgan Meisinger and Ruth Robbins were married Sunday at the Meisinger home with Dr. H G McClusky officiating. Attendants included Mrs. Percy Bailey and Gerald Cady. reception duties were handled by Mrs. John Meisinger. The couple will reside in Syracuse.

Ruth Robbins Syracuse Morgan Meisinger John Meisinger, Jr Morgan Meisingger Joe Pedley H. G. McClusky First Presbyterian Church Percy Bailey Gerald Cady Meisinger John Meisinger

Drugstore man reports Hadrabas traveling in Europe

J. S. Joseph F. Hadraba, prominent druggist, notes that his son Ted Hadraba and wife are in France and will sail home on the Roosevelt from Le Havre this Saturday. They enjoyed a motor trip from Prague where Hadraba has served with the U S legation staff and commerce office.

Joseph F. Hadraba Ted Hadraba France Roosevelt la Havre Prague Hadraba American Legation U. S. Department of Commerce Czechoslovakia Germany United States Legation Belgium Holland Paris Washington

Notable resident suffers severe nose bleed sent to Clarkson

On Monday evening H. E. Becker experienced a severe nose hemorrhage. He was moved to Clarkson hospital in Omaha for care. Mrs. Becker traveled to Omaha to be with him.

H. E. Becker City Clarkson Omaha

Mrs Hudson Remains in Hospital After Operation Progress

Friends report Mrs. C. C. Hudson Jr. is improving at Anton Kani hospital in Omaha after surgery. Dr. Hudson has spent much time with her and is pleased with her steady recovery.

C. C. Hudson, Jr Anton Kani Hospital Omaha Hudson

Death of Joseph Lidgett Pioneer Union Resident

Joseph Henry Lidgett age 74 longtime Union resident died Monday afternoon after a long illness due to cancer followed by pneumonia. Born in Newark England on December 3 1864 he emigrated to the United States, lived in Chicago, married in 1914 and moved to Union Cass County area. Survived by his wife and several sons including Henry who returned from California to help care for him. a funeral will be held Thursday at Union Methodist Church with Rev McGaughey presiding. He was a Mason and Modern Woodman member.

Joseph Henry Lidgett Union Newark Nottinghamshire England America Chicago Cassa County Mr. Lidgett Henry Lidgett California Union Methodist Church McGaughey Methodist Church Lidgett West Jack Lidgett Masonic Order Modern Woodman

BIND OVER CHICKEN SUSPECTS IN COUNTY HEARING

The preliminary hearing in county court bound over Charles Wheeler and John Weiss on two counts each of chicken stealing. Evidence tied them to tire marks and footprints matching their car, with feathers and sacks found in the vehicle. Bond set at 1000 dollars. Wheeler held under habitual criminal act and Weiss on two stealing counts plus resisting an officer.

Charles Wheeler John Wels Murray Joe Mrasek Emery Doody Walter A. Smith Weiss Mrasek

Mrs Virgil Perry Visits Illinois Family and College

Mrs Virgil Perry spends time in Illinois visiting her sister Mrs Lynn O Minor and Mr Minor in Kankakee where Mr Minor is hospitalized after an accident. She also stops in Rockford to see Rockford College where her niece Eleanor Minor is finishing her first year.

Virgil Perry Illinois Lynn O. Minor Mr. Minor Kankakee Minor Perry Rockford Rockford College Eleanor Minor

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8-Mile Grove Church Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church Katherine Hild Catherine Meisinger Elvin Davis Roy Engelkemier Werner Hild Merrill Meisinger John Hild Clarence Meisinger Lentz Ruth Irene Marie Alexen Helen Puls Freda Fornoff Shirley Ann Meisinger Marilyn Hennings Betty Norma Kathleen Schafer Florene Schafer J. R. Reeder Marie Lentz Parker House Grace Ee Katherine Meisinger Henry Albert August Engelkemier F. J. Hennings P. A. Hild John Alexen Arnold Meissinger Earl Albert George Job Masonic Temple John Rauth D.C.C J. S Journal Joseph Lidgett Pioneer Union
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