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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1939

Page

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Plattsmouth High to Begin Football Under Coach Hoffman

Coach Bion A. Hoffman returns to Plattsmouth high school to organize the fall and winter athletic program. He studied at a Minnesota coaching school and followed the New York Giants training, noting their 3 to 0 victory over the All Stars. Captain Bill Steinkamp leads a revived squad as the team prepares for a September 4 opener against Weeping Water.

Bion A. Hoffman Plattsmouth West Coast Duluth Minnesota Fritz” Kreisler Michigan Hoffman New York Giants All Stars Giants Bill Steinkamp

Hinky Dinky Grocery Redecorates Store Room Exterior

The store room near the Jour nel is undergoing a week long redecoration with ivory and green tones creating a fresh, attractive look. Painting continues after hours to minimize disruption while the exterior receives orange and blue touch ups matching the store’s color plan.

Hinky- Dinky Journel

District Court Grants Divorces and Orders Support

Judge W. W. Wilson presided. Evelyn Hoffman and Phillip Hoffman granted a divorce with $10 weekly child support and $35 attorney fees plus visitation rights. Adelia Shipley and Raymond Shipley granted a divorce with $6 weekly alimony and $35 attorney fees. A separate suit, Carter Alban vs Lester Shrader, seeks $1600. Judge will hold court September 13.

W. W. Wilson District Court Evelyn Hoffman Phillip Hoffman Adelia Shipley Raymond Shipley Wilson Carter Alban Lester Shrader

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers

We express gratitude for kindness and sympathy during our mother and sister’s illness and death. Thanks to everyone who sent flowers and offered support, including Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Birdsley, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Gorder, Miss Nellie A. Gorder, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Painter, Samuel Beaver, Mrs. Cora M. Lamborg, Ray Beaver.

M. A. Birdsley Wm. A. Gorder Nellie A. Gorder Robert Painter Samuel Beaver Cora M. Lamborg Ray Beaver

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Anton Haden

The Haden family expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown after the loss of wife and mother Mrs. Anton Haden. Anton Haden and Children.

Anton Haden

Birth of a Son to Mr and Mrs Beesley at Lincoln General

Word has been received that Richard Alfred Beesley was born to Mr and Mrs Tom E Beesley at Lincoln General hospital Lincoln. The baby and sister Joyce Ellen are the only grandchildren on either side and the joy is great. Mrs Beesley was formerly Miss Ellen Alstrup of Ashland Nebraska and is a niece of the Schiess family and well known here.

Richard Alfred Beesley Tom E. Beesley Lincoln General Hospital Lincoln Joyce Ellen Beesley Ellen Alstrup Ashland Nebr Schiess

Westovers Enjoy Canadian Lake Country Outing

Dr and Mrs R P Westover and daughters Janet and Ruth returned from a two week trip in northern Minnesota and Canada. They visited International Falls Port Arthur and Lake of the Woods enjoying cool air industrial centers historic ports and noted fishing prospects in Minnesota waters.

R. P. Westover Janet Ruth Minnesota Canada International Falls Northwest Port Arthur Lake Superior Hudson Bay Co Lake of the Woods Westover

Golgotha comes to town in first talking Christ film

The Methodist Women's Federation presents Golgotha a talking motion picture about the life and crucifixion of Christ in the Legion auditorium on Thursday September 7 at 8 00 pm with a 2 00 pm matinee at the Cass theatre A complete sound system projector and screen will be used making the showing more effective than a theatre presentation The federation urges all to attend for education and entertainment

Legion Auditorium Methodist Women’s Federation Cass Theatre Golgotha Legion The Women’s Federation

Barkus Family Visits Relatives After World’s Fair Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barkus and family of Plainview visit relatives and old friends. They recently returned from the Pacific coast where they attended the World’s Fair in San Francisco and toured southern California.

Frank Barkus Plainview Pacific Coast San Francisco California

Augusta Eaton Returns Home After Falls City Visit

Mrs. Augusta Eaton of Falls City left this morning after visiting at the Reinackle home and with Albert Reinackle. Her visit coincided with her son’s fishing trip in Minnesota.

Augusta Eaton Falls City Reinackle Albert Reinackle Minnesota

W F M S Elects Officers for Coming Year at Meeting

The W F M S of the First Methodist Church held a postposed meeting at Mrs. C C Wescott's home on Main Street. Missionary president Mrs Ed Thimgan led. all current officers were re elected, with one vacancy from the late Miss Elizabeth Spangler. Rae McMahen will again serve as stewardship secretary and committees to be named later. A luncheon followed.

First Methodist Church C. C. Wescott Main Street Ed Thimgan Rae McMahen Missionary Friend Lowell S. Devoe Harry White Devoe H. Perry Elizabeth Spangler Wescott

County Court Notes Record of Fines and Estate Matters

Complaint filed by Roy E. Owen game warden against T D Davis and Charles Jacobs for unlawful fishing without permits. fines and costs assessed. Final settlements and administrations noted for Cromwell Dick Weeping Water and other estates. Guardianship probate of Charles Philpot continued to Sept 19 awaiting district court opinion. Appointment of Ralph Crofford Fry as administrator for Rosie M Fry estate recorded. Administrators discharged in several estates including Herold and Sears. Fayette Kested probate continued.

Roy E. Owen T. D. Davis Charles Jacobs Colorado Lyman Walter Cromwell William H. Dick Waverly Lyman Arthur Cromwell Eva Cromwell Charles Philpot Rosie M. Fry Ralph Crofford Fry J. Henry Herold A. L. Tidd Ambrose Clara Sears Fayette Kested Manley

Visits with Old Friends

Mrs. Etta Gorder of Springfield spent a day visiting longtime local friends. She remained active in the community life, the Eastern Star, Woman’s Club, and the Presbyterian church, and had served on the board of education.

Etta Gorder Springfield

Kerr veteran to enter Veterans Hospital for treatment

Merritt 5S Kerr, a Spanish American War veteran, departed Friday for Lincoln to enter the U S Veterans hospital for treatment. He has been in poor health for some time and the move is hoped to bring improvement.

Merritt Kerr Lincoln United States Veterans’ Hospital

Schulhof Returns Home After Hospitalization

E. H. Schulhof, after April hospitalization in Omaha and two operations, returned home Wednesday afternoon. He will recuperate at his residence with many friends noting marked advancement toward his old vigor.

E. H. Schulhof Omaha Mr. Schulhof

Local People Enjoy Motor Trip Through West

Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Ofe returned home after a month long leisure motor trip to the west. They traveled in stages from Colorado to Salt Lake City then to the Pacific coast visiting San Francisco Los Angeles and admired Boulder Dam Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park on the return journey. They enjoyed meeting old friends and found the journey an informative tour of natural and engineering wonders.

Edward G. Ofe Pacific Coast Colorado Salt Lake City Pacific San Francisco Fair Los Angeles California Boulder Dam Bryce Canyon Zion National Park Utah

Alberta Couple Visits Nebraska En Route to Kansas

Mr. and Mrs. John P. Todd of Alberta Canada toured Nebraska this summer and stopped in the city briefly on their way to Burlington Kansas. They will visit R. L. Barrett and L. A. Barrett and other relatives, and met Mrs. R. A. Bates. The Todds had stayed at the M. L. McCleave home in Omaha and with Todd relatives in the county.

John P. Todd Alberta Canada Nebraska Kansas Burlington R. L. Barrett L. A. Barrett M. L. McCleave Omaha Todd

Water Fight Draws Crowd on Main Street

A large crowd gathered on Main Street last evening to watch a planned water fight by the fire department. The two teams used hoses from the street department and soaked the participants. a key leader was absent but organizers vow another, spirited battle soon.

Main Street Fire Department Iof

Miss Maxine Cloidt Resumes Teaching in McCook

Miss Maxine Cloidt leaves for McCook Nebraska this afternoon to begin teaching at McCook High School on Monday. She previously taught there for several years after finishing at the University of Nebraska.

Maxine Cloidt McCook Nebraska McCook High School University of Nebraska

Visitors from Leavenworth at Klimm Home

Mr. and Mrs. Irl Matthews and daughter Patricia Ann with Grandma Gamage of Leavenworth Kansas visited T. G. Klimm this week on their way home from the New York world’s fair.

Irl Matthews Patricia Ann Grandma Gamage Leavenworth Kansas T. G. Klimm

Wiles Family Holds 34th Annual Reunion in Cass County

About 150 descendants of Thomas Wiles and Elizabeth Hobson gathered at Wetenkamp grove near Cass County Missouri for the 34th annual reunion. Officers were elected, six marriages and eight births noted, with plans to hold the 1940 gathering at the same grove.

Wiles Wetenkamp Grove Thomas Wiles Elizabeth Hobson North Carolina Cass County Mills County Iowa Thomas Elizabeth Wiles William Luke Frances Edward Neeley Rachel Jacob Adams Stephen Nancy Benjamin Neeley Rebecca William Gentry Matthew Akeson Anna Elizabeth Albert Hutson Berger Missouri Nebraska Epicure Myron James Wiles Chester Linville Wiles Mabie Howard Meisinger Isaac James Hall George Wiles Weeping Water Barbara Wiles Warner Stephen Wiles J. J. Hall Elbert Wiles

Appreciation note thanks Omaha hospital friends

A letter from E. H. Schulhof expresses gratitude for flowers cards letters and calls during a lengthy hospital stay in Omaha. He thanks every kind friend for thoughtfulness and remembrance and says he will always remember the friendly gestures.

Omaha

Birth of daughter for Mr and Mrs Earl Newton

A girl was born Tuesday at St Joseph hospital to Mr and Mrs Earl Newton of Washington Avenue. Mother and daughter are progressing nicely.

Earl Newton St. Joseph Hospital Newtons Washington Avenue

Wanted Tomatoes Call Norfolk Packing Co Phone 88

A public notice seeks tomatoes for sale directing inquiries to Norfolk Packing Company and its telephone number 88 for arrangements.

Norfolk Packing Company Telesphone No

Kocians Welcome Guests For Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs I L Kocian host as weekend visitors Mr and Mrs Martin Peter sen and their children Heloise and Edwin. Mrs Petersen and daughter arrived Sunday while Mr Petersen and the son came today. Also visiting are Mrs Frank Shaffer and son Norbert. Mrs Kocian Mrs Shaffer and Mrs Petersen are sisters.

I. L. Kocian Martin Petersen Heloise Edwin Petersen Mr. Petersen Frank Shaffer Norbert Kocian Shaffer Mrs. Petersen

Carl Carlburg Injured When Car Overturns En Route to Arcadia

Carl O. Carlburg aged 61 suffered severe head injuries and other harm when his car overturned three times six miles south of Brainard on loose gravel at a hilltop. Mrs. Carlburg, 46, had bruises and shock, while Edna 21 and Glen 18 escaped unharmed. The family was traveling to Arcadia Nebraska to visit Mr and Mrs Esper McCleary over Labor Day weekend.

Arcadia McCleary Home Brainard Carl O. Carlburg Carlburg Nebraska Esper McCleary

Board to Seek Bids to Raze Old High School

The board of education passed a resolution this morning calling for bids to raze the old high school building and remove all debris by November 1. The deteriorating structure cannot serve school purposes and the plan will free space for additional playground area.

Board of Education

Olson Family Heads East to New York World’s Fair

Mr and Mrs George W Olson learn their son Ralph and daughter Esther with their son in law William Kocian are visiting the New York world’s fair for a few days Esther will return to Boston to resume teaching Esther accompanied the brother and brother in law as far as New York The party left on Tuesday and arrived on Wednesday after a non stop drive

George W. Olson Ralph Esther William Kocian Boston New York

Konfrst Family Plans Chicago Weekend Visit

From Saturday's Daily Frank Konfrst and two children Jerry and Agnes plus two grandchildren Lavern and Billy left for Chicago yesterday morning to visit son and brother Leslie Konfrat and family. Leslie's two children have stayed with grandparents during the summer.

Frank Konfrst Jerry Agnes Lavern Billy Konfrst Chicago Illinois Leslie Konfrat Leslie

Sundstrom Brothers Plan Reunion in Pittsburgh

Herbert Sundstrom left with his brother Vincent for Pittsburgh where their brothers Clement and the Sundstrom family are located. The three brothers hope to reunite in the city and continue their plans together.

Delly Herbert Sundstrom Elmer Sundstrom Pittsburgh Vincent Clement

Wallengren Family Hosts Visitors From Minnesota and Illinois

Hilda Wallengren receives Mrs. C. J. Rhylander and her daughter Miss Janet of Handrey Falls Minnesota. Also visiting are sister Mrs. Earl Newland and her daughter Miss Eloise Newland of Decatur Illinois, who left Wednesday for home after a few days here.

C. J. Rhylander Janet Handrey Falls Minnesota Hilda Wallengren Wallengren Rhylander Earl Newland Eloise Newland Decatur Clinois

Merchants Show Strong Interest in Carnival Parade

Parade committee in Plattsmouth met at Hotel Plattsmouth to plan Merchants day on September 22. Pledged floats come from Grosshans Sale Barn, Fire Dept, Knorr's Variety Store, P and D Organization, H M Soennichsen Co, Norfolk Packing, Recreation Center, International Harvester, Junior Woman's Club, Brink Hatchery, Joe's New Way Grocery, Junior Chamber, Job's Daughters, Ofe Oil Co, Ladies Taggert, Ad Club, Thomas Walling Co, Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph. City and county employees also to participate. contact parade committee members to enter.

Korn Karnival Plattsmouth Grosshans Sale Barn Knorr’s P. &. D. Organization H. M. Soennichsen

Albert relatives visit Pilger Nebraska women guests

Mrs Glen Terryberry Mrs John Albert Mrs Elizabeth Engelkemier and Miss Margaret Albert of Omaha with Miss Emma Albert of Chicago spent Thursday in Pilger Nebraska as guests of relatives. Emma Albert has been visiting relatives in Plattsmouth Omaha Cedar Creek Pilger and other Nebraska cities for three weeks mainly in Omaha with Miss Margaret Albert and will return home Monday. Albert also visited Mc Cook Nebraska with Mrs Lavern Glaze.

Glen Terryberry John Albert Elizabeth Engelkemier Margaret Albert Omaha Emma Albert Chicago Pilger Nebraska Plattsmouth Cedar Creek Miss Albert McCook Lavern Glaze

Petersons Return from Minnesota Summers

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Peterson arrived Thursday evening from St. Paul Minnesota where they spent the summer while Mr Peterson attended the University of Minnesota summer school. They will stay with Mrs Petersons parents Mr and Mrs Glen Vallery. Next week they move to Omaha where Mr Peterson will resume teaching at North High School.

Harold Peterson St. Paul Minnesota Peterson University of Minnesota

Kniss Family Visits City En Route to Milwaukee Convention

Mr and Mrs Lee Kniss and their child from Alhambra California spent a few hours in the city visiting old friends after a Murray stay. They are en route to Milwaukee for a National Association of Mail Carriers convention where Mr Kniss represents California.

Lee Kniss Alhambra California Murray Kniss Milwaukee National Association of Mail Carriers

Bolero Request for 1938 Coronation Ornaments

The notice asks owners of orange boleros used in the 1938 King Kom coronation to leave them at Mullen Meat Market. It thanks them for their courtesy and notes appreciation.

King Kom Mullen

Red and white cow with slitted ear found

Finder asks to notify Lester Holman at 4103 about a red and white cow with a slitted ear.nolocale

Lester Holman

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Bion Hoffman Thanes Lake Country Oscar Dunn C. E. Tefft Sheldon Tefft West Mrs Klimm Kocians Carl Carlburg George Dobson J. W. Holmes E. H. Bernhardt Eerand Charles Barnard Lora Lloyd Kieck Rey Holly John Alwin Claude Ruse William Barclay Joe Mrasek Emery Doody Boleros
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