Teachers Assigned to Open Day Posts After Vacancies
Superintendent Devoe announces new assignments across schools after resignations. Names listed include J R Reeder as principal and science leader, Miss Estelle Baird English, Milo Price history, Miss Florence Beighley math, and many others across Central Junior High and First Ward Mercerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
J. R. Reeder
Estelle Baird
Pearle Staats
Milo Price
Florence Beighley
Helen Davis
Jessie Whalen
Lumir Gerner
Clara Wey?fich
Harold Huestis
B. A. Hoffman
David Fowler, Jr
Supt. Devoe
Harriet Porter
Petersen couple returns from Minnesota lake trip
Mr and Mrs J C Petersen are home from a summer vacation that included a motor trip through the east and a fishing trip in Minnesota lake country. Mr Petersen, a devoted angler, enjoyed landing game fish as the family savored the cool outdoors and abundant lures for outdoor lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. J. C. Petersen
Minnesota Lake Country
Mr. Petersen
Lake
Visit at Kearney Couples Visit Sister-in-Law for Treatment
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson of Omaha Roy Beins of Murray and Dick March of this city visited Kearney over the weekend to see Mrs. Beins sister of Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. March who are receiving treatment. They found the ladies improving and hope Mrs. Beins can soon return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Johnson
Omaha
Roy Beins
Murray
Dick March
Kearney
Beins
Johnson
March
Visiting in the City With Lincoln Man on Family Tour
Mike Warga Sr. of Lincoln visits his daughter Mrs. Henry Kauffmann and Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Duda and family. Mrs. Duda is a granddaughter. He will depart for Chicago late this week to visit relatives there for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Warga, Sr
Lincoln
Henry Kaufmann
Mickey Duda
Duda
Mr. Warga
Chicago
Mrs Pearl Mann Leaves for Odell Nebraska Teaching Post
Mrs Pearl Mann miles away after a successful two year stint at Odell high school where she taught this past summer with her son County Surveyor Robert M Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Mann
Robert M. Mann
Odell
Nebraska
Wanted Tomatoes by Norfolk Packing Company
Advertises for tomato sellers in Norfolk area offering work through Norfolk Packing Company and a telephone contact listed as 88.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Packing Company
Appeals Compensation Case in Herrington versus Bilthorn etc
In the district court clerk’s office an appeal from the compensation court decision was filed in Louis Herrington vs Bilthorn Bower and Peter. Herrington sought 12.86 weekly compensation plus a 50 percent penalty for an injury alleged December 2, 1938. The compensation claim had been dismissed for lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Louis Herrington
Bilthorn, Bower & Peter
Welch
Compensation Court
Plattsmouth Party Returns From East Vacation Tour
Mrs A O Ault and son Gerald and Mrs Lorene Cummins with two Cedar Creek children Frank and Mary Alice completed a two week trip through Ohio Illinois and Indiana. They visited Cincinnati Marion Indiana Chicago Evanston and Cedar Creek friends and relatives. Mrs Cummins resumed teaching at Central School filling the Glock vacancy now Mrs Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
A. O. Ault
Gerald
Lorene Cummins
Frank
Mary Alice
Cedar Creek
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Cincinnati
Kenneth Ault
Ault
Chicago
Marion
Bernese Ault
Evanston
Ilinois
Plattsmouth
Cummins
Central School
Glock
David Fowler, Jr
Miss Bauer Returns From Vacation Visit
Miss Margaret Bauer daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bauer returned to her home after a weeks long vacation in Spencer Nebraska with friends She stayed with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Storjohn and Mr and Mrs Ed Loomis and resumed duties as elementary teacher at Wintersteen Hill school today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Bauer
John Bauer
Spencer
Nebraska
Lawrence Storjohn
Ed Loomis
Miss Bauer
Wintersteen Hill School
Davenport Guests Visit Falls City and Atchison
Mr and Mrs Charles S Dovey of Davenport Iowa arrive in the city for a short visit with Mr and Mrs R F Patterson a sister of Mr Dovey. They later motor to Falls City to visit Mr and Mrs John W Falter and then to Atchison to see Mr and Mrs George Falter. The Falter women are Dovey’s sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Dovey
Davenport
Iowa
R. F. Patterson
Mr. Dovey
Falls City
John W.falter
George Falter
Atchison
Falter
Smiths Return Home After Denver Weekend Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Smith and their daughter returned to Denver Colorado after a weekend visit with the Covert family. They were guests at the twenty fifth wedding anniversary observance of Mrs. Smith's uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Roy Covert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smith
Tegan Covert
Denver
Colorado
Covert
Mrs. Smith
Roy Covert
Birth of Daughter for Local Couple at St. Catherine’s
Sunday morning at St. Catherine's hospital in Omaha a fine eight and a half pound daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Ptak. The mother and little daughter are doing well and the occasion has brought happiness to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Catherine’s Hospital
Omaha
Theodore Ptak
Lincoln visitors with Streight family enjoy summer stay
Mrs. Evi Spier of Lincoln visits at her father William J Streight home with her son and daughter. They have enjoyed part of their summer vacation here and will return to Lincoln to resume school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evi Spier
Lincoln
William J. Streight
Opening for King Korn Karnival Arrangements
King Korn Karnival committees met at the Hotel Plattsmouth to finish program details and parades. The flower show will be at the Elks building, historic headquarters in the Journal building, corn palace at Anheuser Busch building, and McMaken Co. antiques office open during the show. Rest rooms arranged at Elks and Bates buildings. Farmers day chair Barnard organized parade groups from nearby communities. Highlight features include a colt show, horse pulling contest, coronation on Main Street, and bands from multiple cities plus the Plattsmouth group. Floats urged. contact John Alwin for float construction advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Elks
Sixth Street
Old Settlers
Journal
Anheuser-Busch
4Th and Main Street
The
McMaken Co
South Sixth Street
Col. H. C
Third
Pearl Streets
Soennichsen
John Woest
L. W. Egenberger
Main Street
Fourth
Fifth Street
Auburn
Glenwood
Nebraska City
Syracuse
Elmwood
Weeping Water
Louisville
Merchants and
John Alwin
Baby Jack Fitch Released After Surgery Recovery
Jack Fitch seven weeks old, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Fitch, returned home from St Joseph hospital Tuesday after a two week recuperation from an operation. Family reports his condition is very good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Fitch
Robert Fitch
St. Joseph Hospital
Will and daughter visit from Van Nuys California
Thomas J. Will and daughter Margaret of Van Nuys California are visiting for a week to ten days with relatives and old time friends. They will travel to other parts of the county to visit additional friends and sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Will
Margaret
van Nuys
California
Will
Plattsmouth Farmer Carl Krueger Undergoes Hernia Operation
Carl Krueger a well known Plattsmouth farmer underwent a hernia operation at Clarkson hospital Tuesday morning. He withstood the procedure well and his condition is reported as good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Krueger
Plattsmouth
Clarkson Hospital
Peach Picking Opens at Young Orchards in Murray
Peach picking has started at the Young orchards in Murray with a rate of $1 per bushel. Patrons are asked to bring their own baskets and pick fruit during the season led by organizer Fred Druecker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Druecker
Murray
James Mauzy Home After Recuperation From Hernia Surgery
James G. Mauzy, a popular druggist, has returned home from Omaha where he was recuperating from a hernia operation. He is improving and plans to resume duties at the store after a few days rest. Friends are glad to see Jim back in his long time role in the community and business life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Mauzy
Omaha
Firemen Elect Officers for the Ensuing Year
Plattsmouth volunteer fire department re elected officers for the coming year. Vernon Arn Jr remains president with Herbert Schuetz as vice president and John Svoboda secretary. Robert Jacobs stays treasurer and O Sandin continues as chief with Henry Jasper as assistant chief. Carl Ofe and Carl Schneider hold senior roles among officers and drivers. The slate awaits city council confirmation at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dany
Plattsmouth
John Svoboda
Robert Jacobs
O. Sandin
Henry Jasper
Carl Ofe
Carl Schneider
Clem Wester
Franklin Kief
Prize Money Sent To Legion Drum Corps Winners
Nate Grossman, chairman of the Veterans Day committee, sends a check for 30.00 prize money to the Legion Junior Drum Corps from the state fair held last Sunday. He thanks the corps for their participation and cooperation and hopes they win first prize next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Nate Grossman
Corp
Carmacks Visit Old Home Town Ties Across Generations
Carl J. Carmack and his wife from South Shore Drive Chicago spent a weekend visiting grandparents Carl W. Kunsman and J. E. Carmack and their spouses. Born in Plattsmouth Carl Carmack recalls fond memories of the old home town during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl J. Carmack
South Shore Drive
Chicago
Carl W. Kunsman
Mr. Carmack
J. E. Carmack
Carl
Plattsmouth
Miss Lois Bestor Returns to Nebraska High School
Miss Lois Bestor departs Sunday for Heardville Nebraska to resume teaching at the local high school. She is regarded as a highly successful and well qualified mathematics educator in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Bestor
Heardville
Nebraska
Miss Bestor
Lincoln visitors attend Nebraska state fair
Mrs. R. R. Burkit and son Bobby of Lincoln visited the E. H. Bernhardt home and planned to come to Plattsmouth Saturday evening. They were guests again on Labor Day with Mrs. Bernhardt and daughter Carol Lou at the Nebraska state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Burkit
Bobby of
Lincoln
E. H. Bernhardt
Plattsmouth
Mrs. Bernhardt
Carol Lou
Nebraska
Ball Fans Head to Chicago for Cubs Pirates Cardinals Series
Robert Hayes Stuart and Matthew Sedlak depart Tuesday to Chicago to see Cubs Pirates and Cardinals NL games. Hayes and Stuart Sedlak play for the local Merchants ball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hayes
Stuart
Matthew Sedlak
Chicago
Cubs
Pittsburgh
Cardinals
Hayes
Stuart Sedlak
Merchants
Shrader Family Reunites At Old Nebraska Home
The Shrader family and descendants gathered at Mrs. Lucy Wolfe’s farm near Plattsmouth on August 27 for a reunion with a cafeteria dinner on the lawn. An eightytwo member turnout enjoyed a program, remembrances, and planned to meet next year at the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Wolfe
George W. Shrader
Shraders
Wryett Hutchison
Old
Virginia
Wolfe
Don Rhoden
Lulu Wolfe
Georgia Creamer
Lester Shrader
Raymond Marfield
Alex Rhoden
Alma Yardley
Homer Shrader
Robert Rea
Elmer Yardley
Will Hutchison
Wryette Hutchison
Richard Chriswisser
Greeley Beil
Glen Kaffenberger
Harry Albin
R. C. Linville
Alex Campbell
John Nettleman
Shrader Rhoden
Plattsmouth
Charles Shrader
Juanita Shrader
Wanda Shrader
Angeline Shrader
Dixie Shrader
Mont Shrader
Cedar Creek
Floyd Gauer
Will Oliver
Louisville
Omar Yardley
Ashland
John Chriswisser
Nehawka
C. A. Bourne
Hastings
Max Boe
Alameda
California
Isabell Gerlack
North Bend
A. B. Cline
Raymond Mayfield
Ray Ehlers
Weeping Water
Bank Staffer Takes Vacation Visiting Relatives Nearby
Thornton Baker of the Plattsmouth State bank staff is enjoying a vacation from daily duties and is visiting relatives and friends in southern Iowa and northern Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Baker
Plattsmouth State Bank
Iowa
Missouri
Mrs. J. C. Lawson Improves After Illness
Mrs. J. C. Lawson has shown some improvement after a week of illness and is hoped to be on the high road to recovery soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lawson
Show Effects of Injuries to Carlburg Family
Mr and Mrs Carl Carlburg show injuries from a Saturday car overturn near Brainard. He has a head injury and severe bruises. she suffers bruises and annoyance. Their children Edna and Glen Carlburg were mainly shaken but uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Carlburg
Brainard
Mr. Carlburg
County Teachers Gather for Annual Institute
Cass county rural schools opened the year with an institute at the courthouse led by County Superintendent Lora Lloyd Kieck. about 100 teachers attended as Ruth Ann Smith Chicago reading specialist and Chloe Bardridge discussed state rural education plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Lloyd Kieck
Court House
Ruth Ann Smith
Chicago
Chloe Baldrige
State Department For
Calvin Reed
Penn State Teachers College
Paul Dick
U. B
Minard
Fullerton
Lucille McCue
Furnas County
Teachers Depart for Tarkio College and High School
Donald Conner left early today to teach in the music department at Tarkio College and Tarkio High School beginning this opening day. George Adam, also of this city, will teach in Tarkio High School’s science department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Conner
Tarkio
Missouri
Tarkio College
Tarkio High School
George Adam
Tarkic School
Hughes Family Visits Bourne Home in Lincoln
Mr and Mrs Elmer Hughes of Lincoln spent Sunday at the home of Rex Bourne and his wife their daughter Maxine accompanied them home Maxine had been visiting at the Bourne residence and in Nebraska City as a guest of Betty Ann Thomas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hughes
Lincoln
Rex Bourne
Maxine
Bourne
Nebraska City
Betty Ann Thomas
Birth of daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Hartford
Announcement from Sweetwater Texas that a daughter named Judy Lee was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Hartford, former residents of the city. The mother Helen Schulz is from this city and both mother and child are doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Hartford
Sweetwater
Texas
Lone
Judy Lee
Hartford
Helen Schulz
Guest of Nehawka Resident Stays at Farm Home
Mrs. Richard Chriswisser of Nehawka has visited for several days as a guest at the farm home of Mrs. Lula Wolfe, a longtime friend, south of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Chriswisser
Nehawka
Lula Wolfe
Cass County 4-H Winners at State Fair
Cass County 4-H clubs excel at the state fair with blue and red ribbons across poultry, turkey, bread, cakes, room display, patchwork, canning, forestry, beef showing, clothing and posters. Top honors include Oren Pollard as individual poultry judge and Margie Ruth Pollard with multiple canning and poster awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
4-H Club
Poultry Club
Oren
Raymond Pollard
Plymouth Rock
Eda Tyson
Inez Alrhouse
Inez Althouse
Oren Raymond Pollard
George Oberle
Raymond Winkler
Myri Kunz
Robert Wagoner
Ruth Aufenkamp
Lyman Rebmeijer
Harlan Kunz
Paul Eveland
Merritt Pollard
Canning
Cass County Canners
Evelyn Wolph
Margie Ruth
Eileen Cbhrisciseer
Margie Ruth Pollard
Virginia Pollard
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. S. Devoe
Perry
BR. A. Hoffman
Ellen Ubben
Don Armstrong
Amelia Martens
Sylvia Korbel
Jane Oakes
Selma Diehm
Thelma Tritt
Rose Prohaska
Agnes Muenster
Marie Nolting
Margaret Iverson
Lois Mead
Zella Traudt
Sylvin Korbel
Ruth Horne
First Ward
Blanch Hughes
Mercerville
Lorraine Dall
East
James Mauzy
Shrader
Merle Eveland
Margaret Cook
Mary Seliker
Mary Selker
Adele Kunz
Ruth Ann Sheldon
Helen Grant
Loretta Meyer
Marie Anderson
Doris Anderson
Kuntz
Arbor Day Boosters
Forestry Club
Aileen Doeden
Gerald Grant
Bertha Krecklow
Flory Buell
Violet Hadley
Drese
Mildred Schlaphoff
Doria Beril
Hazel Neitzel
Dorothy Fprohlich
Idella Buell
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