Death of Boyd Hubler Shocks Plattsmouth Area
The 28 year old Boyd Hubler was found shot and beaten in his car along Highway 75 north of Plattsmouth. Police suspect robbery or foul play as investigators examine the weapon, scene, and possible accomplices while preparing for an autopsy and inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Hubler
Plattsmouth
Highway 75
Here
Omaha
Joe Mrasek
Hubler
Missouri River
George Jordan
Hurler
The
Platte
Time Extended Two Weeks on Free Dictionary Offer
The Journal extends the free dictionary offer to Sept 22 to cover the Kingdom Karnival period. The 900 page New Universities dictionary can be obtained by subscribing and paying 19 cents for packing and mailing, with copies mailed from the east. Over a hundred have already been sent. supply is limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Karnival
Briggs
Shrader Family Reunion Details Omit Several Names
The Journal reports a Shrader family reunion with many surnames omitted including the Glen Kaffenberger Omer Yardley and Potter families from Ashland and the Vernon Gish family of Weeping Water. Homer Shrader leads as president with Lula Wolfe as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrader
Glen Kaffenberger
Omer Yardley
Ashland
Harry Albin
John Potter
Vernon Gish
Weeping Water
Homer Shrader
Lula Wolfe
Mrs. Shrontz Visits for Korn Karnival With Family
Mrs. R. T. Shrontz of Kansas City Missouri visits with her son Wilson Green and his mother Mrs Green and Mr and Mrs H R Johnston. She is the sister of Mrs Johnston and will stay for the Korn Karnival with the Johnston family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Shrontz
Kansas City
Missouri
Wilson Green
Green
H. R. Johnston
Shrontz
Johnston
Joint Picnic of Legion and the Auxiliary
Twenty attended the American Legion monthly meeting at the Post Adjutant's home. Key actions set September 17 for the annual Legion and Auxiliary picnic, planned a float for Korn Karnival, and discussed a county convention in Plattsmouth with a Nutzman reception committee named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
Weeping Water
Gene Nutzman
Cass County
Lincoln Convention of the Legion
Sterling Amick
Plattsmouth
Conis
Nutzman
John Turner
E. G. Ore
Elmer Webb
L. 3. Devoe
Clyde Jackson
Louie Baumgart
R. T. Cuthrell
Arlo M. Dunn
Veterans’ Hospital
Anton Rys
Adolph Cechal
Leo Boynton
W. C. Reeves
Lincoln
Wurl Family Visits Billings Members In Sioux City
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Wurl of Billings Montana arrived Wednesday and will spend weeks visiting relatives in Billings and Sioux City. They are staying with Mr. and Mrs. B G Wurl and Mr. and Mrs. Wurl, noting the extreme heat from their higher climate is hard to take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Wurl
Billings
Montana
Sioux City
Mr. Wurl
B. G. Wurl
Wurl
Metzger Undergoes Appendectomy Near Cedar Creek
William E. Metzger a popular young farmer near Cedar Creek was operated on for appendicitis at the Methodist hospital in Omaha on Wednesday. The operation went well and he is reported to be recovering nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Metzger
Cedar Creek
Omaha
Mr. Metzger
Woman Recovers From Wrist Injury After Fall
Mrs. Ollie Atkinson of this city is recuperating from a right wrist injury after a severe fall Saturday evening. She was rushed to Dr. R. P. Westover for treatment of the injury.
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Ollie Atkinson
Unhurt In Accident Near Murray Nebraska City Visit
Charles F. Stastka, Missouri Pacific Hines operator and former local resident, escaped injury when his car slid on a graveled road and ditched near Murray early Thursday. He was visiting brother J. G. Stastka, Missouri Pacific agent in Murray, who will move his family to Nebraska City while keeping the Murray post. The car sustained only minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Stastka
Missouri Pacific Hines
Nebraska City
City
Murray
Mr. Stastka
J. G. Stastka
Missouri Pacific
Installation of Methodist Federation officers held at church
The September meeting of the Methodist church Women s Federation featured a Golgotha play sponsorship and officer installations. Mrs Ona Baird led the ceremony with new officers including Mrs William Heinrich as president and Mrs Ralph Wiles as first vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golgotha
Methodist Church Women's Federation
Dorcas Circle
Ona Baird
William Heinrich
Ralph Wiles
A. H. Duxbury
Edgar Glaze
Don Seiver
Naomi
John Hart
Dorcas
Fred Howland
Gleaners
Carl Hall
J. C. Lawson
Vernon T. Arn
J. Howard Davis
Heinrich
Perry H. Murdick
Benton Harbor
Michigan
Lola Firchau
California
Zella Traudt
Plattsmouth Woman Wins Highest Score at Gossard Corset School
Miss Marie Vallery of the Ladies Toggery in Plattsmouth received a top grade at the Gossard Corset Co school held in Omaha. Among about six hundred students, her 99 percent was the highest awarded for salesmanship work, reflecting well on the local participant's effort and the school’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Vallery
Toggery
Gossard Corset Co
Omaha
Miss Vallery
Plattsmouth
Fire destroys summer residence at Eagles Park
A house at Eagles Park just north of the Platte river bridge burned in an early morning blaze. The structure and its contents were destroyed as high winds fed the fire. The resident woman escaped with only her night garments after a gasoline stove explosion is suspected as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles Park
Platte River Bridge
Hild Family Leaves for Illinois Visit to Old Home
Mr and Mrs Jake Hild and son Arthur depart west of Mynard for an Illinois trip to Peoria and Pekin. They are joined by Michael Hild who will also visit the Hilds old mid western home and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Hild
Arthur
West of Mynard
Illinois
Peoria
Pekin
Ilinois
Hild
Michael Hild
Mid-West
Merchants Parade Floats Attract Strong Local Support
The King Korn Karnival parade committee plans a larger event with many business floats and individual comic participants. Chairs George Dobson and J. W. Holmes urge participation and coordination with sponsors. Floats pledged include Bauer Auto, Cass County Motor, and many service stations. Additional floats promised come from Grosshaus Sale Barn, Plattsmouth Fire Dept, Knorr's Variety Store, and numerous local firms and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dobson
J. W. Holmes
Bauer Auto and Supply Co
Cass County Motor Co
Cloudt
Erneal
Frady Garage
Gerbeling Standard Oil
Corvwell-Giles
Hendrix
Conoco
Hild
Iowa- Nebraska Light & Power Co
Claude Rose Motor Co
Charles Vallery
Winscot
Texaco
Cass County
Grosshaus ‘Sale
Plattsmouth
Knorr's
H. M. Soennichsen & Co
Norfolk Packing Co
International Harvester Co
International Harvester Co., Junior Woman's Club, Brink Hatchery
Joe's New-Way Grocery
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Job's Daughters
Ofe Oi! Co
Ladies Toggery
Ad Club
Thomas Walling Co
Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co
Mardi Gras Parade at King Korn Karnival Plans
The Mardi Gras parade at the King Korn Karnival will occur on Thursday evening September 21. Residents are urged to participate with original costumes and small groups. Prizes will be awarded for creativity and the night ends with a free street dance.
Miss Marjorie Fitch Named Office Girl In Local Practices
Miss Marjorie Fitch assumed duties as office girl in the offices of Dr Wilbur S Eaton and Dr Frank R Molak. She fills the vacancy created by Miss Anna Marie Res resignation, due to her upcoming marriage to Edward Ossenkop. Fitch began work Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Fitch
Wilbur 8
S. Eaton
Frank R. Molak
Miss Fitch
Anna Marie Res
Edward Ossenkop
Anniversary event draws Mrs. Patterson to Tarkio celebration
Mrs. Robert Foster Patterson of Tarkio Missouri arrives to attend the fiftieth anniversary of Chapter F P E O in the city today. She is a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl J Schneider during her visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Foster Patterson
Tarkio
Missouri
Jacobs Family Visits Elsie Kin in Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Merton Jacobs of Elsie Nebraska visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Jacobs parents of Merton and with the other brothers and sister during a family gathering at Elsie Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton Jacobs
Elsie
Nebraska
Henry Jacobs
Merton
Miss Hazel Dovey Departs for Canton Ohio to Teach
Miss Hazel Dovey leaves here for Canton Ohio to teach in the city schools. She has been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Dovey and is accompanied to Kankakee Illinois by Mrs. L. O. Minor and daughter Eleanor for a short visit before continuing east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalk
Hazel Dovey
C. C. Dovey
Canton
Ohio
L. O. Minor
Eleanor
T. H. Pollock
Virgil Perry
Miss Dovey
Kankakee
Illinois
Football Hopes Rise at PHS as Practice Opens
Despite frigid days since school began, about sixty two players have joined the first workouts and tests for squad spots. Three backfields show promise for a fast offense with newcomers Kozak Parriott Lester Larson Richter and veterans Noble Smith and Martin standing out. The team’s first game is Friday September 165th against Weeping Water at the county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kozak
Parriott
Lester
Larson
Richter
Noble
Smith
Martin
Probate hearings mark county court day
Judge A H Duxbury presided as several probate matters moved forward. In William Leesler deceased of Greenwood final settlement was approved and administratrix Mrs William Leesley discharged, with Leesley and son Robert present. Anna Wiles appointed administratrix of Elizabeth Spangler estate. William J Ray nominated administrator of Fay Kested estate. Claims heard in the estates of James H Heneger Weeping Water and James Forbes Elmwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Duxbury
William Leesler
Greenwood
William Leesley
Leesley
Robert
Anna Wiles
Elizabeth Spangler
Fay Kested
Manley
William J. Ray
James H. Heneger
Weeping Water
James Forbes
Elmwood
Brooks Family Visit Spans Illinois to Nebraska
Prof. and Mrs. Wiley G. Brooks and daughter Mary Jane visit John W. Crabill’s family in Illinois. Mrs. Brooks is Crabill’s sister. The party, based in Bloomington with Illinois Wesleyan College ties, will travel to Superior Nebraska to see Mrs. Isaac King, another sister of Mrs. Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley G. Brooks
Mary Jane
John W. Crabill
Brooks
Crabill
Bloomington
Illinois
Illinois Wesleyan College
Superior
Nebraska
Isaac King
Mrs Roy Fellers Attends 50th Chapter F P E D Event
Mrs Roy Fellers of Vincennes Indiana and former Plattsmouth resident visits for the fiftieth anniversary of Chapter F P E D held today. She was formerly Miss Bernese Newell and active in the chapter. In the city she stays with Mr and Mrs William Baird, longtime friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Fellers
Vincennes
Indiana
Plattsmouth
Feller
Bernese Newell
City
William Baird
Resumes Clergical Studies John Kelly Joins Seminary
John Kelly son of Mr and Mrs William Kelly of Manley leaves Tuesday for St Paul Seminary in Minnesota to resume priestly studies entering his second year of philosophy studies He has vacationed in Manley Plattsmouth and nearby communities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelly
William Kelly
Manley
St. Paul Seminary
St. Paul
Minnesota
John
Plattsmouth
Louisville Non Toll Bridge Becomes Free for State
Citizens from Cass and Sarpy counties celebrate the freeing of the Platte River bridge at Louisville reversing decades of tolls. Governor Cochran cited the moment as a step toward state ownership of bridges. A $2040.57 appropriation was presented to cover the balance due on the bridge as band concerts and community groups provided the day’s festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Louisville Chamber of Commerce
Legionnaires
Cass
Sarpy
Platte River
R. L. Cochran
Nebraska
Fred Carsten
A. C. Tilley
Edwin Schulz
Elgin
William Diers
Gresham
Cochran
Marvelle Hicjman
Marlene Boardman
John K. Chapel
Cass County
Plattsmouth
Elmwood
Weeping Water
Murdock
Peter Gradeville
Surprise visit by Wasley’s Wisconsin sisters cheers ill brother
W. W. Wasley received a joyful surprise when his three Wisconsin sisters Mrs. Marthe Flatman Mrs. Celia Sullivan and Mrs. Edith Casanova visited Nebraska for the first time. They were joined by Mrs. M. Johnson of Aurora. The reunion boosted Wasley who has been ill since year’s start. the sisters returned to Madison Aurora and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wasley
Wisconsin
Marthe Flatman
Celia Sullivan
Madison
Wis
Edith Casanova
Aurora
Ill
M. Johnson
Nebraska
Nebraska Their Cheering Talk About Old Times Should Help Boost Mr. Wasley
Mr. Wasley
Guest at Wiles Home
A weekend guest at Miss Mary Kathryn Wiles home is Miss Ruth Larson of Omaha. Larson arrived last evening and will stay for the weekend with her friend. The two were roommates at the Phi Beta Phi sorority house during their time at the University of Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kathryn Wiles
Ruth Larson
Omaha
Miss Larson
Miss Wiles
Phi Beta Phi
University of Nebraska
Miss Catherine Anthes Plans West Vacation
Miss Catherine Anthes and her sister Miss Irene will take a two week trip to the west stopping briefly in Salt Lake City to view the city and continuing to San Francisco for the World's Fair. Miss Anthes operates the Mary May Beauty shop on Granite Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Anthes
Irene
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Mary May
Granite Street
Pig and Auto Race at Korn Karnival
The first four entrants with an old Model T hand starter or any hand crank car may enter the auto-pig race Friday afternoon. Prizes totaling $10 are offered. For details contact Bruce Rosencrans or Charles Howard. This promises to be entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Rosencrans
Charles Howard
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Discovery
Horton Funeral Home
Chenab
Legion and the Auxiliary
M. E. Federation
Eagles
Hoffman
Wiles
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