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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1939

Page

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DCCW Deanery Meeting At Paul Nebraska Details

The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women met Tuesday September 12 at St. Joseph's Parish Paul Nebraska with 64 members and eight priests attending. Mrs Carl Zasier led the opening and the program featured parish reports, music and a demonstration by St Benedict's parish on conducting a study club. The spring meeting will be hosted by the parish at Douglas Nebraska.

John Bergman Hermie Svoboda Baltz Meisinger John Kubicka Henry Starkjohn Diocesan Council of Catholic Women St. Joseph's Parish Paul Nebraska Altar Society St. Joseph's Carl Q. Zasier Avoca Edith Francois Fred Boerner Nebraska City Walter Carper Syracuse Orval Patton Douglas Fred Rosa John C. Rauth Manley Carl O. Zasier James Hennessy Manier Elmwood St. Paul's Parish Dunbar St. Benedict’s Parish A. M. Faessler E. C. McFadden St. Mary's Parish Albin Bauer C. PP St. Joseph’s Parish George Martha Washington St. Leo’s Parish Palmyra Mary E. Roddy Nebr St. Benedict's Parish School Our Lady of Good Counsel Holy Trinity Parish Charles Bauer CPPS Douglas Nebraska

Former Rector Canon Petter Returns to Greenville Visit

Canon W. J. H. Petter and his wife and family visit the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tritsch, old friends of the Petters, in the city. Canon Petter now serves in charge of an Episcopal parish in Greenville, Texas, after years as rector of St. Luke's in this city.

Canon W. J. H. Petter Petter Michael Tritsch

Fire at John Stones farm hay barn near Murray

Plattsmouth firemen answered a 6 45 a m call to the John Stones farm northwest of Murray. A hay barn was found afire and, despite a quick response, the structure was soon gutted and reduced to ruins.

Plattsmouth John Stones Murray

Olson Family Visits From Barrington Iowa

Mr and Mrs Ole Olson with Miss Bertha Olson and their nephew Fred Pegler of Barrington Iowa were here Thursday to spend a few hours visiting with G W Olson family and Mr Pegler at the J H Davis home.

Ole Olson Bertha Olson Fred Pegler Barrington Iowa G. W. Olson Mr. Pegler J. H. Davis

Family planning west coast visit from Plattsmouth group

Mrs W J Taylor and children Carol Ann and Lou Jeane with Mrs Ferdinand Duda depart by train for Long Beach California. They will visit Fred Fritz Duda and family and stay with Mrs Earl Heffner and husband. The Plattsmouth party travel via Denver and Salt Lake City to San Francisco for a several days stay on the west coast.

W. J. Taylor Carol Ann Lou Jeane Ferdinand Duda Longe Beach California Long Beach Fred “Fritz” Duda Willalso Earl Heffner Heffner Mary Duda Denver Salt Lake City Will San Francisco West Coast

Large Crowds Attend Cass County Fair on Plattsmouth Day

The Weeping Water Cass County fair drew its largest crowd Thursday for Plattsmouth Day with heavy evening attendance. The day featured the Cass County Woman's chorus led by Mrs. J. R. Reeder and the Cass Camp glee club. Congressman George H. Heinke of Nebraska City spoke at 1 p.m. on national issues and opposed many administration proposals, noting limited future opportunities to address the district before a special congressional session next week.

Cass County Weeping Water J. R. Reeder Cass Camp Clark Congress

Funeral for Henry Inhelder Draws Large Local Crowd

A large crowd from Eight Mile Grove and Louisville precincts attended the funeral of Henry Inhelder a Cass county resident for many years. He died in Moorefield where he lived with his daughter Mrs. Con Sears and family. Rev Homer L Dickerson of the Louisville Methodist church officiated. The Louisville IOOF lodge pall bearers conducted ritual services at Glendale cemetery.

Eight Mile Grove Louisville Henry Inhelder Cass County Inhelder Moorefield Con Sears Sears Homer L. Dickerson

District Court Notes Judge Wilson hears many Cass cases

Judge W. W. Wilson presided Wednesday over numerous Cass County matters. Consolidated Chemical Laboratories Inc. vs. County of Cass saw the defendant's demurrer heard and held under advisement. Robert D. Fitch vs. Cass County: salary and services claim disallowed by the county board. plaintiff given until September 22 to file an amended petition. Land sale confirmations were ordered in O. C. Ward vs. Paul E. Bornemeter and in Federal Farm vs. June E. Kyles.

W. W. Wilson Consolidated Chemical Laboratories Inc County of Cass Robert D. Fitch Cass County Board of County Commissioners O. C. Ward Paul E. Bornemeter Federal Farm June E,. Kyles

Benton Harbor woman attends Wesleyan banquet in Lincoln

Mrs. Helen Wescott Murdick of Benton Harbor Michigan visited Lincoln Thursday evening to attend the Wesleyan University banquet, recalling her former student days at the institution while staying with her parents Mr and Mrs E H Wescott.

Helen Wescott Murdick Benton Harbor Michigan E. H. Wescott Lincoln Wesleyan University

Agents Sought for Low-Cost Auto Insurance

An advertisement seeks agents for affordable automobile insurance in Plattsmouth and nearby towns. Respond to Box 1178 in Nebraska City.

Plattsmouth Nebraska City

Needlework Exhibit at the King Korn Karnival

The St Paul Ladies Guild sponsors a Needlework Exhibit at the Historic and Art room Journal building corner of 4th and Main. Miss Emma Hirz chairs the committee. The show includes crochet knitting quilts with prizes in several classes. Exhibits may be left at Gobelman’s store for display and entry.

The St. Paul Gobelman’s

For Sale Items Include Boat and Shotgun

For sale a fourteen foot row boat and a .12 gauge Western Field pump shotgun. Call 137 after 5 p.m or see Floyd Yelick.

Floyd Yelick

Farmer Henry Nolting Loses Part of Finger

Henry Nolting, a farmer west of the city, injured his right hand while putting up hay on Wednesday. A small portion of the third finger was lost, extending to the fingertip. He received treatment at Dr. L. S. Pucelik’s office immediately after the accident.

Henry Nolting L. 5. Pucelik

Wanted Practical Nursing Skills in Murray

A notice seeks a practical nurse trainee or worker. Mrs. R. F. Burton located in Murray invites applicants to inquire about the position. The brief item signals a local employment opportunity for nursing duties.

Practical R. F. Burton Murray

Kass County Koronation Weekends Karnival

Details of the Kass Kounty Koronation activities span September 20 to 23 with exhibitions, parades, concerts, and free acts. Highlights include a coronation ceremony led by King and Queen, a pageant, royal processions, and a large public ball with music, plus multiple district bands and community events.

Kass Korn Karnival

Reeder Girls Win Honors At County Fair

Principal J I Reeder and Mrs Reeder rejoice as their twin daughters Janet Mary and Janice Ann win best girl twins at Cass county fair. Janet Mary is named grand champion girl baby of Cass county for a strong healthy newborn.

J. R. Reeder

Plattsmouth High Names Year Class Officers

The four classes at Plattsmouth High School have chosen officers for the year. 12th grade officers are President Ralph Stava, Vice-President Helen Hiatt, Secretary-Treasurer Fred Naeve, Sponsor Miss Whalen. 11th grade officers are President Betty Jo Libershal, Vice-President Ruth Westover, Secretary Joe Nobile, Treasurer Blossom Burcham, Sponsors Miss Davis and Mr Gerner. 10th grade officers are President Ralph Hill, Vice-President Dean McFarland, Secretary Bill Hula, Treasurer John Slatinsky, Sponsor Mr Price with St Grede t Kenneth White, Vice-President James Brown, Secretary Charles Grosshangs, Treasurer Lars Larson, Sponsor Mr Huestis.

Plattsmouth High School Ralph Stava Helen Hiatt Fred Naeve Miss Whalen Betty Jo Libershal Ruth Westover Joe Nobile Blossom Burcham Miss Davis Mr Gerner Ralph Hill Dean McFarland Bill Hula John Slatinsky Price St. Grede t—Kenneth White James Brown Charles Grosshangs Lars Larson Mr. Huestis

Better Baby Contest at Cass County Fair 1939

Report details winners in age groups for girls and boys aged 18 to 36 months at the Better Babies clinic during the Cass county fair on September 13, 1939. Names include Janet Mary Reeder and Richard Leroy Larsen with top scores, showing parental affiliations and towns Plattsmouth Louisville Weeping Water Elmwood Avora and more.

Cass County Helen Marian Shelhorn Francis Shelhorn Louieville Shirley Mae Strough Frank Strough Plattsmouth Tommy Lile Stock Forest Stock Jimmie WN. Masters G. N. Masters Louisville. Ltd Perrie Burdette Schlichtemeier Score Ronald Schlichtemeier Elmwood Richard Leroy Larsen Robert Larsen Louisville Robert Louis Wargener Louis Waggener Pisttemouth Richard Louis Ehlers Ray H. Ehlers

Popular Young People Wedded This Morning

The city notes the 5 o'clock wedding at St. John's church of Miss Anna Marie Rea and Mr. Edward W. Ossenkop. Rt. Rev. Monsignor George Agius officiated. bridesmaid Alice Rea and best man Glen Ossenkop attended. Out of town guests from Louisville and Lawrence joined a morning reception at the Rea home. The bride, a 1936 graduate, comes from the Rea and Ossenkop families, prominent in Louisville society.

St. John’s Church Anna Marie Hea Fred I. Rea Edward W. Ossenkop Anna Ossenkop Louisville George Agius F. N. Rea Misa Alice Rea Alice Ren Glen Ossenkop Louissville Paul Luken Hector Weinnberg Jack Helm Joseph Libershal End Oenentor Ossenkon

William Kaufmann Improves After Illness in Cass County

Veteran Cass county farmer William Kaufmann shows improvement after a prolonged illness. He is recovering at his daughter Mrs Milton Gregg's home in Omaha and responding well to treatment following overheating and related complications.

William Kaufmann Cass County Milton Gregg Omaha

Mrs. Ernest Bintmer Visits Omaha Kin After Injury

Mrs. Ernest Bintmer, visiting Omaha from south of the city, plans to visit at the home of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Join Veber. Veber is recovering from a broken collar bone suffered this week while on duty with the Omaha fire department. Mrs Weber is formerly Miss Rose Warea.

Ernest Bintmer Omaha Join Veber Veber Weber Rose Warea

Foles Visits Home From Washington Government Work

A. W. Farmer recently returned home after years in Washington as a government employee and college attendee. Friends are glad to see him, noting his healthy condition and cheerful visit with Warren.

A. W. Farmer Washington, D. C Warren

Local Clergy Attends Lincoln Conference

Rev. J. C. Lawson of the Methodist church attends the annual church conference in Lincoln this week. He is joined by Judge A. H. Duxbury, lay delegate, and E. H. Wescott, the alternate delegate.

J. C. Lawson Lincoln A. H. Duxbury E. H. Wescott

Birth of daughter to Exline couple in city

A daughter was born Thursday September 14 to Mr and Mrs Eugene Exline at their home on the Louleville road. Mother and child are said to be doing well.

Eugene Exline Louleville Road Doet Eee

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DCCW Texas Mark Legion Junior Drum Corps Neb R. Foster Patterson Royal Pages Hotel Plattsmouth Gcpen American Legion Earl Gardner Auburn Drum Corps Mary Gravenburge Main Street World-Herald Glenwood H. K. Peasler Junior Woman's Club Captain Hugo Court House Kid Graves Fife and Drum J. A. Wachtel Pals Lincoln, Nebr Main John Hobscheidt John Wehlerbein Irene Lahoda Shirley Seiver Lavonne Hild Pparade Lora Lloyd Kieck Ray Norris Down H Hill Hillard Grassman Cass County Ladies Chorus Leon Grable Mr. Shellhorn Athletic Park Rip’ Vroman L. N. Kunkel Hugo New Orleans Auburn Peter Gradeville Singing Sisters Misses Shafer Florene Shafer Pat Campbell Ed Bobhrell Pilattsmouth Hawkins Christian Church Samuel G. Schick Male Callahan Church Een Reck George Lushinsky Cass County Ministerial Association Paul Dick Harvey Schwab Murdock A. Lents 8 Mile Grove Lutheran Evangelical Reeder Janet Mary Reeder Janice Ann Reeder Plattemouth Anna May Emshof John Emshoff Avora Marily Habel Verna Habel Eagle Joan Hoback Lynn Hoback Barbara Lee Christensen Leo Christensen Grand Chemnion Lov’ Sville Anna Marie Rea Reuwe Csr Creem Hin
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