The Leigh World publishes a weekly column entitled Looking Back at the World, which is comprised of articles taken from earlier Leigh World files. A special thank you to the Leigh World for allowing me to reprint those articles. The following are selections from that column:
January 4, 1946 - reprinted June 9, 1999
By the terms of a deal closed Saturday Mrs. Alvina Starkey sold her home in the east part of town to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mortimer for $4,200. The place is know [sic] as the Hamann property. Possession will be given March 1st.Fred W. Noh, prominent Clarkson citizen for many years, died at Excelsior Springs, Mo., during the night, Friday. Hotel attendants found his lifeless body in bed Saturday morning. Mr. Noh had gone to the health resort two weeks ago seeking relief from rheumatism. Members of his family and friends did not realize the seriousness of his condition and his sudden death was a shock.
The remains were brought to Schuyler and to Clarkson, Tuesday, and funeral services were conducted by Rev. B.A. Filipi at the New Zion church, Wednesday afternoon. Pall bearers were Walter, Arthur, Oscar, and Clarence Hahn, G.A. Koza, and Anton Vlach. Burial was in the Clarkson cemetery. Mrs. Noh had gone to Greeley, Colo., for the winter months, in the interest of her health. She came to Clarkson in company with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert DuBois, of Cheyenne, Wyo., to be present at the funeral.
Born in Midland precinct April 1, 1872, Mr. Noh was the son of pioneer parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jon Noh. He had reached the age of 73 years and, with the exception of winters in California and trips elsewhere, he had spent his entire life in Colfax county.
He was married to Josephine Holan on September 23, 1894, and six children were born, four sons, Leonard and Robert, Long Beach, Calif.; Joseph, New York City, Gilbert, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Eleanor Dubois, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and Mrs. Vivian Andrews, Chicago, Ill. Each of the Noh children graduated from the Clarkson high school and each is a graduate of a college or university.
Mr. and Mrs. Noh operated the Noh hotel at Clarkson for many years and engaged in the livestock and lumber business. He was mayor of Clarkson for many years and served on the village board. He had a wide acquaintance in the county and over the state and was held in high regard.
In addition to his immediate family he leaves two brothers, William Noh, Twin Falls and Oscar Noh, Buhl, Idaho; and two sisters, Mrs. Bruno Schmidt, Yakima, Wash., and Mrs. C.C. Kern, Stanton. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.Mrs. J.M. Mundil died at Clarkson on Christmas eve, twelve days after the death of her husband. Funeral services were held at the New Zion Presbyterian church, Friday, with burial in the Clarkson cemetery. Surviving are two sons, Fred of Lincoln, and Joseph, of Clarkson.
Wm. D. Palmer pleaded guilty to two statutory offenses when arraigned before the district court in Colfax County on January 3rd. County Attorney Lloyd Pospishil charged him with statutory offenses of seatling 60 childrens from Emma Kehrli on October 6, 1945, and with stealing an automobile from Frank Schoultz of near Schuyler. When brought before Judge J.A. Robinson, the defendant entered a plea of guilty to each of the charges.
County Attorney Pospishil recommended a maximum sentence of one year for chicken stealing and additional four years for stealing an automobile, making a total of five years to be served by the defendant in the Nebraska penitentiary.
The defendant is also wanted in several other counties, but since he was apprehended by Sheriff Patach and a confession obtained from him, the defendant was prosecuted in this county.Miss Adeline R. Wilke, of Columbus, became the bride of Elmer F. Dasenbrock in a mid-holiday ceremony read by Rev. Martin Bornemann at Christ Lutheran Church. Lighting was from bulbs on six Christmas trees varying sizes. The marches were played by E.A. Buchholz, church organist.
January 4, 1946 - reprinted June 16, 1999
Roger Loseke BM2c, USNR, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Loseke, is on his way home. ...Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wardenburg celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a seven o’clock dinner at their home.
Sgt. and Mrs. Elwin Langhoff are the parents of a son born at the hospital in Wahoo. The baby weighed six pounds. Sgt. Langhoff is stationed in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Weber observed their 37th wedding anniversary with a duck dinner at which places were laid for children and grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Bruhn have vacated the house in the south part of town recently purchased by Otto B. Asche from Louis Hahn. They are now living in the Frank Muhle house in east Leigh. Mr. and Mrs. Asche have moved from their farm into town.
S/Sgt. Duane Hunt wired his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hunt, Christmas day, from Tacoma, Washington, saying that he had reached the States on December 20th. He was sent to Fort Lewis, Washington, and expects to receive his discharge at Fort Leavensworth, Kansas.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hellbusch living near Humphrey are parents of a son born at St. Mary’s hospital, Columbus. He has been named Samuel LeRoy.
Harold Tedford arrived home after four and one half years of army service. He was in the southwest Pacific. He was in the Philippines on D-day. Harold is at home with his parents Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Tedford, and is finding out our cold weather somewhat difficult after so long a time in the Tropics. He plans to enter the jewelry business again.
Pvc. Geo. Buchanan arrived here joining his wife at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fajman. Buchanan served in the Ninth Cavalry division in Europe and has three battle stars. He made the crossing on the Philadelphia and, due to storms in the Atlantic, spent 11 days on the water. He has a 60-day furlough and accompanied by Mrs. Buchanan, will visit at Albion and at Washta, Ia., and will go from there to California for a few weeks.
January 11, 1946 - reprinted June 16, 1999
Pvt. Donald Kasik has reached Western Germany according to a letter received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Kasik, and for the present is stationed at Marburg. After leaving the ship, he tells of being taken in trucks to a railroad. The boys built bonfires to keep warm. A 3-day trip in box cars took them to Marburg.Roger Loseke returned from nearly three and a half years of service in Uncle Sam’s navy. ... His brother, Vernon, met him at Columbus and he is dividing his time between the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Loseke, and that of his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Julius Asche. ...
Miss Edna Janssen and Kenneth Paul were joined in marriage in an early January ceremony read by Rev. Theodore Frey at the German Baptist church.
In the soft glow of candlelight Miss Esther Harrison, of Lincoln, and R. M. 1-c Walter F. Conyers Jr. of the Navy, were united in marriage at St. Peter’s Lutheran church, Rev. R. L. Jobman officiated using the single ring ceremony.
January 11, 1946 - reprinted June 23, 1999
Mrs. R. O. Brownell, well known Schuyler woman, died at St. Mary’s hospital, Columbus. She suffered a paralytic stroke two years ago and had been ill since that time. Funeral services were held at the Episcopal church, Schuyler, by Rev. Willis Rosenthal, of Columbus.
Pall bearers were A. I. Bolton, Wm. Lobb, Marion Donovan, J. M. Rogers, Lloyd Reinicke, and James Hampl. Burial was in the Schuyler cemetery.
Mrs. Brownell was Edith Wright, daughter of Henry and Carrie Summer Wright. Born at Schuyler on August 30, 1886, she was 59 years old. After graduating from the Schuyler high school she attended the University of Nebraska for two years and the Chicago of Music for one year.
She married R. O. Brownell October 2, 1912, and one daughter, Winifred, was born. Mr. Brownell died in 1944.
Survivors are the daughter, Mrs. Donald Westover, Schuyler; two sisters, Mrs. Paul Flory, Pawnee City; and Mrs. David Higbee, San Diego, Calif.; and two grandchildren.Mr. and Mrs. Pat Schollatz of Compton, California, are the parents of twin daughters born New Year’s day. The babies weighed three pounds and are being kept in an incubator. Mrs. Schollatz is the former Bonnie King.
January 11, 1946 - reprinted June 30, 1999
Oliver Mohnsen Writes from Tsingtao, China [lengthy letter followed]
January 11, 1946 - reprinted July 7, 1999
Arthur Weber returned from more than three years of service in the signal corps, two years of which were spent in the Pacific area. He received his discharge at Fort Logan, Colorado.Miss Rosebud Heitz went to Columbus to resume work as a nurse at St. Mary’s hospital after a couple of weeks visit with home folks, the Baltz Heitz family. Mr. Heitz and Mrs. Conrad Heitz took her to Columbus.
Pvt Robert Pospichal returned from Camp Hood, Texas, where he took his basic training. He will be at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Pospichal until January 22 when he will report to Fort Ord, Calif.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Gilliland, of San Diego, California are the parents of a son born on New Years day. Mrs. Gilliland was formerly Helen McNary, of Leigh.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Johannes at the Lutheran hospital, Columbus. Mrs. Johannes was formerly Delores Engelbart.
A deal negotiated by Julius Skoda gives possession of the two Otte buildings, adjoining the Farmers Union Cooperative Oil Association, to Hobel Bros. The Hobels have used the two buildings as a poultry house and a ware house for several years. The price paid was $1,250.00.
January 18, 1946 - reprinted July 7, 1999
Ensign Patricia A. Geiger of Ogden, Utah, formerly of Leigh, became the bride of J. Weldon McGuire in a ceremony read by the Rev. Mortimer Chester in St. Paul’s Episcopal church, Salt Lake City, Utah. The service was read at seven o’clock p.m.Gordon and Donald Loseke, twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Loseke, returned home after three years of service in the army. The twin brothers served together throughout the period. ...
After a visit home with their parents, the boys drove to Leigh to see their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reick.R. H. Olson has sold the brick building on Main street, occupied by the Paul Loseke tavern, to George C. Kumpf. The consideration was $6,750.00.
January 18, 1946 - reprinted July 14, 1999
Miss La Vonne Loseke and Ronald J. Miller were united in marriage at Columbus. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. H. Guettler at Immanuel Lutheran parsonage. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Drahota.Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brauner, who recently sold their farm to Henry Hoessel, have purchased a home in Columbus and will move there about the middle of February. Their daughters, Delores and Nadine who is a junior at Leigh high school will enroll at Kramer high.
Mr. and Mrs. August Asche have received word from their son, Leonard, that he was given his discharge in Seattle and has rejoined his family. ...
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brunken at the Lutheran hospital.
January 25, 1946 - reprinted July 14, 1999
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Lapour were honored at a dinner given by their children at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Moran, in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Lapour spent the week in Omaha and the party was given on their 53rd wedding anniversary.The registrants below have been called for induction and will report at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. Robert J. Hrouda, Clarkson; Allen Harry Schroeder, Leigh.
Mrs. W. C. F. Brahmer, well known Stanton county woman residing 10 miles north of Leigh, died at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital, Norfolk. Mrs. Brahmer received a broken hip in a fall at her home and failed to recover from the shock.
Funeral services were held at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Stanton with Rev. G. H. Knaub in charge. Favorite hymns were sung by Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Schultz, Mrs. C. B. McMahon, and Ralph Titus.
Pallbearers were John Morfeld, Frank Parr, Percy Spence, Wm. Wittgow, George Peterson, and Alfred Albertz. Burial was in the Belz cemetery.
Mrs. Brahmer was Adelia Anna Elsabetha Hennings before her marriage to Wilhelm C. G. Brahmer on May 7, 1896, in Cuming county. She was born in Williamsburg, Pa., April 6, 1877, and had reached the age of 68 years, nine months and two days.
Her parents came west to Stanton county, Nebraska, in her early childhood. She was five years old and her only sister was an infant when the mother died.
Since their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Brahmer have lived on the farm north of Leigh where they enjoyed a wide acquaintance and many friends. Mrs. Brahmer found delight and satisfaction in growing many varieties of flowers, and bouquets from her garden have brought happiness to many both old and young down through the years. Mr. and Mrs. Brahmer were planning to observe their golden wedding anniversary in April.
Surviving are the husband and two daughters, Mrs. Olga Tejkl and Mrs. Leona Nelson. There are four grandchildren, Harley J., Loren D., and Leon Tejkl and Mrs. Elaine Tejkl Dolesh.
January 25, 1946 - reprinted July 28, 1999
Henry Rickert, of Richland, has purchased 80-acres of the old John Brock farm.A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wieneke at St. Mary’s hospital, Columbus, Sunday.
Lt. Wilbur Jenny is another Leigh boy who is returning to the States this week. He is landing in San Francisco, Calif., where his wife is meeting him. They will pay a visit to his father R. G. Jenny, and sisters, Misses Edna and Mildred in Ore., before coming east.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church for Harry Jansen. Rev. Hal Schenck officiated.
Mr. Jansen was instantly killed when struck by a freight train about three miles east of Creston. He had gone to Leigh in the afternoon and toward evening had been heard to remark that being unable to find anyone driving to Creston, he was going to walk home. He had evidently started soon afterward, choosing to follow the railroad track as the shortest distance. It is assumed that his being bundled up against the severe cold muffled the noise of the approaching train and also that he was watching the ground as he walked because of a sheet of ice that made walking treacherous, thus he neither heard nor saw the approaching train. His sister, Mrs. Geo. Summers, and her family, with whom he lived, were not alarmed at his absence until the next morning.
About noon his body was discovered by the section men. They called Sheriff Herb Person who notified the family.
Harry Jansen was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jansen. He was born June 12, 1902, and died January 19, 1946, at the age of 43 years, six months and seven days. ...
Surviving are six sisters, Mrs. John Carsterson, Genoa; Mrs. John Barrett, Creston; Mrs. Clara Palmateer, Creston; Mrs. Julius Engel, Creston; Mrs. Fred Henry, Columbus; Mrs. George Summers, Creston; two brothers, Herman of Creston; and Henry of Genesco, Illinois.
Pallbearers were DeWayne Jansen, Fred Gigax, Stanley Wagner, Helmer Settje, Dale Barrett, and Vernon Henry. A solo was by Mrs. Elmer Graham.
The American Legion of Humphrey was in charge of the military funeral. Burial was in the Leigh cemetery.Cpl. John Morfeld has written to home folks, Mr. and Mrs. John Morfeld, that he is now chief engineer of the Harbor Craft Co., on Leyte in the Philippines. He was recently promoted to corporal.
February 1, 1946 - reprinted August 4, 1999
R. C. Shiley, 67, a former Leigh resident, died at his home in Omaha. ...
... The family left Leigh to locate in Fremont in the 1920s. ...
Surviving are his wife, Martha; two daughters, Mrs. Chas. Bone, Fremont; and Mrs. H. R. McArthur, Columbia, Missouri; and one son, Harold Shiley, North Platte. He also leaves one brother, Floyd Shiley, York; and two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Chorn, and Mrs. Ruth Dwyer, Long Beach, California, and one grandson.A new partnership was formed gives to Clarence Barjenbruch a half interest in the implement business operated until now by Gus Spanhake. The newly formed firm will do business under the name of the Leigh Implement Company.
Mr. Spanhake has operated the implement business for nine years and Mr. Barjenbruch has served as manager throughout the time. Prior to taking over management of the implement business, Mr. Barjenbruch was associated with Mr. Spanhake as bookkeeper of the Spanhake Oil Station.Dr. Chas. D. Eby was the recipient of the bronze Jordan medal given by Signet Lodge, A. F. and A. M. at the lodge hall. The medal was given to him for being the Oldest Master mason in point of membership in the Leigh lodge. Having joined the lodge in 1907, Dr. Eby has held membership for 39 years. ...
February 1, 1946 - reprinted August 11, 1999
In an impressive double ring ceremony read by Rev. R. Nordin at St. John’s Church, north of Howells, Miss Phyllis E. Kersten became the bride of Richard L. Marty of Leigh. The marches, Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin for the processional and Mendelson’s Wedding March for the recessional, were played by Hugo Renner, the bride’s uncle, church organist.Harold Gernstein received his discharge from the U.S. Naval Reserves and has returned home. Harold was in the reserves three years, one year on the west coast and two years on the east coast, most of the time in Massachusetts.
He is remaining at the home of his mother, Mrs. Louise Gernstein, and has no plans for the immediate future.Quarantine measures against the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kumpf, west of Leigh, were lifted. Their son, LeRoy, ill with scarlet fever, is recovered and was able to leave the house the first of the week.
February 8, 1946 - reprinted August 11, 1999
Miss Phyllis Hoessel and Edward Hassebrook, of Platte Center, were joined in marriage in a late winter ceremony read by the Rev. J. A. Bahnsen at St. Paul’s Church. A large gathering of relatives and friends witnessed the double ring ceremony.Paul Staab, who grew to young manhood at Leigh, died at his home in Seattle, Washington, on January 15.
Confirmed in Zion Lutheran church he was a parochial school teacher for several years but had given up that line of work. He was 56 years of age and is survived by seven children. His wife preceded him in death six months ago.
Paul was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Staab, early residents of this community who are deceased. Also preceding him in death were three brothers, Louis, Ben and Will. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Geo. H. Boetel, of Omaha.Miss Eunice Bakenhus, daughter of Mrs. Frieda Bakenhus, and Walter K. Marty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mary, of Columbus, were united in marriage in a ceremony read at Christ Lutheran Church. Rev. Martin Borneman heard the vows.
Miss Laurinda Herink became the bride of Eddie DeKeere in a ceremony read by Rev. Wm. Fitzpatrick at St. Mary’s Church. Nuptial high mass was celebrated with Lois Reichmuth, cousin of the bride, at the organ. Robert Herink, also a cousin, sang “Ave Maria.”
By the terms of a deal closed, Mrs. John Brock sold her residence property in the east part of town to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bausch. The purchase price was $6,500.00. The place will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Bausch and their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar C. Hall.
Mrs. Brock has not made definite plans.In a quiet ceremony at the Federated Church in Columbus, Miss Twila Henry became the bride of Basil Wallis. Rev. Glen Nelson officiated. ...
February 8, 1946 - reprinted August 18, 1999
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Blessen are the parents of a son born.Johnny Settje is recuperating from a light attack of scarlet fever.
Richard Westcott who was ill with scarlet fever is able to be up and about the past week.
February 15, 1946 - reprinted August 18, 1999
Miss Kathryn Dohmen became the bride of Clement W. Foltz, of Humphrey, in a ceremony performed at St. Mary’s church. Rev. Wm. Fitzpatrick celebrated the nuptial high mass with Ludmilla Kasik at the organ.Chas. H. Stockdale, a former editor of the Leigh World, died at his home in Elgin. He was 74 years old. Mr. Stockdale preceded Chas. R. Kuhle as editor and with his wife left Leigh to locate in the west in the interest of her health. ...
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kafka Sr. were given a surprise when friends called to help them observe their 39th wedding anniversary. Bingo and cards were played. Refreshments topped off the evening.
Mrs. Kafka was born in Czechoslovakia and came to this country in girlhood. Mr. Kafka was born in Cuming county, this state. They were married at West Point on February 7, 1907, and farmed in Cuming County for five years. In 1911, the purchased a farm northwest of Leigh where their son, Edward, lives and this community has remained their home. Mr. and Mrs. Kafka have two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Kmoch and Miss Mildred, and three sons, Dr. Adold Kafka, Grand Island; Frank and Edward, of Leigh. Their youngest son, Joe, met accidental death in 1932. They have 11 grandchildren.
February 15, 1946 - reprinted August 25, 1999
Elizabeth Frank, T-SGT in the WAC’s who lived near Leigh when her late father, Rev. Ludwig Frank, was pastor of St. Paul’s congregation, writes to Miss Elisa Hunteman from Wm. Beaumont General Hospital, El Paso, Texas. Miss Frank’s mother is living in Omaha and that is Miss Elizabeth’s home also. ...Miss Ann M. Cisler and Lambert J. Brabec of Clarkson, were married in the Catholic church at Clarkson. Rev. C. Z. Petlach officiated using the double ring ceremony. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cisler, brother and sister of the bride and bridegroom.
The registrants listed below have been ordered to report at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, for their preinduction physical examination. Willis Glen Sayers, Clarkson; Arlo Acton Watchorn, Leigh.
February 15, 1946 - reprinted September 1, 1999
There has been a boom in real estate at Creston during the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Loseke purchased Mrs. Edna Jura's residence, now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Knight.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knight purchased the Wyrick residence.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Moran brought [sic] the Vern Leach home now occupied by Mrs. C.A. South.Miss Elva Hunteman student nurse at Lincoln General hospital, Lincoln, was one of a class of 40 pre-clinical students who received their caps. A special program marked the capping of the students.
In the service February juniors were given their senior stripes. Seniors made the presentations.
Miss Elva is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hunteman. Mr. and Mrs. Hunteman drove to Omaha to visit until the following day with the family of their daughter, Mrs. O.F. Salmen. They accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Salmen to Lincoln for the program at the hospital. They returned home the next day.Mrs. Thos. Robeson, who formerly lived at Leigh, died at her home in San Diego, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband.
Surviving are a daughter, Bessie, and a son, George, both of whom live in California.Explosion of a gasoline tank on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sayers caused a blaze which destroyed part of the garage. The fire started when LaVern Sayers and his cousins, Ernest and Edward Sayers, used a cigarette lighter while filling a truck tank with gas.
The tank contained abut [sic] 200 gallons of gasoline which caught fire and as it burned was blown in the opposite direction from nearby buildings.
The Leigh Fire department responded to the call for help and used chemicals in extinguishing the blaze.Herman H. Bahns arrived home having been given his discharge from the air corps at Fort Logan, Colorado. Herman was recently stationed at Fort Andrews, Washington, D.C.
February 23, 1946 - reprinted September 1, 1999
Gordon Hoff, seaman first class, writes to home folks, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hoff, from ports along the Japanese coast line. Before Christmas his ship moved from Sasebro to Wakayama. Gordon looked forward to a liberty when he could enjoy shore leave. He writes: "A person can get all kinds of souvenirs and they are not high priced, I'll send some home. The only kind of money we can use is Japanese. A yen is 3 1/2 cents in our money. This place is about 200 miles from Tokyo and it's a pretty busy place, cars, trains, and rickshaws for transportation. The rickshaws are carried or pulled by people and you can get towed all over town for a yen. This rating badge is for Peewee's collection of patches. It is for a seaman in the Jap navy. In the week following Christmas, Gordon tells of a heavy snowstorm in these words: "I am sitting in the locker and having all kinds of trouble trying to keep warm. It is cold as the devil. That snow the other day was nice to see. It melted as soon as it hit the ship. The boys in the mess hall decorated it for Christmas with evergreens and lights. It was nice. Got two more shots today, one for Cholera. I hope Duane doesn't enlist in the navy I wouldn't if I had it to do over. I got the Leigh World with Oliver Mohnsen's letter. It was sure interesting but he couldn't tell me anything about typhoons because I was in both of them too. Some of the swells are so big they bear the bow down and as I stood on the stern I could look down at the bow. At such times I rather be somewhere else. Our work is in carpentering. It is the repair of small craft, 40 and 50 ft. motor launches. They put them in the water to make trips for the ship and they get banged up, breaks in the sides. And we repair chairs, tables, bulletin boards, etc. On my first liberty I felt as though I wasn't supposed to be there. It was just the idea of being in Japan. After a while I felt better. The Japs treated us fine. They asked us into their places and offered is [sic] fish and ski (jap wine.) No one would touch it at first for they did not know what was in it. Later the guys did drink some of it. The Japs here in Wakeneura are low class and live cheaply, not very clean. Their shoes are cloppers with a strap between the first and second toes, an old Jap custom. Once in a while we see a man with shoes like our own. They have a cigarette shortage and the Japs will pay as high as $2.00 for a pack of American cigarettes. But they won't let us take but one pack when we go on liberty or they won't be able to keep us supplied. May God bless all of you at home.
February 23, 1946 - reprinted September 8, 1999
Heie Franzen was honored at a party at the clubhouse, the occasion being his 70th birthday anniversary. Bingo and progressive pinochle were played. High prizes went to Otto Franzen and Mrs. Edgar Becher, and consolation to Melvin Franzen and Mrs. R. W. Korte. A lunch was served.
Mr. Franzen, a resident of this community for more than half a century, was born in Ausfriesland [sic], Germany, and at the age of five and came to this country with his parents, brother, Otto, and sister, Minnie.
They found their first home in Illinois and three years later came further west to Nebraska settling in Platte county south of Creston. Heie Franzen was confirmed in Christ Lutheran church and he has held membership in Zion Lutheran church for 33 years.
He was joined in marriage to Miss Bertha Schlueter at Zion Lutheran Church. Rev Martin Winter performed the ceremony. Later Mr. and Mrs. Franzen farmed in Minnesota for five years before purchasing the farm just north of Leigh which remained the family home for many years. Mrs. Franzen died in 1942.
All of the Franzen's seven children were confirmed at Zion Lutheran. Herbert, the second son, is a graduate of Concordia seminary, Seward, and is a parochial school teacher in Peoria, Ill. Their daughter, Minnie, is a graduate nurse in Omaha and served in the Army Nurse Corps in World War Two.
The other children are Mrs. Irene Hoveling, Columbus; Edward, Albert and Mrs. Esther Marty, Leigh; and Mrs. Elsie Meyer, Pomeroy, Ia. Herbert and Elsie were unable to be present at the anniversary party. Mr. Franzen has 13 grandchildren. He enjoys a wide acquaintance and hosts of friends.Mrs. Adolph Marty, a former resident of the neighborhood nine miles south of Leigh, died at her home in Columbus. Her illness dated over a period of 11 years and death was due to a complication of diseases.
Funeral rites were held from the home to Immanuel Lutheran Church, with Rev. A. H. Guettler delivering the sermon. Pallbearers were six grandsons, Richard, Don, Herman, Raymond, Virgil and Marvin Marty. Burial was in Christ Lutheran parish cemetery.
As Anna Echtenkamp, she was born on December 25, 1866, in Quincy, Ill., and died in Columbus, Nebraska on February 16, 1946 at the age of 79 years, one month, and 21 days. In early girlhood she accompanied her parents to Nebraska and the family lived at Arlington, later at Araphoe, and returned to Arlington.
Her marriage to Adolph Marty of Leigh, took place in Arlington on February 2, 1886. Two weeks prior to her death, Mr. and Mrs. Marty observed their 60th wedding anniversary. ...
The mother of 13 children, she was preceded in death by one son, Herman, in 1936. Surviving are her husband, six daughters, Miss Anna, Columbus; Miss Lena, Omaha; Miss Pauline, Norfolk; Mrs. Josephine Reeves, Everett, Washington; Mrs. Ella Hahn, Beatrice; and Mrs. Margaret Edmison, Columbus; and six sons, Adolph, Columbus; Gottfried, Fred, John and Gus, Leigh; and Edward, St. Louis, MO.
She leaves 24 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and two sisters and one brother living at Albion.A deal was closed whereby W. J. McInerny, of Fremont, sold his quarter section farm north of Leigh to E. W. Trojan. The price per acre was $47.50. The land was farmed by Alfred Olson during the past year.
February 23, 1946 - reprinted September 15, 1999
Carroll Kumpf arrived home after nearly four years of service in Uncle Sam’s Navy. More than three years were spent overseas. He was an electrical machinist, second class, and in recent months spent considerable time in training others for that line of work on shipboard. ...A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Barjenbruch at the Lutheran hospital in Columbus.
Fred Moeller, formerly of Leigh, writes from Iroquois, S.D. that his son, Fred, Jr., has disposed of his grain business at that place which he purchased from his father six years ago. That there is a lot of grain harvested in that section of South Dakota is evidenced by the fact that Fred shipped out over 3,000 bushels between July, 1945, and January. Mr. Moeller adds that he has been reading the Leigh World for over 50 years.
Ted Stevens, home from Army service on the islands of the South Pacific, found that learning to be an expert swimmer in the Creston pool, went far toward saving his life when a freighter, on which he was being transferred to Leyte, was rammed by a tanker and everyone on board was forced into the water.
The accident occurred about dusk and two ammunition holds blew up. The ship was in flames in a matter of minutes. Twenty-three boys in Ted’s company were killed by the explosions. He was among those who were rescued after spending from two to five hours in the water.
When they reached San Francisco Bay on their return, the ferry on which the boys were being taken ashore from the ship was struck by another boat in the harbor during dense fog and they spent 24 hours on a damaged ferry before being towed in. ...
He is spending a few weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Stevens, and plans to return to college probably somewhere on the west coast.Miss Dorothy Wardenburg and Harold Ogan were united in marriage at three o’clock at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Rev. R. L. Jobbman officiated at the double ring ceremony.
March 1, 1946 - reprinted September 15, 1999
Mrs. Louis J. Sedlak passed away at her home after a lingering illness with chronic arthritis. She was confined to her home for a period of years and for several days was in a state of a coma. An attack of influenza suffered in recent weeks hastened her death. Her passing was not unexpected.
Funeral rites were being held from the home at 9:30 o’clock to St. Mary’s church at ten o’clock. Rev. Wm. Fitzpatrick officiated. Pallbearers were five nephews, Edwin Cada, Stanley Hanel, Louis and James Sedlak, and Frank Christy, and a family friend, Norman Herink. Flower bearers were Mrs. Jas. Sedlak, Carolyn Hanel, Mrs. Edw. Cada, and Lavonne Hanel. Burial was in the Clarkson cemetery by the side of an infant son who died in 1912.
Mary J. Hanel, daughter of George and Anna Mrstny Hanel, was born on a farm southeast of Leigh on September 6, 1887, and died at Leigh on February 26, 1946, at the age of 58 years, five months, and 20 days. She attended rural school and was confirmed in the Catholic Church in Clarkson.
She was married to Louis J. Sedlak on September 24, 1907, and they established their home at Leigh. ...
Survivors are her husband, and two brothers Stanley, of Dodge, and Jerry, of Schuyler. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Ed Hanel. She also leaves five nieces and four nephews, and an aunt, Mrs. Emil Kominek, of Madison.
March 1, 1946 - reprinted September 22, 1999
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thalken, who are leaving their farm to live at Leigh, were honored at a farewell party at their home. Neighbors, relatives and friends enjoyed a social evening with refershments served at midnight.
The party also served as a housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Thalken.Miss Lulu Wurdeman became the bride of Carl Mauch, of Scribner in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev. E. C. Werner at Zion Lutheran Church at seven o’clock. Mrs. O. W. Wehrman, of Scribner played the wedding marches. ...
By terms of a deal closed, Ed Callies purchased the Bausch building below the depot. The building is being used for the stock of implements carried by Mr. Callies. The price he paid was $4,500.
The tolling of St. John’s Church bell announced the death of Wm. Gobler. Mr. Gobler had been in his usual health and about his work. His sudden passing, due to a heart attack, was a shock to family and friends. Mr. Gobler passed away in his sleep and his lifeless body was discovered by his wife when she attempted to arouse him. ...
William A. Gobler was born in Berne, Switzerland, December 14, 1879, and died at Leigh, Nebraska, February 24, 1946, aged 66 years, two months, and ten days. In early boyhood he accompanied his parents and brother to this country and to Nebraska where they established their first home in the new land near Stanton. His brother died at the age of eight years and his parents preceded him in death some years later. He was joined in marriage to Miss Anna Bruhn, June 4, 1913, and for the next ten years they lived in Norfolk where he engaged in carpentry and masonry. In 1923 they moved to a farm three miles north of Leigh where they lived until 1940 when they moved to Leigh where he resumed carpenter work.
Survivors are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Viola Sumption, Leigh; and Mrs. Leona Faust, Schuyler; one son, Glenn, Leigh, recently discharged from the Armed Forces. There are three grandchildren.Miss Ruth E. Hoessel and Adolph Rickert, both of Columbus, were united in marriage at St. Paul’s Church. Rev. J. A. Bahnsen read the double ring ceremony in the presence of relatives and family friends.
Frank Bahns, 41, died at his home, whether from an accidental or pre-mediated gunshot wound was not determined by Sheriff Edward Patach and County Attorney Lloyd Pospishil, who came over from Schuyler to investigate the case.
A four-year-old son, Larry was the only other member of the family in the home at the time. He ran to the Emil Hoff home, where his mother had stopped on her return from the funeral servcies for the late Wm. Gobler, and informed his mother of the tragedy.
Mr. and Mrs. Bahns sold their home in town and were planning to move onto the Reichmuth farm north of Leigh. For the past several weeks, Mr. Bahns had been in failing health and had consulted Dr. Kuper.
Frank Bahns was born on a farm southeast of Leigh on December 6, 1904, and met death at Leigh on February 26, 1946, at the age of 41 years, two months and 20 days. He was the son of Theodore Bahns. His mother and one brother, Raymond, preceded him in death.
After his marriage to Miss Alma Rahtz on February 16, 1926, they farmed near Leigh for a while before moving to Neligh where they lived four years. They returned to Leigh and since moving into town he has engaged in trucking.
Funeral services were held at the Holmes Funeral Home with Rev. Harry Mumm officiating. Pallbearers were Ed Kumpf, Elmer Busse, Otto Hamann, Herman Rahtz, Henry Bahns, Jr., and Clyde Sucha. Flower bearers were Mesdames Elmer Busse, Otto Hamann, Clyde Sucha, and Ed Kumpf. Burial was in the Leigh cemetery.
Surviving are his wife and five children, Mrs. Lorene Loseke, Gerald, Marlene, Shirley, and Larry. He also leaves his father and three brothers, John, Henry, and Edward.
March 1, 1946 - reprinted September 29, 1999
Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Peterson, Stanton county residents who lived nine miles north of Leigh for over 40 years, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Stanton. Open house was held at the city hall and nearly 200 guests called to offer well wishes.Miss Libbie Agnes Hekrdle and Earl LaVern Fuhr were united in marriage at the Congregational parsonage. Rev. A. R. Hyatt read the ceremony in the presence of close relatives. Attendants were Delores Fichtl and Raymond Fuhr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Balak, of Clarkson, are parents of a son born at St. Mary’s hospital, Columbus. The baby weighed 7 3/4 pounds. Mrs. Balak was formerly Miss Nora Severin, of Leigh.
Gordon Muhle has advised his wife that he has landed in this country, after a year’s service overseas. He is in San Francisco, Calif., and expects to reach home sometime in April.
John Oeltjen was the successful bidder on the R. V. Froehlich quarter section farm sold at auction. Mr. Oeltjen paid $56.50 per acre. The land adjoins Mr. Oeltjen’s home farm. Possession is being given March 1st.
March 8, 1946 - reprinted September 29, 1999
Miss Alvina Bokelman, niece of Mrs. Rikus Rosendahl, and Werner Engel, of Columbus were united in marriage by Rev. H. M. Shiery, pastor of the United Lutheran Church, Columbus, on February 22nd. The ceremony took place in the parsonage Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Casper Miller, of Columbus.Miss Delores Barta, former Leigh girl who has made her home at Dodge for the past several years, and Clayton L. Meyer, were joined in marriage by Rev. B. A. Filipi at New Zion Presbyterian church, Clarkson. The marches were played by Mrs. Chas. Novotny who accompanied Miss Catherine Stangel, of Dodge, who sang "I Love You Truly" and "O Promise Me". The bride was given in marriage by Frank J. Steiner of Dodge.
Miss Evangeline Beran, daughter of Mrs. Emma Beran, of Howells, and Arthur Weber, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Weber, were married at a rural church, Bethlehem Chapel, by Rev. Ralph Strong, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Schuyler.
Miss Adella Lillian Buresh and Reuben Dupsky, of Stanton, were joined in marriage in a pre-Lenten wedding at the Catholic Church at Clarkson. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. A. Petlach and was witnessed by relatives and family friends.
Word was received by Dr. and Mrs. Chas. D. Eby that AMM1-c Victor H. Noble, of Genoa, had been killed in San Diego, Calif., that day when struck by an airplane propeller. The young man was the fiance of their daughter, Miss Charlotte Eby. Dr. and Mrs. Eby drove to Lincoln that evening after their daughter and she accompanied them home and has spent the week here. ...
March 15, 1946 - reprinted October 13, 1999
By terms of a deal closed the first of the week Donald Botsch has bought the Menke Bros. 80-acre farm west of his place. The price paid was $110.00 per acre.
March 22, 1946 - reprinted October 13, 1999
Plenty of people live to be 75 years of age but to live all but two months of that time in the same locality is something else again. However, this has been the experience of our townsman, Baltz Heitz, and he assures us it has been a most interesting experience.
Born in New Glarus, Wisconsin, Mr. Heitz was less than two months old when his parents came west to Nebraska reaching Columbus in May, 1871. There were no buildings north of the railroad in Columbus at that time as it was several years before the town of Leigh was even heard of.
Mr. Heitz’s father, Melchior Heitz, brought his little family which consisted of his wife and two sons, Henry and Baltz, into Colfax county and they settled on a homestead three miles east of Leigh, the place known today as the Charlie Church farm. It was while the family lived there that Baltz and Henry attended Macedonia school, the early building being located on the land which today is owned by Fred Hockemeier. Mr. Heitz recall that some of his early-day teachers were Lizzie Davis, Melvin Dunlap and Emma Babcock.
In a few years the elder Heitz sold his homestead to Henry Guidinger and in turn, bought the place where Richard Jirovec lives today. Lumber for the house was hauled from Humphrey and is part of the house occupied by the Jirovec family today. In later years Frank Fritton built an addition to the house.
The Heitz family lived on this farm for 16 years and Baltz attended school at Leigh in a building which stood on lots east of the present home of Theodore Bahns. He remembers the blizzard of January 12, 1888, when many lives were lost. He made his way home be following the railroad track. He had a mile to cover and the going was extremely difficult-even for a lad of 17 years. He fought his way along the tracks until he reached the railroad cut which was near the Heitz farm. Leaving the cut he struggled over the bank and, fortunately, reached the farm buildings. An experience he will never forget.
The village of Leigh was steadily growing in those years and few people here today are as familiar with every stage of that growth as is Mr. Heitz. When he was 16 years old he helped Elmer Miller haul lumber for the first hotel which was being built by the latter’s father, Steven Miller. The hotel building is now occupied by the Trofholz Feed store and the Owl’s club.
Oxen were used to break the sod in those early years and Mr. Heitz said his father bought his first yoke of oxen from George Henggler, on Shell Creek for $110. Only a few of the early-day settlers had horses. The oxen were used because they could forage around for feed.
In the late 80s the senior Heitz bought the Chase ranch of 560 acres, three miles north and one mile east of Leigh. There were good years and bad years. Drought years were the hard ones. In one of those lean years Mr. Heitz was caught with 150 head of cattle to feed.
After the death of the senior Heitz in 1901, the responsibility of caring for the ranch fell on the shoulders of the two boys, Henry and Baltz. They decided to sell-the land was purchased by Carl Staab. Henry Heitz went to Missouri. He died in 1939. Baltz Heitz purchased the farm near Leigh which has remained his home for over forty-four years. His mother lived with him and died in 1913. Baltz Heitz and Helena Rudersdorf were married at Heun by Rev. Zak in 1904. Down through the years “Pulsey” Heitz fed cattle on a large scale. Rarely were there less than 1000 head of cattle on feed at the Heitz farm and many carloads of fat cattle have been shipped to Omaha markets from the Heitz feedyards.
Of Swiss descent, something of that rugged country from which his forebears came, must have been embodied in the physical make-up of Mr. Heitz, for at seventy-five years, he is keen and active, attending to farm work and business and taking interest in events of that day. He has a jovial disposition, a wide acquaintance and hosts of friends. Three of the seven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Heitz were with him, on his 75th birthday. They were Mrs. Mildred Kafka, Mrs. Delores Wurdeman and the only son Conrad, who with his family, still lives on the home place. The other daughters are Miss Rosebud, R.N., Columbus; Mrs. Loretta Coverdale, Salt Lake City, Utah; and Mrs. Katherine Liefer, Omaha. One daughter Gertrude, died in 1933. With the exception of Gertrude all of the Heitz children are graduates of Leigh high school. Mrs. Heitz died in 1934. There are nine grandchildren.
March 22, 1946 - reprinted October 20, 1999
Raymond Phillips was given his discharge from the Army Air Forces. He had been in service since July 1943, and was a pilot in India for several months in the fall. ...Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Belohrad were at Clarkson to be present at funeral services for Jos. Novotny, father of Mrs. Valentine Belohrad of Omaha. Burial was at Heun.
A telegram received by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. R. Kuhle advised them of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wasson at the Ashland hospital, Ashland, Oregon, on March 17th. Mrs. Wasson was formerly Miss Margaret Kuhle.
Dispatches in the daily press carried an account of the rescue of Mrs. Bernice Brown, of Van Nuys, California, from a uninhabited island, Anacapa, off the California coast. Mrs. Brown was marooned on the island for 14 days after the wreck of a 50-foot fishing boat.
Mrs. Brown told rescuers that she and her husband, Roy Brown, 42, and a friend, John Barta, 38, had sailed out of Santa Monica Harbor on a pleasure trip. Mountainous waves sunk the boat, the Nancy Lee, and it is believed that both men drowned. Barta is thought to be John Barta, formerly of Leigh.
Mrs. Brown survived by hanging for hours to a floating gasoline drum. She was able to keep alive on the island when she found a hut once used by the Navy which contained emergency rations, blankets, and a battery radio set. She built a signal fire and kept it lighted until she was rescued.
Word reached Mrs. Delores Meyer, of Dodge, formerly Delores Barta, this week that he brother John is missing. That strengthens the supposition of the members of the Barta family that it was their brother, John, who was included in the Santa Monica fishing party.One hundred twenty-five friends honored Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Stevens on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. ...
Mr. and Mrs. Stevens were married March 15, 1896, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Clark. Their home stood on the site of the present home of Mr. and Mrs. August Wiemer. ...Mr. and Mrs. James Knight, pioneers of this community, celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary, with a family reunion at dinner and open house in the afternoon. The affair was held in the Presbyterian guild room. ...
Mr. and Mrs. Knight were married in Columbus, March 20, 1901. Creston has been their home since their marriage. They lived with his parents six months and then moved to the home in which they now reside. Their children are Clarence, Charles, Oliver, LeRoy, Harvey, and Mabel. All were present for the reunion except the daughter Mabel.
Mrs. Knight’s home before their marriage was in Iowa. She met Mr. Knight when she came to visit her cousin, Mrs. Bob Austin.
Mrs. Rose Long was bridesmaid at the wedding 45 years ago. Mrs. Clara Palmateer was the only other person to be present at the reception following the wedding in 1901 and the open house.
March 29, 1946 - reprinted October 27, 1999
A dinner given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Polenz honored her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claus Ehlers on their golden wedding anniversary. Sons and duaghter of Mr. and Mrs. Ehlers planned the affair. ...
Although Mr. and Mrs. Ehlers were both born in Holstein, Germany, they did not know one another until they met in this country at Millard, Nebraska. Mr. Ehlers came to America in 1882 and for several years worked on farms near Millard, at one time for grandparents of Mrs. Wm. J. Dunn. He came to Colfax county in 1893 and was joined here three years later by Marie Wulf and they were married in Schuyler.
They settled on the farm south of Leigh which was the scene of their labors, their joys and their sorrows for 45 years. Both were confirmed in the Lutheran church in youth and they have remained loyal to that faith.
Six of their eight children, 10 of their 15 grandchildren, and nieces and nephews were with them on this anniversary occasion.Miss Doris Jane Herderson, of Cedar Bluffs, and Walter J. Botsch of Madison, were married in the First Presbyterian church at Cedar Bluffs. The service read by candelight at four o’clock p.m. was by Rev. D. K. Miller. Candles were lighted by Misses Marcella Fleming and Alice Williams in blue and pink floor-length gowns.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sedlak, living southeast of Leigh, are parents of an 8 1/2 pound son born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Columbus.
April 5, 1946 - reprinted October 27, 1999
Arthur Wurdeman, whose boyhood was spent at Leigh, died at his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota according to word received here by relatives, the Mullenhoff, Rabeler and Olson families. Arthur was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wurdeman former Leigh residents.
Arthur never fully recovered from complications which developed following the serious illness which he suffered in his boyhood while the family lived at Leigh. For the past several years he has been employed as a carpenter.
Survivors are his wife Agnes, sons, John and Paul, and daughter, Mrs. Edw. Beighler, of Wichita Kansas, and one grandson, Lawrence. He also leaves his parents, two brothers, Oswald and Lt. Robert, and two sisters, Mrs. Albert Dubbe and Mrs. Lorene Cahlander, all of Minneapolis.Ted Stevens who was recently discharged from the army left for Berkeley, California. Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Westcott and Richard and Mrs. T. F. Pageman took him to Columbus to board a train west.
F. J. Smrz, who with his family has decided to move to Omaha, disposed of their business connections and their property holdings at Leigh. Mr. and Mrs. Smrz purhcased a home in north Omaha. The house is located half a block from the school which their son, Dickie, attends.
An agreement has been reached between Mr. Smrz and his business partner, J. O. Moeller, by which Mr. Moeller will take over the entire business sometime in the next few months, prior to the removal of Mr. Smrz and his family to Omaha in the early fall.
As soon as Mr. Smrz announced the sale of his business, John Odig’s purchased the Smrz house for which he paid $7,000.00.
On Thursday, E. J. Sadler purchased from Mr. Smrz the restaurant building on Main street which he occupies.
April 12, 1946 - reprinted November 3, 1999
Lyra Jean, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wurdeman, was brought home from a Columbus hospital. The little one is convalescing from an attack of pneumonia.
April 19, 1946 - reprinted November 3, 1999
Miss Anna Marie Marty, 57, died at the Lutheran Hospital where she had been a patient for the past four months.
She was born July 10, 1888, on a farm southwest of Leigh, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Marty. They lived there until 19 years ago when the family moved into Columbus to since reside.
When living near Leigh, Miss Marty was a member of Christ Lutheran Church but since a resident of Columbus, was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her father, Adolf Marty of Columbus; five sisters and six brothers, Miss Lena Marty of Omaha; Miss Pauline Marty of Norfolk; Mrs. Charles Reeves, of Everett; Washington; Mrs. Joel Hahn of Beatrice; and Mrs. T. H. Edmison of Columbus; and Adolf Marty jr., of Columbus; Gottfried, Fred, John and Gus Marty, all of Leigh; and Edward Marty of St. Louis.
She was preceded in death by her mother in February of this year and one brother Herman Marty of Platte Center. ...T-3 Paul R. Hespe notified his father, Wm. Hespe, of his return to this country from Germany. Paul was stationed at the Decemeter depot at Manneheim. He has joined his wife in Portland, Oregon, and expects to be discharged from service in the near future.
Lawrence Gernstein arrived home from Fort Frances E. Warren, Wyoming, having received his discharge from the army after one year in servcie. He is at the home of his mother, Mrs. Louise Gernstein.
D. J. A. Kuper of Nelson, father of our townsman, Dr. H. D. Kuper died at the Lutheran Hospital, Columbus, where he was a patient for the past ten days. He was aged 77 years and six months. Born in Germany he came to this country in young manhood and had been a continuous resident of Nuckolls county where he engaged in farming. In recent years he had retired.
Funeral rites are being conducted in the United Brethren Church near his home, of which he was a member for many years. Burial will be at Nelson. Survivors are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Clyde Moore, of Laddonia, Missouri, and Miss Beulah, at home, and one son, Herbert D. Kuper of Leigh. He also leaves a brother at Nelson and a sister living in Kansas.
April 19, 1946 - reprinted November 10, 1999
Herman Otte Sr., residing southwest of Leigh, was given full citizenship papers in district court at Columbus on April 2nd. Mr. Otte came to America in 1933 and has been making his home on a Platte county farm. A son, Herman Otte Jr., is serving in the U. S. Navy and at the present time his squadron is stationed on Guam.Pvt. Leo Grotelueschen, stationed in Japan, is a member of the 4159th Quartermaster Depot company ...
Marvin Kratochvil, stationed at Fort Myer, Va., has been promoted to technician 4th grade. Marvin has been in the army since May, 1945. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kratochvil and assisted his parents on the farm before entering service.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mohnsen arrived from Tacoma, Washington, and are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mohnsen. They are also visiting at the homes of his brothers, Harold and Irvin. ...
The John Asche house in the west part of town was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Drahota. The house was owned by Arthur Asche in recent years and is occupied by the Marty Franzen family. The consideration was $5,000.
William Metzger arrived home from fourteen months overseas service in the Navy, fourteen months of continuous sailing in Pacific waters. ...
April 19, 1946 - reprinted November 17, 1999
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hahn drove to Omaha, to be present at funeral service held for her aunt, Mrs. Emma Stolley, 68, who died at her home. Mrs. Stolley had been in poor health for several years. ...The restaurant operated by Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sadler has been closed while the building is undergoing remodeling and repainting. During the week women of the Congregational guild have been serving dinners in their dining at the church. The Sadlers plan to reopen the restaurant Monday.
Mrs. Joe Koch died at her home, death being due to a stroke of apoplexy suffered three weeks ago and complications. She had been in failing health for several years.
Funeral rites were held from the home to St. Mary’s church with services in charge of [sic] Rev. Wm. Fitzpatrick. Active pall bearers were Alphonse Hamling, Otto Kurpgeweit, Reinhold Engelbart, Chas. Grotelueschen, Rudolf Steiner, and Emil Brauner. Honorary bears [sic] were Wm. Oeltjen, Gerd Huismann, Fred Hillen and Albert Iverson, all of whom were family friends and neighbors over a long period of years. Burial was in the St. Mary’s cemetery.
As Anna Wenck, daughter of Theodore and Victoria Wichman Wenck, she was born on a Platte County farm seven miles southwest of Leigh on July 16, 1877, and had reached the age of 58 years, nine months, and four days. She grew to young womanhood in that neighborhood and was married to Joe Koch on March 14, 1905. ...
Survivors are her husband and four children, Mrs. Minnie Hadar, of Howells; Angeline and Theodore, at home, and Ernest, of Humphrey. There are five grandchildren. She also leaves three brothers, Carl and John Wenck, Creston and Otto Wenck, Seattle, Washington. One brother, Ernest and one sister, preceded her in death.
April 19, 1946 - reprinted November 24, 1999
Mr. and Mrs. John Herink and family drove to Scribner accompanying their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Lewis, to spend the day with relatives. Upon arrival at Scribner, they found that Mrs. Herink’s relatives had planned to honor them on their 25th wedding anniversary, the affair being given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Al Parr.
A gathering complemented Mrs. Herink’s father, Joe Moser, on his 72nd birthday.
Since their marriage in 1921, Mr. and Mrs. Herink have lived on their farm six miles south of Leigh. They are faithful members of St. Mary’s church. They have nine children, Mrs. Delores Lewis, Omaha; John Jr., in service, Robert, Eugene, Florence, Agnes, Jerome, Maryann, and Phillip.In a double wedding ceremony read by Rev. R. L. Jobman at St. Peter’s church, Creston, Miss Ilene Mae Engelbart became the bride of Paul G. Theilen and Miss Fern Ruby Engelbart became the bride of Norbert Theilen. The brides are sisters and are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold H. Engelbart living between Leigh and Creston. The bridegrooms are brothers and are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Theilen, living south of Creston.
The Emma Goering farm of 160 acres two miles south of Creston was sold last week to Enno and Ernest Grotelueschen for $13,000. The sale was negotiated through Art Schmidt, of Madison, and was a cash deal.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Franzen at the Lutheran hospital, Columbus.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Klug, of Milwaukee, Wis., are the parents of a son. Mrs. Klug was formerly Miss Lillian Feye, of Leigh.
A daughter weighing seven pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cattau at the Lutheran hospital in Columbus.
Jas Hron suffered a paralytic stroke while working in the field near his home, north of Leigh. He is under the care of Dr. Chas. D. Eby. Mr. Hron was discing with a tractor and was found unconscious some distance from the machine.
May 3, 1946 - reprinted ___ 1999
Announcement of the death of Mrs. L. L. Loseke at her home was not wholly unexpected. She had suffered a heart attack one week earlier and it was generally known that her hold on life was gradually becoming weaker. Surrounded by members of her family she passed away in the later afternoon. One son, Hugo, arrived here from California a few hours after his mother’s death.
... Pall bearers were nephews, Arthur Hoessel, Louis Miller, Paul, Walter, Julius and Edgar Littelman. Burial was in the Leigh cemetery.
As Anna Hermina Littleman, Mrs. Loseke was the daughter of Henry and Amelia Mueller Littelman, early homesteaders on a farm 11 miles southwest of Leigh in Platte County. She passed her 69th birthday on April 19th and had spent her entire life in this community.
She was united in marriage to Louis L. Loseke on December 6, 1895, the ceremony being performed by Rev. A. W. Freese in Christ Lutheran church. ...
Survivors are her husband, seven daughters and two sons, Mrs. Louise Ahrens, Tekamah; Mrs. Olga Jenny, Leigh; Mrs. Emma Stott, Kansas City; Mrs. Hulda Loseke, Fremont; Mrs. Elsie Chamberlain, Tekamah; Mrs. Irene Hajek, Kansas City; Mrs. Lillian Bonner, Leigh; Hugo Loseke, and Louis F. Loseke, Leigh all of whom were present at the funeral. There are 16 grandchildren.
Mrs. Loseke also leaves one sister, Mrs. Gus Hoessel, Platte Center; and three brothers, Henry and Willie Littelman, Leigh; and Otto Littelman of Creston.Mrs. Ray Miller of Shelby died Monday of a heart attack. She was a sister of Phillip Goering and was a former Creston resident.
A son was born to Pvt. And Mrs. Stanley Sedlacek at the Lutheran hospital, Columbus. He weighted 8 1/2 pounds, and has been named Gary Curtiss. Pvt. Sedlacek is stationed at Camp Beate, California.
May 10, 1946 - reprinted December 1, 1999
Henry Daniels, 55, well-known and respected citizen of the Nimrod community, died of a heart attack in Sebeka. He did not feel well and had gone to the home of his wife’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Wilson, in this village, to rest when he suddenly passed away while sitting on a chair.
The deceased came to Nimrod from Leigh, Nebraska in 1916 and is survived by his wife, five daughters and three sons.
The deceased was born at Gothenburg and came to Leigh to reside at the age of ten years. He moved to Minnesota in 1916 and was married to Gertie Wilson, of Bloomfield, Nebraska in 1918.
Funeral services were held at Nimrod, Minnesota, with burial in the Nimrod cemetery.Irvin Engelbart, who received his honorable discharge from the air corps several months ago, recently re-enlisted for a three-year term. ...
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Buettner of Madison, are the parents of a son born April 17. He has been named Dick Dan. Mrs. Buettner was formerly Miss Ida Loseke of this place.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Salmen, of Bellevue, on Thursday, May 2. She weighted 9 1/2 pounds and has been named Katherine Marie. Mrs. Salmen was formerly Miss Leona Hunteman. Her mother, Mrs. Emil Hunteman is spending a few weeks at Bellevue.
May 17, 1946 - reprinted December 1, 1999
Mrs. W. R. Speicher, formerly of Leigh, died at her home in Genoa. She had been in failing health for a number of years and in recent months was confined closely to her home. The Speichers lived at Leigh for seven years prior to 1943 when they moved to Genoa.
... Burial was in Roselawn Memorial park. Mrs. Speicher was Etta Temple, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Temple. She was born at North Loup on May 13, 1893. She lacked one day of becoming 53 years of age. She was married to William Speicher, November 11, 1919, and they lived at Kearney and Columbus before locating at Leigh in 1936. She was a member of the Methodist Church and of the Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors are her husband and one brother, Lyle Temple, of Rosemeade, California.
May 17, 1946 - reprinted December 8, 1999
Dr. Geo. H. Boetel, 63, native of Leigh, died at his home in Omaha. A heart attack suffered two years ago left his health impaired although he had made remarkable recovery and had been able to care for office practice a limited extent.
Born at Leigh, he as the son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Boetel. ...
Survivors are his wife, Antonia; a daughter, Mrs. Lorinda Boetel; two grandchildren; one brother, Charles of Omaha; and one sister, Mrs. Rose Godenschwager, of Elkhorn. A brother, John Boetel, preceded him in death.Miss Alice Steiner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Steiner, of Creston, became the bride of Reynold Buresh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Buresh, north of Leigh, in a ceremony read by Rev. Fr. Wm. Fitzpatrick at St. Mary’s Church, Leigh.
J. H. Eyman, of Garnett, Kansas, father of Mrs. Myrtle Price, died in a hospital at that place, according to word from Mrs. Price received by Mrs. F. F. Jones. Mr. Eyman’s death was due to the infirmities of advanced years. Funeral services and burial were held at Garnett.
Mrs. Price plans to be at Leigh for Decoration Day and will make the drive from David City with Mr. and Mrs. Guy Walling. She will spend the weekend with Leigh friends.
May 24, 1946 - reprinted December 8, 1999
Donald Huismann, who spent two and one half years in a coast guard service, arrived home and is at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerd Huismann. ...
May 24, 1946 - reprinted December 15, 1999
Arthur Arnold arrived home after two years of service in the Army and has joined his wife at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Pospichal. ...William Metzger returned from Great Lakes, Ill., where he was given his discharge from the U. S. Navy. He is with home folks, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Metzger and plans a vacation trip to Seattle Washington later on.
Miss Olga Lerch, living near Howells, received broken bones in her left forearm, when a cow she was milking became infuriated and attacked her. Unable to get away from the animal, she was subjected to the attack until her brother, Edwin Lerch, working in the barnyard, could go to her rescue. ...
A daughter, whom they have named Marilyn Ann, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cerv at the Lutheran hospital, Columbus.
Mrs. Rikus Rosendahl received a letter from her brother, John Vahlenkamp and wife, who live in Oldenburg, Germany. This is the first letter received from the Vahlenkamps since before the war. The Vahlenkamps lived in this community on the Wm. Hespe farm for several years prior to 1937, when they returned to their native land.
Although past 50 years of age, Mr. Vahlenkamp was obliged to serve in the German army during the war. His wife and two children kept their farm in operation and they state they were not harmed by bombing at any time. Every German family is forced to care for refugees in their home at the present time. The Vahlenkamps have two refugees from East Germany living with them. Clothing is sorely needed by the German people. None is available except in the place market.
May 31, 1946 - reprinted December 15, 1999
Miss Gloria Krula, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Casimier Krula, of Schuyler, became the bride of Norbert Odenreider, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Odenreider, of Scribner, in a ceremony read by Rev. Fr. Victor Hermann at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Schuyler. The double ring ceremony was used. Nuptial music was by the church organist.Milan Loseke is another Leigh boy who is back home after nearly two years of service in the Army. Overseas service took him to the Aleutians. He is at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto D. Loseke, and will help work on the farm this summer.
Miss Dorothy Bauman and LaVerne Thalken were united in marriage. Rev. A. Bergt read the single ring ceremony at Immanuel Lutheran Church, north of Schuyler. The marches were played by Mrs. Bergt. A children’s choir sang several selections.
Sgt. Gordon Hillen, with the Army of Occupation at Neckarhausen, Germany, writes his mother, Mrs. Lucia Hillen, of a recent visit to Berchtesgarten, which was the mountain retreat of Adolf Hitler. ...
May 31, 1946 - reprinted December 22, 1999
Oliver Mohnsen returned the latter part of the week from over a year's service in the U.S. Navy. His overseas duty took him into the Asiatic-Pacific theatre of war. Oliver has been given his discharge and will help his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mohnsen, on the farm this summer. He went to Lincoln to make arrangements to enroll in the University of Nebraska this fall.W.W. Rynearson is having a new revolving tray electric oven installed in his bakery. Men from Omaha Bakers Supply company are doing the work.
The new oven has a capacity of 100 loaves of bread every thirty minutes if the loaves are prepared that fast.
Mr. Rynearson states that he has had the oven ordered for about two years and had a priority. He expects to have the new baking device functioning by the end of the week.A son, whom they have named Dale Paul, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Siefken of Columbus. Mrs. Siefken is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johannes, formerly of Leigh.
Jerald Held, who served in the U.S. Navy for over two years, received his discharge at Great Lakes, Illinois, on Friday. He returned to Leigh and is at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Held.
June 7, 1946 - reprinted December 22, 1999
Mrs. Mate Sullivan-Palmer, early resident of Leigh, died in a hospital in Los Angeles, California, April 12, according to word received by Mrs. Mary Overstreet from Mrs. W.A. Vlach, who lived near her. Mrs. Palmer had been ill for a long time and had been hospitalized since November. Burial was in Inglewood Park cemetery.
Mrs. Palmer was Mary (Mate) Miller, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Miller, who homesteaded the land on which the village of Leigh is built, in 1872. She was a pupil in the first school started here for the pioneer children of that distant day. Her girlhood and young womanhood were spent here and she was married here to Edw. Sullivan. Later she lived for many years in Omaha before locating on the west coast. Her elder son, John Sullivan, preceded her in death. Survivors are one son, Elmer Sullivan, of Los Angeles, and her brother, Elmer Miller, of Leigh.Miss Arline Gross became the bride of Robert Gibson Baird, of Central City, in an early June ceremony read by Rev. B.A. Filipi, of Clarkson, at the home of the brides parents, southeast of Leigh.
William Thalken, reached home and has been given his discharge from the armed forces. William saw many months of service overseas. He is at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Thalken.
Miss Loretta E. Janda, of Clarkson, and Joseph V. Brodecky, of Howells, were united in marriage in a ceremony read by Rev. Fr. Victor Herman, of Schuyler, in the Catholic Church at Clarkson. A three-course wedding dinner was served in the clubhouse at Leigh, places being laid for 15 guests. Centering the bride's table was a decorated cake which was cut by the bride. Early summer flowers were used on the tables.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoessel were complemented when relatives and friends gathered at their home to help in the observance of their 30th wedding anniversary. An outdoor theatre was arranged and Arthur Gersib showed pictures taken in Hawaii and in this community.
Mr. and Mrs. Hoessel are both life-long residents of this locality. He is a son of the late John Hoessel and Mrs. Hoessel, pioneer settlers southwest of Leigh and Mrs. Hoessel, formerly Cornelia Wullschleger, is the eldest daughter of John Wullschleger, deceased, and his wife, Mrs. Anna Wullschleger, early residents east of Leigh.
They were married at the old Wullschleger home by Rev. W. DeBenham, pastor of the Congregational Church at that time. They have lived continuously on the Hoessel farm joining the St. Paul's church property and are loyal workers in that congregation.
Mr. and Mrs. Hoessel have seven children, Mrs. Ruth Rickert, Mrs. Gladys Luckey, Mrs. Phyllis Hassebrook, Miss Shirley, Wilfred, Gordon and Donald.
Fifty-five relatives and friends enjoyed the evening with the Hoessels. Refreshments were served.
June 7, 1946 - reprinted December 29, 1999
Announcement of the death of Louis Hahn in the Methodist Hospital, Omaha, was not wholly unexpected as he had failed gradually since his entrance there one month ago. Although in failing health for several years, Mr. Hahn remained active in his various business interests, relinquishing none of his duties until he was hospitalized early in May.
The remains were brought to the Holmes Funeral Home at Leigh. Funeral services were held from the family home to St. John's Church. Rev. Harry J. Mumm officiated. He based his sermon on Romans 8, 18-25. Two hymns were sung by the quartet, Mrs. Adolph Hobel, Mrs. Lambert Houfek, R.H. Olson, and Rev. Mumm.
Flower bearers were Mesdames F.G. Marty, Walter Littleman, J.F. Hubenka, Alva Dykes, Ed Busse, and Julius Skoda. Pallbearers were Messrs. L.W. Metzger, Paul Loseke, John Glandt, M.C. Phillips, Adolph Hobel, and Julius Skoda. Honorary bearers were Messrs. L.J. Sedlak, W.C. Bunswick, Chas. R. Kuhle, O.W. Fleming, Jake Held, Gerd Korfhage, Frank Franzen, C.D. Eby, C.J. Thorpe, Karl Schroeder, Jos. Sucha and Gus A. Schlueter. Burial was in the Leigh Cemetery.
Born in madison, Wisconsin, October 11, 1868, Louis Hahn, second youngest son of Peter and Elizabeth Hahn, died in Omaha, Nebraska, June 2, 1946, at the age of 77 years, seven months, and 21 days. He came to Nebraska with his parents at the age of five years and Colfax County remained his home for the rest of his life, a residence of 72 years.
Mr. Hahn grew to young manhood on his parents' homestead in Grant precinct. He was joined in marriage to Louise Herling, December 7, 1891. After living for a few years on the homestead, they moved onto their own farm one mile distant, which he owned until his death. In 1904, Mr. and Mrs. Hahn left the farm and located at Leigh where he entered into a partnership in the implement business with his brother, Gus Hahn, and brother-in-law, Paul Held. The brick building housing the implement store, telephone headquarters, the Leigh post office, and business offices, was erected the following year.
With the withdrawal of Mr. Held from the partnership, the firm name became Hahn Bros. When Gus Hahn sold his interests to Louis Sedlak, Louis Hahn remaining one of the original owners. Down through the years, he occupied the same chair at the same desk in the implement store window, and his familiar figure and pleasant greeting will be missed by passersby.
He was elected president and general manager of the Leigh Independent Telephone company in 1914, a position which he has held continusouly. He was a member of the Leigh Public School board for a number of years serving as president from 1910-1914. He also served on the Village board for many years. He filled the several chairs in Maynard Lodge, IOOF, at different times, and was treasure for the past 15 years. He was a loyal member of St. John's Lutheran Church.
Mr. Hahn was preceded in death by his wife in 1934. Survivors are their four children, Walter of Leigh; George, Hollywood California, Mrs. Hazel Lowe, Leigh; and Roy, Grand Island; all of whom were at his bedside when he died. There are nine grandchildren. He also leaves two brothers, Gustave Hahn, Schuyler; and Chris Hahn, Madison. A sister, Mrs. Sophia Kovar, Howells and a brother, William, Clarkson, died several years ago.A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Anderl, of Omaha, on May 28. He was named for his two grandfathers, William Henry. Mrs. Anderl was formerly Miss Dorothy Hefti.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford McGee, of Fremont, are the parents of a daughter born May 28. The young lady weighed 6 1/2 pounds and has been named Carol Sue. Mrs. McGee was formerly Miss Delores Bridges of Leigh.
Henry Miller has sold his blacksmith shop to the Hanel Brothers, Lumir and James, who will take possession about July 1.
Adolph Nebola has bought the frame building on Main Street which has been in the possession of the Masonic lodge until recently. It was sold to Esty J. Sadler. Mr. Nebola paid $825. for the structure.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Thalken have purchased the Wm. Gobler Estate property north of the depot, paying $2,000.00 for the same. The house is occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller. The Thalkens plan to move to town.
The former John Odenreider 80-acre farm southeast of Leigh was sold to Walter Schutte of near Richland, for $80.00 per acre.
Gus Spanhake has purchased the former Dolesh quarter section of land and the adjoining Petr 80 acres northeast of Leigh, from the Mutual Benefit Insurance Co., paying $16,000.00 for both tracts.
June 14, 1946 - reprinted January 5, 2000
Miss Marcella Kasik became the bride of Robert Strehle, of Clinton, Iowa, in an early June ceremony performed by the Rev. Father William Fitzpatrick at St. Mary’s Church. Miss Ludmilla Kasik, the bride’s siter, at the organ, used “Prayer” for the processional selection and accompanied by Miss Lois Reichmuth sand “Ave Maria.” For the recessional Miss Kasik used Mendelssohn’s Wedding March.Henry Barjenbruch has secured a position with the Council Oak Stores of Sioux City, Iowa, and has been placed as an assistant in the store at Madison. He and Mrs. Barjenbruch moved their household goods to that place Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Folken and baby returned from Pittsburgh, California. LeRoy has been stationed at Camp Stone and was given his discharge at Camp Beale. He was a corporal on the military police and was in service 18 months.
They are living with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Folken, and he will farm with his father.Painters are at work redecorating the interior of the Bank of Leigh. Oswald Meiselbach and Son are doing the work.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wullschleger were honored on their silver wedding anniversary when members of the family and neighbors gathered at their home for a social visit. Congratulations were offered and the visitors furnished the dinner.
Mr. Wullschleger has spent his life in the Leigh community, with the exception of seven years spent in Colorado following their marriage. He is a deacon in the Congregational Church, is superintendent of the Sunday school and one of the most faithful workers in the congregation. This, in addition to being one of our progressive farmers.
Mrs. Wullschleger was formerly Miss Gladys Carey. The romance which led to their wedding began when she came to Leigh as one of the grade teachers in the public school. The wedding was solemnized n the Methodist Church in Lincoln after which Mr. and Mrs. Wullschleger established their home near Cheyenne Wells, Colorado. Mrs. Wullschleger is also a loyal worker in the Congregational Church, serving as pianist and as secretary of the guild.
The Wullschlegers have three children, Miss Betty, a public school teacher, Raymond, recently graduated from Leigh high, and Kenneth, in the grades.After the ban had been lifted on letters to Switzerland, Mrs. Anna Wullschleger made contact with her relatives there, a sister and members of her family, and letters were exchanged. Wishing to do something for the school-children in her native village of Fraubrunnen, near Bern, she sent a gift of money. ...
Miss Anne Kucera and James Stepan were united in marriage, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Wm. F. Lordemann, at Stanton. Attendants were Miss Libbie Stepan, of Richland, california, sister of the bridegroom, and the bride’s brother, James W. Kucera.
Herman Neuhaus has started work on a new machine shop which he is building on lots north of Mrs. Anna Brock’s house. This will enable him to care for increasing business.
Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Phillips have received word of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Crist, at Riverside, California. The baby has been named Patricia Ann. Mrs. Crist was formerly Miss Phyllis Nelson, of Stanton, a niece of Mr. Phillips.
Mr. and Mrs. John Law of Omaha spent the weekent with per parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Larson. Mr. Law recently returned from Europe and has received his honorable discharge. ...
Sgt. Marvin A. Vraspir and Bety Lou Fulks were married at the First Presbyterian church in Greensboro, North Carolina on May 15. The couple spent their honeymoon at Lake Lure in the Appalachians.
June 21, 1946 - reprinted January 12, 2000
Edward Busse and Adolph Richtig have formed a partnership under the name of B. & R. Livestock Co., and will buy and ship hogs.
They have opened an office and established hog yards just west of the Callies Implement building. They are making their formal business announcement in this issue of the Leigh World.Even though there is a "draft holiday" in Colfax County, eighteen year old youths still are required to register with their draft board. The "holiday" does not affect youths approaching 18 years and failure to do so is a violation of the national selective service law.
Those from the north end of the county may register with Anton Odvarka Jr., chairman of the county Selective Service board in Clarkson, if they do not care to drive to Schuyler. ...Miss Helen L. Wurdeman became the bride of John R. Inglis of Omaha, in a mid-June wedding at high noon on June 17. Rev. Lawrence Acker officiated at the double ring ceremony at the First Lutheran Church in Omaha.
Following the ceremony, the newly weds motored to the home f the bride’s parents, south of Leigh, where a wedding dinner was served to members of the immediate family. They left that evening for a honeymoon, after which they will make their home in Omaha.Miss Lola Frances Mickey, of Columbus, became the bride of Fred J. Daniels in a double ring ceremony read by the Rev. E. C. Werner, at Zion Lutheran church, at five o’clock. Mrs. Lawrence Olson played the marches and the church choir sang two numbers ...
The newlyweds left that evening for Columbus, and from there went on to Marengo, Iowa, where they will make their home.County Attorney L. L. Pospishil has announced that a .22 caliber rifle bullet fired at a sparrow accidentally killed John Mastny, 88, at Clarkson.
The county attorney said Mastny was working in his garden just outside of Clarkson and his long-time neighbor and friend, Anton Lapour, about 65, was shooting sparrows in his orchard and seventy-five yards away from a point where he could not see Mastny.
Pospishil said Lapour fired and killed a sparrow but the bullet traveled on and struck Mastny in the chest.
Lapour heard his groans and rushed to him, the county attorney said.
A corner’s jury found that Mastny’s death was caused by accidental means and recommended that no criminal action be commenced.Dick Watchorn passed his 89th birthday and was honored on Sunday by members of his family who spent the day with him.
Miss Doris Marx and Roland Nyffeler were united in marriage at St. Peter’s Lutheran church on June 13th at 6:30 o’clock. Rev. R. L. Jobman read the marriage lines. Many friends and relatives were present to witness the ceremony.
After a wedding trip to the West Coast by the way of Denver, they will make their home on a farm near Columbus.Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Bartak, who formerly lived in the community north of Creston, were held at the Trinity Methodist Church in Madison with Rev. E. C. Williams officiating. Burial was in the Crown Hill cemetery at Madison.
Mrs. Bartak had been confined to a hospital most of the time for the past three years, and several months ago she had suffered a broken hip. Her death occurred June 8, at Lincoln hospital. She had reached the age of 56 years.
Anna Sindelar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sindelar, was born December 25, 1889, in Colfax County, Nebraska. She was married Sept. 17, 1907, at Schuyler to Joseph Bartak and to this union were born two sons, Rudolph and Ernest. In 1914 the family moved to a farm near Creston where they lived until several years ago.
She is survived by her husband and two sons, Rudolph of Madison, and Ernest of Los Angeles, California; her mother, Mrs. Frank Sindelar, of Clarkson; two sisters, Mrs. Louis Cada of Clarkson, and Mrs. James Bartak of Norfolk; two brothers, Jerry Sindelar of Howells, and Joe Sindelar of Clarkson. An older brother, Frank, preceded her in death in 1941. Surviving her also are four grandchildren, Caryle, Sharon, Jerry and Ernest Jr.
June 21, 1946 - reprinted January 19, 2000
Funeral services for Lola Ann Mueller, 14, were held at St. John's Church, with Rev. R.L. Ochs officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Pall bearers were Art Hellbusch, Marvin Mueller, Elroy Grotelueschen, Clarence Inselman, LaVern Becher, and Dewayne Mueller.
Lola Ann Mueller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mueller, was born October 27, 1931, and died June 10, 1946, at the Lutheran Hospital in Columbus where she had been a patient for several weeks. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, of the church choir and the Walther League. She is survived by her father, two brothers, Lawrence of Leigh and Elmer at home; and three sisters, mrs. Enrest Janssen of Columbus, Lorna, and her twin sister, Lila, both at home.
Her mother preceded her in death in 1936 and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Florence and Muriel.
June 28, 1946 - reprinted January 19, 2000
Messers. C.A. Trofholz and Elmer Wurdeman have purchased the interest of Chas. Botsch and have taken over the business of the Leigh Grain Company. Mr. Trofholz has been Mr. Botsch's partner in this enterprise.
Messers. Trofholz and Wurdeman will continue to operate the grain business in connection with their hog shipping business. On June 1st these men had been in business for one year and their books show that during that period they have purchased hogs for which they have paid to farmers in this community three quarters of a million dollars--a likely sum.Leigh friends will be interested in the wedding of Miss Lois Marie Kaiser to Edward P. Staubitz, of Cincinnati, Ohio, which was solemnized in Concordia Lutheran Church, in Cincinnati, on June 12, that date being the wedding anniversary date of the bride's and of the bridegroom's parents. The candlelight ceremony was performed by the bride's father, Chaplain John C. Kaiser, who was given leave from Tilton General hospital, Fort Dix, New Jersey, to go to Cincinnati for this occasion.
In a late June ceremony read by candlelight at the Congregational Church by the Rev. A.R. Hyatt, of Leigh, and F.W. Leavitt, of Grafton, present and former pastors of the church, Miss Emma Jane Wullschleger became the bride of Dennis L. Tomes. The double ring ceremony was used.
Baskets of early summer flowers and lighted candles made up the setting, candle lighters being girlhood friends of the bride in formal dress. Miss Mignon Jones in green taffeta, Miss Betty Wullschleger in pink net over taffeta, Miss Ruth Stevens in pech taffeta. Their corsages were pink carnations.
Mr. and Mrs. Tomes are leaving for Baltimore where they will reside.The S.S. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church at Clarkson was the scene of a wedding ceremony on June 18th, which united the lives of Miss Helen M. Severa and Richard Podany. Attendants were Miss Evelyn Podany, Miss Elsie Kudera, Victor Svitak and Adolph Podany. The Rev. Fr. Jos. Drbal, of Howells, officiated. The wedding dance was postponed until June 30th because of rain. The dance will be given on at [sic] the Clarkson Ballroom.
June 28, 1946 - reprinted January 26, 2000
William Oeltjen died at his home near Creston following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held from the home at two o'clock to St. Peter's Lutheran Church at two-thirty. Burial will be in the Creston Cemetery.A son, weighing nine pounds, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hilger Schaad at the Lutheran Hospital.
Marilyn Kmoch has the third highest average among Stanton County 8th graders. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kmoch.