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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1925
Page
1
Tests are underway on county cattle under old and new laws. Dr Sandin oversees the work, reporting few positive cases and successful removal of afflicted animals to prevent TB spread. Petition thresholds determine compulsory testing across the county.
York Chief W E Carter arrived in the city to handle a case in which a mother removed her child from York county courts. He located the family, urged the mother to send the child to the Mother's Jewels Home in York for proper care, then departed for York with mother and child. Carter noted local ties to Plattsmouth and spoke of former residents now in York.
The county paving program moves quickly with Weeping Water undergoing prep work to lower and replace water mains. Crews remove old pipes and install new lead mains to reduce future repairs, aiming to pave Main Street this spring and provide lasting streets for residents, echoing earlier Plattsmouth paving disruptions in 1922.
Large gathering of Nebraska Chapter No. 3 Royal Arch Masons attended the lodge to confer the Most Excellent Master degree on five candidates. The ceremonies were conducted in an impressive manner by the chapter’s officers.
I express appreciation for acts of kindness and the flowers sent during my illness. Gratitude extends to friends neighbors Rebekahs and others who were generous in their remembrances. Mrs R W Cavendar.
Frank Ohm and his wife of Marysville Kansas arrived yesterday afternoon to spend a few hours in the city visiting friends and handling some business.
John Buick Livingston of lower Main Street’s auto lot has spent a busy week arranging delivery of a fine assortment of new Chevrolet cars. He reports strong first season sales in Chevrolet and Buckner makes and notes solid results from his hustling approach.
M P Meisinger a prominent Madison resident died at his home after a brief illness on Tuesday afternoon at age sixty He had retired from farming two years ago and left a large family including wife five children his parents four brothers and six sisters survive His funeral was held at the late home in Madison with several relatives in attendance The Journal extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved family Cass County mourns the loss of a respected local figure.
The new law cuts auto license tax from ten to eight dollars, expected to lower Cass county fees. Last year five thousand licenses yielded fifty thousand dollars. this year with the same number, forty thousand dollars will be realized. A gasoline tax of two dollars per owner funds a six year good roads program totaling about nine million dollars, with thirty percent of the tax to state aid roads for maintenance, reducing county dependence on auto taxes for patrols and highway care.
Ed Fullerton, the barber, boasts a new Standard Six Studebaker roadster secured through local dealer John F. Wolff. He expects prompt service and plans to display the snappy car to travelers once roads improve for travel this season.
Lawrence Spreacher won a pair of cuff links as the first Plattsmouth prize winner in WOAW's anniversary distribution. Others received "Pep" awards and at 3 this morning Mrs. Henry Mauzy was announced as winning a box of Wrigley’s. The Journal radio editor signed off for the night.
Easter novelties greeting cards and candy novelties are featured at Bates Book and Gift Shop, highlighting seasonal decorations, cards, and small gifts.
The twenty-second annual meeting of the First District department of the Nebraska Federation of Womens clubs closes. New officers named: President Mrs Warren E Ingersoll Tecumseh. Vice President Mrs J A Daugherty Pawnee City. Treasurer Mrs O J Hitchcock Hebeock. Others elected to committees.
The Plattsmouth Ad Club entertained nineteen Nebraska Federation of Women’s Clubs officers at a luncheon in First Methodist church parlors. Colorful yellow and white decor matched the federation theme, with red roses at each place. Harmonica performer Charles Howard from Shenandoah, Iowa provided entertainment and local leaders praised the event before a city auto tour for the guests.
Last night a large crowd of city youth attended a mid week dance at Eagle hall hosted by that order. The Ruby orchestra provided a lively program of the newest popular tunes and kept the evening flowing with upbeat numbers.
Farmers are invited to purchase red clover seed for the 1924 crop free from weed seeds. For inquiries call Sherman Cole in Plattsmouth at phone number 2221.
The county convention of the Modern Woodmen of America met at the MWA hall with delegates from Plattsmouth Union Nehawka Elmwood and South Bend. E B Chapman of Union was named chairman and H F Goos of Plattsmouth secretary. Delegates were seated and Ralph Green of Elmwood and E B Chapman chosen as state delegates with Beeson and Banning as alternates. Elmwood will host the 1919 county meeting. Judge Beeson praised Woodcrafts 1,000,000 membership and 55 million dollar surplus, and noted the Colorado Springs sanatorium and wartime policy payments.
Miss Clara Trilety and Miss Gladys Lash hosted a city schools teachers bridge party at the Trilety home. Miss Mildred Schlater won first prize and Miss Catherine Schneider won second. Guests included Janet Bajeck Jeanette Weber Marie Boyd Alice Waters Emma Wohlfarth Ethelyn Wiles Helen Egenberger Esther Healy and others.
Tech High School won a unanimous decision over Plattsmouth High in a debate at Technical High on Thursday evening. Tech’s Wesley Crow Ephriam Marks and Victor Hrushka argued for the United States joining the League of Nations, while Plattsmouth’s Willis Hartford Rudolph Iverson and Damien Flynn spoke against. George Hagerman served as chairman with judges F J Paluka Council Bluffs H H Reimund Tekamah and J R Vinecle Lyons.
A. S. Ghrist, new owner of the High School Hill residence formerly W. St. Bryan, plans a striking makeover. He adds a large north porch and undertakes interior upgrades including a furnace overhaul, redecorating, and other improvements to render the home among the finest in the city.
Following the convention session, Fontenelle chapter D A R hosted about thirty visiting sisters at Sunny Side E H Wescott home. An informal program featured Mrs J A Daugherty Pawnee City and Mrs William Baird with readings and music by Helen and Edgar Wescott. Refreshments were served by Mrs George B E De Wolf and local D A R members.
The Wintersteen Hill district Parent-Teachers association held its March social and April business meeting at the school house at 7 30 last night. County Attorney W G Kieck spoke on Education to the assembled crowd. A luncheon followed served by Mrs Fred Kissling and helpers. Over 60 attended and reported a pleasant time.
A longtime Avoca pioneer, Orlando Tefft, 81, visited Plattsmouth on business after months away. Born December 26, 1843 in Klein Illinois, he helped found Avoca precinct and platted Avoca village as the Missouri Pacific railway expanded through the county. Tefft remains vigorous and engaged in local affairs.
Dr Charles W Jester aged 59 died at 420 yesterday morning at his Bethany Nebraska home where he had been living. A former Eagle resident he was active in business and social life and a leading Democratic worker. Survived by wife two sons Dr Royal F Jester and Dr Carl H Jester and daughter Miss Pearl Jester. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at Bethany Christian church with Scottish Rite Masons service and Wyuka cemetery burial.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of remembrance and sympathy after the death of their wife and mother. They appreciate the flowers from St James St Ludmila and Holy Rosary altar societies and thank those who attended the funeral: Anton Koubek Jr, Joseph Stanek, Em Stanek and Family, Mrs Mary Rouchka and Family, Frank J Koubek, Adolph Koubek and Family, Anton Koubek Jr and Family.
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