Wagon Bridge steel arrives for Platte river project
First consignment for the King of Trails Bridge Co. wagon and auto bridge over the Platte River at La Platte arrives for piling and steel work. Economy Bridge Co. of Lincoln holds the contract and plans to begin soon, with local workers sought to staff day and night shifts toward a September 1 completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte River
King of Trails Bridge Co
la Platte
Economy Bridge Co
Lincoln
University Representatives Visit City for Commerce Study
Representatives from the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska met local merchants to discuss statewide retail data collection. W D Edbere and W D Douglass visited, outlining pamphlets that show turnover, profits and expenses for comparing store performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peam
Bureau of Business Research
University of Nebraska
Bureau
W. D. Edbere
W. D. Douglass
Auto traffic clears with minor fender benders on holiday
Despite a large number of autos on the highways yesterday there were no serious accidents reported. Several cars sustained minor damage from fenders and bumpers. the only notable incident occurred Saturday night when Harvey Burke’s car struck a utility post near Wolff garage, causing post damage and an estimated $40 repair cost.
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Harvey Burke
Electrolicr
Wolff Garage
Burke
Fifth Street
Woman traveler rides rail to seek alms in city
A female traveler named Koboe arrived by rattler and walked into the city seeking food and aid. She received a meal from a local restaurant and small funds from citizens to continue her journey toward the south, proclaiming it her destination and purpose.
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Mondeag'sc
Koboe
Southland
Returns From Lincoln
Mrs. D. C. Morgan has returned home from a Lincoln sanitarium after treatment and tonsil removal surgery. She is feeling improved though still weak, and friends wish her full recovery after her extended illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Morgan
Lincoln
Sailor Rankinsen Promoted at San Diego Naval Station
Delray M Rankinsen, formerly of this city, has been enrolled at the San Diego naval training station and appointed apprentice petty officer first class. The promotion reflects his personal appearance, instructional progress, and leadership shown by trainees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Naval Training Station
San Diego
California
Naval Service Company
Delray M. Rankinsen
Young People Are Joined in Wedlock at Glenwood
Miss Evelyn Bostick and Clyde Brittain wed in Glenwood Iowa on Saturday afternoon. The bride has lived locally for years and is esteemed by many friends. The groom, Plattsmouth native son of Mr and Mrs John C Brittain, recently worked for Nebraska Gas & Electric Co. in this city and is regarded with high regard by his acquaintances who wish the couple happiness ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Bostick
Clyde Brittain
Glenwood
Iowa
Plattsmouth
John C. Brittain
Nebraska Gas & Electric Co
Clarence Beal to undergo tonsil operation in Omaha
Clarence L. Beal district court clerk was taken to Omaha and admitted to Methodist hospital for tonsil removal. He has suffered weeks of pain blamed on his tonsils and teeth, and friends hope the surgery will restore his health and allow him to resume duties soon.
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Clarence L. Beal
District Court
Omaha
Methodist
Beal
Beeson’s renovated county offices showcase improved suites
Former County Judge Allen J. Beeson, now practicing law, has had his second floor offices in the First National bank building repapered and repainted after rain damage. A new ceiling in the reception room enhances the suite, making it an attractive, orderly space for his law practice.
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Paty
Allen J. Beeson
First National Bank
No Night Parking On Sixth Street
City urges downtown auto owners to avoid overnight parking on North or South Sixth Street. Warning notes spring rain risk, flooding, and potential car damage if cars block drainage. Temporary evening parking is allowed if cars can be moved, but overnight stalls are discouraged to protect property.
Funeral of Mrs. Spangler Held in Mynard Church
Mary Wadel Spangler, born September 4 1829 in Hessen Darmstadt Germany, died April 4 1925 aged 83. Her husband Henry Spangler died in 1907. Eleven children nine living and eighteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren survive. Funeral services were held at Mynard A B church with Rev. Pontius and Rev. Edwards. burial in Morning Cemetery.
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A. B. Church
Mynard
Horning
Israel
Mynard A. B
E. H. Pontius
C. L. Edwards
Out Again From Monday's Boss Harvey Becker Quarantine Lifted
Harvey Becker who had scarlet fever and Philip Becker who suffered the flu were both able to go out today as the home quarantine was lifted and they recover well from their illnesses.
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Harvey Becker
Mr. Becker
Philip T. Becker
Enjo ys Fishing Trip Near Platte and Four Mile Creek
Two Burlington shops workers used the holiday to fish the Platte area near Four Mile Creek. They caught numerous small fish and saw a large catfish they trailed for miles but could not land. They plan another trip next week to try again.
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Manda
Burlington
Platte
Four Mile Creek
Bob
Walter Camp Advised Short Back Swing For Middle Aged Golfers
The late Walter Camp died at 66 and promoted minimal effort in golf with a short back swing and steel shafted clubs to avoid bending and conserve energy. He believed these clubs gave maximum distance with the least strain and his death from heart failure underscores the caution. Senior players now feel they can achieve loft with less energy using his approach.
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Walter Camp
Camp
Ladies Hold Meeting
The Loyal Woman's class of the Christian church met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. J. R. Stine's home with Mrs. John Haynie assisting. The gathering focused on class business and generated great interest. After adjournment, social time followed with refreshments served by the hostesses.
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Cayls
The
Christian Church
J. R. Stine
John Haynie
Republican councilmen elected in five ward sweep
The Republican city ticket won all five council seats with solid margins in most wards. Tidball led in the second ward with a 65 vote majority, Lightbody barely lost in the third, Schutz won in the fourth by 27, and Higley took the fifth by 21. Bond approval failed by 83 with light turnout. Cummins and Wurl elected to the board of education.
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Peht
Bestor
E. C. Harris
John L. Tidball, Jr
Mike Bajeck
Tidball
Harry Lightbody
S. Chasé
John E. Schutz
A. R. Johnson
James B. Higley
Willim Falk
Cemetery Road
King of Trails
Louisville Road
Frank L. Cummins
Emil Wurl
Mrs Andrew Dill Laid To Rest In Lyons Neb
Susan Franklin born in Ohio died April 4 1925 at Lyons Nebraska aged 90 years seven months and 27 days. She married Andrew Dill in 1857 and lived in Mills County Iowa Cass County Murray Plattsmouth and finally Lyons where she resided with daughter Mrs Chas Hipp. Survived by three children 23 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. She was a long time Christian and witnessed western settlement before passing peacefully.
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Susan Franklin
Ohio
Lions
Nebraska
Andrew Dill
Cotita
Ilineis
Mills County
Iowa
Pacific Junction
Murray
Cass County
Platsemouth
Plattsmouth
Omaha Attorney Seeks County Prosecution Compensation
W R Patrick of Omaha appeared before the county board to press approval of his fees as special prosecutor in December 1922 and January 1924. He served in Grebe Kaufmann Jones and Quinton cases, all resulting in jury convictions upheld with state supreme court modifications in Jones and Kaufmann. Patrick seeks $40 per case plus a per diem and the board had not acted yet.
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W. R. Patrick
Omaha
County Board of Commissioners
Patrick
Jones and Quinton
District Court
State Supreme Court
Jones and Kaufmann
Caise
Clarence Beal Delayed for Tonsil Operation at Omaha Hospital
Clarence L. Beal was taken to Methodist hospital in Omaha Sunday afternoon and remains there. He is in severe pain and swelling, too weak for immediate surgery. doctors plan to strengthen him with treatment before attempting tonsil removal. Family hopes his condition improves for a return home.
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Clarence L. Beal
Omaha
Mr. Beal
Beal
Palm Sunday Procession at St Luke's Impresses Parish
Yesterday morning Palm Sunday services at St Luke's church featured an impressive blessing of the palms and a procession reenacting Christ's entry into Jerusalem. It marked the first time this realistic presentation was given in the church.
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St. Luke's Church
Jerusalem
Temple
Pleasant Visit From Former Knox County Friends
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Eliington hosted a pleasant Sunday visit with two Omaha women, Miss Minnie Niel and Miss Fertha B Purkett, former Knox county acquaintances. The visitors recently toured Europe visiting England Germany and France and plan to leave for Boston for the summer months.
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J. C. Eliington
Knox County
Nebraska
Minnie Niel
Fertha B Purkett
Omaha
Europe
England
Germany
France
Boston
Shops 10 Take Aim At Twilight Baseball At Burlington
Workers at Burlington shops plan twilight games this season with the machine shop likely to face the blacksmith shop Friday after work. The freight car department and coach department also organize teams, creating rivalry and hot battles as the season progresses.
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Burlington
Enjoy Birthday Party For Edwin Roman
Twelve neighbors and school friends gathered at Mr and Mrs Ed Romans home to celebrate Edwin's seventh birthday. Outdoor games provided amusement and refreshments followed. Favors of small Japanese umbrellas delighted the guests. Mrs Romans helpers included Mrs Howard P Ratya and Mrs Marry White. Guests listed include Wave Smith Marie Nelson Louise Bakke Murray Virginia James Katherine Barkus Ruth Ann Natt Wendell Marshall Dick Hall Howard Hirz Carl Huila Allen White Harold Stewart Edwin Roman.
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Ed Roman
Edwin
Eggs for Hatching Offer from F A Brunkow
Pure bred Rose Comb Rhode Island Red eggs for hatching priced at 4.00 per hundred. Seller is F A Brunkow of Wabash Nebraska.
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Rhode Island
Women Relief Corps Ladies Honor 18 G A R Veterans
The Woman's Relief Corps at Mrs. Robert Troop's home honored Civil War veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic. The program featured local musicians and veterans sharing stories as Asbury Jacks, Thomas Glenn, and Robert Troop spoke. A luncheon followed the afternoon event.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Robert Troop
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Thelma Hudson Nelson
Thomas Wiles
Arkansas
Evi Speir
Cran
H. J. Streight
Nebraska
Walter R. Robb
Dorothy Burbridge
Kentucky
Margaret Louise Burbridge
Asbury Jacks
Thomas Glenn
Eunice Burbridge
Surprise Birthday Party for Fonda and Kenneth Trively
A group gathered at the Trively residence in South Park for a fourteenth birthday surprise party. The evening featured music and games with refreshments before guests departed, wishing Fonda and Kenneth many happy returns. Attendees included Isabel Marshall Irene Proutz Mildred Schutz Elizabeth Hart Gladys Bushell Dorothy Ella Jacks Mildred Elliott Joe Buttery Henry Marshall Roland Lancaster Paul Henderson Donald Bushnell and Ralph Jacks.
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Fonda
Kenneth Trively
South Park
Kenneth
Isabel Marshall
Irene Proutz
Mildred Schutz
Elizabeth Hart
Gladys Bushell
Dorothy
Ella Jacks
Mildred Elliott
Joe Buttery
Henry, Marshell
Roland Lancaster
Paul Henderson
Donald Bushnell
Ralph Jacks
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Clarence Beal
Mars
Henry Spangler
Mary Wadel
Hessen Darmstadt
America
Pennsylvania
Beaver
St. Louis
Spangler
William
Weeping Water
George
Elizabeth
John
Moville
S. A. Wiles
Charles
Edward
J. E. Wiles
Luke Wiles
Plattsmouth and Murrey
Burlington Shops
Prem Fpuesday’s Dauy
Tuseday
F. A. Brunkow
Wabash
Neb
City
Washington
Federal Reserve Association
Plattsmoguth
NAL Bank
Resragha
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