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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1925

Page

6

Respected Resident Thaddeus Adams Passes After Long Life

Thaddeus R. Adams, a longtime Eagle resident, died at two o clock Tuesday morning after a week of illness. He became blind over fifteen years ago but remained cheerful. he and his wife had adopted a daughter, Mrs Bertha Caddy. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with interment in Eagle cemetery beside his wife, who died last August.

Thaddeus R. Adams Adams Eagle Methodist Church Bertha Caddy A. W. Lapthorne Owen County Indiana Clay County Illinois Nebraska Cecelia Lonsdale Exgle Beacon

Organization of Sun day School Baseball Team

Last evening the Methodist Sunday school class for junior high met at teacher Ward Whelan’s home. They planned to invite boys from the 7th to 9th grades to join the class and organized a baseball team to represent the group next season with Robert Fitch chosen to lead.

Methodist Sunday School Ward Whelan Cfity Hors Robert Fitch

Team captain guides duties as secretary handles correspondence

The captain led team duties while Robert Huneke, class secretary, manages correspondence. The young lads enjoyed various games during the evening and all party members greatly enjoyed the gathering.

Robert Huneke

Claus Boetel Sr. Returns to Downtown Life

Claus Boetel Sr. an longtime city resident, after a feeble winter, visited downtown last week and enjoyed time with old friends. At eighty plus, he remains a well known figure whose active life helped him through prior illnesses, and friends hope his improved condition continues.

Claus Boetel Mr. Boetel

Plattsmouth Students Triumph at Wesleyan High School Day

Plattsmouth high school pupils attended the second high school day at Wesleyan University. About sixteen from Plattsmouth reported a pleasant time. George Swatek won first in algebra among forty contestants, with Fern Jahrig and Evelyn Robb also taking first prizes in other lines of study amid a large field.

Plattsmouth Wesleyan University Wil George Swatek Fern Jahrig Evelyn Robb

Lenten Offering Supports Methodist Hospital Students urged to bring coins

The Sunday school and church remind participants that the regular Lenten offering is extended to tomorrow for the Methodist hospital. Junior and Primary departments are to send in coins, while other departments should buy White Cross buttons at 25 cents or 1 dollar each. The offering is a voluntary gift honoring Christ’s healing.

Methodist Hospital

Plattsmouth Girl Wins Penmanship Prize

In Norfolk Nebraska April 24 Norfolk won first place and Omaha Central High School took second in district commercial meets of the Nebraska Contest association. South Omaha High School placed third, Nebraska City fourth, Hebron Academy fifth. Marguerite Burke of Omaha Central High School was elected president succeeding Jean Zock of Norfolk. Louise Rummell of Plattsmouth won the penmanship title. other first honors included Dorothy Reuss Norfolk junior high typewriting Mildred Auchmuty Omaha Central junior high, Dorothy Williams Kearney Normal college junior, Richard Cole Omaha Central college junior, Tom Leray Norfolk high school champion shorthand and Allee Bondeesen Omaha Central college shorthand.

Norfolk Neb Omaha Central High School South Omaha High School Nebraska City Hebron Academy Marguerite Burke Jean Zock G. M. Curm Fullerton Dorothy Reuss Mildred Auchmuty Dorothy Williams Kearney Normal Richard Cole Louise Rummell Plattsmouth Tom Leray Norfolk High School Allee Bondeesen

Pigeon Hatches Chicks At Seybert Farm West of City

A pigeon on W. H. Seybert’s farm near the city reportedly acted as mother to two Plymouth Rock chicks. After hens nested in the barn loft were barred, a pigeon incubated two eggs and hatched two healthy chicks.

W. H. Seybert Plymouth Rock Seybert

Dr H Leopold Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon Notice

Dr H Leopold, osteopathic physician and surgeon, announces office at 531 Main Street with office phone and residence phone 2082 rings.

Dr. H. ©. Leopold Osteopathic Main Street H. C. Leopold

No Self Interest in King of Trails Bridge Controversy

The Journal declines to print a letter from attorney John M. Leyda or engage in local bridge battles. Cass and Sarpy counties plan to take over the King of Trails bridge over the Platte by state approved methods, with tolls until the investment is recouped, aiming for a free bridge thereafter.

John M. Leyda King of Trails Platte River Platte Louisville Courier Weeping Water Republican Nehawka Enterprise Board of County Commissioners King of Trails Company Board of Commissioners Louisville Cass County Cass Sarpy State Railway Commission Journal

Union Visitors Here

This morning Mr and Mrs Dan Lynn and daughter Mrs John Lid gett motored from Union to the city. They were joined by Mrs George Hastings sister in law of Mrs Lvan and R E Hastings of East Nebraska. In town Mr Lap and Mr Hastings called at the Journal and renewed their subscriptions for another year.

Dan Lynn John Lidgett Union George Hastings Lvan R. E. Hastings Easilie Nebraska Lap Hastings Journal

Explosives Found Along the Bulgarian Black Sea

Travelers report quiet inland but at Black Sea ports many explosives believed imported from Russia have been discovered. Bulgaria increases coastal watch by motorboats and seaplanes amid fears of further arms landings. Enlistment for a larger army proceeds nationwide as civilians assist law enforcement. The government traces conspirators in the cathedral outrage. several have been shot, others captured and confessions aid police rounds.

Sofia Bulgaria Black Sea Russia Taks

Knights Templar session draws visitors from surrounding towns

Dr H C Leopold lists contacts while Omaha hosts Knights Templar grand commandery session. Guests include Luke L Wiles Frank H Johnson Glen Perry and wife Virgel Perry William H Tritsch attorney C E Tefft R H Hastain and wife Nellie Agnew Miss Blanch Clark and Clarence Baughman party visiting from Louisville Weeping Water Phoenix Grand Island Mynard and My Omaha figures travel for the meeting and related business remarks.

Luke L. Wiles Omaha Frank H. Johnson Weeping Water Mt. Zion Commandery Knights Templar Glen Perry Virgel Perry Grand Commandery

Local visitors and travelers stop in Bladen area

Howard Cotner of Bladen Nebras ka departed on the early Burlington tain to Omaha for the day Eli Eaton and daughter-in-law Mrs Dave Eaton from near Union visited for business Lee Nickels of near Murray and sister Misa Etta Nickels called on business Mrs Blanche Kriesher of Iowa City visiting in California leav es for home Theodore Johnson now with Missouri Pacific at Sedalia Mo spent weekend with his parents W H Lohnes of Cedar Creek renewed his semi weekly Journal subscription Raymond Bookmeyer son of Mr and Mrs W J Bookmeyer attending Carnegie Tech enjoyed Easter at Rays Gill house in Dover New Jersey and New York City

George W. Snyder Mynard Burlington Omaha Miss Blanch Clark Ward Clark California Grand Island Clarence Baughman Little Son Phoenix Arizona Howard Cotner Bladen Nebraska Eli Eaton Near Union Dave Eaton Lee Nickels Near Murray Misa Etta Nickels Blanche Kriesher Iowa City Iowa Barbara Bookmeyer Theodore Johnson Sedalia Missouri Missouri Pacific Railroad C. A. Johnson W. H. Lohnes Cedar Creek Journal Raymond Bookmeyer W. J. Bookmeyer Carnegie Tech Pittsburg Pensylvania Ray Gill Dover New Jersey New York City

Pictures President as Breaker of Law

Washington April 24 President Coolidge was accused at the D A R convention of being a law breaker. Dr Thomas Day of Tennessee called attention to the president attending the opening ball game in a box draped with the flag in violation of the law for use of the standard.

Washington Coolidge Thomas Day Tennessee Assembly

Soviet forces relieve Japanese troops at Alexandrovsk

A Soviet detachment from Vladivostok relieved departing Japanese troops at Alexandrovsk in northern Sakhalin. Authorities say the move aligns with an agreement returning the northern island to Russia and the Soviet administration has begun.

Moscow Valdivostok Alexandrovsk Sakhalien Russia

Poultry Chicks Offered By Nebraska Hatchery

Dorothy Brink of Plattsmouth Nebraska advertises the Flkhorn Valley Hatchery as a large up to date operation. She guarantees 100 percent safe arrival of live sturdy chicks and offers prompt filling of orders for any quantity or breed with price details available by phone.

Flkhorn Valley Hatchery Dorothy Brink Plattemouth Neb

State Superintendent Clarifies Free High School and Levy Laws

State Superintendent Matzen issues directives to county superintendents detailing free high school privileges under H R 107 and the timing for applying. He explains S F 265 requiring teachers to register certificates with no fee, and notes school boards are liable for funds paid to ineligible teachers. The new H R 123 bill allows eight mills levies on district valuations with a 60 percent vote, effective after ninety days, and outlines levy procedures for upcoming annual meetings.

Matzen Nebraska

Dusek Beats Daviscourt In Grueling Fort Smith Match

In Fort Smith Arkansas Rudy Dusek defeated Daviscourt in two of three falls to claim a spectacular victory. The bout tested Dusek who endured illness yet fought back as the California heavyweight pressed hard in a brutal, closely contested match.

Fort Smith Arkansas Rudy Dusek Daviscourt California Arkansas Democrat Dusek Davis South

Hay for Sale and Omaha Trip News Brief

Hay for sale from Clif ford Roberts contact 2913. Robert Reed traveled to Omaha this morning on business for a few hours. Henry Leacock Jr and wife visited Omaha today, taking the early Burlington train for a short stay.

Robert Reed Omaha Henry Leacock, Jr Burlington

Manley Social Roundup Visits Across Communities

Frank Murphy of Omaha visits his mother east of town. Joseph Rauth and wife guest at J. C. Rauth and Herman Rauth homes. Cedar Creek merchant Howard Johnson visits Manley. James O Leary and wife in Omaha visiting Mrs. O Leary. Edward Kelly in Plattsmouth and Omaha by auto. John Murphy family visit Harry O'Brien home. Eli Keckler assists James O Leary with fence. August Stander visits Andrew Stander east of Manley. Humphrey and Patrick Murphy visit Manley and attend St Patrick church. R Sergelcn family visit Omaha to see World theatre. Morgan McCurdy and wife visit from Witten SD. Milton Gentry takes layoff for back rest. C F Harris Union County Commissioner visits Manley. Will Rauth visits Plattsmouth and Mynard friends. Earl Wiles plants 35 acres of corn midweek. J Scotten and George Nickles visit Manley. planning barn on Walker place. A H Humble Missouri Pacific agent visits Weeping Water for business.

Frank Murphy Omaha Charles East Joseph Rauth J. C. Rauth Herman Rauth Howard Johnson Cedar Creek Manley James O'Leary O'Leary J. J. O'Leary Edward Kelly Plattsmouth John Murphy Harry O'Brien R. D. O'Brien Eli Keckler August Stander Andrew Stander Humphrey Murphy Patrick Murphy St. Patrick Catholic Church R. Sergelcn Morgan McCurdy Witten South Dakota Milton Gentry C. F. Harris Union Will Rauth Mynari Mr. Routh Earl Wiles J. A. Seotion Murray George EB. Nickles Scotten Walker Place A. H. Humble Missouri Pacific America Humble

Woman Suffers Severe Arm Abrasion After Porch Fall

Mrs. R. Pickard injured while working at home in Manley last Thursday. She slipped from the rear porch and, to save herself, stretched out her arms and scraped a portion of the porch, sustaining a very severe abrasion.

Manley R. Pickard

Injury prompts urgent medical dressing in Weeping Water

A man named Mr Pickard rushed his wife to a local doctor in Weeping Water after an arm skin injury was discovered. The couple sought immediate medical attention to have the wound dressed and treated.

Manley Commercial Club Eyes Local Light Service

During a recent Manley Commercial Club meeting President A. F. Humble formed a committee to negotiate with the light company for installing electric service in town. Members are W. J. Reu Theodore Harms Herman Dall and R. Bergman.

Manley Commercial Club of A. 4. Humble Light Company W. J. Reu Theodore Harms Herman Dall R. Bergman

Lost Buick tire seeks return near Manley and Murray road

Dr G L Taylor reports a 32x4 Buick tire and tube with rim lost last Sunday between Edward Rubys and the road north of the highway near the power line. Please notify if found.

Edward Ruby Manley Murray G. L. Taylor

Harvard Lampoon Is Unmailable

The April 1 issue of the Lampoon published by Harvard students was held unmaill able by the postoffice department. Boston police had already delayed its circulation for several features deemed unfit for publication and in violation of postal laws. The issue included a cartoon of the Goddess of Liberty with insufficient clothing.

Washington the Lampoon Harvard Postoffice Department Boston Goddess of Liberty

Bates Book and Gift Shop Ink and Pencil Offer

The Bates Book and Gift Shop advertises ink and pencils for sale. The notice highlights a generic shopping promotion with no specific dates prices or additional details.

The Bates Book and Gift Shop

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Plattsmouth Loan & Building Association John P. Sattler William Keif Qut Logal News Dr. Heineman Hotel Main Eng William H. Tritsch C. E. Tefft R. H. Hastain Nellie Agnew Hastain Free High School Law Statute Man Prairie Hay For Sale Clifford Roberts C.E. Wescott Magley News Harvard Lampoon
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