C M T C Opens at Fort Crook With 2900 Enrollees
The Citizens Military Training Camp opens at Fort Crook with about 2 400 to 2 900 cadets preparing for a month long program. Cadets undergo registration and medical exams then change into uniform and begin drills, athletic events, and group assignments supervised by reserve officers led by Col. C A Trott.
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Citizens
Fort Crook
Nebraska
Dakotas
Iowa
Robert Bestor
Gerald Sperry
Sperry
Bestor
Co. Mt.c
Three Hundred Fifty-fourth Reserve Infantry
Col
C. A. Trott
Shower for Bride to Be Promotes Mock Wedding Fun
A south city home hosted Jeanette Steenes and Alvin Smock’s forthcoming marriage with a 26 guest shower. Guests enjoyed a mock wedding with Margaret Snodgrass as bride and Mable Smock as groom, followed by refreshments and congratulations to the bride-to-be.
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George Stones
Jeanette Steenes
Alvin Smock
Margaret Snodgrass
Mable Smock
George Downs
Euelah Helen Ault
Mable Stones
Betty Bruce
Marguerite Bruce
Maude Smock
Harry Rainey
Arthur Bruce
Sue Husaka
Ed Conner
Little Girl Injured by Falling Radiator
Isabel McFarland daughter of a noted photographer sustained a painful injury in a rear Bauer garage when a leaning radiator began to fall. Her hand was lacerated requiring three stitches after a ring on her finger was mashed off. the radiator also struck her foot but no bones were broken.
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Isabel McFarland
Bauer
Many Enjoy Concert by Elks Band in Downtown Heat
A large crowd gathered despite stifling heat to hear the Elks band in the downtown district. The program pleased music lovers with popular selections though Beans O’Haver could not appear due to Army-related duties at Fort Des Moines.
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Dany
Elks Band
Beans” O'Haver
Fort Des Moines
4 H Clubs in Camp at Murray for Three Days
Representatives from Cass Otoe and Johnson counties attend a three day 4 H camp near Murray to study club activities. About 160 youths aged ten to twenty participate with lectures discussions and afternoon swimming at the town bathing beach supervised by county agents from the three counties.
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Daiy
Murray
Cass
Otoe
Johnson Counties
Presbyterian Church
Secure Drivers Licenses From Saturday’s Daily
County treasurer John E. Turner opened new driver license applications this morning. By noon twelve people had applied, led by Miss Jessie M. Robertson and followed by R. G. Kiser of Mynard as the second applicant. Officials expect a rush as many drivers file in the coming days.
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John E. Turner
Jessie M. Robertson
County Register of Deeds
R. G. Kiser
Mynard
Bridge Work Booming on Missouri River Span
Construction on the Missouri river bridge advances after delays in June and July. A new roadbed section on the east bank was laid and concrete poured. Piers nearing completion will unlock faster steel work on both riverbanks as concrete and steel progress together.
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Missouri River
Miss Mildred Fleming Gaining Strength After Attack
Friends report Miss Mildred Fleming is slowly gaining strength after a traumatic assault at her home last Saturday. She remains weak from blood loss and shock but is rallying. eye trouble may require glasses in the near future.
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Danyr
Mildred Fleming
Miss Fleming
Mrs Marvin Allen Visits Omaha for Short Business
Mrs Marvin Allen was in Omaha today to attend to business matters for a brief period.
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Marvin Allen
Omaha
Nebraska City Sees Courier of Addiction Taken for Treatment
A 32 year old drug addict Ralph Murray rushed into a Nebraska City sheriff office asking for morphine. County attorney George Heinke arranged commitment papers for a state hospital treatment. Murray was moved to Lincoln to begin a four month to one year course of treatment.
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Nebraska City
News
Ralph Murray
Carl Ryder
Kansas City
George H. Heinke
Missouri
Ryder
Murray
Sheriff Ryder
State Hospital
Jackson
Mich
Omaha
Lincoln
County Treasurer to Tour County Aiding Auto License Applicants
County Treasurer John E. Turner will travel the county starting in August for two weeks to assist residents filing motor vehicle license applications. He will stay two to three days in each town to process applications in person as required by law. Driving without a license carries a $100 fine or up to three months in jail. Those who drive should prepare to file once blanks arrive.
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John E. Turner
Turner
First to Enlist at Fort Crook C M T C
Richard Avard Jr. of Omaha becomes the first student to register at the Co M T C at Fort Crook. A Plattsmouth lad and son of Mr and Mrs Richard Avard, he is described as a fine, quick learner with outstanding potential at the Fort Crook C M T C.
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Fort Crook
Richard Avard, Jr
Omaha
Plattsmouth
Richard Avard
Local County Judge Presides Over Two Summer Weddings
Judge A H Duxbury marries Ina De LesDernier of Murray to John Doeschot of Firth with witnesses Ivan De LesDernier. A second ceremony unites Viola Madison and Paul Townsend of Clarks Nebraska, escorted by Earl Thomas and Marie Thomas of Omaha.
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A. H. Duxbury
Ina de LesDernier
Murray
John Doeschot
Firth
Ivan de LesDernier
James de LesDernier
Viola Madison
Paul O. Townsend
Clarks
Nebraska
Earl Thomas
Marie Thomas
Omaha
Engineering Party Stricken by Ptomaine Poisoning
Last evening members of a civil engineers and surveyors party working for the government along the Missouri River fell severely ill with ptomaine poisoning after returning to the Hotel Riley. Dr. E J Gillespie treated the sick, including Charles Ross Hugh Thompson Russell Edson and Milford Monces. Most recovered enough to resume work today though some remain weakened by the illness.
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Civil Engineers
Missouri River
Riley
E. J. Gillespie
Charles Ross
Hugh Thompson
Russell Edson
Milford Monces
al Tho
Girl Hurt in Grocery Truck Accident
Leosis, daughter of restaurant owners Mr and Mrs Harry Leosis, suffered a deep forehead cut after a Wells grocery delivery truck hit a rough patch of road and she fell from a box in the rear. Dr R P Westover treated the gash requiring two stitches. she remained calm through the procedure.
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Calmera Leosis
Harry Leosis
Wells Grocery
R. P. Westover
Cloidt Lumber & Coal Co Offices Get Overhauled
The Cloidt Lumber and Coal Co offices have undergone a thorough overhaul with fresh decor and painting. Walls ceiling and doors feature updated colors and the furniture and fixtures were refinished to enhance appearance.
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Cloidt Lumber & Coal Co
Painting Up Hydrants in Plattsmouth
The Plattsmouth Water Corporation repairs and repaints city hydrants in green with red tops to match electrolier posts. The new color helps fire crews locate hydrants quickly during fires and improves visibility across the city.
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Plattsmouth Water Corporation
Rotary and Anns Enjoy a Fine Picnic
Members of the Plattsmouth Rotary Club and their Rotary Anns hosted a social picnic at the Country club. Guests enjoyed golf horse shoes and a wiener roast with a supper arranged by FE A Wurl and Frank M Bestor and their wives. The event ended with a relaxed visit as night fell and members departed hopeful for a future gathering.
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Plattsmouth
International Rotary
Rotary Anns
Rotarians
Anns
FE. A. Wurl
Frank M. Bestor
Rotary
The
Mrs J C Brown Dies After Cancer Illness
Mrs Lida McOwen Brown widow of John C Brown died after a three month illness in Wabash near Elmwood. She was born in Grand Rapids Michigan about 58 years ago and leaves husband John C Brown, a sister Mrs John Siforn of Omaha and a brother Mr John Mee Owen in Michigan. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Wautelle of the Catholic Church at Manley with interment in Wabash Cemetery.
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Lida McOwen
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Cooper
John C. Brown
Wabash
Brown
Wautelle
Manley
Elmwood
Wabash Cemetery
John Si
Gradeville Dental Office Adds Ritter X-Ray Equipment
The dental office of Dr. Charles M Gradeville in the Thierolf building added a Ritter X-ray machine, one of the latest models, to enhance facilities and speed X-ray work for patients and overall dental care.
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Charles M. Gradeville
Thierolf
Gradeville
City Signs Get Fresh Welcome Markings
Welcome signs at the south end of Chicago avenue and at Webster boulevard are being redecorated with new lettering. Local decorator Frank R. Gobelman handles the artwork under the direction of Councilman Cary Kunsmann of the streets alleys and bridges committee.
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Chicago Avenue
Webster Boulevard
Frank R. Gobelman
Cary Kunsmann
City Council
Illness Strikes Little Delane Hanley at Home
The WY.BE. Hanley family reports their young daughter Delane is seriously ill with pneumonia at their home. She has been under constant medical care for several days, and friends are saddened by the illness.
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Wy.be. Hanley
Delane
Old Timers Prize for 1879 to 1889 Local Happenings
The firm of Wescott's Sons offers awards for best articles on community life from 1879 to 1889. Preference given to pieces detailing personal incidents connected with their store, though any local happenings of the decade will be considered by judges.
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BK. Wescott's Sons
Death of Mrs. Clay Tyler in Omaha
Old time Omaha residents mourn the death of Mrs. C. Tyler who lived in the city thirty years. She died at 5 a.m. at her daughter Mrs. J Foley’s home 528 So 26th Ave Omaha after a prolonged illness. Born September 4 1854 she was seventy five. Survived by three sons and two daughters including Mrs. Foley and Mrs. T. B. Line plus S L Tyler O N Tyler and N J Tyler of Iowa Falls Iowa. Also fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A graveside service is planned at Oak Hill Cemetery in this city after funeral at the Omaha home at 2 o’clock.
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Omaha
C. Tyler
Tyler
J. Foley
26Th Avenue
T. B. Line
L. Tyler
O. N. Tyler
N. J. Tyler
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Oak Hill
Flower Club Meets at Mrs Creamer Home
The Social Worker Flower club of south Plattsmouth held a Wednesday gathering at Mrs. Georgia Creamer’s home with assistance from Mrs. H L Gayer. Mrs George Lepert received a quilt from the club after a recent fire.
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The
Social Worker Flower Club
Plattsmouth
Georgia Creamer
H. L. Gayer
George Lepert
Lepert
Major Hall
Master Dick
Joan Hall
Fred Spangler
Creamer
Gayer
Shows Improvement After Hospital Report
Reports from Immanuel hospital in Omaha indicate Mildred Fleming is doing nicely. She suffered a laceration behind the ear and remains under care. Doctors expect her double vision to clear gradually with no lasting trouble.
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Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Miss Mildred Fleming
Altho
Miss Fleming
Young couple wed after parental consent delay
County Judge A H Duxbury united Miss Sula O Parks of Weeping Water and Carl Smith of Coffeville Kansas in marriage after they lacked consent. The ceremony followed a delay as they returned to obtain Miss Parks mother and the bridegroom’s signatures for the license.
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A. H. Duxbury
Sula O. Parks
Weeping Water
Carl Smith
Coffeville
Kansas
Annie Parks
Ethel Thomas
Nebraska
Ralph Hiner Is Sentenced to Reformatory
Ralph Hiner sixteen pleads guilty to assault with intent to commit murder in Omaha. He is sentenced to ten years at the Nebraska State Reformatory in Lincoln, with confinement to begin after transfer from Douglas County Jail. The victim Mildred Fleming remains hospitalized with skull fractures after the attack last Saturday.
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Ralph Hiner
State Reformatory
Lincoln
Douglas County
Omaha
Bert Reed
James T. Begley
W. G. Kieck
Hiner
Miss Mildred Fleming
George Neuhaus
Fleming
Miss Fleming
Immanuel Hospital
Hinev
Mildred Fleming
Happily Surprised Birthday Party for Merle McCormick
A surprise gathering honored Merle McCormick of Sidney Iowa on his birthday. Relatives from Plattsmouth Weeping Water and Sidney shared a noon dinner, a cake from Merle's sister in law, and well wishes for many more birthdays.
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Merle McCormick
Sidney
Iowa
Merle
Frank McCormick
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Herbert Campbell
Weeping Water
Herman Kukns
M. L. Furlong
Walter Furlong
Caroline Wratt
George Wyatt
Lester Henderson
Malvern
Ray Wyatt
Ruth Williams
Ogalla
Denzell Oldham Undergoes Appendectomy at Omaha Hospital
Friends report Denzell Oldham is recovering well after an appendectomy at the Methodist hospital in Omaha on Tuesday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs E A Oldham who reside northwest of the city.
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Denzell Oldham
Methodist
Omaha
Mr. Oldham
E. A. Oldham
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C.M.T.C
Cass, Otoee
Engineering Party
Rotary and
Country Club
J. C. Brown
Clay Tyler
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