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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1929

Page

6

Young Couple Weds in Elmwood Home Ceremony

Dorothy Olson daughter of Verena Olson wed Skyle Miller of Harrington Kansas at the bride's home last Sunday. Rev J P Clark officiated at 2:00 pm with about forty guests and a reception. Out of town attendees included Lena Shalberg Oscar Weeping Water Ruth Jean Meier Earnest Hollenbeck Peru and more. The couple will reside in Harrington Kansas.

Dorothy Olson Verena Olson Skyle Miller Harrington Kansas J. P. Clark Margaret Meier Inez Elbert Mable Mendenhall Frances Meier Hazel Olson Lena Shalberg Oscar Omaha J. J. Meier Ruth Jean Weeping Water Earnest Hollenbeck Peru H. H. Boyd Emma Shreve Elmer Shreve Louis Mollenbeck Darline Lloyd Miller Wm. Mendenhall Mable Orval Miller Orval Gerbling Elmwood Etho

John Sanders Suffering From Appendicitis

John Sanders was taken ill last evening with what appears to be appendicitis and has been confined to bed since last evening. The attending physician has not determined whether an operation will be necessary.

Saturca John Sanders

Mrs Golda Noble Teal Leaves for West Outing

Mrs Golda Noble Teal clerk of the district court and ben Bobbie depart for a vacation tracing a western itinerary. They will visit Cheyenne Evan Noble home then travel to Denver Boulder and other mountain destinations before returning home.

Saturcare Golda Noble Teal District Court Ben. Bobbie West Cheyenne Wyoming Evan Noble Denver Boulder

Wife of Minister Recovers After Serious Operation

Mrs. Theodore Hartman is reported improving after a major surgery at Emmanuel Lutheran hospital in Omaha. Her daughter Mrs. Charles Drake and Mr. Drake traveled to Omaha to stay with her until recovery. Louisville friends express thanks and happiness at her gradual improvement.

Theodore Hartman Emmanuel Lutheran Hospital Omaha Charles Drake Mr. Drake Mrs. Hartman Louisville Hartman Louisville Courier

Veterans of Foreign Wars push travel pay for Philippines veterans

Lincoln moves to secure travel pay due since 1899 for Spanish American War veterans who served in the Philippines with the First Nebraska infantry. About five hundred dollars per man with interest could be paid if Congress approves, with similar efforts in multiple states. A committee led by H E Clapp and others in Lincoln coordinates the push, while Senator Howell and Congressman Sears vow to introduce bills in December.

Philippines Nebraska Infantry Lincoln North South Dakota Kansas Wyoming Iowa Tennessee Pennsylvania Minnesota Grossman Lincoln Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Court of Claims Congress United States Spain Otis San Francisco Lester Anderson Fremont H. E. Clapp P. J. Caps- Brave Nebraska Frank D. Eager F. L. Fassett Fraley Post B. J. Newton Omaha Howell Sears

Need of Starting Road to the New Bridge

The highway from the city to the Missouri river bridge needs urgent push as the bridge progresses but a road to it lags. Rain this fall could delay grading fills and a large culvert at Happy Hollow draw. Agreements with Burlington on right of way delay start, though city county and state favor the project for use by late fall.

Missouri River Bridge Happy Hollow Burlington

Prince of Wales visits world Scout jamboree in Arrow Park

Fifty thousand scouts from many nations cheer as the prince of Wales and Ambassador Dawes inspect the 1300 American troops camp at Arrow Park England. Dawes makes an informal visit, fireside songs follow, and a world pageant of youth march concludes the day with a message from King George about future world peace.

Arrow Park England Prince of Wales Ambassador Dawes Dawes King George

Appeal of $7500 Alienation Verdict

Lincoln July court records show Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Williamson appealing a $7500 alienation of affections award from district court to Mrs. Erma Williamson wife of Alva Williamson. The couple sought to contest the divorce claims arising from events connected to Lenox Iowa.

Lincoln Supreme Court Elmer Williamson Erma Williamson Alva Williamson Lenox Iowa

Aviators Visit Chicago Endurance Record Holders Arrive

Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine, new world endurance record holders, arrived in Chicago on the first leg of their country tour showcasing aerial refueling. Their flight over St. Louis lasted seventeen and a half days before The St Louis Robin landed at 12 45 p m d s t. They were hosted at the Loop hotel by the Chicago Association of Commerce.

Chicago Dale Jackson Forest O’brine St. Louis Loop Hotel Chicago Association of Commerce

Plattsmouth State Bank Upheld in Theatre Case

Judge Charles Foster of Omaha ruled in favor of the Plattsmouth State Bank against A W Cloidt and Parmele Theatre Co. He designated Searle Davis as receiver of the theatre property and to manage the company real estate affairs.

Charles Foster Omaha Plattsmouth State Bank A. W. Cloidt Parmele Theatre Parmele Theatre Co Foster Sear 8. Davis

Falls City Plans Gas Franchise Meeting

Falls City on August 1 votes to hold a mass meeting Friday night to discuss the natural gas franchise. Mayor George Lyons calls the gathering as the city council approves the ordinance submitted by the gas company.

Falls City George Lyons

Local visitors and residents carry out daily business in Weeping Water

Local figures including Dany- L. T. Little A. P. Moran and W. H. Tuey visited for hours to attend business at the court house and in town. Mrs. Otto Luschinsky and children planned a Lincoln visit while Mrs. Frank J. Libershal returned from Pekin and Peoria Illinois. Judge James T. Begley and wife enjoyed a ten day Colorado and Denver trip. William Mrasek escorted aunts Frances and Vera Cline to Iowa and Missouri. Emma Smith and children visited relatives in El Reno Oklahoma and Edgar Meisinger area. Hadraba family headed to Dewesse Nebraska to see the Janda home. John Friesel and father W. H. Friesel toured the city seeking a residence as W. H. Friesel aims to relocate.

Dany L. T. Little A. P. Moran Nebraska City Court House W. H. Tuey Omaha Otto Luschinsky Lincoln Frank J. Libershal Pekin Peoria Ilinois James T. Begley Colorado Denver William Mrasek Lamonia Iowa Kansas City Frances Cline Vera Cline Emma Smith Ethel Raymond el Reno Oklahoma Joseph F. Hadraba Joseph Wooster Dewesse Nebraska John Janda Wooster Janda Robert Hadraba Hadraba John Friesel W. H. Friesel

Local Docket Includes Attorneys and Visitors at County Seat

Otoe county attorney George H. Heinke and county attorney W. G. Kieck visited for a short time. Fred Clark of near Union attended to business and visited friends. Miss Constance Rea spent the week at a farm home northwest of the city with Miss Teresa Bier. Fred H. Gorder, county commissioner from Weeping Water, with nephew Mark Tool of Murdoch, handled county matters. C. E. Tefft and Victor Wallick from Weeping Water’s First National Bank came for several hours. Mr and Mrs W. H. Hohmann and family from Newton Kansas visited Mrs Hambann and August Roessler’s home. Gerald Fleming of Jefferson, Iowa, returned home after a visit prompted by his sister’s condition. Roy Olson, of American Fruit Growers Express in Atlanta, Georgia, came to see his parents T. E. Olson and rest from work. He is noted for success in the south with a strong position.

George H. Heinke Otee County W. G. Kieck Fred Clark Near Union Constance Rea Teresa Bier Fred H. Gorder Weeping Water Mark Tool Murdock C. E. Tefft Victor Wallick First National Bank of Weeping Water W. H. Hohmann Newton Kansas T. E. Olson Olson South

Residents Journey as Visitors and Attendees Reach Nebraska

Mrs. Charles Adam leaves for Rosilie Nebraska for a short visit with relatives and friends. Charles L. Turnbaugh of Hastings, former resident, visits and attends to business. Judge Robert McNealy of Louisville comes for county court matters and to see friends. Mrs. Charles Tassler and son Charles Jr depart for Western Nebraska for a brief visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs Gust Jochim and daughter Thelma of Louisville visit for a short time. Mrs. M. F. Nielsen and daughters Alice Irene of Omaha appear with relatives. Mrs. Otto Weisell and daughter of Peoria arrive for the Meisnger reunion. The ladies visit Henry Fornoff home in Louisville. Mrs. Hamilton E. Mark and daughters Mary Jane Rosalyn return from a ten day bus trip to Kansas City in extreme heat, enjoying the journeys.

Charles Adam Rosilie Nebraska Charles L. Turnbaugh Hastings Robert McNealy Louisville Charles Tassler Charles, Jr Western Gust Jochim Thelma M. F. Nielson Alice Irene Omaha Josephine Kalasek Neilson Mike Bajeck Joe M. Sedlak Otto Weisell Leo Schmidt Peoria Illinois Henry Fornoff Hamilton E. Mark Mary Jane Rosalyn Kansas City

Improvement of the Missouri River Starting

The Missouri River navigation project resumes after weather delays with Government and contract crews totaling about 6,000 workers. Equipment includes boats, dredges, shovels, and tractors. Major revetment and dike work are planned with hundreds of thousands of feet of constructions. Officials expect full headway by next season and the Inland Waterways Barge Line may open to Kansas City in spring 1931.

Missouri River Missouri Middle River Kansas City Sioux City Wistrict Inland Waterways Corporation

Lady legislator visits Gretna on farm near Gretna

Mrs Mable Gillespie known as the lone woman member of Nebraska legislature visits Gretna with William Gillespie and Dr E J Gillespie. A three time Sarpy county representative from a lifelong Gretna residence she led minority activity in the last session.

William Gillespie Gretna E. J. Gillespie

Cabbage Head Weighing Fourteen Pounds Brought to Journal

Mr and Mrs John Scheel of Mur dock visited the Journal offering a fourteen pound cabbage head noted as one of Cass counties best this season.

John Scheel Murdock The Journal Cass County

Coakley Divorce Petition Filed in Deserts Case

A petition for divorce was filed in district court by Belle S. Coakley against Harry H. Coakley. Desertion is stated as the cause. Attorney Guy L. Clement of Elmwood represents the plaintiff in the action.

the District Court Belle S. Coakley Harry H. Coakley Guy L. Clement Elmwood

Local Notes From South Bend and Nearby Towns

Wilby Cox has been on the sick list the past week. Many residents visit relatives and attend a baseball game where Ashland beat South Bend 6 to 5. Clyde Jones, 12, underwent an appendectomy in Omaha after his appendix ruptured prior to surgery.

Northland fishing trip to Pelican Rapids and Lake Lyda

Mr and Mrs L O Minor with children and Mr and Mrs T H Pollock depart for Minnesota for a several week fishing and rest trip. They head to Pelican Rapids and Lake Lyda to enjoy northeastern lakes and local points of interest in that region.

L. O. Minor T. H. Pollock Pelican Rapids Minnesota Lake Lyda Northland

New Son Arrives for Mr and Mrs Sanders

Friday evening at 6 30 a fine eight pound boy arrived at the Sanders home. The child is the first in the family and brings happiness to Grandfather Henry Sanders and other relatives.

John Sanders Henry Sanders

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Harrington, Kansas Bride 1St Real Boys Platts State Bank Allied Wescott South Bend Ashland Gazette Wilby Cox Blanche Jones Lee Peters Greenwood Adam Miller Selma Kans Hiram Hunter Corbin Cox William Kephart Ashland Emma Calder Bert Winger Viola Long William O'Brien Union George Thimgan Wil Hina Kittell John Timm Jason Streight Ford Virgil Brown Warren Buskirk W. D. Kline Clarence Mumm Plattsmouth Melvin Baum Lou Shaffer John Mefford W.A. Jones Blondie Hazel Roscoe Johnson Clyde Jones Lord Lister Hospital John Bornman Grand Island Charley Glenn Kuhn Steve Ward Beatrice Besack Virgil Besack Crete J. M. Moss Morse Bluff John Smith Clyde Thomas Walling Company Ray McMaken
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