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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1925

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Plattsmouth Defeats Fast Junction Nine in Local Ball Game

Plattsmouth fans and Pacific Junction visitors witnessed a fast nine inning exhibition. Swanson pitched effectively allowing four hits while Flynn yielded seven. Newman and Klauschie delivered key hits, helping Plattsmouth tenaciously edge the Junctions with strong defense and timely scoring.

Mondas Pacific Junction Plattsmouth Swanson Flynn Junction Swanny Martin Herold Art Herb Klauschie Hans Newman Herb McCarty Burkhart Azafin Herald Herb Kleauschie Newman Eriter Garden Johnson Fiemortin Swenny Hero K'suschie Bacus O'Donnell Lee Carr Kertzer L. Flynn Klauschie Fahnson Swansen Spidelk Care Keichbier Briley W. Flynn Kezzier Gammon Mason

Plattsmouth Campfire Girls Return From Camp

Plattsmouth Plattsmouth delegation of Camp Fire Girls returned from the Omaha camp at Little Sioux Iowa. Miss Alice Pollock chaperoned the group and Helen Sharp Elizabeth Hatt stayed on for another week. The girls earned many medals and citations for campfire work and plan to return next summer for more outdoor life.

Plattsmouth Omaha Little Sioux Iowa Alice Pollock Helen Sharp Elizabeth Hatt Missouri Valley

Enjoy Fine Dance Sees Large Attendance at K. S. Platform

On Monday's Daily report notes a Saturday evening dance at the K. S. platform drew a large, largely out of town crowd. The Gradeville Classique orchestra delivered music with frequent encores. Attendees praised the event as one of the best in recent times with the orchestra scheduled to perform again on August 15 after an out-of-town engagement next Saturday.

Gradeville Classique

Auto Crash Near Fort Crook Injures Plattsmouth Men

Charles Turnbaugh and Earl Fish, returning from Omaha, were in a serious highway accident on the federal road a half mile north of Fort Crook. Fish's car wrecked and Turnbaugh pinned by a badly injured big toe, both men escaped serious harm and aided themselves from the wreck.

Earl Fish Charles Turnbaugh Moncar’s Delly Omaha Fort Crook Mr. Fish Turnbaugh Mr. Turnbaugh

Family Reunion at Upp Home Highlights Parker Family Ties

A large Parker family reunion gathers at Mr. and Mrs. Clare Upp on Wintersteen Hill. Attending are five Parker daughters and two sons plus relatives from Nebraska South Dakota Texas and Missouri. Notable members include Chauncey Parker of Marmarth and Harry Parker of Fairbury recently discharged from military service.

Clare Upp Wintersteen Hill Ben Parker Sir Parker Plattsmouth Elmer Elliott Bert Donaldson Earl Redd Pauline Parker Harry Parker Fairbury Neb Chauncey Parker Belle Fourche So. Dak Upp David F. Parker Dallas Texas Chauncey Nebraska Marmarth No. Dak Veterans’ Hospital St. Louis Hfe U. S.S. Army Mexico American Legion of Legion Elliott Neb. Gas & Electric Co Donaldson Redd C. B Pauline

New Repair Shop Under Bertschey and Colman Management

The old machine shop once run by A. J. P. Bertschey and L. C. Sharp Co. is active again as an auto repair and machine shop. Bert Coleman and Fred Wynn manage the operation. Coleman also runs a carpenter shop in the Alfa Maize building, using the space to service and overhaul automobiles.

A. J

Have you anything to sell or buy

A brief prompt inviting readers to use the Journal Wart Adeotomn to advertise goods or services for sale or purchase. The notice emphasizes marketplace opportunities and public notices through the newspaper.

Journal Wart Adeotomn

Pleasant Picnic at Bergman Grove Brings Community Together

About 250 to 300 people gathered at John Bergmann's farm Sunday for the annual Catholic Daughters of America and Knights of Columbus outing with St. John's and Holy Rosary churches. The event featured a country versus town tug of war won by the country team, a noon picnic, free ice cream, and an evening cafeteria luncheon, with high spirits and hopes for future similar gatherings.

John Bergmann Catholic Daughters of America the Knights of Columbus St. John’s Holy Rosary

Farewell to Amelia Gering A Dear Friend

A notice of the death of Amelia Gering, who passed near midnight on a sacred Friday after a lingering illness. The family laments the loss and reflects on her self control and hospitality, bidding a long farewell as time leads to eternity.

Amelia Mia U. Gering

Luncheon Honors Mrs. Faber and Mrs. Harding

Mrs. James T. Begley hosted a 1 o'clock luncheon at the Carter Lake club in Omaha in honor of Mrs. John W. Faber of Falls City and Mrs. Floyd Harding of Lincoln. Attending were Mrs. B. A. Rosencrans, Mrs. R. F. Patterson, Mrs. R. W. Case, Mrs. G. E. Alexander, and Gretchen Donnelly along with the guests of honor, with gladiola decorations providing color.

James T. Begley John W. Faber Falls City Floyd Harding Lincoln Carter Lake Club Omaha B. A. Rosencrans R. F. Patterson City R. W. Case G. E. Alexander Fort Omaha Gretchen Donnelly

Pleasant Anniversary Marks 62nd Birthday for John G. Lohnes

Sunday August 2 marked the sixty second birthday of John G. Lohnes of Plattsmouth. Family in town enjoyed a splendid dinner and a day of pleasant fellowship. The Lohnes couple recently moved from their farm to retirement in the city with gifts and a home baked angel food cake by Mrs. John B. Kaffenberger.

John G. Lohnes

Returns From Sad Mission To Indiana Burial

F M Welsheimer and son James from Kansas with Chester Welsheimer arrived in their old city after taking the body of Mrs F M Welsheimer to Columbia City Indiana for burial. The family stayed for the funeral and will visit friends before returning home. Mr Welsheimer, once a major landowner here, admired the city’s civic improvements.

F. M. Welsheimer James Kansas Chester Welsheimer Columbia City Indiana Welsheimer

Funeral Rites For Mrs Streight Held At Oak Street Home

Yesterday private funeral services for Mrs. William J. Streight were conducted at her Oak street residence with Rev J H Salsbury of Lyons officiating. The service reflected her Christian faith and included music by Edna Hall Petters of Omaha before the body was transported to Forest Lawn cemetery in Omaha for cremation.

William J. Streight Oak Street J. H. Salsbury Lyons First Presbyterian Church Ednahall Petters Omaha Forest Lawn Cemetery

Pleasant social at Henry Born home by St Pauls Auxiliary

The St Pauls Evangelical church auxiliary hosted a large social at the Born country home southwest of the city. Members arrived after 5 PM and enjoyed a cafeteria style luncheon, games, contests, and visiting, praising the auxiliary for its hospitality and memorable event.

St. Paul's

Showing Improvement for Nehawka Woman Hospital Hand

Mrs L H Young of Nehawka visits in the Troop home while under treatment for a cancerous growth on her right hand by Dr T P Livingston. She will go to Omaha for care by Dr B B Davis. Skin grafting aimed to aid healing and cure of the hand.

L. H. Young Nehawka Charles A. Troop T. P. Livingston Omaha B. B. Davis Young

Miss Gerda Peterson Returns to Post Office Duties

Miss Gerda Peterson, a local post office assistant, resumes duties after an eye operation. Doctors operated on both eyes to remove growths, aiming to restore strength and relief from the affliction. Friends express happiness at her return and good health.

Gerda Peterson Miss Peterson

Plattsmouth May Host County Baseball Double Header Plan

County fans discuss a three-town three-week series with Plattsmouth Manley and Greenwood launching in two weeks. Home teams welcome, prizes tied to receipts and team standings, with a Friday meeting in Manley to finalize details. Plattsmouth enters Council Bluffs tournament August 28 in Class B.

Plattsmouth Manbey Greenwood Manley Council Bliffs Middle West Iowa Nebraska Plattemouth Griswolks Sidney Pacific Junction Hed Oak Lincoln Knights of Columbus Omaha West Broadway Park Council

Surprise Party Honors Paul Vandervoort at Home

Mrs. B A Hennessey hosted a Saturday evening surprise for her son Paul Vandervoort at the Sixth street home. Guests danced and played games, with attendees including Elizabeth Sitzman Violet Vanbery Helen Farley Edith Farrey Fae Halstead Marjorie Shopp Matilda Olson Maybelle Tuck William Matschullat Edward Meatschullat Virgil Perry Elmer Johnesn George Price Donald Drake Roy Olson Kenneth Vandervoort and Mr and Mrs William Dunn of Omaha.

B. A. Hennessey Paul Vandervoort Sixth Street Elizabeth Sitzman Violet Vanbery Helen Farley Edith Farrey Fae Halstead Marjorie Shopp Matilda Olson Maybelle Tuck Weeping Water William Matschullat Edward Meatschullat Virgil Perry Elmer Johnesn George Price Donald Drake Roy Olson Kenneth Vandervoort Wiliam Dunn Omaha

Visiting Friend From Zion City Seeks Recovery in City

Miss Ruth Troxel of Zion City Illinois visits Mr and Mrs Thomas Walling Sr and recovers from a severe back ligament injury suffered July 10 while visiting in Lincoln. She has been bedbound but is improving and hopes to regain strength at the Walling home.

Ruth Troxel Zion City Ilinois Thomas Walling Lincoln Friends Miss Troxel Walling

Guests from Texas visit Omaha kin this week

Mrs. Will Jean and two children from San Juan Texas arrive in the city to visit Mrs. Jean's mother Mrs. C. P. Newbranch and sister Mrs. N. C. Abbott. They plan to visit relatives in Omaha before returning home to Texas.

Mondsy Dallce Will Jean San Juan Texas Jean C. P. Newbranch N. C. Abbott Omaha Nebraska City Press

Pleasant Bridge Party At Mrs Livingston Home

Mrs John B Livingston hosted a Saturday bridge gathering at her South Tth street home. Four tables played with yellow and white decor. Mrs Hamilton Thorne of Philadelphia won first prize and Mrs Henry McMahen won second. Janet Bajeck and Alice Ptak helped serve a two course luncheon.

John B. Livingston Janet Bajeck Alice Ptak

Chamber Pushes for Free Bridge Across Missouri River

The Cass county chamber of commerce discusses securing a free wagon and auto bridge over the Missouri River and extending the Harding highway through Cass county to Lincoln. Aimed at easing central Iowa and Nebraska travel, with support from several towns, the plan seeks action from the governor and Iowa Nebraska commission. A ferry remains available until a bridge is built.

Chamber of Commerce Missouri River Murray Lincoln Iowa-Nebraska Commission Nebraska Iowa Missouri Cass County

William J Bryan Remembered At Dalby Methodist Service

Memorial service at the Young Men's Bible class of a Dalby Methodist church honored William Jennines Bryan, the American Christian leader who died in Dayton Tennessee. Joseph A Capwell led with a life sketch from his birth in Salem Illinois March 19 1860 through his presidential campaigns and moral stance. John E Frady sang I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go as a final tribute and The Faith of Our Fathers closed the service.

Dalby Young Men's Bible Methodist Church William Jennines Bryan Dayton Tennessee Joseph A. Capwell Mr. Bryan Salem Illinois United States Mr. Capwell Mr Bryan Presbyterian Church Fairview Lincoln City Amory John E. Frady

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