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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1929

Page

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Bock Family Reunion Highlights Fourth Annual Gathering

The Bock descendants holding ties to John and Helen Bock gathered at the Philpot home near Nehawka for the fourth annual reunion. Attendees from multiple towns shared a picnic dinner and renewed family bonds, with officers named to organize future events and a vote to hold next year’s reunion in Istle, Wyoming.

William Philpot Nehawka John Bock West Julius Bock Newcastle Wyoming Henry Wuloff Anota William Hunter Plattamouth Edward Gansemer George Hansen William Peters Alvo Wiliam Philpot E Day Catherine Rapp Warren John Cole Ruth Harriet Iielied Ruth Harriett Knabe Dolores . Peters Hildreth A. Lyon Kansas Britton Bartholomew Fares Istle Augusta Phurt Miggy Helen Hunter Harry Knabe Nehawka; Jul- Biri, Pote 7 Wulf, Wyoming; Mr. Avoca; Mr. and Mrs. of Fy Wulff Avoca Wil- Wulf Otoe Pollard Us Hansen Georog Fansen I Gone Hansen Clarence Hansen Jameters Mathilda John Cole Warrth George Peters Weeping Water John Peters Taylor Fred L. Hild Mariss Jessie Robertson Platts Schoemaker Nebraska Melba Dickenson Omaha

Unusual Seattle accident injures woman at bus station

A large stone truck crashed through a wall of a small Seattle bus station as rival drivers fought. Miss Samson suffered severe head and arm injuries. five others escaped with lesser injuries. She is recovering well and expected to be up soon.

Seattle Miss Samson M Samson

Enjo ys Very Fine Trip by Kruger Family

Harry Kruger the wallpaper and paid man returned home with his family after a cross state tour. They left for Kansas City to see his mother then traveled through Oklahoma visiting relatives and friends before returning late Saturday. The trip was described as very pleasant.

Harry Kruger America Kansas City Tal Oklahoma Oklahoma Eraser Fol Ks . Daesey Se Ao

Locals Triumph Over Cedar Creek In Lopsided Sunday Ball

The Plattsmouth Athletics defeated Cedar Creek 19 to 1 on Sunday. Nes hurler of Cedar Creek weakened in the fifth as Plattsmouth sent ten runs across. John Sv boda Joe Krejci and George Jacek sparked the inning with two hits each. Newman started for the locals and struck out eleven, also belting a home run in the third. Cedar Creek substituted Rudy M Singer in the fifth, but the lead proved insurmountable. the Athletics planned a return game in Thurman Iowa next Sunday.

Plattsmouth Cedar Creek Neshurler Athletics John Svboda Joe Krejci George Jacek Neeson Honos Newman Hig Cedar Newman Rudy M Singer Cedar Cr Thurman Iowa Southwest George Sedlacek

Pleasant Surprise for Joseph Zitka Sevententh Birthday Party

A large group gathered on West Pearl Street to celebrate Joseph Zitka’s twenty first birthday with bingo games and gifts. Guests from the Zitka circle included Dorothy Svoboda Anna Wooster Marie Ci Helen Ws inek and several Svoboda and Zitka relatives. Refreshments were served by Mrs Zitka and helpers Mary Zitka and Mrs James Sed.

Joseph Zitka West Pearl Street Zitka Dorothy Svoboda Miss Krejer John Svoboda Misa Janda Matthew Wooster Em Skival Henry Straba Frank Koubek Mary Zitka James Sed Rogs_Jané This City Anna Wooster Josephige Stanek Emily Skravil Marie Ci Helen Margaret Frances Wsinek John Th Svoboda Joe Henry Thomas Svoboda Ernest Ja James Holy James Zitka Koubek Konfist Ernest Zitka Henry Sterba Ed Sterba Stanek Joe Cisar Frank Novak Omaha

Murray youth recovers after appendectomy in Nebraska hospital

Isaac Todd, a popular young man from Murray, is recovering well at Mary's Hospital in Nebraska after an appendectomy. He has shown rapid improvement and is expected to continue recovering in the coming days.

Isaac Todd Murray Ca the Mary's Hospital Nebraska

Mrs Ruth Beverage Called to Last Reward in Murray

Ruth Ann Trimble Beverage, longtime resident of Murray and area, died after a year long illness. Born May 7, 1860 in Virginia, she moved to Nebraska with husband Karl Beverage, later settling in Murray and then Omaha. Survived by two daughters and three sons. Funeral held at the Methodist church, buried at Light Mile Grove cemetery beside her husband.

Dany Ruth Ann Beverage Array Ruth Ann Trimble Monterey Westmore and Virginia Methodist Church Arlest Beverage Nebraska Nea Murray Attamouth Verage Ts. Beverage Albert Satchell Madison R Hitchman Blair Alph Richi Beverage Fouth Vine Street A. Weaver Mynard U. . Church Mile Grove Old Friends

Youth Burglars Strike Local Stores. Cash Recovered

Sunday night a group of young burglars entered the Cloidt Lumber & Coal Co and Soennichsen grocery via a rear window. They took about 6.29 from a cash register but the money was later returned as authorities traced blood from an injured hand to the youths. prosecution unlikely due to their youth.

Loidt Lumber & Coal Co Urth Street H/ M. Soendhsen Soennichsen Imber Cloidt Lumber & Coalmpany

Young Ministers Speak at Methodist Church Services

Two young ministers connected to the ministry gave sermons at the Methodist church. Rev. Anton Swingle recently completed work at Winfield Kansas and will study in Boston. Rev. Chester Cecil of Des Moines, a trained ministry member, visited and preached in the evening.

Dany Methodist Rch Tny Nton Swingle Winfield, Kan Boston Chfrd Cecil Des Moines Methodist Church Swingle

Boy Hurt In Family Street Accident On West Vine

Sunday morning the young son of Jr and Mrs Frank Aschenbrenner riding on West Vine Street fell mishap and cut a severe gash on his right hand. The injury caused great concern among family members at church.

Hn Aschenbrenner Frank Aschenbrenner West Vine Street Fam

Frams a hase cityyis near fut and new store plans

A damaged OCR fragment describes a couple planning a new store on a street with fixtures en route to business. They expect to open within a week and complete furniture and stock by Saturday, outlining Line stores progress.

Ea Ness Fut Gamer Fixtur

Picnic of Plattsmouth and North Omaha Eagles

The Plattsmouth and North Omaha Eagles held a park picnic at camp grounds north end of the land for an evening of games. The tug of war went to North Omaha, while Plattsmouth excelled in horse shoe pitching. A large crowd, meals, and socializing made the day a memorable community event.

Plattsmouth North 4 Ious North Omaha No Ae Eagles Weri

Enjoy Golf Meet Opens With Nebraska City Qualifiers

Yesterday J W Holmes Westover and Frank Horsack Niel traveled to Nebraska City to play in the Southeast Nebraska meet qualifiers. Dr Westover and Fram satk posted 74 to medal, as the field of seventy entrants grows toward 106 after tonight's finish.

Westover Frank Horsack Niel Nebraska Framsatk Ning

Legion Auxiliary Mes Unit Meeting Details Not Clear

An American Legion Auxiliary meeting was held Friday afternoon at 1 in a building connecting the furnace room and kitchen. The fragmented notes mention Mrs A H Duxbury and Mesdames W T Melbern with no clear outcome.

The American Legion A. H. Duxbury Miedames W. T. Melbern

Missouri River Bridge Progress Near Completion

The Missouri River traffic bridge contract work advances with final concrete pier cap pending, while Union Bridge and Construction Co. prepares to close and ship gear. Omaha Steel accelerates, with steel spans extending from Nebraska and concrete roadway pouring on the Iowa side as Blair traffic resumes anew.

Missouri River Union Bridge and Construction Co Omaha Steel Company Nebraska Iowa Blair Burlington Plattsmouth

Negro Taken In Out of Night Cold By Omaha Police

Last evening Officer Dave Pickrel rounded up a colored man without shelter and housed him for the night. He claimed membership in the Sells Floto circus tent gang that showed in Omaha Sunday and said he was left stranded when the train pulled on. The police gave him shelter but warned he must leave the city today. He accepted, headed south toward his native climate.

Dave Pickrel Sells-Floto Circus Omaha Willie Mullins

Spent Few Days at Creighton

The Elmer Webb family returned home from a brief visit to Creighton Nebraska staying at the Albert Tinschert home. They traveled via Sioux City noting corn suffering from lack of rain and observed local threshing winding down as farmers switch to fall plowing.

Elmer Webb Creighton Nebraska Albert Tinschert Neleigh Bloomfield Plainview

Card of Thanks for Ruth Beverage Funeral Kindness

The family expresses gratitude for the kindness shown after the death and funeral of their mother Ruth Beverage. They thank those who spoke, sent floral tokens, assisted at the time of passing, and those who sang or helped at the funeral including Fred Alfred and Richard Beverage Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Autchman and Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Satchell.

Ruth Beverage Fred Alfred Richard Beverage R. C. Autchman A. B. Satchell

Hand Injury After Elm Street Crash Involving Troop

George Troop a member of the grading and graveling gang west of town was injured in a Sunday auto accident on Elm Street near Heisel mill. To avoid a collision his car overturned. his right hand was caught in the door and required stitches, with general bruising and a forced layoff.

George Troop Nehanka Troop Elm Street Heisel Mill

Chickens Turned Out For Fort Crook Feeding

The Cass county Farmers Co-Operative Creamery prepared about 300 dressed chickens yesterday for shipment to Fort Crook to feed the Citizens Military Training camp trainees. The mess officer ordered the quota for the Wednesday chicken dinner, and the birds were cleaned dressed chilled and sent to the post.

Farmers Co-Operative Creamery Fort Crook Joultry Department Citizens Military Training Camp Cass County

Mrs J M Patterson Leaves City for Wheeling

Mrs J M Patterson and her children Tom and Jane depart the city for Wheeling West Virginia at week’s end. They plan auto travel with stops in several cities en route and will establish a new home in the east. The community regrets the departure of a longtime resident and wishes them success and happiness.

J. M. Patterson Tom Jane Wheeling West Virginia Patterson

Still Suffering After Gland Trouble Attack

J J McMahen, taken to Clarkson hospital Omaha, remains in grave condition after gland trouble attack. He shows slight improvement after rest but needs treatment before any operation due to weakness. Friends await word on his healing and potential relief from illness.

Daly J. H. McMahen Clarkson Omaha Mr. McMahen

Brink Buys 10000 Egg Buckeye Incubator for Poultry Expansion

W N Brink of this city purchases a new 10000 egg Buckeye incubator for his poultry farm. He plans to offer custom hatching and sell baby chicks once the incubator is installed, aiming to greatly enlarge his successful poultry business.

W. N. Brink Brink

Church Delegates Set For Milford Synod Meeting

Rev C G Wichmann pastor of St Pauls Evangelical travels with Misses Amélia Martens Louvisa Albert Mata Schkanies Dorothy Wichmann and Hildegard Wichmann to Milford Nebraska to attend the synod of the Evangelical church and its young women section as delegates.

Tuekesdey Dpatiy C. G. Wichmann St. Paul's Evangélical Church Amélia. Martens Louvisa Albert Mata Schkanies Dorothy Wichmann Denver Hildegard Wichmann Portland Oregon Milford Nebraska Synod of the Evangelical Church da Souhe Albert

Roddy Family 87 Year Old Patriarch Heads Nebraska Picnic

Patrick Roddy aged 87, early Nebraska settler since 1863, and wife Mrs. Roddy led the Roddy family reunion at Arbor Lodge State Park Nebraska City. More than 60 relatives gathered, honoring Roddy as a navigator, steamboat captain, and state legislator who championed rural high school funding and equal educational opportunities.

Patrick Roddy Nebraska Nebraska City News-Press Roddy Missouri River Mississippi Missouri H. C. Nutt Omaha Council Bluffs St. Joseph John Roddy House of Representatives Nebraska City Board of Education United States Otoe County Old Ireland Roddy McCarthy Alfred F. Clark York Beatrice Hollister Lincoln Roy Mullis J. W. Banning Alvo C. W. Conklin The American Legion Conklin Elmer Witherow Jack Roddy Paul Miley Mamieell Union Mike Roddy W. J. Shanahan Frances E. Witheow Cae Shellinger Isis John Heatey

Bailey family returns from coast outing to resume school work

Superintendent and Mrs. R. E. Bailey and their young son have returned home from a summer outing on the Pacific coast. Mr. Bailey is preparing to resume his duties in the coming school year.

R. E. Bailey Pacific Coast Mr. Bailey

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Bock Family Jom Plattsmouth Athletics Ines Legion Auxiliary Mes Union Construction Co Mrs. Roddy Arbor Lodge
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