Mrs Jessie Hall Called to Last Award Last Night
Mrs Jessie G Hall longtime community resident dies after months of illness at her Granite Street home. She was active in the Christian church and W I T CU and helped lead its work. She was born November 20 1862, educated in Plattsmouth High School 1882, married Dr Joseph H Hall in 1883, and is survived by her husband two children Isaac James Hall and Mrs Mont Soule five brothers three sisters and many friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stn
Granite Streets
Jessie G. Hall
Hall
Christian Church
Jessie Gertrude Wiles
Isaac Wiles
Nebraska
Wiles
Plattsmouth
Brester
Joseph H. Hall
Isaac James Hall
Mont Soule
Chicago
T. Frank Wiles
Omaha
L. L. Wiles
Ray Wiles
St. Louis
Marshall Wiles
Minstatre
A. L. Wiles
Missionary preacher to speak at First Methodist Sunday
The Rev. and Mrs Bennett guests of Rev. and Mrs C. Troy in Falls City Nebraska after a Europe and Holy Land honeymoon. Bennett former Edinburgh University post graduate in theology and missionary experiences. He will preach at the First Methodist Church next Sunday morning on his Palestine observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Porter Bennett
Carl C. Sistler
Falls City
Nebraska
C. Troy
Bennett
Europe
Holy Land
England
Edinburo University
Weaver
India
First Methodist Church
Palestine
Orater
World Traveler
Krejci Earns Tryout With Omaha Western League
Joe Krejci of this city, an outfielder for two summers with the Murray Red Sox, visited Omaha where he practiced with the Omaha team of the Western League. He impressed management and received a contract offer but will decide later whether to turn pro amid the Packers road trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Krejel
Murray Red Sox
Joe
Omaha
Packers
Krejci
Pink couple celebrated with a large wedding ride
Last evening Mr and Mrs Theo dore Pink were welcomed into the married circle by about a dozen auto loads of friends. The bridal pair, married last Saturday, rode in a buggy hitched to an auto and toured the business section before returning to the Pisk home in the Herald apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Pink
Pisk
Herald Apartments
County Superintendents Hold Meeting Here
School leaders from Otoe, Saunders, Sarpy, Butler, Douglas, Washington, Dodge and Cass counties gathered in Plattsmouth for a round table conference hosted by Cass county superintendent Miss Alpha Peterson. Attendees included W A Colman, G W Dudley, H Holland, H W Eaton, L F Belford, J L Ray, C Speedie and L S DeVoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Alpha Peterson
Cass County
State Teachers’ Association
Alpha C. Peterson
Otoe
Saunders
Sarpy
Butler
Douglas
Washington
Dodge
Cass
W. A. Oolman
Wahoo
G. W. Dudley
Papillion
Agnes
Train Service Restored After Flood Disruptions
Heavy rains and the Pappio valley flood disrupted northern and western rail service. Missouri Pacific resumed Sunday, Burlington fixed Omaha to Greapolis line by Tuesday with first inbound train Wednesday. South Omahee short line remains wrecked south of Fort Crook with extensive damage and missing roadbed in parts of the Pappio valley.
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Pappio
Missouri Pacific
Burlington
Omaha- Greapolis
Omahee
Pappie
Fort Crook
Pappion Valley
Visiting in the City Harlan Lincoln party visits Missouri
Mrs C R Linch of Kearney and Edward Farnham of Hyannis Nebraska visit Missouri with Clera Jefferies. They stay with Mr and Mrs J B Farnham and family while Miss Alice Jefferies travels with them to Central City before school opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Linch
Kearney
Edward Farnham
Hyannis
Nebraska
Missouri
J. B. Farnham
Clera Jefferies
Alice Jefferies
Central City
Cummins Party Heads to Colorado for Mountain Visit
Dr. Frank L. Cummins his wife Mrs. Cummins and Mrs. Kittie Roberts left for Lincoln to spend the night with Dr. Edgar D. Cummins before a Sunday departure for a week to ten days touring Colorado. They plan to view mountain scenery and pleasant locales during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Cummins
Kittie Roberts
Lincoln
Edgar D. Cummins
Dr. Cummins
Colorado
Board Acts to Lower Valuation of Farm Lands
Cass County farmers gain from State Board of Equalization reductions as Cass received larger per acre cuts than nearby counties. Letter notes Cass reduction ranges from 1.77 to 6.93 dollars per acre versus Otoe Johnson Nemaha and Richardson, amounting to about four dollars less per acre on average and hundreds of dollars in total benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taxpayers League of
Cass County
Nebraska
Board of Equalization
State Board of Equalization
Otoe
Johnson
Nemaha
Richardson
Otoe County
Cass Johnson
Case County
Roof completed at Central and Columbian schools
Paul Wohlfarth completed the re roofing contract for the Central and Columbian school buildings and presented a fine, lasting roof. The project used Plattsmouth materials and local labor, with Wohlfarth guiding fellow carpenters who bid on the job. The roof is a notable mule hide design reflecting community prosperity through home products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wobblfarth
Central
Columbian
Board of Education
Plattsmouth
Wohlfarth
Bargain Festival Draws Record City Attendance
A Wednesday night bargain festival hosted by local merchants drew the season’s largest crowd. Visitors arrived from nearby towns to shop the great buying fete as public speakers engaged the audience, with Rock Bluffs orchestra members Sherd Graves Perry Graves and Paul Shera performing via loudspeakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Bluffs
Rock Bluffs Orchestra, Composed of Sherd Graves, Perry Graves
Paul Shera
Enjoy Motor Trip To Ithica Nebraska With Hirz Party
A group led by Mrs. Fred Hirz Mrs. H A Meisinger Mrs Howard Wiles and Howard Hirz Jr and Jeanette Hirz left by auto for Ithica Nebraska. Robert Hirz served as driver and the party will stay several days with Mr and Mrs Walter J Schneider in Saunders County town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hirz
H. A. Meisinger
Howard Wiles
Howard,Jr
Jeanette Hirz
Ithica
Nebraska
Robert Hirz
Walter J. Schneider
Saunders County
Journal Want-Ads Cost Just Cents for Real Results
Classifieds offer affordable rates for fast responses. Readers can place small ads with quick turnaround and reach a broad local audience seeking goods services jobs or rentals. Prices are implied to be low encouraging frequent use.
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Journal
Former Plattsmouth Teacher Miss Evelyn Stewart Visits
Miss Evelyn Stewart formerly taught in Plattsmouth city schools and is visiting old friends as a house guest of Misses Elizabeth and Emma Hirz. She now belongs to Detroit city schools and is en route east to resume teaching. Former students greet the renowned educator during her Nebraska visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Stewart
Plattsmouth
Elizabeth
Emma Hirz
Stewart
Detroit
Weco
Nebraska
Miss Stewart
Harry Bottort Held Again in Custody After Jail Escape
Harry Bottort, released from Nebraska State Prison in July after a jail break sentence, was arrested Friday in Mobridge South Dakota. Identified with the Murdock Cass County bank robbery, he faces a new long term in Nebraska or South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Nebraska Penitentiary
Harry Bottort
Nebraska
Murdock
Cass County
Mobridge
Bank of
Council Bluffs
Bottorff
Banning
Reed
Douglas County
Omaha
Court House
Kansas
Bottorf
Entertain for Guests at Mauzy Home in Honor of Visitors
Last evening Mrs. James G. Mauzy and Mrs. James T. Begley hosted a bridge party at the Mauzy home in the south part of the city. Honored guests included Miss Beulah Thomas of Stroud Oklahoma and Mrs. Verdon Vroman of Chicago. Verdon Vroman won first prize with E. H. Earnhardt taking second. dainty refreshments followed with assistance from Mrs. B. A. Rosencrane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Mauzy
James T. Begley
Beulah Thomas
Stroud
Oklahoma
Verdon Vroman
Chicago
Mauzy
Struck by Auto Injures Local Resident on Main Street
Riley McFarland, an elderly local resident, was struck by an eastbound auto driven by A. E. Johnson of Council Bluffs near the Main and Third street intersection Friday afternoon. He suffered a bruised arm and a sprained neck, with injuries not considered dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley McFarland
Main Street
Third Street
A. E. Johnson
Council Bluffs
McFarland
Stander Family Reunion Draws Wide Circle at Old Cass Farm
The Stander reunion gathered Sunday at the old Frank Stander farm in Cass county with descendants and relatives from Omaha Elmwood Louisville Greenwood Plattsmouth Weeping Water Avoca Archer South Bend Sioux Falls and Omaha. Visitors shared lunch and a bountiful grove dinner followed by gatherings and notes across families including two August Stander daughters now nuns Sister Redempta and Sister Alexine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stander
Frank Stander
Cass County
Omaha
August Stander
Elmwood
Chris Mockenhaupt
Roman Maier
Louisville
Carl Stander
Greenwood
George Stander
Plattsmouth
Henry Stander
Near South Bend
Peter Spangler
Weeping Water
Fred Marquardt
Avoca
Louis Stander
Archer
James Stander
Peter C. Stander
W. A. Cleghorn
Arthur Stander
Robert
Hedella Stander
Gertrude
Roy Sack
Sister Redempta
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Alexine
Sacred Heart Convent
Louisville Courier
Returns From East
This morning at 2 30 Rev C G Wichmann pastor of St Pauls Evangelical church arrived home from a two week visit in the east. He and Paul Iverson traveled 50 miles with only water gas and occasional food stops. They spent much time in Washington D C visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Dar a daughter. Iverson visited his brother John in government work in that city. Other stops included New York City Indianapolis Cincinnati St Louis and several smaller cities on the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C .G. Wichmann
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
East
Visit to Chicago by Charles Nowacek for rest and family
Charles Nowacek left Friday night for Chicago to visit his uncle John Varga and explore the city. He has not been in peak health recently and spent part of the last weeks confined to bed. During a short vacation from BREX shops he chose the trip to the east for respite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nowacek
Chicago
John Varga
Mr. Nowacek
BREX
Cedar Creek visitors seek treatment for asthma
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Meisinger and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Durell of Cedar Creek visited the city. Mr. Durell came for medical treatment after suffering from hay fever and asthma that prevented his usual activities and caused much hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Meisinger
Jack Durell
Cedar Creek
Durell
County Attorney and Family Return From Lake Okiboji Visit
County Attorney and Mrs. W. G. Kieely and their young daughter return from a two week vacation at Lake Okiboji Iowa. They enjoyed the popular resort where many residents from Omaha Sioux City and Des Moines have summer homes. Mr Kieck resumes duties handling cases upon returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Kieely
Lake Okiboji
Iowa
Iowa Resort
Omaha
Sioux City
Des Moines
Kieck
County Fair Boosters Plan County Tour This Tuesday
The Weeping Water booster club tours the county to invite residents to the Cass County Fair exposition. The Weeping Water and Lewiston bands accompany the caravan, with the schedule detailed below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fair Boosters
Weeping Water
Cass County
Lewiston
Stag Card Party for Father Agius Opens Weekend Farewell
Last evening August Bach hosted a surprise stag party for Father Marcelles Agius who departs next week for Saunders county. Guests played pinochle with Adolph Koubek winning first prize and Edward Gabelman earning the consolation. Friends regret his four years here as he leaves the charge, with a luncheon served by Mrs. Bach and Mrs. Joseph Libershal.
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Bach
Father Marcelles Agius
Saunders County
Adolph Koubek
Edward Gabelman
Father Marcelles
Joseph Libershal
Visiting Hours at Norfolk Packing Plant Open
The Norfolk Packing Co announces visiting hours from 9 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. for tours of the canning work and processing lines. Guided tours explain machine operation and vegetable preparation for market. admission after 6 p.m. is not available. Visitors are welcome during regular hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Norfolk Packing Co
Mrs. Parker Hosts Sister From Los Angeles
Mrs. Charles M. Parker entertains her sister Mrs. W. T. Truelson and niece Miss Margaret Truelson from Los Angeles. Mrs. Truelson, formerly Miss Harriett Murray of this city, is welcomed by many old friends enjoying the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Parker
W. T. Truelson
Margaret
Los Angeles
First Circus of the Season Comes to Plattsmouth
The Russell Bros. Circus visits Plattsmouth for one day on August 31 with two shows at 2:15 and 8:15 pm and free exhibitions at 1:30 and 7:30 pm. The act emphasizes compact costs and reduced admission, touting three rings and feats by Zelda the head-balancer and Rubber the trained elephant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Russell Bros
Hus‘Bell Circus
Sach
Zelda
Ike
Russell Circus
Russell Bros. Circus
Washington Avenue
Scout finds wrist dislocated after pony fall
Jimmie Webb, who recently toured the south with Boy Scouts, suffered wrist injury this morning. While riding a pony he fell, dislocating a bone in his wrist. Doctors reset the bone promptly and he remained overall unharmed with no lasting injury expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Webb
Jimmie
Fricke Family Returning to Plattsmouth Home
Mrs. Meade Fricke and her children Jane Marion and Frederick leave Nelson Nebraska to resettle in Plattsmouth Nebraska. They will occupy the apartment in the union block once home to the late Mrs. Alice Eaton, mother of Mrs. Fricke. Friends welcome the family back to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meade Fricke
Jane
Marion
Frederick
Nelson
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Fricke
Union Block
Alice Eaton
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Board
Nebr
Plattsmouth Journal
Flattsmouth
Law
CAE
Old Farm Home
Grove
Amato
Cunecees
Eagle
Wabash
Houers
Russell Brothers Circus
Washington Avenue Ball Park
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