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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1925

Page

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Child killed at M. P. grade crossing near Weeping Water

An eastbound Missouri Pacific passenger train struck the Hutchins family truck three miles east of Weeping Water, killing four year old Kenneth Les Hutchins and injuring father Faye Hutchins. Two others in the truck, Eugene Simmons and Phillip Wollen, were hurt. County officials pursue investigation.

Mondas Lincoln-Union Missouri Pacific Railroad Faye Hutchins Hutchins Weeping Water Nehawka Omaha Oscar Domingo Oreapolis Plattsmouth W. G. Hirieck

Funeral of Mrs Halmes Held at St John’s Church

The funeral services for the late Mrs. Henrietta Halmes were held yesterday afternoon at St. John’s Roman Catholic church with Monsignor M A Shine delivering comfort and remarks. The body was interred at the Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers included Edward Donat A G Bach P A Horn Henry Ofe Fred Nolting and John Kafienberger.

Henrietta Halmes St. John's M. A. Shine Palibesters Edward Donat A. G. Bach P. A. Horn Henry Ofe Fred Nolting John Kafienberger

New Daughter Arrives At Beins Home

This morning the stork visited the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Beins and left a fine eight pound daughter who, with the mother, is doing nicely and the occasion has brought much pleasure to the family.

Stork Walter Beins

Beals Return From Black Hills Visit

Mr and Mrs M M Beal have returned home after six weeks in the Black Hills visiting their daughter Mrs B L Kirkham and family in Belle Fourche South Dakota. They enjoyed trips around Belle Fourche the Clack Hills and surrounding countryside and the natural wonders that attract tourists. While there Mr Beal and Mr Kirkham attended a firemen's association outing in the hills for the party's pleasure.

M. M. Beal Black Hills B. L. Kirkham Belle Fourche South Dakota Clack Hills Mr. Beal Kirkham

Pleasant outing to Shenandoah from Plattsmouth party

An auto party of Plattsmouth residents visited Shenandoah Iowa yesterday for a picnic and sightseeing including a tour of KFNF radio station by Henry Fields Co. The group was hosted royally and plans to remember the visit, with members listed by name.

Mondas Dattr Plattsmouth Shenandoah Iowa KFNF Henry Fields Co West Iowa City Henry Fields John M. Meisinger Bernard Meisinger Marie Meisinger Lucille Meisinger Ed H. Fritsch Lester Meisinger Leslie McKinney Will P. Rice Elmer Rummel John Micin Robert W. O. Ketelsen George Ebersole Victor Meisinger George Klinger Freda Klinger Edna Klinger Bernard Klinger Minnie and Klinger

Enjoyed Family Dinner From Mondeys Daily

The Sullivan family gathered at the south of the city home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sullivan to honor Mrs. Mayme Sullivan Phillipson and daughter Miss Marion of Chicago. Guests included Dr. W. B. Elster and Mrs. Towle and Marie Sullivan visiting Omaha. A hospitable meal and pleasant surroundings marked a rare family occasion with travel from Cass County.

Mondey Arthur Sullivan Sullivan Mayme Sullivan Phillipson Miss Marion Chicago T. A. Sullivan Arthur Marie Sullivan Omaha W. B. Elster Ralph Towle Elster

Entertains for Guest Hosts A Pleasant Bridge Party

Mrs Henry Starkjohn hosted a bridge party at Mr and Mrs William Weber's Vine street home in honor of Miss Gertrude Ekholm of St Paul Minnesota. Mrs W W Weber won first prize and Miss Ekholm received the guest prize. Refreshments followed in a cordial social evening.

Henry Starkjohn William Weber Vine Street Gertrude Ekholm St. Paul Minnesota W. W. Weber Miss Ekholm

Journal Want Ad Line Prompts Readers to Sell or Buy

Local paper invites readers to place want ads to sell or buy goods. The brief notice encourages participation in the Journal Want Ad column, highlighting simple steps to publish listings and reach the community.

Journal

Manley Takes Lead In County Tournament

In Monday’s county baseball tournament at Manley, Manley defeated Plattsmouth 5 to 2 in the opener, and Greenwood blanked Manley 6 to 0 with Everett Cope guiding the Greenwood crew to victory. Crowd near 50 and many parked along outfield lines.

Manley

Greenwood Tops Manley In Tournament Opener Victory

In a tough contest, Greenwood beat Manley as Klepser pitched five innings for Plattsmouth and Armstrong sparked a late rally. Jardine, Landon, and E Jardine produced key hits while Manley stranded runners, with Greenwood claiming their first tournament win despite injuries limiting speed on the bases.

Ash Manley Keystone Grover Hopkins Burkhart Ed Sheehan Russell Gardner O'Donnell Nelson Newman Klepser Tip" Rector Coon Plattsmouth Mason Hopkins Bill Grover William O’donnell Rector Martin Herold O’brien Gust Pac G. Hopkins Sheehan West Se Meisinger AL Hruhn Az “ Klausehie McCarty Greenwood Fred Manley Boys Bettie Pete Jardine Landon Armstrong E_ Jardine Brer Cape Jardine Manleyites Cass County E. Jardine Kelly Stradley Griffin

New Dennison Crepe Paper Shades at Bates Book Shop

Bates Book and Gift Shop showcases the newest Dennison crepe paper shades and attractive designs. The shop offers the finest line of crepe paper manufactured for all purposes.

Dennison Bates Book and Gift Shop

Pleasant Picnic at Vitersnik Home Sunday

A Holy Hosary Roman Catholic Church youth gathering hosted by Mike Vitersnik at his home featured indoor baseball and festive games in the summer heat. Watermelon feast and refreshments accompanied a day of socializing with guests including Michael Vitersnik of Great Falls Montana and Frances and Joseph Vitersnik of Edgmont South Dakota visiting relatives.

Holy Hosary Roman Catholice Church Mike Vitersnik Club Viouns Vitersnik Michael Vitersnik l Great Falls Montana Frances Joseph Vitersnik Edgmont South Dakota

Arizona visitors call on Kunsmann family in town

Mr and Mrs Ed Kunsmann and daughters from Tuson Arizona visited the Kunsmann home over the weekend. They left for Rochester Minnesota so Mrs Kunsmann could be examined by specialists for a two year illness. If possible the husband will return to Tuson soon while the daughters stay in Rochester part time with her.

Ed Kunsmann Dorothy Maxine Tuson Arizona Kounsmann Carl Kunsmann Rochester Minnesota Kunsmann Southern Pacific

Mrs Sattler Taken to Clarkson Hospital

Mrs John P Sattler was taken to Omaha yesterday afternoon to enter Clarkson hospital for treatment and possible operation. Her health has declined over the past year and friends in the city hope for a brief stay and a return home improved and on the road to recovery.

John P. Sattler Omaha Clarkson Hospital

Louis Leiner Improving After Omaha Auto Crash

Reports from Immanuel hospital in Omaha state Louis Leiner, an auto wreck victim from the August 16 Oreapolis accident, is gaining strength and recovering though the extent of potential permanent hip injuries cannot yet be determined. Doctors hope for no lasting effects as recovery progresses.

Immanuel Hospital Omaha Louis Leiner Oreapolis

Little Girl Brings Joy to Ticketter Home

A daughter was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ticketter of the second ward. Both mother and baby are healthy and doing well. Mrs. Ticketter, formerly Miss Helen Heil, is the daughter of the late William Heil and wife of Eight Mile Grove precinct.

Louis Ticketter Tickotter Helen Heil William Heil Eight Mile Grove Precinct

Advertise Your Want in the Journal for Results

Brief notice urges readers to place wants and notices in The Journal to attract responses and achieve fast results. It emphasizes visibility, nationwide reach, and timely placement for personal or business needs.

Journal

Ice Cream Social Draws Large Crowd at Eight Mile Grove

Yesterday afternoon the Eight Mile Grove Evangelical church ladies and society hosted a cordial ice cream social at Ed Gansemer’s country home. A large local crowd and many from Plattsmouth enjoyed a musical program led by Grace Lintner of Murray, with dainty refreshments adding to the pleasant event.

Eight Mile Grove Evangelical Church Ed Gansemer Counnty Plattsmouth Grace Lintner Murray

Noted Plattsmouth Native Mrs Phillipson Visiting Chicago

Old friends in Plattsmouth heard of Mrs Mayme Sullivan Phillipson now in Chicago where she pursues a national reputation in concert teaching and musical direction. She sang at First Methodist in Plattsmouth and is active with the Chicago Women's Club Daughters of the American Revolution and Daughters of Colonial Governors. Her daughter Marion, graduate of Gordon Hall, plans study at the Ann Morgan school of speech in Chicago.

Mayme Sullivan Phillipson Chicago T. A. Sullivan Phillipson Plattsmouth New York Chicago Women's Club Daughters of the American Revolution Daughters of Colonial Governors Marion Gordon Hall Ann Morgan School of Speech

Hall to visit Indiana family and state fair

Dr. J. H. Hall left by auto for Indiana to attend a family reunion at the old Hall home and to visit relatives. On the return trip he will stop in Indianapolis to view exhibits at the Indiana state fair.

J. H. Hall Auto Indiana Hall Hoosier State Indianapolis

Mixed up hotel disturbance unsettles Murray man visit

Police were called to Hotel Perkins last night over a disturbance linked to a man believed from Murray who allegedly sent threats to a hotel couple. By the time officers arrived, the man had fled to Mursee or another unknown location and no one was charged.

Perkins Murray Mursee

Manley Baseball Team Hosts Plattsmouth Guests After Win

After a recent game Manley invited Plattsmouth players to a meal of sandwiches hosted by Manley management. Greenwood also participated and enjoyed the refreshments following the contest where Manleyboys emerged victors.

Manley Plattsmouth Manley Boys

Family returns from Minnesota lakes trip

T. E. Todd and family concluded a pleasant stay in the Minnesota lake regions, returning home Saturday morning. They report an enjoyable outing and many places of interest visited.

T. E. Todd Minnesota

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. P Faye Hutchison Little Son Mrs. Halmes Maney Everett Cope Manley Gang Bingle Plattsonians HPO A. R P. Jardine London Burks Rf Griffin Cope E. Sheehan Ee West Hector Meisinger Catholic Young Peoples Club Mrs. Sattler Case First National Bank Federal Reserve Nabonal Bank Nebraska
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