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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1925

Page

2

Local People Leave On Trips To Omaha And Nearby Cities

William Starkjohn and Elvera Born depart for Omaha on business and to visit friends. Mrs. Helen Stivers of Nebraska City visits in the area. Several residents travel to Omaha and Lincoln for brief stays or to attend matters at courts and hospitals.

William Starkjohn Omaha Elvera Born Shell Helen Stivers Nebraska City George Conis Stivers Conis Arthur Wetenkamp Janet Bajeck Kermit Ella Margaret Wiles Mabel Creager Jane Watenloo Iown W. T. Craig A. M. Seymore Lincoln Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Company Elizabeth Stuart Cedar Rapids Iowa Hut Martin Martin Stuart Chase Grace Thompson Sabula R. B. Will Mies Thompson Minnesota the Lakes Conneil Bluffs

Alvo residents and visitors attend Ford Days and local business notes

Alvo and nearby towns show lively activity with Ford Days at Murdock drawing residents like QB L Appleman and W A Davis. Buyers and workers travel to Lincoln and Ashland for business, bonds sales and market trips while locals update on farms, trucks, barber shops, and the new confectionery and dance hall at the former moving picture building.

Mrs. Lyle Miller Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. Lyle Miller, treated at Lincoln hospital for two weeks, underwent an operation and is convalescing at home. Her husband drove to Lincoln to bring her back last Friday.

Lyle Miller Lincoln Miller

Had an Excellent Game Between Town and Country Kids

Last Thursday Kids town team played a game at the Seheelesly home with country kids. Both sides were short on talent and records, but the event ended with neither team reaching one hundred and the players enjoying an excellent time.

Kids Town Seheelesly

Thomas Stout Celebrates 76th Birthday at Home

Friends gathered at his Cass County farm to honor Thomas Stout born August 25 1849 in Neathead England. The group of 57 offered wishes for the reoccurrence of the birthday and shared in a day of pleasure and good cheer. Stout moved to America over fifty years ago and has lived on his farm for 39 years.

Thomas Stout Neathead England California Stout America Cass County

Women Reading Club Meets at Mrs Cook Home

The Women’s Reading Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Frank E. Cook’s country home. Mrs. Cook and her daughter Miss Alice hosted a pleasant gathering with a luncheon, addressing club matters and enjoying hospitality.

Women’s Club Women's Reading Club Frank FE. Cook Cook Alice Daugter

Chautauqua Opens Five Day Session in Alvo This Week

The Standard Chautauqua returns to Alvo for a five day event starting September 2 and running through September 6 at the usual venue. Local residents are invited to attend daily programs.

Alvo

Alvo Schools Reopen September 7 With Full Staff

Following a series of meetings the Alvo school district will reopen for the coming year on September 7. A full complement of excellent instructors is expected and all pupils should be ready for active study to make the year one of the best for scholars teachers and patrons.

Chautauqua Alvo

Ladies Aid Meeting at Alvo Methodist Church

The Ladies Aid of the Alvo Methodist church met at Mrs. W. C. Timlin’s northeast of Alvo last Wednesday. They organized plans for better church and auxiliary work and enjoyed a dainty luncheon prepared by Mrs. Timlin.

Ladies Aid Methodist Church of Alvo W. C. Timlin

Alvo Schools to Open on September 7 for Fall Term

The Alvo school district announces the fall term begins Monday September 7 with the superintendent stating plans for the new year. Details on schedules and openings will follow.

Alvo

Attendance Notice For Gister High Students

School officials announce registration events for Gister High School students to be held at the office on Thursday and Friday September 3rd and 4th.

Gister High School

Golden Wedding at Cass County Home in 1875

At Afton Iowa on August 22 1875 Melissa J Hester wed Webster M West. The couple moved to Nebraska and later settled near Weeping Water. Last Saturday about 60 relatives gathered on a farm 244 miles from Weeping Water to mark their 50th anniversary with many West family members in attendance and a full lawn dinner and social afternoon.

Afton Iowa Melissa J. Hester Webster M. West Weeping Water Nebraska Sarpy Otoce Irving Crystal Falls Mich Esther Lewis Havelock Dorothy West Simon Lewis Frank O. West Helen Frances Maurice Lincoln West Margaret Mary Kearney Harry E. West Clyde S. West Florence Richard and Sumner Frank M. Johnson Harold Olive Elaine Raymond W. West Maury EF. Hathaway Arden Hathaway Tingley Elsie Mason Arispe Wm. Preston Elmont Preston Imperial Catherine Carter Wm. Baier Avoca Fannie Frisbie la Vera Frisbee John Fisher and Son Elmwood C. L. Rose Anna Hayes Pleasanton Weeping Water Republican

For Sale or Exchange Pure Bred S CC W Leghorn Cock IC

For sale or exchange pure bred S CC W Leghorn pullets from a 260 egg strain. Contact Earl Coolman in Mynard Nebraska.

S CC. W. Leghorn Cockierells

Visitors and Moves Mark Weekend in Omaha and Nearby

A series of small movements and visits take place across Omaha and surrounding areas. IP reporter notes A Hiorn business visit to Omaha via the early Burlington train, A Davis of Murray in county court matters, Phillip E Tritsch and wife from Fairview visiting friends and handling affairs, Mrs Bertha Hild of Glenwood visiting P M Meisinger and family, the Sterner family from York visiting relatives, Rev W L Cram and family moving to University Place near Wesleyan University, and couples Eugene Maurer with two sons and Glen Parriott with children arriving from Omaha for a short stay before returning. Parrotts recently returned to Nebraska from Boise Idaho.

Edith Mays Wahoo Frank Emory Proutz I. J. Mayfield Louisville Courier Mayfield A. Guthmann Murdock William Bornemeier Near Ebmwood Carl D. Ganz Alvo Court House August W. Panska John Parker Gretna Nebraska Burlington Lillian Helen Bayly Fairfield Lena Hirz John Hirz St. Louis Missouri Pacific Hospital W. F. Nolte Little Babe Mynard Omaha Nicholas Senn Hospital Nolte Maggie Kaufmann Mesdames Ara Skinner F. E. Mickerson Lincoln QB. L. Appleman Ford W. A. Davis Howard Cook Ashland James H. Donnelly Paynes Investment Company John Coleman Bennington Arthur Cream Sharpshore Iowa Shivareth Herewood Lennox Elmer Klyver Mearle Clits Saetaoishrdlaetaonrdluddhyr V. A. Mockenhamt Cilen Foreman James Applegate William Stewart Wiliam Mickle W. EK. Fairfield Near L. ©. Rager Grand Ridge Mr. Fairfield Universal Albert Griffeth Alice Overton Boyles Mr. Boyles Charles E. Bucknell Raymond Clifford Glen Roasenow John Maurer Mrs. Parrott Boise Idaho

Popular Louisville Couple Is Wed in Lincoln

The wedding of S. J. Reames and Mrs. Ada Cox, of Louisville, occurred in Lincoln on Wednesday afternoon August 19, 1925. County Judge Robert R. Reid officiated at the courthouse ceremony.

S. J. Reames Ada Cox Lincoln Court House Robert R. Reid Louisville Reames Thomas Kimber Havelock Minnie Belle Cleveland Missouri Kimber Wavelock Cedar Creek Berenice Lizzie Pribble

Interesting magazines highlighted at public library display

A June Century features Amy Lowell and Keats biography. The May Independent presents The Fidae definition of brotherhood. Frank Stockbridge reviews a Florida book in the May Review of Reviews. Numerous magazines of interest are available at the public library.

Amy Lowell John Keats Fidae Brotherhood of Man Independent Frank Stockbridge Public Library

Expedite Action on Tax Revision by Senate Finance Panel

Washington plans by Republican senate leaders to speed tax revision once the bill clears the house. Senator Curtis says he will return in October to oversee Ways and Means hearings starting October 19 and to push the finance committee to begin hearings and debate promptly.

Washington Senate Finance Committee House Curtis Kansas Ways and Means Committee

Cass County Board of Equalization Adjourns in 1925 Session

Cass County Board of Equalization met August 12 1925 in Plattsmouth Nebraska with Commissioners Gorder Karris Spangler County Clerk Sayles and Assessor Puls present. Complaints were adjusted for numerous parcels in Plattsmouth Louisville Murdock and Greenwood including several lot improvements and building assessments. The 1925 Cass County assessed valuation was reported and the state levy 2.35 mills plus various district levies listed. a 1.0 mill high school free tuition levy for non residents was certified. The board adjourned with no further business.

Plattsmouth Nebr County Board of Equalization Fred H. Gorder C. F. Karris C. D. Spangler George R. Sayles W. H. Puls Cc. E. Tefft James Stander R. C. Wenzel Koehler Pottery Co Louisville Village John H. Brunson Wm. J. Stohlman W. EB. Newkirk Greenwood Village J. H. Latrem Eagle Village Jerry E. McHugh Murdock Village Emma Cool Co. Reidh Jahrig Plattsmouth City John R. Beeson L. B. Egenberger Frank A. Cloidt Young and Hayes August Kopp Donelan Joe Yelinek Dukes Albin Bezdek Duke D. C. York Ia Nott E. J. Richey Ross Stangal Welleb Fao LS Mills Ae Mills Board of Equalization Geo. R. Sayles Will Louisville South Bend Greenwood Murdock Union Avoca Weeping Water Elmwood Eagle Alvo Nehawka Ieheol Eagmo Mills Sioseaseces Eeddascpe

Official Proceedings of the Cass County Board of Commissioners

The Cass County Board met on August 14 1825 with Commissioners Gorder Harris and Spangler present. Bids for Louisville Precinct Gravel and Stone Surfacing were opened and awarded to Yant Construction Company Omaha at 90 000 sq yd gravel 14.4 c and 62 000 sq yd crushed limestone 17.4 c totaling 721 - 960 and 9 048 the board also instructed refunds on bids and paid general fund claims including taxes and express fees.

Plattsmouth Nebr Fred H. Gorder K. F Harris C. —D. Spangler Louisville Precinct John Kerns Construction Company Omaha Nebraska Western Bridge & Constructl Company Nebrasa Modern Construction Company Yant Construction Company E. E. Anderson Spangler Vant Construction Company Towit Harris General Fund Golda Nobie Beal Louisville Fidler Brothers Geo. R. Sayles

Brazil to Stimulate Interest in Voting Drive

Rio de Janeiro August 27 The Commercial Association of Rio de Janeiro plans a push to boost turnout in Brazil. It cites federal district demographics showing about 50 000 men twenty one and older yet fewer than 100 000 registered voters. In the last presidential election the district tallied 25 13 197 votes for both candidates.

Rio de Janeiro Commercial Association of Chambers of Commerce United States Brazil

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Heineman H. C. Leopold Osteopathic Alvo Department Johnson Middie Craig M. Coleman Fiat Coatman Hardware Co Alvo Nebraska Buick J. B. Livingston 4Th and Main Streets Plattsmouth, Nebr Mrs. W. M. West Near Weeping Water A. Hiorn AC A Ilise State Fair W.R. Clement Red Bird Poultry E. F. Grubsky Proceedings OF Cass CO. Board OF Equalization Mothers’ Pension Soldiers’ Relief Fund the County Commissioners Office of Journal
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