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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1921

Page

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Reminiscences of War Service by Dr Calvert at First Methodist

Dr Calvert spoke at First Methodist on reminiscences from World War I with the A E F and YMCA overseas work. He described the voyage on Acquitania, visits to England and France, air raids on Paris, and serving at Camp De La Courtine before returning to the United States in spring 1919.

First Methodist Church Calvert Plattsmouth Bishop Stuntz Liverpool Yorkshire England Dr. Calvert France le Harve Paris Bordeaux Camp de la Courtine Army of Occupation Cobblens Germany United States

Plattsmouth Residents Visit Omaha Mission Entertainment

A group from Plattsmouth traveled to Omaha for an afternoon program at the city mission. Miss Anthony oversees the youngsters while parents and staff support the care. Mrs Wescott and others contributed vocal pieces, readings, a whistle act, and stories for the children.

Plattsmouth Omaha Anthony Metropolis E. H. Wescott William Baird Alice Louise Wescott Clara Mae Morgan Dorothy Gray

Card of Thanks from the Christy and Herris families

The families express deepest thanks for the kindness shown during the illness and death of their loved one. They hope others receive the same mercy in their hours of sorrow from Mrs. Otis Christy and family and Mrs. Aune Herris and family.

Otis Christy Aune Herris

Burglars Hit W. Zucker Store In Omaha

The Zucker store, once near Plattsmouth, was burglarized for the second time in as many months. Intruders entered by cutting a roof hole and forcing their way to the store room, making a thorough search and taking goods valued at about 1200.

W. Zucker Plattsmouth Omaha

Funeral of Anna Craig Passed Away in Morrill Nebraska

The body of Miss Anna Craig arrived in the city from Morrill after an illness. Parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Craig and brother James Craig accompanied the casket from the home. Pallbearers were six young women. Rev. H. G. McClusky led services at Oak Hill cemetery with a quartet. The Craig family has endured two prior losses to diabetes, drawing deep community sympathy.

Anna Craig Morrill Nebraska J. M. Craig James Craig Missouri Pacific Oak Hill Cemetery Edna Gorder Blanche Braun Elen Gilmore Edith Helen Farley Marbelle Troop H. G. MecClusky Presbyterian Church J. W. Holmes Estelle Baird McClusky Craig

Old Resident Visits Plattemouth From Wyoming

Moncuava Dady John Beaver of Percival Wyoming, an old Cass county resident, is visiting his cousin Mrs Nellie Gorder and other relatives. He left Cass county thirty years ago for the west where he farms and notes many changes in the city since his absence. He plans a week of seeing old friends and revisiting the old homestead south of Cullom where the Beaver family once lived.

Moncuava John Beaver Percival Wyoming Nellie Gorder Mr. Beaver P. C. Beaver Cass County West Plattemouth Old Homestead Cullom Beaver

Doings in County Court Probate and Marriage License

Petition filed to admit Isaac M Ward estate to probate and appoint an administrator to settle affairs. Ward left about 7000 dollars in real estate and 1185 dollars in personal property. Judge Beecon officiated as Glen B Meade and Gertrude Green wed in Thurman Iowa, per record.

Isaac M. Ward Elmwood William Deles Dernier Beecon Glen B. Meade Percival Iowa Gertrude Green Thurman Court House House

City completes bond sale for 96000 refunding issue at Oakland

City officials presided over a bond sale raising 96000 to refinance the present issue. Halsey Stewart Co of Chicago bid on 50600 at 6 percent and 66000 at 5.5 with bonuses. Peters Trust Co of Omaha won the contract after competition, with other bids from Burns & Brinker Omaha and Lincoln Trust Co. City to issue bonds January 1 and expects net savings of about 5900 from lower rates.

Dattr Johnson Thade Duxbury Altho Halsey, Stewart Co Chicago Ian Burns Burns & Brinker Omaha Omaha Bending House Mr. Peters Peters Trust Co Lincoln Trust Co Lincoln U. &S. Trust Co Walt & Closer 1St Trust Hoyt. Philips Omaha Trust Co Fidelity Trust Co Kansas City Fire and Water Committee L. L. McCarthy First Ward Judiciary Committee Knorr Rawls Smith Avenue McCarthy Plattsmouth Water Co E. J. Weyrich BR. K. Ebersole J. F. Wolff

Address Explains Ireland and Ireland’s Disturbances at Bible Class

Members of the Young Men's Bible Class at the Methodist church heard Rev. H. G. McClusky from the Presbyterian church discuss the history and divisions of Ireland from the English conquest to the present day. He contrasted the north’s industrial economy with the rural south, and the talk was followed by refreshments and a song fest.

Methodist Church H. G. McClucky Presbyterian Church Ireland Enerland Emerald Isle McClusky Econth Isle Glass

City bonds vindicate Schneider position on short term issue

The city recently sold January 1922 bonds at a lower interest rate and earned a $1,310 premium from Peters Trust. Former Mayor Henry A. Schneider who favored one year bonds is praised for his stance as the market showed strength in the deal.

Henry A. Schneider Schneider Peters Trust Company

Honeymoon Return of Local High School Aide and Bride

Byron Doolan, instructor in manual training and athletic director at the local high school, returns with his bride from Creal Springs Illinois where they wed on Thanksgiving day. The couple is greeted by cheering students as train No 14 arrives, with cries and rice thrown in welcome to the newlyweds.

Byron Doolan Creal Springs Hlinois Burlington

Funeral services held for Otis Christy at First Methodist

Otis Christy funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the First Methodist church with Rev. Calvert delivering comfort to the widow and children. Hymns were sung and the body laid to rest at Oak Hill cemetery in the family plot, pallbearers including Eagles members, the baseball team team and service men.

Otis Christy First Methodist Church Calvert Oak Hill Cemetery Eagles Derersed

Farm Loans Offer From Bank of Cass County

G M McClerkin at the Bank of Cass County in Plattsmouth Nebraska advertises farm loans with low rates for 5 7 10 15 and 20 year terms.

G. M. McClerkin Bank of Cass County Pilsttsmouth Nebraska

Blank nooks and kinds advertised in Tie Journal

A fragment notes blank nooks and various kinds offered in a Tie Journal advertisement. The readable lines suggest a catalog-style notice without clear names, dates, or amounts.

FISTIC COMBAT ALONE HIGHWAY CAUSES ASTIR

Two strangers from Omaha Duckworth and a companion claimed a street attack near a bridge on the Platte hill road. A car crash and a moonshine rumor sparked a melee with an Auburn party, monkey wrench, and a court appearance. Duckworth paid a $10 fine with costs.

Omaha Auburn Quinten Thomas Duckworth Platte Hill Road Indy Canalis Mortel Sam Doyle Plattamouth Quinton Cole Duckworth Beeson Mills of Justice Jim

Good Halter Offered for One Dollar Ten Cents in Murdock Neb

A local ad promotes a government material halter made during wartime selling for 1.10 dollars with a money back guarantee. Delivery to mailboxes available in Cass county. Reference: Bank of Murdock. A J Tool of Murdock Neb endorses the offer.

Cass County Bank of Murdock A. J. Tool Murdock Neb

School supplies offered at Journal office

Tablets, note books, pencils, and other school supplies may be obtained at the Journal office.

Journal

Sick Child and Mrs Cahoon Reported Illness

The sick child of Mr and Mrs Allen in the southern city section suffers pneumonia with little improvement but hopes remain for recovery in a few days. Mrs Cahoon of the south city area is poorly with erysipelas after an illness.

M. &B. Allen Jesse Cahoon Eity

Death of A. W. Atwood in Illinois

Death last night in LaGrange Illinois ends the life of A W Atwood a former Jacksonville resident and longtime local businessman. He leaves a wife two children Lee Atwood of LaGrange and Mrs James W Newell of Chicago. The body will be taken to Jacksonville for burial with funeral services held there on Saturday.

Sraity Plattsmouth Lodge No Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Great Lodge Parmele Theatre Great Brotherhood of Elks James T. Begley LaGrange Ilinois A. W. Atwood Atwood Lee Atwood James W. Newell Chicago Jacksonville Illinois la Graneze

Sattler Celebrates 57th Birthday at Family Dinner

The Sattler home on High School Hill hosted a warm birthday gathering for Mr. John P. Sattler, with Mrs. Sattler and daughters serving a dinner. Attending were the Lohmans, Miss Katie Sattler of Omaha, the Masons, the Vargas, Karl Sattler and family, Lawrence Sprecher, John Sattler, and Miss Throthy Sattler.

John P. Sattler High School Hill

Plain talking ad copy sells best for quick results

Advertise plainly with direct language and clear benefits. Use short sentences, concrete details, and a strong offer to grab attention and drive action. Avoid hype and fluff. focus on value, price, and how the product solves the customer’s problem.

Effort Made to Save Gord Corn Growers in Midwest

Indianapolis November meeting brings governors and bankers from Illinois Ohio Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska South Dakota Minnesota Oklahoma along with Indiana to craft a plan backed by the War Finance Corporation to loan farmers against their corn crop. Eugene Meyer Jr. says government funds may aid banks. Governor McCray expects up to 200 million dollars needed to hold surplus corn for orderly marketing.

Indianapolis Iarma Warren McCray War Finance Corporation Eugene Meyer Corn Belt Advisory Committee Illlnois Ohio Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska South Dakotas Minnesota Oklahoma Indiana Corn Belt Eugene Meyer, Jr McCray Mctray Chicago South Dakota Meyer

Reward Offered for Strayed Hereford Steer Recovery

Five dollar reward offered for information leading to the recovery of a two year old branded Hereford steer. Notice from Searl S. Davis of Murray Nebraska.

Searl S. Davis Murray Neb

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