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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1926

Page

6

Thirty Huskers May be Awarded Coveted Letters

Nebraska's football squad returns to Lincoln after a 2 PM arrival and fan celebration. A record 30 players appear set to earn the scarlet N letter for 43 minutes across at least three games, with Roy Mandery possibly pushing total to 31. End of week letter meeting and December 10 banquet for captain announcement planned.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Lon Stiner Frank Dailey Vint Lawson Dan McMullen Glenn Presnell Frank Mielenz Persy Lucas Avard Mandery Bob Whitmore Clarence Raish Don Lindell Leon Sprague Cecil Molten Arnold Oehlrich Bill Bronson Blue Howell Wally Marrow Lloyd Grow Joe Weir Ted James Elmer Holm John Jag) Brown George Shaner Merie Zuver Clif Ashburn Victor Beck Cornhusker Missouri Oklahoma A. & M Kansas Kansas Aggies Drake Iowa Estate Huskers Oxford Nebraska Cornhusker Commonwealth Harry Ellis Holdrege Hastings Lloyd Thomas Nebraska and Hastings College

Art lamp shades draw interest at Bates Book Shop Annex

Free lessons in art lamp shade making are offered at the Bates Book and Gift Shop Annex, inviting enthusiasts to learn techniques and craft decorative pieces. The program promotes hands on guidance and practical skills for creating lamp shades.

Bates Book and Gift Shop

Pick New Ambassador Paris Seeks Claudel for Washington Post

Paris indicates Paul Claudel will succeed Henry Berenger as ambassador to the United States if accepted by Washington and approved by the state department. Claudel, currently ambassador to Tokyo, has served in China Denmark and Japan and would return from the orient.

Paris Paul Claudel Henry Berenger Washington United States M. Claudel Tokyo State Department China Denmark Japan Germany Orient Berlin

May Halt the Licensing of New Broadcasters

Washington reports a move to halt licensing of new broadcasting stations until a comprehensive radio law is enacted. Congress factions clash over regulatory language, risking delay beyond the current session and into 1928. President Coolidge backs action while noting limited listening time and channel constraints.

Washington Congress Representative White Rep House Coolidge Hoover

Birthday celebration honors Catherine Donis

Mr and Mrs George Donis hosted a dinner at 6 30 last evening at their home for the first birthday of their daughter Catherine The cake was the centerpiece and the child was the guest of honor as friends joined in well wishes for many more happy anniversaries.

George Donis Catherine

Don Juans Three Nights Opens at Parmelo Theatre

Hollywood gossip surrounds Lewis Stone and Shirley Mason in First National’s Don Juans Three Nights debuting at Parmelo Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday. The production promises a rich character portrayal with Stone and Mason supported by an excellent cast under director John Francis Dillon.

Parmelo Theatre First National Lewis Stone Shirley Mason Hollywood Stone John Francis Dillon

Naturalization Applications Filed in District Court

Applications for U S citizenship have been received by the clerk of the district court. Applicants examined by district examiner A H Bdde will be acted upon at the March term. Names include Waldemar Soren Nielson, Hedwig Olson, Axel F J Olson of Cedar Creek and Carl Emrich Carlson of Louisville, all renouncing foreign allegiance to become U S citizens.

District Court A. H. Bdde Waldemar Soren Nielson Hedwig Olson Axel F. J. Olson Cedar Creek Carl Emrich Carlson Louisville Denmark Sweden United States

Journal Want Ads Cost But They Get Results

Classified notes highlight affordable want ads that attract buyers fast and reliably. Readers report quick responses and strong value from economical listings in the journal.

Mexico Mining Output Gaining Despite Petroleum Drop

Mexico reports six month export gains driven by metals and minerals, grain and other products, offsetting a £46,000,000 petroleum decline. Zinc exports lead the rise, with U S taking 72.71 percent of shipments. total trade grows with gold and silver bullion excluded from standard figures.

Washington Mexico United States Great Britain Germany Belgium France Holland United States Department of Commerce

Death of Sam G. Smith From Plainview Texas

Mrs Ray Smith says Sam G. Smith father of five died November 3 in Plainview Texas after a paralytic stroke. He was a former well known resident of this city who moved to Texas years ago and had lived there since.

Ray Smith Plainview Texas Sam G. Smith Mr. Smith

Journal Office Offers Variety of Business Stationery

All kinds of business stationery are printed at the Journal office, including letterheads, envelopes, and note pads, available in assorted sizes and styles for professional use.

Journal

Mud Tax Exacts a Large Tribute from the Public

W. G. Davis criticizes road funding as a mud tax harming farmers and travelers. He argues good roads are an investment, not taxes, citing gas usage, trip costs, and registration fees. He advocates shifting funds to gravel and pavement to reduce farm tolls and boost commerce.

Mabel Waterloo Omaha Nebraska United States Illinois Massachusetts New York New Jersey Angel Ords W. G. Davis The Chamber of Commerce

Annual Meeting of Extension People in Nebraska

The Extension people of Nebraska announce their annual meeting in Lincoln the week beginning December 6. A representative states they will attend the gathering to participate in sessions and discussions.

Extension People of Nebraska Lincoln

Women Club Leaders Learn Furniture Refinishing in County Meeting

Miss Rizpah Douglass led county clubs Nov 16–17 at Weeping Water and Elmwood in a session on refinishing furniture and living room design. Leaders removed old finishes, studied wood types, and discussed stains, varnishes, and repairs. They explored furniture proportion, flower arrangements, and winter bouquets, and planned January Organized Articulture week in Lincoln with wide county club participation.

Woman’s Home Economics Rizpah Douglass Weeping Water Elmwood Miss Douglass Nebraska Land

New Train Handy to Improve Union Rail Service

The Missouri Pacific announces a new train starting Sunday December 5 to connect Union with county seats. Northbound arrival at 7:45 and southbound departure at 6:23 from Union, with morning arrivals at 7:15 or 7:20 and afternoon options at 3:00. Omaha travelers from Plattsmouth will also benefit from the 5:45 Omaha departure.

Missouri Pacific Railroad Union Omaha Plattsmouth

New Engraved Christmas Cards at Bates Book & Gift Shop

Bates Book and Gift Shop offers a large line of engraved Christmas cards in many artistic designs. Orders for name engraving are urged now to ensure delivery in time for the Christmas season. The shop claims the largest best line at reasonable prices in the city.

Bates Book & Gift Shop

Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church Notice

Sunday school will be held at 9 30 but no service. The pastor attends his father in law funeral so there is no choir practice or teachers meeting. The church fair planned for December 3 is postponed indefinitely until the basement is ready.

Suit Over Team of Mules Occupies Time of Court

The case Edward Heil vs William H Meisinger opened in the district court after a county court ruling favored the defendant. The dispute centers on ownership of a team of mules bought for $110 with a payment check stopped at the bank.

Ed Heil William H. Meisinger District Court Edward Heil W. H. Meisinger Duxbury Mr. Hell

Mynard U. B. Church Sunday services and events

Sunday school at 10 a.m. sermon at 11 a.m. on A Man Used of God. Special meetings start Sunday with services nightly all week. Ladies' Aid misses its usual meeting for a Golden Red club Christmas party Thursday December 9 at Mrs. Howard Wiles' home. W. M. A. meets December 8 at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs. W. T. Richardson's home. G B Weaver pastor.

Ladies’ Aid Golden Red Club Howard Wiles W. T. Richardson G. B. Weaver

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Bates Book and Stationery Store Plattsmouth, Nebraska Oklahoma A Commerce Department Sam Smith Davis Farm Bureau Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church Buick Buick Motor Company Flint, Michigan General Motors Corporation J. B. Livingston 4Th and Main Streets Plattsmouth, Nebe Mynard U. B. Church
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