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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1923
Page
3
Alvo residents and relatives gathered across Lincoln and neighboring towns for Thanksgiving. Farmers and merchants including Miller, Halli, Coatman, and Rehmeyer families shared meals and trades while neighbors from Elmwood to Weeping Water joined in, with village events like radio installations and church fundraisers enhancing the holiday.
Burglary at W L Copple residence during corn gathering season led to the theft of a cream check worth six dollars and about thirteen dollars in cash while occupants were away in the field. The article notes rising petty theft as a public nuisance and calls for action to curb the trend.
Thought Program Fine Philip Coatman reports WOAW broadcast clear and excellent during Murray town entertainment. Coatman praises the preparation and credits those who produced the program for a fine, though not loud, listening experience.
Thanksgiving visits and illness affect area residents. Gladys Anderson vacationed with Fay DeJarnette in Martin. Clarice Weidman out sick. Irene Carson and Lucia Ober weekended in Alvo with Lucia’s sister. Several husking and radio updates noted. Alvo basketball beat Louisville 27 22 on Nov 27. Christmas gift ideas cited at St Mary's shop.
In a near miss Sunday near Chalco, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Nichols and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson escaped serious injury when their car derailed into a ditch to avoid an oncoming train. All occupants were shaken but unharmed. the car sustained top damage and was later moved by passersby. Louisville Courier.
Ase Wood recalls a two decade-old scare when no one dared to strike him and claims he can still run as fast as a frightened rabbit.
A southern lawyer was shot by an editor in a recent incident. Nebraska lawyers are advised to note the case and exercise caution pending further details.
A local column reflects on education memory rates and urges a self focused society. Bits include remarks on a campaign for governor, hotel room registrations, labor day hopes, and trips to Omaha by J R Jones and William Kief with family for business matters.
The Murray Christian church women served a Thanksgiving dinner and supper on Thursday November 29. They netted 193 and thanked the public especially Plattsmouth for strong attendance. Services at 1130 am were led by Rev W A Taylor of Union and Rev Graham gave a talk during supper.
Edward Kelly enjoyed a Thanksgiving dance in Plattsmouth. Fred Bauer delivered one thousand bushels of corn to Holly elevator in good condition. George Stohlsman delivered corn at Palmers elevator, among the first marketed. J. C. Rauth finished gathering a large, satisfactory corn crop. Wm. Sheehan cribbed overflow corn at the Manley elevator for shelling and selling later. Mr and Mrs John Trihv of Gretna visited daughter Mrs James O Leary. R Bergman and Louis Krecklow family visited Omaha by auto. Charles Gerlach of Omaha visited Manley for business and stayed with the Ranths. Manley schools closed for Thanksgiving vacation. Miss Carrie Schafer visited Manley from Murdock. Mr and Mrs Herold Herman traveled to Lincoln Kansas to visit former home. Theo Harme and family and Edward Sheehan and Earnest Menn enjoyed a Syracuse versus Cornhuskers game by auto. August Stander and family visited John Policek's home. Will Heebner suffered rheumatic twinges hindering work. Fred Fleischman and family of Louisville spent Thanksgiving with Herman Wacter family near Elmwood. Daniel Bourke visited Manley from Elmwood to see friends and attend St Patrick's bazaar. Fred Fleischman attended poultry show in Omaha and hopes to exhibit at Lincoln January 1924 show. Misses Katie and Maggie Wolpert visited Omaha to collect Joseph Wolpert and A Steinkamp. met farmers meeting. Richard Pickard's family attended the fiftieth anniversary celebration of Mrs Pickard’s parents in Havelock.
Work on the St Patrick's church at Manley starts with replacing the tin roof cornice and spouting and constructing two concrete porches on the south and north sides. An energetic committee led by August Stander Wim Sheehan Frank J Bergman and John C Rauth oversees the project. One Mass will be held at nine o'clock on Sundays during repairs.
On last Tuesday evening a number of the people of Plattsmouth attended the Catholic bazaar in Manley. They enjoyed fellowship and won prizes. Present were Frank M. Bestor J J Cloidt A W Cloidt Don Gillespie Mrs Wm Nolting and Miss Eleanor Hiber.
Des Moines reporters describe the Iowa child welfare commission meeting to codify state child laws. They appoint chair J B Weaver and officers, adopt a 3980 dollar budget, seek input from groups, plan a public meeting, and push adoption law reforms requiring judicial procedure.
St Marys Guild will serve its famous midday meal during the Christmas shop season. The menu features chicken, jellied veal, slaw, special baked potatoes, Boston baked beans, hot rolls, pie and coffee. An oyster supper will be served in the evening. European plan. All welcome. Wednesday December 5 at M W A hall.
The Cass County section compiles notable happenings across the region, listing community meetings, school plays, sports results, local business changes, public notices, and notable appointments. Readers get a concise snapshot of civic life and upcoming deadlines within the county.
Farmers warned that Wednesday is the regular buying day in Plattsmouth and buyers will be there to take all poultry offered at the stated prices headed by W EK.
The Mynard aid society will hold its meeting Thursday afternoon December 6 at the home of Mrs. Will Richardson Jr assisted by Mrs. B W Livingston and Mrs. John B Livingston.
For sale two choice barred cockerels advertised by Mrs Guy White in Murray and Plattsmouth with listed phone numbers 1511 and 3632.
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