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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1928

Page

2

Thanksgiving Day Occupants Visit Alvo and Nearby Areas

Thanksgiving day social notes from Alvo Nebraska describe visits at Lincoln Elmwood Waverly Weeping Water and Minitare. Entries mention the Reh Meyer Rosenow Miller Dinges Skinner and Coatman families with extended relatives and church activities. A. I. Bird J. E. Taylor and the Bates sisters are noted among other local residents.

Simon Rehmeyer Lincoln Elmer Rosenow Lyle Miller Oswald Jahnn Elmwood Alvo Rehmeyer Bert Kitzel Near Waverly Knights of Pythias W. B. Banning John W. Banning Union John B. Skinner Omaha L. Dinges George Dinges Unadilla Arthur Dinges L. Miller L. G. Muier Dr. Muier Milford Muier Edward Nelson Ford Motor Company W. R. Burlingame E. D. Friend Henry S. Ough Clé Schaffer Methodist Church Walter Collins Minnie Peterson R. M. Coatman Weeping Water W. W. Coatman Carl Rosenow Jess Brant Minitare Verle Rosenow Art Skinner Charles Godbey F. E. Dickerson Mrs. Dickerson Mr. Dickerson

Uncle P. J. Lineh Celebrates 77th Birthday in Alvo

On Thanksgiving Day Uncle P. J. Lineh marked his seventy seventh birthday while enjoying the company of many friends in Alvo. He expressed gratitude for friends and good things in life during the celebration.

P. J. Lineh Alvo

Knights of Phythias Elect Officers at Meeting

The Knights of Phythias elected officers for the coming term at their regular meeting last Tuesday. Newly chosen leaders include Edward Edwards C C Samuel Jordan V C C Arthur Kinges prelate Joseph Vickers Master of Work R M Coatman Master of Finance Frank L Edwards Master of Exchequer Charles Appleman Outer guard Teddy McCartney Inner guard Elmer Rosenow Master of Arms. An oyster supper followed the ceremony.

Knights of Phythias Edward Edwards C. C Samuel Jordan Arthur Kinges Joseph Vickers R. M. Coatman Frank L. Edwards

Mail Early for Christmas Postal Notice

The notice states no rural delivery on December 25 and that the post office will be open Sundays 8:30 to 9:30 a. m. Only sequences with complete addresses and returns on mail matter should be legible, with names street numbers and route numbers clearly written.

Burke Declines Nebraska Speakership Citing Public Duty

State Representative Burke declines to run for speaker as he urges focus on Governor Weaver's bank guaranty and tax reform. He notes past supporters but says he will support a qualified man for the post. Other nominees like Coulter Allyn Bailey Kier are discussed as potential presiding officers.

Allen G. Burke Lincoln Weaver Nebraska Burke C. Petrus Peterson R. W. Devoe Devoe Qet McKelvie Peterson

Grand Duke Alexander Arrives in America on Leviathan

Grand Duke Alexander Michaelovich arrives in New York on the Leviathan for his third U.S. visit. He is cousin and father in law of the late Czar Nicholas II and cousin-in-law of King George V. He notes two sons Dimitri and Rostislav and two nieces in America. Mrs. Leeds greets him. he rejects Anastasia czarist claimants as groundless.

New York Alexander Michaelovich Nicholas II Russia King George England Leviathan America Paris Dimitri New York City Rostislav Chicagogo

Tariff Revision Sought for Agricultural Imports

Senator Capper calls for immediate enactment of an emergency tariff act targeting only upward revisions for agricultural imports. He argues general tariff revision would neglect farmers and proposes higher duties on meat dairy livestock wool cotton grain and seeds while reducing protection on a few manufactured goods like aluminum.

Washington Capper Tepublican Kansas

Christmas Cards Now Ready at Bates Book and Stationery

Bates Book and Stationery Store offers the largest line of Christmas cards this season with many options for name printing or engraving. Shoppers are encouraged to visit early to allow time for engraving or printing and to view the selection during counting week.

Bates Book and

Thanksgiving visitors and local relatives swell Plattsmouth scene

Local city residents hosted guests over Thanksgiving and welcomed relatives from Havelock Omaha Lincoln Des Moines and Des Moines Iowa. Notable visitors included James Stander from Louisville and Janda Mortuary officials.

Local residents visit city for business and bereavement

Charles Reed of Murray and Charles V Seeley of Weeping Water stop in to handle business matters. Funeral attendees including Mr and Mrs Ray Fillmore of Grand Island and Miss Violet Thorspecken of Omaha return home. Dorothy Speck departs for Pueblo Colorado with brother Carl. Cyril Kalina family heads to Dwight Nebraska for a few days. Nehawka resident W T Schlictemeier visits city to renew semi weekly subscription and notes heavy snow in his area.

James Stander Louisville Mike Warga, Jr Havelock Harvey Johnson Aurora Illinois Frank Vitersuik Frances Joe Edgemont South Dakota Augusta Weber Newcastle Wyoming J. R. Johrig West George Cory Harvey Cory Jennie Young Berle Cory Sac City Iowa John Cory A. H. Williams Elmwood F. J. Moore Omaha Emily Gonzales Donald Harry Clements Lincoln L. F. Langhurst J. D. Wurderman Leigh Nebraska Murray George Nickles Joseph A. Janda Janda Mortuary Frank Janda Plattsmouth Ghrist Des Moines Charles V. Seeley Weeping Water Republican Ray Fillmore Grand Island Violet Thorspecken C. C. Despain Otto Sprieck The Journal Dorothy Speck Pueblo Colorado Carl Speck Cyril Kalina Edward Betty Joan Wales Dwight Joe Kalina W. T. Schlictemeier Nehawka Schuvehgem

Red Cross Membership Drive Enrolls More Local Names

The local Red Cross drive shows growing response with new enrollees reported. Names include Judge James T. Begley Sheriff Bert Reed Rex Young Goldan Noble Beal C. E. Ledgeway L. L. Purpin Judge A Hu xbury Seorke R. Sayles H. W. Whittiker Searl Davis G. L. Fartey John E. Turner Ruth Patton Jessie M. Robertson Clara Wickman L. O. Minor.

Red Cross James T. Begley Bert Reed Rex Young Goldan Noble Beal C. E. Ledgeway L. L. Purpin A. Huxbury Seorke R. Sayles

Unknown Denver policeman hid real name after shooting

In Des Moines November 29 a Denver police officer killed Wednesday was identified as Robert K Evans whose real name was J C Bobzine. His son Marion Bobzine said Evans left Gilman fifteen years ago and changed his name during the war. He now lives in Gila Ja with his other son Carl.

Bes Moines Robert “K.” Evans Denver Farice King J. C. Bobzine Marion B. Bobzine Gila Carl Evans Gilman

Chicago Police Raid Targets South Side Night Life

Police Commissioner William Russell ordering action led to a raid conducted by Captain O Connor on a south side cafe on the second floor. Roulette wheels and gambling paraphernalia were seized and four men were arrested during the raid.

Chicago William Russell South Side O'Connor

Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen Defends Citizenship Claim

In Portland Mrs Ruth Bryan Owen denounces Florida efforts to invalidate her congressional election over citizenship. She notes a 1922 law restored her status and granted citizenship for all future, praising Congress for repeal and equality for women while on a West tour.

Portland Ore Ruth Bryan Owen Florida Congress William Jennings Bryan Reginald Owen British Royal Engineers

End of Inquiry Into Sinking of Vestris Near

New York Nov 28 The end of two official inquiries into the loss of the liner Vestris is near after testimony from survivors officers and experts. Witnesses report failed lifeboat lowering ignored SOS delay by Captain Carey crew actions and possible structural or cargo shifting causes. State Journal notes four suspected causes and possible post hearing conclusions.

New York Charles Tuttle Department of Commerce Board Tuttle Dickerson WN. Hoover United States Steamboat Inspection Service Department of Commerce Edward Keane Vestris William Carey Nesro Wenleg Hull State Journal

Portes Gil Takes Oath as Mexico’s Interim President

Emile Portes Gil was sworn in as provisional president of Mexico in Mexico City with about 25 000 witnesses. He pledged to continue Obregon and Calles policies, maintain friendly ties with the United States, defend sovereignty, oppose war, promote pacific education, welcome foreign workers and capital, and uphold Articles 27 and 23 on oil land and labor laws while avoiding involvement in next year’s election.

Mexico City Emile Portes Gil Mexico Obregon Calles United States Portes Gil Morrow Congress Supreme Court Diplomatic Court Omahzu Bee-News

Lancaster County Tops Nebraska University Enrollment

Lancaster county has the most University of Nebraska students, 1 861, followed by Douglas with 474. A wide spread of students comes from many counties. three counties have none. Lancaster also leads in number of towns represented at the university with 20, followed by Saunders with 17.

Lancaster County Nebraska University of Nebraska Douglas County Omaha Dodie County Cass Gage Saunders Arthur, Banner McPherson Hayes County Lincoln Richardson Dawson Seward Clay Saline Otoe Scottshlug Jefferson Butler Hall Aes York Madison Buffalo Custer Thayer Furnas Hamilton Boone Burt Colfax Cuming Nuckolls Valley Fillmore Franklin Pawnee Red Willow Polk Harlan Johnson Platte Cedar Holt Némaha Kearney Knox Washington Phelps Webster Merrick Frontier Hitchcock Antelope Box Butte Boyd Kimball Sarpy Dawes Stanton Brown Chase Dakota Howard Sheridan Cheyenne Saeek Dixon Pierce Keith Nance Perkins Greeley Cherry Garfield Duel Logan Morrill Wayne Durdy Grant Rock Gosper Keya Paha Hooker Sioux Blaine Loup Thomas Wheeler Hayes University

Plan Investigation Of Texas Election Plan Investigation

The congressional committee, after finishing a Texas southern district ballot probe, arrived in San Antonio to review the contest filed by Harry M. Wurzbach. He was defeated by Democrat Augustus McCloskey in the Fourteenth district, with McCloskey holding a slight plurality according to the returns.

San Antonio Texas Congressional Committee Harry M. Wurzbach Augustus McCloskey McCloskey

Name Change Requested for Palo Alto to Hoover

Gov. c. C. Young received a letter from Bert Bell of Chicago proposing renaming Palo Alto to Hoover in honor of the president elect. A second Bell from Palo Alto opposed the change saying the name should stand after a prior change. The governor indicated residents should decide the issue locally.

Sacramento Calif C. C. Young Bert Bell Chicago Palo Alto Herbert Hoover Hoover University City

Chicago figures in brief wintertime notes

Verdon and family return home this morning. Mice Wincie Vroman will stay in Chicago for a few days longer.

Pea Heen Chicago Jessoh Verdon

Officials discuss state welfare and attorney general picks

Reports at the capitol name Dr. E. R. Hays of Falls City as a possible secretary of the department of public welfare replacing Judge Lincoln Frost who resigns Jan 3. Names also surface for assistant attorney general and attorney general staff including Miss Grace McGerr and Homer M. Kyle with other Democrat contenders.

E. R. Hays Falls City Capitol Weaver Department of Public Welfare Lincoln Frost Will Brookley Linsa Nebraska Prmaceutical Association Lalah B. Andrews Republican State Committee Bliss State Board of Control John S. McCarty Lincoln Claudia B. Dole Taylor Red William McCook J. Lippert Havelock Grace McGerr C. A. Sorensen George W. Ayres Hugh LaMaster Homer M. Kyle Omaha

Bible Stories Declared Myths In New Commentary Review

The Daily Mail highlights a review of a new Bible commentary titled Commentary on the Holy Scripture. It states several familiar narratives such as creation and the flood are myths with no historic foundation, while affirming the historicity of Christ and the resurrection. The work features over fifty contributors under Dr. Gore’s editorship.

London The Daily Mail Today Tower of Babel Church of England Gore Oxford

SLAIN BY MISTAKE IN REVENGE SHOOTING NEAR DEATH OF WATCHMAN

New York detectives report Dennis Watkins, a night watchman, fatally wounded by a fusillade fired through doors and windows. Two brothers are in custody on circumstantial evidence suggesting misdirected vendetta.

New York Dennis Watkins

Journal Want Ad Department Always Offers Interest

Classifieds in the Journal Want Ad section present varied items and notices for sale, services, employment, and personal ads. Readers find concise postings from local residents and businesses, highlighting opportunities and offerings within the community.

Journal Want Ad Department

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Alvo News Pauline Rosenow Bancroft Grand Duke Charles Reed U. S UNI DR. Hays Wuhrl Voss Edison Phonogr Christ Furniture Store South 6Th Street
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