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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1921

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Will Haffke Has A Very Close Call

Will Haffke narrowly escaped severe injury when his truck crashed off a bridge north of the city on the Omaha highway. He suffered head and facial cuts, a broken windshield, and a torn cab after his vehicle failed to respond to steering. Dr. J S Livingston treated him and he was brought to town for care as Ed Mason hauled the wreck back to the garage for repairs.

William Haffke South Omaha William Platte J. S. Livingston Ed Mason Platte Bottom Mr. Haffke Mr. Ha

PRESENTS FINE FLAG TO WIDOW MARY WALES

The Waemema's Reef Caras ladies presented silk flag tokens to Mrs. Mary Wales in recognition of her long illness and her family’s wartime sacrifices. Mrs. Wales, widow of a Civil War veteran, is praised as a highly esteemed city member as W.A.C. members spent the afternoon visiting and honoring her.

Waemema’s Reef Caras Mary Wales Wales

Divorce petition filed in district court

Ola Coffmen sues B L Caufman for divorce claiming cruelty on November 28 1921 and asks custody of two minor children. The marriage occurred February 27 1906 at Coldwater Michigan with Matthew Gehrig representing the plaintiff.

District Court Ola Coffmen B. Ll. Caufman Coldwater Michigan Matthew Gehrig

Cass County Youth Attends Wesleyan Conference

Harold Hoback of Avoca attended the older boys conference at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Speakers from the Methodist life service commission based in Chicago led sessions. A permanent organization was formed to join state annual conferences and address modern young men’s church relations.

Harold Hoback Avoca Nebraska Wesleyvan University Speaskers Life Service Commission The Methodist Church Chicago

Professor Holly Creates Noted Window Card Designs

Professor William FR Holly expands from orchestra duties into window card design. He has produced a number of attractive cards for local business houses and for the Legion membership drive, showing notable artistry and talent in this advertising field.

William FR. Holly Legion Holly

For Sale Poland China Boars with Pedigree Papers

Two Poland China boars offered for sale with pedigree papers. Price listed as 20 dollars. Contact A. O. Ramge by phone at 3613 for details.

Poland

Road Work Progressing on County Highways

County Highway Commissioner McKee says major highways across the county are progressing well and should be in good condition before cold weather. Grading done this fall on the rounds prepared them for winter, improving travel briefly. The stretch north of the city is being widened to enhance safety for travelers with final touches planned.

McKee

Relief Efforts for Veterans Struggle with Red Tape

Local American Legion relief efforts for needy service men confront red tape and delayed aid. Attorney A. H. Duxbury reports cases where hospital treatment and vocational training requests were denied or postponed, despite congressional help, leaving men awaiting necessary operations and fearing delay or death.

Legion American Legion Redth Service Department A. H. Duxbery Iowan St. Louis Washington Duxbury Frank Reavis

Permits Issued for Double Wedding in Murdock

County Judge Fee son granted marriage licenses to four individuals from Mur dock and Elm wood, pairing Charles M. Buell with Frey E. Lyle and Fred B. Buell with Gladys M. Marshall. The two couples plan a double wedding, uniting the brothers and their brides.

Feeson Charles M. Buell Murdock Frey E. Lyle Elmwood Fred B. Buell Gladys M. Marshall

Halter for sale in Cass county at $1.10

A. J. Tool of Murdock Nebraska advertises a government material halter costing $1.10 with a money back guarantee. Deliveries can be made to mailboxes, with a note referencing Bank of Murdock.

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

Lost anything formi anything Try a Journal ad

Fragmentary OCR mentions a journal ad with a slogan They satisfy and a generic prompt about lost items. No clear person, place, or event readable.

Hunt for Rabbits and Get Stils

Sheriff Quin ton Frank Detlef and William Greve hunted rabbits near Cedar Creek and found a former moonshine still with two copper boilers. They destroyed the stills and returned home after a successful day of sport and incidental law enforcement.

Quinton Frank Detlef William Greve Cedar Creek Louisville Deter Whoa Bumnies

New Nebraska State Seal Adopted To Supplant Old Emblem

Lincoln December 1 Fate of Nebraska's 617 state seal was sealed today as a committee announced the adoption of a new design to replace the old territorial seal. George Williams of Fairmont chaired the group and said details and a picture would be released later. Opponents mocked the proposal noting the old seal’s imagery and questioning changes while pioneers urged keeping the historic emblem as a reminder of humble beginnings.

Lincoln Nebraska George Williams Fairmont A. R Williams Wiliam Jacr

Some One to Blame in Plattsmouth Prohibition Tale

A Plattsmouth resident reports an odd encounter with a stranger on Washington Avenue who offered him liquor. After drinking, the man felt the urge to sing and, under the influence, faced judgment implied by Judge Beeson’s phrase tew end costs.

A. G. Cole Washington Avenue Gambrinis Beeson

Farm Loans At Low Rates From Bank Of Cass County

G. M. MecClerkin offers farm loan options at 5 7 10 15 and 20 year terms through the Bank of Cass County in Plattsmouth Nebraska. The notice promotes multiple fixed durations for agricultural financing.

G. M. MecClerkin Bank of Cass County Plattemouth Nebraska

School supplies available at Journal office

Tablets notebooks pencils and related school supplies may be had at the Journal office for students and families seeking materials.

Journal

Showing Improvement After Donald Pittman’s Operation

Mrs. C L Pittman visited Omaha to see her son Donald who is recovering from a recent operation to restore use of his burned hand. The procedure on the 16% hand of the lac aimed to improve function but full success remains uncertain as he endures hospital hours while homesickness eases with letters from schoolmates.

C. L. Pittman Omaha Donald

Parish Rector to Remain at St Luke's in Plattsmouth

The St Luke's Episcopal Church in Plattsmouth announces that Father W S Leete will not leave for St Stephens in Grand Island. After a visit there he chose to stay in Plattsmouth and continue his work here with his family, much to the pleasure of the parish and community.

W. S. Leete 8. Luke's Church Grand Island Parish St. Luke's Father W. S. Leete St. Stephens’s Grand Island Solar Father Leete Grand Jistens Plattsemouth Pee Father Iyeste Faily St. Luke's Church Plattsmouth H. G. McClincky Beime Rom Iowa Lyons Nebraska the Journal Leete Famiy St. Luke's Restory Leete

Birthday Celebration for Stohlman Amid Illness at Home

Stohlman celebrated his 7th birthday at a large family dinner while bedridden with rheumatism. Relatives from Omaha Elmwood Louisville and South Bend joined a surprise gathering with cakes pies and an elaborate dinner. The event brought happiness and cheer to the ill honoree despite weeks of sickness.

Brom Walter Stohlman Henry Brage Elmwood Thimean Walter South Bend Louisville Courier

De Ford Orchestra Delights Crowded HWagles Hall

The De Ford orchestra returned after a year away performing in this city at HWagles hall. Despite a smaller crowd than the music deserved, attendees enjoyed vibrant up to date jazz and danced into the early hours.

de Ford Hwagles Hall

Calves Offered For Sale Two Holstein Bull Calves

Two Holstein bull calves six weeks old priced at 235 each. Contact phone 2513 A RAMGE.

Ramge

Farm Wanted Owner Seeks Affordable Sale

Advertiser seeks farm for sale with lowest price and possession terms. Respond to L. Jones Box 451 Olney Illinois with details.

Catholic Ladies Organize New Daughters of America Chapter

Last evening the Catholic ladies of the city began organizing a new Catholic Daughters of America court. Mrs. August Pech Jr. was named temporary chairwoman to recruit members and prepare a charter list for national offices. The group plans food and craft booths for a forthcoming St Patrick event, with Mrs Frank Liberthal chairing the bake shop, Mrs Joe Libershei the art booth, and Mrs A K Smith the candy kitchen.

Knights of Columbus Drannery Frank Liberthal Mires Joe Libershei Art Booth A. K. Smith Endy

First Lien Rule in Annuity and Divorce Judgments

Supreme Court rules an annuity judgment is a definite lien on a husband’s property once transcript is filed in the county of ownership. Minerva Jackson’s divorce in Douglas County yields a $15 monthly alimony for a five year old daughter, filed in McPherson County. A mortgage lender’s attempt to defeat the lien by foreclosing failed. The court notes a boy’s future majority supports the lien’s definite amount despite age of the younger child. Alfred C. Waton’s bid for a share of land profits with George W. Porter failed in the supreme court.

Supreme Court Pother County Minerva Jackson Douglas County Earl E. Jackson McPherson County Alfred C. Waton George W. Porter Knox County Walton Porter

LARGE PROFIT FROM VINEYARD

Mr. Lake Bridenthal of near Wy more Nebraska owns a 3 percent acre vineyard with 450 Concord grapevines planted six years ago. This year the harvest yielded 90 bushels sold at 4 per bushel for 260 dollars. Average per vine was 6 pounds despite winter freeze. Bridenthal cites simple cultivation steps and pruning as key to success and notes strong demand from visitors to his farm.

Lake Bridenbhesl Wymore Nebraska Agriculture College Bridenthal

Stationery Line Note From Journal Office

A brief line from the Journal office notes an item in the stationery line. The terse entry records a routine cataloging note and hints at ongoing supply management.

Journal

South Side Eagles Visit Plattsmouth Gathering

Two large delegations from the South Side Eagles led by L L Mosiller visited Plattsmouth for a local avarie and praised the hospitality shown by Plattsmouth Eagles in a dance and luncheon organized by the committee.

South Side Eagles L. L. Mosiller State Worthy Plattsmouth Bic Easles Charce

Infant body found in roadside brush near Louisville Murfock

Henry Gabriel discovered a decomposed infant body in a small box tucked in a roadside brush heap between Louisville and Murfock. Neighbors alerted County Attorney Cole at Plattsmouth. investigators could not thoroughly examine the remains due to decay, sparking neighborhood speculation.

Proidav'n Henry Gabriel Louisville Murfock Gabriel Gabaiel Cole Plattsmouth

Christmas Boxes From Plattsmouth Cigar Factories

Plattsmouth cigar factories prepare special Christmas boxes for gift buyers. Local makers promise authentic, high quality smokes that will please the recipient more than flashy imported brands.

Plattsmouth

Plain selling talk cuts the fluff and sells more

Advertisers should use direct clear language to describe benefits and persuade customers. A straightforward pitch avoids frills and exaggerations and presents facts, prices, and value in a concise I can help you craft a plain speaking ad that sells.

Weeping Water Couple Wed in Thanksgiving Ceremony

Verlie Bates and George Sell united in marriage at the Bates home on November 24 1921 in a small ceremony officiated by Rev W H Riley. The bride wore a serge suit and red rose bouquet. After a wedding dinner guests departed to homes of relatives and the couple began life on George Domingo's farm.

John Bates Verlie Bates George Sell W. H. Riley Congregational Church Young Peoples Society Bates Sells Lydia Rose Sells Edenr Carl Sells John Sells Nehawka Haynes Clifford Haynes Papillion Oscar Domingo Donald Fredenburg

Miss Wahioe Undergoes Tonsil Removal in Omaha

Miss Mary Margaret Wahioe traveled to Omaha for a tonsillectomy performed by Dr. C. R. Kennedy at the Methodist hospital. Mrs. Walling accompanied her and stayed after the operation as the patient recovered and was reported doing well.

Mary Margaret Wahioe Omaha C. R. Kennedy Metropolis Walling Methodist Hospital Miss Walling

Community Club to Present Moving Picture Night

The Community club at Peterson's hall Murray Neb hosts a film showing on Wednesday December 7 at 8 45 pm. Three reels offer entertaining and educational entertainment for the whole family with a call to spread the word and bring neighbors to support the event.

Sad Farm Bureau Peterson’s Hall Murray

Reward for information on strayed Hereford steer

Five dollars reward offered for information leading to the recovery of a strayed two year old Hereford steer branded SEARS 8. DAVIS. Murray Nebraska. Swks-w?

SEARS Davis Murray Neb

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