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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1929

Page

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Shooting at Weeping Water Lands Man in Jail

A quarrel Saturday near Manley and Weeping Water ends with T A Cole shooting Fritz Bauer 24 in the neck at Cole’s shack. Bauer is taken to University Hospital Omaha for treatment while Cole is jailed awaiting charges.

T. A. Cole Fritz Bauer Cole Bauer Weep- Inc Water Fioyd Cole Floyd Cole Mr. Cole Bert Reed Reed Thomas University Hospital Omaha Near Manley Weeping Water

Meisinger Dies After Illness In This City

George J. Meisinger dies at home after weeks of illness. He was 55 and spent most of his life in the community. Survived by his widow, son Harley, daughters Mrs Chester Minnier and Mrs Ralph Farrar, his mother Mrs George Meisinger, and brothers John R of Cedar Creek Henry G of Mynard and Fred W of Murray.

Dan George J. Meisinger Mr. Meisinger Harley Meisinger Chester Minnier Ralph Farrar Richland California George Meisinger John R. Meisinger Cedar

Always Gets His Duck Hunter Keeps Prize Duck For Dinner

Harry Speck famed hunter of the area shot a domesticated Mallard belonging to a neighbor while returning from a hunting trip with Floyd Becker. Speck displayed the duck to a neighbor before realizing its ownership yet continued to enjoy it for dinner.

Harry Speck Northwest Mounted Police al- Wars Harry Floyd Becker Mr. Becker

Griffin family moves to Sullivan property on Pearl Street

Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Griffin and their family have moved from the Swarthout residence on Pearl Street to the Sullivan property at 808 Pearl Street, relocating to the north side of the street.

Journal Office Sells All Kinds of Business Stationery

Local printing house markets complete line of business stationery including letterheads envelopes and memo pads through the Journal office offering bulk quantities and custom engraving options for firms and individuals.

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Wedding Surprise Ties Edith Furner and Percy Sherman

Yesterday in Omaha Miss Edith Furner wed Mr. Percy Sherman in a small ceremony attended by few relatives and close friends. The couple’s families, including Mrs. Giventer and Mr. Sherman’s ties to the Giventer store, celebrate the union with wide local congratulations.

Sam Giventer Omaha Edith Furner Percy Sherman Giventer Sherman

Plattsmouth High Seeks Basketball Success This Winter

Plattsmouth High School basketball looks strong after Thanksgiving, returning five lettermen John Galloway Chester Wiles Roy Turner Robert Hartford and Merle McCrary plus new talent. Coach Fred Robert plans a schedule featuring North High Omaha and other rivals with a March state tournament set.

Plattsmouth High School John Galloway Chester Wiles Roy Turner Robert Hartford Merle McCrary Fred Robert Platters Fremont Beatrice North High of Omaha Nebraska City Creighton Prep Peru Ashland Blair Wahoo Schuyler Benson North High St. Francis Council Bluffs

Delivering a Fine Address at YMC of Methodist Church

Yesterday morning the Y M B C of the Methodist church heard an outstanding address by R Foster Patterson principal of the high school. The topic The Christian Home discussed the home influence on citizenship leadership responsibility and religious atmosphere. The audience regarded the talk as one of the ablest in many months and of personal appeal to every member.

Methodist Church R. Foster Patterson

Mrs Frank Lepert Undergoes Operation Near City

Mrs Frank Lepert of the south of the city was operated on Sunday at St. Catherine's hospital in Omaha for illness. The operation went well and she is expected to recover soon and return home. Friends of the family are pleased with her progress and strength.

Frank Lepert St. Catherine's Hospital Omaha

Hall named cashier of Lincoln National Bank and Trust Co

Phil L. Hall Jr of Greenwood is elected cashier to succeed George W. Woods, now state banking commissioner. A longtime banker and veteran leader, Hall has led Greenwood State Bank and held numerous banking and military roles, with strong Lincoln ties and community service through the American Legion and state banking associations.

Phil L. Hall, Jr Greenwood Lincoln National Bank and Trust Company George W. Woods Hall P. L. Hall Central National Bank Lincoln High School University of Nebraska Greenwood State Bank Mead Lincoln State Banking Board The Agricultural College Montana Central National Nebraska National Guard Lancaster Shorty Grey Nebraska Omaha One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Field Artillery Camp Funston Wood Camp Hal Three Hundred and Fifty-fifth Infantry Cass County Bankers Association State Association Otoe Seward Cass Vedah Wiedeman University School of Music American Legion Greenwood Post Cass County Association Forty-and-Eight Society Lincoln National Bank W. A. Selleck Don L. Love James R. Dougan E. H. Luikart H. E. Leinberger

Married at Shenandoah

The wedding occurred yesterday in Shenandoah Iowa of Mrs Emoily Champlin of this city to Mr John F Cook of Beaver City a member of a well known county family who has lately lived in western Nebraska. The ceremony was performed by James Pearson radio pastor of KFNF in Iowa City and former lieutenant governor of Nebraska. The couple are warmly congratulated with best wishes for happiness and long years of success.

Shenandoah Iowa Emoily Champlin John F. Cook Beaver City James Pearson Nebraska KFNF Iowa City

Dany P. G. Kelly Recovering After Omaha Hospital Admission

Dany P. G. Kelly, injured ten days ago in an assault by a man named Lindsay who struck him with an auto jack, is recovering well at University hospital in Omaha. Sheriff Reed had him admitted a week ago and hospital authorities hope for release in the next few days.

Dany P. G. Kelly Lindsay University Hospital Omaha Sheriff Reed

Berger Family Reunion at Blair Delights Attendees

A Blair gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs George Tiedje brought together members of the Berger family for a Monday reunion and a bountiful dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Nelson Berger Nehanka Mr and Mrs Raymond Berger Louisville Mr and Mrs Fred Smith Mr and Mrs Rex Young Plattsmouth Mr and Mrs Henry Ost Ashland and Mollie Berger with the Tiedjes.

Berger George Tiedje Blair Tiedje Mollie Berger Nelson Berger Nehanka Raymond Berger Louisville Fred Smith Rex Young Plattsmouth Henry Ost Ashland

Elks Honor Departed Members in Memorial Services

Plattsmouth lodge No. 739 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held its annual memorial at the First Methodist church auditorium. Judge James T. Begley delivered the address praising Elks principles and citizenship and a mixed quartet performed selections including Send Out Thy Light and Auld Lang Syne.

First Methodist Church Plattsmouth E. H. Wescott Ruth Lindsay John FB Frady L. O. Minor Elks

Bell replaces cracked church bell at St John’s parish

St John’s Catholic church installed a new large bronze bell in the belfry replacing the cracked old bell. The old bell, once from Kenosha and then Nebrask City provenance, had served for over seventy years before a tornado destroyed the Kenosha church. Trustees bought the bell from Tony Klimm, with McMahen Transfer Co. handling placement.

St. John’s Catholic Church John Fitzgerald Pioneer Railroad McMahen Transfer Co Tony Klimm

Birth Announcement for Heineman Daughter in Omaha

This morning at the Methodist hospital in Omaha a fine little daughter was born to Dr. and Mrs. P. T. Heineman of the city. The mother and child are reported as doing very nicely and the parents receive heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for the future welfare and happiness of Miss Heineman.

Methodist Hospital Omaha P. T. Heineman Heineman

Police Judge Loses Coat and Vest in City Hall Heist

Judge Charles L. Grave reported the theft of his coat and vest from his private office at City Hall. Police Chief Joe Libershal traced the items to a Kansas City man named Jim Bryant, who attempted to sell them for 25 dollars.

Charles L. Grave Union City Hall Joe Libershal Hamburger Castle Chick Goodman Judge Graves Jim Bryant Kansas City Kaw

Severe injury after farm accident near Palmer Nebraska

Mrs. Frank Slavicek returned from Palmer Nebraska after a severe Thanksgiving morning accident involving her brother John Janda a well known local farmer. A horse kicked him grazing the left side near the heart causing fear of rib and tissue injury though hospital X rays found no internal damage and he is hoped to recover.

Frank Slavicek Palmer Nebraska John Janda Slavicek

Mrs J C Richardson of McCook Dies After Illness

Mrs J C Richardson, sister of A W Leonard, died of peritonitis after treatment at Immanuel hospital in Omaha. Her body returned to McCook for services at the Methodist church. interment followed at the local cemetery. She leaves five brothers two sisters and her father George Leonard of Oberlin Kansas. A W Leonard of this county expresses deep sympathy.

J. C. Richardson McCook A. W. Leonard Immanuel Hospital Omaha

Cole Arraigned for Shooting with Intent to Kill

T A Cole was arraigned in county court on a complaint by County Attorney W G Kieck charging him with shooting Fritz Bowers with intent to kill. He pled not guilty waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to district court for trial on $1000 bond. Bowers is reported improving at University Hospital Omaha.

Tuesdas Dalyvy T. A. Cole W. G. Kieck Fritz Bowers Mr. Cok Bert Reed

King of Trails Highway Reopened After Paving Completed

State Engineer Roy Cochren announced that King of Trails Highway No. 75 is open again after months of paving work north of the Platte and between that river and Omaha. Travelers may use the old route, reducing mileage, with detours west of Mynard and Spangler corner removed as paving resumes for winter.

King of Trails Roy Cochren Omaha Cochran Platte Mynard Spangler Corner

Louis Wondra Injured Pulling Car From Ditch

Louis Wondra an employee of the Service Chevrolet Co. suffered a serious hand injury on North 11th street while trying to pull a car from a ditch. He slipped on an ice and snow bank and a splinter from a protruding board penetrated his hand between the third and little fingers, damaging the palm. He was attended by a physician and is expected to be out for several weeks.

Louis Wondra Chevrolet Co North 11Th Street McMahen Louis

Surprise Birthday Party for J. Hendricks

A large group gathered at Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hendricks home Saturday to celebrate his birthday despite bad weather. Dancing featured Lancaster's old time orchestra and a lunch was served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Will Wehrbein and Mrs. J. E. Lancaster.

J. W. Hendricks Lancaster Will Wehrbein J. E. Lancaster Messrs Earl Lancaster John Hendricks Teresa Donat Ione Barnard Irene Margaret Nora Hischar Neva Florence Marjorie Lancaster Emma McNatt Albert and Ora Scudder David, Herold Raymond Lancaster George Toman Julian McNatt Charles Livingston James Hoschar

Fine Meeting of Plattsmouth Woman’s Club Plans Events

The Plattsmouth Woman’s Club met at Mrs. D. C. Dwyer’s home with strong attendance. President Mrs. E. H. Wescott led devotions, and plans were made to sponsor the film Evangeline at the Ritz on December 5 6 and 10, with tickets sold by members.

Thesday Plattsmouth Frank Mullen L. L. Turpin Ralph Petring Carl Ofe Grace Nolting Iowa City Westellia Robertson Wescott E. C. Wescott Los Angeles Ralph M. Wiles F. R. Malcolm Bertha Shopp R. P. Westover

Entertaining Dinner for Captain Thorne in Christmas Colors

Mrs. E. J. Richey hosted a six o'clock dinner Sunday for Captain and Mrs. Hamilton Thorne before their Panama departure. The home glowed with red and green Christmas decor. After dinner guests played bridge with Mrs. George H. Petring winning first prize and Mrs. Robert M. Walling the consolation. Karl Brown led the gentlemen, with George Petring taking the consolation prize. Mrs. Richey was aided by Mrs. Karl Brown of Papillion in serving and entertaining.

E. J. Richey Hamilton Thorne Panama Robert M. Walling Karl Brown George Petring Richey

Mary May beauty shop moves to new location at Hotel Riley

The Mary May beauty shoppe relocates from the south side room of the Hotel Riley to the north Sixth street space formerly Crabill jewelry. The new room is described as handsome, offering a fine operating area and a large waiting room and enhancing the area. The vacated south front room may become Mr Richeys private office.

Mary May Beauty Hotel Riley Sixth Crabill Jewelry Richey

Young Couple Weds as Soldier Raymond Chansley Marries Gladys Loveless

On Saturday evening Rev. H. E. Sorter united Raymond Chansley of the 17th Infantry at Fort Crook with Gladys Loveless of the city. Mrs. J. C. Loveless, mother of the bride, witnessed the ceremony. The groom will remain at the military post until his enlistment ends, while the bride will live with her parents for now.

H. E. Sorter Raymond Chansley 17Th Infantry Fort Crook Gladys Loveless J. C. Loveless

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Friend Phil L. Hall Lincoln Trust Co High Post Judge Begley Bell Has Coat West Libershal Womans Club D. C. Dwyer
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