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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1922

Page

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Fatal Sunday Auto Crash Near City Kills Harold Smith

A Sunday afternoon collision on the federal highway four miles south of the city left Harold Smith known as Happy dead. Vern Flick driving a Ford roadster collided with a Syracuse owned truck driven by Joseph Schroeder injuring Flick and Charles Kunsman. The coroner’s jury ruled Smith’s death accidental.

Harold Happy” Smith Vern Flick Joseph Schroeder Syracuse TX Quinton Court House Fhek Ralph Lahmen Nebraska City Flick Hud County Atorney Cole At & O'Clock Durwood Lynde Eugene Reddy Earl L. Murray John B. Lixingston Glen Perry Charles Manners Schroeder C. C. Woodruff Mr. Woodruff Ralph Lahman Kinsman Cotten Harold Smith Mr. Lahman Everett Emmons Schrowler Vern Fick Omaksa Cheries J. Kunsman Plattsmouth Graham & Wier Mr. Smith Union Thireen Charles Kunemen Kuneman Atc Sherif

Death brings deep regret for young Harold Smith

The death of Happy Smith and the loss to his city is announced with tribute to Harold Smith born February 2, 1901. He was a gifted musician and prominent in youth sports and social life. He was the son of William D. Smith and his wife. Ruth is his sister.

Smith Harold Smith Flattsmouth William D. Smith Ruth

Auto accident on West Main ends with injuries and wreck

Floyd Elliott drove a Ford roadster on West Main near Twelfth Street when steering locked turning the car over twice on a steep hill. Fred Rebal escaped with minor bruises, Glen Henry injured with a painful shoulder and cuts, Elliott hurt lightly. car declared a complete wreck. Residents helped remove the group and they headed to town for treatment.

Monneye Lally West Main Street Twelfth Street Floyd Elliott Glen Henry Fred Rebal Floyd Eliott

Veterans Meet: Burlington Association Delegation Attends

William Balance Joseph Varga Sr Henry Mauzy Mike Whelan George A Dodge and A G Romen travel to Havelock and Lincoln to attend a Veterans association meeting of the Burlington. The event includes a banquet in Lincoln and the Plattsmouth delegation will stay for the night session.

William Balance Joseph Varga, Sr Henry Mauzy Mike Whelan George A. Dodge A. G. Romen Havelock Lincoln Veterans’ Association of the Burlington Plattsemouth

Mayor cuts police force change at Plattsmouth

Mayor C A Johnson reorganizes the city police, replacing the special force with a new department led by E P Stewart and appointing Earl L Murray to night duty. Two extra officers, George Decker and Res Young, remain, while veterans Gayer and Jyvade depart after stabilizing law and order.

C. A. Johson Nau E. P. Stewart Earl L. Murray George Decker Res Young Harrison L. Gayer Durwond Lynde Plattsmouth Gayer Jyvade Stewert Plattsmoath Murray Co. I 168Th Infantry Rainibow Decker Youngs Johnson Rawls Hic

Frankie Schoell Set for Welterweight Elimination in Omaha

Frankie Schoell will meet Dave Shade in an elimination bout for the welterweight crown in Omaha on December 15. Shade is already in town training, following a recent match with title holder Mickey Walker. The winner earns the first shot at the title holder.

Omaha Frankie Schoell Dave Shade Shade Mickey” Walker

Mrs. Evi Speir Leaves for Alliance with Mother

Mrs. Evi Speir formerly Mariel Streight, visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Streight, departed this afternoon for home in Alliance. She was accompanied as far as Omaha by her mother Mrs. W. J. Streight.

Evi Speir Mariel Streight W. J. Streight Alliance Omaha

Farm loans now made at 5 percent

Searle S. Davis announces farm loans available at five percent interest. Office located in the Plattemouth State Bank Building.

Searle S. Davis Plattemouth State Bank

Funeral of Mrs Everett Noble

The funeral of the late Mrs Everett Noble was held at 10 o'clock this morning at Holy Rosary Catholic church on West Pesk street. Rev Father Ferdinand Suesser celebrated the requiem mass and the body was interred at Oskiful cemetery. A wealth of floral remembrances reflected the deep sympathy of many lifelong friends.

Everett Noble Holy Rosary Catholic West Pesk Street Ifelong Friends Ferdinand Suesser Oskiful

Busy Day in Judge Weber's Court

Judge Weber's court heard six hunting violations on Alfred Beverase's Murrey farm, with Renner Sproul and Pleasart fined $2 plus costs. County Attorney A. G. Cole and Warden E. W. Melborn filed the complaints. Police court also processed three intoxication cases, fining J. H. Small, Andrew St Bunce, and C. Bruce ten dollars plus costs each.

Weber S. Renner Sproul J. B. Pleasart Alfred Beverase Murrey E. W. Melborn A. G. Cole J. H. Small John Gorder Andrew St. Bunce C. Bruce Nebraska City Charles Manners

Progressive senators plan shift from farm bloc in Congress

Senator G W Norris of Nebraska said progressive senators and representatives will replace the farm bloc in Congress. He indicated Norris bill for farmers relief will likely be replaced by an administration bill of some sort.

Washington Congress G. W W. Norris Nebraska

Woman's Club Holds Notable Public Library Meeting

The Plattsmouth Womans club hosted its regular monthly gathering at the public library auditorium. A large attendance enjoyed a varied program including musical numbers by Pr. K P Weetover and a reading by Mrs GB C Doolan. Miss Jessie Robertson led the discussion on education and courts, underscoring the need for modern Christian schooling and better access to judicial processes.

Mplattsmouth Women’s Club Pr. K.P. Weetover GB. C. Doolan KR. B. Hayes Orient Pear Far East Jessie Robertson Lie

Observance of Educational Week Addresses Local High School

In Edgga Tishal Week students hear Hayvrmond J. Larson commander of the local American Legion post discuss the American flag history proper display and parade usage He urges citizens to use their individuality to promote the American spirit and to value the public school system and ballot civics.

Prem Hayvrmond J. Larson Lerten

Beatrice Blues Player James Parker Marries Katie Schanck

Beatrice baseball figure James Parker known as Jiggs Parker wed Miss Katie Schanck on Thursday in Beatrice. Parker, employed by Standard Oil, plays third base for the Beatrice Blues and recently played the season in the state league. Friends in James city send best wishes to the couple.

James Parker Katie Schanck Mr. Parker Beatrice Standard Oil Company Beatrice Blues Mrs. Parker

Rabbs Visit Son in Omaha Hospital Recovery

Andrew Rabb Sr. visits son Tom Rabb at Presbyterian hospital in Omaha where Tom is slowly recovering from his wounds.

Andrew Rabb Omaha Tom Rabb Presbyterian Hospital Tom

Watches For Men By Elgin Howard Hamilton Ingersoll

John W. Cra bill lists men watches from Elgin Howard and Hamilton plus the Ingersoll line priced from 1.50 to 9.00 suggesting a catalog or advertisement in the era.

Elgin, Howard and Hamilton Ingersoll John W. Crabill

W. C. T. U. Meeting At Mrs Dodge Home

Yesterday afternoon the W C T U society held an interesting meeting at Mrs George A Dodge home attended by much of the membership. The meeting focused on tobacco with papers by several members including Mrs Dodge on laws governing tobacco sale. Refreshments followed as a pleasant close to the gathering.

Westerday Afternofn Piattemoorh Lodge Elcés Sway Elks Orchestra Star of Fidelity Bdne Marshall Eaton Nepal Christine Coughlin Frank A. Clokk Ocourhitz Cethe Iodie Jaemes T. Begley W. C. T. U. Society George A. Dodge

York chosen site for Patriarchs Militant cantonment

The Patriarchs Militant of the LO C F committee led by J H Short met in York on November 21 to inspect a twenty acre park with a 250 seat dining hall and 5,000 seat amphitheatre. The site features a wide stream, gas ranges, electric lights, and drill grounds. The Commercial Club offered cooperation.

LO. C. F J. HK. Short B. A. Johnson B. B. Golden FE. Button Joan Pittaan York Order Commercial Club

Modern Construction completes sewer and paving near Nebraska Masonic Home

The Modern Construction company of this city has finished sewer work on Washington avenue and a ravine project near the Nebraska Masonic Home. J. H. and H. C. McMahen led the crew, delivering work deemed excellent. The paving costs are to be paid by the Nebraska Masonic Home association under city agreement.

Modern Construction Company Washington Avenue Nebraska Masonic Home J. H H. C. McMahen Nebraska Masonic Home Association

Cockrels for Sale Rhode Island Red Roosters

5S. C. Rhode Island Red cockrels for sale at 2.00 each. Contact C. R Todd by phone 3102.

Rhode Island C. R Todd

Dennison Christmas Tags and Seals Ad

Journal office promotes Dennison Christmas tags and seals as the best products on the market for holiday use.

Journal Dennison

New Manager of Lighting Company Arrives for District

The Nebraska Gas and Electric Co appoints C. J. Theleen as district manager to oversee operations in the district previously led by Kuykendall. Theleen, formerly with Nebraska Power Co. at Omaha, brings extensive public utility experience and will handle service quality and upcoming rate and system changes.

Prirw Nebraska Gas & Piectric Co Kik Dutes CL. Knykendahll York C. J. Theleen Nebraska Power Co Omaha Lighting Company Kuykendall Ligehting

Ford Sedan Wreck Near Dunbar Leaves Lemke Injured

A Ford sedan driven by Benhart Lemke collided head on with a Cass county license pad car north of Dunbar Sunday evening. Lemke suffered a slight leg injury while a young woman passenger escaped injury. The other driver did not stop and continued his journey. the wrecked sedan was towed to the city.

Benhart Lemke Dunbar Cass County Unss Lemke Nebraska City

County Commissioners Open May Bill Session

The board of county commissioners began a monthly review of accumulated county bills for the past thirty days. County Clerk George Sayles and officials plan to attend the commissioners and clerks meeting in Omaha tomorrow for discussion with varied officials.

Board of County Commissioners George Sayles Omaha Varints

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Ford Veterans Omaha News Radio Services MS. Noble Grand Lodge Prom Dany Omaha News Radio Service Woman's Club Eve Puesceys Dontis Raymond J. Larson American Legion W. C. T. U. Meeting J. H. Short J. Theleen Neb Power Co. of Post Office Toe Bank Diattsmouth Federal Reserve
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