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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1927

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Elks Observe Memorial Service For Departed Members

Large crowd attends the B P O E annual service at the Elks club house to honor deceased members. The program includes a Chopin funeral march, a Handel Largo prelude, a memorial address by Dr J L Livingston, and the hymn The City Four Square.

Bandas Trail Elks Club House B. A. Rosencrans Chopin Robert M Walling H. G. McClusky First Presbyterian Church Michael Hild Masonic Frank A. Cloidt Raymond Cook R. W. Knorr Elkdom Charles W. Hula Elks Charles Nowasek Largo Handel Matthew Gering The Nebraska Elke Lodge Gering Franklin Pennsylvania Order of the Elks J. &. Livingston Plattsmouth

Mrs Livingston Hospitalization Reported In Omaha

From Monday's Daily Mrs. T. P. Livingston of this city is in Immanuel hospital Omaha undergoing two courses of treatment for ill health hoped to restore her former health.

T. P. Livingston Immanuel Hospital Omaha

Local student Ursula Herold joins Smith College Philosophical Club

Miss Ursula Herold daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Herold of this city attends Smith College Northampton Massachusetts and has been named a member of the Philosophical club an honor highly sought at the eastern college. Herold a Plumtown graduate studied at the Cathedral School Washington D C before entering Smith College and has excelled in her work.

Mondry Ursula Herold Henry Herold Smith College Northampton Mass Philosophical Club Great Eastern College Herold Miss Herold Plattemouth Cathedral School Washington, D. C Episcopal Church School For Girls United States

Jury Readers Verdict in Auto Accident Case

A district court reconvened to hear Glen Morse et al versus T L Jackson et al arising from an auto crash on September 2, 1926 at Elm street and Webster boulevard. The jury returned a verdict for Jackson with damages of 2318.64 and costs charged to Morse.

Glen Morse T. L. Jackson Elm Street Webster Boulevard Glen Morze Jackson

Pleasant Birthday Party for Betty Bullin at Home

Little Miss Betty Bullin hosted a birthday party Saturday with ten year old guests. Games featured prizes for Eleanor Minor and How ard Hirz. The Bulin home was decorated for Christmas and refreshments were served by Mrs Bulin. Attendees included Eleanor Minor Howard Hirz Stephen Davis Donald Waren Arthur Varga Richard Otterstein Richard Nean Hart Floyd McCarty Eugene Ault Henry Guy McMahen Jeanette Hirz Dora Elledge Mildred Elledge Margie Wohlfarth Wave Smith Jane Patterson Alice Jane Hirz Helen Lynch Grace Welch Harriet Goos.

Betty Bulln Eleanor Minor Howard Hirz Bulin Mrs. Bulin Herbert Minor Stephen Davis Donald Waren Arthur Varga Richard Otterstein Richard Nean Hart Floyd McCarty Eugene Ault Henry Guy McMahen Jeanette Hirz Dora Elledge Mildred Elledge Margie Wohlfarth Wave Smith Jane Patterson Alice Jane Hirz Helen Lynch Grace Welch Harriet Goos

Fire at Bekins building bakers tiny blaze contained

Firemen answered an early morning alarm from the Bekins building at 6th and Main. A small fire started between a wall and a large bakery oven in Dream of the West space. The blaze was quickly checked with residents in the occupied second and third floors safe.

Fie Bekins 6Th Main Streets Dream of the West Bakery

Journal Office Produces Wide Range of Business Stationery

The Journal office reports it prints all kinds of business stationery including letterheads envelopes and general office forms for local firms and professionals seeking versatile, reliable printing services.

Journal

Harvest Festival Draws Record Legion Crowd

A seven night Harvest Festival at the American Legion hall drew the largest attendance of the week near the all time high for Coates hall. The event featured a sellout Country Store bingo prizes nightly drawings with a capital award won by L. W. Lorenz. Proceeds near one thousand dollars will reduce Legion indebtedness and fund a second story project.

Mondar American Legion Legion Coates Hall John Richardson Omaha Printing Company Joe McMahen George Sayles Omaha Ren F. Patterson Farmers State Bank Elizabeth Nolting L. W. Lorenz The

Cemetery board moves to legally incorporate Pleasant Ridge association

Horning cemetery board met at the county clerk's office to prepare papers for incorporation. Records show the Pleasant Ridge cemetery association was organized long ago in 1872 by Samuel Maxwell and recorded by Cass county officials. W L Propst was elected president and W T Adams treasurer of the endowment fund.

Horning Cemetery Association Pleasant Ridge Samuel Maxwell Cass County Nept W. L. Propst W. T. Adams

Elwood Buttery Recovers From Severe Pneumonia

Mrs. E M Buttery returned home from Pender Nebraska where her son Elwood has been recovering after a very serious pneumonia attack. He was critically ill for days and family members were called to his bedside but gradual improvement followed with continued recuperation ahead before resuming normal activities. Elwood Berty has worked as a linotype operator at the Pender newspaper office in recent years.

E. M. Buttery Pender Nebraska Elwood Buttery Altho Mr. Buttery

Basketball Team Faces Heavy Schedule This Season

The Cay reports the high school basketball season opens with about thirty players at the first practice led by Coach Fred Robert. The team schedules stiff tests against new and familiar foes including Central Omaha Glenwood Falls City Fremont Nebraska City and Creighton Prep with games from December 16 to March 2 and a state tournament in Lincoln after the season.

Cay Fred Robert Toca Central Omaha Glenwood Falls City Fremont Robert Weeping Water North High Oma Creighton Prep Auburn Central High Beatrice Nebraska City Peru Prep Lincoln

Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Flowers

With deepest appreciation we thank old friends and neighbors for help and words of sympathy at the death of our departed one and for the flowers and other tokens at the funeral services. Mrs. W. E. Shipley, Jack Graves, Clifton Graves.

W. E. Shipley Jack Graves Clifton Graves

Andy Thomsen Dies at Omaha Hospital Cedar Creek Resident

Andy Thomsen of Cedar Creek died at Methodist hospital in Omaha after months of illness and two operations. He was 60, married to Ruth Sayles Thomson, and survived by wife, three children Hope Ruth Sayles, mother 95, and brothers Emil Barnhard Henry. He had managed Cedar Creek Farmers Elevator Co. for eleven years and was highly regarded there.

Methodist Hospital Omaha Andy Thomsen Cedar Creek Thomson Ruth Sayles George E. Sayles Ruth Sayles Thomson Hope Ruth Sayles Brunswick Emil Pleasant Valley Nebraska Barnhard Henry Fremont Farmers Elevator Co

Plattemouth Boy Scouts Hold Court of Honor

The Plattemouth Boy Scouts held a monthly Court of Honor in the high school gym last evening. New scouts Leonard Van Winkle Greth Garnett Robt Richardson Raymond Rennard Virgil Kline Lawrence Rhoades Auston Rowland Jack Troop Richard Spangler were sworn in. Max Gilinsky earned 1st class status and Hugh Lightbody James Begley Marvin Tritsch renewed their 2nd class oath. Several merit badges were awarded to Ellis Champlin Robt Mann Robt Hall Warren Farmer Max Gilinsky Lyle Lawton. Local council members Rea Pollock and Wescott attended along with Scout Executive Carlton Hyde who praised the boys with Neb City workers in attendance.

Plattemouth Leonard van Winkle Greth Garnett Robt. Richardson Raymond Rennard Virgil Kline Lawrence Rhoades Auston Rowland Jack Troop Richard Spangler Hugh Lightbody Jas. Begley Marvin Tritsch Court of Honor Max Gilinsky Ellis Champlin Robt Mann Hall Warren Farmer Lyle Lawton Messers Rea Pollock and Wescott Carolton Hyde Nemzha Nebr. City

Fire Extinguished By Quick Action At Frady Garage

B A Rosencrans returning from the Elks lodge noticed a bright glow in the Frady garage. He found a large waste can ablaze and contained it, turning in an alarm when responders were delayed. He then fought the fire alone and limited damage to the structure and contents.

B. A. Rosencrans Elks Lodge Rosencrans

Entertains Mrs Baker At Pleasant Bridge Party

Mrs Dearie Baker wife of the district committeeman of the American Legion visited from Shubert and attended a bridge party at Mrs F R Gobelman’s home. Mrs Fred Lugsch won high score and Mrs Baker received the guest prize. Refreshments were served and guests enjoyed the evening.

Dearie Baker The American Legion Shubert F. R. Gobelman Fred Lugsch Baker

Home Chapter of Eastern Star Elects Officers

The Home chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held its annual officer election at the Masonic temple with many attendees from Murray and Union. Mrs. John F. Gorder was re-named worthy matron. other officers include Esmond C. Cook as Worthy Patron and Mrs. Glen Valery as Associate Matron.

Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Murray and Union John F. Gorder Esmond C. Cook Glen Valery Guy C. White Ray McMahen Clara Weyrich Mary Peterson

Fleming prepares sandwich shop in Jefferson Iowa

Plattsmouth resident Gerald Fleming plans a modern sandwich shoppe in Jefferson Iowa. A long term lease covers Smith & MacCartney property rear area with a Spanish stucco building 21 ft 4 in by 17 ft, red tile roof, towered front pillars, aimed at tourists. Contractor J P Johnson to build the venture.

Plattsmouth Gerald Fleming Fleming Jefferson Iowa Tha Jefferson Bee Smith & MacCartney Nebraska Smith Lot Smith Building J. P. Johnson

Willis V Rhoden Verdict In Small Claims Suit

Jury returned a verdict for plaintiff Dr. J. J. Willis against F. L. Rhoden and A. D. Rhoden for 291.91 on a renewal note tied to an April 1920 transaction originally totaling 2,250 dollars. Plaintiff claimed 1,239.84 was due.

J. J. Willis F. L. Rhoden A. D. Rhoden

Happy Hundred Hosts Second Supper of Season

The Happy Hundred chamber of commerce dinner was held at First Methodist parlors despite threatening weather. Rev. Paul Johnston spoke on overcoming obstacles like a mountain ascent, and Herman Waintroub was honored at the event before a closing benediction by Rev. C. G. Wichmann.

Happy Hundred Chamber of Commerce First Methodist Church Sears Davis W. S. Wentworth Dream of the West Baker A. W. Bayersdorfer Janda-Bayersdorfer Mortuary F. McFarland TI. C. Thornton Ernest Trumble Plattsmouth State Bank E. H. Spangler Fred Kaffenberger Don Seivers Henry Nolting John Wehrbein Paul Johnston Weertminister Presbyterian Church of Lincoln Davis Johnston Long’s Peak Estes Park Ufe Herman Waintroub C. G. Wichmann St. Paul's Evangelical Church

New Dentist Arrives. Griffin Family Welcomes Son

Great happiness surrounds Dr John A Griffin and wife as a new assistant joins the practice and a nine pound son is born at the Omaha hospital. The family and friends in both cities express joy at the event with the baby doing well.

John A. Griffin Omaha Griffin

Bates Book & Gift Christmas Card Ordering

Bates Book and Gift shop invites orders for engraved or printed Christmas cards. Orders receive prompt attention and should be ready for mailing in ample time for Christmas.

Bates Book & Gift Shop

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Acre Thelma Nelson McClusky Mrs. Livingston Betty Ann McCarthy James Begley, Jr James T. Begley the Angels A. D. Caldwell E. H. Wescott Wentworth Cream of the West Bakery Mrs. Baker Eastern Star Willis Rhoden
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