Indictments pared down as nearly all held for trial
District Judge F W Button ruled that all but twoCass county defendants would face trial. Sheriff C D Quinton set for Monday December 10 at 10 am. Dwyer to assist with trials. other defendants scheduled: Julia Kaufman December 12 Alvin Jones December 13 Fred A Holmes December 17 William Grebe December 15 C C Parmelo December 24 Carl G Fricke December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Button
Fremont
Cass County
A. G. Cole
William Grebe
Fred Holmes
C. A. Rawls
Cole
J. W. Chilton
Chilton
Fred A. Holmes
Julia Kaufman
C. C. Parmere
Carl G. Fricke
Alvin Jones
Dwyer
W. T. Thompson
Lincoln
Begley
Thompson
Altho
Burton
Couny
Ist
C. C. Parmelo
Christmas Shop and Bazaar a Success for St Marys and St Lukes
The St Marys and St Lukes Episcopal guilds held their annual Christmas shop at the M W A hall and reported one of their most successful events in years. Decorated trees greens and Yuletide streamers enhanced the display as booths offered dainty items for sale. A noon and evening meal drew many visitors and the Holly orchestra provided music for dancing later in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
St. Luke’s Guilds
Episcopal Church
St. Catherine's
Church School Service League
Jane Dunbar
Loriie Windham
Laura Grossman
Futh Smith
Nancy Ralston
May Egenherrer
May McMahen
Minnie Kearns
Holly Orchestra
F. H. Dunber
Moving Into Town After Farm Auction Sale
Yesterday afternoon the John Meisinger Jr farm west of the city held a sale of stock and machinery attended by a large group of farmers. Rex Young, a renowned state auctioneer, conducted the auction. Mr and Mrs Meisinger will move to Plattsmouth and have secured a home at 11th and Marble Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meisinger, Jr
Rex Young
A. B. Taylor
11Th and
Marble Street
County Officials Head to Lincoln for Tax Hearing
County Assessor William Rummell and County Attorney A. G. Cole departed for Lincoln to appear before the referee in bankruptcy in the Sheldon Manufacturing company case of Nehawka. They represent the county on taxes levied against the firm and sought to reduce the assessment in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rummell
A. G. Cole
Lincoln
Sheldon Manufacturing Company
Nehawka
Former Platts Mouth Lady Found Dead in Home
Mrs. Pearce 55 died from asphyxiation after the gas range was left on in her kitchen. Her husband Jack Pearce returned home from work about 6 pm to find her body on a pillow. Survived by husband and two sons Sidney and Douglas, with family long tied to Plattsmouth and Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Pearce
Lincoln
Sidney
Douglas
Pearce
Mr. Pearce
E. G. Dovey & Son
Cass DeMolay Chapter Holds Large Meeting and Initiation
The Cass Chapter of the Order of DeMolay held a well attended meeting at the lodge rooms. Judge Alexander G. Coch was received into the chapter with initiatory and DeMolay degrees. New members included Joe Buttery, Fred Howland, Everett Parrout, Welter R. Johnson, Carl Graves, and Roy Olson. A luncheon followed and Omaha chapter members planned a forthcoming DeMolay basketball game in Cass City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass Chapter
Order of DeMolay
Alexander G. Cochran
Joe Buttery
Fred Howland
Everett Parrout
Welter R. Johnson
Carl Graves
Roy Olson
de Molay
Dad” Myers
Omaha
DeMolay Basketbill
Rail workers face shake-up on Burlington lines
The Burlington railroad west of the state has started a broad shake-up with many young train service staff temporarily laid off due to slack freight demand. Older employees are being transferred across lines and some reductions shift younger workers to brakeman roles, altering the conductors’ ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Michael Hoffart Ends New Year Subscription to Journal
Knox county Nebraska resident Michael Hoffart long active farmer and former Cass county resident renews subscription to the semi weekly Journal for another year. He once owned the Pioneer Farm near Osmond and remains a recognized figure in northern Nebraska farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Hoffart
Knox County
Nebraska
Cass County
Hoffart
Osmond
Old Residents Visit Plattsmouth Friends
Mrs. Isreal Pearlman of Omaha, a longtime Plattsmouth resident, visited with old friends. accompanying sons L Pearlman Jr and Will. The Pearlmans shared news from Portland where S Pearlman Jr runs a confectionery store and the family enjoys life in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isreal Pearlman
Omaha
Plattsmouth
L. Pearlman, Jr
Will
S. Pearlman, Jr
West
Portland
Oregon
Citizens Favor Oil Drilling Proposition in Cass County
Journal reports slim chance to sink deep test wells in Cass County for oil and gas. Gene L. Kerr, the company oil representative, plans to leave town after efforts to lease land and secure funding, while urging local landowners to join. Kerr notes few leases remain and signals possible delays as the chamber of commerce explores options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Cass County
Allardeas
Vaet
Lemnins
3Tci
Kerr
Murrey
Chamber of Commerce
Plattsmouth
Gbout
Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary at Elkwood
Mr and Mrs James Gamble mark fifty years of marriage begun in Ohio in 1878 and spent in Nebraska since 1879. The couple aged 76 and 70 reside on a farm with eight children five still living and seven great grandchildren. A large family gathering of 47 relatives celebrated December 2 1923 at their home in Elmwood Leader Echo notes their enduring vigor and town visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gamble
Ohio
Nebraska
Kansman
Mr. Gamble
Elmwood
Echo
Wiles Family Celebrates Sixty Ninth Birthday Gathering
The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Wiles hosted a Sunday party for relatives and friends honoring the sixty ninth birthday. Organizers N R Wiles and spouse led the event with baskets and a fine repast. Attendees included families from Plattsmouth Murray Union and Cedner Creek with many relatives and guests joining in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thutsday
Tlesfir
John Wiles
N. R. Wiles
Plattemouth
Will Wiles
Ruth
Wilma
Cedner Creek
Johnny Wiles
Richard
Plattsmouth
Garland Tilson
John
Robert
Murray
Everett Wes
Herbert Beckman
Floyd Wood
Joseph and
Clarence
Union
Jaenah Extine
Joe Wood
Florence
Walter Wood
John Wood
Mary Hearins Address to Congress Broadcast First Time
The Kansas City Star notes the first broadcast of a presidential address to Congress. It describes the audience reaction and widespread reception as radio links carried the president’s speech from the Capitol to listeners nationwide. The report highlights the era of radio progress and public accessibility to high political discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Spee
S Johnson
Kansas City
Phalathes Class Enjoys Pleasant Parsonage Evening
After Sunday school board meeting the Philsthea class of Phalathes attended a cordial gathering at the parsonage hosted by Mrs F R Coberman and Mrs J E Wiles. Attorney A H Duxbury spoke on the county judicial system from justice courts to the supreme court. The evening featured songs, social chat, and refreshments of popcorn and apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taom Pridas
Methodist Church
Meedemes F. R. Coberman
J. E. Wiles
A. H. Duxbury
Justice Courts
Supreme Court of
County Commissioners Close Their Session
The county board completed its three day session at the courthouse and adjourned. Members largely settled claims for the month and routine matters. Flattsmouth State Bank filed a 25000 bond for additional deposits and Farmers State Bank 10000 for extra funds. The grand jury payroll totaled 618.10 for jury and witness fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Flattsmouth State Bank
Farmers’ State Bank
Grand Jury
Plattsmouth Emerges as Regional Chicken Market
Plattsmouth has grown into a shipping point for high quality poultry as farmers from miles around bring fowls to haulage centers. On Wednesday Keeney Poultry shipped 16 000 pounds to Clarinda Iowa and reported excellent poultry quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Keeney Poultry Company
Clarinda
Iowa
W ell Known Young People Wed in Council Bluffs
Yesterday in Council Bluffs Miss Florence Decker and Mr Maurice Stender were married in a quiet ring ceremony at the justice office. The couple, accompanied by the bride's parents, will reside on the groom’s father's farm west of town. The bride, a Plattemouth⟨sic⟩ native, is well regarded by many friends. the groom is a progressive local farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Florence Decker
Maurice Stender
Lowe
Justice of the Peace
Rouse
Plattemouth
George Decker
George Stander
Juror Call Leads to County Panel Update
County Clerk Geo Fr Sayles sought jurors to fill vacancies on the petit jury panel. The panel was excused by Judge Begley after it was first drawn, with Sheriff Quinton to be tried by the panel on grand jury charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Fr. Sayles
Theese
Judge Begley
Jr. Sayles
Quinton
Stores Ready for Shoppers In Plattsmouth Christmas Season
Interior scenes show Plattsmouth stores decorated for the approaching Christmas shopping rush. Bright seasonal displays and abundant stock highlight gifts for all, with residents of Cass County planning purchases as prosperity returns to the western region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Chapiay
Cass County
Friend Lafe Citmore Slips Into Critical Heart Trouble
R. L. Propst of this city reports his old friend Lafe Citmore is in very critical condition at his South 40th street home in Omaha after a long heart illness. Only immediate family may visit. Citmore, once a Plattsmouth bookkeeper for L. C. Sharp, is well known locally and many old friends regret his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Propst
Omaha
Lafe Citmore
South 40Th Street
Gilmore
Plattsmouth
L. C. Sharp Company
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C. D. Quinton
St. Mary’s
St. Luke’s
Molay
Judge Cochran
Elkwood
Elmwoed
Goolidge
T To Confess
R Clear
Con
Washington
Hiram W
Fumm’s Pokery
Henry Jasper
Methodist Sunday School
Farsenage
Pridn3
Maurice Stander
Stoges
Federal Reserve System
John B. Rodgers
Parmele Theatre
Decemer
Morgan’s Sweet Shop
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