Plattsmouth Youth Gathers Praise On WOAW Radio Night
Junior Review broadcast from Station WOAW in Omaha features Plattsmouth students under Miss Frances Fields. Sax quartet, violin solos, piano pieces, vocal ensembles, and young soloists highlight a credited city program applauded by radio listeners and station staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dealls
Harlan
Martha
Frederick Gorder
Ruth Tidball
Minet
August Knoflicek
Miss Fields
A. D. Caldwell
Godard
Edith Quinton
Rachmaninoff
Helen Wescott
Catherine Schneider
Violette Begley
Edith Jelick
Ruth Campbell
Mildred Cram
Damian Flynn
Henry Leacock
Clyde Graves
Helen Wurl
James Begley
Sincing
Jimmie
Donald Theleen
Sunshine
Carrie Jacobs Bone
Harvyardiana
Edgar Wescott
Plattsmouth
Gene Rouse
WOAW
G. E. DeWolf
Plattemouth
Schoe's
DeWolf
Edith Yelick
Esmeralda
Walter Johnson
Isabel Hartley
G R
T. H. Pollock
Omaha
J. F. Gorder
John Tidball
Judge Begley
H. A. Schneider
L. B. Egenberger
J. F. Wolff
Supt
de Wolf
Cemetery Improvement Plea Calls Civic Duty in Plattsmouth
A Plattsmouth civic committee letter urges residents to fund cemetery improvements. It notes prior paving, appeals for funds, and asks neighbors near and far to share the burden and privileges of Oak Hill Cemetery. The piece stresses community pride and voluntary giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Woman's Club
Meney
Oak Hill Cemetery
Civic Committee
Hold Successful Fair at Presbyterian Church
The Q Z fair and auxiliary chicken pie supper at the Presbyterian church last evening drew almost 300 participants. The Parlors glowed with Christmas greens and reds, and candy and popcorn booths showcased pastel decorations. The Holly orchestra provided music during supper, and needlework sales and other stalls closed with workers feeling rewarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Holly Orchestra
Shops Take Holiday Across Burlington Stores
Burlington shops enjoy a holiday granted by management to rest workers and reduce year end costs. The policy aims to avoid layoffs while a shorter week saves expenses. Railroad leaders foresee a revival next year with higher business volumes and more jobs after January 1.
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Burlington
Farmers Attention Booklet Offers Soil Building Crop
Farmers urged to send 25 cents for a booklet about a field crop that improves soil and yields good interest on $300 land. Advert signed M A Larson, Central City Neb. d6-3tw ad.
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M. A. Larson
Central City
Nebr
DAR Fontenelle Chapter to Meet at Pauline Liston Home
The D A R Fontenelle chapter will gather with Miss Pauline Liston on Monday at 4 PM. Members unable to attend should notify the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. R. Fontenelle Chapter
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Pauline Liston
Death of Mrs Peter Vallery in Havelock
Mrs Eva Schlander Vallery died at 4 30 AM in Havelock after a period of heart illness. She was born in Pekin Illinois on April 9 1856 and married Peter J Vallery with children Will J Vallery Alvin Johnson and Warren Durell surviving. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church Monday at 2 PM with Rev H G McClusky. burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. The body will arrive Sunday from Cass County and viewing at Mrs Bergman’s home.
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Havelock
Peter J. Vallery
Vallery
Cass County
Eva Schlander
Pekin
Illinois
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Will J. Vallery
Alvin Johnson
Warren Durell
John Bergman
Join Bergman
Isarell
Bergman
First Presbyterian Church
H. G. McClusky
Acting Chief of Police for City As Trial of Jones Resolves
The city’s acting chief is street commissioner Jess Elliott doubling as chief until the Jones trial verdict. If acquitted Elliott resumes patrols. if convicted Mayor Johnson will appoint a permanent chief. Elliott has served ably as policeman and in street duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Elliott
Jones
Johnson
Jess
Reform calls end of Volstead Act as enforcement flaws exposed
Washington reports William Dudley Foulke at the National Civil Service Reform league denouncing the prohibition service as a spoils system and urging repeal or amendment of the Volstead Act, with corruption cited under both parties. He says attempts to repeal this session will fail and accuses Haynes and Daugherty of concealment harming public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Dudley Foulke
National Civil Service Reform League
League
Prohibition Service
Foulke
Haynes
Daugherty
Friends of Law and Order
Funeral Services for E. L. Jahrig Held Tuesday
The funeral for E. L. Jahrig was held Tuesday afternoon at Paul’s Church and drew a large crowd of longtime friends. Rev. H. Kottich officiated and led the services amid expressions of sympathy for the Jahrig family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Jahrig
the Paul's Church
H. Kottich
Advertising Pays Says a Farm Rental Letter
A letter from Plattsmouth Journal readers proves ad value. Dozens of responses followed an advertisement for a Union area farm rental, leading to a successful rental. The writer, P. D. McCormick, plans to advertise again in the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Plattsmouth
Union
M’cormick
Funeral of Mrs. Pearce in Lincoln Wyuka Cemetery
The funeral of the late Mrs. Jack Pearce will be held Monday afternoon at the home in Lincoln and the body laid to rest in Wyuka cemetery there. Telephone message from the family received last evening states Mr. Pearce and the two sons will have the deep sympathy of many friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Pearce
Lincoln
Wyuka
Pearce
New Bills Enter House Hoppers In December
Washington reports list numerous bills introduced in the house. Highlights include McLaughlin seeking repeal of the interstate commerce and transportation acts, Graham pushing immigration liberalization for U S citizens children and spouses, Bloom proposing U S entry into the international copyright union, and Stalker urging stiffer penalties under the national prohibition act with higher fines and prison terms for liquor offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McLaughlin
Nebraska
Graham
United States
International Copyright Union
Bloom
New York
Stalker
Mrs Giventer Plans Holiday Visits in Iowa
Mrs. Sam Giventer of this city will spend the holiday season visiting relatives in northern Iowa. She will first go to Fort Dodge to see her father Max Sherman, then to Mason City to visit sister Mrs. Sam Lipner and family before returning home.
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Sam Giventer
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Max Sherman
Mason City
Sam Lipner
Big Oyster Supper and Bazaar at Cedar Creek
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid of Cedar Creek will host an oyster supper and bazaar in the hall on Thursday night December 13. Everyone is invited to attend this community event.
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Cedar Creek
Presbyterian Ladies Aid of
Supreme Court Rules O U W Must Pay Widow in Alien Enemy Case
The Supreme Court holds that Mrs Christina Wirtele, widow of a member who died in Germany in 1915, can claim $2,000 on a life policy despite a five year limit. Under the trading with the enemy act she is an alien enemy and cannot sue in U S courts during the war. Limitation periods were suspended for alien enemies during the war. The court rejects property custodian representation and awards $250 in attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Froom
Supreme Court
Christina Wirtele
Nebraska City
Order
Stuttgart
Germany
Wirtele
Grand Lodge
United States
nHen
Congress
Chamberlain's Tablets Ease Constipation After Supper
Take two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper for a gentle bowel movement and to banish the dull feeling that accompanies constipation. The tablets are said to aid liver function and improve overall health without unpleasant effects.
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Chamberlain
Barred Rock Cockerels for Sale in Nebraska
Mrs. W. L. Copple of Alvo Nebraska offers Barred Rock cockerels from an accredited flock at 2.00 dollars each if taken before January 1st. Dé4tw.
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W. L. Copple
Alvo
Nebr
Otoe County May Follow Lead Of Cass County
From Nebraska City comes word that many Otoe County residents want a grand jury called. They have watched Cass County’s investigation with interest and hear that a jury may be requested there. Cases not aired through normal channels would be addressed before the jury. The locals seek the pitiless light of publicity on the proceedings.
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Nebraska City
Otoe County
Cass County
Local Classified Ad For Sandwich Shelter Repair
A brief classified note offers a six inch sandwich shelter in good shape for $100 from Herman Plunkow of Elmwood Nebraska. Also listed are sewing machine services including oil Needles Repairing and Singer Sewing Machine Co with phone number 9 1(daw)
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Herman Plunkow
Elmwood
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Poultry Buyers To Purchase On Wednesday In Plattsmouth
A car load of live poultry will be accepted at the poultry car near the Burlington freight house in Plattsmouth on Wednesday December 12. Prices offered include cash per pound for springs hens old Cox turkeys geese ducks and Leghorn poultry. The buyers note Wednesday as their regular purchasing day and will be there to take all poultry offered at the stated prices.
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Burlington Freight House
Plattsmouth
Leghorn
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Alice Louise Weeccott
Schubert
E. H. Wescott
Cc. E. Wescott’s Sons
Peter Vallery
Oak Hill
Kathleen
Nick
Dad
Coates
Nebraska City Woman Insurance
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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