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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1928

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Poultry Show to Highlight January Exposition in Cass County

The Cass county poultry show and corn exposition will run January 2 to 5 at the American Legion community building. Organized by the Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee led by T. H. Pollock and County Agent L. R. Snipes, the event aims to showcase pure bred poultry and top corn varieties with prizes for best strains and a strong display from Nebraska's poultry industry. Flocks are urged to participate. final planning follows the International Stock Show event.

Cass County American Legion Community Agricultural Committee The Chamber of Commerce T. H. Pollock L. R. Snipes Nebraska Pollock Snipes United States

Cass County Creamery Plant Gets Ice Machine Installed

The Cass County Creamery and Produce Co plant received an ice machine this week, with the Peterman Company installing it to speed up final hookups and near opening within two weeks. Nebraska City Chamber reps visited to inspect the project amid interest in a local dairy plant. The creamery aims to handle local dairy farmers’ cream and butter fat for a strong home market under Cass County farmer ownership.

Cass County Creamery & Produce Co Peterman Company Chamber of Commerce of Nebraska City Acord Cass County

Deserter Arrested Near Great Lakes Recruit

Officers Pickrel and Libershal apprehended a young man named Bates in the city after he deserted from the Great Lakes naval training station. His companion Robinson surrendered in Nebraska City. Bates was jailed with his father for DUI before being sent to Omaha for return to training and punishment.

Datter Dave Pickrel Joe Libershal Batea Great Lakes Illinois Robinson Nebraska City Young Bates Omaha Naval Recruiting Station

Card of Thanks from the Despain Family

The Despain family expresses deep appreciation for words of sympathy shown after the death of their wife and mother. They thank nurses, Nebraka Masonic Home staff, officers, and those who sent flowers at the funeral.

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Nebraska case finds Kunz guilty of paternity

The district court jury in the State of Nebraska case extell Mable Kilborn versus Willie E Kunz found the defendant guilty as charged of being the father of Kilborn's child. The trial moved quickly this morning, with the verdict delivered after the noon recess. Kilborn resides in Weeping Water and Kunz lives near Syracuse in Otoe County.

State of Nebraska Mable Kilborn Willie E. Kunz Weeping Water Syracuse Otoe County

Danger of Monoxide Poisoning in Cold Weather

Warns of the deadly risk from carbon monoxide as cars warm up in closed spaces. Advises opening garage doors for ventilation to prevent unconsciousness and death during freezing mornings and evenings. Authorities urge motorists to take precautions with running engines in enclosed buildings.

Cars Crash On Icy Hill Near South Omaha

A two car collision on the icy north slope of Avery hill along the K of T highway near South Omaha injured Mrs. John F. Wehrbein and caused serious damage to both Cass county vehicles. Tom Ruby of Mynard drove into the Wehrbein car, windshield and side glass broke, Mrs. Wehrbein suffered a thumb laceration requiring stitches and a badly bruised knee. other occupants were shaken but not seriously harmed. Mrs. Wehrbein received care in Plattsmouth and the cars were towed for repairs.

Thuracay Avery Hill K. of T South Omaha Cass County John F. Wehrbein Ruby Mr. Wehrbein Wehrbein

Jury Returns Verdict in Lincoln Mortgage Suit

In district court the Conservative Mortgage Co of Lincoln won a verdict against William Meyers for 553 dollars plus interest at ten percent. The plaintiff sought 1048.59 on notes contested as part of a group of similar actions. Defense argued notes bought from Farmers State Bank of Greenwood at a discount after the bank’s receivership.

Thursdey Conservative Mortgage Co Lincoln William Meyers Farmers State Bank of Greenwood

Thanks for support at our loved one's funeral

Mr and Mrs ah Mayfield and Family and Bela ves express thanks for assistance during our hour of sorrow and for the words of sympathy and flowers given at the funeral.

Ah Mayfield Belaves

Journal Office Produces Wide Range of Stationery

The Journal office offers a broad line of business stationery products suitable for firms and individuals, including letterheads envelopes and business forms in assorted styles and quantities.

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Hear Very Fine Lecture on City Manager Plan

At the Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Plattsmouth, W D Toyne city manager of Clarinda Iowa spoke on the city manager form of government. He outlined Staunton Virginia's origin in 1908 and Clarinda's adoption in 1913 and 1915 statutory backing, noting the plan centralizes departments under a manager and board policies, with accountability to a council.

Chamber of Commerce Perkins W. D. Toyne Clarinda Town Plattsmouth H. L. Grassmouck Toyne Staunton Virginia Clark South Dakota Sumter South Carolina Fredericksburg Iowa Earl Peters Poseneus Govert Judge Peters Peters Qlarinda General Assembly W. F. Stipe United States Nebraska

Mexican Riot Ignites Alvo Amid Hoover Tour

Sheriff Bert Reed combats a Mexican incident near Alvo as President elect Hoover tours Latin America. Deputies Young and Svoboda chase through snow to arrest the man who threatened residents with a fiery outburst and weapon noises, locking him in county jail.

Callier Herbert Hoover South America Bert Reed Mexico Alvo Cass County Sheriff's Office Young Tom Svoboda Reed

Santa to visit Plattsmouth December fifteenth

Santa Claus informs E A Wurl of the Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce that he will visit on Saturday morning December 15 arriving about 10 15 a m by sled not aeroplane and asks the community to gather children for this stop He notes the Golden Rule club and promises a brief appearance before moving on to Council Bluffs seeking to communicate in a cheerful holiday tone

Santa Claus E. A. Wurl Chamber of Commerce Plattsmouth Santa Omaha Council Bluffs Icy Cape Northland C. of C Nebr Mr. Wurl

Funeral of Mrs Grace

Mrs Mary Grace wife of Daddy Grace formerly turnkey at the South Side police station Omaha died Saturday at her home 427 South 28th avenue She was 72 and had lived in Omaha about thirty years Survived by husband two sons Frank and Tom Grace two daughters Miss Josephine Grace and Mrs Kittie Connor Funeral services were held Monday from the home to St Johns church with interment in St Marys cemetery Mr Grace was reported sight improved today South Omaha News Desk

Mary Grace Grace South Side Omaha South 28Th Avenue Frank Tom Grace Josephine Grace Kittie Connor St. John's Church St. Mary’s Cemetery South

Graduates From Tech High in Omaha

Miss Mildred Meisinger daughter of Mr and Mrs John Meisinger Jr of this city is among the mid winter class graduates at the Technical high school in Omaha She has studied there for a year and previously attended local schools and Omaha High School well known as one of the largest in the United States Friends here applaud her school honors and graduation.

Mildred Meisinger John Meisinger Technical High School Omaha Miss Meisinger Omaha High School United States

Catholic Daughters of America Elect Officers

The local court of the Catholic Daughters of America met at St. John's school. Officers elected for the coming year include Regent Mrs. Frank Mullen and Vice-Regent Mrs. A G Bach. Other posts filled were Prophetess Mrs. F I Rea Lecturer Miss May Murphy Historian Mrs Lon Henry Financial Secretary Mrs William Woolcott Treasurer Miss Helen Egenberger Monitor Swiss Genevieve Whelan Sentinel Mrs W T Distell Organist Mrs Charles Peterson Trustees Mrs John L Hadraba Miss Betty Bergmann. The meeting adjourned after business with no social features.

The Catholic Daughters of America St. John's School Frank Mullen A. G. Bach F. I. Rea May Murphy Lon Henry William Woolcott Helen Egenberger Monitor Genevieve Whelan Sentinel W. T. Distell Charles Peterson John L. Hadraba Betty Bergmann

Obituary of Olive Farrar Ruhney in Plattemouth Nebraska

Olive Farrar Ruhney born January 10 1870 in Davies county Iowa died November 16 1928 at age 58 funeral services held November 19 at 2 30 pm from the Methodist church at Plattemouth Nebraska with Rev W N Wallis officiating. She is survived by two daughters and an array of relatives including a brother and a sister in California. interment at Oak Hill cemetery.

Olive Farrar Davies County Iowa Henry H. Ruhney Malvern Roy Mayfield Ashland Nebraska Henry Speck James Farrar Isabella Cramer John Farrar Los Angeles California Methodist Church Plattemouth W. N. Wallis Oak Hill Cemetery

Case Postponed In Alienation Suit Over 310000

The hearing of Andy Francis versus William Sacks was postponed as Sacks is hospitalized from injuries in an auto wreck last night. The case seeks 310000 in alienation of affections and attracted much attention in the term.

Andy Francis William Sacks

Helen Perry in Serious Condition at Methodist Hospital

Reports from the Methodist hospital in Omaha note Helen Perry remains in very serious condition. Despite consultations, doctors have not located the source of her illness and her strength has weakened in recent days, offering little hope for recovery.

Methodist Hospital Omaha Helen Perry

Chamber and Union Bridge Plan Foot Bridge Over Missouri

The Chamber of Commerce and Union Bridge & Construction join to fund and build a foot bridge below the Burlington bridge to ease travel for workers on the Missouri river span. A committee will raise half the cost. the company lends the other half. The bridge will be wide for two crossing workers, well floored with guard rails, improving daily home access for local laborers.

Dany Missouri River Chamber of Commercce Union Bridge & Construction Company F. I. Rea George K. Petring Emmons J. Richey Chamber of Commerce Bridge Company Burlington

Social Workers Flower Club Plans Christmas Boxes

The Social Workers flower club met Wednesday at Miss Helen Johnsons home with many ladies in attendance. They discussed preparing Christmas boxes for the needy and started work immediately. New member Mrs. Orvill Hutchison joined the club. A lunch was served and the next meeting is December 18 at Mrs. James Leiperts home for an all day session.

Social Workers Flower Club Helen Johnson Orvill Hutchison Mies Johnson James Lelpert

Chicken Thieves Strike Mt. Pleasant Farm

Adam Schafer, a leading Mt. Pleasant farmer, reports thefts of his chickens over the past nights. About 100 birds were taken previously and more were taken last night, with the exact count not yet reported to Sheriff Reed. Investigations continue to locate the culprits and protect remaining stock.

Adam Schafer Mt. Pleasant Precinct Reed Adam Altho

Beal Arrives in California for Extended Visit

Friends note M M Beal has reached California for an extended visit at his daughter Mrs B L Kirkham's home in Midway City near Santa Ana He may consider making his future home with the Kirkhams among many former Nebraska residents in the area and enjoy reuniting with old friends

M. M. Beal California B. L. Kirkham Nebraska Mra. Kirkham Midway City Santa Ana Mr. Beal

Mrs Gamble Hosts Bridge Luncheon Honoring Daughter

Mrs John W Gamble entertained at a bridge luncheon Thursday at home honoring her daughter Mrs H L Thomas of Plattsmouth. Other guests included Mrs Carl Humphrey Mrs W R McGrew Mrs Tint Dinan Mrs Ralph Segar Mrs Thomas Sullivan Mrs Fred Shotwell Mrs Richard Munter Mrs Joseph Barker II Mrs Sam Smyth and Miss May Murphy.

John W. Gamble H. L. Thomas Plattsmouth Carl Humphrey W. R. McGrew Mra Tint Dinan Ralph Segar Thomas Sullivan Fred Shotwell Richard Munter Joseph Barker Sam Smyth May Murphy

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