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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1928
Page
2
The article explains how the Ford’s electrical and ignition systems are modern and reliable. It highlights a power house type generator, a single high tension cable, water proof distributor, and simple maintenance. Regular care like water in the storage battery and periodic cleaning lengthens car life and lowers running costs.
The War Department authorizes officers and enlisted men to wear blue uniforms again after more than a decade in olive drab. Costs for officers rise to about 125 dollars, while enlisted men pay around 25 dollars. Commanding officers are forbidden from pressuring purchase, and ties are optional except with formations. Local Omaha officers welcome the change, noting optics in Washington social events. Fort Crook traditions lean blue for drum major and color bearers, echoing Civil War and Revolutionary War styles.
County leaders of the American Farm Bureau Federation met in Chicago for a preconvention session as a membership drive is planned for the coming year. The annual convention and agricultural exposition open Monday with focus on tariff issues and Hoover farm relief. G E Metzger predicted a 10 percent membership rise during the campaign as Sam H Thompson prepares to address the opening session.
Mrs J B Livingston has been confined to her home for several days with flu and complications causing great discomfort.
Grover Hill delivered corn to Rehmeyer elevator while Simon Rehmeyer and family visited Omaha. John Skinner hauled stock to Omaha. James Taylor and wife move to Alvo for work with Edward Nelson store. Local illness includes flu reports and hospital recovery. Alvo Womans Club hosted a meeting with Mrs. Appleman and refreshments.
The women of the Alvo Methodist Church hosted a Wednesday evening supper combined with a bazaar. The event drew strong patronage and raised a neat sum for the church budget.
A Mexican worker discharged from Rock Island labor went to Omaha to procure illicit liquor and returned to Alvo causing camp disorder. After an incident at Charles Foreman s home authorities were summoned as residents grew weary of these orgies and delinquent behavior.
Male goat offered for sale by Roy Stewart. Viewable at his home location south of Alvo. Local sale advertisement without further details on price or breed. Testable for buyers seeking livestock.
Dies at Central City Pettigrew, formerly of Alvo and Oak, died in a Central City hospital after two strokes. He was sixty two, funeral held November 27 at Oak with nephews Lee and Roy Stuart in attendance. Roy Stuart notes crops nearby are not as good as Cass county. For sale Duroc boar Immuné heavy boned four miles east of Alvo. Christ Neben. 10-17 A.
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Stone left early last week by car to travel overland to the west. They plan to spend the winter in Los Angeles and nearby areas visiting friends and enjoying the milder climate. They have nearly reached their destination.
Eight Mile Grove P T A announces a parent teachers meeting at Hight Mile Grove school on Friday night December 14, 1928. The program starts at o clock with a short talk by Mr. George Farley on better roads and a snappy program to follow.
An ad from a steady seller promotes year round availability of goods. The fragmented text mentions a trader and ongoing advertisements, suggesting continuous business activity.
The 18th annual Nebraska State Irrigation Association meeting in Kearney elected Bridgeport’s Ralph Canady as president with R O Chambers Minatare first vice president Harden Yensen Gering second vice president R H Willis Bridgeport secretary and M Spangate Bridgeport treasurer. Delegates urged statewide water conservation and plan a broad survey of surface and ground water to assess pump irrigation impact on water tables.
A seven passenger Buick from Eagle was badly damaged when it skidded on gravel near the Roll Miller home and rolled over into a ditch. Occupants were freed after breaking glass. one passenger suffered a seven stitch leg wound. The car caught fire and needed extensive interior damage repairs at Williams garage.
Central building of city schools hosted Walter Damrosch and his symphony orchestra in a Friday morning program from 10 to 11 o clock. The event was arranged through H L Gamer who installed a radio so students in all rooms could hear. Teachers and pupils lauded Mr Gamer for his kind assistance.
Attorney D. O. Dwyer reports the Thorne family welcomed a son on Wednesday December 5 at Fort Adams Newport Rhode Island where Captain Thorne serves in the U. S. Army detachment. The mother formerly Miss Lillian Dwyer of this city is doing well. The new arrival brings joy to the sisters and family.
Jake Bird, suspected ax slaver linked to Omaha crimes, was moved from Polk county jail by Sheriff Percy Lainson. Authorities feared unrest and likely took him to Council Bluffs where he faces charges for attacking Mr and Mrs Harold Stribling.
Box social and program to be held Friday evening December 21 at District No. 58. Everyone invited to come and have a good time. Mae Reed, teacher, announces prompt service for orders by phone.
The marriage occurred on Thanksgiving in Dayton Ohio with Rev Jensen Leon Urich officiating. Miss Marguerite Gerdes and Mr W Jennings Seybert were united, attended by Mr and Mrs Co A Young, and plan to live at 139 Hershey Street Dayton. Marguerite is a Steel High School graduate class of 1927. Jennings worked at Frigidaire in Dayton.
District Judge James T. Begley has been notified that the state supreme court wishes him to sit with the court for the week beginning January 7 after the Christmas holidays. The second district judge has assisted on various occasions and worked on major litigation, earning high regard from the state court.
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