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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1928

Page

4

Greenwood visitors and residents attend events across county

Nelson McDowell visits Plattsmouth as a district court witness while Max Pfitzmeyer and others conduct business in Greenwood. Local residents travel to Omaha Union and nearby towns, with Thanksgiving flu cases, a large corn shipment to Wyoming, and a notable wagon incident halted by Rex Peters.

Nelson McDowell Plattsmouth Max Pfitzmeyer Greenwood P. L. Hall Omaha John Ring Near Eagle W. 5. Allen E. L. McDonald Murdock and Alvo East Lincoln Club John Weatherhogg A. R. Birdsall W. H. McFadden Union J. C. Lemeyer Wm. Kelly South Omaha Mr. Kelly Wm. McGill W. C. Erickson Waterloo Seed Company Rex Peters Martin Mahar W. S. Allen Art Weidemann Wyoming Virginia Newkirk Clyde Newkirk Dewey Headley Searle Chafin Lumber Company W. FE. Newkirk L. P. Lee Murdock Methodist Church Messrs Henry, George Louis John Meyers Meyers Near Elmwood Peters Ben Howard P. A. Mockenhaupt Rex Walter Lenhart Olson Brothers Farmers Grain Company

Lindbergh Profile Effort Underway By Fine Arts Commission

Washington reports the government authorized by congress to honor Colonel Lindbergh for lacking profile photographs. Mrs Laura Gordon Fraser of New York was chosen to design the medal and has asked Lindbergh to pose for a sketch, but he has been traveling and contact has been difficult.

Washington Lindbergh Congress Laura Gordon Fraser New York Fine Arts Commission

Red Polled Cow for Sale with Calf Option

Red Polled cow offered by A. J. Ross of Nehawka. Available with calf or cow alone. Contact A. J. Ross for details.

A. J. Ross Nehawka

Call Ho with Your Order for

The brief note shows a truncated request to place an order by calling a person named Ho. It lacks context, date, location, or company details.

Plattsmouth High Schedule Picks Up Strong Opponents

Plattsmouth High basketball set a strong schedule for the season with games against Blair Benson Hastings Creighton Prep Benton High of St Joseph Nebraska City Auburn Peru and Omaha Central among others. The team may add an extra late season game against Wahoo if possible.

Plattsmouth Wahoo Omaha Benton High School St. Joseph Missouri Hastings Benson High Blair Benson Creighton Prep Benton H North Fremont Omaha Central Nebraska City Auburn Peru

Plattsmouth High Wins State Bronze Plaque for Athletics

Plattsmouth High School earned a bronze plaque from the N club of the state for top athletic scholarship standings. Notable students include A averages Robert Hadraba Joe Hartford, B averages Bernard Galloway Robert Wurl Fred Gorder Edgar Wescott Virgel Hutton Robert Fitch and C average Oliver Schneider with other team members. Wescott and Galloway were named all state in basketball. Vinton Lawson of Ashland will present the plaque at a later date.

Plattsmouth Athetes Plattsmouth High School Robert Hadraba Joe Hartford Bernard Galloway Robert Wurl Fred Gorder Edgar Wescott Virgel Hutton Robert Fitch George Perry Dean Snyder Oliver Schneider Wescott Galloway Vinton Lawson Ashland

Acosta Acquitted in Nebraska District Court Trial

The November term jury found Francisco Acosta not guilty of breaking and entering after a brief trial in which Acosta testified he fled from perceived threats and robbery plans by other workers. Key witnesses included W E Norris and Foreman. interpreter help was arranged due to language barriers. The jury retired at 4 30 PM and the judge thanked them for their service.

District Court State of Nebraska Francisco Acosta Acosta Oreapolis Charles Foreman Alvo William Stewart W. E. Norris Eagle Foreman Marshal Norris Mr. Acosta Norris Mr. Norris Plattsmouth Force James T. Begley

Happy Hundred Will Have Many Visitors Tuesday

The December supper of the Happy Hundred at the American Legion community building Tuesday at 6 30 promises large attendance. Former Governor Henry J Allen of Kansas and Hearst interests in Omaha will be the speaker. The Bellevue Men’s club sends a delegation in return for Plattsmouth guests. The Plattsmouth Bridge Co officers will attend. Hugh Wallace to perform and add tracks for fun. Tickets available from R W Knorr L O Minor or Hill W Scott.

American Legion Henry J. Allen Kansas Hearst Omaha Allen Sunflower Bee- News William Randolph Hearst Republican National Committee Bellevue Plattsmouth Hugh Wallace Par Excellent R. W. Knorr L. O. Minor Hill Wscott

Legal forms for sale at the Tournal office

Deeds mortgages contracts and assorted legal blanks offered for sale at the Tournal office providing ready templates for public notices and correspondence. The offer targets customers handling property transactions contracts registrations and related paperwork.

Tournal

Stores Open Evenings For Christmas Shopping

The Chamber of Commerce retail section announces stores will open Wednesday December 12 and stay open each weeknight through Christmas, aiding shoppers who cannot visit in daytime.

Chamber of Commerce

Blair Faculty versus Plattsmouth in pregame battle

Blair and Plattsmouth high schools prepare a pregame faceoff at the local gym next Friday night. Blair will feature Floyd Flack, principal and former science teacher in 1926 27, as both teams aim to stage a strong season opener.

Plattsmouth

Wanted farm or ranch near Plattsmouth Nebraska

Classified notice seeking an improved farm or ranch near Plattsmouth Nebraska. Respond with full description and second price in the first letter. Write Boz 454 Elgin Nebraska. 10-?

Plattsmouth Nebr Elgin Nebraska

Two Boys Face Life Terms in Iowa Murder Case

Two youths from Glenwood State School for the Feeble Minded, Robert White and George Davis, aged 16 and 17, were found guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of Patrolman Bernard Geerts during an attempted robbery. Sentencing by Judge D V Jackson set for next Wednesday. Medical experts testified they were mentally deficient but the jury rejected that defense, deeming them sane at crime and trial. Davis had a Davenport origin, with six relatives described as mental defectives, while White had a history of escapes from Council Bluffs.

Glenwood Bernard Geerts George Donahue Cherokee State Hospital T. B. Lavey White Council Bluffs Lacey Donahue Davis Julius Burmeister

160 Acre Improved Farm Near Elmwood Nebraska For Sale

160 acres improved on a gravel road near Elmwood Nebraska listed March 3rd at 125 dollars per acre with favorable terms. Written by owner care of Box 242 Elmwood Nebraska.

Elmwood Nebraska

Impressions of a Cass County Ford Agency and Parmese Theatre

The article praises Ford dealer George K. Petring for a modern, well equipped Cass county showroom and notes strong demand for Ford cars after a period without sales. It also extolls Parmese theatre owners Cloidt and Moore for remodeling and a weekly Family Night offering 30 cent admission and bargain film pricing to attract patrons.

Auto Agency George K. Petring Ford Agency Nebraska Iowa Petring Ford Motor Co Ford Cass County Parmese Theatre Plattsmouth Messrs Cloidt Moore

Dream of the West bread from Wentworth bakery grows in Plattsmouth

Mr Wentworth of Cream of the West Bakery on Main Street markets Dream of the West bread at 10 cents a loaf. The writer notes high demand and patronage, praising the quality and value compared with other breads in Plattsmouth.

Wentworth Cream of the West Bakery Plattsmouth Main Street Sixth Street

Fred Smith and H H Platt Form New Chevrolet Partnership

Fred Smith and H H Platt form a partnership to run the Service Chevrolet company in Plattsmouth. They will handle sales and operate a service station with factory trained mechanics, offering Chevrolet models including the new 6 cylinder design arriving soon. Public invited to view displays as soon as 30 days.

Fred Smith H. H. Platt Chevrolet Company Plattsmouth Smith Chevrolet Platt Smith-Berger Chevrolet Fred H. Wynn

Kroehler Hardware Store Earns Trust in Plattsmouth

The Kroehler Hardware business in Plattsmouth is highlighted for quality and service. Owner Andrew Kroehler has served the area for over 25 years, stocking practical merchandise for both city and country customers and inviting all to visit the shop.

Genera Kroehler Andrew Plattsmouth Plattemouth

Delightful Spot of Plattsmouth Fountain Service

A Plattsmouth featured Bon Ton Sweet Shop offers light lunches malted milks ice cream and hot chocolate around the clock It is described as a roomy inviting parlor with tables and a balcony garden for private parties The shop is operated by Mrs Elnora Jezewski with help from her son and daughter The reviewer notes strong appeal in summer and Christmas seasons for chocolates candies and holiday treats with down town shoppers invited to linger over treats and hot beverages.

Plattsmouth Bon Ton Sweet Shop Elnora Jezewski

Photos for Xmas at McFarland Studio

Plattsmouth offers McFarland studio in Bekins building open Sunday afternoons before Christmas. Studio promises Christmas photographs with quality comparable to larger cities and delivery available in coming days.

McFarland Studio Plattsmouth Bekins

Very Neatly Equipped Beauty Shoppe Serves Plattsmouth

Mrs. Madge Keck runs a cozy beauty shop in Plattsmouth offering facials, marcels, hair trims, and permanents by appointment. The writer commends the shoppe for its neat appearance, equipment, and excellent service attracting local women and clubgoers.

Madge Keck Plattsmouth

Unique Candy Kitchen on Sixth Street North of Majin

W. J. Hartwick Candy Kitchen run by Mr. and Mrs. Hartwick offers homemade candies made from pure ingredients. The shop is praised as a popular Plettemouth destination this season for sweets and other treats.

W. J. Hartwick Sixth Street Majin Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

N” Club of State Happy Hundred New Bridge Company State School D. V. Jackson Davenport Geo. K. Petring Parmere Management H. H. Wentworth Court House Pioneer Hardware Business Hartwick’s
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