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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1928
Page
8
The Riverview club met on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John Kaufman. The lesson titled Christmas Sweets led to candy making of ten varieties. Candies were displayed attractively and sampled by members as they planned a Christmas party at the Creamer home and a January gathering at Mrs. Ketelhut’s.
Large size maps of Cass county available at the Journal office priced 50 cents each.
Manley residents and guests made several short trips last week. Steinkamp visited work selling stock foods. John Gruber traveled from Omaha with mixed stock for nearby farmers. Edward Kelly attended business matters in Plattsmouth. Fred Falischmann traveled to Louisville with family. Royal Neighbors plan a gathering at the M W A hall this Tuesday.
Adolph Bergman of Manley now living in Chicago has been visiting the West, visiting relatives in several communities during the trip.
A two day celebration at St Patrick’s Church featured a bazaar and supper attracting a large crowd. Women led the event and earned a neat sum for church work, aiding ongoing church activities.
Mrs Rosa Kelly of Manley Nebraska seeks a position as a housekeeper or caregiver for elderly people. Availability noted with contact locally.
Deputy Sheriff Young brought in Ivan Plymel near Eagle to face breaking and entering charges for an Elmwood area theft at Racer’s home on Oo street road two miles south. A wrist watch taken from the residence was recovered in Eagle and linked to Plymel, who was arrested and taken to district court.
At the American Legion monthly meeting in Brown's Jewelry store, members reported a net profit slightly over 600 from the recent indoor carnival, the smallest return yet. A motion passed to apply 500 toward building indebtedness, and the group noted about 4,000 remains on the notes after paying 31,600 since opening 14 months ago.
Health Commissioner Pinto estimates ten thousand Omaha residents are ill with grip. He urges precautions, notes the outbreak is not dangerous, and advises rest, warmth, avoiding crowds, and seeking bed rest until recovery. Forty four firemen are on sick leave amid staff replacements in city services.
Readers are invited to place want ads in the Journal for broad visibility and affordable rates. Advertisers can expect steady inquiries and efficient response handling through the newspaper’s classified section.
William Pankonin living south of town was struck with a club by three hunters in a No 1 license car on Sunday November 26. He lost teeth and suffered a swollen jaw before the attackers fled after demanding permission to hunt. The Louisville Courier notes such depredations harm true sportsmen and urges farmers to post trespass notices.
The Social Circle club met at Mrs S Y Smiths home on Tuesday for an all day gathering with sixteen ladies despite cold weather. Guests included several gentlemen who joined for dinner and desserts. Members brought covered dishes and prepared ten kinds of candies for Christmas. The next meeting is set for January 22 at Mrs Eve Sudduths home near Lewiston schoolhouse with all members hoped to attend.
Washington dispatch reports Grant B. Miller and a team of inspectors investigate a sheep related loss at the Temo Arkansas post office. Postmaster William L. Clemons allegedly slept at the sheep lot and claims sixteen federal money order blanks were taken by sheep during summer heat. Eleven blanks supposedly eaten by the flock.
Mrs. Sam Gilmour advertises Buff Orpington chicks for sale with contact by telephone 39063. Listing notes poultry sale details and seller name.
Plattsmouth High School enters training with 35 boys trying out for the 1928 29 squad and features veteran Robert Hadraba at center along with Hartford Fitch Galloway and Dew. Allen McClanahan joins potential regulars as Blair visits December 14 and Creighton Prep hosts January 3.
The December supper of the Happy Hundred will be held Tuesday evening December 11 at the American Legion community building. Former governor Henry J Allen of Kansas, now Omaha Bee News manager, is expected to speak after invitation replies in the coming days. The event draws large Bellevue Men’s Club attendance and many locals plan to attend.
Mrs. L. G. Todd hosted the Union Women’s club on Tuesday afternoon November 4 with Christmas games led by Mrs. Louis Burbee. Santa Claus delivered gifts from the Christmas tree as the group gathered in the dining room. A centennial sketch of Frans Peter Schubert was presented by Mrs. Ivan Balfour followed by a musical piece by Mrs. Co. B. Smith and a vocal solo by Mrs. Louiis Mougey titled The Land of the Sky Blue Water.
Officials announce a Santa Claus reception in Plattsmouth on December 15 with a student representative from each classroom. Teachers must elect a pupil, send names by December 11, and ensure badges for entry to the American Legion Auditorium at 9:45 AM. Santa will distribute gifts to every pupil.
Venard E. Fearn a 35 year old coal mine operator was fatally shot on his front porch by a young woman described as 20 to 25. She fled toward a Canton bus after the attack and the motive remains unknown with authorities unable to identify the killer.
Michael O Connor of Liverpool England declares he and two nephews and a niece are the rightful heirs to the Nebraska estate now likely to escheat. He asks for republication of the will in the Clare Champion Ennis Ireland to give a fair chance to all claimants as courts recently narrowed the field of possible heirs.
Six arbitrators gathered in Chicago to revisit the 1927 award affecting twenty three railroad departments amid wage disputes and disputed application of the ruling. Judge Homer Dibell and Dr E C Davies chaired with J J Parnap and S B Milliman for the Brotherhood and William Walliger and C H Westbrook for the railroad.
Bates Book and Stationery Store showcases an extensive Christmas card line with engraving and printing options. Shoppers are urged to visit early in the coming week to view the selection before it sells out and to allow time for customization.
Miss Bernice Ault and Helen Vallery depart this morning for Omaha to visit friends and attend to business matters.
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