Carbon Monoxide Fatal To Hazel Thurston
Hazel Mae Thurston a 14 year old girl died at a Hominy Oklahoma home from carbon monoxide poisoning. The tragedy occurred while her mother was away, with doctors and local fire officials unable to revive her. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Hominy with many relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Thurston
Thurston
Nehawka
Hominy
Oklahoma
Hazel Thurston
Hazel Mae
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
OD. Thurston
Jade Thurston
South Pettit Avenue
Sapotpa
Matthews Witton Company
Trazel
Hamron High School
Searrow
Plattsmouth
Nebr
O. N. Thurston
J. W. Kearney
A. M. Bashaw
RK. T. Beshaw
Inez Bashaw
Edward Siler
Tonkawa
W. G. Ricketts
P. J. Deckert
Emma Lane
George Wallingsford
Tulsa
Audrey Jones
Pawhuska
Enjoyable Bridge Party at Richey Home
Last evening at the North Fifth Street home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Richey, about twelve guests attended a 6 o'clock bridge dinner with red candles carnations and dainty place cards. Miss Barbara Gering won first prize, Mrs. B E A Wurl second prize, and Mrs. R W Clement consolation prize, kicking off a series of social events before the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Richey
North Fifth Street
Barbara Gering
BE. A. Wurl
R. W. Clemnt
Christmas gifts for grownups at Bates Book and Gift Shop
Visit Bates Book and Gift Shop to explore a ready supply of Christmas presents for adults. Find suitable items for every grown person on your list and shop with ease this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Book and Gift Shop
Prom Tuesday's Daily Picture Promises New Star of Film Era
A publicity photograph in the Omaha Bee Sunday shows a striking main street view of our city rather than a film celebrity. The image, printed in the rotogravure section, captures the street from west of the Main hotel to the Burlington station at the eastern end.
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Htelecity
Burlington Station
Rail Injunction Blocks Full Tax Collection From Railroads
Federal Judge grants a permanent injunction to bar full state tax collection against five railroads the Burlington Missouri Pacific Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Omaha Northwestern and others until their court adjudication. Each road agrees to pay a percentage of assessed taxes while disputes over valuation proceed. Referee B H Dunham will recommend before final court ruling.
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Burlington
Missouri Pacific
Chicago, Milwaukee
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Omaha
State Board of Equalization
B. H. Dunham
Transportation charge leads to officer custody in county court
James Donelson appeared before County Judge Beeson after capture near Oreapolis. He pled guilty to transportation of liquor and intoxication, receiving fines of 10 and 10 costs, plus costs for the drunken charge. With no funds, he was remanded to Deputy Sheriff Rex Young and to board at the Hotel De Young until payment, before continuing to St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen J. Beeson
James Donelson
Oreapolis
Rex Young
W. G. Kieck
Donelson
Wins First Prize For Nebraska Sales Force
Mrs. W. W. Wasler of this city, representative of Real Silk Plastery, earned the first prize among Nebraska salespeople in a field of ninety one. She received a gold pin from the head offices of the company as formal recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wasler
Nebraska
Pleasant R S T club meeting hosted by Miss Martha Vallery
The R S T club gathered Tuesday evening at Miss Martha Vallery’s Chicago avenue residence with full membership attendance. Guests enjoyed games and music, and refreshments were served to conclude the delightful occasion.
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R. 8
S. T
Martha Vallery
Chicago Avenue
Parent Teachers Meeting at Central City School
The Parent-Teacher association of the Central building of the city schools will meet Thursday at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. President S. S. Davis of the board will give a special address. Parents and the public are invited. program features include entertainment and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher’s Association
8S. S. Davis
Board of Education
Advertise Your Wants in the Journal for Results
Local notice urges readers to place wants and requests in the Jour newspaper section to attract responses. The item highlights ease of posting, quick replies, and broad reach for classifieds.
Late Henry Boeck a real pioneer of Cass County
The death of Henry Boeck occurred in Los Angeles after a long life that began in 1838 in the German lands. He lived much of his life in Cass County Nebraska, worked as a cabinet maker and undertaker, ran a furniture business, then focused on real estate before moving to California in 1920 with his wife. He is survived by his wife and an adopted daughter Ida Boeck Green. funeral plans are expected in Los Angeles.
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Henry Boeck
Los Angeles
Nebraska
Mr. Boeck
German Republic
German Empire
New Republic
Boeck
America
New World
New West
Franklin Pierce
Congress
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohin
Je Tster
St. Louis
Pekin
Peoria
Ulinois
Beeck
Plattsmouth
Illinois
Cass County
Bocek
Elizabeth J. Younnz
Wood
William Young
Rock Flats
Bocotk
Ida Boeck Green
Soennichsen Home Hosts Graceful Bridge Party
Last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Soennichsen friends gathered for a bridge party. Edwin Fricke won the gentlemen’s first prize with Waldemar Soennichsen taking second. Mrs. George Francis Dovey earned the ladies’ first prize and Mrs. P. T. Heineman the second. Christmas colors decorated the setting and refreshments were served by the hostess and Miss Dora Soennichsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Soennichsen
Edwin Fricke
Waldemar Soennichsen
George Francis Dovey
P. T. Heineman
Soennichsen
Dora Soennichsen
Speeding Penalty Imposed by Local Police Court
Police Judge William Weber heard a case from Chief William Hinrichsen against Perry Barnette for operating a motor vehicle faster than legal limits. Barnette was apprehended on High School hill by Officers Libershal and Jackson. the court imposed a fine of three dollars and costs, which he paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Weber
William Hinrichsen
Perry
Barnette
Youngan
Libershal
Jacksom
Plattsmouth Athletes Receive State Football Honors
Plattsmouth athletes gain recognition in the Omaha Bee all state college and high school football teams. Carl Schneider of Hastings college earns a first team spot as left end and captain, while Plattsmouth’s Joe Krejer receives honorable mention as a top school tackle. Both players also starred on the Plattsmouth basketball squad, contributing to the school’s athletic renown.
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Omaha Bee
Plattsmouth
Carl Schneider
Hastings College
Joe Krejer
Ladies Bazaar and Chicken Pie Supper Delight Parish
The Q Z ladies of the Presbyterian church in Cass County hosted a bazaar and a chicken pie supper at the church parlors. A large turnout purchased needlework items and enjoyed the supper, supporting the church’s charitable work and plans for future projects.
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Q. Z. Society
Presbyterian Church
Q. Z
Auxiliary
Cass County
Church Society
Lights On Good Schedule For Early Risers
The morning lights operated on a worker friendly schedule, winking brightly until a quarter of seven, a welcome change from the six o’clock shutdown. Authorities are praised for adjusting the system to provide real service to early risers on cold winter mornings.
School children enjoy free Switzerland film at Parme le theatre
Yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock Parmele theatre presented a film on Switzerland for school children. The event followed a missed lecture by Miss Marie Kaufmann and was shown free of charge by the theatre management.
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Parmele
Switzerland
Marie Kaufmann
Weather Improves After Cold Morning Decline
The morning began with subzero appearances but the thermometer later read ten above zero. The wind eased from yesterday, conditions improved, and forecasters expect fairer and warmer weather in this part of the state.
Married in Council Bluffs
The Omaha Bee reports a marriage license issued yesterday in Council Bluffs to S. L. Conner and Miss Ida N. Parker of the city. Friends extend best wishes to the couple. Conner has worked at the Plattsmouth Motor Co. for years and is a respected local resident.
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The
Omaha Bee
Council Bluffs
S. L. Conner
Ida N. Parker
Conner
Plattsmouth Motor Co
Farley to Attend County Commissioners Meeting in Omaha
George L. Farley travels to Omaha this morning to join the state association of county commissioners in session this week. The event brings together officials to discuss regional governance and county operations.
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George L. Farley
Omaha
County Commissioners Association of
State
Former Plattsmouth resident turns to welfare work in San Francisco
Henry L. Mayer, ex Lincoln Nebraska businessman and Plattsmouth native, moved to San Francisco after thirty years in retail. He leads the San Francisco community service recreation league, chairs a major West Coast church, and serves on charitable boards. He advocates early retirement from business at fifty to devote life to social service, arguing wealth should benefit the community. Mayer’s firm Mayer Brothers, once in Plattsmouth, grew from $500 stock to a prosperous clothing business before relocating to Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Playground and Recreaition Association of America
Henry L. Mayer
San Francisco Community Service Recreation League
Mayer
Lincoln
Nebraska
Mr. Mayer
San Francisco
Recreation League
Egais
Community Service Recreation League
Plattsmouth
Simon and
Charles Mayer
Mayer Brothers
Tocincoln
Social Workers Enjoy Holiday Meeting at Duxbury Home
Yesterday afternoon the Methodist Church Social Workers gathered at the Duxbury home on West Pearl Street for a festive meeting. Despite bad weather a large number attended and the event featured a business session, social conversation, a contest won by Mrs Will Heinrich, and a fine luncheon hosted by Mesdames A H Duxbury and Fred Lugsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
A. H. Duxbury
Fred Lugsch
Duxbury
West Pearl Street
Will Heinrich
False marriage report denied by Mendenhall and Lahoda
Thelma Mendenhall and Claude Lahoda say a Daly Journal Saturday report of their marriage is false. They claim the reporter was misinformed and announce they are still free to form matrimonial ties, urging friends to understand they are victims of a practical joker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Thelma Mendenhall
Claude Lahoda
Bates Family Hosts Pleasant North Seventh Street Luncheon
Mr and Mrs R A Bates entertained at their North Seventh Street home with several guests including Mr and Mrs J J Smith and Col and Mrs M A Bates. The gathering honored Mr and Mrs J J Smith, parents of Mrs T B Bates, who plan a reunion and to spend winter months away. Omaha guests returned home on the belated Missouri Pacific train.
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R. A. Bates
North Seventh Street
J. J. Smith
Grant Summers
Ward Smith
Ward, Jr
Omaha
M. A. Bates
T . Bates
T. B. Bates
Missouri Pacific
Sheriff’s sale closes two tax auctions in county
Sheriff E P Stewart completed two tax sales at the county courthouse. The Sharp estate property sold to G C Dovey for 21500, covering several city residences. A second sale under Walter A Johnson v Daniel Rockwell offered a 160 acre farm in the central county, bought by W J Rau cashier of the Bank of Mantey for 19700.
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E. P. Stewart
Court House
L. ¢. Sharp
G. C. Dovey
Walter A. Johnson
Daniel Rockwell
W. J. Rau
Bank of Mantey
Farm Land Sales Reach New Highs in 1924
The National Association of Real Estate Boards reports 1924 farm sales up 42 percent from 1923 with a 44 percent rise in acres sold and a 65 percent jump in total farm purchase value. Confidence in farming fuels market activity across Kansas Nebraska Minnesota the Dakotas and other regions with optimism for the winter season. Christmas cards offered by Bates Book and Gift Shop.
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National Association of Real Estate Boards
Farm Lands Division
Association
United States
Canada
Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
The
Dakotas
North Central
Pacific States
Great Lakes Region
Light company lines suffer storm damage across region
Nebraska Gas & Electric reports limited disturbance as snow sleet and ice weighed down transmission wires. Several poles failed between Plattsmouth and Louisville while crews from Plattsmouth Murdock and DeWitt were dispatched to repair lines and restore service to towns including Lincoln and Omaha area.
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Firem Tuesdavy
Liauy
Nebraska Gas & Electric Co
Hies
Plattsmouth
Louisville
Iowa
Here
Lincoln
Murdock
DeWitt
Nebraska
Daughters of the American Revolution Hold Pleasant Fontenelle Meeting
The Fontenelle chapter of the D A R met at Mrs. T B Bates home amid heavy weather. Mrs. William Baird reviewed the current D A R magazine and shared a Christmas story. Mrs. George E DeWolt recounted early Plattsmouth history, followed by a luncheon hosted by Mrs. R A Bates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fontenelle
Daughters of the American Revolution
T. B. Bates
William Baird
Plattsmouth
George E. DeWolt
Nebraska
R. A. Bates
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Parent Teachers Meeting
Joe Krejci
Playsmouth
Henry Mayer
Social Worker's Meeting
Sheriff's Sale
Associated Real Estate Boards
Louisville Tre
First National Bank
Federal Reserve
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