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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1927
Page
1
Francis Zitka seventeen from the Lorenz household garage died after inhaling monoxide gas from a truck engine he started to warm up. He collapsed inside the well built rear garage as neighbors attempted resuscitation before medical help arrived.
Mrs Alfred Petring entertained 20 guests at 1813 First Avenue in a Thursday afternoon bridge party honoring Miss Florence Kenyon. The event announced Kenyon’s upcoming wedding to S Ralph Petring of Plattsmouth at First Presbyterian Church Monday morning. Prizes went to Miss Marion von Gillern and Mrs Ernest Overton. out of town guests included Mrs Robert Walling Mr Lyle Hervey Mrs Walter Cowden and Miss Florence Petring.
Ike Gilinsky of the DeLuxe bus line reports state railway commission approval for a new 1 PM departure time from the Main hotel daily to Omaha. The earlier run was 1:30 PM, and the adjustment aids theatre patrons and connections to the 2 PM bus to Lincoln.
Prices vary widely for Christmas cards at Bates Book and Gift Shop. Customers may bring their own plate or have cards printed with their name.
A noon fire at the Sattler Funeral Home on Fourth and Vine street damaged the shingle roof but was quickly fought by Mrs. Sattler and her son John using a cap and snow. The quick response prevented major interior damage despite a north wind.
The City of Plattsmouth won a $9 804 62 judgment plus interest from January 1927 against the bondsmen of First National Bank in a suit to recover city deposits. The case argued that the 1926 bond replaced an earlier surety, and defense contended the bond only covered a limited period.
Cre Mre J S Livingston of this city is designated by the state regent as chairman of the committee on Revolutionary relics. The committee locates and conserves relics from the revolutionary war period and arranges custody with private or public institutions for future generations.
Reports from Immanuel hospital in Omaha say Charles E. Cook of this city is recovering well from an operation. He is in better spirits and his prospects for lasting recovery look favorable, with hope to return home after his long illness.
George Price of Chicago, visiting Omaha friends and his brother, who had an appendicitis operation, fell ill on returning home and was rushed to a hospital for another appendectomy. He is reported doing nicely and this news pleases his many friends in the city.
Miss Lindsay the music supervisor earns praise for arranging the operetta and for training the young people who participated in the entertainment. The list of attendees includes Graves Elizabeth Hart Jean ayes Leona Hudson Pauline Kief Teresa Libershal Catherine icClusky Isa belle Marshall Germaine Mason Constance Rea Eula Reed Vestetta Robertson Mildred Schulz Marie Sperry Mary Swatek Dorothy Todd Mary Ellen Valiery Gretchen Warner Florence Wiles Viennese Men Tourists and Gypsies Robert Bester Donald Born Eugene Bushnell Bershel Dew Richard Friedrich Ralph Gansemer Wilbur Hall Jock Batt Ralph Hiner Silbert Hirs Virell Hutton Noble Kiser Joe Knoflicek Lyle Lawton Lawrence Leonard Ira Mumm William Nelson Donald Rainey George Sayles Claire Shallenhberger Richard Spangler Thomas Svoboda George Thacker Linville Wiles Clement Wester Waiters James Beeley Francis Yelick Garland McCleary.
Local committees announce Santa will visit Plattsmouth on Saturday December 17 at 10 15 AM arriving by Burlington from the north. He will be greeted by children at the station and escorted to the American Legion building on Vine Street for a welcome and meeting with youngsters. Santa will give calling cards printed with store names where tickets can be redeemed. Letters to Santa may be sent to the Ad Club in Plattsmouth.
The funeral for Andy Thomsen was held at Glendale church with Rev. H. G. McClusky in charge. Many neighbors attended as Thomsen, born 1867 in Schleswig Holstein, spent his life in the United States and Cedar Creek before dying after extended ill health. Burial followed at Glendale Cemetery with pallbearers from among old friends.
The district court heard the case of Oliver C. Dovey v Myrtle Gillispie William F. Gillispie over a $2000 note. The jury found for the defendants Myrtle L Gillispie and William F Gillispie after deliberation, ruling no liability against them and assessing the action against the plaintiff.
Friday’s Mari reception reports T B Bates became a grandfather again with a six pound daughter named Roberta Kirk arriving Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Milford B Bates in Los Angeles. All are doing well and relatives here celebrate the news.
The Bates Book & Gift shop showcases Christmas cards with beautiful designs. Early callers have the opportunity to select the best stock before others.
Last evening the Parmele theatre in Charleston hosted a city youth Charleston contest. Paul Vandervoort won first prize with Helen Jane West second and Betty Bulin third. Wilma Hart received a fourth prize. Many participants impressed the crowd with clever routines as management plans another contest soon and warns of next Friday’s amateur night at the Parmele.
Mrs Thomas Svoboda, previously taken ill last Sunday, shows marked improvement and can be up and around though not fully recovered. Doctors expect further recovery soon.
At a Friday meeting of the Methodist church ladies and society Mrs Martha Chriswisser marked her eightieth birthday with a surprise party. Games arranged by Mrs H E Sorter and Mrs W L Weinrich added to the fellowship. Refreshments were served by Mesdames A Christ Otto Keck F R Gobelman and William Baird.
Fire at the Wolff Building once used as a garage and now a warehouse for the Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Company was contained quickly. A furnace overheat started the blaze near a wooden partition, damaging shelving, a Ford delivery truck top and cushions, with minimal roof timbers affected and no major loss to materials or insurance coverage. The fire department fought dangerous smoke to confine the flames and prevent broader damage.
Opened at Missouri Valley by Frank Mullen of this city the new Mullen & Sons meat market No. 2 pledges sanitary service and best quality meat at fair prices. Edward Mullen and E. H. Krug will manage Missouri Valley venture while Mr. Mullen oversees the city market.
Mr and Mrs Guy Long hosted two tables of city youths for a bridge game. Mrs Walter Reed won the ladies prize and Richard Beverage captured the gentlemen's prize. An oyster supper followed the lively event.
The Burlington and Missouri Pacific are the biggest Cass County taxpayers, with the Burlington at 47268.60 dollars and the Missouri Pacific at 22995 668, followed by Rock Island at 9116.32. The report details each line's routes through Cass County and notes railroads support county, city, and state finances by bearing a large tax burden.
The jury returned a verdict for Charles F. Richardson against C. Lawrence Stull, awarding $559 plus interest that totals $801.42. Richardson, a tenant, claimed he was forced to abandon the corn crop on ground part of the Stull Platte bottom land north of the city. The case, tried previously with a $200 judgment, was remanded by the Supreme Court for a new trial, yielding the increased recovery.
Reports from St. Joseph hospital in Omaha say George Swatek is doing very fine while awaiting appendectomy. Condition improving as inflammation subsides, with bright hopes for removal of appendix in the next few days.
Bernard Gloway has returned home after a hospital operation in Omaha. He has had a splendid recovery and is in good shape with hopes for permanent relief from his prior trouble.
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