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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
2
Union diary items list local visits trials at Plattsmouth and Cass county court. Notes mention Mrs Mollie Garrens ill with grip and many residents buying Christmas candies at Seheeleys and Sheeley's. Various residents travel, teach, judge, and attend district Bible school and hospital stays, with farm and school updates across Union and surrounding towns.
Silent era film note highlights Mary Pickford in the comedy Peanuts with Lewis Sargent in a supporting role. Screen listings praise the cast and the likely theater program entry.
Due to retrogression at Missouri Pacific, several dispatchers were removed. Mr H Swanson moved from Falls City to Union and resumes agent duties, reclaiming the post once held by Mr Mac Gowan. The worker displaced from his prior role was reassigned elsewhere to balance staff.
Mr. J. L. Pell traveled to Omaha to see a specialist about an ear gathering. An examination revealed a mastoid tumor behind his ear. He was placed on the operating table and the tumor was removed in one hour and forty five minutes. He is recovering well and spirits are good as relatives visit.
Sunday services at 16 00 a m Sunday School Epworth League and evening services are listed. The Sunday School plans a Christmas Eve cantata titled Sons of Promise with a Christmas tree and participation from nearly every class. Public invitation extended.
A hob-tailed Airedale named Rui is missing. Contact L. R. Upten in Unien to report sightings or reclaimed contact.
The Journal offers to prepare special printed Christmas cards for the Yuletide season of 1923 using verses provided by buyers. The service invites customers to submit desired verses to be included in the card design.
Mrs D R Topiiff of phone 2412 advertises purebred Enterpington cocks for sale. Includes contact details and a brief note indicating availability.
Bienday evening December 17th marks the first get together of the local American Legion post with its new 1924 officers. The canteen and smoker will feature a come and get it luncheon. All ex-service men are invited and urged to join for next year.
The Boy Scouts of the city prepare to deliver a circular letter promoting Near East Relief and urging home distribution to raise funds for children in Turkey Greece and areas across the sea. Tag day by high school girls follows and next week a clothing drive will aid Near East depots. Campaign led by Mrs. John F. Gorder.
Public sale conducted at Wh. Young Anet residence two miles west of Plattsmouth on cemetery road at 10 AM. Items include horses and cattle, farm implements, buggy gear, household goods, a Victrola, sewing machine, organ, range, cream separator, and various small articles. Terms: cash for 10 and under, six month credit on larger sums with bankable note at 8% interest.
Fern Noble and Joseph M. McMaken Jr. were married Saturday in Council Bluffs Iowa. The couple returned to Omaha to reside as McMaken operates a truck line. The bride is daughter of A R Noble and a PlatteMouth High School graduate. the groom, son of Joseph H McMaken, is respected locally for his industry.
E P Stewart named by Gov Bryan as Cass County sheriff remains de facto head of the office while Sheriff Quinton faces indictments. County commissioners await court action with potential temporary successors discussed, including Nelson Jean, both Republicans, as possible pro tem.
Chicago officials report soil samples from the Morrill Nebraska home show class A botulinus. Ten nearby gardens also tested. one had botulinus pressur, another absent. Geiger notes about 20 percent of Nebraska soil contains botulinus germs and stresses sterilization in home canning, citing deaths in the Morrill family.
The Bates Book and Stationery Store showcases its best stand offerings. Customers are urged to view the current top display and choose their preferred stand items.
An old ad advises treating a child’s croup with Dr Thomas Eelectic Off and claims a small amount is effective. It promotes availability at drug stores with prices listed as 0c and 60c.
Governor Bryant of Nebraska complains the attorney general’s office failed to provide counsel as he contemplates removing Sheriff Quinton of Plattsmouth. He asks Spillman for legal justification while proposing two remedies to grant the governor direct control over legal staff or appropriations.
Capt. Raymond P. Hobson, World War II hero and prohibition advocate, and Capt. Jesse Hunter, a special investigator for the Los Angeles district attorney, were located in the hills near Tujunga Pass after a search began when they were reported missing. Major M. LePion, Hobson’s brother, relayed the telegraph update confirming their safety and unawareness of being lost.
Miss Gertrude Morgan travels to Omaha this morning to visit friends and handle some business matters.
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