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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1923

Page

3

Local notes from Plattsmouth area residents

Will Kruger attended business in Plattsmouth last Monday driving his car. Edward Wood visited his sister Mrs. Frank Campbell east of Murray last Sunday. Noah Barker finished corn picking for Dale Topliff and returned to Nehawka. Attorney C A Rawls of Plattsmouth handled business at Nehawka last Friday. J E Wood primed frames at the new home of Werner Lundberg under construction. Wanted to purchase a good canary that sings. contact Mike Disney in Murray Neb.

Will Kruger Plattsmouth Edward Wood Frank Campbell Murray Noah Barker Dale Topliff Nehawka C. A. Rawls J. E. Wood Werner Lundberg Mike Disney Will Troop Denver C. R. Troop Frank Boedeker James Stone W. A. Lewis Walter T. Vallery Otterbein Church Farmers’ Elevator Company of J. W. Wunderlich Velma Creamer Fort Crook Robert Troop Earl Jarvis Lancaster Chalmer Switzer T. E. Fulton Paul Murdock Omaha Nebraska Edward Murray James R. Hill Will D. Troop Mr. Troop Luther Meade Nelson Berger District Court W. O. Troop South Omaha Grover Hoback Court House

Nehawka Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Local residents travel between Nehawka Plattsmouth and Omaha for business and social visits. Church meetings, a wheat shipment, school activities, and improvements at Nehawka mills are reported along with sports results showing Nehawka girls win 29 to 14 while boys fall 12 to 34 at Otoe.

Bank of Nehawka Wins Christmas Decorating Plaudits

D. C. West and daughter Mrs Walter Wunderlich have festooned the Bank of Nehawka with Christmas decor. The display features Liberty bell banks for children and a plan to teach thrift while encouraging savings among young customers.

D. C. West Walter J. Wunderlich Bank of Nehawka

Box Social at Pleasant View School District 80

A box social and program scheduled for Friday evening December 14 at Pleasant View School District 80. Everyone is welcome. Katie Nickel, teacher, promotes the event and notes ads for Journal results.

Pleasant View

Nehawka School Notes

About forty children eat hot lunch each noon indicating need for service. The basketball teams will travel to Otoe next Friday to compete with Otoe high. The girls hiking club held a hike and wienie roast after school on Tuesday.

Otoe Busy Workers Society Miss Streenhalch Glee Club

Radio set purchase planned for Sheldon home

Frank P. Sheldon arranged with Nelson Pollard to obtain a radio for use at the Sheldon home. A portion of the Federal set arrived but other parts were lost in transit, and arrival and installation remain uncertain. W. P. Sheldon has invested in a Crowley radio set and will have it installed at his home.

Frank P. Sheldon Nelson Pollard Sheldon W. P. Sheldon Crowley

Art Exhibit at High School Promises Holiday Treasures

Students prepared for the Art Exhibit to be held Wednesday evening at the High School. Christmas choppers offer novelties as Christmas gifts. Admission is free and the program will be worth attending. Date is December 12, 1923 at 7:30 p.m.

Near East relief topic presented to high school students

Miss Catherine McCormick of the Near East association spoke to high school students about the group's work in war ravaged lands. She outlined the organization’s efforts, described suffering from hostilities, and urged students to aid restoration. She showcased children’s art made from tin cans and other discarded materials.

Near East Catherine McCormick Near East Association

Lyceum Entertainer Organizes High School Club Chapter

Mr. E. J. Gardner a Lyceum entertainer and chief organizer led a Monday afternoon meeting to establish a high school chapter of his cheerful club, sharing plans and entertainment.

Lyceum E. J. Gardner Joy Club Cheerful Club

Public Auction Near Plattsmouth on Cedar Creek Road

Health forces Maude H Babbitt to sell farm items on December 20 starting at 10 30 with lunch at noon. Sale includes spotted Poland China hogs three spring boars cattle equipment hens and crops plus three horses and a bay mare. Terms: cash up to 10 credit six months for larger sums with bankable note at 8 percent. Auction by W R Young. clerk Plattsmouth State Bank.

Plattsmouth Cedar Creek Poland John Deere Warn Rhode Island Maude H Babbitt Gwner

High School Beams With New Optimistic Spirit

The scene praises Mr. Gardner as an optimistic leader raising morale at the high school. From now on smiling will mark daily life as the standard for student and staff happiness.

Lyceum Gardner

Basketball team takes on new season with peppy practices

The coach leads daily workouts as the basketball men push for a winning year. A busy schedule of strong games is expected, with no dull halves due to planned stunts and abrupt, energized play to start each game.

Robert

Unsettled Dates For Listed Home Games

The schedule notes that home games exist for Pacific Junction Weeping Water Nebraska City Auburn Peru Nebraska School for the Deaf Ashland Creighton Hastings and Fremont with dates to be published later. Some locations are marked tentative.

Pacific Junction Weeping Water Nebraska City Auburn Peru Nebraska School For the Deaf Ashland Creighton Hastings Fremont

Mrs J H Meisinger Prolonged Illness Clouding Eight Mile Grove

Mrs J H Meisinger, a longtime Eight Mile Grove resident, is reported quite poorly. Friends and family hope she recovers in time to enjoy the holiday season together.

J. H. Meisinger Eight Mile Grove

New Cass County Maps Available for 50 Cents Each

New maps of Cass county compiled from April landowner lists are on sale at the Journal office Bates Book and Stationery store and at a very low price of 50 cents. The large maps show farm owners highways schools and towns aiding travelers and residents with county geography reference.

Cass County Journal Bates Book and Stationery Store

Norris Candies At Bates Corner Book and Stationery

A Bates Corner store advertises Norris candies for sale, inviting shoppers to pick up a boxed assortment at the local Book and Stationery shop.

Bates Corner Book and Stationery Store

Order of Hearing on Petition for Estate Settlement

In Cass County Nebraska the County Court sets a hearing for December 20 1923 at 10 a m on the final settlement and distribution of Nellie I Frans estate. Notice will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior to the hearing.

Cass County Nebraska State of Nellie I. Frans Harry M. Frans Plattsmouts

New Books for Children Arrive at Public Library Display

The Juvenile department shows new titles to be circulated after the new year, including Three Musketeers Alice in Wonderland Treasure Island Swiss Family Robinson Bible Story Book Retold and Kipling Boy Stories. Young readers can enjoy Little Bear's Adventures Billy Be Nimble Snowy Tail and more. Library staff assist in selecting Christmas gifts for children of all ages.

Biglow Milo Winter Seyymour Loveland Kipling Billy Be-Nimble Snowy Tail Billy Robin Tommy Tittlemouse Waddy Mrabbit Public Library

Robinson and Swanson Out for Re election

Lincoln December 10 Republican incumbents of state house officers line up for re election. Dan Swanson commissioner of public lands and buildings and C D Robin s t ree asurerhave announced they will be candidates in 1924. J W Mayer former Beatrice mayor now resident here declares for secretary of state. George Marsh state auditor has not announced and his future plans are uncertain.

Lincoln Dan Swanson Public Lands C. D. Robin- 500 Charles Pool J. W. Mayer Beatrice George Marsh Congress

Hogs for Sale in Nehawka Hampshire Pigs Available

Two pure bred Hampshire hogs, one fall and one spring, male pigs ready for service. Contact Chas. E. Schwab in Nehawka, Nebraska. Daily Journal delivery 15 cents a week to subscribers.

Hampshire Chas. E. Schwab Nehawka

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nehawka 'S Department Hoover Lundberg Miller-Gruber Mary of Lincoln Hewitt United Brethren Church Amelia Stoll State University W. A. Stoll John Robbins R. J. Reynolds Methodist Church of Horace Griffin E. M. Griffin Burlington Catherine Brintner A. G. Disney Ss. J. Rough and Welker Bates Guy Lake Wabash Anna Wilson China H. M. O'Dell Kim O'Dell J. W. Gamble S. G. Smythe Gamble Herman L. Thomas Thomas Tom Wye F. P. Sheldin Nehawka, Neb Ford Johnson Auto Company Nehawka, Nebraska Katie Nickel Kathleen W. R. Young Platts'th State BK C. E. Wescott Smilie Allen J. Beeson Hall J. Cheney & Co Toledo The Daily Journal Sales S. J. Beames Cedar Creek, Nebraska Poinsettas Henry Jasper Florist T. G. M’carty N. 4Th St Plattemouth H. CG. Leqpold Osteopathic Union Block Coates
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