Funeral Services for Francis Zitka Held at Holy Rosary
Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church for Francis Zitka born December 17, 1910, who died after an accident while working for Lorenz Brothers. The church was filled with mourners as his mother Mrs. Anna Zitka and siblings mourned. pallbearers were fellow students and coworkers. He was laid to rest in Catholic Cemetery.
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Francis Zitka
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
West Pearl Street
Jerry Hancik
Thomas Svoboda
Frank Listinsky
Henry Krejci
John Svoboda
Joe Knofficek
Matthew Wooster
Anna Zitka
Joseph
James
Ernest
Anna
Mary
Dorothy
Barbara Zitka
Lorenz Brothers
Card of Thanks for Beloved Son and Brother
Mrs Anna Zitka and Family express deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy, acts of kindness, floral remembrances, and assistance at the funeral services following the loss of their son and brother.
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Anna Zitka
Whippet Car Stolen From Eagle Near Greenwood
Sheriff office notified 10 o clock this morning that Whippet coach No. 20-4394 owned by A W Schulke near Greenwood was stolen from Eagle at 7:20 last night. Authorities issue notices to locate the vehicle and capture the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundary
Bert Reed
A. W. Schulke
Greenwood
Eagle
Bates Book & Gift Shop Offers Custom Christmas Cards
A broad price range is shown for the Christmas card line at Bates Book & Gift shop. Customers can bring in their plate or have cards printed with their name for personalized greeting cards.
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Bates Book & Gift Shop
August Bach Poorly From Heart Trouble At Mundaly’s Dairy
August Bach a well known lower Main street merchant has been confined to his home for several days with heart trouble that has troubled him for years. He has not been able to run his store since last weekend and remains in bed most of the time while friends hope for his quick recovery.
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Mundaly
August Bach
Lower Main Street
Bach
Preparing Way for the Coming of Santa Claus
Santa Claus will arrive in Cass county Saturday at 10 15 over the Burlington from the north to a large crowd of children. Schools are expected to send hundreds to join the event and cards will be distributed for redemption at local merchants. The organizing committee will implement labeled tickets by shop to reduce last year’s confusion.
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Santa Claus
Burlington
Cass County
Santa
Santa to Visit Shutins on Saturday Morning
Santa Claus will visit the Legion Community building to greet well children and remember ill youngsters confined to their homes. City attorney Joe Capwell hosts and guides Santa through the city to locate sick boys and girls who cannot attend the auditorium. Ill children unable to attend Saturday may write to J A Capwell to ensure they are remembered.
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Santa Claus
Legion Community
Santa
Joe Capwell
Joe
Burlington Station
J. A. Capwell
Santa Arrives for Legion Santa Visit Saturday Morning
Three days remain until Santa Claus reaches the city for a reception at the Legion community building. He will arrive on No. 4 Burlington at 10 15 Saturday morning and spend a moment at Parmele theatre Thursday night. Children may meet Santa and receive a keepsake. sick children should send letters to Santa Claus care of J A Capwell now.
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Santa Claus
Legion Community
Burlington
Santa
Parmele Theatre
J. A. Capwell
Elect New Secretary For Local Eagles Aerie
The local Eagles Aerie elected John E. Schutz, former secretary, to replace Arthur Blunt who resigned due to his wife illness. The vote occurred Tuesday and Schultz assumes duties promptly.
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Aerie of the Eagles
John E. Schutz
Arthur Blunt
Celebrates Passing of 60th Milestone for Joseph H McMaken
The sixtieth anniversary of Joseph H. McMaken was quietly observed at his northern city home with wife and youngest son Fred present. His sons Henry Ray and Joseph Jr. were unable to attend due to business, but McMaken and family continue active in road contracting and trucking with about thirty staff. He, a Cass County native, has led community life in the city for decades and received a 62 Chrysler as a birthday gift to aid his business ventures. Many friends wish him continued health and enterprise.
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Mondev
Joseph H. McMaken
Fred
Henry
Ray
Joseph
McMahen
McMaken
Cass County
Henry C. McMaken
Joe
Eight Mile Grove
Chrysler
Royal Neighbors Elect Officers at Lodge Meeting
The Royal Neighbors of America held a lodge meeting in the Modern Woodman building with many women present. Officers for the ensuing year were elected including Oracle Mrs Helen Meisinger Vice Oracle Mrs Emma Nolting Chancellor Mrs Rose Sulser Recorder Mrs Garnet Ohlschlager Receiver Mrs Elizabeth Buttery Marshal Mrs Louise Klinger Inner Sentinel Mrs Verna Tschirr en Outer Sentinel Mrs May Favors Manager Mrs Lettie Hiner Musician Miss Pearl Hild Past Oracle Mrs Emma Kaffen berger Filly Bearer Mrs Nellie Bethel.
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Royal Neighbors of
America
Woodman
Oracle
Helen Meisinger
Emma Nolting
Rose Sulser
Garnet Ohschlager
Elizabeth Buttery
Louise Klinger
Inner Sentinel
Verna Tschirren
Outer Sentinel
May Favors
Lettie Hiner
Pearl Hild
Emma Kaffenberger
Nellie Bethel
Miss Wiles in Playlet at Fontenelle Hotel
At the Western Surgical association meeting in Omaha a playlet titled An Aseptic Wedding was staged by thirteen nurses from University hospital. Plattsmouth's Miss Delores Wiles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. L. Wiles, participated in the performance during the banquet at Fontenelle hotel. Dr. Jabez M. Jackson of Kansas City presided as toast master. Dr. Lewis McKinnie spoke as president. Dr. Edward Archibald of Montreal attended as an honorary member.
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Morday
The
Western Surgical Association
Omaha
Fontenelle Hotel
University Hospital
Plattsmouth
Delores Wiles
CC. L. Wiles
Jabez M. Jackson
Kansas City
Lewis McKinnie
Colorado Springs
Edward Archibald
Montreal
Canada
Chrysler Sales Co Receives Car Load for Local Delivery
The Chrysler Sales Co in this city announces a new car load of autos sold locally and now being delivered. Glen Morse manages the operation while Fred Ahrens of Mynard Fred Nolting J. H. McMaken and Frank R. Gobelman are listed among future travelers for the company.
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Chrysler Sales Co
Glen Morse
Chrysler
Fred Ahrens
Mynard
Fred Nolting
J. H. McMaken
Frank R. Gobelman
Ladies Aid Society Thanks Public For Chicken Pie Supper
The Christian Church Ladies Aid Society expresses gratitude to the general public for generous patronage at the chicken pie supper held Saturday evening. Committee.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Plattsmouth Lodge 6 Holds Notable Masonic Session
Plattsmouth Lodge No 6 A F and A M met in the Masonic Temple with many members present for an entered apprentice degree ceremony. Omaha Grand Custodian M Savage attended, inspecting the lodge and presenting the certificate of perfection for last year’s work and lodge governance.
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Plattsmouth
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
M. Savage
Omaha
Nebraska Grand Lodge
Royal Arch Masons Install Nebraska Chapter Officers
Royal Arch Masons of Nebraska Chapter No. 3 held installation of officers for the coming year after the Grand Chapter session in Omaha. New officers include High Priest A H Duxbury and King Henry F Nolting with James M Robertson presiding assisted by W A Robertson. local leaders cited as active in Masonry statewide.
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Nebraska
Royal Arch Masons
Grand Chapter of
Omaha
A. H. Duxbury
Henry F. Nolting
L. W. Niel
W. F. Evers
H. A. Schneider
R. C. Cook
W. G. Rieck
Royal Arch
P. T. Heinemann
Vail
H. L. Gayer
Harvey Johnson
W. H. Shopp
Sentinel
Warren Tulene
James M. Robertson
W. A. Robertson
Spirit of Christ mas Seen in the Stores of City
Christmas is eleven days away as Plattsmouth stores display a wide array of gift goods. Shops feature festive red and green decorations and lights, transforming outlets into charming holiday showrooms. Local merchants offer varied merchandise at many price points to suit all tastes and purses.
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Plattsmouth
Quiet Methodist wedding ties two Springfield residents
The parsonage of the Methodist church hosted a pleasant ceremony this afternoon with Rev. Harold E. Sorter officiating for Mrs. Nellie Gibbons and John F. Jarmen of Springfield Nebraska. The wedding was witnessed by the Sortor family and followed by a quick drive to their home for congratulations.
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Harold E. Sorter
Nellie Gibbons
John F. Jarmen
Springfield
Nebraska
Sortor
Small Fire Sunday At Mrs Brooks Residence
Firemen responded Sunday morning to a chimney blaze at the home of Mrs. Sarah J. Brooks in the southern city section. Fire was confined quickly with no property loss reported and residents relieved.
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Sarah J. Brooks
Supreme Court Sets Land Outside City Limits in Plattsmouth Case
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled in favor of August Knoflicek and others, reversing a lower court judgment and ordering 56.65 acres set outside Plattsmouth city limits. Plaintiffs sought removal due to agricultural use, lack of sidewalks, water, and power, and one access road, Maiden Lane. Attorney A L Tidd represented the plaintiffs.
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Prom Fuesdar
August F. Kunoflicek
Plattsmouth
State Supreme Court
August Knoflicek
Mary Knofiicek
Mary Straka
Zemac Straka
Anton Koubek
Vaclav Pelohlavy
Mary Spelo
W. W. Wilson
A. L. Tidd
Supreme Court
Close Call as Car Overturns on North 15th Street
Constable Thomas Svoboda his wife and son narrowly escaped serious injury when their car rolled twice after a rear axle failed on a steep North 15th Street grade. The vehicle slid toward a creek but was kept from falling by skillful steering and a large leather robe absorbing some impact. All three sustained minor bruises.
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Wadnesdara
Thomas Svoboda
Thomas
North 15Th Street
Auto Party
Svoboda
Vine Street
Westhington Avenue
15Th Street
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Fensset Hackenbere
The city celebrates the arrival of a fine little son born on Saturday in Louisville to Mr. and Mrs. Fensset Hackenbere. Mother and child are doing well, and relatives in the city and vicinity share in the happiness. Mrs. Hackenbere was formerly Miss Creda Fleischman of near Louisville.
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Louisville
Fensset Hackenbere
Guthmann v Lempke Case Continued for Trial
In district court Anna M. Guthmann vs. William Lempke et al was called for trial. The morning session was spent arguing a demurrer and jurisdiction over the defendant. The demurrer was overruled and the case continued to Thursday for trial.
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District Court
Anna M. Guthmann
William Lempke
Engraving Service at Bates Book and Gift Shop
Those planning to have names engraved on Christmas cards are advised to bring their plates to Bates Book and Gift Shop. The shop will lock the work after completion with no delay to secure the engraved cards.
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Bates Book & Gift Shop
Constable Svoboda Shoots Rabbits on Paper Delivery Day
The county constable Tom Svoboda carried a gun while delivering papers and returned with thirteen rabbits after twelve shots. He claims the hunt was incidental and lawful, and villagers are warned that rabbits should stay clear when he is on the war path.
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Tom Svoboda
Tom
Findings in Water Rate Case Approved by Court
U S District Judge J W Woodrough in Omaha affirmed the special master findings in the Plattemouth Water Co v City of Plattsmouth rate case. The master cut plant valuation to 220 000, set a 7 percent return, and left final rates to be set under the new schedule to ensure stable income across occupied and vacant rental properties.
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Allie
Plattemouth Water Co
Plattsmouth
U.S
J. W. Woodrough
Omaha
Water Company
Walters versus Gake meier land lease case verdict reached
The district court heard the case William Walters versus Martha Gake meier over a farm lease dispute. The jury returned a verdict for Walters awarding $540 after deliberations from 4:20 pm to 10:00 am. Walters sought $5,000 claiming loss of use of the farm due to a competing tenant and denied access on March 1, 1927.
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William Walters
Martha Gakemeier
Walters
Indian Scores Victory In Impersonation Case
The grandson of Sitting Bull, Chief Hiawatha Wi Shea-Mi-Wa-Ken-Wa-Wa, won a directed verdict of acquittal in a federal court in Des Moines on charges of impersonating a federal officer. He testified about his life in the army and denied enlisting as John J. Pershing, noting that they may have written that name for him.
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Des Moines
Sitting Bull
Federal District Court
Wild Plains
United States
Hiawatha Wi Shea-Mi-Wa
John J. Pershing
Altho
Two State Hearings Set by Nebraska Railway Commission
Lincoln Nebraska Dec 11 The Nebraska state railway commission assigns hearings for the week starting December 12 The docket lists a Thursday morning formal complaint by Scribner citizens over depot facilities at Scribner and a Friday 10 am Rogers hearing on Northwestern Bell Telephone Company’s application to discontinue the central office at Rogers
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska State Railway Commission
Scribner
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Rogers
George Swatek Returns Home for Holidays
George Swatek, a well known local youth, came home from St. Joseph hospital in Omaha after a few days of treatment. He plans to stay through the holiday season and then undergo an appendicitis operation, after which an abscess formed from the condition will be treated.
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Wedneedas
George Swatek
St. Joseph Hospital
Omaha
George
Goldenrod Study Club Bazaar Nets Sixty Five Dollars
The Goldenrod Study Club of Minard held its annual bazaar at the community hall on Nov 29 with fancy work, plants, candy, popcorn, and a parcel post booth drawing a crowd. Proceeds totaled eighty dollars. after expenses sixty five dollars remained for piano finishing and silverware for community gatherings.
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Weanescat's
Gooldenrod Study Club of
Minard
Mre PB. W
Edward MacDowell
E. W. Spangler
Ida Cole
Magazcine
Gene Stratton Porter
C. C. Barnard
Glenn Wiles
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Holy Rosary Church
August Bach Poorly
Mondaes
Shutins
Miss Wiles
Fontenelle
Journal
Wm. Walters
Fisintiff
Goldenrod Study Club
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