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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1929

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High School Orchestra Stirs Auditorium With Fine Concert

The high school orchestra directed by RB Woodward delivered a delightful concert Friday evening in the school auditorium. The program featured Mozart Minuette, Herbert Mlle Modiste selections, a cornet quintet, saxophone ensemble, baritone solo by Stuart Porter, and readings by Janet Westover and Dorothy Jean Turner. Notable performers included Lucille Albert, Maurie Vallery, Wallace Terryberry, Billy Evers, and James Robertson among others.

E. Woodward Golden Lucille Albert Maurie Vallery Vivian Lightbody Madge Garnett Victor Herbert Marvin Tritsch James Comstock William Henrichsen Francis Libershal Robert Mann Wallace Edward Ergenberger Robert Hall Herbert Afinor Arthur Kopp Donald Cotner Autton Rolland Faust Stuart Porter Lee Grieg Bizet Tittle Janet Westover Dorothy Jean Turner Nettie J. A. Capwell James Robertson Lawrence Rhodes Evening Star Tannhauser Wallace Terryberry Billy Evers Don Ruainer George Adam Marie Vallery Madge Garnet Alice Hiatt Vivian Lighthody Rose Woster Calvin Swick Francis Sibershal Otto Stodolu Selby Lightbody Lawrence Rhoades Edward Egenberger Herbert Minor Arthur Kupp Don Conner Aulton Rolland Ira Mumm Kenneth Armstrong Cecil Comstock Marjorie

Eagle Men Arrested for Illicit Whiskey Transport

M Morgan and E Bogenrief of Eagle were arrested in Ashland after stopping for supper on their rabbit hunting trip. A five gallon jug of alleged whisky was found in their Ford. Both pleaded guilty. Morgan fined 100 dollars per count plus costs, Bogenrief 75 per count plus costs. The car and hunting guns were taken to Wahoo by Sheriff Mengel.

M. Morgan E. Bogenrief Eagle Ashland Walter Clouse Clouse Morgan Bogenrief Wahoo Mengel

Death of Former Resident in Edgar Nebraska

Friends of the Phillip Balser family in this city report the death of Mr Balser on November 11 in Edgar Nebraska. He had lived with his daughter Mrs Lester Dalton and family for several years. He had suffered stomach trouble for years and died at seventy eight. The funeral was in Farnum where Mrs Balser was buried years ago.

Phillip Balser Mr. Balser Edgar Nebraska Lester Dalton Farnum Balser

Christmas is Evidenced in Local Stores

Stores in Plattsmouth showcase a full Christmas display with art gifts jewels practical remembrances and holiday groceries. Shoppers are urged to choose early to avoid rush finding lines complete at best prices and merchants promise satisfaction in every line.

Plattsmouth

Tradition and the Church by George Agius reviewed

A Carnegie Pennsylvania Union review lauds Father George Agius's Tradition and the Church. The 1828 Stratford Company volume argues much Protestant tradition stems from Roman Catholic origins and promotes wide reading among clergy and lay readers.

George Agius St. John's Union Carnegie Pennsylvania H. Cunningham D. D Stratford Co Boston Mass

Young Man Sentenced In Battery Theft Case

Fay Rhoten, arrested for stealing batteries from the Merritt sand pits, pled guilty in district court. The value was $30, and the court sentenced him to thirty days in jail from the arrest date.

Thuredar Fay Rhoten Merritt

Job Ad Placement Tip From The Journal

The Journal invites readers to place ads for work or event results. It highlights the local newspaper as a channel to reach job seekers and audiences, encouraging submissions for timely opportunities.

Tri County Poultry Show Awards Announced

Judging day concluded at the Tri County Poultry and Stock Show. J R Redditt and H E Alder of the University of Nebraska reported results to R N Honser, secretary. W E Poague of College View won grand championship with White Rocks. Rhode Island Red pen champion went to Ivan Rodaway of Unadilla. Numerous class winners named across Dark Barred Rocks, White Plymouth Rocks, Buff Rocks, White Wyandotte, Brown Leghorn, White Leghorn, White Minorcas, Langshans, and Bantams with many placements for Springfield, Benson, Weeping Water, Plattsmouth, and Mynard exhibitors.

Tri-County J. R. Redditt Virginia Rhode Island Ivan Rodaway Unadilla Dark Barred Rocks Frank MecCamley Springfield Leon Haney G. C. Pellett Ceresco Frank McCamey Fred Kruse Benson Cockrel Frank MecCemiley Pullet Frank McQamiley L. Wiles Plattsmouth- Old Pen Frank McCamiery G. C. Pelletz Frank McCamley Ith F. E. Murphy G.C. Pelletz Ist Noble Kiser Mynard Noble Kser F. BE. Murphy Ivan Roedaway Mynarid Sid F. E

Roads Growing Worse As Wet Weather Bites City

Residents report dirt roads deteriorating after four days of rain and damp weather making travel difficult for teams wagons and autos. Roads had been improving but are now again muddy and torn up delaying spring repairs and limiting travel in the city and nearby areas.

Thuredar

Held for trial in Mann act case at Omaha

Mary Mullen heard the complaint against George Stoll Sr. on Mann act charges. Government testimony claimed Stoll took a mother of seven to St Paul last July for two months and later beat her. Bond was set at 500 dollars for trial.

Omaha U 5 Mary Mullen George Stoll, Sr Stoll St. Paul Minnesota

Wedding of Ann Sne tang and Frank Deshner in Sedalia Mo

The wedding took place Wednesday at the First Methodist Church parsonage in Sedalia Missouri with Rev. Emerson Hard officiating. Miss Ann Sne tang of this city married Frank Deshner of Glenwood Iowa and plans to reside in Glenwood after a brief stay in Sedalia.

Ann Snetang Frank Deshner Glenwood Iowa Sedsliz Mixzourt First Methodist Church Setlaltz EH. Emerson Hard Joseph Smetanz Georgette Smetana Sedalia Alois Smetana Walling Abstract Co

Burns Injure Mrs. E. G. Shellenbarger and Daughter

Mrs. E G Shellenbarger and her daughter Miss Margaret are confined to home after a Wednesday accident. A kettle of boiling water splashed when Margaret lifted the kettle, scalding both women and injuring the father who suffered a heart attack but later improved.

E. G. Shellenbarger Miss Margaret Shellenbarger

Nephew from Sweden to Visit Uncle This Christmas

John H Hallstrom prepares for a Christmas visit from his nephew Times Bondberg who travels from southern Sweden to the United States. Bondberg, 23, leaves Sweden December tenth, arrives New York December seventeenth, and will reach Hallstroms’ home a few days before Christmas to meet relatives and share news from the old world.

John H. Hallstrom Times Bondberg Sweden Mr Bondberg Hallatrom United States New York City Hallstrom

Back to the Horses on the New Bridge

A Pacific Junction resident rode horseback to Plattsmouth to shop at A. G. Bach for groceries over the new bridge. He praised the bridge for enabling weekend trips and visits to Nebraska friends, noting autos still avoid rough routes.

Daly Near Pacific Junction Plattsmouth A. G. Bach Nebraska

Doings in District Court shows two actions filed

The Pruden tis Ins Co of North America sues Michael J Tighe et al on a 216000 mortgage due in 1935 with interest unpaid. Mrs Idea Schilieske seeks a divorce from Gustav Schlieske on desertion and nonsupport grounds.

District Court Prudentis Ins. Co North America Michael J. Tighe Idea Schilieske Gustav Schlieske

Poultry Show Closes a Very Fine Exhibit

The Tri County Poultry and Pet Stock association closed its annual show at the American Legion community building city this morning with exhibits being removed at noon. Attendance was large despite bad weather and locals praised premiums and cooperation from Weeping Water merchants and business men. plans for 1930 location are undecided but many favor returning to this city to showcase exhibitors from Mills County Iowa and the new bridge improving access.

Tri-County Poultry and Pet Stock Association Cass Sarpy Saunders Counties American Lenion Busines Weeping Water Negihboring Mills County Iowa Love Chicken

Charles Wright Dies After Sudden Heart Attack at Farm

Charles L Wright 60, longtime city resident, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at Carl Krueger’s farm near Mynard where he worked. He finished his day, ate supper, and collapsed at the table from likely heart trouble. He is survived by his widow, a son Wilson of Chicago, and three daughters Mrs Benedict of Afton, Mrs Newton Benedict of Afton, and Mrs Harvey Burk of this city. He belonged to Cass Camp 232 Modern Woodmen of America.

Saturstars Deny Charles L. Wright Carl Krueger Mynard Mr. Wright Krueger Iowa Wilson Wright Chicago John Benedict Newton Benedict Afton Harvey Burk Cass Camp Modern Woodman of America

Plattsmouth and Havelock Set Jan 10 Basketball Clash

Plattsmouth and Havelock renew a historic rivalry with a January 10 game in Havelock. Coach Delaporte fields five veterans as Creighton Prep Plattsmouth and Norfolk are among the opponents on the schedule for the Lincoln suburb. The Platters travel to Havelock for the matchup.

Plattsmouth Havelock Delaporte Lincoln Creighton Prep Norfolk Platters

Coons Captured by Henry Klinger Party by Missouri River

Henry Klinger, a produce and chicken dealer, along with John T. Porter and hunters, journeyed to Gouchenour island on the Missouri river and captured several raccoons to add to their meals for the Porter and Klinger families.

Henry Klinger John T. Porter Missouri River Gouchenour Island

North High Tops Plattsmouth In Early Opener

North High of Omaha defeated Plattsmouth 21 to 12 in the season opener at the local gym. Leading scorers included John Galloway with three field goals for Plattsmouth and Mason with six for North, while Elliott and Dever contributed swift passes for the North attack.

Dany North High of Omaha Platters Roy Turner Vikings Jackson John Galloway Turner Garland McCleary McCleary Norsemen Mason North Elliott Dever Potter Galloway Platter North Seconds Sam Arn Wiles McCrary

Serenade at Hendricks home greets newlyweds

A cheerful crowd gathered Sunday evening at J. W. and Mrs. Hendricks south of town celebrated the marriage of Vern Hendricks and Theresa Donat. Friends arrived with noisy instruments, offered congratulations, candy and cigars, and presented a handsome gift for the couple’s new home.

J. W. Hendricks Vern Hendricks Theresa Donat Hendricks Mrs. Hendricks

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