Falter Accepts National Ward Position in Kansas City
George H. Falter, former city resident and son of Mr and Mrs J P Falter, has joined Montgomery Ward & Co as textile commissioner for the middle west and south west. Based in Kansas City, he will supervise gents furnishings dry goods women’s garments and shoes for stores in Omaha St Joseph Tulsa Little Rock Oklahoma City Fort Worth and Dallas with biannual visits to each locale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Falter
This City
J. P. Falter
Montgomery Ward & Co
Kansas City
Missouri
Middle West
Southwest Territories
Falter
Wescott's
Philip Thierolf
Montgomery Ward
Mr. Falter
Omaha
St. Joseph
Tulsa
Little Rock
Oklahoma City
Fort Worth
Dallas
Faber
Car Theft Leaves Mauzy Coupe Damaged in Ditch
James G Mauzy reported his Ford coupe stolen between three and five yesterday afternoon from Fourth and Oak street. The car was found damaged in a ditch on North Fourth Street near the G E Dovey residence, with a young man observed nearby trying to extricate it before fleeing toward the north. The incident is treated as a theft by a stranger aiming to leave the city via Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Mauzy
Croner
Fourth
Oak Street
North Fourth Street
Alung Fourth Street
G. E. Dovey
Forth Street
Death of Little Child Natalie Kroehler
The city mourns Natalie Jane Kroehler two seven months old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Kroehler. She died this morning in an Omaha hospital after flu developed into pneumonia. The family had traveled from Pueblo Colorado to spend Christmas with relatives in Omaha. Sympathy pours in from friends and local community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dany
Robert Kroehler
Natalie Jane
Omaha
Plea Not Guilty in County Adultery Case
The arraignment of George Jacks and Mrs. Addie Spicer occurred in county court before Judge A H Duxbury on the charge of adultery filed by County Attorney W G Kieck. Both pleaded not guilty and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Tuesday with Mrs Spicer set for morning and Mr Jacks for afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jacks
Addie Spicer
W. G. Kieck
A. H. Duxbury
Spicer
Mr. Jacks
Christmas Tree Lights Donated At Cass County Court House
The cedar tree in front of the Cass county courthouse is being dressed as the official city Christmas tree. The Chamber of Commerce purchases lights and pays for current while the Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Co decorates and installs them gratis. When lit the tree will glow along Main Street sending holiday greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County Court House
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co
Main Street
Officers Chase Chicken Thieves in Mt Pleasant Raid
Sheriff Bert Reed and Deputy Rex Young spent hours patrolling Mt Pleasant after a second raid on Schafer farm chickens. The intruder was stopped by Mr Schafer before chickens could be carried off, and the culprits evaded capture as daybreak arrived. Authorities urge immediate reporting to deter further thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Reed
Rex Young
Mt. Pleasant
Schafer
Plattsmouth Foot Bridge Fund Raised in Record Time
Citizens praise local business and professional men for supporting a foot bridge over the river. The C B Q railroad granted bridge use for the project and a Chamber of Commerce committee led by C. C. Wescott raised the necessary funds in six hours, calling it a record achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Chamber of Commerce
C. B. & Q. Railroad Company
C. C. Wescott
Flu Hits Local Court Family and Officials
Mrs. Golda Noble Beal district court clerk is confined at home with flu. County Treasurer John E. Turner his wife and daughter have battled the illness for a week. Deputy clerk C. E. Sedgeway also a victim but continues working.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golda Noble Beal
Court House
John E. Turner
C. E. Sedgeway
Christmas Program At P H S Auditorium
The Student Council plans the annual Homecoming Christmas program to be held at the P H S auditorium. Alumni and friends are urged to attend the two o'clock event on Friday afternoon December 21 marked by participation from current students and alumni.
Evi Spier III Suffering From Flu In Aurora Visit
Evi Spier of the store department at Burlington has been confined to his home for several days with the flu. His mother Mrs. G. H. Spier of Aurora Illinois arrived to visit and assist the family during the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evi Spier
Burlington
Treva Edgerton Wins Washington Patent Office Position
Treva Edgerton, Plattsmouth high school class of 1927 graduate and top Omaha civil service examinee with 97.10, sails to Washington DC to join the patent office in the interior department. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Edgerton, she studied secretarial work at the American College in Omaha and built a path to government service through schooling and determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treva Edgerton
Plattsmouth High School
Washington, D. C
Patent Office
Department of Interior
Edgerton
Civil Service
Omaha
J. A. Edgerton
Miss Edgerton
American College At
Dispute over Carrie Countryman Will Probate
Objection filed in county court by Mary Grace Wilber E Contryman Clifton Contryman Elizabeth Turner Kenneth McCollum and Robert McCollum claiming Carrie Countryman was of unsound mind and that the will was not her free act The will left funds to several religious and mission groups and includ ed amounts to hospitals schools and publishers The Lincoln Trust Company filed the probate petition. Carrie E Con try man died November 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Countryman
Mary Grace
Wilber E. Contryman
Clifton Contryman
Elizabeth Turner
Kenneth McCollum
Robert McCollum
Contryman
McCollum
Carrie Cantryman
Williams-Porter Hospital
Tehchow
China
The
American Bible School of New York
Christian Fundamental League of
Los Angeles
Calif
Scripture Gift Mission of
Philadelphia
Bible House
Mexico
South America
Bible Institute of Colportage Association of Chicago
Moody Books
Indian Far East
American Bible Society
Institute of American Missions of
New York City
Lincoln Trust Company
Carrie E. Contryman
Elizabeth Denger Falter Dies at 90 in Eden Valley
Eliza beth Denger Falter born November 12 1838 in Hessen Darmstadt Germany immigrated to Plattsmouth Nebraska in 1872 with husband Henry Falter Sr and four children. She lived in Knox county on J. J. Horn farm and died December 3 at age 90 21. Funeral was held last Thursday at the Eden Valley Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Falter
Elizabeth Denger
Hessen Darmstadt
Germany
Henry Faber
America
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Knox County
J. J. Horn
J. P. Falter
H. G. Falter
John Weber
Emil Hartstock
Lutheran Church
Eden Valley
Seager
Eden Valley Cemetery
Floyd Horn
Jake
Louis
George Weber
Fred
Carl Falter
Flu Victim Among Local Transit Workers
The illness has struck a local driver Lester Burrows after a two week battle with the flu. Burrows retired to his home for medical care and Paul Henderson, Burlington station baggageman, now handles both driving and wagon duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Burrows
Express Company
Drivr
Burrows
Mr. Burrows
Paul Henderson
Burlington Station
Confined Pastor Warns of Hospital Stay in Omaha
Letter from C G Wichmann from Immanuel hospital Omaha Room 401 describes a left ankle fracture confirmed by X ray after December 3 fall in Plattsmouth. He will miss pulpit duties and confirms no class next Saturday while thanking readers, friends, and the Ministers Association for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dear Journal
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Plattsmouth
George Eli
H. Horn
Sophie
Elizabeth Krueger
Hy Horn
Funeral of P. E. Ruffner Ends Quietly in Oak Hill Cemetery
Funeral services for the late P. E. Ruffner were held at Sattler funeral home with Rev. H. G. McClusky officiating. The male quartet sang Rock of Ages and Jesus Savior Pilot Me. Pallbearers included H. M. Soennichsen, R. A. Bates, A. J. Trilety, W. C. Tippens, William Schmidtmann, and Carl Kunsmann as the casket was interred at Oak Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Ruffner
Sattler
Fourth and
Vine Street
H. G. McClusky
First Presbyterian Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
H. M. Soennichsen
R. A. Bates
A. J. Trilety
W. C. Tippens
William Schmidtmann
Carl Kunsmann
Mrs Simons Ill with Suspected Intestinal Trouble
Mrs J W Simons wife of the high school principal fell ill yesterday afternoon and remains very poorly this morning. The family hopes for a rally and improvement toward recovery amid concern from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Simons
Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas From Bates Book and Gift Shop
Bates Book and Gift Shop shares festive wrapping tips to enhance Christmas gifts. Ideas include seasonal paper colors, ribbons, and labels to convey a cheerful greeting and professional presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Book and Gift Shop
Robbers Hit Frady Garage on Seventh and Vine Street
Robbers entered the Frady garage at Seventh and Vine overnight, breaking a rear window pane and leaving an unlocked large door. They stole tires, inner tubes, and an electric drill valued at about 150 dollars, with evidence of a getaway by a car or small truck using new chains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dailly
Frady
Seventh and Vine Street
Lloyd Frady
John E. Frady
Oak Street
Seventh
Dave Pickrel
Merchants Police
Funeral of Helen Perry Held at First Methodist Church
Helen Perry a young city girl died Tuesday evening at Omaha's Methodist hospital. Her funeral was held yesterday at the First Methodist church with six Sunday school girls as pallbearers and M B C members at the cemetery. The sermon by Mrs. Harold E Sortor spoken of hope in the hereafter. Duet numbers by Mrs E H Wescott and Mrs Ed Roman offered comfort. Interment followed in Oak Hill family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Perry
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
First Methodist Church
Harold E. Sortor
E. H. Wescott
Ed Roman
Oak Hill Cemetery
Show Is Off Due to Weather and Illness
The poultry show planned for early January is indefinitely postponed because of two weeks of bad weather and sickness in the locality. The Cass County Creamery & Produce Co. opening is delayed until after Christmas, shifting celebrations to January and affecting local farmer participation. The creamery plans a holiday festival date to be announced as soon as full operations are ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dany
Cass County Creamery & Produce Co
Mrs Livingston Improves After Illness
From Saturday's Day The Journal reports Mrs John B Livingston of this city is much better after two weeks of pneumonia and flu. She rested well and could converse with family as her little son shows improving health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Livingston
Santa Claus Visits Plattsmouth as 1000 Children Attend
Santa Claus greeted about 1000 Plattsmouth children at the American Legion building after a snowy parade led by Chief of Police Arnold Johnson. Mayor John P. Sattler presented the city keys and children received candy and gift tickets at the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
American Legion
Santa
City
Chicago Avenue
Arnold Johnson
Boys Drum Corp
Sam Arn
Boy Scouts
Plattsmouth
Santa Claus
Court House
Vine Street
Legion
Searl 5 Davis
Chamber of Commerce Committee
L. O. Minor
John P. Sattler
Vern Bridgewater Dies After Illness at 23
Vern Bridgewater aged 23 years 11 months and 15 days died Saturday morning at 7 o clock after a week of double pneumonia. Survived by parents two sisters Mrs J M Marquette and Mrs Earl Mason of Omaha and brother James of this city. The community mourns the loss of a popular young man with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Bridgewater
Bridgewater
George Vern Bridgewater
J. M. Marquette
Earl Mason
Omaha
James
Mrs. Livingston Improving After Illness
From Friday's Daily News Mrs John B Livingston's condition after pneumonia and complications has shown a slight improvement though remains dangerous. Her young son is ill but not considered in danger. Two nurses with Mrs Baj eck are ill, forcing Omaha nurses to assist due to the need for constant care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Livingston
Plattsmouth Tops Blair In Season Opener Exhibition
Plattsmouth defeated Blair 47 to an unspecified score as they opened basketball season at the high school. Robert Hadraba led Plattsmouth with seventeen points while Woltje and Hopewell battled for Blair, and the Plattsmouth reserves saw considerable action. Faculty game prior to the main event went to Plattsmouth 22 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Blair
Robert
Warriors
Woltje
Platters
Hopewell
Robert Hadraba
Piatts
R. Foster Patterson
Warren Farmer
Coach Park
Bisi
Belford
Peace Bond Granted in Nebraska Case Against Vernon Stewart
In county court, Edward Dowd filed a peace complaint against Vernon Stewart claiming threats and a punch during a quarrel. Marshal George Trunkenboltz traveled from Greenwood to present the matter, and the judge granted a six month bond of 100 dollars to restrain further violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Vernon Stewart
Edward Dowd
Doud
Stewart
Marshal George Trunkenboltz
Greenwood
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George Falter
Nationwide
Stote Firm
Textile Commission of Montgomery, Ward & Co
Adam Schafer
EVI Spier III
Washington
Elizabeth Denger Falter
C. G. Wichmann
Mrs. Simons III
Mrs. Livingston
Platters Annex
Blair High
Hartford
R. Hartford
Puch
McClanahan
Hadraba
Turner
Re Hiner
Rz Wiles
Bloomquist
Wivle
Anne
Cappis
Hope
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