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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1920
Page
1
The Burlington management cut the winter shop workforce by ten percent, affecting lines west of the Missouri River. Superintendent Baird distributed the reduction to minimize output disruption, with 51 of 625 on rolls laid off under seniority rules. Other shops, including Havelock and Lincoln, saw similar cuts.
A local notice reports the post office lobby as a romantic rendezvous where love notes are left, prompting the janitor Anton Hassan to remove the desks and urge suitors to use proper channels. The writer urges discreet, paper mail for romances to avoid public viewing of private hearts.
The funeral for Miss Sarah Baker occurred at 2:30 PM at her sister Mrs. C. H. Parmele’s Vine Street home. Rev. H. G. McClusky of First Presbyterian Church led a Psalms 73:26 service and hymn with mourners from the family and distant friends. Burial followed in Oak Hill cemetery family lot.
Charles Lamb, an elderly resident of the Nebraska Maconie Home, is critically ill. His advanced age and a tumor worsen his condition, making recovery doubtful.
Mrs. Peter Merold has received a letter from her brother Bob Poisall of Albuquerque New Mexico confirming he has located there and is employed as a machinist in the Santa Fe shops. He recently completed training at Waterloo and is now a full fledged union machinist ready to work anywhere.
Mr. and Mrs. George Worley of Elmwood mark sixty years of marriage with an open house inviting Cass county and out of state friends. Daughter Katherine Worley of Omaha, former State chairman of Americanization, assists in the observance. the pair met in Rock Bluff sixty two years ago and share a storied Nebraska farm life through the Civil War era.
Benson high school arrived late and played a tight game here last night against the Plattsmouth squad. The visitors led 7 to 5 at halftime before returning home, with Joe McCarthy leading the locals in scoring and teammates Schneider Schubeck Sattler and Brubacker contributing in the opener.
New York Baldwin apples for sale with contact to Banning Nickles or J W Edmonds at Murray. Apply at the listed locations. Journal want ads pay.
Mr and Mrs Charles L Pease return to the city after several months along the Pacific slope traveling with Mr and Mrs Perse and Mr and Mrs F E Waters of Omaha. The group toured Santa Fe Grand Canyon and spent time in Los Angeles and Universal City seeing the film stars before heading home by train.
William Thompson age 98, a longtime Nebraska Masonic Home resident, died last evening after a lifespan in Clarks Nebraska and Plattsmouth. Born December 7, 1822 in Philadelphia, he moved to Plattsmouth in 1911 and lived in the home thereafter. He leaves a sister in Washington and a granddaughter Laura Thompson in Clarks. The body was sent to Clarks for interment.
Fred Hanne and Meta Mei singer both of Mynard Nebraska wed in Glenwood Thursday December 9 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms officiated by Rev. Dp. Thompson. Witnesses were Miss Hattie Rorle of the Fair Store and Ward Baker. The couple will live on the groom’s Maynard area farm.
Mt. Zion Commandry No. 5 officers led by eminent commander Dr. Frank L. Cummins depart for Omaha to attend Mt. Calvary Commandry No. 1 and witness the session opening. Attendees include Luke L. Wiles, E. J. Richey, F. P. Busch, E. J. Wersrich, and Ralph Harnie.
Friends of Mrs M M Beal in the south part of the city regret her condition as she suffers from a severe cold that has developed into pleurisy and causes her substantial suffering. This morning she was reported as somewhat improved.
An inspection team from the Nebraska Department of Highways United States Highway Department and county officials surveyed the forty mile stretch from Nebraska City to Eagle. A contract for permanent improvement is expected to be let in February with grading to begin soon after and completion hoped by late summer. Bridges including a large one over the Little Nemaha east of Palmyra will be built to meet specifications.
Dorothy Murtey and Richard Faulkner were married at the bride’s home on December 1 1920 with Rev W H Riley officiating. The ceremony featured music by Mrs Carl Day and a pink and white decor theme. The couple will reside in Lincoln after a luncheon with family and friends.
To the kind friends and neighbors who assisted in the care of our beloved father we express deepest appreciation. We also thank the Eastern Star lodge and St. Paul's auxiliary for the beautiful floral tribute from Philip Hirz and family Emma and Elizabeth Hirz.
Two healthy Colts offered for sale in good condition. Interested buyers may call 614 J for details and pricing.
A crisp tagline reframes printing as a core craft. The line hints at a company praising its role in turning ideas into tangible pages, reinforcing a legacy of reliability and skilled production across eras.
Jess Terryberry and Lucile Urish tied the knot Wednesday at 1:30 PM in Cass County. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Philip Schafer and the bride’s sister. The couple planned a honeymoon in Iowa visiting relatives.
Three Pierce County farmers H G Hoffert Mike Hoffert and Henry Falter left Plainview after funeral services for Leonard Born. Hoffert, a Pierce County commissioner, and the Hoffert brothers were long time Nebraska residents. Born had earlier provided Hoffert employment here in 1880. Mike Hoffert recalled crossing the Missouri bridge in 1881 and never traveling east of the river since.
The funeral for Leonard Born was held Wednesday at 1 PM at St Pauls Evangelical Church. A large gathered crowd filled the church, with Rev H Kottish delivering comforting remarks. He rests at Oak Hill Cemetery with pallbearers Philip Thierolf William Schmidtmann William Hassler Jacob Tritsch Theodore Starkjohn and Albert Tschirren serving.
Thecher couple welcomes an eight and a half pound son last evening in the south part of the city. The mother and baby are doing nicely and Herbert Thecker expresses proud joy at the arrival.
To our many friends and relatives who helped us in time of sorrow for our dear father's death with kind words and flowers we extend our heartfelt thanks. May God bless you as you have blessed us. Signed by Mrs. Leonard Born and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Dorn and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bore and family, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bore and family, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Born and family, Mr. Chas. Stwoehr and family, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Stoer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Opto Christophersen.
The Nebraska v Dr Lester F Fields trial in Omaha concluded evidence and arguments and sent the case to the jury. Defense counsel Matthew Gering pleaded for innocence and asked the jury to give Dr Fields his “daddy” Christmas gift for his two young daughters as they cried in court.
This morning Dr. B C Leopold operated on Ray Ward near Weeping Water for removal of his tonsils and adenoids. The operation was successful and the patient is feeling much improved from relief of recurring illness.
Ladies of the Fontenelle chapter met Miss Violet Dodge at her home on Spencer Street for a D A R session hosted by Mrs J B Letts and Miss Gretchen Ltr uelly. The event featured a talk by Mrs Frank Ringer of Lincoln, elaborate red white and blue decor, a four course Thanksgiving style dinner centered on turkey, and songs including The Star Spangled Banner.
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