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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1923

Page

8

Local Residents Visit Court and Holiday Guests

Fred Clark of Sear Union and attorney C. E. Tefft of Weeping Water visited the city to attend district court matters. Carl D. Ganz of Alvo and Mrs. Karl Brown of Papillion also spent time in the city handling business and visiting family. Harry Palsall, back from Green River Wyoming, planned Christmas time visits with relatives, while Miss Alice Pollock at Simmons College Boston will stay for the holidays with her family and friends.

Fred Clark Sear Union District Court C. E. Tefft Weeping Water Carl D. Ganz Alvo Court House Karl Brown Papillion J. A. Onelan A. W. White Harry Palsall Omaha Green River Alice Pollock Simmons College Boston F. H. Pollock

Local residents visit Murray area for business and family matters

Dasis Charlie D Spangler of near Murray visited yesterday to handle business. Mr and Mrs Will Seybert of near Murray spent a few hours today on matters of Dave Samson prepared for a Portland holiday visit. E B Tasytor of Weeping Water enrolled as a daily journal reader for the next weeks. L G Todd of Union visited yesterday for business and a district court stop. Dr J F Brendel of Murray attended the funeral of William Marsh. William Teles Dernier of Elmwood is home after weeks due to his wife illness and shows improvement. Charlee S Johnson departed this morning on No. 6 to Rock Island Illinois for a visit.

Dave Samson Portland Oregon E. BR. Tasytor Weepine Water Daily Journal L. G. Todd Union District Court J. F. Brendel Murray William Marsh Brendel William Teles Dernier Elmwood Charlee S. Johnson Burlington Rock Island Ilinois

W C T U Meeting Attended By Local Members

The W C T U held a pleasant Monday afternoon Christmas party at Mrs. William Baird's home with Mrs. H C Leopold as assistant hostess. Members shared childhood festive memories and enjoyed readings by several ladies, plus a piano solo by Edith Quinton. Refreshments followed.

William Baird H. C. Leopold J. E. Wiles J. Gorder F. E. Proutz McConshie George A. Dodge Edith Quinton

Card of thanks for Willis Hanes funeral pallbearers

We express appreciation for the kindness shown during our sickness and death. Our brother Willis Hanes was mourned with pallbearers including Mrs. Grace Penney Miss Margaret Hanes and Jesse Manes.

Willis Hanes Grace Penney Margaret Hanes Jesse Manes

Porter son taken to hospital for blood infection

From Monday’s Daily Yesterday Mr and Mrs Ernest Porter took their son Kenneth SulIivan to the hospital at Omaha for treatment of an infection that caused blood poisoning. The young man has suffered greatly and doctors hope for permanent relief through hospital care.

Ernest Porter Kenneth Sullivan Omaha

For Sale Buff Orpington Cockerels in Murray

Mrs Ivan Deles Dernier of Murray Nebraska advertises pure bred Buff Orpington cockerels for sale at 150 dollars each plus two additional birds. The notice provides contact details and price.

Ivan Deles Dernier Murray Nebraska

Legion Members Smoker And Feed At Leonard Building

Members of the American Legion and former servicemen gathered at the Leonard building club rooms for an evening of socializing and refreshments. They approved new furniture for winter gatherings, split into two campaign sides led by Robert Reed and Fred Lugsch with a prize feed for the winning side, and extended thanks to the public for support at the indoor carnival.

American Legion Leonard Legion Robert Reed Fred Lugsch Post

Glenwood Band Concert Pleasing to Plattsmouth Listeners

Glenwood radio band concert last night drew praise from Plattsmouth listeners. Ed Schulhof of Plattsmouth directs the Glenwood band, with Mrs J D Ironmonger joining in the duet Carcheta. The 17th Infantry band is scheduled for tonight's 9 to 11 hour with Atlant as a featured four part number.

Glenwood Radio Band Plattsmouth Ed Schulhof Glenwood Band J. D. Ironmonger Schulhof 17Th Infantry

Plumbers Busy with Cass County Court House Repairs

The plumbing department of John Bauer & Co has been kept busy for weeks. They handle repairs at the Cass County Court House and install a new furnace at the city hall, in addition to numerous smaller jobs.

John Bauer & Co Cass County Court House City Hall

Boy Scouts Investiture Service Held At City High School

The city Boy Scout troops held their investiture Monday evening at the high school with nearly all members present. Eight new scouts were welcomed and several tender feet advanced to second class. Scoutmaster C. H. Peden, Assistant Henry Leacock, and E. H. Wescott led the ceremony. Edward Patterson was elected scribe of Troop No. 1. New executive committee members T. H. Pollock and Dr. Paul Heineman were introduced.

C¢. H. Peden Henry Leacock E. H. Wescott Edward Patterson T. H. Pollock Paul Heineman

Community volunteers earn high credits and merit for year

The group shows a fine total for community work and a merit of advancement. They completed a successful drive collecting letters and donations for the Near East, pleasing all members and enhancing the community’s charitable standing for the year.

Near East

Social Workers Flower Club Entertained By Mrs Pace and Mrs Hardison

On Wednesday December 12 Mrs Pace and Mrs Hardison hosted the Social Workers Flower club. A large turnout including visitors attended a brief business session followed by a program from five young ladies. The afternoon closed with luncheon and social hour.

Pace

Burglary Attempt At Waintroub Store

A failed burglary occurred at the Waintroub store on Main Street when a intruder pried a rear door and entered a shedroom but fled or was deterred by police before accessing the main area.

Waintroub Main Street

Mrs J L Stamp Heads to Omaha on Burlington Train

Mrs J L Stamp travels from her home south of the city to Omaha for a day of business matters aboard the Burlington train.

J. L. Stamp Burlington Omaha

Who Will Get the Baby Contest Draws Voters

The People's Market in Louis Ackerman’s firm stirs up a live baby giveaway poll. Ackerman notes daily store vote rush, comparing it to a primary as contestants rally friends for the prize this Saturday evening.

Louis Ackerman Ackerman

Ward Clarkes Welcomes Grandson In Albuquerque

Mr and Mrs Ward Clark are grandparents to a fine young man born Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs C O Lowman in Albuquerque New Mexico The mother was Ruth Clark of this city and friends extend best wishes for a long happy life for the child.

Cathy Ward Clark C. O. Lowman Alberquerque New Mexico Ruth Clark

Miss Rowena Stones and Miss Mary Becker Head to Omaha

Miss Rowena Stones and Miss Mary Becker departed this morning for Omaha to spend a few hours in the city looking after some matters. The trip marks a brief outing for the two young women as they attend to local affairs and return later today.

Rowena Stones Mary Becker Omaha

Mrs Martha J Peterson Heads to Omaha for Business

Mrs Martha J Peterson departed this morning for Omaha to attend to several business matters and return soon.

William March obituary notes birth in Adair County Missouri

William March born April 25 1896 in Adair County Missouri died December 15 1923 from injuries after a December 1 Omaha automobile crash aged 52 years 7 months 17 days Twice married first wife deceased one daughter Mrs Nona Walker from Stronghurst Illinois and five children with Emma Lancaster including daughter who died in infancy Survived by wife Emma three sons Frank 21 Dick 17 Bud 14 two stepsons Earl Lancaster Jarvis Lancaster and two stepdaughters Mrs Virgil Arnold and Mrs John Eppings Also two sisters Nan Arnold and Samantha Fox 24 grandchildren and one great grandchild Joined Christian church September 1908 in Midway Missouri Cass County Nebraska where he moved in 1913 to Murray then Plattsmouth employed at C B&Q shops Funeral Monday at 2 from Christian church Interment Horning Cemetery.

William March Adair County Missouri March Omaha Mr. March Nona Walker Stronghurst Emma Lancaster Emma March Ivey McCulloch Murray Nebraska Frank Bud Earl Lancaster Jarvis Lancaster Virgil Arnold Plattsmouth John Eppings Nan Arnold Bible Grove Samantha Fox Wilmethville Midway Christian Church Cass County Horning Cemetery

Puls Family Moves to Plattsmouth Open House on Sixth Street

W. H. Puls of the Plattsmouth Implement Co relocates with his family to Plattsmouth occupying the former T. M. Patterson residence on North Sixth Street. The town welcomes the estimable family and hopes for their happiness and prosperity in the new home.

W. H. Puls Plattsmouth

Fire at H. H. Cotton Home Causes Minor Roof Damage

Firemen responded to a blaze sparked by chimney embers at the home of H. H. Cotton on Sixth and Gold streets. The fire was extinguished by Mr. Cotton before arrival. Loss was slight, limited to a few shingles.

Daly H. H. Cotton Sixth Gold Streets

Calf Taken Up at Ray Smith Farm West of Plattsmouth

One yearling calf taken up at the Ray Smith farm west of Plattsmouth. Owner may reclaim by proving property and paying for care and this advertisement. Call at the farm for details.

Ray Smith Plattsmouth Dlil-Ink

Libershal Heads to Omaha for Day on Business

John A Libershal departed this morning for Omaha to spend the day handling business matters in the city for a few hours.

John A. Libershal Omaha

Durable 42 piece set offered with lasting pattern

Advertisement highlights a durable 42 piece section priced at 814.75 and notes it is as attractive as the Marcella with the same wear pattern. Also lists 2 piece section at 815.50 and various Tea Garden branded preserves and fruits in multiple jar sizes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

North Sixth Street Plattsmouth, Nebr Dasis Charlie D. Spangler Near Murray Will Seybert W. C. T. U. Meeting Ford Bank Ford Weekly Plattsmouth Motor Co Glenwood BOY Scouts Martha J. Peterson Marcella English Braintree Johnson Ware LA France Sec Arcadia Richelieu Manchuria Brazil Starec Delicia H. M. Soennichsen Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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