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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
1
Sheriff Bert Reed and Deputy Rex Young responded to a Nehawka disturbance after Marshal McConnell released a man arrested for intoxication amid a growing crowd. Investigators planned to file complaints later as locals awaited court proceedings to thresh out the matter.
Funeral services for Vern Bridgewater were conducted at his home at 11th and Marble streets at 2 pm. Rev. H. L. Grassmueck led the rites for the young man, with hymns by Mrs. Hal Garnett and Frank A. Cloidt. The casket was later taken to Oak Hill cemetery for burial in the quiet city.
Charlies L. Graves the new police magistrate and justice of the peace in Plattsmouth officiated at a wedding today. Raymond A. Livermore of Williamsport Pennsylvania and Mrs Sarah S Belveal of Holton Kansas were married at city hall. Witnesses were M. B. Allen street commissioner and George K Staats city weighmaster.
From Tuesday's Dany Lester Burrows, a well known ex pressman of the city, has been ill with the flu for a week and remains confined to his home. His wagon duties are covered by Paul Henderson while Robert Hyde attends to baggage duties at the Burlington Station.
Mr and Mrs Carl Hall celebrate the arrival of an eight pound son at their home on Saturday evening the first child for the couple. The mother Mrs Hall formerly Miss Margaret Alwin daughter of John Alwin. The birth occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs Julius M Hall where the family has resided for some time.
Plattsmouth Red Cross chapter held annual meeting at County Attorney Kiecik's office. Officers re-elected: Chairman W. G. Kieck, Vice Chairman Miss Mathilde Soennichsen, Secretary Mrs. C. A. Rosencrans, Treasurer H. A. Schneider, Directors A. H. Duxbury Frank H. Smith W. A. Robertson. The group reviewed relief work, pledged to raise funds for winter needs and continued support for service members and families.
In Lewiston a district court session considered the Nebraska Conference of the Methodist church bid to vest title to the east Lewiston church near Murray in the conference. Residents split between using the building as a community center or maintaining it as a church. the church has not functioned since 1920. The matter will be resumed in January.
Plattsmouth residents viewed the new 1929 six cylinder Miss Chevy at Hotel Rome in Omaha. The three enclosed models plus a chassis and motor showcased the car with moving pictures and lectures. The event closed after drawing thousands of spectators and six sales were reported by the local Chevrolet dealers. A first display car will arrive January 1 with a quota of twelve and more cars to follow into February and May as production rises.
The vicinity of the new auto bridge over the Missouri River, a mile southeast of the business district, bustles with activity as Burlington rails bring in material for Union Bridge & Construction Co. Work on piers to bedrock begins, a footbridge for workers is near completion, and the bridge is expected to be ready in about ten days for service.
Announcement from Oxnard California reports the death of Mrs Margaret May Lair Freese at age 41 on November 25 after a two year cancer illness. She grew up in Plattsmouth Nebraska married Charles L Freese and lived in Bayard Scottsbluff before moving to California. Survived by husband Charles William Freese of Oxnard father W H Lair of Hueneme and brother Leonard Lair of Bayard. Funeral held in Oxnard cemetery services at the home.
Sam Gapen, longtime Cass county resident and brother of Oscar Gapen, is in Omaha to visit relatives and old friends while on business. He has lived in the West for 26 years at Hyattville, Wyoming, where he has substantial interests. He plans to spend Christmas with family and friends in Nebraska.
With only a few days remaining before Christmas shoppers are urged to visit Bates Gift Shop for last minute gifts and seasonal selections to ensure timely arrivals.
Plattsmouth friends learn Mrs Maude Bunch of Omaha is recovering at St Catherine's hospital after Wednesday fall at an Omaha department store. She sustained a fracture to the knee cap of the right leg and serious injury to the right arm requiring hospital care.
The American Legion hosts its annual Christmas treat fundraiser in Plattsmouth with Santa visiting the Legion Building Monday at 6 30 p m. A committee led by James Doyle collects donations from members to cover the treats for local children and support church and Sunday school programs.
Last evening the W. H. E. L. club of this city held a delightful dinner and Christmas party at Mrs. Frank M. Bestor home hosted by Miss Eleanor Hiber. Decorations featured Christmas colors and red candles. Santa distributed gifts to members with out of town guests Mrs. H. F. Rokahr and Mrs. E. Linstrom of Lincoln attendance.
George Jacks and Mrs Addie Spicer were arraigned on adultery charges in county court. Though they pled not guilty earlier, they withdrew the plea and pleaded guilty this morning. Judge A H Duxbury remanded them to Sheriff Bert Reed for sixty days in the county jail.
From Tuesday's party the many friends of W A Wells III, a well known grocer, regret to learn he is confined to home with the flu or grippe after several days of illness. He has battled the malady and will rest and take treatment to recover.
A Sunday afternoon 3 o'clock community sing will be at the American Legion building, sponsored by the Plattsmouth Women's Club. It features the club ladies and a men’s chorus, is undenominational, and invites all to participate or attend with carols, readings, and varied vocal numbers.
Tyverdnay reports Chief Dany Arnold Johnson, now foreman of the force building the new footbridge over the Missouri River, resumes carpentry while juggling patrol duties. The project nears the first pier as workers shift from night to day, easing barriers for laborers on site.
Mrs. Mary Meade died Sunday at 4:30 p.m. in Lincoln where she had been for treatment. A Cass county resident, she lived in Wyoming Nebraska. She leaves three daughters Mrs. Seth Reeves of Plattsmouth Mrs. Florence VanHorn of Nehawka and Mrs. Agnes Straw of Lake Wilson Minnesota and two sons Monroe Meade of Union and Mack Meade of Nehawka.
Reports from her bedside indicate Mrs John B Livingston continues to improve after a serious pneumonia attack. She remains weak but the gain is marked and brings relief to her family.
Mrs Levi Rusterholtz a longtime Cass county resident near Murray dies after a brief illness at age eighty four. She and her husband helped develop the local farm and community with three daughters a granddaughter a niece and two deceased children noted among survivors.
A note on the sacred song Joy to the World by German composer George F. Handel dated 1719 is highlighted as a beloved chorus. The community plans to include it in Sunday afternoon singing with verses about rejoicing, praise, and the Savior’s reign.
Mrs. W N Brink departed yesterday for Hastings after receiving notice that her mother Mrs. Jerome Crowley was seriously ill. Brink reached her mother’s side shortly before Mrs. Crowley died yesterday afternoon after a period of heart trouble.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our loved one. Special thanks for the beautiful flowers at the last services from Mr. and Mrs. J Bridgewater and Family.
The Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce and the creamery company announce a December 27 opening with prizes for best dairy names and slogans. Louisville Farmers Union band will perform, Prof. H. P. Davis will speak on dairy industry value, and moving pictures will document the opening. Prizes reward butter fat, travel distance, and innovative cream transport methods by Cass County farmers.
Dr. R. P. Westover traveled to Omaha to undergo an appendix operation at Methodist Hospital after months of attacks. Officials report the procedure went as planned despite greater seriousness than first thought, and he rests well after anesthesia. Relatives expect a speedy recovery and return home.
John Epperson aged ninety died last evening at his family home in Council Bluffs He was a Civil War veteran and longtime G A R leader. Survived by wife three sons and two daughters J C Epperson and wife of this city traveled to attend the funeral services
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