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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1925

Page

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Prominent Local Couple Wed At St Pauls Church

Miss Helen Meisinger and Mr. Mister Tschirren, from leading local families, married in a simple ceremony at St. Pauls Evan gelical church Wednesday afternoon. Rev. O. G. Wichmann officiated as the couple departed for a 6 o clock wedding dinner at the bride’s home. The bride wore Alice Blue satin canton crepe and was accompanied by Mrs. Earl Meisinger, matron of honor, in silver gray crepe. The groom wore a dark brown business suit. they will reside on the groom’s father’s farm and begin married life amid the couple’s many friends.

St. Paul's Evange Hews Church Helen Meisinger Mister Tschirren Sss Earl Melsiaver O. G. Wichmann St. Paul's Church Earl Meisinger Anton Meisinger Albert Tschirren Plattsmouth Hike Tschirren Theodore P. Livingston North Sixth Street Nora W. FE. Scott, Jr Denver Livingston Nellie Lee Holt Falls City University Calvert Holt New York Stephen McGinley Trinity Cathederal Omaha Francis E. White T. Dutcher Warrensburg Missouri Clayton Rockhill New York City John E. Vallery Irving Bonneklen Reese Hastain Louisville Alice Louise Wescott Ann Cockrell-Werner Ann Young E. T. Dutcher B. B. Davis G. Alexander Young Charles E. Yates Willard S. Yates Lincoln Arthur Mulligan George E. Vallery John B. Potts John F. Vallery John Lionberger Boulder Colorado Scott-Holt Mining Company of Scott

Entertain for Friends Words From Thursday Daily

Mrs Ed Wilcox and husband plan to move to Florida ending years in this city. Mrs Ed Fullerton and Mrs Carl Tiekotter hosted guests with games and a luncheon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W E Mason and daughter Shirley Mr and Mrs Lawrence Sprecher Mr and Mrs Ed Wilcox Mr and Mrs Clarence Conner Mr and Mrs Ed Fullerton and son Ed ward and Mr and Mrs Carl Tiekotter.

Ed Wilcox Southlands Florida Ed Fullerton Carl Tiekotter Wilcox W. E. Mason Shirley Lawrence Sprecher Clarence Conner Edward

Tutt Couple Send Greetings From Florida Coast

Mr and Mrs E S Tutt recently moved from Murray to Miami Florida and write friends about their first impressions of the wonderful land. They praise the climate and enjoyable vacation in the south and express good health and happiness ahead.

E. S. Tutt Murray Miami Florida

Mrs Elizabeth Travis Sees Omaha Christmas Party

Mrs. Elizabeth Travis left this morning for Omaha to attend a Christmas party hosted by chapter M. P. E. . at Ye Olden Time. She will stay through Sunday and then return to Denver, after a pleasant visit with friends.

Elizabeth Travis Omaha

Truck Burns Up Near North Street Fire Scene

A 17th Infantry truck returning from the rifle range overturned after slipping downhill and crashed into a telephone pole on North Street. Firefighters extinguished a blaze as soldiers were trapped beneath the wreck but crew members were saved with few injuries.

North Sth Street 17Th Infantry

Plattsmouth Auto Club Funds Donated to Legion Building

The Plattsmouth Auto Club, once a small group promoting good roads, dissolved with about 45 dollars remaining. On Tuesday, T. H. Pollock, Michael Hild and William Baird voted to donate the balance to the American Legion community building fund. The money was handed to Leslie Niel to aid the building project.

Plattsmouth American Legion T. H. Pollock Michael Hild William Baird Auto Club Leslie Niel Legion

Slippery Roads Snarl City Residents Farm d Following Snowy Mishap

Two well known city residents journeyed to the southern metropolis to inspect a major packing industry and on return their silver truck slid into a ditch near Fort Crook. After futile efforts to free it a traveling salesman aiding toward Plattsmouth pulled the truck free and the party continued homeward arriving after supper.

United States Fort Crook Plattsmouth

Burlington Station Receives Christmas Paint Refresh

The Burlington station is being painted inside and out by the knights of the paint brush. Agent R W Clement and his team give the depot a striking touch up to enhance appeal for passengers and patrons for the year ahead.

Burlington Knights of the Paint Brush R. W. Clement

Northwestern students begin holidays with Chicago visit

Miss Alice Louise Wescott and Miss Frances Field arrived this morning while Wescott stays with her parents Mr and Mrs C C Wescott. Field continues to Nebraska City for her holidays.

Alice Louise Wescott Frances Field Northwestern University Chicago Miss Wescott Mrs. C. C. Wescott Miss Field Nebraska City

Music Memory Contest Draws Large City School Audience

The Music Memory contest at the Plattsmouth high school drew many parents and students from grades four through six. Leroy Fager led the event with performances by Damian Flynn, the Columbian school children, the high school girls glee club, and the community chorus. Judges determined winners with ties, awarding Madge Garnett and Beatrice Knoflicek top scores of 100 in both rounds, followed by Mable Brittain and Jean Caldwell.

Houy Leroy Fager Damian Flynn Columbian School B. G. Woodward Plattsmouth Leroy 5S. Fager E. H. Wescott Adams Holy City Edgar Wescott Frank Cloidt L. O. Minor R. C. Cook H. G. McClusky Madge Garnett Beatrice Knoflicek Mable Brittain Jean Caldwell Maxine Cloidt Miss Garnett Miss Knoflicek

Dee Shrader Leaves for West Coast Home in Sacramento

Mr and Mrs J D Shrader depart for Sacramento California to spend time there and possibly make it their future home. Shrader a member of a long established county family returns from New England after illness. he now is in good health and ready to start anew in the west.

J. D. Shrader Sacremento California Mr. Shrader George W. Shrader J. D Mrs. Shrader

First honors awarded in city school music contest

Miss Garnett won first prize, Miss Knoflicek took second. Anna Rys led in the Danner best room record with 90, while the 5th grade room of the Columbian building scored 95 under Miss Nets Hawksworth. The banner transfers to the Columbian building for 1926 as Mr. Fager praised the students and the musical effort.

Garnett Knoflicek Anna Rys Columbian Neteie Hawksworth Fager

Pleasant Alumni Day at Plattsmouth High School

Plattsmouth high school held an alumni day with about sixty former students returning to relive school days. Dr J S Livingston shared memories of a past tremor that damaged the Central building while pupils were present, with other speakers including Mrs Frank Barkus Everett Spangler and Helen Wescott. The high school orchestra performed to lively appreciation from attendees.

Plattsmouth High School J. S. Livingston Frank Barkus Everett Spangler Murray Helen Wescott

C S I Club Meeting Hosted By Mrs Major Allen

C S I club of the Christian church gathered yesterday at Mrs Major Allens in the southern city part despite bad weather. Members enjoyed a short business session and needlework while planning a year of activity aimed at enriching themselves and the community. Refreshments complemented the pleasant gathering.

C. S. I. Club The Christian Church Major Allen

Local Journal Ad Reaches 75 Percent of Buyers

The Journal reports its advertisement is read by about 75 percent of the buying public, highlighting broad reach and potential impact for sellers.

Christmas cards line at Bates Book and Gift shop

A fine line of Christmas cards in all designs is available at Bates Book and Gift shop. En graving and plates can be ordered. customers are urged to call early with their order.

Bates Book and Gift Shop

Visit of A A Stillger Brings News of Family Ties

Mr and Mrs C H Lewis enjoyed a brief visit from their son in law A A Stillger now living in Santa Ana California He had been in Baltimore on business and paused en route home to rejoin relatives in Plattsmouth The reunited family reports Stillger fully recovered from a serious accident two years ago and thriving on the West Coast He renewed his Journal subscription during the stay.

C. H. Lewis A. A. Stillger Santa Ana California Plattsmouth Stinger

Hearing on Road to Bridge Postponed to January 7

The hearing on the temporary restraining order by King of Trails Bridge Co. against Plattsmouth Auto and Warcon Bridge Co. regarding a fence along the highway near two bridges was postponed to January 7. The case tests land ownership and whether the road is a public highway or private. The fence remains, and a private road still serves the Plattsmouth bridge.

King of Trails Bridge Co Plattsmouth Auto Warcon Bridge Nome John B. Raper Pawnee City C. B. & Q. Railroad Plattsmouth Auto and Wagon Bridge Co

Niftier Christmas Cards Arrive at Bates Book Store

The newest and niftiest Christmas cards are now on sale at Bates Book and Stationery Store, offering a fresh batch of seasonal designs for the holiday season.

Bates Book and Stationery Store

James M Robertson Honored by Royal Arch Masons in Omaha

James M Robertson of the city, a longtime Masonic leader and past grand high priest of the Royal Arch Masons of Nebraska, was honored at the fifty ninth convocation in Omaha. He has served as grand treasurer of the Royal and Select Masters and holds positions with the Knights Templar of Nebraska and the Nebraska Masonic Home association.

James M. Robertson Masonic Fraternity Royal Arch Masons Nebraska Omaha Robertson BR. A. M Knights Templar of Nebraska Masonic Home Association Order Eastern Star

School Makes Fine Showing in Maxie Memory Contest

The Columbian School in the south part of the city dominated the Maxie Memory event. Mildred Murray won first in 4th grade, Ruth Shiffer second in 5th, George Adams third in 5th, and Stuart Porter fourth in 6th. The school also won room honors for Miss Nettie Hawksworth's class and secured the Music Memory banner for the year.

Maxie Mildred Murray Ruth Shiffer George Adams Stuart Porter Columbian School Nettie Hawksworth Jessie Whelan

New Christmas Cards Arrive at Bates Book and Stationery

Bates Book and Stationery Store unveils new Christmas card designs priced to move. Shoppers compare colorful options and note quality and value in the latest stocking stuffer and greeting card selection.

Bates Book and Stationery Store

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Elmer Tschirren St. Paul's Southland Platts Auto Club Legion Community Building Fund Music Department Dee Cc. S. I. Club Meeting James Robertson Grand Council Santa Claus
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