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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1919
Page
2
The piece argues the S20,000 investment in railroads must rise with future needs. It calls for billions for tracks and stations, power houses, safety devices, grade crossing elimination, and reconstruction to sustain transportation. It urges attractive rewards to capital, managers and workers to retain talent and compete for capital.
Local notes report Jank Vailery and wife visiting Onaha for business this afternoon. J H Worthan and E C Twiss of Louisville spent a few hours in the city on courthouse matters. Eietse Willems left for Stafford Nebraska to visit a paralyzed father. Marie Fitzgerald returned from Bridgeport Nebraska to spend winter at home with sister Opal Fitzgerald. Sheriff C Fo Quinton assisted with county business in the Murray area. Jesse McVern returned to Murray for the Christmas season after a stay.
Nebraska athletics faced uneven profits from football trips with Notre Dame leading crowds and profits surpassing $2,000 over the Missouri purse, while Syracuse and the eastern visitors disappointed. Snow and cold kept totals down, and Lincoln losses hinted at a stronger future treasury.
Frank Dean of Willard and Otto with his sisters left this afternoon for their western home. K G F Gilmore of Murray stopped in the city for a few hours en route from Omaha where he was handling business. Mrs Mark Iles and daughter and Mrs Albert Murray planned an Omaha day trip. John A Kennings of near Lewisville visited briefly to trade and catch up with friends. Dr B F Brendel of Murray stopped in en route home from Omaha after attending to business matters.
The University of Nebraska announces that Cornhusker athletic finances have improved after two years below zero. Acting athletics manager Dr J T Lees released figures for the 1918 football season showing net profits of 12 093 17, with previous balances and losses noted, highlighting the season's financial progress.
The 21920 senior class hosted an afternoon of entertainment opening with remarks by President Marion Duxbury. Violin by Genevieve Whalen, piano by Mason Wescott, readings by Ruth Jacks, plus a humorous class paper by Carla Brandt drew laughter. Santa visited teachers with gift stockings. program closed with thanks from Duxbury signaling holiday season start.
The notice directs all interested parties to appear at the county court on the third day of December at 1 oclock PM to show cause why the petition for settlement and administration of the estate of Leconte should not be granted. Public notice will be given by publication in thePhertsmonth oaaruak for one week prior to the hearing. Allen J. Beeson, County Judge.
The Methodist church hosts a Sunday evening 7 20 special service with a song story The Inn by the choir and pastor. A Christmas Eve event Wednesday night features Santa Claus a decorated tree and Sunday school gifts tokens of remembrance. Proceeds benefit Sunday school work and Christmas gifts to others.
Frank Gobelman offers wall paper paints and glass with framing services. The Journal office showcases a fine line of Christmas stationery for holiday plans and gift ideas.
The court schedules a December 21 hearing on the petition by Piereden BE Shepard seeking settlement and final account of Cath erine Celeman administratrix. Notice to interested parties requires publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for one week before the hearing. Allen J. Bresol signs as clerk. community pardee seal.
Advertises several good wild cows for sale that are tuberculine tested and expected to be fresh soon. Contact Neil D. Cameron at Bellevue Blvd block north of Childs road in Omaha or call South 3517.
The annual meeting of the Farmers Mutual Fire and Live Stock Insurance Company of Cass County Nebraska will be held at the Taylor school house district No 37 Lattsmouth precinct on Saturday January 3 1920 at 130 PM for electing officers and other business. J P Falter Secretary.
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