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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1921

Page

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Plattsmouth Men Injured In Serious Auto Crash

A Buick roadster carrying Charles C. Parmele J. P. Falter and Pollock Parmele collided with a large truck near Avery on the Omaha road. Parmele suffered a cut requiring seventeen stitches and a rib fracture for Falter along with other injuries. The injured were taken to Clarkson Hospital in Omaha for treatment.

Avery South Omaha Buick Charles C. Parmele J. P. Falter Pollock Parmele Plattsmouth Parmele Mr. Falter Altho Omaha Clarkson Hospital Mr. Parmele Forlowad O. K Omaha Highway

Returns From School At Rockford For Christmas Vacation

Miss Alice Pollock, from Rockford Illinois, arrives home for Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs T H Pollock and friends. She enjoys her work at the college noted as a leading finishing school for ladies and will return after the holidays. Miss Fay Chase also attends the same school and is home for vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs S S Chase.

Alice Pollock Rockford Ilinois T. H. Pollock Alice Fay Chace Chase

Burlington Safety First speaker visits Plattsmouth schools

Frank B. Thomas of the Safety First department addressed Plattsmouth elementary and junior high students about railroad dangers and rail crossing risks. He stressed stop look and listen to prevent accidents caused by trespassing on railroad property and warned auto drivers about crossings.

Frank B. Thomas Safety First Department The Burlington Plattsmouth Trelk School Mr. Thomas Safety First

Visits of Briess and Smith to Murray

Yesterday morning the Journal's news gathering team of M. S. Briess and Frank Smith rode in White Wines to Murray. They spent a few hours visiting old friends including Dr. B. F. Brendel who has been in poor health for several months. The doctor felt somewhat better on pleasant days and hopes to resume activities soon.

Journal Briess Frank Smith Murray Brizzs Christian Church B. F. Brendel

Stores Open Nights This Week to Aid Christmas Shoppers

City business houses plan to stay open until 9 p m each evening for the rest of the week to help Christmas shoppers finish their buying before Saturday. The schedule offers convenience for workers who cannot visit downtown during the day.

Books Books Books at the Journal Office

Readers are invited to browse a large selection of books at the Journal Office as shelves overflow. The notice invites patrons to take advantage of the continued stock and access to titles across genres.

J L Stewart Injured In Auto Accident Saturday Night

J L Stewart of Chicago Avenue was struck by a car driven by Jacob Tritsch near his home while walking to the business district. He suffered a fractured collar bone and facial injuries, was carried to his home, and remains under medical care with Mrs Stewart returning from Western Nebraska to aid.

J. L. Stewart Chicago Avenue Jacob Tritsch Mr. Stewart Stewart Mr. Tritsch Tritsch Western, Neb

Veterans bureau official visits to review former service men

From Tuesday's Daily Monte Lum representing the Veterans' bureau of the federal government spent a few hours in Lincoln examining cases of former servicemen needing relief and reviewing applications for compensation and vocational training. Lum, an ex officer of the 5th Nebraska and later the 134th Infantry, led a Le Mans camp in France and earned the rank of major for his work at the embarkation center.

Monte Lum Veterans’ Bureau Lincoln Serfcemen Lum 5Th Nebraska 134Th Infantry le Mans France

Entertain Youthful Guests at Calvert Homecoming

A Methodist church parsonage hosted a warm homecoming for John Calvert Jr as Wesleyan University student returns for holidays. Mason Wescott and guest Voss plus Miss Alice Wescott joined luncheon and a lively evening of games music and refreshments.

Methodist John Calvert, Jr Wesleyan University Mason Wescott Voss Alice Wescott Calvert

Baby Daughter of Hawksworth Suffered Serious Illness

This city mourns as the baby daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hawksworth at Lincoln remains gravely ill. Mrs Allen J Beeson mother of Mrs Hawksworth departed for Lincoln to assist in care.

Joseph Hawksworth Lincoln Allen J. Beeson Hawksworth

Local School Supplies Ad Highlights Best on Five

When you secure your school supplies call the Journal office first to examine a line of pencils tablets and general school supplies. They are Best on five.

Journal Office

Boxing show verdict exonerates neither rival after flagrant rule breach

The article argues that unbiased opinions do not clear Schmader or Lamson of rule violations in the Saturday night bout. It cites Sandy Griswold on both fighters’ guilt, noting Schmader’s early aggression and Lamson’s role, with the State Boxing Commission to decide penalties.

Schmader Lamson Lincoln Upstate Schmadher Sandy Griswold Sport Writers State Boxing Commission Andy Schmadher George Lamson Louisville Caracter Sullivan Schmacher Louisvillian Sam Doyle

X Ray Taken After Army Truck Crash

Sam Archer, severely injured when struck by a U S army truck, was rushed by Fort Crook soldiers to Omaha for X ray imaging. The procedure sought to determine his injuries and pain level while awaiting specialist consult.

Moncay E Daily Sam Archer Omaha Mr. Archer Fort Crook

Christmas Card Reminder From The Journal Office

Christmas is almost here and readers are urged to remember card friends by ordering now while the line is fresh. Call or send your order to the Journal office at once.

Journal Office

Two-year-old Durham milk cow with two-week calf for sale

A fresh two-year old white Durham milk cow with an excellent milker and a two-week-old calf is for sale. Seller notes the animal is ready for milking and suitable for dairy use. Potential buyers should inquire for location and price.

Durham

Chief Alvin Jones praised for Lugseh fire response

Monday report credits Wally Chief of Police Alvin Jones for discovering the Lugseh shop blaze Friday night. He raised the alarm, forced entry, and helped extinguish the fire, saving the owner from significant loss.

Rom Wally Alvin Jones Mr. Jones

Father Michael Shine Celebrates Silver Jubilee as Priest

Father Michael A Shine rector of St John s Catholic Church marks twenty five years in the priesthood. Though ill he celebrated at St Catherine s Hospital Omaha and will return home for Christmas. He was ordained December 19 1896 in Baltimore by Cardinal Gibbons and has served as rector of St John s since 1910 after leading St Theresa Cathedral in Lincoln.

Michael A. Shine St. John’s Catholic Father Shine St. Catherine’s Hospital Omaha Lincoln St. John's Church Father Hankop J. P. Flynn Michael A. Silme St. Charles College Elliott St. Mary’s College of Baltimore Ireland James Cardinal Gibbons United States Shine St. Theresa Cathedral W. F. Bradley

Death of Aged Lady Cavendar

R W Cavendar of this city mourns the death of his mother Mrs Z D Cavendar who died yesterday morning at her daughter’s home in Clarinda Iowa. She was eighty two and a Scot native who spent most of her life in America. Survived by husband seven children and a funeral will be held in Newmarket with burial there. The family, including Clyde M Cavendar, traveled to Iowa to attend the services.

R. W. Cavendar Z. D. Cavendar Claridx Iowa Scotland America Newmarket Clyde M. Cavendar

Kuykendalls Enjoy Vacation and Family Golden Anniversary

J C Kuykendall and family spent the holidays in Illinois and helped celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Kuykendall of Neoga. Kuykendall served as courtmaster during the family dinner. Before returning home he planned to visit St Louis to select machinery for Nebraska Gas and Electric Co.

J. C. Kuykendall Illinois Kuykendall Neoga Ilinois St. Louis Nebraska Gas & Electric Co

County Court Hears Theft Charge Against Eagle Man

A county court complaint accuses John Hartsock of Eagle of taking property worth over $30. Judge Allen J. Beeson set a $100 fine plus costs, totaling $210, which was paid after evidence presented by County Attorney A. G. Cole.

John Hartsock Eagle A. G. Cole Allen J. Beeson

Once Storied Rock Bluffs Log House Burns Down

Near midnight last Thursday the log house once owned by Mrs. Mary Welsh and now owned by her son Charles Lambert of Rock Bluffs was destroyed by fire. The landmark, built 1860 by Robert Stafford, stood beside Benedict Spiers twin log house and symbolized the town’s vanished frontier era. Charles Lambert learned of the blaze from M. L. Furlong, while County Surveyor Fred Patterson recalls the site’s history.

M. L. Furlong Rock Bluffs Mary Welsh Charles Lambert Missouri River St. Joseph Nebraska Robert Stafford West Benedict Spiers Stafford James M. Patterson Thomas Patterson Rock Gruffs J. M. Patterson Ambrose Patterson James A. Walker Pattersons Mr. Patterson Plattsmouth Burlington Railroad Frent Shera Lias Lambert Robert Shrader Furlong Fred Patterson

Christmas packages to Omaha hospitals for disabled veterans

The American Legion Auxiliary in this city plans to send boxes of Christmas remembrances to Omaha hospitals for distribution to disabled and sick former service members. The effort aligns with a statewide Auxiliary plan to ensure veterans receive some comfort during treatment and hardship.

American Legion Auxiliary Omaha

Called on sad mission for Foreston death toll

Mrs Monte Streight departed on the Burlington line to Foreston Illinois after receiving a message that her father John Diehl had died at his home Saturday evening. Diehl was eighty three and had suffered ill health for some time. Friends here offer sympathy to Mrs Streight on her loss.

Monte Streight Burlington Foreston Ilinois John Diehl Diehl

Lost and Found Ad Reads Pry a Journel S

Brief classified note reports a lost item described cryptically as a Pry a Journel. The notice seeks information from the public and invites observers to contact the submitter with any clues.

Rudolph Newman Returns From Immanuel Hospital Home

Rudolph Newman, recovering from an appendicitis operation at Immanuel hospital in Omaha, returned home Saturday evening. He feels in fine shape and will rest with his family before resuming army duties in San Francisco. This is his first Christmas at home in three years due to service in Siberia, China and the Philippines.

Rudolph Newman Immanuel Hospital Omaha Rudolph Army San Francisco Siberia China Philippines

Liquor Tax Seen To Fund Soldiers' Bonus in Proposal

Washington officials estimate legalizing beer and wine sales could raise about 500 million dollars a year in tax revenue. Treasury officials offered no opposition to the measure as a potential funding source for a soldiers' bonus. The Prohibition Bureau projects liquor revenue for the current year at roughly half of last year’s total, with 140 million dollars versus about 309 million in 1910.

Washington Treasury Prohibition Bureau

Veterans congress selects New Orleans for 1922 convention

Paris reports the veterans congress named New Orleans the site for its October 1922 convention. It created an economic commission to promote allied veterans' business ties and a study exchange panel. Resolutions urge veteran representation at Washington economic talks and arms conference delegations.

Paris Veterans’ Congress New Orleans Congress Washington

Selling Talk Plain Ad Use Straightforward Pitch

A plain spoken ad urges buyers to act now with a direct sales pitch. It emphasizes value and immediacy without flowery language or hype. The message sticks to clear benefits and a simple call to action for rapid response.

Wedded Bliss Turns To Bitter Warfare

Katherine Tyler Steinkamp and Roy Steinkamp saw their marriage descend into dispute as legal action for separate maintenance emerged in district court. Affidavits claim Mrs Steinkamp refused to cook, while she alleges mistreatment by Adolph Steinkamp and financial control after a short Omaha wedding.

For Sale Scotch and Scotch-Topped Short Horn Bulls

For sale Scotch and Scotch-Topped short horn bulls just weaned. Bar gains, if taken at once. 4 weeks with Sears and Davis. Murray, Nebraska.

SEARS Davis Murray Neb

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