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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1923
Page
3
Former students of Plattemouth High gathered at the school for a holiday homecoming. The event featured an orchestra, vocal solos, and remarks from alumni spanning classes from 1918 to 1924.
Charles Reichart on jury duty returned home to Louisville this afternoon. Adam Meisinger traveled from Louisville to handle business and see friends. Mrs. H. F. Hendricks of near Murray visited for business and social matters. Mrs. Harry Leeses and her two children left for Perry Iowa to visit relatives over the holidays. J A Capwell and L F Langhorst arrived from Elmwood to visit and attend county court matters. C L Graves of Union spent hours at the courthouse for district court hearings. Mason Wescott came from Chicago to spend holiday vacation with his parents. he is a junior at Northwestern University. William Fitzgerald and sister Marie are visiting from a ranch near Berard Nebraska. William stays for holidays, Marie remains through winter.
Use two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to gently move the bowels without unpleasant effects and banish the dull, stupid feeling that often accompanies constipation. The product is advertised as promoting healthy digestion and liver function with immediate action after meals.
In the days leading to Christmas volunteers organize donations to brighten the season for poor children. Local groups collect toys clothing and books adding smiles to families facing hardship.
Senator Simmons of North Carolina said Democrats back a soldiers bonus and oppose the Mellon millionaire tax proposal. He predicted the finance committee will act but not before the presidential campaign, arguing Republicans aim to delay and delay tax legislation and freight-rate decisions.
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended until April 18 proposed freight rate rises on Nebraska gravel sand and stone to Town destinations. Burlington will justify reasonableness at a future hearing. Protest by H D Bergen of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce cites potential loss of Iowa markets. Quarrymen with Omaha offices affected by the order.
Members of Plattsmouth lodge No 75% B P C E are assembling baskets to bring Christmas cheer to needy homes. The committee reports strong success in solicitations and plans to distribute many baskets to families unable to afford a holiday feast.
A Plattsmouth resident Testimonial from E M Battery credits Dean's Pills with lasting kidney and back pain relief. The letter, dated 1906 with a 1920 update, notes permanent cure and strong recommendation. Price 60 cents and available at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. manufactures in Buffalo New York.
A public stance urges keeping restraint while pursuing justice, warning that forgiveness should not erase the pursuit of accountability. The message emphasizes that mercy should not outweigh the need to address harm and protect the community.
The piece extends a hearty greeting to county friends as the year ends. It thanks readers for optimism and support, notes the value of friendships, and wishes health prosperity and lasting friendships in the coming year from M. S. Briggs representative of the Plattsmouth Journal.
Alumni of Logal High School gather for Friday homecoming at the campus marking the end of term and start of Christmas vacation. The program features the school orchestra and short addresses by graduates from classes ranging from 1915 to 1923, with messages for current students and memories of school days.
The W. E. A. of the Maccabees elected officers at a lodge session Tuesday evening. Names include Past Commander Mrs Anna Ptak and Commander Mr Laura Adams. Installation is scheduled for the second Tuesday in January at the meeting.
Frank Detlef, a night police officer, mourns the death of his brother Herman Detlef aged 35 at the Detlef farm east of Glenwood. Herman had been critically ill for several days. The Detlef family will travel to Glenwood for the funeral service.
Frederick Ferdinand Guenther, a pioneer of the region born May 1 1832 in Haitersbach Germany, died at 2 50 am at his West Locust street home after weeks of decline. Survived by five children and the widow Elizabeth Kunzman Guenther, the funeral at St Paul Evangelical church date to be announced.
Ada L. Edwards Lynch died at midnight December 18 1923 aged 26 years 11 months 2 days born January 16 1897 in Adair county Iowa She left a husband Oliver Lynch and four children Oliver 6 Richard 4 David 2 and Phillis 6 weeks Survived by husband father mother sister and three brothers Friends and relatives attended the funeral at Mur ray with Christian church choir singing Rock of Ages Going Down the Valley and Abide with Me Rev F E Proutz spoke pallbearers listed and burial in local cemetery.
Oliver Lynch and family along with Mrs. L M Edwards and P W Lynch extend heartfelt gratitude to those who offered care and support during their period of suffering and grief.
Last evening Mrs. J R Vallery , a well known city resident, suffered a severe accident at her Chicago avenue home. While descending to the cellar she misjudged the last step and fell, fracturing her right hip. Medical aid was summoned and she will require several weeks in bed.
For over 40 years Hall's Catarrh Medicine offers an Ointment for local relief and an Internal Medicine tea through the blood to reduce inflammation of the mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists. F. J. Cheney Toledo Ohio.
Santa Claus toured Murray this morning and officiated at the school, greeting students at the outskirts before a gym crowd for a Plattsmouth versus Weeping Water high school game. Plattsmouth won 33 to 21 as the reserves faced Pacific Junction, defeating them 30 to 14 in the opener.
Last evening the basketball season opened with a game in town between local teams, drawing fans and signaling the start of a crowded year of matches.
Community voices express concern about a harsh holiday season but officials and families remain hopeful that severe winter conditions and shortages will be avoided. organizers emphasize planning and mutual aid measures to prevent hardship during the festive period.
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