Legion Post Elects Lister Commander At Annual Meeting
The American Legion post filled its officer slate last night with Eugene Lister elected post commander for the year. Ralph R Larson and George Dolan won vice commander bids, a nine member executive committee was chosen, and Adjutant Elmer A Webb was reappointed. The gathering included a fund raffle by Tom Short and a warm thank you to the Auxiliary for gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Club
Emil Hild
Alfred Thomsen
Eugene Lister
Lister
Blacksmiths' Union
Burlington
Legion
Ralph R. Larson
Louisville
Tom Short
Eugene Vroman
Orville Hathaweyr
Union
George Dolan
Byron Babbitt
Larson
Dolan
Neo
Marion Duxbury
John Wichman
Albert Janda
W. R. Holly
Alfred Wilson
Reymond Lerseon Larson
John Lyon
James Persinger
Service Department
Duxbury
Tommy
Post
American Legion Auxiliary
Doc
George Conis
A. H. Duxbury
Speeding Negro Driver Fined in Nebraska City
A Black Cadillac driver was flagged by Sheriff Quin ton in Nebraska City after speeding through the area. County Attorney A G Cole said the man paid a 25 fine plus costs or posted bond for appearance. Authorities warn he has been involved in hauling strike breakers in Omaha and Nebraska City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinton
Chicago Avenue
Pearl Street
Nebraska City
A. G. Cole
Cole
John Doe
Allens
Omaha
Plattsmouth Defeats Weeping Water In High School Game
A large crowd packed the Plattsmouth high school gym as the locals beat Weeping Water 66 to 6. Howard Dwyer and Frank Grad ville starred, with the reserves beating the junior high 20 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Weeping Water High School
Howard Dwyer
Frank Gradeville
Loyal Workers Elect Officers for Next Year
The Loyal Workers of the Christian church met at Mrs. J. F. Clagg's home. Officers elected for the ensuing year were Mrs. Ed Ofe as president, Mrs. Thomas Wiles as vice president, Mrs. George Decker as secretary, and Mrs. Bert Connor as treasurer. Dainty refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
J. F. Clagg
Indies
Ed Ofe
Thomas Wiles
George Decker
Bert Connor
Change Time On No 14 Train Schedule
Burlington announces new departure time for No 14 night passenger train from Omaha to Plattsmouth. The service will now leave Omaha at 8 30 p m and reach Plattsmouth at 9 30 p m, a half hour later than the previous 9 00 p m arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Omaha
Plattsmouth
Married at Court House in Weeping Water
On Thursday afternoon County Judge Allen J Beeson joined Louis W Paulson and Mattie MecClary in marriage. Etta Potts and Jesse Smith witnessed as the couple traveled to the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen J. Beeson
Louis W. Paulson
Mattie MecClary
Etta Potts
Jesse Smith
Fresh Durh am milk cow with calf for sale
A two year old white Durham milk cow with a two week old calf is offered for sale. Contact Julius Rheuman Nehewhks Nebraska for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Julius Rheuman, Nehewhks
Neb
Preston Acquitted in Supreme Court
Elmont Preston, a Buffalo county farmer, won reversals by the Supreme Court in two cases and was discharged in a third for adultery. The court found insufficient evidence in a Buffalo county adultery conviction involving Mergery Hays, an 18 year old, and noted prior rulings against convictions tied to suspicion and prejudice. The decision cited accompanying the defendant on a long automobile trip to Chase county as not proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmont Preston
Buffalo County
Supreme Court
Otoe County
Mergery Hays
Morrissey
Chase County
Red Polled Bull Shipments Highlight Cass County Herd
Luke L. Wiles ships a fine Red Polled bull to Fred Horn of Herman Nebraska and plans a second shipment to G H Girrich of Aurora Nebraska. The two bulls rank among Wiles's best in a renowned Red Polled herd started in 1895. The market uptick signals relief for farmers amid financial stringency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke L. Wiles
Cass County
Fred Horn
Herman
Nebraska
G. H. Girrich
Aurora
Mr. Wiles
Iowa
Returns From Hospital After Omaha Stay
Thos Janda returned home from Omaha where he had been hospitalized for a month to recuperate with his family. He is recovering but not fully, and will require more time before resuming regular activity. friends here welcome his improving condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janda
Omaha
Tom
Death of Mrs Cunningham In Shenandoah Iowa
Mrs Cora Conner received notice from her sister Mrs George Cunningham of Shenandoah Iowa that Air Cunningham's elderly mother died yesterday morning in Shenandoah. The decedent had Bright's disease and had visited the city in years past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Conner
George Cunningham
Shenandoah
Iowa
Air
Cuningham
Cunningham
Bright
Release of former husband awaited by second wife
Harry D. Snethen, jailed for bigamy in Cass county, awaits parole from the state penitentiary after a sentence of one to seven years. His second wife, Miss Nord of Omaha, hopes he will support their family and plans to reunite if released. Parole officials indicate the prisoner would likely be granted release and return to his second wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry D. Snethen
State Penitentiary
Cass Couunty
Father Nord
Oreapolis
Lincoln State
Mr. Snethen
Miss Nord
Council Bluffs
Parole Board
Repeal of Consolidated School Law Favored in Auburn Meeting
In Auburn Nebraska on December 22 a mass meeting of business men and farmers urged repeal of the consolidated school law. The group, led by Edgar Ferneau, called on Governor MecKelvie to seek repeal. They argued the law hurts small children through bad weather and long travel, with many pupils commuting over six miles. They also cited an unsustainable tax burden and recommended seeking repeal as relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Neb
Edgar Ferneau
MecKelvie
Vroman Brother Returns From Germany To Camp Dix
Mrs. C J Purbies of Buffalo New York writes that Lester Vroman formerly of this city is back in the United States after two and a half years in Germany He is stationed at Camp Dix New Jersey and plans to visit Nebraska after discharge The Buffalo storm caused damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars and ranks among the worst in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Purbies
Buffalo
N. Y
Gladys Vroman
Lester Vroman
Germany
United States
Camp Dix
New Jersey
Nicely Improving Mrs. Oslin Near Hamburg Hospital
Mrs. D. C. Oslin former Plattsburg steward now living in Watson Missouri has spent the past week in Hamburg Iowa hospital recovering from an operation. She is reported doing very nicely and expects to return home to Watson in a few days. Mr. Oslin will visit Hamburg Sunday to accompany her back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Oslin
Platts
School Supplies Advert Here
When you secure your school supplies call at the Journal office first and examine our line of pencils tablets and general school supplies. They are the best on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal Office
For Sale Scotch Bull Calves and Weaned Short Horns
For sale Scotch and Scotch topped short horn bulls just weaned. Big Bar gains if taken at once. 4 wks. SEARS 8. DAVIS. Murray Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SEARS
Davis
Murray
Neb
Strike of City Card Players Ends Quietly at Parlor
An unexpected walkout last evening by regulars in a local soft drink parlor sparked a peaceful strike over card decks and chalk. Negotiations led by a diplomatically skilled participant resulted in an armistice with fresh decks and chalk every ten days, signed by Donat and Louis Levier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleyers
Jong
Marshal Foch
Kaiser Bill
Mr. Donat
Louis Levier
Journal Reporter
Christmas Eve Fire Warns of Family Tragedy
State Fire Marshal E C Hartford warns Nebraskans to prevent Christmas tree fires. He depicts a festive gathering that turns tragic from a candle or faulty lighting as trees, decorations, and imitation snow ignite. Advice emphasizes sturdy tree placement, distance from flames, nonflammable snow effects, and avoiding illuminated candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Hartford
Santa Claus
Ute
Nebrasi
D. J. Marshall Suffering Illness at Home
Burlington employee D. J. Marshall has been confined to his home for several days with a recurring illness that troubled him during late summer and fall. Friends hope he will soon recover and be up and around as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Marshall
The
Burlington
Returns From Minnesota
Mrs. T. B. Bates returned home from Minneapolis after visiting her sister Mrs. Guy D. French and family. She attended the graduation of her niece Miss Octs French from Minneapolis High School and plans to continue her studies at the University of Minnesota next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Bates
Minneapolis
Guy D. French
Bates
Octs French
Minnesota
Miss French
University of Minnesota
High School Honors Glass of 21 Today
A special convocation at the high school auditorium honored the class of 1921. Eleven alumni attended, sharing success stories with current students. Organizers plan annual reunions and invite the 1921 graduates as guests on the last day before Christmas vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Wesecott
Alice Pollock
Clara Trilety
Bertha Schubeck
Genevieve Goodman
Carl Sehneier
Fae Chase
Clara Mae Morgen
Kathryn Waddick
Wilma Rainey
Gustave Brubacker
Votes in contest boost Knights of Columbus fundraiser
The Knights of Columbus run a most popular lady contest as a prelude to their January event. Voters get 100 votes for 1 cent to support their chosen lady and win the gold wrist watch prize offered by the Knights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Knights
Miss Kathryn Waddick Returns From Davenport Music Work
Miss Kathryn Waddick returns home for holidays after serving as instructor in the musical department at St. Katherine's College Davenport Indiana. She led the school choir and supervised general musical work, earning great success in her duties at the Episcopal school in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Waddick
St. Katherine’s College
Davenport
Waddick
St. Katherine’s
De Molay Boys Aid Cold Families With Coal Gifts
The Journal notes the local Order of De Molay provided two tons of coal to two needy city families, illustrating the group's quiet charitable work during winter. The act reflects humane aid and earns public commendation for its generous, unseen labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of de Molay
Samaritan
Repairs under way on Platte River bridge in Nebraska
The Platte river and wagon bridge is undergoing a full overhaul with new flooring and piling work. Owner T H Pollock supervises to ensure first class restoration as the bridge remains a key link between Omaha Kansas City and the southwest, seeing heavy summer traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte River and Wagon Bridge
T. H. Pollock
Nebraska
Omaha
Kansas City
Wedded in Omaha: Janda Raney Marriage License Issued
The Omaha papers announce the marriage license issued to Tom J. Janda of Havelock and Ida M. Raney of Lincoln. The groom is a former Plattsmouth man and brother of Tone Janda, with Mrs Hiber, Mrs Syvoboda, and Mrs Svoboda of this city as relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Tom J. Janda
Havelock
Ida M. Raney
Lincoln
Sroom
Plattsmouth
Tone Janda
Mesdames Joseph Hiber
John J. Syvoboda
Thomas Svoboda
Plainspoken ad advice for effective selling talks
A straightforward guide urges sellers to use plain language and direct benefits. It advises avoiding frills and exaggeration, focusing on clear value and practical appeal to prospective buyers.
Lost and Found Ad Brief Reprint in Journal Ad
A clipped journal advertisement notes lost items and inquiries to satisfy owners. The terse listing promises helpful responses for rediscovery and item recovery through the publication.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legion Post
Feom Thurstand Povert
Speeder
Nebr. City
Negro
Platismouth
Court House
Knights Templar
Charles Green
Fremont G. C. G
Mt Zion Commandery No. 5
Fremont
James M. Robertson
Mt Zion Commandery
Francis E. White
de Molay
Commandery
Temple
Ed .S. Tutt of
A. D. Caldwell
R. P. Westover
Frank H. Johnson
Weeping Water
Ed S. Tutt
Green
Preston
Here
de- Molay
First National Bank
BANK
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!