Fox Ends in Oregon Late Thursday
A nationwide manhunt for William Edward Hickman concludes with his capture near Echo Oregon after a high profile pursuit across California and the Pacific Northwest. Hickman confesses to coordinating the Parker murder and implicates accomplices including Andrew Kramer and a woman named June Dunning.
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Pacific Coast
William Edward Hickman
Reed
Marion Parker
Los Angeles
California
Pendleton
Oregon
Omaha Baee-News
Parker
Andrew Kramer
Marian Parker
Tocal
Hickman
Kramer
June Dunning
Dunning
Harold Or Herold Hotel
San Francisco
Echo
Ore
Tom Guidance
Buck Linallen
Perry M. Parker
Dee
Northwest
Seattle
Kent
Wash
Columbia River Highway
Oreton
Wintersteen Hill PTA Christmas Program Delights Children
The Wintersteen Hill Parent-Teachers association held a large Christmas program at the schoolhouse. Children performed songs readings and instrumental numbers with Santa Claus visiting and distributing treats to the youngsters.
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Wintersteen Hill Parent - Teachers Association
Santa Claus
Catholic D A Christmas Party Held at Mrs Reichstadt Home
The Catholic Daughters of America held a Christmas party at Mrs Reichstadt's home with hostesses Mrs Reichstadt Mrs Lon Henry Mrs E A Webb Mis Betty Sitzman and Miss Genevieve Whelan. Prizes were awarded in contests won by Mrs Charles Gradeville Mrs W T Distell and Mrs F G Egenberger.
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Catholic Daughters of America
F. G. Egenberger
Charles Peterson
Helen Egenberger
James Nowasek
Reichstadt
Anna May Sandin
Stranger in a Dreamy Ride Confuses Omaha by Hillside Lane
A Omaha man driving a Chevrolet on a rough Happy Hollow road mistook Cass county hills for Farnam street. Police arrived after a corn juice fueled misadventure to prevent further wandering, returning him to the station at 5th and Vine.
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Happy Hollow
Omaha
Heath
Altho
Farnam Street
Cass County
City Hall
Jim
Woodmen of the World
Les Palmer
5Th and
Vine Street
Journal Want Ads Call to Readers
Classified readers are urged to use the Journal Want Ads for effective messaging. The notice promises strong response and quick results by placing ads in the popular section trusted by readers.
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Journal
Legion Post Holds Military Burial for Louisville Soldier
Henry Newman of Louisville was buried with I O F and American Legion honors after dying from gas from a room heater. The service at the grave was led by Hugh J. Kearns Post with Rev. Harold Sorter and J. A. Capwell in charge, taps by George Caldwell, and a firing squad supplied by the 17th Infantry at Fort Crook. Newman had joined the Legion in Plattsmouth since 1919 and named the Louisville Odd Fellows lodge as beneficiary for his adjusted compensation insurance, with proceeds supporting a memorial fund.
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Henry Newman
Louisville
I. C. O. F. Lodge
American Legion
Hugh J. Kearns Post
Harold Sorter
J. A. Capwell
George Caldwell
Legion
17Th Infantry
Fort Crook
Trott
Newman
Plattsmouth
Odd Fellows Lodge
The Night Before Christmas Poem Read Aloud
A reader recounts the classic night before Christmas with St Nick’s sleigh and eight reindeer. The imagery follows the narrator as Santa delivers toys and wishes a merry Christmas to all.
Funeral of Mrs Sitzman in Catholic ceremony
The body of Mrs Eva Sitzman arrived from Lincoln and was taken from Burlington station to St John s Catholic church for requiem mass. Father George Agius led the service paying tribute to the departed lady s long life. Burial followed in the Catholic cemetery west of the city with many relatives in attendance.
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Eva Sitzman
Lincoln
Burlington
St. John’s Catholic Church
George Agius
Sitzman
Eagles Hold Meeting Elects Six New Members
The Eagles at their regular meeting elected six more candidates, bringing total invites to fifteen next week. Membership grew from 124 to 199 in a year, with a large class to join this month. The Ladies Auxiliary will receive its charter around mid January. Social dances boosted growth but will pause after the holidays due to refinishing Eagle hall.
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Cathy
Eagles
Eagle Lodge
Grand Lodge
Eagle Hall
Call No. 6 with your order for job printing
A brief notice directs readers to submit job printing orders under Call No. 6. The item emphasizes the proper reference for processing such requests within the publication.
Alumni Day at Plattsmouth High Nets Strong Attendance
The Plattsmouth high school Alumni Day drew many former students from 94, 1925, 1926, and 1927 classes. Principal J. V. Simon opened with greetings while Edward Patterson and Ruth Lindsay delivered readings. Alumni including Dr. J. S. Livingston and Ted Hadraba shared memories as Hamilton Meisinger led a chalk talk. The program closed with school yells and Blue and White songs.
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Plattsmouth High School
J. V. Simon
Edward Patterson
Hamilton Meisinger
Ruth Lindsay
R. F. Patterson
R. E. Bailey
Olive Gass
J. S. Livingston
Ted Hadraba
Northwestern University
Ted
Harlan Gorder
University of Nebraska
Powell recovering from wounds at Shanghai naval hospital
Eugene Powell, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Powell of this city and a Marine in China, is recovering at Shanghai naval hospital since October after being wounded by a stray bullet during fighting on the outskirts of Shanghai. Reports say he is improving and out of immediate danger is hoped soon.
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Eugene Powell
Joseph Powell
China
Naval Hospital
Shanghai
Pvt. Powell
Powell
Powell Improves After Fainting Spell at Burlington Shops
Joseph Powell who fainted at his Burlington shops is resting easier sent to hospital. He is expected to recover and resume activity soon according to local reports.
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Joseph Powell
Burlington Shops
Hartford Family Holiday Gathering in Plattsmouth
Mr and Mrs C B Hartford host a Christmas gathering with relatives visiting from Ames Iowa Joliet and Yankee Hill California The group includes Charles Hartford Jr Willis Hartford Elva Hartford and Charles Reno Jr plus their families for the holiday season in Plattsmouth Nebraska.
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Daly
C. B. Hartford
Charles, Jr
Yankee Hill
California
Hartford
Plattsmouth
Death of Former Lyons Resident Mrs William Coolidge
Mrs. William Coolidge formerly Mattie Smith of this city died last night at 6 30 in a Sioux City hospital. She lived in Lead South Dakota Rosalie and Lyons Nebraska before moving to Lyons where she resided. She is survived by her husband three children a brother Glen Smith of Los Angeles and a sister Mrs Louise Scott of Long Beach. Funeral services will be held Monday at Lyons with burial in the family plot. She was active in Presbyterian church circles and left many friends.
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Creer
Sioux City
Iowa
William Coolidge
Lyons
Nebraska
Coolidge
Mattie Smith
Washington Smith
Lead
South Dakota
Rosalie
Christmas Carols by High School Glee Club
This morning the girls glee club from the high school sang Christmas carols across the city, waking residents with joyful melodies. Under Miss Ruth Lindsay the group has become a leading school musical organization and a valued part of holiday observances.
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Ruth Lindsay
Young Girl Frightened by Stranger on Elm Street
Carlyne Thomas, 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Thomas, was grabbed by a rough dressed man on Elm Street near her home as she walked home from rehearsal. She screamed and escaped, reporting the incident to the night police who found no suspect and continue inquiries to identify the local party involved.
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Thuresay
Carlyne Thomas
Herman Thomas
Elm Street
Miss Thomas
Althe
Card of thanks for Eva Sitzman’s family
The children and grandchildren of Mrs. Eva Sitzman thank neighbors and friends for sympathy and acts of kindness after her death. They acknowledge those who assisted at the funeral and sent flowers.
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Eva Sitzman
California Man Receives Probable Fatal Injuries
Dale McKown and his brother William McKown from Long Beach Calif encountered a serious auto accident near Union on the King of Trails highway. William suffered a probable broken back and was taken to Omaha’s Methodist hospital where an operation followed. Deputy Rex Young helped transport him to care and remained at the hospital, while Dale received minor injuries. The incident recalls a prior Omaha accident in the same area.
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Dale MccKown
William McKown
Long Beach
California
Glenwood
Webb Miller
King of Trails Highway
Union
William MecKown
Sherif Rex Young
Dunbar
Omaha
Methodist Hospital
Mr. Young
Dale McKown
Car Crowded from Road West of City in Wreck
Friday’s incident on the Louisville road left Mr and Mrs Wayne Wells and two friends shaken but uninjured after their Ford roadster flipped into a ditch. A westbound driver forced the Wells car to swerve off the road causing the rollover and extensive top damage. Wells returned to the scene to arrange towing and repairs.
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Wayne Wells
Louisville
Wells
Poultry Night at Parmelo Theatre Ends Week of Giveaways
Last night at the Parmelo theatre drew a large crowd for poultry night the final show in a week long event. Carl Weigel organist served as grand marshal reading winning numbers. Dr Hudson and Fred Kissling won the chickens R H Chriswisser took the duck and Jess Terryberry won the goose.
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Parmelo Theatre
Carl Weigel
Dr. Oo. C. Hudson
Fred Kissling
R. H. Chriswisser
Union
Jess Terryberry
Cedar Creek
Family thanks for aid after mother Mrs William March death
The family of Mrs. William March expresses deep gratitude for the kindness shown during her illness and death. Special thanks are extended for the beautiful offerings received from the Christian Aid Society Murray Presbyterian Missionary Society Murray Lewiston Aid Society R N A Ladies Murdock M D A Plattsmouth and many friends and relatives including the Hoschers Kokes and Schissels.
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William March
Christian Aid Society
Murray
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Lewiston Aid Society
Murdock
M. D. A. Plattsmouth
D. S. Small
O. A. Davis
Chas. Koke
Rose Reed
Dan Hoscher
L. C. Hoscher
C. C. Koke
Louis Schissel
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Wintersteen Hill Meeting
C. D. of A
Herman Reichstadt
Legion Post
Colonel Trott
Clement Clarke Moore
St. Nicholas
Mama
St. Nick
Dasher
Dancer
Mrs. Sitzman
Union Corner
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