Mystery of Fatal Fire Deepens In Nebraska City
County authorities pursue a definitive cause of death for Carl Albright after a fire along the highway north of Nebraska City last Monday. Witness stories multiply as At torney W. G. Kieck orders a coroner's inquest to determine if foul play or accident led to the fatal blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Albright
Nebraska City
W. G. Kieck
Qtoee County
Albright
Truocen
Kieck
John Rutherford
Rutherford
Elance
Cisime
Union
Laula Burhee
Omaha
Derri Albright
Burhee
Purlineton
Berhee
Ulbricht
Burbee
Albricht
Christmas Dinner Guests at Wescotts
Mr and Mrs C C Wescott hosted a Christmas dinner with guests Dr and Mrs Frank L Cummins and son Norris Charles and Miss Genevieve Goodman Miss Margaret Mapes and Miss Alice Faton. Mason and Alice Louise Wescott home for the holidays from Northwestern University Evanston enjoyed the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Wescott
Frank L. Cummins
Norris
Charles
Genevieve Goodman
Margaret Mapes
Alice Faton
Mason
Alice Louise Wescott
Northwestern University
Evanston
Death of Aged Man William Habermann at County Farm
William Habermann aged 75 died at the county farm last night after a lengthy illness. A longtime city familiar figure, he worked for Byron Clark, Burlington attorney, until the Clarks moved to Omaha. He was brother in law to Herman Streitweiger of Los Angeles and uncle to Mrs George Gobelman of the same city. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 pm from Sattler chapel with interment in Oak Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Habermann
Byron Clark
Burlington
Clark
Omaha
William
Herman Streitweiger
Los Angeles
George Gobelman
Habermann
Sattler Chapel
Oak Hill Cemetery
Fire Destroys Roof in Homer Shrader Home
Firefighters battled a 1:30 a.m. blaze at Homer H. Shrader’s Fourth and Oak street home. The roof burned rapidly before containment, with heavy losses from fire and water damage. Neighbors helped evacuate G. W. Shrader and moved much of the first floor furniture to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer H. Shrader
Fourth
Oak Street
Local Marine Bound for Tropical Island
Mare Island Calif December 20 A Plattsmouth Nebraska Marine, Pred Stephen Hebal, joins UC S Marines bound for Guam as a temporary outpost. He will visit the Philippines Japan and the Hawaiian Islands before returning to America. Fred Rebel 15 born in Plattsmouth son of James and Mrs. Rebel joined Marine Corps in Los Angeles last September sailing to Guam in about three weeks.
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Mare Island
Calif
Pacific
Stephen Hebal
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
UC. S
Guam
Philippines
Japan
Hawaekien Islands
America
United States
Spain
U.S
Naval Base
South Sea Isles
Fred
Pinusmouth
James Rebel
Walnut Street
Marine Corps
Los Angeles
West Coast
Marriage Unites Lottie Maurer and L K Stevens in Omaha
From Fridays Daily Christmas Eve ceremony at Council Bluff the marriage of Miss Lottie Maurer of this city to L K Stevens of Omaha is announced. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Maurer. The groom works in Omaha and both move to the groom's already furnished home there. A five o'clock dinner followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Maurer
L. K. Stevens
Omaha
John Maurer
May Lose Index Finger In Woodworking Accident
Lawrence Group narrowly avoided losing the index finger of his right hand after his finger was caught in a gear while starting an engine at Louis Mayfield’s home. Dr Worthman treated the wound and hopes to save the finger. The accident was unfortunate and caused concern.
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Lawrence Group
Louis Mayfield
Worthman
Class of 1923 Enjoys a Fine Reunion Friday
Plattsmouth High School’s graduating class of 1923 held a reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Wiles on High School Hill. About 23 classmates attended, including several who are now married. Music and dancing featured the evening, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth High School
B. F. Wiles
High School Hill
Ethelyn Wiles
Clara Johnson Gillespie
Mable Foster Buttery
Gladys Elliott Belar
Harold Mullis
Casper
Wyroming
Joe Weber
Omaha
Frank Gredoville
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
Marguerite Wiles
Linderwood College
St. Charles
Helen Wiles
Myrna Welff
Wesleyan College
Edith
Helen Farley
Doane College
Crete
Arcula Herald
Cathedral School
Washington, D. C
John Varga
Creighton College
Bernese Ault
Cedar Creek
Louis Svoboda
Malvern
Iowa
Clara Wickman
Mary Margaret Walline
Leonard Born
Glen Henry
Elmer Johnson
Charles Egenberger
Lawrence Baldwin
Frances Krejer
Roy Olson
Judith Johnson
Entertains Christmas At Parker Home In Omaha Guests
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Parker hosted Christmas guests including Mr. and Mrs. E Fleming and children Jerome and Alice Jean, Mr. and Mrs. IL L. Longworth and son Murray, Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Davis and daughter Alice Lorene, all of Omaha, and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Truelsen and children Margaret and Billy of St. Joseph Missouri. The gathering was deeply appreciated and will be long remembered by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Parker
Jerome
Alice Jean
IL L. Longworth
Murray
J. E. Emery
W. W. Davis
Alice Lorene
Omaha
W. S. Truelsen
Margaret
Billy
St. Joseph
Missouri
Perry receives Texas fruit from Rio Grande valley ranch
Glenn Perry, a well known resident, was surprised when his sons Russell and Virgel Perry sent him a gift box of grapefruit and oranges from Harrington Texas. The brothers operate a new fruit ranch nearby and plan to harvest their own citrus crop in coming seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Perry
Russell
Virgel Perry
Harrington
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Perry Boys
Perry Land
Southland
Quiet Wedding in Council Bluffs Stava-Gaylord Tie Knot
Friday’s Daily notes a very quiet wedding in Council Bluffs between Miss Lucy Stava and Mr. Lester O Gaylord both residents of the city. The bride is daughter of M G Stava a well known farmer south of town and she has lived here for years. The groom works at the Burlington shops and has many friends in the area. The couple will reside in Council Bluffs after their marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Lucy Stava
Lester O. Gaylord
M. G. Stava
Burlington
Mrs. Gaylord
Weeping Water Visitors Return Home After Visit
Mrs John Fitzpatrick and daughters Lois and Hazel of Weeping Water arrived with Mr Will Rice for a visit at the Fitzpatrick home and returned yesterday afternoon to their own home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fitzpatrick
Lois
Hazel
Mr. Fitzpatrick
Will Rice
Mimi
Barn Fire Destroys Parker Barn After Night Fire
Yesterday morning the city fire department answered a blaze in a south district barn owned by C. M. Parker. Though neighbors saw a light Wednesday night, responders found the structure beyond the fire limits and too distant from the road to save. Authorities suspect tramps started the fire and left it burning, resulting in total loss.
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C. M. Parker
Plattsmouth Girl Weds Dr W C Kenner Jr in Minnesota
Miss Theodoshia Kroehler, a Plattsmouth native and 1921 graduate, married Dr W C Kenner Jr of St Paul on Monday at the Church of the Ascension in Stillwater Minnesota. The couple will reside in St Paul as Dr Kenner completes his internship and the Kroehler family offers best wishes for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodoshia Kroehler
W. C. Kenner, Jr
Stillwater
Minn
St. Paul
Minesota
Andrew Kroehler
Church of the Ascension
Minnesota
Dewhurst
Plattsmouth
Christmas Cheer Delivered To Needy Folks By City Helpers
Fire department members distributed warm clothing and shoes bought from their funds to Hutle residents in need. The Elks, led by John Hart, distributed Christmas baskets of food to homes requiring cheer.
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Fire Department and Elks
Fire Department
Hutle
Elks
John Hart
Birthday tribute as Judge Beeson visits mother in Omaha
County Judge Allen J. Beeson departs for Omaha to spend time with his mother Mrs. Allen Beeson who marks her eighty ninth birthday. Mrs. Beeson, a pioneer woman of the west, helped build the community and was born December 26 1835 in Leesboro Ohio. She lived in Red Oak Iowa and Plattsmouth Nebraska before settling with her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen J. Beeson
Omaha
Allen Beeson
Beeson
West
Leesbore
Ohio
Red Oak
Iowa
Plattsmouth
Cass County
Sixty Years Of Wedded Happiness Observed
Mr and Mrs C C Despain of Plattsmouth celebrate sixty years of marriage on Christmas week. They wed December 25 1865 at St Marys with Justice Foglish officiating after Rev Hamilton could not reach the church. The couple settled in Plattsmouth, living there most of their married life among a wide circle of Cass county friends.
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Airs
C. C. Despain
Mr. Despain
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
St. Mary's
Pacific Junction
Despain
Elvira Hepner
United States
Hamilton
Bellevue
West
Justice Foglish
Hep
Pleasant Christmas family party at McMahen home
The home of Mr and Mrs Ray McMahen hosted a Christmas day family gathering with a fine turkey from Reese ranch Colorado as the meal highlight. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J H McMaken and son Fred, Mr and Mrs I P Dixon of Sidney Iowa, parents of Mrs McMaken, and Mr and Mrs Ray McMaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray McMahen
Reese Ranch
Colorado
J. H. McMaken
Fred
I. P. Dixon
Sidney, Iowa
McMaken
Ray McMaken
DeMolay Holds Election At Daily Cass Chapter
The DeMolay Order at its Tuesday evening meeting elected officers for the coming term. Fred Trilety is Master Councilor, James Warren Senior Councilor, John Iverson Junior Councilor, Roy Olson Secretary, Norris Cummins Treasurer. Installation set for January 6. The new leaders will guide the growing chapter for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Fred Trilety
James Warren
John Iverson
Roy Olson
Norris Cummins
De Molay Sets Worldwide Day of Comfort
The Grand Council Order of De Molay based in Kansas City Missouri designates Saturday January 3 as De Molay Day of Comfort. Members will deliver flowers candy delicacies and entertainment to hospital inmates orphans and residents of care homes and reform facilities worldwide as part of the annual good cheer effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Council Order of
de Molay
Kansas City
Missouri
Depot Smoked Up In Burlington Station Fire Smell
Last night the Burlington passenger station filled with dense coal smoke after a rusted flue pipe broke loose from the furnace in the basement. The night operator and four switchmen worked to repair the fault, clearing the depot after it had been heavily filled with smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buriington
Be Convincing for Journal Want Ads Payday
A compact dealer note urging readers that advertising in the Journal can generate revenue. It emphasizes belief in the newspaper’s appeal to potential advertisers and the value of placing want ads for business growth.
Married in Council Bluffs Prom Saturday’s Daily- A Quiet Wedding
Quiet wedding of Jessie Woodard and Walter Steinkamp took place Wednesday afternoon in Council Bluffs. The bride, daughter of Abs W F Clark, and the groom, son of J E Steinkamp of near Manley, were secretly married and returned to their home here. Friends extend congratulations and wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Jessie Woodard
Walter Steinkimp
Abs. W. F
Lark
J. E. Steinkamp
Manley
Burlington
Christmas Festivity Brightens Plattsmouth Day
Plattsmouth residents enjoyed a clear winter Christmas with church gatherings across the city. Santa visits and gift distributions delighted children at Methodist, Presbyterian, Christian, and Episcopal churches, with St Luke's hosting a large Holy Eucharist led by Canon Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Canon Marsh
Omaha
Shayler
St. John’s Catholic Church
M. A. Shine
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
H. Kottich
Card of Thanks from Streight Family
The Streight family expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and organizations for assistance and tokens received during their bereavement. Mr and Mrs Monte Streight Harold G Streight and Guy H Streight acknowledge the support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Streight
Harold G. Streight
Guy H. Streight
Post Mortem Of Albright Sheds Light On Death
Nebraska City officials report Carl Albright suffered a neck fracture and head contusion with severely burned wings. They consider he may have been attacked and his clothes set on fire, or burned during a gasoline can explosion while fleeing. Investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Carl Albright
W. G. Kieck
Moran
Otoe County
Fengers
Albright
Propst Family Holiday Visit Across Florida and Cuba
Miss Maydla D Propst of National City Bank New York Havana spent a short time in Lake Worth Florida Miss Roberta Propst returned with her to Havana for a season visit Mr Robert L Propst now in Florida will spend Christmas and the holidays with his daughters in Havana Cuba
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maydla D. Propst
National City Bank of New York
Havana
Cuba
Lake Worth
Florida
Roberta Propst
Robert L. Propst
Roy Eberley Family Visited Lincoln During Christmas
Roy Eberley and his wife with their baby were Christmas visitors in Lincoln, staying with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Eberley
Lincoln
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Homer Shrader
Texas Fruit
Fridey’s Daily
Mrs. C. C. Despain
First National Bank
BANK
Atismouth
Dedera
Reservysyssit
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