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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1923

Page

2

Alvo notes Christmas, visits, and local trips

Alvo residents and visitors share Christmas time with relatives in Lincoln Weeping Water and surrounding towns. The item lists numerous calls on friends and family, travels by car to perform chores and attend events, plus a local theater showing and church services during the holiday period.

Alvo Clay Center Kansas Fred Weaver Judson South Bend A. J. Schaefer Violet Lincoln Schaefer Ough A. Dier W. W. Coatman RR. Br Wi. Coatmen Reguler Order Thurst A. C. Boyles Dale Javies McCook S. C. Boyles Date Boyles Mr Cook Aivo C. Boyles Tes Dalé Boyles Hoylea Edward Bade Syracuse WY Kalleyer H. J. Hahne New Haaven Kallmeyer

Alvo business men sign contract for free Saturday plays

Local businessmen acting through agents Albert Stroemei er en Wo 1. Richardson signed a contract for a new series of plays to be shown free at the movies on Saturday nights. The agreement runs from January 28 to sometime in April.

Alvo Messrs Albert Stroemeier Richard&son

Christmas Family Reunion Delights Bucknell Home

Charles C Bucknell and his wife hosted a Christmas day family reunion with most relatives present. Attendees included Bert Lynn Clarence Bucknell and Alva Skinner and families between Alva and Elmwood and Dan Menchau and Geo Frolich and families near Eagle for a pleasant Christmastide gathering.

Charles C. Bucknell Bert Lynn Clarence Bucknell Alva Skinner Alva Elmwood Dan Menchau Geo. Frolich Eagle

Christmas gathering at Miller home in honor of family

At the home of Archie Miller a Christmas day gathering brought together the Miller family and relatives. Attendees included Henry J. Miller and wife of Alvo Lyle Miller Jesse Hardnock and family Geo Hardnock of near Alvo and Mrs Harry Kear and sons now living in Lincoln.

Archie Miller Henry J. Miller Alvo Lyle Miller Jesse Hardnock Geo. Hardnock Near Alvo Harry’Kear Lincoln

Obituary of Herman F. Detlef

Funeral services for Herman F. Detlef were held Saturday December 22 at his home north of Balfour and at the Glenwood Christian church conducted by Rev. D. S. Thompson. Music by a quartet and Miss Elsie Evana at the piano accompanied the service. Pallbearers were Frank Heiamend John Muldowney James Sawyers Claude Brooks Louis Jens and Russell Phifer. Body interred at Mineola cemetery. Many floral offerings were sent silently.

Herman F. Detlef Balfour Christian Church Glenwood D. S. Thompson J. W. Morgan Thomas White Mesdames Fa Marshall Sod Orley Altekruse Elsie Evana

Devout Resident Receives Bible Gift on Christmas Day

A long faithful resident facing worsening eyesight received a large print Bible as a Christmas gift. Neighbors recall her unwavering faith and cheerful endurance through many trials, praising her devotion to the Word and Christian charity.

Gay Pivuarsilins

Christmas Gift For American Legion From Pollock

T H Pollock receives thanks from American Legion members for sending 100 fine cigars to the club rooms on Christmas Day. Pollock is noted as a loyal Legion booster who regularly aids the organization.

T. H. Pollock American Legion Sir. Pollock Loyal Legion

Roy Young to ship Holstein cattle to Cass County

Roy Young departs Wisconsin Friday December 28 with a selected car load of Holstein dairy cattle. The shipment marks the first to Cass County by Farmers' State Bank of Plattsmouth. The load includes fresh cows heavy springers and a few heifers and will be sold January 12 at Ed Leach's sale pavilion in Union.

Roy Young Wisconsin Cass County Farmers’ State Bank of Plattsmouth Ed Leach Union

Society Women Host Cat Show in New York City

A New York cat show organized by society women featured the event but none of the participants were on exhibition. The gathering highlighted social circles and pet interest without public display of the exhibitors.

New York

Poultry Wanted for January 2 in Plattsmouth Nebraska

Farmers advertise a one day poultry buying event in Plattsmouth on Wednesday January 2 at the freight house near Furiinston offering cash prices for springs hens ducks geese guineas and beef and horse hides. The ad notes Wednesday as the regular buying day and promises to pay top prices for poultry delivered to the car.

Furiinston Plattsmouth

Christmas visitor notes and local comings in Manley area

The Manley region records holiday visits as David Braun Mrs. and families gather with kin across nearby towns. Names include Rauth Peters Freischman Cook Earhardt Stohlman and Scheehan among others. Community members travel to Lincoln Omaha York and Creighton University while preparations and poultry matters unfold locally.

David Braun A. F. Rauth J. (. Rauth Jiarms Menry Peters Famiy John Bereban August Stander J. C. Rauth Platsmounth C. C. Fricke Haries Jenkins Ggallala Walter Jenkins Havelock Manley York John Earhardt Creighton University Omaha Catherine Earhardt John Wm. J. Stohlman

Condition of Mrs Walker grave in Omaha doctors note

A telephone message from Murray reports Mrs James A Walker remains unconscious with grave condition. Attending physicians offer little hope of recovery to her family and friends. Dangard Reichstadt visited Omaha today and took the Burlington train in the morning.

Prem Murray James A. Walker Dangard Reichstadt Omaha Burlington Nornhing

Visitor from L. L. Turpin in Omaha for business

Court reporter L. L. Turpin arrived in Omaha today to handle matters of business as a visitor.

L. L. Turpin Omaha

Marmond Beck Public Sale At Nehawka Farm

Marmond Beck announces a public sale of his stock and farming equipment at the Troy S. Davis farm location nine miles from Nehawka with six horses six cattle and a large list of farm machinery and household goods. Rex Youngs Cass County auctioneer will conduct the sale starting Monday January 7 at 10 AM lunch served at noon.

Marmond Beck Troy S

For Sale Duroe Jersey cuts

A classified line lists Duroe Jersey cattle cuts for sale by Albert Young of Murray Nebraska with a catalog code d3i fsw.

Duroe Albert Young Murray

Notice of Sale at Union Nebraska Depot

Notice of sale setting a public auction for January 22 1924 at 1 p m at the depot in Union Nebraska. Three crates of Ever Brite Oil stores and one package of hand pumps to be sold unless removed by consignor on or before that date. Elmer McCown, Agent.

Union Nebraska Elmer M’cowan

Notice to Plattsmouth Farmers on Roadside Fire Safety

Public notice from overseer C. C. Barnard asks farmers and neighbors in Plattsmouth precinct to burn grass and trash along roadways and trim brush to aid drainage and reduce road work costs.

Plattsmouth C. C. Barnard D&w

Will Attend Convention From Friday's Dark

Miss Alice Pollock leaves on Burlington for the east to attend Simmons College Boston as one of four delegates to the National Student Volunteer convention in Indianapolis. The event runs Dec 28 to Jan 1 with about 7000 college students discussing global issues and Christian student responsibility.

Alice Pollock Burlington Frein

Forgot His Bible

An amusing incident at the Sunday radio chapel service: Rev. McClusky forgot his Bible while hurrying to Omaha. A search found a Bible just moments before he began the Scripture reading, and it was handed to him in the studio.

McClusky Omaha Liesson Mr. McCusky

Public Auction at Cook Farm Near Plattsmouth

The undersigned will sell at public auction at the Cook farm one mile south of Plattsmouth on the K T highway Thursday January 10 beginning at 10 30 a m with lunch served. Readable items include live stock a bay horse eight years old weight 1500 two milk cows aged 4 and 6 Calves yearlings three bred Duroc gilts farm machinery and more. Terms cash up to 10 credit six months on larger sums with bankable note eight percent interest from date. No property leaves the premises until settled. Auctioneer W R Young Clerk R F Patterson.

Cook Farm Plattsmouth

Doan's Pills Aid Weak Kidneys, Local Testimony

A Platmouth reader recounts nightly kidney pains and relief after using Doan's Pills. T. Archer, a former city painter and partner in a Sixth and Main soft drink parlor, says turpentine fumes caused disordered kidneys and Doan's kept his kidneys active. Price 66c at dealers.

Noan Doan Gauci, Co Mfrs Buffalo N. Y

Fine Euroc Boars for Sale in Murray Nebraska

Pure bred immunized boars available from Albert Young. Mrs A G Christ and daughter Frances depart Murray Nebraska by auto for Jefferson Ames and Des Moines Iowa to visit relatives and friends for a few days.

Albert Young Murray, Nebr A. G. Christ Frances Jefferson Ames Des Mastres Iowa

Petition for Administrator in Nebraska County Court

The State of Nebraska District Court in Plattsmouth schedules hearing for January 24, 1824, on Marcus L. Furlong’s petition to grant Frank G. Hoth administration of Samuel F. Parsons estate. Notice will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing. Judge Allen J. Beeson seals the order.

Nebraska Criscoun Samuel Ft. Parsons Marcus L. Furlong Frank G. Hoth Plattsmouth Journal Allen J. Beeson County Tudge

Marriage license slump in Cass County after new law

Cass County reports a sharp drop in marriage licenses in the year after a state law requiring licenses went into effect on August 13. Of the licenses issued, only a fraction occurred post law, with many couples seeking nearby states where requirements are laxer and ceremonies proceed without long delays.

Marright Cass County Tle Snet Allen J Tov Son Tow

Silent Watches Over Night Outshine Noisy Alarms

The era's common belief favors the quiet hours of night over loud alarm bells as a preferred start to the day. People value stillness for rest and focus, avoiding abrupt wakeups and stress.

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