Narrow escape as gas leaks from street line endanger Lorenz family
The L W Lorenz family narrowly avoided serious gas poisoning after Alice Lorenz fainted in the bathroom and Mrs Lorenz and the mother sought help. Gas was seeping into their home from a street line leaking through an old sewer, not detected until today. The family, including Mrs Lorenz and Alice, were treated by Dr T P Livingston and remain unwell but alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Lorenz
Mrs. Lorenz
T. P. Livingston
The
Light Company
Mde
Lorenz
Has the lion been killed in Cass and Otoe counties
A Daly report from Paul Nebraska states hunters killed the famed lioness or panther after a daylong hunt. Residents had tracked the animal across Cass and Otoe counties, believing it bold enough to threaten locals. The death is claimed by the Paul area party, with some locals still doubting whether the observed creature was a wolf or the lioness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Cass
Otoe
Paul
Nebraska
Near Paul
The Play's the Thing on Radio Drama Trend
Radio stations shift from music to drama with WGY and WOC leading the trend. KOA and WOAW join with three act plays while special company groups rehearse and present regularly. The trend aims to make acting a staple of future radio entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WGY
Schenectady
WOC
Davenport
Littl
New York
Will Undergo Operation at St Catherine’s Hospital
Reports from St Catherine's hospital in Omaha say Dr P J Flynn who has been there for several days will probably be operated on Monday morning. The operation was postponed due to a severe cold but is hoped to provide permanent relief as his health has not been good for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Catherine's Hospital
Omaha
P. J. Flynn
Will Open Repair Shop In Anheuser-Busch Building
John B. Livingston announces a new auto repair shop at the corner of Fourth and Main in the Anheuser-Busch building. The facility will house a modern shop at the rear and Livingston will operate a Buick agency from the front offices, serving Plattsmouth and Cass County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Livingston
Anheuser-Busch
Livingston
Buick
Plattsmouth
Cass County
Million Dollar Snow Falls Over State Yesterday
A five inch snowfall across eastern Nebraska yesterday and last night coats the wheat fields in protective moisture. The Missouri valley storm brings a gentle, beneficial fall, improving road conditions as trains run on schedule and forecasts suggest lasting value for crops amid prior cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Missouri Valley
Harms Welcomes First Child Theodore Harms Jr.
Theodore Harms Jr is born January 23 1925 at the home of Mr and Mrs Theodore Harms of Manley. The couple married seven years and this is their first child though Harms has stepchildren from his first wife. The baby is named after his father with Peters as a middle name from Mrs Harms maiden name Anna Peters. The Courier extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Harms
Manley
Harms
Courier
Peters
Anna Peters
Louisville Courier
Evolution of Self-Made Progress From Employee to Employer
Abraham Lincoln described two stages of ascent from wage earner to business owner. A prudent beginner works for wages, saves to buy tools or land, then works for himself and hires others, creating a just prosperous system that opens opportunity and energy for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
WINS A PRIZE FOR ONE ACRE FARMING PLAN
Louis Born, Cass county farmer, won a Henry Fields Co prize after submitting a radio prompted letter on maximizing one acre of ground. The Iowa firm accepted his practical ideas showing Cass county farmers’ strong grasp of productive farming methods. Born received a prize check for his winning contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Born
Cass County
Henry Fields Co
Mr. Born
Iowa Company
Two Talks Highlight Episcopal Church Work
Mrs. D. D. Tabor of New York and Miss Eleanor Sprague of Omaha spoke at St. Luke's Episcopal church in Gering on Friday. The event, hosted at the North Sixth Street home, drew many women who heard of national women’s church activity and the push to expand church school programs for youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Tabor
New York
Eleanor Sprague
Omaha
Episcopal Ladies
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
National Council of the Women’s Organizations
Gering
North Sixth Street
Police quell family quarrel on South Fifth Street
Officer Joe Liber shal responded to a wife’s call reporting a violent domestic dispute on South Fifth Street. Arriving at the scene he found bruises and marks, arrested the husband, and detained him at the city jail. County Attorney W. G. Kieck will handle the case after initial investigation and the complainant’s wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Libershal
South Fifth Street
W. G. Kieck
Burlington Officials Pass Thru This City
Hale Holden president of the Burlington railroad and E. P. Bracken operating vice president traveled through the city on No. 15 at 8 10 AM bound for Omaha. They spoke at a noon luncheon of the Omaha creator committee at Burlington Day with many railroad officials including N C Allen division superintendent E Flynn general manager of lines west and Byron Clark and Jesse L Root of the road’s legal department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale Holden
Burlington Railroad
E. P. Bracken
Omaha
Burlington
Road
N. C. Allen
E. Flynn
Lines West
Byron Clark
Jesse L. Root
The
Q Z Society Holds Delightful Presbyterian Meeting
The Q Z society of the Presbyterian church gathered at the Harris home on Main street hosted by Mrs E C Harris and Mrs Guy Morgan. Despite stormy weather, a large attendance enjoyed needlework and social conversation followed by a two course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. Z. Society of the Presbyterian Church
Harris
Lower Main Street
E. C. Harris
Guy Morgan
Charles S Johnson undergoes treatment in Rochester
Charles S Johnson, day yardmas ter of the Burlington in this city, has spent two weeks at St Marys hospital in Rochester Minnesota for treatment of a long standing illness. He traveled widely seeking relief and will remain for further specialist care as he improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Johnson
Burlington
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
Johnson
Young people wed at Council Bluffs in Catholic ceremony
At St Francis Xavier chapel in Council Bluffs Miss Edythe Kelly wed Emil A. Koukal of the city in a Roman Catholic nuptial mass celebrated by Monsignor McManus. Attendants Miss Marguerite McDonald and Louis Koukal. The couple will reside in the west part of town after a brief honeymoon and are urged by friends to find happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis Xavier
Council Bluffs
Edythe
Emil A. Koukal
Monsigneur McManus
Marguerite McDonald
Murdock
Louis Kouks
J. F. O'Neill
J. R. Kelly
Waes
Sac Strat
Plattsmouth
John Koukal
Happy Hundred supper gathering at First Methodist church
The Happy Hundred committee E H Wescott L O Minor and G W Morgan announce a Tuesday February 10 gathering in the parlors of the First Methodist church. An address will be given and the church ladies will serve an excellent menu while reservations remain limited and seats fill quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Wescott
L. O. Minor
G. W. Morgan
First Methodist Church
Pleasant news of Svoboda birth in Denver
Relatives received word that a fine son and heir was born to Mr. and Mrs. Anthony E. Svoboda at St. Joseph hospital in Denver Colorado on Wednesday January 28. Mother and baby are reported healthy and thriving. Mrs. Svoboda is formerly Alba Jirousek of the city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jirousek. The Svobodas are longtime residents of the city and many friends extend their best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vdaily
Anthony E. Svoboda
St. Joseph Hospital
Denver
Colorado
Svoboda
Alba Jirousek
John Jirousek
Mr. Svoboda
Anton Svoboda
Men’s Club Hosts Fine Social Evening at St Luke’s
The Men’s club of St Luke’s Episcopal church held a pleasant gathering in the church undercroft with strong attendance. Father George D. Pierce delivered an engaging sketch of early Christian history from the church’s origins to the Reformation. Afterward members moved to the rectory for refreshments provided by Mrs. Pierce and others, ending with informal sociability and praise for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
George D. Pierce
Pierce
R. ¥. Patterson
J. T. Begley
F. H. Dunbar
Edward and
Herbert Patterson
Athletic Club Members Show Off For Public Benefit
Friday's gym event by the Business Men's Athletic Club featured volleyball matches to raise funds for the Central city schools Parent-Teachers' association. Members formed rival teams, thrilling spectators with close rallies as heavyweights and others challenged the net. The benefit aims to support PTA activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s Athletic Club
Parent-Teachers’ Association
William G. Kieck
Whiteside Divorce Suit Filed in District Court
John W. Whiteside sues Cecile Whiteside for divorce in the District Court with Clerk Clarence L. Beal. Married March 1922 in Omaha, Cecile deserted in July 1922 and has since lived away. Cecile is now said to reside in Marshalltown Iowa and service by publication is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Clarence L. Beal
John W. Whiteside
Cecile Whiteside
W. A. Robertson
Omaha
Marshalltown
Iowa
Man Freed Under Peace Bond After Family Dispute
Ralph Allen, facing a complaint by his wife after a family quarrel, was released yesterday on a peace bond of $100 at the behest of County Attorney W. G. Kieck. He was allowed to go on his way pending household troubles settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Kieck
Ralph Allen
Will Attend Auto Show and Ford Lincoln Meetings
George K FPetring of the Plattsmouth Motor Co departs for Chicago to view a major auto show then proceeds to Detroit for a Ford and Lincoln dealer conference. The tour includes factory visits to Port and Lincoln plants with a focus on industry plans for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Fpetring
Plattsmouth Motor Co
Chicago
Detroit
Ford
Lincoln
Ford Company
Pet- Ting
Wml
Port
Aged man wanders southward to Cass County overnight
S E Whittiker of Sioux City Iowa arrived in Plattsmouth walking part of the way and riding with drivers. He stayed at the Briggs home on Chicago Avenue until officials decided to provide transportation to the next county seat to continue his southward journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wathey
S. E. Whittiker
Sioux City
Iowa
M. S. Briggs
Chicago Avenue
Omaha
Arkansas
Plattemouth
Missouri Pacific
Briggs
Court House
Whittiker
Cass County
Funeral of L G Larson at First Presbyterian
Funeral services for L G Larson were held at the First Presbyterian church with Rev H G McClusky delivering a brief tribute to his life of community service. A male quartet sang two hymns, and the body was interred at Oak Hill cemetery beside his son. Pallbearers were local service members and neighbors. the family requested gifts to the ill and needy in lieu of flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
G. Larson
H. G. McClusky
Frank A. Cloldt
Raymond Cook
H. G McClusky
Jesus Savior
Oak Hill Cemetery
A. H. Duxbury
W. H. Hignfield
W. T. Arn
George Forbes
W. G. Kieck
J. B. Rishet
Poverty Ball A Social At Eagle Hall
Last evening the Eagles hall hosted a Poverty ball under Knights of Columbus local council sponsorship. The Holly orchestra provided music as young and old danced with prizes for the most poverty stricken costumes won by James Bulin for the gentleman and Mrs. Edward Fullerton for the lady. Proceeds added to the Knights funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peom Pridge
Eagles Hall
the Knights of Columbus
Holly
James Bulin
Edward Fullerton
Knights
Card of Thanks for Mr. McCartr successor
Acknowledges friends in the city and vicinity for assistance and patronage. Recommends Mr. McCartr as successor, F. W. Elliott signs the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCartr
F. W. Elliott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Theodore Harms, JR
Episcopal Church
Q. Z
Rochester, Minnesota
Edythe Kelly
Happy Hundred
Chamber of Commerce
Athletic Club
Larson
First National Bank
BANK
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