Chamber of Commerce Sets 1923 Plans in Plattsmouth
Local chamber members meet at the public library to elect officers and map a year of booster activity. Henry A. Schneider named president, John P. Sattler vice president, with J. W. Hart as nominating secretary. Committee to draft respect for the late L. C. Sharp chosen. Monthly meetings and a banquet planned as the group pushes for roads, homes, and new industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Public Library
Sattler
Henry A. Schneider
John P. Sattler
Roy Knorr
Chamber of Comfiercé
Co. C. Wescott
George Petring
M. E. Smith
E. H. Wescott
L. C. Sharp
Chamber of Ecommerce
Plattsmouth
Sharp
C. C. Wescott
S. §. Chase
J. P. Sattler
Schneider
Mr. Schneider
Nebraska Masonic
Sharp McHine
J. H. McMahen
Good Roads
Meeting inspires attendees with optimism for year ahead
The report praises a recent meeting described as worthwhile and inspiring to participants. It notes success and prosperity mentioned for the coming year and emphasizes the event's positive impact on those who attended.
Planning improvements at Hart Meat Market cooling upgrade
The Hart Meat Market plans a new modern cooling system within the next month to boost efficiency and improve cooling for meats fruits and vegetables. The Baker system with fifty tons of ice capacity will be installed, described as the latest on the market and a fine addition to the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Meat Market
City takeover of park proposed to fund maintenance
A city takeover of the base ball park east of the Burlington right of way on the Missouri bottoms is suggested. The booster urges transferring control to the city park commission and applying a ten percent gate-receipts levy to keep the grounds in first class condition and self-sustaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basebell Park
Burlington
Missouri Bottoms
City Park Commission
Hall Park
Catholic Priest Father Ferdinand Suesser’s Global Missionary Tale
Father Ferdinand Suesser, rector of Holy Rosary, has long served as a missionary priest from Bohemia to Brazil and South America. Fluent in several languages, he spent four years in the Brazilian forests teaching the faith among natives before returning to the United States. He notes Americans underestimate their civilization when compared with life in other parts of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Suesser
Holy Rosary
Bohemia
South America
Father Suesser
Brazil
United States
Gentileman
Death of Father of Local High School Principal
The death of the father of R. G. Campbell principal of the city high school was announced. Campbell left Tuesday for McCook to be with his ailing father and arrived hours before the death. Funeral services will be at the Methodist church in McCook Friday afternoon. Community friends and school associates extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Campbell
McCook
Campbell
Charles M Piper called to reward
Charles M Piper died at 65 after a three week illness in Plattsmouth. A Wisconsin native born November 27, 1857, he lived in Plattsmouth most of the last 42 years. He was married twice, leaving two daughters from the first marriage and eight children from the second, plus two step sons. He belonged to the I C C F lodge and was widely respected by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Piper
Wisconsin
Plattsmouth
Piper
Gertrude Griffith
Dickens, Neb
Hattie Buttermeyer
Aberdeen
Washington
Kohl
Johnathan St. Clair
Jennie
Viola Bell
Ogle
Charles, Lee
Esma May
Herbert Robert Piper
J. W. Kuhl
Pacific Junction
Henry F. Kuhl
I. C. C. F. Lodge
Measure Changes Bank Guaranty Law in Iowa
A bill by Representative Keck of Polk proposes restructuring the state bank guaranty fund. It bars deposits earning over four percent from fund benefits and would keep cooperative bank contributions separate to reimburse depositors. The plan mirrors the governor’s call to cut deposit interest from five to four percent to offset fund assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
State Bank Guaranty Fund
Keck
Polk County
Guaranty Fund
Bryan
Dr Jack inquiry sparks license investigation in Norfolk
Nebraska Public Welfare probes a so called Dr H Jack not licensed as a physician. Letters from H Antes cite A M A directory gaps and request local medical association alert for Norfolk theater film subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Neb
Nebraska Department of Public Welfare
Jack
H. Antes
Department of Public Welfare
H. Jack
Riley Jones Suffering From Illness at Home
Riley Jones was taken ill yesterday morning and confined to the home of his daughter Mrs. B. J. Reynolds. He suffers a mild flu or grippe and feels very poorly though the case is not considered serious. During his illness L. V. Copenhaver after his work as sthee lea
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Jones
B. J. Reynolds
Mr. Jones
L. V. Copenhaver
Sthee
Lea
Shipping Corn Here on Burlington Line Boosts Farm Exports
The Burlington Route placed several cars at the local point, enabling farmers to haul a large amount of corn and grain to market. Missouri Pacific shortages forced reliance on alternate rails, with Plattsmouth trips remaining slightly longer but providing reliable shipment options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
Burlington
Plattsmouth
Will Hold Big Sale in Nehawka This February
Local cattle and swine breeders announce a large sale led by Harry Knabe of Cass County at the Hicks Heater Sale Pavilion near Nehawka. The event features Hamp shire sows and a premier herd, promising one of the county's biggest livestock auctions this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Knaabe
Cass County
Nehawka
Knabe
Ld Fridenbere
Eale
Check Raiser Nabbed in Omaha After County Scam
A man posing as George Marr and a book agent cheated several county teachers by forging checks. He operated in Omaha and faces Iowa charges for check raising, which could bring a decade in prison. He solicited magazine subscriptions, forged higher sums on small checks, and obscured the original amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Marr
Wes
Omsha
Iowa
Nebraska
Coal supplies and industry facts from U.S. coal commission
Washington reports a U.S. coal reserve enough for about 27 000 years across 35 states. Only hard coal from a 480 square mile Pennsylvania strip, 174 producers. eight control 70 percent. 6 000 soft coal mines worth $1.9 billion. hard coal mines $430 million. Railroads use 28 percent soft coal. households 1 percent. carriers 3 percent. There are 949 000 middlemen including 38 000 retailers selling 130 million tons annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Coal Fact Finding Commission
Commission
United States
Penneylvania
Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary Session Held at Parlors
The Presbyterian church ladies auxiliary held an all day meeting in the church parlors. Hostesses Mesdames L. G. Meisinger H. E. Becker Henry Nolting James W. Holmes William Hunter H. W. Smith organized the event. They spent the day sewing rags for carpets and prepared a fine display of the resulting rags. A hearty noon dinner was served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
L. G. Meisinger
H. E. Becker
Henry Nolting
James W. Holmes
William Hunter
H. W. Smith
Card of Thanks from the Smith family
The Children and Grandchildren of Bruce Smith express gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and the flowers received after the bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Smith
First National Bank of this City Reaches Fifty Years
The First National Bank of this city completes fifty six years of operation amid growth and stability. Officers re elected include President H N Dovey Vice President E Schlater Cashier George Dovey Assistant Cashier Anna Warga Directors H N Dover F E Schlater Governor Knapp G O Dovey and A G Cole. The bank reports strong performance through challenging decades and favorable results for the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
First National Bank
H. N. Dovey
E. Schlater
George
Dovey
Anna Warga
H. N. Dover
F. E. Sschiater
Grovernor Knapp
A. G. Cole
Henry Clews Dead Noted Financier and Author
Henry Clews died at his West Fifty first Street home after months of illness. Referred to as the dean of Wall Street, he built the firm Livermore Clews and Company and advised on U S fiscal policy during the Civil War and beyond. He received Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun in 1898 and held leadership roles in multiple patriotic and educational organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Clews
Becker
West Fifty First Street
Wall Street
United States
Staffordshire
England
Stout, Clews & Mason
Livermore, Clews & Company
Henry Clews & Comany
Salmon FP. Chase
Secretary of the Treasury
Crews
Grant
Japan
Order of the Rising Sun
Clews
American Civic Alliance
Japan Peace Society
Royal Society of Arts of England
American Chamber of Commerce of
Paris
International Peace Forum
American Peace and Arbitration League
National Highways Protective Association
American Geographical Society
Society of the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Gratitude for Kindness After Mrs. Gus Splitt's Death
Roy and William Splitt thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the death of their mother daughter and sister Mrs. Gus Splitt. They also acknowledge flowers sent for the funeral and list several well wishers including Frank Grauf James Boardman John Hanson Glen Campbell Kohrell Conn and August Grauf and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Splitt
Roy
William Splitt
Frank Grauf
James Boardman
John Hanson
Glen Campbell
Ed Kohrell
James Conn
August Grauf
Daley Announces Benedict Marriage in Sioux City
Harold E. Daley now resides in Sioux City, Iowa, and has taken a wife. The couple are pleasantly located there, with Mrs. Daley formerly a resident of Casterney Arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Daley
Sioux City
Iowa
Benedict
Daley
Castingeyarm the
Reece of the Sun
Teaching in Academy After Years at Local High School
Friends of H A Stromberg longtime high school principal in 1920 note he now teaches in a California military academy used as a government vocational training school. He instructs seventh and eighth grade courses for former service men and his army experience enhances his value as teacher and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Stromberg
Golden West
California
Strombere
Groundhog Predicts Early Spring Amid Mild Weather
On Fridays morning the groundhog did not cast a shadow, signaling an early spring. Local residents note this day matches one of the mildest anniversaries in memory while recalling a harsher February forty years ago with deep snow and subzero temperatures.
Purchases Fine Bull From Local Herd of Red Polled Cattle
L M Christianson of Plainview Nebraska visited to view Red Polled stock and purchased a fine bull from Luke L Wiles a noted local cattleman. Christianson is well acquainted with Cass county residents now in Plainview and is a friend of S S Chase and County Attorney A G Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Christianson
Plainview
Nebraska
Adens
Luke L. Wiles
Wiles
Mr. Christianson
Plattsmouth
Cass Country
5. S. Chase
A. G. Cole
Plainview Public
Return Trip From Hamel Finishes Smoothly
Leland and Burdett Briggs returned from Hamel South Dakota after two weeks tending the disposition of Leland Briggs garage business interests. They left Hamel Friday morning at five and arrived home Friday night at eleven fifty five, covering 416 miles with only one tire blowout as their major setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland
Burdett Briggs
Hamel
South Dakota
Leland Briggs
Surprise Birthday for Mrs Hudson by Church Ladies
Friday's Daily reports the Christian church ladies held a birthday surprise for Mrs C C Hudson at her home. Twenty families joined in gifts including a rose China tea set linen tablecloths and a bouquet from Mr E M Godwin and a silver cream ladle from Mrs Hackenberg plus refreshments and social visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
C. C. Hudson
Pleasant Friday meeting of St Luke’s Woman’s Auxiliary
The Woman’s Auxiliary of St Luke’s parish met at Mrs Henry Her old home yesterday afternoon. Weather disrupted attendance somewhat. Omaha a retir ing president Mrs W H Jones spoke on the national convention at Portland during the Episcopal church gathering. Local delegates reported Omaha state meeting outcomes. Mrs R W Clement discussed the Red Dragon Inn men’s club in Cordova Alaska and Violet Begley and Helen discussed natives dialogue. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s
Henry Herold
W. H. Jones
Omaha
Nebraska
Portland
Oregon
Episcopal Church
R. W. Clement
Red Dragon Inn
Cordova
Alaske
Violet Begley
Helen
Ted Lewis Orchestra Broadcasts From Kansas City Weekend
Radio reports say the Ted Lewis orchestra has aired three nights from Kansas City tied to the Follies show. The act previously played Omaha last week, with speculation the Grain Exchange music scene missed similar radio exposure. The Woodmen of the World group plan, with Chamber of Commerce support, could boost future light class programs for listeners citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Ted Lewis
Omaha
Grain Exchange
Stion
Woodmen of the World
Chamber of Commerce
Thankful Note From Mrs Steinhauser for Flowers
I take this means of returning in thanks for the beautiful flowers given by the auxiliary of the Shopcrafts and this kindness will be long remembered. Mrs Henry Steinhauser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Steinhauer
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Park Board
Daly
Polk
State Department of Public Welfare
Lloyd Picture
Henry Glews
Radio
N&zyonal Bank
Federal Reserve
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