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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1925
Page
3
Floyd Stone has been reappointed as superintendent of Hubbell Nebraska schools, with his wife Mrs. Stone also serving in Hubbell schools. A Plattsmouth native, Stone graduated in 1916, served in World War I, then earned further schooling at Wesleyan before returning to teaching.
Local boosters plan extending the K. of T. highway graveling from the city toward the Otoe county line. If funds allow, this summer may see completion from the federal highway into Murrey and paving into the town, with hard surfacing expanding as state and federal approval and grading permit.
J. S. Rhein of Alliance was elected president of the Nebraska Retail Hardware Association. C. C. Johnson of Omaha was chosen as first vice president and is slated for the presidency next year. George Bischof of Nebraska City became second vice president. New directors include D. D. Boyd of Columbus Gale Lawson of Hastings and Edward Peterson of Minden. The board may re-elect George H. Deitz of Lincoln as secretary treasurer.
Ten active Legion members formed a Finance committee to raise about 15 000 dollars for a community auditorium project on the Legion site. Chair Henry G Soennichsen and Vice Chair Ed Fricke will invite non Legion advisors. Contributors will be listed as the drive progresses and an architect drawings will be displayed Friday. The meeting also discussed forming a 40 and 8 unit with eligibility requiring Legion service and a road turn.
The Wintersteen district Parent-Teacher Association held a regular meeting on Feb 6 at 7 30 p m in the Wintersteen school building. Superintendent G E DeWolf spoke, a Bible was presented by the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, and plans were made to plant trees on school grounds with a social gathering planned for Feb 17.
Mr and Mrs Frank Ptacek welcome a fine little son at their home. The father arrived yesterday from Sedalia Missouri where he works for Missouri Pacific and will stay a few days with family. Relatives express great joy, especially the little sister.
R. D. Denham of Cedar Creek Nebraska advertises a make machine with available specifications and price. The short notice mentions contact for purchase.
Mary Louise Hobson Jameson born April 15 1864 in Mount Pleasant Cass County Nebraska. She married Thomas Fremont Jameson May 15 1884 and lived in Weeping Water then Lincoln Nebraska. Survived by husband three daughters two grandchildren and two brothers. Funeral held at M E church Weeping Water conducted by Rev M W Rose with pallbearers from Weeping Water and Lincoln. Weeping Water Republican.
A local business dispute led to a brief, nonlethal altercation described as a commercial war. Spectators watched as blows were exchanged between a proprietor and a solicitor in a city shop, with Benny Leonard referenced as a dramatic aside and no razors used.
Dr P T Heineman dentist in the Hotel Main building has installed a violet ray machine. He will use it in his office to treat dental cases and expects the device to greatly aid his practice. The instrument is touted as a valuable asset to medical and dental professionals.
The coming Boy Scout Week will be marked nationwide and locally by ceremonies in Plattsmouth. A Sunday 7 30 p m religious service at the Methodist church opens activities with Rev. Walter R Robb to preach and a men's chorus to provide music.
The Plattsmouth Woman's Club hosts a benefit showing of The Dangerous Maid featuring Constance, after Daiby Saturday event. Proceeds support club projects.
Reports from Immanuel hospital say Mrs G G Pitz, admitted Thursday, is progressing nicely after surgery. Doctors hope she begins to improve in the coming days and recovers from a long period of illness.
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