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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1928

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Death of Cass county resident G F McNurlin

G F McNurlin a longtime Cass county resident died at his city home after a paralytic stroke suffered Friday night He was born October 12 1852 in Indiana moved to Nebraska became a farmer southwest of the city Survived by two daughters Mrs R A Barrett of Kavelock and Dora McNurlin a brother John McNurlin and sisters Olive Core Alta Canada and Miles Standish Holton Kansas

G. F. MecNurlin Cass County Indiana Nebraska McNurlin Olive Core Alta Canada Miles Standish Holton Kansas

Does Lodge Elects Officers At Elks Club Meeting

The B P O Does held a large meeting at the Elks club electing officers for the coming year. Officers named include President Mrs L L Turpin First Counsellor Mrs F M Bester Senior Counsellor Mrs Bert Coleman Junior Counsellor Mrs S W Bell Recording Secretary Mrs M E Brantner Treasurer Mrs A G Bach. The group discussed plans to entertain supreme officers in the next four weeks and the next meeting is set for Wednesday February 22 at 830 pm, Ash Wednesday, and will be social in nature.

B. P. O. Does Elks Club Order L. L. Turpin Councellor F. M. Bester Bert Coleman S. W. Bell M. E. Brantner A. G. Bach The Does

Ice piles along Missouri River banks form majestic sight

Mild weather breaks river ice creating huge piles along both banks from the city northward. On the east side opposite the Platte mouth ice stacks rise to two stories high, with thick pieces along the ferry road and near the Burlington station depth reaching twenty to thirty feet.

Missouri The Platte Ferry Road Burlington Station Lce

Bunns Take Over Main Hotel Cafe

Mr and Mrs B O Bunn and family arrive from Nemaha Nebraska to take over the Main Hotel cafe now purchased. They plan to operate it in the future bringing restaurant experience and commitment to serving patrons well. The family will reside at the Main hotel.

B. O. Bunn Nemaha Nebraska Bunn

Watchman Sufers Injured Knee at Burlington Bridge

C P Sydebotham, veteran watchman at the Burlington bridge over the Missouri, is off duty after Wednesday night accident. He stepped on a cinder while walking from the bridge, fell, injuring his knee which is stiff and sore. He cannot perform his duties and requires medical treatment.

C. P. Sydebotham Burlington Missouri River Sir. Sydebotham Wydebotham

Sues to Have Deeds to Land Set Aside

Julia Kratochvil guardian sues Joseph Koukal et al to set aside deeds by the late John Koukal to Thomas Kratochvil and a mortgage to invalidate a 312 0600 land sale. Claim cites Thomas Kratochvil’s post accident incompetence and requests relief nullifying deed and mortgage.

Thomas Kratochvil Cathyvy the District Court Julia Kratochvil Joseph G. Koukal John Koukal D. O. Dwyer Burlington Tom Kratochvil

Funeral of Mrs Bert Donaldson Held at First Methodist

Funeral services for Mrs Bert Donaldson were conducted yesterday at the First Methodist church with a large gathering. Reverend H E Sorter delivered the sermon offering comfort and hope of reunion in the hereafter. Mrs Thelma Nelson and Mrs Hal Garnett sang noted duets and solos. Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery.

Bert Donaldson First Methodist Church H. E. Sorter Thelma Neilson Hal Garnett Jesus

Pleasant Glendale Woman's Club Meeting Recap

The Glendale Woman's Club met at Mrs. George Privett's home with many members and three visitors. Mrs. Privett with Mrs. Lawrence Metsinger and Mable Ingram assisted. business was led by Mrs. Phillip Hennings who discussed sewing plans from county offices. A card party and oyster supper were voted for at Mrs. Lizzie Stavens' home, with husbands invited. Next gathering will be at Mrs. Lester Tennant's home.

Glendale Woman's Club George Privett Lizzie Stavens Lester Tennant

Egenberger Grocery Renamed After Renovation

The interior of the L. B. Egen berger grocery store has been renovated with new wallpaper ceilings and polished fixtures. N. K. Peoples carried out the work, making the store one of the neatest in the city with fine large stocks on well arranged shelves.

L. B. Egenberger N. K. Peoples

Auto Dance Draws Large Crowd to Legion Hall

Strangers filled the new Legion community building for the Auto Dance last night as outsiders made up over half the attendees. Pat Kroh's Peony Park orchestra supplied music, with thirty five prizes awarded including a volt storage battery to William Schmidtmann Jr and a tire to Joe Bulin.

New Legion Pat Kroh Peony Park Orchestra Eizhi Collegians of Lincoln Legion Plattsmouth

Funeral of Old Resident Frederick Fornes

The funeral service for Frederick Jacob Fornes a longtime resident was held at St. Pauls church with a large turnout despite bad weather Rev O G Wichmann delivered an inspiring sermon and the choir sang hymns The service proceeded to Glendale cemetery where a short church service followed Pallbearers were six of the deceased nephews Fred Fornoff George Miller Rueben Elmer and Lester Meisinger and Werner Meisinger Flowers and attendance reflected high community regard for the departed.

Frederick Jacob Fornes St. Paul's Church O. G. Wichmann Glendale Cemetery Cedar Creek Fred Fornoff George Miller Rueben Elmer Meisinger Lester Werner Meisinger

County Board Awards Burial Contract and Readvertises Printing

The board of county commissioners awarded the burial contract for the pauper dead to Streight and Streight funeral directors. Printing bids were rejected and ordered re-advertised. C. L. Graves resigned as justice of the peace for Liberty precinct and his resignation was accepted.

Board of County Commissioners Streight & Streight Funeral Directors C. L. Graves Liberty Precinct

Rainy roads in county need graveling drive

A sustained rainfall and melt have left dirt roads muddy and hard to travel turning farmers and residents toward a gravel program. The article urges graveling the main east west route through the county, including the Louisville road, to ease seasonal travel and aid markets. residents are urged to join the drive.

Louisville

Funeral Services for G. McNurlin Held at Oak Street Home

A large turnout attended the funeral for G. McNurlin at his Oak Street residence. Rev. George Weaver led the service with a Masonic quartet and solo performances. McNurlin, born October 12, 1852, Indiana, died February 8, 1928, after moving with his family to Illinois and then Cass County. He married Mary F. Watson in 1876. three daughters Florence, Dora, and Mrs. Barrett survive, along with John McNurlin, a sister in Alberta, and four grandchildren.

Cay G. . McNurlin Oakfrest George Weaver United Brothern Church of Mynard Jesus Livior Frank A. Cloldt G. F. McNurlin Indiana Ilinois Iowa Tabor Isgs Cass County McNurlin Mary F. Watson Henry Watson Florence R. A. Barrett Havelock Dora Mr. McNurtin John McNurtin Olive Core Alberta Canada Standish Holton Kansas Viola Glenn Howard Russell Barrett

Presentation of the Jordan Medal to William A. Cotton

Twenty Pinismouth lodge members traveled to Nebraska City to join Western Star lodge No. 2 for a Jordan medal presentation to William A. Cotton. Cotton is a sixty two year Mason and the oldest Mason in the state by membership. The medal was presented by A R Davis of Wayne grand master and Lewis E Smith of Omaha grand secretary. A local Masonic quartet performed during the event.

Nafniy Pinismouth Lodgee No. 6 A. R. Davis Wayne Grand Lodge Lewis E. Smith Omaha

Death of Preston Tankersley During Auburn Visit

Bert Donaldson, visiting Auburn, learned of his uncle Preston Tankersley’s death at Fort Crook after a heart attack. The 72 year old left a wife and seven children including Ray A. Tankersley of Fort Crook and Jr. Bo Tankersley of Lincoln. Funeral services are planned in Auburn on Sunday.

Bert Donaldson Auburn Preston Tankersley Fort Crook Ray A. Tankersley Fey Roy Port Crook Jr. Bo Lincoln H. M. Carter South Sioux City M. BR. Tankersley Aunburn

Fremont Five Loses To The Platters In Local Meet

Fremont Discoverers traveled to Ceach Pred Robert to face the Platters and were routed 26 to 12. Galloway Wescott Perry and Hadraba scored for Fremont while the Platters pulled away after a tight first quarter.

Fremont Discoverers Buliwick Ceach Pred Robert Dunn Galloway Perry Wescott Hadraba Platters Hai Faba Siders Mason Robert Hart Plattemouth

Rifle Club Shoot Dominates Plattymouth Event

At the American Legion building Plattymouth rifle club held a Friday shoot with many unable to return Tuesday. Top scores were E H Douglas 293 E L Trumble 284 John Palacek 241 L F Terryberry 229 Charles Turnbaugh 225 L W Viel 180 John E Turner 156 Max Pitzmeyer 151. W R Holly set a prone position mark of 20.

Plattymouth Elb E. H. Douglas E. L. Trumble John Palacek L. F. Terryberry Charles Turnbaugh L. W. Viel John E. Turner Max Pitzmeyer W. R. Holly

Gravel Plant to be a Real Enterprise in North City

The Sund & Gravel Co. of Omaha plans a large gravel pit at the Nord farm north of town with $30,000 invested and more to follow. D K Eilinge of Omaha secured carpenters and crews to remodel the Nord farm residence for workers. The firm bought T I Pollock’s land for 10,000 and Rutherford’s Nord farm for 220,000, aiming to start construction in sixty days and operate by April with fifty gravel cars daily. The pit lies south of the Platte river bridges near Burlington tracks for convenient rail access, and the operation is expected to become a major state gravel supplier as western road programs grow.

Sund & Gravel Coa Omaha Nord Farm David Rutherford Platte River Burlington Lyman-Richey Company

Noose at Parmele theater praised as top film triumph

Review lauds The Noose for dramatic portrayal and director’s craft. Richard Barthelmess stars as Nickie Elkins with Lina Basquette as the siren and Montagu Love as the villain in a tearful tale of love and sacrifice. The crowd filled the Parmele theater both last night and tonight, praising the performances and story.

Parmele Theatre Richard Barthellmess Nickie Elkins Lina Basquette Aleo Joyce Villian Montagu Love

Court Fines Victor Webbein for Reckless Driving

Yesterday afternoon Judge William Weber presided over the case against Victor Webbein filed by the night police. The defendant pleaded guilty to driving recklessly while under the influence of intoxicants and was fined ten dollars.

William Weber Victor Webbbein

Also Mentioned on This Page

Walter Kirkbride First Presbyterian Church Boy Scoutts Presbyterian Church R. PP. Westover George Caldwell Frederick Corder Ira Mumm Charles Howard Robert M. Walling James T. Begley Executive Committee Board of Education American Legion Committee R. Foster Patterson Kirkbride Mosher Boy Scouts Kirkbrid Lincoln Scouts Crimp America H. G. McClusky Tracy Brown Commissioners Jordan Hutton Stout Simons Nebraska School For the Deaf Hatt Zee ‘ Perry Hadrahba Rs Galloway McMillan Hinn Ostrand Treadway Drucker Dickerson Rs Thomas Omaha Company
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