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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1925

Page

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Couple Celebrates Fifty Years of Marriage at Murray

Fifty year wedding anniversary observed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Puls in Murray. German born couple from Lippe Detmold married in 1875 and became long time Cass county farmers. Family and friends gathered for a noon meal and a brief sermon announcing the milestone.

William Puls Murray Puls Mrs. Puls Lippe-Detmold Germany North German Confederation German Empire German Republic Cherminge Old World Hartz Mountains Louise Engelkemeier United States America Mro Plattsmouth Mt. Pleasant Cass County Ainner H. O. Rhode Eight Mile Grove W. H. Puls Plattemouth P. A. Hild Fred Lutz Otto Puls L. H. Puls Emmett Ringwood Minneapolis Alfred Gansemer

Mrs Parker Celebrates 57th Birthday Amid Family Dinner

Last evening Mrs Ben Parker marked her 57th birthday during an evening meal. Guests gathered as her ill health kept her seated beside the dinner table while her grandson and other family members prepared to join the celebration.

Ben Parker

Surprise gathering for Mrs Parker’s party with five daughters

Mrs Parker hosted a surprise event attended by her five daughters and their families. The attendees included Mrs Hazel Donaldson, Mrs Roxie Elliott, Mrs Flossie Redd, Mrs Helen Upp, and Miss Polly Parker. Presents were exchanged and guests praised the enjoyable occasion.

Hazel Donaldson Roxie Elliott Flossie Redd Helen Upp Polly Parker

Car pursuit for missing child ends with no connection

Officers from Omaha sought a Ford with North Dakota plates for a child picked up there. In the city a man and woman in the car were found at a local hotel and denied knowledge of how the child came to be with the man, claiming no involvement.

Clyde Jackson Joe Ibershal Omaha North Dakota

Murray Boosters Line Up for Road Graveling

The Murray good roads committee plans graveling along the King of Trails highway and the Murray entrance road. Members include W. G. Boedeker as chairman with George Nickels Everett Spangler Frank Mrasek Ed S Tutt and G. M. Minford to push the project for permanent county roads and regional highway connection.

Chamber of Commerce Murray King of Trails W. G. Boedeker George Nickels Everett Spangler Frank Mrasek Ed S Tutt G. M. Minford

George Risdon Dies Noted Lincoln Speaker

Announcement of the death of George O. Risdon former manager of Western Paint and Glass Lincoln. Risdon was a popular after dinner speaker with wide acquaintance in the state and cities. He spoke in 1922 at Governor McKelvie’s banquet and appeared at the Happy Hundred supper last winter.

Bally George O. Risdon Western Paint & Glass Company Lincoln Risdon McKelvie National Guard Chamber of Commerce Mark Twain the

Christian Ladies Aid Hosts Parcel Post Quilt Event

The Christian Ladies Aid met at the church with a large turnout. After a business session attendees pieced quilt blocks, held a parcel post sale, and enjoyed a delightful lunch served by hostesses Mrs. Phil Robin and Mrs. Hackenberg.

Christian Ladies Aid Aid Phil Rbin Hackenberg

Entertain at Bridge Luncheon at Westover Home

A Friday bridge luncheon at the Westover residence on High School Hill delighted guests. Mrs. Westover and Mrs. P T Heinemann hosted with pink and white decor. prizes went to Mrs. Frank L Cummins for first place and Mrs. George O Dovey for consolation.

Westover High School Hill

Advertise Your Wants in the Journal for Results

Classified notice urges readers to place want ads in the Journal to reach local buyers and sellers. The short item emphasizes quick response and broad reach within the community.

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Fathers and Sons Join in Scout Feed Second Annual Banquet

The Second Annual Scout Week banquet at First Presbyterian Church gathered fathers and sons for three hours of story music and speeches. Attorney Joseph Capwell presided as speakers urged duty and fellowship while J H Beveridge spoke on Sky Lines of Scouting and core virtues guiding youth. District Judge Jamie T Begley attended.

Boy Scouts First Presbyterian Church Fathers and Sons Abraham Lincoln E. H. Wescott Joseph A. Capwch Scout Movement Capwell Edgar Wescott William F. Huneke Beveridge Jamie T. Begley

Tribute to Lincoln and Washington at Scout Banquet

A February banquet honored Lincoln and Washington, praising their roots and leadership. The program featured remarks by Judge, musical selections from the Boy Scout orchestra led by Mrs. Lillian Caldwell, and reflections on Scout movement growth with three city troops and about sixty five members. Scoutmaster C H Peden outlined activities and committee roles as education boards sponsor the movement at the high school. Invocations and benediction closed the evening.

Abraham Lincoln White House Lincoln Washington Pagsr R. P. Westover Scout Committee Boy Scout Orchestra Lillian Caldwell George Caldwell Frederick Gorder Robert Wurrl Ira Mumm Wilbur Hall Edgar Wescott C. H. Peden Mr. Peden J. A. Capwell Henry Leacock Edward Petterson Elmer Gaines Joe Buttery Board of Education FE. H. Wescott W. G. Kieck Sandin L. G. Kepler T. H. Pollock Paul T. Heine- Tan Peden J. Henry Leacock Herbert Patterson Henry Marshall Warren Taylor Robert Fitch Lester Stout Wescott H. G. McClusky Frank Emory Proutz First Methodist Church

Bridge Luncheon Brightens Westover Home Social Day

Mrs. R P Westover and Mrs F T Heinemann hosted a 1 o clock bridge luncheon on High School Hill. Pink and white sweet peas decorated the home. Helpers included Mrs F R Gobelman and Misses Violette Begley Ruth and Jean Tidball. First prize went to Mrs Henry G Soemnhichsen and consolation to Mrs C A Rawls.

R. P. Westover High School Hill F. R. Gobelman Violette Begley Ruth Jean Tidball Henry G. Soemnhichsen C. A. Rawls

Miss Anna Heisel Visits Omaha in Brief Stop

Miss Anna Heisel was among visitors in Omaha today spending a few hours in the city and meeting local residents.

Anna Heisel Omaha

Pitman Dies Suddenly in Murray After Long Grain Career

David J. Pitman prominent Murray grain businessman and longtime Cass County Democrat passes away suddenly after heart trouble. Born October 4, 1852 in Corydon Indiana he lived in Murray since 189? and leaving wife Harriet Mauck Pitman and children Mrs Glenn Perry Plattsmouth Mrs O A Davis Murray Samuel O Pitman Long Beach CA and James Vance Pitman Murray Funeral set for Monday at 2 pm from the Murray home with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery Plattsmouth lodge No 6 A F and A M to conduct services.

Murray David J. Pitman Cass County Pitman Fitman James A. Walker Corydon Indiana Mises Harriett Mauck Nebraska Mt. Pleasant Precinct Keny Pitmen United Presbyterian Church Glenn Perry Plattsmouth O. A. Davis Samuel O. Pitman Long Beach California James Vance Pitman Oak Hill Cemetery Masonic Order A. F A. M

Fire at Petring Home

Mr and Mrs Geo K Petring returned from the Parmele theatre to a basement fire started by a laundry stove. The blaze in the coal room burned rags and papers but was extinguished by Mr Petring before the fire department arrived. Officer Clyde Jackson drove the truck to the scene.

Geo. K. Petring Parmele Theatre Petring Perring Lone Clyde Jackson

Missouri Pacific Links St Louis to Mission Sleeper Service

The Missouri Pacific and Gulf Coast Lines introduce a new sleeper service from St. Louis to Mission Texas on the Mexican border. The 12 section drawing room sleeper departs St. Louis at 6 45 pm on the Sunshine Special and arrives Mission at 9 40 am the next day.

Missouri Pacific Gulf Coast Lines St. Louis Mission Texas Brownsville Matamoros Harlingen Houston

Death of Little Lad Paul Everett

Paul Everett youngest son of Mr and Mrs J C Spidell died February 9 1925 after a week with pneumonia. He was cherished by teachers schoolmates and neighbors and mourned by four brothers three sisters and grandparents. Funeral held Wednesday February 11 at 2 30 in the Methodist church with music from Mrs Frank Boyle Miss Alice Burgion and Miss Mildred Bacus. Pallbearers included Raquelle Capps Donald DeLashmutt Bernard Beldin and John Flynn. Flower bears listed and interment in Glenwood cemetery. Glenwood Tribune.

Paul Everett J. C. Spidell Paul Glenn Plattsmouth Faye Franklin George Milo Brink Pacific Junction Rose Minor Omaha Marguerite D. Shuffler Methodist Church Eis Frank Boyle Alice Burgion Mildred Bacus Raquelle Capps Donald DeLashmutt Bernard Beldin John Flynn Viola Watts Lucile Edwards Martha Bouquette Dora King Lila Fisher Lenore Chrisinger Helen Fisher Irene Fisher Agnes Nunn Elizabeth Godsey Margaret McClure Dorsie Fields Glenwood Cemetery Glenwood Tribune

Memory of Lincoln Bellwether Observed in High School

A high school convocation marked the birthday of Abraham Lincoln with Father George D. Pierce delivering the address. The American History class announced essays on Lincoln with a medal from Illinois Watch Co awarded to Helen Wescott and honorable mentions for Hadraba Libershal Patton and Iverson.

Abraham Lincoln United States George D. Pierce St. Luke's Episcopal Church Lincoln Illinois Watch Company Springfield Helen Wescott Theodore Hadraba Helen Libershal Ruth Patton John Iverson

Edward Patterson Still Confined By Severe Cold

Still confined to his home Edward Patterson popular high school student suffers a gathering in the car and severe cold. He has shown some improvement but remains far from well after a week of illness and pain.

Edward Patterson

Graveled Highways Boosters Carrying On Their Campaign

Residents along the K T highway from Plattsmouth to the Otoe county line join a booster drive to place the road in proper shape for travel. A $250 per mile donation is sought, with maintenance handled by state and federal governments after completion.

K. T Plattsmouth Otee Murray Plattamouth Union Cass County

Shower for Bride by Queen Esthers at Methodist Church

Last evening the Queen Esthers of the Methodist church hosted a shower for Mrs J Henry Leacock formerly Edith Yelick. Members enjoyed games fortune telling and a two course luncheon prepared by Elsie Nelson Denise Vroman Ethel Babbitt and Frances Stewart. The event ended with wishes for long happiness.

Methodist Church J. Henry Leacock Edith Yelick Elsie Nelson Denice Vroman Ethel Babbitt Frances Stewart Mrs. Leacock

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Murray Boosters George Risdon Rufus FE. Lee Continental Gas & Electric Co United Light & Power Company Murray Hobse Little Lad Father Pierce St.uxe’s K. T. Highway First National Bank THE BANK
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