Missouri Pacific Robbery Spree Hits Omaha Freight Trains
Box car thefts along the Missouri Pacific line from Omaha to areas near La Platte Fort Crook spike. Cargoes including automobile tires and various goods were dumped from rail cars. Sheriff Bert Reed and Missouri Pacific agents hunt suspects across Cass Sarpy and Douglas counties as incidents decline recently.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Omaha
la Platte
Fort Crook
Cass, Sarpy
Douglas
Bert Reed
Cass County
Kirk
Missouri Pacific
Surprise Farewell Party For Meisingers West Of City
Saturday evening a group from the city held a farewell surprise for Mr and Mrs William H Meisinger who move to Guthman farm this year. Guests brought baskets of food and enjoyed visiting cards dancing and an old time dance by Don Lynch and Fred Askew. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ivan Taylor Mr and Mrs Earl Iske Mr and Mrs Allie Meisinger Mr and Mrs M J Baumeister Mr and Mrs John Stander Mr and Mrs Don Lynch Mr and Mrs Charles Newburn Mr and Mrs Morris Stander Mr and Mrs George Wever Mr and Mrs Glen Whiteman Mrs Ralph Johnson and Fred Askew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Meisinger
Don Lynch
Fred Askew
Ivan Taylor
Earl Iske
Allie Meisinger
M. J. Baumeister
John Stander
Charles Newburn
Morris Stander
George Wever
Glen Whiteman
Nehawka
George Aweer
Ralph Johnson
Travelers Less Visible As Cold Keeps Wanderers Home
Police report few wanderers on the streets in weeks of bad weather. Early winter jails ran full with shelter seekers, but now the city’s old boarders have not returned. Rounding up floaters remains a mercy and safety measure to deter possible depredations.
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Southland
Don Allen Receives Oranges From California Friends
Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Allen of this city received a box of oranges sent by friends in California. The gift honors their son Don Allen, who while at the San Diego naval training station befriended a grove owning family.
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M. B. Allen
California
Don Allen
Naval Training Station
San Diego
Don
Omaha Youth Serious Injury After Lincoln Avenue Crash
A young Omaha motorist named James Jones was brought to Dr. R. P. Westover's office with a deep laceration to the right hand from an auto accident on Lincoln avenue. He reported driving a sedan at high speed when a truck carrying cattle forced him to swerve and collide, striking the car and shattering a window, causing severe hand injuries.
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Omaha
R. P. Westover
Lincoln Avenue
James Jones
Old Time Resident Peter Halmes Dies in Cass County
Peter Halmes aged sixty two dies at his Ashland area home after a weeklong illness from a sudden heart attack. He resided west of Plattsmouth before moving to a farm near Ashland and is survived by his widow three sons John William George and daughter Mrs Tillie Rhoden.
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Cass County
Halmes
Peter Halmes
Mr. Halmes
Greenwood
Nicholas Halmes
Plattsmouth
Ashland
John
William Halmes
George
Tillie Rhoden
Dinner party honors W K Shepherdson of Spokane
The Vallery home hosted about thirty relatives for a pleasant gathering honoring W K Shepherdson of Spokane Washington sales manager for Frigidaire. He attended a large Kansas City meeting before visiting relatives and old friends here. Guest list included Lem Parrish family from Elmwood and Edward Vallery from Council Bluffs.
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Glen Vallery
W. K. Shepherdson
Spokane
Washington
Shepherdson
Frigidair
North Pacific Territory
Kansas City
Mr. Shepherdson
Near Mynard
Vallery
Marie
Helen
Gertrude
Lem Parrish
Martin and
Tyler
Elmwood
Edward Vallery
Council Bluffs
Farewell Party For Meisingers Before Cedar Creek Move
A Friday evening gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Meisinger honored their upcoming move to a farm near Cedar Creek. Friends enjoyed cards and refreshments, with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gaines Mr. and Mrs. Earl Becker Mr. and Mrs. Charles Koke Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hennings and son Harland Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tschirren Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Stander and son Elmer Lee Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tschirren Mrs. Herman Wiess and children Ella Albert Gustaf Raymond Arthur and Walter Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Meisinger and son Merrel Louis Sechiesal Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Koke Everett Parriott Marie Horn Elmer Stoehr.
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W. H. Meisinger
Cedar Creek
Albert Gaines
Earl Becker
Charles Koke
Herman Hennings
Harland
Elmer Tschirren
Maurice Stander
Elmer Lee
Roy Tschirren
Herman Wiess
Ella
Albert
Gustaf
Raymond
Arthur
Walter
Merrel
Louis Sechiesal
C. C. Koke
Everett Parriott
Marie Horn
Elmer Stoehr
Iverson Joins Plattsmouth Ford Agency Sales Force
Rudolph Iverson formerly of C E Wescott's Sons has left Menswear to sell "Lizzie" vehicles at Plattsmouth Motor Co. His background as a salesman and his engaging personality are expected to boost the local Ford dealership's selling team.
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Rudolph Iverson
C. E. Wescott
Iverson
Plattsmouth Motor Co
Ford
Platters Fall Short Against Ashland Five in Tight 7–6 Loss
The Platters lost to Ashland 7 to 6 in a tight basketball contest at Hadraba and McClanahan. Ashland led 5–0 after three quarters while Platters rallied late with Hadraba and Hartford scoring and Hoffmann adding a late field goal, but fell just short.
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Ashland High School
Platters
Plattsmouth
Hadraba
McClanahan
Hartford
Galloway
Ashland Olson
Barger
Olson
Ashland
Woodward Ashland
Joe Hartford
H. Hoffman
C. Hoffman
Keiser
Woodward
Death of John W Thomason in Bethany Nebraska
John W Thomason longtime Cass county resident died at 9 15 Sunday at his Bethany Nebraska home at age 54 His health declined after a paralytic stroke and funeral arrangements were not yet set He was born in Virginia and lived near Rock Bluffs before moving to Bethany about fourteen years ago He married Mary Churchill and was known as an honorable Christian man Survived by his wife and five children Martha Adams Ruth Superman Carrie Fullerton Erritt Thomason and Ella Thomason
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John W. Thomason
Bethany
Neb
Mr. Thomason
Virginia
Cass County
Rock Bluffs
Mary Churchill
Levi Churchill
Lincoln
Thomason
Martha Adams
Ruth Superman
Carrie Fullerton
Erritt Thomason
Ella Thomason
James Haly Reported Healing At St Joseph Omaha
The St Joseph hospital in Omaha reports James Haly of this city is recovering well from an appendicitis operation. His condition is favorable and his speedy recovery and return home are hoped for in the near future.
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St. Joseph Hospital
Omaha
James Haly
Cold Check Activities Opens Winter Renewal Feature
The renewal of winter opened Sunday and ran all day yesterday with a return engagement last night. Residents faced a longer cold spell, though Phil Harrison recalls the brutal winter of 1871 when temperatures stayed well below zero for weeks, making two below zero days feel like summer.
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Phil Harrison
Mercury
Mrs Hallie Perry Burned in Kitchen Fire at Home
Mrs Hallie Perry narrowly escaped fatal injuries when her gown caught fire from an overheated stove. Flames enveloped her gown causing severe burns to the back shoulders and hands before her husband and Dr Westover provided aid. She rests today but remains in much pain.
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Hallie B. Perry
W. C. T. U. Meeting Highlights Tobacco Talks
The W. C. T. U. gathered at Mrs. John F. Gorder’s home with many members present. The program covered tobacco and narcotics, including a talk on laws and penalties, a George Washington sketch by Miss Olive Gass, and a report from Mrs. R. B. Hayes on the national convention. Refreshments followed the afternoon session.
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John F. Gorder
A. L. Tidd
Fred G. Morgan
R. B. Hayes
T. L
A. H. Duxbury
Olive Gass
George Washington
Gorder
Bus depot opening highlights Cotner line owner in spotlight
The Omaha bus depot opening drew attention to Clarence Cotner owner of the Cotner bus line. He prepared to depart for the city when press photographers arrived to capture the interior view of the new station. His photo was broadcast by the press, marking a notable moment in the ceremonies.
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Omaha
Clarence Cotner
Cotner
Conner
Clarence
George W Young dies in Alva Oklahoma
Obituary notes the death of George W. Young on February 13 in Alva Oklahoma. A Cass county resident and former county commissioner born July 14 1846 in Smyth County Virginia he long promoted good roads and led the Young highway project from Alva to Oklahoma City. He leaves a widow three daughters two sisters two brothers twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren with funeral plans at Alva.
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Alva
Oklahoma
George W. Young
Cass County
Commisson Users
Young
Chatham Hill
Smyth County
Virginia
Old Dominion
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Mr Young
Nehawka
Mr. Young
Oklahoma City
Mary Berry
Hattie Davis
Lincoln
Emma Murray
Ada Baylor
Canely Edwards
Charles Troop
Hubert A. Young
Weeping Water
Louis H. Young
Visit at Schools by Woman's Club Members
The American Home department of the Woman's club visited the high school home economics class to observe color harmony and tie dyeing activities. Students demonstrated tie dye on luncheon sets and silk scarves while the visitors learned and later enjoyed tea and cookies prepared by the class.
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American Home Department
Woman’s Club
Miss McVey
National Co-Operative Hail Insurance Sues Farmers
The National Co-Operative Hail Insurance Co begins nineteen court cases in the county court as defendants, all farmers from various county sections, for failure to pay premiums. Constable Tom Svoboda will serve summons across the county in the coming days.
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National Co-Operative Hail Insurance Co
Tom Svoboda
Eight Pound Daughter Born to Koukal Family
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Emil A. Koukal west of the city is joyous as their first child, a daughter weighing eight pounds, arrives. The mother and baby are healthy and the family celebrates the welcome addition.
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Emil A. Koukal
Familiar Voice Joins WOW Omaha Broadcast Lineup
Joe Eaton, former Plattsmouth resident and brother of Mrs. Herman L. Thomas, now serves part time as an announcer at WOW Omaha. He joins a lineup that includes Gene Rouse and Lester Palmer, marking Eaton as a rising talent in Nebraska radio circles.
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Plattsmouth
WOW
Omaha
Joe Eaton
Herman L. Thomas
Nebraska
Eaton
Woodmen
Gene Rouse
Lester Palmer
L. P
Will Contest Highlights County Court Proceedings
The county court held a lengthy probate hearing for the will of John Cory, deceased, contested by three daughters who claim illness affected his mental capacity. Key testimony came from Dr. T. P. Livingston and B. A. McElwain, with about thirty-five witnesses total.
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Court House
John Cory
Alice Cory
Cory
Sybel Brantner
Perkins
Old Culvert Unearthed At Fifth and Main In Plattsmouth
Excavation by Iowa Nebraska Light & Power at Fifth and Main reveals a long lost wooden culvert from the 1870s. Local legends recount a bridged creek and a cave in rescue where workers were freed with whiskey, a tale tied to the town’s Main Street history.
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Fifth and
Main Street
Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co
Plattsmouth
Fifth and Main Streets
Bates
Geise
Wescott
John Fitzgerald
Wright and Groom Tie The Knot At County Court
Edward C. Wright and Hazel Groom, both of Council Bluffs, were married Wednesday afternoon in the office of County Judge A H Duxbury. The couple returned to their Iowa home shortly after the ceremony.
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A. H. Duxbury
Edward C. Wright
Hazel Groom
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Iowa Commission moves to aid road to new bridge
The Iowa state highway commission meeting at Ames backed a plan to connect a proposed Plattsmouth Bridge with a hard surfaced road on the east side of the Missouri. The bridge would join Iowa and Nebraska, with purchase possible by the states when authorized. The commission will shape the road from the east riverbank, while Mills County and residents influence local routing under future plans.
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Iowa State Highway Commission
Ames
Plattsmouth
Towa
Nebraska
Iowa Commission
Chicago
Great West
Missouri
Bridge Company
Iowa Commissioners
Mills
Wieservicer
Supreme Court Affirms Cass County Decisions in Two Cases
The state supreme court commission affirms verdicts from Cass County district court in two cases. Fred L Nutzmann vs Cromwell Land Co awards the plaintiff $40 912.51 with redemption allowed before decree mandate. Charles Richardson vs C Lawrence Stull confirms a $559 damages award for conversion of corn crop after prior remands.
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Supreme Court Commission
District Court of
Cass County
James T. Begley
O Fred L.nutzmann
Cromwell Land Co
Charles F. Richardson
C. Lawrence Stull
District Court
Supreme Court
State Court
State Supreme Court
Woman Suffers Broken Wrist on Icy Walk to Church
Mrs. W. A. Swatek is confined at home with a broken wrist from a Sunday fall on the icy incline of South 16th street while walking to the Holy Rosary church. Initial sprain was confirmed as a fracture after a later examination requiring splints.
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W. A. Swatek
Ecshoo! Hill
Holy Rosary Church
South 16Th Street
Win From Nebraska City Defenders Dominate Bowling Match
Ford Motor Co. of this city traveled to Nebraska City to bowl the Nebraska City Fords. Plattsmouth defenders of Lizzie won by 168 pins. William G. Meisinger led the local team with a 157 average.
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Ford Motor Co
Ford
Nebraska City
Fords
Plattlemouth
Lizzie
William G. Meisinger
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Motor CO
Ashland Five
the Journal
Hallie Perry
W. C. T. U. Meeting
Alva, Oklahoma
John Cory Will Case
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