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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1928

Page

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Marriage of Well Known Young People

Miss Margaret Mahaffey a Plattsmouth teacher and Stuart Chase of Omaha wed quietly at the bride’s parents home. Rev. Bryan officiated with a navy dress bride bouquet of yellow roses and lilies. A wedding dinner followed at the Wellington Inn and the couple planned a brief honeymoon before moving to Colorado to join the Chase family interests.

Margaret Mahaffey Plattsmouth Stuart Chase Harry Mahaffey Omaha Bryan United Presbytterian Church of Wellington Inn Chase Colorado Holyoke Peru State Normal 5. S. Chase S. 8S. Chase Hilt Martin

St Pauls Church installs officers in morning service

The St Pauls Church ceremony installed officers including John Wickman as president and O G Wichmann as pastor. The Junior church elected officers led by Mrs Mike Kaffenberger and Miss Emma Albert chaired committees. Lenten midweek services begin with Lift Thy Eyes to the Cross at 7 30 p m in English. No collection. Ladies Aid meeting postponed for basement flooring. The initiation service theme was Love Rejected.

John Wickman Mike Hild George Klinger Henry Horn Ang. Engelkemeier Frank Schacknis O. G. Wichmann Mike Kaffenberger Otto Pitt la Verne Glaze Fred Stager Emma Albert Ladies Aid

Charge Filed in Assault Case Against Louisville Youth

County Attorney W. G. Kieck files assault and battery charges against 19 year old Robert Guess of Louisville. Complainant is Miss Margaret Inman. Acting deputy sheriff Thomas Svoboda dispatched to Louisville to arrest him for court proceedings here.

W. G. Kieck Robert Guess Louisville Margaret Inman Thomas Svoboda

Enjoy Western Trip by Mrs Baird with Auxiliary unit

Mrs William Baird president of the Burling ton veterans auxiliary returned from a western trip. She helped organize a new auxiliary unit at Sheridan Wyoming and visited Mr and Mrs J J Adams in Sheridan. She also stayed in Billings Casper and Denver visiting friends.

William Baird Burlington Denver Baird

Candidates Enter The Race In April Primary Marathon

The article notes Charles L. Martin files for Democratic nomination for County Commissioner District 1 and Charley Spangler considering another bid. It mentions no Republican candidate for state senator or District 1 County Commissioner, and W. H. Heil urged for state representative. County surveyor seat also has no filing yet as a fall election approaches.

George R. Sayles Charles L. Martin Martin Murray Charley Spangler Spangler Altho W. H. Heil Louisville

Purloined Prohibition Purveyor Nabbed by City Police

Early night swoop netted a famed literary figure nicknamed John Doe with multiple pints of alcohol intended for his home. Officers Libershal and Pickrel charged him with possession after detaining the suspect at Judge Weber’s courthouse, with a fine of one hundred berries issued before release.

Libershal Pickrel John Doe William Weber John

Leg Broken in Fight in Plattsmouth Near Miller Hotel

George Jacks of Plattsmouth suffered a fractured right leg in a Sunday fight in front of the Miller hotel at Twenty sixth and O streets. Police found him on the pavement unable to rise. his 17 year old son Ralph nearby. Neither could identify the attackers or explain how the brawl began. Jacks was taken to St Catherine's hospital.

George Jacks Plattsmouth Miller Hotel

Societies Plan Patriotic Council Here

A meeting among city patriotic groups and veteran organizations formed a tentative council to unite observance of patriotic holidays and teach American history in schools. The six groups include Grand Army of the Republic, Spanish War Veterans, American Legion, Daughters of the American Revolution, Woman's Relief Corps, and American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. E. H. Wescott was named chairman and Mrs. F. R. Gobelman secretary.

Dafiv Grand Army of the Republic Spanish War Veterans American Legion Daughters of the American Revolution Woman's Relief Corps American Legion Auxiliary American Republic Washington W. ER. C BP. A. RR E. H. Wescott F. R. Gobelman

Lad Leaves With Coat After Cafe Foster Work

A sixteen or seventeen year old lad stayed at the Royal cafe and did odd jobs for Harry Leosis of Athens. The boy disappeared after two companions arrived and Leosis found his fur collar coat missing. Toll keepers reported the youth crossing the Platter river bridge heading north wearing the coat.

Royal Cafe Harry Leosis Athens Fitch Altho Leosis Platter River Bridge

Cut Down Judges Set For County Election Boards

A new state law caps the number of election board judges at two per major party for primary and general elections. Previously three judges per party served. the 1925 boards will have two Democrats and two Republicans. The change takes effect for the Til primary election with notices soon to be sent to the parties.

North High Faces Platters in Crucial Friday Battle

North High and the Platters meet Friday in a pivotal basketball clash as the Platters seek an even season series. Creighton Prep just beat the Vikings 22 to 14, leaving both teams determined to claim victory and showcase Plattsmouth’s colors in a high energy home game.

Daitlys Jackson North High Platters Blur White Tecale Cenaia Perry Galloway Norsemen Vikings Creighton Prep Jays

SECURE COYOTE SCALPS PROMPTS $2 REWARD STORY

County residents regularly bring in coyote scalps for a two dollar state bounty. This month many have been rewarded, including Arnold Tennant and Raymond Hart with one head each, and G S Upton who turned in seven. The program aims to curb livestock damage and keep residents alert.

George R. Sayles Arnold Tennant Louisville Raymond Hart Weeping Water G. S. Upton Union

Recovery returns George Perry to school work

George Perry of the senior class and center for the Platter basketball team has recovered from illness and returned to school work. He is expected to be back in his usual form for Friday night’s game against North High.

George Perry North High

Roads Improve as Weather Warms County Grading Advances

Travelers report dirt roads in the county are slowly improving after snow and rain. Highway crews have dragged and steadied rutted sections and the wet spell has highlighted the need for more gravel and hard surfaced roads to accommodate growing motor vehicle traffic.

Doings in District Court: Norris vs Neben and Harmer partition suit

Filings listed in the Clerk of the District Court office include a suit on a note, John Norris against Fred Neben, and a partition suit, Clarence Harmer and others versus Lillian M Harmer and others, asking partition of Teal estate.

District Court Golda Noble Beal John Norris Fred Neben Clarence Harmer Lillian M. Harmer

Funeral of Civil War Vet John Monroe Held Today

The funeral for John Monroe, a Civil War veteran and longtime Plattsmouth resident, was held today at First Methodist Church. Monroe, born April 1 1825 in Shelby County Indiana, died February 18 1928 from injuries after a fall.

Firet Methodist John Monroe Harold E. Sorter E. G. Shallenberger Jesus George Caldwell John Adams Monroe Shelby County Indiana Plattsmouth Missouri Gentry County Rebecca E. McCarty Miranda Mayfield Memphis Neb Lillian Sparks Broadwater Nebraska Susan, Nichols Omaha Lizale Stephens Monroe Leavenworth Utah 12Th Regiment Missouri Cavalry Methodist Church Hits

Fathers and Sons Banquet Highlights Scout Work in Nebraska City

T H Pollock and E H Wescott attended the Fathers and Sons banquet at Nebraska City high school auditorium. About 300 Scouts and fathers were present, with mothers and Campfire Girls helping. Walter Head of Omaha, national BSA president, delivered the keynote address praising Scouts in the U S and abroad.

T. H. Pollock E. H. Wescott Boy Scouts Nebraska City Fathers and Sons Nebraska City High School Warren Plattsmouth Auburn Falls City Walter Head Omaha Boy Scouts of America United States

Observe Lenten Season Opens With Services

Ash Wednesday services marked the start of Lent at Roman Catholic, Episcopal and St Pauls Evangelical churches. Members joined in the season of meditation and fasting ahead of Passion Week and Easter Sunday April 8.

St. Paul's Evangelical

Daly City Attorney J A Capwell Receives Army Promotion

From Tuesday's Daly City Attorney J A Capwell a first lieutenant in the U S Army Reserve Corps has been ordered transferred from the 255th Infantry National Army to the 17th Infantry Regular Army. The move places him with the regular army unit for training at Fort Crook and keeps him active in reserve duties.

Daly J. A. Capwell Leutenant Infantry U. S. Army Reserve Corps 255Th Infantry National Army 17Th Infantry Mr. Capwell Fort Crook Army Reserve

Seines May Be Used in Missouri River Fishing

Judge Wheeler granted a temporary injunction in Omaha ruling William Miller’s suit against H J Moe Laughlin and Frank O Connell to prohibit state interference with seining on the Missouri River. The decision recognizes concurrent Nebraska and Iowa jurisdiction across the river and covers the whole stream. About eighteen to twenty fishermen attended. roughly two hundred are affected.

Missouri River Wheeler District Court Lincoln William Miller Omaha H. J. MoeLaughlin Snegriculture Frank O'Connell Miller Nebraska State of Iowa Seymour l L. Smith Dert Missouri Oregon Columbia River Washington

Plattsmouth Old-Time Dance Night Feeds Crowd with Hamburgers

A Legion building event fed a large crowd last Saturday with 550 free hot dogs. This week the plan switches to hamburgers with A L Brown, once hamburger king of Plattsmouth, cooking on twelve burners to serve the masses. Merchants report more local farmers and shoppers attending the Saturday night dances, boosting local business.

Dailr Legion Building A. L. Brown Plattsmouth Brown

Edna May Peterson Missed From St John’s Program

In the St Johns school program on Friday evening Edna May Peterson, a youthful reader, was omitted from those with special features. She presented "A Mortified Mistake" which was enjoyed by all in attendance.

St. John's Edna May Peterson

Rotary Club Celebrates First Anniversary With Guests

The Plattemouth Rotary club marked one year of service at the Fine Methodist church parlor with Omaha visitors, a varied program, and a summary of global Rotary work. L D Hiatt led the evening, Edgard Weecott performed, and Edwin A Fricke reviewed RotaryInternational progress while Fred L. Rea noted local club growth from 11 to 31 members.

Plattemouth Eclub Fine Methodist Church Omaha L. D. Hiatt Tle Rotary Edgard Weecott E. H. Weecott Edwin A. Fricke International Rotary Altho United States Fred IL. Rea Ite South Dakota Nebraska Iowa Roy Kingsley FE. Henry John Lionberger Charles Gardner Ak-Sar-Ben W W. Carmickle

Catholic Daughters Host Large Supper at Community Hall

A large crowd attended Wednesday evening’s supper at the American Legion community building hosted by the Catholic Daughters of America. The menu featured chop suey and chow mein and decorations used purple and gold with sweet peas and Japanese parasols. The event, chaired by Miss May Murphy, ran from 5:30 PM and raised a neat sum, with the boys orchestra including Robert Hall Ward Egenberger Marvin Triteeh Donald Cotner and Robert Hiregar performing several numbers.

Catholic Daughters of America Miss May Murphy Robert Hall Ward Egenberger Marvin Triteeh Donald Cotner Robert Hire Gare

Card of Thanks for sympathy and hospital care

We thank friends for sympathy after the death of our husband and brother. Gratitude to Albion Masonic lodge for flowers and support for Plattemouth Masonic hospital care. Thanks to the lodge and Mr. Evers and the nurses. Signed by Mrs. W. H. Goff, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Goff, and Martin Gor.

Albion Masonic Lodge Plattemouth Masonic Hospital Evers End W. H. Goff Geo. Goff Martin Gor

Sale of Various Legal Blankets at Journal Office

Legal blankets of all kinds offered for sale at the Journal office. Details on available items and bidding procedures provided by the newspaper for interested buyers.

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