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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1925
Page
1
Daily report notes the Louisville state bridge over the Platte is closed to travel due to ice damage and rising water. Pollock bridge repairs rush to finish by Saturday to allow attendance at the Nebraska Creighton basketball game. delays possible if conditions worsen.
Major L Hall and his family, long residents of Omaha, have moved back to the local community to settle on a farm. The trip from Omaha to Murrey took much of the day due to a closed bridge, requiring travel via Louisville, with the truck arriving shortly after midnight. Friends welcome them back to the county and hope for their future success.
The Washington birthday themed gathering celebrated Miss Janet Westover's birthday at her home with many young friends in attendance. Jean Caldwell and Western Robertson performed graceful dances while guests enjoyed refreshments and a large candlelit cake. attendees included Jean Knorr Richard Petring Kitty Ann Dovey Stephen Davis Phoebe Kepler Mazie Sharp Beatrice Ann Nadine Patricia Cloidt Lola Jane Elliott Marjorie Tidball Vestetta James Robertson Rachael Robertson Jean Caldwell.
Clarence L Beal clerk of the district court is showing much improvement and can sit up part of the time He remains quiet at home for a few more days to resume duties and his family reports his condition is as good as desired after a week of illness
Mrs. Cameron Cathey and her young son Cameron Jr depart to relocate in Kansas City Missouri. The pair plan to join husband and father Mr Cathey who works with Warwick Saunders in a Drive It Yourself auto company operating in and near Kansas City.
E. F. Grybsky of Red Bird Poultry yards received a special award and diploma from the extension department of the state university college of agriculture for advancing the poultry business. He specializes in Rhode Island Red chickens and reports a yearly egg yield of 147.2 per hen, far above the university standard of 85 eggs.
Miss Marie E. Kaufman supervisor of penmanship and drawing in our city schools plans a summer educational tour through Europe. She will visit Denmark Sweden Germany Switzerland and Italy with teaching in Chur and Zurich. She has become organizer for United States Lines and agent for Canadian Pacific and Norwegian American Lines offering low round trip rates from New York including long tours to England Holland Belgium France Switzerland and Italy.
Sunday night’s heavy rainfall caused a roof leak at Allen J. Bee son’s law office in the First National bank building. Plaster descended onto papers on the desk as Bee son, now with Blackstone, arrived to work and found the room ruined. repairs underway to prevent another flood.
The funeral for Walker Gilmore son of Dr and Mrs G H Gilmore was held at their Murray home and drew a large crowd. Rev W F Graham of the Murray Presbyterian church led the service and the burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery in Plattsmouth beside grandparents and a sister.
Elmer Tritsch spent a few hours in Omaha today visiting his mother Mrs. Ida Tritsch who is receiving treatment at St. Catherine's Hospital in the city.
A large crowd at First Presbyterian Church watched the Anti-Saloon League film Lest We Forget about liquor issues before Prohibition. Attorney Charles Haffke spoke against altering liquor laws as four robed Ku Klux Klan members entered to present a pro enforcement paper and then departed.
Rudy Hasson a Omaha wrestler using the name Rudy Dusek pursues the world heavyweight title held by Big Mana. A Plattsmouth native and Anton Hasson’s brother, he owns a 92 match winning streak and recently took two of three falls from Cleveland heavyweight George Kolsonares in Texas. He weighs 203 pounds and is a strong contender for the heavyweight crown.
In district court today attorney A L Tidd filed two actions for Byron Golding against Stoll and against Pailing involving tax sale titles and two quiet title suits including Sarah Rehner v Mary Ann Holton. Attorney Joseph A Capwell filed Farmes State Bank of Wabash v Wabash Grain Co seeking 400 for a lien on wheat later sold to the defendant.
The speaker questions funding to acquire public utilities and warns that adding 40 billion dollars to the national debt raises direct taxes and removes current tax revenue. Public utilities now contribute about 600 million dollars in annual taxes, a loss if utilities are nationalized.
Repairs on the Pollock Atftto and Wagon bridge over the Platte River are advancing steadily. The river opened, guiding the current into the old south channel, enabling piling work on the north side. Crews pushed Saturday and Sunday, peir work to proceed in days, bridge possibly travelable by week’s end.
Herman Spies longtime Plattsmouth resident and cigar factory proprietor died Sunday after a brief illness. Born 1853 in Minsterburg Germany he came to the United States in 1873 and settled in Plattsmouth in 1878 where he ran his tobacco business and served on the city council. He leaves wife Louise and six children Edmund Hermie Bert Helen Elmer Marie plus grandchildren. funeral Thursday at 2:30 in Sattler chapel with burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
Classified note urging readers to place want ads in the journal to obtain results. Mentions opportunities to reach buyers and sellers, urging quick submission for best visibility.
Mrs. Sarah Jenkinson, aged about 85, longtime Mason ic Home resident, died after a long illness. Born September 27, 1837 in Pennsylvania she moved west in 1867 with husband Robert Jenkinson, who predeceased her. A charter member of Weete Chapter Eastern Star Omaha she attended its fiftieth anniversary as guest of honor. Funeral in Omaha will be arranged once relatives in Pennsylvania are informed.
Omaha Loan and Building five defeated Plattsmouth Athletic club 35 to 29 in a rough game at the high school gym. Fritz Robert led the locals with several baskets while guards Weasley Egenberger and McCarty helped hold the visitors.
Dr Joe J Stibal, a city chiropractor, earns a strong state reputation for successful adjustments. Clients from Firth Nebraska and western Nebraska plus one from South Dakota report beneficial results. His motto is Service and he aims to prove dependable care to the public.
Wayne Allen left this morning for Omaha to attend to business matters.
A large plastering crew completed most work at the new Masonic Home infirmary after three weeks of labor. Ten to twelve men worked on the job since it began, and two remained to finish small tasks and ensure fidelity to specifications.
A wet Sunday in 1925 brought a heavy rainstorm with one inch of rainfall and floods. Electric service disruptions affected Nebraska Gas & Electric Co while Lincoln line restored load. Four Mile creek rose and blocked roads west of the city, forcing residents to stay overnight in town.
George Halmes son of Mr and Mrs Peter Halmes of near this city is at St Catherine s hospital in Omaha in very serious condition due to decay in the bone of one leg. He previously had bone decay two years ago leading to amputation and now faces similar danger in the other limb. Friends here express sincere sympathy and hope surgeons save the remaining limb and he can return home cured.
James F. Barton of Fort Dodge Iowa is appointed national adjutant of the American Legion succeeding in state service as Iowa adjutant. Barton led Co A 126th Machine Gun Battalion in the 34th Division and served in France before joining the judge advocate's department in Marseille. His career marks a notable honor for service members in the Midwest.
Va clav F. Hoffman died at 11 pm Saturday in Havelock. An immigrant from Bohemia who came to America in 1888, he worked for the Burlington before moving to Havelock. He served 14 years as cashier of the Farmers and Mechanics bank in Havelock and was married to the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Matous. Georgia Matous and Mr Matous left for Havelock to attend the funeral.
Mrs George Luschinsky, admitted to Immanuel hospital in Omaha after a Friday operation, is doing very nicely. The procedure was not dangerous and has brought her relief. Her husband Mr Luschinsky, daughter Miss Ruth, and sister Mrs Ed Ackerman of Wymore visited the hospital and were encouraged by her progress. It is hoped she may soon return home to this city healthier.
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