Natural Gas to Come to Plattsmouth Within a Year
The article reports widespread natural gas development in the central west, with mains extending toward Falls City and Grand Island. It notes plans to serve Omaha if consent is given, potential lines toward Des Moines and other Iowa towns, and the likely benefits for Plattsmouth through lower costs and new industrial users. It urges Chamber of Commerce involvement and promotes a $5 annual membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Central West
Texas
Oklahoma
Falls City
Grand Island
Glenwood
Red Oak
Villisca
Corydon
Creston
Osceola
Chariton
Des Moines
Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power Company
Louisville Cement
Kahler Pottery Company
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Lahoda to Undergo Medical Examination in Omaha
This morning Charles Lahoda was taken to Omaha for examination at the U S Veterans Bureau. His deteriorating physical condition has worsened for months and shell shock from his service in France is noted. Authorities believe he should receive treatment at government hospitals for his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lahoda
Omaha
U. S. Veterans Bureau
Lahoda
France
Norris Cummins Recovers From Leg Infection and Tonsil Operation
Norris Cummins is recuperating at home after suffering a limb infection caused by septic poison. He recently underwent a tonsil removal operation, which has provided him relief. T. J. Brendel of Murray visited for several hours to attend to business and greet friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Cummins
Married at Court House in Omaha City
This morning at the court house the marriage of Dr. Louis N. Smernoff a prominent Omaha surgeon and Miss Mary Wagner of Omaha occurred. The ceremony was performed by County Judge A H Duxbury with Dr T Campbell present. The couple will reside in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House House
Louis N. Smernoff
Omaha
Mary Wagner
T. Campbell
A. H. Duxbury
Bates Book & Gift Shop School Supplies Sale
Bargain alert for students with tablets at 3c each or one dozen for 35c. Bates Book & Gift Shop advertises real money saving values on school supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Book & Gift Shop
Stolen Car Recovered After Abandonment Near Union
Sheriff Bert Reed investigated an abandoned Chrysler sedan found near Union. The vehicle, from Douglas County, had been stolen in Omaha Sunday night and belonged to A. S. Schebbinger. The car, wrecked in a ditch with damaged steering gear and a blown tire, was recovered and the owner notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Reed
Union
Douglas County
Omaha
A. S. Schebinger
Omaha Youths Detained Overnight After Car Inspection
Police picked up three Omaha youths near the Ofe Oil station on Pearl Street for examining a car owned by Mr. Batchler of Thurman Iowa. The suspects Paul Reilly Normand Dea and Earl Connelly aged 17 and 16 were jailed briefly and released after County Attorney Kreck determined the act was a state matter and lacked corroborating evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Pickrel
Hadrabu
Ofe
Pearl Street
Mr. Batchler
Thurman
Iowa
Paul Reilly
Nicholas
Normand Dea
North 34Th Street
Earl Connelly
South 10Th Street
Omaha
Libershal
W. G. Kieck
Tech High School
Union Pacific
Kreck
Children Entertain Crowds at Parmese Theater Event
A large Warren Reed Rhythmic orchestra of children delighted Parmese theatre patrons on Sunday. The group performed hits from Broadway Melody featuring Janet Westover as the groom, Renee Brown as the bride, and Jimmy Webb as the minister. Margaret Shellenbarger and others sang, danced, and read, with many praise for the young performers and Mrs Reed's direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Reed
Parmese Theatre
Janet Westover
Renee Brown
Jimmy Webb
Margaret Shellenbarger
Patricia
Ruth
Rose Ferrie
Dorothy Jean Turner
John Palmer
Vivia Palmer
Charlotte Palmer
Richard Bell
Donald Martin
Jimmie Webb
Robbie Webb
John Bester
Catherine Shellenbarger
James Mauzy
Margaret Warner
Reed
Leaves for Illinois trip by Mrs A D Asch
Mrs A D Asch of near Murray left Tuesday over the Burlington for Decatur Illinois to spend about six weeks visiting a cousin and touring the area. She expects a pleasant trip and plans to view the region's sights in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dany
A. D. Asch
Near Murray
Burlington
Decatur
Ilinois
Asch
Illinois
Break Into Post Office At Eagle Reported
Sheriff Bert Reed received word that the Eagle post office was broken into and robbed. Details on losses were unavailable as Reed rushed to Eagle with state sheriff's representatives to view the scene and investigate the burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Reed
Eagle
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Godwin
Mr and Mrs BE M Godwin observe their golden wedding anniversary at home with relatives and friends. Seven living children share in the celebration. a family heirloom plate and a complimentary poem are noted, reflecting a long, respected Plattsmouth union since 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. M. Godwin
Ruby Winscott
Gorwin
Godwin
E. M. Godwin
Sophia Wynn
Dixie
Texas
South
Plattsmouth
William Winon
Burlington
Alvin
Ralph Godwin
Omaha
Jesse Godwin
Rochester
New York
Mollie Shurigar
Kenesaw, Nebraska
Albert Godwin
Ruth Buffington
White River
South Dakota
Esther Lewis
Murray
Frank
Death of Former Resident Mrs Anna Utick
Announcement from Omaha confirms the death on Monday of Mrs Anna Utick formerly Miss Anna Skomal of this city. She resided here for years before marriage and later lived in Omaha. She was cousin to Mrs J J Svoboda, Thomas Svoboda, and Mrs Joseph Hiber of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Anna Utick
Anna Skomal
J. J
Thomas Svoboda
Joseph Hiber
Vogel Millionaire Industrialist Dies at 67
Milwaukee, Feb. 18 August H. Vogel, renowned millionaire industrialist and banker, civic leader, died here of a heart attack at age 67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
August H. Vogel
Pleasant Surprise For Mr True On His Sixtieth Birthday
A Cedar Creek gathering honored Mr. John True on his sixtieth birthday Thursday evening. Friends played cards then enjoyed refreshments including a large cake with sixty candies made by Mrs. Franz Petereit. Attendees included the Petereits, Siemonet, Kehne families, Gerald and Fritz True, Emil Siemoneit, Carl and Ed Robbins, James Jordan, Dora Soennichsen, Marie Schroeder, and Clara True.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jotn True
Cedar Creek
Anz Petereit
Qmre
August Siemoneit
Famile
Will Kehne
Gerald
Fritzie True
Emil Siemoneit
Carl
Ed Robbins
Chris True
James Jordan
Dora Soennichsen
Marie Schroeder
Clarx True
New Sand Pits Open North of This City
New sand pits are to be opened north of the city along the Platte river near the K of T highway, east of the roadway on land owned by Henry Born. The G W Bell Co of Omaha will operate them, providing sand and gravel for construction and employment for several men in starting the pits. The pits will augment existing Lyman Richey operations farther west, marking a significant local industry expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte River
Henry Born
G. W. Bell Co
Omaha
Lyman-Richey Company
Platte
Greenwood Wins Cass County Tourney Title
Greenwood high school claimed the Cass County tournament crown at Eagle with a 27 to 16 win over Weeping Water. Plattsmouth Reserves fell to Greenwood 11 to 6 in the semi finals, as Weeping Water ousted Alvo to reach the finals. Alvo won consolations 27 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood High School
Cass County
Eagle
Weeping Water
Plattsmouth
Elmwood
Greenwood
Alvo
Remarkable Dress Offering at Emma Pease Style Shop
The Emma Pease Style Shop advertises Loomtex Broadcloth dresses in many colors and sizes. Unfading guarantee and radio praise set a three for $2.95 price, now three for $2.75. Customers may choose in-store or mail remittance for one or three dresses postpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Pease
Journal
Plattsmouth
Death of Child Betty Lou Favors In South 10th Street Home
The three day old Betty Lou Favors died Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Favors on South 10th street. Born Thursday she gradually faded away. Funeral was held at 10:30 this morning at the home with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Favors
South 10Th Street
Betty Lou
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mynard Rotary Hosts Dinner for Plattsmouth Visitors
Mynard Community Center hosted a Rotary club dinner with Plattsmouth members including Warren Foumier Iverson present. The event featured readings by Royal Smith and Chris Spangler, talks by Clark Fulmer and Dr J S Livingston, and a kitchen gift to the Community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Antes Rodai
Roy Cole
Mynard Community Club
Raymond C. Cook
H. G. McClusky
First Presbyterian Church of
Plattsnouth
Cook
Mynard Club
W. F. Nolte
Ruel Sack
C. L. Wiles
Wiles
Mynard
J. L. Lawrence
University of Nebraska Agricultural College
State University
Royal Smith
Chris Spangler
Spangler
Clark A. Fulmer
Wesleyan University
University of Nebraska
Fulmer
International Rotary
J. 8. Livingston
Plattsamouth
Want Ad Column Ad Rates at Journal Office
Classy classified note invites readers to place want ads in the Journal Want Ad column with a 50 cent rate per item for quick results. Includes storefront contact and publication details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal Office
Death of Pioneer Fred Havhow at 65 in Omaha
Fred Havhow 65 longtime Papillion merchant and Sarpy County figure died at Methodist Hospital Omaha after months of heart trouble. Survived by widow and daughter Mrs. James T. Begley. Community friends extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Fred Havhow
Papillion
James T. Begley
Havhow
Sarpy County
Hayhans
Begley
County Surveyor Fred Patterson Celebrates 76th Birthday
County Surveyor Fred Patterson held a surprise gathering Sunday with his children grandchildren and great grandchildren to mark his seventy six birthday. The event occurs February 25 but was moved to Sunday for convenience in Rock Bluff Nebraska. Present were John Thomas Chase Patterson W A Baker Leona Robert Patterson Joseph Shera Bobby H W Hull George Ruth Jean Hull Fred Baker Betty Ann Jackie Edna Baker Orville Everett Wilcox Kenneth Dan Porter Helen Jean and other Nebraska City friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Patterson
Patterson
Hock Bluff
Illinois
Missouri River
Old Kenosha
Benedict Spiers
Rock Bluff
John Thomas
Chase Patterson
W. A. Baker
Leona
Robert Patterson
Joseph Shera
Bobby
H. W. Hull
George
Ruth
Jean Hull
Fred Baker
Betty Ann
Jackie
Union
Edna Baker
Orville
Everett Wilcox
Kenneth
Nebraska City
Dan Porter
Helen Jean
Pleasant Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mrs Bridgewater Sr
A pleasant surprise birthday party was held last Saturday evening February 22 in honor of Mrs J C Bridgewater Sr. Guests included many area residents and families. A delicious luncheon with cookie hatchets featuring a cherry noted Washington’s birthday. The gathering featured games and warm wishes for the celebrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Bridgewater Sr
Washington
M. B. Allen
Mildred
Earl Embury
E. M. Griffin
Frances
C. D. Carlburg
Edna
Glen
W. H. Soffelt
Laurice
Loretta
Lloyd
Wayne
Jessie Hall
James
Irvin Marquette
Vhgil
June
Earl Mason
Clarence Ray
Hammond Sharp
Gwendolyn
Lloyd Duane
Philathea Class Meeting at Mrs Maury Home
The Philathea class of the Metho dist church met last evening at the home of Mrs. James G. Maury with assistance from Mrs. J. E. Wiles. After a business session, the program featured Jimmie Mauzy vocal selections, Mary Katherine Wiles accordion numbers, a reading by Elizabeth Ann Wiles, and a presentation to Mrs. Helen Henrich of a silver cake plate. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
James G. Maury
J. E. Wiles
Jimmie Mauzy
Mary Katherine Wiles
Littl Elizabeth Ann Wiles
Helen Henrich
Plattsmouth Hosts University Kansas State Intercollegiate Debate
Plattsmouth high school hosted an intercollegiate debate between the University of Nebraska and Kansas State at the high school auditorium. Nebraska argued for total disarmament while Kansas State challenged its practicality with emphasis on national security through armaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth High School
University of Nebraska
Kansas State
H. A. White
Nebraska
C. L. Larsen
Lloyd Poshpisil
John T. Carrell
James Taylor
Carrell
Taylor
Robert Livingston
T. J. Mase
Plattsmouth
Kansas
Omaha
Creighton
Lincoln
Real Old Timer Seeks Old Friends From Roseburg Era
A letter from Peter Mergers, now at the Roseburg Soldier's Home in Oregon, reaches Mrs. Lillian Freeman. The ninety plus veteran and former boot and shoe dealer once lived here about forty years ago and helped organize the McConachle post of the Grand Army of the Republic. His daughter Virginia lives in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Freeman
Freeman
Peter Mergers
Soldier's Home
Roseburg
Oregon
Merges
Maury Drug Co
Omaha
West Coast
Virginia
Portland
McConachle
Grand Army of the Republic
Visit in Iowa Sunday with Troop clan marks long trip
W. O. Troop and his wife drove from near Nehawka to Plattsmouth to fetch Robert Troop senior and wife and Mrs. Mary Woodra. They visited Hamburg Iowa at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Glenn for Robert Troop's 80th birthday with a fine dinner. Troop recalls Civil War era friendships with Glenn, once a Plattsmouth resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Troop
Near Nehawka
Plattsmouth
Robert Troop
Mary Woodra
Hamburg
Iowa
Thomas W. Glenn
Ireland
America
Mr. Troop
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Court House
Mr. and
Mrs. Godwin
G. W. Bell Co., of
Mynard Men
Ladies Aid Society of the
Family Circle
Old Rock Bluff
Philathea
University of Nebraska and
Kansas Aggies
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