New Year Welcomed With Dance and Civic Cheer in Plattsmouth
The city marked 1925 with hearty celebration led by the Plattsmouth volunteer fire department at Eacles hall. Crowds danced past midnight amid street horns and carriages, while hotels hosted private parties and many residents joined Omaha festivities. Banks and offices closed for holiday. Burlington shops gave workers a brief break as residents pledged New Year resolutions.
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Cathy
Plattsmouth
Eacles Hall
Omaha
Burlington
May Locate Oil Near Plattsmouth, A L Tidd Reports
Attorney A L Tidd visits southern Kansas lands with oil activity and potential gushers on his Plattsmouth property. He expects drilling to begin soon, projecting a rise in local production and possible future prominence in western oil circles.
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A. L. Tidd
State of
Kansas
Plattsmouth
Barber Shop Return Hints at Plattsmouth Reopening
W F Cook who ran a barber shop in Plattsmouth before moving to Alvo has reportedly disposed of his Alvo venture and plans to return to Plattsmouth. He is expected to reopen here soon if a suitable location is found.
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W. F. Cook
Alvo
Plattsmouth
Cook
Elks Club Holiday Dance Delights Local Crowd
The Elks held the second holiday dance of TDally at their city club house. The Goldenrod Orchestra of Omaha provided top flight music drawing many Elks and guests who danced past midnight.
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Goldenrod Orchestra
Omaha
Journal Want Ad Public Sale Offer
A public notice urges readers to place want ads in the Journal to advertise purchases or sales. The message emphasizes using the newspaper to reach the community for buying or setting up listings.
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Journal
Peaceful New Year Holds City In Quiet Calm
New Year’s Day passed without major incident in the city. Chief Henrichsen reported empty cells as a sign of peace and no serious crime during the evening patrols. One young man was warned for loud profane language but released.
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Henrichsen
Epworth League Welcomes New Year at First Methodist
The Epworth League and Sunday school groups held a New Year watch party at First Methodist Church. Rev. Pfoutz led a midweek prayer service and a social program with Miss Laura Leacock presiding. Refreshments, games, and resolutions followed as church bells rang in 1925.
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First Methodist
Epworth League
Frank Emory Pfoutz
Laura Leacock
Pfoutz
Plenty of Wild Game Shown by Eugene Parker Visit
Eugene Parker son of Mr and Mrs Joe Parker visits home for three weeks while his mother remains in poor health He reports rich wild game in the northeastern Washington lumber country with deer antelope and bear found near lumber camps The cold snap there nears 30 degrees below zero for an unusually frigid period.
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Eugene Parker
Joe Parker
State of Washington
Eugene
Parker
Yellow Cab Line Heads for New Service Feature
Clarence Conner longtime operator of the city taxi line plans to add two yellow cabs in service soon to replace the current fleet. The distinct bright vehicles are expected to be well received by residents as the city sees a new feature in local transportation.
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Clarence Conner
Clarence
Mr. Conner
Christian Church Elects Officers for New Year
The First Christian church held its annual meeting at the Eighth and Elm street church with Rev. Walter R. Robb presiding A large gathering elected elders Thomas Wiles Luke L Wiles P F Rhin and E M Godwin and deacons O C Hudson J R Stine Clyde Graves A M Woodburn J H Graves Ervin Myers W F Clark Earl Hackenberg Mesdames W F Clark J R Graves A M Woodburn J R Stine O C Hudson P F Rhin and Thomas and Luke L Wiles The Sunday school named Mrs P F Rhin superintendent with Clyde Graves as assistant and other officers chosen The church reports a successful year and active community involvement under Rev Robb.
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First Christian Church
Eighth and Elm Street
Walter R. Robb
Thomas Wiles
Luke L. Wiles
P. F Rhin
E. M. Godwin
0. C. Hudson
J. R. Stine
Clyde Graves
A. M. Woodburn
J. H. Graves
Ervin Myers
W. F. Clark
Earl Hackenbere
J. RH. Graves
O-C. Hudson
P. F. Rhin
Thomas
Luke L
Christian Church
Robb
Lean Cass County marriage licenses in 1924
The Cass County record shows 37 marriage licenses issued in 1924 by County Judge Beeson, the lowest on record. The eugenics law requiring a ten day wait reduced license fees, pushing couples to neighboring Iowa to marry without delay. The youth display independence by circumventing state restrictions.
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Cass County
Beeson
Iowa
Nebraska
Entertains Friends at Home Dinner Party
Otto Trilety hosted a 7 o clock dinner at his parents home in the city for friends visiting from school work for the holidays. Guests included Howard and Harry Dwyer Raymond Rebal Jack McCarty Raymond Bookmeyer Charles Egenberger Fred J Warren and Fred Trilety.
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Otto Trilety
A. J. Trilety
Howard
Harry Dwyer
Raymond Rebal
Jack McCarty
Raymond Bookmeyer
Charles Egenberger
Fred J. Warren
Otto
Fred Trilety
Funeral of Peter Nord in Swedish Mission Church
Funeral services for Peter Nord were held Wednesday afternoon at the Swedish Mission church on Granite Street. Rev. Anderson preached a comforting sermon, with Mrs. FE. H. Wescott singing two requested hymns. The body was laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Peter Nord
Granite Street
Anderson Ofmaha
FE. H. Wescott
Rome
Bormue
Oak Hill Cemetery
Sient
Death of former Plattsmouth man at Kansas City
George F. Smith former Plattsmouth resident and son of D. B. Smith died suddenly December 20 at his home in Kansas City Missouri He was fifty two and leaves children George Smith Jr Eva Mae and Edward with siblings and surviving relatives in Omaha Tacoma Wyoming and Missouri The notice notes the shock of the death and lack of prior illness information
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George F. Smith
D. B. Smith
Kansas City
Wil
Mr. Smith
Missouri
Maha
W. D. Smith
Mr Smith
George Smith, Jr
Cheyenne
Wyomine
Eva Mae
Edward
Eged G
Wiliam
F P. Smith
Ruegies Street
Omaha
Ralph S. Smith
Tacoma
Washington
Tidd
Bie Horn
Wyoming
G. W. Steiger
Thayer
Uncle John Urwin Seeks Return From Cold Care
An elderly resident known as Lonele Johnnie near Louisville was brought to the area for winter relief from extreme cold but prefers to return to his own farm near Louisville. He has stayed with Rex Young and wife since wandering into the city after a New Year visit, planning to leave in the next days.
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John Urwin
Louisville
Lonele Johnnie
Hold Butchering Bee Near Louisville
Mr and Mrs Philip Heil hosted a community butchering bee at their country home east of Louisville last Tuesday assisted by relatives and neighbors including Louis Meisinger Wendell Heil John Heil and daughter Elsa Fred Heil John Rohrdanz and Walter Heil. The group worked efficiently and all enjoyed a pleasant time.
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Philip Heil
Louisville
Louis Meisinger
Wendell Heil
John Heil
Elsa
Fred Heil
John Rohrdanz
Walter Heil
Louisville Courier
SEEK HUNTING LICENSES FOR NEW YEAR
Early morning crowds hit the hills and rivers in a festive rabbit hunt as County Clerk George Sayles issued licenses for the new year to ensure hunters could proceed with proper certificates for the day’s activity.
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George Sayles
Property Seekers Move Lands From City Bounds
A district court action filed by A. L. Tidd for plaintiffs seeks to set out of Plattsmouth city limits a large southern land section from Bryant Street to Chicago Avenue. The land, used for agriculture, would join Plattsmouth precinct, arguing no city benefits. The city will contest, citing loss of tax revenue and value impact.
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District Court
A. L. Tidd
John H. Wiles
Albert Murray
Anton Hula
Lucinda Brittain
George E. Perry
Ida F. Reynolds
Niley BR. Wiles
Julius A. Pite
City of
Plattsmouth
Fifth Ward
Bryant Street
Lincoln and
Chicago Avenues
Skating Pond Opened For Community Use In Local Draw
Rosedell skating pond near Chicago avenue opened to residents despite not being finished. B A H Rosencrans arranged the pond with a dam and garden hoses to fill it after water supply issues. Early-evening crowds of children enjoyed the scene as filling continued. future use will require a small fee to cover costs.
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Rosedell
B. A. H Rosencrans
T. E. Parmele
Chicago Avenue
Rosencrans
Mild Winter Weather Brightens New Year Snow Covers Ground
The New Year brought higher temperatures and a liberal blanket of snow that delighted sleighing and coasting enthusiasts while offering little appeal to automobile owners amid the mild winter spell.
House for Sale Modern House and Lot
Modern house and lot with new furniture for sale. Call phone 76 for details.
FROTHER LEETE SENT NEW YEAR GREETINGS FROM EVERGREEN
The Rev W. Leete former rector of St. Luke's sends New Year wishes from Evergreen Colorado to Plattsmouth friends. He notes ideal winter weather with dry cold less noticeable than the East and recalls a 30 below morning. The family enjoys drives to Denver and is pleased with the new home where he serves as vicar of the Mission of the Transfiguration.
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Frother
Leete
St. Luke’s Church
Denver
Father Leete
Mission of the Transfiguration
Evergreen
Plattsmouth Teacher Learns of Father Pond Death
Miss Dorothea Pond a Plattsmouth public school teacher learned in Boston of her father Frank M. Pond's death in Omaha. Pond, 51, a longtime Omaha insurance man, died after a paralysis stroke at his home 706 North 50th Street. Survived by his wife and sister, services likely Monday at Cole-McKay with West Lawn Cemetery burial.
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Dorothea Pond
Sattsmouth
Boston
Omaha
Frank M. Pond
Miss Pond
Mr. Pond
Iis Home
North 50Th Street
Dorothea
Edward E. Pond
Chicago
Pond
Fidelity Phoenix Insurance Co
Capitol Lodge No. 1
Tangier
First Methodist Church of
Cole-McKay Funeral Home
West Lawn
St Marys Guild Plans Welcome for New Rector
The St Marys and St Lukes Guilds were entertained at Mrs Frank H Dunbars home to discuss plans for greeting the new rector Rev George Pierce of Washington DC. He is expected soon to assume charge and the parish invites a cordial welcome for him and his wife.
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St. Mary's
St. Luke's
Frank H. Dunbar
St. Mary's Guild
George Pierce
Washington, D. C
Push for Betterment of Highways in Cass County
An editorial urges spring road work to establish permanent gravel or similar roads in Cass County. It cites weather-damaged dirt roads as unusable in winter and rain, cites gains seen in Otoe and neighboring areas, and calls for opening gravel beds to supply material. It also recommends making the K T highway permanent with federal aid to benefit counties, precincts, and towns along its route.
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Cass County
Otoe County
K. T
May Form Basketball Team At Burlington Shops
Members of the local M D A of Burlington discuss forming a basketball team among shop employees. They plan to begin workouts in the next few days and expect to schedule several games this season.
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Burlington
Soan
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