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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1921

Page

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Legion Post Erects New Officers At January Meeting

Hugh J. Kearns Post No. 56 American Legion elected a new commander Emil J. Hild who previously served in France with the machine gun company of the 255th Infantry. Edwin Fricke and Eugene Vroman were named vice commanders and Elmer A. Webb was appointed post adjutant for six months. Harvey J. Heneger was reelected keeper of the strong box. An executive committee was set and a resolution opposed the five percent transfer plan to the state organization. A trip to Lincoln will be made to present post views at a state adjutants meeting.

Hugh J. Kearns American Legion Leonard Building Department National Adjutant Emil J. Hild W. H. Shopp Hild 255Th Infantry S9th France Edwin Fricke Army Eugene Vroman Navy Post Adjmant Elmer A. Webb Legion Harvey J. Heneger Henry Lutz Aubrey Duxbury Harvey Heneger Maldon Brown William Shopp Leslie Niel Edward Fullerton Carl Welfarth Harmond Larson State Executive Committee Lincoln

Installation of Officers for Platte and Daughters of Rebekah Lodges

Platte lodge No 7 I O O F and Daughters of Rebekah Promise lodge held officer installations Tuesday at the I O O F rooms. Platte lodge officers installed include Noble Grand Sandford W Short Vice Grand Robert Moreland Secretary H Edger Steinhauer Treasurer John P Sattler. Installing officer Wilson Gilnour of Weeping Water assisted by J H Short as marshal. Daughters of Rebekah officers installed by Mrs Wilson of Florence with Noble Grand Mrs T E Olson Vice Grand Mrs T W Hudsins Treasurer Miss Sophia Seiver Secretary Sandford W Short.

Platte Lodge No 7.I. O. O. F Eud of Promise Lodge Daughters of Rebekah Platte Lodge Nobie Sandford W. Short Robert Moreland H. Edger Steinhauer John P. Sattler

Parmele Theater To Be Owned By Cloidt And Moore

The Parmele theater, purchased by August Cloidt, will be owned by the firm Cloidt and Moore with A. O. Moore joining as co owner. The new owners plan to maintain the theater at its past high standard as the present leasees continue in operation.

Parmele August Cloidt Cloidt & Moore A. O. Moore

Farm Wanted for Sale by Owner in Olney

Property seekers address L Jones Box 551 Olney seek farm or good land for sale at the asking price. Owner or broker with details should respond.

L Jones Olney

Called West by Death Mrs Abberly Mourned in Pasadena

Mrs R W Abberly died after a two year illness in Pasadena following an operation. Her husband Rev R W Abberly, a well known Christian church minister, leads the Central church of Pasadena and leaves three daughters and her husband to mourn. William Baird traveled to Pasadena after the death.

William Baird Pasadena California R. W. Abberly Mondrey Abberly Christian Church Central Church of Abberto

Funeral of Mrs J V D Patch Held

Funeral services for Mrs. J V D Patch were held at the Nebraska Masonic Home burial followed at Wruka cemetery. She was a charter member of Queen Esther chapter O E S and active in Woman’s Relief Corps D A R and Eastern Star. Rev H G McClusky spoke at the services with a quartet singing Jesus Savior Pilot Me and Rock of Ages.

J. V. D. Patch Nebraska Masonic Home H. G. McClusky First Presbyterian Church Jesus Savior Pilot Me Nebraska City Patch Wilcox Queen Esther Chapter

Plans To Rebuild Burned Store Soon In City

Plans call for a modern two story structure on the site of the burned building owned by Jess Warga. Insurance settlements must be finalized before work begins. Warga and Sattler, occupants, salvage what they can as stocks suffered heavy losses. Warga stores items in the Hotel Wagner block and Sattler keeps salvaged caskets in the old McDaniel building at 4th and Main.

Jess F. Warga Warega Warga Sattler

Household Goods for Sale in Plattsmouth

Henry Gentry offers household goods for sale from north Eighth Street 1st and 4th avenues. Items include stoves tables cupboards beds and various furniture.

Plattsmouth North Eighth Street Henry Gentry

Stationery Line Call at the Journal Office

The notice states to call at the Journal office if the matter relates to the stationery line. It requests inquiry or contact for further details and coordination.

Journal

County Commissioners Retired After Long Service

Julius A Pitt and William Atchison retire from the county board after eight and one year of service respectively. Pitt helped drive road work and highway plans. Atchison leaves with successor F K Gorder bringing practical business experience to county affairs. The retiring men receive commendation for faithful public service.

Julius A Pitz William Atchison Elmwood Board of County Commissioners Pitt Atchison Henry Miller Alvo F. K. Gorder Board of Coming Board of Commissionrs

Red Sox Ball Park Restored Under Johnson Management

Fans meet at city hall to restore and maintain the Red Sox ball park. Charles Johnson, former manager, takes full control of grounds, may keep a percentage of receipts for park upkeep, and work begins on fence repairs and bleacher seating improvements.

Charles S. Johnson Team Red Sox Council Chamber Charles §. Johnson Johnson Burlington Shops

Sharp Returns From Midwest Business Trip

L. C. Sharp returned home after several days in Iowa and Missouri visiting ice cream plant sites that use his patent ice cream making machines. The Sharp company also shipped to Boston a patent butter cutting machine for use by a major creamery company.

Dalk L. C. Sharp Iowa Missouri Sharp Company Boston

Loyal Workers Meet at Mrs Hudson Home

The Loyal Workers of the Christian church gathered at Mrs C Hudson's home for the first meeting of the year. Hostesses Mrs Jillison and Mrs L F Pickett arranged a pleasant afternoon with plans for the year and a luncheon enhancing the gathering.

The Christian Church C. (. Hudson Jillison L. F. Pickett Wil

Wedding of Rosemary Heafey and Luther Hull Jr in Nebraska City

A wedding took place Tuesday at St Marys Catholic Church in Nebraska City uniting Miss Rosemary Patrica Heafey and Mr Luther J Hull Jr. Father Laurer officiated. Attendants included Esther Heafey and Eugene Roddy. The reception followed at the Grand Hotel with forty eight guests. The couple will reside in Ford prior to moving to Oxford Nebraska.

Nebraska City Rosemary Patrica Heafey Luther J. Hull, Jr Father Laurer St. Mary’s Catholic Eugene Roddy Inion Cream Minnie Bischof Irene Wirth G. F. Kauper Anna Heafey St. Bernard’s Academy L. Wessel’s Sons & Co L. J. Hall Bryan & Hall Grand Hotel Florence Davis Osford Neb Hall Wisconsin James McLeod Katheryn Heuser Omaha Bruce Stone Nenowki Durwonod Lynde George Stiles Ruth Stoddy Geraldine Roddy Union R. CC. Mullis Dunbar

League of Women Voters Elects Officers for 1921

The annual election by acclamation named Mrs. George Mann as chair man and Mrs. Frank Shopp as vice chair man. Miss Marie Kaufmann became secretary with other leaders to be appointed by Mrs. Farley. Mrs. E. H. Wescott elected entertainment chair. Adjoined to meet January 19, 1921.

League George Mann Frank Shopp Marie Kaufmann N. Burker George Farley E. R. Queen Miss Leach Farley E. H. Wescott

Hoover seeks restraining order over crop on leased land

James M. Hoover filed with Clerk of the District Court James J. Robertson for a restraining order against Charles Richardson. A temporary order was issued and a hearing set for 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Hoover, owner of land near Louisville, leased seventy acres to Richardson with half of the corn and hay as rent. The petition alleges noncompliance and asks that Richardson be enjoined from disposing of any more crop until settlement. Attorney W A Robertson represents Hoover.

District Court James J. Robertson James M. Hoover Charles Richardson Louisville Mr. Hoover W. A. Robertson

State Roads Discussed by County Board in Budget Talks

A. S. Merrick and F. M. Stuart met with the county commissioners to plan the state aid highway budget for the coming year. They discussed twenty miles of the O street road from Union to Elmwood, and the Louisville road, aiming to extend maintained highways across Murray to Plattemouth. The resolution was postponed to January 11 for fuller consideration.

Merrick F. M. Stuart Board of County Commissioners Department of Public Works State Department County Board Union West Elmwood Board of Commissioners Wood Roads Murray Louisville Plattemouth Murray-Murdock

Funeral Services of Mrs Becker

The funeral of Mrs. P. T. Becker was held at the First Presbyterian church with Rev. H. G. McClusky presiding. A mixed quartet sang as pallbearers from among old neighbors carried the casket to Oak Hill Cemetery. Floral tributes reflected the community's esteem for a beloved resident of Cass County.

P. T. Becker First Presbyterian Church H. G. McClusky T. B. Petersen G. L. Farley Messrs R. W. Knorr Oak Hill Cemetery H. A. Schneider H. C. McMahen Henry Louis l Born Frank M. Bester Charles Stoeeher

Card of Thanks for sympathy and floral tributes

We express our gratitude to friends and neighbors for tender sympathy during our hour of sorrow and for the beautiful floral tributes for the memory of our beloved wife mother daughter and sister. Pr P T Becker and son F F Guenther Sr and family.

P. T. Becker F. F. Guenther

Pioneer merchant G E DOVEY seriously ill at home

G E DOVEY, noted local merchant, was suddenly taken ill at his home and remained under medical care through the night. Doctors describe his condition as serious though slightly improved this morning, believed to stem from a severe infection.

George E. Devey Heman

New County Board Seated in Local Government

The new board of county commissioners was sworn in this morning. Fred H. Gorder and George L. Farley took office while County Attorney A. G. Cole praised the retiring board and presented gifts. The oath was administered to Allen J. Beeson and the new officials were organized with Harris as chairman, Gorder as vice chair, and Farley as junior member.

Board of County Commissioners Fred H. Gorder Weeping George Ll. Farley A. G. Cole Pitt Atchison Cole F. Vallery C. F. Harris George R. Snarles Allen J. Beeson Farley and Gorder William Rummell James M. Robertson Harris Gorder Farley

Program and Box Social at Cullom School

A program and box social will be held at Cullom school in district No. 30 on Friday evening January 14. Everyone is invited. Henrietta Waintrouh is the teacher in charge.

Cullom School District No. 30

Hunter Severs Ties as Weeping Water Republican Changes

The Weeping Water Republican announces ownership changes with Charles V. Seely and E. L. Hutter taking control. N Hunter Nunter leaves his role after eight and a half years to report less strenuous work while remaining on staff for now. Seely, a veteran printer, formerly owned Rising City’s Independent, moves to Weeping Water with his wife and adopted son, aiming to elevate the paper and join the local business community.

Hunter Charles V. Seely Hicing City Seeley Eed Chas V. Seely E. L. Hutter N. Nunter Ie Ir Moustis Bears Mr. Seely The Independent Rising City A. W. Tobias Sterling Neb Weeping Water St. Joseph Seely Republican Weeping Water Republican

Pathfinder class wins Bible school contest banquet

The Pathfinder class of boys in the Bible school won a contest and, with their teacher Mrs. R. W. Cavander, were honored at a Tuesday banquet hosted by the Young People's Bible class. Tables featured cult flowers and ferns with candles. The evening included games and was a great pleasure for all.

The Christian Church Bible School R. W. Cavander

Marriage at courthouse unites William Packmeyer and Mary Weitzel

Yesterday afternoon at the emir house the marriage of William Packmeyer of Greenwood and Miss Mary Weitzel of Garden City North Dakota was performed by County Judge Beeson in his usual impressive manner. Witnesses included Mrs Edina Shannan county register of deeds and Mixes Lith White deputy county judge.

Emir House William Packmeyer Greenwood Mary Weitzel Garden City N.D Beeson Edina Shannan County Register of Deeds White

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Legion Post Masonic Julius A. Pitz Wm. Atchison Ball Park Rosemary Headey Luther G. Hall, Sr Oxford League OF Women Voters State Engineering Department Becker G. E. Dovey NEW County Board Farley and Henrietta Waintrouh Offce Chas. V. Seely Rising City, Neb E. L. Hunter Bible School Christian Court House First National Bank BANK Attsmouth Nebrasaa
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