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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1925

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Young girl dies after ingesting family medicine pills

Betty June Nelson 23 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Nelson died after eating many pills kept in a box at home. She worsened in the afternoon and died before medical aid arrived. Funeral at Eleventh and Granite and burial in Oak Hill cemetery, conducted by Rev Frank Emory Pfoutz.

John Nelson Betty June Eleventh Granite Streets Frank Emory Pfoutz First Methodist Church Oak Hill Cemetery

Elab orate Mask Ball Hosted by K. S. Society

The K. S. society held its first masquerade ball of the season at their hall on West Locust street drawing a large crowd. Masks included clowns and vamps as judges selected prize winners with Miss Mary Holly and Helen Smetana taking first prize.

Mondey K. S. Society West Locust Street Mary Holly Helen Smetana Jake Uhlik James Holly Anna Smetana Lillian Koubek Gradeville

Doings in County Court Bury Session Appoints Guardians and Administrator

This morning County Judge Duxbury presided over two hearings. The guardianship of John W Urwin of near Louisville was settled with R W Clement appointed guardian after arguments from residents and representation by Allen J Beeson. W G Boedeker of Murray was approved as administrator of the estate of W S Schwab after objections and a negotiated agreement.

Mondas Duxbury John W. Urwin Louisville Mr. Urwin Allen J. Beeson W. G. Kieck R. W. Clement W. S. Schwab W. G. Boedeker Murray

Went in the RecS Wal For Results Ad

An advertising note urges readers to check the recs wall for latest results and standings. It highlights where scores and outcomes will be posted and invites participation and follow up.

Stilliger Injured In Rip Saw Accident At Santa Ana

A. A. Stilliger, son in law of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Lewis, was badly injured in Santa Ana California when a large block of wood from a rip saw struck him above the eye. The wound required eleven stitches and narrowly avoided permanent eye damage. he is reported to be doing well.

C. H. Lewis A. A. Stilliger Santa Ana California Stilliger Mr. Stilliger

Plattsmouth State Bank Re-elects Officers and Directors

At the annual stockholders meeting last evening the Plattsmouth State Bank reported a successful year with expansion in business. Officers re-elected were President H A Schneider Vice President Henry Horn and Cashier Frank A Cloidt. Director Philip Thierolf was reelected to the board.

Plattsmouth State Bank Banke H. A. Schneider Henry Horn Frank A. Cloidt Philip Thieroif

Woman's Relief Corps Installs Officers In Courthouse Rooms

The Woman's Relief Corps held Saturday afternoon installation of officers at the courthouse rooms. Officers installed include President Elizabeth Forbes and Senior Vice President Martha J. Peterson with a full slate of officers and color bearers. An oyster supper followed the ceremonies.

Woman's Relief Corps Elizabeth Forbes Martha J. Peterson Frances Purdy Dollie Hudson Jennie Dodge Anna Egenberger Alice Cowles Nannie Burkle Elizabeth Streight Marry Voodra Katherine Wiles Ella Kennedy Rowena Goodman Mary Spencer Omaha Jessie E. Hall

Gas Saving Device to Equip Chicago Cabs

The Bertschey company in Plattsmouth will supply its Duplex By-pass gas cover and carbon remover to Chicago Yellow Cab Co. 3,500 cabs travel 90,000 miles daily in Chicago with expected savings near 144,000 and extra power from the same gasoline. Similar trials are praised by Omaha Blue Cab Co. test users.

Chicago Bertschey Company Bertschey Yellow Cab Company Windy City Plattsmouth Chicago Company Blue Cab Company of Omaha

County finds dire living conditions in Cullom area

County Attorney W G Kieck visited Cullom area and found extreme poverty in temporary dwellings. A sick child was taken to University Hospital Omaha for treatment, while another family lived in a dirt floor log room with filth and few basic needs. A tent home showed similar poverty. County aid and cleanup steps were urged to improve and maintain livable conditions.

W.G. Kieck Cullom University Hospital Omaha

Well Known Young People Are Wedded

From Wednesday's Dally this morning at Council Bluffs occurred the marriage of Pearl Hardison of this city and Earl Meisinger of near Cedar Creek. The ceremony was quiet with the bride and groom accompanied by Mr and Mrs Earl Hardison. After the wedding the couple returned to this city and attended dinner at the bride’s parents home. They plan to make their home on the groom’s farm in the spring. The couple are well known in Cass county and their friends extend best wishes.

Council Bluffs Pearl Hardison Earl Meisinger Cedar Creek Iowa City Earl Hardison T. B. Hardison Anton Meisinger

Visits With Grandfather Abram Rupley

Yesterday Abram Rupley of this city, very poorly for a week, enjoyed a pleasant visit from relatives in Omaha and the city. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stoner, Paul Grassman, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Short, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mrasek of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Hillard Grassman and Jacqueline, and Mr. and Mrs. BR. 4. Bates.

Abram Rupley Omaha Ed Stoner Paul Grassman T. L. Short Joe Mrasek Hillard Grassman Jacqueline Bates

Showing Improvement After Appendectomy at Clarkson Omaha

George Snyder Jr underwent appendectomy at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha Monday. Hospital reports say he is doing very nicely and the outlook is favorable. His mother Mrs. G W Snyder visited him Monday and Tuesday, but later felt worse and required another operation for relief. Local friends of Cass County are pleased by his steady recovery and hope his condition continues to improve.

George Snyder, Jr Clarkson |Ital Omaha G. W.) Snyder Wes Cass Coun

District Basketball Districts Announced by High School A.A.

The High School Athletic Association names district boundaries for March tournaments. Plattsmouth and nearby counties form District No. 3 with Omaha teams. Omaha hosts the district tournament attended by Supt Beverage and Supt Reimund. District No. 4, at Peru, includes Otoe Nemaha Richardson Johnson and Pawnee counties.

High School Athletic Association of W. G. Brooks York Lincoln Plattsmouth Cases Douglas Burt Washington Sarpy Omaha Sluir Pig Icon Tekamah Supt. Beverage of H. H. Reimund G. E. DeWolf Peru Otoe Nemaha Richardson, Johnson and Pawnee

Vestress Jr. Returns Home After Appendicitis Surgery

Frank Vestress Jr. is discharged from St Elizabeth's Hospital in Lincoln after an appendicitis operation last Monday. He recovered well and returned home to recuperate with his parents, showing a strong and speedy recovery.

Frank Vestress, Jr St. Elizabeth's Hospital Lincoln Frank

St Luke's Parish Elects Vestry At Annual Meeting

St Luke's Parish held its annual meeting at the church on Third and Vine. Members attended to hear reports from church organizations and elect vestry members including R W Clement senior warden Dr J S Livingston junior warden Judge James T Begley R F Patterson Henry Herold Mrs J A Donelan Miss Mia A Ger ing. Father George D Pierce welcomed progress and a new awakening under his leadership for the coming year.

St. Luke’s Third and Vine Street R. W. Clement J. S. Livingston James T. Begley R. F. Patterson Henry Herold J. A. Donelan Mia A. Gering George D. Pierce

Commissioners organize for 1982 county year

Cass County board of commissioners reorganized with Fred H. Gertler as chairman and C. F. Harris as vice chairman. They set the 1982 operating budget at 187000 across general, bridge, road, pensions and relief funds, and fixed clerk wages and road crew pay scales. They also considered Cass County Farm Bureau funding and annual reports.

Dalk Board of County Commissioners Fred H. Gertler Weeping _ Water C. F. Harris Union D. Spangler Murray Cass County Farm Bureau Aes Ae A Watt

Death of Mrs James F Wilson at Union Nebraska

Mrs Mary Etta Beaudette Wilson died Sunday after a period of illness in Union Nebraska. She was born September 4 1877 in Winters et Iowa and moved to Nebraska as a child. She married James F Wilson in 1896 and was active in the Baptist church and community. Surviving are her husband five sisters and five brothers. Funeral services were at the Baptist church led by Rev W A Taylor with Rev C L Elliott assisting.

James F. Wilson Baptist Church W. A. Taylor C. L. Elliott Methodist Church H. L. Moore Josie Beckner Walthill Cora Dickson Bancroft Myrtle Moore Randolph W. R. DeLeezner Magnet Frank George Beaudette Roselle Raymond Beaudette

Ruby M Terry Weds Wayne G Wells in Council Bluffs

Yesterday afternoon in Council Bluffs Miss Ruby M Terry and Wayne G Wells, both local residents, quietly married after slipping away to the Iowa city for the ceremony. The groom is a son of Mr and Mrs W A Wells and recently moved here from the western part of the state.

Council Bluffs Ruby M. Terry Wayne G. Wells Iowa City W. A. Wells City

Johnson Leaves Burlington Yard for Mayo Hospital

Charles S. Johnson yardmaster at the Burlington yards departed yesterday for Rochester Minnesota to undergo an examination at the Mayo hospital regarding his health which has been poor for years He recently returned from Florida seeking relief but found no improvement Friends here hope for his recovery and return to good health

Dailly Charless. Johnson Burlington Rochester Minnesota Mayo Hospital Johnson Florida

Death of Mrs Augusta Lau In This City

Yesterday afternoon at the home south of this city died Mrs Augusta Lau 61 a lifetime resident who suffered heart trouble for weeks. Her husband died two years ago and daughter Mrs CHf Schafer has cared for her. Funeral arrangements not yet announced but services expected at the late home Wednesday afternoon.

Augusta Lau Lau Chf Schafer

Cass County Delegation Draws House and Senate Assignments

The Cass county group led by Senator W. B. Banning and Representative Earl Towle drew committee placements. Banning lands on banking and currency, insurance, railroads, finance, Ways and Means, fish and game, school land and funds, and chairs the appropriation committee. Towle joins irrigation and drainage, medical societies, and banks and banking. Fellow Democrat Representative Yoachum of Otoe is assigned to education and finance, Ways and Means.

Cass County W. B. Banning Earl Towle Banning Senate Towle Yoachum Otoe County

Journal Ad Notice Requests Help Wanted Results

A brief classified notice invites readers to advertise wants in the Journal to secure results. The snippet emphasizes placing a want ad to reach local customers and compare offerings.

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Nebraska Gas & Electric announces home lighting winners

The Plattemouth district prize winners were announced by Lee Kepler district manager. Judges graded essays with two district winners receiving prizes including a 65 piece chest of community plata silver and a wristwatch. Verdon and Plattsmouth contestants led the lists with several girls as top earners.

Nebraska Gas & Electric Co Lee Kepler Plattemouth Plattsmouth Helen Woolcott Fountain Pen Irma Pitman Silver Verdon Dorothy Edmonia Gwinn Thelma Maybelle Veils Priscilla Pearl Watkins Opal Pool Zenobia Coln Frances Elise Baughman Martha Magdalene Watkins Georgia Louise Jorn Fern Bowers Lulu Vollmer Wwe Thelma Maybell Wells Nebraska Evelyn Marie Smith Thelma Mertin Nehawks W Wricht & Dison Columbia Helen Woolecott

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K. S Amil Stilliger W. BR. C Yellow Cab Company of Mondeys Dbethy ST. Luke's Fred H. Gorder James Wilson Union, Neb South Nebraska Gas & Electric Cis Catherine Flynn Maxine Cloidt Evelyn Merrie Smith Gladys Bushnell Eunice Burbridge Jozephine Janda Melba Lucille Gehrett Unicon Helen Fahrlander Kathryn McCarroll Nehawka Thelma Martin Helen Behbins Isadora Violet Stone Delphis Bates Esther St. John Violet Smith Virginia Rose Polard Lucille Martin Velma Wessel Verne F. H. Shoemaker Stella Della Mae Brenner M. Henderson Dorothy Brenner Zelma Simon First National Bank THE First N Bank Federal Reserve
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