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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1925

Page

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Holy See Honors Father Michael A Shine as Monsignor

Plattsmouth residents celebrate the Holy See naming Father Michael A Shine rector of St John’s Church in Plattsmouth as Monsignor. The honor keeps him in charge at St John’s and reflects his long service to the Nebraska church and state history work.

Plattsmouth Michael A. Shine St. John’s Holy See Rome Father Shine Nebraska Nebraska State Historical Society Charles J. O'Reilly Francis J. Beckman Lincoln

Dance Recital Delights Fremont Pupils at High School Gym

Miss Dorothy Whelpley led a large crowd of relatives and friends through a joyful recital. The program featured Garden Blossoms, Aire de Ballet, A Woodland Elf, Secrets, The Sandman, Spanish Dance, Little Miss Muffer, From a Toy Shop, Saltarella, White Butterfly, Two Maids of Japan, Pizzicato, A Yellow Rose. Accompanists were Alice Wooster and Mrs. Cauldwell. The instructor departs for New York to study gymnastic and Russian dances at Columbia University and with Theodore Kosloff.

Dorothy Whelpley Fremont Garden Blossoms Kitty Anne Dovey Eleanor Minor Rosemary Cloidt Jane Patterson Maizy Sharp Janet Westover Mary Catherine Wiles Rachel Robertson Aire de Ballet Kathleen Troop Anna Margaret McCarthy Jean Caldwell Sandman Jean Tidball Miss Muffer Alice Crabill Helen Perry Saltarella Maxine Cloidt Japan Velma Sharn Bestor Vestetta Robertson Alice Wooster Mrs. Cauldwell Miss Whelpley New York Columbia University Theodore Kosloff

Doctor Westover Undergoes Sinus Operation in Omaha

Yesterday morning Dr. R. P. Westover drove to Omaha and entered Clarkson hospital for an operation on acute sinus trouble. The procedure was completed promptly and he is reported as feeling better though still hospitalized. Recovery will keep him away from his practice for some time with the aim of lasting relief.

R. P. Westover Omaha Clarkson Hospital

Bates Book and Stationery Store Smoking Advisory

A note lists two mild after dinner smoke incentives at Bates Book and Stationery Store. The message directs patrons to visit the shop for the offered cigarettes after evening meals.

Bates Book and Stationery Store

Theft of Corn From Gallery Farm Near City

Thieves took 75 to 100 bushels of corn from a gallery farm southwest of the city last night. They arrived with a hauling truck and escaped before discovery. The grain was on a parcel owned by John S. Vallery, distant from the Vallery residence, making pursuit difficult.

Gallery Farm John S. Vallery Vallery

Plattsmouth Youth Advances in Electrical Engineering

Merle Rainey son of Mr and Mrs W H Rainey, formerly of Plattsmouth, has progressed in his electrical engineering career. A Nebraska University graduate 1925 he now works at Edison Commonwealth company in Chicago. He has led statistical work in Chicago offices and will head the Crawford station near Chicago for a period. He plans a two week Plattsmouth visit and a week in Omaha for the American Legion convention October 6 to 9.

Plattsmouth Merle Rainey W. H. Rainey Plattsmouth High School Rainey Edison Commonwealth Company Chicago University of Nebraska Statistical Department Loston New York Philadelphia Detroit Crawford Station Edison Company

Pleasant Bridge Party At Coronado Apartments

A Saturday evening bridge event at the Coronado apartments hosted by Mrs. Thomas Walling Jr. drew four tables of players. Mrs. F R Gobelman won first prize, Mrs. A Rosencrans took second, and Mrs. Hill Martin earned the consolation prize with out-of-town guests Mrs. Leonard Meisinger and Miss Margaret O Rourke of Omaha attending.

Thomas Walling, Jr Coronado Apartments F. R. Gobelman Dc. A. Rosencrans Hill Martin Thomas Walling, Sr Pauline Bajeck Mary Margaret Walling Alice Ptak Leonard Meisinger Margaret O'Rourke Omaha

Kettlehut probate case remains in county court

The probate hearing for Henry Kettlehut Sr. of Eagle continues after a full Monday session and is expected to extend through Tuesday. Opponents of the will have presented many witnesses while the applicants defend the probate in a heated contest drawing local interest in Eagle.

Henry Kettlehut Eagle Kettlehut

Shows Improvement From Tuesday’s Daily

Dr. R. P. Westover at Clarkson hospital in Omaha is recovering from a Sunday operation. He improved this afternoon after a very poor day yesterday when he suffered lingering effects. Doctors report more favorable indications and that the immediate effects of the operation have worn off.

R. P. Westover Clarkson Hospital Omaha

Beeson Returns From Modern Woodmen Head Camp

Judge Allen J Beeson returned from Chicago where he attended the Modern Woodmen of America head camp as a leading member of the grievances and appeal committee. He visited Springfield and the Lincoln home and heard part of the Shepherd case in Chicago with State's Attorney Robert E Crowe present.

Allen J. Beeson Chicago Woodmen of America Judge Beeson Springfield Hainois Lincoln Chicaugo Shepherd Robert E. Crowe

Severe Saturday Storms Cause Crop and Property Damage

Local reports from Plattsmouth and surrounding communities describe a major late night storm system that swept from near Lincoln to Manley and east into Mills and Cass counties Iowa. Rain totals reached 3 to 4 inches in Lincoln and Havelock with extensive corn damage, while western Cass County saw a strong hail event and Mills County experienced high winds that leveled barns and trees along the Missouri river bottoms.

Plattsmecuth Lincoln Manley Afills County Iowa Havelock Cass County Plattsmouth Mills County Missouri River

Edwin Steinhauer Returns to Midwest Visit

Edgar Steinhauer, living in Wyoming two years, arrives for a brief visit to Midwest to supervise business before returning to Mid west Wyoming oil fields. He is joined by his ailing mother and spends time with friends. His wife remains hospitalized in Lincoln in serious condition. Ed plans to travel there after the visit.

Edgar Steinhauer Wyoming Midwest Steinhauer Altho Veteran Heneger Lincoln

Resting in Country Home at Gapen Farm

Mr and Mrs J C Ackerman of Omaha visited the Gapen farm on Saturday. Mrs Ackerman stayed for an indefinite visit while Mr Ackerman returned to Omaha on Sunday. Mrs F M Van Buskirk of Kansas City is a guest at the same farm which is described as a popular resting place.

J. C. Ackerman Omaha Gapen Farm Mr. Ackerman Mrs. Ackerman F. M. van Buskirk Kansas City

Enjoy Fine Time Social Workers Flower Club Meeting

The Social Workers' Flower club met June 24 at Mrs. H. L. Gayer's home south of Plattsmouth. Guests included Mrs. Chas. Creamer and Mrs. C. R. Hutcheson with Miss Marie Hutcheson. Mrs. Frank Hull led the meeting. a guessing contest provided merriment and refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Frank Hull

City Employment Agency Established in City Labor Office

The city employment and information bureau opens in the scale house on North Fifth Street opposite the post office with Chief of Police Johnson supervising. Call 63 to list open jobs, and the agency will match local labor with seekers, operating Monday to Saturday.

George Staats New Chief of Police The Labor Employment Agency North Fifth Street Post Office

Birthday party marks Evelyn Upp first year

The Upp family on Wintersteen Hill hosted 27 children for Evelyn Alice Upp’s first birthday celebration on their lawn. Gifts and warm wishes poured in as the little hostess smiled at games and refreshments. Mrs. Jennie Whalen, who attended the birth, was an honored guest, with Violet Ackerman of Wymore among the out of town visitors.

Evelyn Alice Upp Clare Upp Wintersteen Hill Jennie Whalen Violet Ackerman Wymore

Boys go to Kearney for training at state school

Sheriff E. P. Stewart left for Kearney Nebraska with Paul Poisall and Earl Newton to place them in the state school for training. The voyage began in Omaha via the Union Pacific as the direct route, aiming to shape them into useful citizens at adulthood.

E. P. Stewart Kearney Nebraska Paul Poisall Earl Newton Mr. Stewart Omaha Union Pacific

Buttery Divorce Filed in Papillion Court

William A. Robertson files in district court for Frank F. Buttery a divorce from Mary Buttery. The couple married February 18 1899 at Papillion Nebraska and the defendant is said to have abandoned the plaintiff. A final decree is sought.

the District Court William A. Robertson Frank F. Buttery Mary Buttery Papillion Nebraska

Golf Notes: Niel Leads Wurl As Reynolds Visits Omaha

In play this afternoon Leslie Niel a blue and E A Wurl a red were one down with Wurl on four five three five and Niel on three four four four. Sam Reynolds of Omaha title holder of Nebraska visited the local course and met many players.

Leslie Niel E. A. Wurl Wurl Niel Sam Reynolds Omaha Nebraska

Probate contest over Henry Kettlehut estate in Eagle

Hearing before Judge A H Duxbury drew many Cass county residents as heirs object to probate of Henry Kettlehut deceased Eagle with eleven survivors and disputed warranty deeds transferring real estate to four sons. Family prominence noted with many local attendees listed. Proceedings moved to district court room to accommodate crowd.

Henry Keittliehut Eagle A. H. Duxbury Cass County Henry Kettlehut Kettlehut Lancaster County E. P. Betts W. Q O. Wall Fred Longman William T. Sacks Frank Lanning Merle Lanning John Adams George Peterson Ed Francke George Reitter

Clarence Beal Showing Improvement at Mayo

Harry Beal reports Clarence Beal, already very ill, is improving after treatment at Mayo hospital in Rochester Minnesota. While still weak, the patient is gaining strength and doctors expect a lengthy recovery as nourishment and care continue. Friends of the Clerk of the Court are hopeful for further progress in coming weeks.

Harry Beal Mayo Hospital Rochester Minnesota Clarence Beal

Bridge Party Honors Mrs S Arion Lewis of Omaha

Mrs. E P Stewart hosted a bridge evening in honor of Mrs. S Arion Lewis formerly Miss Fee Cobb of this city. Two tables played with Miss Clara Mae Morgan of Omaha winning first prize and Miss Clara Trilety taking consolation. Refreshments followed with Mrs Stewart assisted by Mrs C A Rosencrans. Attendees included Clara Mae Morgan Grace Beeson Mary Catherine Parmele Eleanor Burnie Clara Trilety Alice Pollock Eulah Winters and Fae Chase Martin.

E. P. Stewart S. Arion Lewis Omaha Fee Cobb Stewart Lewis Clara Mae Morgan Clara Trilety C. A. Rosencrans Grace Beeson Mary Catherine Parmele Eleanor Burnie Alice Pollock Eulah Winters Lincoln Fae Chase Martin

Auto repairman bedraggled by false婚 wedding tale

Frank Krejci of North 6th Street returned home after a few days out to learn friends had claimed he was married. He denies being wed and says he remains single, with hope for local women. The tale mirrors the famous Twain quip about reports of death.

Frank Krejci North 6Th Street Krejci Mark Twain Mr. Krejci

Dennison Crepe Paper Solves Decoration Problems

The Dennison crepe paper offers hostess relief for decorations and is featured at Bates and Gift Shop with a call to visit to view the lines.

Dennison Bates and Gift Shop

Miss Wolff Hosts Bright Bridge Party At Home

Miss Merna Wolf entertained about twenty school friends and associates at the Wolff residence last evening. Prizes went to Miss Catherine Schneider and Miss Edith Farley, with pink and green decor and roses enhancing the tables. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Wolff and Mrs. Henry A. Schneider.

John F. Wolff Merna Wolf Catherine Schneider Edith Farley Wolff Henry A. Schneider

Young Ladies Attend Presbyterian Young People's Conference

Delegates from this city including Edith Quinton Gretchen Warner Martha Gorder and Marjorie Shopp returned from a profitable week at the Presbyterian Young People conference in Bellevue Nebraska. They learned about the denomination's global mission and education efforts and many planned further involvement or college study. Charles McGuire and wife left for Osmond Nebraska to visit their new grandson born Monday to daughter Mrs William Becker.

Bellevue Nebraska Edith Quinton Gretchen Warner Martha Gorder Marjorie Shopp Presbyterian Presbyterian Church Charles McGuire Osmond William Becker

Defense Day to Feature July Fourth Observance Here

Defense Day activities will be part of the city July Fourth celebration under ROTC direction. Registration at the courthouse remains voluntary to gauge local resources and mobilization readiness, with 184 registrants last year and a parade to Garfield Park led by the American Legion drum corps at 1 30 p m followed by Hon A J Weaver’s address on national resource needs.

National Governement Co. F 355Th Infantry National Army Harrison L. Gaver Court House 56Th Infantry Casa County Court House American Legion Garfield Park A. J. Weaver

Also Mentioned on This Page

Father Michael A. Shine Erison M. W. OF A Johnson Information Bureau MAYO Miss Wolff Albertus A. Reilly Reilly
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