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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1927

Page

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Local Business Man Joins Benedicts in Ashland Nuptials

Louise Augusta Wiggenhorn and Edwin Adolph Fricke wed at the Wiggenhorn home in Ashland. The ceremony featured an arbor of ferns and roses, cousins as aisles, and a gown of white Chantilly lace. The couple, both prominent locals, plan to live in Plattsmouth and later Mr Fricke’s Herald apartments home in town.

H. A. Wiggenhorn Ashland Louise Augusta Edwin Adolph Fricke Plattsmouth Wiggenhorn Frances Scott Denver Colorado Kenneth Marey Frank Schwake Nebraska City R. C. Swischer First Congregational Church of Nebraska Lincoln Omaha Wellesley F. G. Fricke & Co Ad Club Chamber of Commerce Fricke F. G. Fricke University of Nebraska 31St Division France Herald Apartments

Entertain at Bridge by Mrs Warga and Mrs Krecklow

Two bridge parties were hosted by Mrs J F Warga and Mrs W K Krecklow at the Warga home on North 11th street. In the afternoon Mrs Robert Reed won first prize and Mrs A W Cloidt second. in the evening Mrs Henry G Soennichsen won first and W G Kieck second. Refreshments were served. helpers included Mrs Fred Lugsch and Miss Verla Becker in the afternoon and Misses Alice Ptak and Dorothy Sattler in the evening.

J. F. Warga W. K. Krecklow Baoh Warga North 11Th Street Robert Reed A. W. Cloidt Henry G. Soennichsen W. G. Kieck Fred Lugsch Verla Becker Ahce Ptak Dorothy Sattler

Operation for Hernia On Child at St. Joseph Omaha

This morning at St. Joseph hospital in Omaha Frank Kvapil the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kvapil underwent an operation for a severe hernia that caused him much trouble and required surgical treatment by the attending physicians.

St. Joseph Hospital Omaha Frank Kvapil Joseph Kvapil

Plattsmouth Visitor Praises City Improvements

Earl Dunn, once a Plattsmouth boy, visits with his wife and old friends and notes the city’s 100 percent improvement in appearance since his youth. He laudits paving and new homes, and sends greetings from Wheatland Oklahoma where his parents reside in good health.

Earl Dunn Plattsmouth Mr. Dunn Dunn Oklahoma City

Popular Young People Married at Auburn

At Auburn this morning Miss Rose Donat wed Mr. Forest Rhodes in a ceremony attended by Miss Helen Donat and Mr. Joseph Faith. The couple will honeymoon in Washington Kansas with relatives before returning to Auburn to reside.

Daly Auburn Rose Donat Forest Rhodes Helen Donat Joseph Faith Washington Kansas Washington High School Marshall Tire Rhodes

Birthday Party Honors Gertrude Vallery at Home

Mrs. Glen Vallery hosted about thirty children Monday afternoon at her north-city home to celebrate Gertrude Vallerys 12th birthday. Pink and white decorations graced the party with lawn games, a guessing contest won by Janet Vallery, and a white cake with twelve pink candles. Refreshments were served in the dining room and on the lawn with assistance from Mrs. Trout of Sioux City Iowa.

Glen Vallery

Hasn't Lost Skill Grebe Family Visits Return to Old Home

George Grebe of Portland and his family visit with Mrs George Grebe Sr and relatives. Yesterday he guided a fishing outing on the Missouri river and landed a 48 pound white catfish and a 1 pound yellow cat, proving he has not lost his long time skill.

George Grebe Portland Oregon Mr. Grebe William John Grebe Missouri Grebe

Wheat Prospects Appear Bright in Chase County

W. C. Soennichsen and Attorney A. L. Tidd returned home after touring the western part of the state. They report the wheat crop in Chase and adjoining counties is the very best in years and were impressed by the outlook on Cass county farms they visited.

W. C. Soennichsen A. L. Tidd Chase Cass County

Leaving for Greece

George Conis proprietor of the Palace Shining Parlor departs for New York then Greece to visit aged parents and relatives. He plans a Paris visit for the American Legion convention and will return with overseas service men in the fall. During his absence his brother Sam Conis will manage the Palace.

George Conis Palace Shining Parlor New York Greece Mr. Conis Santa Mariva Corfru Europe Paris American Legion Sam Conis

Disturbance At Wright Residence Leads To Jail

Sheriff and deputy responded to Lester Wright home over a disturbance tied to a promismatch of liquor. Wright allegedly fought with his wife during a shadow boxing incident, beer bottles found in the County Attorney vault, Wright jailed on possession charges with a $1000 bond set and a July 5 hearing scheduled.

Bert Reed Rex Young Lester Wright Dempsey-Sharkey Mill Wright Kreck

Not Operated On Yet

Judge and Mrs. Allen J. Beeson have been in Lincoln since Monday where their daughter Miss Helen is at St. Elizabeth's hospital. They report she remains ill and not yet fit for the operation needed to relieve her condition. Friends here are anxious for her speedy recovery and return home.

Judge Allen J. Beeson Lincoln Miss Helen St. Elizabeth's Hospital Helen

A Dandy Old Rain From Friday’s Daily

Last night the western banking clouds brought relief from four hot days with a real shower around 11 o’clock. A trace of rain, thirty fifths of an inch, fell in rapid showers, brightening prospects for the county’s farmers and townspeople and aiding the corn and wheat crops.

Robbery at Kaw Valley National Bank in North Topeka

Kansas lawmen and city police hunted Thursday after masked bandits robbed Kaw Valley National Bank of North Topeka of 14 000 dollars. A highway pursuit failed to catch them. posses surrounded near Mayetta but the thieves escaped. Alerts extended toward eastern Nebraska and western Iowa as officers monitored highways.

Sheriff's Office Kaw Valley National Bank North Topeka Kansas Mayetta Topeka National Guard Nebraska Iowa Bert Reed Rex Young Libershal and Pickrel

Athletics Score Victory Over Modern Woodmen In Matinee

The Athletics routed the Modern Woodmen 24 to 4 at the city baseball park. Grover Alexander Schlieske started for the Athletics, while Halter opened for the Woodmen. Poor base running and errors hampered the Woodmen as the Athletics unleashed strong hitting and took control early.

Athletic Baseball Club Woodmen Athletics Halter Grover Alexander Schlieske Roland Thomas Hulzer

Omaha Couple Weds After License Rush

June closing today saw a last minute rush for marriage licenses. County Judge A K Danbury issued the license to Robert I Simmons and B Emma Olson of Omaha. Rev O G Wiehmann of St Pauls Evangelical church performed the ceremony and the couple returned to Omaha.

A. K. Danbury Robert I. Simmons B. Emma Olson Omaha O. G. Wiehmann St. Paul’s Evangelical Church Mrs. Simmons

Dana Jean Katterson undergoes tonsil removal in Omaha

Dana Jean daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Katterson had her tonsils removed at Wise Memorial Hospital in Omaha to relieve years of discomfort.

Dana Jean Kenneth Katterson Wise Memorial Hospital Omaha

Death Comes to Mrs Herman Burgess Today

Mrs. Herman B Burgess dies suddenly at Salina Kansas after years in the community with husband Canon Herman Burgess long rector of St Luke s Episcopal church Here daughter Lula and father husband died previously Son Dr Frank D Burgess of Hastings Nebraska will bring the body back for funeral at St Luke s Church and burial beside husband and daughter at Oak Hill Cemetery

F.D . Burgess Herman B. Burgess Salina Kansas St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Hospitalization After Finger Infection in Omaha

Yesterday at six o clock Mrs. Earl Redd was taken to Omaha Hospital due to a severe infection from a screen wire puncture on the first finger of her right hand. Doctors moved to inoculate against lockjaw as the infection spread, after consultation with Dr. Holtz and a trip home for necessities before transfer.

Earl Redd Omaha Holtz

Marguerite Johnstone and Oliver Headed to Sheridan Eagle Scout Event

Mrs Marguerite Johnstone and Oliver leave for Sheridan Wyoming after a weeks stay with Mr and Mrs Emil Walters. Oliver will be awarded Eagle Scout at Sheridan on July 14 at thirteen and a half with 33 merit badges. He earned the life saving test at Camp Gifford and is noted as Wyoming’s top Boy Scout and possibly among the youngest Eagles in the country.

Marguerite Johnstone Oliver Sheridan Wyo Emil Walters WOW Camp Gifford Wyoming

Rain Blesses Cass County Farm Crops

Will owner of a 400 acre Mt. Peasant farm reports last night rain averaged a quarter to a half inch. The moisture benefits corn crop slow this season and pastures in need of rain. Farmers in the area express satisfaction with relief from the showers.

Will Cass County

Wright Pleads Guilty in County Court Jail Term Set

In county court Judge A H Duxbury heard Lester Wright plead guilty to possession of liquor. He was ordered to serve sixty days as an enforced guest of Sheriff Bert Reed after the hearing and sentencing.

A. H. Duxbury Lester Wright Bert Reed

Visiting Old Home

James H. Herold of Minneapolis, heir to an old local family, visited his sister Mrs. A. L. Tidd and brother Henry Herold, while his wife joined a stay in Peru to visit their daughter Mrs. Mina Larson. He left the community 24 years ago for Minneapolis and works at a leading furniture firm.

James H. Herold Minneapolis A. L. Tidd Henry Herold Herold Minnesota Mina Larson

Golf Tourney Moves Toward Semi finals This Sunday

The summer golf tournament reached the semifinals with tight matches at the local course. Westover defeated Horsack in the championship flight, Cloidt beat Krecklow, and Harris bested Leslie Niel. Varga Moore unfinished. Semis Sunday feature Cloidt vs Westover and Harris vs the Varga Moore winner.

R. P. Westover Frankie Horsack August Cloidt Bill Krecklow

Opening Weeping Water Branch of The Quality bakery

The Quality bakery opens a Weeping Water branch in the south central county, with H G Renner as manager. A ready store room welcomed customers this morning, promising fresh, toothsome bakery goods for local residents.

Weeping Water H. G. Renner

C C Cotner Bus Line Starts Sunday From Omaha

After securing permit and bond approval the C C Cotner bus line begins service Sunday at 12:30 PM with a Buick used for passengers between Omaha and Plattsmouth. Cotner sets Omaha depot at Hotel Henshaw and Plattsmouth stop at Morgan Sweet Shop.

Dallyo State Railway Commission C. C. Cotner Cotner Omaha Plattsmouth Missouri Pacific Burlington Conner Henshaw Morgan Sweet Shop Journal

Journal Ad Offer Prompts Quick Help

The Journal invites readers to place ads for fast results. Advertisers can expect swift assistance and clear guidance on submission options and pricing.

Authorities Journey Down to Nehawka

County Attorney Kieck and Deputy Rex Young assisted by Nebraska police settled a domestic dispute in Nehawka involving a Chicago woman relocating with her belongings including birds and musical instruments. The parties reconciled and the woman departed for Chicago via train, restoring calm in the community.

Nehawka Law Sit- Ye Kieck Kelley Rex Young Nebraska Big Bill Thompson Chicago Hmit

What's In a Name at the Tracks Stirs Local Interest

A local resident and abstractor traveled to Omaha to bet on King Ali's summer race day. He backed Rapidan but the horse lagged far behind, finishing last among the field, while others raced ahead. Bob remarks that a ten year old cannot win against older horses in the two and four year old class.

Walter Rawleigh Lydia Pinkham Omaha King Ali Rapidan Ole Virginia Tob Bob

Misses Marie and Eleanor Hiber Headed for Wyoming

Misses Marie and Eleanor Hiber depart for a Wyoming vacation lasting several weeks. They will visit Sheridan to see brother Frank Hiber in the drug business and then Buffalo for his homestead and at a local dude ranch. They anticipate a real trip with many sights in the mountains.

Marie Eleanor Hiber West Wyoming Mountain Sheridan Frank Hiber Buffalo Hiber

Mike Vitersnik III Ill At Home With Stomach Trouble

Mike Vitersnik III, a well known local youth, is reported ill at his northeast of city home after several days of a severe stomach trouble. His family remains anxious and he is under constant care.

Mike Vitersnik

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Banks of Benedicts Edwin Fricke Louise Wiggenhorn Nemaha County Harold Harmon Eagles W. R. Holly Court House Lawn Court House Boys In Blue John Heckman Missouri River Teton Orchestra Car of Kansas Herman Burgess St. Luke’s Church Salina, Kansas Eagle Scout Mike Vitersnik III
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