A. J. Weaver Delivers July Fourth Oration at Plattsmouth
A. J. Weaver of Falls City spoke at the Fourth of July program in Plattsmouth, stressing national defense, resources, and civilian roles in wartime preparation. The day featured Eagles band concerts, street races, a water fight between fire departments, trove of junior events, and a 2 to 1 Plattsmouth baseball win over Pacific Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Cass County
Mills County
Eagles
Fifth
Main Streets
E. H. Schulhof
Main Street
J. W. Holmes
Frank Warren
Frank Meade
Wm. G. Meisinger
G. H. McMurray
Omaha
Clem Boyd
Plattemouth
Glenwood
C. B. Crate
John Boetel
Charles Hansen
M. B. Allen
L. L. Craig
D. C. Read
Joe Martis
Joe Butter
Garfield Park
Fifth Street
Fred Vincent
Henry Leacock
Miles Long
Louis Patton
Glen Fulton
Jane Glisky
Dora Granville
F. C. Riester
Glen Bauers
Loretta Murphy
Robert Patton
Trene Coovers
Georgiz Hopkins
Ralph Schwertz
John Goucenour
John Gouchenour
Brian Halstead
Eugene Bushnell
Glen Fergnson
Fred Sherman
John Hagerman
Pacfic Junction
Flynn
Junction
Spidell
Swanson
Jackson
Martin
Joe McCarty
McCarty
Brailey
Weeping Water Fire Department
Claude Smith
West Side
Dr. C. Sandin
William Newman
Eldon Clear
Death comes suddenly Henry Perry dies at home
Henry Perry a longtime city resident born in Racine Wisconsin June 28 1862 died suddenly Saturday evening at his brother George Perry’s home in the south part of the city He was unmarried and survived by one sister and five brothers Funeral services were conducted at 2 PM today at the home with Rev H G McClusky of the First Presbyterian church presiding Modern Woodmen of America held grave services He had long lived with his brother since his mother died twelve years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Perry
George Perry
Perry
Wisconsin
Racine
Martha Beebe
Monte Vista
Colorado
George E. Perry
Plattsmouth
James Perry
Coffeyville
Kansas
A. C. Perry
Mathewson
Edward Perry
Marion
Nebraska
Frank Perry
Liberty Bend
Washington
Mr. Perry
H. G. McClusky
First Presbyterian Church
E. H. Wescott
Woodmen of America
County Attorney to Attend Air Service School
County Attorney W G Kieck and wife left for Kansas City to join a two week training for reserve officers of the air service. He holds a reserve commission and must report yearly for flying and air service courses. In his absence, Attorney J A Capwell handles county affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Kieck
Kansas City
Kieck
Air Service
War Department
J. A. Capwell
Visit at Cedar Creek Kinsfolk Meet Relatives of Sayles Family
County Clerk George R. Sayles and family joined Major I. Hall and crowd from Murray and Omaha for a Cedar Creek visit with Sayles kin. Mrs. Sayles, mother of the clerk, is recovering from influenza but slowly regaining strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Sayles
George, Jr
Major I. Hall
Near
Murray
P. T. Campbell
Omaha
Cedar Creek
Bay
Sayles
George E. Sayles
Former Plattsmouth Police Chief Rainey Dies in Bed
Benjamin W. Rainey, former police chief of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, died in his sleep of heart trouble. Born near Rock Bluffs in 186, he served as chief from 1909 to 1917, restoring order amid gang activity. Survived by ten siblings and cared for by his aged mother, with funeral honors at Sattler chapel and interment at Horning cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin W. Rainer
Rainey
Cass County
Rock Bluffs
Iss6
J. A. Rainey
Plattsmouth
Benjamin
Greenwood
Mr. Rainey
Henry R. Gering
John P. Sattler
Bern
John Rainey
Glenwood
O. A. Rainey
Sidney
Iowa
Nora Mapes
Meadow
Nebraska
W. H. Rainey
James P. Rainey
Mary Ingrim
Texas
Loren Rainey
Chickashia
Oklahoma
Ida McKinney
Henderson
Wood Rainey
Rosalie
Floyd Rainey
Omaha
Sattler
W. L. Crom
U. B. Church of Mynard
Horning
Ben Rainey
Granddaughter Mary Donnelly Robb under Mayo surgery recovery
Mont Robb of Union reports his granddaughter Mary Donnelly Robb of Nebraska City underwent spinal surgery Friday at Mayo Hospital Rochester Minnesota for a troubling spinal condition linked to a past meningitis attack. Aunt Augusta Robb accompanied her and says the operation went well and may bring lasting improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Robb
Union
Mary Donnelly Robb
Nebraska City
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
Augusta Robb
Mary Donnelly
Rosencrans to undergo tonsil operation
Bruce A. Rosencrans, who has suffered a severe attack of tensilitis and stayed home, is now able to work at Thierolf clothing. He plans to go to Omaha for tonsil removal in a few days to end his throat trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce A. Rosencrans
Thierolf Clothing
Mr. Rosencrans
Omaha
Fourth of July Draws Record Crowds From Mills County
John Richardson ferryman notes a record Fourth of July crowd as 118 automobiles crossed the river from Mills County Iowa. Each car carried about five persons, making the Iowa delegation one of the city’s best in years. Large tourist turnout and a special rate drew many Iowa visitors to Nebraska friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Richardson
Mills County
Iowa
Nebraska
Young Men Have Close Call From Heath Saturday
Last Saturday evening a serious auto crash near the horn south of the city involved Homer Yardley in a Ford roadster and the Beins family Buick touring car. The Beins car, with Ray Cavender driving, collided at Lincoln avenue, injuring Cavender, Roy Beins, and others, while Yardley and Nickels in the Ford suffered broken collar bone and serious bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horn
Homer Yardley
Beins
Chicago Avenue
Ray Cavender
Roy Beins
William Galloway
Chicago Avenue Road
Lincolnn Avenue
Ford
Lincoln Avenue
Bevis
Yardley
Ray Cavander
Nickels
Murray
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Illness and Death
The Beal family expresses thanks for kindness during Clarence Beal's five month illness and hospital stay. Appreciation goes to Wescott and the Men’s Quartet, Platts Lodge No 6 AF and AM, BPOE, American Legion, Women’s Auxiliary, neighbors, Knights and Ladies of Security, Burlington Yardmen, and other entities for flowers, rides, and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
No.6
A. F
A. M
The
American Legion
Woman's Auxiliary
Neighbors
Knights and Ladies of Security
Burlington Yardmen
C. L. Beal
Robert Allen
M. M. Beal
B. L. Kirkham
H. H. Beal
Frank Beal
Floater Found in Missouri River Near Ferry Landing
Claude and Flord Richardson found a badly decomposed body in the Missouri River below the ferry landing. The small man wore blue overalls and jumper. Acting County Attorney J. A. Capwell was notified and arranged for disposal and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude and
Flord Richardson
Missouri River
Ferry Landing
Richardson Boys
J. A. Capwell
Mysterious Stranger’s Graft Ring Snares Local Residents
Acting County Attorney J. A. Capwell probed a graft scam by a man calling himself Henry Krue who duped several residents. The stranger courted victims with car sales, cattle deals, and buries plans, cashing a $23 Louisville check and buying goods in Mynard before vanishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Capwell
Henry Krue
Joe Stibal
Glen Vallerr
Vallerr
Vallery
Indiana
Omaha
Louisville
Richardson
Mynard
Banks in Fine Shape in Plattsmouth and Farmers State
The June 30 reports to the state department of trade and commerce show both the Plattsmouth State and the Farmers' State banks with gains since the last report. Strong cash deposits indicate a healthy local financial condition and ample community liquidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Trade and Commerce
Plattsmouth
Farmers’ State
Journal Want Ad: Buy or Sell Space Ad Inquiry
Public notice invites readers to place want ads in the Journal for buying or selling items. Includes call to community to use the column for classified listings and market their goods locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Miss Josephine Rebal Visits Council Bluffs
Miss Josephine Rebal of Omaha visited Council Bluffs with her nephew Frank Rebal of Iowa City. Frank, an instructor in mathematics at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf, attended a major convention of the American Instructors for the Deaf in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Rebal
Omaha
Frank Rebal
Iowa City
Iowa
James Rebal
Oklahoma School For the Deaf
Sulphur
Oklahoma
Council Bluffe
The
American Instructors For the Deaf
United States
Rebal
Greenwood Odd Fellows Welcome District Deputy in Installation
Sanford W. Short district deputy grand master of the I O O F and his staff installed Greenwood lodge officers led by Charles Dyer as noble grand. The Greenwood lodge, praised for its enthusiasm, plans to build its own home as a monument to the order and to expand membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford W. Short
John Bates
Hans Seiver
David Robertson
Chester Welshimer
Frank A. J. Miller
Harry Kruger
Greenwood
Greenwood Lodge
Casa County
Charles Dyer
Noble Grand
Goodhart Vant
Vie Grand
Walter Hart Vant
Walter
Mr. Short
Odd Fellows
Fire threat ends quick at Ida Free mans home
Neighbors battled a kitchen oil stove fire in Miss Ida Free man s residence in northeast Union after 6 PM Monday. Prompt neighbor action contained flames and prevented major damage to the building and its contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Freeman
Union
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A. J. Weaver
Harrison L. Gayer
Co. F
355Th Infantry
James T. Begley
Chamber of Commerce
America
William Baird
Fails City
Federal Reserve Banks
Weaver
United States of America
Baseball Park
Niag
AIR
Benjamin W. Rainey
Heath
Roy Beiis
Stranger
Sanford Short
George Washington
England
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