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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1925

Page

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Christian Churches of Cass County Hold Large Convention

The Christian churches of Cass County met in Louisville for a major annual convention drawing delegates from Greenwood Avoca Plattsmouth Weeping Water Mur ray Elmwood and Louisville The event opened with a Bible school and included sermons vocal solos reports and a basket dinner President Cyrus Livingston was re elected and Lewis Laine named vice president Rev W S Sumner became secretary treasurer The Parks family orchestra provided musical highlights throughout the program.

Moenidas Christian Churches Cass County Louisville Greenwood Avoca Plattsmouth Weepline Water Murar Elmwood Methodist Church Merringe Bible School Watter R Robb Hymen Chester Eager Crrus Livingston Robb Hen. W. E F. Goines Murrey Hay Louisville Park Platte River Bridge Cyrus Livingston Weeping Water W W. E. Goines Gare Euth Mayfield Walter R. Robb Harrison Livingston Christian Church R. C. Crouse Bethany Parks Family Orchestra Weepine Water Louis Laine

County Executives Plan Campaign in County

County executives organize and set up efforts to run a coordinated campaign across the county, aiming to rally supporters and coordinate activities with local officials and volunteers.

Showing Much Improvement After Operation at Clarkson

The article reports Richard Beverage recovering from a rupture operation at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha. He is improving daily and showing rapid recovery signs though he remains in hospital for about ten more days.

Richard Clarkson Hospital Omaha

Auto collision on Louisville road near Misouri Pacific bridge

A serious two car crash occurred on the Louisville road near the west end of the Misouri Pacific overhead bridge. No one was seriously injured though Briggs and Group cars sustained damage including a broken spring and damaged fender. Dust hid the others as three cars approached the bridge and the Group vehicle hit the railing while avoiding a collision.

Louisville M. S. Briggs Plattsmouth Journal John Group Briggs Brises Mr. Group Mr. Briges

Miss Perry Hosts Friday Buffet at Perry Family Home

Miss Helene Perry hosted a 5 30 pm buffet party at the Perry family country home south of town. Assisted by her mother and Misses Alce Pollock and Jeanne Tidbal, guests danced and played lawn games after supper with Kathleen Troop winning a guessing contest.

Helene Perry Perry Alce Pollock Jeanne Tidbal Kathleen Troop Mary Tidball Ruth Tidball Jeanne Tidball Ethelen Wiles Ella Margaret Wiles Marguerite Wiles Helen Wiles Helen Wescott Alice Louise Wescott Irma Mueller Alice Pollock Violette Begley Catherine Schneider Alice Crabill Helen Wurl Merna Wolf Edith Farley Helen Farley Helen Pfoutz Ursula Herold Sylvia Noble Ruth Shannon Delores Wiles

Still Suffering From Accident In Doorway At Post Office

Miss Gertrude Morgan remains confined to her home after a painful accident while entering her car near the post office. She injured a knee and sprained an ankle, making it difficult for her to get about.

Gertrude Morgan Miss Morgan

Funeral of Mrs. John Cory Held Here Yesterday

A large crowd attended the First Methodist church service for Alice Brosius Cory born February 18 1856 Kokomo Indiana died July 10. Pastor Rev Frank Emory Pfoutz led a tribute and the body was buried at Oak Hill cemetery. She was survived by her husband John Cory four daughters and four granddaughters.

John Corr First Methodist Church Lfe Frank Emory Pfoutz Four E. H. Wescott Oak Hill Cemetery Old Friends Keing Allen J. Beeson C. C. Wescott George Tartsch Ed S. Tutt Fred Stewart R. B. Hares Cory Alice Brosius Kokomo Ind Kenosha Cas County Nebraska John Carr Corr Sybil Grantner Pender Garnett Ohlischinger Florence Coleman Frances Schulze Omaha Janet Chase Nellie Bethel Plattsmouth Florence Schulze Littl Mary Alice Chischlieger Kingdom of God

Omaha Visitors Share Farm Route Return From California

Mr and Mrs A B Hass Mr and Mrs J W Smith and Mr James W Sage of Omaha were in town en route to Sage farm spending a short time. The party aborted plans to cross the desert after hearing reports of danger and returned to Denver briefly. George Hass is abroad with his aunt touring Europe. Edith Smith is visiting friends in Kentucky.

A. B. Hass J. W. Smith James W. Sage Omaha Mr. Sage Hass California New Mexico Denver George Hass Europe Mrs. Smith Edith Kentucky

Pfoutz Family Planned Tour of East Coast Visit

Rev. Frank Emory Pfoutz Mrs Pfoutz and their two daughters Helen Irene will leave tomorrow by auto for a trip through the east and Atlantic coast points. They will travel via the northern route visiting Buffalo New York White Mountains New Hampshire Boston New York Washington and Roanoke Virginia for short visits with relatives and friends.

Frank Emory Pfoutz Pfoutz Helen Irene Atlantic Coast Buffalo New York White Mountains New Hampshire Boston Washington Roanoke Virginia

Epworth League Institute Returns from Camp Sheldon

The Epworth League Institute group arrived home Saturday night after a week at Camp Sheldon. Rev Pfoutz and staff members were joined by Joe Buttery Fred McMahen Bob Huneke Isobel Marshall and Irene Pfoutz. Joe led as Student Council president and left as district second vice president. Girls and boys won first in table setting and the boys claimed the cottage baseball championship. Each member will earn a certificate for class work.

Epworth League Institute Institute Lfe Camp Sheldon Pfoutz Joe Buttery Fred McMahen Bob Huneke Isobel Marshall Irene Pfoutz Joe

Boy Scouts Leave Today for Camp Quivera

Thirteen Plattsmouth scouts departed by train with gear for Camp Quivera along the Platt River near Cedar Creek for a ten day stay. Leaders C A Rawls T H Pollock C E Hartford Joe Capwell Tom Svoboda accompanied the group. Falls City boys joined. Camp commander is Mr Wiggers of Lincoln with Plattsmouth under Joe Buttery as assistant scout master. parents may visit Sundays.

Boy Scout Camp Quivera Platt River Cedar Creek C. A. Rawls T. H. Pollock C. E. Hartford Joe Capwell Tom Svoboda E. H. Wescott B. J Halstead Dr. Lang Falls City John Falter Plattsmouth Quivera Mr. Wiggers Lincoln Joe Buttery

Fine Social Dance Draws Burlington Mechanical Club

Members of the Mechanical Department Association at Burlinston and their families enjoyed a delightful Saturday evening social at the K. S. hall. The Gradeville orchestra provided music and attracted a large crowd despite the heat, with dancing continuing to midnight and all leaving pleased with the event.

Mechanical Department Association Burlinston K. 5 S. Hall Gradeville Orchestra

Lake Michigan Bathers Rally as Tide Pulls Back

Lake Michigan heaved and dipped today sending waves and fear along Chicago beaches. Water receded up to 100 feet from the shore in 15 to 20 minute intervals, a "baby tidal wave" pattern reported by beach attendants. One man drowned after venturing beyond life lines.

Chicago Lake Michigan

Sluggers defeat Zimmerer team in 13 to 3 win

Yesterday afternoon the Bohemian Sluggers beat the Zimmerer residents at the old Kaffenberger farm west of town. Sluggers batteries were Joe Krejci and Frank Koubek against Chris Zimmerer and Ben Speck. Final score 13 to 3.

Kaffenberger Zimmerer Joe Krejci Frank Koubek Chris Zimmerer Ben Speck

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support

We express grateful appreciation for acts of kindness and sympathy shown us after the loss of our wife and mother. We trust those who mourn will find the same unfailing strength of love and sympathy from friends that we have received. John Cory and Children.

John Cory Childrens

Bates Book and Stationery Store Smoking Offer

A mild after dinner smoke is offered at Bates Book and Stationery Store inviting patrons to enjoy a relaxed evening.

Bates Book and Stationery Store

Close call as two Plattsmouth women nearly drown in Platte River

Two Plattsmouth women Mrs A L Brown and Mrs George H Black escaped drowning after being swept into a deep river pocket north of the city while bathing near Rocky Point. Rescue came from Glen Lewis and a bystander. Mrs Brown was revived after more than an hour and remains weak in bed. Both women told the reporter they would not swim the Platte again.

Teesday Plattsmouth A. L. Brown George H. Black Platte River Brown Platte Black Cordelia Rocky Point Auto Bridge Mr. Brown Cordela Black Mrs. Black Mrs. Brown Cordelia Black

Stecher Brothers Sail for Pacific Coast Tour

World champion heavyweight wrestler Joe Stecher of Dodge Neb and his brother-manager Tony depart today for a Pacific coast tour with several matches planned. Joe is slated to wrestle in Los Angeles on July 24 with an opponent yet to be confirmed. Promoters seek a Stecher Lewis bout with lucrative purses for California fans.

Joe Stecher Dodge Neb Tony Pacific Coast Stechers Joe Los Angeles Stecher-Ed Lewis California Stecher Sunkist State Wrestling

Journal Want Ad Column Prominent in Classifieds

Local newspaper invites advertisers to submit want ads for buying selling and notices. Readers can place brief notices to reach the community with concise product requests job leads or sale offers. Ads appear in forthcoming editions.

Journal

Traveler Brandishes Gun on City Stranger Arrest in Missouri

Officer Clyde Jackson confronted a traveling auto party after a man from New York claimed breakdowns near the city. The stranger produced a firearm, Jackson disarmed him, and the man was held for investigation until his companions appeared and pleaded for release, continuing toward Oklahoma.

Clyde Jackson Sissourian New York Oklahoma Jackson

Burglary Hits Dr Griffin Dental Office Gold Stolen

Burglars broke into Dr John A Griffin’s dental office in Seenrichsen building between Saturday night and Monday morning and stole about 375 in gold used for fillings and plates. They opened the lab and removed gold from prepared fillings, leaving pieces on the bench. investigators suspect local parties with dental knowledge.

John A. Griffin Seenrichsen Griffin

Legion Auxiliary July Meeting Plans at Mrs Johnson Home

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its July meeting Friday afternoon at Mrs. Ralph Johnson's home on South 10th Street with Mrs. C A Rosencrans as assistant hostess. All members urged to attend for important state convention business and other matters.

American Legion Auxiliary Ralph Johnson South 10Th Street C. A. Rosencrans

Identity of Dead Woman Found in River Is Revealed

The body recovered from the Missouri River on Monday is identified by the sister and brother-in-law of Miss Anna Jansen of Omaha as their missing relative. Decomposition hindered confirmation. foul play suspected due to the wound on the head and the clothing found. The relatives intend to bury the body locally rather than transport it back to Omaha.

Dudhy Missouri River Anna Jansen Omaha Dan Johnson Janeen

Methodist Anniversary Gathering at Huneke Lawn

Last evening the M M B C of the Methodist church held a birthday and wedding anniversary gathering at W F Huneke’s north 7th street home. Rev Frank Emory Pfoutz and his wife joined in celebration with Mr and Mrs Huneke as the guests of honor. The group enjoyed cool lawn air, singing, and refreshments prepared by Mrs Huneke and Mrs Will Heinrich.

M. B.C Methodist Church W. F. Huneke Huneke North 7Th Street Frank Emory Pfoutz Will Heinrich

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