Local Soldier Recalls Manila and Yokohama During Army Tour
Carl Hall son of Mr and Mrs Julius M Hall recently returned home after a three year army hitch largely spent in Manila Philippines. He describes two Manila towns American influence in business and education for Filipinos notes narrow streets and the need for continued American governance Yo kohama suffered heavy earthquake damage during his visit. He transferred from the 21st infantry at Manila to the 7th infantry at Vancouver Barracks Washington before discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hall
Julius M. Hall
Far East
Manila
Philippine Islands
Pacific Ocean
New City
Carl Say
Islands
Philippines
Hall
Plattsmouth
Japan
Yokohama
Empire
United States
21St Infantry
7Th Infantry
Vancouver Barracks
Washington
Pleasant Bridge Party Delights Local Ladies
Miss Frances Weber of Chicago hosted a Saturday bridge party at Mrs. W T Scotten's home for city ladies. Pink and green decor set a tasteful scene as players competed for top prizes with Mrs Frank R Gobelman winning first. Marie Fitzgerald second and Margarite Wiles the consolation prize. Refreshments followed served by the hostess and her mother Mrs F C Weber and Miss Margaret Scotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Scotten
Frances Weber
Chicago
Frank R. Gobelman
Miers Marie Fitzgerald
Margarite Wiles
F. C. Weber
Margaret Scotton
Enjoying Their Outing on Auto Tour to Colorado
Dailey- Word reports Rev. H. G. McClusky and family traveling by auto to the western mountains. They paused in Holyoke to see the 5. S. Chase family and in Fort Collins to visit the Frank A. Croidt family. In Denver they visited Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Cole and Mrs. Elizabeth Travis, former local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. McClusky
Lonsmont
Colorado
Holyoke
Chase
Fort Collins
Harvey family returns to make home in city
Oliver Harvey and his family, residents of Howe Nebraska for a year, have moved back to this city to live. Mr. Harvey is employed at the O. K. garage on Washington avenue. The community greets the return with pleasure from many friends across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Harvey
Howe
Nebraska
Harvey
O. K
Washington Avenue
Suitcase Lost on Highway Between Plattsmouth and Omaha
A suitcase lost on the highway between Plattsmouth and Omaha on Saturday July 18 contains the note Minor Clues. The owner asks for its return to the Journal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Omaha
Journal Office
Private Pool Brings Summer Joy to John Hatt Home
John V. Hatt in Eleventh and Pearl streets builds a private concrete swimming pool in his yard. The twenty by ten foot pool ranges two to five feet deep and is designed for easy draining and filling for hot days. Neighbors have inspected the pool and more private plunges may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John V. Hatt
Hart
Eleventh and
Pearl Streets
Mr. Hatt
Obituary of William H. Eastridge 1856 1925
William H. Eastridge born about 1856 in Missouri died July 26 1925 at his son Wesley Eastridge home after living near Nehawka and Avoca Nebraska. He married Catherine Howard and had six children three sons survive William H. Jr Lee Wesley and Fred all of Plattsmouth. Funeral held at Lee Wesley Eastridge home with Rev. Walter R. Robb officiating. Interment at Oakhill cemetery with hymns Abide With Me and Asleep In Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Wiliam H. Eastridge
Wesley Eastridge
William H. Eastridge
Nebraska
Nehawka
Avoca
Catherine Howard
William H. Eastridge, Jr
Lee Wesley Eastridge
Fred Eastridge
Plattsmouth
John Fastridge
Geary
Oklahoma
Walnut Street
Oakhill Cemetery
Walter R. Robb
First Christian Church
Thelma Nelson
Evelyn Robb
Jesus
Greenwood Votes Water Bonds for New Works
The village of Greenwood filed $21,000 water works bonds and $3,000 water extension bonds in Cass County Clerk George R. Sayles office. The bonds were registered and will be sold to finance building and maintaining a water works system for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
George Rfr. Sayles
Cass County
Bates Seeks Recovery From Severe Cold at Home
Col M A Bates veteran editor of the Journal has been confined to his home since Sunday with a severe cold. At eighty three years old the ailment has been very trying though he is able to be up and around. Authorities hope the cold will be checked and that he may soon be out among friends again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. M. A. Bates
Journal
Harriett Goos Undergoes Adenoid and Tonsil Removal
Yesterday afternoon at Clarkson hospital in Omaha little Miss Harriett Goos, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry F Goos of this city, underwent surgery to remove adenoids and tonsils causing her trouble. The child recovered well and is expected to return home in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
Harriett Goos
Henry F. Goos
Pleasant Meisinger reunion in Cass county
Mrs. G. A. Meisinger hosts a family gathering at her North Seventh Street home with L. G. Meisinger of Murray Emil Meisinger of Ashland Edward Meisinger of near Plattsmouth Fred Hanns of Union and William G Meisinger of the city attending. Emil Meisinger and wife have been visiting from Ashland during a summer outing. A political note references Coolidge urging voters to forget politics except Republicans and a summer White House visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Meisinger
Meisinger
North Seventh Street
Cass County
L. G. Meisinger
Murray
Emil Meisinger
Ashland
Edward
Plattsmouth
Fred Hanns
Union
William G. Meisinger
Coolidge
White House
Gibbons Quits Fight Game After Tunney Bout
Tommy Gibbons of St Paul May retire temporarily or permanently after a career that included a fifteen round draw with Jack Dempsey in Shelby Montana and a knockout loss to Gene Tunney in New York. He cites his wife’s illness and his family business as reasons and says he plans to devote himself to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Tommy Gibbons
Jack Dempsey
Shelby
Mont
Gene Tunney
New York
Lids
Gibbons
Tunney
Archaic proposal urges dress code for police instead of action
The suggestion questions policing conduct asking enforcement officials to wear top hats frock coats and gloves during arrests. It frames attire as a measure of propriety and public trust.
Weeping Water Area News and Weekend Activities
Local residents report new vehicles and sales jobs, with Wim Zemp buying a Fordson tractor and Frank Martin purchasing a Universal sedan. Early week visits to Plattsmouth and Gretna are noted along with road repairs, a temporary Wiles elevator outage, and a street paving project advancing with bids and grading plans for the Red Ball highway corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. Zemp
Noah Parker
Chris Shellmaker
Peter H. Miller
Plattsmouth
James Miller
J. H. Baldwin
Samuel Nelson
Victor Wallack
Marion Wiles
Frank Martin
A. P. Dowler
Cole Motor Co
Louis Lock
Weeping Water
I H. J. Livergood
Gretna
Elmer Johnson
Clyde Jenkins
Cliford Bend
Wiles
E. E. Macee
Marysville
M. B. Moore
E. E. Moore
Sterling Marshall
Richard Hobson
Des Moines
Iowa
Walter Juerzeseon
Lincoln
Lake Okoboji
Clyde
L. R. Snipes
Bethany
Red Ball Highway
C. H. Boedeker
Murray
Omaha and
Kansas City Highway
Progressive civic growth in Weeping Water noted
Weeping Water has paved about 20 blocks with concrete this summer and plans another 20 blocks with gravel. The city’s progressive spirit is praised in business and across the country, with widespread advertising and expectations of growth in the near future.
Picnie at Capitol Beach Vacation Visit Across States
Mr and Mrs G Reny and son Glen, 16, of Broken Arrow Oklahoma traveled to Weeping Water to visit Mrs Reny’s brother George Ellis and family. The group, including LaRue of Union Victor Wallick and others, enjoyed a day at Krug's Park Omaha and later went by auto to Union then Kansas City and St Louis where Mr Reay plans to buy a full stock for his Broken Arrow business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ellis
Krug’s Park
Omaha
Mrs. Reno and Son
Union
Ellis LaRue
Kansas City
St. Louis
Reay
Broken Arrow
Uncle Ross Picnic Attended by Mrs Eliza Clark
Mrs Eliza Clark traveled from Union to Plattsmouth for her son Fred Clark's health treatment, then proceeded to Omaha for the Uncle Ross picnic at Krus's Park where attendees enjoyed an excellent time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Ross
Eliza Clark
Union
Plattsmouth
Fred Clark
Omaha
The Bobbing Hair Craze Surges in July at Bert Peterson
Report notes 76 new bobbed hair styles by Bert Peterson, a ladies' hair dresser, during July. The pattern suggests the bobbed hair fad remains strong rather than fading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Peterson
Sister Mary Fry Dies at 65 in Clay Center Nebraska
Mary Fry nee Murtey died Wednesday morning at age 65 from heart failure in Clay Center Nebraska where she lived since moving from Lincoln UL. She was born Mary Murtey in Lincoln and lived there, later joining the Presbyterian church after years with the Catholic church. She leaves brothers Thomas Murtey of Weeping Water Henry and James Murtey of Stockholm Kansas and son W R Fry in Clay Center. Funeral planned for Saturday with Thomas Murtey traveling to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Murty
Mary Fry
Mrs. Fry
Miss Mary Murtey
Lincoln
Clay Center
Nebraska
Presbyterian Church
California
Thomas Murtey
Henry
James Murtey
Stockholm
Kansas
W. R. Fry
John Murtey
Alvo
Murtey
Family Returns From Pleasant Midwest Vacation
W F Huneke with wife and children end a two week pleasure trip visiting St Louis Burlington and Chicago and arrive home on the Burlington train this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Huneke
St. Louis
Burlington
Chicago
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Schmidtmann
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Lee
C. E. Wescott
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