Naturalization Ceremony Held at Courthouse
Beautiful cere monies marked the naturalization proceedings as foreign born residents signified their intent to become citizens. The Fontenelle D A R assisted, students performed the Star Spangled Banner, and Judge James T Begley granted citizenship to several applicants while one was denied for noncitizenship status during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Fortien
Fontenelle
Daughters of the American Revolution
Violier Besley
Catherine Schneid
Sylvia Nobie
Edna Klinger
Eleanor McCarthy
Helen Clement
E. H. Wescott
United States
James T. Begley
George Meyer
Joe Schmacher, Jr
Peter G. Petersen
Enid Jensen
Rasmus Petersen
Weeping Water
Rasmus Jensen
Wabash
Burlington to Replace Platte River Bridge near Oreapolis
The Burlington railroad will begin replacing its Platte River bridge near Oreapolis with a steel and concrete structure costing about 400000. Chief engineer Frank T Darrew and officials from Omaha visited to finalize plans. Construction will take nearly a year with trains detoured over the Missouri Pacific bridge from La Platte to Oreapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Railroad
Platte River
Oreapolis
Frank T.- Darrew
N. C. Allen
Omaha
Fred Hendengeren
F. R. Phelps
W. F. Zann
Burlington
Missouri Pacific
la Platte
Tells of Oregon Features in Photo Slides by Portland Man
William Baker of Portland arrived to visit his sister after accompanying his mother-in-law Mary Jane Rosencrans back to Pennsylvania. He presented photographic slides at Parmele theatre showing Oregon at length from salmon industry to Hood River apples and Pacific Northwest scenery. The show highlighted Columbia River roads and scenic mountain areas along the state.
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Morday
William Baker
Portland
Ore
Mary Jane Rosencrans
Pennsylvania
W. E. Rosencrans
Raker
Parmele Theatre
Oregon
Hood River
Pacific Northwest
Columbia River
Petersburg election yields York son alderman lead
John C. York of this city received a copy of the Petersburg Weekly Reporter showing the recent Petersburg Alaska municipal election results. Russell York, son of Mr and Mrs York, was elected as an alderman and led the ticket. The race was panpartisan based on merit. Petersburg is a growing northwest fishing and canning center for Pacific coast trade.
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John C. York
Petersburg
Alaska
Russell York
York
Northwest Territory
Memorial Day Service Honors Fallen Heroes at First Methodist
Memorial Sunday observance held at First Methodist church with union participation by Methodist Presbyterian and Christian churches. G A R and W R C present as Rev A G Hollowell delivered a sermon titled The Price of Liberty. Music by Mrs E H Wescott and readings by Rev J Calvert and Rev H G McClusky highlighted the long pursuit of liberty from Christ to modern wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
A. G. Hollowell
John Calvert
Methodist Church
H. G. McClusky
Presbyterian Church
E. H. Wescott
God
Israel
Christ
Engand
Cuba
Elks Publish Swappy Magazine for Members
The Benevolent Protective Order of Elks releases a new monthly magazine. Plattsmouth Elks received the first copies on Saturday with color cover and half tone illustrations. An initial 1.50 per member assessment funded its start and ads are expected to cover future printing and mailing to about 850000 Elks nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Plattsmouth Elks
Dary
United States
Murray Man Undergoes Operation in Omaha Hospital
Col J. B. Seyboldt of Murray was operated on at Fenger hospital in Omaha after several days there. Family members from Murray and Mrs A C Mutz of the city were at the hospital. He had been in serious condition and was taken by Dr J F Brendel on Friday. Prayer and hope accompany the procedure for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Seyboldt
Murray
Fenger Hospital
Omaha
A. C. Mutz
Seyboldt
J. F. Brendel
Popular copyrights and the latest fiction at the Journal office
The Journal office showcases new copyrights and fresh fiction titles. Editors highlight author interviews and emerging genres shaping contemporary reading trends.
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Journal
Colts Edge Plattsmouth In Marathon Baseball Clash
The Cols Merz Colts of South Omaha defeated Plattsmouth 38 to 7 in almost ten innings amid long umpiring disputes. Joe McCarthy pitched well for the locals, allowing seven hits and eight strikeouts, while Howard yielded fifteen hits and six runs. The game featured disputed calls, a near forfeit, and a late ninth inning tie before the Colts pulled ahead in the tenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Merz
Joe McCarthy
Joe
Howard
McCarthy
Shepherd
Center Garden
Plattsmouth
Grometer
Checek
Sandy
Nelson
Mason
Bill
Newman
Harry
Herold
William Patrick O'Donnell
B. Gamber
Sprecher
Teachers' Exams Draw County Pupils to City Office
Pupils from various towns including Union Nehawka Louisville Avoca and Louisville attended teachers' examinations Saturday in the office of County Superintendent Miss Alpha Peterson. Names listed include Sarah Johnson Bessie LaRue Inez Fosberg Martha Stohlman Emma Stohlman Thelma Kilgore Marie Barker Louiseville Gladys August Clara Noyes Marie Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Alpha Peterson
Sarah Johnson
Bessie LaRue
Union
Inez Fosberg
Martha Stohlman
Emma Stohlman
Thelma Kilgore
Marie Barker
Louisville
Gladys August
Nehawka
Clara Noyes
Marie Martin
Avoca
Speeding charge and estate matter heard by judge
Chief of Police William Barclay filed a complaint before Judge Allen J. Beeson against Joe Lempke for speeding. Lempke posted a cash bond to cover a $10 fine and costs. The judge also heard an administrator request for the estate of John W. Yardley, with Alma Yardley named as widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen J. Beeson
William Barclay
Joe Lempke
Beeson
John W. Yardley
Alma Yardley
Oak Hill Cemetery Shines With Decoration Day Beauty
Visitors noted Oak Hill cemetery’s striking beauty with marble shafts and green turf, garlands of flowers, and flags for Decoration Day. Residents praised city efforts to maintain the graves of those who served, while recent rains made travel and work difficult for cemetery drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
Florel
Cer
Young Man Floyd Elliott Surprised on Birthday
On Monday evening Floyd Elliott received a joyful birthday surprise at the F. E. Schlater home. A party of his friends gathered for music and dancing, and he was honored with a De Molesey emblem pin to remember the occasion. Refreshments followed as the group, including Kathryn Wadick, Virginia Beeson, Caroline Schlater, Isabel Rainey, Mildred Schlater, Edith Farley, Elizabeth Wadick, Margaret Schlater, Marie Stokes, Robert Walling, Harold Renner, Wayne Hudson, William Schlater, Dean Douglas, Raymond Rebal, Glen Henry, and Charles Richards, enjoyed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Elliott
F. E. Schiater
de Molesey
Pia
Kathryn Wadick
Virginia Beeson
Caroline Schuihof
Isabel Rainey
Mildred Schlater
Edith Farley
Elizabeth Wadick
Margaret Schlater
Marie Stokes
Robert Walling
Harold Renner
Wayne Hudson
William Schlater
Dean Douglas
Raymond Rebal
Glen Henry
Charles Richards
Meisinger Returns From California Visit After Nine Months
Lloyd Meisinger travels from the Pacific coast to join Mr. and Mrs. Will Stander and others for a westward trip through scenic regions and Denver. Heavy roads at Grand Island keep the Standers there while Meisinger continues to Plattsmouth to visit his parents as plans are made to move to California.
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Lloyd Meisinger
Pacific Coast
California
Will Stander
West
Denver
Grand Island
Standers
Lford
Plattsmouth
Cedar Creek Set For Two Football Games With Nehawka
Cedar Creek hosts Nehawka this Sunday for two football contests as Cedar Creek aims to maintain an undefeated spring run. Nehawka comes determined to win, promising an excellent game for local fans who are urged to attend.
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Cedar Creek
Nehawka
Robert Stiver
Jllsw
Manegzer
Former Plattsmouth Resident Visits Old Home
Fred Murphy and his wife arrived yesterday to spend a short time with friends in their old community. Murphy is currently stationed at Fort Sheridan Illinois in the army service near Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Murphy
Plattsmouth
Mr. Murphy
Fort Sheridan
Illinois
Chicago
Lady Minister Appeals after Louisville Assault Conviction
An appeal filed in district court by attorney E. E. Tefft for Mrs. Belle Marriott of Louisville challenges a Louisville justice court ruling. The minister, a Free Methodist, was found guilty of assault with a small hand satchel used to carry rocks of books, with a $10 fine and costs imposed. The dispute centers on whether the offense violated village ordinances and thus the court’s jurisdiction.
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District Court
E. Tefft
Weeping Water
Belle Marriott
Louisville
Justice Court of
Free Methodist Church
McIntire
Marriott
Elmwood Alumni Hold Meeting in Mystic Liumine at Opera House
Elmwood alumni held their centennial meeting at the opera house with over 150 present despite heavy rain. The class of sixteen seniors was initiated, and a banquet followed a parade with photos of past classes. Ed Backamayer of Sioux City acted as toastmaster. numerous alumni and teachers spoke. William Hulfish, longtime janitor, noted for ringing the bell 13,886 times and witnessing many school leaders.
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Elin
Lmimule
Opera House
Ed Backameyver
Sioux City
William Hulfish
Hulfish
Still About the Same from Mondays Letty
Report from Mrs. Albert Funk’s bedside in Memphis state little change since last Sunday’s auto accident near Waverly. Doctors plan Omaha hospital transfer for X ray to better assess her condition once roads improve. Family members Mrs. E. B. Perry and Grace remain in Memphis with Mr. E. B. Perry and Mrs. Hallie Perry traveling there later today to help care for her.
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Letty
Albert Funk
Memphis
Waverly
Funk
Omaha
E. B. Perry
Miss Grace
Hallie Perry
H. C. Sherwood
Pickrell Taken to Omaha Hospital for Operation
David Pickrell was taken to Omaha yesterday and placed in the hospital for an operation after a long illness. His weakening condition is linked to his army service and doctors deem surgery the best chance for lasting relief.
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David Pickrell
Omaha
Pickrell
Change in Dance Date for Murray Event
The Jolly Makers announce a shift of the Murray dance from Wednesday to Thursday evening, June 31. Citizens are reminded to attend on the new date and arrive promptly for the event at the town venue.
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Murray
Jolly Makers
Death of Former Resident Mrs Pettee Noted in City History
Mrs. James Pettee, long time resident of this city, died in Santa Monica California on May 9. She was active in musical circles and the Episcopal church here. Miss Maymie Pettee, a daughter, sent the notice. The funeral took place in Santa Monica.
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V. V. Leonard
Santa Monica
Cal
James Petter
Pettee
Episcopal Church
Maymie Pettee
Nebraska City Fire Probe Focuses on Chapmans
State fire marshal questions Calvin Chapman about two suspected incendiary fires at his vacant Nebraska City dwelling. Investigators find oil soaked skirt and kerosene in basement. seven prior fires on Chapman's properties are cited. Family notes include a past fire in his former wife’s building and local insurance values.
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Calvin Chapman
Nebraska City
Chapman
L. J. Butcher
Kenneth Christiansen
R. C. Roundtree
Butcher
Henry Felthouser
G. H. Heinie
Patterson Couple Return From Chicago Visit
Thomas H. Patterson and wife returned home this morning on Burlington train No 1 after a week in Chicago and nearby areas to visit relatives and check Mrs Patterson health.
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Thomas H. Patterson
Chicago
Burlington
Windy City
Patterson
Great Demand for Electrical Development in Nation
Nebraska men at the Atlantic City national convention of the electric light association report overwhelming demand for electrical development nationwide. The meeting urged public partnership and publicity while warning that rapid rate cuts would hinder progress as a billion dollars yearly is needed to catch up after the war.
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Nebraska
Atlantic City
A Fine Son for Noel Seney Family
The relatives and friends of Mr and Mrs Noel Seney of Clear Water Nebraska celebrate the arrival at their home of a fine little son christened Barton Speck Seney. The mother formerly Miss Belle Speck of this city reports both mother and child well and content.
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Noel Seney
Clear Water
Nebraska
Barton Speck Seney
Sener
Belle Speck
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M. E. Church
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Swappy Magazine
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South Side
Herald
O'Donnell
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Tinitis
Collins
Ee Pelzer
Peterson
Mullner
Gamber
GASE
Bronst
Justice Court
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Federal Reserve
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