Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated by White Family
Hon. Francis E. White and wife marked a 50 year marriage with a family dinner at 1010 Park Avenue Omaha and a large reception. The pair, longtime Cass county pioneers, were married May 27, 1875 in Plattsmouth and have deep roots in Nebraska Masons.
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Thursdes
Francis E. White
Cass County
Park Avenue
Omaha
Lfe
Charlotte E. Vallery
Plattsmouth
White
Grand Lodges of
Nebraska
Nebraska Masonic Home Association
Masonic Order
White White
Veteran Masons
Royal Arch Masons
Knights Templar
Louise Haller
Ironwood
Michigan
Robert White
New York City
Vaillery White
Los Angeles
Bertha White
V. V. Leonard
Verna
T. P. Livingston
Hubert
L. O. Minor
A. W. White
Mr. White
J. A. Donelan
Hotel Fontenelle
SAILING FOR EUROPE
Marie Kaufmann of this city leaves Friday for an extended vacation. She sails from New York on the President Harding on June 3 with Miss Hulda Spahni. They will travel to Switzerland and Germany visiting friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Marie Kaufmenn
Hulda Spahni
Fred Langsch
Atlantic
New York
President Harding
Switzerland
Miss Keufmenin
Palmer
Germany
Hesse
Miss Kaufmann
Esain
Little daughter arrives at Frohaska home
Mr and Mrs Fred Frohaska Jr welcomed a fine little daughter at 11 oclock last night at West Elm street. The baby and mother are doing nicely and bring happiness to friends and relatives. Mrs Frohaska was formerly Miss Beat Holly, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Holly.
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Fred Frohaska
West Elm Street
Prohaska
Miss Beat Holly
Seph Holly
Bridge Party at Bester Home Delights Local Guests
Miss Eleanor Hiber hosted a bridge party at Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Bester’s North Fourth Street residence. Sweet pea decorations set a charming scene. Prizes went to Mildred Schlater first Frances Weber second and Frances Bentley consolation. Refreshments followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Bester
North Fourth Street
Eleanor Hiber
Mildred Schlater
Frances Weber
Frances Bentley
Lancaster County Leads Nebraska in State Hail Insurance
Lancaster County reports the most state hail insurance policies for the 1/25 season with fifty contracts totaling 49661 dollars and premiums of 1476 dollars. Across 57 counties 63 policies issued and 476235 dollars in insurance are recorded with season dates April 1 to September 15 and August 21 policy cutoff.
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Lancaster County
Nebraska
Lancaster Grain
State Hall
Seniors Bid Farewell At Plattsmouth High Class Party
The 1925 Plattsmouth High School graduates held their final class gathering at Damian Flynn’s home on West Marble Street. The evening featured dancing and games with refreshments, marking the end of fifty two members’ school days and the loss of shared democratic common ground as they part ways.
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Plattsmouth Hich
Damian F. Flynn
West Marble Street
Plattsmouth High School
Miss Gladys Ellington Returns After Successful Teaching
Miss Gladys Ellington daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Ellington has returned to her city for a visit before resuming summer school duties at the University of Nebraska She taught near Sidney in Cheyenne county and earned high praise from patrons and pupils for her work educating the region’s young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Ellington
J. C. Ellington
Cheyenne County
Sidney
University of Nebraska
Ellington
Petition to Remove Property From City Limits
In a district court filing August Knoflicek and co petition to set out agricultural land in the northwest city area from the corporate limits. The land bears no water light or fire protection and lacks paving or sidewalks, with city taxes to be contested as the withdrawal could affect ward taxation. Attorney A L Tidd represents the plaintiffs as the city prepares to contest the move.
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District Court
August Knoflicek
Mary Knoflicek
Mary Straka
Ignac Straka
Anton Koubek
Vaclavy Belohlavy
Mary Selohlavy
A. L. Tidd
Funeral for W. H. Mann Held at West Marble Street
Funeral services for the late W. H. Mann were conducted yesterday at 3 o'clock from the West Marble Street home. Rev. W. F. Graham of Murray led the rites in the absence of local pastor H. G. McClusky. Mrs. Hill Martin and Miss Estelle Baird sang Sun of My Soul and Abide With Me. The burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery.
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W. H. Mann
West Marble Street
W. F. Graham
Murray
Presbyterian Church
Place
H. G. McClusky
Hill Martin
Estelle Baird
Oak Hill Cemetery
Gauer Impresses At Lincoln State Trap Meet
John Gauer of near Cedar Creek scored 191 of 200 to finish fourth in a large field at the state trap shooting meet in Lincoln. With three higher scorers only one bird ahead, his showing was among the finest for the county in many inter state shoots. local residents praise his marksmanship and representation.
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Lincoln
John Gauer
Cedar Creek
Mr. Gauer
John
Gauer
Guuer
Plattsmouth Boy Honored by Carnegie Tech Group
Ray mond A. Bookmeyer of 918 Marble Street Plattsmouth Nebraska a student at the Carnegie Institute of Technology has been elected vice president of the Association of Western Students at the institute The organization includes all western state students enrolled there Bookmeyer a junior in the Department of Commercial Engineering in the College of Engineering holds the post today.
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Pittsburgh
Raymond A. Bookmeyer
Marble Street
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Association of Western Students
Carnegie Tech
Bookmeyer
College of Engineering
Plattsmouth graduate earns notable honor in focal high school
The young man is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bookmeyer of Plattsmouth. He belonged to the 1922 graduating class of Plattsmouth High School and was one of the honor students. Friends here applaud the well deserved recognition of one of the brightest graduates.
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W. J. Bookmeyer
Plattsmouth
Dr Lake Improving After Illness Amid Family Visits
Miss Louise Vallery returned home from Omaha where she visited her sister Mrs L B Lake. She was joined by Dr L B Lakes father from Richmond Kentucky and young Ruth Jane Lake. They report Dr Lake’s infected leg is improving and the family holds hopeful prospects for a speedy recovery.
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Louise Vallery
Omaha
SONS OF HERMAN COMPLETE THEIR STATE MEETING
Plattsmouth reports the state convention of the Order of Herman’s Spehne of Nebraska concluded with growth in membership a higher insurance benefit proposal and annual patriotic service. Officers were reelected and the order shows about 3000 Nebraskans.
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Herman
Organizes New Orchestra for City Debut
Peter Gradeville, noted pianist, organizes a new orchestra to debut this week in the city. The group includes Guy Hemingway saxophone William Kettleson saxophone Fred Elias trumpet Ray Denham banjo Harley Johnson trombone Peter Gradeville piano and Floyd Long drums. The benefit dance at Eagles hall Friday June 5 will donate fifty percent of receipts to city funds for a cemetery roadway.
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Peter Gradeville
Tickler
Ivories
Guy Hemingway
William Kettleson
Fred Elias
Ray Denham
Harley Johnson
Floyd Long
Eagles Hall
Boy Scouts Return From Four Day Hike
Boy Scouts led by Scout master C H Peden returned from a four day hike to Nebraska City. The outing featured camping at Springdale Farm near Union and a second night in Nebraska City with local Scouts joining for a campfire. Despite chilly weather the group stayed in good spirits with only a few blisters and praised the experience.
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Boy Scouts
C. H. Peden
Gynsey
Nebraska City
Cass County
Springdale Farm
John Larsh
Union End
Kenneth Sullivan
Smith Held in Nebraska City for Cass County
Ivan Smith was arrested late Friday by Deputy Sheriff Howard McCallum on the Cass County Sheriff E P Stewart’s word that he was wanted in Plattsmouth for wife desertion. Smith, a farm worker near the city, had swallowed a stepin in his mouth during detention and was taken to University Hospital in Omaha before being returned for arrest.
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Ivan Smith
Sherif Howard McCallum
E. P. Stewart
Cass County
Plattsmouth
Smith
Frank Simms
University Hospital
Omaha
Nebraska City Press
Reverend Dayton Up to Date musical comedy at church
The Christian church Sunday school presented a clever musical comedy at the North 8th street church. The cast received praise for songs and spoken parts in Reverend Dayton Up to Date. A generous silver offering reflected audience appreciation. the Up-to-Date Tuneweavers aided with musical numbers.
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Bureau
The
Christian Church Sunday School
North 8Th Street
Dayton
Deanery Session Held by Nebraska City Catholics
The Nebraska City Deanery spanning Otoe Cass and part of Richardson counties met several hours Wednesday at St. Mary's rectory in Nebraska City. Rev. Fr. Theo Laurer presided and delegates from Manley St. Joseph's Plattsmouth and St. Mary's Nebraska City attended for discussions of general church matters.
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Nebraska City
Otoe
Cass
Richardson
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Theo Laurer
Father Higgins
Manley
Broermann
St. Joseph's Church
Paul
Louisville Carnival Draws Plattsmouth Crowd
Plattsmouth residents traveled to Louisville for the Goldenrod Ragadors dance and the McMahon carnival. Attractions include a Hawaiian village musical comedy monkey motor dome and boxing match featuring George Schmader. Schmader boxes again tonight and Omaha’s Rank Schmadher joins a carnival wrestling show. Managed by T W McMahon.
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Plattsmouth
Louisville
McMahon
Burlington Tracks
George Schmader
George
Rank Schmadher
Omaha
Missouri Pacific Schedules Change Times On May 31
Missouri Pacific announces two timetable changes effective Sunday May 31 Train 104 southbound will arrive here at 8 28 instead of 8 48 shortening the run to points south The midnight passenger will depart later arriving at 12 25 improving evening travel to Omaha for riders
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Missouri Pacific Railroad
Omaha
Advertize your went in the Jour nal fow sesmrits.
Fragmentary note appears in a local journal page describing an advertisement request. Readable words suggest a promotional request within a periodical issue, but details are unclear. The text hints at a sales or publicity item without concrete names or dates.
County Judge Convicts man for bad check
Judge A H Duxbury sentenced Frank March to ten days in the county jail after a complaint by County Attorney W G Kieck charging him with passing a worthless check. The defendant had prior similar charges, leading to the confinement result.
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Daly
A. H. Duxbury
W .G. Kieck
Frank March
Peden Leaves City To Study Boy Scout Work At Columbia
C H Peden who has led the local Boy Scout movement and taught in city schools departs for a two week visit with relatives then plans to join R G Campbell to drive to New York. They will attend Columbia University for the summer and Peden will study as a scout executive before entering the national headquarters to expand youth training work. Friends praise his efficiency and believe he will devote full time to the field.
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C. H. Peden
Boy Scout Movement
Peden
Dawson
R. G. Campbell
New York City
Missouri
Kentucky
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
New York
Columbia University
Boy Scout Headquarters
Farewell for Mrs. Stinger in Pleasant Tea Attended by Friends
Yesterday afternoon Miss Ethel Babbitt hosted at her home in honor of Mrs. Amil Stiliger of Santa Ana visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Lewis. Twelve friends enjoyed games and refreshments while recalling Mrs. Stinger's popularity as a former resident.
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Ethel Babbitt
Amil Stiliger
Santa Ana
California
C. H. Lewis
Epworth League Elects Officers at First Methodist Church
Members of the Epworth League elected officers led by President Byron Babbitt and First Vice President Laura Leacock at a combined social and business meeting at the First Methodist church. A banquet for the membership is planned for Wednesday, June 16.
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Epworth League
First Methodist Church
Byron Babbitt
Laura Leacock
Joe Battery
Isabel Mar
Hallie Perry
Edgar Wescott
Mildred Hall
Irene Pfoutz
Teague
Carlyne Thomas Celebrates 12th Birthday Party
The twelfth birthday of Carlyne Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman L Thomas was celebrated with a party at their west city home on Wednesday. Friends and relatives enjoyed Sinetae games and refreshments as gifts were given to the honoree. Attendees included Helen Sharp Prangeline Craig Laura Grossman Vivian Lightbody Jean Hayes Jean Caldwell Elizabeth Hart Marie Sperry Avice Carol Helen Thomas of Nehawka Geraldine Liston Maxine Cloidt Marjorie Arn Bernice Arn Florence Wiles Mary Swatek Margaret Shallenberger Mildred Schultz Gretchen Warner Joe Eaton of Omaha uncle of the guest of honor attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Carlyne Thomas
Herman L. Thomas
Carlyne
Helen Sharp
Prangeline Craig
Laura Grossman
Vivian Lightbody
Jean Hayes
Jean Caldwell
Elizabeth Hart
Marie Sperry
Avice
Carol
Helen Thomas
Nehawka
Geraldine Liston
Maxine Cloidt
Marjorie Arn
Bernice Arn
Florence Wiles
Veteran R W Hyers Visits Decora tion Day at Oak Hill
R W Hyers, longtime G A R veteran of Nebraska, came to town on Decoration Day to tend the family lot at Oak Hill. He is stated to be in good health and aging gracefully at eighty two.
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R. W. Hyers
Nebraska
Oak Hii
Mr. Hyers
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Order of Herrmen's Spehne
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