Sermon for Plattsmouth High Class of 1918
Rev H G McCluskey delivered the baccalaureate sermon at the Presbyterian church to 35 Plattsmouth High graduates. He urged service over self in life, citing biblical figures and world events, urging leaders educated in schools and churches to choose humility and duty to avert future conflict.
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Presbyterian Church
H. G. McCluskey
Plattsmouth
McCluskey
Adam
Eve
Shakespeare
Hamlet
Germany
Christ
Morganthau
William
Wilson
Bismarck
Wesley
England
America
Church
Israel
Abraham
Jacob
Joseph
Moses
Joshua
Gideon
David
Solomon
Jereboam
Abijam
Haasha
Omri
Ahab
Jehoram
Ahbaz
Jeboahaz
Fraternal Order of Eagles Initiates 40 in Local Lodge
On Thursday evening in the Coates block the Fraternal Order of Eagles held a regular lodge meeting and initiated more than forty candidates into the mysteries of the order. A banquet followed, served by the members' wives, with high attendance and enthusiastic participation. The Journal commends the lodge for growth and character of its new members.
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Coates Block
Order of Easles
Frank Chechel laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery
Under Modern Woodmen of America auspices the funeral for Frank Chechel was held from his home yesterday and his interment occurred at Oak Hill Cemetery. He lived in the city over thirty years leaving a wife and seven children, with many friends and lodge members paying tribute.
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Woodmen of America
Frank Checiel
Chechel
Lodge
Charles W. Kopp
Chicago
Russell Strattch
Omaha
Frank
John Chechel
Letherwood
South Dakota
Adolph
Helen Chechel
Frank Reba
City
Electric Farm Line Planned Near Murray Union
The Murray to Union electric line gains support as Union farmers invest about 7000 dollars. About fifteen farmers between Murray and Union join as subscribers and stockholders to supply lighting heating and power. Construction starts once line materials arrive, with Mr Kykendall of Plattsmouth Gas and Electric guiding procurement.
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Union
Murray
Kykendall
Plattsmouth Gas and Electric Company
Lost hats near Alvo and South Bend trigger call
A green Stetson style civilian hat and a soldier’s army hat with scarlet cord are missing between Alvo and South Bend. The hats were bought at Magee’s store in Lincoln. If found, call 1213 at Greenwood and reverse the call.
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Alvo
South Bend
Magees
Lincoln
Greenwood
Last Dance of Season Elks Hold Forth in Splendor
The Elks staged a grand season end with pomp and spectacle lasting into the early morning hours. Members and guests enjoyed a formal gathering, music, and ceremonial tributes marking the finale of the season.
Memorial Day tribute and Elks dance in Plattsmouth
Crowds greet Nebraska’s Own S Ssth Division troops arriving in Omaha on Memorial Day weekend. Sergeant William R. Holly leads 153 men in a parade while out-of-town mourners visit graves. Later, Plattsmouth Lodge No 729 Elks host a large weekly dance with a luncheon and Memorial day toast to fallen members Jirousek and Hirg.
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Omaha
Ssth
Nebraska
New York
Camp Funston
Plattsmouth
Cass County
Misses Holly
William R. Holly
20Th
Dodge Streets
Holly
Lincoln
Kroehler
Fred Wagner
James T. Begley
Matt Jirousek
Henry Hirg
Order
Plattsmouth Lodge
Matthew Herold Returns Home From France as Lieutenant
Lieutenant Matthew Herold arrives home from nearly two years in France where he enlisted as a private and earned promotions overseas. A Harvard College student prior to service, he excelled in tactics and rose to first lieutenant. He will visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Herold for a time.
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Matthew Herold
France
Herold
Harvard College
Henry Herold
Pollock party to fetch four Ford cars for sales branch
This morning T. H. Pollock of the Pollock Auto Co with chief mechanic R. C. Hitchman and Plattsmouth Water Co superintendent L. O. Minor along with D. K. and G. B. Ebersole left for Omaha to handle business and bring back four new Ford cars for local sale. In Omaha Geo. B. Ebersole bought a Boy Scout uniform.
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T. H. Pollock
T. H. Pollock Auto Co
R. C. Hitchman
L. O
Plattsmouth Water Company
D. K
G. B. Ebersole
Omaha
Ford
City
Geo. B. Ebersole
Beal Drives Out a Three Bagger in Memorial Day Game
The Holmes White Sox of Omaha lost to Plattsmouth 3 to 2 after extra innings in a Memorial Day afternoon clash. Clarence Beal hit a pivotal three bagger in the fourth, and Beal later helped force home a run during a wild throw. The game featured tight pitching, solid defense, and reduced errors, with both teams threatening into the eleventh inning. Plattsmouth and Longways of Connell Bluffs were slated for a follow up matchup tomorrow afternoon.
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Holmes
White Sox
Daly
Red Sox
Omaha
Stimpson
Goose
Goose Eggz
Clarence Beal
Plattsmouth
Beal
Herold
Holbrook
Longways
Connell Bluffs
Memorial Baby Boy Brings Joy to Durell Family
A memorial baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Durell on Memorial Day. The newborn, described as a fine young American, brings happiness to the family. Grandfather Peter J. Vallery notes his own happiness and warmer greetings with each new addition.
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W. A. Durell
Peter J. Vallery
The Case Separator Advertises Grain Processor
The Case Separator boasts a monstrous appetite and efficient digestion for grain. It promises to handle more grain with less grief than any machine in the field, promoted by W. T. Richardson & Son.
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W. T. Richardson & Son
Declamatory Contest at Parmele Theatre Honors Standouts
A large crowd attended the Parmele Theatre declamatory contest last night with Miss Clara Haddon winning first prize for Pro Patria and Miss Una Crook close behind for Cy and I. Mrs. Hazel B. Smith awarded the prizes as Imperial Jazz Orchestra provided music and the audience sang America to close.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Parmele
Plattsmouth Commercial Club
Grand Army
Imperial Jazz Orchestra
Myles Altman
Mae
Morgan
America
Justus Lillie
Osreal Wolfe
W. H. Newell
W. H. Freese
Thomas Wiles, Jr
R. B. Windham
W. D. Foster
Union
R. W. Hyers
Lincoln
Wm. McCauley
Thomas W., Glenn
Columbus Neff
John Fight
Wm. Gilmour
M. A
Parmele Theatre
Comercial Club
Opera House
Clara Haddon
Una Crook
Cy and I
Miss Haddon
Hazel B. Smith
Commencement Week Arrives in Plattsmouth
Next week in Plattsmouth features a Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. H. G. McCluskey on Sunday, a three act class play, Aaron Boges Freshman, at the Parmele on Wednesday, and graduation exercises Friday with 35 members of the Class of 1919 receiving diplomas. The schedule follows a busy closing week for teachers and pupils after influenza related vacations.
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Plattsmouth
H. G. McCluskey
Presbyterian Church
Parmele
Aaron Boges
Beautiful home wedding in Plattsmouth unites Mildred Harris and Webster Warthen
Miss Mildred Harris and Mr. Webster Warthen wed yesterday at the Harris home in Plattsmouth. The couple, both well known in the city, plan to reside there with Warthen employed at the Burlington shops. Guests included close family members and relatives. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Wells and the home was decorated by Mrs Harris and Mrs H B Warthen. The wedding cake was baked by Miss Mingle Price. The couple will begin their life together in a furnished cottage home as they embark on their married journey.
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Frank Harris
Mildred Harria
Webster Warthen
Wells
Harris
H. B. Warthen
A. J. Edgerton
Mingle Price
Frank Raymond
Lena Raymond
Iowa
Julia Sedlack
Alfred Edgerton
Webster Warthern
Burlington
Burlington Introduces New Time Card For Division
The Burlington unveils a new time card affecting few trains and aimed at efficiency. Two new passenger trains are added between Omaha and Lincoln to utilize on duty crews and potentially cut staffing needs.
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Burlington
Omaha
Lincoln
Eggs for Hatching Buff Crophington Eggs for Sale
Single comb Buff Orpington eggs for hatching one dollar per setting of fifteen eggs or five dollars per hundred. See or call Sam Goodman. Mynard, Nebraska.
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Sam Goodman
Mynard
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Eagles
Initiate Glass
Oak Hill Cemetery
Frank Chechefield
Club Hone
Plattsmouth Lodge No. 729
Holmes’ White Sox
Louisville
Baccalaureate
Mildred Harris
Groom
First National Bank
Hone
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