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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1927

Page

6

Mothers Vacation Camp set for Johnson county Fair Grounds

The camp for women of Cess county runs June 21 to 24 at the Fair Grounds Johnson county. Arrive in Tecumseh for supper June 21 and noon Friday. Registration is 23.75 covers cot meals. beddings and toilet articles are personal. Cass county plans about 60 delegates. apply to Farm Bureau office by June 19 with check. members of Home Economics clubs should contact their delegate for blanks.

Cess County Fair Grounds Johnson County Tecumseh Cass County Farm Bureau

Farm Meeting On Sewage Systems Near Manley

At the Herman Luetchens farm 14 miles west of Manley north in the field a meeting is set for 1 30 Friday June 3. A septic tank by Mr Young Portland Cement and Mr Oberlin agricultural extension engineer will be discussed. Attendees are asked to be present at 1 30 and may visit the Luetchens home during the event.

Herman Luetchens Manley Young Portland Cement Company Oberlin Luetchens

Poultry Show Planned for Second Week in December

Tri County Poultry show officers Saunters Cass and Sarpry met in Ashland and set a second week in December for the event. In August they will visit Sarpy County to assist with preparations. R N Heuser of Wahoo, agricultural.

Tri-County Saunters Cass Sarpry Ashland Sarpy R. N. Heuser Wahoo

Local officials announce new secretary treasurer and superintendent

The text notes the election of a secretary and treasurer and identifies L. R. Snipes of Weeping Water as superintendent and Co. Ext. Agent L. R. Snipes.

L. R. Snipes Weeping Water L. R

Naturalization Day Ceremonies At District Court

This morning six applicants were admitted to U S citizenship at the district court opening naturalization ceremonies. The Fontenelle chapter D A R led a brief precursor, Mrs Ellen Minor presented study manuals, Amelia Martens directed a Boys Club pageant of The Pageant of the Colors with help from Mrs George Mickel. The new citizens are August Fast Waldemar S Nickson T M Waratcka Louisville Fred L Franke Cedar Creek Adolph Fockelman Greenwood.

District Court United States of America Fontenelle Daughters of the American Revolution Ellen Minor Amelia Martens Central School George Mickel Omaha Stuart Porter Lawrence Rhodes Billy Highfield James Robertson Joe Graves Robert Hall Emmett Armstrong Dwarlas Doulas Vern Herrick Herbert Miner Floyd Schanholz Donald Bushnell Robert Leonard

Strayed Bay Mare Lost Near Weeping Water Nebraska

A bay mare with a star on her forehead, about 600 pounds, strayed from Weeping Water. The halter was on when she disappeared. Contact M. A. Robyler for recovery. Advertising stationery available at the Journal office.

M. A. Robyler

Well Known Young People are Wedded

Miss Florence May Evans daughter of Mr and Mrs C T Evans of Plattsmouth and Elmer Shrader Yardley of Murray were married at First Christian Church in an evening ceremony May 29. The couple will reside near Murray with Evans later having lived in Los Angeles. Attendants included Nellie Conley Bernard Smith Grace Peterson and others with a reception at the groom's parents home. The ceremony featured Lohengrin and a floral procession by flower girls and a ring bearer.

Florence May Evans C. T. Evans Plattsmouth Nebraska City Elmer Shrader Yardley Murray Reguar First Christian Church Loren Dunton Nellie Conley Bernard Smith Grace Peterson John Reed Even Spinner Lantha Dunton A. Claggett Denver J. D. Shrader Los Angeles Nebraska City News-Press

Athletics Drop Two In Weekend Baseball Tilt

Cathy- The Athletic team lost two games Sunday and Monday amid loose play and errors. Alvo hammered 28 to 5 in the Sunday contest as Thomas exited early and Wooster Burkle could not hold the onslaught. Nebraska City Reserves won 14 to 3 as four hits broke a 3 to 1 score in the third, with Swanson closing the game. Joe Krejer homered in the fifth for Plattsmouth.

Cathy Alvo Thomas Wooster Burkle Swanson Joe Krejer Plattsmouth

Warning to Vehicle Owners on Car Tag and Lights

A sharp notice urges all car and truck owners to display a number on both ends, keep tail lights burning, and discard dealer paper tags after ten days. The rule will be enforced by county and city officials immediately.

Death of Pioneer Resident Mrs G B Mullis

Mrs G B Mullis, longtime pioneer resident of this region, died Monday afternoon at age 96 years, 5 months, and 7 days at her daughter Mrs J H Fairfield’s home in Minatare. Born Emily Ovanda Mullis in Indiana on December 16, 1830, she and her minister husband settled near Bayard after moving from Plattsmouth. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Christian church in Minatare with Rev J M Wilson officiating. burial followed in Bayard cemetery beside her husband.

G. B. Mullis J. H. Fairfield Minatare Emily Ovanda Mullis Indiana Christian Church North Platte Valley Plattsmouth Bayard Mullis Minatere J. M. Wilson Gering Christian Church

Bees Swarm Downtown Attracts Crowds In City

A large swarm of bees moved through the business district during noon in the city. Swarm ed at 6th and Main, then clustered in a tree by the Main hotel as onlookers used a box to gather the queen. Otto Pilz captured the swarm and relocated it to begin honey production.

6Th Main Street Parkway Otto Pilz

Byrd’s America Flies Two Long Tests In Final Prep

Commander Richard E. Byrd and crew conducted two endurance flights of the giant monoplane America, totaling about four and a half hours, despite weather delays and Bert Acosta’s illness. Byrd reported the engines functioned perfectly as prep for a New York to Paris crossing.

New York Richard E. Byrd America Paris Bert Acosta Byrd Acosta George Neville Atlantic

Visits Between Plattsmouth and Louisville Highlight Trip

This week manager Lahr of the Telephone company hosted visits in Louisville, praising the city as a live wire and a good friend to Plattsmouth. Sears Davis toured Nehawka, admiring the community hall and street improvements as Commissioner Harris works on washout repairs.

Lahr Louisville Plattsmouth Sears Davis Nehawka Harris

Visit to Nolte Poultry Farm Highlights Size and Variety

Saturday visitors toured the Nolte Poultry Farm noting thousands of chickens from chicks to mature birds, a herd of Duroc hogs, apples berries flowers and a modern farm. About 1 500 baby chicks were boxed for delivery and a fry was served as lunch. The piece claims Nebraska's poultry and egg production value surpasses historic Klondike gold.

Nolte Nebraska Klondike

Nebraska Hay Production Rank Highlighted

The state produced three million five hundred tons of alfalfa and three million tons of other hay last year, showcasing Nebraska as a second in hay production.

Nebraska

Plattsmouth Impresses Visitor With City Atmosphere

A visitor from Moline Illinois praised Plattsmouth calling it the prettiest city he ever visited and commending its stores merchants and inviting atmosphere. He said the atmosphere of the whole city is contagious and there is no room for knockers in Plattsmouth.

D. D. Davis Moline Illinois Plattsmouth

Legion progress on new community building first floor

The Legion plans to finish only the first floor of the new 60 by 120 foot building. It will include an assembly room 58 by 88 feet with polished maple construction. A large kitchen wallet rooms furnace coal rooms and a check room will occupy the rest.

Legion

Louisville Road Graded Up To First Class Condition

The Louisville road is in better shape than for months after grading and drainage work. The article urges continuing grading to keep dirt roads above water, making them good-round roads and justifies tax spending for maintenance. It calls the Louisville road one of the most important in the country and deserving of special upkeep.

Louisville

Dirt roads kept up year after year without raising them above water

Local officials continue spending on dirt road maintenance each year while infrastructure priorities and flood prevention measures receive less attention. Residents note persistent washouts and erosion after heavy rains, urging a shift toward elevated, durable road solutions and better drainage planning.

Plattsmouth Home Ownership Urges Community Growth

A critic says money spent on drainage is like money buried in mud and rent, urging Plattsmouth residents to own homes. The writer argues homeowners are citizens vested in community growth and property value.

Plattsmouth

City Council praised for efforts to save money this year

The city council earns praise for efforts to fund essential spending while urging citizens to back a program believed to save money. The text criticizes “mud slides” into the main business area as wasteful, costly to dispose, and a burden on taxpayers over time.

Progressive spirit boosts Main Street improvements

Our Main street shows ongoing improvements with new stone and brass facades and remodels at the Smith- Berger garage. Homes across the city are newly painted, reflecting a lively, progressive effort to keep towns alive.

Smith- Berger

Old Vine Covered Cottage on North Sixth in Plattsmouth

A vine covered cottage across from the Thierolf home on North Sixth in Plattsmouth is described as a beautiful opportunity for a repair and modernization project to create an appealing residence that would complement the Thierolf grounds. Interested parties are urged to consider this prime location.

Plattsmouth North Sixth Thierolf

Plattsmouth Business Leaders Promote Local Atmosphere

Two Lincoln businessmen and a creamery representative praised Plattsmouth after a recent visit and urged broad promotion of the town. They highlighted the welcoming atmosphere and expressed strong enthusiasm for expanding attention and opportunities in the area.

Plattsmouth Lincoln

Advertising drives growth for cities and towns

Community advertising is used to show Plattsmouth is alive and coming. Atlanta spent 250000 for ads and secured 169 concerns with an annual payroll of seven million. Baltimore spent under 50000 and secured 52 plants. St Petersburg Florida increased bank receipts by 30834653 with a 1376 percent rise.

Plattsmouth Atlanta Georgia Baltimore St. Petersburg Florida

Removing Stop Signs From Through Streets For Clearer Highways

The writer urges removing stop signs from through streets to keep state highways clear and prevent hindrance or embarrassment to travelers. They reference practices in other cities and seek public ideas on relocating signs to side streets.

New Mexico California Florida

New Diseases Appear as Crowded Life Harms Health

Dr. R. M. Schaufler of Kansas City told the Illinois medical society during its seventy seventh annual convention that modern life in crowded hotels offices factories cars and buses spreads old diseases and risks new and strange ones. He urged a shift toward ward prevention over cure.

Moline Trl R. M. Schauffler Kansas City Illinois Medical Society

For Sale Grass mower near new condition

Grass mower offered by J. C. Ellington in good as new condition. Telephone 145-J.

J. C. Ellington

Missouri River Threatens to Stage New Rise

The Missouri River, after a recent Dakotas and Nebraska flood, is rising again as mountain snowmelt from near Great Falls Montana starts moving toward the Gulf. The June rise, larger than usual, could push the river above prior highs, with Great Falls seeing peak volume and Lewiston rail disruptions from floodwater.

Missouri Dakotas Nebraska Towa Great Falls Montana Gulf of Mexico Lewiston

Fairbury Pair In Flood Drowned In Wyoming Disaster

Fairbury Nebraska May 27 Mr and Mrs J F Almy listed among those drowned in the Kelley Wyoming flood last week after a large dam had broken They were former residents of Fairbury Mr Almy aged sixty five formerly ran a carriage repair shop here.

Fairbury Neb J. F. Almy Kelley Wyo Almy

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