Day of Remembrance Observed in Plattsmouth
Decoration day observances in Plattsmouth were led by Grand Army and Relief Corps with American Legion help. A morning grave service at Oak Hill cemetery included a bugler, firing squad, and veterans’ graves, while the afternoon program at the high school featured patriotic singing, recitals, and speeches by C A Hawi and Judge James T. Begley praising peace, national unity, and a league of nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army and Relief Corps
Boy Scouts
Oak Hill Cemetery
American Legion
Grand Army of the Republic
Relief Corps
Soldiers
R. B. Windham
Thomas Wiles
T. W. Glenn
Grand Army
Leeson
Ralph Allen
Alfred Wilsean
Warne Allen
HW. J. Heneger
France
America
Don C. York
H. G. McClusky
First Presbyterian Church
P. M
A. V. Hunter
Frank A. Cloidt
Aftenoon
C. A. Hawi
Allen J. Beeson
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Judge Begley
Republic
League
Cass County Court Happy Nuptials Amid Routine Hearings
This morning Judge Beeson assisted by Blackstone and Kent joined Walter W. Bogenrief and Nellie F. Malone in marriage. Wilson Gilmore witnessed the ceremony at the Cass County court house. County commissioners opened their regular meeting with all members present to audit claims. The district court clerk’s office filed William Nickels versus Bernard G Wiley et al to quiet title. James M. Robertson and family attended memorial exercises in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
A. J. Beeson
Blackstone
Kent
Walter W. Bogenrief
Nellie F. Malone
Court House
Wilson Gilmore
Tittle
William Nickels
Bernard G. Wiley
James M. Robertson
Louisville
Report of Poppy Committee on Poppy Sale Proceeds
The report details funds from the poppy sale for French children. Total receipts minus expenses show a balance of 183.81 dollars after 9.05 dollars in expenses, with contributions totaling 192.86 dollars. Mrs. R. P. Westover chaired the committee and thanks donors and volunteers for support.
Man Gets One to Seven Years for Pett y Larceny
Percy Love, a nineteen year old black man from Illinois, pled guilty in district court to stealing a lap robe from Wayne Schwartz’s car in Alto. He was sentenced to one to seven years in the state penitentiary at Lancaster and will be taken to Lincoln to begin serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mati
Percy Love
Begley
Wayne Schwartz
Alto
Lincoln
Quinton
Illinois
Avery Construction Company
Lancaster
Love
Mt Pleasant PEO PLE Seek Re districting Hearing
A Mt Pleasant precinct group appeared in district court to seek redistricting of the local school district. State official J L Matzen presided before the redistricting commission with J M Tee garden J J Gustin and Alpha Peterson. The aim is to gain more territory for Mt Pleasant by adjusting lines with Murray district while noting Mt Pleasant's farm based population and lack of towns or railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
J. L. Matzen
Lincoln
F. L. Hild
Wilson Gilmore
P. A. Hild
A. J. Engelkemeier
Searl S. Davis
Ed Gansemer
Changes in Train Times Out of Plattsmouth
The running title for Stub trains has been altered by a new Purllington card. Train No 20 from Plattsmouth Pacific Junction to connect with Wo now departs at 2 40 p m instead of 2 24 p m. Train No 48 to connect with Schuyler at Orapolis will leave at 3 15 p m instead of 2 20 p m. These changes affect Cedar Creek Louisville and South Bend residents with Schuyler connections.
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Purlington
Plattsmouth Pacific Junction
Schuyler
Oreapolis
Cedar Creek
Louisville
South Bend
Poppies Raise Funds for War Orphans in City Drive
Local women sold crimson poppies Saturday to aid war orphans in France. The effort raised 2.99 in donations with Mrs H W Smith leading sales at $90. Campfire girls American Legion auxiliary and others assisted, with gifts ranging from one cent to one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
H. W. Smith
American Legion
Question of elevator interesting one
Farmers in the county discuss the advisability of building an elevator at this point to ship grain via Burlington. The shortage of cars on the Missouri Pacific line has driven farmers to Plattsmouth, stressing grain handling as storage space is limited and scoops are used instead of elevating grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Missouri Pacific
Plattsmouth
Old Timer Hoback Revisits Plattsmouth Frontier Days
Benjamin F Hoback, a Cass County pioneer, visited the county seat with his grandson Benjamin F Anderson. He stopped at the Journal office to extend his subscription for another year. Hoback recalls Plattsmouth in territorial Nebraska when activity was sparse and Indians were common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Froback
Near Union
Benjamin F. Anderson
Journal
Hoback
Cass County
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Nebraska Comes Second in National Legion Drive
Nebraska Legionnaires celebrate a strong showing in the national drive, ranking second to New Hampshire with Massachussetts third and California fourth. The Nebraska department surpasses 270 posts, 30 auxiliaries, and 20 000 members, with nearly all counties hosting posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Legionnaires
Nebraska
New Hampshire
Lincoln
Massachusetts
California
Kansas
Ohio
Illinois
Nebraska Department of the American Legion
Philpot Family Visits City From Weeping Water
J. W. Philpot his wife and daughter Miss Blanche of near Weeping Water were in the city today visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Philpot
Miss Blanche
Near Weeping Water
Red Sox Win Season Opener Over Nehawka Fans Rally
Plattsmouth Red Sox edged Nehawka 3 to 1 as Walter Conners fanned eight visitors on the mound and McFarland drove in a run. Christ ie and Christie contributed hits, with Nehawka errors aiding the Sox. Amid the game, veterans groups and Civil War memorials were honored in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattlemouth Red Sox
Nehawks
Morris Packing Company
Gamaha
Wolf
Nehawka
Walter Conners
Plattsmouth
McFarland
Christie
Miss Wilma Rouse Returns From Omaha Hospital
Miss Wilma Rouse, after a two week stay at Immanuel hospital in Omaha for a severe appendicitis and successful operation, returns to her home in this city. Friends celebrate her apparent good health and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Ttouse
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Miss Rouse
Pays Tribute to the Soldier Dead at First Presbyterian
A memorial sermon held Sunday at First Presbyterian drew large crowds as citizens gathered to honor servicemen. The church choir and P. M. quartet performed pieces including Recessional by Kipling with Miss Mathilde Vallery soloing, while Rev. A V Hunter and Rev. McClusky delivered remarks on national gratitude amid sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Sésa
P. M. Quartet
Kipling
Mathilde Vallery
A. V. Hunter
D. C. York
McClusky
Frank Cloidt
Russia
United States
Columbia
Ocean
Episcopal Ladies Enjoy Afternoon of Guilds
The St Marys and St Lukes Guilds of the Episcopal church gathered at Mrs Martha J Petersen home on lower Main. Flowers decorated rooms and guests were served a two course luncheon after needlework and musical selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
St. Luke's Guilds
Martha J. Petersen
St. Mary's
Episcopal Church
Lower Main Street
Complaints of Plant Thefts at Oak Hill Cemetery
Oak Hill cemetery lot owners complain their potted plants and flowers placed on graves have been removed. Before decoration day many planted blooms hoping to see them on decoration day, only to discover vandals had taken the remembrance from the resting places of loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill Cemetery
Lad's Startling Experience Unfolds in Burlington Case
A sixteen year old boy employed in the Burlington store department and living in a bank car near the coal chutes recounted an incident with Frank Murphy from Omaha. Murphy accompanied the youth on a walk along the tracks and later claimed to have assaulted him. no serious injuries were found. Sheriff Quinton questioned both and Murphy was ordered to leave town, continuing his flight toward the coast from Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinlan
Burlington
Omaha
Frank Murphy
Hor
Marc Anthony
Cleopatra
Murphy
Quinton
Court House
Platte
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Centralia
Wash
Pupils of Olive Gass Give Fine Piano Recital
Saturday afternoon the pupils of Miss Olive Gass gave a piano recital at her home on a perfect spring day. About 60 to 70 relatives friends and pupils attended as spring flowers adorned the rooms. A program of 31 numbers was well rendered led by Mrs Arthur Troop who performed Ah I have sighed to rest me from Il Trovatore on violin with her daughter Kathleen at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Gass
Arthur Troop
Kathleen
Avoca Visitor Highlights Sheriff Quinten Family Visit
Glen Dunbar of Avoca was a decoration day visitor in the city with his uncle Sheriff C. D. Quinten and family, sharing local greetings and civic courtesy during the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Dunbar
Avoca
C. D. Quinten
Richardson Promotes Insurance for Farmers Mutual
W. T. Richardson of Mypard advertises insurance services for the Farmers Mutual of Lincoln, contact phone 2411.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Richardson
Mypard
Farmers Mutual of
Lincoln
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Frank Smith
William Baird
Boys In Blue
E. H. Wescott
Mr. Wescott
Cass GO
Lea Eace
R. P. Westover
RED Sox
Thas
Southland
Grand Army of Republic
Woman's Relief Corps
Episcopal Ladies
Lad
Rheades
The
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