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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1928
Page
1
John Doe appeared in police court after a Wednesday arrest for intoxication. Judge William Weber fined him ten dollars plus costs, paid in full, as officers Libershal and Pikelr escorted him from the scene on Vine Street.
Anna Bajeck Wooster died at St. Joseph hospital in Omaha after an operation on May 23. She left nine children and a network of siblings, with her husband Frank Wooster predeceasing her by a year. A devout Catholic, she lived in this city since 1881 and married in 1898.
Miss Helen Wescott daughter of Mr and Mrs E H Wescott of this city receiving two school honors at Nebraska Wesleyan university. She won the Willard sorority scholarship cup for highest standing and was named a member of Kappa Alpha Chi honorary fraternity for drama club work. Miss Mildred Cram a 1925 Plattsmouth high school graduate was elected to the Purple Argus honorary fraternity restricted to senior girls.
Relatives of Mrs. Barr gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Barr for Memorial Day observances and shared a noon luncheon. Attending were I. J. Homan, Arthur Terry and daughter Marjorie Ann, Boyd Rhinehart of Omaha, Rhoda Mable of St. Louis, Mrs. James B. Higley of Council Bluffs, Haywood Blledge and family, Grover Elledge and family, and Merdith Chancellor of the city.
The city observed a day of remembrance for veterans with ceremonies at Oak Hill cemetery led by Col C A Trott and J A Capwell. A 400-strong crowd heard Lincoln’s Gettysburg address reminiscences by Dr R P Westover and an Omaha Legion leader speak on Memorial Day origins and local honors.
In Omaha a Grand Army of the Republic event recalled Civil War veterans, noting only 24 of Omaha’s 206,000 population could attend. Speakers highlighted the war’s impact on national unity and western development, with references to Missionary Ridge and honors for veterans of the Spanish American and World Wars as the audience sang The Battle Hymn of the Republic. The benediction was by Rev. H. E. Sortor.
Joseph Skalak died yesterday at his home on South Lincoln avenue after a long illness. A Minnesota native who moved here in 1915, he was well respected as a citizen and family man. He leaves his widow Anna and three children Rudolph, Mrs. Theodore Eaton, and Laura, all residents of the city, with brothers in Europe.
Mona Motor Oil Twins John and Ned, radio artists from KOIL Council Bluffs Iowa, performed a musical program at the Parmele theatre on Friday night. The duo played guitar songs and instrumentals, delivering their act in a lively radio style that reminded patrons of KOIL broadcasts. The Parmele management earns praise for securing the popular entertainment for Plattsmouth audiences.
Mr. Robert L. Propst of Lake Worth Florida travels with Mrs. A Wayne Propst Clara Lynn and Kathleen of Tecumseh Nebraska Mrs C E Wilcox and Marilynn of Plattsmouth to Mitchell South Dakota to visit Mr and Mrs A F Test and attend commencement exercises Thursday evening for the graduation of Irwin and Genevieve Test grandchildren of Mr Propst.
James H. Jones aged 34 formerly of this city and a Nebraska Power Co. lineman died after contacting a 22 thousand volt primary wire while working on transformers at the Blackstone hotel site in Omaha. He fell from a pole thirty feet high and could not be revived after over an hour of efforts. he leaves a widow and four children and is mourned by a large local circle of friends.
A Tuesday evening shower at the Eagles hall celebrated Walter Victor and Miss Mary Graham on their recent marriage in Omaha. Guests included J L Burrows Henry Hitzemann W A Hewitt Don Lynch A F Meisinger John Schutz William Kief P A McCrary the Grahams of Omaha and several Kief Urish and Morse family members with dancing and a mock wedding as the highlight.
A complaint against James Kennedy for assault on Cc F Dykes was heard in the police court at Judge William Weber's home. The court imposed a sentence of 20 dollars and costs, with the case having waited for a suitable hearing date.
Friends report Ben Parker is recovering well after a severe bout of flu and pneumonia. He has been at the home of his daughter Mrs Elmer Elliott for ten days and is hoped to return to good health soon.
James Dvoracek of Fred Lugsch tailoring and dry cleaning suffered a fractured right collar bone after falling into a three foot ditch while aiding Louis Horsack at the new country club. He wears a sling as he rests the injured shoulder.
Miss Mildred Beile Jones of South Bend married Clarence Henry Mamm of this city in a quiet Thursday afternoon service at Papillion. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. George R. Mumm of Plattsmouth. The couple plan to live in this city and are greeted by local friends.
Last evening the Boy Scouts held their final investiture of the year at the high school gym. Floyd Flack, the local scoutmaster, leaves to teach next year at Blair and received a farewell gift for two years of service. Melvin Barr Parmele Dovey and Tom Patterson earned tenderfoot ranks, John Horn and Claire Shallenberger earned life, and Robert Hartford was awarded star for his work. Flack has been named assistant Scout Executive of the Nemaha area in Nebraska.
Sunday evening a memorial service at the Mynard U B church featured a youth led program with local talent. Mrs Robbins read, Raymond Cook performed solos, Lawrence Leonard sang, and a mixed quartet impressed with Abide With Me. Flute duets by Mrs Elbert Wiles and Mrs Roy Cole accompanied piano, recalling wartime camp music. The event remembered sacrifices and urged adherence to ideals for a lasting heritage.
A brief note instructs customers to use Call No 6 when placing orders for job printing services. It emphasizes clarity and reference to the catalog or office workflow. The item reads as a small classified or office notice.
The chamber of commerce held a public meeting at the library auditorium to discuss community affairs. Reports covered budget, employment from local sand and gravel pits, good roads expansion in Cass county, and support for Plattsmouth’s Interstate league team.
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