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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1928
Page
2
Local residents and visitors from Ashland Omaha Plattsmouth and Greenwood figure in Memorial Day observances. Car journeys include the Rosenow and Coatman families and travels to Elmwood Lindsay and Alvo. Roadwork and farming tasks unfold as Will Warner finishes planting.
A baby girl weighing nine and a half pounds was welcomed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R M Coatman. The parents express joy at the arrival and report all concerned are well. The proud father Roy smiles with happiness at this new addition.
Martin J. Nickle and Virgil Woods met on the overhead crossing near H. L. Bornemeier’s home. Visibility was poor and their cars collided with minor damage. No injuries occurred though many children were in the vehicles.
A large gathering met at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Yager last Sunday to enjoy fellowship. Attendees included Frank Yager and wife of Grooklin New York John Yager Clyde Boyles and wife A H Soflin and wife and their two sons Carl and Joseph M R Strausberg of Omaha Clarence Bucknell and family near Elmwood Alva Skinner and family near Eagle George Bucknell and family W A White and wife of Greenwood George Frolich of Lincoln and Mr and Mrs George Browne from South Bend.
Lee Coatman, a skilled ball player, left recently for Utica where he has taken a farm position. He will both work and play baseball when required, trusting that farming duties allow him to excel on the field and off it. Coatman is in demand for his game and confidence.
Memorial services were well attended last Sunday and enjoyed by locals. The principal address was delivered by Rev. R. S. True, chaplain of the state American Legion department.
The Vacation Bible School is under the charge of Miss Lorene Groser of University Place and is described as a highly competent organizer. The program has begun and will continue for some time under her direction.
The Sunshine 4-H Canning club at Nebraska Agriculture College shows strong representation during Club Week. Leader Miss Lucille Christen sen attended leader conferences while Miss Genevieve Doughterty and Edith Roberson attended boys and girls programs. All enjoyed excursions and banquets throughout the week.
The annual meeting of patrons will be held at the Alvo school house at eight p m on June 11 19258 to vote eighteen thousand dollars for general school purposes beyond the levy and for other legally eligible matters. H L Bornemeier secretary of the school board District No 102.
Funeral services for James H. Jones were conducted at 4th and Vine by Rev. Harold E. Sorter. Music by Mrs. E. H. Wescott included Beautiful Isle of Somewhere and Asleep in Jesus. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery with two crews from the Nebraska Power Co. assisting with the casket.
The Lewiston Aid Society held its monthly birthday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. John Hendricks home honoring Mrs. Hendricks. The afternoon featured piano solos by Theresa and Helen Donat, violin and piano selections, and vocal pieces. Members and guests listed include numerous local families with plans for the next dinner on June 17 at the George Parks home.
Nehawka Masonic lodge members elected M. N. Tucker as Master J. S. Rough as Senior Warden Ji Easter as Junior Warden R. H. Chapman as Secretary and D. C. West as Treasurer at their regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening.
Local residents and visitors from Marysville Kansas to Falls City Nebraska gather for Memorial Day. Nehawka mayor Vilas Sheldon, Omaha residents Dr. and Mrs W B Ester, and many others attend to cemetery lots and family memorials. Notices include a drainage district election set for June 19 1928 under Nebraska law with complex land boundary description and voting rules.
Voters in Cass County Nebraska are instructed to mark ballots with a cross in the square opposite Yes to support the district formation. The notice is signed by Geo R Sayles, County Clerk, Cass County, Nebraska.
Dr J F Brendel and son Richard of Murray along with Raymond Pollard of Nehawka spent a few hours in the city handling business and catching up with friends. Adelph Kunz and John Kunz of near Elmwood also visited for several hours. Attorney William Deles Dernier of Elmwood appeared in court. Mr and Mrs Guy Heil traveled to Beaver City to visit Mr and Mrs Harry Hall. Mrs Carl Halter of Lincoln returned home after visiting Mrs Percy Wheeler south of town. Grover Hoback assessor of Nehawka precinct and party visited county officials. William Coates Jr of Kansas City, visiting with his father at Coates Construction Co., stopped briefly in hometown for a visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McKinney of Silver City Iowa visited yesterday for the funeral of James H. Jones. Omaha attorney T F Wiles spent hours at the county courthouse. Mrs Carl Matherson of Storm Lake Iowa left for home after visiting the Rice family. Miss Hazel L Dovey of Cleveland arrived for a visit with her Dovey relatives. Miss Julia Troop from near Nehawka and Miss Elizabeth Dunn of Houston, a Nebraska University student, visited the Troop home Friday.
Office safe in good condition for sale. Contact A. W. White in Plattsmouth 1td-1tw for details.
Strong demo crates in the South back Governor Smith while republican high bidders push to defeat him for the democratic nomination at the Houston convention.
Corinne Hallstrom turned seven with a Thursday party at her Avoca home. Guests included Mrs. J. F. Sindelar, Kathryn Mae of Omaha, Elvin Greene and family from Lake Worth Florida, J. E. Hallstrom and family, Bobby and Tom, and Bertha Schrader. A birthday dinner and cake with candles accompanied the gifts.
County Judge A H Duxbury issued marriage licenses to Oxford of Missoula Montana and Miss Leone Jewett of Waverly to Clarence A Althouse of Alvo and Miss Alice Marion Cooley of Waverly. Althouse is son of W J Althouse a prominent Alvo resident.
Advert reads that T. H. Pollock and L. C. Likewise seek cows, heifers, and calves. Inquiries directed to phones 1 and 36 in Plattsmouth.
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