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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1928
Page
4
Greenwood observes Memorial Day with the band and flowers on graves as residents reflect on soldiers and the dead. Local figures include W. E. Pailing and Mr. Jardine visiting Greenwood, Memorial services. Mrs. Dunning dies after illness. townspeople note various small trades and visits around Greenwood Lincoln and Isabel South Dakota.
Edward Swatek 45 died from asphyxiation by sewer gas while repairing a city sewer at Forty-eighth and Leavenworth Omaha. Swatek entered the manhole to locate a blocked entrance and was found wedged near the top after a search by 25 workers and firemen. Despite revival efforts, he died on the surface. He leaves a wife three sons a sister a brother and his mother.
For sale a Jersey cow offered by M. Furlong in Murray Nebraska. Delivery and price not specified.
The article notes J Pierpont Morgan served on a jury last week and suggests the other eleven jurors were distracted by thoughts of becoming his partners. The tone ridicules their focus on the mogul while on duty.
Mrs. Harriet Jane Dunning, ...
The Journal publisher R A Bates reports quick, fair adjustments after a noon Sunday fire damaged his home. Insurers Insurance Company of North America Home Insurance Company and Nebraska Union Fire Insurance Co with local adjusters A H Duxbury Vere and Gertrude Morgan settled losses on building and contents, praised for prompt service.
Funeral services for Mrs Frank Wooster were held at Holy Rosary Church on West Pearl Street. Father Jerry Hancik officiated as a large crowd of friends and neighbors attended. Burial followed at Catholic cemetery beside her husband. pallbearers were local men. Children gathered from Denver Havelock Sedalia and the city.
Reports from Gary Indiana indicate veteran B F Laughlin of Greenwood is very ill at his home. A Civil War veteran and longtime Grand Army of the Republic member, he is among the oldest in the organization, and Memorial Day observances feel his absence.
At the council meeting Greenwood votes to deny a permit to operate a pool hall causing a temporary halt in business until a new permit is granted to the current owner or a successor.
Isler Shows arrive Monday to prepare for a week long carnival at Tourist park on Washington avenue starting June 11. Louis W. Isler leads twelve high class shows and five riding devices in a 22 car train noted for cleanliness and family friendly entertainment for Cass County residents and neighboring areas.
On Wednesday last week Trumble and Mildred Spahnle were married by Judge Crawford at the Omaha courthouse at noon with Arthur Peterson and wife as witnesses. The couple stayed with the Petersons until Sunday before returning to Eagle. They grew up in Eagle and are well known locally. The groom is an auto mechanic, the bride will continue work in Adams store, and they will reside in the former Meier home. A charivari greeted the newlyweds Monday night.
Convalescence and maternity home offering medical care with choice of doctors. Contact by phone 193 W or mail Box 114.
The Burlington schedules major changes effective tomorrow in Omaha Schuyler and Lincoln service. The 2:07 p m and 3:05 p m Omaha trains are canceled, with a Schuyler through car to Pacific Junction and via Cedar Creek to Lincoln connections replacing the afternoon service. An Omaha to 1:30 a m mixed train substitutes No 14, and No 1 Denver to Chicago and No 10 Chicago to Denver routes are adjusted with fewer stops.
William F. Matschullat, a Plattsmouth High School 1923 standout and former senior class president, completes his studies in the University of Nebraska College of Sciences and Arts. Locals celebrate his strong record and share hopes for future success.
The Jones McKinney Marshall families express gratitude for sympathy and acts of kindness after the death of their husband and father. They thank the Nebraska Power Co. and Omaha workers for funeral help and for floral remembrances.
A large Walradt family reunion gathered at the old family home on the farm now occupied by Frank Salsburg. Several members across generations attended while others miss it. One guest suffered an arm injury in a cart accident and was hospitalized in Lincoln after X rays showed a fractured and badly shattered arm.
Harry McGrady was seriously injured in an accident at the Stone Quarry east of Weeping Water last Friday shortly before noon. While dumping a cart of stone as part of a stripping gang, a rock refused to dump and he was attached to the cart by the pole, nearly losing his life.
Members of the Epworth League gathered at the Bushnell home in the Bekin building to bid farewell to Isabel and Henry Marshall who depart Monday for Council Bluffs. The event featured games and refreshments provided by Mrs. Bushnell and Mrs. Trively as friends expressed regret at their departure.
The Robert G. Reed family leaves after six years in the community to relocate to Iowa City Iowa. Mr Reed bought half interest in a furniture factory there and will start work soon. Mrs Reed a noted musician and Women’s club member and Bob active in the American Legion will be missed by local friends.
R A Kirkpatrick, Omaha Legion post historian, spoke at Memorial services in the Legion community building and then rushed to Omaha for a 5 o clock WOW radio program by the 40 and 8 society. Adjutant Elmer Webb drove the Kirpatricks back to Omaha after the broadcast where they visited briefly in North Omaha.
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