Memorial Day Observed in Plattsmouth in intense heat
Memorial Day was observed in Plattsmouth with morning ceremonies at Oak Hill cemetery honoring Army Navy and Civil War and World War veterans. The American Legion and Auxiliary led programs at the American Legion building with a Gettysburg address and songs.
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Plattsmouth
Army
Navy
Oak Hill Cemetery
17Th Infantry
Fort Crook
American Legion
L. §. Devoe
Address Echoes Patriotism At Memorial Service
A moving memorial address honored fallen men and reinforced national ideals. The audience received the speech as a strong message of patriotism and closed with taps played by Scout Burton Rishel.
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Burton Rishel
Mayor Praises Flower Day for The Shut-Ins
Mayor George Lushinsky accepts honorary chairmanship of the local Flower Shut-In Day movement for June 10 as part of National Shut-In Day. Henry Jasper says florists aim to deliver flowers to every permanent shut-in with public help to supply names and addresses for outreach.
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George Lushinsky
Henry Jasper
Florists of America
Florists’ Telegraph Delivery Association
Jasper
Birthday celebration for James Mauzy Jr marks eleventh
James Mauzy Jr celebrated his eleventh birthday at home on South Ninth Street Tuesday afternoon. A large group of schoolmates and friends attended, enjoyed games, and presented gifts. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. James Mauzy and Mrs. J. H. Hallstrom.
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James Mauzy
South Ninth Street
James
J. H. Hallstrom
Corbin Davis
Junior Devoe
Maldon Allen
Carter Minor
Kenneth White
Warren Reed
Fritz Schackness
Allan White
Joe Noble
Keith Miller
Robert Hill
James Brown
Bob Beal
William Rosencrans
Werner Reichstadt
Donald Martin
Ralph Johnson
Robert
Jack
Tommie Hallstrom
Avoca
Ed McMahen
Bob Taylor
James Jones
Donald Busch
Phillip Rosencrans
Donald Gorder
Albert Glaubitz
Cary Marshall
Corrine Hallstrom
Marylin Wilcox
Beatrice
T. J. Todd
Kearney
Elmer Hallstrom
Violet Enfelkemeier
J. H. Hailstrom
Mrs. Ethelyn Mullis Accepts Lincoln Post
Mrs. Ethelyn Mullis of this city leaves for Lincoln to join First Trust Co. as a clerical worker. She previously held clerical duties here and accepted the offer from the Lincoln financial firm.
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Ethelyn Mullis
Lincoln
Grasshoppers Threaten Crops in South Dakota Plague Returns
A vast swarm of grasshoppers invaded the city Wednesday night, drifting into the business district and covering storefronts. Unlike the yellow winged variety, these pink winged grasshoppers are crop eating and raise fears of a wider invasion amid drought and heat affecting the region.
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South Dakota
Nebraska
Eagles Triumph Over Norfolk Packing Co in Close Contest
The Eagles defeated Norfolk Packing Co 11 to 8 in a Tuesday night game. Pitchers Charles Nelson and Charles Miller faced off in a high scoring duel as Eraoles built a five run lead after an early Packers rally. Umpires were Handley Taylor Shellenbarger. Miller struck out once, Nelson three times.
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Eagles
Norfolk Packing Co
Packers
Charles Nelson
Charles Miller
Handley, Taylor
Shellenbarger
Miller
Nelson
Kerr
Judge to Recall Jury for June 11 Sessions
District Judge Daniel W. Livingston was in transit from Nebraska City to Papillion when he announced the recall of the petit jury panel for June 11. Four criminal cases will be heard, including three defendants in the Weeping Water kidnapping case.
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Daniel W. Livingston
Nebraska City
Papillion
Livingston
Petit Jury Panel
Mrs Raymond Haith Undergoes Operation in Omaha
Mrs Raymond Haith of Davenport Nebraska, daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Meisinger of this city, underwent an operation Wednesday at St Catherine's hospital in Omaha. She came through the procedure nicely and is now as well as possible under the circumstances.
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Raymond Haith
Davenport
Nebraska
John M. Meisinger
St. Catherine’s Hospital
Omaha
Pleasant Friday meeting on community flower show
The Flower Snow Committee met at chairman A. L. Tidd's home to review the recent successful show. Miss Julia Svoboda led a discussion on flower placing and judging, with impressions shared by Mrs. J. W. Crabil, Mrs. C. E. Hartford, and Mrs. Lillian Freeman about the Omaha event.
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Flower Snow Committee
A. L. Tidd
Julia Svoboda
Omaha
Nebraska City Man Draws 15 Year Stretch
Harry Kuwitzky a familiar figure in Otoe county criminal circles received a fifteen year sentence in the penitentiary for the Avoca store robbery. He faced an habitual criminal count and was wanted in Douglas for another store robbery. Earl Henry was to be arraigned but postponed after consulting relatives.
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Harry Kuwitzky
Otoe County
Earl Henry
Augelia
Avoca
Kuwitzky
Douglas
Henry
Cass County
D. W. Livingston
Livingston
Nebraska City
Shower Held For Bride Mrs Robert Fitch Jr
Thursday evening a miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. Robert Fitch Jr following her marriage last Saturday in Clarinda Iowa. Hostesses Mrs Paul Wohlfarth Mrs George Lushinsky and Mrs Phillip Hirt led games Bingo and dancing numbers by Donna Fae Mason. Prizes went to Mrs Herbert Schutz Mrs John Hart and Mrs L L McCarty. Recipes were prepared for the bride as gifts were displayed on a pink and white table.
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Paul H. Wohlfarth
George Lushinsky
Phillip Hirt
Robert Fitch, Jr
Clarinda
Iowa
John Hart
L. L. McCarty
Donna Fae Mason
E. Lucile Albert
Lohengren
Rev. Lentz
Betty Ann Albert
Alice Barbara Wiles
Harold Albert
Louisa Albert
Margaret Engelkemeier
Helen Albert
Mary Wagner
Marie Speck
Norine Engelkemeier
August Stehlman
Cass County
C. L. Vines
Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth High School
Wiles
Mynard
Chester Wiles
Enjoy School Picnic At St Johns School Event
The Catholic Parent-Teachers Association held two picnics for St Johns School children and Sisters at T. J. Janda farm. Dr. Ryan led boys games and Miss Constance Rea led girls activities with noon dinner by mothers and ice cream from Rev Geo Agius. Guests Rev Harte and Rev Agius attended. new PTA officers were elected.
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Catholic Parent-Teachers Association
St. John's Schol
T. J. Janda
Dr. Ryan
Constance Rea
Geo. Agius
Catholic Daughters of America
James Webb
Father Harte
Manley
Marcellus Agius
Valparaiso
Nebr
Wm. Woolcott
A. G. Bach
John Bergman
John Kubicka
Edgar Creamer
Bryan Urges Drouth Food Production and Lift Restrictions
Governor Bryan calls Washington to remove federal planting limits and designate all Nebraska counties as drouth areas. He cites $829,104 state relief funds with only $276,000 for drouth relief, urging use of land to grow food for people and livestock. He notes freight rate cuts help Nebraskans but do not add to a possible surplus and urges action to prevent imminent shortages.
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Bryan
Drouth
Middle States
Nebraska
W. H. Brokaw
Federal
Agriculture
Washington
Riverview Club Holds Mother's Day Social Meeting
The Riverview club gathered at Mrs. Henry Kuhns home for a social meeting with a Mother's Day program. Members displayed photos of their mothers and themselves as children. A luncheon hosted by the hostess closed the event, following an earlier appreciation luncheon for extension leaders by Mrs. Gayer and Mrs. Creamer.
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Riverview Club
Henry Kuhns
Gayer
Creamer
Nottelman
Mrs Don Gray Visits Louisiana Homecoming
Mrs Don Gray formerly Miss Ves tetta Robertson arrives to spend weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs William A Robertson and relatives. Mrs W A Robertson and son James visit Gilliam Louisiana to see the Gray home and bring back their daughter for a visit, first trip to the old home since marriage.
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Don Gray
Véstetta Robertson
William A. Robertson
W. A. Robertson
James
Gilliam
Louisiana
Mrs. Otto A. Keck Returns Home From Omaha Hospital
Mrs. Otto A. Keck, previously detained in Omaha for surgery, has recovered enough to return home and will continue her recuperation at her residence in this city.
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Otto A. Keck
Omaha
Decorated Gering Building to House Cafe by E P Stewart
The interior of the Gering building on Main Street between Fourth and Fifth has been redecorated and renovated in preparation for occupant E P Stewart. The first floor is repainted and repapered, with fixtures to be renewed. Charles Fulton and Albert Sedlak directed the decorative work.
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Gering
Main Street
Fourth
Fifth Streets
E. P. Stewart
Stewart
Charles Fulton
Albert Sedlak
Plattsmouth Couple Plans European Trip to France England
Mr and Mrs Raymond J Larson of Plattsmouth Nebraska will soon depart for a European journey tracing paths once taken by 2 000 000 American travelers in 1917 18 The tour covers England including Southampton and London France mainly Paris with a visit to La Brede near Durand and a stop at the former battle front Reflecting return to the old world the trip will revisit familiar sites and memories from the World War era.
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Raymond J. Larson
Mr. Larson
England
France
Germany
Southampton
London
Paris
Larson
M. Emile Durand
LaBrede
Married in Missouri Chris Murray Weds Patti Poynter
Chris C. Murray a farmer near Louisville and Miss Patti Poynter from the neighborhood were married last Saturday May 26 at the Methodist church parsonage in Platte City Missouri Rev H E Carbon officiated. After a brief Missouri visit the couple returned home Monday and Thursday about 150 friends attended a reception with baskets of food and well wishes for a long happy life.
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Chris C. Murray
Louisville
Patti Poynter
Platte City
H. E. Carbon
Odessa
Philathea Class Elects Church Officers
The Philathea class of the Methodist church elected officers at a largely attended meeting. Officers chosen include President Mrs Glenna McMahon, Vice President Mrs Catherine Wiles, Secretary Treasurer Miss Helen Warner, Assistant Secretary Mrs George Brinklow, Corresponding Secretary Mrs Grace Perry, and Teacher C. C. Wescott. A social session followed with refreshments served.
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Methodist Church
Glenna McMahen
Catherine Wiles
Helen Warner
George Brinklow
Grace Perry
C. C. Wescott
Arn Family Visits Union and Arbor Lodge Park
Mr and Mrs W T Arn and family were at Union on Wednesday for a short time and then drove to Arbor Lodge to enjoy the beauty of the state park.
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W. T. Arn
Union Wednesday
Arbor Lodge
Illinois farmer notes drought and chinch bugs in crop damage
Joe Stenak of Burlington Illinois visits Aurora relatives and old friends. He observes drought in Illinois mirroring Nebraska and Iowa and reports chinch bugs causing substantial crop damage in farming districts.
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Joe Stenak
Burlington
Aurora
Ilinois
Joe
Illinois
Nebraska
Iowa
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Mildred Hall
W. J.H. Potter
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Clarence L. Beal
New
Lee Bennett
H. L. Capper
Humansville
David Harris Cook
Otis R. Christie
Edward Fullerton
August Hesse
Henry Hirs
John Lenz
New Cemetery
Floyd Mason
John Maybee
George D. Nelson
Glenn Pittman
Wendell Horning Horning
Robert H. Jacks
Hamburg
James Janca
Matthew A
Am. Legion
Ernest Trumble
Abraham Lincoln
Frederick Frike
Flower Day
National Movement
Tory
Schlieske
Sprecher
Cf —Clark
Thimean
Shubeck
Brittain
Taylor
Christy
Schroeder
Starkey
C. Nelson
Napier
Ae Young
F. Nelson
Chandler
Carey
Benish
Mrs. Raymond Larson
Missouri
Philathea
Lucile Albert
Chester L. Wiles
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