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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1924

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Injunction Sought Over Cass County Sheriff Case

In district court Sheriff E. P. Stewart seeks a temporary restraining order and injunction to confirm his custody of the Cass county jail and stop opponents from denying his sheriff status. The hearing to make the injunction permanent is set for June 13 with prior orders placing Stewart in possession of the jail and blocking challenges to his authority.

District Court E. P. Stewart W. A. Robertson Baker & Ready A. 5. Lewis, Jr Carrol D. Quinton Abraham Lincoln Tidd Ralph J. Heynie Andrew F. Sturm C. D. Quinton Cass County Carroll v. Stauffer Omaha Charles W. Bryan Nebraska Sherif D. Quinton Came County Board of County Commissioners C. Dd. Quinton Cas County Casa County Co. D. Quinton Quinton Stewart

Mrs Born Heads to McLean From Omaha Trip

Mr and Mrs Louie Born travel to Omaha with their daughter Miss Ethel and Mrs Fred Brouitek. Mrs Born then leaves for McLean Neb to visit sister Mrs Adam Frederick, joined by her brother Mr Adam Meisinger for a few days. they hope to find everyone well.

Louie Born Ethel Fred Brouitek Omaha Born McLean Nebr Adam Meisinger Adam Frederick

Citizens Military Training camp draws local youths

The seventh army corps area camp runs August 1 to 30 at Fort Des Moines Iowa. Plattsmouth Keys will be sent for training with instructors from Fort Crook. Local youths Carl Kell Stuart Egenberger Ray Lambert George Rebal Herbert Johnson Russell Wasley plan to attend if county quota allows.

Citizens Seventh Army Corps Army Corps Plattsmouth Keys Fort Des Moies Iowa 17Th Infantry Fort Crook Carl Kell Stuart Egenberger Ray Lambert George Rebal Herbert Johnson Russell Waslev

Fiery Ku Klux Cross Seen Over City in Dark Display

Late Saturday residents reported a 15 foot high flaming cross on a hillside east of the R. P. Westover home near the high school. The cross, emblem of the Ku Klux Klan, marked an early public demonstration of a local hooded order in the city.

Court House R. P. Westover Ku Klux Klan Hooded Order

Birthday Serenade Delights a Veteran Editor

Col M A Bates turned eighty two to a surprising birthday moment on a rainy Monday evening. While he planned to attend the theatre the Eagles band gathered outside his apartment and played a birthday serenade, a gesture warmly appreciated by the veteran editor.

Col. M. A. Bates Eagles

Bates Celebrates 82nd Birthday Veteran Journal Editor

EIGHTY TWO YEARS YOUNG Prom Monday s Duafly Today was the eighty second birthday of Col. M. A. Bates, veteran editor of the Journal. The Colonel began in the newspaper business after the Civil War, serving as a youthful volunteer from Ohio. He has enjoyed good health this past year and hopes to reach the century mark.

M. A. Bates Journal Altho Lollinois Ohio

Masons Welcome Officials at Plattsmouth Cornerstone

Mayor John P. Sattler greeted visiting Masons and grand lodge officers in Plattsmouth with remarks at the east veranda ceremony. Judge James T. Begley gave a welcome, and Charles A. Chappell spoke as Nebraska A F A M grand master. The event ended with America and a tour of the Home.

Knicus Templir Grand Lodsee Eagles Grand Lodge Raymond Cook Frank A. Croidt R. P. Westover RK. W. Krorr John Frady Harley Cecil C. J. Theleonard L Holy Spirit Charles A. Chappell Ile Oi Davis First Methodist Church John P. Sattler Plattsmouth Minden Nebraska

Plattsmouth Hosts Grand Lodge Visitors With Warm Reception

After a reception and inspection at the Home the grand lodge party traveled by auto to Burlington station for a 5 o clock return to Omaha. The Plattsmouth Masons entertained the visitors on the journey from Omaha with vigor, gum, and candy for ladies, underscoring the town's hospitality and anticipation of future visits.

Grand Rodeo Burlington Eagles Omaha Grand Lodge Plattsmouth

Young couple weds in Glenwood Saturday

Miss Hazel Sullivan and Mr Merle Rainey wed at the First Methodist parsonage in Glenwood Iowa. The bride and groom, both Cass county natives and Plattsmouth High School graduates class of 1919, will reside in Chicago where Rainey works in the Commonwealth Edison Co statistical department.

Hazel Sullivan Merle Rainey Chicago Glenwood Iowa First Methodist Church Clara Isabel Rainey Marie Sullivan Floyd Becker Towa City Arthur Sullivan Plattsmouth High School Cass County W. H. Rainey Rainey The State University Commonwealth Edison Co

Going for Operation for Svoboda in Omaha

Thomas Svoboda left for Omaha to undergo an operation at Immanuel hospital aimed at permanent relief from a months long rupture. Injured while an lineman for Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co., he has since suffered affects from the incident. The company awarded compensation and agreed to cover operation expenses.

Thomas Svoboda Omaha Immanuel Hospital Svoboda Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co

Miss Olive Quinn Ill in Fresno Crops Death Rumors

A letter from Olive Quinn’s mother in Fresno California reports that Miss Quinn, former supervisor of music at Plattsmouth public schools, is very seriously ill at her home and recovery is unlikely. Friends and former students are saddened by the news and view it as a severe blow.

Olive Quinn Plattsmouth Fresno California Miss Quinn Peple

Lorenz Family Visits Before West Coast Auto Trip

Frank Lorenz his wife and two sons of Des Moines Iowa arrived yesterday for a visit with L W Lorenz and Emil Lorenz brothers. The family plans an auto trip west via Denver and the northern Rockies to Los Angeles then return by the southern route.

Frank Lorenz Des Moines Iowa

Balloon observers die in Illinois field crash

Dr C Leroy Meisinger of Lincoln Nebraska and James T Neeley of Philadelphia were killed when their observation balloon collapsed during a spring air current test for the U S Weather Bureau near Monticello Illinois. The crash followed an intense storm and their bodies were found 150 miles northeast of Belleville.

C. Leroy Meisinger Lincoln Nebraska United States Washington James T. Neeley Philadelphia Monticello Illinois Weather Bureau Meisinger Neeley Ihinois Scott Flying Field Belleville Ilinois U. S. Weather Bureau Scott Field Georgia Dr. Meisinger J. B. Meisinger South Street Bals Meisinger Conrad P. H. Meisinger University of Nebraska State University Helen B. Hilton J. W. Hilton

Journal Ad Promotes Year Wents in Result

An advertisement in the Journal touts a yearly event or sale with a result focus. The copy emphasizes timing and value, urging readers to attend or participate. The notice cites a location and date, framing the event as a community opportunity.

Veteran Mason Ratnour Attends Weeping Water Masonic Picnic

One of Nebraska's oldest Masons, Mr Ratnour, age eighty four with sixty two years of service, attended the Masonic picnic and corner stone laying. He has served as treasurer of the Weeping Water lodge for thirty three years. Rain delayed travel as Ratnour and Floyd Cole from Elmwood stayed overnight.

Ratour Weepingster Ratnour Masonic Fraternity Weeping Water Mr. Ramour Floyd Cole Elmwood Mr. Cole The Masons

Pleasant Bridge Luncheon Honors Mrs. A. F. Fritchen

Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Frank M. Bester hosted a Saturday afternoon bridge luncheon at the J. V. Hatt home on West Pearl street in honor of Decorah Iowa guest Mrs. A. F. Fritchen. Four tables competed with Mrs. James Burnie and Mrs. Pp. Flynn winning top prizes while Mrs. Fritchen received a guest prize. Luncheon in three courses followed. Omaha visitor Mrs. May Hosber attended from out of town.

Daly J. V. Hatt West Pearl Street Hart Frank M. Bester A. F. Fritchen Decorah Iowa Frank R. Gobelman James Burnie Pp. J. Flynn Fritchen May Hosber Omaha

Arraignment for Disturbing the Peace Defect

Robert Walls appeared before Police Judge William Weber to answer a charge of disturbing the peace arising from discharging a firecracker in a city restaurant last Thursday night. He pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs totaling fifty cents, which were paid.

Robert Walls William Weber

Floyd Cole Visits City for Masonic Picnic

Floyd Cole from east of Elmwood traveled to the city yesterday to attend the Masonic picnic and spend a few hours visiting friends.

Floyd Cole Elmwood

H A Schneider Visits Omaha for Business in Town

H A Schneider arrived in Omaha for a few hours to attend to matters of business importance in the city. His brief visit focused on engagements requiring his presence and oversight.

H. A. Schneider Omaha

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Bastile Nebraska Masons John R. Webster Masonic Masonic Home Home Association Webster Frank Emory Pfoutz America Ladies of Home Chapter No. 188 Eastern Star Frank Bester First National Bank
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