Graves to be marked as All Veterans graves designated
Hugh J. Kearns post American Legion plans permanent grave markers for every veteran from Mexican War to World War I. A detailed cemetery plat with veteran names and service units will be created assisted by Uncle Thomas Wiles and Warren Tulene. A German cannon memorial, improved landscaping, and yearly Decoration Day emphasis are planned to honor fallen soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurstan
Hugh J. Kearns
American Legion
Legion
Thomas Wiles
Wiles
Warren Tulene
St Marys Guild Meets At Miss Whites Home
The St Marys Guild of the Episcopal church met Tuesday afternoon at Miss Mable White's north side home. Members sewed and discussed business before a towel shower for Brownell Hall Omaha girls school. A large donation of towels was collected for the hall. Refreshments followed and all enjoyed Miss White and Mrs Walter J White’s hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Guild
The
Episcopal Church
Mable White
Brownell Hall
Episcopal Church School For Girls
Omaha
Miss White
Walter J. White
Births and Deaths in May Record Seven Girls Born
May birth report shows seven girls and three boys in the local district. Deaths for the month list five men and two women.
Making Improvements at the Ofe Co station
The Ofe Co is upgrading its Chicago Avenue station with a new roof and rainbow shingles to enhance appearance. The office and warehouse building will receive interior decorating to create a neat, pleasant space. The firm distributes Shel' make of fasoline locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofe of] Co
Oid
Chicago Avenue
Werebhonsr
Mos
Fasoline
Plattsmouth Elks to Attend State Convention in Grand Island
The Plattsmouth Elks planned a large delegation for the Nebraska state convention at Grand Island starting June 7. Exalted rulers B A Rosencrans L L Turpin Ed Fullerton and others will lead a white hat and purple ribbon display as Plattsmouth aims to show it is among the best lodges in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
B. A. Rosencrans
Nebraska
L. L. Turpin
Ed Fullerton
Sidney Bell
Car!ofe
Clarence Conner
Thomas Green
Elks
Elks Lodge
Entertains at Bridge Hosts Hostesses at Two Social Events
Mrs. Frank M. Bester and Mrs. John V. Hatt hosted afternoon and evening bridge gatherings at the Hatt residence on West Pearl Street. Six tables played in both sessions with prizes awarded to Mrs. J. F. Varga and Mrs. 8. W. Beil in the afternoon and Mrs. J. F. Waren and Mrs. L. W. Egenberger in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Bester
John V. Hatt
Hatt
West Pearl Street
J. F. Varga
L. W. Egenberger
J. F. Gorder
Christening of Son at Orthodox Greek Church Ceremony
The Conis home hosted a Greek Orthodox christening for their baby son John with Rev. D. Calonopolus from Omaha officiating. Godfather Harry Mores of Omaha stood with the family as out of town guests arrived including Gus Stavron of Nebraska City and James Kondaris of Perry Iowa for the event followed by a dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Conis
Conis
D. Calonopolus
St. John’s Church
Omaha
West
John
Harry Mores
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
City
Gus Stavron
Nebraska City
Sanford Hotel
James K. Kondaris
Perry Iowa
Floral Park of Rich Beauty Graces Plattsmouth Home
A Plattsmouth couple, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Westcott, transform their 7th and Main home with a Greek water garden, terraced lawns, and a standout rose and iris display. A barberry hedge frames the grounds as nightly electric lights illuminate the water features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Rosencrans and Larson Duel On Golf Course
In a clash of two sports fans Rosencrans and Larson tested golf versus tennis with golf balls and tennis rackets. The match on June 1 ended with Larson ahead 57 to 40 but questions about scoring records linger and a recount may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosencrans
A. Rosencrans
Somania
Ray Larson
Larson
Rosen Erans
Dan Butler
Omaha
Joe Koutsky
Journal Want Ads Cost But They Still Get Results
Classified line notes suggest affordable rates for want ads with surprising impact. Small listings attract attention from readers seeking bargains and opportunities, delivering visible response for buyers and sellers alike.
Thompson Family Heads to Tulsa Oklahoma
Joseph Thompson and his daughters Miss Clara May and Miss Anna Thompson depart for Tulsa Oklahoma to establish homes there en route visiting Kansas and relatives. The family leaves with good wishes from local friends for their future happiness. Joseph Elington takes toll keeper duties at the Plattsmouth Auto and Wares Bride Co. site north of the city and moves to the residence there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Thompson
Clara May
Anna Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Tulsa Oklahoma
Kansas
Oil City
Thompson
Joseph Elington
Business Men to Aid in the Car Parking Task
Local Ad club members propose that club car owners park at their garages or homes on busy Saturdays to free Main Street spaces. They note rear lots behind the Scermnichsen store could become supervised parking to improve safety. Wider plan needed for more parking facilities beyond Sixth Street limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Waris
Scermnichsen
Upper Main Street
Sixth Street
Surprise Birthday Gathering For E A Lorenz
Yesterday marked the birthday anniversary of E A Lorenz a well known local merchant A group of about twelve friends gathered at his Oak Street home last evening for a pleasant social visit They presented a fitting remembrance to Mr Lorenz and refreshments were served by Mrs Lorenz after the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Lorenz
Oak Street
Showing Improvement for A. B. Smith After Hospital Return
A. B. Smith, who came home ten days ago from Omaha, rested yesterday afternoon with friends. He shows clear signs of improvement from recent treatment and home care. Doctors expect his condition to continue improving with rest at home and time to regain health and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Smith
Omaha
Mr. Smith
Purchases New Pontiac at Local Dealership
Posey Chilton, the city’s Pontiac agent, sold a new Pontiac to S. Y. Mayabb of this city who looks forward to driving the car and is pleased with the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posey Chilton
S. Y. Mayabb
City band concerts to be funded by business tax
City officials consider using the business tax fund to finance weekly summer band concerts. The amusement fund is short this year due to baseball park repairs, while business interests have paid into the tax fund but receive little direct benefit. The plan calls for a concert each week, weather permitting, matching neighboring towns like Weeping Water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeping Water
Fagles Band Concert Pleases City Residents
A large crowd gathered at 4th and Main for a concert by the Fagles band directed by William R. Horry. The program featured serenades and popular tunes, with temporary seating arranged for women and children. Concerts are planned for Wednesday evenings during the summer, aligned with store hours until 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4Th and Main Street
Fagles Band
William R. Horry
King
Rosita
Picnic Supper Honoring Eva Fritzinger At Propst Home
A birthday party for Eva Fritzinger of Valparaiso Neb was hosted by Miss Dorothy Lahr at Welter L. Propst's Chicago avenue home. Young guests, including Margaret Stevenson Emily Lorenz Dorothy Stevenson Catherine Terrybury Frances Wetenkamp and Dorothy Lahr, enjoyed games and a picnic supper in the pleasant shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welter L. Propst
Chicago Avenue
Peopie
Dorothy Lahr
Eva Fritzinger
Valparaiso
Nebi
Margaret Stevenson
Emily Lorenz
Dorothy Stevenson
Catherine Terryberry
Frances Wetenkamp
Eva Ritzinger
Mortgage Record From May Files in Dallas County Deeds
May mortgage filings and releases recorded in Dallas County Register of Deeds office by Miss Jessie M. Robertson. Includes details of property liens and discharge actions noted for public record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daltly
County Register of Deeds
Jessie M. Robertson
Real Rose Garden At William Barclay Home Districts Charm
Visitors to the government building at 5th and Vine streets glimpse a real rose hedge on the William Barclay grounds west of the post office. planted five years ago by Mr and Mrs Barclay the hedge now blooms with untold thousands of red roses making a restful scene for lovers of natural beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem Thureday
C. C. Wescott
Main Street
Arco
Wescott
5Th
Vine Streets
William Barclay
Barclavord
Barclay
Piano Pupils of Miss Gass Hold Recital
On Thursday afternoon June 2 at the public library auditorium Miss Olive Gass led a piano recital by her pupils. The program included memory duets and solos for two parts with 21 numbers by the girls and boys. Miss Treva Edgerton was named honor pupil. she earned multiple medals and a DAR prize, and never missed a piano lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayls
Public Library
Olive Gass
Bernese Ann
Miss Gass
Treva Edgerton
Miss Edgerton
Douglas Douglas
Robert Secord Stuart Porter
Cecil Comstock
James Comstock
George Perry
Doris Ann Douglas
Louise Rishel
Dorothy Yost
Barbara Spangler
Mata Schackness
Mildred Elledge
Jean Elizabeth Holmes
Maxine Wiles
Mildred Vincent
Lena Woodruff
Alice Funk May Benak
Leona Meisinger
Frances Benak
June Keil
Rachael Baldwin-Stones
Marjorie Arn
Big Channel Catfish Landed By Grebe Brothers On Missouri
William and John Grebe, famed Missouri River anglers, landed a channel cat weighing at least 106 pounds after a half hour struggle to bring it to shore. They also caught a 68 pound fish, noting the giant catch as a remarkable achievement in their long angling careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
John Grebe
Missouri River
Mason
Crushed Rock Work to Repair King of Trails Route
State highway department to begin filling the long soft stretch from La Platte to Fort Crook with crushed rock. Workers will place rock in the rutted fill south of the Pappie bridge to firm the surface ahead of gravel application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
King of Trails
la Platte
Fort Crook
Pappie Bridge
Plattsmouth Boy Scouts Enjoy Cedar Creek Camp
About twenty five scouts left May 28 for the annual encampment at Cedar Creek. They pitched tents, kept Sabbath, held a Decoration Day service, and followed a full week of merit badge work, games, swimming, campfires, and hikes. The boys and parents praised the camp and look forward to next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Cedar Creek
Mr. Mrasek
Geoine
Bob
Jimmie
Mothers of the Bays
Plattamouth
Rev. McClusky
C. A. Rawls
Mr. Wescott
George Caldwell
K. P
Aged Resident Matthew Stastka Ill After December Surgery
Matthew Stastka, longtime city resident, has remained at home for three weeks showing some strength but facing ongoing frailty after surgery last December. His condition is described as serious due to his advanced years and recent trying weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Stastka
Mr. Staska
Col Bates Shows Signs Of Recovery At Bedside
Reports from Col M A Bates editor of the Journal say he rests easier than in days past though still weak and confined to bed. He is hoped to soon take nourishment and move toward a full recovery as conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col M. A. Bates
Journal
Journal Want Ad Dept Promises Results
An advice style line urges readers to use the Jour nal Want Ad Dept to publish ads and secure results. It emphasizes the department as the channel for effective personal and business notices.
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Sexton
Fiks
Grand Island
C. C. Wescottamily
Oklahoma
Pontiac
Boy Scouts
Col. Bates
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