Heavy Rains Threaten Nebraska and Surrounding States
Heavy rains across southeastern Nebraska threaten Nemaha and Richardson counties and parts of northern Kansas and western Iowa. Flooded creeks and rivers rise again, with Richardson County losses around 100000 dollars in crops, bridges and highways. Nebraska and Missouri areas report crop and road damage, flood depths, and one drowning death at Falls City not yet recovered.
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Nebraska
Nemaha
Richardson
Kansas
Iowa
Cass County
Falls City
Richardson County
Nemaha County
Missouri
Maryville
Cecil Vader
Missouri River
Parmele Screens Weary River in Vita-Phone Debut
Large crowds attended the Parmele theatre for the first sound film Weary River starring Richard Bartholmess and Betty Compson. The feature popularizes the theme song Weary River and was praised for its beautiful presentation, clear voices, and orchestral music.
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Parmele Theatre
Vitaphone
Richard Barthelmess
Betty Compson
Lear
Economy cleaning plant moves to Bekins building room
The Economy cleaning plant formerly on South 6th street has been relocated to a room in the Bekins building once used by the Coffee Shoppe. James Doyle leads the move and Fit up makes it a neat public friendly shop. O. F. Smalley will move his barber shop to the vacated space and operate there.
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Economy
South 6Th Street
Bekins
James Doyle
Economy Cleaners
O. F. Smalley
Mr. Smalley
Krejci Offered Teaching and Coaching Posts in Hawaii
Joe A. Krejci, Peru State Teachers College class of 1929 graduate and noted state athlete, has bids for teaching and coaching athletic sports. Honolulu schools seek him for his athletic reputation and versatile coaching skill. He also received an offer from Ord Nebraska to serve as athletic director.
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Joe A. Krejci
Peru State Teachers College
Mr. Krejci
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Krejer
Ord
Nebraska
Alumni lunch sermon calls for educated alumni leadership
Sears Davis, Plattsmouth speaker at the annual alumni lunch at the agricultural college urged alumni to educate future students and stay current. He said the college is built by inspiring faculty, and students should obey laws voluntarily. The event honored class of 1909 amid cold weather and Nebranka songs.
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Sears &. Davis
Plattsmouth
the Agricultural College
Mr. Davis
Milford
Davis
F. M. Fling
Burnett
Fossler
Raymond
Nebraska
Eighth Birthday for Corine Hallstrom in Avoca
Corine Hallstrom celebrated her eighth birthday on May 31 at her Avoca Nebraska home. Afternoon games preceded a luncheon with gifts from many guests including Jimmie Mauzy Marilynn Wilcox Kathryn Sindelar Clara Lynn Kathleen Richard Spencer Propst Robert Tom Jack Hallstrom Mrs James Mauzy Mrs C E Wilcox Mrs John Hallstrom of Plattsmouth Mrs A W Propst Tecumseh Elvin Greene Mrs J F Sindelar Omaha Mrs Clarence Wilson Mr J E Hall Hallstrom Avoca.
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Corine Hallstrom
Avoca
Nebraska
Corine
Jimmie Mauzy
Marilynn Wilcox
Kathryn Mae Sindelar
Clara Lynn
Kathleen
Richard
Spencer Propst
Robert
Tom
Jack Hallstrom
James Mauzy
C. E. Wilcox
John Hallstrom
Plattsmouth
A. W. Propst
Tecumseh
Elvin Greene
J. F. Sindelar
Omaha
Clarence Wilson
J. E. Hall- Hallstrom
Pinks Welcome Lincoln Visitors for Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Emmons Pink hosted a group at their west Pearl street home including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sharpnack of Lincoln and their daughter. also present were Mr. and Mrs. Guy Harris and daughter Marian, with Alyce Johnson visiting from California staying over Sunday before returning home.
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Emmons Pink
West Pearl Street
Fred Sharpnack
Lincoln
Guy Harris
Marian
Bert Sharpnack
Capital City
Judge Begley to Hold Court in Omaha This Week
District Judge James T. Begley departed for Omaha to hold court there for Judge Foster who cannot handle his docket this coming week. The arrangement covers a temporary reassignment by the fourth district bench.
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James T. Begley
Omaha
Foster
Fourth District
Branch of Auto Owners' Club is Assured Here
Mrs. I. M. Pollard of Omaha has promoted Nebraska Motor Club work in Plattsmouth for auto owners. The local unit will soon organize with fifty members per director to improve roads and traveler safety. Benefits include free emergency road service and legal advice, up to 25 dollars annual coverage, and theft recovery rewards. Local garages and tire shops will handle towing, road info, and repairs.
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I. M. Pollard
Omaha
Nebraska Motor Club
American Automobile Association
Suto
Pollard
Plattsmouth
Nebraska Auto Club
John Bauer Co
Ofe Ol Co
Plattsmouth Tire Co
Vacation Bible School Opens with 1.8 Children Registered
Mrs H E Sorter heads a city wide Vacation Bible School with 1.8 children registered. Classes split between First Presbyterian for kindergarten and primary and First Methodist for intermediate and junior ages. Fifteen teachers start, with more to be added as enrollment grows. A watchman will assist younger children crossing Chicago avenue for safety.
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H. E. Sorter
First Presbyterian Church
First Methodist Church
Sorter
Presbyterian Church
The
Chicago Avenue
New Pan-Tex Presser Added at Ladies Toggery
Fred P. Bush of the Ladies Toggery announces the addition of a modern Pan-Tex presser to the cleaning and pressing department. The machine, fired by steam from a large Kisco boiler, enables faster work and greater convenience compared with the former gas-operated press.
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Fred P. Bush
Kisco
DeLuxe Bus Line Opens New Depot in Omaha
The DeLuxe bus line will move from Union station to a new depot at 1704 Howard Street, Omaha. Ike Gilinsky of Omaha operates the line between this city and Omaha and will run Plattsmouth and Weeping Water buses from the new facility.
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Omaha
Ike Gilinsky
Union Station
Gilinsky
Howard Street
Plattsmouth
Weeping Water
Williams Schneiders Bride: Miss Helen Williams Wed
Miss Helen Williams of Eimwenod will wed Karl Schneider of Indienola in a private home ceremony on June 5. Williams, a Wilber high school teacher for four years, has received several bridal showers hosted by relatives and friends including Mrs. Montgomery and Mrs. Langhorst. Reverend Frank Lenz, brother of the groom, will officiate. Miss Cora Williams is maid of honor. Schneider, once employed at Plattsmouth State Bank, is well known in the city.
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Helen Wiliams
Eimwenod
Karl Schneider
Indienola
R. Schuchtemter
Opal Turner
Rebekals
Frank Lenz
Cora Williams
Schneider
Pitttsmouth State Bank
Elmwood
Plattemonth Lodge of the Masons
Grand Lodge
Nebraska
Fred G. Nolting
Henry Nolting
A. H. Duxbury
BR. P. Westover
H. L. Guyer
Robert Painter
Leonard Born
August Haffenberger
P. T. Heineman
H. E. Sorterthaplain
Raymond C. Cook
Luke L. Wiles
Plattsmouth Lodes
Masonic
Frank A. Cloidt
H. G. McClus
Plattsmouth
Junior C D A Banquet and Initiation Held at K of C Hall
The Junior C D A of Lady of Loreto Court 709 held its second annual initiation for eight members at the K of C Hall. A business meeting elected Agnes Brink president and others. a mother daughter banquet followed with 36 at the table.
Doctor Attends International Rotary Convention in Dallas
Dr J S Livingston of this city has returned from the International Rotary convention in Dallas Texas. He enjoyed a delightful southern trip and met representatives from around the world at the gathering. He also visited former locals Charles A Richer a construction businessman in Villas and Charles D Grimes formerly a newspaper man and attorney now with the Chicago Rock Island Gulf railroad at Fort Worth.
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J. S. Livingston
International Rotary
Dallas
Texas
Southland
Rotary
South
Dr. Livingston
Charles A. Richer
I[villas
Charles D. Grimes
Chicago
Rock Island 2Nd Gulf Railroad
Fort Worth
Livingston
Death of Joseph Prince in Omaha
The death of Joseph Prince, 80, a former local resident, occurred Sunday in Omaha where he had lived. He had been in poor health for weeks with little hope of recovery. He is survived by his widow and four children from a previous marriage, including Frank Prince and Mrs. Chocalec nearby, another son in Crete, and a daughter in Texas.
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Joseph Prince
Omaha
Frank Prince
Chocalec
Crete
Texas
Improvements at Burlington Station Driveway
The Burlington is upgrading the driveway landing to the passenger station on Main Street. Crushed rock and gravel are being laid between the station and the west park to create a durable hard surfaced roadway, improving the approach and overall appearance.
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Burlington
Main Street
High Water Delays Missouri Bridge Pier Construction
Heavy Missouri River rise, reaching 1.8 feet above Sunday level, washed out two temporary falsework tents for Union Bridge and Construction Co. at the river pier site. Despite high flow, crews salvaged materials and expect a delay but aim to complete sealing of the pier with the water receding. The firm reports good winter progress and plans to finish the remaining pier by October as preparations continue for the steel superstructure.
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Falls City
Neb
Leavenworth
Kan
Missouri Pacific
Auburn
Burlington
Omaha-Kansas City
Napier
Nemaha
Missouri
Cnion Bridge & Construction Co
Helms
Union Bridge & Construction Company
Oklahoma City
Union Construction Co
Cbridge
W C T U Flower Social At Mrs Wiles Home
The W C T U held its annual flower social at Mrs J E Wiles home on Chicago avenue with many members in attendance. Devotions led by Mrs Charles A Troop featured scripture quotes and a fine program including talks and musical numbers by Anna Heisel Catherine McClusky Jean Hayes Jane Rebs Martha Gorder and the Benak trio. Mrs Robert B Hayes reported on the S T S contest and prizes, followed by hostess supplied refreshments.
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Tuestar
Dannly
J. E. Wiles
Chicago Avenue
Charles A. Troop
Fred G. Morgan
Anna Heisel
Catherine McClusky
Mary Katherine Wiles
Jean Hayes
Majorie Arn
Jane Rebs
Martha Gorder
John F. Gorder
Benak
Mary
Frances
Joe Benak
Robert B. Hayes
Notre Dame reunion yields fond memories for Boise visitor
Francis Neitzel of Boise Idaho, a Notre Dame alumnus, visited his grandmother Mrs F R Guthmann during travel home from the Notre Dame reunion in South Bend Indiana. He enjoyed renewing school day friendships and meeting former classmates. Neitzel is son of Mr and Mrs H R Neitzel longtime Murdock residents.
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Francis Neitzel
Boise
Idaho
South Bend
Indiana
Notre Dame University
F. R. Guthmann
Neitzel
Notre Dame
H. R. Neitzel
Murdock
Plattsmouth Ranger Homer Spangler Gains Nebraska High Honor
Plattsmouth honors recipient Homer Spangler earns an athletic distinction from the University of Nebraska. Spangler, mile event winner at the field and track meet in early May, stands as the city’s sole honoree among 1829 athletes across football basketball and track teams statewide.
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Patix
Universty of
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Homer Spangler
Field Ciy
Ete University
Mev
Homer
Palio Vacation Bible School Sees Day Two Enrollment Rise
Registration on Tuesday reached 135 children, up from 108 the previous day, with a week end target of 160. Most gains came from kindergarten and primary groups at the Presbyterian church, while older students attended the Meth odist church. Mrs H E Sortar directs the Sunday school and Miss Helen Farley leads Presbyterian teaching staff.
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Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
H. E. Sortar
Helen Farley
Lincoln 4 H Club Attendee Heads To State Gathering
Miss Florence Schutz travels from Daiby Anmionge to Lincoln for the annual 4 H clubs meeting. She represents a local sewing group and looks forward to joining hundreds of youths in state university extension work.
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Anmionge
Lincoln
Florence Schutz
Aternoon
State University
State P. E. C. Convention Opens in Peru Nebraska
The Nebraska state convention of the P. E. C. society begins today in Peru and continues through Thursday. Delegates from across the state attend with Mrs. E. H. Wescott directing the four day musical program to enhance entertainment and pleasure.
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P. E. C. Society
Peru
Nebraska
Sisterhood
E. H. Wescott
High Water Delays Pier Work on New Missouri Bridge
Rising Missouri River water halts pier construction on the new bridge. Flood levels wash away falsework and delay completion, pushing open date later into autumn though officials hope for prior to winter travel.
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Missouri
Missouri River
Funeral of Joseph Prince District obituary in Omaha
Funeral services for Joseph Prince Sr former city resident were held at St Mary's Catholic Church Omaha then transported by auto to this city for burial in Catholic cemetery. He is survived by the widow two sons and two daughters in law Mrs John Chovanec Mrs Frank Chovanec Frank Prince and R F Prince plus grandchildren Arnold A Prince Emils Prince James Fink Louis and Frank of Crete.
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Joseph Prince
Omaha
St. Mary's Catholic Church
U. Streets
Teh
Cauldwell
Nebraska
Frank Prince
R. F. Prince
Wilbur
Arnold A. Prince
Emils Prince
James Fink
Louis
Frank
Crete
Local Legion Awards For School Poster Contest
The American Legion post announced a 3 prize fund for pupil posters in city grades. Winners include Marie Nelaonu fifth grade, Donald Bushnell eighth grade, James Benedict third grade, and Richard Yelik fourth grade. Prizes available at Miss Marie Kaufmann’s home, art supervisor, Seventh and Loftist streets. contestants may call to collect.
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American Legion Post
Marie Nelaonu
Donald Bushnell
James Benedict
Richard Yelik
Marie E. Kaufmann
Seventh
Loftist
Waldener Soennichsen Returns From Pneumonia Battle
From Wednesdays Dallas visit downtown this morning Waldener Soennichsen was seen after weeks of illness. He enjoyed a short car ride into the city as friends expressed relief at his recovery though he is not yet able to resume business activities following a severe attack of pneumonia.
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Soennichsen
Ngain
Card of Thanks for Editor's 87th Birthday
The note expresses gratitude to friends who honored the Journal editor on his 87th birthday with bouquets and congratulatory letters. The writer notes the immense and beautiful bouquets and says the memories are appreciated in his dating years.
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Journal
Reed Arrested in Omaha on Liquor Charge
The Omaha Bee-News reports D. C. Reed of Plattsmouth was arrested Monday afternoon at Sixth and Pierce Streets on possession and transportation of intoxicating liquor. Reed was released on bond pending his hearing.
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Omaha Bee-News
D. CC. Reed
Plattamouth
Sixth
Pierce Streets
Flo
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Ingebure Reichgtadt
Mary Ann Hadraba
Fred G. Notting
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