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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1926
Page
2
Visitors and residents from Alvo, Weeping Water, Lincoln and Omaha attended Memorial Day events and social visits. Local happenings include ball game verdict 8 to 4 for Alvo over Franklin Ice Cream, juror changes, and free Saturday movie shows drawing crowds.
Memorial services were held on the last Sunday afternoon with Judge of the Municipal Court of Lincoln as speaker. A large crowd gathered for patriotic songs then proceeded to the cemetery north of the city where salutes were fired over graves of Grand Army of the Republic Spanish American War and American Legion World War veterans by Lincoln post firing squad, Taps by three buglers.
The Woman's Reading club of Alvo and families toured Arbor Lodge state park on Thursday. About fifty people arrived by motor, enjoyed the grounds and mansion, and a picnic dinner was served in the park. Nebraska City Press.
Campfire Girls of Alvo will depart soon for a Crete outing with a fine camp ground and boating area. They meet annually for a season and will be chaperoned by their sponsor for an excellent time. Planned travelers include Emeline Snaveley Pauline Snaveley Alice Cook Eleanor Henschley Lola Henschley Helen Schafer Mearle Vickers Alice Fairfield Dorothy H Peterson Dorothy Coatman and Doris Coatman.
The paper covers Alvo Greenwood Manley Murdock Nehawka Union Murray and more towns with county seat happenings in semi weekly and daily editions. Subscriptions at $2 annually offer extensive news coverage twice weekly.
The annual meeting of the legal voters of School District No 102 of Cass county Nebraska will be held at the high school auditorium in Alvo on Monday June 14 1926 at 8 o clock p m for the purpose of voting an appropriation of 16500 for school purposes which is in excess of the levy and for the transaction of such other business as may lawfully come before them. H L Bornemeier Alvo Secretary.
J M Stone, Nehawka pioneer, lies critically ill at his daughter I C West home after recent illness and pneumonia. The 81 year old suffered a brief return to health Monday but grew worse, with sons Charles of Clearwater and Lester of Del Norte en route and several children at bedside.
The Samaritan class of the Christian church held a joyful box social at the church last evening with many members attending. Games kept the young people engaged for hours, boxes were auctioned with interest and fun, followed by a fine supper from the assortment of tasty boxes.
P L Hall Democratic candidate pledges a progressive and economical administration. He supports farmers and producers and advocates policies favoring growth and efficiency in state finances.
John E. Turner of Elmwood Nebr announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Treasurer in the primary on August 10 1926. He is a Elmwood High School graduate, attended state university, served in World War and has managed Farmers Elevator Co Elmwood since returning. He asks voters to consider his candidacy for the treasurer’s office.
Bert Reed declares for the Republican nomination for Cass County Sheriff at the August 1, 1926 primaries. He pledges impartial law enforcement and asks for support, noting he has resided in Cass County since age 14.
Otto Neilson thirty nine secretary of the Omaha Elks lodge is dead from an auto crash on the King of Trails highway seven miles from Falls City. George Wickert a passenger escaped with minor injuries. They were returning from a three day Elks convention. The car skidded in gravel and rolled over.
Fred Patterson longtime Cass County surveyor will not seek re election at the end of his term. A resident offered to pay filing costs to place his name on the ballot but Patterson has refused to file his acceptance. He plans to return to farming in Rock Bluffs, prompting opportunities for any ambitious candidate to take the office and maintain the records.
Bates Book and Gift Shop offers the complete Dennison picnic goods line, promising a ready story for your outdoor gathering. The retailer emphasizes convenience and a full range of picnic accessories to simplify planning.
Miss Henrietta B. Lanspa and Mr. A S Miller wed in a 8 oclock ceremony at St Marys Roman Catholic Church David City Nebraska. Rev Father Sproll officiated. The couple plans a two to three week honeymoon then reside in Plattsmouth Nebraska.
Mrs. Maude Wegener of Wenatchee Washington leaves after visiting cousin Mrs. J E Jones and family. Mr. and Mrs. B A Miller move from Kansas City to Omaha and spend a few hours with Mr. and Mrs. J E Jones. Myrtle Wood of Wabash Nebraska visits town as secretary of Cass County Rural Letter Carriers Association to meet local carriers.
Fritav's Call- QO. A. Davis of Murray visited the city for several hours on business. J. J. Wheeler from Lincoln, Burlington offices, spent part of the day in town attending to business and meeting friends. B. A. Root, Rock Bluffs assessor, was here briefly to file his annual report and wrap up duties with County Assessor W. H. Puls. Mrs. Susie Fudge of Montgomery WV and Mrs. C. A. Young of Dayton OH, visiting Sayles family at the Seybert home, left yesterday following the death of Florence A. Sayles Weeks prior.
August Kaffenberger and wife tour toward Omaha visiting friends on business while en route. David Sampson from Long Beach California enjoys a family visit in Beaver City with relatives and old connections. Mrs. Room and daughters Kathryn and Mrs. Delay journey home after two weeks with Boom daughters Mrs. Gobelman and Mrs. Jones who is recovering from typhoid. Wiley Sigler, recently at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, returned for an overnight visit before resuming hospital stay.
Harvey B. Koop and Miss Gertrude Wood, prominent Louisville residents, wed Wednesday at Evangelical Lutheran parsonage with Rev. Theodore Hartman officiating. Only immediate relatives attended before they travel to Omaha then begin housekeeping in Louisville. Miss Wood is daughter of W. A. Wood of Omaha and granddaughter of late Judge J. P. Wood. Mr. Koop is cashier of Home State Bank of Louisville and known for sound business judgment.
A civic committee is raising funds to hire a paid secretary for the Local Chamber of Commerce. They seek 3000 to 4000 dollars to cover salary and promotional work to attract industries and improve the city. They favor hiring an outsider with fresh vision to boost civic development.
In Elkader based Elmwood Leader-Echo report Velma Bornemeier teaching at Elmwood was honored with a mock wedding at the William Witt home. Eighteen guests wore costumes. Rev McNutt officiated at an improvised altar. The event featured the Prisoner’s Song sung by Miss Carson and gifts including scrapbooks and an electric waffle iron.
E L Gilmore of Ashland Nebraska reports seed corn results with early varieties Huron dent plantings on June 10 1925 yielding 68 bushels and eighteen pounds per acre and ripe corn planted June 24 1925 yielding forty bushels No 4 corn from the same trial site one mile north on D L D tid-w.
Torn May 26 note from South Bend records a birth and a string of visits by residents to Omaha Lincoln Plattsmouth and local towns. Many entries mention Brdahl Dill Bornman Roeber Stander Reinke Campbell and Weaver families with travel to Lincoln Omaha Mead o and Rushland events.
Mrs. Henry Ahl and Mrs. Mary Duff of Cedar Creek traveled to Surprise after learning their niece Mrs. Arthur Kunzman died Friday May 21 at Lutheran hospital York. Kunzman leaves husband one son three brothers four sisters and her mother. The family were Cass county residents in pioneer days.
Word from Mrs. Tilitha Smith at Interior South Dakota confirms a healthy son born May 28 to R. A. Smith and wife. This makes the couple's second child and adds a new heir to the Smith household, bringing joy to Union friends and relatives.
For sale: the Sophia Schafer farm located four miles west and five miles north of Murray. See F. G. Egenberger in Plattsmouth for details or arrangements.
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