William Richter Survives Gas Exposure at Shop Site
William Richter of Iowa Nebraska Light and Power nearly died after being overcome by escaping gas while cutting into a pipe beneath the window of the former McElwain jewelry store space soon to become a barber shop. Fellow workers aided with artificial respiration and he was cared for at the plant and sent home to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Richter
Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co
McElwain Jewelry
W. D. McCrary
Richter
Fred H. Mumm
Altho
George Beamis
the Light and Power Company
Funeral of Joseph Skalak Held at Lincoln Avenue Home
The funeral for Joseph Skalak was conducted Sunday afternoon at his Lincoln Avenue residence. Rev. H. G. McClusky and Rev. Z. Zajner delivered comfort to the bereaved family, praising Skalak as a community leader and devoted family man. A male quartet sang hymns, and interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in the family plot.
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Joseph Skalak
Lincoln Avenue
H. G. McClusky
First Presbyterian Church
Z. Zajner
Omaha
Bohemian Presbyterian Church
L. D. Hiatt
Frank A. Cr
Veteran Plattsmouth laundry wagon horse retires after 50 years
A longtime horse that hauled the Plattsmouth Steam laundry wagon is retired as a motor driven delivery wagon replaces it. The horse ends decades of daily city routes and joins the rest, leaving only one other familiar delivery horse, Lester Burrows’ horse for the American Express Co., still at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Lester Burrows
American Express Co
Gradoville Dentist Moves Offices to Thierolf Building
Dr. Charles M. Gradoville has relocated from the Bates building on Fifth Street to the second floor of the Thierolf building. The new offices are open and ready to serve patients with dental care.
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Charles M. Gradoville
Bates
Fifth Street
Thierolf
Crippled by Foot Infection Knorr Uses Crutches
R. W. Knorr proprietor of the Popular Variety store is nearly confined to crutches due to a serious infection of the left foot. The ailment began with a blister on the ball of the foot and required medical treatment to restore the foot to normal condition.
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R. W. Knorr
Floyd Flack Marries Mable Duncan at Atlantic Iowa
Miss Mable Duncan of Atlantic marries Floyd E. Flack, Plattsmouth High School science teacher, after meeting as Tarkio College students. They will reside at 1842 Pepper Street Lincoln this summer and move to Blair Nebraska after September as Flack becomes Blair High principal.
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Atlantic
Iowa
Mable Duncan
Floyd E. Flack
Plattsmouth High School
Tarkio College
Tarkio
Flack
Duncan
South High
Omaha
Pepper Street
Lincoln
Hume
Blair
Nebraska
Funeral for Neal McCrory Held at Elmwood Church
The funeral service for Neal McCrory age 77 drew a large crowd at the Elmwood Christian church. He was an early Cass county settler who lived on farms near Elmwood and Murdock before moving to Elmwood. Survived by widow and seven children: Verner Perry Big Springs Nebraska Oscar Allen Omaha William McCreary Mound City Missouri Ivan McCrory Murdock Frank Buell Murdock Ralph Dorr Wabash Marion McCrory Murdock.
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Neal McCrory
Cass County
Christian Church
Elmwood
Mr. McCrory
Murdock
Elmwod
McCrory
Verner Perry
Big Springs
Nebraska
Oscar Allen
Omaha
William McCreary
Mound City
Missouri
Ivan McCrory
Frank Buell
Ralph Dorr
Wabash
Marion McCrory
Death of Mrs. Frank Harris at Pacific Junction
Old time resident Mrs. Frank Harris died Saturday night at 11. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 P M at the late home with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery beside her son Otis Christy. She is mother of Mrs Claude Richardson of the city who aided in care.
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Frank Harris
Pacific Junction
Oak Hill
Otis Christy
Harris
Claude Richardson
Mrs. James W. Black to Undergo Treatment in Omaha
Mrs. James W. Black was taken to Omaha yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. John Micin for treatment of a long illness. It is hoped a short course will restore her health and allow her return home soon.
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James W. Black
Omaha
John Micin
Black
Sketch of Life of Pioneer of Plattsmouth
The obituary honors John Wayman of Wyandotte known as the Grand Old Man. A Civil War Marine veteran and river worker who built a career in Plattsmouth and Wyandotte with a machine shop, coal yards, and park commissions. He lived a devout community life, active in churches and fraternal groups, and loved modern sights including aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bishop
Wyandotte
John Wayman
Mr. Wayman
Jackson County
Indiana
Mississippi River
Wayman
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Ford City
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co
Ford Glass Company
Capt. J. B. Ford
Ford
Wayman Dies at Home. Rites Held Monday
Mr Wayman died at his home at 2833 Biddie Avenue last Friday before noon. Funeral services by Rev Severance of St Stephens Episcopal church were held from the residence Monday at 2 o clock. Burial in Soldiers Plot at Ferndale cemetery. Services by the K of P and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving: widow Hattie, daughter Clara Daniels, sister Mollie Finney of Salem Indiana 92, and two cousins who died in Salem last month. Wyandotte Record.
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Wayman
Lutheran Men's Organization
Wyandotte
Knights of Pythias
Michigan
Old Sons of Rest
Veterans of Foreign Wars
William Munn
K. of P
Biddie Avenue
Severance
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Hattie
Clara Daniels
Mollie Finney
Salem
Indiana
Mich
Big Ball Game in Sight for the Coming Sunday
Plattsmouth and Malvern set to clash in a season opening test while weather may shape the result. Iowa’s Gradville bolsters the visitors as McCord leads Plattsmouth in pursuit of a win. Fans hope for a postponed Fort Crook Soldiers matchup midweek at the local park with a late start to suit business crowds.
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Plattsmouth
Malvern
Port Creok
Iowa
McCord
Distell
Lowa
Edward Gradeville
Fort Crook
Graduation Recital Showcases Sylvia Cole and Velma Wood
Miss Sylvia Cole contralto and Miss Velma Wood pianist graduate from University of Nebraska School of Fine Arts in a Temple Theatre recital. Cole offers varied songs with warm clear tones and strong stage presence while Wood delivers a polished piano set marked by clarity and expressive touch. Cole has led city music programs in Plattsmouth and influenced many pupils, drawing longtime support from Lincoln musical circles.
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Sylvia Cole
Velma Wood
University of Nebraska School of Fine Arts
Temple Theatre
Schumann
Plattsmouth
Rhoden Sells Jiffy Rim Tool Across Chalk Butte
Mrs S A Rhoden of Chalk Butte South Dakota a former Cass county resident is making a strong sales record for the Jiffy Rim Tool by Charles Vallery She has sold dozens and keeps orders rolling in helping motorists change tires quickly reducing trouble and annoyance in that region
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S. A. Rhoden
Chalk Butte
South Dakota
Cass County
Charles Vallery
Rhoden
Journal Went Ads Readers Find Results From Your Message
Readers of the journal Went Ads see responsive results when posting notices. Advertisers report quick engagement and clear benefits from targeted readership.
North county seeks gravel roads while commissioners resist
A large delegation from Alvo Louisville Mynard and Cedar Creek along with Chamber of Commerce members met county commissioners at the courthouse to urge graveling of northern roads especially Louisville road. They argued lack of east west links and the need to connect Plattsmouth and Greenwood but the board offered little action despite strong facts and figures.
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Alvo
Louisville
Mynard
Cedar Creek
Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Board of Commissioners
Plattsmouth
Greenwood
No Man’s Land
France
Boy Scouts Outing Passes Through City to Arbor Lodge
A caravan of about thirty Boy Scout autos from Omaha trooped through the city toward Nebraska City to visit Arbor Lodge. The group, accompanied by a band, drew cheer from residents as they traveled via Washington avenue Vine street Third and Main to the K T highway toward the state owned Arbor Lodge Park. The wet weather did not dampen their spirits as they anticipated a day of exploration at the historic shrine to Nebraska’s sage.
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Omaha City
Nebraska City
Arbor Lodge
Washington Avenue
Vine Street
Third
Main
Sixth
K. of T. Highway
Nebraska
Sage
Injured Man and Wife Die in Minnesota Car Crash
Relatives report Leon Stenner once of Plattsmouth seriously injured after an auto accident near St. Paul Minnesota in which his wife died. Their four year old daughter survived unharmed as passersby found the wrecked car.
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Leon Stenner
Plattsmouth
St. Paul
Minnesota
Stenner
Plattsmouth Rooters elect leaders and plan June meeting
Homer Spansler was chosen to represent the Rooters at the next community meeting and report work done. He was elected yell leader. John B. Kaffenberger led a discussion splitting the club into pairs to discuss assigned problems. The next meeting is June 15 at Mynard hall.
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Plattsmouth Rooters
Homer Spansler
John B. Kaffenberger
Mynard Hall
Plattsmouth youth to receive dentistry degree at Creighton
Geo. A. Schmidtmann of Plattsmouth will earn the Doctor of Dentistry at Creighton University commencement set for June 7 in Omaha. Dr. John A. Lapp of Marquette University will give the address and Rev. Benedict J. Rodman of St. Mary's College will deliver the baccalaureate sermon. A record class of 279 graduates will be honored.
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Omaha, Neb
Plattsmouth
Creighton University
Geo. A. Schmidtmann
John A. Lapp
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Benedict J. Rodman
Omaha
Man Held in Blackmail Plot Formerly Here
A Marshalltown Iowa case involves E J McGlone 33, a magazine solicitor, and two others arrested for blackmail against Mrs R J Andrews wife of a local dentist. They allegedly extorted $500 after meeting her on a country road and threatening to tell her husband. McGlone denied intent to desert his wife saying he would return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Methodist Hospital
E. J. McGlone
Marshalltown
R. J. Andrews
McGlone
Violet Grassman
F. Wheeler
Louisville
Davis
Denver
Colo
J. O. Young
Chicago
Mrs. Andrews
Bible School Opens at Methodist Church
Mondas's Daily reports the Community Vacation Bible School began this morning at the Methodist church with enrollment, inviting late enrollees tomorrow. Classes are well organized. advanced girls study Raffia work. primary age limit lowered to nearer four. Miss Farley leads the Primary department with a strong program. mothers are welcome to enroll their children.
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Mondas
Community Daily Vacation Bible School
Miss Farley
Commissioners Here Today Review County Claims
The board of county commissioners opened routine business to audit claims awaiting the board. Tuesday’s session will address matters of importance in the counties various lines of activity.
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Board of County Commissioners
Doings in District Court: Quiet Title Suit Filed in Neff Property
This morning in the clerk's office an action titled Blandina Keupper et al versus William C Moore et al was filed to quiet title to the Neff property in the city.
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Dalhy
the District Court
Blandina Keupper
William C. Moore
Birthday of a highly esteemed Cass county matriarch observed
The seventy year birthday of Mrs Mary Egenberger was celebrated with a family reunion at Cass county home. All children gathered for dinner organized by the offspring, pink and white decorations, and a large birthday cake. Attending were Fred E Egenberger Albert Egenberger William R Egenberger Anna Egenberger Ida Baumgart Florence Turpin W Bell Carl Egenberger and others with relatives from Plattsmouth Lexicon Crookston and nearby towns.
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Mary Egenberger
Mary Holschuh
John
Mary Holecluh
Cass County
Piattsmouth
John Valentine Egenberger
Fred E. Feenberger
Albert Ecenberger
William R. Eeenberger
Lexinirion
Net
E. M. Bautatart
Dererhy
Eleanor
Crookston
Nebraska
Nora Egenberzger
Edward
L. L. Turpin
Sidney Bell
Richard
Carl Egenberger
Anna Egenberger
Plattsmouth
Distinguished visitor at Masons event includes Congressman Edgar Howard
Congressman Edgar Howard of Columbus, publisher of the Columbus Telegram, attended the Masons grand lodge gathering yesterday. He was joined by Buehler Metcalfe of Omaha, son of Richard Metcalfe, a Democratic Senate candidate, as Nebraskan lodge members renewed old city ties. Howard once lived in Plattsmouth and Glenwood, later owning the Plattsmouth Journal and the Papillion Times before moving to Columbus.
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Grand Lodge of the Masons
Edgar Howard
Columbus
Congress
Conerestman Howard
Columbus Telegram
Buehler Metcalfe
Omaha
Richard L. Met
Papillion
Worley Leaves for Gates Aili for Further Studies
Leonard Worley son of Mr and Mrs Jay E Worley and grandson of Mrs W W Leonard leaves for Gates Aili Ohio after being accepted for summer position at Ballwin laboratories He earned a master’s in science from the University of Nebraska and will attend Harvard University this fall Friends and family in this city anticipate a bright future for the well regarded former state university leader.
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Leonard
State University
County Commissioners Meet on Graveling Plan and Tax Equalization
County commissioners met yesterday to receive a petition on graveling the Louisville road. They voted to sit as a board of equalization at the courthouse June 12 13 and 14 to hear claims and protests on property assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weanescasy
Daly
Louisville
Court House
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Floyd Flack
Atlantic, Iowa
West
Board
BOY Scouts
THE
Creighton
Time Magazine
Bible School
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