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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1922

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Vinton Street Express 4 Merchants 0 in Omaha game

The Vinton Street Express of Omaha defeated the local Merchants 4 to 0 on Monday. Garvey held the mound for the visitors, and Stacy and Schewer fueled late scoring with key hits. The Merchants managed four hits while the Express totaled five, with Garvey contributing an RBI and McAurliffe stealing on a wild throw in the seventh to seal the win.

Dalfty Vinton Street Express Omaha Stacy Garvey Vinton Express Mason McCarthy L. L. Spenser Bryant Shepherd Schewer McCulloch L. Spenser O'Donnell William Harvey McAurliffe Prechin Stacey Short Herold

Candidate in the City

Saturday evening A. W. Jefferis of Omaha, a pres nt congressman from the second district and a candidate for the Republican U S Senate nomination, visited the city. He toured towns in the southern state and liked the outlook, noting he will face rivals including R. B. Howell of Omaha and Attorney General Clarence A. Davis in the primary.

A. W. Jefferis Omaha

Many Enjoy Motor Dig Day on Pleasant Sunday Drive

A large crowd of auto owners and families spent a sunny Sunday driving through the countryside toward Omaha. Roads were crowded with cars as this last warm day allowed extensive travel after weeks of poor weather.

Omaha

Still About the Same From Morday's Daffy

Mrs. Albert Funk remains in critical condition at Lord Lister hospital Omaha after Friday surgery seeking relief from injuries suffered in a car accident near Waverly two weeks ago. Doctors and family had feared for her life as she remained semi conscious but report some improvement following the operation.

Morday Daffy Albert Funk Lord Lister Hospital Omaha

Man's Floating Body Found in Missouri River Near Bellevue

Saturday evening Claude Richardson saw a decomposed male body drifting mid river. He retrieved the corpse to the Nebraska bank for authorities. The man, 35 to 40, robust, in a blue shirt and overalls, had no identifying papers and was not recognized by Woods Brothers workers. The body was sent to Sattler undertaking rooms for burial preparation. identity remains conjectural.

Claude Richardson Missouri River Richardson Nebraska Woods Brothers Company Bellevue Sherif Quinton Cole Sattler

Cass Chapter Helps Institute Otoe De Molay Chapter

Cass Chapter, Order of De Molay, helped establish the Otoe chapter in Nebraska City with 44 members. Dr Zero D Clark of Omaha led the initiation with Cass members assisting. Allen Wilson became master councilor and Arthur Sweet scribe after prior initiation. The event at the Masonic Temple drew many Masons and featured addresses by Walter Anderson and Wilber Ames. A luncheon by Keystone Chapter and Queen Esther Chapter followed.

Cass Chapter Order of de Molay Nebraska City Otoe Order Zero D. Clark Omaha Allen Wilson Arthur Sweet Masonic Temple Walter Anderson Lincoln Wilber Ames Dunbar Keystone Royal Arch Masons Queen Esther Order of Eastern Star de Molays

Present From Grandfather Makes Young Man Happy

Edgar Wescott of Omaha receives a round trip train ticket from his grandfather C. E. Wescott of Los Angeles. He will depart tomorrow over the Union Pacific for the coast and join his father there for a visit with his grandparents in a few weeks.

Edgar Wescott C. E. Wescott Los Angeles Union Pacific Omaha

Forthcoming Marriage Announced for Flace S. Phebus

From Miles City Montana comes word via D H Phebus that Flace S Phebus a Plattsmouth native and former Burlington worker will marry Miss Selma Amanda Gregerson on Wednesday June 7 at the bride's parents home in Willard Montana Phebus now serves as warehouse foreman for the C M St Paul railroad and spent his boyhood and early life in Plattsmouth Beav er City Nebraska born prior to his relocation to eastern Montana for homesteading.

D. H. Phebus Miles City Montana Flace S. Phebus Plattsmouth Selma Amanda Gregerson Willard Phebus C. M. & St. Paul Beaver City Nebraska Burlington

St Johns School Show Repeats Pleasing Friday Performance

Maday e Daily reports Friday closing exercises at St Johns school as the same program repeated last night before a full auditorium. The Daisy Drill Dolly Lone and Grandma dance drew praise while Catherine Flynn Teresa Liber ehal Mary Schiater Louise Fogarty Eleanor OBrien Teresa Hausiaden were praised in The Golden Slipper operetta. The Grain of Salt sketch with William McCarthy and John Uhlik provided humor and a fitting year end finish.

Maday’e St. John's School Daisy Dolly Lone Catherine Flynn Teresa Liberehal Mary Schiater Louise Fogarty Eleanor O’brien Teresa Hausiaden Dr. Curem William McCarthy John Uhlik

CANDIDATES GETTING BUSY AS FILING NEARS CLOSE

The Daily notes only twelve days remain for filing for the coming primary election. Lists close Saturday June 17. County Clerk George Sayles has filing blanks and the county treasury will accept filing fees. Democratic and Progressive filings are slow. prospective candidates should act before bars go down.

George Sayles

Reception for Second District Rebekahs in Omaha

A Saturday reception filled the I O O F hall in Omaha as District No 2 Rebekahs honored by Mrs Benjamin DeNaud past assembly president. District officers were present along with Mr and Mrs J H Short, Grand Marshal Paddock, Sam Greenleaf, and Mrs Talbot assembly secretary.

Rebekahs I. 0. O. F. Hall Omaha Benjamin DeNaud Assembly J. H. Short

Death of Edward Morrison Former City Resident

Edward Morrison former city resident died in New York City on June 2 at age fifty eight. He was born in Plattsmouth and lived here until age eighteen when he left to work as a telegraph operator. He is survived by his brother Charles F Morrison of Kansas City Missouri.

Edward Morrison New York City Plattsmouth Charles F. Morrison Kansas City Missouri

Thought It Was Brown On Burlington Train No 24

Passengers on Burlington train No 24 from Omaha to this city were startled by a man believed to be the Omaha kidnapper known as Brown. He rode in the smoking car without a station ticket, paying cash to Pacific Junction and claiming plans to ride to St Joseph Missouri. After a general conference, officials concluded he was likely a Bellevue working man rather than the outlaw.

Burlington Omaha Brown Bellevue Pacific Junction Junction St. Joseph

Young People Joined in Marriage at Holy Rosary

This morning at 9 o clock at Holy Rosary Catholic church on West Pearl street Miss Teressa Toman and Mr. John Toman of this city were married in a Nuptial Mass conducted by Rev. Ferdinand Suesser. The couple planned a two week honeymoon in the west before settling in the groom's home.

Teressa Holy Rosary Catholic Church West Pearl Street John Toman Vincent Slatinsky Ferdinand Suesser Miss Sedlak Mise Rose Jirousek Anton Hula Anton Toman Joseph Sedick, Jr Mike Sedisk Bohemia eToom Burlingeton

Boys Get Busy At First City Vesper of Summer Sports

Rev. John Calvert led the first meeting for city boys interested in clean healthful sports at the baseball park. Nineteen boys attended and joined in a lively game, signaling strong interest in a supervised summer program. The chamber of commerce offered help to secure equipment for the kids.

John Calvert Calvert Chamber of Commerce

Moran enters race for Nebraska state senator nomination

Andrew P. Moran Nebraska City attorney announced to locals that he is a Republican candidate for the state senate. He will compete against current officeholder A. F. Sturm of Nehawka in the July 18 nomination contest. Moran has long been active in Otoe county Republican politics and led the Eagles as state president.

Andrew P. Moran Nebraska Andy A. F. Sturm Nehawka Moran The Eagles Otoe County

Anniversary of Rev Wilbur Leete ordination observed

The twenty fifth anniversary of Rev Wilbur Leete of St Luke's church being ordained in the Protestant Episcopal church was celebrated with a choral service at St Luke's and a reception at the rectory. Visiting clergy from Omaha Blair Sterling and Trenton attended along with Jack McCarthy. The event included gifts to Leete and a city drive for the visitors.

Wilbur Scranton Leete St. Luke's Church Protestant Episcopal Church Clerex Nebraska Sburlinston Oamaha Lloyd Holdsaple St. Barnabas Church Stanley Jones St. Paul'’s Church Ralph Blanning Church of the Good Shepherd John Albert Williams St. Philip’s Church Omaha James Noble St. Mary's Church Blair Sherman Sterling Colorado Dean Moore Trenton New Jersey Diocese of John Wilkinson Father Holdsaple Father Leete Jack McCarthy Lford Holdsaple Girls Friendly Margaret Donelan Mable White Leete Baltimore Maryland St. Luke's Canon Burgess

Three Bank of Cass County stock suits filed

Fred E. Bodie as receiver of the Bank of Cass County filed three suits in district court seeking to recover cash value of stock from stockholders. R. F. Patterson holds eighty five shares valued at 100 each and the receiver asks infant sum. T Pollock with 25 shares valued at 2500 and Lyda Pollock with 22 shares valued at 2200 are named in the actions.

District Court James M. Robertson Fred E. Bodie Bank of Cass County R. F. Patterson T. H. Pollock

Vacation Days Open Summer to Youthful Play

The article celebrates summer vacation as a golden season for youth. It describes bright days, flowers, streams, and long playtime. It recalls boys with fishing tackle and swimming signals, and contrasts youthful freedom with the weariness of adult life.

W C T U Flower Mission observes annual event in Plattsmouth

The W C T U held its annual flower mission at Mrs Walter Propst s home in memory of Miss Jennie Cassidy. Visitors from Union joined Plattsmouth ladies for a program recalling Cassidy s life and works with readings musical numbers and a two course luncheon. Attendees from Union included Mrs W B Banning Mrs Edvin Balfour Mrs L G Todd and daughter Mrs W R Cross and Mrs Nettie Stanton.

Walter Propst Jennie Cassidy Propst Union Plattsmouth John F. Gorder Luke Wiles Catherine Leonard Terryberry John Calvert Gladyr Eliott W. B. Banning Edvin Balfour L. G. Todd W. R. Cross Nettie Stanton

Masons Attend Grand Lodge Session In Omaha

District Judge James T. Begley and William A. Robertson with past masters of Plattsmouth lodge No 6 attended the grand lodge session meeting in Omaha. Leon L. McCarthy worshipful master and Leslie Niel senior warden also attended the event.

James T. Begley William A. Robertson William F. Evers Plattsmouth Leon L. McCarthy Leslie Niel Lodge of Masons Omaha Grand Lodge

Big July celebration set by K SS society in Plattsmouth

A three day athletic and cultural festival planned for July 1 to July 4 in Plattsmouth features a parade with representatives from Omaha South Omaha Wilbur and other eastern Nebraska towns. Events include turning exhibitions by Sokols, drills by girls classes, a comedy play July 2, morning speeches on the 4th and a public dinner plus an evening fireworks display at the park.

K. SS Nebraska Plattsmouth Omaha South Omaha Wilbur Pennte Kk. 8. Dramatic Club West Locust Street

Ramblers of Omaha Set to Visit Merchants for Sunday Game

Manager John F. Wolff of the Merchants has arranged a Sunday matchup with the Ramblers of Omaha on the local lot. If والي the visitors prove as promising as claimed, a real baseball contest could unfold, while the Merchants aim to defend home turf and impress supporters with a solid local effort.

John F. Wolff The Merchants Ramblers of Omaha

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Vinton Street Express Team Herald Rf Donneillle Newmainn A” Gromer Es McFarland Spreacher Vinton Street Frechin Big Muddy DE Molay Cass Selma Gregerson Willard, Mont W. S. Leete GRAND the Journal KE. S. Society Ramblers First National Bank Federal Reserve
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