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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1925

Page

6

Local residents depart for Hastings and Lincoln visits

Mrs W N Brink and children left this morning for Hastings to spend about two weeks with relatives. Mrs Allen J Beeson and daughters Helen and Betty Jo Hawksworth were in Lincoln today for the University of Nebraska graduation exercises. Misses Marie Svoboda and Anna Rys will leave Sunday for Lincoln to attend the University of Nebraska summer school and pursue teacher training.

W. N. Brink Hastings Allen J. Beeson Helen Betty Jo Hawksworth Lincoln University of Nebraska Marie Svoboda Anna Rys

Proposed swimming pool for Plattsmouth gains backing

Saturday's Daily reports growing support for a city pool. W. T. Craig offers a Pearl street site between Third and Fourth streets. Sanitary Swimming Pool Co. endorses the location, citing sewer connection and water supply as cost-saving factors. Public funding via advance subscriptions and pool tickets is requested, with the Ad club organizing investigation and report.

W. T. Craig Third Fourth Streets Pearl Street Sanitary’ Swimming Pool Co Sioux City Craig Ad Club E. C. Harris George K. Petring Harvey Gamer

W. C. T. U Prize Essay Contest Report

Report clarifies prize winners in Plattsmouth and county schools for W C T U contest. Girls seventh and eighth grade prizewinners Leona Hudson and Ethel Quinton. Boys seventh and eighth prizewinners Clelland Reiteisdorf and Lyle Lawton. Girls fifth and sixth prizewinners Helen Jane West and Jean Hayes.

Robert Hartford Norman White Mary Capwell Emma Chappell Clifton Hardison Glen Heneger Harriett Stull Mary Wagner Richard Spangler Elmer Ropers Esays Alpha Peterson Anna Heisel Plattsmouth City Elizabeth Spangler Plattsmouth United States Leona Hudson Ethel Quinton Clelland Reteisdorf Lyle Lawton Helen Jane West Jean Hayes

Presbyterian Pastor Returns From Assembly

Rev H G McClusky pastor of First Presbyterian in our city returns from the Presbyterian Church US General Assembly in Columbus Nebraska delegate. The assembly saw a modernist victory with a moderator chosen from their ranks and featured Will Hays. Afterward he visited Flint Michigan Buick plant and bought a new coach through John Livingston dealer. He notable drove the gear shift car on the trip and arrived home safely by 3 pm. He will speak at morning service Sunday.

H. G. McClusky First Presbyterian Church Columbus Ohio General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States Nebraska General Assembly McClusky William Jennings Bryan Will H. Hays Flint Michigan Buick Auto Company John Livingston Rev McClusky Ford

Tornado Rips Rhinne Farm Near Talmage Wrecks Barns

The Rhinne farm east of Talmage suffered extensive damage as the tornado tore through the property. Trees barns sheds and wires were blown away while a Ford touring car and garage were carried into a wheat field. Hay in the yard was stacked, a bed was blown apart, and a large pile of cobs scattered. No mention of injuries.

Talmage Rhinne

Fine Travel Books Arrive at Public Library in Twelve Volumes

The library receives Carpenter's World Travels by Frank G Carpenter in a twelve volume set. It is suitable for general circulation and reference and adds value. Members of the Summer Travel club can enjoy these books for entertainment and study.

Public Library Carpenter Frank G. Carpenter

Identify Body of Drowned Man Found Here

Friends of George Muehl in Omaha identified the drowned man recovered from the Missouri River as Mr. Muehl, missing for some time. He was about fifty, recently out of work, despondent, and had no known relatives. The body lies in the local cemetery where buried last Thursday morning.

George Muehl Omaha Missouri River Muehl

Creighton University Graduation Notable Local Graduate

Adolph Hallas, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hallas, graduates from Creighton University Omaha. He completed the college of commerce and finance with high marks and strong regard from teachers and peers. His mother Mrs Joseph Harlas and sister Mrs Harry Beal traveled from here to attend the ceremony and witness the awarding of his parchment.

Creighton University of Omaha Adolph Hallas Joseph Hallas Hallas College of Commerce and Finance Joseph Harlas Harry Beal

Local News Personalities and Visitors Dotted By

Dr Heineman a dentist at Hotel Main Bidg and Dr Leopold osteopathic physician and surgeon in city discuss daily business matters Oscar McDonald of Murdock T W Vallery from Murray and George Vogle of South Bend visited for several hours Miss Fannie Jenks of Aurora Illinois stayed with Mrs L O Minor Mrs A V Weaver of Mt Carmel Pa left after weeks visiting daughter Mrs George D Pierce H A Schneider wife and daughter with Carl Schneider attended Hastings College graduation Mrs George Koehnke of Hay Springs Neb visited her father John Svoboda Sr and brothers before returning home

T. W. Vallery Murray George Vogle South Bend Fannie Jenks Aurore L. O. Minor A. V. Weaver Mt. Carmel Pennsylvania George D. Pierce H. A. Schneider Catherine Kermit Wiles Carl Schneider Hastings Hastings College George Koehnke Hay Springs Nebraska John Svoboda, Sr

Catarrh Medicine Claim Clears Ear Canal Blockages

Ad claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine relieves catarrh and deafness by clearing inflammation of the Eustachian tube. It declares the product will restore hearing if inflammation is reduced, noting F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio has sold it for over 40 years.

F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Visitors and Graduates Move Through County Town

Sisters depart for Lincoln for state university graduation exercises where Marx is in the class. Isaac Wiles, Mrs. Gaines, Webb Russell, Mrs. Anderson, and others visit county seats for business and visits. G. M. Minford seeks road work near Murray. Adams family travels from Arlington to Nebraska City to visit relatives. Dean Douglas returns from University of Nebraska for reserve officers camp at Fort Snelling. Gorder family members plan a stay at home and summer on the Bovina farm.

L. M. Gaines Wayne Nebraska Harold Elmer Gaines Webb Ruesell Weeping Water Ralph Anderson Meade G. M. Minford Murray W. T Red Bull J. E. Adams Marilyn Arlington Will T. Adams Nebraska City Adams Alvin Blackburn Virginia Sioux City Henry Atherton Omaha Atherton Dean Douglas University of Nebraska Auto Lincoln Fort Snelling John F. Gorder Bovina Colorado Harlan Frederick Gorder

Local residents visit and travel for business and education

Edith Martin of Los Angeles visits her mother Mrs. J B Martin. Ivan Buskirk and family from near South Bend, Frank P Sheldon of Nehawka, and Attorney C E Tefft of Weeping Water spend hours in the county seat for business and social calls. Mrs G P Haber of Milford leaves after visiting relatives, and William Matsechullat Sr goes to Knox county to visit his children. Ethelyn Wiles leaves for Lincoln to attend the state university summer school. H E Becker family attend University of Nebraska graduation for Verla Becker. Prof W H Hohmann and family arrived for a visit with Mrs Hohmanns parents and rest from teaching at Newton Kansas.

Edith Martin Los Angeles J. B. Martin Ivan Buskirk Near South Bend Frank P. Sheldon Nehawka C. E. Tefft Weeping Water G. P. Haber Milford Nebraska H. B. Perry William Matsechullat, Sr Knox County Ethelyn Wiles Lerave Lincoln State University H. E. Becker Leone Becker Harley Becker P. T. Becker Verla Becker W. H. Hohmann Hohmann August Roessler Lohmann Newton Kansas

Starsmith Heads South to Episcopal Mission Work

Miss Helen Starsmith, recently a guest in Shelton, will depart for Washington then Charlestown West Virginia to join the mission field under Christ Church Charlestown. She will oversee duties in the Tennessee and Virginia mountains, where a large Episcopal mission serves white residents in one of the church’s most extensive charges.

Helen Starsmith Shelton South Episcopal Church Miss Starsmith Washington Charlestown West Virginia Christ! Church of Tennessee Virginia Starsmith

Still Improvement Shown For Mrs Cory After Severe Asthma Attack

Reports from the bedside of Mrs John Cory indicate marked improvement and renewed strength. Despite a long severe asthma attack causing great concern, her condition is now more promising though not out of danger.

John Cory Cory

Death of Mrs Mattie Homan in Canada

Local obituary from Gretna Breeze details the death of Mrs Mattie Homan of Talbot at Coronation hospital in Canada. She was 38 and survived by her husband eight children and relatives in Nebraska and Canada. Funeral held at Trinity Church Coronation with many attendees.

Gretna Breeze Mattie Homan Venia Long Guy Long Dominion Coronation Canada Mattie Long Newt Long Coronation Hospital Talbot Verna Long Chas Campbell Earl Leesley D. M. Jenson Vernon Long Nebraska W. J. Haggith Trinity Church Coronation Cemetery

Trial Opens Over City Boundaries in Plattsmouth Case

District court hears John H. Wiles and others seek to detach about forty acres from Plattsmouth city limits claiming exclusive agricultural use. City defense cites electric light service water mains hydrants and street improvements in the area. A L Tidd represents the plaintiffs as the case proceeds.

District Court John H. Wiles City of Plattsmouth Ohether Fifth Ward A. L. Tidd City At

Poultry Wanted for Plattsmouth Delivery on June 10

A car load of live poultry needed for delivery at the poultry car near the Burlington freight house in Plattsmouth Nebraska. The sale runs Wednesday June 10 for one day only and payment details follow.

Burlington Freight House Plattsemouth

Poultry Shipped in Carload Lots Aimed at New York Market

Farmers urged to deliver poultry in carload quantities direct to the New York market to secure top prices. Keeney notes long standing presence in Plattsmouth and a reputation for fair dealing.

New York Plattsmouth W. E. Keeney

Court to Hear Case in Daylong Session

Attorney J A Capwell represents the defendant city as the case nears a full day of court proceedings expected to extend through the session.

Torney J

For Sale Pure Bred Shorthorn Bull

Purported pure bred Shorthorn bull offered for sale by Ivan De Les Dernier in Murray Nebraska. In other notes Attorney Paul Jessen and H D Wilson of Nebraska City visited the courthouse on business. Officer Clyde Jackson visited Nebraska City to confer with Sheriff Carl Ryder regarding matters in the Albright case.

Ivan de Les Dernier Murray, Nebr Paul Jessen H. D. Wilson Nebraska City Court House Clyde Jackson Carl Ryder Albright

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ate Red Bird Poultry E. F. Grubsky William Keif Joe J. Stibal Schmidtmann Playtsmouth City Dany Kaynee C. E. Wescott’s Sons Presbyterian Oraanization Creighton Heineman Main Bidg H. C. Leopold Main Street Oscar McDonald Murdock Catarz Ruai A. P. Brand Cass County Elmwood, Nebr The Marx Isaac Wiles Gretna Plattsmouth Loan & Building Association John P. Sattler
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