Night Raiders Visit Avoca in Short Night of Tampering
Robbers visited Avoca Nebraska between 12 30 and 1 30 am entering several business facades but found little of value. Bank of Avoca was entered and several tire casings and a small cash amount taken at the Missouri Pacific station. Sheriff Stewart and Deputy Young searched town for clues as residents reported a parked car near the elevator and a getaway vehicle on the highway.
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Avoca
Cass County
Bank of Avoca
Claude Fahenstock
Wolden & Witcke
W. A. Hollenberg
Missouri Pacific
E. P.tewart
W. R.oung
Engelkemeier to Visit Germany After Forty Years
A. H. Engelkemeier and his son Walter of near Nehawka plan a July 1 departure for Lippe Detmald in Germany to visit their childhood home. They expect a pleasant time revisiting familiar scenes though many changes have occurred since their last trip half a century ago.
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A. H. Engelkemeier
Nehawka
Walter
Journal
Engelkemeier
Germany
Lippe-Detmald
New Chief Clerk Arrives at Burlington Store
Storekeeper W. F. Huneke hires Evi Spier as chief clerk sent from near Chicago to replace J. E. Sanderson who has returned to Alliance. The Spiers are relocating to this city where Evi previously served in a similar role two years ago. Mrs Spier is formerly Miss Mariel Streight daughter of Mr and Mrs We Streight of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Huneke
Burlington
Evi Spier
Chicago
J. E. Sanderson
Alliance
Spier
Mariel Streight
We Jt Streight
Bridge Luncheon Honors Mrs Fritchen Visit
Yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Raymond P Westovers house on high school hill a bridge luncheon was held for Mrs A F Fritchen of Decorah Iowa visiting with her sister Mrs Frank R Gobelman Four tables contested awards went to Mrs Fred Lugsch and Miss Marion Mauzy with a guest prize to Mrs Fritchen Miss Jessie Robertson and Mrs William Robertson assisted with serving The event was praised as one of the springs most pleasant social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond P. Westover
High School Hill
A. F. Fritchen
Decorah
Iowa
Frank R. Gobelman
Fred
Fourth of July Celebration Promises Grand Cass County Event
The daily notes a county observance in Cass County with plans for two Cass teams to play ball for cash prizes, music by Plattsmouth and Weeping Water bands, free moving pictures, and a lavish fireworks display, aiming to entertain all residents and visitors on the Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Plattsmouth
Funeral of Dr. C LeRoy Meisinger in Lincoln
The body of Dr. C LeRoy Meisinger killed in the burning of his observation balloon near Bement Illinois Monday night arrived at Lincoln at 10 55 this morning. Prof C J Frankforter led the remains to Castile Roper Matthews chapel and the funeral Sunday at East Lincoln Christian church 27th and Y streets at 3 o clock with Rev Jack Leonard conducting. Interment will be at Wyuka cemetery.
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Daltly
C. LeRoy Meisinger
Bement
Illinois
Lincoln
C. J. Frankforter
Chapel of
Castile Roper & Matthews
East Lincoln Christian Church
Y Streets
Jack Leonard
Wyuka
Sells Spring Chickens From Nolte Farm
W F Nolte of Mynard Cass county recently sold about ninety spring chickens at 35 cents per pound. Prices for chicks have fallen to 32 cents per pound. Nolte still has nearly a hundred spring chickens at his farm. The flock included large Leghorns and two Rhode Island Red chicks weighing two pounds each at two months, showing strong growth under his poultry expertise.
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W. F. Nolte
Mynard
Cass County
Rhode Island
Wesleyan Graduate Miss Ruth Jacks Of Plattsmouth
Miss Ruth Jacks of Plattsmouth graduation from Nebraska Wesleyan University University Place with a bachelor of arts and the university first prestate certificate. She is the daughter of Asbury Jacks and a former Plattsmouth High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Jacks
Plattsmouth
Nebraska Wesleyan University
University Place
Miss Jacks
Asbury Jacks
Plattsmouth High School
Mrs W D Smith And Daughter Visit Omaha
Mrs W D Smith and her daughter Ruth are in Omaha visiting friends and relatives for a few days.
Elizabeth Green Trial Before County Court Attracts Crowd
The Nebraska case State vs Elizabeth Green unfolds in Judge Beeson’s county court with Sheriff Stewart and Deputy Young testifying about an incident at Green home. Green claims officers lacked authority while she says she acted to defend herself as two dogs attacked and a revolver was fired.
Woman's Auxiliary Meets at St Luke's Parish
Yesterday afternoon the Woman's Auxiliary of St Luke's Episcopal Church gathered at Mrs J A Donelan's home for the closing summer session. Miss Barbara Gering reviewed the year's work focusing on the study topic Japan. Hostess and Mrs V V Leonard served a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's
Episcopal Church
J. A. Donelan
Society
Barbara Gering
Japan
V. V. Leonard
Grand Lodge Approves Plans for Nebraska Masonic Home Infirmary
Nebraska Masonic Grand Lodge in Omaha approved plans for the new infirmary at the Nebraska Masonic Home in Plattsmouth. Officers were elected for the ensuing year including Judge Robert R. Dickson as grand master and Francis E. White as grand secretary. The Lodge will address funding at today’s session and the visit to Plattsmouth drew community holiday honors.
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Masonic Grand Lodge of
Nebraska
Omaha
Grand Lodge
Plattsmouth
Masons
Masonic Home
West
Board of Control
Witness describes deputy’s leniency and defendant’s actions before trial
Ant testified the deputy sheriff allowed him to go home to seek funds for a fine and left him with Mrs Green to arrange money. He said he later stayed at Jean Mason’s home. He had promised to return but did not until the next night. The case paused for motions and, after arguments, Judge Beeson bound Mrs Green over to district court for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Allen J. Beeson
State of
Nebraska
Elizabeth Green
E. P. Stewart
W. R. Young
Charles E. Martin
J. A. Capwell
Jess Green
Green
Janebinn
Pip Demdant
Sheriff Stewart
Stewart
Young
Harry Litzmann
Anne Geiser
Ant
Mrs. Green
Jean Mason
Mr. Young
Beeson
Missouri Pacific Reports Strong May Train Punctuality
The Missouri Pacific Railroad operated 9 921 passenger trains in May with 7.2 per cent on time, led by Memphis terminal division at 99.7 per cent and Kansas City at 99.6 per cent. Other divisions ranged from 87.2 to 99.4 per cent, reflecting improvement after a prior goal of 95 per cent. President L W Baldwin set the 95 per cent target a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Superintendent of Transportation
St. Louis
Memphis
Kansas City Terminal
Illinois
Wichita
St. Louis Terminal
Central Kansas
Joplin
Louisiana
Central
Eastern
Colorado
Omaha
Northern Kansas
White River
Arkansas
Missouri
Southern Kansas
Missouri Pacific
L. W. Baldwin
Newly Weds Return to Make Their Home in City
Mr and Mrs Ralph Anderson are settling in the city after their marriage on April 11 at Wahoo. Mrs Anderson formerly Vera Robinson of Ithaca Nebraska taught high school in Saunders County for a year and is well regarded there. Mr Anderson works at the Burlington shops and both are warmly welcomed by a wide circle of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Anderson
Anderson
Wahoo
Vera Robinson
Ithica
Nebraska
Saunders County
Legion
Burlington
Patterson to join Camp Quivera staff for summer role
Edward Patterson son of Mr and Mrs R F Patterson leaves Monday to join Camp Quivera near Cedar Creek as a member of the permanent staff. Lincoln Scouts led by William Kent select Patterson for faithful and efficient service. Lincoln boys will be first group to visit the camp when it opens.
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Edward Patterson
R. F. Patterson
Camp
Quivera
Cedar Creek
Lincoln Scouts
William Kent
Lincoln
Edward
Lincoln Boys
Eugene Skinner Taken to Omaha Hospital
Eugene Skinner, suffering from a hand infection, was taken to Omaha yesterday and placed at Immanuel hospital for treatment and observation in hopes of relief from weeks of intense suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Skinner
Omaha
Immanuel Hospital
Burbridge & Hawkins Move To Ground Floor Location
Burbridge and Hawkins plumbing and sheet metal workers relocate from the Main Hotel basement to a frame building west of Edward Dona's soft drink parlor. The new ground floor entrance improves access and the firm reports it is settling in and ready for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbridge & Hawkins
Edward Dona
Mrs. B. W. Livingston Hosts Afternoon Party
Mrs. B. W. Livingston entertained Wednesday afternoon for her daughter Vivian and niece Miss Frances Livingston of Ashland Nebraska. The gathering featured games and music with a pink rosebud theme and a table set for eight girl friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Livingston
Vivian
Frances Livingston
Ashland
Nebraska
Death of Mrs. BE. J. Cooper in Seattle
Frank M. Bester learns from his brother Charles in Colorado that their aunt Mrs. BE. J. Cooper died in Seattle Washington on May 25 after bronchial pneumonia. She was seventy two, sister of the late Mrs. Harmon Hester and W. H. Porter, a pioneer resident remembered by locals, last living with her sister in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Bester
Charles
Colorado
BE. J. Cooper
Seattle
Washington
Charles Bester
Cooper
Harmon Hester
W.H. Porter
Myrnard
Death of Mrs James Seivers at Madrid Nebraska
Mrs James Seivers former resident of this city died at midnight at the Madrid home of her daughter Mrs Gessie Rennie after a long life that touched eight children in Nebraska Oklahoma Minnesota and Mexico The body will be sent to Plattsmouth for burial with funeral arrangements to be announced on arrival of the family in Plattsmouth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Seivers
Don Seivers
Cullom
Seivers
Claude
Buffalo County
Hugh
el Reno
Oklahoma
Bessie Rennie
Mollie Tue
Frank
Madrid
Jay
Mexico
Jennings
Minnesota
Don
Shower Te xted Springtime Bride Shower at Stamp Home
A midweek miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. Hammond Sharp formerly Olive Fulton at the Stamp home near Council Bluffs. About forty ladies attended as prizes were awarded in a bubble contest, music accompanied the games, and the bride opened the wonder bag before a refreshment table of ice cream strawberries and angel food cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stamp
Stamp
Fred Nolting
Sam Gilmour
Fred Spangler
Hammond Sharp
Olive Fulton
Council Bluffs
Andrew Snyder
Ray Wiles
Card of Appreciation from Plattsmouth Lodge No 6
Citizens of Plattsmouth are thanked for their united welcome to the Grand Lodge of the A. F. and A. M. during their visit on Tuesday. The note praises the town’s royal hospitality and interest in the Masonic Home.
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Plattsmouth
Grand Lodge of the
Pioneer Loses Ira A. Bosworth at 75 in Wabash
Ira A. Bosworth of Wabash died at home on June 3 1924 after years of poor health. Born in Pennsylvania August 24 1848 he was 75 years old. He lived north of Weeping Water for years and leaves his wife six children Hattie Jenkins James Leslie Frances Colbert Lucy Ohm Grace Jones plus a late son Lance. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at the Baptist church with Rev W A Taylor. Interment at Oakwood cemetery.
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Ira A. Bosworth
Wabash
Bosworth
Baptist Church
W. A. Taylor
Union
Oakwood Cemetery
Weeping Water
Mr. Bosworth
Pennsylvania
James
Leslie
Hattie Jenkins
Havelock
Frances Colbert
Lucy Ohm
Grace Jones
Eagle
Lance
Academy
Weeping Watt
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DR. Meisinger
Wesleyan
Woman's Auxiliary Meets
Supreme Body OF State
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Jrs. Seivers
Daughter
Mrs. Hammers Sharp
L. Stamp Home
First National Bank
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