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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1927

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Flag Day Observance Planned by Fontenelle Chapter

The D A R Fontenelle chapter plans a Flag Day observance on Tuesday June 14 at 7 30 am with a program at Garfield park. The Burlington shop whistle will sound and flags across the city will be unfurled to honor Old Glory and the 48 states represented by the stars.

Daughters of the Fontenelle Carolinas New England Continental Congress Betsy Ross Garfield Park Burlington Shop

Colored Boy Goes Home

Albert Hall, held as an enforced guest for thirty days by Sheriff Bert Reed, was released and returned to Greenwood where he worked as a brick mason. After a risky ride with a stranger, Hall drank liquor, caused a car crash, and took the blame to spare the other man, accepting jail time so the companion could resume his life.

Albert Hall Bert Reed Greenwood Omaha Hall

Plattsmouth Musicians Hit in Sedalia Orchestra

Two former Plattsmouth residents Anton Bajeck and Frank Piacek now in Sedalia Missouri are making a hit with the Missouri Pacific rooster orchestra at the Booster country club, performing three nights weekly. Bajeck recently bought a fine new marimba to feature solo numbers in upcoming Sedalia entertainments and is also a member of the Missouri Pacific band there.

Anton Bajeck Frank Piacek Sedalia Missouri Missouri Pacific Rooster Orchestra Booster Country Club Bajeck Mr. Bajeck Missouri Pacific Band

Local Resident Departs for Denmark to Visit Parents

Minicus Good, longtime city resident, left for New York yesterday to sail to Denmark. He plans to visit Copenhagen then Als, home of his parents, for about four months before returning.

Minicus Good New York Denmark Mr. Good Copenhagen Als

Engagement of Esther Delzell to Samuel M Brownell

Dean W N Delzell of Peru announces the engagement and approaching marriage of his daughter Esther to Samuel M Brownell of Albany New York son of Prof and Mrs Herbert Brownell of Lincoln The wedding is set for June 22 at the bride's home Miss Delzell is a Peru State Teachers College graduate and taught at the local high school Doctor Brownell a Yale graduate and NYS College for Teachers faculty member plans a June wedding in Peru

W. N. Delzell Peru Esther Samuel M. Brownell Albany N. Y Herbert Brownell Lincoln Miss Delzell Peru State Teachers College Doctor Brownell University of Nebraska Yale New York State College For Teachers Miss Delzeil

Chamber of Commerce backs Citizens' Military Training Camps

Plattsmouth Nebraska Chamber of Commerce endorses Citizens' Military Training Camps as national defense policy. The resolution urges cooperation with authorities under the 1920 act and asks members to promote candidates and support ROTC to strengthen the three components of the U S Army.

Darlir Chamber of Commerce Plattsmouth Nebraska Army of the United States

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. John Toman Near Murray

A large group of friends gathered Sunday at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. George Toman near Murray to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Mrs. John Toman. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. William Stacia, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Barling, Miss Marie Englebert, and several Toman family members among others.

John Toman Murray George Toman William Stacia Theodore Frazier Steven Barling Marie Englebert Joseph Sterbh Joseph South Omaha A. D. Asch Milton John David Arthur Dorothy Toman

Miss Clara Trilety Takes Junior Chautauqua Post

Miss Clara Trilety daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Trilety and former local teacher left this morning to direct the junior chautauqua department for Standard Chautauqua company Her duties will cover Rocky Mountain districts Wyoming Colorado and New Mexico where she will supervise the children's portion of programs and assist the company with her schooling experience.

Clara Trilety A. J. Trilety Junior Chautauqua Standard Chautauqua Company Miss Trilety Rocky Mountain Wyoming Colorado New Mexico Trilety Standard Company

Distell Family Welcomes Little Son At Omaha Hospital

Mr and Mrs W T Distell rejoice over the birth of a fine little son and heir born at the Omaha hospital on Saturday. The child is much adored by two sisters and the family joy fills the city.

Dastle W. T. Distell Gladden Omaha

Pappio Falls as Platters Rally For Five-Run Victory

Papillion the Platters defeated Pappio 5 to 1 at home in a brisk afternoon game. Swanson dominated for the Platters allowing few hits while Distell and McCarthy sparked the locals with sharp defense and rallies. Spidell Distell and Herold sparked late scoring as Papillion pulled away.

Janettes Carl Kunsmann Jimmy Bartholomew Plattsmouth Pappie Swanson Flying Lindbergh Eleanor Glyn Joe McCarthy Center Garden King W. T. Distell Distell Platters Papillion Magaret Papillion Gang Siebold Ruff George Reichart Jimmy Pete Herold George Art Klauschie Spidell Herold Klauschie Machies Art Mason McCarthy Hans Newman Pete

John W. Haynie Dies in Omaha After Illness

Longtime local resident John W. Haynie died late Sunday at Nicholas Senn Hospital Omaha after infection in his leg led to amputation and surgery. He had been in failing health for two years and was previously treated at a Lincoln sanitarium. Survived by widow, five children Mrs H. R Steinhaus Gordon Nebraska Mrs E. F. Steinhaus Ashland Mrs E. L Fox Pekin Illinois Walter Haynie Northboro Iowa Viola Haynie at home and sister Mrs Bennet Chriswisser of this city.

John W. Haynie Nicholas Senn Hospital Omahes Haynie Lincoln E. F. Steinhaus Ashland E. L Fox Pekin Illinois Walter Heynie Northbro Iowa Viola Haynie Bennett Chriswisser City

Greenwood Troubles Aired In County Court Row

Court sessions heard an outbreak at Greenwood last Friday night with several men charged with assault and battery on Jess Dilldine Grant Peters and Mays Stradley. Guilty pleas were entered for some defendants and Frank Stradley faced intoxication complaints. All parties received fines of 25 dollars and costs. County Attorney Kreck filed a new complaint against Co. E. Bright Earl Mariburt and H L Beckman for assault and battery on Jess Dilldins. they were brought in to be tried.

Greenwood Jess Dilldine Grant Peters Mays Stradley Frank Stradley Kreck Co. E. Bright Earl Mariburt H L. Beckman Jess Dilldins

Griffin Family Moves Here to Establish Omaha Dentistry

Dr. John A. Griffin, after three years in the city practicing dentistry, becomes a full resident with Mrs. Griffin and their household goods arriving yesterday. They will now live together in this city, where Mrs. Griffin will receive a warm welcome from Dr. Griffin’s many friends.

John A. Griffin

Mrs. Long Recovers From Serious Operation in Omaha

Mrs. Harry Long is doing well after a very serious operation Friday at Immanuel hospital in Omaha. The outcome will take time to determine, but her condition is as favorable as expected given the taxing procedure.

Harry Long Mrs. Long Immanuel Hospital Omaha

Journal Want Ads Cost But They Get Results

Classified readers learn want ads are cheap and effective with quick responses and steady business for sellers and small merchants across the city. Local residents consider placing ads to move products and find services.

Death of Mrs Helen Jefferies in Lincoln Hospital

Mrs Helen Waurd Jefferies dies after Sunday operation in Lincoln. Survived by daughter, mother Mrs Samuel Waugh, brother Samuel Waugh Jr., sisters Mrs Arndt, Mrs Buchtel, Mrs Humphries. Funeral Wednesday at 11 from Roberta chapel with burial at Wruka cemetery.

Helen Waurd Jefferies Lincoln Plattsmouth Waugh Samuel Waugh Ernest E. Jefferies Jefferies Sewell Street Roberta Wruka Eee i4 Samuel Waugh, Jr R. W. Arndt Frost Buchtel Denver Grant Humphries Mississippi

Wedded at Sioux City Two Local Couples Tie The Knot

Miss Edna Newton and Mr Paul Long were married last Sunday at the First Methodist parsonage in Sioux City Iowa. After a two week honeymoon in northern Minnesota they will reside on the Long farm near Mynard. Edna is Ada Newton’s daughter and a local graduate. Paul is a local farmer.

First Methodist Sioux City Iowa Edna Newton Paul Long Edgar Newton Mildred Clark Union Ada Newton Mynard

Charged With Grave Crime Meehan Held on Rail Car Theft

A complaint filed in the county court charges John C Meehan of Havelock with breaking and entering a Burlington refrigerator express car at Greenwood. He allegedly took meat loaf and dried beef worth $10, and confessed. Authorities seek him for trial locally.

John C Meehan Havelock Bert Reed Meehan Burlington Railroad Greenwood Meehar

Build new barn near Murray by J H Tame

J H Tame of Omaha, who supervised a two mile east Murray barn project for several weeks, completed the construction and left for Omaha. He purchased timber from Gordon Vantine of Davenport Iowa, with Herman Tickotter of Murray erecting the barn at a cost about 1700 dollars. The Tams farm is rented to R J Wall this year.

J. H. Tame Omaha Murray Tame Gordon Vantine Davenport Iowa Herman Tickotter Tams R. J. Wall

Henry Mauzy Retires After Forty Five Years at Burlington

Henry Mauzy retires from the Burlington railroad after forty five years and three months of faithful service. The 76 year old began as a coach shop worker in 1882 and is among the last survivors of the old work crew. He plans to spend his remaining years at his long time home and enjoys a well earned rest.

Henry Mauzy Burlington Mr. Mauzy Mauzy Virginia Hills Burlington Railroad Washington Smith Mr. Maury Dovey

Mrs. Mary Fry Dies in Plattsmouth After Long Illness

Mrs. Mary Fry widow of Theodore T. Fry dies at seventy one and five months after a long illness. She came to Plattsmouth in 1886 from Warren county Iowa and leaves two children Mrs Grant Hackenberg and Mrs Philip Rhin and a brother S E Watson of Colorado Springs. Funeral Friday at 2 30 p m from First Christian church with Rev Walter R Robb officiating.

Mary Fry Theodore T. Fry Fry Plattsmouth Warren County Iowa Valley of the Shadow Grant Hackenberg Philip F. Rhin Union S. E. Watson Colorado

Marriage at Court House Seals Glenwood Rapid City Couple

Judge A H Duxbury officiated yesterday at the court house wedding of Henry Homack of Glenwood and Helen Minnig of Rapid City South Dakota. Witnesses were Lilian White deputy and Jessie M Robertson register of deeds. The couple will reside in Glenwood where Homack works as a steam fitter.

A. H. Duxbury Henry Homack Glenwood Helen Minnig Rapid City South Dakota Lillian White Jessie M. Robertson Register of Deeds

Plattsmouth Masons Attend Nebraska Grand Lodge Session

A group from Plattsmouth led by James M. Robertson and other lodge officers attended the opening sessions of the Grand Lodge A F and A M of Nebraska held at the Masonic temple in Omaha.

Platstmouth Masons Omaha Grand Lodge Nebraska Masonic Temple James M. Robertson Knights Templar James T. Begley W. F. Evers W. R. Holmes Raymond C. Cook Plattsmouth Lodge No. 6 A.F A. M

Mrs. Louisa Spies Passes After Long Illness in Plattsmouth

Mrs. Louisa Spies died last night at 8 in the northwest city home after a prolonged illness. She resided in Plattsmouth for 55 years, born Louisa Egenberger in Baden Germany, married Herman Spies here, survived by eight children and several siblings. Funeral plans await family arrivals from distant locations.

Louisa Spies Frank Schuldice Omaha Plhattsmouth Mia Helens Egenberger Germany Louisa Egenberger John V Helena Egenberger Malthausen Baden United States Herman Spies Borre William Weber L. B. Egenberger

B I L S Host Memorable PEO Social in Omaha

Last evening the B I L S male adjuncts to the P E O society treated the ladies to a dinner and theatre party in Omaha. Thirty five members traveled by auto, guests dined at the Fontenelle Hotel, roses and daisies adorned tables, C A Rawls spoke for the B U S, Mrs L O Minor led the ladies’ welcome, and after dinner the group enjoyed Riviera theatre entertainment. The hosts called it a wonderful time to remember.

Omaha Hotel Fontenelle Pompadour P. FE. C C. A. Rawls B. U.S

Boy suffers cut foot from glass at home

This morning the young son of Mr and Mrs George Downs stepped on a large piece of glare causing a severe cut to the left foot. The child was rushed to Dr R P Westover where the wound was dressed and the boy made comfortable.

George Downs R. P. Westover

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