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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1927

Page

6

Scouts at Rotary Club hear district program talk

At the Rotary Club luncheon in the Methodist church Clyde Hesse Nebraska City district Scout executive and Floyd Flack local scoutmaster attended. Hesse outlined the district program serving southeastern Nebraska with headquarters at Nebraska City while Flack described local work and community Rotary interest in Scouting.

Rotary Club Methodist Church Clyde Hesse Nebraska City Floyd Flack Hesse Rotery Club Flack Rotary

Elks Convention Draws Delegates to Crand Island

Nebraska Elk members converge on Crand Island for a statewide Elks convention with delegations arriving from across the state for the week long gathering.

Nebraska Elkdom Crand Island The Elks

Elks Delegation Leaves for Mid state City

A very active delegation of the local Elks departed this morning and more may join before night. Among those leaving were BB. A. Rosencrans exalted ruler August Cloict A. O. Moore J. F. P. Varga Ed Fullerton Cari Ofe L Turpin Sidney W. Bell and John Sattler Jr.

Elks BB. A. Rosencrans August Cloict A. O. Moore J. FP. Varga Ed Fullerton Cari Ofe L. &. Turpin Sidney W. Bell John Sattler

Final Scout Investiture Ceremony Announces Ribbons

The final Scout Investiture for the year was held Monday evening June 6. Scouts earned merit badges and ribbons from the Boy Scout track meet. Robert Hirt was received as a tenderfoot and Chir Shaihenberger became a first class Scout. Stout was high point man and received a medal. Scouts will oversee Flag Day activities at the city park pole on Tuesday June 14 at 7:30 a.m.

Robert Hirt Chester Wiles Chir ShaHenberger Wiles Lawton Hutton Bushnell Stout Warren Bulin Stout City Park

Call No 6 Reminder Encourages Phone News Tip

The Journal invites readers to share news by calling number 6 at any time, inviting tips and updates for publication.

the Journal

Growth of Lincoln Telephone marks steady regional expansion

The Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph company reports across 22 southeastern Nebraska counties a rise to about 76 000 telephones, 506 more miles of wire, and daily conversations over 517 000. Employee count reaches 1 212 with 60 percent participating in the stock purchase plan and 3 500 stock holders including more than 40 women.

Nebraska Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company Telephone Company Lincoln Lincoln Company

Visit Kamp Kill Kare Hosts Celebrate Mrs Smith Birthday

Sunday residents and guests gathered at Kamp Kill Kare near Union to enjoy a sunny outing hosted by Mr and Mrs Dan Lynn. Attendees included W R Young and wife Fred Smith and wife Raymond Berger and wife Mrs Mollie Berger George Tidji Henry Ost James Ballou and Nelson Berger. Mrs Fred Smith celebrated her birthday with well wishes and a picnic dinner followed by the resort’s famed pleasures.

Kamp Kill Kare Union Dan Lynn W. R. Young Fred Smith Raymond, Berger Mollie Berger City George Tidji Blair Henry Ost Ashland James Ballou Nelson Berger Near Nehawka

Hight Mile Grove Lutheran District Convention Notes

The Hight Mile Grove Lutheran church west of the city will host the district Sunday school convention on Tuesday and Wednesday June 14 and 15. Leaders in church work will attend. A missionary play is planned for June 14 at 8 PM followed by talks by Rev. Voskamp from China and Rev. Schwerdtfiger, a returned missionary from Africa. Rev. Rhode of Hooper will speak. The Luther League district meeting occurs Wednesday evening as part of the convention.

Mile Grove Lutheran Voskamp China Schwerdtfiger Africa Rhode Hooper The Luther League Convention of the Church Workers and

Throw a Mean Shoe From Monday's Daily

Omaha Horseshoe pitchers visited Vine street courts to clash with Plattsmouth players. The Omaha team won 1181 to 704 as Adam Stoehr led individuals with 160 points. Plattsmouth lineup included Stoeh Tritsch Parkening Iverson and Keil. George Sayles, a local enthusiast, was visiting the area. Next Sunday Plattsmouth meets Paxton Gallagher at Miller Park Omaha.

Omaha Horseshoe Vine Street Omaha Plattsonians Astho Adam Stoehr Plattsmouth Horseshoe Adam Stoeh Mike Tritsch John Parkening John Iverson August Keil George Sayles Plattsmouth Miller Park Paxton Gallagher

Friends Rally To Rescue Of Youths In Court Case

Robert Cole Leslie Hay and Elmer Josephson Cass county men arrested at Otoe Saturday night pleaded guilty to intoxication charges. Each fined 310 and costs, paid, released. Orin Baldwin pled guilty to unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor, fined 100 and costs, paid, released. Friends funded fines.

Robert Cole Leslie Hay Elmer Josephson Cass County Otoe Carl Ryder Howard McCallum Orin Baldwin Nebraska City News-Press

Red Clover Seed Prices and Early Seed Crop Tips

The note recalls red clover seed price memory from last fall or this spring. It advises farmers to inspect fields before cutting for hay, as first cutting could yield a viable seed crop and impact harvest decisions.

Illinois reports hoe cholera warning for pig herds

Reports of hog cholera reach several Illinois areas. Vaccinate pigs when young around weaning time or eight weeks old. Avoid the costly losses of last year by vaccinating early.

Illinois

Lime boosts alfalfa yields and survival in 1926 plots

Field plots near Elmwood and Weeping Water compare limed alfalfa with unlimed crops. Limed plots outyield unlimed threefold and show no winter kill, while unlimed plots lose over half. Manure trials also reduce winter kill, with farmers citing need for six to ten tons per acre for sowing. Lime applied at one ton per acre.

Emil Bornemeier Elmwood Carl Day

Nebraska No 60 Wheat Grows Excellent at Elmwood Field

Emil Bornemeier of Elmwood announces a 20 acre field of Nebraska No. 60 wheat described as exceedingly fine. Prospective buyers seeking pure seed wheat of the best Nebraska strain are urged to contact Mr. Bornemeier before harvest to arrange purchases.

Nebraska Emil Bornemeier Elmwood Bornemeier

Mothers' Vacation Camp Application Reminder

Send in your application or call the Farm Bureau office to attend the Mothers' Vacation Camp at Tecumseh from June 21 to June 24.

Mothers Farm Bureau Office Tecumseh

Merchant Advertises Year Round Goods Despite Season

A merchant runs a constant goods advertisement with no seasonal stock break. The note highlights steady commerce across the year and the seller’s round the clock market visibility.

Order of Hearing on Petition for Settlement of Account

County Court of Cass County Nebraska orders all interested parties to appear on June 17 1927 at ten oclock am to show cause why the petition of George J Farley administrator for final settlement heirship determination distribution assignment and discharge should not be granted Notice will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior to the hearing.

Cass County Nebraska Henry Lambert George J. Farley Plattsmouth

Strawberry Social at Mynard U B Parsonage Lawn

The Mynard aid society invites the community to a strawberry social serving strawberries ice cream cake and coffee on Friday evening June 10 at the lawn of the Mynard United Brethren parsonage. Proceeds support the local aid fund.

Mynard

Burlington Opens Massive 150 Ton Car Scale System

The Burlington railroad installs one of the largest car scales on its system in the upper yards near the passenger station. The 50 foot Fairbanks type S scale weighs freight cars in seconds, with a 10,000 dollar project cost and plans for two more scales at Des Moines and Hastings Nebraska to boost yard capacity to handle 15 to 20 cars at once.

Burlington Railroad Yaris Cave Fairbanks Company Des Moines Hastines Nebraska

Carlson to Attend Wesleyan University Summer School

Mrs. Charles Carlson left yesterday for Wesleyan University in University Place to attend a six week summer school term. Meanwhile Charles Carlson will cook his own meals at home during the absence.

Charles Carlson Wesleyan University University Place Charley

Cass County Board of Equalization Meets in Plattsmouth

The Cass County Board of Equalization will convene at the Courthouse in Plattsmouth Nebraska to equalize 1927 assessments. Sessions start Tuesday June 14 at 9 a m and run through Friday June 17 with claims due by June 16.

Cass County Board of Equalization Cass County Nebraska Commissioners Chamber Court House Plattsmouth

Quieting title suit over Louisville village lots 381 382 383 481 482 483

The South Platte Land Company and successors sue numerous defendants including listed heirs and spouses in Cass County Nebraska for a decree quieting title to Original Plat of Louisville Lots 381 382 383 481 482 483. Plaintiffs seek costs and other relief with answer due by July 18, 1927.

Gardner Powers Powers Richard Claiborne, Sr Claiborne Richard Claiborne, Jr Elizabeth Claiborne Richard B. Claiborne J. T. A. Hoover Hoover Effy Hoover J. F. Hoover Jacob F. Huber Mary Huber John G. Huber Mina Huber L. Billings Billings Anna M. Huber Stulken Henry J. Stulken Minnie Mina) Huber Handken John Handka Mina) Huber Handka George F. Huber Huber Carl Charles) Huber Mina) Huber John George Huber South Platte Land Company Cass County Nebraska Louisville Tiff District Court Remo

Notice to creditors in estate of John Koukal deceased

The Cass County Nebraska County Court notifies creditors to present claims against the estate of John Koukal by July 2, 1927, or October 3, 1927 hearings in Plattsmouth at 10 a.m. Claims must be filed within three months from July 2, 1927 and debt payments within one year. A. H. Duxbury, County Judge. John M. Leyda, Attorney for Administrator.

Nebraska Cass County John Koukal Plattsmouth A. D

Strayed Bay Mare Seeks Owner Near Weeping Water

Bay mare about 500 pounds missing from the Weeping Water area with a star on her forehead. Halter left on the animal, owner listed as M. A. Robyler. Neighbors alerted for return or information.

Star Halter M. A. Robyler

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Goodyear Plattsmouth, Nebraska Aetna (Fire) Insurance Company J. P. Faster KAMP Kare Sburgh Et el Case Tuan tVarnistr Isipe Kruger Paint Store Plattsmouth, Neb Farm Bureau Strawberry Social Burlington Will National Stone Co Gardner Powers Et al J. A. Capwell A. H. Duxbury John M. Leyda
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