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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1923
Page
1
Heavy rains expose flood risks in the city as waters overflow Washington avenue and North Sixth Street. Residents urge enlarging inlets on Sixth Street toward Vine Street and Vine toward Seventh to channel water into sewers, and consider extending the Sixth Street sewer to Thirteenth Street to reduce damage to homes along the avenue.
Miss Jessie Robertson entertained several ladies at her Vine Street home in honor of Elva Douglas of Omaha, a guest of Mrs. Roy J. Fuller. Prizes went to Mrs. L W Egengerger and Miss Leone Becker, with Miss Amelia Martens taking the consolation. Summer roses and peonies adorned the setting and refreshments followed.
Yesterday afternoon County Judge Allen J. Beeson united Jewell Bacon of Malvern Iowa and Ida Patton of this city in marriage. Witnessed by Mrs. Mahalah Patton the bride’s mother the ceremony was intimate. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Patton and is highly regarded in the community.
Mrs. Roy J. Fuller hosted guests from Florida and Omaha at a Tuesday bridge party at the Newell residence on North 5th Street. Miss Minnie Guthman and Miss Elva Douglas tied for first. Miss Helen Egenberger won the guest prize. Refreshments were served.
Judge William Weber dismissed the cases of W Galloway and W O Green who were arrested Tuesday evening by Officer William Hinrichsen for fighting on Vine Street near Sixth. The court imposed five dollar fines and costs on each after hearing the parties.
Plattsmouth outlines a simple community picnic for the nation’s birthday. The event will be held in Cass County at C. L. Wiles’ grove, with shade and water rights, parking, and planned sports. Families may bring lunches. watermelons ice cream and lemonade provided. transportation by car pools.
The eastern portion of the state organizes Boy Scouts for a ten day camping period at Louisville with permanent cooking facilities. Lincoln Scouts depart next week while Plattsmouth units attend from June 26 to July 5 under Scoutmaster C H Peden.
Card announces Vera Marie Glover and Lloyd E. Philpot wed June 3 at the bride's parents home in Garden City Kansas. The couple will reside in Holcomb Kansas Rural. Philpot is son of Mr and Mrs Wallace Philpot born near Weeping Water.
A Thursday storm drenched Plattsmouth and nearby regions with heavy rain and sizable hail causing floodwaters to surge from a Washington avenue sewer into Main street. Debris-filled waters overwhelmed inlets causing street flooding, with north of town and across Mills county also reporting swollen creeks and high water. Jules Raggett family faced a near-crippling flood while their Cadillac stalled on a bridge as the river rose. East across Iowa, Pony Creek and Glenwood saw banks overflow and widespread damage.
Immanuel hospital in Omaha reports H N Dovey president of the First National Bank of this city has a broken left leg from an auto accident last Sunday and his condition is improving though the healing delay irritates him as it interrupts his active business life.
Claude Goucheour and a companion were tossed from a wagon when a team of mules grew unruly on Third Street. They held the lines to regain control and finish the drive home after the wagon tongue and double trees broke and damage was repaired.
Yesterday afternoon the Presbyterian church auxiliary was entertained by Mrs. Monte Streight, Mrs. J. W. Burnie and Mrs. J. F. Wolff. The church was arranged as a garden with vines and blossoms as a backdrop. Rev and Mrs. McClusky and others shared humorous stories and experiences, Catherine McClusky played a piano solo, and Misses Catherine McClusky, Helen Wurl and Helen Braun assisted in serving.
The Presbyterian missionary society met at Mrs. H A Schneider's home on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. H G McClusky and Mrs. John Wolff led the program with songs by Mrs. Hill Martin Catherine Schneider and instrumental pieces by Helen Wiles and Catherine McClusky. Miss Myrna Wolff spoke on The Union Church of the Philippines and Miss Helen Farley shared a China lecturing letter from Miss Hughes. Members gave news items and dainty refreshments were served. The group looks forward to a new year with renewed zeal after a summer break.
A 12 o clock breakfast hosted by Mrs H N Dovey and Mrs George O Dovey at Mrs Dovey s home featured pink peony decor and bridge prizes for top tables. Guests included Mrs Reese Hastin Mrs Pollock Parmele Mrs Wm Goehner and family and friends. Miss Margaret Donelan received a boxed set of imported handkerchiefs.
Mrs Edith Lenard of near Elmwood asks the district court to sever bonds of matrimony with John A Lenard on grounds of non support. Attorney O G Lehdigh of Nebraska City filed the action, noting they wed on March 16 1920.
Miss Ethelyn Wiles entertained at her south city home with a slumber party honoring Violet Vallery. Participants included Myrna Wolff Violet Vallery Margaret Wiles Helen Wiles Catherine Schneider Helen Farley and Edith Farley for an evening of merriment with friends.
Governor Bryan announced Franz Radke of Hertington and Tecumseh as his private secretary. Radke is a former legislator and constitutional convention member and an ex service man.
Workmen extending the rear of Philip Thierolf’s store uncovered a brick arched vault about twelve feet square fourteen feet below the cellar. An iron-covered entrance was found and water blocked deeper inspection. Local history ties the site to old Creek activity and nearby pioneer hotels Brooks or Saunders House.
Mrs. James G. Mauzy and her infant son returned home from Omaha where they had been at the Methodist hospital for two weeks following the birth. Mrs. John H. Hallstrom Mrs. Henry Mauzy and James Mauzy accompanied them to assist on the return. The new son is doing nicely and well regarded by relatives.
Provisional census bureau figures show a birth rate of 22.7 per 1000 in 1922 across 24 states, down from 24.4 in 1921, while the death rate rose to 11.9 per 1000 in 1922 from 11.6 in 1921 across 33 states, announced by the commerce department.
Kathryn Hill sues Oran E Thompson et al to quiet title to real estate with attorney J M Leyda representing. D O Dwyer vs C D Quinton sheriff resolved in favor of the plaintiff over possession of a cash register seized from the Frank Foreman store. Judge Begley presided.
The Cass county civic groups plan a large open day with a city wide boost involving lodges societies and churches. The route to the picnic grounds will feature American flags along the avenue encouraging attendees to follow the flag to a traditional community gathering.
Mr and Mrs Frank L Freley of Los Angeles announce the marriage of their daughter Florence to George L Stone on Friday May 4 in Los Angeles. The ceremony was quiet with only the couple and their parents attending. They honeymooned in the Catalina Islands and will reside at 1214 West Alhambra Road Alhambra California after July 1.
Fred H Mumm his wife and their young son left Friday for Omaha to visit relatives and friends and to attend to some business matters during the outing.
Nebraska tax data show 1921 returns dropped in number and value from 1920. Total Nebraskans filing fell to 71,853 with average income down from 3135 to 2504 dollars, while nationwide returns totaled 6,662,176 with net income of 19.58 billion and tax of 719.39 million.
The Plattsmouth Ad club plans prizes for June 20 bridal celebration. Cass county brides will receive gifts from local merchants including a car trip courtesy from Bauer garage and a soup bone from John Hart, with Bert McElwain and Edwin Fricke assisting.
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