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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1928

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Country Club Will Be a Real Beauty Spot for Plattsmouth

The Plattsmouth country club is nearing completion with Elks lodge and local Golf club sponsorship and local ownership. Ground work includes tree removal and shrubbery clearing to simplify landscaping while offering a scenic high-elevation view of the Missouri River and Iowa hills. The clubhouse will host social events with a dance space and large rooms for bridge and diversions, promising a valued city asset.

Plattsmouth Iowa Hills Missouri River Country Club Association

Walton Restaurant: Owner Takes Charge After Death

William M. Barclay, owner of the Walton restaurant building, has handled business affairs since Mr Walton’s sudden death yesterday afternoon. Mrs Walton, overwhelmed by the shock, is with relatives in Omaha. funeral plans are pending with services expected in Council Bluffs on Sunday.

William M. Barclay Walton Mr. Walton

Plattsmouth Hotel Undergoes Major Third Street Remodel

Remodeling begins on the Plattsmouth hotel at Third and Main owned by Omaha interests. The project will convert the building into a large apartment hotel with numerous up to date units, aiming to improve the business section and attract tenants already engaged for future occupancy.

Plattsmouth Third and Main Street Omaha

Sells Fine Farm in Mt Pleasant Precinct to Oklahoma Oil Magnate

The 480 acre A B S farm in Mt Pleasant precinct was sold by Mr Will to Charles Stellar of Oklahoma for 60883 dollars. Longtime owner Mr Will ran a large stock farm and held a prominent position in County farming.

S. Will Mt. Pleasant Precinct Will Charles Stellar Oklahoma

Mrs Thomsen Improves After Serious Operation

Mrs Ruth Thomsen, of this city, is reported to be rallying nicely after a very serious operation. She was recently in Immanuel hospital at Omaha, with sister Mrs W H Seybert visiting. Friends across the county express hope she will recover fully and soon return home.

W. H. Seybert Omaha Immanuel Hospital Ruth Thomsen

Frank Walton, Restaurant Keeper, Dies of Heart Attack

Frank Walton, 38, well known restaurant keeper, died today at his home above the Barclay restaurant on Main street after a sudden heart attack. He assisted staff at noon, went to shave, then grew ill and died within a half hour with Dr E J Gillespie attending. Mrs Walton was in Omaha. he leaves a wife.

Frank Walton Barclay Main Street

Enjoy Family Reunion Honors Baumgart Family in Vine Street Home

A large Baumgart family reunion was hosted at Frank Claus on Vine Street honoring Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baumgart Sr. Attendees included Louis and Anna May Baumgart, Edward and daughters Norma Thyra Vada, Caesar Baumgart, E M Baumgart with daughters Dorothy and Eleanor, and others from Crookston Nebraska Burr Nebraska and extra relatives. The event featured a festive dinner and hopes for future gatherings.

Fred Baumgart Frank Claus Vine Street Fred Baumegart Louis Baumgart Anna May Edward Baumgart Norma Thyra Vada Caesar Baumgart E. M. Baumgart Dorothy Eleanor Crookston Nebraska Wilbur Catherine Ruehl Fred Baumgart, Jr Burr

Death of Mrs Wood Slyvia Woods 59

The sudden death of Mrs Sylvia Woods age 59 occurred last evening at her south city home after a stroke during a neighbor visit. Wife of Joseph Woods, she and family had long resided east of Union with many friends. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 pm at Sattler funeral home Fourth and Vine. interment Oak Will cemetery.

Slyvia Woods Joseph Woods Union

Moore Home at Pacific Junction Scene of Shoot ing

William Moore Jr of Omaha is charged with shooting with intent to kill after a two hour family battle at his parents home in Pacific Junction. Adolph Krause was wounded in the wrist by a bullet. Moore was jailed after posting bond.

Pacific Junction Mills County William Moore, Jr North 18Th Street Omaha Glenwood W. M. Gilliland Moore Adolph Krause East Broadway Council Bluffs Krause

Birthday Picnic Honoring Margaret Bergman

A Thursday afternoon birthday celebration for Margaret Bergman featured a delightful picnic with games and prizes. Guests included Eleanor Swatek Rita Libershal Lucille Vetersnik Catherine Howe Theresia Bierl Anna Zitka Mary Ann Hadraba Rose Champlin Vera Champlin Ruth Shiffer Margaret Hyde Helen Woolcot Constance Rea Anna Kniecke Mrs Wm Woolcot Mrs Lon Henry Miss Mae Murphy Mrs Stull Miss E Bergman and Mrs John Bergman.

Margaret Bergman Weiner Eleanor Swatek Rita Libershal Lucille Eleanor Vetersnik Catherine Howe Theresia Bierl Anna Zitka Mary Ann Hadraba Rose Vera Champlin Ruth Shiffer Margaret

To Leave Glenwood by Mrs. Ironmonger to West Coast

Mrs. J. D. Ironmonger of Glenwood plans to move to Seattle Washington soon. She closes her hat and gift shop after twenty nine years in Glenwood to join her son John Lyon and family, seeking better climate for health.

Plattsmouth J. D. Ironmonger Glenwood West Coast Ironmonger West Seattle Washington John Lyon

Stolen Ford Roadster Recovered Near Weeping Water

Police in Columbus notified Sheriff Bert Reed that Noel Golden's Ford roadster stolen near Weeping Water Tuesday night was found in a young man named Troy Linville's possession. Sheriff Reed and Mr. Golden left for Columbus to recover the car and question the suspect.

Columbus Bert Reed Noel Golden Weeping Water Troy Linville

Enjoying Visit Here from New York to Old East Home

Mr and Mrs W M Robertson of New York City visiting in the area after two years in Los Angeles for Mr Robertson health. They plan visits with Mr and Mrs R A Bates before continuing to Lockport Joliet Dunois and then return to New York to resume work at Allied Chemical Co.

W. M. Robertson New York City Los Angeles California Robertson R. A. Bates Dunois Allied Chemical Co New York

Plattsmouth Rally ready posse to hunt bank robbers

Sheriff Bert Reed and Deputy Rex Young organize a large reserve force from the Plattsmouth Rifle club. They prepare rifles and fast autos to respond to any bank robbery and hinder criminals from escaping.

Bert Reed Rex Young Plattsmouth Ivill

Samaritan Army Aids City Needy With Shoes Garments And Seeds

The Samaritian Army led by Major George Grissom reports aid to the city from May 1. Workers distributed 141 pairs of shoes and 1 058 clothing items to seventy families. They also supplied garden seeds and 103 plants to help families grow food. The mission urges owners of garden plots to use the seeds to avoid idle land and boost food supplies.

Samaritian Army George Grissom

Married at Eagle Two I Do Weddings for Cooley Althouse Oxford

The marriage of Miss Marian Cooley to Clarence Althouse and Miss Leona Jewett to Charles Oxford occurred Sunday at 9 AM at the Lutheran church in Eagle. Rev Korbitz officiated. After a trip through the Black Hills the couples plan homes near Alvord and Missoula Montana, with the Ox-fords joining partway. Both brides are former students at the Agricultural College in Lincoln.

Marian Cooley Clarence Althouse Leona Jewett Charles Oxford Eagle Korbitz Black Hills

Mrs McClanahan III Called Home by Illness

Robert McClanahan manager of Farmers Oil Co. rushed to Fagle after a telegram announced the illness of his mother Mrs Elsie McClanahan who has lived there for several years. The message did not state the illness details.

Robert McClanahan Farmers Oil Co Elsie McClanahan

Nineteen Year Old Pleads Guilty to Auto Theft

Troy Linville aged nineteen stood in district court pleading guilty to auto theft after taking Noel Golden’s Ford roadster near Weeping Water. He was apprehended in Columbus while attempting to sell the car, then bound over for sentence in Lincoln’s state reformatory, the same day as his nineteenth birthday. He has long resided near Union and Weeping Water.

Troy Linville Bar of Justice Noel Golden Weeping Water Union Mr. Golden Columbus Ford Cole Motor Co Bert Reed Linville W. G. Kieck Ae Lad

Flag Day Observance Planned by City Groups

Flag Day will be observed Thursday June 14 with D A R and patriotic orders staging programs around the city. At Wintersteen hill small park a ceremony marks the flag’s donation to the First Nebraska in 1861 with a brief address by Dr J S Livingston, son of General R R Livingston who organized Co A in 1861.

Wintersteen Hill Nebraska J. 5. Livingston R. R. Livingston Co. A Lincoln

Real Catches by Local Grebe Fishermen on Missouri River

Veteran fishermen William and John Grebe report three white channel catfish weighing 77 60 and 78 pounds totaling 215 pounds. Two fish sent to the state fish and game department and the third shipped to J Johnanson of Murdock for local sale. The Grebe brothers are noted for large hauls in the Missouri river fishing season.

William John Grebe Missouri River State Fish and Game Department J. Johnanson Murdock Grebe Boys Missouris River

Form Sewing Club organized by Cedar Creek girls

A Cedar Creek neighborhood group of eight girls formed a Form Sewing Club at Miss Leola Heil's home with Miss Esther Albert as leader. County agent L R Snipes aided the setup. Edna Meierbierks as president Ellen Kelly vice president Mary Speck secretary Florence Shogren reporter. Next meeting set for June 13 at Miss Heil's home.

Cedar Creek Leola Heil Esther Albert L. R. Snipes Edna Meierbierks Ellen Kelly Mary Speck Florence Shogren Club

Hudsons end Missouri visit with medical duty resumed

Friday's report notes Dr. and Mrs. O. C. Hudson have returned home from a two week stay in Missouri. The doctor resumes professional work and feels improved by the outing. They spent most time in Kirkeville where Dr. Hudson assisted at the hospital connected with the Osteopathic school.

O. C. Hudson Missouri Kirkeville

Small Fruits Great Aid to the Rough Lands

Attorney A L Tidd champions Missouri valley grape culture as a profitable use of rugged hillside land. He cites strong demand for grapes and apples, notes inquiries from across the state and California, and argues vineyards and orchards can yield high returns where other crops struggle.

A. L. Tidd Missouri Valley Cass County West Tidd California

Birth of Rev Sortor's Daughter Lights Up Local News

The First Methodist Church pastor Rev H E Sortor and Mrs Sortor welcomed a fine little daughter early today at the Methodist hospital. Mother and baby are well and resting as the family shares joy with friends and relatives.

H. E. Sortor First Methodist Church

June Brings Record Marriage Licenses In County Judge Office

The month of June shows the highest license sales for marriages in the county. Judge Duxbury and assistant Miss Lillian White report an average of one license daily and hope June will set a new record.

Duxbury Lillian White

Death of Miss Clara Green in Lincoln

Miss Clara Belle Green former Plattsmouth resident died at 3 o clock Wednesday at her Lincoln home after several weeks of illness. Survived by mother sister Mrs George Prentias and brothers Frank E Green and Harry Green all of Lincoln. Funeral Friday at Castle Roper Matthews chapel Lincoln with Eastern Star and Home Chapter in attendance. Burial at Oak Hill cemetery with pallbearers chosen from old friends.

Clara Belle Green Plattemouth Lincoln Green Miss Green Bu l C. W. Green Plattsmouth Migs Green George Prentias California Frank E. Green Lincoln Star Harry Green Castle, Roper & Matthews Chapel J. D. M. Buckner Alva Campbell Temple Chapter No The Eastern Star Oak Hill Cemetery Anne City Home Old Friends L. D. Hiatt H. F. Goos R. W. Clement George Tartsch Fred G. Morgan C. C. Wescott

Women's Auxiliary meets at St Luke's for Alaska mission program

The St Luke's parish Women’s Auxiliary met at Mrs. W. V. Leonard’s home on North 6th Street. The group heard talks on Alaska mission work and the Episcopal educational program for the winter. Funds collected support Alaska missions and refreshments followed.

St. Luke's W. V. Leonard North 6Th Street Episcopal Church Alaka J. S. Livingston Barbara Gering R. F. Patterson Bishop Rowe Alaska R. W. Clement

Chick's Cafe Flows With Refined Debut On Sixth Street

The Chick's Cafe on south Sixth street owned and operated by Henry Lamphere has been overhauled and redecorated into a fine neat eating house. Lamphere runs one of the best restaurants in the city and the upgrade is praised as a commendable enterprise.

South Sixth Street Henry Lamphere Lamphere

Wiles Divorce Filed in District Court for Custody

Mrs. Erdie Wiles files for divorce from Troy E. Wiles in district court. She seeks custody of two minor children and notes a property settlement has been arranged.

Delly District Court Erdie Wiles Troy E. Wiles

Petersons Visit Plattsmouth During Railroad Vacation

Mr and Mrs Oscar Peterson and their son Carl of Creston were visitors in Plattsmouth at the Elmer Webb home. They plan to depart this afternoon on No 2 for other points to visit during Mr Petersons ten day vacation from railroad work at the chief dispatchers office.

Oscar Peterson Carl Creston Plattsmouth Elmer Webb Peterson

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Country Club Sells Fine Farm Mrs Wood Peaceful Iowa Baby Mrs. McClanahan III State Reformatory A. IL. Tidd Journal Clara Green
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