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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1928

Page

6

Everett Noble Wins Ford Car at Elks Dance Fundraiser

The Cay-Last evening the Elks at the American Legion building held a charity dance to raise funds for the Crippled Children's fund. Blondy Baughan orchestra played, and the Ford sedan prize was awarded to Everett Noble after the final drawing.

Cay Elks American Legion Crippled Children’s Fund Order Blondy Baughan Sheriff Reed Everett Noble Mr. Noble Ford

Lindbergh Completes Transcontinental Flight To New York

Col Charles A Lindbergh lands at Curtiss Field New York at 456 pm after a Buffalo to New York leg concluding a round trip cross country flight for Trans Continental Air Transport Inc where he serves as technical advisor He brings two passengers and avoids attention as crowd focuses on Thea Rasche and Mabel Boll planes.

Curtiss Field N. Y Charles A. Lindbergh Buffalo Trans-Continental Air Transport, Inc Thea Rasche Mabel Boll

Magazines Solicitor McGlone Sentenced to Five Years

E J McGlone magazine solicitor long active in the region was given a five year term in the Iowa penitentiary for blackmail. He operated with two companions and targeted the wife of a Marshalltown resident after threats. Morton Davis received a sentence in the state reformatory and J O Young of Chicago also drew a prison term.

E. J. McGlone Violet Grassman Louisville Iowa Marshalltown McGlone Omaha Magazine Morton Davis State Reformatory J. O. Young Chicago

Boy, 6, Struck by Auto in Lincoln Incident

A six-year-old boy, Pat Clement, suffered a compound arm fracture and possible skull fracture after being struck by an automobile driven by James Glaman of Fort Dodge Iowa. The child reportedly dashed into the street attempting to cross.

Lincoln Pat Clement James Glaman Fort Dodge

For paperhanging and painting call for J H Graves

Legal blanks of all kinds for sale at the Journal office in Plattsmouth Nebraska. Call 605 for J H Graves located in Plattsmouth.

J. H. Graves Plattsmouth Journal

Arctic Fliers Reach Paris After London Flight

Capt. George H. Wilkins and Carl B. Eielson, Arctic fliers, arrived in Paris from London by airplane. They were welcomed by the French aero club and dignitaries including Ambassador Herrick and the British embassy attache. An official reception at the city hall is planned, with calls to embassies and the aero club banquet before a Sunday return to London.

Paris London George H. Wilkins Carl B. Eielson French Aero Club Herrick Attches Wilkina Ejelson Legation Aero Club

Wedding of Inez Fosberg and Thorwald Hansen at Cass County home

A Sunday afternoon ceremony united Miss Inez A Fosberg and Mr. Thorwald V Hansen at the Fosberg home southwest of Louisville. Rev. R J Myers officiated with ring vows and a three course luncheon followed. The bride, a Cass county teacher, and groom, a Grand Island area farmer, will reside in Elba Nebraska awaiting best wishes from the community.

Inez A. Fosberg Thorwald V. Hansen Charles J. Fosberg Louisville R. J. Myers M. E. Church of A. W. Hansen C. E. Carlson H. G. Shandy Schaefer Texas Cass County Fosberg Grand Island Elba Nebraska Louisville Courier

Plattsmouth Band Boosts Carnival Tour Through Louisville

About fifty Plattsmouth citizens including band members and American Legion riders traveled to Louisville and Weeping Water on a booster trip to promote the Isler Carnival Shows coming next week. The party performed with the Weeping Water band, spread advertising, and enjoyed the Thursday night activities and a Brondy Baughan orchestra dance at Philpot's hall.

Plattsmouth Band American Legion Louisville Weeping Water Cement City Legion Main Street Weeping Water Band Philpot’s Hall Brondy Baughan Elks

Passing of a Loved Resident of Cass County

Obituary for Caroline Sophia Seiker, widow of Rev. F Backemeyer, who died after a brief illness in Elmwood. Born January 4, 1853 in Diepenau Hanover Germany she immigrated in 1871 and supported her minister husband across several towns. She leaves six children and a brother. Funeral held June 3 with local clergy and community attendance.

Caroline Sophia Seiker F. Backemeyer Diepenan Hanover Germany America Rev Backemeyer Fremont Stanton Grand Island Fred Backemeyer Hastings Mother Backemeer Elmwood Vesta Waco Gary Indiana Chris Neb Marie Denver Colo Emilie Ernest Seattle Fred Ind Miami Florida William Seiker E. F Haist Kearney Chas. Lewien F. L. Wiegert H. Pieper Victor West M. E. Church N. Norenberg Calahan Harry Grene Joe Kunz Walter Lenz Henry Bornemeier Saint Paul Corinthians Haist Lewien Eccho

Elmer Johnson Leaves for Lincoln Then Chicago Visit

Elmer Johnson leaves this morning for Lincoln after a brief visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Johnson. He plans to visit university friends and then travel to Chicago for the summer.

Elmer Johnson Lincoln Mrs. C. A. Johnson Chicago

Woodland honored as grand lodge elects Nebraskas leaders

The 71st annual Grand Lodge convention of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Nebraska in Omaha heard officers elected Tuesday night. Frank H. Woodland of Omaha was chosen grand master, succeeding Albert R. Davis of Wayne. Ira C. Freet of York became deputy grand master and other officers were named. More than 600 delegates from 289 lodges attended as 250 towns were represented. William A. Cotton of Nebraska City, 96, is noted as the oldest Mason at 67 years in the order.

Nebrask Omaha Frank H. Woodland Albert R. Davis Wayne Ira C. Freet York Orvile A. Andrews Lincoln John Grand Tuler Lewis E. Smith Nebraska Veteran Freemasons’ Association Masons The Fra W. A. Cotton William A. Cotton Nebraska City Mr. Cotton Palmyra George H. Thummel John J. Wemple Samuel P. Davidson Henry H. Wilson Frank E. Bullard Charles E. Burnham Harry A. Cheney James R. Cain Jr Sam

Banquet Illness Hits 140 at Washington High School

A Tuesday banquet at Business High School in Washington leaves 140 ill, with 12 in serious condition. The event honored a cadet drill victory. Among the sick are 107 students and Stephen E. Kramer, first assistant superintendent of schools. An investigation is ongoing.

Washington Business High School Stephen E. Kramer

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Libby Otoe van Camp Hillsdale Dean’s Elks Dance Lindy New York Boy Rockford Caroline Backemeyer West C. A. Johnson Hilda Little Miss Gloria Immanuel Hospital That City Mynard Sears S. Davis Wescotts Palm Beach Men’s Athletic Union Wescott Woodland Grand Lodge Lodge Ternity Bishop Beecher Charles Chappell Minden J. J. Wemple Cleveland A. R. Davis E. C. Houston Tekamah Matthew A. Hall Lodge 268 Masonic Temple Uel S. Whiting Andrew H. Viele Frederic L. Temple Ambrose C. Epperson John J. Tooley Joseph B. Fradenburg Charles A. Chappell Robert R. Dickson John Wright Edwin D. Crites Thomas Walling Company Binder Murdock Farmers Elevator Company Murdock, Nebr
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