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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1921
Page
2
Joseph Wolpert encountered a large bee colony in a bush along an alley and shook them into a container for honey gathering. One bee stung him on the left side of the face, leaving him with a swollen cheek and no sling to carry the injury.
Members of a Louisville church northwest of Manley gathered at Kraft Park last Sunday for a day of services visiting and amusements enjoyed by all. The event was described as very pleasant with communal activities shared by attendees.
In last week's game Manley beat Alvo six to four as Wood OLeary and Martin formed the home team's battery and delivered solid work. Skinner and Clark led the Alvo battery with notable service on the losing side.
Large white Scotch Collie named Dan wandered from home. Reward offered for return. Contact A H Humble, Missouri Pacific agent, Manley Nebraska. 2t sw.
Miss Minnie Peters a popular Manley teacher married F H Brune of Winside in a Talmage home ceremony last Tuesday performed by Rev. Stave. The couple visited Manley and stayed with T H Harms before settling on a farm near Winside. Theo Harms attended.
A historical advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for quick relief in severe fits of colic and cholera morbus. It claims instant use, high success, and status as a staple trade item for families to keep on hand.
For sale a nearly new eight foot Deering hinder in excellent condition. Call phone 2221. appears in Daily Journal listing with price 15 cents per week.
The Royal Neighbors of America will hold their annual children’s day this Saturday June 15 in the school yard grove with a community picnic. Everyone is invited to attend bring children and well filled baskets for a day of eating and fellowship.
A Sunday gathering at the home of O E McDonald drew relatives from out of town for a large picnic held on school grounds. Attendees from Plattsmouth included J E Kelly Fred Lindeman Charles Ault May belle Troop and Miss Margaret. Lincoln guests were Joseph Smith and family P H Kelly and children Kenneth Hobbs and family.
Notice to farmers announces weekly office hours in the County Superintendent's office in Plattsmouth each Tuesday with morning calls welcome. The program begins Tuesday May 31st and includes farm visits in the afternoons upon request. Phone 479 for arrangements.
W. F. Chalfant and wife visited Mrs. T. J. McCulloch and John Hendricks while in town for the funeral of Mrs. Chalfant’s father T. J. McCulloch. Mr. Chalfant returned home Sunday and Mrs. Chalfant will stay with her mother for a couple of weeks.
A Murray dance event set for Thursday June 16 features music by Holly's Syncopating Quintette. Attendees are invited to enjoy a good time with ample ventilation and the usual admission.
The text urges careful ad copy in printers hands to allow proper setup. It warns against rushed writing and emphasizes advertising must be well crafted to maximize value for money spent.
Two high grade Red Polled bulls offered by C. C. Barnard of Mynard Nebraska. Contact via telephone 4022 for details on price and availability.
County Court of Cass Nebraska schedules a hearing on July 14 1921 at nine in the forenoon to determine the death time heirs and descent of Jacob Mason real property in Plattsmouth. Interested parties may appear and contest. Judge Allen J Beeson and attorney J M Leyda sign.
In the County Court of Cass county Nebraska the State of Nebraska Cass County action B85 appears in the county court docket. The notice indicates official court proceedings or filings for the named case.
J J Cox, division freight agent for the Lincoln traffic district of Burlington, reports widespread winter wheat damage due to spring frosts and late May heat. The assessment covers lines from Lincoln to Nebraska City, Schuyler, O’Neill, Syracuse, Peru, Nebraska City, and others with varying damages from 30 to 60 percent and notes small acreages and uneven rainfall.
Washington D. C. reports Nebraska total population 1,296,372 with 1,279,219 whites and 13,242 negroes. Indians number 2,888. Chinese 804. Japanese and thirty Filipinos plus Hindus and Koreans are listed. Foreign born whites are 11.5 percent. Wyoming figures also shown for comparison.
Lincoln visitors include Mrs. M C Keefer and Sheriff Quinton of Plattsmouth. De Witt resident Clifford Stroemer and others travel through town. The Alvo alumni banquet at the M E church basement and summer school attendees at the state university in Lincoln are noted. Various relatives visit and ship stock to Omaha.
The notice asks the finder of a lost car number 156,916 to return it to the O. K. Garage or the Journal office.
The funeral of Mrs J J Ganz was held Sunday. Attending were Mr and Mrs S C Bowles Mr and Mrs J J Wills Mr and Mrs Harry Appleman and Mr and Mrs M Keefer. Ta-Ta Pochen camp fire girls held a ceremonial meeting east of town Tuesday evening and initiated new Wood Gatherers Velma Jordan Dorothy Jackson. Hazel Hardnock presented Ode to Fire. Guardian Mrs Audrey Stroe mer will accompany several girls to the Mid West conference in Crete Nebraska next week.
Washington June 10 The House passed the measure 225 to 0 consolidating government agencies handling former service men. The bill now goes to the Senate. An amendment authorizes payment of government insurance to beneficiaries of veterans whose policies lapsed due to wounds or disease incurred in line of duty and who died.
Washington officials consider new credit facilities for cattle raisers without new legislation. The plan would be an alternative to the War Finance Corporation loans, proposing up to 59 million dollars in loans for the industry. Details of the plan were not disclosed.
The University of Nebraska and the United States Bureau of Markets will co operate a short course for elevator managers at the Nebraska College of Agriculture from June 13 to 24. Subjects include elevator accounting grain grading and related problems with essential emphasis on accounting. The program uses college grain grading equipment and a variety of grain samples for hands on grading lab work.
The Nebraska Shorthorn Breeders association will stage its first annual picnic at the state college of agriculture on June 25. Former governor A. J. Shellenberger of Alma is president and Tom McCarthy of York serves as secretary.
Nebraska poultry farms report top erg record pens in November for White Rocks held by Mrs. Ray Norris of Weeping Water. Buff Orpingtons show December and February highs by Mrs. Gen Moomey of Wabash. A note from L A Snipes County Agri Agent says he will attend a conference in Lincoln on June 21.
A found open faced watch is reported to be in the possession of P. H. Meisinger or the issuing office. The finder must prove ownership and pay for this advertisement to reclaim the item.
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