Plattsmouth Motor Company Garage Robbed
Robbers broke a rear window at the Plattsmouth Motor Company on Sixth and Pearl Street after midnight and stole 15 in change from the office of Mr. Petring. Oil station west of the garage also entered, but nothing reported missing. Police suspect the same gang that hit the Ore oil station nearby.
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Mondas
Plattsmouth Motor Company
Sixth and
Pearl Street
Wome
Petring
Balidine
Pottsmouth Motor Co
Surprise Birthday Surprise at Lynch Home Honoring Mrs Con Lynch
Mrs Con Lynch was surprised Saturday evening when guests gathered at the Lynch home to mark her birthday. The guest of honor was lured to Omnake by Mr and Mrs Lester Tturrews. music by Ed Kohrell accompanied a luncheon and social dancing. Attendees included H A Shiffer Edward Kohrell William O'Donnell WH Mason George Weaver A F Melisinger William Bergin Peter Gradeville J L Burrows Walter Victor BH Grimm of Omaha Robert Gentry and Willtem Kief.
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Con Lynch
Omnake
Lester
Lynch
Merc
Ed Kohrell
H. A. Shiffer
Edward Kohrell
William O'Donnell
WH Mason
George Weaver
A. F. Melisinger
William Bergin
Peter Gradeville
J. L
Old resident Peter Akeson dies in Chappell
Peter M. Akeson age 78 died in Chappell Nebraska after long residence in the western portion of the state. He was son of Matthes Akeson who was murdered at his farm near Louisville about 36 years ago. He leaves a son and two daughters and was brother in law of Joseph Hadraba. Funeral services set for Tuesday in Chappell.
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Mondsar
Ientnv
Chappell
Nebraska
Peter M. Akesen
Matthes Akeson
Louisville
Harry Hill
Benwell
Hill
Plattsmouth
Hfe
Akeson
Joseph Hadraba
Blanche Price
Helen Heinrich
Heinrich
Miss Margie Denson Undergoes Serious Operation
Miss Margie Denson of this city underwent an operation Saturday at University hospital in Omaha for appendicitis with complications. The procedure was very severe but she is progressing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. Her condition remains serious yet improvement is hoped in the coming days to assure recovery.
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Margie Denson
University Hospital
Omaha
Westward trip of Postmaster Holmes and Mrs Holmes
Postmaster J. W. Holmes and Mrs. Holmes left this morning for a western trip. They begin with visits in Chase county near Imperial to view Mr. Holmes farming lands before continuing to Colorado, staying at Colorado Springs and Denver.
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J. W. Holmes
Young People Marry in South Omaha Ceremony
Miss Lillian Hrbacek and Mr. Joseph Strilka Jr. wed at the Church of the Assumption in South Omaha on a Wednesday in June. The couple, a Plattsmouth native and a packing plant foreman, planned a Denver honeymoon and will reside at 5004 South 20th Street after June 15. Attendants included Bessie Drozda and Mary Slatinsky. guests traveled from Chicago and Dodge, among others. The event drew a large family and friends circle with a wedding breakfast at the bride’s parents’ home.
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Plattsmouth
Lillian Hrbacek
Joseph Strilka, Jr
Church of the Assumption
South Omaha
John Krajicek
Hrbacek
Bessie Drozda
Mary Slatinsky
Georgette
Miss Slatinsky
Frank Drezda
George Cherney
20Th Street
Joseph Drozda
Joseh Strilka
Present Fine Program At First Methodist Church
The morning worship Sunday featured a children day program from the Sunday school with drills songs and recitations highlighting the primary beginners and cradle roll divisions. Mrs R B Hayes and Mrs R E Bailey directed the observance aided by Fern Jahrig Gladys Bushnell Alice Crabill Marjorie Arn and Jean Hayes.
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First Methodist
R. B. Hayes
R. E. Bailey
Mrs. Bailey
Fern Jahrig
Gladys Bushnell
Mrs. Hayes
Alice Crabill
Marjorie Arn
Jean Hayes
REBEKAH LODGE ELECTION HELD FOR OFFICERS
The Rebekah lodge held its annual officers election at Friday’s meeting. Newly elected Noble Grand Miss Helen Johnson Vice Grand Miss Dora McNurlin Secretary Miss Marie Kaufmann Treasurer Mrs Fred H Mumm will be installed in July along with appointed officers.
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the Rebekahas
Noble Grand
Helen Johnson
Dora McNurlin
Marie Kaufmann
Fred H. Mumm
Robbery at Ofe Oil Station on Chicago Avenue
Robbers hit the Ofe Oil Co station on Sunday night by breaking the front door glass and entering the office. They took $1.85 in coins and a revolver linked to a prior theft, leaving a rifle untouched. Two strangers found with a different revolver were detained for investigation as officers pursued leads.
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Ofe Oil Co
Chicago Avenue
Pearl and
Seventh Street
Lincoln
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Henry Ofe, Jr
Rex Young
Pickrel
Hadraba
Hold Fine Recital by Capwell Pupils at Public Library
The Capwell dramatic art and piano pupils presented a Saturday evening recital at the public library auditorium. Amelia Kief Granville Sigler Rachel Robertson and others performed piano solos. duets were played by Twila Fay Hendrix with Mrs Capwell and Vestetta Robertson with Dorothy Newton. a piano trio by Helen Marie and Gertrude Vallery impressed. Dramatic art selections by Betty M Hall Dorothy Eugenia Turner and Janet Westover drew applause for their clever performances.
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Joseph A. Capwell
Pub Hc Library
Capwell
Amelia Kief
Granville Sigler
Rachel Robertson
Herbert Minor
Dorothy Engelkemeier
Gertrude Vallery
James Begley
Dorothy Newton
Vestetta Robertson
Helen Vallery
Jeanne Parker
Twila Fay Hendrix
Helen
Marie
Schubert
Betty Mhall
Dorothy Eugenia Turner
Janet Westover
Graduation of Helen Olsen from St. Mary's Omaha
Helen Claire Olsen daughter of Charles and Mayme Coffey is the top graduate of St. Mary's High School in Omaha She achieved perfect attendance and the highest four year ranking earning a two year free course at the seminary to start this fall.
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Coffey
St. Mary's Seminary
Omaha
Helen Claire Olsen
Charles Olsen
Mayme Coffey
Alsen
St. Mary's High School
Box Supper and Weiner Roast at Mrs Parks Home
The Lewiston Study club held a box supper and weiner roast Saturday evening at Mrs. George Parks home. A large fire was built on the grounds and members and friends enjoyed the evening and look forward to another such gathering.
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Lewiston
George Parks
Parks
Delightful Offering at First Presbyterian Service
A large congregation gathered at the First Presbyterian church yesterday morning to hear Mrs. Marguriete Walters Johnstone sing The Holy City in a charming manner. She teamed with Frank A. Cloidt for My Faith in Thee, with Mrs. J. A. Capwell Plano and Oliver Johnstone on cornet assisting. Mrs. Johnstone also traveled to Heatrice to sing at an evening church.
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First Presbyterian Church
Marguriete Walters Johnstone
Holy City
District Convention Set for June 20 in Greenwood
The American Legion district convention will be held Thursday June 20 at Greenwood. Col. Phil Hall leads preparations to entertain Legionnaires from southeastern Nebraska with new, regal festivities. Greenwood hosts this year after winning the bid at Nebraska City, with Adjutant George Bucknell and other Greenwood post members organizing a large turnout and substantial merchant support. A Plattsmouth delegation is expected to attend a convention many hope will be the biggest yet.
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American Legion
Greenwood
Phil Hall
Nebraska
Nebraska City
Greenwood Post
George Bucknell
George
Doc” McFadden
Fearl Strachey
Legion
America
Uncle Sam
Plattsmouth Post
World Travelers Here from Tuesday's Parly
Miss Mia Ger ing and Mrs. Henry Herold entertain relatives visiting home from global journeys. Mrs Emma Pfeiffer Merner of Palo Alto arrives from South America while Garfield Merner and wife return from Africa. The group plans westward travel to California after visiting locally. Merner traced Hoover’s South American route during her trip. Garfield and wife studied Africa and explored Egypt and the Nile.
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Mia
Barbara Gering
Henry Herold
Globe
Emma Pfeiffer Merner
Palo Alto
California
South America
Garfield Merner
Africa
Merner
President Hoover
Chile
Andes
Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
New York City
Egypt
Nile River
Returns From Hospital Miss Mildred Schultz Home After Operation
Miss Mildred Schultz underwent an operation at Lord Lister hospital in Omaha. She has recovered enough to return home last evening and is feeling improved and on the road to full recovery. Friends express happiness at her improved condition and hope for continued progress and a return to normal activities.
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Mildred Schultz
Lord Lister Hospital
Omaha
Mildred
Complete Teaching Force Named for Next School Year
The board of education completed selections for the upcoming school year. New hires include J. Breesel Reeder of Colorado Springs as science teacher and Carl Cunningham of Auburn as commercial teacher. Florence Beighley will head the mathematics department, and Mike Theresa Healer from Green Valley Nebraska will lead home economics. Leila L. Kittle of Minatare becomes English head in the junior high, with several grades teachers awaiting assignment.
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Board of Education
L. Slown
W. DD. McMahan
Tol O
J. Breesel Reeder
Colorado Springs
Reeder
Carnegie Institute
Carl Cunningham
Plattsmouth
Auburn
Cunningham
Florence Beighley
O'Neill
Beighley Willl
Perrl Mann
Mike Theresa Healer
Green v. Nebraska
Elizabeth McVer
Leila L. Kittle
Minatare
Grace Noltina
South Sioux City
Nebraska University
Dagny Simmonsen
Hartington
Alice Bly
Beaver City
Helen Quinby
Lincoln
Mary Louise Curtis
North Bend
Alice James
Ord
Lincoln 4-H Week Brings 278 Youth to State University
Lincoln 4-H club members from Cass county lead the state with 33 delegates at Lincoln events. Florence Schutz and George Lepert return after a week of study and entertainment, including luncheons by Rotary, a Chamber banquet, and trips to Omaha stock yards and industries.
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Linccoln
Florence Schutz
George Lepert
the State University
Lincoln Rotary Club
Nebraska Farmer Theatre Party
Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln
Omaha
Tris
Cass County
Miss Helen Wurl to Teach Mathematics in North Platte
Miss Helen Wurl daughter of Mr and Mrs E A Wurl graduates with high honors from the University of Nebraska AB degree major mathematics and will enter the teaching profession this fall. She declined a fellowship at Ohio State University to pursue active teaching work and will teach mathematics at North Platte high school, a leading school in the state.
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Helen Wurl
E. A. Wurl
University of Nebraskan
Wurl
Ohio State University
Miss Wurl
North Platts
North Platte
Memorial Floral Tributes At Oak Hill Cemetery
Decorating committees from the 1. C. O. F. and the Rebekah lodge placed floral remembrances on graves at Oak Hill Cemetery. They offered loving memory to departed members and associates of the past, noting the sunlit summer season in their tribute.
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Rebekalias
Oak Hill Cemetery
Local Creamery Expands Butter Exports To Eastern Cities
The Farmers Co-Operative Creamery ships Casco butter to Rochester Birmingham and New York City as demand grows. The plant runs daily with some days requiring two churnings to fill orders. A cottage cheese line is planned to boost output and provide extra revenue to county farms facing low crop prices.
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Tueday
Rochester
Binghampton
New York City
Casco
Farmers Co-Operative Creamery
New York State
Eustward
Auto Accident Injures C A White in Near-Plattsmouth
Late yesterday C A White a traveling man for Seco Steel. & Wire Co Omaha was in a car wreck on highway 75 north of Plattsmouth. His Ford coupe swerved onto the bank and skidded along the roadside two wheels on the bank. He received bruises and a shaking up but no serious injuries. The car was taken to Plattsmouth Motor Co for repairs and White was returned home by company representatives.
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C. A. White
Seco Steel & Wire Co
Omaha
White
Drs. Livingston
Plattsmouth Motor Co
Birthday for Petcy Jane Whites At Wiles Home
Yesterday marked the fifth anniversary for little Miss Petcy Jane Whites with about twenty young friends visiting the Wiles home. They played games and shared refreshments, receiving many gifts and a large birthday cake prepared by Mrs. H. G. Wiles assisted by other mothers.
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Petcy Jane Whites
Wiles
Pegesy Jane
H. G. Wiles
Unique window trim highlights Carter kangaroo shoes
Fetzer Shoe Co displays an Australian Kangaroo stuffed specimen as the central feature in a novel window display. The creature named Little Joey is described as friendly and not aggressive, drawing attention to the Carter brand kangaroo shoes.
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Carter
Fetzer Shoe Co
Little Joey
Call for Bids for Paving on King of Trails
State Engineer Cochran in Lincoln issued bids for highway work this summer totaling about 2.5 million dollars. The largest project paves 22 miles of highway No. 7T5, the King of Trails, from Omaha toward the Kansas line, with districts from Omaha to Fort Crook to La Platte and toward Union.
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Cochran
Lincoln
Omaha
Kansas Line
Douglas County
Fort Crook
la Platte
Platte River
Plattsmouth
Union
State Department
Kuness City
Missouri
Schuyler
Columbus
Platte County
Central City
Chapman
Grend Island
Norfolk
Cecil Comstock Not Undergoing Immediate Surgery
Friends of the J. C. Comstock family learn that specialists in Omaha examined Cecil Comstock yesterday and decided no operation is needed now. Doctors expect the young lad will recover without surgery and the family returns home hopeful and relieved.
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J. C. Comstock
Omaha
Cecil Comstock
Improving Shining Parlor by Palace Shining Parlor
George Conis proprietor of the Palace Shining Parlor plans a redecorating program to enhance the shop. Two new dark green battleship linoleum floor coverings are being laid to improve appearance and attract customers. A broad cleaning and redecorating effort will follow to create a more attractive space.
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George Conis
Palace
Conis
Cass County Maps Offered At 50 Cents Each
Local notice advertises Cass county maps for sale at fifty cents each while supply lasts. The brief invites readers to phone the Journal for details.
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Cass County
The
Journal
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