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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1926

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Reserve Officers Enjoy Fine Meet Here Last Night

A dinner and meeting of Cass and Otoe county reserve army officers was held at the First Methodist church parlors with about twenty members and guests. Speakers from Seventh army corps HQ in Omaha urged greater activity. Lt Col Tillotson and Col D W Droughter spoke on training and national defense. Attendees included Col Phil L Hall and Col Brooks. plans were made to affiliate Cass with Otoe in a rotating meeting schedule, next at Nebraska City on the fourth Friday of June.

Cass Otoe Counties First Methodist Church Seventh Army Corps Omaha Turley Cook Nebraska City Otoe County Association Infantry Reserve Brooks State Reserve Officers Association Army Washington Col Brooks Tillotson Seventh Corps D. W. Drughter National Army Division Phil L. Hall Greenwood 355Th Infantry Nebraska National Guard Floyd Harding University of Nebraska Great Nebraska Frank H. Smith The Journal Cass County Otoe County Cass-Otoe County Association Plattsmouth Talmage Nemaha County Cook D. W. Droughter Col. Brooks Lincoln Reserve Officers Association W. C. Schaus George H. Gilmore Murray Medical Corps H. L. Gayer Co. F Infantry William G. Kieck Walter J. Wunderlich Nehawka Marion Tucker J. A. Capwell Plattsmouth Infantry A. N. Smith Dental Corps H. D. Hebard Edmunds Co. M. Proper H. H. Montgomery J. A. Misgadis Talmaga Court House Lawn Bellevue Ball Park Burlington Station American Legion

Plattsmouth Youth Earns Carnegie Tech Bachelor Degree

Raymond Bookmeyer of Plattsmouth has earned a bachelor of science in commercial engineering from Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburg. The large 350 member graduating class heard General William Barclay Parsons deliver the address. Bookmeyer, a Plattsmouth High School alumnus, planned to visit family before starting a new position with a major Pittsburgh manufacturing plant.

Plattsmouth Raymond Bookmeyer Carnegie Institute of Technology Pittsburg Pennsylvania Great Eastern School William Barclay Parsons New York City Columbia University Thomas S. Baker Bookmeyer Carnegie Tech Rose Bookmeyer Mr. Bookmeyer

Visit Maytag Factory Dealers Gather at Newton

A Cass county group of hardware dealers traveling to Newton Indiana will tour the Maytag factory. They will receive a schooling course at the plant and enjoy a convention with social events and trade discussions. Delegates include George Domingo W eeping Water W A Swatek L R Upton C J Elgaard and Mr Goodridge.

Cass County Newton George Domingo Weeping Water W. A. Swatek Bestor & Swatek L.R. Upton Union C. J. Elgaard Mr. Goodridge

Pleasant Bridge Party At Westovers Home

Last evening at the home of Dr and Mrs R P Westover a bridge party drew a group of friends for an evening of cards and roses. Mr and Mrs W C Schaus won first honors with H L Gayer and Mrs William G Kieck taking consolation prizes refreshments were served by the hostess and Miss Jessie M Robertson. Attending included A H Duxbury William G Kieck Harvey Gamer W C Schaus E P Stewart L L Turpin R W Knorr P T Heineman Dr and Mrs Westover and Miss Robertson.

R. P. Westover W. C. Schaus H. L. Gayer William G. Kieck Jessie M. Robertson Messrs A. H. Duxbury Harvey Gamer E. P. Stewart L. L. Turpin R. W. Knorr P. T. Heineman Mrs. Westover Jessie Robertson

Glorious Rain Refreshes Pastures and Crops

A near half inch of rain fell overnight and this morning, bringing much needed moisture after a three week dry spell. The shower revived pastures and crops across the county, easing drought conditions and improving outlooks in the region.

Time limit nears for August primary filings

The filing deadline for August primaries ends at midnight June 30. Twenty days remain for would be candidates to enter the race and have their names on the ballot. Many offices are still open, especially on the Democratic ticket, while Republicans mostly face little opposition except for the sheriff race with four candidates.

Visiting with Home Folks

Platttsmouth friends welcome Louis Hesse and James M. Cunningham from Santa Ana California. The family guests enjoy their California home but are glad to be back in the old time home and greet longtime friends and relatives for a pleasant visit.

Platttsmouth Louis Hesse James M. Cunningham Santa Ana California

Young Plattsmouth Graduate Enlists in Marines

Earl Winscott son of Mr and Mrs George Winscott departs for San Diego California to join the Marines for a four year hitch He is a 1926 Plattsmouth High School graduate and has long planned to enter military service He will train in San Diego before assignment to active duty with the Leathernecks the Marine Corps unit known for duty at garrison posts nationwide.

Earl Winscott George Winscott San Diego California Marines Earl Plattsmouth Sarl

Plattsmouth Public Library Receives Interior Redecoration

The Plattsmouth public library is undergoing a thorough interior overhaul led by F. R. Gobelman and his crew. Walls will feature light tan and cream tones, doors will be sanded and re-waxed, and the building will be restored to first class condition for the coming year, enhancing the display of its book collection.

Plattsmouth Library Board

Calif routes reverse travel to Nebraska residents

Carl Sattler his wife and daughter travel by auto toward Plattsmouth Nebraska to visit relatives in the city and vicinity Claude Shoemaker plans a return trip to Nebraska to visit his parents and old time friends in this city The text notes a shift with more travelers heading east from California to Nebraska through this city

California Nebraska Carl Sattler Plattsmouth

Will Case On Trial In District Court Today

The Henriksen will case is on trial in district court with testimony starting at convening. Progress suggests will extend beyond Friday as both sides present numerous witnesses and the case winds through the afternoon.

Henriksen

Grass Seed Sale Moves From Nebraska Pasture

Robert Troop Jr a stock feeder from near Mynard visited Falls City to oversee disposal of a large blue grass seed crop from a pasture he rented near Stella. The seed crop was excellent and sold to Iowa buyers who will transport and resell it for high quality blue grass seed buyers.

Robert Troop, Jr Mynard Falls City Stella Troop Iowa

Picnic goods from Dennison at Bates Book and Gift Shop

Save time and worry at your picnic by securing a supply of Dennison picnic goods. Bates Book and Gift Shop carries the full line for quick setup and easy entertaining.

Dennison Bates Book and Gift Shop

Mrs Mauzy Ill With Flu Sickness Reported Improves

Mrs James G Mauzy has been confined at home for two days with what appears to be flu and in serious condition. This morning she showed some improvement and gave her family encouragement for a quick recovery. Friends hope she returns to her previous good health soon.

James G. Mauzy

Grandson Glen Robert Rockhart Born to Gapens

A message from Daly reports Mr and Mrs Oscar Gapen becoming grandparents with a son named Glen Robert Rockhart born yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Rockhart in Glenwood Minnesota. The mother is Miss Mattie Gapen formerly of the city. The family rejoices at the happy arrival.

Daly Oscar Gapen Glen Rockhart Glenwood Minnesota Glen Robert Rockhart Mattie Gapen

DeMolay Delegation Departs for Norfolk State Convention

Members of Cass chapter of the Order of DeMolay depart for Norfolk to attend the state convention. Delegation includes Carl Graves scribe Carl Keil master counselor Jack Hart John Iverson and John Bauer Jr.

Cass Chapter Order of DeMolay Norfolk Nebraska City Carl Graves Carl Keil

Small Fine for Open Cutout Car Case

A police court hearing before Judge William Weber found Edgar Newton operated a motor car with the cut out open in violation of city ordinance. The defendant was fined $5 plus costs, totaling $8.50, which was paid and the matter closed.

William Weber J. A. Caswell Edgar Newton

Plattsmouth Park Board Reorganizes Leadership and Parks

The Plattsmouth Park Board elected Mrs. Rose Bookmeyer president and kept Elmer Webb as secretary. William Thorburn will continue as park caretaker. Mrs. H. Wescott assumes supervision of Tourist park Main street parking and Washington avenue gardens, with Bookmeyer overseeing Riverview and Chicago avenue gardens and Webb covering Garfield Baseball and Wintersteen Hill parks. The board also let the Legion use Tourist park for the Fairly shows and riding devices July 5–10.

Plattsmouth Park Rose Bookmeyer Elmer Webb William Thorburn H. Wescott Washington Avenue Gardens Bookmeyer Riverview Park Chicago Avenue Gardens Webb Garfield Legion

Political Parties to Elect County Delegates Soon

Parties must file delegate names for the county convention to appear on the August 16 primary ballot. Delegates are apportioned by 1924 presidential vote totals. top vote getter becomes accredited delegate. This year the convention will choose county central committee members, replacing primary election committee men and women. Filing is free and done at the county clerk's office.

Return from Hospital After Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery

Charles W. Hula accompanied his son Carl from Omaha as the young man leaves the hospital after a tonsil and adenoid operation. He returns home improved and on the road to recovery from the procedure and its effects.

Charles W. Hula Omaha Carl

Shower Honors June Bride-to-Be Florence Cecil

A group gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs William Baird for a bridal shower honoring Florence Cecil whose marriage to David Rutherford is set for June 16 at the Cecil home. Edna Warren y won a prize in a guessing game as guests shared wedding memories and admired the bride’s gifts.

Mondas Wiliam Baird Sarah Florence Cecil David Rutherford Cecil Edna Warreny

Eagles Band Prepares For Summer Concert Season

The Eagles band, city based, trains despite director KE H Schulhof's absence in California. W R Holly acts as director as they schedule season opening and plan travels to Hamburg Iowa for the national birthday celebration on July 3 and Plattsmouth on July 5.

Eagles KE. H. Schuibof California Schulhof W. RR. Holly Hamburg Iowa Plattsmouth

Extended rein statement time and new term policy rule

A recent amendment extends rein statement and conversion of Government Life Insurance to July 2, 1927. The U S Veterans Bureau director may issue a level premium term policy exchangeable for other level premium life or endowment policies within five years.

United States Veterans Bureau

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Carnegie Maytag Edwin Crites State Masons Chadron Masonic Temple Edwin D. Crites John Wright Atnt B. S. Ramsey A. W. Crites Nebraska A. F. & A. M Albert R. Davis Wayne Frank L. Woodland Lewis E. Smith Grand Lodges J. Claude Keiper Grand Lodge of District of Columbia Frank G. Mirick Grand Lodge of Colorado Pueblo William W. Cooper Denver William W. Martin Grand Lodge of Missouri Doniphan Frank R. Jesse St. Louis Pleasant Bridge Mrs. Mauzzy GAPEN Park Board Selecsion Sarah Baird
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