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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1926
Page
8
A shuffled catalog of sale items lists prunes raisins salmon olives coffee cocoa and canned fruits with unit prices and package sizes. Scattered numbers indicate bulk figures and various brands, reflecting a mid century grocery discount feature.
Nehawka undertakes drainage work on village streets led by Assessor Fred Patterson with help from W. S. Norris and Gustav Nelson. The plan includes grading, ditching, graveling next spring, and construction of a new west road and bridge near the school, aiming for winter completion and parish-wide approval.
An Insurance Journal style notice pitches real estate materials delivered to your door for fifteen cents a week. It emphasizes convenience and direct access without sharing or borrowing from others.
Miss Bernice Bushnell and Mr. Jason Streight of this vicinity were married on Tuesday June 8 1926 in Fremont Nebraska by Rev E M Johnson of the First Christian church in the presence of Mr and Mrs Pleasant Proctor The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs M E Bushnell and a Ashland High school graduate 1923 has taught for three years The groom son of Mrs W D Kline of South Bend is described as a young man of sterling character They will live in Springfield Nebraska where the groom already prepared a home for his bride
Mrs. Bota Harpster of Nebraska City found guilty of transporting liquor after a 1926 motor route from Omaha to Nebraska City. The jury convicted on the charge with a Buick Master 6 valued at $2,300 confiscated and $100 fines plus costs.
Dr Joe J Stibal R F Corbin testified as defendant about Omaha visits and liquor packages found in a car. Sheriff stopped them at King of Trails bridge. Moran presented defense alleging revenge by others. Court recessed after opening statements as jury deliberated.
The Harding Highway association met in Sterling Colorado May 27 with about 300 delegates from Nebraska and Colorado. The group praised west road building progress especially in Colorado and endorsed Missouri river bridge facilities, with Nebraska funding urged on a pay as you go basis. Officers elected include C. H. Roper Lincoln president and A. Barnett Mc Cook vice president.
Friends recall Mable Carlyle McCamman daughter of Mr and Mrs Carlyle who lived here twenty five years ago now serves as associate editor of the North Kansas City News a well regarded small daily in northern Kansas The Carlyle family were prominent local social figures in Plattsmouth and active in the Methodist church.
C H Peden of Sheridan Wyoming and Miss Isabel Hartley of Nebraska City will wed on Wednesday June 23. Peden formerly science teacher at the local high school and Hartley the commercial teacher here two years ago, their romance began from their school association. Peden is now Scout executive in Sheridan after training in the east. Hartley is at Peru state normals for summer school work.
Those who ordered copies of the Delineator and Designer at the Bates Book and Gift Shop are urged to call for same promptly.
The district court jury found the May 1919 instrument admitted to probate was not Andrew Henriksen’s last will and testament and set it aside. The 38 000 estate, with land worth 30 000 and personal property 8 000, will be divided according to laws of heirship. The case drew wide public interest from Eagle and surrounding areas.
The American Legion signs with Noble C. Fairly Shows to perform in Plattsmouth the week of July 5 to 10. Attractions include four riding devices such as a ferris wheel and a sea plane swing, plus a fireworks display by the Legion on the Fourth. The event is expected to draw crowds from up to fifty miles away.
Harold F Johnson of Chicago was elected president of the Augustana brotherhood at the 7th annual Lutheran Augustana synod convention in Philadelphia. Delegates voted to unite with the Federation of Lutheran Brotherhoods of America as talks continue toward a United Lutheran Church in America. The synod also thanked the Women's Missionary Society for offering to fund a new chapel at the Immanuel Deaconess Institute in Omaha.
E L Gilmore of Ashland Nebraska reports corn yields from 1925 plantings. Early Huron dent varieties sown June 10 yielded 68 bushels with 18 pounds. Ripe corn planted June 24 yielded 40 bushels per acre for No 4 corn, in the one mile north area on D L D tfd-w.
For sale the Sophia Schafer farm located four miles west and five miles north of Murray. See F. G. Egenberger of Plattsmouth for details.
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