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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1928

Page

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Mrs Bertha Mordock Killed at Crossing

Mrs Bertha Mordock 45, of Council Bluffs Iowa, formerly Bertha Richey, died yesterday when the coupe she rode with her husband was hit by the Gold Coast train two miles south of Council Bluffs. The car was hurled onto the tracks as the eastbound Rocket freight approached. Her husband survived with severe shock. witnesses say the couple had paused near Reno farm seeking direction. Surviving relatives include two sons Harold and George, two brothers Charles A Richey and Emmons J Richey, and two sisters Mrs Fannie Dickson and Miss May Richey.

William Mordock Council Bluffs Iowa Bertha Richey Gold Coast Northwestern Murdock Continental-Keller Co Mercy Hospital Missouri Reno Farm C. L. Powell Turing Powell Yard Mordock Gold Coast Limited Avenue L Illinois Central Railway Company Jones

Death of Charles Lynch in Kansas farm accident

Don Lynch reports the death of his brother Charles Lynch who died Saturday at Pleasanton Kansas after an accident in which he was kicked by a horse. Charles had lived here about eight years ago and later farmed in Kansas. He is survived by his wife, several children, and siblings. Don Lynch leaves for Pleasanton to attend the funeral and assist the family.

Mondar Don Lynch Charles Lynch Pleasanton Kansas Lynch Mr. Lynch

Depart for California With Family on West Coast Visit

This afternoon Mrs John T Turner and her daughter Dottie Jean left for a month or two on the west coast visiting Turner’s father William Bedson in Los Angeles. They will ride via Denver where Mrs Charles Summerfield, Turner's sister, will join and accompany them to Los Angeles.

John T Turner Dottie Jean West Coast Turner William Bedson Los Angeles Denver Charles Summerfield

Plattsmouth Native Wins Law College Scholarship

Edward E. Matschullat, a Plattsmouth high school graduate finishing his freshman year in the University of Nebraska College of Law after a three year arts and sciences prep, is named one of eight scholarship winners among eighty nine freshmen this year. The honor rewards his strong high school and university record and pleases his many local friends.

Edward E. Matschullat Plattsmouth College of Law University of Nebraska College of Arts and Sciences Law College Matschullat

Isler Carnival Shows Open Six Day Engagement in Plattsmouth

The Isler Carnival Shows arrived with twenty two double length steel cars and began unloading at the tourist park. Crews set up rides tents and concessions for a six day engagement opening at 7 PM under American Legion supervision with ticket takers police and parking staff. The display features new rides Oh Boy Just for Fun Hen House and a larger line of attractions including the ferris wheel merry mix up and merry go round. crowds gathered at the Burlington station to watch wagons move to the lot and new rides were added since 1925.

Plattsmouth Burlington Isler American Legion

Local Nine Edge Malvern In Close Plattsmouth Win

Plattsmouth beat Malvern 5 to 4 in a tight contest on the river bottom field. McCord Swanson and Trumble pitched well with several strikeouts as Krejci hit a triple and O'Donnell drove in runs. The locals face Fort Crook soldiers next Wednesday at 5 30 in a seven inning game.

Platters Malvern Iowa Plattsmouth McCord Malverygrosser Swanson Trumble Swanny MccClary Smith Nieman Landes Gradourille Joe Krejci Gardner Herb Shirley Joe Mason Shirley Gansemer O'Donnell Newman Roddy Walker Haas J. Huntman D. Huntsman McClary Gradeville Fort Crook

Runaway Girl Found Returned to Home

Miss Lucille Stoll, a minor from Wymore, left home and joined the Isler Shows in this city. Sheriff Bert Reed and Officer Joe Libershal found her at the Tourist park concession, notified her of the Wymore message, and sent her home to southern Nebraska. Authorities had her detained on parental complaint and returned her to her parents.

Bert Reed Joe Libershal Wymore Lucille Stoll Nebraska

Gansemer Recovers After Minor Operation

The community reports Herman F. Gansemer of west of Murray is doing nicely at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha after a small operation. He has been undergoing treatment for several days and shows steady recovery.

Herman F. Gansemer West of Murray Gansemer Immanuel Hospital Omaha

Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Floral Offerings

Mr Joseph Wood and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy during illness and after death of their wife and mother and for the beautiful floral offerings.

Joseph Wood

O Ponnell Sacrifice Hit Seals Win for Swanson Clincher

Shirley O Ponnell delivers the sacrifice hit for Mason as Swanson bests McCord in a 1 0 game. Swanson earns the win, McCord the loss, with Trumble striking out twice and Swanson fanning five. Malvern leaves ten on base in a tight 1 0 affair at 1 46 with umpire Smith at plate.

O'Ponnell Shirley Mason McCord Swanson Trumble Malvern Plattysmouth Smith

New Boy Arrives for Hinton Family Near Louisville

At an early hour this morning a ten and a half pound son was born to Mr and Mrs Harry Hinton at their home near Louisville. Mrs Hinton is Elizabeth Oliver daughter of William and Mrs Oliver of this city and the father is W R Young's brother. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes to the family.

Harry Hinton Louisville Hinton Elizabeth Oliver William Oliver W. R. Young

Mrs. M. M. Beal Called to Last Long Rest

Mrs. M. M. Beal, longtime Plattsmouth resident, died in Lincoln after a two year illness. Born Alice Marquis in Ohio on October 9, 1857, she married M. M. Beal in 1877 and lived in Iowa before moving to Plattsmouth forty years ago. Survived by husband M. M. Beal and three children B L Kirkham, Frank M. Beal, and Harry Beal. two children Nina and Clarence predeceased her. Community extends deepest sympathy.

M. M. Beal Lincoln Alice Marquis Union County Ohio Iowa Talleyrand

Shower Honors Bride Mrs Clarence H Mumm at Spangler Home

A Friday afternoon event near the city hosted by Mrs George Mumm and Mrs Louis Sack for bride Mrs Clarence H Mumm drew about fifty guests. Attendees included Mrs Charles Swander of Chicago and Miss Blanch Johnson of South Bend. prizes in a wedding contest were won by Miss Lela Smith and Mrs C H Mumm.

Fred Spangler George Mumm Louis Sack Clarence H. Mumm Lela Smith Union C. H. Mumm R. E. Doud Charles Swander Chicago Blanch Mildred Johnson South Bend Y. Smith Pauline Lela Sterling Harris Ezra Albin Doris Albin Henry Timm Murray

Johnsons Return Baby Gloria From Hospital

Mr and Mrs C A Johnson left this morning for Omaha to bring home their daughter Gloria who had spent eight weeks in hospital. The child is happy to be back home.

Mrs. C. A. Johnson Omaha Gloria

Tornado Ravages McCook as Destruction Totals Near Million

McCook Nebraska on June 13 reports a damaging tornado that struck Monday night injuring nearly twenty and wrecking over 100 homes. Eleven hospitalized including Mrs. Charles Verdon in critical condition and her baby in serious condition. The former Senator J. F. Cordeal home destroyed. Guards patrolled the devastated area as crews repair roofs and restore lights.

McCook Neb Charles Verdon American Legion J. F. Cordeal Here

Returns From The West

S. S. Gooding returns home after visiting Sheridan and Gillette Wyoming and Broken Bow Nebraska. He notes excellent crop prospects in Gillette area and reports new elevators rising as western dry farming expands. He traveled with old friend Philip Balser from Aurora to Sheridan then toward Seattle, visiting Mrs Frank Hawkenberry and family in Seattle.

S. S. Gooding Sheridan Gillette Wyoming Broken Bow Nebraska Gooding Philip Balser Aurora Balser Seattle Washington Frank E. Hawkenberry Pacific Coast Mr. Gooding Charles Carlton Mountain States

Close Call in McCook Tornado Hits Local Families

A message from McCook reports Earl Geis and his wife escaped after their home and garage were swept away in last night’s tornado. The Geis family barely survived as the Budig family also faced a close call, with about twenty people injured as property was destroyed.

McCook Fred Geis Earl Geis Geis Budig

Pleasant Family Picnic at King Hill Farm

A delightful family picnic at King Hill farm hosted by Mr and Mrs H W Hull south of the city featured games and sociable gatherings. Attendees included Ed Spencer Fred Erwit the Spencers from Omaha Robert Patterson and family from Murray Fred Baker and daughter Betty Ann Union W A Baker and children Leona Jess Cleo Baker Theo Worl and Ruth and George Hull and children.

King Hill H. W. Hull Ed Spencer Fred Erwit Harvey Spencer Jean Denman Omaha Robert Patterson Murray Fred Baker Betty Ann Union W. A. Baker Leona Jess Cleo Baker Theo. Worl Ruth George

Bearded Beauties to Play in This City

The Bearded Beauties semi pro team will play at the local baseball park on Monday June 25 with a 6 PM start. Cass county fans may see one of the fastest games in the city as manager Distell arranges the event and local clerk and store owners may close to attend. Jimmy Eaton, local pitcher, will return from Cherokee Iowa to pitch against the bearded visitors and appear in Interstate league games.

Cass County Distell Jimmy Eaton Cherokee Iowa

D A R Holds Election At Fontenelle Chapter Meeting

Fontenelle chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. E H Wescott's home for a program on the flag presented by Mrs J S Livingston. Officers were elected with Regent Mrs L O Minor and Vice Regent Mrs T B Bates among those named.

Tuuesday Fontenelle the Daughters of the American Revolution E. H. Wescott J. S. Livingston United Colonies Continental Congress L. O. Minor T. B. Bates J.S. Livingston Caroline Baird F. R. Gobelman George B. Mann Fred G. Morgan

Adams Welcomes Eight Pound Son in Bearsford

Deputy county clerk W T Adams and family celebrate the birth of a son at Bearsford South Dakota. The baby weighs eight pounds and is doing well with the mother. The family hopes to name him William T the second. Friends send best wishes for happiness and success.

W. T. Adams J. E. Adams Bearsford South Dakota

Dennivan 90 Appears in Sedkext GOH Shop Displays

Sedkext GOH Shop features the Dennison line with the full range of Dennivan 90 products and related materials for entertaining use.

Dennivan Dennison

War on Traffic Law Violators in Cass County

County Attorney W G Kieck and Sheriff Reed plan a crackdown on traffic law violators in Cass County. They target high speed trucks hogging roads and drivers operating without proper lights. The campaign aims to ensure penalties and public safety on rural highways.

Cass County W. G. Kieck Reed

Will Visit Europe Promises Galaxy of Radio and Concerts

Mrs Marguerite John Stone sails June 23 from New York to Hamburg for a European tour lasting several months. She will broadcast from Omaha and Hamburg and sing in major cities across Switzerland Italy Austria France and possibly Holland. She will be known as Wyoming's contralto Wyoming’s Mrs Johnstone travels with Madame Franciska Gane and returns by October 1 for further broadcasts and concerts.

Marguerite John Stone Sheridan East Europe Omaha Herschell Nye Johnstone E. O. Walters Plattsmouth Neb Chicago Washington, D. C LeRoy D. Brandon S&s. S Hamburg New York Germany London Edgar Walters Paris Christine d'Aigie Demptwolf Walters Switzerland Italy Austria France Holland Sheridan Wyo. Journal

Death of Mrs. Row Barclay at Friend Nebraska

W M Barclay of this city learned today of his aunt Mrs Row Barclay dying yesterday at her home in Friend Nebraska. He and his wife will travel Wednesday morning to attend the funeral services scheduled for Wednesday afternoon in Friend.

W. M. Barclay Friend Nebraska Row] Barclay

Reward Offered for Missing Red and White Durham Heifer

A $20 reward is offered for information locating a three year old red and white marked Polled Durham heifer that disappeared from a pasture around April 25. The animal would have calved by now and is identified as 114-2tw WM. F. Ralmes seeks any leads.

Durham Aide WM. F. Ralmes

Have you to buy or sell? Try o Jona wart Ad

A compact inquiry urging readers to consider buying or selling with a sample classified-style ad. It plays on a sales prompt and suggests trying a wart ad concept. The wording appears informal and promotional with a local flavor.

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