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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1925
Page
1
Plans for a county wide Fourth of July celebration promise to make the occasion very pleasant for both young and old. Organizers highlight activities, fireworks and community spirit to mark Independence Day in the county seats and surrounding towns.
Plattsmouth Ad club and the Chamber of Commerce launch preparations for the Fourth of July celebration. A general committee led by Guy W. Moreau and Henry F. Goos will coordinate bands from Plattsmouth and Weeping Water, public baseball games, water fights between local fire departments, and a fireworks display. Residents of Cass County invited to attend.
Plattsmouth Elks No. 739 vote to attend Omaha Elks No. 29 flag day ceremonies at Hanscom Park Omaha on Sunday June 14 at 4 00 p m General George B Duncan to deliver the address and Raymond G Young to speak on the flag s history Elkselee club and American Legion drum corps to provide music and readings Elks consider flag day second in importance to memorial day with many members and families expected to attend
George Berger of Orance California returns to Nebraska on a business trip and enjoys time with old friends. He visits Elmwood Murlock and stops at the Ahl home before Omaha to see his daughter, then plans a Louisville return. He looks well at 78 and remains fond of his old home state.
Old car parts advertisement for a Ford timer brush named Hot Shot. Sold post paid at $1.40 with money back if not satisfied. Agent listed as S. A. Van Winkle.
Police report a wave of complaints from across the city about young boys roaming homes and businesses. They collect small items left behind and sell them to junk dealers, with several cases of valuable articles being taken and sold, especially in the business district where goods left at store backs were stolen.
Ted Renner, employed on the new auto and wagon bridge over the Platte River, suffered a serious head wound when a bar dropped on him during a piling operation. He was moved to the city, where doctors treated his injuries after the accident.
A Journal crew on a first visit in years notes a dozen blocks of concrete paving on Main Street and a metropolitan white way. Improvements include extended water mains, rebuilt water works, and electric service from Nebraska Gas and Electric, plus weekly Weeping Water band concerts. Local merchants regret the defeat of the road graveling tax but favor an all year road south to the O Street road.
Mr and Mrs L D Hiatt and family along with Mr Fred Heinrich former Hiatt in law have moved from Murray to the Frank Gobelman property on Seventh street. The Hiatt family rejoins the city where L D Hiatt serves with H M Soennichsen company in the large department store, a leading local employer.
A Minnesota newspaper excerpt reprints a booster club appeal asking letters from the East. A blue-eyed narrator mocks Southern California life with comic contrasts on heat cows oranges and wages, ending with a preference for Nebraska.
The Delly reports Arthur J. Weaver of Falls City will deliver the Fourth of July oration here. Weaver, a prominent southeastern Nebraska statesman and businessman, led the last constitutional convention and helped shape the state code. His talk is expected to offer practical, worthwhile insights and attract wide interest.
Phil Hall a Greenwood banker W E Hand a village board member and P A Sanborn Gretna visitors inspected Gretna's water plant. Sanborn now runs a Greenwood business selling implements autos and operates a garage and filling station with son Clayton planning to move soon. Greenwood has voted 24000 dollars in bonds to build its own plant as Gretna's village board learned how to manage water system needs.
Mr and Mrs Walter Crandall and their children spent Thursday afternoon in Omaha with Mrs John Bowles mother of Mrs Crandall. Bowles had been brought from Holdrege to Lord Lister hospital for an operation.
Two damage suits filed in Omaha district court name Missouri Pacific as defendant. James T. Hamilton seeks 59,006 for injuries from a crane accident in Union caused by defective equipment. Otis Mack, 65, claims 25,000 after a fall while assigned to section work near LaPlatte on May 4.
Last evening a mistaken car theft near the Farmers State bank led to a citywide alert for W. E. Hathaway’s Ford touring. A man who took Hathaway’s car returned it after realizing he had driven the wrong vehicle, and Curley recovered the car for Hathaway.
Mrs Lydia T Holland filed a federal court damage suit for 90200 against eight Nebraska City residents alleging malicious prosecution and resulting financial injury. She operated a 225 acre farm near Nebraska City with blood stock and livestock ventures and contends publicity harmed her credit and forced liquidation. Her attorneys are Andrew Moran and D W Livingston.
A mentally unbalanced stranger arrived in Mt. Pleasant Iowa claiming an assault near Plattsmouth. He cannot name his home or give clear details though keys and a head injury suggest he was attacked. Local officers investigate origin and identity as the man wanders east toward Iowa.
A Nebraska preacher denounces strong drink and vows to empty every bottle into the river. He then leads the congregation in hymn No. 204 Shall We Gather at the River, urging moral renewal.
The race between Mr. Munsey of New York and Mr. Curtis of Philadelphia to buy the most major dailies grows. In a few years four or five men may control all large U S dailies, while country weeklies and small city papers stay independent in a vast network reaching tens of thousands of readers.
Avoca resident Mrs. P. H. Nutzmann sustained severe bruises and a lip fracture when a turn on the O street road caused their car to overturn. Rev. and Mrs. Kokel were riding with her. Dr. Shaw treated her at home after the crash.
Henry Pickard born Leeds England February 6 1883 lived in Valley and Havelock Nebraska later. A plasterer and mason by trade he died after a brief illness last Saturday. He leaves wife five sons and two daughters Aubrey Frank Leonard Richard Samuel Mattie and Lillian.
Former commercial teacher Miss Mona Kelf, who taught in Plattsmouth High School and has spent the past year teaching in Vermont, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Rawls on her way to Curtis Nebraska.
Miss Jennie Bailey of Ashland died at St. Catherine's hospital in Omaha after an appendicitis operation. Born in Schenectady in 1871, she lived in Plattsmouth before moving to near Ashland. She was a charter member of the South Ashland Woman's Club and worshipped at the Methodist church. Funeral was at 2 pm Monday at the Ashland Methodist with interment in Ashland cemetery. She leaves her father W P Bailey and a brother, plus other relatives and friends.
Alphonse Kitrell a 29 year old of South Bend died following an appendicitis attack. He was taken to a Omaha hospital for an operation but deteriorated and died Tuesday of last week. Funeral services were held at the South Bend church with interment in the local cemetery.
Pure bred Shorthorn bull for sale by Ivan De Les Dernier in Murray Nebraska. Interested buyers contact owner in Murray Nebraska for details.
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