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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
2
Miss Dorothey Lewis attends summer school at Peru as preparation for teaching next year. Mrs. A F Sturm has visited for a week at the home of her daughter Mrs John O Yester and family. George Tate has been troubled con-
The column details residents and visitors including W. S. Norris roofing work with Frank Robb’s restaurant, Parl Young and Earl Troop at a Masonic DeMolay meeting in Plattsmouth, and Henry Gruber witnessing a Nebraska City car collision. It also mentions Peter Opp’s 76th birthday, Herald Lawthers’ university graduation, M. S. Bell’s Arkansas visit, Mrs. Young’s skin cancer treatment, Mrs. Rutledge shipboard cooks, and local fruit picking progress plus gasoline tank moves at Bert Willis and Clarence Hanson.
Travelers from California arrived in Nebraska about a week ago and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. C. D. St. John. On Friday Mesdames Campbell and St. John traveled to Elmwood to visit Mr. and Mrs. Richard De Les Denier and were joined by Mr. St. John on Sunday for a day visit before returning home in the evening.
The Nehawka mill, rebuilt after a prior fire, is now so far completed that the grinder and power are installed and grinding has begun. Currently powered by a tractor, it will switch to an electric motor once the changeover is finished.
Grandfather J M Stone travels with Mrs D C West Mrs Walter Wunderlich and children in the southwest and sends a Tucson Arizona letter. They say they enjoy the climate and will soon head to Del Norte Colorado to a mountain cabin near Mr Stone's land to stay for the summer.
Mr H H Stoll and his son Herold with Miss Roberta Flemme traveled northward this week to Warside in the extreme northwest of the state. They will visit Mr and Mrs Albert Stoll on their farm there. A faulty automobile route caused a 70 mile detour ending at Oakdale after nightfall.
Rain disrupted travel but the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered at the grove of F. P. Sheldon last Sunday near Nehawka. Despite wet weather, members and friends enjoyed the county gathering and entertainment.
The Indies of the U. S. society held their annual picnic Wednesday afternoon at the home of Nels Anderson. A bounteous lunch and social time followed with no routine work. Guests included Mrs. Ketch Stone of Dell, Mesdames Rutledge and Frans and Misses Delpha Bates and Gladys Wolfe.
Wayne Munn of Lincoln and Mrs. James Walker with daughter Jennidee of Dunbar visited Mr. and Mrs. A H Wolfe. They are cousins of Mesdames Wolfe and St John. Munn plans to Tulsa at week's start then Boston and the coastal cities before wrestling opponents are arranged.
Fremont Nebraska June 16 Joe Stecher worlds heavyweight wrestling champion was guest of honor at a Dodge reception and dance upon returning home with the crown. He plans an extended visit to California before defending his laurels as crowds gather at Reznicek hall and renew memories of his early championship days.
Rev. Klotche of Fremont preaches Sunday at Eight Mile Grove Church. German services begin at 10:30 AM with communion, and English service follows with communion at 2:30 PM.
Eighty acres of farm land four miles south of Plattsmouth Cass county Neb. Includes a seven room house good barn granary outbuildings timber running water pasture with hog tight wire. A fine stock farm offered by Mrs William A Taylor.
A notice invites readers to place want ads in the Journal to secure results. The ad outlines simple steps to submit text and payment, aiming to connect buyers and sellers quickly and locally.
Rush Runney of Weeping Water reports on the Tenth Annual Boys and Girls Club Week in Lincoln and Omaha. Delegates from Cass County describe visits to the state capitol, University of Nebraska and several businesses, plus banquets, page coverage by the Lincoln Star, and demonstrations by 4 H teams. The week featured tours, talks by Governor McMullen, and a leaders conference with about thirty invited club leaders. The author reflects pride in Nebraska youth and anticipates next year’s turnout.
Ida Warthen, 35, and husband John Warthen, 38, committed suicide together after a plan to end their lives over poverty. Five children, oldest 10, survived. The couple, unemployed since January, drank poison after preparing their children for bed in their basement home at 1812 South Twenty-first Street. A police guard watched John as he lay at St. Joseph’s hospital. The coroner reported Mrs Warthen died before midnight. John remained near death.
Police report a wife died by apparent self harm and her husband, under guard, faces murder charges. The couple’s children, Harry 10 Emma 3 and Mary 1, slept in a room near their parents amid scarce food and a broken household. Evidence includes purchased strychnine and a weapon linked to the case. The family resided at 702 Bancroft Street. J. W. Tomson, brother of Mrs. Warthen, provided assistance as authorities prepared a murder indictment. The body was taken to Larkin funeral home pending arrangements.
Plattsmouth baseball downed Bellevue Athletics 8 to 4 after a decisive fifth inning surge. Swanson limited Bellevue to two hits through the middle innings while Plattsmouth piled up five runs in the fifth and added four in the ninth to seal the win.
Citizens describe chronic sewer overflows in Arkantine streets after heavy rain. Calls include larger box sewers, improved intakes on Sixth Street, longer inlets on Sixth Street, altered guards for all openings, and easier debris clearing by placing openers outside the sewer walls. Remedial work urges prompt action and better flood conveyance.
Anton Mason reports Rudy Dusek, famed wrestler, will face Stecher in Little Rock Arkansas for a championship bout. Dusek, praised after a recent victory over Jim Browning before 3900 fans, aims to meet top welterweights, showcasing his Flying Mare and strong form. The El Dorado News details Dusek's wins in previous matches.
The Dennison crepe paper solves many hostess decoration problems and is highlighted at the Bates and Gift Shop. Shoppers are invited to view a range of colors and textures for party decor and gift wrapping.
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