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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1916

Page

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Shower in Honor of Miss Teresa Droege

Last evening Mrs. M. E. Manspeaker hosted a pink themed welcome at Elm Street home for Miss Teresa Droege prior to her July marriage to Gale Connor. The Woodman Circle drill team officers and friends attended with musical numbers by Mrs. Charles Jelinek and Mrs. Jesse Brady, followed by refreshments and a basket of remembrances for the bride from local guests including Mrs. V. Zucker and daughter Dorothy Zucker of New York and Mrs. Kate Remington of Omaha.

M. E. Manspeaker Elm Street Woodman Circle Lodge Teresa Droege Gale Connor Manspeaker Helen Egenberger Charles Jelinek Jesse Brady W. D. Smith Teresa Hemple Carroll D. Quinton Frank Ohm V. Zucker Dorothy Zucker New York Kate Remington Omaha

Crops in Nebraska in Splendid Shape

A weekly weather and crop report from Nebraska notes wheat and oats growing well with good heads, alfalfa first cut secured in good condition, strawberries ripening, cherries fair to light, corn slow and backward but cultivated twice, pastures improved, and potatoes growing well. Sunshine near normal with showers but overall rainfall below normal in eastern counties. moisture adequate for crop needs.

Nebraska George A. Loveland Weather Bureau

Richeys Purchase Modern Coates Residence on North Fifth

Emmons J. Richey has purchased the Coates residence on North Fifth Street and plans to reside there. The home is in the nicest city section with a fine view of the city and Missouri valley, offering a strictly modern and comfortable living space.

Emmons J. Richey Coates North Fifth Street

Bert Cooper Pays Penalty for Drinking Case

Bert Cooper appeared in Judge M. Archer's court to answer a charge of being drunk after an evening with Officer Alvin Jones. The judge ordered a fine of $2 plus costs, and warned him to avoid similar actions in the future.

Bert Cooper M. Archer Cooper Alvin Jones

Knights and Ladies of Security close campaign with joyous meeting

Platte council No. 372 Knights and Ladies of Security held a festive session at the Woodman building to close a campaign for new members led by deputy A. L. Patton. Eight candidates were initiated, followed by a program featuring Miss Kathryn Waddick, B. A. McElwain, Mrs. Sandin, a Plattsmouth male quartet, and solos by Agnes Knorlicek and Bert Knorr. The lodge now numbers about 270 members and praised Patton and local wives for the campaign’s success.

Platte Council No Knights and Ladies of Security Woodman A. L. Patton Kathryn Waddick B. A. McElwain Sandin Plattsmouth Herman Hough H. G. McClusky R. W. Knorr Bert Knorr the Rosary Agnes Knorlicek Knights Patton

Band Concert Delights City Music Lovers

A well attended park band concert directed by Richard Avard drew many city music fans. The program featured "Alma, Where Do You Live" "Sunny South" and "King Dodo" with pleasing interpretations and growing local interest in such events.

Richard Avard Alma Dodo

Murray Women Take Burlington to Omaha for Brief Visit

Dr. B. F. Brendel Mrs. J. F. Brendel and Mrs. Charles Carroll of Murray travel by Burlington to Omaha for a few hours this afternoon.

B. F. Brendel J. F. Brendel Charles Carroll Murray Burlington Omaha

Booming for Better Roads in Nebraska

Community leaders in Plattsmouth heard P A Wells of Omaha outline plans for a national Washington Highway from Savannah to Seattle. He urged Nebraska to form a highway commission, use convict labor on state aid roads, seek federal aid, and mark the route with official signs. Local citizens signed up to join the Washington Highway association.

Commercial Club George Washington Highway P. A. Wells Omaha Metropolis Plattsmouth Wells Savannah Seattle Wash Highway Association Shackleford Nebraska Highway Commission Good Roads Association Commercial Clubs Washington Highway Association

Plastering of the New Library Under Way

The interior plastering of the new Carnegie library in Plattsmouth is underway under contract to Harry Johnson. This step clears the way for completing the interior carpentry and bringing the library closer to opening for public service.

Harry Johnson Reliable Plattsmouth Carnegie Corporation

Stewart's Phonographs at Dawson's in Plattsmouth Neb

A local ad advertises Stewart's Phonographs for five dollars available at Dawson's in Plattsmouth Nebraska, signaling a bargain in late season audio gear.

Stewart Dawson’s Plattsmouth Neb

Degree of Honor Elects Grand Lodge Delegates

The Degree of Honor met to elect delegates to the grand lodge session. Mrs. Emmons Ptak was chosen to represent the local lodge with Mrs. Harry Johnson as alternate. Attendance was large and the membership contest is extended to August 1 with a reduced joining rate.

Grand Lodge Emmons Ptak Harry Johnson

J R Jennings and Miss Tuey Entertain at Brady Lawn Party

Miss Leona Brady and Mrs W G Brooks hosted a lawn party at the John Brady home for Mrs J R Jennings of Springfield Mass and Misses Alice and Hazel Tuey. About forty guests enjoyed games clothespin brides two course luncheon Victrola music and floral decor.

John Brady Leona Brady W. G. Brooks J. R. Jennings Springfield Mass Alice Hazel Tuey Brady Alice Tuey Gertrude Beeson Mae Morgan Florence Balser Clara Mae Morgan Brooks

Past Chiefs Entertained at the Thomsen Home

The Past Chiefs of the Degree of Honor were entertained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Thomsen, present chief of honor. Eighteen members attended for visiting and fancy work, followed by a two course luncheon. The Thomson home was decorated with white syringe blooms and peonies.

Elizabeth Thomsen The Iodge James Bulin Thomson

Miss Dorothy Britt Visits With Chicago Ties

Miss Dorothy Britt arrived yesterday morning from Chicago and will spend her vacation in this city with her mother and relatives and friends enjoying a rest from her duties in the windy city.

Dorothy Britt Chicago Windy City

Red Sox Edge Luxus in Twelve Inning Nailbiter

In a thrill packed Sunday game the Red Sox beat Omaha Luxus 6 to 5 in twelve innings. Beal’s single to left field scored the decisive run as Comnors pitched well for the Sox and Woosley struggled for the visitors. Dennison homered and Mason, Parker, Beal, Parriott and Craig sparked the Sox rally.

Red Sox Omaha Beal Sox Warriors Johnnie Dennison Parriott Mason Roberts Craig Brew. Comnors Sox Woosley Merody Luxus Rosenburg Smith Herold Melody Connors Dennison Johnnie Hazen Minikus Fahnestock Wachtler Atkins Parker Short James Parker Mr. Woosley Pittman Parrrcott Beto Ee Os Sargiti Graig Ley Walker Wachtier Rushenberg

Hotel Riley Owner Z T Sutley Weds in St Louis

The Omaha Daily News reports Nebraska hotelier Z T Sutley, owner of the Hotel Riley, married Miss Anna M Bard of Ganado Texas in St Louis. The ceremony was kept quiet due to the bridegroom’s father in law’s illness, and the bride will return to Texas to care for him.

Omaha Daily News St. Louis Z. T. Sutley Riley Nebraska Anna M. Bard Ganado Tex Mr. Sutley Miss Bard Omaha Sutley Texas

John Tighe in Louisville Weighs AFL Hughes Nomination

Colonel John Tighe, manly’s sage and longtime Democrat, visited Louisville on business. He believes the Chicago convention erred by nominating Hughes for president after removing him from the Supreme Court bench, and he identifies as an American by choice, not a hyphenated American.

John Tighe Sage Manly Louisville Tighe Chicago Hughes Supreme Bench Louisville Courier

Olson Photo Graphy Company Moves to New Quarters

The Olson Photograph Company relocates to three floors in the Tidd building at Third and Main, with a 70 000 name mailing list and branch offices in Chicago and Des Moines. The firm emphasizes fast mail order service, high standards, and a revival from prior debts, projecting continued growth.

Olson Photograph Company Tidd Third Main Streets United States Union Alaska Philippine Islands Olson Company Chicago Des Moines Kodak Olson

Miss Violet Smith of Nehawka Entertained

Mrs. Oscar Wilson entertained in honor of her niece Miss Violet Smith of Nehawka yesterday afternoon. The gathering featured games amusements and a luncheon served by Ruth Hall and Carla Brandt. Attending were Clara Johnson Mary Mayfield Ruby Kimmel Anna Mae Sandin Helen Amick Violet Smith Ruth Hall Carla Brandt Ralph Frank Arthur Amick Mrs. J S Hall Mrs. T L Amick Mrs. Oscar Sandin and Mrs. Oscar Wilson.

Oscar Wilson Violet Smith Nehawka Ruth Hall Carla Brandt Clara Johnson Mary Mayfield Ruby Kimmel Anna Mae Sandin Helen Amick Ralph Frank Arthur Amick J.S. Hall T. L. Amick Oscar Sandin

Peter Meisinger Visits City With Cedar Creek Wife

Peter Meisinger and his Cedar Creek wife spent Saturday in the city for a few hours. The couple were observed looting after some trading activity.

Peter Meisinger Cedar Creek

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