Grand Jury May Be Called in Cass County
Judge James T Begley urged Cass County board of commissioners to consider calling a grand jury the first in thirty years Several requests cited potential indictments while cost concerns were raised If approved funds would be set for prosecutions and investigations by the county attorney A decision could provoke a wide stir among those tied to law violations in the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
James T. Begley
District Court
Board of Qounty Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
Berley
Man Found Floating in Missouri River Identified as Ed Pleasant
Claude Richardson, ferry operator, found a man’s body in the main river current. The victim, later identified as Ed Pleasant of Omaha, had been in poor health after his brother’s death and disappeared the day before his funeral. The body was returned to Omaha for burial. rewards were offered by the widow and possibly the insurance company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Richardson
Missouri River
Aince
Mr. Richardson
Quinton
John P. Sattler
Ed Pleasant
Omaha
Mr. Jones
Pleasant
Mr. Pleasant
Douglas Street
Measant
Richardson
Death of William Huffer in Columbus Nebraska
The death of William Huffer occurred in Columbus on Sunday morning after a period of heart trouble. He was fifty nine, leaves a wife six children and a brother near Mynard. He had worked as a Burlington engineer out of Plattsmouth for years before moving to Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Huffer
Near Mynard
Columbus
Nebraska
William Huffer
Tlattsmouth
Huffer
The
Burlington
Epworth League Heads to Arlington Nebraska Meeting
A large Epworth League party leaves for Arlington Nebraska to join a state societies gathering. Attending are Rev. F. E. Pfoutz and daughter Helen, Earl and Ethel Babbitt, Mrs. Byron Babbitt, Helen and Alice Louise Wescott, Joe Buttery and Margaret Pitzer of Nebraska City, representing their local society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Arlington
Nebraska
F. E. Pfoutz
Helen
Earl
Ethel Babbitt
Byron Babbitt
Alice Louise Wescott
Joe Buttery
Margaret Pitzer
Nebraska City
Wedding Bells Ring for Rose Jirousek and Anton Hula
A June wedding solemnized at Holy Rosary church united Rose Jirousek and Anton Hula of Sedalia Missouri. Rev Father Ferdinand Suesser presided with Miss Josephine Vanek as bridesmaid and Mr Charles Varga as best man. The couple planned to reside in Sedalia after a wedding breakfast at the bride’s parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
West Pearl Street
Rose Jirousek
Anton J. Hula
Sedalia
Missouri
Ferdinand Suesser
Cyril Janda
Charles Varga
Josephine Vanek
Jirousek
John Jirousek
Auto
Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth High School
Frances Hula
Burlington Railroad
Auto Smashup Near Union After Monday Evening Drive
A serious head on collision on the federal highway northeast of Union damaged two cars belonging to A. W. Propst of Union and Carl Meisinger west of Plattsmouth. Propst, Roddy, and Irwin were returning from Omaha after a baseball game when the crash occurred. Roddy and Propst were bruised. Meisinger and his passengers were hurt but not seriously. Meisinger’s car was towed to Plattsmouth for repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
A. W. Propst
Carl Meisinger
Plattsmouth
Cedar Creek
Mr. Propst
Jack Roddy
Charley Irwin
Omaha
Meitsinger
Roddy
Propst
Meisinger
Joe McMahen
Party Gets Into Trouble Near Vine Street Garage
Chief Ali vin Jones arrested three men near Propst garage on Vine street after they returned from the state metropolis. Jack Whitney posted 13.50 bond and forfeited it. John Martin and George Forbes fined 10 and costs for intoxication and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alivin Jones
Propst
Vine Street
William Heinrichsen
Jack Whitney
Alliance Triumphs 5 2 Over Plattsmouth In Ninth Inning
In a Burlington league game played here yesterday Alliance rallied in the ninth to defeat Plattsmouth 5 to 2. Motley fanned ten for Alliance while McCarty struck out nine for Plattsmouth. Plattsmouth made three errors to Alliance one, with the late rally sealing the visitors’ comeback and toppling local hopes of first place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Plattamouth
Burlington League
Motley
Joe McCarty
Plattsmouth
McCarty
Pressly
Shiffer
Right Garden
Klauschie
Connors
O'Donnell
Radford
Brew
Black
Leidloff
Wymore
Omaha
Nell Cook Doerr Dies at Kearney Nebraska
The death of Mrs Nell Cook Doerr daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles F Cook occurred Wednesday at Kearney Nebraska where she had been moved from Chadron for tuberculosis treatment The deceased was born in Cass county and lived here prior to marriage to Arthur Doerr The family later lived in Beardstown Illinois and since April resided in Chadron The husband son Arthur parents and two brothers Frank Cook Tacoma and Raymond Cook Cass County mourns as the body returns to the city for funeral services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Cook Doerr
Charles F. Cook
Kearney
Nebraska
Chadron
Doerr
Cass County
Arthur Doerr
Beardstown
Illinois
Arthur
C. E. Cook
Frank Cook
Tacoma
Washington
Raymond Cook
Fremont An
Cook
Esther the Patriot Queen leads Lutheran service at Eight Mile Grove
Sunday School at 9 30 teaching Esther the Patriot Queen. Divine worship at 10 30 English. Text Genesis 1 26 27. Ladies and society meet June 27 at Mrs. Jake Kraecer home. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Eight Mile Grove
Esther
Ladies and Society
Jake Kraecer
Four couples wed as county court grants licenses
In a Saturday ceremony at County Juice Allen J. Beeson’s office four couples gained the court’s permission to wed. Among those married were Robert E. James of Nebraska City and Florence J. Caldwell of Union with witnesses Emerson Cappen and Silvia Dukes. A license also issued to Robert B. Leffler of Springfield and Myrtle Oson of Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen J. Beeson
Robert E. James
Nebraska City
Florence J. Caldwell
Union
Emerson Cappen
Silvia Dukes
Robert B. Leffler
Springfield
Nebraska
Myrtle Oson
Louisville
Dancing Party for Miss Donelan and Mr Brown
The Fricke home on North Sixth hosted a dancing party Saturday honoring Miss Margerete Donelan and Mr Karl Brown of Papillion ahead of their summer marriage. Guests enjoyed dancing and cards with a handkerchief shower and a dainty buffet, making it a memorable social event with many keepsakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fricke
North Sixth Street
Dora Fricke
Edwin A. Fricke
Margreret Donelan
Karl Brown
Papillion
Messrs
and Mesdames Waldemar Soennichsen
Charles
Dovey
Maldon D. Brown
George K. Petring
George C. Dovey
H. F. Goos
G. E. DeWolf
H. C. McMaken
Pollock Parmele
Omaha
E. J. Richey
Marseceret Donelan
Rhene Burgess
Cecar Rapids
Eleanor Burnie
Ruth Shannon
Marguerite Browam
Pan
Pleasant visit hosted by Mr and Mrs Parker
Mr and Mrs Charles M Parker entertained relatives and friends for the day. Guests included Mr and Mrs J E Emery Dr and Mrs W W Davis and daughter Alice Louise Mr and Mrs J C Fleming and children Jerome and Alice Jane of Omaha W F Truelsen and family Billy and Margaret from St Joseph Missouri Mrs W R Murray of St Joseph mother of Mrs Parker and Murray Longworth of Omaha also visiting for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Parker
J. E. Emery
W. W. Davis
Alice Louise
J. C. Fleming
Jerome
Alice Jane
Omaha
W. F. Truelsen
Billy
Margaret
St. Joseph
Missouri
W. R. Murray
Nebraska church leaders attend Sioux Falls Episcopal conference
Mrs W S Leete, Miss Helen Clement, and Miss Helen Ledgeway left for Sioux Falls South Dakota to attend a multi week conference of Episcopal church societies at St Marys school for girls. A large Nebraska delegation will join pastors and leaders from state church schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Leete
Helen Clement
Helen Ledgeway
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Episcopal Church Societies
St. Mary's School
Nebraska
Entertains at Supper Honoring Mr and Mrs DeWolf
Manasys Daily reports a Saturday supper hosted by Mr and Mrs W 8 Leete and Madame Joshua Leete in their home. The Red rambler rose decorated dining room framed a three course luncheon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs G E DeWolf Dr J S Livingston and Mrs J M Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manasys
W. 8. Leete
Joshua Leete
George E. DeWolf
G. E. DeWolf
J. S. Livingston
J. M. Roberts
Sheriff and Chief Conduct Personal Visit Result in Fine
Sheriff C D Quinton and Chief of Police Jones conducted a home visit to Frank Shudak in the citys west part after which Shudak was apprehended with a gallon of alcohol and several beer bottles. He faced a Saturday hearing before Justice William Weber on County Attorney A G Coles complaint and was fined $100 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Quinton
Jones
Frank Shudak
Shudak
William Weber
A. G. Cole
Country home hosts golf party and steak roast in honor of Grace Beeson
Miss Margerite Wiles organized a delightful gathering at the Luke L. Wiles residence for Grace Beeson on vacation from University hospital. Guests included Grace Beeson Virginia Beeson Helen Beeson Ruth Shannon Margerite Wiles Ursula Herold Mary Margaret Walling Sarah Rector Janet Bajeck Ethel Tritsch Mrs J E Wiles Mary Catherine J A Beeson Judge A J Beeson and L L Wiles family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke L. Wiles
Margerite
Grace Beeson
University Hospital
Wiles
Grace
Virginia
Helen Beeson
Ruth Shannon
Margerite Wiles
Ursula Herold
Mary Margaret Walling
Sarah Rector
Janet Bajeck
Ethel Tritsch
J. E. Wiles
Mary Catherine
A. J. Beeson
L. L. Wiles
Believes in Beauty at Plattsmouth State Bank
The bank plans a brightening upgrade with a grass island behind the building along 5th Street. Flowers will be planted for bloom and beauty, directed by cashier Frank Cloidt who leads the landscaping effort to enhance the cityscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth State Bank
5Th Street
Frank Cloidt
Death of John Jess in Omaha after pneumonia
John Jess, 73, long active in the community, died today in Omaha after a two week illness from pneumonia. He leaves a widow and ten children scattered between Omaha Diller Fremont and Los Angeles, with survivors including Mary Balser Anna Gilbert Henry Jess Margaret Jess Helen Hohne Irene Jess John Claus and Fred Jess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jess
Mr. Jess
Jess
Off for Shelby as Richardson Plans Dempsey-Gibbons Flight
John Richardson, Missouri River ferry owner, leaves by auto for Shelby Montana to witness the Dempsey Gibbons heavyweight bout on July 4. He travels via Sioux City and the Custer Trail with a sleeping compartment added to his Ford for a comfortable trip and will have a farewell dinner with his daughter before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Richardson
Missouri River
Shelby
Montana
John
Mr. Richardson
Surprise Birthday Honors Mrs. Morgan Waybright in Los Angeles
Mrs. Morgan Waybright long time Plattsmouth resident living in Los Angeles enjoyed a surprise birthday gathering at her home arranged by her grand niece Mrs. Joseph Hawksworth. About thirty two former Plattsmouth residents joined her husband and Hawksworth for a memorable afternoon party in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Waybright
Los Angeles
California
Joseph Hawksworth
Waybright
Plattsmouth
June Weddings Record Cass County License Peak
June weddings surge as Grover Earl of Wymore weds Frances G. DeVorl of Greenwood after obtaining a license from County Judge Beeson. Earlier, William F. Schoth and Grace O. Johnson of Kansas City tied the knot in Beeson’s court witnessed by Eleanor Gray Burnie and Helen Beeson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Beeson
Grover ¢. Earl
Wymore
Frances G. DeVorl
Greenwood
William F. Schoth
Grace O. Johnson
Kansas City
Eleanor Gray Burnie
Helen Beeson
Death of Louis Moeschler in Dorchester Auto Crash
Louis L. Moeschler of South Side Omaha dies after an auto crash near Dorchester Nebraska. He and George Miller were en route to Hastings for a state Eagles convention when their car fell from a bridge over Turkey creek. Miller survives but is severely injured, Moeschler dies at St Elizabeth's Hospital in Lincoln. Funeral arrangements will be in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagles
Hastings
Louis L. Moeschler
South Side
Omaha
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Lincoln
Dorchester
Nebraska
Moeschier
George Miller
South 21St Street
South Omaha Aerie No. 154
Miller
F. O. EB
Plattsmouth
South Omaha
Hassler Heads to Omaha for Medical Examination
William Hassler, a prominent city resident, left for Omaha this afternoon to consult a stomach specialist after weeks of illness that have confined him at home. His son Karl Hassler of Osceola arrived to join him for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hassler
Omaha
Hassler
Karl Haswler
Osceola
Journal Office Prints All Business Forms
The Journal office handles printing of business forms of all kinds, offering comprehensive production services for various document types and formats.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Judge Begley
CO. Com
Anton Hula
BR. C
Edwin Fricke
Masonic Lodge
Grand Sec’y
A. FL
A. M
Francis E. White
Ecland Lodge of
Nebraska Masons
White
Leslie W. Niel
Ralph J. Haynie
W. Luke L. Wiles
J. W. Oliver C. Hudson
S. D. W. R. Holmes
J. D. Frank B. Shopp
Harley F. Cecil
C. C. Despain
Tyler
Nehawka
Durwood Lynde
Harry Thomas
T. W. Swan
James J. Pollard
Sfovice
RST National Bank
Lou Moeschler
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