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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1926

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Plattsmouth Girl Married in Southland

Miss Roberta Junita Propst and Elwin E Greene Jr were wed at the Propst home in Lake Worth Florida on June 10. Rev A H Chipman officiated with a Montgomery inspired setting and a pink white reception. The bride wore white satin with lace and carried sweetheart roses. The couple will reside in Lake Worth after a California trip.

Roberta Junita Propst Elwin E Greene, Jr Robert L. Propst North N. Street Lake Worth Florida A. H. Chipman Montana C. E. Wilcox Dwight A. Propst Neice David Hughes Propst Mme Camille Rodriguez Havana Cuba Greene Jean Faulkner Vivian Holley Marion Deacon Dorothy Cowles Plattsmouth Nebraska Central High School Omaha American Legion West Palm Beach E. E

Large spreading viper killed near Alfa Maize mill

A large female spreading viper was found on Third Street near the Alfa Maize mill. John Cotner dispatched the three and a half foot, two inch thick snake with a spade after its head swelled in threat. Local experts note the species is among the more poisonous snakes in the area.

Third Street John Conner

Journal Want Ads Readership Drives Results

Classified readers scan the Journal for ads and notices as buyers look for opportunities. The notice emphasizes that submitting a Want Ad will bring attention and results from local readers.

RETURNS TO WEST

Herman R. Neitzel of Boise a long familiar county resident visited here with Mrs. F. R. Guthmann and family and left yesterday with his nephew George Cutler of Seattle. He has been in South Bend Indiana with a sister and family and is planning for a busy season for his Boise automobile agency. He notes good conditions in the Pacific Northwest and expects a active summer in the mountain states. He enjoyed meeting old friends during the stay.

Daiy Herman R. Neitzel Boise F. R. Guthmann West George Cutler Seattle Washington Neitzel South Bend Indiana Pacific Northwest Mountain States

Barthold laid to rest with Masonic and Knights Templar rites

The body of Harry S. Barthold, longtime resident and member of Masons and Knights Templar, was laid to rest at Oak Hill cemetery beside his wife. Services at the First Methodist Church featured Knights Templar officers, a solo by Mrs. E. H. Wescott, and a Masonic quartet. Active pallbearers from Plattsmouth lodge 6 and honorary pallbearers from the Knights Templar attended. The committal at the cemetery was conducted by William A. Robertson, past master of the Masonic lodge.

Masonic Order Knights Templar Harry S. Barthold Oak Hill Cemetery First Methodist Church Glenn Perry Frank Emory Pfoutz W. J F. Evers Sir Knight E. H. Wescott City Four Square Plattsmouth Lodge No. 6 W. R. Holmes C. A. Johnson George Luschinsky W. G. Tippens Robert Hayes Henry F. Goos

Madame Leete Recovers After Colorado Fall

Madame Leete mother of Father W. S. Leete longtime rector at St. Luke's church has spent weeks recovering from a fall at the Leete home in Evergreen Colorado on May 10. She was bedridden for five weeks with four weeks of helplessness but is improving and able to move about now. Mrs. W. S. Leete and Father Leete have cared for her since the accident and hope she regains full strength soon.

Madame Leete W. S. Leete St. Luke’s Leete Evergreen Colorado East Father Leete

Mrs Mauzy Improves After Severe Illness

Friends report Mrs James G Mauzy showing marked improvement after several days of severe illness. She sat up briefly this morning and doctors express hopeful signs for a speedy recovery.

James G. Mauzy

Business forms printed at the Journal office

Classified note states that all kinds of business forms are printed at the Journal office, inviting customers to place orders for forms, ledgers, letterheads, and other related printed materials.

Funeral for Mrs. Taylor Held at Family Home

The funeral of Mrs. William A. Taylor, pioneer Cass county resident, was conducted yesterday at the family home south of the city by Rev. Frank Emory Pfoutz. Grace Paul Steinberg sang hymns. the Eastern Star held burial rites at Horning cemetery. Out of town relatives attended, with pallbearers including James Gilmour and J A Pitt.

Taylor William A. Taylor Cass County Frank Emory Pfoutz First Methodist Church Plattsmouth Grace Paul Steinberg Omaha Horning Eastern Star C. E. Taylor Waukomis Oklahoma W. H. Taylor Gordon Neb G. W. Pugsley Bayard E. O. Furlong Edward Virginia Steamboat Springs Colo J. W. Polin J. R. Polin Guthrie Okla Lew Taylor Osmond R. T. Propst Dorothy Florence Marion Robert Ralston James Gilmour Ulysses Grace Pool Steinberg Grace Furlong Lincoln E. L. Palin H. P. Engel J. A. Pitt R. M. Wiles F. W. Nolting George Smith A. N. Sullivan

Mary Jane Polin Dies at 81 on Nebraska Farm

Mary Jane Polin born July 23, 1844 in Chatham Ohio died June 12 1926 aged 81 years 10 months 19 days. She lived on a Cass County Nebraska farm since 1857 and left seven children including Charles E William H Anna May Grace Nellie Evelyn and Isabel. Survived by brothers James W Polin John R Polin and several half siblings.

Mary Jane Polin Henry Sarah Polin Chatham Licking County Ohio Taylorville Christian County Illinois Cass County Nebraska William A. Taylor Charles E Waukomis Okla Wiliam H Gordon Neb Anna May Grace Pugsley Bayard Nellie Furlong Steamboat Springs Colo Evelyn Stamp Plattsmouth Isabel Propst Henry Polin Ogallah Kans Lee Polin Catesville Lucy McCall Tecumseh Emma Wheeler Blackwell Alice Dawes Lawton

Lightning and radio safety tested by engineers

Underwriters Laboratories engineers report no special risk to radio operators from lightning and urge that staying under trees poses more danger. They note insulation reduces risk and compare eating at a table or typing to radio use. RCA's David Sarnoff envisions moving pictures in homes via radio as speed-up tech improves.

David Sarnoff Radio Corporation of America

Cyclone seen here over Clarinda Iowa yesterday

The cyclone struck Clarinda Iowa causing two deaths and major destruction to Berry Seed Co and other buildings. The cloud moved southeast then veered to cross the Missouri river into Missouri. Locals watched in fear as the storm darkened skies and heated the air, detouring from Page county during burial crowds.

Clarinda Iowa Berry Seed Go Missouri River Barthold Page County

Webster, Prominent Mason, Injured in Omaha Car Crash

John R. Webster, 74, longtime Mason and Masonic Home board member, sustained severe facial and body lacerations after his electric car collided with a truck on Main Street near Farnam in Omaha. He suffered a shock and injuries as glass shattered. Webster helped fund the infirmary and had a boulevard named in his honor.

Plattsmouth John R. Webster Nebraska Webster Main Street Omaha August D. Wolf Dodge Street Park Avenue Farnam Street Mr. Webster Masonic Home Board Masonic Home Nebraska Masonic Home

Sunny side hosts musicians for Ma sonic Home ladies

Mrs. R. W. Knorr and Mrs. E. H. Wescott entertained residents of the Ma sonic Home at Sunny side with a afternoon of music by the vocal class led by Mrs. Wescott. Misses Helen Sharp Alice Crabill Ruth Janda Gretchen Warner performed with youngsters Jean Knorr Billy Knorr and Edgar Wescott contributing. Refreshments followed as guests including Mesdames Robinson Isging Dillon Croft and Miss Watson joined in the pleasant afternoon.

R. W. Knorr E. H. Wescott Masonic Home Ruth Janda Gretchen Warner Jean Knorr Billy Knorr Edgar Wescott Mesdames Robinson Isging Dillon Croft Miss Watson

Fishing trip to King Lake resort near Waterloo

Mrs. Rachael Clara Briggs Mrs. Darius W Clark and Mrs Lawrence Lancaster with two children left by auto for King Lake in Douglas county to spend the day. They planned to decoy fish from the lake waters and enjoy the new resort center surroundings.

Rachael Clara Briggs Darius W. Clark Lawrence Lancaster King Lake Douglas County Waterloo

Merchant Advertises Goods Year Round

A merchant emphasizes year round availability for his goods with steady advertising. The notice highlights continuous business activity and consistent inventory across seasons.

Epworth League Hosts Colorful Banquet at First Methodist

The Epworth League held a banquet at the First Methodist church with rainbow decorations red roses and candles. Rev Frank Emory Pfoutz opened with an invocation and speakers offered inspirational toasts while musical numbers enriched the program.

The Epworth League First Methodist Church Frank Emory Pfoutz Pfoutz E. H. Wescott Isabel Marshall Marie Sperry Justice Lillie Marjorie Bernice Arn Helen Wescott Mildred Hall Plattsmouth Epworth League

Pleasant Catholic Daughters Bridge Party At Guthmann Home

Last evening the Catholic Daughters of America enjoyed a bridge party at Mrs. F. R. Guthmann home. Hostesses were Mesdames F. I. Rea E. J. Richey Misses Lillian Palacek Mildred Schlater Minnie Guthmann. Joseph Wooster won top prize May Murphy second Helen Egenberger consolation. A pre nuptial shower for Miss Nell Mullen, bride to be of Lon Henry on June 23 was held with gifts. Refreshments followed.

Catholic Daughters of America F. R. Guthmann F. I. Rea E. J. Richey Lillian Palacek Mildred Schlater Minnie Guthmann Joseph Wooster May Murphy Helen Egenberger Nell Mullen Lon Henry

Trustee Seeks Court Permit to Sell Estate Real Estate

In the district court clerk’s office this morning a case was filed by Charles C. Jack man trustee seeking district court authorization to sell real estate to satisfy claims in an estate under his charge.

The District Court Charles C. Jackman

Wedding Unites Hazel OBrien and Jack Rainey in Shenandoah

Miss Hazel OBrien of Shenandoah Iowa and Mr Jack Rainey of this city were married Friday at the County Judge A H Duxbury office. The couple will reside here and begin their life together receiving well wished from friends.

A. H. Duxbury Hazel O’brien Shenandoah Iowa Jack Rainey Ola Mortimer Forest Rainer Treary Field Burlington

Stores to Stay Open Wednesdays in City Ad Club Plan

City merchants and Ad club members vote to keep stores open one weeknight each week through September to aid farmers and country residents. The program aims to sync shopping with farm schedules and may feature Eagles band concerts for midweek evenings.

Plattsmouth Ad Club Eagles

Teach More Kindness in Schools and Colleges

The piece urges laws requiring weekly humane instruction in schools and argues that cruelty in sports and hazing persists in higher education. It advocates kindness as a prelude to abolition of war and calls for teaching by example.

Eagles Band Delights Residents at Nebraska Masonic Home

The Eagles band gave its first concert of the season on the Nebraska Masonic Home lawn, directed by William R. Holly. Residents and home staff enjoyed popular numbers including That Certain Party All Alone Always Autumn Romance The Sphinx and The Sunny South on a pleasant evening on the home’s porches with thanks to Superintendent Evers.

Eagles Nebraska Masonic William R. Holly South

Tall corn in Cass county defies Iowa stereotype

Walter Pailing reports real tall corn in western Cass county with fields of Cattle Kine and Butcher Lehmer varieties laid by. A fifty acre field was laid earlier in the week and a thirty acre field is being worked as farmers show off unusually tall stalks for the region.

Iowa Cass County Walter Pailing Butcher Lehmer

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Southland Elvin E. Green Harry Barthold Mrs. Mauzy Mrs. Taylor Eagles Band Mpo Natonal Bank Bs Bank
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