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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1926
Page
5
Residents and guests fill days with social calls and trips across towns. Notables include the Oehme Wutchinek party planning a Los Angeles move, while Tool and Neitzel households host gatherings and local projects continue at the Bauer store and farm properties.
Brand new tank pump hose and 150 foot drive belt included. Separator is in good shape and priced right. See seller immediately.
A band concert in Murdock drew a immense crowd last Wednesday with excellent music. The event provided wholesome entertainment and was praised for its quality and appeal to residents.
Albert Bornermeier of Wabash Nebraska advertises pure bred German Police pups for sale to interested buyers.
Last Thursday evening Mrs. H A Guthmann hosted a six o’clock dinner in honor of brides to be Catherine and Margaret Tool. Catherine Tool will wed George Work of Litchfield, a mechanical engineer who will work in New York shortly after the wedding. Margaret Tool will wed Will P Meyers, once of Murdock, now in Chicago with Westinghouse as an electrical expert. Attending were the Tool family and Douglas Tool.
Miss Marguerite McDonald of Murdock and Mr. William Meyers of near Greenwood wed at Council Bluffs Iowa on June 16. Rev Buchanan officiated at the Christensen home. The couple, attended by Edna McCrory and Louis Meyers, plan to reside on a Cass County farm and start married life amid friends.
Franke Scott of Sioux City was re elected president of the National Livestock Exchange at its 35th annual convention in Sioux City. Omaha will host the next meeting. An honorary president post was created for Ira Brainard of Pittsburgh. Other officers named include R M Laverty of Omaha treasurer J S Boyd of Chicago secretary and M O Bement of Buffalo senior vice president. About 100 livestock men from 27 market centers attended.
Former Nebraska governor and representative Shallenberger praised the state during a housing tour. He lauded Nebraska as debt free and top in sheep poultry butter roads hogs literacy and common sense. He said its roads are the longest and broadest in the union and that its capital will be among America’s best.
The Louisville area has watched for weeks as a cement factory move loomed. The National Stone Company acquired options on the National quarries and the Murphy and Patrick properties, with an inventory of machinery begun as the sale closed this Thursday morning.
The Noble Fairly carnival returns to Plattsmouth the week of July 3 to boost the city’s Fourth of July celebration. The event promises riding devices including a merry go round ferris wheel and a baby helicopter ride, with theWBatriv show and Isler acts also on the lineup. Local officials vetted the troupe’s reputation via telephone before signing, ensuring a clean, quality entertainment for visitors from across the region including Iowa ferry arrivals.
Carl Keen, 23, arrested in Leavenworth Kansas on a grocery robbery charge, was brought to Kansas City for questioning about the Edith Krumm murder. Police believe Keen has information to solve the case. Miss Krumm was shot September 18 1925 near Overland Park Kansas as detectives seek Andy Loftus Jr. for identification.
The New York Women's League for Animals asks dog owners to engrave or write their name and address on collars to aid reunification if dogs are lost. A name or license number alone may not identify the owner, but a full engraving speeds returns.
Chicago's historic coliseum hosted a massive civic reception for ten Catholic cardinals and their retinue. Authorities and dignitaries from city, county, state and nation greeted the papal legate Cardinal Bonzano amid a festive display. Secretary Davis read President Coolidge's letter of regret, and Cardinal Mundelein also spoke as crowds swelled with clergy from around the world.
Lincoln June 17 The state board of assessment and equalization set the total value of all Nebraska railroad property at 313,089,747. Valuations largely unchanged from last year with slight shifts in Burlington Union Pacific and Northwestern lines. Railroads plan to appeal 1926 assessments. Kansas City Northwestern mileage notes a reduced valuation due to non operation and sale for junk.
In Shenandoah Iowa a car carrying six youths veered into a twenty foot water ditch after hitting soft dirt on the Waubonsie Trail. Paul Enyder nine of Hamburg died. Thelma Nenneman driver eighteen suffered two arm fractures and four rib breaks. Ted Nenneman five leg injury and head injury are serious. Wanda Nenneman sixteen and Harriet Watson sixteen sustained facial and lip cuts. Ernest Nenneman junior nine had an arm fracture. others were not seriously hurt. The car was new and the ditch was full after recent heavy rains.
Short help wanted notice seeking a married man to work by the month on a farm with a separate house. Single men considered. For details contact Guy H. Wiles in Murray at phone number 2820.
The Central Parent Teachers Association will run a free supervised playground at the Central Building on High School Hill for six weeks starting Monday June 21. Miss Cordelia Fields will supervise with aid from students and summer-college volunteers. programs include sewing, basket work, games, calisthenics, baseball, volleyball, and tennis for children under and over ten with morning and afternoon sessions. The school board supports use of facilities. all children are welcome at no cost.
Washington reports Vice President Dawes was invited by Rep Simmons Nebraska to attend the state American Legion convention in Chadron Nebraska in August.
Legal blanks of all kinds are offered for sale at the Journal office. The listing invites customers to purchase ready-to-use forms and templates for notices contracts and filings. Availability includes varying sizes and layouts suitable for public notices and legal actions.
Nebraska alfalfa seed growers consider forming an organization to certify seed for sale across the state. P H Stewart of the Nebraska Agricultural College notes hardy seed with a guarantee could reduce winter losses, after an inspection with H L Westover of the USDA. He warns imported seeds from Argentina Italy Africa and Spain are often not hardy in Nebraska.
A parchment Masonic certificate issued August 25 1784 in Ipswich Massachusetts confirms Richard Dummer Jewett as Master Mason. The document bears Unity Lodge No 9 seal with blue ribbon and is kept in an iron pocket case.
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