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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1928

Page

8

Rain Dampens Carnival Night In Page County

Monday through Saturday the carnival faced heavy rain and mud causing rides to close early and attractions to be torn down for transport to Clarinda. Legion expected $400 but will net about $265 after ground cleanup and wagon damage from the night. Isler predicts strong business in Clarinda as goodwill flyers stop there Thursday, potentially drawing 15,000 visitors.

Clarinda Creston Isler Iowa Cae Page County

James Kahoutek Visits Omaha for Business and Friends

James Kahoutek sojourns in Omaha today to handle business matters and spend time with friends, meeting locals and engaging in informal discussions.

James Kahoutek Omaha

Dick Barthelmess Stars in The Patent Leather Kid at Parmele

Richard Barthelmess delivers a standout film performance in The Patent Leather Kid, First National’s WWI tank corps story. The Parmele Theatre opens the three day run Sunday June 24 after a Broadway run, with Pretty Molly O Day opposite Barthelmess and strong supporting company. The picture, adapted by Adele Rogers St John from Rupert Hughes, is directed by Alfred Santell.

Richard Barthelmess First National Tank Corps Parmele Theatre East Side Barthelmess Kid Rupert Hughes Adele Rogers St. John Alfred Santell al Rockett Molly O'Day

Hoopled Convenes in Kansas City Front Row Seat Tale

Frank O Connell former American Legion adjutant Nebraska and state game warden recalls Major Hoopled at the Kansas City convention. He swapped a rafters ticket for a front row spot telling an usher I am Congressman Knickle knuckle of South Dakota and sat amid reporters under the microphone near Senator Moses. The tale highlights rough entry at the doors and quick-witted improvisation.

Frank O'Connell American Legion Nebraska Kansas City Middlewest O'Connell Frank Congressman Knickle South Dakota Moses

Eagles meeting opens at South Omaha club house

State convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles opens this morning at the South Omaha Eagles club house with Plattsmouth aerie playing a major role. Attending from Plattsmouth are P. A. McCrary Wilbur Hewitt William M. Barclay past state president E Schutz and William O'Donnell.

Order of Eagles South Omaha

New Son Arrives at Taylor Home After Wednesday Birth

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Taylor welcomed a fine little son, born yesterday. Both mother and baby are doing well, and relatives express great joy at the new arrival joining their family circle.

Lester Taylor

Entertains Rotarians at Rotary Club Luncheon

At Tuesday noon the Rotary club heard piano selections by Charles Nowacek, praised for skill and finish. E. H. Wescott also played a piano number, but as a Rotary member he was not considered a guest.

Rotary Club Charles Nowacek Nowacek Rotary Mr. Nowacek

Card of Thanks for Thomas Wiles bereavement

Family expresses heartfelt appreciation for assistance and sympathy after the death of Thomas Wiles. They thank the quartet, funeral participants, Christian church congregation, W R C, and all who gave floral remembrances, signed by his children and grandchildren.

Christian Church Thomas Wiles

Mynard Church Notices Promote Sunday Services

Mynard B. Church announces Sunday school at 10 a m and sermon at 11 a m. Watch for notices of a forthcoming play at C C Hall in Mynard and a basement benefit. Junior church school begins at 11 a m each Sabbath. G B Weaver is the pastor.

C. C. Hall Mynard

Visit to Brothers bedside in Grand Island Nebraska

Simon Clark travels to Grand Island Nebraska to visit his brother Joshua Clark who is in very serious condition after years of paralysis and loss of speech. He is joined by sister Mrs. J J Schneider of Cedar Creek. Previously a Carlton Nebraska section foreman, Joshua has spent much time in hospital as his health worsened in recent weeks.

Simon Clark Grand Island Nebraska Joshua Clark Mr. Clark J. J. Schneider Cedar Creek Clark Carlton

Showing Fine Improvement In Santa Monica Visit

Friends report word from B. A. McElwain now in Santa Monica California that Mr. McElwain is doing very nicely and feeling improved though he still has difficulty getting around.

B. A. McElwain Santa Monica California Mr. McElwain

Ill and recovering man returns home in California city visit

The article notes a man long ill now needing a cane for walking yet showing remarkable health gains. He resides with his brother Roy McElwain in a California city. Charles Staska was in Omaha to handle business and visit friends.

Sach Roy McElwain California City

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