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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
3
The Union Department prepared for The Journal hosts a string of social visits and teas. Local families including Mr and Mrs Royal and Mr Dean gather for porch parties, with several guests and friendships highlighted amid store and church events and a thwarted attempted hold up near Union.
Millions of persons carry Travelers Cheques to all parts of the earth. Inexperienced travelers and veterans rely on them as negotiable currency usable only by the purchaser. Banks market them to safeguard funds, reduce theft risk, and ease cashing hassles.
A sweep of brief notices lists A W Fropst visiting Fisttsmouth, A W Props selling Ford cars, J D Cross traveling with his wife, Lloyd Yorker on the Missouri Pacific train, G S S Upton in Omaha, Dr Rhoden visiting Murray, Miss Mary E Foster in Union, L W Crawford building near Wyoming, the Becker family starting harvest, and various locals like Abe, Parkey, and Keer visiting nearby towns.
A scrambled report describes a group including Mr Rox with Miex Mare and Mrs Clara Gobeleianu visiting Inver ef in Omaha. They dine at Riverview Park and attend a day of pleasure with motor rides and a torpedo themed display, concluding the outing in the late afternoon.
A historic note praises the Suhemobile as a leading invention for safety and steering control. It cautions drivers to keep eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, recounting a driver who veered off course after admiring bathers and nearly wrecked, costing about one hundred dollars to restore.
Miss Mary Foster and her party, delayed in Nebraska City for business, were forced to speed away when a man signalled to stop on a roadside. He jumped into another car and pursued the Foster vehicle, catching up near Union as they hurried home.
Last Friday a gathering of about thirty five friends and neighbors met at Mr W L Hobach's pleasant biome to honor Mr and Mrs Arthur Yowell visiting from a distant place. The event featured socializing and a luncheon prepared by Mrs Lelia Piahack. The Yowells plan to travel to Nehpwrha then return to Illinois to resume their home.
An August Christmas tree project grows as Baptist groups in Parrating plan to send a tree and gifts by Missionary ladies to a hospital for children in Indiana Michigan. The event aims to showcase Christmas spirit with expected snow and ice and a formal tree lighting in a future date.
The report describes a recent match where the Royal Fellows team faced a close contest, with a late rally by Vinies 0 Baotlee. The narrative mentions Will Brune Weber and Mr Latter's family involvement during a Sunday event and notes ongoing family ties as the season continues.
Fragmentary OCR passage references Ernest Hirristald Blake and Simon Grober in a dubious incident at New Nico involving Camp Coily. Mentions Frank Swhith and ML Poown in jewelry business and a ramp at a roof event. Details are garbled and names uncertain.
A ninth birthday celebration was held for the daughter of Mr and Mrs Roe near Plattsmouth. Relatives and friends attended the party with both sets of grandparents present. Guests included Mr and Mrs More and Mr Larson, who assisted in the festivities.
The church gathered for a full day service with Bible school, morning addresses, and missionary talks. Lincolns M Bucklin and Minnie Merkus spoke, the Nin e Fran Lincolns performed music, and J H Dabney preached in the evening.
The Methodist and Baptist congregations will hold Bible school young peoples meetings and morning and evening services throughout the day, with all activities scheduled for the day’s appointed times.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church met last Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs L G Todd with Mrs Todd leading. A profitable day and pleasant program followed, and refreshments were served at the end of the afternoon.
Dane will teach in a summer school before moving to Janesville to make a home for themselves and friends after August 15.
The Farmers Union gathered at the M. W. A. Pell last Wednesday for an evening program by Union young ladies. Nettie Medurrol sang a solo, Alice Todd and Naomiz Mauguy performed two selections, Alfice Todd played an instrumental. J. C. Shraver of Lincoln gave an extended address on farmers interests, followed by refreshments.
The Nebraska State Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles unanimously adopted a resolution at its state convention urging government old age pensions. It invites sister and subordinate orders to unite in lobbying the 1921 grand chapter to push state and federal plans to eliminate fear of want and pauperism among aging workers.
Miss Alpha Petersen county superintendent posted notices in Wabash about a special election on July 31 to dissolve consolidated district C-145. Polls will be open 7:30 to 9:20 p m. with an expected heavy turnout as dissolution requires a two thirds majority of votes cast.
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Dane and former Miss Ethel Ronch saw a rice shower at the Missouri Pacific station in Union as the couple boarded for Whitewater Wisconsin. The bride had just been wed hours earlier and received well wishes with food and cheers.
In Nebraska City district court Judge Berley sentenced George Pries and James oubeck to 100 fine and three months in jail after confessing they intended a joy ride with a car from Diller Deming. County Attorney Heinke amended the charge from theft to taking for joy riding.
Mr and Mrs John T Lyon of this city were guests at Glenwood for the first anniversary of their marriage hosted by Mrs J D Ironmonger mother of Mr Lyon. They enjoyed a porch party with friends, musical numbers and games, ending with the serving of a dainty and delicious Taneda.
A compact notice invites readers to browse the Journal want-ad pages for lost belongings or misplaced items. It hints at a quick lookup process and urges owners to check listings for possible recoveries.
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