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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1927

Page

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Wedding of Delores Bosse and Giles Henkle in Meadow Grove

The marriage of Delores Bosse and Giles Henkle was solemnized Saturday at Meadow Grove with Rev. Paul Johnston officiating. The ceremony featured an altar of ferns and roses, a violin solo by Rev. Guettler, and a reception buffet hosted by local volunteers. The couple plan a Colorado trip and will reside in Geneva after the wedding.

Delores Bosse Meadow Grove Giles Henkie E. E. Henkie Lincoln Paul Johnston Westminster Presbyterian Church Lillian Helms Polley C. A. Otradovec C. Guettler Orta Movec Mower Winifred Uehling Kansas City Petty Lou Henkle Mary Marie Uehling Paul Cobel Bedford Elmer Henkle Isabel Welch Kearney Kinley Hogrefe Battle Creek Miss Welch Hogrefe Catherine Schneider G. R. Wolfe Omaha Thelma Underwood Blair Charles Dueser Raymond Jack Warrick Gladys Foreman Creighton J. W. Warrick Verne Dunlaver Sconers Carl Kobrock Werding FE. E. Henkle Ed Polley Madge Morrison W. W. Black Cedar Rapids Iowa F. J. Wehiing Carl Bobrock Marie Vehling Lionel Henkle Colorado Troutdale-in-the-Pines Mrs. Henkle Geneva

Sediak Observe Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary at Home

Mr and Mrs Joseph M Sediak celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary yesterday at their West Locust Street home with a small gathering of friends. The quiet observance featured visiting and refreshments prepared for the occasion.

Joseph M. Sediak West Locust Street

Enjoy Auto Trip to Portland Visitor Sees Lindbergh Fame

Fred Heitzhausen of Portland visits relatives at the Schmidt Mann and Goos homes after traveling from Detroit with a new Chrysler. He witnessed Col. Lindbergh’s welcome in St Louis and tours Missouri before heading back west with his uncle Henry F. Goos for a Portland vacation. Heitzhausen, keen on flying, savors the air history of the young aviator today.

Fred Heitzhausen Portland Oregon William Schmidtmann H. F. Goos Detroit Mr. Heitzhausen St. Louis Col. Lindbergh Eagle Missouri City Heitzhausen Henry F. Goos Goos West

Elks Observe Flag Day With Standalone Service

Plattsmouth Lodge No. 729 BPOE held its first independent Flag Day service at the Elks building yesterday. Members and the public attended as officers presented flags from English origins to Betsy Ross and the thirteen colonies, ending with the current national flag. Mrs. Robert Reed provided period piano selections. The ritual and floral altar display heightened the patriotic tone.

Plattsmouth Lodge No Elks Plattamouth Lodge Omaha Betsy Ross Thirteen Republic Robert Reed

Legion Auxiliary Meets at Mrs J P Johnson Home

The American Legion Auxiliary held a pleasant Friday meeting at Mrs. J P Johnson's home with many ladies present. Delegates to the state convention at Lincoln August 1 2 3 were chosen, led by Mrs H G Soennichsen and others. alternates listed. A flag day program directed by Mrs Leroy Stewart and Mrs Ralph Anderson was enjoyed. Plans include equipping the Legion community building kitchen and fundraising activities such as an upcoming dance.

Lincoln H. G. Soennichsen A. Rosencrans H. L. Garver E. J. Hild E. H. Douglass C. W. Morrison Robert Welling John H. Palacek Glen Vallery Thomas Walling William Krueger Leroy Stewart Ralph Anderson American Legion

Visit at Becker Home Showcases Local Social Ties

Miss Verla Becker hosted a weekend gathering with school friends and Phi Beta Phi sorority members at the Becker residence. Saturday guests included Miss Eva Hoagland and Mrs. Thomas Thompson of Kansas City. Monday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Harnsberger and their son from Ashland, with Mrs. Harnsberger formerly Miss Marylouise Bryan, daughter of former Governor C. W. Bryan.

Verla Becker Phi Beta Phi Sorority Becker Eva Hoagland Thomas Thompson Kansas City Ernest Harnsberger Ashland Harnsberger Marylouise Bryan Cc. W. Bryan

Locals Triumph 5 1 Over Springfield in Rainy Ball clash

Plattsmouth men lead 5 to 1 as Swanson pitches well for the locals and Newman Klauschie and Reichart spark the attack. Becker misses a key moment in the sixth while Hans Newman hits a clutch triple as the Platters falter.

Mondnay Kings of Swat Springfield Platters Becker Richfield Swanson Swanny Pennsylvania Newman Herb Klauschie Plattsmouth Reichart Distell Herb Spidell Gamg Haly Frank Adair Howell Herbert Klauschie Schumann Schuman Hetch Herald Todd Sorensen Adair Klauschie Art Klauschie Herold McCarthy Peter Latham Hans Hans Newman Svoboda H. Klauschie A Klauschie Herold Lb Mason

Liability of Bank Stockholders Sued in Cass County Case

The district court heard the action of E. J. Dempster as receiver of the Bank of Cass County against Myrtle P. Atwood et al. over stockholders who have not paid double liability under state law. Various Nebraska bar leaders attended the hearing, including Byrenm Clark and Jesse L. Root.

Cathy District Court Nebraska Bar E. J. Dempster Bank of Cass County Myrtle P. Atwood Byrenm Clark Burlington Railroad Jesse L. Root Supreme Court C. M. Skiles Lincoln Nebraska Bank Guaranty Commission HH. E. Kuppinger Omaha W. A. Robertson

Death of Asher Clark Dated June 15 in Los Angeles

Information from Mondat's Daily confirms the death of Asher Clark in Los Angeles on Wednesday June 15 after a long decline following an auto accident. The seventy five to eighty five year old former Plattsmouth grocer had lived in Los Angeles for 23 years with his wife deceased two years earlier. Survivors include son George Clark in Los Angeles and daughter Mrs Charles Weckbach of Crete Nebraska. another daughter Mrs John McCourt of Barre Vermont was unable to attend. Funeral services were held Saturday with interment in a Los Angeles cemetery. He was remembered as a generous, social man with many local friends.

Mondat Los Angeles Asher Clark Clark Plattsmouth George Clark Charles Weckbach Crete Nebraska John McCourt Barre Vermont

Visits by Southern Guests Call on Nebraska City

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Robertson hosted a weekend gathering with visitors from Luray Virginia and Miami Florida. Mrs. Hudson Mrs. Mims and Mrs. Robertson, all Delta Delta Delta sorority alums of the University of Nebraska, toured through the west and stopped in Plattsmouth.

William A. Robertson Samuel Hudson John Mims Betty Luray Virginia Miami Fla Carl Stoll Lincoln Hudson Mims Robertson University of Nebraska Nebraska Plattamouth Florida

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Cook Family Holds Annual Reunion At Murray Home

The Cook family gathered Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Vallery near Murray for its annual reunion with members from across the county and beyond. Ill Charles E. Cook stayed in Immanuel hospital in Omaha. Bert Kitzel presided in Raymond Cook’s absence.

T. W. Vallery Murray Cook Vallery The Arts Charles E. Cook Immanuel Hospital Omaha J. D. Cook Phillip Cook John Cook Bina Kitzel Bert Kitzel Raymond Cook Beverly Jane Weichel Richard Cole Elmer Cole Bobby Willis Betty Florine Kroll Oakwood W. D. Wheeler Plattsmouth

Plattsmouth Girls Hike to Union Over Weekend

A group of Plattsmouth girls led by Jean Hayes Jean Caldwell Marjorie and Bernice Ann hiked to Union on Saturday visiting the Andersons and Kamp Kill Kare before returning home Sunday. They were tired but pleased with the outing.

Plattsmouth Jean Hayes Jean Caldwell Marjorie Bernice Ann Union Cass County F. L. Anderson Arn Kamp Kill Kare Dan Lynn

Case Dismissed in Avoca Assault Case

The action against Harry Hunterman of near Avoca charged with assault and battery was dismissed yesterday in county court. Costs of the action taxed against the plaintiff. The dispute arose from moving a fence on his farm and involved Mrs. Mary Senf, a tenant, during which the complaint was filed and now dismissed.

Harry Hunterman Avoca Hunterman Mary Senf Mr. Hunterman

Entertained Omaha Friends at 5 30 Luncheon

Judge and Mrs James T Begley hosted a pleasant luncheon at their North 5th street home yesterday. Guests included Dr and Mrs C R Kennedy Major and Mrs Ronald Case Mr and Mrs Fred Oehsebein and Mr and Mrs Fred Ellis all from Omaha.

James T. Begley Omaha North 5Th Street C. R. Kennedy Ronald Case Fred Oehsebein Fred Ellis

Card of Thanks for Florence Saunders

We thank friends for thoughts and expressions of love and sympathy during the illness and death of daughter sister Mrs Florence Saunders. Signed by Mr and Mrs W T Richardson Mrs C A Cathey Mrs L G Todd.

Florence Saunders W. T. Richardson C. A. Cathey L. G. Todd

Very Serious Ill Mrs Hettie Rogers In St Joseph Hospital

Mrs Hettie Rogers longtime resident of F Plattsmouth now living in Nevada Missouri is in very serious condition at St Joseph hospital Omaha Relatives show little hope for recovery She underwent cancer surgery last winter in St Louis and has since received limited relief from treatment in Omaha Mr and Mrs Lecan Covert formerly her son visited today at the hospital

Hettie Rogers F Plattsmouth Nevada Missouri St. Joseph Hospital Omshua Rogere St. Louis Littl Omaha

Ordination of St Luke's Rector to Episcopal Priesthood

The Rev. W. C. Middleton, rector of St Luke's church, will be ordained to the priesthood in a Tuesday service with Bishop Ernest V. Shayler presiding. A 7:30 am Eucharist precedes the 11 am ordination, with a full St Luke's choir and clergy from Nebraska in attendance.

W. C. Middleton St. Luke's Church Episcopal Church Ernest Vincent Shayler H. C. Alden Church of the Good Shepherd of Omaha Middleton D. J Gallagher St. Andrew's Church John Albert Williams St. Phillip’s Church Ernest V. Shayler Nebraska Father Smith St. Thomas Church Falls City Father Burcham L. Smith St. Barnabas Church St. Luke’s Church

CLASS HAS OUTING FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY SUNBEAM

The Sunbeam class from South Park School under Mrs Celia Lancaster and Mrs Ella Dooley took a trip to the Stull schoolhouse for a picnic. They enjoyed games and roasting weilnies with attendees including Margaret Snodgrass Berta H Ault Evelyn Mayda Warthen Avndale Dorothy Chester Dwight Rose Elbert Teddy Betty Lou Green Howard Delbert Schwenneker Warne Joyce Netty Falk Pete Lancaster Pete Madsen of Red Lodge Mont.

Sunbeam South Park School Celia Lancaster Ella Dooley Stull Weilnies Margaret Snodgrass Berta H. Ault Evelyn Mayda Warthen Avndale Dorothy Chester Dwight Rose Elbert Teddy Betty Lou Green Howard Delbert Schwenneker Warne Joyce Netty Falk Pete Neil Lancaster Pete Madsen Red Lodece Mont

Taken to Hospital for Carbuncle Treatment

Last evening Charles C. Parmele visiting at Mrs. George O. Dovey’s home was taken to Omaha to treat a neck carbuncle that formed and caused painful infection. He received initial care locally for a few days but condition worsened, prompting transfer to the hospital for specialized treatment.

Charles C. Parmele George O. Dovey Omaha

Mrs Issac Cecil Suffers Severe Back Sprain At Home

West city resident Mrs Issac Cecil fell at her home yesterday and severely sprained her back. Dr O C Hudson treated her promptly and she remains bedridden for several days though she is hoped to soon resume normal activities.

Issac Cecil O. C. Hudson

Visiting Northwestern Student Arrives for Family Visit

Miss Alice Louise Wescott, student at Northwestern University in Chicago, arrived this morning to visit relatives and friends at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wescott for her vacation.

Alice Louise Wescott Northwestern University At Chicago C. C. Wescott

Work on New Auditorium Advances With Steel Frame Progress

The new community auditorium shows major progress as steel work rises and ceiling joists go in. Brick masons backfill around joists tied into walls for rigidity while 2x8 rafters support a temporary roof. A two coat asphalt roof will be laid for five years water tightness. Inside, concrete floors rise over insulated sleepers with 6500 feet of maple flooring to follow. Parapet walls protect the embankment and will align with future stage construction. The project uses durable steel casements and French windows to maximize light and ventilation.

Omaha Charleston John Bauer Beyers

Limited town celebrations mark Eagle this year

Few communities join the Eagle festivities as last year’s sesquicentennial spurred many celebrations. Glenwood Town and Nebraska City plan events while Plattsmouth hosts a two to three day homecoming with fireworks near the new community building. La Platte plans an old fashioned celebration expected to draw a large crowd with dancing and a Barnyard Twins orchestra on a new outdoor platform.

Mondey Glenwood Town Nebraska City Plattsmouth la Platte Barnyard Twin

Visiting in the City from Marquette Nebraska

Mr and Mrs C N Turner of Marquette Nebraska are visiting in Plattsmouth Nebraska with County Treasurer John E Turner and Mrs Turner and with Mr and Mrs J A Capwell They are relatives of local residents and are enjoying their first visit to the city meeting Plattemouth locals

C. N. Turner Marquette Nebraska John E. Turner J. A. Capwell Turner Farmers State Bank of Capwell Plattemouth

Birth Announcement for Livingston Son

A son was born on June 18 to Mr. and Mrs. John B. Livingston at their home in the city.

John B. Livingston

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