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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1918

Page

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Wedding at Robertson Residence A Union of Marie Robertson and Dr Westover

The Robertson home hosted the marriage of Marie Magdaline Robertson to Dr Raymond F Westover of Omaha. The ceremony featured flags and family attendees with Rev. H G McClusky presiding. Afterward, a reception followed before the couple began a wedding trip to Hot Springs, Denver, and St. Joseph. Dr Westover, a Rushville and University of Nebraska graduate, serves in the U S Medical Reserve Corps awaiting call.

Darly James M. Robertson Marie Magdaline Raymond F. Westover Omaha Dr. Westover Mae Morgan McDowell James McCarrom St. Joseph Lohengrin Marie Tewksbury Marion Manuzy Jessie Robertson Victor Dakin H. G. McClusky First Presbyterian Church Mrs. Robertson Martha Powell N. Z. Snell Mises Lillian Johnson Hazel Snell Marion Mauzy Helen Hunter Marie Tewkbsury Hot Springs S. D Denver Colo Maries J. M. Robertson Plattsmouth High School University of Nebraska Delta Delta Sorority Westover Judge Westover Rushville Neb Rushville High School University of Nebraska , At Delta Upsilon Phi Rho Sigma Clarkson Hospital T U. S. Medical Reserve Johnecon Lillian Hazel Lincoln Litchfield, Neb

Bootlegger Arrested After Avoca Whisky Run

L W Van Ausdell of Omaha, a tire salesman, bought a quart of whiskey at Avoca during a blockade run and hid the rest in his car. He was taken to Weeping Water then to a county court in Bee son for illegal possession. He pleaded he was taking it home for his sick wife and faced a $100 fine plus $13.30 costs, still in custody as he sought to raise the money.

L. W. van Ausdell Omaha Avoca C. T. Noel Beeson

Gets Flossie This Time

From Saturdays Daily Ed Wagener bought a four cylinder Chevrolet type car over a year ago. He traded up to a six cylinder then recently exchanged for an eight cylinder. He drove the car from Minneapolis to his home in one evening and arrived the next day with the powerful machine.

Ed. Wagener W. W. Wasley Minneapolis Here

Disappearing Girl Reappears on Missouri Pacific Track

A young girl who had been placed with J. L. Thompson at the Platte River bridge vanished last night. Reported sighting along the Missouri Pacific track toward Murray led Sheriff and County Attorney Cole to intercept two girls, Ida Tower and Vera Moore. Moore was returned to Thompson’s home. Tower was taken to her residence.

Des Moines J. L. Thompson Platte River Bridge Missouri Pacific Murray Sheriff County Cole Ida Tower Vera Moore Moore Mr. Thomson Tower

Nebraska Junior Red Cross Institute Held in Omaha

The Junior Red Cross Institute for Nebraska met today at the Fontanelle Hotel in Omaha under American Red Cross auspices. Delegates from all fourteen districts gathered as Alpha Petersen travels from the county to attend, with a program including an auto inspection ride offered by the Commercial Club to Fort Omaha, where soldiers drill.

Junior Red Cross Institute Scottsbluff Banner Kimball Cheyenne Morrell Washington Douglas Sarpy Cass Otoe Nemaha Richardson D. W. Hayes Penunormal Alpha C. Petersen Miss Petersen Omaha Commercial Club Fort Omaha

Old Resident Visited Here From California to Iowa

Ss. C. Anthony, once a local monument man, arrived for a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. Val Burker in Glenwood before returning to Tacoma and then plans to move to Texas. He previously lived in Fresno and spent time in Tacoma visiting relatives and friends. He has a brother in Glenwood and spoke of future relocation to Texas.

Ss. C. Anthony Val Burker Glenwood Anthony Fresno Cal Tacoma Wash C. S. Anthony Will Texas Robert Samson F. D. Foster

Musical program at Murray Puls and Gansemer Hall

A benefit concert for the U P Sunday School Senior class will be held next Thursday evening June 27 at 8 oclock in Puls and Gansemer Hall Murray. The program includes songs by Verdi selections by Mae Loughridge Helen Todd and others with Ewvers Spangler Mae Loughridge and the Ukulele Club. A crowd of performers from several groups joins in with audience sing along and a final Star Spangled Banner.

Puls & Gansemer Hall Murray U. P America

Deering Twine Sale Announcement in Plattsmouth

Farmers urged to buy binder twine now as 14,000 pounds of Deering Standard Twine arrive in Plattsmouth Nebraska. Offered for cash at 25 4/4 cents per pound by John F. Gorder, with sale details dated June 21.

John F. Gorder Plattsmouth Neb

Lester Vroman Sent to Ft. Logan for Army Training

The Journal reports Lester Vroman has departed for the west and joined the army. He is sent to Ft. Logan for Field Artillery training where we are confident he will excel. We know Lester to do his best in any enterprise.

Lester Vroman West Ft. Logan Lester

Plattsmouth Women Earn Recording Secretary Post

Fridarys Dairy reports at the North Platte state meeting of the P. E. O. society the North Platte attendees praised the citys hospitality and $520000 in liberty bonds subscriptions. Plattsmouth delegates Mrs. William Baird Mrs. J. E. Wiles and Mrs. Luke L. Wiles praised North Platte and that citys entertainment. Officers for the next year include Minnie Stuff president Nore Killian first vice president Hattie Rincker organizer Elenora Kemp Ona Baird recording secretary C Waterhouse Fremont treasurer Elizabeth Robertson Beatrice.

P. E. O. Society North Platte William Baird J. E. Wiles Luke L. Wiles Minnie Stuff University Place Nore Killian Kearney Hattie Rincker Elenora Kemp Fullerton Ona Baird Plattsmouth C. Waterhouse Fremont Elizabeth Robertson Beatrice

Lust for Money is Cause of Grime

A Weeping Water description tells of a stranger resembling an Egyptian who tried to buy twelve year old Mabel O Brien's hair. He robbed her of her long braids while the family slept on their porch. Authorities have been alerted and surrounding towns warned to watch for the suspect.

Henry O’brien Mabel Miss Mabel

Harvest in Kansas Aims to Assist Wheat Reaping

James Welsheimer will depart for Kansas this evening with C. W. Lynch P. A. McCreary and a man named Edwards to Max ville to help secure the wheat harvest now in full swing. Harvest in this region is hastening toward reapers.

James Welsheimer Kansas C. W. Lynch P. A. McCreary Edwards Maxville

Married in Nebraska City in Quiet Slice of Life

Miss Flossie Richardson daughter of ferryman John Richardson and Theo Powles a progressive farmer from our county wed quietly in Nebraska City. Mrs Powles has lived near the city with her grandmother Jenny Dalton. They plan to reside on Powles farm near Pacific Junction until Powles enters the draft in the Fourth class.

Flossie Richardson John Richardson Theo. Powies Nebraska City

Bad Roads Cause Repeated Truck Breakdowns Near Orenpolis

Reported sand and rutted stretches between the Burlington rail line and Pollock Auto Bridge block traffic. A hog truck bound for Omaha stuck in sand near the Nord residence, three rescues needed, and later Earnest Pollard’s truck wheel failed nearby. Disputes over who should repair the road persist as potential damages loom.

Burlington Orenpolis Pollock Platte River Omaha Nord Earnest Pollard

Elmwood Residents Visit Omaha and Plattsmouth

I B Sutherland Waldo Wilset D C Kuntz and L L Horton of near Elmwood took an auto trip to Omaha on Monday and stopped briefly in Plattsmouth on the return. Sutherland renewed his Journal subscription for another year during the visit.

I. B. Sutherland Waldo Wilset L. L. Horton Elmwood Omaha Plattsmouth Mr. Sutherland Journal

Anna Hassler Seeks Grand Recorder Post at Degree of Honor

At the Modern Woodman hall a Degree of Honor meeting drew about thirty Omaha and Plattsmouth members. Miss Anna Hassler announced her candidacy for Grand Recorder of the Degree of Honor, asserting her strong qualifications for the role.

Woodman Hall Omaha Grand Lodge Henry R. Gering Plattsmouth Anna Hassler

Johnson Family Expects Son to Command Submarine Chaser

Mrs. J W Johnson reports that Harvey Johnson of St Joseph has been selected to man a submarine chaser after the eastern coast alert. He will depart to the east from Great Lakes training camp, with his parents visiting him before he leaves. His father contracted typhoid fever upon returning home.

J. W. Johnson Lincoln Edgar Johnson Harvey Johnson Jay Johnson St. Joseph Great Lakes Navy East Mr. Johnson Johnson

Old Glory Raised at Plattsmouth Pumping Station

Water Company workers contributed to raise a large flag above the pumping station north of the city. The new flag is prominently displayed on a staff and adds a dignified feature to the plant area.

Plattsmouth Water Company The Water Co

For Sale Five Room Cottage and Vacant Lots

Property listing offering a five room cottage on two lots with city water and part payment in other property. Balance via monthly payments. Also available vacant lots and loan assistance to build. Contact R. B. Windham. June 22.

R. B. Windham

Local Draft Call Sees Two Quotas Depart June 26

The local draft board orders 19 men from Plattsmouth to depart for Camps Funston and Fort Riley on Wednesday June 26 after reporting June 25. Some names added and others removed due to medical reserve, emergency fleet service, smallpox illness, or farm deferment.

Thursdes Funston Fort Riley Edward G. Dovey Medical Reserve Chicago Roy Helm M. Gretsch Greenwood Charles W. Wence Jesse W. Bashus Harry R. McNurlin Plattsmouth

Haring Machinery and Deering Mowers and Rakes Ad

John F. Gorder of Plattsmouth Nebraska announces a full line of Haring Machinery MecTormick and Deering mowers and rakes plus repair service for these brands.

Haring Machinery MecTormick Deering Same John F. Gorder Plattsmouth Neb

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robertson Marie Robertson R. P. Westover N. A Groom U. S. Medical Reserve Corps Flossie RED Cross Institute Mae Loughridge the Swallows F. H. Cowen Helen Todd Cooke Leona Davis Ukelele Club C. A. White Ivor Novello Lauren Todd Lester Long Everett Spangler Ee Ee Dorothy Todd Whittiers April Song Earnest Newton Mae Loughridge Minuet FT. Logan, Coto Freak Ing Hassler Bank of Cass County E. W. Cook Elmwooodd GRAND Jay J. Johnson III ST. Joseph, MO First National Bank Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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