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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1928

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Locals Triumph in Close Plattsmouth Fort Crook Clash

Plattsmouth held Fort Crook 6 to 5 in a tense Interstate league thriller. Eaton earned the win over Harvey as Krejer homered and Newman starred in defense for Plattsmouth in a game marked by ragged play and late heroics.

Plattsmouth Fort Crook Eaton Nick Harvey Joe Kreifer Fort Creek Herbert Shirley Hans Newman Distell Newman Mr. Distell Conyers Harvey Linksavare Hans Newman Teuton Joe Krejci Ball Park Turley Poppe Wall Linksavage Erickson McCarty Svoboda Gansemer Ernest Trumble Spidell Platts Joe Krejer Center Garden Ft. Crook Krejer Trumble O'Donnell O' Eaton Cross

Death of Mrs. John T. Baird in Plattsmouth

Mrs. John T. Baird dies at home on Marble Street after fifty three years in Plattsmouth. Born Maria G. Wood in New Orleans March 17 1846 she married Rev John Taylor Baird in Brownville Nebraska on September 16 1875 and moved here to lead the Presbyterian church. Survived by four children William N. Baird Salida Colorado Mrs George L Farley Caroline Baird and Estelle Baird and three grandchildren Edith Helen Florence.

Marble Street John T. Baird Nebraska Maria G. Wood New Orleans Louisiana P. W. Wood Southland Brownville John Taylor Baird Baird Plattsmouth Presbyterian Church F. A. Jones Edith Helen Farley Florence Baird Jones

Longest Day Marks Start of Summer Season

The article notes the longest day of the year and the first day of summer with bright sun and rising temperatures. It highlights expectations of a bumper corn crop in the western region and contrasts farmer relief concerns with abundant harvest prospects.

West

Joshua Clark Dies After Illness Reaches Carlton

Simon Clark and sister Mrs. J J Schneider traveled from Cedar Creek to Grand Island to be with their brother Joshua Clark as his illness worsened. He died Wednesday evening and his funeral is set for today in Carlton Nebraska, his former home.

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

Showing Improvement Philip Fornoff Undergoes Treatment

Philip Fornoff a well known resident of this county has shown improvement during a month long stay at Immanuel hospital Omaha. He remains ill and will stay at the hospital for an indefinite period while recuperating from a long illness and undergoing treatment.

Philip Fornoff County Immanuel Hospital Omaha Altho

Farm Hand Fires At Family Near Cullom

Joe Auhstral, a German farm worker, shot at Fritz Siemoneit and family late at night injuring Mrs Siemoneit. The attacker fled but was captured as dawn broke. he claimed to have taken poison but survived. Mrs Siemoneit hospitalized in Omaha with neck and arm wounds. Siemoneit escaped unharmed. investigation by Sheriff Reed and deputies continues with possible motive linked to robbery and money from cattle sale.

Danny Fritz Siemoneit Cullom Joe Auhstral Siemoneit Helflicker Joe Auhistral Germany Seimoneit Otto Petereit Livingston Omaha Siemeneit Mr. Siemoneit Auhistral Platte River Posse Auhlistafal Reed Young Auhlstral W. G. Kieck

Arrested in Greenwood On Charge of Intoxication

Four Omaha residents identified as Ed Panburn Joe Quinlin John Rowe and A F McClanha faced county court on intoxication charges in Greenwood. Three pleaded guilty while driver McClanha contested intoxication. Judge fined all $25 plus costs for offense against the peace and dignity of Nebraska.

Omaha Ed Panburn Joe Quinlin John Rowe A. F. McClanha W. G. Kieck Lincoln Greenwood Marshal Trunkenboltz McClanha Nebraska

Nave returns from Crete to visit son in city

Herman Nave of the biological survey Washington D C has returned home from Crete Nebraska where he did work for his department and is now visiting at the home of his son C H Nave here.

Herman Nave The Biological Survey Washington, D. C Crete Nebraska C. H. Nave

Convention selects Greenwood for 1929 Legion gathering

The First District American Legion convention in Nebraska City concluded with Greenwood chosen as the 1929 host. Plattsmouth Post and Lincoln Post backed Greenwood's bid after lively debate, honoring past hospitality and the district’s tradition of warm welcome.

Greenwood Lincoln Plattsmouth George Bucknell Cass County Phil Hall First District Legionnaires

Merchant Advertises Goods Year Round Without Slack

A business notices steady sales as a merchant maintains year round advertising and no slack period for customers seeking goods. The message highlights consistent marketing across all seasons.

Heavy hail storm damages crops in Cass county field areas

A severe hail storm struck the Dalivy area near South Bend on Friday afternoon damaging corn crops gardens and fruit. Intense rain followed washing away large portions of the Cass county territory before reaching Plattemouth and nearby regions.

South Bend Cass County Plattemouth

Wescott Accepts Fine Position With National Safety Council

Mason Wescott son of Mr and Mrs C C Wescott of this city has accepted a permanent Chicago based role with the National Safety Council. The Northwestern University graduate becomes a statistician for the council, aiding in safety campaigns nationwide and in developing uniform traffic regulations for states counties and cities.

Mason Wescott C. Wescott Northwestern University Chicago Wescott National Safety Council the Safety Council The Safety Council

Pow Wow Announced by Chamber of Commerce

The chamber of commerce announces another Pow-Wow to be held at the public Library auditorium on Friday evening June 29. President Wescott urges broad citizen participation for idea exchange and community benefit. Reserve the evening of Friday July 29 for Pow-Wow night and attend in person.

Chamber of Commerce Wescott Public Library

Miss Helen Otterstein Improves After Hospital Treatment

Reports say Miss Helen Otterstein of this city is doing nicely after a lengthy stay at St. Joseph hospital in Omaha. She will require more time in care but is expected to gain permanent relief and resume her normal activities in a few weeks.

Helen Otterstein St. Joseph Hospital Omaha

Local League Schedule Flags Fort Omaha Plattsmouth Meetings

Multiple teams including Co. Bluffs N O A C Knights of Columbus Vinton Athletic Club Missouri Valley Malvern Fort Crook Plattsmouth clash across July and August with dates and venues shown in a compact schedule.

Missouri Valley Vinton Athl. Club Malvern Knights of Columbus Plattsmouth Co. Bluffs Fort Crook Vinton Athl Club Fort Omahe Vinton Athhl Club Fort Omaha Koaichts of Columbus Vinton Ath Club Plattemouth Knights of Columbus Vs. Co. Bluffs Vinton Athi Club

For Quick Sale Five Room House in Good Condition

Five room house well located in good condition for sale at 462 dollars. Call A. L. Tidd at phone 427.

A. L. Tidd

Cell No 6 With Your Order For Job Printing

A brief item notes that cell number 6 is assigned for processing an order for job printing. The notice indicates a procedural cue within the press room. The source emphasizes assignment rather than description of the printing job.

John M. Vondran Dies After Illness in City

John Marcus Vondran longtime city resident and Burlington foreman died peacefully at home after a recent heart condition and flu related weakness. He was born April 25 1853 in Sandusky Ohio moved to Nebraska in 1881 lived in Cairo Illinois then Plattsmouth and served as city councilman. He is survived by his wife Ellen and daughter, with several siblings. Funeral services set for Monday at St John’s Catholic Church.

Thureday Nebraska City Leston- Haires Plattsmouth Post 14Th Street Central Avenue Roy Holly Imperial Landeau Plattsmouth Department Lincoln Drum and Bugle Corps Brown's Park Nebraska City Legion Auxiliary John Curtis Lloyd Densmore Cain Washington U. S. Veterans’ Hospital Nebraska Legion Humboldt A. L. Misagadis Talmage Otoe County Humboldt, Humboldt Flest Mike Petete Lincoln Post Executive Committee John M. Vondran Vondran John Marcus Vondran John and Rose Vondran Sandusky City Ohio Tiffin Burlington Cairo Illinois Ellen Stokes Mockler Plattamouth Pacific Junction Denver Vyondran 9Th and Pearl Streets St. John’s Catholic Church Ellen Vondran John J. Cloidt Charles Vondran Joseph Vondrans New Washington Michael Vondran Fort Warne Indiana Catherine Kintz Decatur Clara Nause Meridian Mississippi

Birthday celebration for Jacqueline Grossman at home

Yesterday marked Jacqueline Grossman's ninth birthday with about fifteen classmates visiting her West Marble Street home. The children played many games, enjoyed refreshments, and the guest of honor received numerous gifts to remember the joyful occasion.

Jacqueline Grossman West Marble Street Grassman

Shining Up Business House

The exterior of cigar store owner Dave Wallengren is being redecorated in light tan and red. Interior changes are planned to create a real place of business. Wallengren, mayor of East Plattsmouth, says his district is up and coming and invites others to inspect the Fourth Street to riverfront area.

Dave Wallengren Walleengren Wallengren East Plattsmouth Fourth Street River Front

Want Ad Inquiry Prompts Local Sell Signals

Reader asks if there is anything to sell and suggests using the Journal's Want Ad department to reach the public with sales notices. This brief invites advertisers to place ads and promote items available for purchase.

The Journal Want Ad Department

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PO Distell Ib Krejci Shirley Mzsoen Gansem4r Epicell P Se McCarthy Rf Swoboda Crook Atirk H Po Ling Savage Smith Robin Cherry Turley, Poppe Rive Farm Hand Joe Auhlstral Thomas Walling Company Plattenmouth John Vondran Shining UP Business House
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