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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1928
Page
2
Alvo and vicinity see many visitors with Lincoln and Omaha trips. George Handnoeck to dig a cistern for the Methodist church. Joe Armstrong handles painting duties. W. Timlin harvests wheat with a Deering binder. Helen Hardnock recovers from an operation. The Pythian Sisters plan a June 28 summer break after their next meeting.
Mrs John D Foreman hosted a pleasant afternoon at her country home last Friday with four bridge tables in play. She entertained friends with gracious hospitality and offered delightful refreshments, making the occasion a cheerful social gathering.
Murs e M E Stone hosted a large group of friends and club members at her northeast Alvo area country home last Thursday. A program featured readings and musical numbers and guests enjoyed a cheerful, relaxed social gathering. The hostess provided refreshments.
Hon. E. M. Pollard of Nehawka and associates visited Alve last week to form a Farmers Oil Company. The plan includes a station at Alve, tanks at Elmwood and Murray, and service stations in all Cass county towns.
Four H Canning Club News from Alvo details Miss Lucile Christensen Miss Genevieve Daugherty and Miss Edith Robertson presenting talks from Club Week at the Agricultural College. Daugherty described sight tours including Nebraska history and university museum visits while Robertson outlined the program and parliamentary practice.
Commissioner Randall denied Palisade Telephone's request for a ten cent toll between Palisade and Hamletd on a party line shared with Frenchmen Valley. The commission ruled a toll line cannot fix rates for another company and required Palisade to establish its own toll line. the stock issue of 5825 with 775 to pay debts was approved, totaling 36875, below fair value.
New York governor Alfred E. Smith reaffirmed his position that prohibition provisions should be amended. Norman E Mack had said Smith favors state discretion on alcohol content, but Mack later clarified his views as his own. Houston convention news describes crowded preparations, key figures, and Smith’s non-attendance as delegates arrive.
Mrs H H Northcutt of Omaha visits relatives. Delores Wiles returns to Omaha after her grandfather Dr Loren M Wiles dies in Pineville Missouri. Thomas Wiles dies, funeral attended by Charley Wiles and son Marion from Glenwood. Rev C A Finch and family visit C L Wiles after the death, with Mrs Finch sister to C L Wiles. Sheriff Bert Reed and Rex Young visit Wahoo on county business. James Stander of Louisville and Henry Schoemaker visit for business.
Saturday visitors from Union and Nehawka called at the Journal to handle business matters and renew subscriptions. Dany LaRue and son Ellis of Union, W H Kruger and family of Nehawka, and H C Ross of Nehawka were noted in attendance and conversations with friends.
Last evening Judge A H Duxbury united Miss Edna Hartley of near Union and Mr Amos Crook of the county in marriage at the courthouse. With clerks absent, court officers summoned Thomas Svoboda and Hans Seiver to witness the wedding after the day’s court duties.
Berlin reports Hermann Mueller socialist leader returned his commission to form a cabinet and will again seek agreement with the people's party. He had refused Von Hindenburg's mandate due to irreconcilable party interests but later spoke with center party leaders and planned one more attempt at forming a cabinet.
The Arnold household welcomed a daughter weighing five and a half pounds this morning. Both mother and baby are doing well and the family shares joy at the new arrival.
Established trade in town. Will sacrifice due to death. See at once. Walton Cafe Plattsmouth Nebraska. "Arcedia" Convalescence and maternity Home. Choice of doctors. Phone 193 W. Box 114.
Milwaukee was selected as the Kiwanis International 1929 convention city after a spirited trustee and officer election. William J. Carrington Arthur R. Ford J Randall Caton Jr Joshua L Johns Walter R Weiser Horace McDavid Samuel Cummins James P Neal Charles F Adams were elected to top posts with Raymond W Crossman re elected treasurer.
The American Legion brings the KMA Gypsies for an in person appearance next Wednesday night June 27 in Plattsmouth. The show includes a full hour then a modern and old time dance with music by the Barnyard Twins orchestra. Tickets are 50 cents for adults 15 for children under 14. patrons get a free dance.
Thomas E. Wilson of Wilson Packing Company spoke at Omaha on the fifth annual conference of the National Livestock and Meat Board. He chairs 4 H club activities and said 1,000,000 youths will enroll this year to improve livestock breeding and future farm ownership. He cited a 25 percent drop in meat exports last year and predicted further declines due to central European stock production. He noted growing direct buying by farmers and that large packers are now engaged in direct buying. The board’s executive sessions include 17 members, with research and education on the meat business highlighted.
Classified notice lists quick sale items including kitchen range six rockers and a piano with prices from 1 to 3100.00. Items cover sewing machine tables beds chairs dressers and hardware with multiple appliances and household furniture available.
See these goods at Christ Furniture Co located at 118 122 South 6th Street Plattsmouth Nebraska telephone number 645.
A private sale begins Saturday January 16 at the home of Geo. E. Dovey 423 North 4th Street. The sale features tables rocking chairs book case corner wardrobe dressers chiffoniers copper clad range refrigerator concert grand piano electric washing machine and other items.
Joe Altschaffle, held at the county jail for the shooting of Mrs. Fritz Siemoneit, showed marked improvement after overdosing on poison while hiding from searchers. Dr. R P West reported rapid recovery. he asked for food and displayed strong heart action, with normal condition expected in days as the case proceeds.
Mrs. Jina Mullis of Alliance was honored yesterday with a birthday anniversary gathering at the Luschinsky home on Wintereteen Hill. Organized by her sister Mrs. George Knox, guests enjoyed a pink and white setting and a two course luncheon before departing with best wishes for many more anniversaries.
Bred sows for sale available through Sam T. Gilmore or by calling 3903 at the Platismouth address. The notice lists contact details for potential buyers.
Martin Nelson shelled and delivered corn to the Manley elevator last Wednesday. Harlow Krecklow sold a Chevrolet coach to a party near Eagle for an Omaha firm, delivering the car last week. Manley hosted a weeklong medicine show drawing large crowds. Church steeple work began at Manley Memorial Church by George Cool and Fred and Grover Lauritzen. R Bergmann handled Omaha affairs while Joseph Wolpert managed business at the store and post office. August Krecklow went to Omaha with stock for Rodidanz and Lawrence Krecklow, then worked in the garage. A. H. Humble returned to work at the McPac station after a Missouri vacation. Rollin Coon and Pete Harmer visited from Omaha for work, driving in Wednesday and back on Thursday. The Pool Hall now opens evenings as activity shifts away from daytime. Joe Miller’s home celebrated a fine son born Tuesday evening. Edward Kelley aided Oscar Dowler with road work, along with Hi and Earnst improving roads. Manley grows as a residential hub with workers commuting to Louisville industries due to housing shortages. Anton Aueswald visited Omaha for blacksmith supplies, aiding local prosperity by maintaining abundant blacksmith work.
Wedding showers honor Miss Freda Falischman ahead of her marriage to Mr. Charles Gage of Ashland on Wednesday. Read of celebrations hosted by Henry Reuter and by the Memoriel Bible School at Grover Lauritzen’s home. Friends presented many gifts and offered best wishes for a happy, prosperous life.
The Alter Society of St Patrick's Catholic Church held a Sunday social on the church lawn at Manley. Members and friends enjoyed a profitable afternoon and realized a neat sum for church benefit.
The body of Lieut. Com. Hugo Schmidt, companion of Theodore Ellyson, was recovered in Chesapeake Bay by the steamer Allen Dwan. The trio departed Hampton Roads for Annapolis after Commander Ellyson's daughter was hospitalized, but the plane vanished with Ellyson and Ramsehausen later found. Ramsehausen's body remains missing.
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