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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1928

Page

4

Methods of obtaining publicity to defeat Muscle Shoals operation

Washington reports describe tactics used to influence Tennessee newspaper editors to publish publicity for power concerns. Guy P. Newburn testified that utility publicity groups target editors, including calling country editors by first names and slapping them on the back to win favorable coverage and contracts. Journal want ads noted as inexpensive channels.

Washington Tennessee Federal Trade Commission Guy P. Newburn Nashville Tennessee Public Service Information Bureau Southern Utility Newburn Robert E. Healy

Judge Begley Named Independence Day Orator in Omaha

District Judge James T. Begley has been invited to speak at the Brown's Park Independence Day program in South Omaha. The event, organized with the American Legion and other groups, aims to be one of the largest in eastern Nebraska, and Begley’s speech is anticipated to be concise and well crafted.

Farmers Mutual Fire and Live Stock Insurance Company Cass County J. P. Faster Plattsmouth Nebr James T. Begley Nebraska Brown’s Park South Omaha American Legion Omaha Judge Begley

Coolidge Plans Quiet Summer at Cedar Island Lodge

President Coolidge relaxes in Wisconsin woods for ten days with routine matters handled remotely. Officials note no word on Secretary Work’s resignation and reflect on potential cabinet vacancy and future campaign involvement. Omaha Bee-News reports on his secluded presidency style.

Superior Wis Coolidge Wisconsin Woods Cedar Island Lodge Mr. Coolidge Mr. Work White House Work Interior Bureau of the Budget

Optimist convention backs medical certificate laws for marriage

The Optimist International convention in Asheville endorses state laws requiring medical certificates proving non infection with social disease before issuing marriage licenses. It rejects a plan to enact sterilization for feeble minded individuals and dangerous criminals. Nominations for next year's officers include Harrington Wood and Walter Pary among others with Madison, Lincoln, and St. Louis as potential 1929 convention hosts.

Asheville N. C Optimist International Harrington Wood Springfield Ltl Walter Pary Indianapolis Ind Paul Gibbons Philadelphia Warren Bovard Los Angeles Calif Asbury Endicott Tulsa Okl Madison Wis Lincoln Neb St. Louis

Spelling Contest at Cass County Fair This Year

County Superintendent Alpha Peterson will oversee a spelling contest at the Cass County Fair. Applicants must request entry blanks and follow rules. Liberal prizes and premiums will be offered to participants.

Cass County Alpha Peterson

Jonas Johnson Heads to Omaha for Day of Meetings

Jonas Johnson departed this morning for Omaha to visit friends and handle business in the city.

Jonas Johnson Omaha

Greenwood local notices recount visits and errands

Phillip Sauter of Plattsmouth toured Greenwood with friends while the Burlington repaired the station walk. C F Peters visited Omaha on business as did J C Lemeyer shelling corn for Alfred Anderson. David Apphum and wife visited Grant City and Miss Doris Penfold visited in Greenwood with the Comstocks. W S Allen built a hay rack for C D Fulmer. A R Birdsall went to Lincoln for his Greenwood restaurant. F W Halke injured his wrist on poison vine. Little Margaret Moon from Omaha will stay with grandparents P A Sanborn. Emmitt A Landon and Rex Peters attended a Nebraska grain men meeting in Omaha. Vearle Linch and wife from Sioux City visited George Bucknell. Earnest Redfield and family from Trenton, NJ visited the Petersons. John Fox and John Gustafson families toured Shenandoah. Rev H L Grassmulloch and wife visited Plattsmouth, driving via Ea Ple and Union to conduct services. Phillip Reese managed Greenwood Station and served as elevator conductor when Landon was away.

Phillip Sauter Plattsmouth Greenwood Burlington C. F. Peters Omaha J. C. Lemeyer Alfred Anderson David Apphum Grant City Apphum Doris Penfold Ashland Roy Comstock W. S. Allen C. D. Fulmer Cedric A. R. Birdsall Lincoln F. W. Halke Margaret Moon P. A. Sanborn Emmitt A. Landon Farmers Elevator Rex Peters Peters Grain Company Nebraska Crain Vearle Linch Sioux City Iowa George Bucknell Linch Mr. Bucknell Earnest Redfield Trenton New Jersey M. E. Peterson Peterson John Fox John Gustafson Kiddies Shenandoah H. L. Grassmulloch Eaele O Street Road Union Phillip Reese Greenwood of Clyde Newkirk Landon

Greenwald Post Leaders Win 1929 Convention Bid

Commander George Bucknell Acting Adjutant Col P L Hall and Dr McFadden of the Greenwood post attend the first district convention at Nebraska City. Bucknell extended a bid to host the 1929 convention in Greenwood with strong backing from Lincoln and Plattsmouth posts and plans for entertainment including a barbecue.

George Bucknell P. L. Hall McFadden Greenwooal Post American Legion Nebraska City Bucknell Sireenwood Hall Lincoln Plattsmouth

Legion Posts Back Cass County Fund Drive for Community Building

On returning they visited Plattsmouth where the Legion worked vigorously on money making efforts to pay off debt on its community building. A Cass county Legion picnic was discussed for a Sunday in July with all Legion members and families invited. Nehawka Louisville Greenwood Plattsmouth posts backed the project and Elmwood post expected to join once approached.

Plattsmouth The Legion Cass County Legion Nehawka Louisville Greenwood Elmwood

Delegates From Epworth League Attend Milford Convention

Nine Epworth League delegates from Greenwood attended a Milford convention that ran through last Sunday. The group included Rev. W. T. Shephardson pastor and members Mueral Wells Walter Pailing Jr Phillip Buskirk Margaret Erickson Thelma Leestey Iof Miller and Dorothy Bell. They reported an enjoyable and worthwhile experience.

Epworth League of the Methodist Church of Greenwood Milford W. T. Shephardson Mueral Wells Walter Pailing, Jr Phillip Buskirk Margaret Erickson Thelma Leestey Iof Miller Dorothy Bell

Attorney Tidd Delivers Thoughtful Bible Message at Methodist Church

A. L. Tidd, longtime Plattsmouth lawyer and Bible school teacher, spoke at the Methodist church as Rev. W. T. Shephard attended a Shepworth League convention. Tidd’s address impressed listeners and encouraged deeper reflection on the Bible and its world messages.

A. L. Tidd Methodist Church W. T. Shephard Shepworth

Birthday Celebration for Dewey Headley at Home

Friends gathered at Dewey Headley’s residence to mark his 20th birthday with music and songs, celebrating the centleman’s milestone in a intimate social gathering.

Dewey Headley

Pleasant gathering yields plenty of good things to eat

The text notes a gathering where people enjoyed themselves and shared ample food and treats, with everyone expressing pleasure at the time spent together. The passage emphasizes sociable moments and abundance of food.

Friendship Love and Truth Club Meets at I O O F Hall

The F L T club of the Daughters of the Rebekah gathered last Wednesday afternoon at the I O O F hall for an enjoyable session and did some good work for the order, reaffirming their allegiance.

Friendship, Love and Truth

Horses and Cattle to Trade at Sanborn Service Station

A notice announces several horses and colts for sale or trade for cattle or hogs, plus one extra good work team, available at P A Sanborn Service Station.

P. A. Sanborn Kaynee

Post Mistress Catherine Coleman Attends Nebraska Postmasters Convention

Miss Catherine Coleman of Greenwood attended the Nebraska postmasters convention in Grand Island last week and stayed with sister Mrs. Ada Gullion there. During her absence Mrs. M. G. Wright conducted post office affairs.

Catherine Coleman Greenwood Nebraska Postmasters Grand Island Ada Gullion Green Wood Miss Coleman M. G. Wright

Greenwood Ball Club Shocks Opponents With Unbeaten Start

The Greenwood ball team has enjoyed excellent form this season with Sherill Fifer of Alvo as pitcher. They have not lost any game so far this season.

Greenwood Sherill Fifer Alvo

A Paper for Home Folks in Cass County

The Journal serves Cass county with each town's news and county seat events. It highlights court house doings and county commissioners' proceedings, urging residents to subscribe at two dollars for a year.

Cass County

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