National Guard encampment to light Plattsmouth in 1922
Plattsmouth will host the Nebraska National Guard encampment for two weeks with about 1500 troops from the 134th Infantry and other units. The Bach farm east of the Burlington station will serve as camp grounds with extended water lines for bathing and rifle range drills north of the city. E. J. Richey organized visits for officers, secured range approval, and earned commendation for promoting the event as a civic boost.
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Plattsmouth
National Guard of
Nebraska
VA. 5
Government Range
Chamber of Commerce
E. J. Richey
National Guard
134Th Infantry
Army
Bach Farm
Burlington Station
Rill Fields
Richer
Richey
Airdome Reopens On South Fifth Street By Theatre Company
The open air theatre on South Fifth street reopened for the season by the Plattsmouth Theatre Company with E. A. Larson as local manager. Attendance was strong though opening night caused some confusion due to hurried preparations. Management plans to finalize machines and music for the next performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airdome
South Fifth Street
Plattsmouth Theatre Company
E. A. Larson
Open Air Theatre
Birthday celebration for Jacqueline Grossman marked third anniversary
Yesterday marked Jacqueline Grossman’s third birthday with a children’s party hosted by a young hostess. Friends gathered for games and afternoon refreshments served by Mrs. Hillard Grassman and assisted by Mrs. Frank Rebal and Mrs. Charles Hitt, Sr. The guests offered many pretty presents as they departed with wishes for more happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Jacqueline Grossman
Hillard Grassman
Frank Rebal
Charles Hitt
Marion Mauzy Graduates From Stanford University
Friends of Miss Marion Mauzy announce her completion of studies and graduation from Leland Stanford University in California last Monday. A Plattsmouth High School graduate, she also studied at the University of Nebraska and spent the past year at Stanford, earning high marks as a student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Mauzy
Plattsmouth
Leland Stanford University
California
Miss Mauzy
Henry Mauzy
Plattsmouth High School
University of Nebraska
Leland Stanford
First Anniversary Bargain Wednesday Successful
Yesterday marked the first anniversary of the community bargain days with heavy attendance from farmers and townspeople alike. Shoppers crowded the streets from early morning to late evening as Plattsmouth merchants offered stock at discount, drawing visitors from Otoe county and western areas. The event proved one of the best sales days in the year long running bargain program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otoe County
Legion Urges Enforcement of Laws and Teacher Citizenship
The American Legion Nebraska state committee meeting at Lincoln on June 12 1922 urged posts and members to fight crime and liquor law violations. They also asked education boards to require teachers to be United States citizens, with exceptions for exchange professors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion State Committee
Lincoln
American Legion
Department of Nebraska
Boards of Education
Board of Regents
University of Nebraska
United States
Classic New Wagons Bring Fresh Bread To Homes
The New York Bakery of C L Herger introduces two delivery wagons to bring fresh bread cakes and baked goods to customers daily. One wagon begins service immediately as part of an expansive advertising plan to extend the bakery reach to homes and countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. L. Herger
Cornerstone Laying Planned for Sarpy Court House
The Papillion ceremony on July 4 will feature two Plattsmouth residents and honors W G Kieck as presiding officer. Judge James T Begley and Edgar Howard of Columbus are among speakers for the new $150 000 Sarpy county court house, replacing the long-standing old building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarpy County Court House
Papillion
Plattsmouth
American Legion
W. G. Kieck
Kieck
Sarpy County
Springfield
James T. Begley
Second Judicial District
Edgar Howard
Columbus
Papillion Times
Surprise Birthday for Ward Whelan by Young Men's Class
Friends of Ward Whelan secretary of the Methodist church Young Men's Bible Class staged a birthday surprise at his home after assembling at the church. Miss DeHart organized and assisted by Mrs E H Wescott Mrs John Calvert and Mrs D J Marshall attended. The evening featured games and charades with a hat trimming contest. Prizes went to Rev Calvert Ward Whelan Roy James and Harley Cecil. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Ward Whelan
Methodist Church
Whelan
Rev. Calvert
Roy James
Harley Cecil
Young Omaha Couple Mary Bennett and Arthur Conner Wed
Yesterday afternoon in Omaha Miss Mary Bennett married Mr Arthur Conner in a surprise ceremony. The couple, widely known in the city, will start their new life together with warm wishes from their many friends. Conner works in the Burlington shops and Mrs Conner has lived in the city and Council Bluffs for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Mary Bennett
Arthur Conner
Burlington
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting at Presbyterian Church
Yesterday afternoon the Presbyterian church Ladies Auxiliary held a well attended meeting in the church parlors. Hostesses Mesdames J. F. Gorder and C. C. Smith served a dainty repast and the ladies enjoyed social conversation and sewing during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
J. F. Gorder
C. C. Smith
Has Nifty Place George Conis Improves Palace Parlor
George Conis of the Palace Shining Parlor believes in constant improvement. The latest change is repainting and repapering the room with light gray walls and ceiling to create a brighter, more attractive space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Conis
Palace
Jungle weeds clog city sidewalks on North Sixth
Citizens complained that weeds along North Sixth Street near Vine grow to jungle height, covering parts of the sidewalk and making travel difficult. They urge immediate action on a main city artery in the business and residential district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sixth Street
Sixth
Vine Street
Manley Resident Suffered Bad Hip Break
Last Monday James Murphy Sr. slipped while pumping at his well and fell injuring his hip badly. He was taken to Omaha by his son and placed in Saint Joseph hospital where doctors awaited swelling to subside before setting the bone and applying a cast. Uncle Murphy, a valued neighbor, remains cheerful on crutches, and friends hope for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murphy
Omaha
Edward
Saint Joseph Hospital
Uncle Murphy
Town Pump Pulled for Overhaul and Cylinder Replacement
The pumping plant near Elmwood faced long trouble and was pulled last Friday and Saturday by Fitch and assistant. A new cylinder was ordered from Chicago as the old sand point and cylinder, in use about eight years, resisted removal. Dynamite was used to clear the way for repairs. The well should be completed soon with improved water service anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitch
Elmwood
Chicago
Ehazgle
Harvest Hands at Nebraska City Demand Four Dollars a Day
Fragments from Friday's paper show harvest workers in Nebraska City insisting on four dollars per day. Farmers balk at wages due to low wheat prices, while some areas in Kansas hire fewer outside hands. The piece notes families, including women, helping in fields and compares to a Russian labor scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Nebraska City News
Governor Lacks Authority to Oust Neb Sheriff
District Judge Post in Pender Nebraska after hearing testimony in ouster proceedings against Sheriff Rutledge condemns methods of state and federal officers in the affair. He rules Governor McKelvie had no authority to suspend the sheriff without a hearing. Briefs to be submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pender
Neb
Post
Rutledge
McKelvie
Vacationing pair to spend summer at Minnesota lakes
Miss Laura Puls of Murray and Miss Bessie Engelkemeier of Weeping Water have left Omaha for Minneapolis. They will spend the summer at Minnesota lakeshores to escape Omaha's heat and mid-summer season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Puls
Murray
Bessie Engelkemeier
Weeping Water
Omaha
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Journal Want Ad Promotes Lost Items and Finds
A compact newspaper notice invites readers to submit lost property notices or responses to found items. It encourages seeking owners and matching details and dates to reunite misplaced belongings with their rightful owners.
Methodist Ladies Picnic at Granite Street Park
The Methodist aid society hosted a large gathering at Granite Street Park with two percent portions of the repast from each attendee. Ice tea coffee lemonade and ice cream were sold by Queen Esther society members. Games and contests filled the afternoon making it a very pleasant event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Aid Society
City Park
Granite Street
Queen Esther Society
Boxer's Stop In Cass County Highlights Louisville Fight Circuit
Andy Schmader the Cass county boxer visited the city en route home from O Neill after knocking out Vokac the Bohemian heavyweight in seven rounds. He travels with Billy Rolfe Omaha welterweight who plans a July 4 Columbus clash. Rolfe trains at Schmader s Louisville camp and will assist in Schmader s Legion show corner against Jack McCarthy.
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Andy Schmader
Cass County
Louisville
Billy Rolfe
Omaha
Rolfe
Kid Schiaffer
Budge Lamson
Columbus
Andy
Navy
Jack McCarthy
Legion
Harvest Conditions Favorable Across Regions in Week
Washington June 21 farmers report generally favorable grain and hay harvest conditions and crop cultivation. Winter wheat ripened rapidly due to high temperatures but some areas in the northeast and north central states saw premature ripening and shriveling. Harvest continued from Maryland northward to Missouri and into Kansas, with spring wheat progressing well and moisture improving in southeastern South Dakota. Corn growth was strong in most areas, with Iowa and Illinois rated very good.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Meryland
Indiana
Missouri
South Dakota
North Dakota
Montana
Iowa
Mlinois
No Premature Celebration On Firecracker Ban
Chief of Police Barclay announces no premature use of firecrackers or other noise producers before the Fourth of July. The city ordinance restricting shooting allows demonstrations only on the natal day, aiming for quiet throughout the period. Residents have protested noise, and the chief vows strict enforcement to maintain calm leading up to the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barclay
Plattsmouth Hotel Man Seeks Omaha Takeover
Fred Wagner proprietor of the Wagner hotel in Plattsmouth announced yesterday he closed a deal to take over a major Omaha hotel and will assume charge soon. The move marks a notable expansion for Wagner into the Omaha market.
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Plattsmouth
Omaha
Fred Wagner
Wagner
Omaha Bee
Visiting in Mexico
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Will report Mr. Will is in Sonora pursuing mining interests while Mrs. Will stays in Douglas Arizona awaiting his return. They will then proceed to California where they plan to reside for the near term. The couple left a week ago and traveled south with several stops until reaching the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Will
Will
Sonora
Mexico
Douglas
Arizona
California
Royal Arch Masons Have A Fine Time
Nebraska Chapter No. 8 Royal Arch Masons confer Royal Arch degree on H R Cole Omaha James McBride and Arnold G Johnson. Officers conduct ceremonies followed by a banquet prepared and served by Ladies J E Schultz C C Hudson Guy McMahen and F Pr Busch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Royal Arch Masons
Royal Arch
H. R. Cole
Omaha
James M¢cBride
Arnold G. Johnson
Lndies
Mesdames
J. E. Schultz
C. C. Hudson
Guy McMahen
R. Pr, Busch
Gobelman and Caldwell Leave for Lake Okiboji Fishing Trip
Frank Gobelman and Dr A D Caldwell travel by auto to Lake Okiboji in northern Iowa for a brief fishing trip and sightseeing at Arnold's Park Beach and other resort sights.
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Frank Gobelman
A. D. Caldwell
Auto
Pleasant Lake
Iowa
Lake Okiboji
Arnold’s Park
Upward Price Trend Noted by Commerce Dept in May
Washington. Distinct upward trend of prices marked in May, found by the Commerce department in a survey of the general business situation. The rise is not large but signals firmer demand. Reports through June 20 show a more substantial business revival with rising auto and truck production, lower interest rates, greater money demand, higher employment, and fewer business failures.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Stores filled with buyers advertise to attract crowds
The reader notes that shops with advertisements tend to draw more customers, suggesting a link between advertising and high in store foot traffic. The observation implies promotion supports sales activity and brand visibility.
Tekamah Refunding Bonds Upheld by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ordered State Auditor Marek to register 50 000 in Tekamah refunding bonds, reversing prior refusal due to technical legal flaws. It held the city had general power to incur the debt, voters ratified the issuance, and funding bonds may be issued to pay an enforceable contract even if formal steps were imperfect.
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Supreme Court
Attending Church School Students Attend Sioux Falls Course
Two St Luke's Episcopal church school workers Misses Elizabeth Wadick and Aretla Herald attend the All Saints school in Sioux Falls South Dakota. The summer program gathers bishops clergy and educators for daily meetings and modern religious teaching methods. Plattemouth representatives have been faithful workers and will gain from the Sioux Falls course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Elizabeth Wadick
Aretla Herald
Church School
All Saints’ School
Sioux Falls
Dakot
Plattemouth
Former Weeping Water Girl Weds Mr Claude Dedman
Mrs Webb Russell received an invitation to the wedding of her friend Miss Ethel Graves to Mr Claude Dedman on Wednesday June 21 at the bride’s father's home near Raymond. The bride is a 1916 graduate of Weeping Water high school and longtime Lincoln teacher. The groom serves as superintendent of schools in Castle Rock Colorado, and the couple will reside there after a short stay in Greeley Colorado.
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E. J. Richey and
Stanford
Journal
Judge Begley
Ladies Auxiliary
Manley
James Murphy, Sr
Okiboji
Mandamus
First National Bank
Attsmouth
Federal Reserve
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