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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1921
Page
1
Sunday school members staged a pageant titled Heirs of Liberty ending in a tableaux. Proceeds funded church loans for local youth pursuing college education. A Wednesday picnic at Four Mile Creek included foot races baseball and croquet with 38 families attending and a lively return trip home.
In a Thursday report from the Daily, Mr and Mrs Gouchenour welcomed a eight and a half pound boy, their first son, with sister Virginis noted. HL A Shekton’s family gained a daughter described as a bright blue eyed American who brings happiness to relatives. The mothers and babies are reportedly doing well and fathers are proudly smiling.
Lester Bailey son of Mrs Thomas Milliner of this city arrived for a short visit with his mother and friends. He is a Hieber in the naval forces, finishing training at Great Lakes near Chicersa and will report to New York for active duty with the Atlantic fleet upon returning to duty from furlough.
Miss Helen Wescott received a fine gift from her grandfather E Wescott of Los Angeles a trip from Plattsmouth to Los Angeles and return enabling a visit with grandparents on the coast. Last year Mr Wescott had granddaughter Alice Louise with him on the coast. If business permits Mrs Wescott plans to accompany the niece on the trip.
County Attorney A G Cole reports his brother Frank Cole has died and the funeral party will travel by train to Hainesville Ohio. Mrs Ingalle of Holyoke Colorado accompanies the group with other family members.
Mrs Edward Creamer of this city was operated on Tuesday at Immanuel hospital in Omaha for a severe appendicitis. Her condition is as well as could be expected so soon after surgery and her family awaits word as she eyes a return to health.
Mrs James Black suffered a severe fracture of the right hip after a fall on Tuesday afternoon. Dr J Fiven leads the case with Dr R P Westover assisting in consultation. Attending physicians remain hopeful she will be able to be around in a few weeks, though recovery will be slow.
A June 22 1921 wedding at the home of Mrs. Nellie Ambler united Miss Winifred Abernathy and Jay F. Ileight. Civil and church officials attended as guests, with a two course luncheon and flowers from ferns and sweet peas. The bride, a Doane College graduate and former dean of women, will reside in San Francisco with the groom.
The Plattsmouth aerie of the F. O. E. expresses deep appreciation for citizen help in the state aerie event. Thanks are extended to Mrs. Lillian Freeman Edna Marshall Eaton A E Stephenson male quartet A Rawls the public merchants for shop decorations Eagles ladies who aided and those who donated cars for delegates.
The Holly Syncopators performed at a dance in Weeping Water last evening. The city band delighted attendees with popular dances, drawing a large crowd and ensuring a fine time for all.
About thirty-one pupils performed a piano recital at the Marble street home of Mrs. Lillian Freeman. The event drew parents and friends and featured a wide program with many standout numbers closing the season for Mrs. Freeman.
Early morning trip to Burlington Bridge over the Missouri River featured Toka campfire girls preparing a breakfast of bacon eggs and coffee. Participants included Margaret Schlater Mildred Schlater Fern Niel Bernese Newell Wilma Rainey Mary Parmel Mary Margaret Walling Florence Tritsch Viola Archer Fern Noble and chaperone Mrs. Rh Westover guardian of the campfire for two years.
Weeping Water fans are promised a big Fourth of July baseball game as the Weeping Water team hosts the Eagles. The visiting Eagles bring a strong lineup and a season winning record, promising a high quality matchup.
At the June 2021 regular meeting the lodge voted to thank the Chamber of Commerce the Order Eastern Star Mr. Robert Bates Mrs Lillian Carraher and other citizens for donating cars and assisting in entertaining the Grand Lodge during its visit. Frank A. Cloidt secretary.
Thursday's Thattv review praises Black Beauty at the Parmele theatre for a large audience. Anna Sewall story adapted for the screen proves one of the most interesting offerings with a strong company and intelligent animals enhancing the picture. It is the last showing this evening.
William M. Barclay, newly elected president of the Nebraska Eagles, travels to Omaha for a Benson Lodge session and to meet members. He pledges support to boost Benson membership and plans to visit all state lodges, starting with those near Omaha, to advance the order.
Friends report P. P. Davis is in very serious condition after tumor diagnosis at Mayo Rochester. He was sent home, then Clarkson Hospital Omaha due to weakness, with little hope for recovery. He has lived with son A. C. Davis and family in recent months.
The couple, Miss Minnie Pries of this city and Mr. Myron Evans of Casper Wyoming, married Wednesday at the Douglas county courthouse in Omaha. They spent a brief stay here with relatives and will reside in Casper where Evans works in a large refinery.
Dr H C Leopold handled a string of minor cases at his office this morning including acinoid and tonsil operations. Patients named include Lonnie Maurer Johnnie Allen Pauline Bonge Richard Eppings and Linville Wiles.
Classified notice lists Leonard Meisinger offering a 20 by 32 canvass in good condition for sale at 25 dollars. Item described concisely with buyer and price details for quick response.
The funeral was held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Plattsmouth on Friday at 1:30 p.m. for Edward Egenberger born August 8 1877. Rev W S Leete led burial rites with Elks and Eagles pallbearers. Interment followed at the family lot in Oak Hill Cemetery. He left a wife Nora Martin a son Edward and five siblings among others.
Last evening the Knights of Columbus hosted an open air dance at K S Park in the west part of the city. The Holly Syncopators played popular hits while refreshments of ice cream and punch were served, and dancers stayed on the platform until midnight.
A sailor on furlough clashed with a army lieutenant over a missing salute near the Hotel St Anne. The clash drew a wartime atmosphere and threatened arrest and trial, but faded after a brief flare of excitement. Lester Bailey was the central figure in the confrontation.
In this city Mr and Mrs Julius Kalasek celebrate the arrival of a fine little son and heir. Both mother and child are doing well and Julius ranks the event among the happiest of his life, even surpassing his army discharge.
Floodwaters from the Missouri and Platte rivers spill onto bottom lands east of the Burlington station. A hydrologic surge from the first Missouri channel raises water levels, with a skiff navigable in deeper spots on Bach farm. Schuvier reports a few inches of Platte rise. Omaha notes a small rise from Fremont eastward. Mr. Lowe on Bach farm plowed land now submerged by the flood.
Two Lincoln youths, aged about 12 to 14, left home seeking adventure and walked to Elmwood. Marshal John Linn found them tired and hungry and escorted them home in the Tip-Top bread truck, where they seemed grateful to return and stay home for now.
Mrs. C. T. Peacock and Mrs. J. W. Elliott returned home from Table Rock Nebraska where they attended the Methodist church missionary society convention. Mrs Peacock was named secretary of an important section of district missionary work.
The Catheys welcomed a fine baby boy on Thursday at their home west of Murray. Relatives and friends join in blessing the newborn, and the family wishes include many years of happiness and success for the young Mr Cathey as well as his sister.
Blank books of many kinds can be furnished at the Journal office.
A 126 member Kansas City Kansas booster party toured the city during a fellowship ride, was greeted by the chamber of commerce, sang stories, and distributed souvenirs. They planned stops in Gretna Ashland Greenwood Lincoln and other towns on their return to Marysville Kansas this evening.
A prominent South Bend wedding joined Miss Clara Steurzenneger and Mr. Robert Loong on a Wednesday afternoon at the bride’s parents home. County Judge of Sarpy County officiated as friends from Case and Otoe counties sent best wishes. The couple, with ties to Cass County and the University of Nebraska, plan to reside on the Long family farm near South Bend after a honeymoon.
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