Flooded Mills County lands face grim crop outlook in Missouri River reach
Western Mills County Iowa endures historic Missouri River flood as levees fail near Folsom and Pacific Junction. Water pours across farms, destroying temporary defenses and diking efforts while Pony Creek drainage offers minimal relief. Officials aim to curb the spread at Pony Creek as crops face ruin for weeks.
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Thurstav
Mills County
Iowa
Missouri
Pacific Junction
Folsom
Mississippi River
Great Lakes
Pony Creek
Pacifc Junction
Burlington Station
Fine Concert by Engeles Band Delights City Crowd
A large crowd gathered in the main city section last evening for a concert by the Engeles band directed by W. Br. Holly. The program pleased the audience, with popular lighter numbers drawing strong approval. Next Wednesday Harold Harmon of Weeping Water will join the band for a vocal performance.
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Engeles
W. BR. Holly
Band Boys
Harold Harmon
Weeping Water
Court House
Eye Injury Heals After Farm Fence Incident
Dean Snyder sustained a severe eye laceration from barb wire at Louis Sack's farm near Mynard. He was treated at a Omaha hospital and feared to lose sight, but has returned home with the eye reportedly improving and no serious effects anticipated.
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Dean Snyder
Louis Sack
Mynard
Omaha
Chicken Thieves Strike Near Nehawka Farms
Chicken thieves active in the Nehawka area visited the Spreick farm on Tuesday night and took a large number of chickens from a flock of about 500 hens. Sheriff Bert Reed investigated with no solid clues as Thiele farm losses were uncertain. officers continue efforts to catch the culprits.
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Thuredar
Nehawka
Spreick
Henry Thiele
Thiele
Surprise Dairy Gathering Honors Newlyweds Near Mynard
A surprise gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Drucker near Mynard Tuesday evening attended by friends and relatives. Young guests played games while adults visited, and ice cream and cake were served as the evening closed with congratulations to the newly married couple. Attending were Joe Martis and family, Fred Beverage and family, Allie Leonard and family, Clarence Geary and family, John Vallery and family, Rover Ruffner and family, Will Nolte and family, John Biotzer and family, John M. Meisinger and family, Chris Spangler and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Spangler, Mrs. Robert Troop and daughter, Mr. Oldham and family, Vida Larrick, Dorothy Gradeville, Ernest Hild, John Diet, and Dorothy Drucker.
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Fred Drucker
Mynard
Joe Martis
Fred Beverage
Allie Leonard
Clarence Geary
John Vallery
Rover Ruffner
Will Nolte
John Biotzer
John M. Meisinger
Chris Spangler
Clifford Spangier
Robert Troop
Oldham
Vida Larrick
Dorothy Gradeville
Ernest Hild
John Diet
Dorothy Yost
Death of Henry Goff Aged 80 at Nebraska Masonic Home
Henry Goff aged eighty died at the Nebraska Masonic Home after a period of illness. The body was shipped to Carmen Illinois for interment near a son. He was a member of Albion lodge A F A M and was born in Frankfort Illinois.
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Nebraska
Moving to City From Friday's Calls
George Mark and family longtime Weeping Water residents move to this city to make their future home. Old time friends welcome their return to the area and their familiar scenes.
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George Mark
Weeping Water
Wedding of Miss Delzell at Peru Today
The quiet wedding of Miss Esther Delzell daughter of Dean W N Delzell of Peru state normal school to Mr Samuel M Browner of Lincoln took place at 3 pm at the bride’s home in Penn. Rev Charles Carmen read the lines. Miss Ellen Wilson played softly. only intimate friends attended. after a reception the couple will live in Grosse Pointe Michigan.
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Esther Delzell
Dean W. N. Delzell
Peru
Ellen Wilson
Chicago
Charles Carmen
Galesburg
Ilinois
Donna Jane Delzell
Delzell
Herbert Brownell
Lincoln
Della Wilson
Plattsmouth
Nebraska City
Brownell
Grosse Point
Michigan
Madison
Wisconsin
William L. Heinrich
Speeding Car Brought to Heel After Police Chase
Chief A R Johnson on Sixth Street spotted a speeding coach. The Whippet and Gardner auto pursued for miles until the car halted near Ed Spangler place. Driver Falkner from Kansas City faced a $5 fine with costs after relatives posted funds. two ladies accompanied him were released.
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Thuredor
A. R. Johnson
K. of T
Gardner Auto
Gardner
Ed Spangler Place
Falkner
Kansas City
Omah
Weber
Mrs Smetana Sets Sail for Europe Tour
Mrs Louis Smetana departs Thursday from Chicago to Omaha then New York and sails July 2 aboard the Leviathan for Cherbourg France. She will visit Prague Vienna and Frysava Czechoslovakia to see relatives after a 22 year gap, spending about three months abroad.
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Louis Smetana
Omaha
New York
Leviathan
Cherbourg
France
Prague
Vienna
Frysava
Czechoslovakia
The Cutters by Bess Streeter Aldrich on sale now
The Bates Book & Gift Shop is offering Bess Streeter Aldrichs newest novel The Cutters. Call early to secure your copy of this popular title.
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Bess Streeter Aldrich
Bates Book & Gift Shop
Mysterious Water Doe Fish Spotted at Ward Clark Barbershop
Friday report notes a strange four legged fishlike creature at Ward Clark's barber shop. Local observer E M Griffin identifies it as a Water Doe, a species he has caught in Missouri, attracting notable attention.
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Ward Clark
Oes
E. M Grifin
Missouri
Farewell Reception for Holmeses at Masonic Temple
A large crowd gathered at the Masonic temple to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holmes as they prepare to move to Villisca Iowa. The Eastern Star hosted with a luncheon and a brief program including vocal offerings by Mrs. Wesecott Mrs. Schutz and Ray mond C. Cook. Mrs. Gorder expressed the order’s high regard for Mrs. Holmes and her service. Mrs. Holmes spoke of leaving warm friendships formed through Masonic work in the city.
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Masonic Temple
W. R. Holmes
Villisca
Iowa
The
Eastern Star
Holmes
E. H. Wesecott
John E. Schutz
Raymond C. Cook
John F. Gorder
Home
Delightful Bridge Parties Hosted by Mrs Begley
Mrs James T Begley hosted two bridge gatherings this week at her home with summer flowers and red American Beauty roses. Friday prizes went to Mrs John A Griffin first, Mrs H A Schneider second, and Mrs W G Kieck consolation. Last night Mrs J A Donelan won high score with Miss Verna Leonard second and Mrs B A Rosencrans consolation. Mrs Begley was assisted by her daughters Miss Violette and Miss Helen Wurl.
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James T. Begley
Begley
John A. Griffin
H. A. Schneider
W. G. Kieck
Bridge
J. A. Donelan
Verna Leonard
B. A. Rosencrans
Viol@ite
Helen Wurl
Visiting in Wisconsin with Miss Ursula Herold
Miss Ursula Herold daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Herold of this city has been attending Smith College in New England for the past school year. She is spending a short time at a Wisconsin lake resort before returning home to renew friendships and enjoy her vacation.
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Ursula Herold
Henry Herold
Smith College
New England
Wisconsin Lake
Herold
Mrs Rainey Sick At Home In City
Mrs Isabel Rainey an aged resident is very ill at her South 10th street home under constant medical care. Her daughter Mrs Charles Mapes from Meadow arrived today to help care for her.
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Isabel Rainey
South 10Th Street
Charles Mapes
Meadow
Gering Sues to Declare County Deposits a Trust Against Bank
Miss Mia A. Gering county treasurer sues the First National Bank and others seeking more than 20 000 credited to Cass County as a trust fund after a bank bond shortfall and a December 1926 bank closure. The case, heard by Judge John B. Raper, includes the receiver Fred Suerstetta as a defendant and involves cross petitions by Cass County.
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Dellow
Mia A. Gering
First National Bank
Cass
Douglas County
Miss Gering
County of Cass
George Q. Dovey
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Fred Suerstetta
John B. Raper
Pawnee City
James T. Begley
Summer Repairs Planned By City Board Of Education
The board of education uses summer vacation to perform needed repairs on several public school buildings. Minor jobs will be completed as plans are arranged and work finished by fall when students return. Ward buildings are in better shape thanks to careful supervision and recent improvements welcomed by teachers and pupils.
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Board of Education
Condition of Charles E. Cook Remains Steady at Immanuel
Charles E. Cook of this city lies at Immanuel hospital in Omaha with his condition about the same. He rests well and shows cheerfulness during a illness that has lasted weeks. An operation will occur as soon as his condition permits, followed by extended treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Cook
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Mr. Cook
Causes of Mrs. Florence Saunders Death Corrected
Mrs. Florence Saunders died after a sudden illness at home then hospital care. She suffered a general infection that developed into double pneumonia. her death was not due to an accident. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Richardson returned home and provided the correct details.
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Danny
Florence Saunders
Kansas City
W. T. Richardson
Joseph Svoboda Answers the Last Summons to Rest
Joseph Svoboda a longtime Plattsmouth resident died last evening after a long illness in the west part of the city. Born December 8 1845 in Moravia he married Anna Cerna and came to the United States forty five years ago. Survived by three daughters Mrs August Moravec Racine Wis Albina Svoboda Julia Svoboda one brother John Svoboda Sr and thirteen grandchildren.
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Joseph Svoboda
Moravia
Anna Cerna
Rosethan
United States
Plattsmouth
Svoboda
Entertains At Bridge Luncheon In Coronado Apartments
Mrs. Frank Mullen hosted a 1 o'clock bridge luncheon in her Coronado apartments. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Fred G. Egberger for first and Mrs. Russell Boatman for second with consolation prizes to Mise Trene Miller and Miss Janet Bajeck. Out of town guests included Mrs. Russell Boatman and Mrs. Fred Boatman of Shubert, Mrs. Wren Burns of Omaha, and Miss Irene Miller of David City.
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Frank Mullen
Coronado Apartments
Fred G. Egenberger
Russell Boatman
Shubert
Mise Trene Miller
David City
Mises Janet Bajeck
James F. Doyle
Mullen
Lon Henry
Fred Boatman
Wren Burns
Omaha
Irene Miller
Sail for Europe With Arries and Dickson on World Tour
Don Arries and Marion Dickson sail from New York for a several month tour of Europe. Former World War I air service comrades trained at Kelly Field and in France, they will visit old world sites, spend July and August sightseeing, attend the American Legion national convention in Paris, then return home.
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Don Arries
A. M. Arries
Marion Dickson
New York
Europe
Mr. Arries
Mr. Dickson
Kelly Feld
Texas
France
Old World
Paris
Pleasant news as Buttery becomes of two granddaughters
M. L. Battery of this city greets grand fatherhood after two granddaughters arrived Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Yonker in Ogallala Nebraska. Mrs Yonker was formerly Essie Buttery, and local friends send warm wishes to the family.
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Cay
M. L. Battery
Orallala
Nebraska
Lloyd Yonker
Buttery
Ogallala
Miss Gering Wins Suit for Recovery of County Funds
Miss Mia A. Gering former Cass County treasurer won a suit against the First National Bank of this city and its receiver Fred Buerstettn. The court ordered the bank and receiver to repay $10,882.19 with 7 percent interest from December 13 1826, with Cass County also recovering $10,882.16 from indemnitors and the bank. Dismissal spared H N Dovey and E J Richey from liability.
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First National Bank
Amds
Fred Buerstettn
Mise Gering
County of Cass
Honding Companies
G. 0. Dovey
H. N. Dovey
E. J. Richey
Fred McCauley Very Low in Omaha Hospital
Fred McCauley longtime city resident and former star first baseman of the Red Sox is gravely ill at University Hospital Omaha with severe ulcers and peritonitis following surgery. His health has been poor for some time and friends report little hope for recovery.
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Fred McCauley
University Hospital
Omaha
McCauley
Red Sox
Will Reports Strong Wheat and Corn in Nebraska Farm Tour
A. S. Will, seasoned farmer from Cusack County, traveled from Lincoln to Fairbury and Omaha this week. He praises southeast Nebraska wheat as exceptionally healthy and notes corn appears good, though late and small, with clean, well cared-for crops.
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California
A. S. Will
Lincoln
Fairbury
Omaha
Nebraska
Will
Cus
County
Plattsmouth Eagles Thank Band For Convention Support
The Plattsmouth Aerie No. 365 thanks the Eagles band for splendid assistance at the state convention and for providing music during the visit and aiding in local aerie representation. Wilbur Hewitt, worthy president.
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Plattsmouth Aerie No. 365 Fraternal Order of Eagles
Eagles
Aerie
Wilbur Hewitt
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Speeder
Masons
Sail For
Mia Gering
District Court
Cass County
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