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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1927

Page

2

Alvo Notes Highlight Community Visits and Local Happenings

Joseph Banning family visits Alvo with son Lemuel and Miss Nola. A B Stremer builds a boat trailer for Platte river hunting and fishing trips. Dickersons visit Ashland and Lincoln for business. Mrs. Elbert Taylor seeks health treatment in Lincoln. Elmwood Legion dance draws Alvo youth. Mrs. Stout recovers from rib injury. Grandson James Hermett stays with ill grandfather in Lincoln. The Cooks visit Omaha to see hospital-bound Charles Cook in Plattsmouth. Woman's Country Club near Alvo meets at Nickell home. George Thompson vacationing in Alvo. Lumber unloading for John Banning. Peter Johnson installs windmill for water supply. Willard Thimlin buys a Dodge truck chassis for transporting Alvo scholars. Cook family reunion at W T Valery home. many relatives attend. Alvo Woman’s Club meets at Mrs Browne’s. road work and gravel project discussed. Ruby Woods party honors at Mickel home with gifts. Alvo merchants plan Saturday night entertainment. upcoming play to be announced.

Joseph Banning Lemuel Nola Alvo A. B. Stremer Platte River F. F E. Dickerson Ashlanfi Lincoln Elbert Taylor Elmwood American Legion Thomas Stout James Hermett W. A. Cook Omaha Cook Charles E. Cook Plattsmouth Woman's Country Club Wm. Nickell George Thompson Nebraska Wyoming Colorado New Mexico Parsell John Coleman George Peter Johnson Willard Thimlin Orris Cook Frank FE. Cook Wm. Kitzel Bert Kitzel E. M. Stone W. T. Valiery W. W. Browne A. A. Wallinger Ellis Mickel Pauline Snareley Ruby Woods

Ruby Woods and Clifford McMasters Wed in McPherson

In McPherson Kansas this morning Miss Ruby Woods daughter of Mr and Mrs John Woods of Alvo wed Mr Clifford McMasters son of Thomas McMasters of Eagle. The couple met in Hutchison and will reside in Hutchison where Mr McMasters works.

McPherson Kansas Ruby Woods John Woods Alvo Clifford McMasters Eagle Thomas McMasters Alve Elmwood High School Hutchison, Kansas Edward Stoffer McMasters

Cyclone Sally at Jordan hall charms Alvo audiences

The Campfire girls of Alvo staged Cyclone Sally at Jordan hall on Thursday and Friday to large crowds. The play featured a lively cast including Jack Webster Phillip Coatman Reecie Manners Arthur Roedfser Jim Jerkins Sterling Coatman and Sally Graham with Dorothy Peterson and others.

Alvo Sally Jordan Hall Jack Webster Webster Estate Phillip Coatman Reecie Manners Arthur Roedfser Jim Jerkins Sterling Coatman Willie Chimp Sue Bascom Lee Coatman Sally Graham Dorothy Peterson Jenny Thatcher Jim Gladys Keller Ruth Tratcher Reggie Dorothy Coatman Effie Varden Helen Hardnock Vivian Verdon Cedar Point Eleanor Hensley

Pleasant visit at Alayo hosts Mrs Hicks and Mrs Carter

Mrs C F Hicks of Colorado and Mrs Jesse Carter of Lincoln spent Thursday afternoon and six o clock supper with Mrs Kirkpatrick at her Alayo home. The guests, longtime schoolmates, rode in on the morning train and returned to Lincoln on the evening train after a pleasant visit recalling former years.

Alayo

Local News Digest From Dalby and Meadow Visits

Mrs. Charles Mapes of Meadow Nebraska visited her mother Mrs. Isabel Rainey who remains in poor health. Mrs. J. H. Donnelly of Omaha stayed with Judge and Mrs. James T. Begley after visiting old friends. Postmaster James W Holmes and Dr. R F Westover attended the Southeastern Nebraska golf tournament in Auburn. Westover won last year’s southeastern title.

Heineman Dalby Charles Mapes Meadow Nebraska Isabel Rainey J. H. Donnelly Omaha James T. Begley James W. Holmes R. F. Westover Auburn Westover

Local visitors and departures mark Friday at county court

Friday brought a stream of visitors to the county seat. Weeping Water attorney Fred Gor der and E Tefft spent hours on county matters while George Yeager handled Ashland business with County Attorney W G Kieck. Many others including Mr and Mrs August Pautsch and Lydia visited relatives, and travelers from Sterling Colorado Hugo Oklahoma Red Lodge Montana Des Moines Dixon and Omaha departed after short visits or to attend family events such as Eva Raven and Robert McGrath’s wedding at St Peter’s church in Omaha.

Fred H. Gorder Court House E. Tefft George Yeager Ashland W. G. Kieck August Pautsch Ernest Pautsch Daugher Lydia Elmer Schleifert Louisville G. W. Edgerton Hugo Oklahoma J. A. Edgerton Edgerton Henry Madsen Red Lodge Mont Peter Madsen Celia Lancaster West Clifford Cecil Des Moines Auto Mr. Cecil Drake University Cecil Christian Church Weldon Iowa George W. Squires Dixon Nebraska Mr. Squires Omaha Eva Raven Mrs. Squires Robert McGrath St. Peter's Church

Local Court Business Attracts Elmwood Visitor

William Deles Dernier of Elmwood attended court-related matters at the courthouse for a few hours. Judge John B. Raper, who has presided over district court here, left this morning for Pawnee City. George W. Snyder traveled to Omaha for business on the Burlington train. Mrs. Glen Perry Mrs. S. A. Parker Mrs. C. D. Spangler of Murray and Miss Elizabeth Spangler also went to Omaha for a few hours on the early Burlington train.

Fred Vallery Sterling Caloado William Otterstein C. F. Vallery West Sheriff Gert Reed Murray Reed Eula Reed Cameron Missouri William Deles Dernier Elmwood Court House John B. Raper Pawnee City George W. Snyder Omaha Burlington Glen Perry A. Parker C. D. Spangler Elizabeth Spangler

Cass-Sarpy League Basketball Standings Summary

In the Cass Sarpy league standings Plattsmouth led with 42 points while Springfield trailed at 16. Fort Stook and Louisville posted mixed results with several teams like Bellevue Papillion and Springfield recording varying scores across Sunday games.

Fort. Crok Plattsmouth Heeyaa Rowlsville Sprimfield Fort Stook Louisville Bellevue Papillion Springfield

Tornado Hits Rogers Arkansas Destroys Building

W. G. Davis reports Rogers Arkansas was struck by a tornado tearing up trees and roofs and demolishing a building but with no lives lost. He adds Nebraska as a safer place to live.

Saturdear W. G. Davis Rogers Ark Nebraska

The Stars Rise in Their Course

The stars sweep across the heavens though often hidden by clouds. It mirrors the career of man and the fate of human endeavors.

South Bend Ashland Gazette social notes large list of visits

The page records numerous social visits and gatherings across Ashland and Omaha, including Mr. Harry Long in Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. George Brown in Alvo, and many Monday to Sunday calls and dinners at homes of Mooney, Graham, Dill, Winget, Arm strong, Longe, and others. Also notes Picnics in W A Jones pasture and Coolidge joke alongside several church and lodge events.

Harry Long Omaha George Brown Alvo Kirs Henry Stander B. C. Mooney Jess Kiviser Carrie Wilby Cox B. C Chas. Campbell Oscar Dill Wm. O'Brien F. T. Graham Eleanor Dixon Ashland Wahr. Schutz Floyd Haswell Charles Sandy Irene Jacob Carnicle Oscar Dill and Airs George Vogel Bert Winger Lynn Clay Paul Reinke Ervin Keiers Greenwood Ben Knecht Viola Tone Robert Longe Sine Ogle Trouston Texas Glenn Armstrong Marian McGrew Toursville Frank Ross Glen Armstrong Armstrong Mae Ogie Florence and Peerl James Chester Bert Winget Joe Knecht Virle Livers Frank Graham Masonic Lodge University Place Viola Long Alice Benz Moilte Roberts Viola Longe Harry Effie LeCountard Daughler Mary Helen Hogelle B. O. Mooney President Coolidge Roegs Davis Ross W A. Jones Guy Ziegler J. 4. Granger Alfred Johnsor

Willys Knight and Whippet Cars Highlight Modern Features

Silent timing chain drive and full pressure lubrication protect main bearings. Long stroke high compression motor with Silchrome valves and oversized crankshaft. Timken roller bearings in wheels and drive. Hotchkiss springs and hollow self oiling prop shaft. Four wheel brakes and 40 to 60 mph capability. Composition wood and steel body. Visit showroom to inspect cars and shop equipment. appointments available. Call 98 or stop by.

Willys-Knight

Summer Social at the Henry Stander Home

Families and relatives gathered for meals and visits, including Mildred Stander, J. P. Johnson, Effie LeCount and daughter Mary, and Miss Helen Roselle of Omaha. Guests from Lincoln and Ashland joined afternoon and evening calls with the Stander family.

Mildred W. A. Jones J. P. Johnson Effie LeCount Mary Helen Roselle Omaha Henry Stander Frank Ross Mary LeCount Stander Minnie Tremary Ervin Lincoln

Williams Nursery rep Andrew Stohlman Promotes Stock

Andrew Stohlman of Williams Nursery University Place Nebraska offers shrubs roses and nursery stock at low prices. He emphasizes personal visits and years of experience to help customers fill orders and recalls past favors.

Andrew Stohlman Williams Nursery University Place Nebraska

Murray Beach Opens With Holiday Crowd

Last evening marked the official opening of Murray bathing beach. A large local turnout motored to the scene to enjoy the remodeled pool praised as one of the best in the state. The facility had been closed last year and owners have enhanced the waters and grounds for public use.

Murray

Murray project aims to draw swimmers for 1927 season

Residents welcome the Murray project as a premier place for swimming enthusiasts. They anticipate a successful opening and a season where lovers of swimming can enjoy themselves to their hearts content. Business stationery and printing services are available at the Journal office.

Fireworks Supply Promises Glorious Fourth Delights

A local shop promotes a full line of fireworks and firecrackers ahead of Independence Day. The advertisement promises ample stock to ensure proper celebration for the community and emphasizes a complete assortment of munitions for the holiday.

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Alvo Department Mona Motor Oils Ford Mona the Alive Garage Art Dingos Boothby’s Cafe Alvo, Nebr David L. Boothby Kirkpatrick H. Kirkpatrick Alvyd Coatman Hardware Co South Bend Ashland Gazette Willys-Overland Overland Moye Moye Produce Co Telephone Plattsmouth, Neb Murray Beach Bates Book and Stationary Store 5Th and Main Street
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