Kerosene Fire Near Soennichsen Store Damages Debris
Fire erupted at the rear of the H. M. Soennichsen store after a spill of 100 gallons of kerosene leaked from an oil truck on Tuesday. Fire was extinguished by Henry Jasper and Emil Weyrich who smothered the blaze with dirt. A match near the oil soaked ground lit debris and flames along the Journal press room wall but caused no window damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Soennichsen
Journal Building
Henry Jasper
Emil Weyrich
Soennichsen
Fourth Street
Journal Press Room
Firecrackers and Fireworks at Bates Book Store
Firecrackers and fireworks for all ages available at the Bates Book Store with sizes from small to large, appealing to kids and adults alike.
Norma Shearer Heads All Star Cast in Trial of Mary Dugan
Norma Shearer leads an all star cast including Lewis Stone H B Warner and Haymond Hackett in the all talking film The Trial of Mary Dugan based on Bayard Veiller stage success. Veiller directed the screen version under Metro Goldwyn Mayer with the original courtroom drama intact and Broadway pedigree intact.
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Mary Dugan
Bayard Veiller
Parmele Theatre
Hollywood
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Veiller
England
Europe
Allstar
Norma Shearer
Lewis Stone
Edward West
H. B. Warner
Haymond Hackett
Jimmy Dugan
Olive Tell
Lilyan Tashman
DeWitt Jennings
Mary Doran
Wilfrid North
M-G-M
Miss Shearer
Morton Downey Stars in Mother's Boy at Parmele
Morton Downey, known for his stage and screen work, stars in the Pathe dialogue picture Mother's Boy to be shown at the Parmele theatre Sunday through Tuesday. The story follows a New York delivery boy who rises to operatic training after a chance singing encounter, with a strong love plot and a notable supporting cast including Helen Chandler and Osgood Perkins.
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Morton Downey
Casanova
New York
Pathe
Mr. Downey
Robert T. Kane
Parmele Theatre
Downey
Brooklyn
N. Y
Paul Whiteman
Europe
London
Paris
Berlin
United States
Gene Markey
Bradley Barker
Helen Chandler
Osgood Perkins
Front Page
Barbara Bennett
Richard Bennett
John T. Doyle
Beryl Mercer
The
Theatre Guild
FIND AND LOSE WANTED MAN
Deputy Rex Young searches for Glen Price and his companion Wright in a case of removal of mortgaged property. A radio alert from Shenandoah Iowa led to a Kansas miscommunication. Lawrence police released the men, and they apparently left. Tornado season noted with insurance offer from J P Falter.
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Rex. Young
Glen Price
Wright
KMA
Shenandoah
Iowa
Lawrence
Kansas
Reed
Open Air Carnival Draws Large Crowds at Washington Park
Crowds flock nightly to the Bernardi Exposition at Washington avenue tourist park under the American Legion banner. The athletic show features wrestling and boxing, the Hawaiian act delights, Henry Myers’ freak show draws interest, and a variety of rides thrill both young and old. A Saturday matinee at 2 PM invites Nebraska Masonic Home residents for a special treat.
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Washington Avenue
American Legion
Henry Myers
Bernardi
Nebraska Masonic Home
Plattsmouth Women's Relief Corps Visit Omaha Guest Day
Members of the Plattsmouth Woman's Relief Corps depart in a chartered Corner bus for Omaha to spend the day at the home of Mrs. Charles Tungate. Former Plattsmouth resident welcomes the group and plans a grand hospitality and reunion with others now living in Omaha.
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Plattsmouth Women's Relief Corps
Omaha
Charles Tungate
Plattsmouth Organization
Tungate
Plattsmouth
Fireworks and Firecrackers At Bates Book Store
Fireworks and firecrackers advertised at Bates Book Store to enhance celebrations. The listing offers a range of festive items for sale.
Road Bridge Route Discussed by City Leader and State Officials
Mayor John P. Satter, state public works engineer Cole, and H. A. Schneider of Plattsmouth Bridge Co. review the proposed Missouri river bridge route. State engineers will advise on road type and grades as plans progress toward state transfer and opening expected in late fall or early winter.
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John P. Satter
Cole
State Department of Public Works
H. A. Schneider
Plattsmouth
Burlington
Happy Hollow
Nebraska case against Earls ends with guilty verdict
State of Nebraska v Earls tied to sale of intoxicating liquor in May. Earls denies contact, claims alibi in Omaha. Testimony from William Lau and others detailed liquor purchase and seizure. Jurors found Earls guilty after witnesses arrived from Omaha. local leaders involved in anti liquor efforts observed the trial.
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State of
Nebraska
Robert Earls
William Lau
Earls
Haneer
Troy L. Davis
Fred Gorder
John Domingo
George H. Morey
C. E. Pool
Birch
Congregational Church
Omaha
Lau
Sherro” Reed
Tom Svoboda
Leo Kreamer
Elks Host Large Card Party at Country Club
Last night the Elks lodge held a well attended card party at the country club west of the city. Arch Prize winners included William Jorgen sem for the gentlemen, Mrs. J A Donelan for the ladies, and Mrs A O Moore for pinochle. Refreshments were provided by committee members Mrs James T Begley, Mrs A W Cloidt, Mrs A O Moore and Mrs Robert Reed.
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The
Elks Lodge
William Jorgensem
J. A. Donelan
A. O. Moore
James T. Begley
A. W. Cloidt
Robert Reed
Celebration accessories on sale at Bates Book Store
Bates Book Store features a wide range of celebration accessories for events and parties. Shoppers can find decorations, ready made kits, and other festive items to enhance gatherings at home or school functions.
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Bates Book Store
Youth Saves Four Lives in Auto Plunge
Four youths escaped a submerged automobile after it plunged from a highway embankment near Pierce. Reuben Buckendahl 19 of Pierce led survivors through the rear opening, saving two girls and a Pierce boy. driver Theodore Buckendahl may lose sight in one eye, others injured but alive. The car was retrieved hours later as spectators watched.
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Pierce
Reuben Buckendahl
Theodore Buckendahl
Reuben
Plainview
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All-Talks Party
Morton* Downey
Roadways Golden
Comedy
Pathe Picture
Thomas Walling Company
RAY McHiaken Truck Line
Morton Downey Stars
Parmele
Broadway
Golden
J. P. Falter
Windy
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Sears S. Davis
ELKS
Farmers Co-Op
New England States
Casco and Roberts
Sandwich
Cass County
No. 6
Murray Pool
Wescott
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