Donkey Ball Contest Draws North Side Victory
A Sunday crowd at Athletic Park watched North and South side residents ride burros in a burro ball game. The Northsiders won 2 to 0 as mounts faltered and fielding played a rough but humorous role. Gib Hirz excelled for the Southsiders while Byron Cohn struggled as his burro stayed put. The event aims to fund lighting improvements at the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Park
North
South Side
New Mexico
Hilt Martin
Dec Sandin
Gib Hirz
Southsiders
Byron Cohn
Northsiders
Kittenbam
Fords top Engineers 9 to 6 in tight league game
Ford V-8 team defeated U. S. Engineers 9 to 6 after a brisk base running display and timely hitting. Gradeville led Ford’s offense while Kennedy and Stivers produced circuit drives for the Engineers. Kennedy fanned twelve in a high pitch duel. March allowed four walks. Ford remains undefeated with five wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Fords
Gradeville
Kennedy
Stivers
Engineers
March
Ford
PO Spidell
Ofe
J. Krejch
Newman
Svoboda
Turner
Ce Des Spangler
Krisky
AB Harrison
Hathaway
En McGrath
Stevenson
Malek
Knoflicek
Hendreson
cf —_ Kennedy
Te —Rozmagil
Marshall
City Garden Tour Draws Large Crowd Sunday
Sunday afternoon many city beauty lovers and garden enthusiasts visited several floral and vegetable gardens. Hours to call were from 4 to 6 o'clock as the group admired the city’s garden spots.
Elizabeth Cavender to Undergo Surgery in Omaha Hospital
Mrs. Elizabeth Cavender, of this city, is at an Omaha hospital receiving treatment and likely to undergo an operation soon. She had been staying with her sister in Sidney, Iowa, for some time due to poor health, and was taken to the hospital Saturday by her son Ray Cavender of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Cavender
Omaha
Omaha Youth Dies in Sandpit Swim Rescue Efforts Ongoing
Titus Aleton a 20 year old Omaha man drowned in the Lyman Richey sandpits northwest of the city while swimming in deep water estimated at sixty feet. Despite continuous attempts the body has not been recovered by noon. He lived at 2627 Jefferson Street and is survived by his father, step mother, three brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus Aleton
Lyman- Richey Pits
Omaha
Lyman- Richey
Altho
Jefferson Street
Woest Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated
A large gathering surprised Mr. and Mrs. John C. Woest on their twenty fifth anniversary with a buffet dinner and card games. Attendees included Orlin and Ralph Graham, Clinton Green and family, Dave Harrison and family, Coy Williams, Ralph Hawthorne, Ralph Henderson and son Louis, Russell Kunz, Alle Maddox and family, Hadley Myers, Fred Pearson, William Wells and daughter, and Ruth Woest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Woest
Orlin Graham
Ralph
Donald
Clinton Green
Dave Harrison
Stanley
Bellevue
Coy Williams
Jefferson City
Missouri
Ralph Hawthorne
Ralph Henderson
Louis
Russell Kunz
Alle Maddox
Alle, Jr
Hadley Myers
Fred Pearson
William Wells
Dalay
Robert
Ruth
Plattsmouth Garden Club Plans Summer Pilgrimages
The Plattsmouth Garden club plans summer pilgrimages to local gardens to match seasonal flowers. The last meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Julius A Pitz arranged tours and garden visits including the Pitt residence with noted blooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Julius A. Pitz
Pitt
Sheridan teacher Adele Schaeffer visits Plattsmouth kin
Miss Adele Schaeffer of Sheridan Wyoming where she has taught for 25 years is visiting with her cousin Fred Ramge of Havelock for the summer and was a guest at another cousin A. O. Ramge’s home south of Plattsmouth Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele Schaeffer
Sheridan
Wryo
Fred Ramge
Havelock
A. 0. Ramge
Plattsmouth
Long Time Cass County Resident Emeline Kniss Dies
Mrs. Emeline Kniss longtime Cass county resident died Sunday afternoon at 4 near Murray after a two week illness. Born Emeline Smith August 6 185 in Indiana she moved with her family to Rock Bluffs Nebraska then to Murray area. She married Amos Kniss in 1882 and raised a family with two sons Edmund and Lee and daughter Pearl Lloyd. Surviving siblings include J L Smith P B Smith and Mrs S D Smith. Funeral Tuesday at 2 at Otterbein church north of NE Hawka with interment at the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Emeline Kniss
Cass County
Emeline Smith
James and
Sereh Smith
Wabash
Indiana
Nebraska
Rock Bluffs
Plattsmouth
Miss Smith
Amos Kingsley Kniss
Alhambra
California
Edmund Kniss
Pearl Lloyd
J. L. Smith
Nehawka
P. B. Smith
Laramie
Wyoming
D. Smith
Havelock
Otterbein Church
Gas Line Out After Break Near Darlington Tracks
Great Northern Natural Gas Co line through western Iowa suffered a break east of Glenwood near the Darlington tracks. Repair crews from Omaha and J. H. McMahon Co. worked to restore service as Missouri river waters rose. Large industries halted gas use to prioritize home and business needs in affected communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Natural Gas Co
Iowa
Glenwood
Council Bluffs
Omaha
J. H. McMahen Co
River Rising Flood Waters Halt Iowa Nebraska Work
The Missouri River has risen about four inches since Sunday and remains over the lowlands on both the Nebraska and Iowa banks. The high water prevents river improvement crews from carrying on their mat work as the stream stays too deep for their operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
Visit at Lincoln From Wednesday's Daily
Mrs. Fred Lugsch Mrs. Ralph H. Anderson and Mrs. A H Duxbury left by auto for Lincoln to spend the day with Mrs. L Devoe content source notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lugsch
Ralph H. Anderson
A. H. Duxbury
Auto
Lincoln
L. 8
Devoe
Arrest Suspect Apprehended In Night Prowler Case
Officers Pick rel and Roy Stewart arrested a 26 year old man who gave the name Robert Langley and claimed to stay at a boys camp north of the city. He is held as a suspect in a weeks long night prowling pattern and alleged harassment of young women working in local restaurants and taverns. He will be held for investigation by the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Pickrel
Roy Stewart
Robert Langley
Telephone Co Officials Inspect Local Exchange Plant
A delegation from Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co led by General Manager John Ages visited the city to review the local exchange and plant. Plant Superintendent NM T. Caster, General Commercial Superintendent H F McCulloch, Chief Engineer Lt HW Wheeler, and Area Commercial Manager HR M Mister examined ongoing improvements and line replacements. Local people welcomed the visit and supported the company's upgrade program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuestey
Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co
John Ages
NM. T. Caster
H. F. McCulloch
HW. Wheeler
Connectis
HR. M. Mister
Plattsmouth Members Attend Episcopal Conference in Crete
Plattsmouth participants return from the annual Episcopal church summer conference in Crete held June 7 to 24. Attendees included Canon Potter and several locals with speakers such as Mrs. A. F. Ford and Father Brandt. The Plattsmouth group contributed music and readings to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Episcopal Church
Crete
Canon Potter
St. Luke’s Church
Frederick Fricke
Earl Adley
Jessie Robertson
Catherine Scott
Margaret Will
Janet
Ruth Westover
June Griffin
Donald Stewart
Herbert Minor
A. F. Ford
Hastings
Father Brandt
All Saints Church of
Minneapolis
Feather Henry Langley
Des Moines
Ernest V. Skayler
Janet Westover
Beautifying Grounds At Burlington Shops Progressing
For years the Burlington shop yards showed cinders steel and material piles. A plan to create small parkings began improving the setting for shop buildings. BREX and Norfolk Packing tenants aided the effort as George Jaeger starts a new campaign planting hollyhock seeds to enhance the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Norfolk Packing Co
Burlington Refrigerator Express Co
George Jaeger
BREX
Flood Relief Funds Report for ARC Cass County Chapter
The Cass County Chapter of the American Red Cross lists contributions for flood relief in southwestern Nebraska after the Hood disaster. Totals include direct 461.10 and Lincoln chapter receipts 140.00 credited to Cass County, totaling 601.10 to date. Funds designated for relief have been sent. further lists to follow as contributions arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Cass County
St. Louis
Henry A .Tool
Screen Doors Added to Scout Cabin at Camp Wheeler
Local volunteers and donors completed installation of screen doors at the Boy Scout cabin at Camp Wheeler. Contributions from Dr. C. Sandin Frank Bestor Andy Kroehler and Wm F Evers supplied lumber screen hardware and carpentry to finish the project. The Scouts urge timely dues payment for the 150 Club and announce free cabin use for local organization picnics via E H Wescott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Wheeler
Dr. C. Sandin
Frank Bestor
Andy Kroehler
Wescott
Rosey
Scout Committee
E. H. Wescott
Presbyterian Picnic at Riverview Park Omaha
The First Presbyterian Sunday school held its annual picnic today at Riverview park Omaha. A large group of young people traveled by church cars to enjoy games and a picnic dinner with refreshments provided by the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Riverview Park
Omaha
Great Park
Local Tonsil Surgeries Reported Successful
A nurse at a west city physician's office performed a tonsillectomy on Mrs. Harry Nielsen on Tuesday afternoon and she is recovering well and should resume activities soon. Kenneth Barthads also had tonsil surgery and is recuperating at home with expectations of a quick return to normal activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Nielsen
Kenneth Barthads
Returns from the West Bring Family Visit to Town
Mrs. John Meisinger Jr returned Sunday from Furnas county Nebraska with her father C A Harvey. They plan to visit local friends while sharing stories of the flooded areas seen in western Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meiisinger, Jr
Furnas County
Nebraska
C. A. Harvey
Meisinger
Henry Beins
George W. Goodman
Rotarians Install Officers for Coming Year at Plattsmouth
The Plattsmouth Rotary Club held its annual installation luncheon at Stewart cafe. William Baird presided as past president delivering charges. New officers named include President Dr. H. G. McClusky, Vice-President Frank A. Croidt, Secretary Ray Misner, Treasurer Frank M. Bestor, Directors George Jaeger and L. B. Devoe. The club also reviewed committee reports highlighting progress under retiring president L. O. Minor and strong member cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
The
International Rotary
Stewart Cafe
William Baird
Pest
Dr. H. G. McClusky
D. C
Frank A. Croidt
Ray Misner
Frank M. Bestor
George Jaeger
L. 8. Devoe
Rotary
L. O. Minor
Fine new refrigerated display case installed at Black & White
The meat department of the Black & White grocery has installed a modern refrigerated display case to handle increasing business. The Westinghouse unit was delivered Sunday and installed for service today, with local agent William Schmidtmann arranging the purchase for Mr. Arn and his workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black & White
Westinghouse
William Schmidtmann
Arn
Murray Woman Weds Edward C Britton in Fremont Ceremony
Miss Riene De Les Denier formerly of Murray but employed in Omaha married Edward C Britton of Omaha on June 22, 1925 in Fremont. Attendants Florence Bartlett and Jack Britton. Agnes Britton of Radio Vaneties attended. They plan to live in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riene de Les Denier
Murray
Omaha
Fremont
Edward C. Britton
Florence Bartlett
Jack Britton
van Sants School of Business
Arrival of Little Son at Melisinger Home
Mr and Mrs Harvey Melisinger welcome a seven and three quarter pound son. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. The child is a grandson of Mr and Mrs V Pilsey Sr and Mr and Mrs John Metsinger Jr, adding joy to the family circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Melisinger
V. Pilsey, Sr
John Metsinger, Jr
Nebraska Realty Values Seen Rising Says Expert
J E Sheridan executive secretary of the American Title association told Nebraska Tithe association delegates at the Paxton hotel in Omaha that Nebraska real estate should gain substantially in value due to ample rainfall and strong grain crops. He noted uniform abstract compilation would improve protection speed and reduce interest costs, while speaking at the 21st annual convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Sheridan
Detroit
American Title Association
Nebraska Tithe Association
Paxton Hotel
Omaha
Nebraska
Verne Hedge
Lincoln
Association
Ivor MacFarlane
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Federal Land Bank
Shelter Belt
A. B. Capron
Ord
James E. Sheridan
Sheridan
Harvey M. Duval
Omaha Federal Land Bank
Clayton B. Watkins
R. P. Barclay
Washington
Home Owners Loan Corp
James A. Roth
HOLC
Miss Marie Kaufmann Sails for Europe on New York Departure
Miss Marie Kaufmann of this city leaves Tuesday for New York and will sail in early July for a several month tour of Europe. She plans to visit France Germany Switzerland and Holland and will spend time in Switzerland before joining Miss Amelia Frederich who travels ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Kaufmann
New York City
Europe
Miss Kaufmann
France
Germany
Switzerland
Holland
Amelia Frederich
Miss Frederich
Birthday Celebration for Leslie Niel Jr.
Tuesday afternoon marked the seventh birthday of Leslie Niel Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Niel. Friends gathered at Garfield Park for a surprise party with games, gifts, and refreshments for the youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Niel, Jr
Leslie Niel
Garfield Park
Leslie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ford V
Old Home
ARC
Amer
Ican Red Cross
Hood
Alvo
Cedar Creek
Eagle
Etbmwood
Green Wood
Louisville
Murdock
Ee Mynard
Nohawka
South Bend Ee
Union Ae
SCOUT
Presbyterian Picnic
H. G. McClusky
D. D
William
Little Son
Title Association
State Group
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!