Gas price rise threatens Lincoln and city firms
The gas industry faces higher costs from rising material prices and proposes a rate increase from $1.40 to $2.15 per thousand cubic feet. Lincoln Gas & Electric Co plans for the higher rate to cover coke costs up by 4.41 per ton, affecting annual expenses by about $27,600. If rejected, plants may close, disrupting home and business usage. The article also notes a reunion event for former classmates with a lawn party at Helen Eggenberger’s home and an M W A hall gathering.
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Omaha
Lincoln Gas & Electric Co
Lincoln Company
Evey
Glass of 1919 to Hold Reunion
Plattsmouth High School class of 1919 plans a reunion on Wednesday July 14 to form an alumni association and preserve school memories. Harley Cecil, class president at graduation, has appointed committees to organize the event for strong social and inspirational impact. Most classmates remain in the city and vicinity and expect to attend.
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Helen Egenberger
M. W. A. Hall
Plattsmouth High School
Harley Cecil
Rain Lifts Nebraska Crops Boosts Statewide Prospects
A morning rain across eastern Nebraska refreshed gardens and farms, promising a bumper crop. Pastures alfalfa and corn benefit as wheat shows heavy grain fill, with no serious damage reported despite some wash from showers.
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Nebraska
Death of Mrs. J. P. Taylor Former Plattsmouth Resident
Mrs. J P Taylor, formerly of Plattsmouth, died in Belgrade where she lived with her daughter Mrs Jeff Witherow. The Taylors lived in Plattsmouth in the early eighties when Mr Taylor was roadmaster, later moving to Central City before his death.
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J. P.taylor
Plattsmouth
Taylor
Belgrade
Jeff Witherow
Bfrrington
Central City
Hon Orlando Tefft Visits Cass County Court House
Hon Orlando Tefft of Avoca, a long time Cass County resident and former legislator, toured the county courthouse this morning. Though frail from illness, he remains keenly interested in state and national affairs and was welcomed by many old friends during his city visit.
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Orlando Tefft
Avoca
Court House
Tefft
Cass County
Tefri
W T Richardson Promotes Insurance in Mynard Ad
W T Richardson of Mynard writes insurance for the Farmers Mutual of Lincoln and lists phone number 2411 for inquiries.
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W. T. Richardson
Mynard
Farmers Mutual of
Lincoln
Surprise Party for Mr and Mrs Bestor Delights Friends
Last evening a group of young married friends hosted a cheerful surprise for Mr and Mrs Frank M Bestor at their home. The gathering featured music by Mrs Howard Ralya and several guests sharing dainties, with plans for the Bestors to visit New Haven Connecticut for a brief outing and convention.
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Frank M. Bestor
Bestor
Howard Halya
August Cleidt
John J. Cleidt
John V. Figtt
G. Shallenberger
Howard Ralya
Paul Wehlfarth
Marie Huber
Verna Flatt
Hestor
Hatt
New Haven
Connecticut
Winchester
St Luke's church school hosts pleasant city park picnic
The St Luke's church school youth enjoyed an afternoon in the city park with games and a large picnic supper. Parish members with cars provided rides around town before twilight brought them back home.
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St. Luke's Church
Death calls Charles Hansel in Sexeter Nebraska
This morning Mrs. J. P. Falter and Mrs. P. H. Meisinger left for Sexeter Nebraska after receiving a sudden death notice for Charles Hansel. At 34 he was a ro bust young man from a leading Fillmore county family and had married Catherine Schafer.
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J. P. Falter
P. H. Meisinger
Sexeter
Nebraska
Charles Hansel
Hansel
Catherine Schafer
Faber
Meisinger
Ed Tritsch
Fillmore County
Marriage License Rush Through June Tops Year Records
The county judge’s marriage license department reported a surge in licenses during June and predicts a record year as demand for licenses rises with the brides and roses season.
Western Nebraska predicts record crops on wheat and alfalfa
Friday reports from Perkins and Chase counties indicate excellent conditions with wheat four feet tall and heavy grains, alfalfa thirty six inches high. Frank Vallery notes favorable weather across western Nebraska and many locals buying land in Perkins and Chase counties, suggesting a prosperous year ahead.
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Frank Vallery
Ant
Perkins County
Vallery
A. Hall
Hall
Nebraska
Perkins
Chase
Quiet Warfare on Winterstein Hill Sparks Sheriff Warning
City and county authorities confronted residents on Winterstein hill amid ongoing chicken disturbances and a tense atmosphere. Sheriff Quinton and County Attorney Cole warned that further complaints would trigger mass rounding up and fines for disturbing the peace.
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Quinton
Cole
Wintersteen Hill
Winterstein Hill
A Fine Little Daughter Born in Omaha
Yesterday afternoon a fine little daughter was born at Dr Pollard hospital in Omaha to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Crais of this city. The mother and baby are thriving and friends here extend best wishes for a long happy life for Miss Craig.
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Dr. Pollard
Omaha
Afr
Kenneth Crais
Craig
Married at the Manse in Auburn Ceremony
Last evening at the Presbyterian manse Edward A. Langdon and Cath erine Mahal, both of Auburn, were married by Rev. H. G. Mec Clusky. The wedding was witnessed by Mrs. Mec Clusky and Miss Freda Hughes before the couple returned to their Nemaha county home.
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Presbyterian Manse
Edward A. Langdon
Catherine Mahal
Auburn
H. G. Mec-Clusky
McClusky
Freda Hughes
Nemaha
Death of Elmwood Lady Dies in Linenin Hospital
Mrs. Albert Thiel of Elmwood died Saturday morning at Lincoln Sanitarium after prolonged illness. Born July 27, 1884 in Germany, she was 45 years 10 months 22 days old. She moved to Nebraska in 1958 and married Albert Thiel April 11 that year. She leaves husband, one son, six daughters and four grandchildren. Funeral at Elmwood Catholic Church followed by interment in Elmwood Cemetery. Long regional attendance noted. Elmwood Leader-Echo.
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Albert Thiel
Linenin
Lincoln
Anna Alarie Stausinski
Germany
Nebraska
Cass Tounis
Rele
Connecticut
Finners
Thiel
Elmwood
Mornlay
Corcoran
Kas. Stander
Ashland
Albert Waizel
Win, Rennant
Greenwood
George Towle
Injury at Burlington shops leaves worker with serious leg wound
Joe Tack of the freight car repair department badly injured his left leg yesterday when an adz slipped while he was using a board. The gash required several stitches and he was aided to the company surgeon's office for treatment and comfort.
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Joe Tack
Burlington
Lee
Anniversary of Nebraska State Medical Society Founded
Dean Irving of the University hospital at Omaha recalled that on June 24 1868 the Nebraska State Medical Society was formed in Omaha. Dr Robert R Livingston of Plattsmouth was elected vice president at the opening session and later served as president. All original participants have since passed away and the work continues under new leadership.
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Omaha
Irving
Cutter
University Hospital At
Nebraska State Medical Society
Robert R. Livingston
Plattsmouth
State Society
Minneapolis threshing outfit for sale or trade
Nearly new threshing outfit with tank and belts. 20 horsepower straight flue engine and 36 by 56 inch separator. Owner H. A. Schwartz in Nehawka Nebraska.
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Minneapolis
Divorce Granted in Runyan Deser tion Case
Judge Beslew presided a short district court session. In Mary Runyan vs George Runyan the court found desertion proven and granted the divorce. The couple wed at Weeping Water on February 14 1897 and have since lived in the county.
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District Court
Beslew
Mary Runyan
George Runyan
Weeping Water
Small wreck ties JP railroad traffic near Orem
A small morning wreck at the Y near Orem tied up Missouri Pacific Burlington service into the city for hours. Passengers to Omaha and Lincoln were routed via Pacific Junction on No. 5 from Corneli Bluffs. Wreck damaged Missouri Pacific freight No. 165 and Burlington locomotive. no crew injuries reported. Wreck crews from Omaha cleared the line and No. 4 resumed service by 9:48 AM making the first passenger run of the day.
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Patis
Orempolis
Missouri Pacific
Burlington
Pacific Junction
Omaha
Lincoln
Cornneil Bluffs
Shooting Endangers City as Bullet Hits Wynn Home
A stray rifle bullet from altered rifles used by home guards struck the Wynn residence yesterday. The bullet pierced weather boarding and plaster into the living room. no injuries occurred. Authorities warn shooters within city limits and seized the weapon.
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Rom Sufturdtay
Smull
Home Guards
Mra
William Wynn
Wynn
Home Guard
Autiet
Court House
Death by Own Action Shocks Ellsworth Community
A young man claiming to be Charles R. H Goodwin, home in Plattemouth, killed himself by poison in Ellsworth Maine. He had been jailed for alleged involvement in a bank robbery at Tremont Maine and later confessed his true name as Charles Rh. Gombwin, age twenty three, before dying in his cell.
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Hatowek County
Charles Rh. Gombwin
Tarlingtom
See Aie Nebraska
Burington
Amd
Departs for Indiana from Saturday's Daily
Dr. B F Brendel of Murray departed for Lebanon Indiana to visit boyhood scenes and relatives for a week. He will be joined on return by Mrs Amanda Tarr mother of Mrs Brendel who is coming for the summer. Parr celebrates her 8th birthday with a family gathering in Lebanon as she spends summers in Nema ska.
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B F. Brendel
Murray
Lebanon
Indiana
Hoosier
Hild Travels Through City En Route to Omaha for Rheumatism Care
Fred L. Hild of near Murray spent a few hours in the city this afternoon while traveling to Omaha to seek treatment from a specialist for rheumatism, a long standing ailment.
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Fred L. Hild
Near
Murray
Omaha
Wynn Home Incident Prompted by Dangerous Action
A fragment notes that something dangerous occurred at the Wynn home and that it was lucky no injuries occurred. The text implies imminent risk and raises questions about safety and prevention. No further details are provided in the readable portion.
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Wynn
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