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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1925

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Plattsmouth Woman's Club Card Party Draws Big Attendance

The Plattsmouth Woman's Club hosted a successful card party at Hotel Main with afternoon and evening sessions. Twenty nine tables in the evening plus twelve in the afternoon played high five bridge and mah jong, with prizes at each table and refreshments served by club members.

Thucredas Plattsmouth Woman’s Club Hotel Main Civics Woman's Club E. J. Richey C. A. Rosencrans L. W. Egenberger H. F. Goos James T. Begley R. W. Knorr May Murphy Elab

Fireworks Display For Fourth Here

Fourth of July display to be set up at the ball park after the afternoon game. The American Legion committee plans frames for large set pieces from Martin Fireworks and promises a bigger show with pieces like Niagara Falls and Pharoah's Diamond. The lineup includes four trench hoards and intensified rockets and bombs.

Ball Park American Legion Legion Martin Fireworks Company Plattsmouth Niagara Falls Pharao Red Cross

Morgan Family Travels to Omaha and Yellowstone Plans

Mr and Mrs D D Morgan and daughter Miss Gertrude join Mrs E W Cook for a trip to Omaha where they visit Mrs C D Eades before her departure for California to recuperate after the illness and death of Mr Eades. Miss Fern Eades will spend the summer at Yellowstone Park.

D. D. Morgan Gertrude E. W. Cook Omaha C. D. Eades Morgan California

Harold Ralya Improving After Mine Explosion Escape

Mrs. Ed Roman of this city reports Harold Ralya of Gordon Colorado is improving after a coal mine explosion near Gordon. He remains bruised but is expected to recover. his narrow escape is described as harrowing by family.

Ed Roman Harold Ralya Gordon Colorado

Forfeits Bond In Police Court Over Intoxication Charge

Judge William Weber forfeited the bond of Charles McCauley placed with police to ensure payment of a possible fine after a nighttime intoxication charge. The defendant did not appear, and the court ordered a payment of $10 plus costs.

William Weber Charles McCauley Libershal Jackson

Dovey V Dovey Case Brings Keen Legal Points

District court heard C C Dovey et al. vs W M Thomas et al. involving wind up of E G Dovey & Son litigation and division of land near Cedar Creek known as the Dovey section. Hazzard claims his mortgage interest was not in the suit and may redeem the sold one third for 15000. Case lasted all day with strong arguments. Judge Begley took it under advisement.

District Court C. C. Dovey Et al W. M. Thomas Et al E. G. Dovey & Son Cedar Creek Dovey G. E. Dovey G. E. Devey John E. Hazzard G. E. Dover Hazzard Hazzerd Francis A. Brogan Omaha Mr. Hazzard J. P. Breen Halleck Rose

Sudden Rise in the Platte River

Yesterday afternoon the Platte river, normally shallow for the season, surged about three feet in an hour due to heavy rains in the north and west. The flood covered parts of the new bridge’s false work but did not cause major damage. repairs from a prior section loss were completed and the latest flood tide caused no additional harm.

Platte

Kinney Goodman Very Low in Critical Condition

Kinney Goodman aged 87, pioneer of the great west, lies critically ill at his son George W Goodman’s farm home west of the city. Dropsy has plagued him for a year, worsening recently with little hope of recovery and reports say he may not live through the night.

Kinney Goodman Great West George W. Goodman Goodman

Foreclosure Action Filed by Livingston Loan & Building Assn

In district court a foreclosure action was filed by the Living ston Loan and Building Association of William Gravett et al. The plaintiff seeks foreclosure of their lien on the defendant's property and a judgment on the mortgage securing the lien. The property involved is a coree SBI reed portion of the ty.

Livingston Loan & Building Association William Gravett Et. al Coree Sbi Reed

Plattsmouth Priest Heads Church Anniversary Speech

Rev M A Shine of Plattsmouth honors Rev D B O Connor at St Patrick s church Havelock marking the 25th anniversary of his ordination. Diocesan clergy and residents attend with elaborate music and floral altars as Shine extols priestly duties from baptism to last rites.

D. B. O'Connor M. A. Shine Plattsmouth St. Patrick’s Church Havelock Father O'Connor Father Strasch Rome Father Shine St. Patrick's Christ Moses P. W. O'Connor State Journal

East Coast Guests Plan Elks Convention Route to Portland

Mr and Mrs James M Robertson host relatives from Maryland and Virginia en route to Portland for the Elks grand lodge. The party includes James Thompson from Baltimore Dr Thacker of Franklin WV James Stites of Upper Tract WV and Rev Will Stites of Martinsburg WV. They travel sightseeing toward the Pacific coast.

James M. Robertson Maryland Virginia Portland Oregon Elks Grand Lodge California Pacific Coast James Thompson Baltimore

Ed Donat the Third Arrives This Morning

A twelve pound son and heir was born this morning at the home of Edward Donat Jr and wife. The mother and baby are doing well. Dr P J Flynn visited and reported all in good health. Grandpa Ed Donat is overjoyed at the family milestone.

Edward Donat, Jr Ed Donat

Plattsmouth Firefighters Drill for Fourth of July Water Fight

Plattsmouth fire department members rehearse for the Fourth of July water fight recalling last year’s show by Weeping Water. They practiced last evening and hope to outperform the Weeping Water and Glenwood teams when they visit for Independence Day events.

Plattsmouth Weeping Water Department Husky Weeping Water Glenwood

Methodist Sunday School Picnic At Hallstrom Farm

About 200 Sunday school members from the F.r Methodist church gathered at John Hallstrom’s Burlington Shop farm for the annual picnic. The Philathea class organized the supper with ample ice cream and dainties while swings and aerial devices provided entertainment for all ages. Rev. Frank Emory Pfoutz led an inspiring vesper service as the sun set.

F.r Methodist Church John Hallstrom Burlington Philathea Hve Frank Emory Pfoutz

SAY YOUNG MAN WAS NOT EXILED

Relatives of Willard Harris deny reports he was ordered to leave the city after a Saturday night police custody with Frank March. They say the drunkenness charge could not be proved and Harris and March were released. The family notes they had work with a carnival company and were told to proceed, while disapproving of his associates and denying exile.

Willard Harris Frank March Journal March Carnival Company

Delegates to State Convention Selected by Local Post

Delegates to the American Legion state convention at Columbus will be chosen by the local post at its meeting next Wednesday night. The post will appoint three delegates and three alternates to vote on matters of administration at the state meeting. The carnival report and routine business also will be addressed at the meeting.

Dennison Crepe Paper Designs Featured at Bates Book and Gifts

The Bates Book and Gifts Cell showcases many beautiful crepe paper designs and novelties from the Dennison line, highlighting special features and shades.

Dennison Bates Book and Gifts Cell

Young People Are Married Wednesday

Doris Winscott and Ervan Myers were wed at the First Christian parsonage in Plattsmouth in a simple ceremony led by Rev. Walter R. Robb. The couple, both active in the church, received a shower and later a serenade as they begin married life in Omaha at 304 North 22nd Street after July 1.

First Christian Church Doris Winscott Ervan Myers Omha Walter R. Robb Gladys F. Arnold Earl Harris Plattsmouth Mises Arnold Christian Church Christian Church Dramatic Club George Winscott William F. Myers Glenwood Robb Candy Co Myers Omaha Omaha Apartments North 22Nd Street

Return From Notre Dame Family Visits in South Bend

Herman Neitzel and wife visited in this city after attending Notre Dame commencement exercises in South Bend Indiana where their son John Milton Neitzel graduated among 350. He departed with Prof. Phillips for a long Mexico mission before heading to Boise Idaho. The couple traveled in a new Chrysler from Detroit and reported muddy Iowa roads during the trip.

Herman Nietzel South Bend Indiana Notre Dame University Neitzel F. R. Guthmann John Milton Neitzel Prof. Phillips University For Mexico Boise Idaho Chrysler Detroit Mr. Neitzel Iowa

Mrs Bajeck Improving at Savannah Sanitarium

Mrs John Bajeck now at the Savannah sanitarium Missouri is shown to be improving though still in the early stages of a painful treatment to remove a small growth. Family and friends believe the course will bring her to full recovery and a return home soon.

John Bajeck Savannah Micesouri

Mrs George E Sayles Improved After Illness

Mrs George E Sayles of Cedar Creek, mother of County Clerk George R. Sayles, had suffered flu after-effects for weeks but is now showing favorable improvement and is hoped to recover soon to her former good health.

George E. Sayles Cedar Creek George KR. Sayles

Clyde Ptak Shows Slight Improvement After Severe Attack

Clyde Ptak son of Mr and Mrs Emmons Ptak is reported slightly better after a very severe attack last Wednesday that left him critical and caused worry to his family. He was stricken weeks before his graduation and has remained mostly bedridden with little improvement.

Clyde Ptak Emmons Ptak

John Sneed Injured by Steam in Auto Cooling Hose Blast

Burlington engineer John Sneed, visiting Ashland with his wife and two children, suffered severe burns to his right arm and side when a radiator hose exploded due to a blocked overflow pipe. He received medical care and returned home by train with his party.

Danny Plattsmouth John Sneed Burlington John Ashland Sneed Garrison Sioux City L. C. Raikes Raikes

Little One Called Home in Early Morning

Mary Rita Lloyd two and a half year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Morris W Lloyd died at 9 35 AM at the family home in the west part of the city after a brief illness. The death brings deep sorrow to the parents and relatives and funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. The community offers sympathy to the bereaved Lloyd family.

Mary Rita Lloyd Morris W. Lloyd Earth Mrs. Llord

Judge Begley Named Head of Commerce Body

The chamber of commerce selects Judge James T. Begley as president to lead civic work for the coming year. Frank H. Smith is named secretary, both taking office immediately to advance community interests and capitalize on Begley’s statewide connections.

Judge Begley Chamber of Commerce Sear Davis Chamber James T. Begley Frank H. Smith

Clarence Beal Under Treatment at Mayo Hospital

From Rochester Minnesota comes word that Clarence L Beal clerk of the district court has been at Mayo hospital for ten days undergoing treatment. He has shown some improvement yet remains very ill and unable to endure punishment as a lingering malady tests his frail condition. Family and friends remain hopeful for gradual recovery in the coming days despite a weakened system and long convalescence.

Rochester Minnesota Clarence L. Beal District Court Mayo Hospital Beal Althout

Arrival of Little Daughter at Schaus Home

This morning the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schaus welcomed a fine little daughter. The mother and child are both doing nicely and the arrival brings happiness to the family.

Walter Schaus Mae

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Havelock Church Methodist Sunday Hallstrom Farm Christian Parsonage Notre Dame Clarence Beal THE First National Bank BANK CU Fes Tome Nebraska
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