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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1925

Page

4

Greenwood Daily News Notes Wide Carnival of Local News

Mrs. W. E. Pailing improves after illness. Mrs. Warren Boucher hosts niece Genevieve Young from Kansas City. Various residents visit relatives in state and Nebraska City. Salt Creek work resumes after tool delays. Alfred Anderson loses three horses to lightning. Teachers and families plan travels and home repairs around Greenwood events and harvest preparations.

Marjorie Schafer McCarthy Christian Church Greenwood Chester Alfred Anderson Alfred Can

Water Works Bonds Sold for Greenwood Project

Last Saturday the Greenwood water works bonds were sold to the Lincoln Trust Company at four and a half percent. Purchasers pay for bond printing and city premiums of 340, deemed advantageous to the city. Construction bids are opened Tuesday with many bids expected.

Water Works Greenwood Lincoln Trust Company

Odd Fellows Lodge Holds Sociable Postsession Dance

Following the regular session the Odd Fellows lodge gathered for a social evening with music and a delightful supper. Members and their wives and sweethearts enjoyed a dancing party to the limit, sharing joviality and camaraderie.

Odd Fellows Lodge

Four Men Visit Atlantic Iowa for Hunting Dog Purchase

Verne Scapler Charles Fryer Roy Comstock and A. Johnson visited Atlantic Iowa on Sunday. They drove there and bought a number of hunting dogs intended for use in hunting in the northwest this fall.

Iowa Verne Scapler Charles Fryer Roy Comstock A. Johnson Atlantic Northwest

Pretty Home Wedding Held at Greenwood

Miss Cecile Marie Newkirk daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Newkirk Greenwood Nebraska married Lawrence OD Lee of Omaha on Wednesday June 24 1925 at 4 oclock In the ceremony at home Rev I S Jeffery officiated with Mrs Paul Read at piano. Attendants Avon West best man Dr L H Lee brother of groom. Both have Nebraska ties and plan to live in Nebraska for a time with patient Dr Thomas. Out of town guests included Dr L H Lee Ithieca Neb Mr and Mrs D C Meese Ithieca Neb Mr and Mrs Paul Read Omaha and Mr and Mrs Arthur Stevenson Lincoln.

Cecile Marie Newkirk W. E. Newkirk Greenwood Neb Lawrence OD. Lee Omaha I. S. Jeffery Paul Jeffery Avon West Isis State Medical College At Phi Rho Sigma Nehawka Thomas

Plattsmouth Merchants Promise Unmatched Fourth Festivities

Merchants and business men of Plattsmouth invite all visitors for the Fourth, promising an entertainment rich in hometown charm. No need to leave home or county to enjoy a good time, with plans to delight locals and guests alike.

Plattsmouth

Bellevue College Reopens as School for Christian Leaders

Bellevue College to reopen this fall as a school for Christian leaders under the Presbyterian seminary supervision. The move follows its return to the Nebraska Presbyterian synod last March and aims to train laymen for church mission and Sunday school work with courses in religious education and administration. The executive committee will finalize plans with cooperation from the Presbyterian Theological Seminary and national Christian boards. a large young workers conference at the college boosts support for the reopening. Dr Edwin Hart Jenks was elected president of the college board. other officers include Charles Wilhelm vice president and R M Crossman treasurer.

Bellevue College Nebraska Presbyterian Synod Ecollege Presbyterian Theological Seminary Nebraska Board of Christian Education National Board of Christian Education New York City L. C. Denise Denise Jenks Edwin Hart Jenks First Presbyterian Church Omaha Charles M. Wilhelm R. M. Crossman John Frazeur J. M. Patton Theodore Morning Des Moines J. B. Haskall Wakefield Neb Donald C. McCloud Dundee Presbyterian Church E. Cc. Whitcomb First Presbyterian Church of Grant L. Rice Grand Island Board of Trustees

Lynchless Year Campaign Aims to End Lynching in 1926

Washington reports the Federal Council of Churches seeks a lynchless year in 1926. The piece traces a forty year decline from 172.6 lynchings per year to sixteen in 1924 and notes wider prevention efforts by communities. It highlights racial patterns in lynching and past prevention records.

Washington America Federal Council of Churches

Shows Improvement From Saturday's Dairy

The condition of Kiney Goodman father of George W Goodman county farm superintendent is somewhat better today reports from his bedside state He is 187 years of age and has had a severe sick spell yet the improvement in the last hours gives hope to his family circle who have cared for him

Kiney Goodman George W. Goodman Goodman

Bates Book and Gift Shop Stationery Offer

Local shop advertises school supplies including paper pencils and ink. Best grade history paper available for five cents per ream.

Bates Book and Gift Shop

Local figures visit and travel noted in daily roundup

From Thursday and Friday entries, local residents and visitors including Z W Shrader of Nehawka Mrs Robert Stivers Cedar Creek and Fern Mrs C E Tefft Weeping Water Judge P James Cosgrave Lincoln Calvin H Taylor and family trip from Union to Omaha and Sheridan Wyoming visitors Mr and Mrs HW Johnson Cheyenne end their honeymoon and depart. Anton Hason heads to Hot Springs for wrestling event. G Mayfield family Col James Hoover and T J Todd of Kearney among those in town for brief calls or departures.

Z. W. Shrader Near Nehawka Robert Stivers Cedar Creek Fern P. James Cosgrave Lincoln Calvin H. Taylor Union Taylor J. A. Enberg Sheridan Wyoming Gerda Peterson Alpha Peterson Omaha HW. A. Johnson Cheyenne John L. Tidball Johnson Mr. Tidball Anton Hason Hot Springs Missouri Pacific Rudy Dusek Joe Stecher Cr. G. Mayfield J. R. Noyes Louisville Col James M. Hoover T. J. Todd Kearney Henry Mauzy West Maugzy

Mrs Ackerman and Glen Phebus Visit Then Depart

Mrs Ed Ackerman of Wymore left for home after visiting her sister Mrs George Luschinsky and family and was accompanied to Omaha by Miss Ruth Luschinsky. Glen Phebus recently from St Louis, en route to Los Angeles, stopped to see old friends.

Ed Ackerman Wymore George Luschinsky Omaha Ruth Luschinsky Glen Phebus Phebus St. Louis Los Angeles

Real Estate for Sale to Liquidate Livingston Association Assets

The Livingston Loan and Building Association offers multiple Plattsmouth Nebraska parcels for cash sale to wind up affairs. Properties include numerous lots in various blocks and additions with a July 10 deadline, all to be sold at the office of A L Tidd, Solicitor, Plattsmouth.

Livingston Loan and Building Association Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska Wises Townsend Young & Hays Wieck & Thompson A. L. Tidd

For Sale Lands near Union Nebraska by Calvin H. Taylor

A quarter section just south of Union two smaller tracts of 40 and 35 acres and 237 acres with timber are offered as part of the Barbara A. Taylor heirs un divided lands. Administrators inquiry invited at Union Nebraska to any heirs or Calvin H. Taylor.

Union Barbara A. Taylor Anyor Calvin H. Taylor

Vermont town hints at presidential vacation row

A Vermont town, Plymouth, faces questions about why the president avoided visiting for a vacation. The local chamber or civic groups are urged to address plausible reasons behind the decision and its impact on the community.

Plymouth Chamber of Commerce

Residents of cities the most healthful

New York June 25 according to George E Vincent president of the Rockefeller foundation city dwellers are healthier than rural residents due to scientific protection. He cites modern water supply from faucets as superior to old family wells in the 1924 foundation review.

New York George E. Vincent Rockefeller Foundation

Explosion at Gillis Theater Kills Dozens in Kansas City

A blast and ensuing fire at Gillis Theater in Kansas City caused extensive collapse and roof damage. Officials estimate 30 to 40 dead with many injured, as flames engulfed the five story block and debris trapped patrons and workers. A fireman died en route to scene after crashing a vehicle.

Kansas City Gillis Theater Alex Henderson John Hogan

Bankrupt John J Donlan seeks discharge in Nebraska court

In the District Court of Nebraska Lincoln Division John J Donlan bankruptcy No 105% filed for discharge on April 29 1925 The court fixes July 31 1925 as the deadline for creditors and interested parties to oppose the discharge and file written appearances and grounds of opposition in Lincoln Nebraska Referee Daniel H McClenatian presiding.

District Court of the United States District of Nebraska Lincoln John J. Donlan Nebraska Daniel HH. McClenatian

Sheriff Sale Ordered in Cass County Nebraska

The sheriff will sell August 1 1925 at 10 oclock AM at the south front door of the Cass County Courthouse Plattsmouth Nebraska real estate Lots 10 11 and 12 in Block 1 Stadelmans Addition Plattsmouth to satisfy a judgment in favor of David Z Mumert against Lucius J Buckley and others including Mrs Lucius J Buckley.

Clarence L. Beal District Court Cass County Nebraska Plattsmouth Stadelman Lucius J. Buckley

New Bridge Over Platte Gains Real Form Near City

Construction of the four mile north Platte bridge proceeds after delays. Crews extend falsework toward the Casa County side and begin laying six ton steel supports. Economy Bridge Co of Lincoln heads the project with a September 1 turnover goal to King of Trails Bridge Co. The counties plan toll operation until costs are recovered.

Platte River Casa County Economy Bridge Co Lincoln King of Trails Bridge Co Cugs Sarpy

Enjoy West Fine From Saturday's lbally In Denver

Dr J S Livingston met with Father W S Leete and wife and Madame Leete in Denver area. They enjoy their new western home during the season of many visitors at Evergreen in the mountain district. Father Leete oversees the Church of the Transfiguration near Denver.

Denver J. S. Livingston W. S. Leete Madame Leete West Evergreen Mountain District

Family trip to Weeping Water in new Ford roadster

William Rice and wife visited Weeping Water with daughter Mrs. John Fitzpatrick in their newly purchased Ford roadster. On returning they were joined by Mrs. Carl Mathison of Sioux City visiting with her parents.

Andersen Albert Neitzel J. B. Worley Lilian West Holyoke Nebraska City F. W. Wheeler Waverly Los Angeles Mamie Muhrer Cass County Vinton Iowa G. P. Ronshar Lizzie Welton Chicago John Ryan William Rice John Fitzpatrick Carl Mathison Sioux City

Complete Fireworks Selection for the City Celebration

The city offers one of its most complete lines to choose from with firecrackers torpedoes sparklers Roman candles and related items to celebrate the great day in style.

Produce Stations Closed All Day Saturday July Fourth

Notice that Benedict Produce House W T Craig H G Klinger Produce Statn Langhurst Produce Station and Moye Produce Station will be closed all day Saturday July 4 and open Friday night after supper.

W. T. Craig H. G. Klinger Stat’n Langhurst Moye

Tennis Enthusiasts Enjoying Game Again in Plattsmouth

Local tennis players resume activity as floods ease and courts at the West club return to form. Visitors from Louisville contend with Plattsmouth locals in singles and doubles, with wins fairly split. Plattsmouth Tennis Club joins the Missouri Valley association, enabling participation in regional tournaments this summer.

John Lawford William T. Tilden Louisville Ralph HR. Larson W. J. Snyder Ralph Powell Raph Newell Omaha Plattsmouth Iweat Club Missouri Valley Tennis Association Fta Missouri Valley

Minnesota farm boy wins Beaux Arts Institute scholarship

Joseph Kiselewski of Browerville Minnesota won a $1200 Beaux Arts Institute of Design scholarship for a year of sculpture study in Paris. The Polish American from a farm background beat 13 rivals with a memorial tablet design for Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue.

New York Joseph Kiselewski Browerville Minn Beaux Arts Institute of Design Paris Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue Mr. Kiselewski Minneapolis Institute of Art Kiselewski

New Tractor At Work Improves City Road Tasks

The city deployed a new tractor this week replacing the old machine. Larger and heavier, it aids Street Commissioner Elliott in handling a large backlog of street work orders. The rapid traction should ease road maintenance across the city.

Elliott

Joe Kanka Undergoes Stomach Ulcer Operation in Rochester

Relatives report Joseph Kanka from this city was operated on Tuesday in Rochester Minnesota for ulcers of the stomach after months of illness. The nurse in charge sent hopeful letters to the family stating he passed the operation well and show signs of recovery and restoration to health.

Rochester Minnesota Joseph Kanka

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. E. Pailing Warren Boucher Genevieve Young W. S. Bassett Incom Co. E. Caffee Hardy Gustavson Harry Stutt Avoca C. EB. Caffee Dan Goodale University Place Frank Lapham Frank Hurlbut Pawnee City BR. Caffee Paul Kruger N. Y W. G. Rennanz Rosella Axmaker Parcel of Alvo J.C. Limeyer Mr. Lemeyer A. R. Birdsall Colorado Springs Thelma Birdsall John Weatherhos Ivan Holland Lewis Holland Powhattan Kansas Belle Wilson Robert Mathis Wilson Mathis W. & Miller Nelson Emiliaf Rex Peters J. T. Carpenter Ellis Salt Creek John P. Sattler Lawrence D. Lee School For Christian Leaders Church Council Report Dr. Heineman H. C. Leopold Main Street Union, Nebr Sheriff's Sale State of Cass E. F. Stewart Enjoy West Fine Bates Book and Stationery Store Benedict Produce House Institute Joe Kanka A. Oo. Ault, Oo Aska
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