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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1926

Page

2

Alvo Social Roundup Highlights Movements and Events

Local visitors include J. B. Skinner in Omaha with hogs for George Fifer and L. D. Mullen, and Charles Marshall from Ashland bringing oil and gas. Mrs. C. H. Kirkpatrick travels to Texas for six weeks while Misses Coatman return from Camp Fire. Verne Fifer undergoes appendicitis surgery. Verne’s recovery is cautious. Crete Camp Fire girls visit, Friday club hosts farewell for departing superintendent and family.

J. B. Skinner Omaha George Fifer L. TD. Mullen L. B. Appleman Greenwood Los Angeles Gladys Trahern Murdock Alvo Charles Marshall Ashland Doris Dorothea Coatman Camp Fire Carl Mesdames A. Dinges A. B. Stromer Herman L. Bornemeier A. J. Broost R. E. Pale Lloyd Eidenmiller C. H. Kirkpatrick Texas W. H. Warner Boyles Billie Harry L. Kruger Plattsmouth Alvo Bank Verne Fifer F. H. Stander J. P. Stander Eddie Stander Edward Brukow Lincoln State Farm Bes Herold Richardson Kearney Coatman J. W. Brobst Sterling Coatman Crete Lyle Miller Miller Prof Dale

Household goods for sale items and furniture list

Classified note lists a large refrigerator in food condition two beds a china cabinet carpet sweeper gasoline heater four light gasoline heat plant parlor lamp shaving mirror churn large disk roaster plus contact via phone or write for details.

Ladies Are Out in Force at Methodist Church

A church committee at the Methodist church conducted a session last week focusing on guiding an upcoming event. The group mobilized many women volunteers, signaling strong community support and active participation.

Methodist Church

Fishermen miss bites at Kamp Kill Kare

A. B. Stromer Earl Keller and C. D. Gans formed a company and spent Saturday night at the mouth of the Weeping Water near Kamp Kill Kare trying to fish but caught nothing. The piece notes the fish were likely in the Missouri River, away for a bath, while the three seasoned anglers offered help to the finnie tribe to a pleasant land.

A. B. Stromer Earl Keller C. D. Gans Kamp Kill Kare Missouri River

Campfire Girls Visit Crete For Week Of Activities

Nebraka Campfire Girls from Alvo travel to Crete on June 12 on the hottest day of the season. The group, 1 percent of their troop, enjoyed swimming boating Bible pageant water carnival and stunt night with Alvo earning third in the water events. Sponsors Mrs Lyle Miller and ten girls, including Dorothea Coatman and Rose Lee Johnson, returned home Sunday after a four day trip that featured 20 boats in the water carnival and a flower basket themed entry.

Crete Nebwanka Alvo Biow Nebraska City Holdrege Dorothea Doris Coatman Rose Lee Johnson Helen Fairfield Eleanor Pauline Snavely Gladys Keller Alice Cook Alice Fairfield Eleanor Hensley Mary Vickers Lyle Miller

Nephew electrocuted on fence near Alma Kansas

Leonard Cruise aged 16, student, formerly with his mother in Lincoln, Hebron and Alma areas, died after a live wire across a fence near Alma Kansas electrocuted him while seeking work. Funeral planned in Hebron with family attendance.

H. Cruise Leonard Cruise Hebron Lincoln South Alma Kan Cruise Eagle Beacon

Cool wraps for cool evenings at cool prices

Ladies Toggery advertises stylish wraps suited for evening wear with emphasis on affordable pricing and fashionable appeal. The ad highlights variety and value for customers seeking chic outerwear.

Local Visitors and Notables Stop by Court House

Ed Leach and Henry Shoemaker visited the courthouse for business. Attorney C. E. Tefft of Weeping Water called on today. W. R. Young left for Springfield to handle auction work. Mrs. Sue Morrissey and daughter and Mrs. Jean Kelly with Marion visit old friends at the Morgan and Schneider homes. William Starkjohn returns from Gothenburg after land interests and a hail damaged area. W. E. Hand and W. D. Coleman visit Journal as Coleman signs onto reader list.

Heineman H. C. Leopold Ed Leach Near Union C. E. Tefft Court House W. R. Young Springfield Henry Shoemaker Nehawka Sue Morrissey Jean Kelly Marion Battle Creek Michifran Greenwood William D. Coleman Journal Coleman Cass County

Local residents visit and farewells noted in Plattsmouth

Mrs J E Adams and daughter Marilyn of Arlington Nebraska visit Will T Adams and Ella Lotz of Lockport Illinois stays with relatives. Mrs Bates and Mrs Stoner depart for Illinois. Attorneys Capwell and Gilmore attend Otoe Cass Nemaha reserve officers meeting in Nebraska City with a banquet at Frontier hotel. Joseph Thompson, toll keeper at Plattsmouth Auto Bridge, will take a long vacation to Tulsa. Anna Thompson travels to Winifred Montana and Clara May Thompson to Seattle. Thompson to be away several months.

Traily J. E. Adams Maryilyn Arlington Nebraska Will T. Adams Ella Lotz Lockport Ilinois R. A. Bates Reil Stoner Illinois J. A. Capwell This City G. H. Gilmore Murray Nebraska City Otoe-Cass Nemaha County Reserve Officers Association Frontier Hotel Joseph Thompson Plattsmouth Auto Bridge Co Tulsa Oklahoma Anna Thompson Winifred Montana Clara May Thompson F. M. Kay Seattle Thompson

New Road Markers Standardize State Highway Signs

State and federal highway officials plan uniform markers across Cass County and neighboring states for routes D S D No 38 King of Trails No 75 and Red Bull No 1. Shields on steel posts bear bold numbers to reduce confusion for travelers and improve navigation along the cross state corridors.

Cass County Michigan Indiana Illinois Iowa Nebraska Colorado North South Dakota Kansas Oklahoma Texas Murray West Linccoln

Mrs May Vickers Surprised on 69th Birthday

Mrs May Vickers was surprised by her children and families at the Orin Lanning home for her sixty ninth birthday. Absent were E A Richey of Meriden Kane and H J Vickers of Dubuque Ia. Ice cream and cake followed a pleasant evening with well wishes for many more birthdays.

May Vickers Orin Lanning E. A. Richey Meriden, Kane H. J. Vickers Dubuque

St. Pauls Church Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Set

St Pauls Church Ladies Auxiliary will meet in the church basement on Thursday July 1 with Mrs George Kafftenberger and Mrs Fred Tschirren hosting. Everyone is welcome.

St. Paul's Church George Kafftenberger Fred Tschirren

For Sale Sophia Schafer Farm Near Murray Plattsmouth

For sale the Sophia Schafer farm situated four miles west and five miles north of Murray. See F G Hagenberger Plattsmouth for details.

Sophia Schafer Murray F. G. Hagenberger Plattsmouth

Death of Florence Parker at 16 in Louisville

Florence Lena Anna Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira Parker of Louisville died at home June 19 1926 after a weeks illness from pleuro pneumonia She was 16 years 1 month and 10 days old Born near Dunbar May 9 1910 she was a Louisville school graduate and loved by friends and teachers The community mourns as she would have entered high school this fall Funeral was Monday at one oclock from the M E Church Rev David Simpson officiated with the 23rd Psalm as text Louisville Courier

Florence Lena Anna Parker Ira Parker Louisville Syracuse Eli Parker Florence Otoe County Dunbar M. E David Simpson

Jour nal Office Sells Printing and Stationery

Local printer advertises business stationery programs and job printing services at the journal office offering a full range of printing needs.

Journel

Attractive Lawn Party Honor for Miss Mildred Elliott Guest

A pretty lawn party was hosted at Miss Mildred Elliott's home on Saturday afternoon for guest Miss Mildred Tizor of Omaha. The event featured dancing numbers and a Charleston display by Miss Tizor and Miss Alice Peterson, followed by a luncheon served by Mrs. Alfred Dooley and Laurine Wynn. Attendees included Mildred Tizor, Mildred Allen, Mary Wynn, Catherine Wynn, Laurine Wynn, Dorothy Jacks, Marie Wright, Margaret Vitersnik, Eleanor Vitershiek, Mildred Elliott, and Ea Jacks.

Mildred Elliott Mildred Tizor Omaha Miss Tizor Ala Elu le Saratago Fayeeed Gorms Alice Peterson Alfred Dooley Laurine Wynn Mildred Allen Mary Wynn Catherine Dorothy Jacks Marie Wright Margaret Vitersnik Eleanor Vietershiek Ea Jacks

Mrs. R. F. Burton Visits Omaha on Business

Mrs. R. F. Burton was a visitor in Omaha for a few hours today handling several business matters.

R. F. Burton Omaha

Guest at Plattsmouth Gathers College Friends

Miss Florence Kenyon spends weekend in Plattsmouth as guest of Ruth Shannon a Cotty College classmate Nevada Missouri. Shannon brings Dorothy Adams Tishomoge Oklahoma and Katherine Ellis Weeping Water. The group will later visit Mike Kenyon in Nebraska City.

Florence Kenyon Plattsmouth Ruth Shannon Cotty College Nevada Shannon Dorothy Adams Tishomoge Okla Katherine Ellis Weeping Water Mike Kenyon Nebraska City Nebraska City News- Press

Fireworks at Sates Book Store and Coat Sale

Advertising copy notes new fireworks stock at Sates Book Store and cash discounts on cozy coats at the Ladies Toggery with special low prices.

Sates Book Store

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Alvo Department Fisk Goodyear United States Alvo, Nebraska Coatman Hardware Co The Florence Parker Joe J. Stibal Sid al Ly Bellevue U. S. Open Air Pavilion Main St Burlington Shop Main Street Lower Main St Weeping Water Fire Dept Plattsmouth Eagles Garfield Park Top Court House Weeping Water Concert Band Bail Park Bath K. S. Park
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