Commissioners Move to Gravel Cass County Roads in 1928
The Cass County Commissioners adopt a fifty fifty graveling plan linking feeder roads to main highways. The county would cover half the expense as funds allow with the other half raised locally or by donation. The measure was approved on June 18, 1928, with Harris and Gorder voting in favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
County of
Cass
Cass County
Nebraska
Harris
Gorder
Funeral of Mrs John T Baird Held at Marble Street Home
The funeral for Mrs John T Baird was held Saturday afternoon at the Marble street home with many friends attending. Rev H G McClusky of the First Presbyterian Church spoke of her Christian life and long service in the community. A male quartet sang Abide With Me and Jesus Savior Pilot Me, and the body was laid beside her husband at Oak Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Baird
Marble Street
H. G. McClusky
First Presbyterian Church
Lfe
Frank A. Cloidt
L. D. Hiatt
L. O. Minor
Jesus Savior
Oak Hill Cemetery
Misfortune Stacks Against Fritz Siemoneit
The northwest farmer Fritz Siemoneit, already targeted by violence against his wife and home, suffered a further blow when a mule kicked him Sunday morning. The kick damaged his face and knocked out several teeth, causing facial bruising and cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Siemoneit
Fritz
Siemoneit
Mr. Siemoneit
DRAINAGE PROPOSITION CARRIES IN LANCASTER COUNTY
The Salt Creek bottoms drainage district measure was approved by landowners in Lancaster County. Cass County voted Yes 1,319 No 1,305, while Saunders County defeated the proposition. final results for all three counties were not yet received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Salt Creek
Cass, Saunders
Lancaster Counties
Cass County
Saunders County
Plattsmouth Exiles Visit Sedalia Workers
Former Plattsmouth residents now in Sedalia Missouri arrived for a brief home visit. The group from the Missouri Pacific shops at Sedalia took a week shutdown as others plan to join in the reunion. Participants include Thomas and Frank Sedlak Emil Stenik Frank Ptacek and Anton Bajeck with more expected in days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Sedalia
Missouri
Missouri Pacific
Plattsonians
Thomas
Frank Sedlak
Emil Stenik
Frank Ptacek
Anton Bajeck
Shower in Honor of a June Bride
A pre nuptial shower was held at the K S hall on west Locust street for Miss Agnes Slavicek, whose wedding to Fred Uhlik is set for Tuesday morning. About ninety ladies attended and participated in games, with Miss Hazel Davis winning first prize and Mrs. R A Bates the consolation. The Cardinal orchestra provided music and gifts were given to the bride to be. A luncheon followed, hosted by Mrs Charles Renner and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. S. Hall
West Locust Street
Agnes Slavicek
Fred Uhlik
Charles Renner
Vincent Pilney, Jr
Lucille Skomal
Omaha
Hazel Davis
R. A. Bates
Cardinal Orchestra
Gas Overcome Family in Sun Street Home
Mrs. Hill Martin and two children Donald and Shirley Jean along with Miss Fern Pace narrowly escaped death from monoxide gas in a Sun and Pearl streets house. A gas heater and stove were used during cleaning. Donald fell ill first, followed by Miss Pace and Mrs. Martin. All four lay unconscious until medical aid arrived. the children recovered, but the women remain seriously ill.
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Donald
Mrs. Martin
Mrs. Glenn Lockhart Visits Then Returns Home
Mrs. Glenn Lockhart of Watertown South Dakota has returned home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Gapen. The two women traveled by automobile in a single day with Mrs Gapen accompanying Mrs Lockhart back to Watertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Lockhart
Watertown
South Dakota
Oscar Gapen
Bearded Beauties Trimmed at Local Ball Lot
Plattsmouth defeats Bearded Beauties 6 to 4 amid crowd and festive mood. Jimmy Eaton pitched well for the locals, while Jimmy Deal started for the visitors. Key moments include a home steal by Joe Krejci and Ralph Gansemer two-bagger scoring Haas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delilah
All Stars
Samson
Plattsmouth
Jimmy Eaton
House of
David
Chicago
Jimmy
Jimmy Deal
J. Smith
Finley
Staples
Platters
Joe Krejci
Gansemer
Dunn
Barth
Eaton
O'Donnell
Distell
Hans Newman
Ralph Gansemer
Haas
Mason
Ralph
Smith
Bill O'Donnell
Bill
Wabido
Joe
New Baby Ronald Dean Kruger Born at Home
A fine son weighing nine and a half pounds arrived Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Kruger. He is named Ronald Dean Kruger and both mother and child are doing nicely. Grandparents Mrs. John Meisinger and Mrs. Harry Kruger, along with other relatives, celebrate the birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Kruger
Ronald Dean Kruger
John Meisinger
Harry Kruger
Entertains for Visitor at Seennichsen Home
Miss Mathilde Seennichsen hosted a gathering on North Eighth Street in honor of Mrs. Neil Cliff of Millbank South Dakota. Guests played bridge with prizes won by Mrs. Harry Long first, Mrs. R. W. Clement second, and Mrs. Ray McMahen consolation. Refreshments followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathilde Seennnichsen
Neil Cliff
Millbank
South Dakota
Henry G. Seennichsen
Seennichsen
North Eighth Street
Harry Long
R. W
Clement
Ray McMahen
Popular Young People wed at Holy Rosary Church
Miss Agnes Slavicek and Mr. Fred Uhlik married at Holy Rosary in a nuptial mass led by Father Jerry Hancik. The couple, both longtime community residents, will reside in Omaha after a Kansas trip and note strong social ties and employment histories in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Rosary Church
West Pearl Street
Agnes Slavicek
Fred Uhlik
Jerry Hancik
Lucille Skomal
Omaha
Miss Skomal
Mr. Uhlik
Jack Uhlik
Slavicek
Charles Renner
Frances Skomal
Vincent Pilney, Jr
Uhlik
Kansas
South 10Th Street
Frank Slavicek
The
World Herald
Uwhick
Davis Davis announce birth of daughter at Omaha hospital
Mr and Mrs Sears S Davis announce the birth of a daughter born Friday at the Methodist hospital in Omaha The mother and baby are doing well and the event brings joy to the Davis family including brothers Stephen and Corbin who gain a sister in their home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears S. Davis
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Stephen
Corbin
Card of Thanks for Mrs Elsie McClanahan
The McClanahan family expresses gratitude to all who helped during illness and at Mrs Elsie McClanahan's death. They thank those who assisted in the funeral service and for the floral remembrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie McClanahan
R. A. McClanabap
Youthful Gunman Receives Nineteen Year State Prison Term
Joe Altschaffle, age twenty one, admitted guilt in a brutal Thursday shooting at Fritz Siemoneit’s country home near Cullom. Judge Begley sentenced him to nineteen years in the Lincoln state penitentiary after noting the attack’s brutality. The case also involved Mrs. Siemoneit’s injuries and potential murder charges if her condition worsens. An interpreter translated proceedings for the Bavarian immigrant, who claimed no premade plan and said he had read about bank robberies and the Hickman case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Altschaffle
Fritz Siemoneit
Cullom
Bar of Justice
State
Lincoln
Altschaffle
W. G. Kieck
Altschafle
Otto Petereit
Siemoneit
Altsachaffle
Bavaria
Munich
Begley
Surprise Birthday Party Given for Miss Mildred Allen
Miss Mildred Elliott hosted a birthday gathering at her west city home in honor of Miss Mildred Allen. Attendees included Mildred Allen, Mrs. M. B. Allen, Mrs. James Bridgewater, and many friends from the area. The evening featured dancing, games, and a luncheon as gifts poured in from Washington Honolulu and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Elliott
Mildred Allen
M. B. Allen
James Bridgewater
Washington
Honolulu
Kansas City
Mrs. Allen
Mrs. Bridgewater
Leona Hudson
Ona Groves
Ardath Reynolds
Dorothy Jacks
Mildred Ahe
Laura Jane Elliott
Marion Bridgewater
Arthur
Milton Uhe
Glen Allen
Floyd Elliott
Jess Elliott
City Escapes Storm From Mondayr's Dairy
A severe storm threatened the locality Saturday evening but passed west and north of town. Papillion and Fort Crook in Sarpy county saw very heavy rain with roads flooded. Omaha also had heavy rainfall while areas south reported only a light shower. A heavy rain later swept west of Murray during Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon, with variability in intensity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarpy
Papillion
Fort Crook
Omaha
Murray
W C T U Memorial Service Honors Departed Members
The local W C T U held its annual memorial service at Mrs. S A Wiles home with many ladies present. Mrs C A Troop led the memorial program and read the departed members names as scripture verses were read. Miss Bernese Arn and Mrs Robert B Hayes sang and spoke on prohibition themes followed by a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Wiles
C. A. Troop
J. E. Wiles
Bernese Arn
Old Rugged Cross
Robert B. Hayes
Cass County
Kate Richardson
Olive Gass
A. L. Tidd
DO MAC WRONG Clare Rosencrans Defends McCarty Golf Clash
Clare Rosencrans says Leon McCarty faced rough treatment from two veteran golfers Carl Ofe and Earl Teepel at the local club. Mac defended McCarty noting the pair switched to left handed play after leading, to avoid a full route on the score sheet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rosencrans
Leon McCarty
Mac
Clate
Opening of H M Soennichsen grocery drew large crowd
The remodeling opening at the H M Soennichsen grocery store drew about 2000 visitors from across the county and city. Shoppers toured the handsomely arranged store and took advantage of bargains while the firm celebrated joining the Independent Grocers Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Soennichsen
Independent Grocers Alliance
Married at Court House Melvin E. Sellers and Marie Caley
A Saturday wedding at the court house united Melvin E. Sellers of Red Oak and Marie Caley of Glenwood. Judge A H Duxbury performed the ceremony witnessed by Florence Thacker and Rose Mae Duxbury.
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Court House
Melvin E. Sellers
Red Oak
Marie Caley
Glenwood
Florence Thacker
Rose Mae Duxbury
A. H. Duxbury
Wedding Bells Ring for Popular Young Couple
Miss Dorothy Sattler and Mr Bernard Meisinger wed at St John’s Catholic parish house at 10 am. Father George Agius officiated. Attendants included Miss Marie Meisinger and Mrs Charles Lohmann. A luncheon at the Werga home followed, with a pink and white decor and two wedding cakes. The couple plans a auto trip and will live on the groom’s Mynard farm. The bride, daughter of Meyer and Mrs John Sattler, is a Plattsmouth High School graduate of 1924. The groom is a Cass county farmer, son of Mr and Mrs John M Meisinger. Attending: Mrs Charles Herold of Pekin Winos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Sattler
Bernard Meisinger
St. John’s Catholic Church
George Agius
Marie Meisinger
Charles Lohmann
Omaha
Miss Sattler
Jess F. Werga
Fred Herbster
Wares
W. H. Mason
Charlea Lohmann
H. M. Burdick
Lawrence Sprecher
Mynard
Meyer
John P. Sattler
Plattsmouth
John M. Meisinger
Cass County
Charles Herold
Pekin
Winos
Death of Alvin Alexander Karr In Iowa Ends Life At 84
Mr. and Mrs. Fay Spidell traveled from Monday to Pacific Junction and Council Bluffs after the death of Alvin Alexander Karr grandfather to Mr. Spidell. He died Friday at the home of his son C. W. Carr in Pacific Junction. An Iowa resident for many years he was 84. The funeral was held Sunday at Council Bluffs. Mrs. Spidell remains in Pacific Junction for a longer visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Spidell
Pacific Junction
Council Bluffs
Alvin Alexander Karr
Spidell
C. W. Carr
Karr
Iowa
Council Bluffe
Here for a Visit Mr Arthur C Johnson and wife
Mr and Mrs Arthur C Johnson arrived from Santa Ana California on a trip through Kansas Missouri Iowa and Illinois They plan to visit relatives in Chicago and Kansas City and Muscatine before resuming their journey home to Santa Ana They are stopping to visit Mrs Johnsons relatives Mr and Mrs Mike Tritsch for a few days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Johnson
Santa Ana
Califf
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
Kansas City
Kan
Muscatine
Chicago
Johnson
Mike Tritsch
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Mrs. Baird
Journal
Trumble
Krejei
Eae
Ee Newman
Ee Eaton
PO A Smith
Ligier
Dann
Ee Finley
Eh HK KH
Peres
Ee Smith
Fritz Seemoneit
W.C.T.U
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