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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1924

Page

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Very Pretty Church Wedding Unites Miss Hall and Mr Groff

Miss Gladys Pearl Hall and Mr Carl L Groff were married last evening at the Methodist church in Plattsmouth Nebraska. The ceremony featured a flower covered arch and a bridal party with elaborate dresses and ribbons. After the service the couple held a reception at the Hall home before departing for a honeymoon in the northwest with several out of town guests in attendance.

Gladys Pearl Hall Carl L. Groff Holly Wedlock M. E. Church Atchison, Kansas Heeks Alice Louise Wescott Grace Beeson Sarah Rector Edith Yetik Miss Wescott Miss Rector Miss Beeson Miss Veltik DeKoven E. H. Wescott DeHardelet Helen Wescott Merion Maury Mauzy George Bell Falls City Julius M. Hell George Hall Fails City Clifford Cecil Harley F. Cecil Frank Emory Julius M. Hall Mesdames A. J. Beeson James G Mauzy W. F. Evers L. L. Wiles Helen Beeson Mrs. Groff Omaha Salt Lake Seattle Northwest Fannie Reynolds Fannie Albert Reynolds James Reynolds Lou Kessler Springfield Viola Archer J. B. Cross Ellis LaRue Bessie Ian LaRue Union George Garrett

Plattsmouth golfers win rounds in Auburn tourney

Plattsmouth players claimed victory in the second round of the Southeastern Nebraska golf tournament at Auburn Country Club. Dr R P Westover won the President's flight, Damian Flyn won in the Secretary's flight, and Ed Fricke won the Lame Duck flight. Weather delayed play with rain halting progress until this afternoon. Damian Firyan was the sole Plattsmouth entrant to compete today.

Plattsmouth Auburn R. P. Westover Damian Flyn Ed Fricke Damian Firyan

Social bridge and Mah Jong party honors Mora guest

Mrs M D Brown hosted a bridge and Mah Jong afternoon for Mrs A A Paterson of Mora Minnesota. Prizes went to Mrs Charles Hartford and Miss Barbara Gering. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Miss Ursula Herold as attendees include Mr Geo F Dovey and others.

M. D. Brown A. A. Paterson Mora Minnesota Brown Charlies Hartford Barbara Gering Ursula Herold Mesdames Geo. F. Dovey Chicago J. S. Livingston Henry G. Soenichsen John Gunderson Vermillion South Dakota Cheries Hartford George F Petring Heyden Gerett Minend Barbara Gering Dora Fricke Mathilde Soennichsen Helen Egenberger

Roy McKinney Opens Los Angeles Restaurant Chain

W R McKinney known as Roy begins in the Los Angeles restaurant business as a partner in MccDonnell's five establishments. He notes visits from Plattsmouth friends and mentions the annual Nebraska picnic set for August 2 at Long Beach, gathering many Nebraskans in California.

W. R. McKinney Roy Golden West Los Angeles MccDonnell's Plattsmouth S. L. Thomas A. S. WH Minnie Will Windham Fannie Will Thomas Will Stadelman Clare Thomas Harvey Holloway Mark White Henry Boeck Fritz Duda Lawrence Brandt Carl Sattler Robert Mauzy Blythe Rosencrans Nebraska Long Beach California

One of the wettest Junes at Burlington station

The government rain grace reports June as extremely wet with eleven inches of rainfall so far and more rain expected. Over a twenty five day period the area has seen daily showers, peaking on June 12 with nearly three inches measured at the Burlington gauge.

Burlington

Legionnaires Enjoy Bellevue Meeting With Big Turnout

About 300 ex servicemen gathered at Bellevue for a Southeastern Nebraska Legion post event. Local members joined by trips from Plattsmouth and Omaha. Joe Capwell gave a snappy talk as the drum corps and dance followed a full evening of programs and a large mess line.

American Legion Nebraska Bellevue Bellevue Legion Post Plattsmouth Omaha South Omaha Council Bluffs Legion Joe Capwell Joe Omaha Post South Omaha Legion Auxiliary Wire Legion Veterans Bureau Washington Bellevue Post Nebraska Legion Lehmer

Married at Havelock J Jirousek weds Lena Casey

John J. Jirousek and Lena C Casey were married in Havelock yesterday morning. The groom, born and raised in town, is a Burlington store department employee and a former World War I ser vice man. The couple visited the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs John M Jirousek yesterday afternoon.

Faily John J. Jirousek Havelock John M. Jirousek Lena C. Casey Jirousek Burlington

Visits Old Home in Omaha Day Trip

Paul Budig and J. P. Schneider of Chicago with William H. Ofe visited Omaha to spend a day and interview boyhood friends. They had been in Denver and McCook and noted unusually dry weather there. They stay with Mrs. William Budig and Mrs. W. H. Ofe in Omaha.

Paul Budig J. P. Schneider Chicago William H. Ofe Omaha Mr. Budig Mr. Schneider Denver McCook William Budig Paul W. H. Ofe

Infant Robert Jordan Laid To Rest In Oak Hill Cemetery

The body of infant Robert, son of Mr and Mrs James Jordan, was brought from Memphis to this city and buried in the family lot at Oak Hill Cemetery. The cortege included the grieving parents and several friends.

Robert James Jordan Memphis Oak Hill Cemetery

Death of Old Resident Mrs Olive in Los Angeles

Announcement of Mrs Frank C Olive death in Los Angeles, California, recalls her as a former resident of the city in the early seventies. She had lived with her two daughters in Los Angeles where she died after a heart ailment. Survived by brother Lewis Meyers of Omaha.

Los Angeles California Frank C. Olive Olive Lewis Meyers Omaha

Omaha Woman Undergoes First Ankle Reduction Operation

Mrs Marian Tyler O Connor of 8860 Harney Street underwent an ankle trimming procedure in Omaha by Dr Clyde Roeder at Wise Memorial hospital. The operation lifted flesh from around the ankles and feet after external leg incisions. She stayed two weeks and hopes for further removal on the inside of ankles if needed.

Omaha United States Marian Tyler O'Connor Harney Street Clyde Roeder Wise Memorial Hospital O'Connor

Mrs OConnor Known Leader In Episcopal Woman's Work

Mrs OConnor is well known in this city for frequent visits and leadership in the Episcopal church's women’s work within the Omaha diocese.

Matrimony Brings Perils in Local Wedding Vandalism

A groom William G. Rieck married Wednesday in Cornelia Bluffs to Miss Jauro J Boyd. Friends staged a vandalism revenge attack on the wedding scene at the Plithmonth bank building. Office walls were damaged, pictures overturned, and furniture toppled as part of a retaliatory stunt.

Kansas Temple of Legal Knowledge Ion Ami Resolutions Committee

Hal Ford Car Tire Theft Spurs Local Investigation

A burglary at T. H. Pollock’s residence garage resulted in five Firestone tires from a Ford coupe being stolen while the family slept. Police suspect local thieves behind this and a prior tire theft, with efforts focused on catching the culprit.

T. H. Pollock Farmer's State Bank Pollock

Land seeker delegation guides Mutz in Rio Grande study

A. C. Mutz arrived from Texas after reviewing land interests in the Rio Grande valley and accompanying a delegation of prospective land seekers.

A. C. Mutz Texas Rio Grand Valley

Chamber approves gasoline tax to fund roads

The Nebraska City Chamber of Commerce endorsed a two cent per gallon gasoline tax and the creation of a non partisan highway commission. The move aims to raise funds for a six year good roads program and reduce automobile licenses to a flat rate. Nebraska cities are adopting similar resolutions statewide.

Chamber of Commerce Frank H. Beels Fremont Nebraska Good Roads Association Nebraska Beels Mississippi and Missouri Valley Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Missouri Aloather Messuren Highway Commission Nebraska City Chamber of Commerce

Bridge Club Meets at Emmons Ptak Home

Last evening the Bridge club gathered at Mrs. Emmons Ptak's West Pearl Street residence for an evening of card play and prize awards. Mrs. J. F. Wolff won first prize, with Mrs. James Burnie taking second, as red rambler roses enhanced the decor and refreshments followed the games.

Bridge Club Emmons Ptak West Pearl Street J. F. Wolff James Burnie Ptak

Makes Trip to Kansas

John Alwin and family returned from a auto trip to western Kansas near Concordia and other parts of the state. He said crops looked well and that eastern Nebraska and Kansas had more rain. He noted rough roads and rough going in the Ford, prompting the family to hurry home before roads became worse.

John Alwin Kansas Concordia

Entertains Friends With Bridge Luncheon

Mrs Sears S Davis hosted an informal bridge luncheon yesterday afternoon for a small group of friends. The gathering provided a pleasant social occasion enjoyed by all attendees.

Sears S. Davis

Breakfast Honors Mrs Deegan of Chicago

Mrs George O Dover hosted a garden breakfast in honor of Mrs Jeanette Patterson Deegan of Chicago. A bright social turnout included Mesdames Carl Brown Waldemar Soennichsen Henry G Soennichsen George F Dovey Jack Patterson M D Brown A A Peterson and Misses Alice Pollock Elva Hartford.

George O. Dover Jeanette Patterson Deegan Chicago Mesdames Carl Brown Papillion Waldemar Soennichsen Henry G. Soennichsen George F. Dovey George Pet

City Threatened by Bad Wind Storm Last Night

A fast moving cloud bank from the northwest produced a severe wind storm across the region. Des Moines and Sioux City reported major damage and outages while Schuyler and Pierre suffered isolation and property losses. Omaha saw mainly minor damage and fallen trees.

Schuyler Colfax County Des Moines Iowa Pierre South Dakota Sioux City Omaha

Youngs Entertain At South City Dinner

Mr and Mrs W R Young hosted a small group at their south city home for a dinner that showcased their renowned hospitality and provided a most enjoyable evening for friends.

Deiby W. R. Young Young

Democratic Convention Adjourns After Platform Talks

At Madison Square Garden the Democratic National Convention opened with an invocation by Rev John Roach Stretton and the singing of the Star Spangled Banner. Chairmen and leaders discussed the platform while two key planks religious freedom and league of nations remained under conference for agreement. William Jennings Bryan received a warm ovation upon resuming his seat in the Florida delegation.

Madison Square Garden Thomas J. Walsh John Roach Stretton Calvary Baptist Church Mme Anna Case Homer Cummings Resolutions Committee Cummings League of Nations Senator Walsh Pat Harrison Cordell Hull National Committee Florida

Return of Jess Bashus After Hospital Stay

Last evening Jess Bashus returned home from University hospital in Omaha where he had been ten days recovering from an appendicitis operation. The operation was very successful and his condition is satisfactory. Friends are pleased to have him home and hope for a speedy complete recovery back to good health.

E. E. McKensie Aurora J. E. Groff Atchison Kansas Bell Mullican Fall City J. TD. Hawksworth Lincoln Grace Beeson Omaha Julius M. Hall Plattsmouth Methodist Church Missouri Pacific Groff Jess Bashus University Hospital Mr. Bashus

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