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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1927

Page

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Michael Mauzy Dies at Hospital in Los Angeles

Michael Mauzy aged 73 and longtime Plattsmouth resident died Sunday morning in a Los Angeles hospital after an operation for severe stomach trouble. He had been foreman of the local blacksmith shop, served as councilman, and was active in Masonic and Shriners circles. Survived by son Robert L. Mauzy of Los Angeles, brother Henry Mauzy of Plattsmouth, and twin sister Mrs Elizabeth Marshall of Virginia. funeral arrangements pending arrival of the body.

Datter Michael Mauzy Los Angeles California Henry Mauzy Mauzy Burlington First Manzy Robert L. Manzy Henry Manzy Elizabeth Mirshall Highland County Virginia Mauzey Union Pacific Missouri Pacific Monatty Masonic Pottsmouth Lodge No Nebraska Mt. Zion Commandery No Kaishts Templar Lincoln Temple the Shriners Maury City of the Silent Michael Maury Pembleton County Mighland County Plattsmouth Barbara Ellen Waybright

Early Morning Wedding at St John’s Church

Miss Menrietta Toman and Mr. Ervin Rumi wed at St. John’s church in Plattsmouth this morning. Rev. Father George Agius officiated. Miss Helen Toman and Francis B. Toman attended. reception followed at the bride’s home. couple to honeymoon at their new South Dakota home.

St. John’s Church Menrietta Toman Frank Toman Ervin Rumi Frank Rumi Letcher South Dakota Father George Agius St. Josah’s Church Father Agius St. John's Parish Plattsmouth Helen Toman Francis B. Toman William Wolcott

Former Plattsmouth Superintendent Named for National Education Honor

Former Plattsmouth city schools superintendent L Rouse, who led the district in 1905 and 1906, is listed among fifty candidates for life membership in the National Education Association. He also served Scottsbluff and supported Peru and other normal schools, earning recognition as a leading Nebraska educator.

EE. L. Rouse Plattsmouth National Educational Association West Rouse Scottsbluff Peru

ENJOYS DANCING PARTY AT Toman Home

On Saturday evening neighbors and young folks gathered at John Toman's home for dancing and merrymaking. Attendees included Earl and Margie Lancaster, Jarvis Lancaster, John Hendricks, Patrick Campbell, Perry Nickles, Major Hall, Wesley Hill, George Toman, William Wehrbein, several Toman family members, Ada Campbell, Dorothy Wehrbein, Joan Hall, J Milton John, Dave and Arthur Toman, David Lancaster, Anderson Lloyd, Richard Hall, Harold Lancaster, Alec Campbell, Vern Hendrick, and Elmer Johnson.

John Toman Earl Lancaster Jarvis Lancaster John Hendricks Patrick Campbell Perry Nickles Major Hall Wesley Hill George Toman William Wehrbein Dorothy Wehrbein Ada Campbell Margie Lancaster Dorothy Toman Joan Hall J. Milton John Dave Arthur

Better Homes Campaign Urges Joint Parent Effort

Mrs. J G Ackerman of Ainsworth Nebraska vice president of the Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs argues in support of the Better Equipped Home campaign that both parents must stay involved in guiding children. She warns against extravagance and stresses adult role modeling for obedience respect and law observance as essential to wholesome homes.

J. G. Ackerman Ainsworth Neb Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs

Farmer Beil Hurt By Falling Hay Fork

Fred Beil a noted farmer from south of the city was injured at his home when a five pronged hay fork struck the barn and glanced onto him. The deep cut above his right knee required medical aid to clean the wound. Authorities say danger only from possible infection.

Fred Beil Mr. Beil

Cass County Farm Records Highlight Wealth Gap in 47 Farms

Records from Cass County Nebraska show the ten best farmers averaged 3225 dollars income with 10 poorest at 100 dollars. Labor incomes reveal a bigger split with top farmers averaging 2199 dollars while the bottom group lost 1675 dollars on average. Differences stem from methods expenses yields and livestock profits.

Cass County Nebraska

Plattsmouth Beats Bellevue In Home Baseball Thriller

Plattsmouth's Platter team defeated Bellevue 7 to 5 to extend their winning streak to three. Key plays included Reichart and Klauschie driving runs, Spidell stealing second, and Art Klauschie's three bagger sealing the late scoring. The clubs are set for a rematch next Sunday at Plattsmouth Park.

Daiy Jap Clark Plattsmouth College Town Bellevue Metaire Platters George Reichart George Art Klauschie Nebraska Art Distell Simons Pavelkka Althe Clark Bellevue Strckers Swanney Spidell Clark Mason Herold McCarthy Dutchman Haas Swanson Bressman Wheic Powers Langheine Pete Herold Fcemen Donova Newman Reichart

Soennichsen 19 Cent Sale Attracts City Shoppers

The Soennichsen grocery store reports a successful 19 cent sale drawing residents from Caig county to buy beer holdings and other bargain articles. A separate $1 shirt sale at H. M. Soennichsen Co. drew strong crowds with shirts regarded as top value in the city.

H. M. Soennichsen Caig County H. M. Soennichsen Co

Ordination at St Luke's Church Witnessed by Diocese

The St Luke's Episcopal Church in Omaha hosted the ordination of Rev. Walter C. Middleton to the priesthood. A large clergy party from the Omaha diocese attended, with Bishop Ernest Vincent Shayler presiding and sermons by Father Adelbert J. Smith.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church Walter C. Middleton Omaha Ernest Vincent Shayler Nebraska Bercham L. Smith St. Barnabas Church Adelbert J. Smith Falls City Presentation Co D. J. Gallagher St. Andrew's Church John Albert Williams St. Phillip’s Church H. c. Alden Shayler St. Luke’s Choir Vestry Middleton Henry Herold

Pleasant Farewell To Mrs. Smetana Before Emigration

A gathering of about forty friends at Mrs. Louis Smetana’s west Vine street home hosted a surprise farewell. They shared a luncheon and danced, wishing her a safe journey as she departs for her old homeland in Czechoslovakia via Omaha and New York City to reach Europe.

Louis Smetana West Vine Street Czechoslovakia

Clergy Ordination Luncheon at St Luke's Hails Event

After Rev Walter Clyde Middleton was ordained at St Luke's church, parish ladies hosted a luncheon at the Henry Herold residence on North 4th street. Attendees included Rt Rev Ernest Vincent Shuyler and several priests, along with Middleton family members from Detroit.

St. Luke’s Church Walter Clyde Middleton St. Luke’s Henry Herold North 4Th Street Herald Ernest Vincent Shuyler Nebraska D. J. Gallagher John Albert Williams Percham L. Smith H. Co Den Adelbert J. Smith

Complete Line of Japanese Parasols for All Ages

A full range of Japanese parasols is listed with prices from 25 cents for kids to 1.25 dollars and 1.50 dollars for adults. The sale offers colorful options and practical sizing for every shopper.

Resignation of Plattsmouth Chamber Executive Secretary

W. G. Davis resigns as executive secretary of the Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce effective immediately and departs with Mrs. Davis for Medina Ohio to visit relatives. Davis, in office since September, promoted the city and regional interests, but left due to poor health and need for rest after prior surgery in Omaha.

W. G. Davis Plattsmouth Davis Mr. Davis u@s Chamber of Commerce Omaha North Sixth Street

Recalling the Whites Delayed Flight from Salt Lake City

Seventy years ago this morning the F. S. White family arrived in Plattsmouth from Salt Lake City after two years in the Mormon settlement. They endured a three month overland trek with three yoke of oxen, traveling through deserts and hostile bands before reaching Gospel hill near the Gass property. A. W. White survives as the last reader recalls, still active in his later years.

F. S. White Plattsmouth Salt Lake City Salt Lake Gospel Hill Gass A. W. White

Singing in Omaha by Mrs. Marguerite Johnstone

Mrs Marguerite Johnstone of Sheridan Wyoming visits Omaha for a busy day of singing engagements. She will sing at the Mother's banquet hosted by Phi Gamma Delta at the Country club and perform a short program this evening.

Marguerite Johnstone Sheridan Wyoming Emil Walters Omaha Johnstone Phi Gamma Delta Country Club Middle West

Pleasant W H E S club meeting a summer gathering

The W H E S club met at Mrs Lon Henry in Harris apartments for a bridge evening. Miss Emma Johnson won first prize and Mrs James F Doyle took the consolation prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

W. H. E. S. Club Lon Henry Harris Apartments Emma Johnson James F. Doyle Folly Party

Excursion aboard the John Heckman draws crowded river outing

Last night the steamer John Heckman drew large crowds as it glided five miles down the river and back with about 300 spectators on its three decks. The Teton Orchestra provided lively dance music while passengers enjoyed breezes, views, and the vessel’s three levels including engine room refreshment areas and a promenade deck.

John Heckman Teton Orchestra Nebraska City Messers. Hackman

Lena Frans vs John Frans divorce suit filed in district court

An action for divorce was filed in the district court by Lena Frans against John Frans. The plaintiff seeks a decree on desertion dating to April 1925, no support since, custody of the minor child, and $15 monthly for the child's care. The couple formerly lived here. the plaintiff now resides in Nehawka.

O Ce District Court Today Lena Frans John Frans Nehawka

Frank Gobelman III Illness Worries City Friends

Frank Gobelman III has been confined to his home with a severe illness causing worry among family and friends. He has a high temperature and doctors fear a possible pneumonia attack, a condition he experienced last year.

Frank Gobelman Gobelman

Brother visits city to report sister's post-op progress

Fred Ahrens of near Mynard visited the city to see his sister Catherine who had surgery at St. Catherine's hospital last Sunday and was operated on Monday. He says she is progressing nicely and hopes for further improvement soon.

Fred Ahrens Near Mynard Miss Catherine St. Catherine's Hospital Catherine

Visitors in City from Lincoln Visit

Mrs Richard O Johnson of Alpha Chi Omega visited the Becker home from Lancaster county where she serves in the last legislature. She traveled from Lincoln on Thursday to spend Sunday with her school friend Miss Leone Becker.

Richard O. Johnson Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Lincoln Leone Becker Johnson Lancaster County Becker

Rotary Briefs City Schools Financing and Operations

Plattsmouth Rotarians heard a school system briefing by the superintendent. About 1,055 pupils attend at Central Columbian Wintersteen First ward west second ward and Mercerville schools. The district carries a 65 000 bonded debt with 33 000 in the sinking fund and 25 758 invested in city warrants and bonds yielding six percent. Operating costs total 66 000 with 46 000 for salaries. Insurance on school buildings runs about 4 000.

Plattamouth First Ward West Second Ward Mercerville Bailey Citier Auburn Nebraska City Creston Iowa Plattsmouth

Old Settlers Reunion in Union Cass and Otoe Counties

Cass and Otoe counties prepare for the Old Settlers Reunion in Union on Friday and Saturday August 11 13 with Ray Frans as president and Charles L Graves as secretary. The event, first organized in 1889, honors pioneers and their descendants with stories and entertainment for all ages.

Cass Otoe Union Ray Frans Charles L. Graves Old Settlers Mr. Graves

Resting Easy at Omaha for Charles E. Cook

Reports from the bedside say Charles E. Cook is resting very easy and responding to treatment. Hope grows for a prompt operation that will give permanent relief and enable him to return home, ending years of illness.

Charles E. Cook Omaha Charley Hape

Bell Family Visits San Diego Couple’s Relatives

Mrs. William Bell and her two children Billy and Betty arrived in San Diego for a visit with Mrs. Bell's parents Mr. and Mrs. Chris Wohlfarth.

William Bell Billy Betty San Diego California

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Journal Cass County Farm Records The AB PO Klauschie Snidell Es Swanson Ohio Frank Gobelman III Miss Ahrens R. E. Bailey OLD Settlers Reunion
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