Louisville precinct asks for an election
W F Diers and Co E Neves led Louisville residents to petition for a special election to issue bonds totaling 28000 for road surfacing in Louisville precinct. The effort follows months of frustration with muddy roads and prior meetings in Louisville Weeping Water and Springfield. If approved the bond plan would fund permanent crushed rock or gravel highways, with the cost covered if defeated.
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Tuesden
W. F. Diers
Louisville
Co. E. Neves
Weeping Water
Springfield
Freeholders
George R. Sayles
Board of County Commissioners
Platte river bridge to reopen after ice damage overhaul
The Platte river auto and wagon bridge, out of service for two weeks due to ice floe damage, is undergoing a thorough overhaul by owner T. E. Pollock. He aims to have it fit for travel by the start of the coming week, but repairs may push reopening to a later date.
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Platte River
T. E. Pollock
Pollock
Takes Charge Of Poultry House Here
Sam a Moye of Council Bluffs has taken over the management of the Poultry House branch here arriving yesterday and assuming full charge. Roy Benedict retires his role to hand over active operations. Moye plans to stay in the Iverson building on Pearl Street and handle poultry eggs cream and hides with future carlot shipments. He expects to move his family here in early summer and become a permanent resident.
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Sam A Moye
Council Bluffs
Roy Benedict
Mr. Moye
Cive
6Th
7Th Streets
Journal
Moye
Holds Pleasant Meeting of W C T U at Mrs Baird's Home
The women of the W C T U gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs William Bairds home for annual membership day with a large attendance and one new member. After a lengthy business session there was no formal program, but visiting and social time followed. The cozy fire and hostess hospitality with Miss Sarah Baird contributed to a enjoyable afternoon and refreshments were served.
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William Baird
Sarah Baird
Women’s Club Meeting Promotes Health and Americanization
The Women’s club gathered at the library auditorium with strong attendance. Dr J S Livingston urged strict quarantine adherence to curb epidemics and improve future public health. The next program titled Americanization will feature an out of town speaker and seeks a large turnout.
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Library
J. S. Livingston
Postal Salary Increase Here to $18 Hundred
Post office employees across the nation will gain about 3300 more per year after Congress passed and President Coolidge signed the postal salary bill. Local Postmaster Holmes notes Plattsmouth salaries rising from 1800 to 2000 dollars, with the outlay of 68000000 covered by higher postal rates expected to yield 59900000 annually to offset costs. The measure follows previous failed bills and a presidential veto before final approval.
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Daly
Congress
Coolidge
Holmes
Plattsmouth
Birth of Daughter Mary Wendell Marvin at Upland California
Announcement from locals notes the birth of a daughter, Mary Wendell, to Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Marvin in Upland California on February 22. Mrs. Marvin was formerly Miss Lucelle Gass of this city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Gass and granddaughter of J. Wendell a pioneer resident.
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Mary Wendell
E. F. Marvin
Upland
California
Fay
Marvin
Lucelle Gases
A. B. Gass
J. Wendell
Winners in Cass County Spelling Contests
Miss Alpha Peterson county superintendent presided over the written county spelling contest at the focal high school where Howard Pool 48 district won first and Hilda Munn 12 district 46 Manley second Dorothy Brink 13 St Johns parochial third Ellen Sheehan 15 district 96 Mentey won the oral contest with Hilda Munn 13 and Mildred Stanley 11 making the top three. Winners go to the inter state spelling contest at Technical high school in Omaha in May. R W Eaton of Omaha directed the events with judges Miss Marie Kaufmann and Miss.
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Alpha Peterson
Focal High School
Howard Pool
Hilda Menun
Manley
Dorothy Brink
St. John's
District Court Room
Ellen Sheehan
Mentey
Hilda Munn
Mildred Stanley
Cass County
Technical High School
Omaha
RW. Eaton
Marie Kaufmann
Hasson Brother Follows Ill Father to Omaha
Anton Hasson of this city received sad news as his father, an elderly fisherman in east Omaha, grew severely ill and was called to Omaha for care. Anton remains there helping, while his son Rudy Hasson, a well known wrestler, challenges Wayne Biz Mann for the heavyweight world title.
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Twesday
Anton Hasson
Omaha
East
Mr. Hasson
Rudy Hasson
Wayne Biz Mann
Naturalization Day Set For March Term Opening
This morning the district court office announced that Monday March 16 will be naturalization day at the opening of the March term. The federal examiner will attend to examine applicants for citizenship. Sixteen final papers are awaiting action.
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District Court
Business forms of all kinds printed at the Journal office
The Journal offers a full range of business forms produced in house. Card stock, ledgers, invoice booklets, purchase orders, receipt forms, and custom layouts can be designed and printed to suit any firm size or industry. Contact the Journal office for specifications and pricing.
Plattsmouth School System Runs on Business Principles
Plattsmouth operates a modern public school system under a five member board led by Sears S. Davis. George E. DeWolf oversees administration as 1025 students attend eleven district buildings funded by taxes and bonds. The system includes a double A high school offering college prep, commercial and manual training among others, with 65,000 in outstanding five percent bonds to be repaid over twenty years.
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Plattemouth
Plattsmouth
North Central Association
Penmanshin
Hiwi
Sradce
Uafer
Lattemonth
George E. DeWolf
Sears S. Davis
S. S. Chase
Frank A. Cloidt
W. A. Robertson
West Second Ward
Public School System A Vital Asset To Community
The district plans retirements in 1936 and 1937 with $15,000 and $20,000 in bonds and warrants bearing six and seven percent. The sinking fund totals $26,000 and yields about $100 monthly, with $31,200 added to reduce indebtedness. No registered warrants remain, underscoring strong school management and value.
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Board of Education
Lincoln Line Now Supplies Electric Juice
The Nebraska Gas and Electric company now powers Lincoln from its high voltage 638000 line, replacing the Omaha line. The change completed yesterday, ending years of service from the Nebraska Power Co based in Omaha via the West O Street plant in Stulston. The Omaha line remains in operation for westward emergency service and as a backup generator source.
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Daeily
Nebraska Gas & Electric Company
Lineceln
Omaha
Nebresks Power Co
West Q
Death of Lorenz Trilety at Havelock
The former Plattsmouth resident Lorenz Trilety died Sunday evening at his son Frank Trilety’s home in Havelock at 73. He lived in the area many years, worked in Burlington shops, and retired to rest with his wife and four children in Havelock seven years ago. Survived by wife, Frank Trilety of Havelock, Mrs. Charles Mateus, Mrs. Roy Wade of Omaha, Mrs. Frank Steppat of Imperial, and nephews Anton J. Trilety and Mrs. James Reba. Funeral services set for Wednesday in Havelock with interment there.
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Lorenz Triletys
Plattsmouth
Frank Trilety
Havelock
Reys
Burlington
Mr. Trilety
Bohemia
Roundups of Delinquent Children Across County
Constable Tom Svoboda, court official and county truancy officer, has been rounding up 22 delinquent children over the past month. The operations stretched from Plattsmouth to Greenwood and across the Platte to the county's far south, with cases to be investigated by school authorities. Some youths were reprimanded locally, while persistent offenders may be referred to the county attorney.
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Daxity
Tom Svoboda
Court of Justice
Svoboda
For Sale Rhode Island Red and White Wrandotte Cockerels
Advertisement lists cockerels for sale at $1.50 each by Julius Reinke of South Bend.
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R. C
Rhode Island
Julius Reinke
South Bend
New Masonic Home Infirmary Building Reaches Stage Of Completion
The Nebraska Masonic Home infirmary building in Plattsmouth nears completion. A three story fireproof facility with a four story basement will house kitchens dining rooms and patient care areas. It features Bedford silverdate and Carthage stone design and flood of concrete and steel construction with elevator service to all floors and no wood in the structure.
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Nebraska Masonic Home
Sreac Lodge
Nebraska
Plattsmonti
Mity
Webster Boulevard
John RF. Webster
Infirmary Expansion Details Show Ample Space and Sunlit Rooms
The description notes thirty to forty feet reach to bedrock and room for forty patients plus nurses and staff. A central corridor opens to patient rooms with large double windows for light and ventilation. Heating uses wall mounted radiators with automatic control to maintain steady temperatures and shut off when target heat is reached and released as it cools.
Weeping Water to receive new paved streets
Weeping Water plans extensive street improvements this year. Six blocks in the main portion will be paved with concrete and curb and gutters for drainage. Residential streets will receive gravel coating as in nearby Plattsmouth, aiming to modernize the city.
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Plattsmouth
SUFFERS SEVERE FALL IN OMAHA ACCIDENT
Asbury Jacks, a Civil War veteran, and Carl Dooley visited Omaha to handle business when Jacks tripped on a sidewalk curb and fell, injuring the left side of his head. A several inch gash required medical attention, and he returned home but will bear the marks of the mishap for days.
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Asbury Jacks
Omaha
Mr. Jacks
Carl Dooley
Fist fight stirs small city crowd after 9 o clock
A late Tuesday fight in Washington Park drew a large crowd and gendarmes to restore order. Two youths were involved. one blow landed. Officers later arrested several onlookers. Walter Vanderpool fined $10 and costs. George Wright $5 and costs for disturbing the peace.
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Washington Park
O. K
Eail
William Weber
Walter Vanderpool
George Wright
Home news at your door for 15 cents a week
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Lincoln Line
Nebraska Gas & Electric Co
Heath
Son
Lincoln
Tuesder’s
Masonic Home
First National Bank
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