Need of Repair to the Court House Demands Action
The Cass County Court House faces urgent repairs as leaking roofs have loosened plaster and damaged braces and trusses. A ceiling collapse in the district court room reveals exposed beams and broken slate. years of neglect have raised replacement costs far beyond annual upkeep. The equity court room also needs plastering or steel ceilings. The board of county commissioners will be asked to address the issue at their meeting tomorrow.
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Cass County Court House
District Court Room
Court House
Equity Court
Board of County Commissioners
American Legion Meeting Draws Few Members
The American Legion gathering was sparsely attended due to bad weather but featured talk on endorsing the Morganland bill and increasing compensation for veterans to $50 per month for each month in service. The report confirmed the formation of a Woman's Auxiliary with charter signers, upcoming post organization, and eligibility for spouses and relatives of wartime members.
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American Legion
National Executive Committee
Woman's Auxiliary of the Legion
Legion
For Sale alfalfa and incubators
A sale note lists alfalfa day and two incubators for sale with contact phone 480 J.
John Bednarik Leaves for Government Auto Training School
John Bednarik departs for Omaha this afternoon, then proceeds to New Jersey to enter a government auto training school. A World War II veteran, he served in Co C 4th Nebraska National Guard, later the 127th Field Artillery, with service in France. He received favorable admission to the eleven month course which pays $72 plus board and expenses.
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John Bednarik
Omaha
New Jersey
Government
John
United States
Co. C
Nebraska National Guard
127Th Field Artillery
France
Death of Former Plattsmouth Lady
The death of Mrs. Parmelia Newland Schooley occurred Monday night at Mercy hospital in Council Bluffs after illness from flu and complications. She was born in Plattsmouth and buried in Thurman Iowa after funeral services held yesterday. She leaves a husband six children and a brother Will Newland of the city.
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Parmelia Newland Schooley
Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs
Thurman
Iowa
River Cruiser Under Construction for Missouri River Service
Bert Coleman and Fred H Wynn are building a large Missouri river cruiser at Colemans workshop. The 26 by 6 craft uses prepared lumber plans from a wealthy eastern enthusiast and will house an eight cylinder 40 horsepower engine. It aims to be the river’s finest craft and will be christened with grape juice upon launch this summer.
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Missouri
Bert Coleman
Fred H. Wynn
Coleman
Bert
Messrs. Coleman and Wynn
Pleasant Afternoon for Loyal Workers Club
The Christian church ladies were entertained by Mrs. L. L. Wiles and Mrs. George Goodman at Mrs. Wiles home. Despite bad weather a large turnout attended the business meeting and readings by Mrs. Wm. Baird and Mrs. A. J. Beeson. Refreshments were served before departure.
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Workers of the Christian Church
L. L. Wiles
George Goodman
Station Agent Electrocuted at Payne Iowa Junction
A station agent named R. E. Hickman was electrocuted while adjusting a switch block near telegraph lines at Payne Iowa. Fellow worker Roadmaster Perkins was shocked trying to aid. Hickman died on the floor after that, reportedly with burnt fingers. He left a wife and a 4 year old daughter and had served ten years at Payne. Burial is planned at Nebraska City.
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Payne
Iowa
R. E. Hickman
Junction
Nebraska City
Hickman
Perkins
Burlington
Payne Station
Masonic Lodge
Hamburg
Still Shortage of Homes in Plattsmouth
Still pronounced shortage of desirable tenant properties in Plattsmouth. If more housing were available, many families could be attracted to the city. The piece urges immediate action to provide adequate living facilities for new residents.
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Thureday
Plattsmouth
Aliens Not to Cast Ballot This Year in Nebraska
Nebraska voters without final naturalization papers cannot cast ballots this year. The new law bars anyone lacking final citizenship from voting in elections or on public questions, regardless of birthplace or prior voting. Judges and clerks are instructed to enforce the rule.
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Nebraska
Golden Rule Class Banquet of Methodist Youths
The Golden Rule class young ladies hosted a banquet for the young men class at the Methodist church parlors. The rooms were tastefully decorated and provided a charming setting for the social event, described as one of the most delightful gatherings.
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Methodist Church
Moran to Seek Republican Delegate Seat at Chicago Pow Wow
Andrew P. Moran Nebraska City attorney announces his bid to represent the First district Republicans as a delegate to the national convention in Chicago. He pledges to vote for the presidential nominee favored by Nebraska voters and to carry out the will of the majority in Lincoln.
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Andrew P. Moran
Nebraska
Andy
First
Chicago
Moran
Lincoln
Nebraska City
Files suit in partition Wednesday
An action filed yesterday afternoon in the district court seeks partition and determination of heirs interest in the estate of the late Stephen Wiles. The petition states Stephen Wiles died November 29, 1895, devising a life interest to Elizabeth C. Wiles and that Elizabeth died February 1920. The suit asks the court to fix shares or order sale and division of proceeds per fair interest.
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The
District Court
A. G. Cole
Thomas Arthur Wiles
Rebecca Murray
Stephen Wiles
Elizabeth C. Wiles
Wfe
For Sale Prairie Hay 4|5 Tons Call Mrs Taylor
For Sale four or five tons of fine fresh prairie hay. Contact Mrs W A Taylor by phone at 3230. Two weeks to sale.
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W. A. Taylor
Death of Barton Colvin in Akron Colorado
Barton Colvin died suddenly in Akron Colorado yesterday morning relatives in this city learned last night. Born in Plattsmouth 1862 he moved with his parents to Argopahoe Nebraska where he grew to manhood. He worked in banking in Akron for several years and was a cousin of Dr F L Cummins Miss Kittie Cummins and Miss Ella Kennedy. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 PM at Dr Frank L Cummins home with Rev A V Hunter officiating. The service will include hymns How Firm a Foundation and Home of the Soul and the burial follows at the cemetery.
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Barton Colvin
Akron
Colo
Colvin
Plattsmouth
George W. Colvin
Emily Drew
Omaha
A. V. Hunter
Methodist Church
Frank L. Cummins
Lenten Address by Rev James A Tancock at St Luke's
During Lenten Tuesdays at 7 45 St Luke's church hosts clergy from the Nebraska diocese. On Tuesday evening Rev James A Tancock dean of Trinity Cathedral Omaha delivered a strong address on Sin detailing the aid and strength Christians gain from belief to resist worldly temptations.
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James A. Tancock
Trinity Catherael
Omaha
St. Luke’s Church
St. Luke’s
Nebraska
Trinity Cathedral
Dean Tancock
Young Lakota Sentenced to Reform School in Kearney
Sheriff Quin took Con Lakota to the state reform school in Kearney. The 17 year old, who is small and boyish, has now received another indeterminate term after prior parolees. This marks Lakota’s second confinement at a state institution following earlier Omaha sentencing.
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C. D. Quinon
Kearney
Im Con Lakota
State Reformatory
H. Waintroub
Omaha
Salvation Army
Plattsmouth
Funeral of Mrs Ivon S White
The funeral services for Mrs Ivon S White were held yesterday afternoon at her longtime home overlooking the Missouri. She was laid to rest beside her husband in Rock Bluffs cemetery. Rev A V Hunter of the local Methodist church officiated the service.
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Ivon S. White
Missouri
Rock Bluffs
A. V. Hunter
Methodist Church
School Closed by Flu Near Louis ville Road
The Becker school eight miles west of the city on the Louis ville road is closed due to a flu epidemic. Teacher Miss Agnes Bajeck takes an enforced vacation until illness among pupils subsides enough to resume classes.
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Becker
Louisville
Agnes Bajeck
Repairs Planned for County Courthouse Roof and Plaster
The board of commissioners will begin repairs to the county courthouse after plaster collapse in the district court room. Water leakage from roof flushing years ago caused timbers to rot and ceilings to drop, leading to slates loosening. Replacing plaster with a steel ceiling is seen as the most practical long term solution to reduce costs.
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Dany
Board of Commissioners
Doings in County Court on Heirship and Estates
Petition to determine heirship in the estate of Anna Penterman, deceased, filed before Judge Beeson by E. H. Penterman. Attorney J. A. Capwell appears for petitioner. Last will of Elias Peck, deceased, was offered in county court. Attorney C. L. Graves presents the filing for administrator later.
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Anna Penterman
Beeson
E. H. Penterman
J. A. Capwell
Elias Peck
C. L. Graves
Union
County eyes organized system to improve Cass roads
County commissioners move to implement a unified highway plan to connect all towns with reinforced federal and state routes. The system aims to improve travel for autos and horse vehicles, ensure year round road quality, and extend convenient access to Omaha and Lincoln main highways. Local support is expected as a long overdue modernization measure.
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Union
Murray
Lancaster Line
O Street
Omaha
Lincoln
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Co. Bluffs
Payne, Iowa
Mable Lee Copenhaver
Jesse I
Perry
Mason Wescott
Harley Cecil
Lionel Ashman
Byron Babbitt
E. H. Wescott
Golden Rule Glass Banquets
Methodist
Colorado
Arapahoe
Neb
lZave
von S. White
Cass County
First National Bank
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