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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1920

Page

5

Wrestler Jess Queen Injured in Omaha Bout

The Wednesday fight between Frank Schmarder of Louisville and Jess Queen of Omaha ended after Schmarder won the first fall in eleven minutes with a body scissors and arm lock, injuring Queen's right shoulder ligaments. Other preliminaries saw Lee Pickler beat Ray Garton, and Joe Schiater and George Reihart tie after eleven minutes. Schmarder accepted a future challenge from Carl Woods. Local political notices list delegates and committeemen for several precincts.

Frank Schmarder Louisville Jess Queen Omaha Schmarder Queen Lee Pickler Ray Garten Harlan Iowa Lee Joe Schiater George Reihart Carl Woods Norfolk

Mrs J E Vandercook Dies in South

Mrs J E Vandercook longtime Mazonic Home associate and former W C T U president died at her Lutz Florida home around March first this year. She had moved south with L A Moore and family and was remembered for her strong W C T U work.

J. E. Vandercook Mazonic L. A. Moore Lutz Flo Vandercook

Parmele Theatre Promises World Championship Wrestling Films

Parmele theatre presents the great world wrestling championship match footage from New York City along with the Bryant Washburn film Why Smith left Home. Moore and Cloidt secured the rights at a high cost. Two shows each night on Friday and Saturday, adults 25 cents, children 15 cents.

Parmele Theatre New York City Messrs Moore & Cloidt Bryant Washburn Smith

Republicans in Nehawka precinct file delegates list

The Nehawka precinct Republicans prepared and filed a list of delegates for the upcoming county convention. John P. Stoll is named among the signatories and participants.

D. St. John F. P. Sheldon Ernest C. Giles H. P. Sturm J. W. Thomas J. H. Steffens Edith L. Palmer William Schneider Eight Mile Grove T. J. Hennings A. O. Ault Mt. Pleasant Cyrus Livingston Nehawka John P. Stoll

Beeson Enters Race for County Judge in Nonpartisan Primary

County Judge Allen J. Beeson announces his candidacy for another term after petitions signed by over 600 voters. The contest leaves a two man race with M. S. Briggs as opponent, advancing to the November election under a nonpartisan system open to all party lines.

Allen J. Beeson Sayles Beeson M. S. Briggs

K E G Club Dance Draws Large Crowd in Coates Hall

The K E G club hosted a large dance at Coates hall on Monday with the DeFord Jazzers of Lincoln providing the music. George F. Dovey assisted as entertainer while many youths from Nebraska City joined the merriment.

K. E. G. Club Coates Hall DeFord Jazzers of Lincoln George F. Dovey Nebraska City

Rivers Rise as Ice Clears and Flood Risks Grow

The Missouri and Platte rivers show rising water after the ice opens. The Platte is ice free while a floating ice mass moves down the Missouri from headwaters and a gorge forms near the Platte mouth. Channels along the Missouri are bank full and further rise could flood lowland areas.

Missouri Platte Missouri River

A Timely Suggestion for Cough Cold Relief

A timely suggestion endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds. The text says it is pleasant to take and provides reliable relief, noting the remedy's wide reputation for curing coughs and colds.

Divorce Suit Filed by Grace Bell Stander

Grace Bell Stander filed for divorce from Morris Lee Stander yesterday in district court. The couple married in Council Bluffs in January 1919, with attorney C. E. Martin representing the plaintiff.

District Court C. E. Martin Grace Bell Stander Morris Lee Stander Council Bluffs

Southern fruit grower sends citrus to old friends in Plattsmouth

L. A. Moore and wife, long time fruit farmers near Semper Florida, mailed a box of large fine oranges and lemons to Plattsmouth friends including members of the W C T U and the paper's publisher. The fruit grown at their Florida farm is praised for size and flavor as the Moores prosper in the sunny south.

L. A. Moore South Semper Fla Plattsmouth

Leaves for New Home

Paul Stadelmann departs for Omaha to start a paper selling business on a main street, planning a reading line stand to serve the public. A Plattsmouth native who has long traveled the streets in a wheelchair, he leaves the Masonic Home to pursue his goals with friends wishing him success.

Paul Stadelmann Omaha Paul Plattsmouth

Catherine McClusky Celebrates Ninth Birthday

Yesterday marked the ninth birthday of Catherine McClusky. Friends and family honored the occasion with well wishes and small celebrations.

Catherine McClusky

Birthday gathering for a guest of honor and friends

A group of the guest of honor's young friends enjoyed a few hours of childhood games and amusements. A suitable luncheon with a traditional birthday cake was served at an appropriate hour, adding to the delight of the party members.

Purchases New Home And Expands Plattsmouth Property

Ralph Haynie, who bought the Peters Parker bungalow on Oak Street between 7th and 8th, added the John Rueland house east of his new home. The Ruelands plan to move to Los Angeles soon to join their son Roy. A. C. Mutz handled the real estate deal.

Ralph Haynie Peters & Parker Oak Street 7Th 8Th Plattsmouth Real Estate John Rueland

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