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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1925
Page
1
Howard Long, charged with stealing property valued at $240 from John F. Wolff in Omaha, Nebraska, pleaded guilty after a preliminary denial and was fined $500 plus costs. He remains free on a $1,000 cash bond and must pay the penalty.
A burglary at L. F. Polk's home at 1236 North Thirty-seventh left two watches a five dollar gold piece and two Canadian two dollar bills missing. Miss Gertrude Wood and guest Harvey Koop reported stolen items and a door left open in the Sunday night incident. Polk valued his watch at forty years of keepsake use. Koop heard a noise but blamed it on wind.
The Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs announces a state wide speaking campaign on Americanization for March 16 to 22. It urges all Americans to help foreign born residents learn English and participate as loyal citizens. Plattsmouth Woman's Club will host Joseph Masters, principal of Central High School, at a public address on March 20 at the Presbyterian church.
Alfalfa hay in first second and third cut under cover for sale. Contact Sam Gilmour at phone 5204 for details and availability.
The Epworth League Institute of the Omaha district sub division ended its session at the First Methodist church on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Frank Emory Pfoutz delivered an able sermon at the morning service and addressed the young delegates with an inspirational closing feature.
Yesterday afternoon the W C T U members gathered at Mrs. William Deird home for a missionary session. Mrs. C C Wescott led devotions and program features while musical numbers by Mrs. Ed Roman and trio entertained, with representatives from local churches and reviews of world missionary work in costume. A luncheon followed.
Charles Hartford Jr. of Ames underwent an appendectomy for acute appendicitis after onset Sunday at 2 am. The operation at 6 pm Monday at the college hospital proceeded well and his condition was reported as favorable. His father, Charles E. Hartford, traveled to Ames to be with him and will stay several days.
Friends of Thomas F Murphy report steady improvement at St Joseph hospital in Omaha and doctors express hope for his recovery. His wife Mrs Murphy has recovered enough to leave hospital and stay with John and Mrs Weber to recuperate at home.
For several days Miss Irene Pfoutz youngest daughter of Rev and Mrs Frank Emory Pfoutz has been very ill at home due to influenza. She shows more favorable indications and may soon resume her school work.
Notice offers red clover seed from the 1924 crop free of weed seeds. Interested buyers contact Sherman Cole in Plattsmouth at phone number 2221.
A district courthouse tribute honors the late Robert B. Windham. Cass County bar members and guests hear reflections on his Christian character, public service, and lasting impact on colleagues and community.
Local residents push to form a graveling district along the King of Trails highway from the Otoe county line to the city. The Liberty precinct committee aims to raise funds by Thursday for action by the county commissioners to approve construction before winter. Neighbors vow to join in and move the project to completion to end mud plagued travel.
Yesterday marked Catherine McClusky's fourteenth birthday. The Sun day school class Merry Maids hosted a pink and white themed party at the McClusky home with games, refreshments, and a decorated birthday cake. Gifts from friends and classmates complemented the festive afternoon led by teacher Miss Isabel Hartley.
The district court hosted naturalization proceedings for fifteen applicants amid a patriotic program by the D A R Boy Scouts American Legion and other groups. Mrs William Baird presented each applicant with a citizenship manual as Edgar Wescott explained the flag’s significance.
The Lorenz Brothers store on North Sixth Street is undergoing a full interior overhaul to improve appearance and convenience. Contractors repaint and grain counters, shift meat counter, create space for new showcases, and repurpose the display ice box for vegetables and smoked meats. Fruit and vegetable counters will be on the south side, canned goods on the north, with the center filled by new glass showcases.
Mrs. Ed Baumgart long in poor health from rheumatism moves from her farm west of town to Lincoln. She will stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. George A. Kaffenberger to receive treatment hoping for relief and return home.
Steve Biddick appeared before Judge Begley at the March term district court and pleaded not guilty to arson in the Burlington lumber shed fire case from last October. A Wednesday trial is set with many witnesses, as Claude Wilson of Lincoln and A. L. Tidd defend him against the state’s accusation.
Attorney D O Dwyer faces decisions on replacing his burned residence and contents. Fire destroyed his home early Saturday morning including valuable paintings books and a new Remington typewriter. Dwyer estimates replacement cost at four to five thousand dollars and may rebuild this summer at the desirable site.
160 acre Cornelius Bengen farm two miles south of Mynard Neb at public auction March 28 at 10 oclock a m at the south door of the Court House Plattsmouth Neb Referee C A Rawls handles the sale.
Cass Chapter of the DeMolay held a devotional day at First Presbyterian Church to honor young men of the order. Fred Trilety and James Jean led a march from the Armes Building to the service where William Metschullat spoke on DeMolay principles and its growth. Reverend H G McClucky offered a sermon urging adherence to DeMolay ideals, with Mrs. H W Black providing a vocal number. Attendance was large and attendees felt well repaid by the insights.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Gamble a weekend reunion brought together four generations. Attendees included Mrs. Jacob Forsyth of Lincoln, Mrs. Gamble's mother, and Mrs. H. L. Thomas with Elizabeth Anne Thomas of Plattsmouth, reflecting the Gamble family's long ties to area schools in Eagle, Elmwood, and Plattsmouth.
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