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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1925
Page
2
Alvo residents report visitors from Murray Murdock Lincoln University Place and Benedict. Local moves include John Skinner aiding in Union and Benedict trips. Douglas Stevens funeral draws many from Alvo and Union with Ough families active in commerce and farming communities.
Friends gathered at Mrs. Lizzie Lewis home on her birthday in a spontaneous surprise. She welcomed them with a warm smile and mingled joyfully as well wishers extended hopes for long life good health and a useful year ahead.
Members of the Woman's reading club met last Thursday with Mrs W W Coatman in the country for an enjoyable gathering. The event featured fellowship and discussion, reflecting a pleasant rural setting.
The Alvo high school senior class staged When Doris Comes to Town in the school auditorium last Thursday and Friday. A large enthusiastic crowd greeted the performance and enjoyed the presentation.
The 18th annual district commercial contest will be held Friday March 27 in Auburn Nebraska for both high school and college students. Participating Plattsmouth students cover shorthand typewriting penmanship spelling and more with schools from Omaha Central Peru Nebraska City Falls City Humboldt Ashland College View Syracuse Auburn and Plattsmouth competing.
Rudy Dusek earned his 99th straight victory by defeating Greek wrestler Geo Kotsonaros in Little Rock Arkansas on March 18. Dusek won the first and third falls to secure the match amid a heated rivalry and strong home support for Kotsonaros.
Tokio march 26 the house of peers today passed the manhood suffrage bill. the measure previously passed by the lower house fixes the voting age at twenty five and abolishes property qualifications.
Funeral services for George W Shrader pioneer resident of Cass County were held at the Lewiston church near Murray. Masonic Lodge members from Plattsmouth escorted the funeral from the Shrader home, with Rev. W A Taylor officiating and the Plattsmouth lodge performing the ritual at the grave. The quartet sang at the church and graveside as the body was laid to rest.
Dr J F Brendel of Murray spent a few hours in town handling business and visiting friends. W C Troop traveled from his farm toward Omaha to market cattle and hogs. Attorney C E Tefft and Mrs Tefft drove from Weeping Water for a brief stop after court house matters. J D Graves of Peru, noted attorney and brother of C L Graves of Union, visited old friends for a few hours. Col Nat Huston, La Platte farmer now at Tehamah, returned home to prepare for spring work and stopped by the city yesterday to see friends.
Friday's Daily reports John Sutton and his wife from Alvo left this morning for Omaha to spend the day en route home. Mrs Gust Schlieske also rides to Omaha to enter University hospital for treatment of a long standing eruption on the right side of her face causing illness.
Saturday's report lists Hon. William Deles Dernier of Elmwood, O. A. Davis, J. W. Pitman of Murrey, J. M. Hoover of Louisville, and G. H. Wood of Home State Bank in Louisville visiting the county courthouse for various matters. Local residents Troy L. Davis, Mrs. B. M. Gerlach, Charles McGuire, and George Vogel are noted for travels, a funeral, and subscription renewals, with Gerlach recent auto trip to the east coast.
Hankinson advertises a lot of six bantams and five laying hens for sale with a low price. The notice is a brief classified sale item from a local seller.
Lawrence Baldwin was among those traveling to Omaha this morning to handle business matters in the city.
County assessors from the county gathered in the commissioners room at the courthouse for a meeting led by County Assessor W. H. Puls. They will discuss personal property assessment challenges and a new rate on intangible property, with former assessor William Rumimell present to outline questions and explain the law.
L. F. Langhorst, a well known Elmwood merchant and poultry dealer, visited here this morning. He has run a successful poultry shipping business in Elmwood and plans rapid expansion to cover the entire county with a truck service three times weekly for local handling.
Miss Josephine Altman of Plattsmouth visits Lincoln as guest of Miss Elizabeth Langworthy. About twenty five friends attend tea at 2 and 4 pm with Miss Louise Pound pouring first hour and Miss Helen Tomson presiding second hour. Lincol Journal notes spring flower table decorations and student helpers Doris Trott and Dorothy Davis.
County Judge A H Duxbury issued a marriage license this morning to Paul Mann of Manley and Lena Jardine of Louisville. It is one of the first in weeks and was given to avoid delays under the ten day notice rule, as allowed for vouched applicants.
A farmer brings chickens to Benedict Produce House in Plattsmouth Nebraska. The crowd reacts with rough humor but the deal remains fair as the farmer continues delivering eyes cream and poultry to the shop on the phone line.
Miss Josephine Manners and Mr. Frank A. Strough were married this morning at 10 o'clock in the Presbyterian manse. The ceremony was simple with only the parents and the bride's uncle present. The couple will begin housekeeping in the south part of Plattsmouth.
Mrs. S. G. Smith of Plainview Texas visits Omaha for a few hours by auto with friends. She subscribes to the Journal to be sent to their new home in northwest Texas near Amarillo and visits her mother in Omaha before returning to Texas next Tuesday or Wednesday.
Harry Leosis proprietor of the Royal cafe has recovered from a flu and cold spell. He was confined to his room for several days but is now up and around portions of the time and expects to resume usual activity soon.
Saturday’s True Light reports the Republican convention at the public library auditorium. H. A. Schneider and George L. Farley chaired as the committee formed a conference with Democrats to nominate the non partisan board of education. E. A. Wuri and Dr. F. L. Cummins were unanimously approved. Five ward choices for councilmen listed: Harris, Tidball Jr, Chase, Schutz, Higley.
Buff Orphington eggs for hatching 75 cents per set. Phone 3621. Mrs. Elbert Wiles, Plattemonth. m28-lwk‑dew.
Henry Atherton and his wife spent a short time in Omaha today attending to business matters.
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