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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1925
Page
6
Mrs Ray Wiles entertained the Social Workers Flower Club at her home south of the city on Wednesday afternoon March 25. A large turnout of members and visitors enjoyed a social hour with a baby picture guessing game followed by a luncheon hosted with Miss Bessie Dean of Glenwood assisting.
The birthday anniversary of Mrs. Sarah A. Cotner was celebrated at her south city home on Monday. About seventy five friends neighbors and family including fourteen cards from Stratford Conn gathered to honor the elderly resident.
Evelyn Belville, formerly Evelyn Sherman of Plattsmouth, won $1,000 in the Country Gentleman essay contest for Why I Like to Live in the Country. The Missouri-born author from Tracy Minnesota reflects on companionship, security, abundance, and family, praising farm life and community bonds.
Washington reports Secretary Kellogg intervenes to keep Eddie Savoy the long serving chief of the state department negro messengers in active duty for two more years. The 70 year old, who began as a page under Hamilton Fish, has served since Grant’s era and aided the Spanish American War peace delegation.
Bartling Seed Co lists prices for red clover and sweet clover per bushel and lawn grasses by bushel or pound. A note points readers to Easter novelty ties at Bates Book and Gift Shop alongside seed offerings.
Lincoln March 27 Collapse of an old feed bin at the dairy barn on the state agricultural college campus killed three purebred milk cows and imprisoned nearly fifty other animals for a time. Walter Glow narrowly escaped being crushed. Firemen from Lincoln and college students rescued the imprisoned cows. The damage is estimated at five thousand dollars due to the failure believed caused by hundreds of sacks of meat weighing about fifty tons stored nearby.
Teddy Baker to move to Louis Krecklow s farm for summer farming. Edward Kelly attended funeral of Nora Maher near Greenwood in Lincoln. Father Higgins and mother at Omaha hospital reported improving. Omaha visitors J C Rauth August Stander Frank Bergman Frank Stander attended Lincoln business. Walter Mockenhaupt family and John Mockenhaupt family visited in Lincoln for Nora Maher funeral. John Baritz funeral from Saint Patrick s Church in Manley. origin San Diego. Mrs Maher well known in Manley. friends extend sympathy.
John Baritz of San Diego California died at age 86 or older. He was the father of Mrs Andrew Zoz of Murdock and Mrs August Stander and grandfather to several others. His funeral held at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Manley with interment at College Hill Cemetery.
Louis Krecklow and his family will relocate to Milwaukee where they intend to establish their home. Born locally, he is well known and highly regarded in the community, and his departure will be felt by many friends who wish him health happiness and prosperity in the new location.
The national fire waste council and the U S Chamber of Commerce named Indianapolis grand winner in the first class for cities over 100 000. Springfield Massachusetts placed second and Portland Oregon third in class one.
For rent an 160 acre farm owned by Cornelius Bengen with good buildings. Located mid way between Murray and Mynard. Immediate possession available.
A vast prairie fire driven by high winds swept through eastern Nebraska from Martin, South Dakota, burning about 1,000,000 acres and destroying 2,000 to 3,000 tons of hay. Over 200 cattle perished and communities including Valentine and surrounding ranches faced heavy damage with volunteers and soldiers aiding containment. No confirmed deaths.
Douglas County faces a shift as H R 91 moves toward third reading to take the jail feeding contract from Sheriff Endres and grant it to the county board. The issue centers on a 35 000 annual profit and earlier contract history with the sheriff.
The amendment to let the sheriff buy provisions and run a prison enterprise failed 19 to 11. Critics argued it would waste money and mirror political mismanagement. The bill moves to third reading with three months to prepare after the emergency clause was removed.
The article notes a six month horizon for a major national convention in Maha with Omaha preparing elaborate hospitality for guests. It cites Mayor Jim's invitation and predicts Kansas City may host the largest Legion gathering ever, helped by a one cent railroad fare, and hints at Falls City district plans in May or June.
Auxiliary members at the district convention in Nebraska City spoke highly of local hospitality and said they enjoyed their day.
The group will hold its regular monthly post meeting next Wednesday in the undercroft of St. Luke's where all meetings have met since the last regular session on March 4th.
Wednesday night’s feed offered a preview of the upcoming banquet two weeks hence with lively talk and engaging chatter. Attendees foreshadow a memorable evening as the event unfolds with anticipated dishes and speeches.
The Plattsmouth women's club convention next week demonstrates the need for an auditorium of sufficient size to host such gatherings the Legion aims to provide with city cooperation.
The Legion chairs will be brought out and moved to the basement meeting room of St Luke's due to growing attendance and inadequate current facilities for weekly meetings.
Westerville Ohio March 27 conventions of seven U S temperance bodies and several Canadian groups will be held jointly in Detroit and Windsor November 12 to 18. Dr Ernest H Cherrington World League Against Alcoholism secretary says American organizations the WCTU IOGT ASL and Intercollegiate Prohibition will meet in Detroit while Canadian sessions take place in Windsor.
Omaha March 27 Ernest E. Bearg Nebraska university football coach outlined spring practice work with sixty five players and discussed plans for next season He noted a weak defense with losses at end positions and the need for better passers and punters He may carry as many as forty men and will vary the attack outside or over the top depending on available personnel
Dennison Easter novelties crepe paper and napkins decorate Bates Book and Gift Shop for the holiday season with festive decorations and party supplies.
A capacity crowd at Plattsmouth High School watched Doane College players of Crete present the comedy drama Dulcy. The plot follows a well meaning but meddlesome wife whose schemes complicate her husband Gordon’s business, ending with a big deal finally secured and a promise to stop meddling. Between acts, company members delivered specialty numbers. The junior class netted a neat profit for the annual Junior-Senior banquet expenses.
Dublin reports both sides pushing to ease internal tensions ahead of the general election. Sir James Craig warns against loss of territory and calls for a boundary settlement approved by locals while Joseph Devlin accuses rushed elections and vows to push for union and self government for Ireland through conciliation.
Broken Bow Oklahoma March 27 Raging over three townships covering about 108 square miles the wildfire shows no sign of abating. Flames started Tuesday on a highway through the government Ozark forest reserve and have crept within three miles of Broken Bow threatening cultivated lands and plowed fire strips two miles from the city.
Mrs George Black and her daughter Miss Cordelia visited Omaha today to attend to several business matters during their brief stay.
John Richardson the ferryman keeps the road from the Burlington viaduct to the ferry landing in fine condition. His yearly care turns the highway into a real treat for travelers and earns local pride as one of the best roads in the area. P J Vallery and daughter Mrs A Johnson with children visited from Havelock to spend Sunday with old friends in the hometown.
Elmer P. Johnson and William Matschullat left this morning for Lincoln to visit friends and attend to business matters over the weekend.
Easter novelties greeting cards and candy items are featured at Bates Book and Gift Shop, offering seasonal decor and gifts for shoppers.
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