Plattsmouth High School to Honor 1921 Graduates
The Class of 1921 at Plattsmouth High School near completion of the 1920-21 term with commencement on May 26 to feature Rev. K F Tompkins as orator with the theme The Unseen Star. The class play A Pair of Deuces debuts May 25 at Parmele theatre while valedictorian and salutatorian honors await final determination. Social events mark the final days before graduation.
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Plattsmouth
Lincoln
Tompkins
Parmele Theatre
Young lad swallows fence staple in odd accident
Charles Oliver son of Mr and Mrs Gould Smith swallowed a staple after placing it in his mouth during play with Jimmie York. An X ray located the staple on the right side. doctors believe no serious harm will follow though parents remain anxious.
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Charles Oliver
Gould Smith
J.S. Livingston
Palace Parlor Adds Luxe Glass and Marble Cigar Case
George Conis proprietor of the Palace shining parlor installs an advanced cigar case in his shop. The unit features plate glass and marble with moisture controls to keep cigars fresh, plus storage beneath for large stock. The display enhances the shop and complements a new shining stand.
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George Conis
Palace
Wedding at Court House Couples Tie the Knot in Afternoon Ceremony
Yesterday afternoon Judge Beeson joined Jerry Green of Omaha and Adeline Lechfeld of Minneapolis in matrimony. John J. Sherry and Yarmsey Oakley of Omaha witnessed the ceremony. A license was issued for Herman Zverott of Murdock and Clara Wortzel of Omaha for a wedding at Murdock.
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Beeson
Jerry Green
Omaha
Adeline Lechfeld
Minneapolis
John J. Sherry
Yarmsey Oakley
Herman Zverott
Murdock
Clara Wortzel
Seed Corn For Sale Early White Seed Red Cob
Extra early white seed corn with red cob offered for sale by Cc. C. Barnard. Telephone 4022.
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Cc. C. Barnard
Settlement Reaches Albert Tschirren for Ankle Injury
Albert Tschirren received a check for 71.15 from Woodmen Accident of Lincoln for thirty days of partial disability after a right ankle dislocation and partial fracture. Papers were sent to Lincoln and returned promptly, leaving him satisfied with the insurance handling.
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Albert Tschirren
Woodmen Accident Company of
Lincoln
Tschirren
Efficient Officials Farewell In Plattsmouth City Hall
The Plattsmouth city council session ended with the retirement of Mayor Henry A. Schneider and City Treasurer H. M. Soennichsen. Schneider led three years of steady progress toward a bigger city, while Soennichsen’s long tenure was marked by routine, trusted service and broad public respect.
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Henry A. Schneider
H. M. Soennichsen
Soennichsen
Schneider
Sehneider
Plattsmouth
Birthday Honors for W O Boyles in Lincoln
Friends and relatives from across the state gathered in Lincoln on Tuesday to honor W O Boyles for his sixty fourth birthday at his Vine Street home. Thirty friends from Alvo and three brothers from Overton Elmwood and Alvo joined, along with Mrs George Little and her son from South Bend Washington. A two course luncheon followed an evening of reminiscences.
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Lincoln
W. O. Boyles
Vine Street
Mr. Boyles
Alvo
William Baird to Remodel Home Into Modern Residence
William Baird and wife move from Seventh and Main to the adjacent residence across the alley to oversee remodeling plans. They aim to make the home strictly modern and a credit to the area, with work anticipated to take some time but result in enhanced comforts and up-to-date features.
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William Baird
Seventh and Main Streets
Baird
Foolish attempt to enter quarry powder magazine
The Olsen quarry foreman found a broken key in the powder magazine lock on Monday and an intruder tried to dig under the magazine. He fled before succeeding. Mr. Olsen warns against trespassing and forbids entry without permission.
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Olsen
Mr. Olsen
Weeping Water Republican
Journal Office Sells Blank Books and Accessories
Blank books and assorted office supplies are available at the Journal office. The display features composition books ledgers rubber stamps and various writing implements for writers students and clerks. Prices are not listed in the notice.
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Journal
More Tax Returns Use Actual Property Value
County Clerk Sayles reports state tax officials say 1921 returns must be based on actual property valuation rather than one fifth. The change increases assessor and clerk workload to compute state board returns in Lincoln. Corporations like telephone companies and railroads must multiply filings by five to show actual value.
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George R. Sayles
W. i. Osborne
Senate
State Board
Lincoln
Spies to Close Cigar Factory and Retire
Herman Spies longtime cigar maker in the city will end operations the first of the month and shut his lower Main street shop. He plans to consider a northwest or Pacific coast location, hoping a milder climate improves his health.
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Herman Spies
Main Street
Mr. Spies
Pacific Coast
St Marys Guild Hosts Pleasant Sewing Meeting
The St Marys Guild gathered Tuesday at Mrs Henry Herold with assistance from Mrs Percy Field for a sewing and social afternoon. They discussed plans for the May 6 banquet to accompany the Junior Senior reception and enjoyed refreshments provided by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Guild
Henry Herold
Percy Field
Cedar Creek Man Undergoes Surgery After Critical Appendectomy
Martin Lohnes of Cedar Creek area was rushed to Immanuel hospital in Omaha after his appendix burst en route. John F. Wolff and Dr. E H Worthman aided him during transport. Despite a slow, doubtful recovery, doctors noted possible improvement and a Cedar Creek friend visited the hospital to report slight progress.
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Martin Lohnes
Cedar Creek
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Lohnes
John F. Wolff
E. H. Worthman
Louisville
Rishel Fined for Disturbing Peace with Beaten Horse
In police court William B. Rishel faced Chief Alvin Jones over beating a horse in a brutal manner. After evidence was heard Judge Archer levied a total fine of 1 dollar and costs of 4 dollars, paid to close the case.
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William B. Rishel
Alvin Jones
Archer
Enatsoon
Kishel
Report of Death Has No Foundation
A Dal y newspaper note from Saturday reports a mistaken death story from Stella Nebraska. It clarified that William K Fox Jr, a former Plattsmouth man now with the electric Light Company, was not injured. The real injured man is Clarence Warfield, a Stella lineman, who was hurt by a live wire but the extent of injuries is unknown.
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Daly
Strella
Nebraska
William K. Fox, Jr
Plattsmouth
Plac
Electric Light Company
Mr. Fox
Clarence Warfield
Light Company
Stella
Warfield
Fox
Local High School Debater Heads to Wymore
Miss Effa Patterson, winner of the city schools debate, will represent the local high school at the southeastern Nebraska state meeting in Wymore. She is praised for public speaking talent and earns a gold medal as part of her honors.
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O. Sandin
Effa Patterson
Wymore
Nebraska
Patterson
Sand
Denham Couple Return From Western Wedding Trip
Mr and Mrs Ray Denham return to Cedar Creek after a six week absence following their March first wedding in Council Bluffs They plan to reside in a neat cottage prepared for their arrival Denham remains Burlington agent at Cedar Creek and Lena True is formerly Miss Lena True of Cedar Creek They visited Los Angeles and stopped in Gurley Nebraska to see relatives on the way home
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Ray Denham
Cedar Creek
Council Bluffs
Denham
Lena True
John True
Burlington
Gedar Greek Wins From Weeping Water School
In a game at Cedar Creek, the seventh and eighth grade Cedar Creek team defeated Weeping Water eighth graders by 9 to 6. The home team led throughout a close, exciting contest and hopes for a future matchup with Plattsmouth grade team. Cedar Creek has already beaten several rural schools and aims for more big games.
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Cedar Creek
Weeping Water
Plattsmouth
Fenwicks Move to Sheridan County Nebraska
George Fenwick and his family will relocate from the city to Sheridan County Nebraska this weekend. They plan to travel by automobile if weather allows and friends here express regret at their departure while wishing the family success in their new home.
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George Fenwick
Sheridan County
Nebraska
Public Employes Include Under New Compensation Law
Labor Commissioner Kennedy rules that city and village workers fall under the Nebraska workmen’s compensation act, overturning earlier notices that excluded public employees. The changes extend coverage to state county municipal and school workers, with amendments on medical aid limits dispute hearing authority and settlement rules to curb insurer practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Kennedy
Tregard
Ageo
Die of Phattemouth
The
State Journal
Senate
Supreme Court
Huffman
Nebraska
Care State House
Lincoln
Federal jury drawn for Lincoln May term six Cass county men selected
In the drawing for the federal court jury panel at Lincoln for the May term, six Cass county men were chosen to serve. Ed Carr Fred Menchaue Eagle Carl E Day Edward C Giberson James M Teegarden of Weeping Water and George W Snyter of Mynard are named as selected jurors.
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Federal Court
Lincoln
Cass County
Ed Carr
Fred Menchaue
Eagle
Carl E. Day
Edward C. Giberson
James M. Teegarden
Weeping Water
George W. Snyter
Mynard
Avery Perkins Dies Pacific Junction Resident
The Glenwood Opinion reports the death of Avery Jumbo Perkins, a well known Pacific Junction resident and frequent city visitor. He fell ill with pneumonia and died Wednesday morning at 10 o clock after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
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Glenwood
Avery
Jumbo) Perkins
Pacific Junction
Fine Little Daughter Born To Mr and Mrs Ault
The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. F. Ault in the south part of the city to bless them with a ten pound daughter. Both mother and child are doing well and Charley and the family celebrate the new arrival with their son Eugene excited to have a sister.
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Tafi
Stork
Chas. F. Ault
Charley
Eugene
Fifth Grade Presents Gift to Mrs Roessler
Central building fifth graders under Miss Elizabeth Roessler presented a handsome car glass dish to their teacher as a token of appreciation for the pleasant school days. Little Miss Marie Sperry delivered the presentation speech.
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Elizabeth Roessler
Roessler
Marie Sperry
Miss Effa Patterson Wins First Prize at Wymore Contest
Miss Effa Patterson of Plattsmouth won first honors in the Wymore declamatory contest, representing the Plattsmouth public schools. She performed a humorous piece, received a gold medal, and will compete in the state contest in Lincoln in May. Mrs. Oscar Sandin accompanied and witnessed the victory, with Patterson to receive a loving cup as a trophy.
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Wymore
Nebraska
Effa Patterson
Plattemouth
Patterson
Oscar Sandin
Miss Patterson
Little Lady
Fred Patterson
Lincoln
Eagles Baseball Struggles To Secure Next Sundays Opponent
Manager William Barclay reports difficulty arranging a Sunday game as visiting teams are booked. If a contest occurs it will feature the Eagles against a local opponent to provide the regulars a workout. The club hopes to start regular games next week and push the season forward.
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William Barclay
Eagles
Periodic Bilious Attacks Advice and Remedies
The notice explains people prone to periodic bilious attacks notice attacks at regular intervals and may feel no desire for food when due but eat at mealtime. It advises skipping one meal and taking three Chamberlain's Tablets to possibly avoid the attack and warns against drinking tea or coffee at any time.
Local high school baseball team routs Louisville squad
The visiting local high school team defeated Louisville 22 to 6 after seven scoreless innings by pitcher Joe McCarthy. Gradeville at short made several sharp plays, while Schubeck allowed several passes in relief during the eighth inning.
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Friitayv
Platte
Louisville
Joe McCarthy
Gradeville
Class Play Promises Great Success in 1921
The class play Nothing but the Truth, a pleasing comedy, will be staged Tuesday evening May 24 with director Percy Field guiding the young cast. A repeat performance is likely the following night due to high demand and previous class play history.
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Parmelo
Percy Field
New Trial Denied in Gaster v Woodmen of the World
In district court Judge Begley denied Dollie A. Gaster a new trial in the case against Woodmen of the World. Attorneys Frank H. Gaisman of Omaha for the defendants and Matthew Gering for the plaintiff argued the motion. The court overruled the motion and allowed 400 dollars in attorney fees to be charged against the defendant’s costs. Defendants were granted forty days to prepare a bill of exceptions.
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Dollie A. Gaster
The
Woodmen of the World
District Court
Begley
Frank H. Gainesman
Omaha
Matthew Gering
Miss Elizabeth Holly Visits Then Heads to Omaha
Miss Elizabeth Holly, staying with her parents Mr and Mrs William Holly for two weeks in Cheyenne Wyoming, left this morning for Omaha to spend the day with friends while taking a break from schoolwork.
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Elizabeth Holly
William Holly
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Omaha
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Ken Bisenito
Paxton & Gallagher Co
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Bradley-Hughey Co
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Ike Gillensky
Maney Milling Co
Doud Packing Co
Cudahy Packing Co
Swift & Co
C. E. Cook
Swift
Fairmont Creamery Co
G. W. Morgan
Delicia
Gedar Greek
Weeping Water School
Avery Perkins
First National Bank
Attsmouth
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