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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1929

Page

6

Death Toll Rises to Thirty in Southern Storms

Twenty two Virginians died as the toll across seven states reached 70 fatalities with over 100 injured. Red Cross relief operations continued while Rye Cove Virginia faced renewed losses as two of the injured died, bringing the area toll to 12. Additional deaths occurred in Maryland Arkansas Tennessee Florida Alabama and Kentucky.

Atlanta Arkansas Maryland Red Cross Virginia Rye Cove Tennessee Florida Alabama Kentucky World Herald

Havre and Fremont Women Visit Local Relatives

Friday's Daily reports Mrs. Nick Drusechulas of Havre Montana and Mrs. Emma Fox of Fremont arriving to visit their parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blue and their grandmother Mrs. Fannie Bates. They plan to stay for a time to enjoy the relatives.

Nick Drusechulas Havre Montana Emma Fox Fremont Frank Blue Fannie Bates

Pollard Brothers of Nehawka Face Hampshire Fall Boar

Hampshire fall boar event highlights the Pollard Brothers of Nehawka Nebraska as organizers or participants with details readable from the clipped notice. The fragment notes a regional agricultural or hunting item with local names and place.

Hampshire Pollard Brothers Neb

Local residents attend funeral and visit in city

Mr and Mrs Fred Henton of Decatur Nebraska returned home after attending the funeral of Mrs W F Gillespie, aunt of Mr Henton. Johnson, a longtime railroader, is in town to visit old friends before staying with his daughter in Tecumseh. Frank J Domingo of Weeping Water visited to handle county court matters. Mrs Fred Herold of Doniphan Nebraska visited with Melvin Forby’s family and the new granddaughter then returned home. Mr and Mrs Bert Henton of Hastings and Mrs Nora Card of Scottsbluff visited for the funeral and were escorted as far as Omaha by Mr and Mrs Rex Young. Mr and Mrs Henry Schoemaker and others from near Nehawka were in town. Schoemaker stayed for business while the rest continued to Omaha.

Fred Henton Decatur Nebraska W. F. Gillespie Henton Johnson Tecumseh Frank J. Domingo Fred Herold Doniphan Melvin Forby Bert Henton Hastings Nora Card Secottsbluff W. F. Gilespie Omaha Rex Young Henry Schoemaker Edith Thiele Fred Schoemaker William Switzer Near Nehawka

Humble visitors attend Knights Templar dinner

Saturday’s Daily reports Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Humble of Manley arrived to visit friends and attend the Knights Templar dinner. Mrs. George K. Petring and son Richard left for Nebraska City for a short visit with relatives. Mrs. R. A. Talbot of South Bend visited Friday afternoon with her son Earl to handle business at the courthouse. Father Marcelius Agius, stationed at Bloorington, Nebraska, returns to his southwest state duties and plans to help in city church work during his brother Father George Agius vacation.

A. H. Humble Manley Knights Templar George K. Petring Richard Nebraska City R. A. Talbot South Bend Earl Talbot Marcelius Agius Bloorington Nebraska Father Agius George Agius

Stray Red and White Cow Taken Up near Muray Neb

Stray red and white cow taken up one half mile south of Muray Nebraska by J V Pittman. Owner may claim by paying damages and advertising.

My Place Mur- Tay J. V. Pittman Muray, Neb

Maps Left at Journal Office in Cass County

A few Cass county maps remain available at the Journal office priced at 50 cents each.

Cass County Journal

Farmers Union Band Set For Open Air Music Week Finale

The Farmers Union band from near Louisville will headline the closing event of Music Week next Saturday in an open air concert weather permitting. The group of young farmers and townspeople from Fairview and College View has drawn wide attention for its musical work and will perform as the feature of the week.

Farmer’s Union Band Louisville Fairview College View

Cass County Agent L R Snipes Receives High Honor

L R Snipes Cass County Extension Agent A H DeLong Otoe County Agent and E G Maxwell Douglas County Agent were initiated as members of Gamma Sigma Delta at the University Club Lincoln during the annual banquet Snipes honored for leadership in agricultural development and service to 4H clubs praised by Cass County businessmen and state peers

L. R. Snipes Cass County A. H. DeLong Otoe County E. G. Maxwell Douglas County Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture University Club New Stuart Nea Lincoln Snipes Phi Beta Kappa Nebraska

Patriotic Note Added to Programs for Music Week

In observance of music week opening Monday a patriotic note will be added to each program. The opening selection is the singing of America and The Star Spangled Banner will be played or sung as the closing selection. The audience stands at salute when the anthem is performed following army regulation.

City visits of G A Pfeiffer of New York

G A Pfeiffer president of Richard Hudnut Co and prominent New York manufacturer visited St Louis with relatives the Misses Mia and Barbara Gering and Mrs Henry Herold. He has returned east to resume business and the stay was enjoyed by the family.

G. A. Pfeiffer New York City Richard Hudnut Co St. Louis Mia Barbara Gering Henry Herold Pfeiffer

Purchases New Ford From Plattsmouth Motor Co

Dark Andrew Schleifert, a well known resident near Manley, visited Plattsmouth Motor Co and bought a 1929 Tudor Ford sedan. The vehicle will serve the Schleifert family during the coming summer months.

Andrew Schleifert Manley Plattsmouth Motor Co Ford Schleifert

Miss Catherine Terryberry Home After Hospital Stay

Miss Catherine Terryberry has recovered after an appendicitis operation at Methodist hospital and is home again after a ten day stay. The recovery was rapid and the stay brief, marking a very fine progress.

Catherine Terryberry Methodist Hospital Miss Terryberry

For Sale Seed corn St Charles White and Reid’s Yellow Dent

Seed corn for sale from St Charles White and Reid’s Yellow Dent picked before frost with high germination. Ear corn priced at 2.00 per bushel. Tipped and shelled ear at 2.50 per bushel. Contact R. W. Stoll Nebraska City Nebr telephone Dunbar 1213 3. Route 4. Jos W Stoll. 25 tfw.

St. Charles Reids Telephone Dunbar R. R JOS. W. Stoll Nebraska City Nebr

Thoroughbred Scotch collie pups advertised

Plattsmouth contact for Scotch collie pups appears as phone 2213. OCR shows a29 tfiw 2d trailing text. Readable portion indicates a classified notice seeking inquiries about pups.

Plattsmouth

Taken To Hospital After Acute Appendicitis Attack

Gus Whitley of Hotel Riley and member of the American Legion was rushed to Omada then University hospital with a burst appendix and severe poisoning. Doctors hoped surgery would relieve his distress but his condition worsened. Mrs Whitley reportedly in grave condition at Immanuel hospital in Omaha.

Gus Whitley Riley American Legion Omada Fred Lugsch University Hospital Altho Whitley Immanuel Hospital Omaha Whitely

Falls City girl wins health week prize

Little Miss Mary Lou Falter daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Falter of Falls City received a silver loving cup for her part in the Child's Health week program at the Falls City school She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs J P Falter and George E Dovey of this city.

State Journal of Mary Lou Falter John W. Falter Falls City J. P. Falter George E. Dovey

Music Week Features Many Fine Programs in Plattsmouth

The Plattsmouth Women’s Club music week runs May 6 to May 12 with events daily. Juvenile and First Ward school bands on Monday, Women’s Club Choir Tuesday, Men’s Glee Club Wednesday, Weeping Water band Thursday, high school programs Friday, and library recital Saturday. Sunday closes with church choirs and Mother’s Day settings.

Plattsmouth First Presbyterian Church First Methodist Church Weeping Water Court House

4-H Achievement Day Marks First Year Work

The W. W. and J. W. sewing circle hosted an Achievement Day on Wednesday May 1 at 2 30 pm. Miss Baldwin county 4 H agent attended and shared a charter with each club member earning certificates. Students showcased dresses, sang, spoke, played piano, and praised 4 H club work with mothers in attendance.

W. W J. W. Sewing Circle Miss Baldwin Myra Jane Brooks Margaret Lahoda Mary Mrasek Mata Schackness Leater Hirz Illa Taylor Elinore Smetana Amy Elliott Mary Francis Benak Emily Lorenz Nadine Cloidt

Ashland Coach Bion Hoffman Weds Beatrice Smith

Bion Hoffman and Beatrice Smith of Lincoln were secretly married August 24 1928 in Sidney Indiana. Both recently taught in Weeping Water with Hoffman as athletic coach and Miss Smith in first grade. Mrs. Hoffman is the Lincoln daughter of Rev Philip Smith and a State University graduate. Hoffman is Ashland High School and State University alumnus.

Bion Hoffman Ashland Beatrice Smith Lincoln Sidney Hoffman Weeping Water Philip Smith State University Bion John Hoffman Ashland High The Ashland Gazette

Good Crowd At Dance By Lezion’s Band

A strong audience enjoyed Lezion's mid week dance with Simon Harold and His Harmony Makers providing the music. The orchestra returns next Wednesday for the Junior-Senior banquet and a Dé Molays benefit dance.

Delly Lezion Simon Harold Dé Molays

Loan Offer on Cass County Farm Mortgage

Three thousand dollars is offered to loan on a first mortgage for a Cass County farm by T. H. Pollock.

Cass Co. Farm T. H. Pollock

Wind storm and two tornadoes hit Greenwood area

Two small tornadoes formed near Greenwood last Wednesday. One caused no damage near Greenwood Waverly as it rose. The other damaged Peters farm Fred Newsham Billy Laughlin John Kirkes and John Laughlin farms ripping roofs and outbuildings and uprooting trees before moving toward Papillion. No injuries were reported.

Greenwood Waverly Ashland Peters Farm Fred Newsham Billy Papillion

Local resident Phil Hirz confined by severe cold

Phil Hirz, a well known city resident, was confined to his home yesterday with a very severe cold. He was unable to report to his meat market job, but hopes are that the illness will pass in a few days.

Phil Hirz

Plattsmouth Library Adds Bohemian German Books

The Plattsmouth Public Library received a state university loan of Bohemian and German works for patrons. A summer Reading Club for grades 3-8, sponsored by Miss Jones, uses a flag and blue stars to track books read across genres with a fall treat. Plans for an Aeroplane Model contest for boys are announced with future details to come.

Plattsmouth The State University Miss Joness America Miss Jones Fai Miss Leonard

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Merro-Ing IVES Bestor & Swatek Farmers Mutual Insurance Co A. A. Wetenkamp J. P. Faber P. A. Hild Louis Friedrich Farmers Union H. M. Soennichsen Company, Inc Store of Big Values Hartford Fire Insurance Company Music Week Sonny Boy Suits Wescotts Library Notes Prompt Service Thomas Walling Company Poetity Tuk Tela
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