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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1925

Page

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Music Week Highlights Local Talent at Presbyterian Church

The city celebrated Music Week with a Thursday concert by the Eagles Band and an extensive program at the First Presbyterian church. Local artists including the high school choral club, P. H. S. faculty quartet, and Masonic quartet performed, with organ solos by Mrs. Goos and Miss Wadick and vocal items by Mrs. Begley, Clifford Cecil, and others.

Eagles Presbyterian Church Plattsmouth United States First Presbyterian Church E. H. Schuiler Garfield Park Manyewarne Anton Bojeck Frances Field H. F. Goos Kathryn Wadick James T. Begley Clifford Cecil Catherine Schneider B. A. McElwrin E. H. Wescott Raymond C. Conk Dorothea Pond Estelle Baird C. H. Peden Irvine Wiltse Catherine Flynn E. H. Weecott A. D. Caldwell

Louisville traveling bonds fetch good price at sale

The Louisville precinct issued 25 000 dollars of graveling and surfacing bonds sold yesterday at the courthouse by the county commissioners. Peters Trust Co of Omaha won with a 21 premium and a 4 percent rate, beating First Trust Co U S Trust Co and James T Wachob Co who also bid. Bonds dated July 1 1925 will be serial and retired annually.

Peters Trust Co Omaha Fridlans Dade Loutisville Court House Board of County Commissioners Peters Trust ,O First Trust Co U. S. Trust Co James T. Wachob Co

Married at Union Classic: Burbee and Wolf Tie The Knot

Miss Mable V Burbee and Mr Robert Brave Wolf wed last evening in Union with Rev C L Elliott officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Burbee, grew up in Union and counts many friends here. The groom, son of Mrs Lucy Wolf, is from a prominent Union family and a former WWI service member now in local business.

Union Mable V. Burbee Robert Brave Wolk C. L. Elliott Methodist Church W. C. Burbee Plattsmouth Womanhoood

Young Couple Married in Council Bluffs Ceremony

Miss Margaret Meisinger weds Glen Ebra cer in a Lutheran manse ceremony in Council Bluffs with attendance from Omaha and Iowa City. The couple, longtime residents here, will reside with their families before settling in the community.

Young couple wed at Presbyterian church

Miss Gladys Tulene and Mr Geeree Iske were joined in marriage by Rev H G McClusky in a double ring ceremony at Thuredor's Daily- Presbyterian venue. Maids Edith and Grace Iske and best man James Green stood beside the couple a reception and nuptial dinner followed at the Iske home in Platte.

Thuredor Gladys Tulene Geeree Iske Edith Grace Iske Rav Iske James Green H. G. McClusky Chris Iske Hear Platte Bnife W. A. Tulene Plattsmouth Lere Croom Sarpy Coufftr Sirsiske le Platte

Inebriated Stranger Detained On North Sixth Street

Officers Liher shal and Clyde Jackson detained a man driving a car on North Sixth street who claimed to have obtained water from Gnombha. The Auburn visitor, calling himself John Dee, paid $28.50 in fines and costs after appearing before Judge Weber. He was released without further incident.

Joe Lihershal Clyde Jackson North Sixth Street Gnombha Auburn John Dee Weber Omaha

Fine son arrives at Jackson home in the west

The Courier notes the birth of a 44 pound boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson in Inglewood California on April 22. The child makes the Jackson family two sons and adds three grandchildren for Mrs. Haddon. The couple plan a Nebraska visit this summer. Jackson, a former Louisville resident, worked as a painter for Frank Gobelman and married there.

George Jackson Inglewood Californian Jackson Clara Haddon Martha Haddon Haddon Mr. Jackson Frank R Gobelman Mrs. Jackson

Yoisville Party Fines Render Court Judgments

Louisville marshal Charless Reichart arrived with two men Lee Everetts and Andy Lund to face Sheriff E P Stewart. Everetts was fined 25 dollars and costs for intoxication and Lund 100 dollars and costs for possession of liquor in a case before County Judge A H Duxbury.

Charless Reichart Louisville E. P. Stewart Lee Everetts Lund Neliceska Everetts

Funeral for Private Floyd Mason Fason

The funeral of Private Floyd Mason of the 17th Infantry was held yesterday at Sattler funeral chapel. Rev. John Harkey led the service and interment at Oak Hill cemetery with military honors from the regiment. The procession featured the hand on Main Street, music including Nearer My God to Thee and The Dead March in Saul, and taps at the grave.

Floyd Mason 17Th Infantry Sattler John Harkey Oak Hill Cemetery Saul Comrad Oak Hill

Fishing will be good in Cass county this summer

State fisheries superintendent William J. O'Brien arranged a large stock of ringed perch fromCherry county shallow lakes that dry up in summer. The Angler fish car collected the catch and placed it in sand pits at Cedar Creek Louisville and South Bend for anglers this coming season. Ringed perch reach two pounds and are valued for sand pits.

Cass County Wiliam J. O'Brien State Fisheries Cherry County Cedar Creek Louisville South Bend

Rebekahs Hold District Meeting in Omaha

The district Rebekahs meeting was held in Omaha with large attendance including Plattsmouth lodge members. Notable attendees from the city included Mrs. Martha J. Peterson grand chaplain Mrs. F. H. Mumm outside guard Mrs. Sanford Short Mrs. Susie Bates Mrs. Bert Coleman Mrs. John Lutz and daughter Miss Helen and John Bates. The Plattsmouth lodge remains active with growing membership and involvement in district activities.

Rebekahs Omaha Plattsmouth Martha J. Peterson F. H. Mumm Sanford Short Susie Bates Bert Coleman John Lutz Helen John Bates

New Baby Born to Lutz Family This Week

This morning a six pound daughter arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward J Lutz west of the city. Both mother and child are doing nicely and the family shares great joy in the arrival with a proud father.

Edward J. Lutz

Clarence Beal Improves at Omaha Hospital

Reports from the hospital in Omaha say Clarence L. Beal clerk of the district court is showing notable improvement after months of illness. He recently sat up briefly and his condition has gradually improved, with hopes he may soon return home to continue recovery.

Omaha Clarence L. Beal District Court Beal

Mrs Streight Undergoes Sudden Operation at Hospital

William J. Streight fell ill with acute appendicitis and was taken to Clargtson hospital in Omaha where an operation was performed. The patient stayed in the hospital overnight with his wife and remains serious but hopes rise for progress within days. Mrs Evi Spier, daughter of Mrs Ight, visited the hospital today.

William J. Streight Omaha Clargtson Hospital Evi Spier Ight

Funeral of Mrs Allen Beeson Held Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs Allen Beeson oldest city resident since 1850 were held Thursday at First Methodist Church. The 89 year old devoted mother and active community member was laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery beside her husband. Out of town relatives included Mrs Jesse L Root and many Beeson family members from Nebraska and nearby states.

Alen Beeson Indy Prank Emery Pfloutz E. “Pf. Wenenti Jesus Oak Hill Cemetery

Will Leave For California From Plattsmouth

Barley F Cecil, after graduating from Plattsmouth High School, will leave next week to work on the west coast. He joins C E Wescotts Sons in California before moving to Oakland to head the work clothes department for Montgomery Ward. Glen Elliott already manages a Montgomery Ward branch there and has enjoyed several months of success. Cecil will be missed by friends in Plattsmouth for his activity in social and Methodist church circles.

Barley F. Cecil Plattsmouth High School C. E. Wescott West Coast Cetti Oakland California Pacific Coast Monttgomery Ward Company Plattsmouth Glen Elliott Cecil Methodist Church

First Assessor Reports For 1925 County Assessments

County Assessor W. H. Puls receives the first completed report of precinct assessors. B. F. Dill of South Bend finished timely in thirty days, reaching all taxpayers and collecting schedules. Other assessors near completion. two large checks daily expected to follow.

W. H. Puls B. F. Dill South Bend

Mrs Anton Mei Undergoes Tonsil Removal in Cedar Creek

Mrs Anton Mei, singer, underwent a successful tonsillectomy at Dr H C Leopold's office and returned home feeling much improved. The procedure addressed recurring throat trouble she had been experiencing.

Anton Meisinger Cedar Creek H. C. Leopold

Frank Krejci Undergoes Surgery in Omaha

Frank Krejci a North Sixth Street auto repairman underwent surgery in Omaha on Thursday morning to remove tonsils. The operation was reported successful but he will remain on the retired list for several days to recover before resuming his duties.

Frides Frank Krejci North Sixth Street Omaha Frank

Automobile Borrowed Near Girfield Park

Excitement rose as A W Smith found his Gato missing near Girfield Park after a concert. An alarm attracted police but the car was returned by a friend who had borrowed it briefly, leaving Smith safe to drive home.

Girfield Park A. W. Simith Emjith St the Law Trig Mr. Saith Mr. Smith

Phebus Cleared in Los Angeles Court Verdict

Joseph Glen Phebus once of Plattsmouth was acquitted in Los Angeles after Grace Moore claimed he was James W. Moore. Evidence from Plattsmouth and records showed PM Phebus had tied to a different life and job in 1904, clearing him of the charge. Friends in Plattsmouth welcomed the vindication and noted his position with a street railway firm in California.

Pluttlemouth Joseph Glen Phebus Los Angeles Phebus Grace Moore P Place James W. Moore St. Louis California City Plattsmouth California Clis Phelns Lirth

County board blocks William R. Patrick attorney fees

The Cuming County Commission disallowed a $911.02 claim for Patrick’s fees as prosecutor in 1920s cases. They cited Nebraska statutes 4916 4917 restricting special counsel in misdemeanor cases. Patrick represented the state in Quinton Jones Kaufmann and Holmes, winning most convictions, Holmes upheld by the state supreme court.

Board of County Commissioners William R. Patrick Friowine Nebraska Mr. Patrick Jones, Kaufmann Holmes State Supreme Court

Graveling Plans Build North-South Highway in Gass County

Residents of road district No 14 south of Weeping Water seek a two mill levy to fund graveling three miles of highway linking O Street Road and Weeping Water. Donations from Weeping Water area will aid the project, which aims to create a continuous gravel route across the county from Louisville to Plattsmouth and connect O Street with K of T and other roads.

Preidays Dbatiz Cass County Retnion O Street Piattsmouth Plattsmouth Louieville Louisville Schmader Farm

Dinner at St Luke's Rectory Honors Mrs Dunbar

On a Wednesday evening Father George D. Pierce and Mrs. Pierce hosted a small gathering at St. Luke's rectory to honor Mrs. Frank H. Dunbar president of the St. Mary's guild who is soon to leave the city. Her departure is felt as a loss by St. Luke's parish members for her active church work.

George D. Pierce St. Luke's

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Woman'’S Club Margaret Meisinger Glen Ebracer John Meisingcer Council Bivis S. B. Prince Meisinger Jone Iutheran Manse Council Bluffs John Meisinger Harry L. Kruger George Iske la Pisite Thuredoc Fine Son West Yoisville Charles Reichart Floyd Fason Infantry Clarence Beal Allen Beeson First Methodist Church Out of the City Jesse L. Root Charie McPherson Anthony Hedding Joe Teeson Wire Cotton Rose Kiss Grace Beeson Charies Beeson Cievelami, Olde Frank Paeson Alliance Tom Beeson Oakdale J. D. Hawksworth Osmond Glen Phebus Gase LS Angeles Gass County Plattemouth Attsmouth
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