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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1925

Page

4

Alvo News Recaps Local Visiting Business Figures

W. J. Aulthouse and sons shell corn at Rehmeyer elevator. Louis Marquette visits Alvo from Avoca. Dr. L Muter stays in Lincoln with his brother. Peter Knutzmann of Ashland for Sinclair Oil drops by. Keith Palley buys a Universal coupe in Lincoln. W. E. Newkirk decorates an Alvo house. John Skinner and Eddie Craig visit Liberty. Edward Casey and Mrs Casey attend Mothers Day in Alvo. Art Dinges buys a Universal touring car for John Nickles in Omaha. A. B. Stroemer’s mail route noted with new stove. Simon Rehmeyer family visits Weeping Water. H. D. Richardson sells candy in Alvo. Cc. S. Boyles visits Waverly. sixty car cattle market in progress. Dr. Muir reports birth of a son to Orville Robertson. Concrete walk repairs improve crossing. George Yeater returns from the south improved. Appleman and Young enjoy Ashland fishing trip. City officials outlined for upcoming banker’s convention and public events. Dr. L. Muir named clerk. C. S. Boyles treasurer. Charles Godbey street commissioner. Joseph Parsell to oversee city interests.

W. J. Aulthouse ‘and Sons Rehmeyer Alvo Louis Marquette Avoca Dr. L. Muter Lincoln Peter Knutzmann Ashland Sinclair Oil Company Keith Palley W. E. Newkirk Greenwood Mr. Crale Liberty Edward Casey Art Dinges Gatrece Omaha Universal John Nickles A. B. Stroemer Stroeemer Simon Rehmeyer Eddy Halli Weeping Water Nels Sogaard Otto Morenson H. D. Richardson Orville Robertson Sterling City of George Yeafer Yeater Harry Appleman North of Town A. O. Young Long

Local group members push welfare for Alvo town

A fragmented report notes harmony among members of an organization serving Alvo with officers well placed and actively engaged. Arthur Din- is mentioned among those leading efforts, reflecting a community focus on welfare and progress.

Alvo Arthur Din

Annual meeting of School District No 102 notices

Annual meeting of School District No 102 will be held in school house June 8 at 7 p m to vote 16500 for general school purposes beyond the levy limit and for other lawful matters as may come before the meeting. H L Bornemeier, Secretary. mi1t-$tinA

School House H. L. Bornemeier

Mothers Day Address Honors Living and Sainted Mothers

The church auditorium was adorned with red flowers for active mothers shaping world affairs and white flowers for sainted mothers who fought the good fight and left enduring memories. Rev Norlin delivered a fitting address honoring both living and dead mothers and the sacred role of motherhood.

Norlin

Mothers Day Celebration by Alvo Ladies Clubs

The Women’s clubs of Alvo joined in a Mothers Day program at the basement of the Methodist church last Thursday. The event featured a fine program by the Mothers’ Council andWoman’s club, followed by a social hour that encouraged appreciation for mothers and their sacred blessing to the country.

Alvo Mothers’ Council Woman's Club

Car Tumbles Into Ditch Near Alvo

Mr and Mrs Geo Broun of South Bend were visiting at Alvo last Wednesday when their car left the road and overturned in a ditch while they checked a gas stove in the back. They escaped with only rough experience and no serious injuries or damage to the vehicle.

Geo. Broun South Bend Alvo

Inter-City Golf Matches Result In City Contest

The Nebraska City team won first place in the Inter-City Golf Matches at the local course with Plattsmouth second Weeping Water third and Ashland fourth. Nine hole low score was Schmaus of Nebraska City with 32 and the best three round totals list Cornutt of Nebraska City 109 Westover Plattsmouth 110 Sehmans Nebraska City 111 Rasmussen Nebraska City 120 Holmes Plattsmouth 123 Loote Ankland 129 Kline Weeping Water 130 Davis Nebraska City 131 Panzer Ashland 132. The Plattsmouth golf club has been invited to visit Nebraska City on Tuesday May 19 with players from Ashland Weeping Water and probably Auburn and Pawnee City for a match over the course.

Ed Fricke Nebraska City Plattsmouth Weeping Water Ashland Schmaus Reese W. S. Cornutt Westover Sehmans Rasmussen Holmes Loote Ankland Kline Davis Panzer Playsmouth Nebraska City Club Auburn Pawnee City

Dinner Honoring Col Kinney and 17th Infantry Officers

The Chamber of Commerce hosted a musical dinner for Col Kinney and the 17th Infantry officers stationed near Plattsmouth at Fort Crook. The event featured a male quartet, brass selections, and vocal duets, with veterans and Captain George Ruthledge highlighted, ending with a band concert at Garfield Park.

Chamber of Commerce Col. C. ©. Kinney 17Th Infantry Guy Morgan E. H. Wescott L. O. Minor Sears Davis Davis Plattsmouth Fort Crook C. Kinney Frank A. Cloidt H. G. McClusky Raymond Cook 17Th Infantry Band

Recognition at Rebekah district convention in Omaha

At the district convention of the Rebekahs in Omaha yesterday Mrs. Martha Peterson of this city was elected grand warder the second highest district office. Mrs Freida Weingand of Omaha was chosen district president at closing sessions yesterday afternoon.

Rebekahs Omaha Martha Peterson Freida Weingand

Upholsterers Edge Tiners In Burlington Shop Game

In a late evening Burlington shop league game the upholsterers defeated the timers 3 to 2 after extra innings. Ed Gradoville and Reed starred for the timers, while Fred Sedlak and Baker powered the upholsterers with key hits.

Widow Withdraws Bid in Mortgage Foreclosure Case

Mrs Frances Morgan of Custer county filed in supreme court to disclaim any interest in the property in a mortgage foreclosure appeal by Arthur H McEwen against George R Russom and others. She explains her husband Alpha Morgan bid in the land at sale but died before funds were provided and requests withdrawal of the bid.

Supreme Court Frances Morgan Custer County Arthur H. McEwen George R. Russom

Farewell Dinner For Mrs Dunbar And Daughter

Mrs R A Bates hosted a pleasant noonday farewell dinner at her North Seventh Street home for Mrs Frank H Dunbar and her daughter Jane who will move to the west coast. Out of town guests included Mrs J H Donnelly Mrs William D Smith and Miss Ruth Smith of Omaha.

R. A. Bates North Seventh Street Frank H. Dunbar Jane West Coast J. H. Donnelly William D. Smith Ruth Smith Omaha

Soldiers Depart On Their Hike To Fort Leavenworth

Early morning reveille woke residents near Lake Wiles farm as the 17th infantry moved camp and began day two of their hike toward Fort Leavenworth Kansas. The unit plans to operate a Citizens Military training camp from August 1 to 31.

Lake Wiles’ Farm 17Th Infantry Fort Leavenworth Kansas Plattsmouth Plattsi Te Joe McCarty Platsmouth Fang Lang Infantry

Seventeenth Infantry Band Delights Plattsmouth at Garfield Park

Last night Garfield park hosted a high class concert by the Seventeenth infantry band directed by Sergeant Franks. The program featured classic band numbers including War Songs of the Boys in Blue and Armor Ice Patrol, plus popular contemporary hits. A large crowd braved the chilly evening and praised the performance as a top musical treat in months.

Mr. Davis Thomas Wiles C. A. Rawls W. G. Kieck W. C. Schaus E. H. Wescott Josephine Altman 17Th Infantry George Ruthledge Co. L Plattsmouth Ruthledge Helen Wescott Kathleen Garfield Park H. G. Melusky Presbyterian Church Plattsamouth Seventeenth Infantry Franks Boys In Blue Armorice Patrol

MASONS ELECT OFFICERS

The Masonic Lodge met in regular session to elect officers for the next year. Dr. M. A. W. Thomas was elected Master, H. A. Crozier Senior Warden, J. W. Richison Junior Warden, E. Ratazour Treasurer, and O. E. Powers Secretary.

Masonic Lodge M. AW. Thomas A. Crozier J. W. Richison E. Ratazour O. E. Powers Weeping Water

Denver Real Estate Operator Dead a Mystery Deepens

Denver authorities plan to exhume C. H. Blank amid claims he was poisoned or not dead. Dr Abbott who signed the death certificate and the widow Hannah Blank face accusations of obtaining money under false pretenses. Abbott says Blank may have been hypnotized and buried alive.

Denver Colo C. H. Blank Foster Cline Blank Hannah Blank EH. S&s Dr. Abbott

Increase in population reports two new sons

The stork has been active in the vicinity, delivering two fine husky lads. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Easteridge welcomed an eight pound son who arrived on Sunday, and Mr. and Mrs. George Gutbrod celebrated the birth of a son in their household.

Stork Fred Easteridge George Gutbrod

Sweet Clover Seed Germination and Prices Listed

Seed alert notes strong germination for high quality Sweet Clover seed. Another shipment arrives at 7.50 per bushel with Nebraska state analysis 2 percent germination and 99.5 percent purity. W. F. Nolte Mynard reports 215 d&w.

Nebraska W. F. Nolte Mynard D&w

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alvo Department Bankers’ Convention Dr. L. Muir C. S. Boyles Charles Godbey Joseph Parsell New Council John Deere International Line Geatman Hardware Journal Spring Surprise Burlington Shop Ed Gradoville Frank Rebal Shea Tinners Reed Baker Eduard Hollatky Wimers Louie Wooster Fred Warren Frank Meade Evans Klein Dineen Leavenworth Union Fagles Hall Masons Langhorst Fricke Burlington Station W. W. Gillett Bogtor John A. Gr Ad. Ro Beick William Keie Plattsmouth Loan & Building Asseciation Buick John B. Livingston Garner
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