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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1925

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Baccalaureate Service Honors Class Of 1925 At Plattsmouth

The class of 1925 at Plattsmouth High School heard Rev. H. G. McClusky deliver a Poise themed sermon at First Presbyterian Church. He urged balance through Christ, urged duty to face obligations, and highlighted rest and strength found in faith amid life’s trials.

Plattsmouth High School First Presbyterian Church H. G. McClusky Cordelia Black Oscar Campbell Midred L Crom Elmer R. Fitchorn Damian F. Flonn Leslie A. Gansemer LaVern B. Glaze Clara B. Gobelman Frank M. Godwin Edna M. Go Lela E. Parker Ruth A. Patton Clyde R. Ptak Harley A. Puls Edith M. Quinton Anna ©. Sedick Forreat B. Shrader Anse M. Smetana Verna V. Smith Frances I. Stewart Pertila L. Stoehr Nellie V. Stout Ruth E. Tidball Fred P. Trilett Walter Tritsch Antonia Vanek Denice Vroman Mabie G. Vroman Ross M. Warsz W. Victor Wehrbein Helen R. Wescott Ella Margaret Wiles Helen M. Worl Walter R. Robb First Christian Church Israel Frank Emory Pfoutz First Methodist Church H. W. Black Life Eternal H. W. Binck Estelle Baird Frank A. Clarct Hev Geores BD. Pierce St. Luke's Archbishop Trench Matthew Christ Paul Jesus Christ God Ganges Allah Epiris Pagan Crand Tereble Peter St. Paul Paderewski Poland

Return From Long Stay In Old England

Jack McLean and wife return to Omaha after several years in England visiting relatives near the Scottish border. They describe rough Atlantic crossing, fog and storms, and talk of England’s unemployment and industrial decline, coal and shipbuilding cuts, and Soviet influence concerns.

Jack McLean Masonic Lodge England Mr. McLean New York Omaha Richard Averd McLean Avyard Liverpool White Star Boston United States Isles Corl France Germany Europe Averd

Assessors Return Reports Near Completion

The Mt. Pleasant precinct assessor Wilson Gilmore and South Bend’s B F Dit were among the first to file their returns with County Assessor W H Puls. Puls expects most assessors to complete their reports in the next few days as work winds down.

W. H. Puls Wilson Gilmore Mt. Pleasant B. FL Dit South Bend Mr. Puls

Return from Florida Shopp Family Plans Nebraska Summer

Frank B. Shopp his wife and daughter have returned from Fort Lauderdale and Miami Florida. They are preparing their Tenth and Pearl Street home for summer and expect W. H. Newell father of Mrs. Shopp to visit Nebraska for the season.

Frank B. Shopp Fort Lauderdale Miami Florida Tenth Pearl Streets W. H. Newell

Miss Anna Seiver Heads York Exchange Lead Operator

The article notes Miss Anna Seiver, formerly with the local telephone exchange, becoming head operator at York a major Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph company exchange. Her father Hans Seiver visited York after attending the state A. O. O. W. convention in Grand Island and admired the I. O. O. F. home in Nebraska.

Anna Seiver York Lincoln Telephone & Tele-graph Company Miss Seiver David City Hans Seiver Grand Island Nebraska

Mrs Kirkham Better After Rochester Hospital Stay

Mr. and Mrs. Beal of this city report their daughter Mrs. B L Kirkham of Belle Fourche South Dakota is improving at Mare hospital Rochester Minnesota after tumor surgery. Screw removed recently and she shows gains in strength and hopes to return home soon. Mr. Kirkham once worked with the Journal and Cass County Democrat here.

Mrs. Kirkham Mr. Kirkham Journal Cass County Democrat

Funeral Services of Roware Young Held Today

Funeral services for Howard M. Young were held today at 2 PM at his Pearl Street home with Rev. Frank Emory Proutz of First Methodist conducting. Mrs. E. H. Wescott sang hymns as family requested. The body was buried at Oak Hill cemetery. Young, 76, born near Mount Lay Ohio, died May 18 1925 after paralysis. He lived in Plattsmouth 34 years, married Martha R. Young in 1877, later worked as a bill poster. He leaves wife, sister Ella Rector, four nephews, two nieces, and daughter Mable Middaugh predeceased him.

Avlock Pearl Street Hower M. Young Frank Emory Proutz First Methodist Church E. H. Wescott Jesus Oak Hill Cemetery Howard M. Young Mount Lay Ohio Martha R. Young Youngsville Ashland Nebraska Plattsmouth Young Bill Ella Rector Darton Mable Middaugh Mr. Young Presbyterian Church

Minister Attends General Assembly Meeting in Columbus

Rev H G McClusky leaves for Columbus Ohio to attend the Presbyterian Church US General Assembly convening May 20 to plan church work and elect officials Nebraska delegates include McClusky and prominent figures William J Brian and Edwin Hart Henks D D Omaha. Mrs John Hiber visits Omaha during the Burlington train ride.

H. G. McClusky Columbus Ohio General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church of the United States McClushy Nebraska General Assembly William J. Brian Edwin Hart Henks D. D Omaha McClusky John Hiber That City Burlington

Stop Look and Listen Urged at Railroad Crossings

Omaha division superintendent N. Allen of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy's railway calls for strict observance of the stop look and listen rule by auto drivers. He cites rising grade crossing accidents despite automatic signals and warns personal responsibility is key to reducing wrecks at crossings.

Allen Omaha Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission

Hold Pleasant Meeting Of W H E Club At Schlater Home

Last evening the W H E club members enjoyed a pleasant social at Miss Mildred Schlater’s North Third street home. The gathering featured bridge with Miss Esther Heafey as top winner and a fitting prize. Refreshments capped the enjoyable occasion.

W.H. E Mildred Schlater North Third Street Bridge Esther Heafey

Returns From Hospital

Thomas F. Murphy, recently at St. Joseph hospital in Omaha, was brought home last evening as his condition improves. Friends are glad to see him back home and hope continued improvement in the quiet of his home.

Tuesaday Thomas F. Murphy St. Joseph Hospital Omaha Tom

Runaway Youth Earl Marlin Recovered in City

A 14 year old Springfield boy Earl Marlin disappeared from home and traveled by rides to this city. Officer Clyde Jackson questioned him about his identity and confirmed he was the missing Springfield youth. Parents were notified and retrieved him to return home.

Earl Marlin Springfield Clyde Jackson Jackson

Rev Walter R Robb Rejoins First Christian Church

Friends celebrate Pastor Walter R Robb accepting the call to continue as spiritual advisor of the First Christian Church for the coming year. His leadership has expanded church activity and membership, and his strong pulpit work is praised by supporters citywide.

Walter R. Robb First Christian Church Robo Ernest Robb

Dr Lake Improves at Swedish Mission Hospital

Plattsmouth friends note Dr L B Lake is slightly better at the Swedish Mission hospital in Omaha after a week with a severe infection in the left leg. The condition remains serious but recovery is expected and he will stay in bed for some time. Mrs Lake is a daughter of Mrs J R Vallery and the Lakes visit locally often.

Plattsmouth L. B. Lake Swedish Mission Hospital Omaha Altho

Health Conference Planned for School Age Children

Plans are complete for a health conference serving all children under school age. Examinations will take place at Central, Columbia, and Wintersteen Hill school buildings with local doctors and dentists donating time and two state nurses assisting to examine all who wish. Watch this paper for further notices.

Central Columbia Wintersteen Hill

Death summons Pioneer Plattsmouth Woman Mrs Ballance

Euphemia Hill Ballance, a longtime Plattsmouth resident born in Glasgow on October 21 1848, died after months of declining health. She leaves husband William Ballance two daughters Jeanette Tartsch and Ethel Morgan four grandchildren and several siblings and was active in St Luke's parish and the Eastern Star. Funeral is set for Thursday at 2 pm from the Granite Street home with interment at Oak Hill cemetery beside her son France Ballance and infant son William.

William Ballance Baliance Euphemia Hill James and Mary Hill Glascow Scotland New World United States Ballance St Luke's Jeanette Tartsch Sioux City Iowa Ethel Morgan Hay Springs Nebraska Marlon Jean Morgan Alex Ballance Mery Pease Michigan City Ind William Lewry St. Louis Home Order of Eastern Star Granite Street Oak Hill Cemetery France Hallance William

Nehawka Merchant F P Sheldon Visits Court House

Nehawka merchant F P Sheldon was in the city yesterday afternoon for a short time attending to business at the courthouse.

F. P. Sheldon Nehawka

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Bagdad Garfield Old England John McLean Mrs. Kirkham Better Roware N. C. Allen Christian Church Mondsey’s DR. Lake
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