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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1921

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Nebraska Savings and Loan Leaders Laud Industry Strength

President E L Hevelone of the Nebraska League of Savings and Loan associations praised the sector at the thirteenth annual convention in Lincoln. He noted no Nebraska association failed during a year of heavy fund calls and urged support for lawmakers who will back the important housing finance business. The meeting adjourned after officer elections and resolutions.

Nebraska Building and Loan Associations E. L. Hevelone Nebraska League of Savings and Loan Associations Lincoln Hotel Hevelone Savings and Loan Association Nebraska State Banking Department T. J. Fitzmorris League Lincoln Frank EB. Sidles

Death of Geraldine Schwatka in Omaha

Geraldine Schwatka, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Schwatka, born February 18 1921, died at three months and one day. Funeral at the Omaha home Sunday at 10, burial at Oak Hill Cemetery at 2. Mrs. Schwatka, formerly Fern Lair, was daughter of J Lair, long-time local residents.

Omaha Geraldine Marion D. Sehwatka Oak Hill Cemetery Schwatka Fern Lair J. Lair

Funeral of Little Lad Edmund Francis Eagan

Funeral services for eleven year old Edmund Francis Eagan of Seneca Nebraska were held at St Johns Catholic church at nine this morning. The body was brought from the west on No 2 and laid to rest at his grandmother Mrs Mary Wales home where it stayed until the funeral hour. Deep sympathy from many friends accompanies the bereaved family.

St. John's Catholic Church Edmund Francis Eagan Patrick Eagan Seneca Nebraska Mary Wales America A. C. Tulene California Mary O'Brien Pacific Coast

Naturalization Proceeding Filed in District Court

This morning Martin Walter Sjogren of Louisville filed for final citizenship papers in the district court clerk’s office. He was accompanied by E A Pankonin and John Ingram who witnessed the application.

the District Court Martin Walter Sjogren Louisville United States E. A. Pankonin John Ingram

Young People Marry in St John Church Ceremony

This morning at 10 o clock at St John s Catholic church Miss Violet Geuchenour wed Mr Michael J Hula in a nuptial service led by Father M A Shine. Attendants were Frank Ptacek and Agnes Gradeville. After a luncheon at Mrs Dan Rice s Wintersteen hill home the couple departed on the 1 58 Burlington train for a short honeymoon and plan to settle in town.

St. John’s Catholic Church Violet Geuchenour Michael J. Hula Hoy M. A. Shine Frank Ptacek Agnes Gradeville Dan Rice Wintersteen Hill Puarty Kinla Burlington West John Gondenour

Railroad sidetrack removal near Mason Home crossing

Missouri Pacific engineers removed a long standing sidetrack west of the Mason Home crossing. The work, prompted by a home committee, will allow roadway completion and a smoother crossing from paving to the Omaha highway.

Missouri Pacific Falls City Masonic Home Missouri Pacific Company Omaha Highway

High School Baseball Game Postponed After Schedule Mixup

Yesterday the local high school team failed to meet the School for the Deaf of Omaha as Iowa visitors misread the date and the game was deferred to next week. Despite a strong showing by the high school squad, turnout was low and city residents are urged to support weekday afternoon games instead of Sunday.

School For the Deaf Omaha Iowa

Advertising the Town in Plattsmouth Ad Push

Local business leaders in Plattsmouth fund display ads to showcase the town’s enterprises, utilities, schools, and churches to attract new residents and businesses. A hotel keeper reportedly abandoned plans to sell and relocate after reading neighbors’ advertisements.

Plattsmouth Nebraska City

Chamber of Commerce Holds Large Public Meeting

A large audience gathered at the public library for a Chamber of Commerce meeting. County Attorney A G Cole spoke on local neighborliness while Frank M Bester outlined good roads plans and the King of Trails marking. Discussions covered street lighting contracts with Nebraska Gas and Electric, a proposed free bridge for Platte River, and seeking an afternoon closing for Masonic Grand Lodge visit in June. The group also floated ideas for a new city hall site and a cobble stone renewal, plus a songfest led by Percy Field and H W Smith.

Public Library Chamber of Commerce Harry BE. Moss Omaha Chamber A. G. Cole Frank M. Bester Nebraska Nebraska Gas & Electric Company Nebraska Masonic Grand Lodge Henry A. Schneider George Johnson Platte River E. J. Richey Masonic Masonic Grand Lodge Plattsmouth Do. C. Wescott Main Street Percy Field H. W. Smith Waldemar Soennichsen

Journal office offers job printing services in southeast Nebraska

Phone the Journal office for any job printing needs. The best equipped shop in southeast Nebraska stands ready to handle orders with precision and reliability.

Journal Office Nebraska

St Luke's Guild Hosts Delightful Omaha Outing

Members of St Luke's Episcopal Church guild journeyed to Omaha to visit former member Mrs J H Donnelly. The group included Mesdames George Dodge Herman Herold F S White Martha J Petersen Mrs F T Ramee and A B Hassy. They toured Debra Donnelly's home enjoyed a luncheon and later visited the Dodge residence before a dinner and return by Burlington train.

St Luke's Guild The Episcopal Church J. H.,donnelly Omaha Mesdames George Dodge Herman Herold F. S. White Martha J. Petersen Donnelly Mrs. Donnelly St. Luke's Episcopal Church Str. Mary's Child Faulhier W. S. Leete Madame Leete Leete J. J. Wilson Orphan“Ee T. B. Petersen Marvy Rucker A. E. Fitt J. T. Begley Wilson William R. Egenberger A. H. Cushman Margaret Lola Standley Thelma Kroehler J. L. Meisinger Charles S. Dovey

Largest Class Ten Graduate This Year at Flattemouth High

Flattemouth high school celebrates the largest graduating class in its history with forty-nine graduates on Friday May 27 led by Mason Wescott and Miss Aliete Pollock as top honors. Seventeen boys comprise most of the class including Dean LDous lass Gladys Liston Jack Ledgewar Grace Beeson John Sattler Margaret Kennedy and others.

Thursedas Flattemouth High School Ideal Schcons Yourg Mason Wescott Aliete Pollock Dean Ldouslass Gladys Liston Jack Ledgewar Grace Beeson John Sattler Margaret Kennedy Thelma Hudson Ada Tulene Frank Lister Bertha Selinbeck Carl Schneider Alice Pollock Eleanor Hiber Chester Sporer Kathryvn Waddick Fae Cobb Hose Janda John Svoboda Thelma Olson Paul Winscot Mary Parmele Melvin Johnson Emma Wohlfarth Margaret Spangler Gustave Brubaker Pauline Bajeck Clara Trinity Ida Patton Adolph Hallas Wilma Rainey Clair Jludson Emma Knoflicek Erma Smith Genevieve Goodman Richard Beverage Foe Chase Fern Noble Verla Becker Helen Pontius Theodosia Kroehler Eva Crook Estelle Tritsch Joe McCarthy Clara Mae Morgan Lois Smith George Dovey Lloyd Meisinger Emma Albert

Death of Glenwood resident Marion Scott aged 87

Marion Scott longtime Glenwood resident and Civil War veteran died at his home Tuesday after a lengthy illness. He was 87 and father of Mrs. A. L. Conner, with four daughters and one son surviving. Funeral services were held this afternoon at his Glenwood home conducted by Rev. Thompson. Attending were Thomas Wiles and wife and Rev. and Mrs. A. G. Hollowell and Mr. and Mrs. Sterns.

Marion Scott Glenwood Mr. Scott A. L. Conner Co. K 2Nd Iowa Cavalry Scott Christian Church Thompson Thomas Wiles A. G. Hollowell Sterns

Blank books and office accessories at the Journal office

Local notice indicates stock of blank books and various office accessories available at the Journal office. Items include ledgers, notebooks, and writing implements for sale or use by staff. Limited quantities reported with no dates or prices specified.

Journal

Sermon Highlights Serbia and Balkan Life from Omaha Visit

At St Luke's Church Rev Lloyd Hoeldsaple of St Barnabas Omaha spoke on Serbia its people and customs. He described life there after the 1914 Kaiser assassination and outlined his planned church work in the country this summer.

St. Luke's Church Lloyd B. Holdcaple St. Barnabas Church Omaha Europe Serbia Balkan Father Hoeldsaple

Pure Bred Sire Users in Cass County Farms

List of Cass County farmers who use pure bred sires, including E. Eugene Fitch Nehawka Philip Schafer Weeping Water W F P Wright Weeping Water CC L Marable Plattsmouth W O Schewe Murdock F J Marshall Greenwood R C Wenzel Eagle James Johnson Jr Avoca E N Abl Louisville Luke L Wiles Plattsmouth R A Troop Plattsmouth Frank Pace Plattsmouth Claude JD Johnson Weeping Water Charles N Meyer Weeping Water Harry Nelson Nehawka F R Bird Elmwood Dietrich Koester & Son Weeping Water Henry Ludwig Avoca John C Knabe Nehawka Lisle Horton Elmwood Chris E Elgaard Weeping Water Chas Garrison Union J F Wehrbein Plattsmouth John Kaffenberger Plattsmouth Sears Davis Murray J R CC Gregory Cedar Creek Charles KE Ward Weeping Water.

Cass County E. Eugene Fitch Nehawka Philip Schafer Weeping Water W. F P. Wright CC. L. Marable Plattsmouth W. O. Schewe Murdock F. J. Marshall Greenwood R. C. Wenzel Eagle James Johnson, Jr Avoca E. N. Abl Louisville Luke L. Wiles

Printing Minds Rethink The Press Inventions

The phrase evokes a printer's pride and a focus on enduring craft. It hints at a company or era tied to improved ink, presses, or publishing tools shaping modern output and communication.

Death of Edmund Francis Eagan A Seneca Loss

The death of Edmund Francis Eagan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Eagan, occurred yesterday at the Eagan home in Seneca Nebraska after a short illness. He was born March 16 1910 in Plattsmouth. The family, including five sisters and two brothers Katherine Robert Margaret Rose Alice Maurice and Mildred, mourn his passing.

Patrick Eagan Eagan Seneca Neb Edmund Francis Eagan Plattsmouth Katherine Robert Margaret Rose Alice Maurice Mildred

Victrola Theft Reported From District Twenty Nine School

A Victrola was stolen from the district twenty nine school house six miles northwest of Plattsmouth last night. A neighbor who saw people casing the building recognized them but did not intervene. If the machine is not returned by Wednesday May 25, the thieves will be prosecuted and may face penitentiary time.

Plattsmouth

Death of Dr W K Loughridge in Omaha

Dr W K Loughridge a Cass county native and prominent Nebraska physician died at 817 California Street Omaha after kidney trouble. He was 48 born 1873 in Wilkes Barre PA educated at University of Nebraska and Jefferson College. Survived by wife mother and brother James Loughridge of Los Angeles. Funeral Monday in Omaha before burial in Cass County.

W. K. Loughridge Cass County California Street Omaha Loughridge Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania Nebraska Murray University of Nebraska and Jefferson College of Philadelphia Dundee Presbyterian Church Masonic Fraternity Scottish Hite Masons and Shriners Lodge of the Elks James Loughridge Los Angeles California

A Picture of Merit at Parmele Theater

The Parmele theater showed Down Home last evening to a large audience. Viewers praised its engaging home scenes and human interest while enjoying Buster Keaton in The Scarecrow as an additional feature for the final showing tonight.

Parmele Hunmier Buster Keaton

Walker Case Moved as Iowa Jurisdiction Cited

A county court complaint against Ray Walker, accused of robbing the Burlington train No. 14, was challenged by Judge Beeson who ruled the crime occurred in Iowa and the court lacks jurisdiction.

Ray Walker Burlington Beeson Iowa

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Building and Loan Associations Strong State League Babe Little Lad Violet Gouchenour St. John's Church Railroad Company Satun Jay Adam Meisinger Arthur Henry Thierolf Cédar Creek Philip Thierolf, Jr St Joseph Hospital Episcopal Church On Little Son Royal Neighbors Metropolis First National Bank N&syonal Bank Pattsmouth
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