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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1920
Page
2
Frank Detlef of Omaha visited his wife Mrs Detlef who was operated on yesterday morning at Immanuel Hospital. Doctors reported she is resting easily and should continue to improve barring unforeseen circumstances as of today.
Miss Elizabeth Heil, who had been in the city for a brief visit with friends, returned yesterday to her home.
The Epworth League celebrated its birthday with a picnic at the church parlors after weather canceled the original Elliott farm venue. About fifty members attended games and discussed plans for the district convention to be held in the city on June 16 to 17, with a large birthday cake and a penny collection from each guest to boost the treasury.
Congressman F. Reavis reports from Nebraska that the compensation bill, passed by the Ways and Means Committee, will be approved quickly. He says he will vote for the measure to provide near satisfactory compensation to former service men along with farm home aid and vocational training.
The Journal office announces a sale of the popular copyright books currently in stock. Shoppers can browse a curated selection of titles from well known authors and publishers.
This morning at Trinity Cathedral Omaha opened the annual council of the Episcopal church of Nebraska. Bishop E V Shayler delivered his message. Delegates including Bishops Morrison and Womilcock and leaders like Miss Tillotson and Paul Brindell will address sessions. A mass meeting is slated for Brandeis Theater Sunday.
Friends gathered at the Harris home to honor Mrs Harris with a surprise celebration marking her forty fourth anniversary. The evening included five handed games, music, refreshments, and a tastefully given gift from the group.
Two residents of the Nebraska Masonic Home died after long illness. Mrs. Charlotte Osterrich born 1854 in New York State lived at the home since 191? and died at 1 PM. She was a member of Vesta chapter Order of the Eastern Star Omaha and funeral was held at the home with interment at Owl PHL cemetery. Mrs. Amy Dunfee, 60, had lived at the home since 1915 after moving from Lincoln. She leaves a husband in Indiana and a sister in Lincoln. No funeral arrangements set awaiting Eastern Star guidance in Lincoln.
Emil Konkal travels to Omaha this morning to spend the day and handle assorted business matters.
Reports from Nehawka and Union describe heavy rain yesterday afternoon. Weeping Water creek rose out of its banks near Nehawka and near Union, flooding nearby farmland. Mattsmouth area saw lighter rain with no damage. The line of heavy rain stretched from Nebraska City north to this city and from Murray south to the Oree county line.
Last night the loyal aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles hosted members and families at the Coates block club rooms. Guests enjoyed card games and a dance with the Magic orchestra. A luncheon followed, described as tempting and ample. Dr EB Brendel of Murray was in the city for a few hours visiting professional matters.
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