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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1925

Page

2

Union Visitors and Local Market Activity Noted

Earl Troop visited Union with friends last Sunday. Frank Sheldon marketed hogs at the Nebraska City market last Monday. John Whiteman assisted Thomas E. Fulton in the blacksmith shop during a busy period. County Commissioner C F Harris handled business in Nehawka last Monday afternoon. Walter Johnson Jr of Union looked after matters in Nehawka Monday morning. Miss Julia Troop stayed with Mrs Robert Troop this week while Robert Troop was away. Roy Waldo and Sterling Dodge visited near and at Talmadge last Sunday driving in a car. Mr and Mrs Ben G Martin and Mrs Paul Murdock visited Lincoln last Monday for shopping. Mrs Jane Brooks of Plattsmouth visited the neighborhood.

Earl Troop Union Frank Sheldon Nebraska City John Whiteman Thomas E. Fulton C. F. Harris Nehawka Walter Johnson, Jr Near Union Julia Troop Robert Troop Roy Waldo Sterling Dodge Talmadge Ben G. Martin Paul Murdock Lincoln Jane Brooks Plattsmouth Sam Brooks D. C. Rhoden Murray Henry Behms C. D. Quinton John H. Steffins Chicago Lievyd August Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Wm. August Henry Wessell Lemon B. O. Tucker Vera Goodridge Sheldon Stewart Rough L. R. Benson Oakland Paul Murdoch North of Nehawka Shenandoah Henry Fields Seed Company Delbert Switzer Omaha Edna Gorder William Robert Painter Maybelle Troop Elmer Metsinger Dodge Brothers Motor Car Dodge G. A. Murdlock Barton Snitphen Weeping Water Raymond Brandt Brandt Albert Alford Frank M. Lemon Woodmen Lodge J. P. Douglas Douglas Miss Maybelle Troop Nehawka High School Miss Maybelle Tony Hollenbeck Lynn Indiana Syracuse Nehawka Gun Club Walter Wunderlich D. D. Adams John Hanson Thomas Mason Wm. Obernaulte A. G. Wolfe Catherine Reymen Ashland Glenwood J. G. Wunderlich C. A. Rosencrans Cedar Creek Oreapolis

Genuine Ford Parts on Hand for Your Car Needs

Local supplier advertises genuine Ford parts ready for customer orders and personal use. Emphasizes readiness to furnish parts and perform quality car work with the best materials available.

Ford

Nehawka area residents and visitors noted in weekly roundup

Local residents and visitors frequent Nehawka and nearby towns, with trips to Murray Plattsmouth Lincoln and Omaha. Highlights include graduation notes, travel to Chicago for business, alfalfa cutting, fishing near Nehawka and Weeping Water, and a Dodge car sale inquiry.

Mary Pollard Tops Nehawka Scholarship Grades

Mary Pollard, daughter of Mr and Mrs E M Pollard, at thirteen, won a high scholarship average at Nehawka school. Her persistent study and close effort placed her near the top of all scholastic averages for the year.

Mary Pollard E. M. Pollard Nehawka School

Four Hog Loads Shipped from Murray to Saint Louis

R Troop of Plattsmouth Parr Young W O Troop and Robert Troop all north of Nehawka shipped four loads of hogs to Saint Louis. They left Murray last Saturday evening and were accompanied by Robert Troop and Parr Young to oversee the sale.

R. Troop Plattsmouth Parr Young W. O. Troop Robert Troop Nehawka Saint Louis Murray

Tragic Death Of Young Jimmie Banning In Oregon

Jimmie Banning aged about fifteen, son of James Banning formerly of Wee Hawka and Missouri Pacific agent, died last Saturday at the parents home in Wana Oregon after a period of illness. A message to his sister Mrs. Frank Sheldon confirmed the death.

Jimmie Banning James Banning Weehawka Banning Missouri Pacific West Wana Oregon Frank P. Sheldon

Farmers Union Cass County Convention in Nehawka

The Farmers Union of Cass County will hold a county convention in Nehawka on June 15 with many attendees, good addresses, a dinner, and a favorable reception. County president Ray Deikmann from near Eagle will attend and speak.

Farmers’ Union of Cass County Nehawka Ray Deikmann Near Eagle

Cold Year 1816 Report From Vermont Tribune

The Vermont Tribune recounts a cold year in 1816 with no summer ice except in July, snow over a foot deep in the mountains, and a man near Walpole freezing to death in August.

Henry M. Pollard Walpole The Vermont Tribune

Ladies Picnic at Arbor Lodge After Bible Class

Mesdames Albert Anderson and Frank M. Lemon led their class to Arbor Lodge after a Sunday Bible session. Despite cold weather, the group enjoyed a splendid picnic with husbands and others providing transport for the scholars.

Arbor Lodge Nehawka Bible Mesdames Albert Anderson Frank M. Lemon

Ladies Aid Meeting at Methodist Church

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church met with Mrs. Thomas Mason Jr. on Wednesday to attend to organization business and plan future work.

Ladies Aid Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church Thomas Mason, Jr

Pleasant Social Hour Ends With Luncheon by Mrs Mason

A social hour concluded with a most pleasant afternoon highlighted by an excellent luncheon served by Mrs. Mason.

Mason

Plattsmouth Falls Short In Nehawka Tilt

A tight nine inning game between Plattsmouth and Nehawka ended 10th inning as Nehawka tallied a run in the top of the frame and Plattsmouth failed to answer. The writer calls it a good game and invites a rematch.

Plattsmouth Nehawka

Nehawka Beats Bohemian Sluggers In Ninth Inning Rally

Nehawka overcome a 9 to 6 deficit to defeat the Bohemian Sluggers 10 to 9 at home. Stone Newbrice catcher scored the winning run as Frank Gradeville relieved starter Frank Wooster after a tough mound effort. Joe Krejel starred at shortstop with solid defense and timely hitting.

Nehawka Carper Joe Krejel

Colored ball team to play Sunday game in town

On Sunday at 3 pm a fast colored baseball team from the west will visit Plattsmouth for an amateur showcase. The locals aim to deliver a strong exhibition and the Plattsmouth team expects new uniforms soon to start the season in style.

West Omaha Council Bluffs Plattsmouth

Connecticut Returns Civil War Battle Flag for Connecticut Sword

The torn flag of the Louisiana Tigers Tenth Louisiana Volunteers will be returned from the enemy after sixty years. Connecticut appropriates 1000 to fund a Grand Army of the Republic committee to escort the banner to New Orleans. In exchange, Louisiana veterans will present the sword of Colonel Ledyard Colburn of the Twelfth Connecticut Volunteers. The exchange is hailed as a symbol of north south friendship.

Hartford Conn Louisiana Tigers Louisiana Volunteers Connecticut Connecticut Grand Army New Orleans Ledyard Colburn Twelfth Connecticut Volunteers Iran R. Wildman

Itching Skin Eruptions Relief with Dean’s Ointment

Persistent itchy skin eruptions trouble daily life until Dean’s Ointment is praised for its effective relief. Available at all drug stores for 60 cents.

Dean

Dennison Papers Highlighted at Bates Book Shop Display

Bates Book and Gift Shop offers a wide range of Dennison paper products including crepe paper and crepe paper napkins in a variety of colors and special designs for customers to inspect now.

Dennison Company Bates Book and Gift Shop

Scouts Start Back On Their Homeward Hike From Plattsmouth

Plattsmouth Boy Scouts complete the first leg of a four day hike to Nebraska City, despite chilly weather. Edgar Wescott stops at New Nebraska City for foot treatment, while Kenneth Sullivan cooks aboard the covered wagon. The group plans to return to Union tonight and home Thursday, continuing the charity baskets for hospital shut ins.

Plattsmouth Nebraska City John Larsh Union Kenneth Sullivan Edgar Wescott New Nebraska City

M. B. A. Donates for Plattsmouth Baseball Suits

Members of the Mechanical Department Association of the Burlington vote 50 to fund new uniforms for the Plattsmouth team. A committee will solicit more funds to equip the squad in time for the Sunday May 31 game against Green's colored boys from Council Bluffs.

Mechanical Department Association of the Burlington Plattsmouth

Bridge Parties Delight Guests at Mrs Cloidt Home

In a pair of spring bridge gatherings Mrs. A W Cloidt entertained guests last week. Winners included Mrs R W Knorr and Mrs E H Brady for women and George C Dovey and George K Petring for men. Spring flowers and dainty luncheons framed the events.

A. W. Cloidt Cloidt George O. Dovey E. J. Richey George C. Dovey George K. Petring

Poppies for Memorial Sold by Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary in this city sells Shirley poppies as a tribute to World War dead and a memorial to veterans in hospitals. Proceeds aid relief and hospital work, with poppies dispensed by the Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars in other cities of the state.

American Legion Auxiliary Plattsmouth France Flanders Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars

Poppies for Memorial Day Aid by American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary annual poppy sale funds rehabilitation and child welfare work for veterans and their families. Local funds support hospital care, clothing, meals, and education as widows and orphans receive aid. sixth graders help with street sales.

American Legion Auxiliary Veterans’ Bureau American Legion and Auxiliary Legion Nebraska

Thousandth Extra Base Hit for Cobb

Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers achieved his 1 000th extra base hit in twenty major league seasons and surpassed a longtime Pirates record held by Honus Wagner. Cobb, Age 28 in this report, has 44 hits with 19 extra bases this season and holds records for total bases and career singles.

Chicago Ty Cobb Detroit Tigers H. Wagner Pittsburgh Pirates Viger Cobb Georgia Peach Wagner

Omaha Attorney W. J. Hotz in City for Business

Attorney W. J. Hotz of Omaha spent a few hours in the city today attending to business matters.

W. J. Hotz Omaha

Kanka Family Heads to Omaha for Day Trip

Joseph Kanka and his wife with Mrs. John Gradeville aunt of Mrs. Kanka departed this morning for Omaha where they will spend the day.

Joseph Kanka John Gradeville Kanka Omaha

Calf Taken Up at Murray Nebraska

A yearling black steer calf is taken up on a farm near Murray Cass County Nebraska. The owner may reclaim by paying keeping and advertising expenses within 30 days of first publication. If unclaimed it will be sold under law with proceeds used to cover expenses. Glen L Rhoden Murray Neb is the notifier.

Murray Cass County Nebraska Glen L. Rhoden Murray, Neb

Vacation Bible School Opens at First Methodist Church

Vacation Bible School began this morning at the First Methodist church with a larger enrollment than last year. Mrs Edward Roman leads as superintendent with instructors including Relph Anderson May Barker and Frank Emory Pfountz guiding daily old and new testament studies over a three week session.

First Methodist Fiest Edward Roman Relph Anderson May Barker Frank Harkue Helen Wescott Isabel Marshall Frank Emory Pfountz

Yale Dinner Controversy Sparks Alumni Row

New York May 26. President Angell of Yale faces a dispute with Newell Martin and other alumni over honor at commencement dinners. Martin says he and fellow graduates will hold their semi-centennial celebration in Montreal to avoid Yale’s implied ban on those who might drink.

New York Matteéres Yale Angell University Newell Martin Martin New York Times Montreal New Haven Anrell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nehawka Department Our Bert Willis Garage C. D. St. John Telephone No Nehawka, Nebr Bluffs M. DB. A Shop Organization August W. Cloidt Flanders Field Vacation Bible School Dount Move Produce Co Tidball Lumber Co Poland China Nebr R. H. Ingwerson & Sons Taxpayer, JR Mammoth Grinde A. D. Rhoden Murray, Nebr
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