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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
7
City council discusses widening Webster Boulevard approach and approves Legion show license remission. Details cover street work, viaduct petitions, curbside modifications, cemetery upkeep funding, water and sewer matters, and authorized purchases.
The Omaha Bee highlights Judge W H Westover of the 16th district as Nebraska's long serving jurist with 30 years on the bench. Born in Iowa, he moved to Lincoln Nebraska, studied at the University of Nebraska and practiced in David City. He helped found Sheridan County, served as county attorney, ran for district judge in 15th district, and lived with a large family including four sons in WWI.
The annual memorial services for Civil War veterans were held at the First Christian Church yesterday morning with large attendance. The service opened with The Battle Hymn of the Republic and included an invocation by Rev. Frank Emory Pfontz as part of the day honoring living and dead heroes.
Catarrhal deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation causing rumbling or imperfect hearing. If unchecked, hearing could be destroyed. Hall's CatarrMedicina promises to treat catarrh and deafness through the bloodstream, sold by druggists for over four years by F. S. Cheney & Co., Toledo Ohio.
From The Dails The Hallstrom residence on East Rock Street hosted two enjoyable bridge limecheons entertained by Mrs James C Mauzy and Mrs 3 F Warell. The first event Thursday awarded prizes to Mrs R W Knorr and Mrs W J Jeffenson with Mrs James T Begley winning the consolation and Mrs W E Rosencrane taking the general prize. A second party Saturday afternoon again featured spring colors and bridge with Mrs William Baird earning first prize and Mrs H A Schneider second. Mrs H G MecClusky won the consolation and general prize in the afternoon.
Bellevue plans a June 20 celebration marking 115 years since the Astorean Expedition founded Nebraska's first white settlement. Governor McMullen will speak while R. A. Kirkpatrick portrays the state's evolution from wilderness to a mighty region. The program includes Old Settlers Reunion, tableaux, music, baseball, and dancing with local club leaders directing publicity, concessions, and finances.
The National Industrial Conference Board reports American wages, measured by purchasing power, far exceed those abroad. Philadelphia is set at 100 with international comparisons showing London 45 and Berlin 29, among others, illustrating the broader wage disparity.
Regular annual meeting set for Monday evening at 8 oclock at the school. Treasurer election and approval of funds for school repairs to be discussed. Signed by Director F. G. Avll. Also an ad for Fancy Dennison crepe paper maps and party decorations at Estes Book and Gift Shop.
Yesterday afternoon the ladies of St Marys and St Lukes guilds were hosted by Mrs Martha J Peterson and Mrs John E Schutz on lower Main street. They handled guild business and enjoyed needlework followed by dainty refreshments.
The Dennison crepe paper solves many hostess decoration problems. See the line at the Bates and Gift Shop.
Bates Book and Stationery Store advertises its school supplies at the lowest prices this season, inviting shoppers to stock up for the new term.
The TC-5 airship wreck at Fort Crook Omaha was caused by a sudden cyclonic wind. The board found no fault by the crew or officers and praised their efforts to minimize injuries and damage. It recommended field mooring experiments for small airships and emergency takeoff plans. Major General George E. Duncan endorsed the crew's conduct.
A. W. White and family thank the Plattsmouth Volunteer Fire Department for saving their home from destruction and friends who helped save their household effects. Their acts of kindness will be gratefully remembered.
L. W. Beenberger and H. N. Dovey left last evening for Seward where Dovey will visit his daughter and family before continuing to North Platte to visit his son Dr. F. E. G. Dovey.
In the District Court of the United States for the District of Nebraska Lincoln Division the bankruptcy matter of Charles E. Stanton is listed. The filing for discharge was made May 26 1925 with a June 30 1925 deadline to oppose and file grounds for opposition in writing at the office in Lincoln Nebraska. Referee in Bankruptcy Dantel J McClenahan dated May 26 1925.
Mrs. O. C. Dovey was among the passengers on the early Burlington train today bound for Omaha where she will spend a few hours handling business matters.
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