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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1921

Page

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Ad Club Lecture Illuminates Modern Advertising

The Lyric theater hosted an Ad club lecture presented by National Cash Register of Dayton. W H Farley spoke on advertising, salesmanship, and window dressing with slides and a film showing effective ad writing and white space use. Merchants discussed trucking freight to Omaha and urged cooperation with the Burlington railroad to boost city commerce.

Lyric Theater Ad Club National Cash Register Company Dayton Ohio W. H. Farley Farley Omaha Burlington Railromd Burlington

Mrs John Beckman to be buried here

The body of Mrs. John Beckman who died in Phoenix Arizona is to be brought back to this city for burial. L B Beckman son of Council Bluffs learned of the arrival and en route status by telephoning Phoenix. The long distance message relieved the family’s uncertainty about funeral arrangements.

John Beckman Phoenix Arizona

Birth of Little Maxwell Joseph Vallery in Plattsmouth

Maxwell Joseph Vallery was born in Plattsmouth Nebraska in September 1920. He lived eight months and three days and endured illness his entire life. On Monday night May 23 at 11 20 the child passed away in Omaha after care from his mother and family. He is survived by his parents and grandparents with many relatives and friends.

Printing Pride Remains Central to Our Craft

When you think of printing you likely recall our long history of quality. Our team highlights precision, durability and service from inks to finishes. We stand by trusted workflows and lasting results for publishers and businesses alike.

Teaching in Oregon Miss Porter Granted Subscription Extension

Miss Marguerite Porter formerly of this city now resides in Seaside Oregon and has been elected to teach in the public schools there for another term. She and her mother Mrs W F Porter have lived on the west coast for several years.

Joirnal Marguerite Porter Porter Seaside Oregon W. F. Porter West Coast

Capture of Noted Yeggs in Council Bluffs

Police arrested two prominent burglars near Eighth and Pear, identifying them as Frank Brown and Jack Kearns. Brown turned out to be Roy Green, a known criminal. both men await charges from County Attorney Cole and face potential state penitentiary time. Sheriff Quinten and the bankers association will review links to bank robberies statewide.

Jones Chandler Eighth and Pear Street C. Despain Iowa Nebraska Council Bluffs Sco C. D. Quinten Frank Brown Jack Kearns Quinton Brown Roy Green Kearns Cole Lincoln William Hughes Bankers Association

Payment of scalp bounties halted in Cass County

Cass County officials stopped paying scalp bounties for wolves and coyotes after county attorney A G Cole found that Section 479 requires a public vote before payments. A petition by fifty voters would trigger placing the issue on the ballot at the next election, delaying any payouts until 1922 at the earliest.

Cass County A. G. Cole Board of County Commissioners

Mrs Roy Cole Improving After Omahas Immanuel Hospital Operation

Mrs Roy Cole of Mynard is improving after an operation last Friday at Immanuel hospital in Omaha. Her family and friends are pleased to note her steady recovery and better condition.

Roy Cole Mynard Immanuel Hospital Omaha

Mrs Heinrich laid to final rest in church funeral

Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Heinrich were held at St. Pauls Evangelical Church with Rev. H Kottich. She longtime resident and devout member of the community, was laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers named from neighbors. numerous relatives attended from across several states.

St. Paul's Evangelical Church Fred Heinrich H. Kottich Oak Hill George Lutz Louisville George Schantz August Richter Hans Tams Peter Madsen C. W. Haffke Henry Zuckweiler Miller S. Dak Peoria I. P. Lutz Omaha George of Havelock Robert Heinrich Akron Colorado L. D. Hiatt Alice Louise Murray Paul Roesner Lincoln Frank Trilety John Janda Mary Jan

Card of Thanks From Fred Hein and Family

To kind friends and neighbors who with love assisted us in illness and sorrow. We express heartfelt appreciation for tender sympathy and beautiful floral remembrances for our loved one. Fred Hein and family.

Fred Heinrich

Death of Thomas Kempster Former Plattsmouth railroad worker

Thomas Kempster, seventy-one, longtime Plattsmouth railroad office clerk, died at his Los Angeles home. He left a widow and two daughters, Mrs. Morrissey and Mrs. Titus, all of Los Angeles. Funeral held Saturday in Los Angeles with pallbearers including J. H. Helps, Arthur Helps, Morgan Waybright, Wayne Twitchell, Walter Thomas, and Benjamin Elsen.

Los Angeles California Thomas Kempster Kempster Pacific Coast Plattsmouth Omaha Denver F. W. Morrissey W. A. Titus Undertaking W. A. Brown J. H Arthur Helps Morgan Waybright Wayne Twitchell Walter Thomas Benjamin Elsen Plattsmouth Colony

Fine Little Girl Born in Ray McCarthy Home

Early morning a first child named Rae arrived at the McCarthy household. The mother and the newborn are doing well, while the father is expected to recover.

Ray McCarthy Rae

Journal Office Offers Job Printing in Nebraska

Phone the Journal office when you need job printing of any kind. Best equipped shop in southeastern Nebraska.

Journal Office Nebraska

Rector Father Shine Admitted After Suspected Appendicitis

Father M. A. Shine rector of St. John's church fell ill Sunday evening and was diagnosed with appendicitis. He was taken to St. Catherine's hospital in Omaha by Dr. Dwyer, but conditions do not yet justify surgery and he will remain hospitalized until operation is feasible.

M. A. Shine St. John's Church St. Catherine's Hospital Omaha Father Shine St. Catherine’s Hospital Dwyer

Senior Class of 1921 Holds Fine Lawn Party at Parmele Home

The class and faculty of the local high school held a pleasant lawn party at Mr and Mrs T B Parmele's south city home. Helen Pontius read a class prophecy. Faculty member A D Bell supervised stunts and guests danced as iris decor and maroon green colors adorned the rooms with refreshments served.

T. B. Parmele Helen Pontius A. D. Bell Tmree

Funeral of Little Babe Joseph Maxwell Valleroy

The funeral for eight month old Joseph Maxwell Valleroy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Valleroy, was held yesterday afternoon at 3:50 from their southwest of the city home. Rev. H G McClusky conducted services at Oak Hill cemetery with many friends in attendance. The infant had suffered since birth and died Monday night. The bereaved parents receive the community’s deep sympathy.

Joseph Maxwell Maxwell Valleroy Oak Hill H. G. McClusky First Presbyterian Church

Investigating Case in Omaha Police Seek Fingerprints

Two city police representatives arrived to examine the arrest of Green and Kearns who were captured with burglary tools on Wednesday night. They brought fingerprinting materials to determine innocence or guilt. Kearns initially resisted until consulting his attorney but consented after learning it is required by law.

City Police Department of Omaha Green Kerrns Kearns

Thanks for kindness and flowers after our baby's funeral

The note expresses gratitude to friends for flowers and favors, with a special thanks to Dr. Livingstons and the ladies who sang at the infant’s funeral. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Max Vallery and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schiess and families, and Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Vallery.

Dr. Livingstons Max Vallery Joe Schiess C. F. Vallery

Jacob Tritsch dies at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha

Jacob Tritsch, longtime Cass county resident and Plattsmouth leader, died at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha after a brief illness. Born June 17, 1849 in Germany, he lived in Illinois before moving to Cass county. He served as county commissioner and was active in politics as a Democrat. Survived by his widow Elizabeth Volk Tritsch and three sons, his funeral will be held Sunday at St. Paul Evangelical Church with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Immanuel Hospital Omaha Jacob Tritsch Cass County Tritsch Manuel Hospital Germany Philip Tritsch Jacob Tatwell County Illinois Pekin Philip Horn America Tritseh Illiois Plattsmouth Illnois Elizabeth Volk Nebraska Platsmouth Eight Mile Grove German Evangelical Church Michael Tritsch Jacob Tritsch, Jr Cass County Court House West Locust Street St. Paul's Evangelical Church Oak Hill Cemetery

County leaders push federal highway work in county area

County Commissioner Fred Gorder leads active push as the state crew plans to begin work on the federal highway nearby. The article notes all commissioners are attentive to the local conditions and eager to see crews move.

Fred Gorder Fred Eagle

Book sale at the Journal office for kids and adults

The Journal office hosts a broad book sale for children and grown ups with a wide range of titles on offer. Titles span fiction non fiction and children's books inviting all readers to browse and purchase.

Journal

Weeping Water Assessor Reports Spring Property Showing

City Assessor G. H. Olive lists personal property at 530,620 and real estate at 516,705 for Weeping Water with a 200 household goods exemption and a ten percent reduction on real estate lowering the total. The report appears in the Weeping Water Republican.

G. H. Olive Weeping Water Republican

Young couple wed at Evangelical church near Louisville

Miss Mabel Meisinger and Mr. Harry L. Thimgahn wed Wednesday at the Evangelical church west of Louisville. Rev. Hartman officiated as family and relatives attended. The couple will visit Arkansas City before settling in Clay Center after June 1.

Evangelical Church Louisville Mabel Meisinger Harry L. Thimgahn Clay Center Kansas T. Hartman Dorothy Meisinger Leonard Wendt George L. Meisinger Arkansas City

Driving to Denver Browns Pass Through Town on Trip

Mr and Mrs G P Brown of Omaha traveled to Denver stopping in Louisville and Kearney for visits. They reported Nebraska roads were poor from heavy rains and high water in Kearney forced a forty mile detour. They expected to return via Bassett while Brown’s drug store is managed in their absence.

G. P. Brown Omaha Denver Spence Basset

Remembering the Journal and Sweetshop Helpers

The article honors Guy W Morgan and Mrs Morgan for supporting the Evening Journal staff with Morgan ice cream treats. Bobby Creamer of the Morgan Sweetshop delivered coup packages to boost morale, making the workers feel appreciated during a busy day.

Guy W Morgan Morgan Evening Journal Bobby Creamer Morgan Sweetshop

Chicago merchant Louis Friedrich visits Cass county

Louis Friedrich of Chicago brother of Martin Friedrich of Plattsmouth arrived in Cass county last Monday with Uncle John Lohnes of Cedar Creek. He traveled to see his gravely ill brother who has suffered two paralytic strokes and is not expected to recover. Friedrich notes Cass county changes and praises local farms. He works with Marshall Field in Chicago and says Chicago faces severe labor troubles with many unemployed.

Louis Friedrich Chicago Martin Friedrich Plattsmouth Louisville John Lohnes Cedar Creek Friedrich Cass County Marshall Field Louisville Courier

J R Hunter Improves After Illness

J R Hunter was reported better this morning than in the past day or two and there is hope he will continue to improve toward a full recovery. Blank books available at the Journal Office.

J. R. Hunter

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LYRIC Old Home T. E. Parmele Little Babe Louis Friedrich Here J. R. Hunter Better First National Bank Naional Bank
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