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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1925
Page
6
The W C T U held a pleasant Monday gathering at Mrs. C C Wescott's home with large attendance. Readings by Mesdames Vallery Leyoda and Pfoutz, musical numbers by new city teachers, and a Prohibition address by Rev. Pfoutz closed the afternoon.
The PT association program will run Friday at 2 PM in room 428 at Technical High School as part of the Nebraska state teachers meeting. Speakers include Mrs. Dan V. Stephens Fremont and Miss Edna N. White Detroit along with Miss Ruth Pyrtle Io ne and Dr. M S Pittman Ypsilanti addressing preschool education and PTA functions. Business meeting to follow.
Cass County board members heard how eradicating tuberculosis in local herds could raise hog and cattle values and premiums. Dr Spenser outlined steps for TB free certification, noting boosts from neighboring counties and the role of County Agent Leroy Snipes in administering tests and certificates for farmers.
Last evening a pleasant surprise party was held at the Ray Hose home on Oak Street honoring Mr Hose on his birthday. Guests arrived to greet him and celebrate with games dancing and refreshments ending with well wishes for many future occasions.
Scientists claim a medicine cures drinking and bootleggers long sold it. One drink can cure and fatally harm, turning a cure into a funeral.
The Happy Hundred supper at First Presbyterian drawn a large crowd despite rain. Harry A. Foster of the University of Nebraska spoke on The People, the Courts and the Criminal, highlighting rising crime, legal reform needs, and the push for modernized criminal procedure. Community leaders and new residents were welcomed. musical and skits entertained before a benediction to close.
A well known young man, famed for debating topics from evolution to socks, argued at Krueger and Peterson’s billiard parlor yesterday noon. On returning to work his trousers caught fire, extinguished amid suspense. cause unknown though a dropped cigarette or heat from the argument is considered. Chief Sandin and Claude Smith may review the incident.
The organizing committee reports generous contributions from local businesses to the upcoming carnival opening next Monday. Christ & Christ donate $15, Cedar Chest, Hotel Barber Shop adds five $1 vouchers for Boncilla massages, Popular Variety Store provides aluminum ware, and more voluntary gifts support the good cause.
Local readers are invited to place want ads in the Journal to sell items or find goods and services. Submit brief listings detailing item, price when known, contact method, and location to reach buyers quickly. Ads run in the next available issue.
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