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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1920

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Heavy vote reflected in Cass County results

Unofficial returns compiled by Cass County Clerk George R. Sayles show a large turn out, with Republicans gaining majorities. In the city Wray drew strong labor support while Harding lagged, More-Leach led GOP strongholds, Day and Morrissey won on nonpartisan ticket, Beeson led Briggs by about 1,000, Robertson unopposed, Rummeill unopposed for county assessor, with vote details cited.

Cass County George R. Sayles Wray Harding More- Leach G. Oo. F Judge Day Morrissey Beeson M. S. Briggs James Mo. Hobertson Clarence Beal William Rummeill

Bank cashier Ralph Larson returns home after hospital stay

Ralph Larson cashier for the Bank of Commerce of Louisville has left the Methodist hospital in Omaha after two weeks recovering from appendicitis surgery. He returned yesterday afternoon to stay with his parents Mr and Mrs L G Lareen as he continues his recovery with a few days of rest.

Ralph Larson Bank of Commerce of Louisville Methodist Hospital Omaha L. G. Lareen Ralph

Blank Books Available at Journal Office

Readers can obtain a wide range of blank books at the Journal office offering endless uses from note taking to ledgers.

Change in Time Affects Burling ton Shops

From Fridays Daily the Burling ton shops shift to eight hour days with 7 to 7:20 morning work and 4:20 quitting time. The altered whistle times upended city households as workers adjusted routines. Delays such as 7:15 start caused many late risers across the city, creating widespread stir among residents.

Burlington

Birthday celebration for Cass county resident John H. Becker

Yesterday marked the eightieth birthday of John H. Becker a longtime Cass county resident. Children gathered at the parental home for a reunion and a two course luncheon honor the elder Becker. Attendees included George A. Kaffenberger and wife Lincoln W A Becker H E Becker PF T Becker and family T Peacock and family F A Cloidt and family.

John H. Becker Becker Cass County George A. Kaffenberger Lincoln W. A. Becker H. E. Becker PF. T. Becker T. Peacock F. A. Cloidt

Woman Sues Burlington for 50000 in Nebraska Federal Court

Mrs Stefan Trnka administrator of Stefan Trnka estate sues Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad in Omaha federal court seeking 50000 damages for his death near Louisville on September 7. Trnka, a National Stone quarry employee, was killed when a dump car pinned him between the car and a loading dock. The family recently settled in Louisville after arriving from Greece.

Federal District Court Omaha Stefan Trnka Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Plaintif Louisville Trnka A. J. Beeson National Stone Company Burlington

League of Women Voters Meeting Highlights Discussion

The League of Women Voters held a regular session led by vice chair Mrs. E R Queen. Topics included anti immigrant policies sugar beet culture in Nebraska Californians view on the Japanese question and the Americanization of women with a musical interlude and a paper by Mrs G L Farley.

E. R. Queen Val Burker F. B. Shopp Nebraska Marietta Gray W. A. Robertson McClusky Estelle Baird G. L. Farley League

Birthday gift card line at Journal office

The Journal office offers a refined selection of birthday cards and gifts, promising exquisite designs and quality writing for celebrants.

Journal Office

Nebraska Teachers Association Session Discusses Consolidation

At the Omaha meeting Miss Alpha Petersen Cass county superintendent is scheduled to discuss consolidation in Nebraska. She notes rural districts created by Cass county experience and cites a state law easing consolidation and boosting rural schools to parallel smaller city high schools in study offerings and teaching efficiency.

Nebraska State Teachers’ Association Omaha Miss Alpha Petersen Cass County Nebraska Miss Petersen

Red Cross Drive For Coming Year In Plattsmouth

The fourth roll call of the American Red Cross will begin Armistice Day November 11 and run through Saturday November 13. A small soliciting committee will seek renewals as membership costs one dollar, with renewals possible at Plattsmouth State Bank with Miss Bernese Newell or Cass County Monument Works with Mrs. W. H. Smith. The drive supports a world renowned humanitarian cause.

American Red Cross Plattsmouth

Fred McMaken Improves After Oil Truck Accident

The McMaken family learns Fred, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McMaken, who was injured last Saturday when an oil truck struck his pony on Washington avenue, shows marked improvement after a period of serious concern and possible brain concussion. Relief spreads to relatives and friends across the county.

McMaken Fred J. H. McMaken Washington Avenue

Armistice Day Dance With Lamp Orchestra Planned

The American Legion arranged with Carl Lamp to bring his orchestra for an Armistice Day dance on November 11. Lamp’s Society orchestra was in demand in Omaha but agreed to perform, and bills publicizing the Armistice Day hop are being issued.

American Legion Carl Lamp Legion Lamp Omaha

Votes At 89 Years Highlight Grandma Smith’s Poll Visit

One of the oldest voters in Rock Bluffs district, Mrs. Marie Smith known as Grandma Smith, traveled from her home to the polls last Tuesday to exercise her voting right. She will be eighty nine at her next birthday.

Marie Smith Grandma” Smith Rock Bluffs

Will Bell Family Plans Move to Plattsmouth

Will Bell his wife and baby arrived in the city from Davenport Iowa and intend to settle in Plattsmouth where Bell will work in Burlington shops here. Bell is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Bell longtime locals of this city, who moved to Davenport years ago. Their return to Plattsmouth pleases old friends and promises a warm welcome.

Will Bell Babe Davenport Iowa Plattsmouth

State Teachers Meet in Omaha

The fifty fourth annual Nebraska State Teachers Association opens in Omaha with Plattsmouth schools closed for the week to permit teachers to attend. President A J Stoddard of Beatrice announces a reorganization plan proposing four meetings in Omaha Lincoln Hastings and Alliance and a new constitution to replace the present one.

Nebraska State Teacher's Association Oiaha Plattemouth Omaha A. J. Stoddard Beatrice Lincoln Hastings Alliance Stoddard

Loyal workers plan Christmas bazaar at church home

The Loyal Workers of the Christian church met at Mrs. J. A. Stearns home with Mrs. A. I. Comer assisting. They approved a December 17 and 18 bazaar and scheduled a chicken pie dinner for December 18, then adjourned for a social hour and luncheon.

Workers of the Christian Church J. A. Stearns A. I. Comer

Dawson family leaves city for Detroit residence

A. W. Dawson departed for Detroit Michigan where his wife and son reside. F G Dawson joins them there while Mr Dawson ends a Burlington shops career begun on arrival here in 1893. The move ends years of local friendship and introduces a new eastward home.

A. W. Dawson Detroit Mich Sife F. G. Dawson Mr. Dawson Michigan City Dawson Burlington City

Fred McCulloch Shows Improvement After Pneumonia

Friends inform that Fred McCulloch of this city is much better today after a severe bout with pneumonia. For several days his condition was critical but recent reports indicate he is rallying and may recover.

Fred McCullock

Eagles Class May Be One of State’s Largest Lodges

Plattsmouth Aerie No. 265 of the Improved Order of Faciers initiated fifty five candidates last night, boosting membership and signaling growth. State and local officials, including Moran of Nebraska City, attended and praised the lodge’s progress and ambition to build a dedicated home in Plattsmouth.

Fyiauys Towet Plattsdouth A. F P. Moran Nebraska City E. Fowler Nebraska Nére Eagles’ Hall Third Main Street South Omaha West South Mosler Joe Parks Abbott Beatrice Britt Omaha Tibbitts Falls City Playtsmouth Aenue Eagles Plattsmouth William Barclay State Aerie Plattsmouth Aerie

Ladies Auxiliary Meets at Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian church ladies auxiliary gathered Wednesday afternoon at the church parlors. Mesdames Will Rummell Fred Noiting and Mrs Tirz hosted. They discussed plans for a rummage sale to be held Friday November 12 at the Hotel Wagner with committees appointed to finish arrangements. A luncheon was served.

Presbyterian Church Mesdames Will Rummell Fred Noiting Mrs. Tirz Hotel Wagner

Webber Wile Estate Case Moves to District Court

In Cass County a probate dispute over John Webber’s $55 000 estate moves to district court. Nephew John Kunz cites the will admitting the document to probate in county court as Belle Bowdish and others challenge the will alleging the testator was physically and mentally incompetent at age 75. The will largely leaves real estate to Mrs Bowdish with 190 000 to Kunz. executor named as C S Aldrich.

John Webber District Court Cass County D. C. Dwyer J. A. Capwell John Kunz Webber Belle Bowdish Fawcett & Mockett Lincoln William A. Robertson Wiliam Deles Dernier Elmwood

Showing Improvement Miss Clara Rainey at Ford Hospital

Miss Clara Rainey, at Ford Hospital in Omaha, shows marked improvement after a severe appendicitis attack. Doctors deemed recovery doubtful at operation, but she is now growing better and may soon return home to the city.

Clara Rainey Ford Hospital Omaha Miss Rainey

Burlington guardmaster travels to Omaha for railroad conference

Charles S. Johnson, guardmaster in the local Burlington yards, was a passenger this morning bound for Omaha to attend a conference of railroad officials being held there today.

Charles S. Johnson Burlington Omaha

Moreland Theater to Get Modern Projection and Screen

The Moreland Theater will install a General Electric Mazda projection machine and a Gardner silk finish gold fibre screen to improve picture clarity and reduce flicker. The upgrades, to be supplied by Argus Enterprises through G R White, also include seat renovations for greater comfort.

Moreland Theater Moreland Argus Enterprises G. R. White Sun Theater Omaha

Progressive baker Carl Ankersen visits city on bread sales

Carl Ankersen of Weeping Water, a known baker with a large county trade and a strong Lincoln market, toured the city Thursday to assess placing his bread for sale here. He is described as a live wire in the baking trade with wide demand.

Carl Ankersen Ankersen Lincoln

Canvassing the Vote Begins in Cass County

The official canvass of Cass County votes starts at the courthouse with County Clerk George Sayles, Register of Deeds Edna Shannon, and A. C. Mutz overseeing tabulation of returns from the wards and precincts.

Cass County Court House George Sayles Register of Deeds Edna Shannon A. C. Mutz

Base Burner for Sale by W. T. Nolte

Nearly new large base burner offered for sale by W. T. Nolte. Contact phone number 3614 for inquiries. The ad lists a postal code fragment 2ta 2tw. as location identifiers.

W. T. Nolte

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