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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1925

Page

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Walter Burke Bound Over to District Court

Walter Burke faces a district court trial for possession of intoxicating liquor after being bound over by Judge A H Duxbury. A cache of liquor found south of the Burke home linked Burke to the crime. Glen Mason testified Burke discussed moving the liquor. Bond set at 1000 dollars. Burke remanded to county jail if not posted.

Walter Burke A. H. Duxbury Burke Burke Place Kiick Glen Mason Walter Scheus Mason

C S L Club Meets At Mrs Graves Home

The Christian church C S L club was entertained at Mrs J H Graves home on Granite Street for an all day session. The members spent the day sewing and making needlework items for future use and shared a basket dinner at noon with assorted dainties.

C. S. L. Club Christain Church J. H. Graves Granite Street

Local Merchants Donate To Legion Elks Carnival

Plattsmouth merchants increase support for the American Legion Elks carnival with new donations. J. W. Crabill provides $9 in merchandise, Hotel Barber Shop contributes five Olive Oil shampoos, C A Rosencrans Barber Shop adds five Boncilla massages, Chilton & Fullerton $3 in lunch coupons, Platts Motor Co. a $10 gasoline coupon book, Walton Cafe a $5 meal ticket.

American Legion-Elks Plattsmouth J. W. Crabill A. Rosencrans Chilton & Fullerton Platts Motor Co Walton Cafe

W. H. E. S. Club Meets at Miss Hiber Home

The W. H. E. S. club of city ladies met at Miss Eleanor Hiber's home Friday evening. Auction bridge provided entertainment with Miss Nell Mullen favored by winning the first prize. Refreshments complemented the pleasant gathering.

Eleanor Hiber Nell Mullen

Has Steel Removed From Murray Man Left Leg

Yesterday afternoon Mont Shrader of near Murray had the steel piece removed from his left leg after it lodged there for days. Dr. J Livingston performed the operation which brought great relief. Shrader was injured when a wedge broke and the steel penetrated to the bone. removal allows him to begin recovery.

Mont Shrader Murray J. Livingston Mr. Shrader

Birthday Party Marks St Luke’s Church Membership

Last evening St Luke’s Church held a birthday party for its members as part of Entertainment Week. Hostesses Mrs J B Livingston Mrs John E Schutz Mrs Leslie Turpin and Mrs Henry McMahen organized the event at the rectory with Father and Mrs Pierce assisting. Helen Clement won the cartoon identification contest and a money guessing contest tied between R W Clement and John Schutz, with Schutz prevailing after a draw. The evening featured dainty refreshments and strong attendance, praised as one of the parish’s most successful events.

St. Luke's Church St. Mary's Guild J. 8. Livingston John E. Schutz Leslie Turpin Henry McMahen Pierce Helen Clement R. W. Clement John Schutz Mr. Schutz

City Attorney Loses Clothes In Fort Omaha Incident

City Attorney J A Capwell, training at Fort Omaha, reported loss of wardrobe valued at $50 left in a garage. He discovered the clothing vanished from his parked car, though he wore his uniform and could return home in it.

J. A. Capwell Fort Omaha Metropolis Ormes

Splendid Art Work by Local High School Students

Two students Anna Peoples and John UWhick at the high school produced posters that boost the Citizens Military Training Camp program. The artworks are on display in the Journal office window and showcase notable talent and future potential in art.

Anna Peoples John Uwhick Journal

Injured Hand Improving for Mrs. Cloidt

From Friday's Daily report Mrs. Frank A. Cloidt’s badly injured hand shows improvement. She suffered a bruised and skinned hand when caught in an electric wringer while performing household duties. X rays showed no fracture and doctors expect a swift recovery.

Frank A. Cloidt

Heavy Penalty for Liquor Sales in County Court

Frank Krejci received a heavy sentence under the new pint law after being arraigned on two counts of selling liquor and one for possessing intoxicating liquors. He was fined £2300 and jailed 90 days following an arrest tied to a staged sale observed by Sheriff Stewart Deputy Schaus and Constable Brittain.

Dallyvy Frank Krejci Krejer Krejci Stewart Schaus Jack Brittain Mr. Krejer Constable Brittain Brittain Omaha Mr. Krejci

Sanitary Meat Market Adds New Refrigerator Display

The Sanitary Meat Market on South 6th street owned by Clark & Mullen adds a large up to date refrigerator case to display meats and cheese. The firm already operates a white cross case, ensuring constant refrigeration and quality for customers. The new equipment aims to boost market efficiency and service.

Sanitary South 6Th Street Clark & Mullen

Return of Harry Paisall from Illinois Details Weathered Road Troubles

Harry Paisall and his sister Mrs. Barney Bardwell returned to Plattsmouth after visiting Bloomington Illinois. They reported treacherous Iowa roads and mud making the trip difficult. Bardwell, once a notable Plattsmouth basketball player, remains badly injured from last year’s Illinois Central wreck while firing on a freight train. He is an invalid with three head wounds and ongoing treatment.

Harry Paisall Bloomington Illinois Barney Bardwell Illinois Central Bardwell

Your ad in the Journal reaches broad buying audience

The notice claims the Journal advertisement is seen by 175 percent of the buying public, suggesting unusually wide reach and impact for promoting products or services.

Will Teach in the East Miss Hassler Leaves for New Post

Miss Anna Hassler departs for Daykirk New York to teach commercial courses in bookkeeping and accounting. She has years of local experience with the Bank of Cass County Livingston Loan Building association and Standard Savings all in Omaha. Her recent studies in Chicago and Omaha prepare her for the eastern school posting and friends extend warm wishes.

Anna Hassler East Daykirk New York Omaha Hussler

Planning on a New Garage on So Fifth Street

Deily-Frank E. Vallery, owner of the sales pavilion on South Fifth Street, plans a new garage on the lot to provide storage and an office for his real estate and buying selling business. He also contemplates expanding the pavilion and has traded most real estate for improved farm land near Genoa Nebraska. Petring acquires South Central garage on South 24th Street Omaha and Vallery secures 160 acres east of St Ed wards in exchange for Silver Creek and Perkins county property.

Frank E. Vallery Sales Pavillion Vallery Frank Genoa Nebraska George Petring South 24Th Street Omaha Petring St. Edwards Silver Creek Perkins County

Calvin Maston Dies in Omaha At 19

Calvin Maston died at University hospital in Omaha after two weeks of treatment and an operation. His remains were sent to Greenwood where he lay in state at his mother's home before Friday’s funeral at the Christian church. A Greenwood High School graduate of 1925 he had been a cripple for years from a childhood injury. pallbearers and flower girls from the senior class of Greenwood High served at the service. The burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery.

Calvin Maston University Hospital Omaha Greenwood Christian Church Calvin Greenwood High School George Maston

Enjoyable Birthday Party for Florence Kaufmann

Last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Kaufmann a select group celebrated Florence Kaufmann sixteenth birthday with games dancing and refreshments. Attendees included Mary Holy Helen Smetana Anna Krejci Bessie Kosta Mildred Kosta Mary Duda Anna Duda Teresa Donat Fred Sedlak Louis Sedlak Mike Duda Harry Collins Michael Slatinsky Henry Krejci and Thomas Lenhart.

Henry Kaufmann Florence Kaufmann Mary Holy Helen Anna Smetana Anna Krejci Bessie Mildred Kosta Mary Anna Duda Teresa Donat Messers Fred Louis Sedlak Mike Duda Harry Collins Michael Slatinsky Henry Krejci Thomas Lenhart

Plattsmouth High Defeats Auburn 3 to 0 in Narrow Battle

Plattsmouth High School edged Auburn 3 to 0 on Auburn grounds in a hard fought game. Plattsmouth controlled the line, forced Auburn to downs near midfield, and Carl Keil’s drop kick sealed the win in the final period. Captain Harlin Gorder played through an earlier injury as Plattsmouth prepares for Creighton Prep next Friday.

Datiy Plattsmouth M High School Auburn Plattsmouth Carl Keil Nemaha Dexus Plattsmouth Knights Harlin Gorder School of the Deaf Creighton Prep School of Omaha

Rumored Burlington Train Changes May Remove Nos 23 24

Rail speculation suggests Burlington may cancel schedule Nos 23 and 24 serving this city. No. 24 from Omaha to Lincoln is profitable, but Omaha to Pacific Junction ridership is low, and late afternoon No. 23 loses northbound travelers. motor trains on short hauls loom as an alternative, with no official announcement yet.

Burlington Omaha Lincoln Pacific Junction Altho

Lincoln Telephone Company Donates to Plattsmouth Legion Building

The Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co supported the south Platte region by donating 25 to the Plattsmouth American Legion community building fund. The gesture is praised by local boosters as a needed boost to civic growth and service.

Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co South Platte Territory Plattsmouth American Legion Nebraska

Want Ad: Sell or Buy Items via Journal Column

Reader seeks to place a classified ad in the Journal Want Ad column. Post items for sale or requests to buy with brief description and contact details for prompt response.

Journal

Ruth Shannon Crowned Carnival Queen at Cottey College

Miss Ruth Shannon, Plattsmouth High School graduate now at Cottey College Nevada Missouri, was chosen by student vote as Carnival Queen. The honor marks her popularity among college peers and echoes her prior May festival queen title at Plattsmouth High School.

Ruth Shannon Plattsmouth High School Cottey College For Girls Nevada Missouri Shanon

Quartet from city to perform at Masonic Grand Chapter

The local Masonic male quartet well known for its splendid musical work has been selected to perform at the Royal Arch Masons Grand Chapter meeting in Omaha in December. They will supply music at the session and the banquet, a recognition of their excellent past performances at Masonic events.

Royal Arch Masons Omaha Grand Chapter Plattsmouth

Teachers at Nebraska State Association Session in Omaha

Plattsmouth educators participated actively at the Nebraska State Teacher's association meeting held at Tech high school in Omaha. County superintendent Miss Alpha Peterson spoke on Examinations for High School. J W Poynter presented on the high school. Miss Amelia Martens contributed to kindergarten work. Miss Anna Heisel spoke on English and debating.

Plattsmouth Tech High Omaha Alpha Peterson J. W. Poynter Amelia Martens Anna Heisel

Texaco Station Donates Oil for Legion Elks Carnival

Henry Ore owns the Texaco station that donated twenty one and a half gallon cans of Texaco motor oil for a public carnival hosted by the American Legion and Elks. The oil gift adds to a lineup of prizes and contributions for the event.

Texaco Oil Station Henry Ore American Legion- Elks Texaco

Masons debate national body for Blue Lodge Masonry

Milwaukee reports growing sentiment for a national Blue Lodge body or conference among U S Masons. Proponents cite a House of Grand Masters model or a National Grand Lodge with authority, while opponents resist change. Observers note wartime shortcomings from lack of centralized Blue Lodge leadership and see health in open discussion.

Milwaukee Wis Blue Lodge United States James A. Fetterly Mr. Fetterly House of Grand Masters National Conference of Governors of States Fettery

Bates Book and Stationery Store Ad

A brief notice invites shoppers to Bates Book and Stationery Store for school supplies. The message emphasizes a convenient location and ready stock for students and teachers.

Bates Book and Stationery Store

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Laws Mey W. H. E. S. Club St. Luke’s Church Fifth Street South Sth Street Plattsmouth High Masonic Quartet Masons Grand Lodge First National Bank
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