Colvin Green Hears the Last Call Saturday
Colvin W Green aged ninety three longtime Plattsmouth resident died at his Lincoln home after a life spanning Civil War service and local progress. He was born in Ohio and moved to Nebraska forty seven years ago, active with First Methodist Church and a charter Grand Army of the Republic member. He leaves wife of sixty four years, two sons Frank and Harry and two daughters Jessie Prentiss and Clara Bell, with burial plans to be announced.
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Colvin W. Green
Qst
Lincoln
Mr. Green
Altho
Plattsmouth
Pelmont County
Ohio
Nebraska
Green
Burlington
Methodist
114Th
Ohio Infantry
George McConachie
Grand Army of the Republic of
University Plies
Clara Bell Green
Judge Begley Performs Wedding Ceremony in County Office
Judge James T. Begley of the district court filled in as the marrying justice for McQuaid Findley of Mountain View and Miss Marie Schussler of Nebraska City. With Judge Arthur Bischof away, Begley agreed to officiate and conducted the Morridge ceremony, marking his first wedding in Otoe County since taking office.
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James T. Begely
District Court
McQuaid Findley
Mountain View
Marie Schussler
Nebraska City
County Court Marriage Bureau
Ray Miller
Justice
Otoe County
Arthur Bischof
Millar
Strangers Visit the City at Legion Elks Carnival
Last night opening night drew city enforcers on patrol among fairgoers. They scanned for illegal liquor amidst a crowd enjoying the carnival. The scene gave a Russian atmosphere as authorities failed to find violations.
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American Legion-Elks
Iweal County
Mrs Richards Very Poorly At Hastings Home
Reports from Mrs. Robert Richards indicate she remains in very serious condition after two weeks at her parents home in Hastings. Mr Richards visited Hastings over the weekend then returned to his duties Sunday.
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Park
Robert Richards
Hastings
Richards
Fire damages home on North Suh Street
Yesterday afternoon the fire department fought a blaze at the Frank E. Schiltzer property on North Suh Street. Sparks from the chimney started the fire, but the department quickly subdued it with water and a chemical tank, limiting damage to a large hole in the shingles. The home is occupied by Sam Givent er and family.
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Frank E. Schilater
North Suh Street
Sam Giventer
Carnival Fun Seeker Turnout Grows at Legion Elks Carnival
Attendance climbs as carnival patrons from out of town join locals at the American Legion Elks event. Cy Stafford orchestra provides dance music while booths including lamps, cedar chest twins Wink and Bob, blankets, and baby dells attract buyers. Grand prize Crosley Radio Pup awarded to Miss Josephine Rys. Claude Mayable wins door prize. Expect higher turnout tonight.
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American Legion
Cy @tafford orchestra
Linccoln
Wink
Bob
Little Italy
Otto
Elmer
Crosley Radio Pup
Josephine Rys
Claude Mayable
Martin Luther Birthday Noted As Reformation Landmark
A newspaper note marks the birthday of Martin Luther, founder of the Protestant Reformation. It recounts his birth in Eisleben in 1483, studies in several German cities, monastic vows in 1505, professorship at Wittenberg, excommunication in 1520, and Bible translation in 1521 22, ending with his death in Eisleben in 1546.
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Martin Luther
Eislbern
Germany
Mansfield
Magdeberg
Eisenich
Erfurt
University of Wittenberg
Eisleben
Book Store Offers School Supplies at Low Prices
The Book Store advertises affordable school supplies with low prices. It emphasizes value for students and parents seeking budget options for notebooks, pencils, and other essentials.
Cases Assigned for Hearing by the Petit Jury
The district court November term docket was called by Judge Begley. Jurors must appear Monday November 16th for first hearings. State of Nebraska vs Harry Y Pos sall opens Monday 10 a m. Subsequent cases include Walter Burke Tuesday 9 a m and other listed suits through November 24th 1 30 p m.
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District Court
Court House
Arm Shows Improvement After Hospital Stay
Paul Lempke returns from St Catherine's hospital where he recovered from injuries in an accidental shotgun discharge. Doctors expect his right arm to regain full use over time after extensive muscle and flesh damage. He attends regular hospital treatments to dress and care for the arm, with recovery continuing.
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Paul Lempke
St. Catherine's Hospital
Paul
Local Express Office Wins Claim Prevention Honors
Advices from R. W. Clement of the American Railway Express Co. announce that the Southern Nebraska and Iowa territory won first place in the first quarter of a claim prevention contest across the Middle States. The division must achieve the highest three month claim reduction percentage to earn the banner and Prize Division designation.
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R. W. Clement
American Railway Express Co
Nebraska
Iowa
Express
Middle States
James Ban Buried Here
The body of James Ban recovered from the Missouri river near Speck's Island Monday night by George Barr and Jess Green was buried here this morning. Joe Ban, his sixteen year old son, with John Cornelii and Tony Ravanovich, came from the South Side to identify the body. The son confirmed the man’s identity, aided by a registration tag found on the body from Armour packing company. Owing to its condition and burial costs, the body rests in a temporary grave at Oak Hill cemetery.
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James Ban
Missouri River
Speck’s Island
George Barr
Jess Green
Joe Ban
John Cornelii
Tony Ravanovich
Armour Packing Company
Omaha
Oak Hill Cemetery
W T Milbern Stricken At Work
This afternoon W T Milbern section foreman of the Burlington section was taken seriously ill and had to be sent home for treatment as it appeared to be a paralytic stroke.
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W. T. Milbern
Burlington
Visit With Relatives At Cedar Creek
Yesterday Mrs. George R. Sayles and Mr. and Mrs. John Wolf, with Emil Hopper, principal of the Ctica schools, spent the day at Cedar Creek visiting relatives and friends. The gathering was described as a very pleasant family occasion.
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George R. Sayles
John Wolf
Cedar Creek
Thhey
Jirs
Emil Hopper
Ctica
Omaha
Hopper
Savies
Wold
James Higley Retires from the Burlinston Railway Service
James Higley, longtime Burlinston railroad employee, received a pension after forty five years of service at the local shows and storehouse. The veteran, now active in city council, will enjoy rest and travel while continuing to support the community and rail line.
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James Higley
Burlington
Burlinston
Mr. Higley
Jim
Higley
New Dennison Art Work opens at Bates store with lamp shade making
The Bates building on 5th Street hosts a new Dennison art department with lamp shade making taught by Mrs Frank L Cummins for three days weekly. Ladies of Plattsmouth may join lessons at low cost and enjoy a profitable pastime, opening Friday afternoon at the Bates bank and stationary store.
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5Th Street
Bates Es
Hill Martin
Bates Book and Stationary
Dennison
Frank L. Cummins
Plattsmouth
Bates Bank
Harrowing Nebraska highway tale of gas attack
A Plattsmouth party driving home from a Nehawka dance faced a frightening incident when a strange animal suddenly dashed into the road. The car struck the animal triggering a gas attack that left the riders shaken and carrying a lasting fear of the journey. The old Ford now sits parked away from the house to avoid reminders of the experience.
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Plattsmouth
Nehawka
Journal Want Ad Inquiry Inspires Classified Pitch
A reader asks if anyone has items to sell or buy and invites submissions to the Journal Want Ad column. The notice promotes placing brief classified ads to reach local buyers and sellers.
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Journal
Omaha River Tragedy Identifies Former Packing Worker
The body of James Bun, 63, once with Armour Packing in Omaha, was found in the Missouri River near Speck's Stand. A tag 5341 matched Bun, who had been missing since September 17, leaving a wife and five children in hardship. The drowning is suspected to be self-inflicted amid domestic troubles and legal proceedings in Omaha.
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James Ban
Armour Packing Company of
Omaha
Missouri River
Brittian
John Boetel
Charles Roper
Booy
Armour Packing Co
Kieck
The
Armour Company
James Bun
Bas
Popularity Contest Nears Finale at American Legion Elks Carnival
Three days remain in the popularity contest with multiple candidates active in campaigning. Votes are cast each evening at the carnival or during the day at Mauzy Drug Co. The list shows Mary Louise Warren leading with 6,000 votes and several others at the 2,000 to 5,000 range as residents rally support for the prize final that will be awarded Saturday night.
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Srow
Laume Kalasesk
Lucille Horn
Thelma Kroehler
Dorothy Webhrbeck
Delores Wiles
Pauline Parker
Rove Janta
Helen Clement
Wreda Klinger
Alice Wooster
Sylvia Nobis
Violétie Begley
Eleanor McCarty
Martha Vallery
Helene Perry
Correcting Funeral Death Misunderstanding in Harland
Mrs Frank Beebe of Harlan Iowa clarifies that Mrs Boeck did not die in an old folks home but in a private sanitarium in the west after a rapid decline. The correction follows the funeral for the late Calvin W Green and notes Beebe is granddaughter of Mr Green and of the late Henry Boeck.
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Calvin W. Green
Frank Beebe
Harlan
Iowa
Mr. Green
Henry Beeck
Boeck
Increase in population in local families
The community welcomed two new little girls this week. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dooley had a daughter yesterday, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Higel welcomed a daughter on Friday. Both families are doing well and enjoying the new arrivals.
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Carl Dooley
Joe Higel
Littte
Royal Arch Masons Elect New Officers
Last evening Nebraska Chapter No. Royal Arch Masons held an officer election at the lodge in the Masonic temple. Elected were High Priest Judge James T. Begley Scribe A. H. Duxbury Secretary W. F. Evers Treasurer H. A. Schneider. Remaining officers to be appointed after grand chapter sessions in Omaha on December 16.
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Nebraska
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
James T. Begley
Kinery
Frank A. Cloidt
A. H. Duxbury
W. F. Evers
H. A. Schneider
Order
Omaha
Armistice Day Observed at Local Schools
Armistice day observances were held at the high school and junior high with brief programs. County Attorney W G Kieck spoke on citizenship and education in the auditorium while students sang patriotic songs in the junior high program.
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Weednesday
W. G. Kieck
Takes Home New Truck From Dodge Auto Co
Leland Briggs of Winner South Dakota visits Omaha with his wife Mrs M S Briggs and daughters Mary and Patty. He departs for home with a new Dodge Brothers truck purchased through the Red Arrow garage where Briggs is foreman.
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Leland Briggs
Winner
South Dakota
Mr. Briggs
Dodge Brothers
Red Arrow
Leland
Mrs Carmack Seriously Injured In Omaha Auto Crash
Mrs John Carmack a former Plattsmouth resident was seriously injured when struck by a speeding car near the Brandeis stores in Omaha as she and Miss Dorothy Bowman were alighting from her husband’s car. She suffered a crushed vertebrae and other injuries. her husband Carl Carmack rushed to the hospital after learning of the crash.
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John Carmack
Plattsmouth
Motwayr
Omaha
Brandeis
Carmack
Dorothy Bowman
Howard Rfr. Cunningam
Kansas City
Missouri
Lord Lister Hospital
Carl Kunsmann
Visitors from nearby towns tour Harmony affiliated schools
Miss Frances Stewart of this city and Miss Florence Rumelin of Elmwood visited Peru during the last week and with Miss Chloe Baldridge, instructor of rural schools. While at the school Miss Stewart read a piece titled Father. Miss Stewart is the daughter of Sheriff and Mrs E P Stewart of Plattsmouth.
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Frances Stewart
Florence Rumelin
Elmwood
Peru
Chloe Baldridge
Rural
Harmony
Stewart
Sheriff
E. P.stewart
Plattsmouth
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Colvin Green
Judge Begley
Mrs. Richards
Martin Luther’s
Petit Jury
Local Express Office
Omaha House
Auto
First National Bank
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