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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1925
Page
1
Funeral services for Mrs. John Lutz were held Wednesday at St. Pauls Evangelical Church, with Rev. O G Wichmann officiating. German hymns and floral tributes accompanied a large gathering. burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.
The family expresses gratitude for acts of kindness during their sorrow after the death of a wife and mother. They thank friends and neighbors as well as the American Legion Auxiliary Rebekahs Degree of Honor M B D A Odd Fellows Frauen-Verein Veterans Association Burlington and Plattsmouth area employees for flowers and support.
Dr John A Griffin a Creighton University dentist and alumnus attends the Omaha Homecoming with former dental college classmates. The event includes Father Grace’s induction as president and class reunions. The Creighton Haskell football game Saturday marks the homecoming, Griffin plans to stay away until Monday.
The condition of Dr. P. J. Flynn remains quite serious with little change in two days. He is very weak after returning from St. Catherine's hospital where treatment was given and his family and doctors fear the illness may not improve.
This afternoon Robert Richards left for Hastings after a message from that city summoning him to his wife’s side. Mrs. Richards has been gravely ill for weeks at her parents home, causing great concern among family and friends here.
This morning at the Cass county court house Jesse Pankonin of Louisville and Ellen B. Johnson of Cedar Creek wed in a ceremony performed by County Judge Duxbury. Witnesses Vera B. Johnson and Bob Nicholas accompanied the couple as they returned to their homes.
Residents along High school hill push landscape plan as hedges expand from Seventh Street to Ninth Street. Hedges already adorn T. H. Pollock and L. O. Minor homes and now C. C. Wescott Mike Hild and George Petring residences receive hedges. Henry Jasper and assistant Mike Slatinsky placed the hedges last week.
Mrs Ruth Schreiber elected president of the Nebraska City unit of the American Legion Auxiliary for the ensuing year. Mrs F R Gobelman installed the officers after a fine 6 o’clock dinner at the First Presbyterian church. Visitors from the district presented gifts and urged hospital work, Christmas boxes, and careful record keeping. The unit, led by former president Alma Shoe maker now Mrs Fred Heesch, is the largest in the district, larger than Lincoln.
In Cass county friends learn Mrs W J Rau wife of the Manley banker is doing nicely at St Joseph hospital in Omaha after an appendicitis operation. She rests easily and hopes to return home fully recovered soon.
J. R. Travis of Denver, manager for Eaton Products, spent a short Sunday visit with his mother Mrs H D Travis. She is visiting friends with Mrs J B Martin. Travis was called to Omaha for a business conference and returned to Denver Sunday evening.
The condition of Mrs. John Ficht who has been very poorly the last few days was reported last evening as showing more favorable signs and giving much more encouragement to the family and friends. The illness has caused regret among her long time acquaintances who are delighted to learn she is now recovering.
Friends report Mrs. Rose Rededorf has been seriously ill with heart trouble for several days and remains largely confined to her home.
The American Legion funds a new community building on Vine Street to host a union service, Christmas tree, graduations, and other events. The campaign emphasizes prudent budgeting, a city advisory committee, and aims for early contract letting and swift erection after year’s start.
Mesdames C A Rawls and James W Holmes hosted two social events at the Rawls home on Pearl street. A Thursday luncheon featured pink rose decorations and guests from Murray with Mrs James W Burnie assisting. Friday bridge tea drew a large gathering with Mrs W G Kieck winning first prize and Miss Gertrude Morgan the consolation. helpers included Mrs S S Chase and Miss Florence Frahm.
Plattsmouth students stage a street rally in the business district chanting Beat Peru and parade to cheer on the football team. The crowd plans to attend the Peru Prep game this afternoon at the normal school park, highlighting early season pep.
The Dunkirk Business College in New York has added Miss Anne C. Hassler of Plattsmouth Nebraska to its staff as a shorthand and related subjects teacher. She brings years of banking and office experience and is a Gregg school graduate. Her hiring is noted as boosting attendance and confidence among students.
The district court verdict finds for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad in the Parkening suit seeking 32990 for flood damage. The case extended into a night session, jurors deliberated about an hour, and the defendant railroad was cleared of liability. The Bank suit against Streight was dismissed, and upcoming trials were scheduled for Guthmann vs. Rosencrane.
Three Nebraska Gas & Electric Co. workers William Highfield Francis Payne and William Richter narrowly escaped serious injuries when six sections of concrete curb wall collapsed into a trench they used to repair a gas line near the B. F. Wiles residence on Washington avenue. They were trapped until helpers across the street alerted others and freed them.
The committee welcomes Governor Mec McMullen as the keynote speaker for the January 5 dinner in Plattsmouth. His acceptance guarantees a real address at the Happy Hundred gathering.
A large dedication marks the formal opening of the King of Trails Bridge over the Platte River. Omaha and South Omaha notables led a 100 plus car caravan, with about 1 040 attendees, through Plattsmouth. Mayors Dahlman and Sattler, bank leader Fred Devis, and other officials spoke at Hoedtor Park with a barbecue and program planned to celebrate the new crossing and road extensions toward a Kansas City to Omaha route.
Frank Sedlacek, operated on Tuesday in Omaha for tonsil removal, returned home yesterday afternoon to this city and will recuperate for a few days. He withstood the procedure in fine shape and should be fully recovered in a short time.
Cubs pitching ace Grover Alexander is visiting relatives in Cass County. He rests at A. O. Ault home near Cedar Creek and hunts with family friends. His car was repaired in Plattsmouth by Wolff Yaroze and returned to Cedar Creek for the outing.
The district court jury found for plaintiff Henry A. Guthmann administrator of August W. Panska estate, awarding 4026 dollars over a note dispute tied to a deed claimed as security. Rosencrans testified a 1922 deed was delivered to Panska but note settlement was not completed. The case closed with final arguments by W. A. Robertson.
The Omaha Business Woman's Club seeks to establish at least two similar groups in Nebraska and plans to assist Plattsmouth as the first. A delegation will visit December 6 at the library auditorium for an open meeting inviting interest from professional and business women, with a list of steps for young women to achieve business success.
A fine little daughter arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Birel bringing joy to their home and admiration from relatives. Another daughter joined Mr. and Mrs. Howard Burchmann adding happiness to the family and relatives.
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