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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1925
Page
4
Greenwood residents recount visits to Lincoln and Omaha Thanksgiving gatherings. Local improvements, harvest yields, hog shipments, and family celebrations feature among notes on residents Gus Weitzel Frank Coleman and Bruce Wolfe. Community activities include church charity bazaars lodge banners and Odd Fellows officer elections.
At the Greenwood meeting the Daughters of Rebekah elected six month officers led by Mrs Clyde Newkirk as Noble Grand and Mrs Olive Sayles as Vice Grand. Mrs Harry Schroeder became Secretary and S S Peterson Treasurer with Albert Hudson named Trustee for a three year term.
The Ow club of Greenwood visited Eagle at the home of Carl Weidman last week. They stayed late enjoying the evening with the host and his wife and family. Many members said they were sleepy the next day.
Last Saturday evening a bazaar and supper at the Christian church drew a large crowd and the organizing committee reported liberal returns totaling a little over 215 dollars. In the drawing Fred Holke won one prize and Mrs. Herman Baller won another, though the third winner was not identified.
Mrs. O. W. Laughlin visited in Lincoln with Ira Loder who was seriously injured in a Burlington wreck near Havelock last summer. His cast is removed and he can walk a bit but will need a leather jacket and brace later. The accident killed his wife and the Loder siblings-in-law.
The United States Department of Agriculture explains how farm surveys are conducted with rural carrier help. It notes samples from farms along routes provide estimates of production and acreage, stressing accuracy and farmer participation to ensure reliable hog and crop trends and prices.
Clara Zetkin the 68 year old “mother of German communism” appeared in the Reichstag after two years away arriving from Moscow. A monster bouquet of red carnations was presented to her overshadowing Thaelmann as he argued against Locarno pact ratification. She is expected to oppose the ratification laws in debate.
A car load of live poultry is sought for delivery at the poultry car near the Burlington freight house in Plattsmouth on Wednesday December 2, on a one day basis. Payment will be offered as stated.
The firm ships in carload lots directly to the New York market and pays top prices for poultry. It notes a long-standing presence at Plattsmouth and a reputation for fair dealing.
Detroit, Nov 28. Ford Motor company won a contract to carry airmail between Detroit Chicago and Detroit Cleveland. The service will shorten eastward and California to Detroit mail times by hours and may begin after the holidays using planes from Ford plants.
Turkish girls in Constantinople threaten a walkout after an English firm rejects their demand for a 50 percent wage increase. Operators earn about 25 liras monthly, chief operators under 18, some as low as 11. Leaders are Turkish with Greek and Jewish workers joining in unity without race or religion distinctions.
Bates Book and Stationery Store advertises its lowest prices on school supplies with a focus on affordability for students and families. The notice highlights back to school essentials and special deals available at the shop.
In the County Court of Cass county Nebraska State of Nebraska to all interested in the estate of Lee C Sharp deceased Peters Trust Company executors petition for final settlement and discharge court orders appearance December 11 1925 at ten o clock a m to show cause why petition should not be granted notice to interested parties by publication in Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior to hearing signed by County Judge A H Duxbury seal n30 1w
A Manley community update reports Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rauth hosting guests including W J Rau, plus numerous local residents visiting Omaha and Iowa. Several illnesses are noted, with Mrs. Schraupheiser and Mrs. Murphy among those ill, and Miss Wilma Prasch recovering after tonsillitis.
Farmers with idle winter time are urged to read the Cass county Journal, the county home paper published twice weekly with town news and Plattsmouth coverage. It includes official county commissioners proceedings and district court reports. Subscriptions are solicited with a one year renewal option.
Hollywood traces the early song slides to performers like Tom Fortune who moved from posing for stereoptican slides to acting in motion pictures. Fortune promoted 1896 song slide innovations at the American theatre in Chicago and later appeared in Edison’s The Great Train Robbery.
Thanksgiving in Plattsmouth was calm with businesses closing at noon and residents largely gathering with family. Many traveled to Lincoln for the Nebraska Notre Dame game, while others enjoyed the broadcast by Monte Mann, savoring home dinners without missing the action.
Los Angeles news reports that film actor Charles Ray filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court listing liabilities of 956,508 and assets of 130,356. His father Charles T. Ray also filed a parallel petition with 394,510 in liabilities and 50,000 in assets. An involuntary bankruptcy suit was filed against Charles Ray Productions Inc. earlier.
Berlin reports the Reichstag adopts on the second reading the Locarno inspired pact and arbitration treaties and Germany moves toward formal ratification and entry into the league of nations with plans for chancellor Luther and Stresemann to travel to London to sign the agreements. Germany to seek admission to the league next month.
Strayed gray pony reported in Plattsmouth. Notify D. T. Haley at 522-1 with location details for return.
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