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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1925

Page

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Funeral for Fred Heinrich Held at Local Home

The funeral for Fred Heinrich was conducted yesterday at 2 pm from the Hiatt home on North 7th Street. Rev. Frank Emory Pfoutz led the service with a quartet performing hymns. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery beside his wife, with pallbearers from the Young Men's Bible class.

Fred Heinrich L. D. Hiatt North 7Th Street Heinrich Frank Emory Pfoutz First Methodist Church Jesus Oak Hill Cemetery Young Men's Bible Class Methodist Church Keinge W C. Sehaus James Comstock W. F Huneke W. T. Arn A. H. Duxbury E. G. Shallenberger

Card of Thanks for Fred Heinrich

The family expresses heartfelt appreciation for tender sympathy in their hour of sorrow at the passing of their father Fred Heinrich. They thank neighbors, those who assisted at the funeral and for car use, the Tin Shop Soennichsen Store Y M B C and friends for floral offerings.

Fred Heinrich Soennichsen

Missionary Society Gathering Returns from Denver Meeting

Mrs. Robert B. Hayes reports the Toneka Topeka branch meeting in Denver was among the largest in years with attendees from many churches across several states. Bishop Meade was ill, though his wife led sessions. Bishop McDonald and spouse from Washington added to the event. The Topeka branch plans six missionaries this year funded by the church and society, with about twenty missionaries present on leave to report on global activities.

Robert B. Hayes Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Toneka Denver Hayes Topeka Meade Colorado McDonald Washington, D. C Society Missionary Department of the Church Woman's Society

Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Alice Peterson

Last night at the Keil home a group of young ladies invited Miss Alice Peterson to a sixteenth birthday surprise. The gang wore eym suits and enjoyed dances and stunts after the initial shock. Gifts and refreshments followed as Dorothy Wehrbein, Emily Stava, Dora Soennichsen, Edith Bulin, Alice True, Helen Iverson, Hazel Iverson, Martha Gorder, Thyra Johnson, Alice Peterson, Margaret Bauer, Gretchen Steger, and Fern Pace joined the celebration.

Louis Keil Alice Peterson Dorothy Wehrbein Emily Stava Dora Soennichsen Edith Bulin Alice True Helen and Hazel Iverson Marthat Gorder Thyra Johnson Margaret Bauer Gretchen Steger Fern Pace

Mrs Henry Nolting Injury Improves After Porch Fall

Friends report Mrs Henry Nolting shows marked improvement after a severe accident last Friday. While cleaning a rug on the porch she overbalanced, fell about ten feet, landed on concrete steps, suffered severe bruising but no broken bones, and has been confined to bed with medical care.

Henry Nolting

Iowa Masons Visit Nebraska Masonic Home for Insight

A large Iowa Masonic delegation visited the Nebraska Masonic Home and its new infirmary to study operations and care as Davenport plans a similar facility. The group included T. W. Wellington and Frank S. Mosier with Lincoln and Omaha hosts exchanging data on construction and management.

Masonic Order Nebraska Masonic Grand Lodge Iowa Davenport T. W. Wellington Fort Madison Frank S. Mosier Cedar Rapids Ralph Arnold Sioux City The Home Association John Wright Lincoln Nebraska A. F. & A. M Lewis E. Smith James M. Robertson Nebraska Masonic Home Association Frank Wilcox A. J. Jackson Luther M. Kuhns Omaha W. F. Evers Iowa Party

Death of Six-Year-Old Carol Murray Near Weeping Water

Yesterday morning a six year old girl Carol Murray died at home near Weeping Water after a several day illness from diphtheria. She is survived by her parents and sister Ferris Jane eight. Private funeral at the grave this afternoon. Mrs Murray was formerly Miss Maria Speck of near Mynard and sister to Mrs E L Gooding Miss Dorothy Speck and Ben and Harry Speck. The family receives many condolences from friends.

Chris Murray Carol Ferris Jane Murray Maria Speck Near Mynard E. L. Gooding Dorothy Speck Ben and Harry Speck

Lena Droege Enjoys Week in Omaha with Woodmen Circle

Mrs. Lena Droege of this city returned from a pleasant week in Omaha visiting her children Carl Droege and Mrs. Gale Connors and family. She spent time with Mrs. Kate Remington organizer of the Woodmen Circle and was hosted by Mrs. Mary Rocca supreme guardian and Mrs. Dora Alexander Talley supreme clerk. She enjoyed viewing the Legion week parades and events.

Lena Droege Omaha Carl Droege Gale Connors Droege Kate Remington Woodmen Circle Mary Rocca Dora Alexander Talley Order Woodmen

Enjoy Family Dinner at Davis Home in Weeping Water

A Sunday family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Troy L Davis in Weeping Water featured Mrs Mary M Davis mother of Troy visiting from Lincoln. Also joining were Frank J Davis and wife from Broken Bow and Sears S Davis wife and sons Stephen and Corbin from Plattsmouth. A kingly feast prepared by hostess Mrs Troy Davis capped the event.

Troy L. Davis Weeping Water Troy Davis

Young lad receives serious gunshot wound

A fourteen year old boy, Paul Guthmann, was accidentally shot in the right arm when his twelve gauge shotgun discharged while his friend, Ewing Sharp, and he walked through Burlington yards toward duck hunting along the Missouri river bottoms. He received severe tearing of muscle and flesh and was taken to St. Catherine's hospital in Omaha for treatment.

Paul Guthmann Ewing Sharp Missouri Burlington Guthmann Drs St. Catherine’s Hospital F. R. Guthman

Walling Family Shows Improvement After Illness

The Walling family members labeled sick lists show notable improvement. Thomas Walling Jr underwent appendectomy at Immanuel hospital last Thursday and is steadily recovering toward home. Thomas Walling Sr remains at home two weeks but improves, enjoying baseball via radio as the Senators lead the World Series.

Walling Thomas Walling, Jr Immanuel Hospital Thomas Walling, Sr Mr. Walling Washington Senators

Returns to Plattsmouth Family Reaches Old Home Town

The Chapman family Mr and Mrs John W Chapman and children Samuel Mary Agnes Donnie and Jay return to Plattsmouth from Baker Montana. Locals give a hearty welcome and the family is pleased to be back home in Plattsmouth and plan future residence there.

John W. Chapman Samuel Mary Agnes Donnie Jay Baker Montana Plattsmouth Chapman

Heneger Couple Visit Old Friends After Legion Trip

Former city residents Mr and Mrs Harvey Heneger visit friends in Weeping Water after attending the American Legion national convention in Omaha. They recently moved to a ranch at Veteran Wyoming and enjoy reconnecting with longtime acquaintances.

Harvey Heneger Omaha

Former Holdrege police chief revisits Lincoln roots

Ben L. Deadendofer former Holdrege Nebraska chief of police and his wife visited Lincoln today. A longtime resident and former employee of J. W. Sage he and his wife enjoyed returning to familiar scenes of their old home and friends.

Ben L. Deadendofer Holdrege Nebraska J. W. Sage

Columbus Day Observed In Nebraska

Nebraska marks Columbus Day with banks and many court offices closed. City streets display flags in the main section as the state observes the holiday alongside Arbor Day and other holidays. The article notes Columbus’s 1492 discovery and references modern era changes.

Nebraska Court House Christopher Columbus New World

Former Plattsmouth Lady Marries West Contractor

Mrs Florence White nee Florence Ruby formerly of Plattsmouth marries Herbert Noel Robathan a Los Angeles contractor The ceremony was Sept nineteenth at four o clock in Dr Hudson s Baptist church study with immediate family The bride wore a white chiffon gown beaded lavender and pink and carried yellow roses The wedding party included sister Glenna Ruby as brides maid and Cecil Bruner roses Best man was Mr Lee Weeb The couple had a wedding supper at the Ambassador Hotel and will reside at 5956 Coronado St Los Angeles after October first

Mond Cathy Florence White Florence Ruby Plattsmouth Herbert Noel Robathan Los Angeles Hudson the Baptist Church Mrs. White Glenna Ruby Cecil Bruner Lee Weeb Miss Ruby Ambassador Hotel California Willmine Apartments Coronado St Cal

Senators Win World Series Game With Goslin and Harris Homers

Radio listeners across the city tuned to WOAV Omaha to hear Washington rally in the fourth inning. Goose Goslin and Joe Harris hit home runs as the Senators defeated the Pirates, delivering a jubilant victory broadcast from the world series game played in Washington.

Washington Senators Goose Goslin Joe Harris Pirates WOAW Omaha

Ex County Commissioner Heebner Visits Plattsmouth

C KE Heebner of near Nehawka, a former county commissioner, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M P Fleming in Plattsmouth after returning from five weeks at Mayo Hospital Rochester Minnesota. Surgeons removed a cancer from his nose in a successful operation and he expects no further trouble. Heebner attributed the growth to poorly fitting glass frames. He visited the Journal office during his stay.

C. KE. Heebner Nehawka Plattsmouth M. P. Fleming Charley Rochester Minn Mayo Heebner Journal Office

Tent Garage Stolen From Missouri Pacific Yard

Last evening a tent used as a garage for the foreman's car on the Missouri Pacific line disappeared from near the passenger station area. Chief of Police Johnson is investigating and hopes to recover the missing tent soon.

Missouri Pacific Johnson

Reindeer to States for Christmas Fete

Nome Alaska October 12 The steamer Nabesna prepared to leave Nome today with more than 75 live reindeer for cities in the United States for Christmas. Several Eskimos were taken on the vessel to care for the animals.

Nome Alaska United States

Bankers Hold Meeting at Louisville

The Cass County Bankers association met in Louisville for a semi yearly session with officers elected for the coming year. They voted to discontinue twice yearly meetings and set Columbus Day October 12 as the annual meeting date with Alvo as next host.

Cass County Bankers Association Louisville City Auditorium Alvo Reese Hastain W. B. Banning Union C. D. Ganz H. A. Schneider Plattsmouth H. A. Guthmann Murdock P. L. Hall Greenwood D. C Frank A. Cloidt Griggs

Visit Relatives Here Amid Family Reunion

Dr. and Mrs. P. J. Flynn hosted a Sunday gathering with relatives including Dr. and Mrs. B. H. Harrs and daughter Betty of Omaha, Miss Grace O'Sullivan of Belle Fourche South Dakota, and J. M. Flynn and wife of Omaha. O'Sullivan attended an American Legion convention in Omaha. The occasion brought much pleasure to the Flynn family.

P. J. Flynn B. H. Harrs Betty Omaha Grace O'Sullivan Belle Fourche South Dakota J. M. Flynn Harrs Miss O'Sullivan Dr. Flynn

Miss Elsie Nelson Improves Before Second Operation

Miss Elsie Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs John Nelson of this city is resting at Methodist hospital in Omaha after a recent operation for an abdominal abscess. A second abscess formed on the opposite side prompting another procedure but doctors expect she will be strong enough for surgery in a few days. The family visiting at the hospital reports her condition as hopeful and improving under medical care.

Elsie Nelson John Nelson Methodist Omesha Nelson

Missouri Pacific Donates Cinders for Fourteenth Street

The Missouri Pacific railroad will donate 14 cars of cinders to surface and improve Fourteenth Street west of the Nebraska Masonic Home between the railway station and Webster boulevard. The move aids city effort, eases mud in wet weather, and assists hauling near oil tanks along the roadway.

Fourteenth Street Nebraska Masonic Home Missouri Pacific Webster Boulevard Missouri Pacific Railroad Company

Swisher Seeks Divorce Over Non support

Leone Swisher files for divorce from Walter W. Swisser in district court alleging non support. Attorney C. E. Tefft of Weeping Water represents the plaintiff, who resides there. Walter Swisser is a resident of Ohio.

Leone Swisher Walter W. Swisser C. E. Tefft State of Ohio

Journal Ad Promises Wide Reader Reach

An advertiser notes that the Journal advert reaches about 75 percent of the buying public, highlighting its broad audience and strong market impact.

Plattsmouth Boy Scouts Hold Impressive Fall Meeting

Plattsmouth Boy Scouts held their first fall meeting at the high school gym with a large turnout. I F Wiltse led the session with J A Capwell and Elmer Gains assisting. several scouts were invested in Tenderfoot and first class ranks and Joe Battery was honored as assistant scoutmaster. Lester Stout received a twenty five hour public service merit badge. Enthusiasm ran high for the coming year under Scoutmaster Wiltse.

Plattsmouth Boy Scouts I. F. Wiltse J. A. Capwell Elmer Gains Louisa Woods Ellis Champion Robert Warren Gerald Sperry Ira Mumm Wiltse

Suffering From Mastoid At Nehawka Exchange Operator

Miss Gladys Wolfe of Nehawka was taken to Omaha by her father Albert Wolfe for specialist examination. Doctors suspect a mastoid infection causing deteriorating health and may require hospitalization and surgery in Omaha if confirmed.

Gladys Wolfe Nehawka Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Company Omaha Albert Wolfe

Local librarians to attend regional American Library Association meeting

Miss Olive Jones Miss Verna Leonard and Miss Barbara Gering depart this afternoon for Sioux City Iowa to attend the regional meeting of the American Library Association. The gathering includes Nebraska Iowa Minnesota Missouri North and South Dakota.

Olive Jones Verna Leonard Barbara Gering Sioux City Iowa American Library Association Nebraska Minnesota Missouri North South Dakota

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