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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1925

Page

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Cass County Lady Passes Ninetieth Milestone of Life

The Cass county honored elder Mrs. George W. Mayfield marked her 90th birthday. A pioneer figure in Platte Mouth Weeping Water and Louisville, she helped develop Cass county with her late husband. Her children include Eugene Mayfield Sunday editor of the Omaha World-Herald and O. M. Marfield of Valley, among others. two daughters reside in Omaha and Los Angeles.

West George W. Mastfield Cass County Mayfield Weat Issr George W. Mayfield Maryfield Plattemouth Louuis- Ville Emeline Todd Thomas Jefferson Todd Mary E. Todd Nebraska Todd New West Plattsmouth Louisville Norwalk Ohio Oberlin College United States The Louisville Courier O. M. Marfield Valley A. A. Mardield Denver George A. Mayfield Artesia California PA. Serard Omaha Sirs. W. W. Valentine Los Angeles

Lena Fire Receives Promotion at Missouri Pacific Hospital

Miss Lena Hirz of Plattsmouth has earned a promotion at the Missouri Pacific Hospital in St Louis after three years in nursing. She previously worked at Liberty Hospital and Still Hospital Kirksville. Now in charge of the surgical dressing room she assumes added responsibility and salary following a vacation and a month of duties at the new St Louis facility.

Fridvs Lena Fire Plattsmouth Missouri Pacific Hospital St. Louis Hirz Liberty Hospital Still Hospital Kirksville Missouri Missouri Pacific Missouri Pacific Hospital In St. Louis

Sheriff Holds Auction For Ford Roadster Seized on Court Order

Sheriff E P Stewart conducted a sale of a Ford roadster seized on court order from Dixon who faced liquor in the car charges. Competition was weak and the vehicle sold for 18 dollars to M S Praill Jr of Weep Fog Water.

Dadby Sherif E. P. Stewart Dixon M.S Praill, Jr Weepfog Water

Strangers Roundup Prompts Police Action in City

Chief of Police A R Johnson detained two men accused of soliciting without credentials or a license. After consultation with the city attorney, the pair left town claiming to represent the Meredith Publishing Company of Des Moines Iowa.

A. R. Johnson Meredith Publishing Company Des Moines Lowz

Retiring Meth Odist Minister Brooks Honored by Conference

Plattsmouth friends note Rev. A. A. Brooks leaving Trinity M E Church in Lincoln for Des Moines Iowa to head a $500000 church building campaign. The Lincoln church tributes recall his pulpit leadership and two speaking engagements in Plattsmouth. Brooks is the last of the Brooks family to leave Nebraska as W G Brooks moves on to Burlington Iowa.

Plattsmouth A. A. Brooks Trinity M. FE. Shurch Lincoln Conference of the Methodist Church Rev. Brooks Dés Moines Iowa Brooks Hig Methodist Church Des Moines Nebraska Conference Trinity News Letters Lincoln Church Dr. Brooks Points Nebraska W. G. Brooks Nebraska City York Burlington

Double Wedding Solemnized In Omaha Church Theme

Miss Ardath Margaret McBride wed Kirby H. Kittoe of Galena Illinois and Miss Merie Ruth Beatty tied with George H. Roessig in a ceremony at Grace Methodist. Rev Bert L Storr officiated with Rev C C Wilson. About 300 guests attended. The couple will honeymoon in Chicago and reside in Omaha.

Cass County John D. McBride Omaha Margaret McBride Theirace Methodist Church Ardath Margaret McBride Kirby H. Kittoe Galena Illinois Merie Ruth Beatty George H. Roessig C. C. Wilson J. E. Ringer Laura Peterson DeHardelot Cadman Dick Garrity al Congdon John McBride Chicago South Omaha F Street

Death of County Judge Slatterley in Chadron

The death of County Judge Slatterley of Dawes county occurred yesterday in Chadron after a long illness. The news was received with widespread regret in the city where the judge was well known to many friends. Mrs Slatterley was formerly Miss Maude Foxwell of this city and Lincoln.

Slatterley Dawes County Chadron Maude Foxwell Lincoln

Joe Beil Remains Poorly in Local Hospital

Friends report Joe Beil, a resident south of the city, remains very ill after several weeks in the hospital with little improvement. No further details are provided about his condition or treatment.

Joe Beil Mr. Beil

Old Time Sailor Kennish Galled To His Last Reward

Thomas Kennish known as Uncle Tom by Plattsmouth friends died October 14 in a New York hospital after a long cancer struggle. He was a New York Y M C A sailor helper during World War I and helped build the Statue of Liberty foundation. He had lived with the Neavey family here and was a distant relative of Mrs. Dovey.

R. F. Patterson T. C. Shepherd Joliet Illinois New York City Thomas Kennish Shepherd Plattsmouth Kennish George E. Neavey Dovey Willam Kennish New York Harbor Uncle Tom France The Est New York

Well Thought Of From Fridays Daily- W G Schuetz praised

Cass county friends relay praise from Falfurrias Facts about W G Schuetz a longtime Nebraska immigrant turned merchant and bank director in Falfurrias Texas lauded as a solid citizen and booster for the agricultural region.

Cass County W. G. Schuetz Felfurrias Texas Schuetz

Joe Schuetz of Falfurrias a Local Favorite

A portrait of Joe Schuetz, longtime Falfurrias resident, praised for his cheerful smile and warm welcome at the bakery fountain. He came from Plattsmouth Nebraska with his parents thirteen years ago and is described as a devoted husband and proud father with many friends.

Joe Schuetz Falfurrias Joe Plattsmouth Webr Texas

Ladies Auxiliary Meets at Mrs Herold Home

Members of the St. Lukes parish auxiliary were entertained Thursday afternoon at Mrs Henry Herolds home on North Fourth street. They begin a season long study of That Freedom a leading work on Latin America. Mrs Kittie Roberts led the session and refreshments followed.

St. Lukes Episcopal Church Henry Herold North Fourth Street Latin America Kittie Roberts

Journal Want Ad Inquiry Prompt

A reader asks if anyone has items to sell or buy and invites participation in the Journal Want Ad column. The notice seeks readers’ notices to place classified listings and connect buyers with sellers.

Journal

Returning to California From California Visit

Mr and Mrs George Helmes and their children Rosalie and Join travel from San Jose California to the home of Mrs Halmes mother Mrs John Wumm of Nehawka and her siblings John Henry Tony Mansa Kiimum and sisters Len Austin and Julius Neumeister They also see Mr Halmes brothers Peter Ashland and Nicholas Ompha and nephews John and Will talmes Plattsmouth after a lengthy visit with relatives and old friends they return to California

Dely George Helmes Rosalie San Jose California Halmes John Wumm Nehawka John Henry Tony Mansa Kiimum Len Austin Julius Neumeister Peter Halmes Ashland Nicholas Halmes Ompha Will Talmes Plattsmouth

Popularity Contest Planned at Carnival Weeks Away

The American Legion Elks carnival set for November 7 to 14 features a popularity contest with three prizes for the top three ladies as voted by the community. Ballots will offer 1 000 first round votes and 180 votes per book and 2 votes per book with locations around the city for ballot deposits. Contestants can boost votes by selling admission tickets, earning 10 percent extra votes on book sales. Balloting closes on carnival’s last night.

American Legion

Birthday Surprise for Herman Tiekotter Jr

In honor of Herman Tiekotter Jr birthday the first of the week Mrs Herman Tiekotter Sr and Mrs Carl Tiekotter arranged a pleasant surprise party for him Tuesday. The jolly group enjoyed games school day memories and refreshments with attendees Mable Sullivan Freda Klinger Laura Peterson Margaret Sitzmann Betty Sitzmann Dorothy Sattler George Ebersole Roy Olson Paul Vandervoort Edward Gradeville Herman Tiekotter Bernard Meinsinger.

Herman Tiekotter Carl Tiekotter Herman Laura Peterson Margaret Betty Sitzmann Dorothy Sattler Messrs George Ebersole Roy Olson Paul Vandervoort Edward Gradeville Bernard Meisinger

Mrs Kruger Seriously Ill in Desperate Condition

Mrs Glenn Kruger lies critically ill at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs John Meisinger Jr after several days confined to bed. Family expresses deep concern and hopes for favorable change in the coming days.

Glenn Kruger John Meisinger, Jr

Arbuckle Protest Bars Comedian From Hollywood School Program

Los Angeles Oct 5 The Masquers club at Hollywood High faces no show in Memorial Hall if Roscoe Arbuckle attends. The board of education ruled Arbuckle must stay away citing undesirable publicity from his scheduled appearance on the program.

Los Angeles Cal Hollywood High School Memorial Hall Roscoe Arbuckle Board of Education Arbuckle

Woman's Club hosts fine session with new artists

The Plattsmouth Woman's Club met at Mrs. Airs Johnsor’s home for a largely musical program arranged by the music committee. New residents performed alongside teachers from the high and grade schools, with light refreshments concluding a pleasant evening.

Plattsmouth John Gorcer A. J. Beeson Atlent Harvey Johson Verla Fossler Florence Fratim Lacy Goll Pearl Goilliott Deloree Rossee Lehlay S. Fuger E. Woodward Harvey Jameson Burlington Enouth

Green Couple Celebrate Sixty Fourth Anniversary in Lincoln

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Green longtime Plattsmouth residents now of Lincoln celebrated their sixty fourth wedding anniversary on Tuesday October 11 with a dinner at the Miller and Paine cafe. Their children Frank E. Green state editor of the Lincoln Star and others live in Lincoln. The Greens came to the area in the early 1880s and were active members of the First Methodist church.

C. W. Green Plattsmouth Lincoln Miller & Paine Cafe Green George L. Printiss Frank E. Green The Lincoln Ster Harry Green Clare Green Burlington

Rates To Woman's Club Convention At Scotts Bluff

The Nebraska Federation of Woman's Clubs meets October 20 to 22 at Scotts Bluff Nebraska. Burlington offers special rates for members with departures from Omaha on train 41 at 4 00 PM and Plattsmouth at 3 05 PM connect to train 23. Round trip price 24 50 plus Pullman berth 3 38 lower or 2 70 upper. Numerous attendees encouraged to use these arrangements.

Nebraska Federation of Woman's Clubs Scottsbluff Nebraska Burlington Omaha Plattsmouth

Central Parent-Teachers Association Meeting Reports Attendance Rise

The Central Parent-Teachers Association met Thursday at 3 20 PM with improved attendance. Nurse Miss McNair spoke while the group reviewed The Child His Nature and His Needs with Mrs Frank Barkus and Mrs Frank Br Shop leading chapters. Mrs Brubacher’s room won the prize for most mothers present.

Central Parent-Teachers’ Association

Wisconsin couple to marry shot dead found under a haystack

A Wisconsin couple about to marry were shot to death and found dead beneath a haystack, investigators mounting a case as they pursue leads and identify suspects.

Wisconsin

Mushrooms Gathered by Wooster in City

Frank Wooster and his wife collected six market baskets of wild mushrooms yesterday afternoon in the city. The 60d sized mushrooms will make a fine dish in the coming days. Mr. Wooster also took a horse basket to Omaha for his son Anton Wooster and family.

Frank Wooster

New Minister Named for St. Pauls Evangelical Church

Rev. O G Wichmann of Laramie Wyoming is assigned as regular minister at St Pauls Evangelical Church after a vacancy. He is a University of Wyoming graduate whose latest charge was Denver Colorado before European travel. He is described as a pleasant gentleman with strong qualifications for vigorous church administration and leadership.

Thirsday Dalby St. Pautts H. Kottich O. G. Wichmann Laramie Wyoming

Plattsmouth Radio Offers Night Program From WOAW

Plattsmouth plans a November 13 radio broadcast on WOAW Omaha between 9 and 10 30 pm on 526 meters. Frank Cloidt and Raymond Cook stage a comeback with two programs in a month and the Ad club will print complimentary copies for sending to distant friends.

Plattsmouth KMA Shenandoah Iowa WOAW Omaha Maine Mexico Frank Cloidt Raymond Cook Plattsmouth Ad Club

Near Spring Field Nebraska Car Ditch Crash Injures Family

A Reo car carrying Ed Heil and the Schafer family from Knox county ran into a deep roadside trench near Springfield in Sarpy county while detour work was underway. The crash left the occupants bruised and shaken though medical aid was given and recovery expected.

Ed Heil Schafer Knox County Springfield Sarpy County Omaha Springfeld Lonteville Cass County Louisville Reo Tim

Returns From The West By William Starkjohn In Nebraska

William Starkjohn reports return from a farming tour to Gothenberg and nearby plate. He notes corn in western Nebraska is lighter and poorer than in the east due to midsummer drought, with many fields yielding little.

William Starkjohn Plate Gothenberg

Local High School Football Heads to Ashland

This afternoon Coach Fritz Robert leads the football squad to Ashland to meet Ashland High School. Ashland was overwhelmed by Weeping Water High School last week, and the locals aim to extend their season winning streak with a victory.

Fritz Robert Ashland Ashland High School Weeping Water High School

Also Mentioned on This Page

Emeline Mayfield Geo. W. Mayfield WG. Schuetz Mr. Schuetz Ladies Auxiliary American Legion and Elks Mrs. Kruger Woman's Club Lamwe Central Parent-Teachers’ Association ST. Paul's Evangelical Church C. G. Wichmann Bates Book Store Gar
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