Escaping Youths From Reformatory Steal Car Here
Two Nebraska state reformatory escapees John Kenney and John Hellyer stole James M. Robertson’s Buick touring car on Vine Street. The pursuit spanned Lincoln to Omaha and Plattsmouth, ending with the car recovered near the Livingston farm south of Plattsmouth. Kenney later volunteered to return to the reformatory. Sheriff Stewart retrieved the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Robertson
Robertson
Vine Street
Ralston
Sherif Stewart
Platte
Omaha
Louisville
South Omaha
State Reformatory
Mr. Robertson
Linccoln
John Kenney
John Hellyer
Nebraska State Reformatory
Lincoln
Keefe Ludwig
Reformatory
State Hospital For the
Kenney
Ludwig
Hellyer
Studebaker
New Mexico
Gus Miller
Miller
Mr. Miller
Plattsmouth
Stewart
Rain Spoils Social Trip For Plattsmouth Chapter
Members of Chapter F P E O planned a social gathering in Weeping Water but rain stopped travel and the event was postponed. Plattsmouth women looked forward to meeting their Weeping Water sisters, yet weather spoiled the royal plans.
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Plattsmouth
Emma Weidman Celebrates Seventy-Sixth Birthday Dinner
Yesterday marked the seventy sixth birthday anniversary of Mrs Emma Weidman a respected local resident The family dinner was hosted at the North street home with many of her children attending Those present included Mr and Mrs Fred Ebinger of Plainview Mr and Mrs Fred Kroehler and Mr Leon Berry of Havelock Mr and Mrs Nelson Jean Mrs Fred Wagner and George Weidman of the city
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Emma Weidman
North Ith Street
Weidman
Fred W. Ebinger
Plainview
Fred Kroehler
Leon Berry
Havelock
Nelson Jean
Fred Wagner
George Weidman
City Pays Its Last Tribute to Thos Walling
A funeral service honored Thomas Walling of Plattsmouth Cass County with a 10 30 morning requiem at St Johns Roman Catholic church The rite drew broad community support and was led by Father W L D Higgins The burial followed at the family plot with pallbearers William A Robertson Dr J S Livingston Frank M Bestor Henry A Schneider John Iverson and J M Teegarden of Weeping Water
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Thomas Walling
Plattsmouth
Cass County
Walling
Mr. Walling
W. L. D. Higgins
St. Patrick’s Church
Manley
Higgins
Father Higgins
William A. Robertson
J. S. Livingston
Frank M. Bestor
Henry A. Schneider
John Iverson
J. M. Teegarden
Funeral attendees gather to honor Thomas Walling
Relatives from Fans City Omaha and nearby towns attend the funeral of the late Thomas Walling. Among those present are Edward McHugh Miss Helen McCarty Jerry E McHugh Arch Towle Fred Towle Maurice McHugh Kathryn Wadick and others from Murdock Omaha Grenwood Weeping Water and Nebraska City.
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Thomas Walling
Edward McHugh
Helen McCarty
Fans City
Jerry E. McHugh
Murdock
Arch Towle
Wabash
Fred Towle
Lincoln
Maurice McHugh
Osawatomie
Kansas
Mary McHugh
Margaret O'Rourke
Ruth Troxel
Omaha
Kathryn Wadick
Grenwood
J. M. Teegarden
Weeping Water
Byron Clark
Jesse L. Root
Katherine Danehay
Catherine McCabe
Lawrence Davidson
Celia Iselminger
H. A. Tool
W. H. Pitzer
Nebraska City
Mogridge
Huneke children stricken by severe whooping cough
The Huneke family has suffered a severe bout of whooping cough since Friday. Youngsters Carl and Ruth have been confined to bed as the illness has caused great worry among W. F. and Mrs. Huneke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Huneke
Carl
Ruth
Halloween Decor Ideas From Bates Book and Stationery
Black Cats stuffed cutouts and clever Hallowe en designs offered as favors and decorations at Bates Book and Stationery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Bates Book and Stationery Store
Funeral Services for John Lentz Held
The funeral for John Lenz who died after a short illness was held at the Pilney home with Rev. Frank Emory Proutz of the Methodist church in charge. Born July 13, 1890 near Hay Springs Nebraska, he lived in Lincoln and Plattsmouth where he worked as a lathe mechanic at Burlington shops. He married Helen Pilney on November 25 1922 and resided in Plattsmouth. He was a German Lutheran by faith and belonged to the Burlington Relief. He leaves his wife, his father and stepmother Adam Lenz of Lincoln, and sister Mrs A J Moore of Lansing Michigan.
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John Lenz
Pilney
Frank Emory Proutz
Methodist Church
E. H. Wescott
Hay Springs
Nebraska
Lincoln
Plattsmouth
Burlington Shops
Helen Pilney
Lenz
German Luthern Church
Burlington
Adam Lenz
A. J. Moore
Lansing
Michigan
Program for Residents of the Masonic Home
Ladies from the Scottish Rite club of Omaha visited the Nebraska Masonic Home and gave several hours of music and dancing entertainment appreciated by residents. The performance featured old time dances and songs, artistically staged by the visitors, bringing joy to the home’s big family and staff, who hope for a return visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Scottish Rite Club of
Omaha
Nebraska
Woodmen of the World Expoed to Southland Excurion
A. R. Carey and R. L. Jones preview the 25th anniversary Woodmen of the World excursion from Omaha to the southland leaving November 7 on the Missouri Pacific. The trip covers stops in St. Louis Memphis Little Rock New Orleans Houston Galveston Hot Springs Kansas City and returns to Omaha with official supervision and fare details available from local Missouri Pacific officials.
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A. R. Carey
Woodmen of the World
R. L. Jones
Missouri Pacific Railroad of
Omaha
Southland
Missouri Pacific
Missouri Pacific Railroad
St. Louis
Memphis
Tennessee
Little Rock
Arkansas
New Orleans
Houston
Galveston
Texas
Hot Springs
Kansas City
Court House Closes in Honor of Thomas Walling
Cass county courthouse paused from 10 to 12 in tribute to the late Thomas Walling. Deputies clerks and officers attended his funeral. Walling's abstract work kept him a familiar figure in the offices of the register of deeds district court county judge and treasurer, and his absence will be felt.
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Cass County Court House
Thomas Walling
Walling
Court House
Register of Deeds
Remodeling at Wetenkamp Building Brings Living Apartments
The Wetenkamp building on lower Main street, previously home to Bester & Swatek storehouse and Woods auto service, is being remodeled for upper-floor living quarters. The renovation includes heat and water systems to provide comfortable family housing.
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Wetenkamp
Lower Main Street
Bester & Swatek
The
Woods Auto Service Station
Very Pleasant Birthday Surprise Is Held
Miss Margaret Sitzman was surprised for her birthday at the Sitzman home on West Pearl Street. Friends organized by Elizabeth Sitzman and Dorothy Sattler, with Halloween decor, games, music, and a two course luncheon. Attendees included Dorothy Sattler Pauline Parker Eleanor Hiber Elizabeth Sitzman Lillian Koubek Harriett Sitzman Margaret Sitzman Herman Tiekotter Jack Sedgway Louis Svoboda Frank Koubek and Mr and Mrs Latyrence Sprecher.
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Margaret Sitzman
Sitzman
West Pearl Street
Hfe
Elizabeth Sitzman
Dorothy Sattler
Harriett Sitzman
Marie Meisinger
Ruth Sitzsman
Pauline Parker
Eleanor Hiber
Lillian Koubek
Margaret Sit
Hallo Ween Party Honors Omaha Guest at Jirousek Home
Miss Nettie and Miss Beatrice Jirousek hosted a Hallo ween gathering at west Oak street for about thirty young guests. Eleanor Baumgartz of Omaha attended as guest of honor, with games dancing fortune teller and ghost decor enhancing the evening.
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John M. Jirousek
West Oak Street
Nettie
Beatrice Jirousek
Eleanor Baumgartz
Omaha
Jhousek
Jolly Rt
Taken to the Hospital for Surgery
Mrs. T. T. Fry, a longtime city resident, was taken to Omaha for surgery at Nicholas Senn hospital after serious health declines. She has suffered from appendicitis gallstones and other complications. Grant Hackenberg and Philip Rhin accompanied her to the hospital for support.
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T. T. Fry
Omaha
Nicholas Senn Hospital
Philip Rhin
Halloween novelties on sale at Bates Book and Stationery
Bates Book and Stationery offers a wide range of Halloween novelties and designs for enthusiasts. Shoppers can find decorations, costumes, and seasonal accessories tailored for the holiday.
Assault Case to be Heard at Elmwood Soon
The Elmwood assault case involving Lance Clites and Jacob Sterner will be heard in Elmwood before Justice A. W. Neihart on Tuesday, November 3. Clites pleaded not guilty and posted a $50 cash bond to await trial. County officials transferred the case from this city to Elmwood for the arraignment and preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
Lance Clites
Jacob Sterner
A. W. Nethart
W. G. Kieck
Clites
A. W. Neihart
W.C. Shaus
Clutes
Justice Neihart
Happy Hundred Suppers to Start Coming Month
The Chamber of Commerce committee E. H. Wescott L. O. Minor and G. W. Morgan set November 3 for the first Happy Hundred Suppers gathering. They seek Governor Adam McMullen as opening speaker for a non political appearance in Plattsmouth. Suppers, served by Methodist and Presbyterian ladies, will be held at church parlors with season tickets for six events.
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Chamber of Commerce
E. H. Wescott
L. O. Minor
G. W. Morgan
Adam McMullen
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
McKelvie
McMullen
Card of Thanks for the Walling Family
The Walling family expresses sincere gratitude for the community’s sympathy after the death of their husband and father. They thank everyone for kind words deeds and flowers and extend heartfelt appreciation from Mrs. Thomas Walling and family.
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Thomas Walling
Janda Sr. Undergoes Operation in Omaha Hospital
Frank Janda Sr. of this city underwent an operation at St. Joseph hospital in Omaha yesterday to relieve a several months’ long complaint. He departed for Omaha for treatment and will remain there for some time to recover.
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St. Joseph Hospital
Omaha
Frank Janda
Mr Janda
Mrs A D Asch Leaves for California Winter Visit
Mrs A D Asch a well known Cass county resident visited Murray today bidding friends farewell before departing this afternoon for Los Angeles California to spend the winter season on the southern Pacific coast. Her friends through Cass county wish her a pleasant stay and anticipate her return in milder weather.
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Frider
A. D. Asch
Murray
Los Angeles
California
Paelie
Burlington Forces Rollback Cuts At Plattsmouth Shops
Railroads across the country, including Burlington, implement early winter layoffs with Plattsmouth shops seeing 37 mechanics furloughed. Reductions affect freight car and other departments as workers shift to available positions, and a five day workweek begins Saturday in the Plattsmouth shop.
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Burlington
Plattsmouth
Havelock
Aurora
Homeyer and Larsh Win Marriage Licenses
A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon in the office of County Judge A. H. Duxbury to George R. Homeyer of Nebraska City and Lena L. Larsh of Union. The groom is the son of G. W. Homeyer, a well known Nebraska City businessman, while the bride is the daughter of Paul A. Larsh, a pioneer Cass and Otoe county family. her grandfather once served as mayor of Nebraska City.
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A. H. Duxbury
George R. Homeyer
Nebraska City
Lena L. Larsh
Union
G. W., Homeyer
Paul A. Larsh
Nebraska
Cass
Otoe County
Sues City for Flood Damage to Property
Jesse C Brady sues the City of Plattsmouth in district court claiming flood water overflow damaged his Lot 4 Block 111 and contaminated a water well. He seeks 5400 plus 540 in damages and argues the sewer in the waterway near his property worsened the flood. City counsel J A Capwell to defend. C A Rawls represents Brady.
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District Court
Jesse C. Brady
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Washington Avenue
Plaints
Tenth Street
Locust
Brady
Judiciary Committee
C. A. Rawls
J. A Capwell
Death of Langdon Infant Shocks Omaha Family
W R Holly reports the death of the seven months old child of Mr and Mrs Mart Langdon of Omaha. The mother, Alma Holly formerly of this city and sister of Mr Holly, had been treated for intestinal trouble and died on the operating table during surgery.
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Thuredor
W. R. Holly
Omaha
Mart Langdon
Langdon
Alma Holly
Mr. Holly
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James Robertson
Thos. Walling
St. John's Catholic
Old Friends
John Lentz
Masonic Home
Ladies of Scottish Rite Club of
First National Bank
BANK
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