Iowa Men Fined for Liquor Possession
John Baker and Frank Swigart of Hamburg Iowa were arrested near the Platte River bridges after an overdose incident. Deputies towed their car and charged them with possession of intoxicating liquor. Each man paid a $100 fine plus costs and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baker
Frank Swigart
Hamburg
Iowa
Platte River
Omaha
E. P. Stewart
W. C. Schaus
Schaus
Kieck
A. H. Duxbury
Fremont County
Chickens Come Home to Roost for County Attorney Family
County Attorney W. G. Kieck sees his flock of thoroughbred hens and six ducks return after mysterious disappearance. Constable John C. Brittain locates ducks in an old barn blocks away, then the hens reappear. Animals are secured at home with watchful eyes to prevent future wanderings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Kieck
Kieck
John C. Brittain
Mr. Brittain
Kreck
Bank gives a dandy book in Plattsmouth
The First National Bank with local businessmen offers a free publication titled Protect Your Income or Make the Most of What You Make. It presents a spending and saving plan to help readers spend wisely and save. Copies are available at the bank or from cooperating merchants, with a list of service stations to be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Plattsmouth
Catholic Daughters Hold Net $125 From Sale
The Catholic Daughters of America held a successful food and apron sale at the Nebraska Gas and Electric Co. office on Saturday. Net proceeds totaled 125 dollars. Committee heads were Mrs. J A Libershal and Miss Elizabeth Bergman with aides Mrs. W A Swatek and Mrs. J F E Hadraba. The group thanked Holy Rosary and St. John’s parish members for their donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
Nebraska Gas & Electric Co
J.A. Libershal
Elizabeth Bergman
W. A. Swatek
J. FE. Hadraba
Mrs. W. S. Leete Honored by Episcopal Council
The national council of the Women's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church has named Mrs. W. S. Leete to its national executive committee. A former Plattsmouth resident, she led Nebraska Auxiliary efforts and now serves in Evergreen, Colorado. Her long service is credited with aiding the Auxiliary’s growth statewide and nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
The
Council
New Orleans
General Convention
West
W. 5. Leete
Mission of the Transfiguration
Evergraan
Colorado
Leete
Auxiliary
Loss of Local Baseball Leader Swanson Saddens Plattsmouth
Herbert Swanson, longtime base ball pilot in Burlington and former Hamburg resident, leaves the city after a layoff. He organized and equipped a strong team, earning fan support and city praise for his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Herbert Swanson
Swanson
Hamburg
Iowa
Swany
Plattsmouth
Charles Hemple to Leave Hospital for California Winter
Charles Hemple, a prominent Omaha business figure and former resident, has recovered enough at Wise Memorial Hospital to leave for home and plans to accompany Mrs Hemple to California for the winter. He is brother of city schoolteacher Teresa Hemple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hemple
Omaha
Wise Memorial Hospital
Hemple
California
Teresa Hemple
Halloween favors at Bates Book and Stationery
Black Cats stuffed cut outs and clever Hallowe en designs showcased as favors and decorations at the Bates Book and Stationery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
Bates Book and Stationery Store
Death of a Former Resident at Omaha
News comes of the death at Omaha of Mrs. Mary E. Trilety widow of Lawrence Trilety and longtime Plattsmouth resident. She died at her daughter Mrs. Charles Matous home in Omaha after years of poor health. Survived by son Frank Trilety of Havelock and daughters Mrs. Frank Steppart Imperial Nebraska and Mrs. Charles Matous and Mrs. Leroy Wade Omaha. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church in Havelock with Rev. H V Valkenburg, burial in Havelock cemetery beside her husband. Local friends extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Mary E. Trilety
Lawrence Trilety
Plattsmouth
Frank Trilety
Havelock
Frank Steppart
Imperial
Nebraska
Charles Matous
Leroy Wade
Anton J. Trilety
James Rebal
Lincoln
Congregational Church
H. V. Valkenburg
Trilety
South 9Th Street
Return of Mrs. Earl Redd After Hand Injury
Mrs. Earl Redd returns to her home after three weeks at Immanuel hospital Omaha where doctors attempted repair of a severe left hand fracture from a tire accident at a family gathering. The first finger may still require amputation and further rehabilitation is planned to regain strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Redd
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Army officer caravan to Fort Omaha training
Leonard F. Carter formerly with Burlington in local shops and later in railroad service traveled to Fort Omaha to join a two week reserve officers course. He holds first lieutenant rank and will move to Fort Benning after training for further army instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard F. Carter
Burlington
Omaha
Carter
Casper
Wyoming
Fort Omaha
Co. F. 355Th Infantry
National Army
Harrison L. Gayer
Fort Benning
Georgia
Army Training Schools
Organizer Craddock Advances Drove for Benevolent Order
Mrs J H Craddock of the Benevolent Patriotic Order of Toes reports progress in organizing a local drove. She plans to return Thursday to meet Elks ladies and secure signups. Eligible members include wives sisters daughters mothers widows and female relatives of Elks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Craddock
Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Toes
New Order
Elks Lodge
Does
Jury List Drawn For November District Court Term
Sheriff E P Stewart and Clerk Golda Noble Heal announced the petit jury panel for the upcoming November term. Names include J C Comstock Plattsmouth J Steffens Nehawka H L Gayer Plattsmouth Mont Robb Union and others from Nehawka Weeping Water Avoca Union Cedar Creek and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petit Jury
District Court
E. P. Stewart
Golda Noble Heal
J. C Comstock
Plattsmouth
J. Steffens
H. A. Lightbody
John E. Schutz
C. D. Palmer
Plattemouth
T. W. Fleming
Weeping Water
F. C. Schumaker
Nehawka
Ivan Taylor
E. H. Norris
Avoca
W. W. Coatman
Elmwood
John W. Murdoch
QO. A. Coon
Manley
George Peters
John C. Brown
Wabash
BP. A. Root
Murray
J. C. Lemeyer
Greenwood
Earl Keady
Union
Geo. Lohnes
Cedar Creek
Joseph Wolpert
High Court Affirms Biddick Arson Conviction
The state supreme court sustains Steve Biddick's arson conviction for burning the Burlington warehouse at Plattsmouth on October 18, 1924, causing $17,000 in losses. Biddick, jailed in Cass county, faces one to three years and will move to the penitentiary when space opens. the court commends his defense as ably conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Biddick
District Court
State Supreme Court
Cass County
Supreme Court
State Penitentiary
The
State Journal
Burlington
Plattsmouth
Dean
Biddick
William Baird
Baird
Riddick
Donald Smiley
Hunters Take the Field in Duck Hunt Near Platte Bottoms
A duck hunting party led by Fred Lugsch Guy Morgan and Carl P Ofe sparked fear of a Bulgar Greco war as gunfire echoed near Platte bottoms. Residents sought shelter in dugouts and bomb proofs while a Journal correspondent covered the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Will
Rainbow Division
France
Fred Lugsch
Guy Morgan
Carl P. Ofe
Askwith Improves After Appendicitis Operation
Reports from Omaha's hospital say C. A. Askwith of the Nebraska Masonic Home is recovering well at University Hospital with excellent prospects for a speedy recovery from a severe appendicitis attack. He fell ill last Saturday and was rushed to Omaha for surgery performed Saturday evening, a few hours sooner delaying would have been fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
C. A. Askwith
Nebraska Masonic Home
University Hospital
Ashworth
Death Claims Old Time Resident Today
Mrs. George W. Rennie longtime Plattsmouth resident dies at her daughter’s Omaha home as sunrise marks a new day. The retirement years were spent near Plattsmouth with six children and two siblings surviving.
Obituary of Joe Beil from Nebraska community
Joseph Martin Beil born October 23 1877 at Grand Mound Iowa died October 20 1925 in Omaha Nebraska aged 47 years 11 months 22 days. Survived by wife Sarah Ford adopted son parents four sisters one brother and fourteen nieces and nephews. funeral at Lewiston church October 23 conducted by Rev W A Taylor with quartet. burial at Horning cemetery near Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Martin Beil
Grand Mound
Iowa
Omaha
Neb
O Ct
Christopher
Wilhelmina Beil
Sarah Ford
Estacada Oregon
Nebraska
Nerces
Pete Campbell
Sharon Springs
Kansas
George Woodward
Albany
Ore
Mary Roerbeck
Plattsmouth
Frank Litzmann
Imperial
Fred Beil
Lewiston
Murray
W. A. Taylor
Baptist Church of Union
J. D. Cross
D. Ray Frans
D. C. LaRue
Jesus Savior
Horning Cemetery
Improvement in Omaha Hospital Patient Paul Lemke
Paul Lemke, at St. Catherine hospital in Omaha after a serious accident three weeks ago, shows marked improvement. He is up and around, his arm healing well with infection risk passed, and doctors expect a possible return home soon though ongoing treatment may continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lemke
St. Catherine Hospital
Omaha
Paul
F. R. Guthmann
Altho
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
Mrs. Joe Beil expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during her husband’s illness and death. She wishes others the same mercy if they face similar trials and invokes God’s help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Beil
Sick folks improving from Tuesday's Daily Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth reports from St. Catherine's Hospital in Omaha that patients are improving. Dr. P J Flynn who has been treated there for blood and general system health is sitting up and improved. Father Michael A Shine rector of St John's church is also at the hospital and showing marked improvement and hopes to be able to move about soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Catherine’s Hospital
Omaha
P. J. Flynn
Michael A. Shine
St. John’s Church
Quiet Home Wedding Unites Miss Virginia Forbes and Ray Ayler
At the Forbes home in Plattsmouth this week, Miss Virginia Forbes married Ray Ayler in a quiet ceremony led by Rev. Walter R. Robb of the First Christian Church. Matron of honor was Mrs. Glen Niel of Omaha. the bride wore blue silk with Killarney rose bouquet. The couple will reside in Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence W. Forbes
Virginia
Ray Ayler
Walter R. Robb
First Christian Church
Glen Niel
Omaha
Killarney
Plattsmouth
Card of Thanks for Funeral Support and Flowers
The Lenz family and relatives express gratitude for kindness sympathy and flowers received after their bereavement. They name Rev Frank Emory Proutz Mrs E H Wescott and Burlington machine shops employer for funeral services and friends for donations of cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Emory Proutz
E. H. Wescott
Burlington
John Lenz
Adam Lenz
Hattie Moore
Vincent Pilney
Malvern Varsity Triumphs Over Plattsmouth in Iowa Grid Match
Malvern Iowa defeated Plattsmouth 14 to 0 on Tuesday as Plattsmouth’s defense held strong in the opening quarter. Malvern leveraged depth and size to wear down the locals in the later periods, with Hart suffering a finger fracture and Captain Gorder an injured rib during the game. Plattsmouth faces the Nebraska School for the Deaf on Friday at 3 45 p m in their city contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Iowa
Iowa City
Plattsmouth
Plattenmouth
Pilatta
Sterling Hart
Harlan Gorder
Malvern Machine
Plattsmouth High Schol
Nebraska School For the Deaf
School For the Deaf
Mrs Kaffenberger Reported Very Ill At Lincoln Home
Reports from the bedside at Lincoln say Mrs. George A. Kaffenberger has been very ill since returning home a week ago. She has stomach trouble and has been confined to bed, preventing visitors and causing family anxiety. She was a longtime resident of Plattsmouth and is a sister of Philip Becker W A Becker and E H Becker and Mrs Frank A Cloidt. Another sister Mrs C C Peacock lives at University Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Kaffenberger
Lincoln
Kaffenberger
Plattamouth
Philip
W. A
E. H. Becker
Frank A. Cloidt
Cc. T. Peacock
University Place
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Bank
W. S. Leete
Episcopal Council
ARMY
High Court
MR. Askwith
George W. Rennie
Marley Ann Kearnes
Jonathan Kearns
Maude Ord
Minneapolis
Margaret McPherson
Frank Rennie
Madrid
George Rennie
Allein Adams
Elizabeth Sexton
North Enid
Oklahoma
Joe Kearns
Virginia Forbes
Platismouth
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