Nebraska Lighting Company Expands Service to Plattsmouth
The Nebraska Lighting Company reports rapid progress on a new line from Red Oak to Plattsmouth with plans to complete by December. Crews extend poles along the Burlington right of way and tie Louisville to the city, aiming to provide improved power supply and an auxiliary plant to handle outages. The company has invested about 10 000 to 412 000 dollars in recent improvements and wiring, and says a larger regional plant may follow if demand justifies it.
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Plattsmouth
Red Oak
Abbott
Malvern
Burlington
Mr. Abbott
Nebraska Lighting Company
Louisville
Union man seeks first papers to become US citizen
This morning Hov H. Watton Haynes of Union filed for his first papers in the office of Clerk of the District Court James Robertson and announced his intention to renounce allegiance to King George V of England and become a citizen of the United States.
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Hov
Buildings Lots for Sale Near High School and North 9th Street
Two real estate notices describe one lot with concrete walks two brick cellars and city services priced at 450 dollars located west of the high school on Main street. Another listing offers two level lots east of Fred Ramge’s on North 9th street for 400 dollars. Inquire T H Pollock Plattsmouth tel 1 40 28 tfd.
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Main Street
Price
Fred Ramge
North 9Th Street
T. H. Pollock
Plattsmouth
Wanita McCune Weds Milo Littleton in Plattsmouth
Mrs CC W McCune announces the marriage of Wanita McCune to Milo Littleton on a Saturday in Plattsmouth. The couple will reside with the bride's parents at 2320 North Twenty-eighth Street until year end, then move to Chicago.
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CC. W. McCune
Wanita
Milo Littleton
Plattsmouth
New Son Born at W C Ramsey Home in Omaha
A son named Daniel Cook Ramsey was born to Attorney W C Ramsey and wife on October 25 1943 in Omaha. Both mother and baby are healthy and recovery is expected for Attorney Williams. Grandparents Judge and Mrs B Ramsey celebrate two compassionate grandchildren for Will Ramsey and his wife Mary.
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Omaha
W. C. Ramsey
Babe
Attorney Williams
B. Ramsey
Will
Mary
Daniel Cook Ramsey
Daniel W. Cook
Beatrice
William Cook Ramsey
Guttering Work Advances on North Sixth Street
The city reports North Sixth Street curbing and guttering nearing completion as a precursor to paving. Officials anticipate extending the program to Main Street up High School Hill next season, improving street width and enabling attractive parking between sidewalk and curb.
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North Sixth Street
High School Hill
Oak Streets
Well Pleased With Train Service
John Weicher of near Elmwood and Attorney C. H. Aldrich visited the city to attend court matters. They praised the new Missouri Pacific and Burlington train service that lets them come for business and return home the same day.
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John Weicher
Elmwood
Aldrich
Court House
Missouri Pacific
Buriington
State Fire Day Issued Proclamation for Fire Prevention
The governor proclaims Friday November 7 1943 as state fire day urging schools and citizens to prevent fires. Officials call for quarterly town inspections of business areas and annual residential checks to remove rubbish clean chimneys and prevent dangerous conditions. Mayors and village boards to issue proclamations and cooperate with fire prevention efforts.
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Trinity
John YU. Morehead
Argus Green Receives Jail Sentence After Drink Offense
In Plattsmouth Argus Green was arraigned before Police Judge M. Archer for alcoholic excess. He admitted the offense and was fined two dollars and costs, then jailed until payment is met, delaying his return to the streets.
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A. G. Green
Plattsmouth
M. Archer
German Syrup of Figs On Sale This Week
Ger ing & Co offers German Syrup of Figs in 60 c size for 33 c this week only. Limited time offer.
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Gering & Co
Final settlement in county court includes three estates
At County Judge Allen J Beeson court a number of large county estates were settled. The estates of Chris Stoeler Ulrich Jnhelder and John R K Baird were considered and administrators discharged after careful examination of the reports by the court.
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Allen J. Beeson
Chris” Stoeler
Ulrich Jnhelder
John RK. Baird
Freight for the City From Chicago Delays Tied to Pacific Junction
Discussion at a Commercial club meeting revealed that Chicago origin freight bound for the city is unloaded at Pacific Junction for transfer rather than going to Lincoln. Delays arise from crowded yards at Pacific Junction, not from Lincoln or direct Burlington routing. The Burlington handles three to four cars weekly to the city, all transferred at the Junction, with delays due to yard congestion.
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Chicago
Burlington
Commercial Club
Lincoln
Pacific Junction
Cal Stewart Performs in Run for Governor Next Monday Night
Cal Stewart is set to appear in the play Run for Governor at Parmale theater next Monday evening with Roy B. Way acting as advance man. The company apologizes for missing last Saturday due to rail issues but promises a show sure to please amusements fans.
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Cuty
Cal Stewart
Roy BD. Way
R. M. Shines
Parmele Theater
Way
Cal Stewart Company
Ieal
Tritech Optician Holds Free Examinations in Gering’s Store
M. Tritech refracting optician attends Gering & Co. on Wednesday and Saturday evenings offering free eye examinations to customers.
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M. Tritech
Gering & Co
City Council Passes Occupation Tax Amid Debate
The city council approved a new occupation tax ordinance after discussion on its scope and impact. A proposed amendment to reduce drug store taxes failed, and a finance committee resolution to shift 4200 from the business tax fund to the road fund prompted further debate over fund use and saloon license revenue.
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Sattler
City Council Halts Occupation Tax Debate With Tie Vote
The council deadlocked 8 to 8 with Richey and Streight voting no. City Attorney Tidd opined the city could transfer money from the business tax fund by resolution and need not create an extra fund, ending discussion on the occupation tax ordinance. Continued on Page 7.
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Richey
Patterson
Streight
Finance Committee
Lushinsky
Third Ward
Tidd
Hunter in the limelight again over custody dispute
Alex Hunter visited the home of Claus Boetel Jr to demand custody of his daughter, who has lived with her grandparents after the mother Mrs Hunter was shot. Police were summoned as Hunter grew loud and threatening and he was ordered to leave town, vowing to return for custody.
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Alex Hunter
Claus Boetel, Jr
Jesse Hiner
Hunter
Towa
Burlington Tracks
Pacific Junction
Charles McCauley Found Exposed Near Platte River
Charles McCauley suffered severe exposure after lying on a sand bar near the Platte river mouth. He remained overnight in freezing conditions with wet feet, crawled to the Plattsmouth Water Co pumping station, then was brought home in poor condition where a physician attended him. His feet were badly frozen and may be lost.
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Charles McCauley
Platte River
Plattsmouth Water Company
Barn Dance at G A Mei's Home Near Plattsmouth
A barn dance will be held at the home of G A Mei singer six miles west of Plattsmouth on Saturday evening November 4. Music will be good and the event promises a pleasant time for all attendees. You are invited to attend.
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G. A. Meisinger
Plattsmouth
Sokol Society Dance Set for Saturday Evening
The T. J. Sokol society announces another dance at their hall on Saturday evening with music by the Holly orchestra.
Equal Franchise League hears Harriet Haller address
The Equal Franchise League met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Fr. J. Wescott’s home with Harriet H. Haller of Omaha as guest speaker. Haller discussed women’s changing roles, the ballot, and how modern life drives women into public life while maintaining the home. Delegates to the state convention were chosen: Agnes Chapman, T. E. Parmale, Major Hall, and Mathilde Vallery.
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Equal Franchise League
Fr. J. Wescott
Harriet H. Haller
Omaha
Metropolis
Drowest
Haller
Socities
Lincoln
Agnes Chapman
T. E. Parmele
Major Hall
Mathilde Vallery
Charley Stone Returns as Bank of Yampa Owner
Charles H. Stone of Yampa Colorado writes to resume newspaper delivery to Yampa and announces his return after selling the Bank of Yampa earlier. He plans to make Yampa his future home and is praised as a fine young man with many friends in the area.
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Charles 8. Stone
Yampa
Colorado
Bank of Yampa
Charley
Coonskin
Annual Meeting of Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Cass Co Neb
The annual meeting of the Farmers’ Mutual Fire and Live Stock Insurance Company of Cass County Nebraska will be held at the Heil school house in Eight Mile Grove precinct on Saturday November 1 at 1 30 p m for electing officers for the ensuing year and to transact other business as legally comes before the meeting J P Falter secretary
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Farmers’ Mutual Fire and Live Stock Insurance Company
Cass County
Nebraska
Heil
Eight Mile Grove
J. P. Falter
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Nebraska Light Company
Littleton-McCune
Judge and Mrs. Ramsey
Journal
Argus Green
Pacific
City Council
Sta Sion
Richer
Hallstrom
lLushinsky
Councilman Battery
Charles McAuley
T. J. Sokol Society
Holly Orchestra
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company
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