Rural teachers gather for county institute session
Friday morning the county courthouse hosts rural teachers entering the fall and winter school term. County superintendent Miss Alpha Peterson leads lectures on the One Teacher School and Physical Education with a sectional meeting for rural school boards scheduled Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha ?Peterson
Keitha Dowd
Edith Farley
Nellie Mullen
Dorothy Lewis
Bessie LaRue Garrett
Mildred Clark
Myrtle Fleischmann
Ermal Dill
Sadie Dill
Arthur Gifford
Fern Armstrong
Chester Sporer
Sarah McQuin
LaVon Frans
Clara Rhodes
Lloyd Ranney
Bessie Bockelman
Fern Spangler
Mabel Howard
Henrietta Toman
Katherine Harris
Wilma Rainey
Elizabeth Nolting
Ethel Hazen
Bernese Ault
Inez Fosberg
Berniece Stander
Agnes Ross
Freda Klinger
Nellie Earls
Elsie Dehning
Leota Sharp
Pearl Schoeman
Bernice Richison
Kermitt Wiles
Merle Irvin
Edgar Cole
Mildred E. Bilford
Ruth Ranney
Chas Towler
Grace Duff
Jeanette McNamara
Clara Rissman
Helen Sweisey
Alfie Nicholas
Helen Brandt
Wilhelmina Rudge
Letha Ahrendts
Glidys Deles Dernier
Leda Fleischman
Beulah Little
Faye Hoback
Naomi Owen
Marian Cooley
Amy Olsen
Marie la Follette
Mueller Shackley
Tina Humble
Virginia Harris
Pearl Spanglar
Beatrice Besack
Dorothy Miller
Johanne Anderson
Eula Frans
Louise Stolsmar
Verna Smith
Helen Farley
Ann Wellshear
Mamie Maher
Alice Harris
Louise Parriott
Marie Golden
Maybelle Snake
Helen Lane
Suit Over Land Value Depreciation Reaches Supreme Court
Herman F. Sprecht sues Mary Newton and Tee Garden Bros. in Cass County land deal alleging depreciation in value after 1919 purchase. He paid 5000 down and 10000 later, then mortgaged 55000, claiming oral agreement to cover depreciation until title perfection. lower court ruled against him. case tests enforceability of such promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman F. Sprecht
Cass County
Supreme Court
Mary Newton
Teegarden Bros
Miss Newton
Clark S. Newton
Specht
Newton
Veegarden Brothers
State Journal
Cass County Proclaimed Best Place to Live
Dr and Mrs G H Gilmore and son John return from a tour of the United States praising Cass County as the finest place to live after a month away. The family reflects on four decades in Cass County and their satisfaction with the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Gilmore
John
Cass County
United States
Mrs Heineman Taken to Hospital for Sudden Appendicitis
Yesterday afternoon Mrs P T Heineman was taken to the Methodist hospital in Omaha where she underwent an operation this morning for a sudden attack of appendicitis. Dr Heineran departed with Dr R P Westover to be with his wife and was at the hospital during the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Heineman
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Stephenson Is Sent To The State Hospital
Yesterday afternoon George Stephenson, an elderly man, was taken to the state hospital at Lincoln after stabbing C. A. Harvey at the county farm. He is described as partially deranged and not wholly responsible for his actions. Harvey’s condition worsened overnight with complications from the abdominal wound, causing concern for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stephenson
C. A. Karvey
State Hospital
Lincoln
Stephenson
Mr. Harvey
Omaha
Harvey
Plattsmouth Ball Team Praised by WOAW Official
Orson Stiles chief clerk to W A Fraser of Woodmen of the World and WOAW director writes that Plattsmouth’s baseball team was among the best in the Southwestern Iowa tourney and unfairly eliminated in the first game. He notes WOAW will feature Plattsmouth talent on EMA Shenandoah Sept 21 and invites another visit from Plattsmouth musicians this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Webb
Orson Stiles
Sovereign
W. A. Fraser
The
Woodmen of the World
WOAW
Plattsmouth
Southwestern Iowa
Missouri
Mississippi
Stiles
Ema
Shenanoah
Motor Here From Iowa
The Misses Mia and Barbara Ger ing host house guests from the east and their former home in Iowa. They motored yesterday from Cedar Falls, Iowa, to visit relatives here. The party includes Mrs. Henry Pfeiffer of New York City and Mrs. Olga Schroeder of Dresden, Germany, plus Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Pfeiffer and son Leonard of Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Barbara Gering
Iowa
Cedar Falls
Henry Pfeiffer
New York City
Olga Schroeder
Dresden
Germany
Leonard Pfeiffer
Leonard
Reception for Plattsmouth teachers on September 11
The Plattsmouth Board of Education invites the public to a Friday evening reception for city school teachers at eight o'clock in the high school building. Many teachers are new to town and are welcomed by the community. Save the date. further details will follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Pleasant Picnic Party at Burlington Bridge
Last evening Miss Helen Wescott hosted an informal picnic near the Burlington bridge with a small group of friends. They enjoyed luncheon in the shade of the bluffs and spent time visiting and taking in the sights of the spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Wescott
Burlington Bridge
Local Golf Club Qualifying Scores Progress
Qualifying rounds for the club tournament show many members completing 18 holes with low scores. Notable scores include Jess Warga 67 and Dr. Westover 73, with several players in the 70s and 80s among the early tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Warga
Dr. Westover
August Cloidt
Ed Fricke
E. A. Wurl
Andy Moore
Leslie Niel
C. Las Rosencrans
Geo. C. Dovey
George Petring
J. W. Hart
J. F. Wolff
Ss. S. Davis
L. O. Minor
R. A. Bates
John Bauer
Willis Hartford
C. EB. Hartford
Mrs. Richey Improving After Appendectomy
Hospital reports from Omaha indicate Mrs. E J Richey is improving following an appendicitis operation. The severity of her case suggests a gradual recovery over the coming days before she can resume normal activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
E. J. Richey
Bear Attracts Attention As Michigan Tourists Stop
A Michigan tour party paused in the city for breakfast. A cinnamon cub bear in a rear cage drew crowds of boys and girls as the visitors fed him milk and he frisked about the car, providing a lively street scene this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Pixley photographer to film Plattsmouth sights and citizens
Pixley Producing Company of Omaha arrives in Plattsmouth to shoot moving pictures of the city. Plans include views of the Masonic Home infirmary dedication, Knights Templar marchers, and leading residents on local streets. Parmele theatre tests Monday night show how shoots are done and help select local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pixley
Omaha
West
Journal
Valentinos
Ben Turpins
Parmele Theatre
Shower Honors Mrs. Denice Vroman Atterbury
The Queen Esther class of the Methodist church held a shower at Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wescott home for Mrs. Denice Vroman Atterbury. Guests searched for hidden treasure around the lawn and received gifts. Eighteen attended the event with refreshments and an city tour by auto afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Methodist Church Sunday School
C. C. Wescott
Denice Vroman Atterbury
Card of Thanks for William H. Newell
The families of William H. Newell express heartfelt thanks for kindness and words of sympathy after his death. Gratitude is extended for floral offerings and support from friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Newell
F. B. Shopp
W. M. Stewart
J. W. Newell
R. J. Fuller
Robert Newell
Mrs. Sattler Improving After Hospital Stay
Mrs. John P. Sattler has recovered well after several days of treatment. She feels in excellent spirits and shows clear improvement and is expected to return to the hospital for an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Sattler
Pioneer E H Sprague Died at South Omaha Home
E H Sprague 73 of 4210 South Twenty-first street died Thursday at a hospital after an operation. Born 1852 in Kellogesville Ohio he came to Nebraska in 1857, helped survey the Burlington route, laid out several towns and worked as a bookkeeper at Swift before retirement. Survived by widow Florence, daughter Irena Zika and five brothers. Funeral Saturday at Brewer's with Rev Charles F Holler. Burial Graceland Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Sprague
South Twenty-first Street
South Omaha
Kellogesville
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Platte Valley
Burlington
Buffalo Bill
Florence
Irena Zika
Charles
Frank
Peatrice
William
Geddes
Ernest
Harry
Casper
Wyoming
Brewer's
Charles F. Holler
Trinity Baptist Church
Graceland Park Cemetery
Eagles Band Delights Residents With Lawn Concert
The Eagles performed at the Nebraska Masonic Home on the lawn east of the main building. Residents enjoyed the program directed by Schulhof with encores and selections like Old Folks at Home and Forest Echoes. Fred Elias on trumpet drew special praise. A return concert featuring the Weeping Water band is planned for Sunday September 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Nebraska Masonic Home
Schulhof
Fred Elias
Weeping Water Band
Mrs Gooding Improves After Illness
From Wednesday's Daily the condition of Mrs S. Gooding is reported as somewhat improved at her west city home. She recently returned from a trip to California and has been ill for several days, confined to bed. Friends hope for a full recovery and return to her usual activities.
Miss Rose Belohavy Resumes Teaching in Grand Junction
This morning Miss Rose Belohavy departed for Grand Junction Colorado to resume teaching in the public schools there. She has built a strong reputation after two years as a highly successful teacher in Grand Junction schools, and friends applaud her continued success in the western educational community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Belohavy
Grand Junction
Colo
Generous Donation From St Marys Guild Pledges 25
St Marys Guild invites support for the community building fund with a pledge of 25 dollars. The ladies organization of the Episcopal church emphasizes hard work and thrift as its source of proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Guild
The
Episcopal Church
Depart for Florida by car with Stoner family
Mr and Mrs Ed Stoner and son Paul Grossman depart by auto for Florida to establish residence. They plan to settle in Miami where Stoner will practice stone masonry after visiting relatives in LaSalle Illinois and continue along the Dixie highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Stoner
Paul Grossman
Auto
Florida
Will Attend Wedding of Ralph Holmes in Schenectady
J W Holmes and wife travel on Burlington No 2 to Schenectady New York for the wedding of their son Ralph Holmes to Miss Louise Estelle Huggins on September 17 at the bride’s home. Holmes a 1919 Plattsmouth High and 1923 University of Nebraska graduate and GE radio engineer. They plan a Hudson river boat trip to New York City Broadway Follies and will visit Niagara Falls Detroit and Chicago returning about September 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Blaikie
Sophia Dorothea Koester
Dietrich Koester
Fred Koester
Ray Baker
Blaikie
Weeping Water
Nebraska School of Agriculture
Wayne Normal
School of Agriculture
Lincoln
Waco
Neb
Black Hills
S. D
DeWitt
M. C. Blaikie
Ulysses
E. H. Calkin
Colorado
W. H. Ireland
Florence
Otoe
Chas. Wiswell
Gresham
Jno. Laughlin
Greenwood
Colila Petras
Lyons
Helen Flanagan
Tekamah
Glennie Bacon
Omaha
Nellie Gingles
Bethany
Flora Hoagland
Sioux City
Minnie Stutt
Boise
Idaho
Weeping Water Republican
J. W. Holmes
Burlington
Schenectady
New York
Ralph
Louise Estelle Huggins
Schenectary
Mr. Hotlines
Plattsmouth High School
University of Nebraska
General Electric Company
Miss Huggins
Holmes
Hudson River
Albany
New York City
Broadway
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Chicago
Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Frank Schoeman
Mrs. Frank Schoeman enjoyed a surprise birthday party last Monday for her 38th birthday. Hosted by sister in law Mrs. Ida McCounll, relatives and friends gathered at Gospel Hill home of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Ridgore. Gifts, lunch baskets, music, and games followed. attendees included the Schoeman family and Louisville friends sending best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schoeman
Ida McCounll
L. B. Ridgore
Gospel Hill
Esther
Wiliam H. Hoover
Grace
Mildred
Arthur Schoeman
J. G. Schoeman
Laura
Edna
Pearl
George Schoeman
Buddy
June
Larue Williams
Marguerite
John Busche
Ida McCoull
Louisville
Louisville Courier
Pleasant Bridge Teas At Mrs Gobelman Home
Two social bridge teas were held this week at the home of Mrs F R Gobelman with many city ladies in attendance. The Monday event featured eight tables and prize winners Mrs J L Livingston first and Mrs Fred Lugsch second with Mrs A D Caldwell as consolation. The Tuesday tea had nine tables. Mrs R W Knorr won first, Mrs Frank M Bestor second, and Mrs Luke L Wiles consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Gobelman
Gobelman
Livingston
Fred Lugsch
A. D. Caldwell
Frank M. Bestor
Luke L. Wiles
Harvey in serious condition after county farm stabbing
C A Harvey remains in serious shape at Methodist hospital Omaha after a knife attack at the county farm. George Stephenson, an elderly resident, inflicted the wound in the abdomen and is jailed under Sheriff Stewart's watch to prevent further violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
C. A. Harvey
George Stephenson
Harvey
Stephenson
Stewart
Mrs Lugsch Hosts Dinner For Visiting Sisters In Town
Mrs Fred Lugsch entertained at dinner Monday for her sister Miss Hulda Spahni and Miss Marie E Kanuf mann who recently returned from abroad. Other guests included Mrs Joe Warga Sr Miss Anna Warga Mrs Ralph Araghan of Chicago and Mrs Warca's son. The affair brought much pleasure to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lugech
Hulda Spahni
Marie E. Kanufmann
Joe Warga
Anna Warga
Ralph Aracken
Chicago
Nice
Warca
Spahnt
Lugsch
Classified Want Ad for Journal Results
Brief item advertises a want in the Journal seeking readers to send in results. It notes inclusion in upcoming issue and invites timely submissions for verification. No names or dates provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
B Tes
the State Hospital
Platsmouth
Dorothea Koester
Richey
Mrs. Sattler
Burlington Railroad
Mrs. Gooding
Ralph Holmes
James W. Holmes
Son
ANK
Hebraska
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!