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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1925

Page

6

New Masonic Home Infirmary Dedicated and Opened

The New Nebraska Masonic Home infirmary in Lincoln was officially accepted today by the Grand Lodge of Nebraska A F and A M. Grand Master John Wright of Lincoln led ceremonies with members from across the state, despite heat forcing changes to the parade and program. The building will serve as the care facility for the order’s ill and aged as part of the Home.

Nebraska William A. Robertson Frank A. Cloidt Raymond C. Cook H. G. McClusky L. O. Minor E. H. Wescott Nebraska Masonic Home Association James M. Robertson Omaha Mt. Calvary Mt. Zion Commandery No Knights Templar Wright John Wright Lincoln Masonic Henry H. Wilson Eastern Star Charles M. Shepherd Nebraska Grand Lodge Grand Lodge The Masons and

Clothes Time and School Time for Boys

Local store promotes back to school outfits with suits knickers belts shirts and accessories offering a Tom Sawyer cap with cash purchases. Community notes describe a Masonic event in Lincoln for the opening of a new Nebraska Masonic Home building with dignitaries and a public open house.

14 year old Henry Marshall cuts tendons with sickle

Yesterday afternoon Henry Marshall, son of Mr and Mrs Dave Marshall, suffered a severe hand injury while cutting grass. His hand was caught by a sickle, severing several tendons including those of the first finger, requiring twenty one stitches to close the wound. He is recovering but in pain.

Henry Marshall Dave Marshall

Pretty Wedding at Eagle Unites Hazel Scattergood and Julius Morrison

The marriage of Hazel Scattergood to Julius Morrison took place at the Scattergood home on August 26 with Rev Slaughter officiating. Music by Neva Graves and Mildred Ossenkop preceded the ceremony. The article also describes a grand, modern hospital building planned by Mt. Zion commandery and Nebraska Masons, detailing its facilities and medical spaces.

H. L. Scattergood Hazel Julius Morrison Arnold Slaughter Palmyra Neva Graves Mildred Ossenkop Chas. Scattergood Irene C. Christensen Harry West

Masonic Infirmary Erected at 125000 in Plattsmouth

The Nebraska Masonic Home dedicated a new infirmary in Plattsmouth costing 125000. The castle like building on Webster boulevard features Hedford silverdale and carthage stone with a sunken garden entrance and fireproof design. The structure rests on deep concrete and steel supports with terrazzo and linoleum interiors and extensive nurse quarters.

Nebraska New Webster Boulevard

Bride and Groom Start Life at Arnold Nebraska

The couple received many gifts including silverware as the bride kept the guest book. Mrs Morrison grew up on the farm of marriage and graduated Eagle high School in 1922. She taught two years in Logan County after attending the state teachers college at Kearney. The groom is regarded as a man of good character. they plan to tour Colorado and other western points and will reside in Arnold after September 15.

Morrison The Eagle High School State Teachers College Kearney Logan County Colorado Arnold Nebraska

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Description

For over forty years Hall's Catarrh Medicine has been used to treat catarrh. It includes an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation. Sold by all druggists I. J. Cheney and Co Toledo Ohio.

Hall I. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Saanen goats offered by Fred Lawson in Glenwood Iowa

A brief classified notes four Saanen grade does that freshened last spring and summer from top milk stock in the country. Includes a $2,000 Switzer land imported Saanen buck Andreas Hofer, noted as the best Saanen buck ever brought to America. Also available are Saanen grade young bucks sired by pure bred stock and from heavy milking dams at attractive prices.

Switzerland Andreas Hofer America Fred Lawson Glenwood Iowa

Time’s Run to Christmas in Four Months

The note reflects on how quickly the year advances toward the Christmas season, with four months remaining and the countdown speeding up as weeks slip away.

New infirmary kitchen and patient elevator system described

A large infirmary building features a complete kitchen with multiple ranges, sinks, dishwashers, and steam tables arranged to serve all future needs. A north dining room for staff connects to a central hall, with store rooms and lavatories nearby. Elevators move food from the basement to upper floors on portable steam tables, and a bed-capable passenger elevator enables patient transfers. A grand terrazzo staircase links basement to third floor with iron and concrete banisters.

Diet

Furnishing of Rooms of the New Infirmary

The new infirmary rooms are finished in brown and white with Simmons steel furniture. Beds are adjustable with head elevation, each room has a steel dresser, ward robe, writing table, chair, and a cozy rocker. Lighting includes wall, ceiling, and stand lamps, plus a portable table for meals or reading. Screens, single rooms except two doubles per floor, uniform color scheme, funded by Masonic bodies including Plattsmouth lodge No 6. Bedrooms cost $200 per room for uniform furnishings chosen by the association committee.

Mt. Zion Knights Templar Nebraska Plattsmouth Simmons Steel Masons Eastern Star

State Fisheries Chief Visits Gretna to Inspect Angler

William J. O'Brien head of the state fisheries arrived in Gretna to check the Angler the official state fish car undergoing repairs at Burlington shops. He noted the unit back in efficient condition and praised his years of experience benefiting the states fish stewardship. He stopped at the Journal renewing his semi weekly subscription and spent time with the staff.

William J. O’brien Gretna Burlington Billy O'Brien

Morehead Praised as One of Nebraska’s Best Governors

The writer lauds John H. Morehead as an honest and competent governor whose name is a household word across Nebraska, citing strong, favorable memory among the people for his leadership.

Morehead Nebraska Hon John H. Morehead

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Masonic Home Mt. Calvary Band Drill Corps of Tom Sawyer Board of Control Eagle Masonic Infirmary C.E. Wescott Nebraska Rand Order of Eastern Star John L. Webster Joe J. Stibal Schmidtmann John P. Sattler
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