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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1925

Page

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Plattsmouth Defeats Shenandoah 5–2 in Error‑Filled Contest

Sunday at the local ball park Plattsmouth beat Shenandoah Iowa 5 to 2 in a game marked by many errors and timely hitting. Burkhart led with three hits, Klauschie and Mason added two each, while Bob Swanson and Herb Swanson held the visitors to four and two runs, respectively. The Woodmen of the World return next Sunday with Omaha’s West Side Athletic Club due September 20 and the final C B & Q opponent scheduled for September 27.

Shenandoah Iowa Hugh McKee Herb Swanson Burkhart Plattsmouth Bob Swanson Sidney Klauschie Mason Herold McKee Newman McCarty O'Donnell William Harvey Mason Crawford Ade Swanson Knight Woodmen Council Bluffs Bluffs West Side Athletic Club Omaha

Small Fire Alarm at North 5th Street Home

A routine fire alarm was triggered at the home of B A Hennessey on North 5th Street after an oil stove was primed with gasoline and caused a brief blaze. Neighbors beat out the flames with a broom before firefighters arrived, preventing further danger.

Cahio B. A. Hennessey North 5Th Street

Journal Classified Want Ad Results Advertised

An item urges readers to place want ads in the Journal to secure results. It highlights the newspaper as the channel to reach buyers and sellers efficiently.

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Mrs Kunsman At Mayo Hospital In Rochester

Friends report Mrs. Ed Kunsmann of Tucson Arizona is recovering well at Mayo Hospital Rochester Minnesota after two weeks there. Mr Kunsmann left by Mo Pac train for his duties with Southern Pacific in the southwest. Their two daughters stay in the city and in Rochester with grandparents Mr and Mrs Carl Kunsmann.

Ed Kunsmann Tuson Arizona Rochester Carl Kunsmann

Former Plattsmouth Girl Dies in South Dakota

Margaret Elgan Eagan 23, long time Plattsmouth resident, dies in Edgemont South Dakota after a heart condition worsens. Her body arrives for burial in Oak Hill cemetery with family and friends. services held at Edgemont and St John Church. She is survived by her parents and six siblings.

Margaret Eagan Edgemont South Dakota Burlington Station Oak Hill M. A. Shine St. John’s Church Margaret Elgan Plattsmouth Seneca Robert Morris Catherine Rose Alice Mildred

Dr H J Lehnhoff Improving After Critical Illness

Mrs F D Lehnhoff and daughter Tillie report their relative Dr H J Lehnhoff, a Lincoln physician, is slowly recovering after four weeks of critical illness. He previously fell ill from ptomaine poisoning after lobster while in Colorado, was sent home to Lincoln, and has since faced heart trouble. Cass County friends hope for a full recovery.

F. D. Lehnhoff Tillie H. J. Lehnhof Lincoln Lehnhoff Colorado Cass County Louisville

Case Appealed From Justice Court in Manley

Transcript of appeal filed with the District Court in the case of Fred Krecklow vs John Habel and Joe Mesina. Plaintiff won judgment in justice court. defendants appeal through Irene C Buell of Ashland. dispute involves a note and rental with labor claims as partial settlement. Co E Tefft of Weeping Water represents plaintiff.

Dally District Court Justice Court A. H. Humble Manley Fred Krecklow John Habel Joe Mesina Irene C. Buell Ashland Co. E. Tefft Weeping Water

Pacific Junction Triumphs Over Sluggers 11 to 2

Pacific Junction defeated the Sluggers 11 to 2 Sunday afternoon. Mike Flynn pitched well in relief after Frank Wooster struggled early while Louis Svoboda and the Junction lineup produced heavy hitting. Plattsmouth’s Frank Krejci exited with a finger injury and Frank Koubek finished behind the plate as George Sedlacek led Plattsmouth with a three sack performance.

Pacific Junction Mike Flynn Iowa Plattsmouth Flynn Frank Wooster Louis Svoboda Malvern Junction Frank Krejci Frank Koubek George Sedlacek

Omaha Masons Visit Ne braska Home Infirmary Dedication

William Tegtmeyer his wife and daughter Edith visited at the home of Mrs F D Lehnhoff and Tillie from Omaha with other Omaha Masons for the dedication of the Nebraska Masonic Home infirmary. They traveled to Lincoln afterward for the state fair.

William Tegtmeyer Edith F. D. Lehnhoff Tillie Omaha Nebraska Teegtmeyer Masonic Fraternity Union Pacific Eith U. P Lehnhoff

Runaway Ford Coupe Damages Truck At Main Street

Miss Alice Waters left her Ford coupe parked atop high school hill during a teachers meeting. The car rolled down Seventh and Main, crashing into a small Ford truck near the Drs Livingstone office. The truck’s rear wheel broke. the coupe incurred minor damage.

Alice Waters Main Street Drs. Livingstone Sixth Street

Mrs Grebe Taken To Hospital For Treatment

Mrs. George Grebe, a long time resident, was taken to a Omaha hospital Sunday for a course of treatment as she has been in poor health for two years. At past seventy, doctors expect no operation and aim to relieve her long illness.

George Grebe Omaha

Purchases New Buick By Local Farmer

Adam Stoehr, a progressive farmer west of town, bought a 1926 Buick coach through local dealer John B. Livingston. The car, one of the handsomest seen here, promises comfort and usefulness in coming months and travel in winter.

Adam Stoehr John B. Livingston Stoehr

Frederick Rutherford Heads to Rochester for Operation

Fred Rutherford departed for Rochester Minnesota Saturday afternoon with the expectation of undergoing an operation for a severe stomach ailment that has grown serious. He reached Rochester after a stay there and was advised to proceed with the operation which is expected to be performed this morning.

Fred Rutherford Rochester Minnesota

Miss Virginia Beeson Feted Before USC Departure

Miss Clara Mae Morgan hosted a house party at the Margaret apartments in Omaha in honor of Miss Virginia Beeson who will leave for Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California. The guests included Miss Morgan’s school friends and attended a theater party at the Orpheum featuring Clara Kimball Young.

Clara Mae Morgan Margaret Apartments Omaha Virginia, Beeson Los Angeles University of Southern California Miss Morgan Fow The Orpheum Clara Kimball Youns

Methodists Seek Renewal of Rev. Pfoutz at First Church

The First Methodist Church votes unanimously to retain Pastor Rev. Frank Emory Pfoutz for the next year. A delegate will ask the Omaha conference to present the church’s wish for his continued charge. Pfoutz’s ministry is praised for growing membership and community impact as the conference opens September 22.

First Methodist Church Frank Emory Pfoutz Omaha Pfoutz

Plattsmouth Hosts Pixley Company Movie Interest Night

Hollywood style filming comes to Plattsmouth as Pixley Producing films local scenes and stages a talent tryout at Parmale theatre. Miss Peggy Carter and Roy Olson assist in interior shot sessions while Carter plans a dancing number to evoke Ziegfeld memory.

Hollywood Plattsmouth Pixley Producing Peggy Carter Roy Olson Parmele Theatre Carter Ziegfield New York World

Death of newborn babe mourned by Sharp family

Sorrow fills the city as Mrs. Olive Fulton Sharp and Mr. Hammond Sharp face the death of their infant at birth in an Omaha hospital. The newborn lived only moments, and the couple's friends share in the grief.

Returns from Sanitarium Mrs Sedlacek Home

Mrs Joseph Sedlacek who has been at Lincoln for ten days receiving treatment at the sanitarium there has returned home. She is feeling somewhat improved but still far from well and cannot resume her usual activities for now though it is hoped she may regain her former good health with time.

Joseph Sedlacek Lincoln

Very Successful Cass County Rural Teachers Institute Held

The Cass County rural teachers institute met at the courthouse on Friday and Saturday led by Miss Alpha Peterson. Noted instructors included Prof. L N Clark and Miss Chloe Baldrige focusing on rural school problems and new study plan. Otto Wurl demonstrated physical education while George H Wood showcased counting and addition methods. The event drew a full county turnout and ranked as highly successful.

Cass County Court House Miss Alpha Peterson Equity Court Room Clark Chloe Baldrige Peru Otto A. Wurl Council Bluffs High School George H. Wood

Poisoning Suspect Watchman Earl Freeman Receovers

At midday near Sth and Oak streets a man was found unconscious and near death. Police moved him to the city jail and medical aid was given. Earl Freeman, a night watchman at the Burlington shops, identified himself and showed improvement by morning.

Sth Oak Streets Johnson Altho Earl Freeman Burlington

Makes Big Catch

William and John Grebe, famed Missouri river fishermen, land a 68 pound yellow catfish on Thursday and a 79 pound specimen on Friday. The catches rank among the season’s best, boosting the brothers’ reputation which has even spread to Germany.

Missouri William John Grebe Grebe Grebe Boys Germany Grebe Brothers

Mrs Heineman Improving After Appendicitis Operation

Hospital reports from Omaha say Mrs. P. T. Heineman is improving after Saturday surgery for appendicitis. Doctors and family express hopeful signs she may soon return home if she continues to progress.

Omaha P. T. Heineman

Man Suffers Broken Arm Cranking Car

Early Monday Ray Lambert tried to crank a refractory car. the crank struck his right wrist, breaking both bones. He was later treated and remains unable to work for a time. The injury is healing, but causes continued annoyance.

Ray Lambert

Bridge Party Honors Visitors at Mrs Mauzy Home

The Mauzy residence hosted a bridge party Saturday honoring Mrs Verdon Vroman of Chicago and Miss Virginia Beeson who leaves for Los Angeles. Nine tables competed with Miss Helen Farley winning high score and prizes awarded to the two guests of honor. Hosts and helpers included Mrs J H Hallstrom Mrs A J Beeson Mrs Henry Mauzy and Mrs J E Wiles.

James G. Mauzy Helen Farley Mauzy J. H. Hallstrom A. J. Beeson Henry Mauzy J. E. Wiles

Father Grace to Head Creighton University

Omaha Sept 7 Rev Father William J Grace S J dean of Creighton arts school will succeed Rev Father John F McCormick as president of Creighton University tomorrow The outgoing president will become professor of philosophy at Marquette University McCormick born 1882 in St Louis graduated from St Louis University prior to joining Creighton Grace previously taught at St Xavier College Cincinnati

Omaha William J. Grace Creighton Arts School John F. McCormick Creighton University Father McCormick Marquette University Milwaukee Father Grace St. Louis St. Louis University St. Xavier College Cincinnati

Kansas City Visitors Join Adams Family in Local Visit

W. S. Shay and family with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Donelson from Kansas City visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Adams on Saturday. On the return trip to Kansas City they will be accompanied by Mrs. Adams.

W. S. Shay J. E. Donelson Kansas City Fred Adams W.S. Shay Adams

Golf Tournament Near the Final Stages

The city golf tournament enters the final stages of the championship flight with many matches left in the president's flight. Moore defeats Davey and Cloidt to reach the semi finals, facing Varga who defeated Westover to set up the final.

William Krecklow John Hartlow August Cloidt Clayte Rosencrans Cloidt Krecklow George O. Davey Frank Restor Andy Moore Damian Flynn Moore Davey Leslie Nie E. A. Wurl Ed Fricke George Petring Fricke Niel Dr. Westover Jess Varga Westover Jack Hart Warga John Wolff Varga

Frank Shopp Improves After Stroke Recovery

Frank B. Shopp is seen in the business district on Labor Day for the first time in days. He has been recovering from a mild paralytic stroke that confined him to his home. He is much improved though his progress remains slow and he is glad to be up and around again.

Frank B. Shopp Labor Day Mr. Shopp

Bates Book Store Prices School Day Essentials

Prices for school day essentials at Bates Book Store are highlighted as necessary. The listing emphasizes affordability and availability for students and families shopping for supplies.

Bates Book Store

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B. Swanson Herald O Donnell Ib H. Swanson Shen Patrick Eagan Edgemont South Dakota H. J. Lehnhoff Mrs. Grebe BUICK Parmele UNI Head Frank Shopp
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