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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1925
Page
3
Local names include Fred Nutzman Eugene and George Troop visiting from Plattsmouth state fair attendance. Several visits across Nebraska towns Nebraska City Lincoln Omaha Nehawka with business trips repairs and family visits. The week features farm work decor and a Ku Klux Klan lecture notice and health updates on Meris Pollard and Mrs Massie.
Cecil D Wolfe son of Henry and mother lived east of Avyoea died at Nebraska City hospital last Wednesday September and was buried at Mt. Pleasant cemetery He was born December 1 1905 on the Avgoes farm and farmed most of his life Funeral services were at the home east of Avorn conducted by Rev W A Taylor Baptist pastor Union He leaves twelve brothers and sisters and many friends among relatives from Avoyea and surrounding areas
Mary Ellen Wiles of Cass county won first prize in Nebraska club work at the state fair style show. The event highlighted practical dressmaking and cost details with twelve top contestants. Glaudys Heilman finished second and Virginia Janak third, with eight additional prize entrants named.
Passage notes Mrs Lyle and Catch were moved to Elmwood where she serves as operator, the children having married. Funeral arrangements were not known at the time of writing.
John Kuntz stays busy at his home garage while George Shackley paints the A Zimmerer building. Thomas Straub travels to Weeping Water on business. Claude Renehan works on the cream station and C E Tefft farm home. Local residents visit Union list and Kahoka while Cole Auto displays a Ford in Avoca. A barn replaces cyclone damage at Schultz Tefft properties. William Morley supplies paint for the produce station. Avoca market man William Gallixser travels with Mrs Gallixser to Weeping Water for business. L J Marquardt recovers from appendicitis in Omaha and hopes to return home. Mrs Rachel Everett and Leona visit Chas Overett in Ralston. Elsie Trook assists at the switchboard. Congressional Aid Society hosts an afternoon at Mrs Fred Caesteris with hostess Mrs Albert ThiL. Mr and Mrs William Mallenbereer depart for Reed City Kansas by Ford for about ten days. Oliver Seacat tends business in their absence. Mrs J M Punter and Glen join Mrs S R Dunbar for a Kahoka, Mo visit. Marvel Nocil celebrates ninth birthday with friends at James lawn. Marion Pitman, rural mail carrier, attends a Weeping Water band event and a Plattsmouth game between Plattsmouth and Woodmen of the World.
Mrs. C. A. Rosencrans of this city has been named a page for the national American Legion Auxiliary convention in Omaha. The event runs October 5 to 9 and will be held at the Masonic temple auditorium.
Col Tom Majors Nebraska's elder statesman and his brother Wilson Majors visited Peru residents in the Nebraska Masonic Home. They spent hours with John Earhart, an old friend, before resuming their return trip from the Black Hills and northwest Nebraska to Peru.
A light laxative product named Dean's Reguleus is advertised as a mild and easy option for gentle relief. The promotion notes 30c pricing and availability at all stores.
Mrs. Marely sustained a severe ankle sprain after a stumble in the shop, causing her to be laid up for a time. Mrs. Buss, assisting in the store, implied that the operations would continue under new management going forward.
Messrs Henry Heintieman and Fred Athens received six car loads of feeder cattle this week. They will feed the stock in partnership and expect to earn a handsome profit when sold, given their experience as feeders.
Dr and Mrs J W Brendel left Tuesday for Excelsior Springs Missouri to spend about ten days on vacation. They traveled by car and anticipate enjoying their stay in the Show Me State.
On Saturday evening Avoca residents are invited to a gala event organized by local merchants. A free picture show will be followed by a free dance for all, with ice cream for children provided by the drug store and candy sticks for the youngsters.
Harry Marquardt sold his interest in the business and stock at supplies parts and accessories to Carl Zaiser. The sale completed last Wednesday and transfers the business assets to Zaiser WEG.
The article mourns the illness and anticipated death of Judge Woodeon a longtime supreme bench figure in Mis OUTIL described as a gentle man of notable legal ability and a longtime friend of the Journal editor. It notes his passing would be a loss to the grand old state.
Members of St. Luke's and St. Mary's Guilds of the Episcopal church met at Mrs. Sidney W. Bell's home to finalize arrangements for their annual Christmas shop set for Wednesday December 2. The event features needlework and handmade novelties, with the date to be announced for location. Father George D. Pierce gave an introductory talk on The History of the Church.
Local readers may place or respond to classified ads in the Journal Want Ad column. Listings cover items for sale wanted services and personal notices with brief descriptions and contact details. Submit copy and contact information to the newspaper office for publication.
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