Better Home Lighting Campaign Starts Nationwide Drive
Nebraska Gas & Electric employees enjoyed a dinner at the Hoval Cafe as the Better Home Lighting campaign opened. George C. Advers of Omaha explained the educational contest to be conducted through schools with prizes, including a $15,000 electrical home, funded by a nationwide committee led by local organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Gas & Electric Company
W and
Saleemen
C. A. Theleen
Ofice
Leonard Buillding
George
Janaper Theleen
Reallzing
Canipzien
Hunting Season Opens With A Big Bang Today
The 1924 hunting season opened with heavy firing along the riverfront as local hunters, led by Bruce Rosen tans and Bob Walling, set out on the Missouri to bag ducks and other game. Police chief Hinrichsen joined the opening with his weapon. Squirrels plover ducks and geese are now open with prairie chicken slated for October 1st. licenses required from County Clerk George R Sayles.
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William Hinrichsen
Fvorward
Bruce RoseneTans
Bob Walling
Missouri River
George R. Sayles
Civil government is costly in taxes and arms
The piece argues militarism costs Americans little per person while civil government imposes heavier tax burdens. It notes the army costs $2.20 per capita annually, with about 1.25 soldiers per thousand people, and contrasts this with civil officers who require one day of work per twelve from taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Mansional Guard
Serious Auto Collision Scours Here Saturday Night
A pair of cars collided head on at the foot of McConkey hill on South Chicago avenue on Saturday night. Two men from Iowa and a local party were involved. no serious injuries reported though occupants were bruised. Field Finnell and John Bunker faced charges with bail set at 500 dollars.
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McConkey Hill
Chicago Avenue
Tom Svoboda
Hinrichsen
Ilona
Burrows
Murray
Iowa
Flield Finnell
John Bunker
Capwell
Court of Justice
William Weber
Finnell
Bunker
Svoboda
Hinricksen
A Word of Appreciation From H. M. Soennichsen Co
The H. M. Soennichsen company thanks friends for praise and expressions on the day of their new store opening in Plattsmouth. They note commitment to the town’s best interests and express gratitude for flowers from many neighbors and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Soennichsen Company
Plattsmouth
Messrs
E. A. Wurl
F. R. Gobelman
S. S. Chase
Weyrich & Hadraba
Jess F. Warga
Torgery
C. L. Herger
A. M. Armies
C. E. Wescott
Boquet
Bates Book Store
Journal
Nebraska Gas & Electric Company
M. E. Smith & Company
H. M. Soennichsen CO
Appointed Game Warden Dale Named Deputy Ceme Wardens
W G Dale a former resident near Nehawka and Burlington employee in local shops receives appointment as deputy game warden. He previously held a similar post in the fall of 1923.
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W. &G. Dale
Near Nehawka
The
Burlington
Ceme
Dale
Death Comes to Mrs. Margaret Banick Sunday
Mrs. Margaret Banick died Sunday at her daughter’s home after a paralytic stroke. She was 75 or 76, a Germany native long based in Coleridge and Murray area, widow of Derrick Banick, mother of Fred Louis Banick and Mrs Merritt Jorgensen and Mrs William Puts. Funeral service held at Puls home. body to Coleridge for burial beside her husband.
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Daly
Margaret Banick
W. H. Puls
Jim
Cass County
Coleridge
Nebraska
Derrick Banick
Puts
Fred
Louis Banick
Merritt Jorgensen
William H. Puts
Hans Seiver
Puls
Omaha
Colerfuse
Tribute to mother from Puls Jorgensen Banick families
Expressions of deep gratitude for kindness during her illness and funeral service. Sincere thanks to all who assisted and offered beautiful memories. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Puls and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Jorgensen, Fred Banick and Family, Louis Banick and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Puls
Merritt Jorgensen
Fred Banick
Louis Banick
Sermon Marks Pastor's Last Visit Before Conference
Morning services at the Methodist church featured Rev. Frank Emory Pfout in his final message before the conference in Omaha. The bishop and conference will decide Pfoutz’s return while the evening program highlighted Corwin Taylor’s Korea mission insights and Miss Cook of Kansas City sang a vocal solo.
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Methodist Church
Frank Emory Pfout
Messiece
Omaha
St. Paul
Pfontz
Corwin Taylor
Korea
Taylor
Robert B. Hayes
Cook
Kansas City
Mrs W F Clark Ill With Heart Trouble In Daily News
From Tuesday's Daily, friends note Mrs. W. F. Clark is seriously ill at her home at Seventh and Elim streets after a heart attack. She is active in Christian church work and her illness concerns her church associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Clark
One-Sided Tax Affair On Nebraska Road Aid
An article notes Nebraska paid over 210 million into the federal treasury in 1923 and received about 1 million in return, with 754 009 earmarked for road work. It explains federal road aid is allocated by population area and mail routes, and Nebraska netted more than four dollars per dollar paid.
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Nebraska
Wei
Congress
Federal Treasury
Federal Bureau of Roads
Funeral of Mrs. John Alwin Held Afternoon at South City Home
The funeral for the late Mrs. John Alwin was conducted by Rev. Walter R. Robb at the family home in the southern part of the city. Mrs. E H Wescott led a song, a mixed quartet performed two hymns, and M D A pallbearers escorted the casket to Oak Hill Cemetery for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alwin
Walter R. Robb
First Christian Church
E. H. Wescott
Beautiful Land
B. A. McFinain
Minnie Pickard
Hal Garnett
Frank A. ClIoidt
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mrs Duxbury and Child Leave Omaha Hospital
Mrs A H Duxbury and her daughter left Methodist hospital in Omaha and will stay with Mrs Chris Metzger before moving to the city for the child’s introduction to her future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Duxbury
Little Daughter
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Chris Metzger
Duxbury
Miss Duxbury
Leaves for New Mexico
D. M. Graves, Plattsmouth's oldest resident, departs for Roswell to spend the winter with his sister. Since 1856 he has been part of the community, and he will have the Journal with him to keep in touch with events back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Graves
Plattsmouth
Rosewell
New Mexico
Mr. Graves
Parmelo Visits Overnight With Friends
Charles C. Parmelo was here overnight visiting with friends and returning this morning to Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Parmelo
Omaha
Shower for Florence Balser and Lester Dalton Wedding
A Saturday afternoon shower at the Wescott home in Sunnyside honors Miss Florence Balser ahead of her fall wedding to Lester Dalton of Edgar Nebraska. Guests read verses, enjoyed music by Miss Cook, and received keepsakes while Mrs BE Wescott hosted with floral decor and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Wescott
Florence Balser
Wescott
BE. AH. Wescott
Lester Dalton
Edgar
Nebraska
W. St. Holmes
Miss Cook
Kansas City
Harry Schultz
Mesdames R.D. Dalton
Carl Dalton
Lincoln
Willis R. Holmes
Philip Ralser
Edward Roman
Clarence Balser
Omaha
FE. G. Stallenberger
Emma Pease
Stella Persinger
F. E. Hawkenbery
Expect Eight Hundred at the M. E. Annual Meeting
Nearly a thousand ministers superintendents and laymen are expected for the Nebraska annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church opening September 17 for seven days with headquarters at the First Methodist church. Bishop Titus Lowe will preside and meet ambassadors daily at the Hotel Conant to consider pastorate appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Methodist Episcopal Church
First Methodist Church
Twentieth
Davenport
Titus Lowe
Conant
Northwest Nebraska
Central United Presbyterian Church
Frederick T. Keeney
Des Moines
Clarinda
Omaha
Arthur Atack
E. M. Brown
Arthur Adams
F. C. Mills
M. Allen Keith
Plattsmouth Precinct Republicans Announce Nominations
The Republicans of Plattsmouth precinct will meet at the usual voting place on Friday evening at 7 o clock to nominate candidates for precinct assessor road overseer constable and justice of the peace. A A Wetenkamp committee man.
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Plattsmouth
A. A. Wetenkamp
Otto Trilety Enters Lincoln State University Study
Otto Trilety departed this morning for Lincoln to resume his studies at the state university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Trilety
Lincoln
The
State University
University
Bates Bock and Gift Shop School Supplies Line
A local shop advertises a wide range of school supplies with emphasis on large stock and right prices. The notice highlights a popular line of items and invites customers to visit for bargains.
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Bates Bock and Gift Shop
Secretary Pool Visits Cass County on State Business
Secretary of State Charles W. Pool accompanied by state tax commissioner William H. Smith visited Lincoln and Cass County officials to discuss tax questions. Pool, a Democrat, notes historic wins in 1916 and the most recent election, expressing satisfaction with voter support.
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Charles W. Pool
Lincoln
William H. Smith
Smith
Cass County
Pool
Former Union Girl Weds In Woodbine Iowa
Miss Margaret Witherow of Palmyra and Armond Naviaux of Nebraska City united in marriage at the Manion home in Woodbine Iowa. Allyn Naviaux served as groomsman with relatives of the groom in attendance. The bride attended the University of Nebraska and Iowa State Teachers College and taught in Palmyra. The groom, a Creighton University dentistry student, will resume studies in Omaha after a two year rest. The couple will live in Omaha.
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Margaret Witherow
Palmyra
Armond Naviaux
Nebraska City
Woodbine
I.a
J. T. Manion
Allyn W Naviaux
Mary Ellen
Virginia
Harriet Naviaux
J. H. Neviaux
Manion
Thurman and Woodbine
University of Nebraska
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Iowa State Teachers College
Iowa City
Second Avenue
St. Bernard's Academy
J. H. Naviaux
College of Dentistry
Creighton University
Omaha
Nebraska City News
Card of Thanks for Beloved Wife and Mother
We thank friends for kindness shown during the brief illness and death of our wife and mother. Grateful for the beautiful floral offerings. — John Alwin and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alwin
Quinton Case on Trial Before the Supreme Court
The state of Nebraska appeals Carl D. Quinton on multiple charges of malfeasance in office after his Cass County conviction. The Cass County motion to dismiss cites required writ of error for misdemeanors. no ruling yet. Representing the defendant are Paul Jessen and colleagues. state counsel Lloyd Dort appears for the state.
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Eady
State of
Nebraska
Carl D. Quinton
Quinton
Cass County
Eupreme Court
Lincoln
J Copnell
Paul Jessen
Nebraska City
Lloyd Dort
D. W. Livingston
A. L. Tidd
Plattsmouth
Death of Mason City resident Louis F. Clossman at home
Louis F. Clossman, 72, a resident of the Nebraska Masonic Home, died last evening after a period of ill health. He moved to Plattsmouth from Sidney on February 14, 1924. A member of Frank Welch Lodge No. 75, A F and A M of Sidney, he leaves four children, including E. J. Clossman of Sidney who was present at his death and will transport the body to Sidney for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
A. FL
A. M
Sidney
E. J. Clossman
Swanson Family Visit From Hamburg Arrives for Brief Stop
Mrs Charles Swanson and her son Carl and daughter Miss Bessie along with Guy Clear and the Swanson granddaughter came by car from Hamburg Iowa on a Sunday visit to see Herbert Swanson for a few hours.
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Charles Swanson
Carl
Bessie
Guy Clear
Swanson
Hamburg
Iowa
Herbert Swanson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Murray Man
Mrs. Alwin
M. E. Annual Meeting
Armond L. Neviaux
Woodbein
Supreme Court
Masonic Home
Louis F. Clossman
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