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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1925

Page

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Season for Happy Hundred Suppers Is Near

A Plattsmouth report notes the annual Happy Hundred suppers return as the Chamber of Commerce forms a committee led by James T. Begley to survey interest, secure pledges for six or three gatherings, and plan programs and speakers while ensuring self support and quality menus by local women.

Thuseday Daliior James T. Begley Chamber of Commerce Esorba West Plattsmouth Entertein

Auto Collision on North Fourth injures two men

A serious crash on North Fourth near Fourth and Oak injured A. O. Moore and O. M. Kintz. Kintz suffered severe bruises and shock but no broken bones. Moore also received bruises though less severe. Both cars were badly damaged and Kintz was taken home to recover.

North Fourth Street A. O. Moore O. M. Kintz Fourth and Oak Streets Mr. Kintz Fortunaely Moore Kintz

Geologists Visit to Examine Local Soil and Fossils

United States Geological Survey geologists George H. Girtz and P. V. Roundy arrived in the city to study soil and rock formations from the town south to Rock Bluff and westward. They will document formations and fossils, noting sea shells fossils indicating a past vast sea in this region and plan to continue work in eastern Iowa and then Kansas.

T Daiky George H. Girtz P. V. Roundy United States Ecographical Survey Washington Rock Bluff Iowa Kansas North American

Teaching in Dakota Takes New School Assignment

Miss Helen Toman will depart Friday morning on the Burlington to Sioux City Iowa and then to Eureka South Dakota to teach school this year. She taught nearby last year and enjoyed the work despite a very cold winter.

Helen Toman Burlington Sioux City Chicago Minneapolis and St. Paul Eureka So. Dak

Plattsmouth Fire Tests Hose on Carts and Equipment

Plattsmouth fire department conducted hose tests on city carts and firefighting apparatus. About 1000 feet of old hose failed wear tests, 400 feet deemed defective for cart use, while the motorized cart received new hose for emergency operations. Tests overseen by Fire Chief Sandin and firefighters Hart, Ofe, Lugsch, and Smith.

Plattsmouth Sandin John Hart Carl Ofe Fred Lugsch Claude Smith

Former Plattsmouth shortstop Emile Droege shines in Wyoming league

Plattsmouth fans learn Emil Droege, once a second and shortstop for the Plattsmouth team a decade ago, still hits well in Superior Wyoming. He plays in the Southeastern Wyoming league as an outfielder for Superior and has posted several home runs with a strong hit rate, aiding his team against Green River.

Plattsmouth Emil Droege Wyoming Emil Superior Green Rivers Green River Droege Fre Dreere Red Sox

Entertaining Shower Honors Bride Elect Miss Helen Egenberger

Mrs Ray McMaken Mrs Henry C McMaken and Mrs Sherman Taylor entertained in Wormore yesterday afternoon at the Ray McMaken home. The event celebrated Miss Helen Egenberger in an 6 oclock bridge tea handkerchief shower with pink and white fall flowers. First prize went to Mrs Leslie Turpin. consolation to Miss Margaret Scotten. guest prize to Miss Egenberger. A shower of gifts honored the bride to be for her upcoming marriage to James Howard Carter of Omaha.

Ray McMaken Henry C. McMaken Sherman Taylor Wormore Helen Egenberger James Howard Carter Omaha

Plattsmouth Players Eye Plattsmouth Huskies Varsity

Plattsmouth students entering state normal campus face dim chances for Huskies basketball this season with 11 lettermen from last year competing for spots. Local players Joe Krejci Russell Wasley and Stuart Chase are among tryouts and likely to earn workouts with potential varsity inclusion based on high school YB play.

Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Huskies Moleskins Joe Krejci Russell Wasley Stuart Chase

Well Known Young People Married at Nehawka

Yesterday at 2 pm at the Dan Anderson home near Nehawka Miss Mary Martha Ahrens married Mr. John Kettlehut in a ceremony led by Rev. William A. Taylor. The couple planned a Denver Colorado honeymoon and will reside on a Murrey area farm after returning.

Dan Anderson Nehawka Mary Martha Ahrens Anderson John Kettlehut Wiliam A. Taylor Union Ahrens Briday Clara Ahrens Otto Ehlers Nebraska City Clara Pauline Ehlers Rheinhold Kettlehut Nehawks

Dill Appleby Nuptials Celebrate Nebraska-Gandy Families

Miss Lavina Dill and Mr Ray Appleby of Gandy Nebraska wed in North Platte on September 2 19xx. Relatives toured Shenandoah Iowa visited nurseries held picnics and attended a state fair. a large shower at Mrs Chas Philpott’s featured autumn decor and gifts for the couple. The couple plan visits to Nebawka Murray Omaha and Waterloo before returning to their home near Gandy.

Lavina Dill Ray Appleby Gandy Neb North Platte Shenandoah Henry Field Broadcasting Station Nebraska City Morton's Park Lincoln Chas. Philpott Kildora Ave Nebawka Murray Omaha Waterloo Nebraska

Women Move To New Posts In Chicago And Boston

Miss Alice Louise Wescott left yesterday afternoon for Chicago to resume work at Northwestern University. She was accompanied to the city by Miss Ursula Herold who will go on to Boston to take up work at Smith College, a leading women’s university.

Alice Louise Wescott Chicago Northwestern University Ursula Herold Boston Smith College

Returns From Indiana Dr J H Hall on Pleasant Auto Tour

Dr J H Hall finished a motor trip through Indiana and returned home after visiting many cities including Kokomo Anderson Terre Haute and Indianapolis He enjoyed the state fair in Indianapolis and reported smooth travel in a Ford coupe through congested areas while revisiting ancestral roots near Alexander.

J. H. Hall Indiana Hoosier State Alexander Kokomo Anderson Terre Haute Indianapolis Hall

Donations Build Community Auditorium Fund Grows

The American Legion building campaign receives broad public support as the chamber of commerce donates 100 dollars and groups like the W C T U and Eastern Star Kensington contribute 25 dollars each. Civic boosters praise city backing and aim for a shared city auditorium in the coming months.

Delly The American Legion Chamber of Commerce Civic Auditorium Eastern Star Kensington Ladies Legion Project Legion

Mrs. C. D. Eads Visits West After Nebraska Stay

Mrs. C. D. Eads, a longtime Plattsmouth resident, returns to Omaha after a three month Pacific coast tour via California. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan and daughter Gertrude met the Eads family in Omaha and heard tales of old Nebraska friends now living in California. Eads visited Del Monte with Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson, formerly Miss Jeanetis Morgan, and connected with a new car. In Los Angeles she met many Plattsmouth expatriates including Mrs. A. E. Gass and daughters Lucille and Helen, and others from the local colony now spread across the coast.

C. D. Eads Plattsmouth D. C. Morgan Omaha Pacific Coast California West C. A. Atkinson del Monte Eades Nebraska Katherine Minor Madeline Warne Twitchell Sue Morrissey Margaret Sampson G. F. Houseworth Albert A. Fricke James M. Patterson Frank Dunbar Los Angeles

Journal Want Ad Offers and Requests for Readers

Local readers advertise goods and services for sale or trade in the Journal Want Ad column. Listings invite inquiries from neighbors and detail items or needs available in the community.

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Plattsmouth girl saves injured driver with prompt first aid

Miss Ora Allen a Plattsmouth resident and Nebraska Mercantile stenographer used six months nursing training to keep Waiter Young conscious after a 12 foot fall through an elevator shaft in a store basement. She applied temporary dressings and aided hospital arrival, earning praise as a real heroine.

Plattsmouth Ora Allen Miles M. Allen Miss Allen Nebraska Mercantile Company Farnham Street Omaha Kirksville Missouri Young

Legion Elks carnival set for November dates in Plattsmouth

The American Legion and Plattsmouth Elks lodge planned a six night indoor carnival from November 1 to November 14 to raise funds for a new community auditorium with proceeds split between the Legion and Elks. Special features will be announced as plans firm up.

The American Legion Plattsmouth Lodge of the Elks the Legion the Elks Legion

Will Attend Drake College Clifford Cecil Leaves Nebraska Gas & Electric

Clifford Cecil, long time with Nebraska Gas & Electric, will move to Des Moines Iowa to enter Drake University in the college of Mineral Arts. He is a Plattsmouth native and will be succeeded here by Mr. Smith from the Nebraska Gas & Electric Company to fill his position.

Clifford Cecil Nebraska Gas & Electric Company Des Moines Iowa Drake University College of Mineral Arts Cecil Plattsmouth Smith Lfe

Pleasant visit of Miss Ethel Born near Murray

Miss Ethel Born from west of Plattsmouth enjoyed a week long visit with Miss Clara Gobelman at the Gobelman home east of Murray. She was entertained by Mrs. Dove Ash and Mrs. Jennie Klimm, plans Plattsmouth and Omaha stops before seeking a job in the state metropolis.

Ethel Born Plattsmouth Clara Gobelman Gobelman Murray Miss Born Dove Ash Jennie Klimm

City Teachers Are Tendered Reception

Last evening the Board of Education hosted a reception at the high school auditorium for new city teachers. Patrons met the educators in a friendly social event with group introductions, musical numbers by the high school orchestra and solo performances, punch served by Guy Morgan, and a warm community welcome.

Board of Education A. J. Beeson A. D. Caldwell R. B. Hayes Central W. R. Holmes J. E. Baldwin Wintersteen Hill Edgar Wescott Harlan Gorder Guy Morgan

New Arrivals in Community From Friday's Death

In recent days new residents arrived in Plattsmouth. An 8? newborn joined Mr. and Mrs. William Simmons, and at Mr. and Mrs. Otto W. Salz Brenner's home a baby girl was registered and announced plans to settle locally.

Plattsmouth William Simmons Otto W. Salzbrenner

Troops Stop Here on Way to Omaha

Soldiers from Battery A of the 13th Field Artillery and part of the 17th Infantry passed through the city en route to Omaha for the American Legion convention. The 17th Infantry resumes duty at Fort Crook and Fort Omaha after two months at Fort Leavenworth. Cavalry from Fort Des Moines and Fort Reilly will join in Omaha. The troops camped overnight near the Nebraska Masonic Home and set out at 5 o'clock for Omaha to rest after a busy training season.

Battery A Theth Field Artillery Fort Reilly Kansas 17Th Infantry Fort Crook Fort Omaha Fort Leavenworth Th Field Artillery Omaha Tth Army Corps 14Th Cavalry Fort Des Moines 2Nd Cavalry

Rain Relieves Heat Across Nebraska Towns

Rain at dawn brought relief after a stretch of mid summer heat across Nebraska. Fremont topped the state with 103 degrees, Omaha and Plattsmouth reached 88, North Platte hit 86, while forecasts point to lingering clouds and cooler, less humid conditions in western Iowa and surrounding areas.

Fremont Omaha Plattamouth North Platte Nebraska Iowa

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Dakota Peru Mary Ahrens Pretty Wedding Dill Appleby Driver ELKS Will Drake College 9Th Field Eee 17Th Infantry Trans Corps First National Bank Platismouth
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