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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1925

Page

2

Alvo Area Residents See Visits and Work Across Towns

Alvo and nearby communities enjoyed a week of travel and tasks with visits from Henry J. Miller and family in Plattsmouth, Charles Hartle aiding corn hauling in Murdock, and J W Stewart completing a deep 61 foot well for H E Parcell. A dance at Ackley hall drew fewer crowds due to heat, while local residents purchased and used new vehicles and shopped in Lincoln and at the state fair, with medical visits noting Ole Petersen’s grave illness and poor prognosis.

Henry J. Miller Sam Hardnock T. H. Warner Wiliam Kittels Plattismouth Charles Hartle Murdock Hhemeyer H. E. Parcell Alvo Ackley Hall Mesdames Art Dinges Fred Moore Lincoln

Reception for Alvo school teachers held at Boyles

Latsthursday evening at Boyles grocery an important reception was held for the teachers of the Alvo schools. The event aimed to bring teachers, parents, and scholars together for effective work in the coming term.

Boyles Alvo

Ole P Petersen Dies in Sudden Alvo Return

Ole P Petersen born in Denmark August 7 1857 died suddenly at Mrs Paul Johnsons home last Thursday afternoon. He settled near Alvo and later lived near Utica before moving to Guymon Oklahoma with his daughters. Funeral held in Alvo on Sunday with interment there. He leaves wife and seven children.

Ole P. Petersen Paul Johnson Alvo Ole FP. Petersen Denmark America Minnie Johnson Utica Guymon Oklahoma Texas Petersen Algo Lutheran Church

Picnic Trip With Banning Family to Nebraska City

Last Sunday Mr and Mrs J W Banning in their Universal coupe left for Union where they were joined by Joe Banning and family W B Banning and family Mrs Henry Banning his mother and sister Miss Pearl Banning They then traveled to Nebraska City.

Arbor Lodge J. W. Banning Union Joe Banning W. B. Banning Henry Banning Miss Pearl Banning Nebraska City

Apples distributed from Peru truck reach Alvo

John B. Skinner drove a truck to Peru last Tuesday and returned with 90 bushels of apples. On Wednesday he distributed the fruit to the people in and around Alvo to supply the community.

John B. Skinner Peru Alvo

New Flag Bought For July Fourth Celebration

On the nation's birthday a faded flax banner was replaced after Mr. P. J. Linge became the first resident to contribute. A rapid collection followed and enough funds were raised to purchase an eight by twelve foot Republic banner for use in the Independence Day ceremonies.

P. J. Linge Alvo Colection Republic

Danish Native Dies After Long Oklahoma Drive in Alvo

Ole P. Petersen 68, longtime Alvo resident, died of heart trouble likely worsened by a lengthy auto trip from Diamond Oklahoma. Born August 7 1857 in Denmark, he came to America at 20 and lived as a farmer with Minnie Johnson and seven children surviving. After moving between Alvo Ulles and Diamond he returned to Alvo with two daughters, fell ill during the drive, and died Thursday afternoon. Funeral services set for Sunday in Alvo with burial in the local cemetery.

Ole P. Petersen Alvo Diamond Oklahoma Mr. Petersen Denmark America Minnie Johnson Familly Ulles Texas State Line

Mrs. P. T. Heineman Returns Home After Operation

Mrs. P. T. Heineman who underwent an appendicitis operation about ten days ago at an Omaha hospital has returned home. She is feeling better and recovering rapidly, bringing satisfaction to her physicians and family, with friends glad to hear of her progress.

P. T. Heineman Omaha

Tornado strikes MacArran veterans hospital in Tucson

A tornado hit the MacArran veterans hospital in Tucson Arizona causing destruction to the canteen, hospital and patients garages, leveled telephone poles and trees, and flooding streets. No fatalities reported though property damage was extensive with several aircraft forced to land and telephones out of service.

Tuscon Ariz MacArran Veterans’ Hospital Tucson Santa Cruz Rillito San Diego Fort Bliss van Dusen Holland Air Service R. T. Cronan Kelly Field San Antonio Tex West Gila Bend Goodrich Williams

WOWS to Play Here Again in 1925 Season Finale

The Woodmen of the World baseball team, after two tight wins over Plattsmouth this season, will clash with the locals in the season's nightcap. Omaha’s fast squad seeks a final shot at Plattsmouth on Sunday October 4, as West Side Athletic Club and later the B B Q Omaha team test the lineup before WOWs wrap a successful year.

Woodmen World Baseball Team Plattsmouth Omaha Omaha Bunch West Side Athletic Club Wows

Local visitors and residents attend to court and business

Dr H C Leopold and John Leyda advertise professional and loan services in Plattsmouth. Henry Gering from Omaha plus editor Lee Mayfield Louisville and Constable John Nelson visit for business. Nehawka resident F P Rose and Texas visitors Sulwider clan call at the county seat. Several families attend the late Mrs Neff funeral and farewells, including Ertz family from Illinois and Idaho Falls visitor Mrs Blankenbaker.

Henry R. Gering Omaha Lee J. Mayfield Louisville Courier John Nelson F. P. Rose Near Nehawka Court House

Visitors and travelers stop in Omaha for short business and personal calls

Mrs A J Snyder visits Omaha for a few hours to handle business matters. Miss Emma DeHart leaves for Norfolk to visit relatives. John Spangler and John Schoemann of Louisville attend to courthouse business. Henry Jess of Diller arrives for a brief Omaha visit with old friends and family. Mr and Mrs John Colbert and others from Weeping Water attend a county W C T U session. Charles Parmele tours the state on business and returns. County officials Gorder and spouses travel from Weeping Water to attend a W C T U convention. Km G Campbell, former city high principal, visits en route to New York City for Columbia University. Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Hasland of Weeping Water spends time in Shenandoah IA as organist at KFNF studio. will return after the 28th.

John, Spangler John Schoemann Louisville Court House Henry Jess Diller Nebraska Omaha John Colbert Co. K. Cromwell J. J. Meier W. Co. T Charles C. Parmele Pred Gorder Gorder C. E. Pool J. M. Ranney Km. G. Campbell McCook New York City Columbia University Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Hasland Weeping Water Neb Shenandoah Henry Field Seed Co KFNF

Better Buick Advertises Masterful Road Performance

The copy extols a 75 horsepower Better Buick capable of 75 miles per hour with strong hill climbing, leading in traffic, and superior speed. It invites readers to test the car to experience lower gasoline consumption and driving pleasure, noting Buick Motor Company Flint Michigan as the division of General Motors.

Buick Buick Motor Company Flint, Michigan General Motors Corporation

Automotive passenger counts and pricing notes in Buick factories

The fragment lists vehicle types with passenger capacities including 2 passenger roadster 5 passenger sedans and coupes plus 3 passenger sport roederer. Mentions 0 b Buick factories and a government tax to be saled.

Buick

Former Weeping Water Lady Visiting in City

Mrs. Imogene Clinton Newton of Drumright Oklahoma visits city with friend Mrs. E H Wescott. They recall Weeping Water girlhood days with the Clinton and Street families. Mrs Newton plans to move to Kansas City soon after visiting Lincoln.

Weeping Imogene Clinton Newton Drumright Oklahoma E. H. Wescott Newton Weeping Water Clinton Street

Rose Donat Taken to Omaha Hospital for Head Abscess

Miss Rose Donat, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Donat, was taken to Omaha for an operation on a severe head gathering causing months of trouble. Relatives hope the procedure will provide relief and allow her to return home soon.

Rose Donat Ed Donat Omaha

New York Weekly Business Revival Signals National Growth

Dan's Saturday reports indicate continued commercial progress across the country with steel, rail, auto, and farm sectors expanding. Railroads replace rolling stock while auto and implement makers maintain high output. steel production tops 75 percent and prices look firmer. Weekly bank clearings reach 9.25 billion dollars.

New York Dan

Bates Book and Stationery Store Promotes Supplies

Local Bates Book and Stationery Store urges customers to purchase school supplies ahead of the new term. The ad highlights a wide range of notebooks, pens, binders, and backpacks available in stock at the downtown shop.

Bates Book The Bates Book and Stationery Store

When Buicks Meet on the Louisville Plattsmouth Road

A noon collision on the Louisville Plattsmouth road involved Henry Heineman his wife and three children and Miss Mildred Walker. Walter Baker of the opposing car was accused of being on the wrong side and speeding. Both cars were to Dietrich garage with Heineman’s badly wrecked. Baker’s held as security. Baker arrested but the case settled out of court.

Louisville- Plattsmouth Town Henry Heineman Mildred Walker C. G. Walker Plattsmouth Martin Sjogren Walter Baker Heineman Young Baker Baker Dietrich Louisville Courier

Al Smith Signals New York Campaign Momentum

In New York Al Smith demonstrates renewed Democratic energy ahead of the next presidential campaign. Supporters cheer and pledge enthusiasm as Smith gears up for a likely bid.

New York al Smith

Educators Blamed for Part of Dry Law Violations

Washington reports from the Federal Council of Churches say public opposition to liquor, government enforcement gaps, and church temperance education failures drive prohibition challenges. The study urges churches and schools to lead moral reform as enforcement policy shifts and public sentiment remains unsettled.

Washington Research and Education Department Federal Council of Churches Massachusetts

Irish Republicans Egg Mulcahy in Hoboken Welcome

A Hoboken crowd mostly women greeted General Richard Mulcahy as he landed from the President Roosevelt. Police rescued the general after eggs struck him and an attendant, with one assailant hit by a wooden block. Two women and three men were arrested as Mulcahy and four other delegates prepared for the inter parliamentary union in Washington.

Hoboken N. J Irish Republic Richard Mulcahy Irish Free State Army Roosevelt Mulcahy Inter-Parliamentary Union Washington

Heidelberg Builds Homes to Help Solve Housing

Heidelberg, Sept 17. This celebrated university town leads German cities in easing housing conditions. In three years it erected 1,500 municipally owned houses and added 1,000 single rooms by partitioning garrets. Quadrangle plans create inner squares as parks, hosting 15 to 25 families each.

Heidelberg

Japan Focuses on Customs Conference Attitude

Tokyo reports Japan will closely watch U S stance at the upcoming customs conference in Peking slated for October. The announcement signals careful attention to American policies and positions on trade and customs issues.

Japan Tokyo Peking

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Alvo Department Simon Rhemeyer Fred Rhemeyer Fred Rhemeyere Europe Edward Taylor Harry Appleman Dre~Matherey Miller Ole Petersen J. Sterling Morton Okla John A. Griffin Soennichsen Building Tuscon, Ariz Dr. Heineman H. C. Leopold John M. Leyda Gund Building Charles Sulwider McArland Auto South BR. B. Warthen Sulwider Frank Sitzmann George Weis Paul Sitzmann Imperial Henry Ertz Monmouth Illinois Fred Ertz Burlington Mary Ertz Mollie Fitzpatrick C. C. Neff Helen Toman South Dakota Wallace Blankenbaker Idaho Falls Idaho M. B. Allen George Everett L. F. Jackson District Court W. G. Meisinger Journal Daily A. J. Snyder Emma DeHart Norfolk Thomas Lee Anthony Vern J. B. Livingston 4Th and Main Streets Plattsmouth, Nebr Coatman Hardware Co Alvo Nebraska John P. Sattler Citizens Military Fort Ethan Allen Satiso Saburi Foreign Office Yoshizawa Eki Hioki Saburi Egg Mulcahy ST. Joseph Mudini Interstate R. W. Clement For All Eversharp, Parker and Redipoint Palmer and Practice Plattsmouth, Nebe
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