Invention Makes Gasoline Power Good for Drilling
Roy Boyd of Winnett Montana invents a gasoline power unit for oil well drilling. Two 31 HP engines linked by a patented clutch drive a transmission enabling derrick operation like steam rigs. Trials with Government No 1 expand to second sand, offering lower cost, ease of use, and potential support from Culver McGinley and Standard Oil affiliates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnett
Montana
Boyd
Roy Boyd
Cat Creek
Winnett Times
F. L. Boyd
Culver & McGinley
Continental Oil Co
Standard Oil Co
Storm brings anxiety over Florida hurricane damage
Relatives in Plattsmouth fear for friends in Florida as reports of a great storm reach Nebraska. No casualties listed yet. families in Pompano and Tampa report safety though property losses are estimated. The storm hit Miami West Palm Beach Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and moved west toward St Petersburgh and Tampa with significant damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Florida
R. J. Fuller
Bernice Newell
Pompano
Fort Lauderdale
Fuller
A. M. Arries
Don Arries
Tampa
Miami
West Palm Beach
Ford Lauderdale
Hollywood
St. Petersburgh
Plattsmouth Woman's Club Forms Music Department
The Plattsmouth Woman's Club proposes a music department with chorus and study sessions. Members will learn about composers, music history, and appreciation. First meeting with Mrs. E H Wescott on Friday Sept 24 at 2 30 PM invites all interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth Woman's Club
Plattsmouth Woman’s Club
Does
Postmasters Meet in Kansas City Convening Officials Attend
J W Holmes and wife left for Kansas City Missouri where Holmes will attend the convocation of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States of America. The convention will be the largest to date with Postmaster General Harry S New and foreign postmasters from Mexico and Canada among attendees. They expect to return home Friday after the event ends Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Holmes
Kansas City
Holmes
National Association of Postmasters of the
United States of America
Harry S. New
Republic of Mexico
Dominion of Canada
Wedding Bells Ring for Well Known Couple
Plattsmouth friends Thelma Mendenhall and Earl Embery of Plattsmouth quietly wed in Council Bluffs Iowa. The bride, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Mendenhall, grew up in Plattsmouth and attended local schools. The groom, eldest son of Mr and Mrs James Embery of Weeping Water, worked as a blacksmith in Burlington shops for three years. Both are popular locally and receive many good wishes for their happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Thelma Mendenhall
Earl Embery
Platsmouth
Iowa
Council Bluffs
W. T. Mendenhall
James Embery
Weeping Water
Burlington
Embrey
Plattsmouth Girl Among Top Typewriter Students
The L. C. Smith company awarded prizes to over 600 high school pupils nationwide for speed and accuracy in typewriting. Florence Nowasek of Plattsmouth ranked fourth in the national list, with two higher-ranked honorees being typewriting instructors. Since graduating, Miss Nowasek has worked at the Burlington Refrigerator Express Co. in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Smith Company
Smith Machines
United States
Plattsmouth
Florence Nowasek
Miss Newasek
Newasek
Indoor Picnic Delights K. O. Club Members
Members of the K O club enjoyed a pleasant indoor picnic at K S hall on West Locust Street Sunday afternoon. A large crowd of young people played games and socialized. committee members Frank Koubek Frank Sedlacek Frances Krejci Dorothy Svoboda Rose Janda and Lillian Koubek were praised for arranging the event. A late supper included sandwiches potato salad pork and beans Dixie ice cream cake and coffee signaling a fitting end to the day.
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K. O
K. S
West Locust Street
Frank Koubek
Frank Sedlacek
Frances Krejci
Dorothy Svoboda
Rose
Loss of Esteemed Pfoutz Family From Local Church
The state conference of the Methodist church assigns Rev. Frank Emory Pfoutz Mrs Pfoutz and daughters Helen Irene to new charges. Pfoutz came to Plattsmouth four years ago restoring church membership and strength. He leaves with broad local respect and best wishes for future success in Fremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Frank Emory Pfoutz
Pfoutz
Helen
Irene
John Calvert
Gresham
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Fremont
Proutz
Property in Storm District Damage Status
Adolph and John Cedal of this city, wintering in Florida, seek exact status of hurricane damage at Hialeah Miami. Their residence near the city hall was destroyed. no word yet due to telegraph and telephone disruption, and full details will take time to learn.
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Adolph
John Cedal
Florida
Hialeah
Miami
Sorority Pledges At Nebraska University Rush Season Ends
The University of Nebraska sororities complete their rushing season pledging over 400 freshmen. Plattsmouth and Cass county entrants include Catherine Schneider, Ruth Shannon, Elsie Stoll, Harriet Cheney, Catherine Cruse, Mary Eleanor Aldrich and others from Delta Delta, Alpha Delta Theta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Alpha Omicron Pi, and Phi Mu chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Cass County
Catherine Schneider
Delta
Delta Delta
Ruth Shannon
Kappa Alpha Theta
Out County
Elsie Stoll
Nehawka
Alpha Delta Theta
Harriet Cheney
Union
Alpha Omicron Pi
Catherine Cruse
Eagle
Phi Mu
Mary Eleanor Aldrich
Elmwood
Suit Filed in Court Quiet Title Action
In the district court clerk’s office an action to quiet title was filed by John Rutherford against Thomas E. Tottle et al. Rutherford seeks to confirm title and possession after purchasing the land. Attorney W A Robertson represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondar
District Court
John Rutherford
Thomas E. Tootle
W. A. Robertson
Mrs. Ruel Sack Undergoes Surgery at Immanuel Hospital
Mrs. Ruel Sack was operated on Saturday at Immanuel hospital in Omaha for appendicitis and gall bladder issues. The operation went well and she is believed to be recovering on the road to health with a hopeful return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruel Sack
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Hold Funeral Services for Gilbert Dickson York
The late Gilbert Dickson York died in Omaha last Friday evening. His body accompanied by his parents arrived on Burlington No. 2 and was taken to Oak Hill cemetery after a short prayer service. Services were held at Brewer chapel in South Omaha conducted by Rev. Lauderbach before the body was taken to Plattsmouth for interment.
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Gilbert Dickson York
Omaha
Burlington
Burlington Station
Oak Hill Cemetery
Brewer Chapel
South
Lauderbach
Christian Church of
Athletic District Formed By Southeastern Nebraska Coaches
The Southeastern Nebraska Athletic association formed at Auburn with charter members Nebraska City Plattsmouth Peru Auburn Tecumseh Falls City and Pawnee City. Peru coach Spacht elected president Plattsmouth’s coach Robert vice president Tecumseh’s Higgins secretary treasurer with Flanders Nebraska City and Coleman Auburn as alternates. Championship by percentage requires four conference games before entry. aims to boost football, foster rivalries, and settle disputes via an executive committee.
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Southeastern Nebraska Athletic Association
Auburn
Nebraska City
Plattsmouth
Peru
Tecumseh
Falls City
Pawnee City
Spacht
Robert
Higgins
Flanders
Coleman
Westward visit of Cole family delights old friends
Mr and Mrs A G Cole and their daughter Lois arrived from Denver to visit old friends in Plattsmouth and area. They plan a brief Plainview business stop before staying longer locally. Mrs Elizabeth Travis remains in Colorado with Ralph Cole while Raymond J Travis leads Eaton Metal Products western office in Denver.
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A. G. Cole
Lois
Denver
Cole
Plainview
Colorado City
Ralph Cole
Raymond J. Travis
Plattsmouth
Eaton Metal Products Company
West
Marriage Licenses Issued in Nebraska Missouri Pair
From Wednesdays Daily the marriage market shows two licenses issued by County Judge A H Duxbury. William Shap of Fillmore Nebraska and Ida Fellers of Bolivar Missouri wed in the judge's home ceremony witnessed by Mrs Harry Edminston of Murray. Reginhold Kroener of Omaha and Anna M Stohlmann of Louisville also received licenses with a Louisville wedding planned at the bride’s home.
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A. H. Duxbury
William Shap
Fillmore
Nebraska
Ida Fellers
Bolivar
Missouri
Harry Edminston
Murray
Reginhold Kroener
Omaha
Anna M. Stohlmann
Louisville
Fred Stohlmann
Attorney C A Rawls Visits Omaha for Business and Friends
Attorney C A Rawls was among visitors in Omaha today for a few hours attending to business matters and socializing with friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Rawls
Omaha
Trucking Firms Build Detour To Improve Omaha Road
Nebraska City firms Higgins Co and Potte along with McMahen Transfer Co repaired muddy sections of the highway between Nebraska City and Omaha. They laid timber and quarry corduroy to create a solid base, opening travel to the Platte bottom bridge without chains and reducing mud hazards for trucks and autos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potte, Higgins Co
Nebraska City
McMahen Transfer Co
Omaha
Platte Bottom
Birthday Surprise for 77th Birthday at Goodman Farm
CC A Harvey received a large birthday dinner with about thirty guests at the Goodman farm west of the city. Tables in green white and red white carried elaborate cakes and fall flowers. Gifts honored the guest of honor as friends shared a five course meal and warm appreciation on his seventy seventh birthday. Attendees included relatives and friends from Omaha Sacramento Union Nehanka Stamford and nearby areas plus Mr and Mrs G W Goodman and Mr Harvey.
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CC. A. Harvey
George W. Goodman
Harvey
D. C. Morgan
P. F. Rhin
Union
John Meisinger, Jr
Meisinger
Minnie Pickard
Gertrude Morgan
Wilma Pickard
Margaret Alwin
Pearl Chappell
Nehanka
Hazel Burley
Omaha
Mildred Meisinger
Percy Meisinger
John Alwin
John Bei
Card of Thanks from the York Family
The Oliver York family thanks friends and neighbors for support during their bereavement and funeral includes assistance with cars and floral remembrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver York
Jour nal office offers business stationery printing
The notice advertises business stationery programs and all kinds of job printing services available at the Jour nal office.
Enjoy Fine Dance At M W A Hall By Gradoville Orchestra
Rain did not deter a large crowd at the M W A hall for a Saturday dance. The Gradeville orchestra played tuneful melodies and special numbers, with a special prize adding to the evening’s appeal. A follow up dance by the Gradoville orchestra is planned for next Saturday at the same hall.
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M. W. A. Hall
Gradeville Orchestra
Gradoville Orchestra
Former Resident Promoted to Omaha Car Repair Chief
Charles F. Ault, long a resident here, has been promoted to foreman of the car repair department for the Missouri Pacific railroad in Omaha. He previously worked for the Burlington at local shops and later with Missouri Pacific at Falls City. His effective leadership and handling of crews earned the recognition, and friends here celebrate his advancement and future prospects.
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Charles Ault
Falls City
Omaha
Charles F. Ault
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Ault
Burlington
Missouri Pacific
Doroth y Sattler Hosts Fall Themed Party for Fern Robbins
Miss Dorothy Sattler entertained at her high school hill home in honor of Fern Robbins of Omaha. Guests enjoyed fall florals, dancing, games, and cards. Gloomy Gus and Old King Cole were featured acts with prizes awarded. Dorothy played ukulele for late hits. Refreshments served. Dobbin delivered guests home.
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Dorothy Sattler
High School Hill
Fern Robbins
Omaha
Miss Sattler
Gus
Old King Cole
Dorothy
Journal Want Ads Cost Yet Deliver Results
Classified want ads prove affordable and effective with visible results. Small listings attract buyers and sellers, matching needs quickly. Readers catch key details and respond, boosting transactions across communities.
Plattsmouth Bakery Upgrades Equipment To Boost Local Bread
The Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce urges residents to support Plattsmouth made bread as a local bakery plans to install a modern oven. The letter emphasizes cooperation among merchants and housewives to raise city business and pride, calling for honest action over mere talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Chamber of Commerce
Groceryman
Merchant
Terrehy
Ead-E-City
Plattsmouth Woman's Club Meeting At Public Library
The Plattsmouth Woman's Club held a pleasant meeting at the public library auditorium on Friday evening with many new members present. Members urged to contact department heads for entry into club work. The next meeting is planned with Mrs Ray McMahen on Monday October 4 with Mrs Anderson in charge and W G Davis of the chamber of commerce as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Club
Ray McMahen
Anderson
Civic Department
W. G. Davis
Chamber of Commerce
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FP. L. Boyd
Journal
Prospect
Southeast
King of Trails
Woman’s Club Meeting
Hom
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