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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1925

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West Side Athletics Edge Plattsmouth In Muddy Sunday Duel

The West Side Athletics of South Side Omaha defeated Plattsmouth 5 to 4 on a muddy diamond. Swanson struck out seven for the locals, Farris six for the visitors, with key plays by Jardine and Klauschie and Donovan’s long homer for Plattsmouth.

West Side Athletics South Side Omaha Swanson Farris Swanny Plattsmouth Warriors Plattsmouth New- Tan Short Jardine Kinnear Frank Donovan McCarty Herold Klauschie Plake Newman Brunkner Magrane Donovan Feeney Plattamouth Pete Herb Klauschie Orville Johnson West Side Clemmons Newmeas J. Donavan Frank Donavan West Siders Agzain Clemons Bruckner

Motors to Thurman Iowa for Cass county picnic

A Cass county party traveled from this city to the Phillip Tritsch home near Thurman Iowa for a day of sightseeing and a basket luncheon. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. John Wehrbein and children, Mr. and Mrs. William Wehrbein and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tritsch, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Meisinger, Mr. and Mrs. John Bauer and children, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Born and children, Miss Louise Parriott, Elmer Tritsch, and Herman Hennings.

Cass County Phillip Tritsch Thurman Iowa John Wehrbein William Wehrbein Ed Tritsch Lester Meisinger John Bauer Henry Born Louise Parriott Elmer Tritsch Herman Hennings

Omaha Bank Robber Flournoy Returned to Omaha

Detectives from Omaha and city police escorted Lee Flournoy from Kansas City to Omaha after a Missouri Supreme Court ruling denied his habeas corpus. The suspect, tied to the Security State Bank of South Omaha robbery, faced alibi challenges in Missouri courts as authorities moved to bring him back amid threats from supporters.

Mondary Omaha Police Department of Omaha Plattsmouth Lee Flournoy Security State Bank of South Omaha Springfield Missouri Missouri Supreme Court Kansas City Danbaum Ed Vanous George Dodds Flournoy

Enjoy Family Reunion at Edgerton Home

Mr and Mrs A J Edgerton host a large family reunion with all children and grandchildren visiting from Presho South Dakota Moran Kansas and elsewhere Mrs Lee E Eatherton formerly Agnes Edgerton returns with two children to spend a year at her father's home Treva Edgerton attends high school and other relatives join the gathering before Eathertons depart by car for Moran Kansas Mrs Lester plans a three week stay to renew friendships.

A. J. Edgerton A. E. Lester Ruby Edgerton Eugene Elen Ronald Alfred Edgerton Rhea Reno Darlein Treva Edgerton

Reverend A V Hunter Named Hastings District Superintendent

At the Lincoln Methodist conference Rev. A V Hunter was named superintendent of the Hastings district. He previously pastored the Methodist church in the city and later served at Getherburg and Grand Island. He will supervise all Hastings district churches and reside in Hastings, traveling to oversee church management.

Lincoln A. V. Hunter Getherburg Grand Island Hastings

Cass County W C U Holds County Convention Saturday

The Cass County W C U convention met in Plattsmouth with large attendance and praise for hosting. Officers were re elected: President Mrs F H Gorder Vice President Mrs Eunice Westlake Secretary Mrs Balfour Treasurer Mrs M M McFall.

Dalby Cass County F. H. Gorder Weeping Water Eunice Westlake Murdock Balfour Union M. M. McFall Eagle Plattsmouth Louisville Elmwood Catherine Schneider Eaxophone Harlan Martha Frederick Gorder Condit F. A. High Elmer E. Thomas Federal Prohibition Omaha Helen Jane West Lena Hudson Robert Hartford Cleamons

City earns praise from returning resident for steady progress

W. W. Coates, once a prominent local businessman and now a capital investor in Kansas City, Missouri, visited Plattsmouth and toured the town. He praised the substantial improvements in the business district, housing, and paved streets, saying he would not have believed the extent of the town’s advancement since his departure.

W. W. Coates Kansas City Missouri Coates Plattsmouth

Advertige Your West I The Jour nal For Results

A fragmented line from a newspaper ad highlights West I results in a journal style. The legible portion hints at event outcomes and seeks readers to report or confirm scores and standings.

West Journal

Nebraska City Boys Fall From Grace

Two Nebraska City youths Richard Williamson and Dave Andrews from Omaha were found intoxicated on a highway. They were arraigned by Police Judge William Weber, fined 20 dollars plus costs, and released.

Nebraska City Omaha Richard Williamson Dave Andrews William Weber

Severe storm ends heat spell with heavy wind damage

A Saturday night storm ended a heat wave with heavy winds and lightning across the countryside near Plattsmouth. The south city area and farms along the K T highway reported shattered trees, a blew off roof at a gasoline station, a collapsed barn, unroofed chicken coop, and damaged barns and garages. Rain followed, over an inch in the city, hindering travel but causing no major damage beyond that.

Plattsmouth Punty Chicago Lincoln Avenues A. W. Copenhaver J. W. Seagraves Plattemouth Peter Mumm K. of T

Real Window Decorations At Large City Store

The H. M. Soenichsen company displays attractively arranged windows with the latest dry goods ladies wear apparel shoes and mens clothing. Mrs Joe Bulin and Damian Flynn head the window decorating departments with special lighting that enhances the downtown store’s appeal.

H. M. Soenichsen Company Joe Bulin Damian Flynn

Billy Cloidt Improves After Hospital Operation

Friends of the August Cloidt family report three year old Billy Cloidt is recovering at St. Joseph hospital in Omaha after last week's operation on a shoulder gath. Medical experts attribute the issue to diseased tonsils and say he endured the procedure well and is now improving.

Billy Cloidt August Cloidt Billy St. Joseph Hospital Omaha

Plattsmouth Radio Program Delights Shenandoah Audience

Plattsmouth entertainers traveled through mud to Shenandoah Iowa to perform on Station KMA sponsored by May Seed and Nursery Co. The show featured numerous soloists and groups led by Earl Mey and included violin saxophone flute and whistling acts. Attorney William A Robertson spoke on Plattsmouth's merits amid the lively broadcast.

Plattsmouth KMA Shenandoah Iowa May Seed and Nursery Co May Earl Mey W. A. Robertson Bill Mr. May Earl Lincoln West R. G. Reed Elbert Wiles Irma Pittmen Anton Bajeck Reed Helen P. Upp Pauline Parker Pen Vandervoort Jack Sedgway Catherine McClusky A. D. Caldwell Ira Mumm W. R. Holly Eagles Frank A. Cloidt Minnie Pickard Hal Garnett B. A. McEilwain Frank Cloidt B. A. McElwain

Billy Robertson Praised As Top Radio Announcer For Plattsmouth

The speaker describes Billy Robertson as a premier radio announcer whose talent rivals the best on air. His talk is hailed as a strong boost for Plattsmouth and its residents, suggesting he could shift from law to broadcasting without loss to the community.

Billy Mr. Robertson Plattsmouth

District Court Hearing on Fanger vs Dovey Partnership

Judge Begley presides over Frank N. Fanger versus George O. Dovey concerning the settlement of a former partnership in the purchase and exit of E. G. Dovey & Son assets. Opening arguments heard and testimony begun at 11 o clock.

Begley Frank N. Fanger George O. Dovey E. G. Dovey & Son

Harvey Becomes Hospital to Home Return After Farm Stabbing

C A Harvey, injured peacemaker in a county farm quarrel, has returned home from hospital in weak but improved condition. The incident began when two elderly roommates argued over an open window. Harvey intervened, was struck by a large knife, and driven to Omaha for treatment. Stephens, the assailant, was later moved to Lincoln for care.

C. A. Harvey Harvey Stephene Stephens George W. Goodman Mr. Harvey Omaha Lincoln

Full Line School Supplies at Bates Book Store

Bates Book Store advertises a full line of school supplies with emphasis on the lowest prices for students and teachers. Local shoppers urged to visit for back to school bargains and bulk deals.

Bates Book Store

Pledges Poured In For Plattsmouth Auditorium Project

The Financing Committee in Plattsmouth advances toward a ten thousand dollar goal for a community auditorium. Pledges total near six thousand with cash or notes offering ten monthly installments and down payments. Leslie Niel, Legion treasurer, handles funds and coordination with banks, while businesses, lodges, and residents await further pledges and payment arrangements.

Plattsmouth Elk-Legion Leslie Niel Legion Financing Committee Potes Niel

Departing City Barber Charles Turnbaugh Relocates

Charles Turnbaugh, longtime barber at C. A. Rosencrans shop on North Sud, leaves the city Sunday for Hastings to visit family before seeking a new location. He made many friends and was active in American Legion circles and the drum and bugle corps.

Charles Turnbaugh C. A. Rosencrans North Sud Hastings Turnbaugh American Legion Drum and Bugle

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Muddy Field Oe Herald O. Johnson Mason H. Johnson PO J. Donovan F. Donovan Ploke Eee Kinnear Wolo Clemens W. C Nebraska City Boys FALL EMA Shenandoakhia Leslie W. Niel First National Bank ALA
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