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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1925
Page
4
Local residents and visitors from Greenwood and surrounding areas attend the Cass county fair at Weeping Water. The article notes various people from Greenwood and Lincoln visiting relatives, inspecting farms, and sharing small town happenings, including farm exhibits and local commerce.
Former Citizens are Blessed by the birth of a son to Dr Linford Lee now practicing in Seward and previously of Greenwood. His twin brother Dr Winford Lee in Minneapolis welcomes a daughter born eleven days earlier to grace his household.
Freshmen at Greenwood High School were initiated into the high school mysteries at a meeting held last Friday night. The exact ceremonies remain unclear but the memory recalls past experiences at a Quaker College in the east.
Mrs. William Leesley known as Grandmother Leesley with granddaughter and Earl Highshoe returned home after a two week visit with relatives in Hyannas in the western part of the state. They report an excellent time and pleasant trip overall.
Harold Stewart suffered a foot injury when a splinter embedded deep in his foot. A physician performed a sizable incision to remove the wood fragment and treat the wound.
The King's Daughters Bible class met Monday evening with Mrs Myrtle Cline to prepare for an upcoming church bazaar. The next Work-a-Day class meeting will be held two weeks from now at Mrs Fred Anderson's home.
The Dorcas Society of the Christian church will gather at Mrs. Joseph Clymer’s home this Thursday. Mesdames Pearler Clymer and Edna McDonald assist in hosting. Members are urged to attend as preparations for the year’s church work intensify.
The Greenwood water works project nears completion as the main contact for installation finalizes responsibilities and awaits city acceptance of the plant. A testing error closed a gate increasing pressure and requiring sleeve replacement. An electric light atop a tower 108 feet high was observed by newcomers leaving Lincoln.
A curious line extols following light to reach an excellent eastern Nebraska town ideal for commerce. The note frames the place as superior for trade and worthwhile for travelers seeking opportunity.
Mrs George Privett exhibited white Wyandotte chickens winning first prize for a young pen and for a young cockiel in the white Wyandotte strain. The county fair featured the "Happy Thought" poultry club with four exhibitors earning premiums led by Earnest Hennings and Elmer Hennings. Eunice Hennings, Elmer Hennings, and Faye Hennings were also noted for premiums on Rhode Island Reds and related birds.
Peters Grain company places a radio at the elevator office to better contact markets and relay the best available market information to patrons.
The East Barber shop remains closed for two weeks with no progress seen at the other shop where two men operate. The situation shows stalled activity and no timetable for reopening.
The Odd Fellows hosts a Monday evening reception for members and their wives and sweethearts. The event featured a good time, with the ladies helping in the kitchen and plenty of food, as attendees report everyone had a fine time.
Rex Peters, noted grain dealer, entertained his wife with a social evening last Tuesday. Friends gathered for cards and conversation, followed by a delightful luncheon. Guests wished the honored lady many more such happy occasions.
Last Friday in Greenwood nineteen people had already applied for water service installation and more applicants queued beyond capacity, indicating high demand and delays for new hookups.
The Boy's Athletic Association reorganized installing Ivan Schuelke as president Walter Brakhage as vice president and Lawrence White as treasurer Attendance sets a small fee of twenty five cents for pupils and fifty cents for adults to cover fall baseball events Greenwood opens with a 15 to 1 win over Murdock and features Brakhage Welton who both hit home runs plus Welton two base hits The schedule lists games through November and notes non resident students make up seventeen of forty eight high school enrollment Also the school observed a funeral with the entire high school in attendance and several staff absences due to illness
Sophomores led by Lois Schuelke face off with seniors after an effigy of the seniors appeared at the flag pole during opening exercises. The prank escalates with the burning of the mascot amid school-wide reactions. Bernice Schuelke was absent due to sickness and several pupils were tardy for slippery roads. Paul Schmidt missed school due to car trouble. Also note school pictures by Atkisson Co. and Friday physical tests begin.
In Chamberlain South Dakota a staged re enactment of Custer’s last stand drew about 35 000 spectators during the dedication of a new Missouri River bridge project The battle featured soldiers surrounded by Indians in a natural amphitheater echoing June 25 1876 and drew crowds from off the reservations watching the recreation of a historic massacre.
Short ad notes reveal residents seeking to buy and sell goods, services, and opportunities. Listings highlight household items for sale, wanted assistance, and classified announcements across the community. Each entry emphasizes practical needs and local commerce.
Lakehurst N J Sept 24 confidential navy records show Captain Lansdowne overruled by the Navy department which ordered Shenandoah to depart Lakehurst Sept 2 for state fairs in Columbus Des Moines Minneapolis Milwaukee and Detroit. The court heard details of weather concerns and mast completion while praising Landsdowne as capable.
New York University economist Dr. Ernest R. Lilley told Wall Street executives that the oil industry is in better shape than a year ago. He noted the absence of sensational production developments and predicted only limited impact from the anthracite strike due to coal substitution and burner costs.
Missing an abstract of title for E Lot 2 Block 59 Plattsmouth Finder should return it to John M Leyda Fund Building for reward in Plattsmouth Nebraska.
United States Senator J Thomas Heflin of Alabama attacked the Washington crop estimating board report at his Layfette home. He called the board discredited and urged deduction of more than 500000 bales, citing past alleged manipulations and a Holmes and Hyde scandal from twenty years earlier involving 22000 bales and $40000.
From Saturday's Daily report there was little change in Thomas Walling's state this morning. He rested well yesterday and last night, and though still in a very serious condition he has withstood neuralgia attacks better, pleasing the family and physicians.
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