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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1929

Page

4

Union area notes recall auctions and visits

Auctioneer Col Rex Young tended to business in Union on Monday afternoon. Robert Moody Kendall and Thelma Lewis children improved after illnesses. Harry McCarroll hauled stock to Omaha with R. E. Foster. Dr. W. H. Ackenbach left for Ashland for reserve corps duty. H. M. Griffin family visited Nehawka and Union. relatives traveled on Missouri Pacific. Little James Franssen celebrated a reception at home with friends and family.

Col Rex Young Union Robert Moody Kendall David Kendall Thelma Lloyd Lewis Harry McCarroll Omaha H. M. Griffin Nehawka John Griffin Ella Orpha Griffin Missouri Pacific E. M. Griffin Francis Plattsmouth John Moore Tulsa Oklahoma James Franssen D. R. Frans

Attendees From Out of Town At James F. Wilson Service

Funeral attendees from outside the area for the late James F. Wilson included D. P. Sloan of Thurston Bud Moore and wife of Walt Hill Edward Moore and wife of Sioux City Otis Cowles of Thurston J. B. Wilson of Thurston Clarence Leopold and wife Henry Little and daughter Wm Wilson and wife Wm Stoll and wife and Ben Mulligan and wife all of Lincoln.

James F. Wilson

Acknowledgments After Death of J P Wilson Beloved Husband

The Wilson family extends heartfelt thanks to friends who cared during the death of J P Wilson and to those who sang at the funeral. Grateful appreciation is also given to Rev W A Taylor for comforting words at the service. Mrs James F Wilson and relatives join in the thanks.

J. P. Wilson W. A. Taylor James F. Wilson

Sudduth Family Trip To Fairplay And Hot Springs

Tony Sudduth and family left for Fairplay Missouri to visit the old home then plan to go to Hot Springs for a short health treatment for his father. They will return with their mother and later visit the old home again with V Sudduth. Carl Nickles and family joined them from Weeping Water. Wil lard Sudduth cared for the cream station in Tony’s absence.

Tony Sudduth Fairplay Missouri Mr. Sudduth Carl Nickles Weeping Water Willard Sudduth

Return From Northwest Visit Boosts Local Hopes

On last Monday evening L. G. Todd and Earnest Rathe and wife returned from a trip in the northwestern portion of the state where they were inspecting lands and conducting business. They report very good crops of small grain and promising prospects for corn, with the country appearing very nice.

L. G. Todd Earnest Rathe Mr. Todd

Attend Church and Bible School Services Begin

A short notice announces services at the Baptist church. The schedule includes a morning worship and Bible school sessions for attendees, inviting members and visitors to participate.

Good Used Cars and Trucks For Sale

A local dealer advertises a selection of used vehicles in good running order at low prices. The lot includes a 1927 Chevrolet truck a 1926 Ford truck a 1926 Chevrolet coupe two 1924 Ford Tudors a 1925 Ford coupe and a 1926 Ford roadster all in good condition. The dealer also notes a full line of new Chevrolet cars available for immediate selection.

Be Sure Your Sin Will Find You Out Sermon Invited

The message invites all to attend Sunday services at the church with Bible school lesson studies beforehand. The sermon topic is Be Sure Your Sin Will Find You Out, and enjoyable music and singing will accompany the worship. Pastor W A Taylor extends a cordial invitation.

Fourth Quarter ly Conference at Methodist Church

The Fourth Quarter ly Conference will convene at the Methodist church on Thursday August 15 at 2 30 in the afternoon. All members and friends are invited and all officer members will be present. Reports should be ready for presentation.

Methodist Church W. A. Bowden

Man clears street litter by burning found paper

Lannie Meade, who runs the eating house between the filling station and the garage, gathers a piece of paper and other refuse in front of his place and burns it to prevent litter on the street. Seems a good idea.

Lannie Meade

James Wilson Called to Rest in Union Burial

James F. Wilson born September 13, 1855 in Iowa moved with family to Texas Nebraska and back to Nebraska. He married Mary Etta Boudett in 1898 and Mary Leopold in 1929. He died August 2 after heart trouble at Nebraska City and was buried in Union cemetery with pallbearers Frank Bauer R D Stine James C Niday John Liday J W Woodward Charles Garrison.

Frank Bauer R. D. Stine James C. Niday John Liday J. W. Woodward Charles Garrison

Union School Names 1929 30 Faculty Team

The board of education selected a skilled faculty for Union School for 1929 30. They include James Marcell as superintendent Wm H Wells as principal Lois Maura as assistant principal Bessie Garritt teaching 6 8 Ruth Moore teaching 4 5 Mary Chase teaching the primary E A Fletcher is caretaker.

Board of Education Union School James Marcell Wm. H. Wells Lois Maura Bessie Garritt Ruth Moore Mary Chase E. A. Fletcher Mede

Misses Chal faut reunite with Burlington friends

The Misses Alice and Mary Chal faut and Mr and Mrs W B Banning have returned from Burlington Colorado. They are meeting former friends and schoolmates, having lived in Union and attended the school until moving with their parents.

Alice Mary Chalfaut W. B. Banning Burlington Colorado Union

Nebraska Sendoff For Colorado Graduates

After high school they visit Union friends in Nebraska with a garden party hosted by Miss Gussie Robb and Mrs. W. B. Banning. Campfire girls Darath Foster and Louise Foster attend breakfast at Mrs. R. E. Foster. The group tours Omaha parks before departing by train for Colorado.

Colorado Union Gussie Robb W. B. Banning R. E. Foster Darath Louise Cal Omaha Nebraska

Merry Go Round for Trade in Union Nebraska

A trader offers a complete merry go round with twenty four ponies and sleighs for sixteen riders plus a tent, seeking exchanges for an auto stock or horses. Contact E. E. Leech Box 1 Route Union Nebraska with offers.

E. E. Leech Union Nebraska A&ltw&d

Celebrated Second Birthday for James Frans

The article notes the celebration of James Frans age two, held at his parents home with many friends and relatives attending on a recent Monday. The reception featured a merry evening in his honor.

James Frans D. R. Frans

Splendid Motor Trip to Spirit Lake and Okoboji

Fern Frans Mildred Harris of Union Lois Smith and Helen Weider of Lincoln return from a motor trip to Spirit Lake and Lake Okoboji. They stayed at The Queen Fisheries Nest cottage near Spirit Lake and enjoyed boating swimming and sightseeing including a Minnesota lunch stop in Jackson. A thrill was the Teaser speed boat ride on Okoboji, two days before a fatal boat collision. The group praises the Chevrolet for low fuel costs of four dollars eighty cents for the round trip.

Fern Frans Mildred Harris Union Lois Smith Helen Weider Lincoln Spirit Lake Okoboji Queen Fisheries Nest Templar Park Minnesota Jackson Chevrolet

Pioneer Resident Celebrates 90th Birthday at Union Home

Mary Louise Lewis Fitch, born August 4 1839 in Missouri, observed by family in Union Nebraska on August 4 with a dinner on the lawn. Granddaughter Pearl Dugay sent a birthday cake from Omaha, as descendants from Plattsmouth Nehawka Syracuse Murray and Union gathered to honor Grandma Fitch who helped settle Nebraska since 1863.

Jennie Frans Union Grandma Fitch Pearl Dugay Omaha W. A. Taylor Robert Fitch Plattsmouth John Fitch Nehawka Rue H. Frans Syracuse J. S. Fitch Evaline Exaline Near Murray Louis Fitch Exa Frans Ed Lewis Ray Frans A. L. Becker Mary Allison

Gladiolas for sale at Mike Lutz place

For sale gladiolas at 60 cents per dozen. Contact Mike Lutz at phone 221 jl5-4sw for orders or pickup.

Owers My Place Mike Lutz

Local visitors and ill health noted in city features

Edward Forgerty and family visited relatives this Sunday. Dr Byron Arries of Omaha spent the weekend with his parents. George M Mark is improving after a serious heart ailment. Clyde Rupe returned to Fairmont after visiting. Forest Rainey and Harry Puls visited W H Puls and family. E F Oakes of Fairbury and Mildred Fleming visited the hospital in Omaha. John Warga of Logansport and Walengren drug store manager plans a farm stay. F D Arthur and family of Clarinda and Marysville visited Cavenders. Richard and Margaret Hiber departed with grandfather John Hiber. Henry G Soennichsen will visit Millbank with his children and grandmother. August Roessler and others travel to McCook Grant to visit relatives and return. Karl Roessler arrives from Chicago.

Edward Forgerty Lincoln Byron Arries Omaha A. M. Arries Geo. M. Mark Andy Schmader W. H. Puls E. F. Oakes Fairbury Nebraska M. P. Fleming Mildred Fleming John Warga Logansport Indiana Walengren F. D. Arthur Clarinda Town Raymond Arthur Marysville Missouri R. W. Cavender Richard Margaret Hiber Hastings John Hiber Henry G. Soennichsen Millbank South Dakota John Henry John Gunderson August Roessler W. H. Hohmann Newton Kansas Karl Roessler Chicago McCook and Grant

Local officials and residents visit county affairs

Attorney H. A. Bryant of Wahoo spent a few hours in the county court attending matters. Jacob Witt and his son Russell arrived to tend business and visit friends. Mrs. H. J. Streight, lately in Omaha, visits her son Ed in Portland Oregon with daughter Mrs. A. J. Jackson. Blythe A. Rosencrans of Chicago visits his parents and old friends. Greenwood marshal George Trunkenholtz deals with State of Nebraska vs. Anderson at the court house. Carl Wohlfarth now in Des Moines as Philips Petroleum inspector, formerly with Texas Oil. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Freisel relocate from Weeping Water to a Vine Street home. Forest Shrader, Peru State Teachers College student, weekend with parents and aims to be Herman Nebraska Superintendent of Schools.

H. A. Bryant Wahoo Jacob Witt Salt Creek Precinct Russell H. J. Streight Omaha A. J. Jackson Portland Oregon Blythe A. Rosencrans Chicago W. E. Rosencrans George Trunkenholtz Greenwood Nebraska Anderson Carl Wohlfarth Chris Wohlfarth City Court House Henry Becker Union John E. Turner James Wilson Orval Hathaway C. L. Graves Harry Royal Lincoln Charles L. Graves Royal B. F. Stewart Gillette Wyoming James Miller Miller George Ray Murray Ray A. R. Johnson Sioux City Towa B. S. Ramsey Johnsons George Hall Locust Street T. Starkjohn North Ninth Street Fred A. Murphy St. Louis FE. W. Cook

Mrs William T Richardson guest of W C T U in Plattsmouth

Mrs William T Richardson of Mynard visited Plattsmouth on Wednesday as a guest of the W C T U at its regular meeting. Judge Paul Jessen of Nebraska ...

William T. Richardson Mynard Plattsmouth Paul Jessen Nebraska

Notable Visitors and Local Comforts Highlight Day in City

Local residents and visitors stopped by the courthouse and various homes to attend business, consult attorneys on probate matters, and renew old ties. Notables included Henry Becker, John E. Turner, and Mrs. B F Stewart. springtime repairs on Locust Street and a showy garden at T Starkjohn’s reflect community life.

Death of Union Man James F. Wilson at 73

James F. Wilson 73 a longtime Union resident died Friday at St Marys hospital Nebraska City after a year long illness heart trouble He was born September 13 1885 in Pottawattamie County Iowa and worked as a painter later serving as Union town marshal He married Mary Leopold June 18 in Plattsmouth surviving wives half brother S H Lewis in Washington and a Baptist church member Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 PM at Union Church Rev W A Taylor officiating Burial at West Union Cemetery.

James Wilson James F. Wilson Iowa Texas Nebraska Mr. Wilson Seward Otoe County Union Mary Etta Boudett Wilson Mary B. Leopold Lincoln Nebraska City Baptist Church W. A. Taylor W. A. Bowden Methodist Church West Union Cemetery Gabriel Mary B. Wilson Louis Wilson St. Mary's Hospital Pottawattamie County Cass County Plattsmouth Mary Leopold S. H. Lewis Washington Baptist Church of Union Union Church

Tornado Insurance Ad Rates from J P Falter

In the tornado season note J P Falter offers policies for both town and farm properties. The ad mentions 30 tin as a detail.

J. P. Falter

Booze Case Heard in County Court

The State of Nebraska v Alvin Anderson heard in county court before Judge A H Duxbury. Anderson was charged with selling a high content alcohol to Jacob Witt on May 27 1929. Witnesses included Witt and his son Russell Witt. Judge Duxbury ruled for 30 days in jail and an appeal to district court was filed with bond set.

Nebrockus Alvin Anderson Ture A. H. Duxbury Mr. Anderson Jacob Witt Salt Creek Precinct Lincoln

Married at Glenwood

Advices from Glenwood report the marriage of Eleanor Haffke and Ray A Cavender. The ceremony occurred yesterday in an Iowa city. the couple traveled with the bride’s mother to have the nuptials performed. Both are well known here as local young people.

Glenwood Eleanor Haffke Ray A. Cavender Iowa City Fred Haffke

Wheat yield in Chase County tops 1902 bushels

The Imperial Republican reports that Ed Cleaver’s 37 acre field in Chase County produced 1902 bushels of wheat, a 51 bushels per acre yield. Prices for land ranged from 40 to 50 dollars per acre.

Chase County Ed Cleaver Imperial Republican

Mynard U B Church Sunday Schedule and Meetings

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Sermon by pastor at 11 a.m. Board meeting Friday at 8 p.m. W M A monthly meeting Wednesday August 14 at 2 30 p.m. Leader Mrs Snyder Study topic Fellowship in Service All are invited to attend Pastor G B Weaver

Snyder G. B. Weaver

Driver license applications in Manley August 15 1929

County Treasurer John E. Turner announces a Manley Hall event to accept license applications on August 15 1929 for residents seeking driver credentials.

Manley Manley Hall John E. Turner

Large Cass county maps on sale at Journal office

Large size Cass county maps are on sale at the Journal office for 50 cents each.

Cass County Journal Office

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Chas. Atteberry Union, Nebraska Merry Round Pioneer Mary Louise Fitch John Deere Phone Plattsmouth, Neb Parco Trunkenbolz Oil Company Eagle—Elmwood Avoca Murdock Union Filling Station Kaiser Garage Kunz Garage Avoca Avoca Eagle _Alvo -Nehawka Thimgan John Hopkins Elmwood Service Chevrolet Co Service Department Mynard U. B. Church Packing House By-Products Co M Street South Omaha Day—Market
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