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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1925
Page
5
Mr Guthman praised the Ainsworth area during a multi day visit to the town home of Mrs Guth Man's parents. The stay highlighted the thriving business district and fine residences.
A flood of social mentions covers visitors and relatives in Lincoln and nearby towns. Names include Mr. Guss Gekemeier Hv Kilemme and family Miss Elon Bornemeier and others visiting, plus farm work updates and rainfall reports shaping crop prospects.
Evangelical church services at Lewisville start 9 20 a m. Bible school at Louieville and Murdock at 10 a m. English service 11 to 11 30 and German service 11 30 to noon at Murdock. Young Peoples meeting 7 p m and evening preaching 7 20 p m.
Three men William Strich Paul Stoke and Howard Brun depart last Friday in Mr Stork s car heading west for a two week outing to Estes Park Yellowstone Park Denver and Colorado Springs among other places of interest. They expect to have a good time during their trip.
Conrad Baumgartner resigns from the Mur dock board of education after serving as a core member. L. B. Gortney is elected to fill the vacancy and will serve as secretary of the board. The transition is welcomed as a promising replacement.
Henry Vi McDonald and Mrs H A Tools each celebrated birthdays in August. The two families have long celebrated together and camped at Meadow resort from Friday to Sunday, marking the occasions with a joint outing and a pleasant time.
The board asks citizens to clear weeds and tidy property to present a clean town for Ford Day on August 27 and 28. Past responses were strong and officials expect similar cooperation this year.
A steady crowd attended the band concert at Mur Dock each Wednesday with last Wednesday also drawing a large audience for the excellent music. The event continues to attract residents and visitors alike to enjoy the performances.
The Young Mens Bible Class taught by Mr Henry Reichmann forms a ball team to play all comers in Bible school class games not as professionals. Wayne Swartz, a class member and able player, will manage the squad.
Northwest visitor Gust Wendt reported from Fullenton in Nance county that crops look fine and are about equal to corn east of Manley by the river. The outlook is described as excellent for the region.
Henry Guthman and family returned last Wednesday after a month in the northwest. They reported a very fine outing with excellent scenery in the Black Hills rivaling that of Pikes Peak and other famed places in the region.
E H Miller and wife Mathew Thomas and C J Lone visited Arbor Lodge last Sunday. They drove over for dinner and lingered in the shade of the trees. They toured the home and heard lecturers describe the Mortons early days in Nebraska and Nebraska City.
Frank Rosenow and Emil Kuehn reported good prospects in western Kansas where land and wheat yields surpassed expectations. Rain delayed threshing, while Rosenow’s return found his son having completed fall plowing, leaving him temporarily out of work.
W P Meyers at Sharon Pennsylvania reports an upcoming short vacation and a visit with friends in Murdock for four days. He has made good in his chosen field of electricity and expects to arrive soon.
Mrs. J L Goehry of Brewster Washington thanks friends who offered sympathy in the death of her husband son and brother. Mr and Mrs J Goehry and family extend their appreciation.
The supreme court will meet at 11 o clock Friday to hear the appeal of Simmons whose reprieve from execution expires next Tuesday. The case, a habeas corpus from Lancaster county district court, may raise questions on stay of execution and governor timing for death sentences.
Omaha war mothers chapter reports plans for an automobile parade to Lincoln fading due to a shortage of cars. Delegates aimed to interview Governor McMullen in Lincoln tomorrow on Simmons' fate.
The writer mocks moral support for the rebate system and jokes about a man spending much money on an expensive summer resort. He then reads a paper from his hometown noting steady temperatures from 62 to 70 degrees, suggesting a measure of adjustment.
Nebraska spring pig crop is 19.2 per cent smaller than 1924 with litters averaging 5.12 pigs. Fall farrowing expected to drop 25 per cent as sows farrowing decline 18.8 per cent. Nationwide spring pigs per litter rise to 5.3 from 4.7 but overall hog production remains above 1920 levels.
London reports a British Medical Research Council advance with Dr W E Gye and J E Barnard identifying a cancer virus. Independent tests by Dr Murray confirm the virus as a possible cause, supporting the hunt for vaccination strategies though a cure remains uncertain. Experiments include inducing cancer in animals and immunizing them against the virus.
Bates Book and Gift Shop offers Fancy Dennison crepe paper napkins in staple and special designs for decorating and entertaining. Customers are urged to secure lines for event use.
Scientists debate whether North and South America drift westward and Greenland and Canada separate. Major Bowie supports radio longitude tests to prove or disprove continental movement while detailing a world wide radiotechnetude plan for precise, long range measurements and navigational benefits.
The Diyton News reports an airplane motor for the Burling bomber at McCook field. The 2400 horsepower X type engine will have four cylinder banks and is far larger than the Liberty 400 hp engines. Officials keep details secret while a Indianapolis firm builds it.
Eleven American aviators volunteered for service with French forces in Morocco and left Paris for the front. Six traveled by air and five by train to Muaraetiles, planning to cross the Mediterranean by boat. A broken propeller delayed Capt W Gra ham Bullen of Miami and Capt Claudel from departing until tomorrow.
At a grade crossing near Aviz two miners were killed and a fourth seriously injured when an eastbound train from New Orleans struck their automobile. Only three surnames are known. the engineer said the car attempted to beat the train after signals were given.
Glacier Park Montana notes show Blackfeet braves during the Indian shimmer encampment mimic scouting in the Rocky mountains, reenacting ancestral battles in small groups. The article states Indians prefer small groups and never aim to repeat real combat, comparing their play to white men’s.
A fragment suggests Germany will become dry around the same time as Texas Republican shifts. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or events.
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