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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1933

Page

4

Notice to Contractors for Eagle Murdock Highway Project

Sealed bids in Lincoln Nebraska will be opened August 31 1933 for paying and incidental work on the Eagle Murdock National Recovery Highway NRH 153 B. Work includes 0.5 mile paved road with extensive earthwork concrete paving box culverts and a timber trestle bridge with 24 inch pipe. Bidders must provide 100 percent bond and a $1000 certified check. wages set minimum 60 cents hour skilled and 40 cents hour unskilled. plans available at Plattsmouth clerk and Lincoln office.

Department of Roads and Irrigation State House Lincoln Nebraska George Hodge Plattsmouth

Notice of Administrator's Sale in Cass County Nebraska

The District Court of Cass County Nebraska issues a notice that N. D. Talcott as administrator will sell real estate to pay debts. A 10:00 AM auction on September 6 will offer a half undivided interest in parts of Section 29 and 32, Township 12, Range 9, plus lots 5 and 6 in Block 6 Ryder's Addition Greenwood. Bids accepted for cash.

District Court Cass County Nebraska N. D. Talcott William D. Coleman James T. Begley Ryder Greenwood A. D

Union Items Highlight Local Travel and Community News

Union residents and visitors are listed with trips to Omaha Lincoln and Nehawka for business and gatherings. Navy enlistment for Raymond Brandt. Mayo hospital return for Dwyer. Kunkel visits nearing 87th birthday. village seeks a loan to pave the space between highway and sidewalks for Union business district.

Union Messrs Charles L. Greene D. Ray Frans George Stites Washington

Union crowds attend Sidney Iowa rodeo last week

A large turnout from Union joined the Sidney Iowa rodeo to enjoy bucking horses and other outdoor attractions at the event last week.

Union Sidney Iowa

Fremont Hearing Focuses on Improvement Proposition Ban

A hearing held last Thursday in Fremont examined the government ban request related to the proposed improvement proposition. Officials and residents contributed arguments about the measure's scope and potential impact on local plans.

Fremont

Nebraska City women join Omaha teachers for Century of Progress trip

Miss Cordelia Roddy Miss Fern Shannahan Miss Nola Banning and Mrs. John Banning with Miss Sarah Upton depart Sunday for Chicago to attend the Century of Progress exposition. A larger Omaha group of teachers joins them for a week long train trip to view city sights.

Nancy McNamee Jack Lidgett Daniel Lynn Lincoln Henry H. Becker W. B. Banning J. D. Cross Ora Clarke Daisy Meade Raymond Brandt Joseph Brandt West of Town San Diego Uncle Sam United States Navy Omaha D. O. Dwyer Plattsmouth Union Dwyer Mayo Bros. Hospital Rochester Charles Hansen Charles Atteberry Nehawka Charles McRuch Sidney Nebr P. F. Rihn Chicago Hallard Katherine Rihn John H. Kunkel Oregon B. N. Kunkel Methodist Church Kunkel Simeon Upton Century of Progress Cordelia Roddy Fern Shannahan Nebraska City Nola Banning John Banning Sarah Upton Windy City

Warden Family Injured In Auto Wreck Near Nebraska City

Frank Warden and sister Ruth sustained injuries after a car wreck on Sixteenth street near Nebraska City when headlights failed and the vehicle struck a bank of earth. Elmer Pike, a farm hand, was bruised but not seriously hurt. Ruth required hospital care but is recovering. Frank is home and improving.

Frank Warden Hugh Warden Nebraska City Ruth St. Mary’s Hospital Elmer Pike Warden Farm Sixteenth Street

Arbor Lodge Picnic Honors Mrs Buck of Stockton Calif

A Sunday gathering at Arbor Lodge Mor ton s state park Nebraska City honored Mrs T T Buck of Stockton California with a good dinner and a building tour. Attendees included Mrs T T Smith Mrs David Murray and Duane Mrs Lou Comer Mr and Mrs H F Comer Mr and Mrs R D Stine and George and Mr and Mrs Robert Alexander Mr and Mrs J J Kidney from Council Bluffs Iowa. Despite rain everyone enjoyed the event.

Morton’s State Park Nebraska City Arbor Lodge T. T. Buck Stockton Calif Buck T. T. Smith David Murray Duane Lou Comer H. F. Comer R. D. Stine George Union Robert Alexander Lincoln J. J. Kidney Council Bluffs Iowa

Storm damages Union electrical lines and straw stack fire

A Friday night storm damaged Union electrical lines with lightning strikes breaking poles. William Highfield and Wm Richter from Plattsmouth worked all day Saturday to restore service. At Chris Mattson’s home a straw stack was struck by lightning and burned completely.

Union William Highfield Wm. Richter Plattsmouth Chris Mattson

Very Poorly at Hospital Mrs William Tillman

Readable text notes Mrs William Tillman is very poorly at a hospital with unclear surrounding details. No further facts or names are provided to specify illness, date, or location.

William Tillman

Recalled patient moved to hospital for better care

A seriously ill patient, previously at home after a major operation, was taken back to the hospital as her strength declined. She is hoped to begin improving soon and to be on the road to recovery.

Visit by Todds from Union and Murray to Omaha Picnic

L G Todd and wife and their sons Melvin and Glen Todd, from Union and Murray, visited Omaha for a day. They planned a picnic with the L F Van Cleve family of Omaha, sister to L G Todd, but bad weather led to an abandon of the picnic and a gathering at the Van Cleve home.

Omaha L. G. Todd Union Melvin Todd Glen Todd Murray L. F. van Cleve van Cleve

Picnic Planned by Union Extension Club at Mei Singer Home

The Extension club of Union will host a picnic at the Lawrence Mei Singer home in the grove on the coming Saturday August 27. The event takes place on the old Henry Banning farm south of Union.

Extension Club Union Lawrence Meisinger Grove Henry Banning

Will Hold Aid Meeting At Union Methodist Church

The Ladies Aid of the Union Methodist church will hold a regular meeting at Mrs. J. D. Cross’s home noted as Guest Day. Each member should bring a guest for a worthwhile program luncheon and an excellent time is expected.

Ladies Aid The Methodist Church of Union J. D. Cross

Methodist quarterly conference to be held in Union church

The Methodist church of Union announces its quarterly conference this coming Sunday at Union church. Morning services at the Wyoming church led by Rev. B N Kunkel followed by an evening discourse at Union by Rev. M E Gilbert district vice president and noted speaker urging all to attend.

Methodist Church Union Union Church Wyoming Church B. N. Kunkel M. E. Gilbert

Gabelman and Jordan Parties Travel to Red Cloud Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Edward Gabelman and Mr and Mrs John Jordan departed Saturday evening for Red Cloud Nebraska to visit the relatives of the ladies and spend a short time there.

Edward Gabelman John Jordan Red Cloud Nebraska

Victor Flour Brings Best Bread Says Nebraska Mother

A Nebraska mother credits Victor Flour from Crete Mills for making bread her five children finally eat. After changing flour and yeast without improvement, she found Victor Flour and was highly satisfied. The ad notes Crete Nebraska milling and declares Victor sold by Better Grocers in Plattsmouth.

Nebraska Victor Crete Mills Crete Plattsmouth

Surprise Copper Shower Honors Miss Kathleen Troop

Miss Helen Davis of Nebraska City hosted a Monday afternoon surprise copper shower for Miss Kathleen Troop of this city. Guests enjoyed bridge with Miss Marion von Gillern winning high score and Miss Troop receiving a guest prize amid green and yellow decorations. Out of town guests included Mrs. Eugene Burdie of Omaha Mrs. Arthur Troop and Misses Ruth Jean Tidball Helene Perry and Miss Troop of Plattsmouth.

Helen Davis Nebraska City Kathleen Troop Marion von Gillern Miss Troop Eugene Burdie Omaha Arthur Troop Ruth Jean Tidball Helene Perry Plattsmouth

Pleasant weiner toast by Standard Beavers group

The Standard Beavers held a Tuesday evening event at Mrs. Frank Barkus home with Miss Lelia Barkus of San Bernardino present. After hymns, piano accompaniment, and devotions, the group finalized its yearly plans under the National Women's Foreign Mission Society guidance, followed by a brief social time.

Beavers Frank Barkus Lelia Barkus San Bernardino California Louise Rishel National Women's Foreign Mission Society Frances Lilly

For Sale Four Hundred White Leghorn Hens at 40 Cents

Fred Carstens of Avoca, Cass County Fair Association president, visited the city Tuesday afternoon and renewed his subscription to the Journal. He noted the poultry for sale by W. F. Nolte of Mynard, 400 hens at 40 cents each if taken at once, and he mentioned needing housing space for pallets and provided the telephone number 3614.

W. F. Nolte Mynard Fred Carstens Avoca Cass County Fair Association City The Journal

Sheriff summons Weeping Water case over intoxication

Sheriff Homer Sylvester was called to Weeping Water where residents arrested by Marshal A. J. Patterson were held for the sheriff. Albert Egee and Eugene Simmons were complained of as intoxicated. The hearing awaits officers from Weeping Water to testify.

Homer Sylvester A. J. Patterson Albert Egee Eugene Simmons

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R. L. Cochran Geo. R. Sayles Omaha, Nebraska Rev. W. A. Taylor Louis Burbee Rev. Taylor W. H. Mark T. M. Patterson Robert D. Taylor Chris Petersen South Omaha Greene Telephone Union Wescott Farmers State Bank Duxbury & Davis Hibbard’s Bestor & Swatek CO Main Street Telephone Scienge America Good Housekeeping
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