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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1925
Page
5
Mr Buck Mr Bert Willis and family enjoyed a pleasant trip and the program drew intense interest. A spectator chased a Rock Island train thinking it part of the program, only to realize her mistake as bystanders stopped her chase.
Local residents frequent Murdock for the fall festivities and visits while several newborns join families in the area. Lincoln travelers, out-of-town guests and visitors from Cedar Creek Nehawka and Louisville join the community, with multiple crossings to Lincoln and Ulysses Nebraska.
Local residents and guests from Elmwood Lincoln Omaha Louisville and Greenwood joined Ford days celebrations in Murdock. Visitors included Walter Lens James Teegarden Edward Marx and Lew Watson with families. Prizes were awarded in the Fordson race and the Callihan church dedication was announced for September 7.
Bend, Grover Hoback and families visited Murdock last Friday for Ford day and the fall festivities. Local residents and neighbors from Alam and nearby towns joined the celebrations while several townspeople attended the event and more planned outings with friends.
John Scheel of Murdock seeks help locating a dark brown water spaniel that has strayed. Anyone with information should contact the owner as soon as possible.
Farmers Union members from Murdock and nearby areas held a picnic at Frank Rosenow and wife’s lawn last week. Speakers included a Mr. Harris, and attendees enjoyed the gathering and discussions on Union matters, plus about 26 gallons of ice cream.
Evangelical services at Louisville church begin 9 20 a m with Bible school at 10 a m held at Louisville and Murdock. English services 11 00 to 11 30 and German 11 39 to 12 00 at Murdock. Young Peoples meeting 7 p m followed by evening preaching at 7 80.
John H Buck his wife and two children Fern and John Jr returned home last Friday after an extended western trip with Henry Brick Muller and wife. They toured Big Springs Sterling Colorado and Denver enjoying the scenery and hospitality. They visited Earnest Brock Mueller at Big Springs Otto Brockmueller and a Sterling sister's home.
Residents of Murdock and nearby areas take advantage of Rock Island’s low round trip to Denver with departures on September 4 and 5 and a return deadline through September 7.
Minneapolis message from Mr and Mrs Joseph Kelly foundation informs of Mr Kelly s death. The deceased about 35, married about ten years. Mrs Kelly formerly Miss Amanda Brunkow sister to the Brunkow brothers. Edward Brunkow travels to Minneapolis for funeral. More details to come in next issue.
Last Thursday and Friday the Ford days drew large crowds for a varied program in Murdock. Greenwood defeated Plattsmouth 10 to 5, while Eagle beat Weeping Water 19 to 4. A hoped for aeroplane did not appear and horseshoe pitching occurs on the final day.
A lady's wrist watch with a gold ribbon band bearing the initial M was lost last Friday on Murdock streets. Finder can return it to Mrs. Ed Jochim in Louisville for a reward.
At Murdock's Ford day, 18 horseshoe players from Cass Sarpy and Saunders counties competed with high scores led by Gretna’s Gilenn Wagner 279 and Weeping Water’s Lawrence Wise 2658. Eagle defeated Weeping Water 10 to 4 after a late rally.
The Zion Evangelical church near Murdock in Cass County, also known as Callihan church, nears rededication on Sunday September 6 1925 with Rev F F Jordan of Elgin Illinois officiating. A revival campaign runs Sept 2 to Sept 13 led by Evangelist Jordan. Rev C Jannen will also attend.
Miss Elsie Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Miller of 22 North Fourteenth street and John Finkle son of Mr and Mrs Frank Finkle were wed Thursday at 4 o clock in Union The couple were escorted to Council Bluffs by Leo Finkle a brother of the groom. The bride wore electric blue canton crepe with matching hat She is a Nebraska City High School 1919 graduate and has taught and done comptometer work at Morton-Gregson Co The groom a Cass County farmer plans a honeymoon then partnership on a farm mile south of Union A wedding dinner will be held Sunday at the bride parents home.
Secretary Jardine approved an official definition for sauerkraut as a clean sound product with characteristic acid flavor from full lactic fermentation of shredded cabbage and 2 to 3 percent salt. The completed fermentation must contain at least 1.1 percent acid as lactic acid.
The Bates Book and Gift Shop displays a wide range of Dennison paper products including crepe paper lines and crepe paper napkins for shoppers to inspect now.
Washington reports farmers store more wheat this year with no surge to primary markets. Reasons include the smaller 1925 U S crop, price increases since last autumn, and easy banking credit allowing storage. Chicago prices rose from about 1 25 1 30 to 1 60 1 65 per bushel, while August reports show futures higher than 1924.
A fragment notes that crop production will benefit from high wheat prices, positioning major producers as winners amid global market shifts. The passage emphasizes grain trade dynamics and the potential benefits accruing to holders of large stand allocations.
The Plattsmouth Tennis Club in eastern Nebraska announces a Cass County tennis tournament at the city courts on September 2 4 with play starting at 4 PM each evening. Entry fees are 1 for singles and 1 for doubles. Cass County players are eligible with prizes awarded. Entries to Edgar Weescott or Paul Vandervoort.
Seven elderly men gathered in Kansas City for a reunion of Quantrell's Guerrillas the Confederate raiders famed for Lawrence Kansas 1863. The meeting recalls their Civil War raids and the men who rode with Frank and James Younger and others as they dwindled in number.
Emil J. Bird and his wife and daughter LaVern, with Mrs. W. F. Moore, were spending a few days at Kansas City visiting relatives and friends.
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