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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
2
Local column recaps visits and travels of Union residents and neighbors from Omaha to Weeping Water. Highlights include Thanksgiving gatherings, church services, school staff movements, and community business trips. A factoryville school program raised 51.92 for school improvements.
A. A. Young, noted hog raiser, shipped a boar and gilt to O. H. Lauritsen of Mason City for continued breeding. The transfer follows a program to improve hog stock.
The W C T U of Union will meet with Mrs J M Patterson on Tuesday afternoon December 6 for an entertaining program. The topic is Health and Medical Temperance with Mrs J C Hansen directing the program and leading discussion.
Ray Becker was thrown from a horse while trying to corral loose horses in a pasture. The horse fell during a sharp turn, spraining Becker's ankle badly. He is currently using crutches as he negotiates streets and places.
In Nehawka a neighborhood shower honored Miss Edith Frans of Sheldon Manufacturing Co stage. Mrs Merritt Pollard and Mrs Hall Pollard hosted with a large crowd of young people attending. The event followed by another gathering Monday afternoon honoring the popular bride to be Edward Frahlander of near Brule.
Frank Boggs, forced to close his eatery after losing a hand, shows rapid recovery and opened the restaurant again last Thursday. He is getting along nicely and expects to resume full duties soon.
The Baptist Ladies Aid Society at Woodman Hall held a Thanksgiving dinner and supper along with a bazaar last Thursday. Receipts totaled about 300 dollars, with 103 from dinner, 50 from supper, and 45 from the bazaar, indicating abundant success.
Last Sunday at the Methodist Church the Rev. Geo Warren delivered the morning sermon and the district superintendent Rev. J W Kirkpatrick led the evening service. A regular quarterly conference followed the services.
Methodist services listed for Sunday include Bible school at 10:00 a m morning service at 11:00 a m Epworth League at 6:30 p m and evening service at 7:45 p m.
Last Sunday the Baptist church held Bible school in the morning and heard two capable addresses by the Rev. Miller, one in the morning and one in the evening, reflecting a full day of worship.
The church lists a Bible study at 10 00 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m a young peoples meeting at 630 p m and an evening worship at 745 p m on Sunday.
The Methodist church ladies announce a bazaar to benefit the church on Saturday evening December 17. They request contributions of edible items and help delivered by December 14, except for the work and all time. Support the effort and assist the ladies in making it a success.
Rev and Mrs W A Taylor entertained on Thanksgiving evening with an oyster supper. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chas Hoback and daughter Marjorie and son Donald, and Mr and Mrs W L Hoback with their two daughters Lelia and Hattie.
The report claims the Missouri river caught fire at Sioux City and burned toward the mountains. The speaker notes faulting Rube's feelings as a barrier to belief.
The report highlights pupil Lula Redden in the intermediate room and Paul Devis in first grade. Visitors include Earl Niday, Bessie La Rue, Frances Bauer, and Katherine Ellis. Talks by Pastor Miller and Miss Kaufman address gratitude and penmanship.
Notice announces Cass County mass convention at Plattsmouth courthouse on December 3 1921 to elect at least sixteen delegates for a state convention December 8 1921 at Grand Island to organize a new Nebraska political party W F Nolte temporary county chairman urges balanced male and female delegations and invites unaffiliated progressives to attend directly if not chosen.
Readable line from the Journal office promises a selection of exquisite birth day and gift cards. A brief display area offers cards described as the finest available.
The melodrama Mother O Mine at Parm ese next Friday and Saturday fuels the capital punishment debate. It follows Robert Sheldon in a courtroom tragedy where a slandered mother and a coerced witness lead to a condemned youth facing the electric chair before a dramatic rescue. The play is cited by abolitionists as illustrating miscarriages of justice and the dangers of state executions.
Cincinnati dispatch reports the national headquarters of the brotherhood of railway and steamship clerks freight handlers station and express employees ordering 230 general chairmen to oppose a new wage reduction and push for restoration of pay prior to the 12 percent cut ordered by the labor board.
Dr. Welsh of New York will serve as federal veterinary for Platte Boone and Nance counties, Columbus. He will investigate and surveil stock, test for tuberculosis, destroy infected stock, and handle government settlements when destruction is necessary to prevent disease spread.
Path finder breeding offered by Herman Woblfarth of Murray Nebraska for Duroc Jersey boars for sale.
Reach for a broad selection of books at the Journal Office shelves. Enjoy titles across genres and eras as you browse, borrow, and purchase readers’ favorites in a convenient reading corner.
Used Fords advertised with good mechanical condition and payment plans or cash discounts. Several other Fords from 95 dollars and up. Located on S. 6th Street.
The Lewiston church ladies association held a Thanksgiving day dinner serving 120 guests at noon and about 80 in the evening. Main speakers Rev W A Taylor and DeWitt Surface addressed diners as they ate and sang together. Mrs Geo Parks led the effort with Miss Bertha Nickels supervising the kitchen and Miss Will Parks running the candy booth. Perry Nickels managed the finances as guests from Plattsmouth and Murrey attended.
The annual Christmas shop sponsored by St Marys Guild will be held in the Riley block on Friday and Saturday December 9 10. The sale features handmade articles useful and ornamental. Shop opens Friday at 10 am with full stock. Lunch served Saturday at noon and during the supper hour. All are welcome.
The Journal announces a complete line of popular fiction magazines and the latest issue from the press. Call at the office at once to secure these late publications.
H. P. Hercules gasoline engine offered as almost new. Cars available with cash or time payments on balance. Liberal discount for cash. For particulars see E. R. QUEEN at-
President Harding’s idea of a continuing conference of nations may be discussed after current Far Eastern and armaments talks. An administration spokesman says the proposed association would not rival the league of nations nor function as an undermining agency.
News from New York dated November reports major eastern railroads leasing repair shops to outside firms to cut costs and bypass labor board wage scales. Erie has leased several freight stations and plans to lease Youngstown shops. New York Central has leased Toledo and East Buffalo shops to private firms.
Yesterday afternoon a marriage license was issued by County Judge Allen J. Beeson to Edward Frahlander of Brule Neb and Edith Frans of Union Neb. Both are prominent local residents with the groom having long lived in Union and the bride the daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Frans.
A compact journal ad notes items may be recovered by owners who left contact details. The notice promises satisfaction in locating misplaced belongings and urges readers to inquire for specifics.
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