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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1926
Page
4
Various Cass county residents visit relatives, attend gatherings, and handle local business in Union Plattsmouth Murray and surrounding areas. Individuals include Rex Young Alex Eaton Mary Johnson and Dan Lynn family, with farm bureau extension meetings and holiday events noted.
A local company working to distribute gravel on the highway has leased gravel rights from Joseph Lindsay. This summer the firm will use much gravel from Mr Lindsay's bank to build better roads. The move is expected to ease road construction and stimulate the local labor market.
Wayne Ackley secures management of the Becker store with Mr. Becker retaining ownership. Ackley and his wife will operate the business on a cash basis, enabling lower prices and access to better goods, leveraging their extensive experience to serve the community.
Eddie Towne received a severe injury to the face and neck when a trap for projecting blue rocks slipped at a shooting match a few days ago. The wound bled profusely but Towne is reported to be progressing well.
The ladies of the Union Methodist church will host a dinner and bazaar on December 11 for church benefit. Watch for further announcements about the entertainment.
The Baptist ladies Thanksgiving dinner supper and bazaar drew a large crowd despite a stormy day and poor roads. The committee thanks all patrons and helpers and invites continued support next year along with Christmas and New Year wishes.
The Baptist church will hold a special service on December twelfth with a different program than the usual. A discourse by the minister will be featured as part of the adjusted schedule.
The service invites every church member to attend the roll call and answer their names. A cordial invitation is extended to all friends of the church, and the right hand of fellowship will be given to those recently uniting with the church.
The interstate commerce commission ordered a general inquiry into freight rates on cotton to most destinations. A conference to set up the investigation will be held in New Orleans on December 17.
Advert asks drivers to try Cold Weather Special Gasoline noting easy starting on cold mornings and a punch of power. It claims high performance and pep, urging motorists to fill up for winter reliability.
Daily notes show George W. Snyder Carl Meisinger and many others visiting Omaha for business or court hearings. Attenders include Clifford E. Butler Max Pfitzmeyer J M Teegarden J W Burton E F Marshall and Mrs J E Wiles among others with brief trips surrounding district court activity and store inventories in Omaha and nearby towns.
Wednesday guests included Hon W B Banning and L G Todd from Union at the district court. Mrs Jane Thrush returned to Omaha from the Taylors home. Etta Nickels and Blanche Scotten of Murray traveled to Omaha. Rev Hi O Rhode, formerly of Eight Mile Grove, now Hooper, visited friends. John S Vallery and daughter Mary Ellen stayed in Omaha near Emmanuel hospital. J H Tams of Omaha visited old friends and handled business. Capt and Mrs George A Fingarson of Fort Crook stayed with Judge Begley and locals. Mrs Fingarson formerly Miss Mark Donnelly of the city.
Friday December 10 program and plate supper at Heil school house Dist. No 858 begins 7 45 PM Louise Stohlman teacher invites the public to attend.
A Cass county plea urges immediate graveling of muddy rural roads to save time fuel and wear on vehicles. The column laments slick lanes cause deterioration and demands a public howl to press authorities into action. It emphasizes the road's value to rural communities and the burden of constant repairs.
In a heated wartime column the writer warns that progress hinges on luck and courage, noting fears of delay and danger. The piece rails against complacency and laments casualties while urging decisive action as threats loom and hopes waver.
Marysville Kansas hosts the first Montgomery Ward Co merchandise display store. The store is open for inspection with customers within twenty miles considered valued by Montgomery Ward, signaling a major local retail moment.
A reader riffs on the phrase valued customer and a joking mail order scheme. The note sketches a quirky request for bug proof cast iron sheets and a pillow tubing item with return mail and repayment by coin or gold. The tone is playful and antiquated.
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Late model very new Gulbransen upright piano for sale. Solid steel plate brush pin holes and brass flange action with a gold oak case. Asking price 195 dollars. Easy cash discount terms. Christ & Christ located at 118-22 So 6th St Plattsmouth Nebraska. Phone 645.
Editorial argues Nebraska needs durable all weather roads as essential infrastructure, warning the state cannot afford delays and urging funding to ensure year round transportation and economic vitality.
Bess Streeter Aldrich releases The Cutters now available at Bates Book and Gift Shop. Call early to secure your copy of this popular novel.
The Nebraska Good Roads Association urges raising the gasoline tax by one cent per gallon to fund county roads and the state highway system. It notes that labor costs dominate road budgets and cites Otoe and Sarpy counties where farmers invest in gravel roads. The piece closes with a Chamber of Commerce inquiry to readers.
The Bates Book and Gift Shop offers a large line of engraved Christmas cards in many designs. Orders for name engraving are urged now to ensure timely delivery for the Christmas season. The shop promises the largest, finest line at reasonable prices in the city.
Last evening the young men of the Methodist church held a well attended meeting in their class rooms. County Attorney W G Kieck gave a short address on law enforcement experiences and crime investigation in his office.
The district court docket lists the case of Philip G Lei pert versus the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. The plaintiff seeks damages for grain loss during shipment by the railroad. This is the last case before December 20 for a separate jury for the Aaron Gamble estate near Elmwood.
The Journal invites readers to use its Want Ad department to list items for sale. Submit your ad to reach local buyers and place your goods in the community marketplace with ease.
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