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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1929

Page

4

Feed Grinding at the Stites Elevator

Local supplier promotes grinding services at Stites Elevator and sells Tankage Fencing and Steel Posts. The advertisement urges customers to visit for their needs and save money.

Thanksgiving Week Visits and Local Business in Union

Union residents enjoy Thanksgiving week at home while visitors travel between Plattsmouth and nearby towns. John Tigner of Louisville stays with his son Fred Tigner. Charles Hall of Nehawka handles Trunkenbolt Oil business. W. H. Marks visits Plattsmouth to see his ill brother George.

Teachers of Union John Tigner Louisville Union Fred Tigner Herbert C. Burbee Plattsmouth James Fitzpatrick Crawford Charles Hall Nehawka Trunkenbolt Oil Company Alma Stottler Wm. Tillman Charles Hickey Stites Henry H. Becker H. M. Robb Mary Donnelly Elizabeth Nebraska City Mont Robb Augusta W. H. Marks George Marks Orville Hathaway Ackenbach W. W. Claybaugh Ray Crawford Perteson Atteberry E. M. Hathaway C. B. Smith Agusta Robb Philip Rihn L. H. Banning Omaha Curley

Used Cars and Trucks On Sale At Reasonable Prices

A local dealer offers a selection of good used cars and trucks reconditioned and in running order at low costs. Inventory includes a 1927 Chevrolet truck a 1926 Ford truck a 1926 Chevrolet coupe two 1924 Ford Tudors a 1925 Ford coupe and a 1926 Ford roadster all in good condition. The lot also carries a Chevrolet line of new cars with models on floor for immediate selection.

December disc sharpening and repairs at our shop

During December we offer disc sharpening at 20¢ each and perform other repairs. The message emphasizes a seasonal promotion and invites customers to visit for maintenance and services.

Northwoods In Town Over Woodmen Membership Adjustments

Fred L Northwood and wife have stayed two weeks while he handles Modern Woodmen of America membership changes Many members dropped out others accepted new adjusted rates The order remains strong with about seventy seven members in the locality Edward Lewis James Produce driver Nebraska City had toothache and gum disease He had six molars extracted in Union with plans for dentures after healing by Dr Achenbach

Fred L. Northwood Mr. Northwood Woodmen of America Edward Lewis James Produce Company Nebraska City Union

Dinner Missed at Union Business Men's Club Meeting

Misunderstanding led to no dinner served last Monday to members of the Union Business Men's Club. Officials apologize and expect the dinner to be served next week, with all members already preparing for the usual meal.

Union Business Men's Club

Bazaar Dinner and Supper at Presbyterian Church

The ladies of Union M. E. church announce a bazaar and supper on December 11 at the Presbyterian church.

Ladies of the Union M. E. Church Presbyterian Church

Former Union Resident Joseph Upton Dies in Denver

Joseph Upton, uncle of L R Upton and brother of G S Upton, lived in Union area before moving west, dying in Denver on Monday November 25 at about sixty. Funeral and burial were in Brush Colorado where his daughter lives. He leaves three married daughters and a fourteen year old son. a cancer diagnosed two years ago is believed to have caused his death. He was known to Union residents and visited about two years ago.

Joseph Upton G. S. Upton L. R. Upton Union West Denver Hill Rose Colorado Brush Upton Union and

Harvest Home Meeting Led by Rev Shayler at Union Home

The Rev Bishop Shayler of Omaha visited Union for part of the day. He conducted Sunday services at Mont Robb's home with about 25 church members in attendance and a worthwhile service was enjoyed.

Shayler Omaha Episcopal Church That Place Union Mont Robb

Thanksgiving in Omaha Brings LaRues and Relatives Together

D. C. LaRue and wife and daughter Mrs. Bessie Garrett visited Omaha for Thanksgiving. They joined Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Garrett and Hubert LaRue the pharmacist from North Platte, and Mr. and Mrs. Ellis LaRue of West Point, where Mr. LaRue works as a barber. The gathering enjoyed good eats and a pleasant time.

Omaha D. C

Getting Along Nicely After Appendicitis Operation

Mrs. John Stine who was taken to the hospital ten days ago after an appendicitis operation is reported to be getting along nicely. Mr Stine visited from Omaha and says the patient is improving and hopes she can return home by the week’s end.

John Stine Stine Omaha

Attend Church Services Protest Text

A brief item notes that people not at other church services are urged to attend local services today. The notice emphasizes participation and community worship without detailing specific churches or times.

Best We Make It Our Practice To Furnish The Very Best Goods

The notice proclaims a commitment to supplying top quality goods at affordable prices with a promise of the highest prices paid for country produce. It reflects a local advertising stance emphasizing value and fair trade.

Union Baptist Church Invites for Bible School and Services

W A Taylor pastor invites all to attend Bible school lessons and church services at Union Baptist Church. A cordial welcome and a feeling of home are promised as worship and study begin.

Baptist Church Union W. A. Taylor

Red Cross Roll Call Encourages Local Support

Sixty three answered the roll call this year, five more than last year, with a plea for continued donations to aid veterans. Red Cross workers in 68 government hospitals assist 30,000 disabled veterans and families monthly, totaling 33,030,000 spent in service to armed forces. American Legion and Legion Auxiliary, urged by Chamber of Commerce president Wm Butterworth, push business support ahead of Armistice Day roll call.

Red Cross Plenty Army Navy American Legion, Legion Auxiliary Chamber of Commerce Wm. Butterworth U. S

Union Woman's Club Christmas Party Recalls Holiday Cheer

The Union Woman's Club and Extension club held their annual Xmas Party at Mrs. P. F. Rihn's home on December 3 with forty ladies in attendance. Business included a plan to send a Christmas box to Omaha's Children's Home. The program featured readings on Christmas around the world, notes on Christmas music, carols, and a snow ball gift reveal. A delicious luncheon followed as guests departed thankfull for the happy gathering.

Union Woman's Club Union Woman’s Club Extension Club P. F. Rihn Omaha L. R. Upton C. B. Smith Gussie Robb

Bethlehem Steel plans merger acquire Pacific Coast Steel assets

Bethlehem Steel of New York announced via E. G. Grace in San Francisco that it will acquire all properties and assets of Pacific Coast Steel and Southern California Iron and Steel. The plants at South San Francisco Los Angeles and Seattle will be run by a separate Pacific coast subsidiary with active management.

New York Bethlehem Steel Corporation E. G. Grace San Francisco Pacific Coast Steel Company Southern California Iron and Steel Company South San Francisco Los Angeles Seattle Pacific Coast

Omaha Woman Freed Of Stabbing Blame

A coroner's jury ruled Mrs. Panora Abariotes acted in self defense when she stabbed to death Charles Henes, her husband’s best friend, at her home. The verdict exonerated her and cited Henes as temporarily insane during the attack. Abariotes’ husband, Steve, said he would understand the tragedy as a sudden insanity. He rushed from Plattsmouth to help his wife after hearing the news.

Omaha Panora Abariotes Charles Henes Charles Steve Abariotes Abariotes Plattsmouth

Question Validity of Minnesota Gag Law

State supreme court heard arguments on the 1925 newspaper gag law in an appeal from the suppression of the Saturday Press in Minneapolis. The case centers on constitutional questions raised by the law and its impact on press freedom.

St. Paul. Minn Minnesota State Supreme Court Saturday Press Minneapolis

Ebenezer Church Bible School and Worship Services

Murdock Nebraska announces Bible school at 10 00 a m Morning worship at 11 00 a m Sermon The Lost Book Evening worship at 8 00 p m Sermon God Plan for My Life Christian Endeavor 7 30 p m President John Schlaphof Leader Alvin Oehlerking Announcement ends with inspirational quotes and invitation to worship H R Knosp

Murdock Nebr Otto H. Miller Christian Endeavor John Schlaphof Alvin Oehlerking H. R. Knosp

U S Public Buildings Bill Seeks 215 Million Financing

Congress is urged to authorize 215 million dollars for federal building projects nationwide. The plan allocates 115 million for the District of Columbia and 100 million to other cities, targeting post offices and department buildings in areas with notable postal receipts. Several named cities in Nebraska Iowa and South Dakota may be considered for allocations if approved.

Washington, D. C Congres National Capital Elliott House Public Buildings Committee Ellett District of Columbia Senate Keyes Senate Public Buildings Committee Nebraska Clay Center David City Sidney Superior Iowa Waverly Hampton Storm Lake Albia Algona Harlan Independence Indianola Knoxville Mt. Pleasant Nevada Osage Pella Sheldon South Dakota Hot Springs World Herald

Philo Vance on Mystery Killing at The Canary Murder Case

Odell Margaret known as The Canary is found strangled in her apartment on Sept 10. Philo Vance arrives to solve the case as suspects include Mannix Spotswoode Lindquist and Cleaver with a mysterious locked room clue and a missing eyewitness. The Parmele theatre screens the film Friday and Saturday nights.

Odell Margaret West 71St Street Amy Gibson S. S. van Dine Margaret Odell the Canary Broadway Philo Vance Mannix Spotswoode Lindquist Cleaver Heath Alys LaFosse Canary Chorus Jimmy Spotswoode Vance Alys Canary Jimmy Parmele Theatre

Lincoln Highway Grading Near Completion Between North Platte and Suther land

The Lincoln highway between North Platte and Brady Island has nearly finished grading with gravel first laid between this city and Sutherland. Graveling started between Maxwell and North Platte, with grading to finish in two days. Detours remain for bus and truck traffic via Brady, while traffic crosses at Maxwell to Brady.

North Platte Dec Lincoln Highway Brady Island Sutherland Maxwell Brady Gothenburg

Want Ad: Sell Your items in the Journal

Readers are invited to place want ads in the Journal to reach a broad audience. Submit descriptions of goods or services for sale and contact details for quick responses.

The Journal Want Ad Department

Bankruptcy discharge notice for Anton J Trilety in Nebraska

In the District Court of Nebraska Lincoln Division Anton J Trilety filed for discharge in bankruptcy No 1785. Creditors and interested parties must appear by January 5 1920 to oppose discharge and file objections with grounds within ten days. Referee in Bankruptcy Daniel H McLennan presiding.

District Court of the United States District of Nebraska Lincoln Anton J. Trilety Nebraska Daniel H. McLenanan

Passing of Edward Dehning Former Murdock Man

Edward Daniel Dehning born May 13 1888 in Omaha Nebraska died November 25 1929 in Detroit Michigan at 41. He worked as a plate glass setter with Midland Glass & Paint, served in the U S Navy shipyards in San Francisco during WWI, later moved to Detroit. Survived by brother Gustav Dehning Omaha and sisters Bertha Schliefert Louisville and Helen R Jones Omaha. Funeral December 1 Emmanuel Evangelical Church four miles northeast of Murdock with hymns and burial at the church cemetery.

Edward Daniel Dehning Christopher Anna Dehning Omaha Nebraska Detroit Michigan Mason Public School First Evangelical Church Gustav Dehning Bertha Schliefert Louisville Helen R. Jones

Emmanuel Evangelical Church Announcements

Located four miles northeast of Murdock. Morning worship at 9 30 a m Bible school at 10 30 a m Aug Ruge superintendent.

Murdock Bible School Ruge

Bates Book and Gift Shop Holiday Engraving Offers

The notice invites early Christmas shoppers to order engraved cards and gifts at Bates Book & Gift Shop, promising ready selections for the season.

Bates Book & Gift Shop

Oklahoma Extradition Question Delays Vernon Case

Governor Holloway paused a decision on whether Tom Vernon should be extradited to California for a Southern Pacific train robbery or handed to Wyoming for a Union Pacific case. Los Angeles deputy sheriff Thomas J. Higgins sought Vernon’s return after a California confession. Wyoming requests a hearing. Vernon denies Wyoming robbery. Arguments from both states will determine Vernon’s release.

Oklahoma City Tom Vernon Pawnee Okla California Southern Pacific Wyoming Union Pacific Holloway Thomas J. Higgins Los Angeles Capital Vernon Emerson Baxter Taylor

Call No. 6 With Your Order For Job Printing

A brief classified item instructs customers to call number six when placing orders for job printing services. The notice emphasizes prompt handling and ordering efficiency.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Union Department Geo. A. Stites Leo Roddy Leo Vera Upton Madison W. B. Banning Chicago Banning H. W. Griffin Ebenezer Evangelical Church Philo Vance On Edward Dehning Emanuel Evangelical Cemetery Emmanuel Evangelical Church Announcements Parmele Sam Brown Sam Ree Oh On Nancy Carroll Cary Cooper Paramount Picture Sena Mic Owen Stock Co Casco Farmer’s Co-Operative
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