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.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
4
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
The ladies of Union M. E. church announce a bazaar and supper on December 11 at the Presbyterian church.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Located four miles northeast of Murdock. Morning worship at 9 30 a m Bible school at 10 30 a m Aug Ruge superintendent.
The notice invites early Christmas shoppers to order engraved cards and gifts at Bates Book & Gift Shop, promising ready selections for the season.
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.
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.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.