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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
2
A roundup of visits, moves, and events around Union Nebraska and nearby communities. People travel to Lincoln and Nebraska City for business and recreation, with residents moving to Denver and Omaha, hospital trips in Rochester, and many family and social gatherings noted.
An advertisement offers 24 hour medical practitioner calls by Dr. W. F. Rage Fierera with special attention to acute and chronic diseases. A lost dog alert notes a bob-tailed Alredaie dog named Ruff, with contact through I. R. Upton of Union.
Union High School basketball teams traveled to Murdock after Thanksgiving. The Union boys defeated Murdock 26 to 9. The Murdock girls overwhelmed Union girls 40 to 10 for a decisive home win.
Union school students will stage an operetta on December 19 titled Christmas with the old lady who lived in a shoe. About 85 participants are in the production with rehearsals underway for what promises to be a spectacular evening.
The Rev. W. A. Taylor and wife visited Murray on Thanksgiving where he spoke at a gathering for the weatherine. He served 12 years in that role, missing the previous year due to bad weather. He expressed pleasure at reuniting with Murray friends and was warmly welcomed.
At the regular session last Sunday the Methodist Bible School elected officers for the coming year. Miss Fannie McCarroll was chosen superintendent, Miss Ivy Mougey assistant, Mr L G Todd treasurer, and Mrs L B Mougey pianist. The selections were praised as excellent for the school’s future success.
The Methodist church in Union schedules Bible School at 7:00 a.m. Epworth League from 6:30 p.m. Evening worship begins at 7:30 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to all not worshipping elsewhere to attend.
The Union high School girls and boys teams will play the Weeping Water high school squads in Weeping Water on Friday. Both sides show smart play with Union determined to win and Weeping Water likely to pursue victory as well.
The sale held at the home of Mr BE FE Leach last week proved successful with a large crowd in attendance. Leach expressed satisfaction with the forest venture and praised Col Rex Young for his effective selling efforts.
The ladies aid of the Methodist church will serve a chicken pie dinner and supper in the M W A hall on December 13. An afternoon bazaar will offer a good time and raise funds for the church. Donations may be left with Mrs Todd.
The Baptist Ladies Aid expresses deep thanks to all who helped at the Thanksgiving meal. Special appreciation goes to Mr. Tom McQuinn for donating a dressed pig for the dinner.
Union Theatre presents Hoot Gibson Saturday night in The Gentleman From America with Louise Lorraine and Carmen Phillips. The story follows an American Doughboy in France amid wartime adventure.
A bill offers a two reel Century comedy Sunny Gym with Brownie the wonder dog followed by Mary Pickford in Daddy Longlegs on Saturday night December 15. The advertisement promises non stop laughter and entertainment.
Tyrnerdaw resident Hon. W. H. Newell observed his eighty sixth birthday yesterday at home. He has not been in the best health recently but remains able to be up and around and to keep informed on affairs, receiving many birthday congratulations from friends.
Cass County Farm Bureau reports on winter egg production urging substitutes like meat scraps tankage and ground bone for hens. It also highlights three local 4H style clubs in Boys and Girls Work, South Bend Hot Lunch, and Murdock Girls Clothing Club with recent activities and goals.
The W C T U members gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. C A Troop's home with Mrs. M S Briggs assisting. After the business session a social hour followed and a strong program featured readings by Miss Lucy Arnold Mrs. George A Dodge and Mrs. C C Wescott plus selections by Miss Genevieve Whelan. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
Dolly Joseph Davis was arrested Saturday in Greenwood on forgery charges. County Attorney Cole and Frank Detlef brought him for a Saturday hearing before Justice William Weber, and on Sunday he pled guilty in district court before Judge Begley. Davis received a sentence of one to two years in the state penitentiary and remains in the county jail until transport arrangements are made.
Herman Brunkow of Elmwood Nebraska advertises a six hole sandwich shelter in good condition for sale asking 100 dollars. The notice is short and lists only contact name and location.
Farmers urged to send 25 cents for a booklet about a field crop promising good interest on $300 land. The ad claims the crop builds soil and benefits Central City Nebraska reader M A Larsom invites inquiries.
Mrs J M Tams died last evening at 10 at her West Granite Street home after months of heart trouble and illness. Born Wilhelmina Hauhussen in Germany on July 25 1854 she married J H Tams in 1882 and moved from Denison Iowa to Cass County Nebraska where the couple managed the county farm before settling in town. She leaves her husband and four children Mrs Fred Rezner of Omaha Mrs H H Karstens of Breda Iowa and John H Tams of Omaha with services set for Wednesday at 1 30 pm at the home and 2 pm at St Pauls Evangelical Church.
W. U. Smith, visiting from Omaha, was relieved of about $6 by two armed men on Washington avenue between Eighth and Ninth streets shortly after 7 pm. They stepped from under a tree and demanded money while a third man fled. Smith provided $6 and was allowed to leave. Police were alerted but the robbers disappeared into the night. Smith described the suspects as medium height, 170 to 180 pounds, wearing overalls and dark coats.
The Marsh family of this city searched Omaha hospitals for William Marsh, injured Saturday afternoon in an auto crash at 13th street and Missouri avenue. By yesterday he was located and found to be improving. He had traveled with one son to Omaha to tend to business when the vehicle turned into 13th street.
A vehicle swerved onto a street car track on Missouri avenue, rolled over and wrecked badly. Mr Marsh suffered severe injuries and lost consciousness, remaining so for hours at St Joseph hospital. Police alerted and ambulance sent. family later learned of his location as the car was towed back to Plattsmouth.
John S. Chambers of Plattsmouth and Nina Dukes of Union wed in Glenwood to avoid Nebraska delays. Justice Day officiated in Glenwood with witnesses Verna Morton and George Lopp of Union. The bride hails from Union’s well known family. the groom works for the Burlington shops in town.
In the District Court of Nebraska Lincoln Division Walter E Sans of Plattsmouth Cass County is declared bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors is set for December 17 1923 at 10 a.m. in the Federal Court room Lincoln Nebraska to prove claims examine the bankrupt appoint a trustee and conduct related business. Dated December 4 1923 Daniel H McClenahan referee in Bankruptcy.
Barred Rock cockerels from tm accredited flock offered at $2.00 each for quick sale before January 1st by Mrs W L Copps Alva Nebraska. Attorney Fred Wright of Omaha visited the area for fore matters at the esur house during Charles C Parmele preliminary hearing. Mrs H R Gehrett and Melba Gehrett with Mrs Shoocert traveled to Omaha for Melba to have tonsil removal surgery.
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