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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1933

Page

5

Murdock Social Notes Record Weekend Visits and Local Events

Murdock notes recount Ray Gamlin delivering cattle for Leo Rikil to the South Onwhe market last Thursday. W B Banning aids corn loans near Murdock. Bank of Murdock staff visits Omaha for business. Local residents visit Lincoln for pre Christmas shopping. Visits include Mrs August Panska and Mrs John Shoeman families. Miss Minnie Kimberly travels from Los Angeles after her father W E B Newkirk’s death. The Bradford and Kuchs families travel between Carleton Omaha for business and shopping. Hunters from Omaha enjoy a coon hunt near Murdock, securing two opossums. Pep club hosts a social at the school. Myra McDonald and sister visit from Kansas City. Ben Noell visits Orville Neell family. newborn niece welcomed. A newlyweds stay week at Alvin Bornemeier’s home.

Ray Gamlin Leo Rikil W. B. Banning Union Murdock Henry A. Tool Omaha Bank of Murdock Eddie Craig Liberty Minnie Kimberly L. D. Lee W. E B. Newkirk Los Angeles Emil Kuchs Veces Viola Everett Afr D. & Bradford Carleton O. E. Bradford C. E. Bradford Myra McDonald O. E. McDonald Murray Lannie Black Kansas City Margaret Moore Orville Neell Alvin Bornemeier

Wanted Red Clover Seed Buyers Seek Samples at Elevator

Advertises purchase of red clover seed with a promise of the best price. Encourages farmers to bring or mail samples to the local elevator for evaluation and quotation.

Chivalrous serenade delight for newlyweds

A playful serenade by chivalrous guests accompanied the wedding celebration, delighting the couple and the performers as the couple enjoyed the serenade and the lively charivari.

Neitzel Family Welcomes New Grandchild in Hyannis

L Neitzel and wife celebrate the arrival of a fine young lady born to Mrs Catherine Lowe and husband The Lowe child makes the Neitzels great grandparents The mother and child are reported to be progressing well while the exact reaction of the Neitzels remains to be seen Overall the snippet captures a small town birth notice with family connections and local pride

L. Neitzel Hyannis Catherine Lowe

Arrival of Son and Heir Master Merle Bryan McDonald

Merle Bryan McDonald arrived in Murdock on Monday December 11 to the greetings of Mr and Mrs William Jennings Bryan McDonald and friends. His grandmothers Mrs Hannah McDonald and Mrs E W Thimgan of Plattsmouth were present. All are doing nicely and the household is joyful.

Merle Bryan McDonald William Jennings Bryan McDonald Murdock Hannah McDonald E. W. Thimgan Plattsmouth

Amgwerts Entertain Friends at Murdock Bridge Night

Mr and Mrs Henry G Amgwert entertained at their Murdock home last Tuesday evening hosting a pleasant bridge gathering with friends and a delightful luncheon served before departure.

Henry G. Amgwert Murdock

Murdock and Elmwood Battle In Local Basketball Night

Murdock high school defeated Elmwood high 25 to 22 in the main game. The second teams won 21 to 16 while the town team fell 16 to 47 to Elmwood. The three games formed a full evening of basketball for the fans.

Murdock High School Elmwood High Elmwood

Corn Loans Pour Cash Into Farmers Near Murdock

Corn loans at 45 cents per bushel flood Murdock area with cash as farmers secure funding for the crop. The influx supports middle west farmers and local business while aiding tax and debt obligations amid public works programs. Prosperity and dollar restoration to 1926 levels are hoped for in the coming months.

Corm Murdock Middle West

Christmas Decorations at Bates Bock Store Line

Prepare for the Christmas season with a large selection of decorations at the Bates Bock Store. The store carries all kinds of festive items to brighten homes for the holidays.

Bates Bock

Robber gang holds women motorists in Wolsey bank raid

Three robbers seized a State bank at Wolsey taking 1000 dollars and captured two women motorists, Mrs. Frank Yoder and Miss Lydia Kocher, for five hours. The pair, from near Weselunton, were released near Barnard after a long drive north as the bandits, who wrecked their car earlier, kept the pace steady and avoided towns.

Wolsey State Bank of Frank Yoder Lydia Kocher Weselunton Barnard Here Weasington Mrs. Yoder Miss Rocher

Rail line abandonments push back hearings amid stalled full crew repeal

Nebraska officials report only one railroad abandonment since the last legislative session. A Burlington spur from Chaico near Randall will face a Dec. 18 hearing on removal, motivated by a sand pit shutdown and heavy bridge upkeep.

Nebraska Althe C& A. Randall State Railway Commission Burlington Chaleo Randall Interstate Commerce Commbtion Omaha Bronx City Bryan Suytegic Court Chaico Platts River Randell Chicago, St. Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Yankton D. C Burlington Railroad Kansas Missouri McCool Junction Fairmont

State grants raise emergency education funds in Nebraska

Nebraska officials report the emergency educational program allotment for teachers has increased to 18 500 dollars a month from 1 000. Governor Bryan and State Superintendent Taylor discuss official notices and disbursement procedures while local concerns about school access for rural students are reviewed.

Taytor Nebraska J Rh. Alderman Emergency Educational Program Federal Emergency Relief Administration Washington Taylor Tehpola Smith Relef Relief Committee Bryan Fred Kinert Modale

Sugar Production Limit Considered Under Act

Washington reports Secretary Wallace indicated sugar could be designated a basic commodity under the agricultural adjustment act, triggering acreage reduction and benefit payments if Congress amends the act. A campaign among sugar growers could launch similar to wheat and cotton programs.

Washington Wallace Congress

Journal Wan Ads Deliver Results In Test Campaign

Local ads campaign shows measurable response with improved inquiries and traffic after launch. Researchers note steady engagement across several platforms and describe initial metrics as promising for broader rollout.

Steffens Laughs It Off Amid Illness On Train

Lincoln Steffens 67, famed author and editor, fell ill Tuesday in Chicago after addressing the Rotary Club. He recovered enough to travel home to Carmel California and joked that 1933 has been the funniest year, despite a physician ordering ten days rest.

Omaha Lincoln Steffens New York Chicago Steffens Rotary Orb Carmel Calif

Bates Book Store Brings Wide Christmas Decoration Line

The Bates Book Store offers a large and handsome selection of decorations to brighten homes and bring out the Christmas spirit.

Bates Book Store

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