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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1929

Page

5

Christmas Day Visit News From Murray Nebraska

A list of local residents and visitors in Murray and nearby towns over Christmas week is given. Names include Murray residents Murray W Hutchison Fred Ahrens W Wetenkamp George Nickles Thomas Nelson Lois McManus and many others visiting relatives and attending gatherings. Other items note a stock inventory at the Murray lumber yard and a large sale by Louis Rehneckel and Clair Farris drawing a big crowd.

Wm. Hutchison Murray Fred Ahrens Murrey Dr. Bakke Omaha Robert Shrader Plattsmouth W. & Wetenkamp West of Mypard Joan Frans Charles Land George Nickles Thomas Nelson Lois Harry McManus Thomas McManus Falls City Geooee Nickles C. W. Allen Van Walter Nebraska City George Sprigeins Lucens Carper John Griffin Carper Lincoln Louis Rhelnackel Clair Farris Merc EK. S. Tutt Julius Pitt Jem- Ws Grace Jamin J. ¥. Brendel Robert Shualer South Omahe Chester Henry Long George B. Nickies LM. Davis Mere Milinka Milburn America Sri Orier Earnest Milburn Otpahe Will Wehrbein John Henson Omiphs Yast John Fitch Moerray EH. Fitch Kirs Jennie Frans Union

Bible School Christmas Program Brightens Community Event

The Bible School of the Christian Church presented a worthwhile program on Tuesday evening Christmas Eve at the church. A tree with treats for the children of the Bible schools and the commandry was also featured, adding festive cheer.

Bibe School of the Christian Church Bible Schools Coummandy

Presbyterian Sunday School Cantata Delights Local Crowd

The young people of the Sunday school presented a cantata by the Iedies of the Presbyterian church last Sunday evening before a large and appreciative crowd.

Preshyterian Church

Brendel Couple Hosts Christmas Day Gathering

On Christmas Day Dr. and Mrs. J F Brendel entertained guests and hosted a festive gathering marking the holiday.

J. F. Brendel

Mrs. M. G. Churchill Homecoming After Cancer Surgery

Mrs. M. G. Churchill has returned home from Savannah Missouri where she underwent surgery for cancer. She arrived last Saturday with her husband remaining with her in the hospital. Her condition is improving and friends express confidence she will soon be fully well.

M. G. Churchill Savanah Missouri Churchill

For Sale Pure Bred Duroe Boars

For sale. Pure bred Duroe boars offered by Albert Young of Murray Nebraska. Local livestock ad.

Duroe Bhoars Albert Young Murray Nebraska

Birthday Reception in Honor of Miss Lorena Hatchett

Last Sunday marked the twentieth birthday anniversary of Miss Lorena Hatchett. Her mother Mrs J. E. Hatchett hosted a birthday reception and a delightful dinner for a number of friends including Mrs Ella Barker and daughter Anna Jane and Miss Bertha Lancaster.

Lorena Hatchett J. E. Hatchett Ella Barker Anna Jane Bertha Lancaster

Presbyterian Church Notes Service Times and Invitation

Sabbath school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 young people's meeting at 7 30 Sunday evening service and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pastor J C Stewart invites all to worship with the church district newsletter style announces times and cordial invitation.

Presbyterian Church

President Hoover signs 15.96 million hospital bill for veterans

Washington Dec 22 Disabled World War veterans receive Christmas cheer as President Hoover signs a 15.956 million dollar act authorizing construction of 19 projects including 4 neuropsychiatric hospitals and 4911 new beds. The measure funds general hospitals in Salt Lake City and West Virginia and adds facilities at Camp Custer Hot Springs Aspinwall and Albuquerque while outlining neuropsychiatric units in Bedford Norport and New York City.

Washington Hoover Medical Council of the Veterans’ Bureau American Legion Medical Council of the Veterans' Bureau Salt Lake City Utah West Virginia Camp Custer Mich Hot Springs Aick Bedford Mass Norport L. A Somerset Hills N. J New York City New York State Aspinwall Atlanta Iah Gulfport Miss General Hospital Indiana North Ghieato Knoxville Albuquierene N. M New San Francisco Tuberculosis Tucson Ariz Texas World Herald

Royal Holiday Planned at Sandringham Estate

King George and Queen Mary arrived in England to spend Christmas with Norfolk tenants in the old English fashion. The queen selected an extra large Christmas tree and a second for the children. A private moving picture show will be held for the children on Christmas afternoon with the royal family present.

Sendringham Engand King George Queen Mary Norfolk Sandringham

Chicago visitor Jess Atteberry enjoys holiday season with home folks

Jess Atteberry of Chicago travels to spend the holiday season with local relatives and enjoy a brief visit. The note highlights a warm family gathering and seasonal cheer during the holiday period.

Jess Atteberry Chicago Sesson

Tax Adjustment Pushed as Lead in Farm Relief Bill

A Minnesota Republican proposes a federal bill to fund rural schools with a 100 million dollar annual appropriation from the income tax. The measure aims to ease rural tax burdens, expand road programs, and curb tax leakage to urban centers while supporting equal educational opportunities for rural children.

Washington Conrad G. Selvig Minnesota Mr. Selvig

State wheat crop shows fine gains across conditions

State agricultural figures show winter wheat planted acreage around 3.636 million acres with rye up to 804 thousand acres. Condition readings reach the mid ninety percent range, above last year and the ten year average, with favorable moisture and good stands aiding harvest prospects nationwide.

Agr U. S

Fireman Dies in Train Collision Near Avondale

Fireman New Orleans Benjamin Pitman was crushed under his engine and engineer Mike Foster was seriously injured in a collision between Texas and Pacific and Southern Pacific trains at Avondale across the railroad ferry above New Orleans. Only the engines derailed and no passengers were hurt. Officials blamed brake failure on the Texas & Pacific train.

New Orleans Benjamin Pitman Mike Foster Texas & Pacific Southern Pacific Avondale Southern Pacific Texas Limited

Job Printing Order Prompt Phone Service

An advertisement urges customers to phone their job printing orders to number six for prompt service.

Huckins to surrender in county. Iowa fraud warrant issued

Attorneys for El mer S. Huckins arrange Sunday night conference for surrender to Waushara county authorities at 9 30 Monday. Bail set. extradition request from Governor Hammill of Iowa possible. Huckins with son George heads a high yield investment firm under federal scrutiny.

Hancock Wis Elmer S. Huckins Iowa Waushara County Jones Huckins Hammill Kohler Cedar Rapids George

Press for Action on Rail Unification

Washington December 23 prospects for congressional action on railroad consolidation rose after the Interstate Commerce Commission issued a plan for wholesale unification. Senator Fess plans to push his consolidation bill this session, while analysts warn legal and operating staffs需 weeks to study details and note only a few carriers seek consolidation under current law. The plan would grant semi compulsory powers to the commission but experts doubt it would alter the basic dynamics or enable mandatory mergers without further changes.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Fess Rep. D Commerce Commission

Loree denounces ICC plan to unify rail terminals

Leonard F. Loree president of the Delaware and Hudson denounces the Interstate Commerce Commission proposal to unify all terminal lines in a railroad consolidation. He says the plan would fit a paternalistic government and questions relinquishing a dominant Philadelphia terminal system built by the Pennsylvania.

New York Leonard F. Loree Delaware & Hudson Company Interstate Commerce Commission Pennsylvania Philadelphia World Herald

Smuts to Represent League of Nations in North America

Jan C. Smuts former premier of the Union of South Africa will represent the League of Nations in the United States and Canada during the league’s tenth anniversary celebration. He tours New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Baltimore Washington New Haven Boston Cambridge and Ottawa Canada before arriving at Yale Harvard and Symphony Hall speakers. He attends a conference on The Cause and Cure of War in Washington on Jan 12.

New York Jan C. Smuts Union of South Africa League of Nations United States Canada League General Smuts Cincinnati Philadelphia Baltimore Washington New Haven Boston Cambridge Ottawa Ottaws

True to His Training Guardsman Recovers Suspects After Chase

Henry Hurren, a former University of Utah all conference guard and Riverton cashier, followed two masked robbers for six miles in his car after a hold up and brought them back to Riverton. The incident highlights the guard’s training in pursuit and citizen response.

Salt Lake City Henry Hurren University of Utah Riverton Hurren

Law Brief Printing Offers Value at Journal Right Prices

Law firms told the Journal to print briefs at competitive rates and urge clients to request the Journal for printing needs.

Report on enforcing act sparks Senate public hearings push

Democratic leaders Harris and Glass press for open hearings and an early report from the Hoover administration on the law enforcement commission probing prohibition. They threaten to block funds if no public inquiry and timely update are provided, while Republicans hedge. The dispute centers on a $250,000 grant and the commission’s four year delays.

Washington Hoover Senate Harris Georgia Jones Glass Virginia Ciry Congress Commission Wickersham Hawes Missouri Herris Virginian State Journal

Graf Zeppelin Abandons Polar Flight For South America

Berlin reports the Graf Zeppelin will cancel plans for a polar expedition due to insurance troubles. The airship will instead attempt a South Atlantic crossing to Rio de Janeiro with a mooring mast goal, as Dr. Hugo Eckener oversees revised routes.

Berlin North Pole Adm- Arctic Society South America Hugo Eckener South Atlantic Rio de Janiero Eckener Lloyds

Call No 6 Opens for News Tips at The Journal

The Journal invites readers to call in with news tips at call number 6, offering a channel for community information and local updates. This brief notice emphasizes accessibility and newsroom openness.

the Journal

Bible School Lesson on Brotherhood and World Peace

The lesson cites Columbus 1492 voyage to the New World and Lindbergh Spirit of St Louis as examples of great feats fostering global brotherhood. It links Christian sacrifice by Jesus to the promise of unity, arguing centuries of advancing peace and shared humanity.

America Charles Agustus Lindbergh St. Louis France Lindbergh South América Americas Jesus the Christ Jesus Christ

Faith and the Universal Brotherhood in Christian Thought

The passage extols Christian faith as a path to the universal brotherhood, citing Abraham Columbus Lindbergh and Jesus as guiding examples. It asserts that sin and death will be conquered through faith, and quotes a reflective verse about pursuing life’s journey with courage and hope.

Jesus Christ Abraham Columbus Lindatergh Atlantic God Jesus Christ

Tariff Bill Debate Ties Hoover To White House Aide Line

Washington reports quote Jou ett Shouse criticizing Hoover era tariff policy. He says House leadership shaped the Hawley bill, with White House aides guiding the draft and press agents shielding the president. He asserts unclear if Hoover approved high or low rates, implying party alignment with the president’s stance.

Washington, D. C Jouett Shouse Democratic Executive Committee Thursdey Hoover Senate Senate Finance Committee Smoot Reed Hammer White House Representatives Howlevy House Hewley Finance Committee Cemon Moses Standpatiers Longworth Hawley Mr. J

Textile workers plan two national strikes after convention

Paterson New Jersey delegates vote to back two national strikes with 13 eastern and 25 southern organizers. One strike hinges on Gastonia murder case appeals outcome while the other targets silk workers in Paterson Scranton Allentown and Pawtucket next spring for higher wages and better conditions. The talk follows criticism of AFL President Green for warning against strikes amid stock market turmoil.

Aderholt Gastonia Paterson Scranton Allentown Pawtucket R. I William F. Green American Federation of Labor Hoover United Textile Workers Green

Oregon elects A W Norblad as governor after Patterson’s death

A W Norblad forty eight year old Astoria lawyer and son of the late governor Beasie Norblad took the oath at his home to become governor of Oregon, succeeding the deceased L S Patterson. Senator Orcs Moser read the oath in the Norblad residence with family present. Norblad pledged to continue Patterson’s safe and sane policies and discussed a potential future campaign.

Portland A. W. Noerblad Astoriz Ore Senate Invilia Beasie Norblad L.s L. Patterson Orcs Moser Natare Overnor

Idabel Promoter Killed by Police Chief After Knife Allegation

Idabel Oklahoma December 22 jockey Elk ins a 27 year old promoter and cattleman was killed Saturday night after allegedly advancing on Police Chief J S Touchstone with an open knife authorities said the shooting ended a confrontation between the two men in the city.

Idabel Okla Elkins J. 3 Touchstone

Journal ad urges readers to contact real estate agent

A newspaper notice urges readers to reach the real estate agent for property inquiries. The ad highlights a regional agent and a contact number, emphasizing quick responses for interested buyers.

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T. J. Brendel W. L. Seybolt J. W. Brendel Avoca John T. Bates Rising City Wm. Kidder Seargent J.C. Stewart Dry Law Gregon Eodeo
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