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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1930
Page
5
Local residents recount holiday gatherings and travels from Murdock to Murray to Lincoln. Families including Neitzel, Bauer, Eppings, Angwert, Poppe, and Gortney host meals and attend church and Christmas events. A wolf hunt nets six animals. Nebraska Power wires the town tree as residents remark on blessings and hard work.
Last Saturday at Ole Miller pasture a shoot between teams led by Wm. Kleiser and Ralph Rager ended with Kleiser’s side at about 138 to Rager’s 15 percent. The loser hosted an oyster supper for both sides at the M. W. A. hall.
A resident with a strong voice sang Christmas carols at a street Christmas tree in Murdock last Wednesday morning. The performance drew neighbors after the peaceful morning scene and spread holiday cheer through the area.
Last Wednesday evening four churches Trinity Louisville Murdock and Callihan held Christmas programs to herald the nativity of the Saviour.
A Christmas gathering took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm with merry mood and festive cheer noted in the brief item.
August Smith a brother of Will Smith and longtime resident of Murdock died at his Ithica home last week. The funeral Tuesday was conducted by the Ithica minister with L Neitzel of Murdock assisting. He was 1 years 3 months old and left five children and a widow. Joann Bornemeier and wife attended, as did G Bauer and L Neitzel.
On a last Wednesday morning Jesse Steck driving a fast car chased a wolf after a companion with an unloaded two shotgun walked beside. The wolf fled but the car overtook it and rolled the animal twenty five or thirty feet. The wolf escaped into a field as the pursuers saluted their unlikely hunt and left with their money’s worth.
While Frye sat in a barber chair a sudden urge to cough caused him to raise his hand and contact the razor. The barber tried to move away but cut Frye’s left fingers badly. Dr. Lee treated the injury, with a full recovery expected in time.
Otto Reichmann, troubled by appendicitis for some time, underwent an operation last Monday morning at Lincoln General Hospital for relief. He is reported to be getting along just fair, and many friends hope for a speedy recovery.
Notice from Jolhan Sen of Murdock seeking the missing crank for a pickup truck. Please contact the claimant if you have information or found the part.
Members of the Rural Neighbors of America met at the M W A hall in Murdock last Monday for a program and social time and distributed many Christmas remembrances.
Mr and Mrs J C McCrory entertained at their country home on rest Thursday with family guests and a sumptuous dinner. The gathering marked a joyous Christmas reunion as kin enjoyed the festive meal together.
An Ephesus focused study notes that the church began with pure gospel power but faced inside threats from false apostles. It praises patient labor amid diverse members yet warns loss of “first love” and spiritual fervor. The text links ancient conditions to present church struggles.
A sermon-styled narration recalls early zeal for faith and the marred present with many souls still born in love. It urges repentance, turning back, and pressing forward to gain the prize of eternal life through Christ Jesus, warning against slowing down.
Bay horse lost or stolen from Ernest Grueckweller home. Animal described as bay with bald forehead. Finder urged to notify owner with any information.
The Census Bureau announced the 1920 U S population at 122 775 046 with total growth of 16 1 percent since 1910. California led gains at 65.7 percent, Michigan and Arizona followed, while New York and New Jersey showed significant shifts toward suburbs. Several territories also rose, with Puerto Rico Hawaii and the Canal Zone up while the Virgin Islands fell.
Three inmates, including a life termer, receive reduced sentences or parole after the Nebraska board of pardons deferred cases. William Morris, jailed for wife slaying in 1921, gets 25 years with parole possible in October 1938. H L Closson sees term cut to three years with parole likely January 1933. Chester Pierson’s 1928 York county attack case denied.
Universal dominates the Motion Picture Academy awards with top prizes for Best Production All Quiet on the Western Front, Best Director Lewis Milestone, and Best Art Director Merman Rosse for King of Jazz. All Quiet is featured at Parmele Theatre Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Berlin December 26 Mrs Sinclair Lewis former newspaper woman and wife of Nobel laureate Sinclair Lewis underwent an emergency appendectomy at Mommsen sanatorium. Professor Huegner of Berlin University performed the operation after she suffered violent pains during a Christmas night party attended by the Lewises and Dorothy Thompson who had arrived from Stockholm.
The Journal Job Department provides printing services from calling cards to sale catalogs. It offers tailored production for various business needs, showcasing versatility and efficiency.
Universal pushes the serial The Indians Are Coming to boost attendance. It plays in New York Paramount Brooklyn and many first run houses with over 1500 theatres booking it. Industry figures from Paramount Publix and Des Moines praise the show as drawing children back to the cinema with free admission for its Parmele run Friday Saturday and Sunday.
Denver widow Mrs. Alice W. Watt said she advanced the $20 000 premium for Maj Charles A Shepard’s bond after his Kansas City murder conviction. He returned to Denver pending sentencing to life and a federal new trial motion in Topeka in February. "Pop was glad to help a friend," she said.
The White House said President Hoover would take part in dedicating the memorial at the home of the late president but the ceremony date has not been set. President Harding had appointed Hoover as secretary of commerce at the start of his term.
The Nebraska Sand Hills transformed from barren ranges to a cattle and hay powerhouse as rail lines reached the region. Early fences split vast ranches after the Kinkaid land openings, with 1929 cattle numbers near 496,000 valued at about 25.96 million dollars. Abundant water, extensive hay flats, and wildlife make the area a hunters paradise as new all year roads prove pivotal to ongoing development.
Washington debates interstate commerce rules as rail officials claim taxed buses and trucks undercut rail carriers. Banc of figures shows motor vehicles paying billions in taxes versus rail taxes, while railroads argue highway taxes fund roads and rail profits stay with states. Reading Company testimony and Harvard economist Ripley back federal regulation to ensure parity, though some rail firms already operate bus and truck lines.
Rome voices cautious outlook as the current naval holiday nears its end in five days. Italian French talks resume with vague plans if no pact by December 31. A League of Nations meeting on January 19 may push negotiations forward. British naval expert Robert L. Cragie’s visit fuels hopes for compromise.
Havana authorities halted a Christmas Eve revolutionary plot led by Col Aurelio Hevia and other nationalist and communist figures, with arms procured and a planned demonstration canceled after the government uncovered the plan. Several university students were named among those involved.
Local readers learn that placing want ads in the Journal yields quick responses with minimal expense. Small classified notices promise effective reach for buyers and sellers seeking jobs, goods, or services.
J. F. Miller of Alma has been appointed by the state railway commission as secretary effective land e. He is a lawyer with Shelburn & Miller and serves as deputy county attorney of Harlan county and Alma city attorney. Miller succeeds Miss Mary E. Sheehan who will remain as assistant secretary.
Marvin Allen arrived in Omaha today aboard the Burlington train for a brief business visit. He planned a short stay in the city before departing on the return schedule.
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