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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1925
Page
5
Miss Hulda Schmidt entertained her Bible school class at her parents home Mr. and Mrs H R Schmidt last week. The gathering brought many of her young friends together for a pleasant evening with a program and music both instrumental and vocal.
A prominent Murdock freight traffic manager reports hearing a loud noise and seeing a large animal resembling a Maltese cat but calf sized, which fled south as darkness fell. Two other locals, a merchant and a salesman, also observed the creature, prompting questions about a lion roaming the east county.
The passage notes that both speakers referred to the animal as a coon, with the term clarified as raccoon. This label appears in a brief excerpt focused on the animal discussion.
A gang of workmen who were in Murdock last fall to repair the power line returned last Thursday to collect and pile the remaining company property on the vacant lot between the Mercantile and the fire house. The items will be moved later to a new location where they will be used.
Albert Schrader of Shenandoah says his new radio is coming in fine and notes he now works nights and sleeps by day. He admits he had no idea there was so much in the air and quips that he has another guess coming.
Last Friday the Young Married People's class was entertained by Mrs. C. J. Pothast at their Pleasant home. Thirty young people enjoyed a fine program with music and song. a delightful luncheon added to the pleasant occasion.
The Bible study led by L. Neitzel at the Evangelical church each Sunday evening from seven to o'clock draws strong attendance. Young people gain valuable knowledge through exposition and topic method, fostering intelligent, practical Christians in these materialistic times.
The Miller family and friends gathered at Mrs. Emil H. Miller's home to celebrate Chris Miller's 77th birthday. He remains in good health at his son E. G. Miller's home, with neighbors H. C. Backemeyer Nat Thimgan Otto Miller and families attending for a luncheon and well wishes for many more happy years.
On February 12 the Murdock Royal Neighbors of Kensington club will hold a combined business and social meeting hosted by Mrs. O J Pothast. Members and friends are urged to attend and assist with club tasks.
Edward Guehlstorff will attend the Rumiley tractor school in Omaha from February 10 to 18. The free program welcomes all farmers and information is obtainable by contacting the Omaha office or Mr. Guehlstorff.
Mr and Mrs J J Gustin hosted a gathering at their west of Murdock home last Tuesday to honor their daughter Mrs Kenneth Sedman visiting from Cheyenne. Music and social chat filled the night with a delightful luncheon served, guests included A J Tool W O Gillespie G A Tool J E McHugh John Amewert A H Ward A D Zaar and Miss Viola Everett.
Evangelical church services announced with Bible school at 10 a m in Louisville and Murdock churches. English services 11 to 11 30 and German services 11 30 to 12 at Murdock. Young Peoples meeting at 7 p m and evening preaching at 7 30.
A note describes readiness to work on automatic curtains with a machine, mentioning a new project and a person or entity named J. TOOL. The text is fragmented but indicates preparation to proceed in this line of work.
The piece likens modern thieves and cars to old highwaymen and weapons, noting that Dick Turpin did not shoot a woman in the back.
Word from the bedside of Mrs J J Hill of Denver says she underwent an operation for appendicitis a few days ago and is convalescing and getting along nicely. Fred Towle of Wabash and Henry Towle of Douglas left for the west last Tuesday to visit their sister during her illness and both have written Mrs J E McHugh that the patient is doing nicely now.
Paris January 29 Premier Herriot unified right and left in the chamber approving his foreign policy by 541 to 32 with communists abstaining. He defended disarmament and the Versailles treaty while stressing Rhine security and League of Nations guarantees, signaling unity on security but potential splits on internal questions.
Grave fears rise for 36 crew members as the United States Navy submarine S-48 runs aground off Jaffries Point during a brutal northeast blizzard. Portsmouth and Boston navy yards dispatch two tugs while low visibility hinders rescue efforts. The vessel, recently overhauled in Portsmouth, faces severe hull strain as surf pounds the wreck.
Actress Mary Miles Minter filed suit against her mother over financial accounting. She alleges her mother received funds totaling millions from her screen career and seeks court action in Los Angeles.
A bold statement reflects a collective ethos about shaping the past and present. The phrase implies agency beyond traditional gatekeepers and hints at a democratized memory forged by many voices across time.
Elmwood Leader-Echo reports Vernon Hill neighbors led by Wm. Skeen shucked about 17 acres of corn with 17 teams and 25 to 30 men. They finished by 1:30 pm, corn of good quality and seed potential, with plenty of hot coffee and grub.
Reports show stronger year end demand in the tenth federal reserve district with December debits totaling 1.156 billion for 29 cities, down 3.1 percent from the prior four weeks but up 9.2 percent from December 1923. Clearing through Kansas City and branches rose 4.6 percent from November and 29.2 percent from 1923. Cash items reached a record 6,011,473 in December as wholesale and retail trade show improvement despite cold weather.
The text notes heavier figures and increased slaughter across all classes of neat animals compared with December 1923, indicating rising livestock losses or culling.
Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen 40 daughter of William Jennings Bryan filed for citizenship in Miami Florida to rejoin the United States she had left with her British army husband Major Reginald Owen in 1912 and returned in 1919 via Vancouver entering Portal North Carolina en route to Asheville North Carolina affidavits of arrival were filed from Seattle and sent to Miami the renewal application approved in Washington and then filed in Miami Major Owen is at home on a disabled army pension having served with General Allenby in Jerusalem.
New York January 29. The export movement of gold from the United States swelled today by 17 million dollars due to heavy consignments to India and Australia. The month’s exports total about 85 million dollars, the largest since the end of World War I era.
The notice claims Gloria Swanson's husband is among France's best swordsmen. It suggests he could bring his talents into film work, hinting at a potential career shift into cinema.
A bill introduced by Representatives Axtell and Waite proposes a state owned Bank of Nebraska with one million dollars in capital. The bank would accept deposits from state and local governments, offer four percent loans with a six percent reserve, and require state bank redeposits. An emergency clause would speed operation.
Washington officials report Senate leaders expect Attorney General Stone to be confirmed to the Supreme Court next week. Judiciary committee members hint a vote may occur Monday, with the full Senate to act soon after. Stone’s committee testimony is credited with clarifying the air on Justice Department actions against Senator Wheeler and the Ownbey case. Opponents offered no new statements, suggesting their stance remains unchanged.
The passage muses on an accurate weather map showing the spot with the highest mean temperature in the United States, or the highest and meanest temperature if preferring a sharper phrasing, mentioning Herrin.
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