Couple Celebrates Fifty Years of Marriage at Murray
Fifty year wedding anniversary observed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Puls in Murray. German born couple from Lippe Detmold married in 1875 and became long time Cass county farmers. Family and friends gathered for a noon meal and a brief sermon announcing the milestone.
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William Puls
Murray
Puls
Mrs. Puls
Lippe-Detmold
Germany
North German Confederation
German Empire
German Republic
Cherminge
Old World
Hartz Mountains
Louise Engelkemeier
United States
America
Mro
Plattsmouth
Mt. Pleasant
Cass County
Ainner
H. O. Rhode
Eight Mile Grove
W. H. Puls
Plattemouth
P. A. Hild
Fred Lutz
Otto Puls
L. H. Puls
Emmett Ringwood
Minneapolis
Alfred Gansemer
Mrs Parker Celebrates 57th Birthday Amid Family Dinner
Last evening Mrs Ben Parker marked her 57th birthday during an evening meal. Guests gathered as her ill health kept her seated beside the dinner table while her grandson and other family members prepared to join the celebration.
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Ben Parker
Surprise gathering for Mrs Parker’s party with five daughters
Mrs Parker hosted a surprise event attended by her five daughters and their families. The attendees included Mrs Hazel Donaldson, Mrs Roxie Elliott, Mrs Flossie Redd, Mrs Helen Upp, and Miss Polly Parker. Presents were exchanged and guests praised the enjoyable occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Donaldson
Roxie Elliott
Flossie Redd
Helen Upp
Polly Parker
Car pursuit for missing child ends with no connection
Officers from Omaha sought a Ford with North Dakota plates for a child picked up there. In the city a man and woman in the car were found at a local hotel and denied knowledge of how the child came to be with the man, claiming no involvement.
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Clyde Jackson
Joe Ibershal
Omaha
North Dakota
Murray Boosters Line Up for Road Graveling
The Murray good roads committee plans graveling along the King of Trails highway and the Murray entrance road. Members include W. G. Boedeker as chairman with George Nickels Everett Spangler Frank Mrasek Ed S Tutt and G. M. Minford to push the project for permanent county roads and regional highway connection.
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Chamber of Commerce
Murray
King of Trails
W. G. Boedeker
George Nickels
Everett Spangler
Frank Mrasek
Ed S Tutt
G. M. Minford
George Risdon Dies Noted Lincoln Speaker
Announcement of the death of George O. Risdon former manager of Western Paint and Glass Lincoln. Risdon was a popular after dinner speaker with wide acquaintance in the state and cities. He spoke in 1922 at Governor McKelvie’s banquet and appeared at the Happy Hundred supper last winter.
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Bally
George O. Risdon
Western Paint & Glass Company
Lincoln
Risdon
McKelvie
National Guard
Chamber of Commerce
Mark Twain the
Christian Ladies Aid Hosts Parcel Post Quilt Event
The Christian Ladies Aid met at the church with a large turnout. After a business session attendees pieced quilt blocks, held a parcel post sale, and enjoyed a delightful lunch served by hostesses Mrs. Phil Robin and Mrs. Hackenberg.
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Christian Ladies Aid
Aid
Phil Rbin
Hackenberg
Entertain at Bridge Luncheon at Westover Home
A Friday bridge luncheon at the Westover residence on High School Hill delighted guests. Mrs. Westover and Mrs. P T Heinemann hosted with pink and white decor. prizes went to Mrs. Frank L Cummins for first place and Mrs. George O Dovey for consolation.
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Westover
High School Hill
Advertise Your Wants in the Journal for Results
Classified notice urges readers to place want ads in the Journal to reach local buyers and sellers. The short item emphasizes quick response and broad reach within the community.
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Journal
Fathers and Sons Join in Scout Feed Second Annual Banquet
The Second Annual Scout Week banquet at First Presbyterian Church gathered fathers and sons for three hours of story music and speeches. Attorney Joseph Capwell presided as speakers urged duty and fellowship while J H Beveridge spoke on Sky Lines of Scouting and core virtues guiding youth. District Judge Jamie T Begley attended.
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Boy Scouts
First Presbyterian Church
Fathers and Sons
Abraham Lincoln
E. H. Wescott
Joseph A. Capwch
Scout Movement
Capwell
Edgar Wescott
William F. Huneke
Beveridge
Jamie T. Begley
Tribute to Lincoln and Washington at Scout Banquet
A February banquet honored Lincoln and Washington, praising their roots and leadership. The program featured remarks by Judge, musical selections from the Boy Scout orchestra led by Mrs. Lillian Caldwell, and reflections on Scout movement growth with three city troops and about sixty five members. Scoutmaster C H Peden outlined activities and committee roles as education boards sponsor the movement at the high school. Invocations and benediction closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
White House
Lincoln
Washington
Pagsr
R. P. Westover
Scout Committee
Boy Scout Orchestra
Lillian Caldwell
George Caldwell
Frederick Gorder
Robert Wurrl
Ira Mumm
Wilbur Hall
Edgar Wescott
C. H. Peden
Mr. Peden
J. A. Capwell
Henry Leacock
Edward Petterson
Elmer Gaines
Joe Buttery
Board of Education
FE. H. Wescott
W. G. Kieck
Sandin
L. G. Kepler
T. H. Pollock
Paul T. Heine- Tan
Peden
J. Henry Leacock
Herbert Patterson
Henry Marshall
Warren Taylor
Robert Fitch
Lester Stout
Wescott
H. G. McClusky
Frank Emory Proutz
First Methodist Church
Bridge Luncheon Brightens Westover Home Social Day
Mrs. R P Westover and Mrs F T Heinemann hosted a 1 o clock bridge luncheon on High School Hill. Pink and white sweet peas decorated the home. Helpers included Mrs F R Gobelman and Misses Violette Begley Ruth and Jean Tidball. First prize went to Mrs Henry G Soemnhichsen and consolation to Mrs C A Rawls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Westover
High School Hill
F. R. Gobelman
Violette Begley
Ruth
Jean Tidball
Henry G. Soemnhichsen
C. A. Rawls
Miss Anna Heisel Visits Omaha in Brief Stop
Miss Anna Heisel was among visitors in Omaha today spending a few hours in the city and meeting local residents.
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Anna Heisel
Omaha
Pitman Dies Suddenly in Murray After Long Grain Career
David J. Pitman prominent Murray grain businessman and longtime Cass County Democrat passes away suddenly after heart trouble. Born October 4, 1852 in Corydon Indiana he lived in Murray since 189? and leaving wife Harriet Mauck Pitman and children Mrs Glenn Perry Plattsmouth Mrs O A Davis Murray Samuel O Pitman Long Beach CA and James Vance Pitman Murray Funeral set for Monday at 2 pm from the Murray home with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery Plattsmouth lodge No 6 A F and A M to conduct services.
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Murray
David J. Pitman
Cass County
Pitman
Fitman
James A. Walker
Corydon
Indiana
Mises Harriett Mauck
Nebraska
Mt. Pleasant Precinct
Keny
Pitmen
United Presbyterian Church
Glenn Perry
Plattsmouth
O. A. Davis
Samuel O. Pitman
Long Beach
California
James Vance Pitman
Oak Hill Cemetery
Masonic Order
A. F
A. M
Fire at Petring Home
Mr and Mrs Geo K Petring returned from the Parmele theatre to a basement fire started by a laundry stove. The blaze in the coal room burned rags and papers but was extinguished by Mr Petring before the fire department arrived. Officer Clyde Jackson drove the truck to the scene.
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Geo. K. Petring
Parmele Theatre
Petring
Perring Lone
Clyde Jackson
Missouri Pacific Links St Louis to Mission Sleeper Service
The Missouri Pacific and Gulf Coast Lines introduce a new sleeper service from St. Louis to Mission Texas on the Mexican border. The 12 section drawing room sleeper departs St. Louis at 6 45 pm on the Sunshine Special and arrives Mission at 9 40 am the next day.
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Missouri Pacific
Gulf Coast Lines
St. Louis
Mission
Texas
Brownsville
Matamoros
Harlingen
Houston
Death of Little Lad Paul Everett
Paul Everett youngest son of Mr and Mrs J C Spidell died February 9 1925 after a week with pneumonia. He was cherished by teachers schoolmates and neighbors and mourned by four brothers three sisters and grandparents. Funeral held Wednesday February 11 at 2 30 in the Methodist church with music from Mrs Frank Boyle Miss Alice Burgion and Miss Mildred Bacus. Pallbearers included Raquelle Capps Donald DeLashmutt Bernard Beldin and John Flynn. Flower bears listed and interment in Glenwood cemetery. Glenwood Tribune.
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Paul Everett
J. C. Spidell
Paul
Glenn
Plattsmouth
Faye
Franklin
George
Milo Brink
Pacific Junction
Rose Minor
Omaha
Marguerite
D. Shuffler
Methodist Church
Eis
Frank Boyle
Alice Burgion
Mildred Bacus
Raquelle Capps
Donald DeLashmutt
Bernard Beldin
John Flynn
Viola Watts
Lucile Edwards
Martha Bouquette
Dora King
Lila Fisher
Lenore Chrisinger
Helen Fisher
Irene Fisher
Agnes Nunn
Elizabeth Godsey
Margaret McClure
Dorsie Fields
Glenwood Cemetery
Glenwood Tribune
Memory of Lincoln Bellwether Observed in High School
A high school convocation marked the birthday of Abraham Lincoln with Father George D. Pierce delivering the address. The American History class announced essays on Lincoln with a medal from Illinois Watch Co awarded to Helen Wescott and honorable mentions for Hadraba Libershal Patton and Iverson.
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Abraham Lincoln
United States
George D. Pierce
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Lincoln
Illinois Watch Company
Springfield
Helen Wescott
Theodore Hadraba
Helen Libershal
Ruth Patton
John Iverson
Edward Patterson Still Confined By Severe Cold
Still confined to his home Edward Patterson popular high school student suffers a gathering in the car and severe cold. He has shown some improvement but remains far from well after a week of illness and pain.
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Edward Patterson
Graveled Highways Boosters Carrying On Their Campaign
Residents along the K T highway from Plattsmouth to the Otoe county line join a booster drive to place the road in proper shape for travel. A $250 per mile donation is sought, with maintenance handled by state and federal governments after completion.
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K. T
Plattsmouth
Otee
Murray
Plattamouth
Union
Cass County
Shower for Bride by Queen Esthers at Methodist Church
Last evening the Queen Esthers of the Methodist church hosted a shower for Mrs J Henry Leacock formerly Edith Yelick. Members enjoyed games fortune telling and a two course luncheon prepared by Elsie Nelson Denise Vroman Ethel Babbitt and Frances Stewart. The event ended with wishes for long happiness.
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Methodist Church
J. Henry Leacock
Edith Yelick
Elsie Nelson
Denice Vroman
Ethel Babbitt
Frances Stewart
Mrs. Leacock
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Murray Boosters
George Risdon
Rufus FE. Lee
Continental Gas & Electric Co
United Light & Power Company
Murray Hobse
Little Lad
Father Pierce
St.uxe’s
K. T. Highway
First National Bank
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