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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1925
Page
5
Community records mark the new year with thanks for support in 1924 and plans for mutual benefit in 1925. Local notes recount illnesses and improvements, Christmas visits, juror duties, travels to Plattsmouth and Omaha, and joyous arrivals including a newborn.
Murray State Bank reports farmers shelling and delivering corn to local elevators last week. J H Brown L G Messinger and Dale Topilif are listed as delivering crop to Murray and Pitman elevators. Mrs G H Gilmore visited Diion, and Herman Gansemer near Murray is seriously ill with grippe.
William Lindner, hurt while working on a Bakker garage car, recently received a full and prompt settlement from the Columbia Accident and Life Insurance Company. The quick payout pleased him, and he has taken the agency for the company, praising their business approach.
Friends of Mr and Mrs J H Brown held a surprise farewell at their country home last Tuesday as the couple move to Omaha to establish a new home. Guests enjoyed entertainment and expressed best wishes for prosperity health and happiness in their future residence.
Curley Reeves of Murray, a radio expert, notes buyers with small radios want larger models that cover a wider area and keep them informed about world events.
In a straight front column Murray Drug Co shares a New Year greeting, urging customers to settle long standing accounts so prosperity and happiness can circulate fully as the proprietor must meet his bills.
Chester Sporrer, a Lincoln student, visited home for Christmas then returned last Monday to Murray for travel to Union. The writer notes his seatmate recalls his dedication to studying for the next day and predicts he will succeed in life through steady effort.
The Journal thanks its loyal readers and patrons for 1924 help and pledges continued zeal in serving the community in 1925. It credits the county friendship as the greatest asset and wishes health, wealth, friendships, and happiness to all.
John Beedle, born December 18 1852 in Peoria Illinois, moved with his family to Sidney Iowa at age five. He spent about 25 years in Sidney, engaged in farming and carpentry, was a mechanic, and joined the Methodist church in 1888 remaining a devout member and active Christian.
Obituary notes the death of Mr Beedle a longtime Murray resident who came to Cass county about thirty three years ago worked near Rock Bluffs for Jacob Kauble and later for W E Dull. He served as Murray school janitor the past year and died after surgery at St Catherine hospital Omaha on the preceding Wednesday.
In Jerusalem near the feast, Jesus returns from Jericho to Bethany and Bethpage while imparting the talents parable. He tests servants who earned ten and five pounds and condemns the one who hid the pound. He enters Jerusalem as king riding a donkey, fulfilling prophecy.
The passage describes Jesus entering Jerusalem as crowds wave palm branches and shout Hosanna, while Jewish leaders and Romans consider the implications. It recounts miracles, the cleansing of the temple, and Jesus foretelling Jerusalem's desolation as prophecy from Luke 19:43-44, leading to His week in Jerusalem and eventual crucifixion.
George F. Dovey, longtime local employee at H. M. SoenNichsen Co., departs for Chicago to rejoin DeVoe Paint Co. and begin new work after the New Year. Mrs. Dovey plans to join him soon, as friends express regret and wish him success.
A rumor claimed John Hartman was found frozen to death in a north Webster Boulevard residence. Investigation showed he has been at Glenwood in care of his son Elmer Hartman, and the report was erroneous.
In the District Court of Nebraska Lincoln division Clarence B Erhart bankrupt Case No 1053 creditors advised of dec 20 1924 adjudication and first creditors meeting Jan 16 1925 at 10 am in Room 334 Federal Building Lincoln Nebraska to prove claims examine the bankrupt appoint a trustee and conduct other business. Daniel H McClenahan Referee in Bankruptcy.
A holiday candle light tea at Sunnyside the E H Wescott home on High School Hill entertained about forty young ladies from local educational institutions. Mrs H W Black performed vocal numbers and Miss Maxine Cloidt danced, with Mrs Wescott aided by Mrs Beeson Wiles Baird Wiles and C C Wescott in serving duties.
Last evening the charming residence of Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Leopold on Pearl street hosted a social gathering for friends. The event featured refined conversation and light refreshments in a cordial, welcoming atmosphere.
About twenty young people hosted in Still College of Kirksville Missouri gathered for a holiday themed evening. The group enjoyed Monte Carlo whist and dainty refreshments served by Mrs Luie L Wiles and Mrs H W Black with Mr Leopold assisting.
Wheat sold at two dollars a bushel in St Louis on December 29, the highest price since government price fixing ended in January 1921. A car of No 2 red wheat set the peak mark.
Five month old Seateh Collie missing. Call 631 with any information to claim a reward. Notice dated d26-4d.
A notice invites readers to advertise wants in the Jour nal for results. The call encourages submitting brief notices to reach local readers seeking goods services or opportunities.
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