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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1925

Page

6

Nehawka and Union Residents Tackle Holidays and Hurdles

Local residents travel over rough roads to conduct business and visit kin around Union and Nehawka. Dr. J W Thomas hosts Christmas dinner. others deliver flour and wheat to elevators. Visitors include C D St John and Blair Dale families, with shelling and oil business noted.

Warren Munn J. W. Thomas Union W. S. Norris John Murdock C. D. St John J. l. Austin J. H. Austin A. H. Austin Jesse Vallery W. O. Troop Nehawka Homer Campbell Murriay Munn Nekawka George Polis Missouri Pacific Blair Dale Delbert Switzer George Trunkenblot Oil Company Unior Co. DD. St. John Alta Deckworth the Green Gables Lincoln Albert Wolf

Ice harvest by Sturm brothers aids local farmers

The Sturm brothers sons of Henry Sturm harvest ice from their ponds and supply farmers for summer refrigeration. James Vantine and wife, formerly Cass county residents, visited, then traveled to Wyoming to visit relatives. The couple now reside near Arapahoe.

Sturm Brothers Henry Sturm James Vantine Cass County Wyroming Mrs. Vantive Arapahoe

Nehawka Schools Reopen Boosts Town Activity

Nehawka resumes school operations bringing renewed life to the town as residents note increased in town activity and more people in the community.

Nehawka Nehawke

No Church Services Said at Nehawka Church

Extreme cold kept the Methodist church in Nehawka closed last Sunday. The prior Sunday services were canceled due to the pastor’s illness, but he has recovered and is doing well now. Members hope to resume regular services with Lie coming Sunday.

Methodist Nehawka

Sheldon and Wacker Hosts Provide Pleasant Evening

Frank P. Sheldon and Marion Wacker entertained friends at the Sheldon home last Monday at 500. It was not a regular 400 club meeting but a gathering of friends with an auction game as the evening pastime. Guests praised the entertaining families.

Messers Frank P. Sheldon Marion Wacker Sheldon

Christmas Day Family Dinner Entertainment

On Christmas day Mr and Mrs Eugene Nutzman hosted a family gathering with both sides present for a sumptuous dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C D D St John and wife Fred Nutaman and family William Ost and family Carl Alfour and family and Henry Ross and family.

Eugene Nutzman C. DD. St. John Fred Nutaman William Ost Carl @alfour Henry Ross

Eye Lost By Cass County Resident After Injury

Z W Shrader of Cass county near Nehawka traveled to Omaha for eye treatment after weeks of injury and infection. The right eye has been lost though he praises Immanuel hospital and Dr Owens for controlling infection and easing his stay.

Z W. Shrader Cass County Near Nehawka Omaha Shrader R. H. Chriswisser Immanuel Hospital Owens

Journal Want Ad Column Seeks Buyers and Sellers

Local readers are invited to place want ads in the Journal to reach buyers and sellers. Advertisers may list goods, services, or opportunities for sale with brief descriptions and contact details for prompt responses.

Journal

Death of August Richter in Plattsmouth

August Richter aged about 68 died Sunday morning after a four week illness from heart leakage. Born in Saxony Germany in 1856 he came to America in 1888 settling in Plattsmouth. Survived by wife three children Robert William and Mrs Pauline Hill, one brother Ernest, fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Richter Saxony Germany America Plattsmouth The Burlington Robert Bayard Nebraska William Mynard Pauline Hill Rock Bluffs Mr. Richter Ernest Richter Murray

Funeral of August Richter Held at St Pauls Church

Funeral services for August Richter were conducted yesterday at St Pauls Evangelical church with large attendance from neighbors. Rev. H Kottich spoke of his life and offered consolation. Services were in German and English, with old hymns sung by the church choir. Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery.

Richter St. Paul’s Evangelical Church H. Kottich Oak Hill Cemetery

Card of Thanks for August Riehter

In the times when sorrow came to our home because of the illness and death of our beloved husband and father August Riehter. The family gratefully acknowledges the many acts of kindness and support shown to us.

Sorew August Riehter

Public Auction At Murray Features Horses Cattle Farm Equipment

Rex Young conducts a public auction four miles west of Murray on Tuesday January 13 at 10:00 a.m. Lunch by Oscar Nailor. Catalog includes four horses two milk cows ten shoats farm machinery hay and seeders tools harness and farming implements. Terms cash under 10 and bank credit on larger sums with 8 percent interest.

Murray Oscar Nailor Peru McCormick John Deere H. P. Waterloo de Laval

Thankful thanks for sympathy and floral tokens

Mrs. August Richter and children express sincere thanks to neighbors friends and the ministering community for sympathy and floral tokens during their time of funeral need and loss.

August Richter

War explosive interest prompts reader response

A note invites readers to express interest in a war explosive that has received publicity. The letter asks for contact within ten days and mentions a plan to order another car soon.

Convenient Kitchen project offers low cost fixes for kitchen work

The State Extension Service suggests adjustable or substitutes to reduce back ache from low work surfaces. The Convenient Kitchen project invites clubs to propose plans to modify kitchens at little or no cost and to notify the Farm Bureau office.

State Extension Service Farm Bureau

Fighting Graft In Farm Accounts Movement

A call to farmers to fight graft by auditing farm records and performance. The piece argues internal inefficiencies and outdated practices enable losses in farm enterprises and livestock. It urges enlistment in the Farm Account movement to replace underperforming elements with productive ones.

Death of Peter Nord Farmstead Resident

Peter Nord an elderly farmer of Oreapolis died suddenly at his home from a heart attack. Born in Sweden October 29, 1846 he lived in the United States for many years on a homestead near Oreapolis. Survived by his wife two daughters and three sons with two sons in California living out of contact awaiting funeral plans.

Peter Nord Oreapolis Mr. Nord Sweden California

United Brethren Service in Mynard

Rev. Edwards of Marshalltown Iowa will conduct services at the United Brethren church in Mynard on Sunday January 4th both morning and evening. Members are urged to attend and the public is invited.

Edwards Marshalltown Iowa United Brethren Church Mynard

Work Wanted Ad Seeks Farm or Any Employment

Classified notice from Ora Sanders of Plattsmouth Nebraska seeking any farm or other work. Address provided for applications.jl-tfiw

Ora Sanders Plattsmouth, Nebr Jl-Tfiw

New Year Wishes to Friends and Patrons for 1925

The message extends New Year greetings to friends and patrons. It thanks supporters for their patronage and goodwill and pledges continued effort to merit their confidence in the coming year.

Final Settlement Hearing in Cass County Nebr Estate

In Cass county Nebraska the county court sets January 6 1925 at 10:00 am for final settlement and discharge of administrator Henry R Gering in the estate of Matthew Gering deceased. Notice to interested parties via Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior to hearing. Allen J Beeson County Judge signs and seals the order.

Cass County Nebraska State of Matthew Gering Henry R. Gering Plattsmouth Journal A. D Allen J. Beeson

Mrs Eliza Young Enjoys Milford Home Over Winter

Mrs Eliza Young a Murray area resident enjoys winter at the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Milford. She praises the Christmas observances there and plans to return to Moray in spring while staying connected to Cass county via the Journal mailed from Milford.

Eliza Young Murray Soldiers and Sailors Home Milford Cass County

Harness repair shop opens opposite the Journal office

A harness repair shop has opened in the frame building opposite the Journal office. The new business offers harness repairs and related leatherwork services to the local community.

Journal

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Bert Willis Nehawka, Nebr Charles Herren Rex Young W. G. Boedeker U. B. Church South Sixth Street Ol Company of Missouri Pacific Standand Oil Company of Standard Oil Company OF Geo. M. Smith Hastings H. W. Pierpont Sec Treas North Platte N. Humphrey Asst Mer A. H. Richardson Bros. di Gur W. A. Wells South Sixth Street Grocer L. B. Egenberger Main Street Grocer
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