Murdock Department Sees Young Farmer Leave Town
In the community the delightful young man decides to quit farming and seek another line of work in a different location departing from his rural roots and local duties.
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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1925
Page
5
Murdock Area Notes Share Work and Travel Updates
W. T. Weddell's Lincoln trip via Rock Island advertised. Neighbors report farm tasks, store invoicing, and deliveries of wheat, corn, and ice. Local residents visit Omaha and Minneapolis, while sports see Murdock teams travel to Nehawka and lose. An accident fractures a grandmother's wrist as residents cope with winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Weddell
Lincoln
Rock Island
Nh. R. Schmidt
Timm Brothers
L. Neitzel
Flomer G. Lawton
Elmwood
Louis Roeber
Murdock
J. Pothast
Women’s Missionary Society of the Evangelical Church
Wm. Bourke
South Omaha
W. O. Gillespie
Viola Everett
Omaha
Fred Backemeyer
Wayne Swartz
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Wm. Leutchens
Wm. Knaupe
Mr. Leutchens
Knaupe Rex
Nehawka
John Kruger
Harry Gillespie
Frank Roscenow
Mr. Gillespie
Cr. L. Miller
E. H. Miller
J. C. Smith
George W. Norton
Weaver
Western Union Telegraph Company
New York
Howard S. Tool
Billings
Montana
Harold W. Tool
Fred A. Hunt
Somerfield
Kansas
E. K. Norton
Des Moines
Iowa
Henry Heineman
Evangelical Church Schedule London Louisville Murdock
Evangelical church services listed for Louisville and Murdock. Bible school at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. English services run 11:00 to 11:39 with German services 11:39 to 12:00 at Murdock. Young Peoples meeting at 7 p.m. and evening preaching at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical
Louisville
Murdock
Young Peoples
Mrs Crawford Thankful for Christmas Cards and Candy
Mrs. M. J. Crawford, long confined to home except for visits by her son Robert Crawford, was pleasantly surprised by a flood of Christmas cards letters and candy from friends in Mur dock and vicinity. She thanks everyone but cannot reply due to difficulty writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Crawford
Robert Crawford
Murdock
Frank Bourke Promotes Support for Council Bluffs Children's Home
Frank Bourke visited Council Bluffs and the local Children's Home and pledged to help. He will forward rabbits donated in hunting and pay shipping for clothes donated to the home or as directed by donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bourke
Council Bluffs
Max Dusterhof Creates Elaborate Interior Room
Max Dusterhof has been visiting and is fixing a room at the home and decorating it in an elaborate style. When completed the room will be a most artistic piece of interior decoration and will show the present modes in decorating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Dusterhof
Woodworker Suffers Severe Rupture While Sawing Logs
Frank Zoz strained to lift a very heavy log being sawn and sustained a rupture that lacerated the abdominal walls in three places. He was urgently taken to Lincoln for expert hospital care and is resting as well as conditions permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Zoz
Lincoln
How to Study the Bible With Profit at Murdock
The Evangelical church in Murdock begins a Bible study course led by L Neitzel. Mrs. Carl Gray has broadcast lessons via radio. Neitzel, a former minister, guides the sessions inviting all interested to attend and profit from the lessons last Sunday’s topic centered on studying the Bible effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Church
Murdock
Carl Gray
L. Neitzel
Neitzel
Nimrods of Murdock to Host Thursday Shooting
The Nimrods of Murdock and nearby communities will hold another shoot this week on Thursday. The town’s crack shots will participate in a contest similar to the recent event with local gun enthusiasts expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Local Meet Promises Fine Scores and Strong Records
Be pitted against the experts of the rural precincts and some excellent records will be hung up. Watch for some fine scores.
Faith in Lands Drives 3286 Acres Purchase by L Pothast
L Pothast bought 3286 acres of ranch lands and an additional 80 acre tract near Lincoln. He holds the lands for the present, hoping prices will rise as markets rebound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Pothast
Lincoln
Royal Neighbors Elect A New Officer Slate
The Royal Neighbors of America held a regular session last Wednesday afternoon and initiated the officers for the coming year. The new officers named were Mesdames Anna Gustin H. H. Lawton W. T. Weddel C. J. Potbast C. E. Kupke W. A. Schutz Harry McDonald and Harry Gillespie along with the full membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors of America
Anna Gustin
H. H. Lawton
W. T. Weddel
C. J. Potbast
C. E. Kupke
W. A. Schutz
Harry McDonald
Harry Gillespie
Bride Clara Scheel Weds Mr Rogers in Denver
A letter from Clara Scheel of Murdock announces her marriage to Russell Rogers of Denver Colorado. The ceremony took place in Denver on the last day of last year and the couple will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
John Scheel
Clara Scheel
Rodgers
Denver
Colorado
Russell Rodgers
Tractor emerges from snowdrift after daring dash
Last Tuesday near Murdock residents heard a loud roar from a huge snowdrift. A Hart-Parr tractor, driven by Henry Brand, emerged from the drift with a cylinder corn-sheller in tow. The drift trapped him briefly, but Brand, an expert mechanic and driver, freed himself and continued on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Henry Brand
Henry
Farmer Bill Luetchens Purchases New Oldsmobile Coach
William Luetchens living north and east of Murdock has bought a fine new Oldsmobile coach. The addition complements his farm home conveniences and suits him well as the up-to-date farmer with everything he needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Luetchens
Murdock
Bill
Will Hold Sale Next Month By Wit Holka
Wit Holka, a respected young farmer near Murdock, will hold a sale on February 4 at his farm, disposing of farming machinery and stock as he quits farming locally. The notice identifies Holka as an ex- member of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wit Holka
Murdock
Mr. Holka
Bank Charter No 678 Nebraska Close of Bus December 31 1924
Bank statement for Cass County shows assets totaling 261 236 21 with capital 25 000 00 surplus 5 800 00 and profits 2 681 62. Resources include loans and discounts 209 264 23 and deposits 231 085 49 with notes and bills discounted none and cash items 15 42 and a 5 291 64 cashier checks outstanding. Directors H A Guthmann and H A Tool certify accuracy. notary public commission expires March 25 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwe
Tomssuoues Oto
Mo Ear Ee
Billa
Cusranty Fund
TOTAI
Fae
Friends of Wayne Swartz Attend Oyster Supper
A group gathered at John Born emeier's home and used equipment to prepare a large oyster supper. The event provided a pleasant evening for Wayne Swartz and attendees. Some expect a young lady may soon be cooking for this farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Swartz
John Bornemeier
Henrys Buy Radios From W P Meyer in Assurance of Quality
Henry Schlaphoff and Henry Schlueter purchase radios from W P Meyer the radio man. The sale comes with an assurance that the sets are among the best available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Henry Schlaphoff
Henry Schlueter
W. P. Meyer
Murdock Girls Triumph Over Elmwood In Tight 25 23 Victory
At Murdock School Friday evening the home girls clinched a close 25 to 23 win against Elmwood. The Murdock boys battled in a lengthy contest, needing ten extra minutes but finishing Elmwood 16 to Murdock 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Murdock School
Elmwood Lassies
Elmwood
Special Machine Introduced For Auto Curtain Work
A. J. Tool of Murdock announces a special machine for working on auto curtains. Ready for repair or new installations, the service covers both fixing existing systems and installing fresh setups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Tool, Murdock
Excellent Base Burner Priced to Sell
Almost new base burner for sale listed by Daniel J. Panska in Murdock. Asking 26 thousand dollars. Contact for details and photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Panska
Murdock
Farmers and Merchants Bank 1925 Statement Summary
Charter No 1536 in the State of Ne Arteks reports December 6 financials with assets totaling 137 098.00 and deposits 119 977.18. The balance sheet lists capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, and a depositor's guaranty fund, with notes payable and other items. J. Pothast signs as cashier, notarized January 6 with seal and commission expiry in 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne- Arteks
Rtd
Burpink Fund
Esean
Savines
Indian Boy Runs Away From Genoa School
Aston Hildebrand a 14 year old Indian boy fled Genoa Indian school Saturday and rode a freight train toward Vinita Oklahoma but was forced to exit at Pawnee due to frozen feet. Sheriff Ryder and County Physician Crudup treated him at the Genoa community hospital where his feet were badly nipped and he rests under supervision while officials decide further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoe
Aston Hildebrand
Vinita
Okla
Saturdey
Missouri Pacific
Paw Yester
Martin Peterson
Paul
Peterson
Ryder
P. Crudup
Hildebrand
Otoe County
Genoa
Nebraska City News
Journal Want Ad Seekers and Sellers Prompt Public Notice
A ask to readers to use the Journal Want Ad column to advertise items for sale or purchase. The note invites participation from the community to place classified notices efficiently in the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Building Plans Discussed for New Community Auditorium
Hugh J. Kearns post members heard a preliminary report from Omaha architect Ernest F. Schreiber on a proposed community auditorium. The 609 by 120 foot two story building would include a main hall, kitchen, banquet room, Legion rooms, balconies, rear stage and dressing rooms, with capacity about 800 plus balcony seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thuredas
Hugh J. Kearns
Elmwood
Legion and Legion Auxiliary Club
Contagion of Health Prompts Experimental Life Extension
The Milbank Foundation funds a broad health contagion project to extend average life by twenty years. It enrolls up to 500,000 people across rural and urban sites including New York City to test sustained health practices and fitness, with hopes of influencing character and even physical traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Christendom
B. FE. Slosson
Milbank Foundation
New York City
Slosson
Contagion Fight Still Demands Sanitary Habits
The text argues that despite temporary reliefs, society must continue disease containment through sanitation and daily health practices. It emphasizes ongoing need for clean provisions and routine hygienic habits to combat contagion.
Philathea Class Elects Officers At Methodist Church
Philathea class of the Methodist Sunday school met in the church parlors for a profitable session largely attended. The main business was electing officers for the year with Mrs William L Heinrich as president, Mrs W F Huneke as vice president, Mrs Lawrence Sprecher as secretary, and Mrs Frank Barkus as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
William L. Heinrich
W. F. Huneke
Lawrence Sprecher
Frank Barkus
Kissling d Ha White a Coty dainty and Witchoes hresh
A social gathering thrilled members with dainty treats including Kissling and White a Coty confections as guests enjoyed the refreshed menu and festive refreshments.
Visits in City by Alexander McLaren and Wife
Alexander McLaren, a Chicago capital investor, and Mrs. McLaren visited the city for a few hours yesterday. They travel toward the Pacific coast where McLaren backs a large coal mine in Washington and a power plant project to supply Seattle and Tacoma with electrical service. The venture is described as one of the region’s biggest and most advantageous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McLaren
Chi Capitalist
Bertschey Machine Shops
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George
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Grandmother Backemeyer
Buick
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Murdock -T Ete
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Nebi
CMR
Db Ape
Oes Pacek Gankers Conservation Fund
Lewes
State of
County of
Cass
I A. Spoppaann
Acoee’ “Ham Bank
State Bureau of
Bank
H. A. Guthmann
Henry A. Tool
Kenneth A . Tool
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Nebr
Strate
O. J. Pothest
State Bureau of Banking
Co. J. Pothast
W. Heier
Piretter
Jebery E. Hugh
August Glanbitz Place
Manley
Wabash
Janesville
Avery
John Deere
Albert Glaubitz
Col
Rex Young
Philathea
Remington Portable
Couper
Bey
Plase
Tormee
Dened
Bates Book Cod Stationery Store
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