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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1925
Page
5
Jerry McHugh and W T Wed dell measured a hail battered corn stalk on June 20 at 2 pm and again on July 2 at 1 am. The stalk gained 74 percent inches in 45 hours, equating to about one sixth of an inch per hour.
Mrs. R. T. Richards was driving from Lincoln when her car left the road and went into a ditch last Thursday morning. She reported minor injuries and was assisted by passing motorists as authorities arrived to document the incident.
The Bank of Murdock Nebraska Charter 672 closes June 30 1925 reporting assets 272 116.76 and liabilities 272 116.71. Major items include loans and discounts 215 465.66 bank premises 6 075.00 cash in bank 340 401.768 and deposits 244 651.46. Capital stock 20 000.00 surplus 800.00 and undivided profits net 1 445.83. Deposits include demand and time components with a 248 225 048 in time deposits.
H A Guthmann cashier swears the statement is a true copy of the report to the Department of Trade and Commerce Attest: Henry A Tool director Kenneth A Tool director Subscribed and sworn before me the third day of July 152 Jerry F WwHugh notary public commission expires March 5 197%
A Cadillac veered from the road striking a bridge post and tipped into a ditch. The vehicle turned over injuring the occupants who were briefly shaken but not severely hurt.
Emil Kuehn builds a new home in Murdock with head carpenter John Paulson directing the project. Paulson is praised as a skilled workman capable of producing a beautiful and substantial structure. The residence is described as a fine home but still requires more time to finish.
For sale a complete threshing outfit in excellent shape. 186 HP Reeves compound steam engine with 32x60 Avery separator. Includes new water tank pump hose and a new 150-foot 5 ply Reisnholt misro oske 125 8sw. Located in Murdock Nebraska under name GUEHLSTORFF.
A severe hail storm damaged crops across the area with eastern and northern fields worst hit. Oats suffered total losses while wheat fared slightly better. corn leaves mangled beyond recognition. Many windows broken in town including 29 at Murdock schools and six at Woodmen hall.
Services at Locheville church start at 9 20 a m Bible school at Louisville and Murdock at 10 a m English service 11 to 11 30 German service 11 30 to 12 at Murdock Young Peoples meeting 7 p m and evening preaching 7 30 p m.
Last Wednesday evening a band concert attracted over 700 visitors and more than 200 cars. Reported by local citizens, the event sold about forty gallons of ice cream plus stock from regular dealers, which soon ran out.
Four room house with three lots offered for sale in Murdock Nebraska. Contact Fred Lau for price and terms.
The children’s day program at the church drew a crowded start last Sunday evening. Mid program Superintendent Otto Miller of the Bible school collected offerings totaling 372,600. A growing storm forced parts of the audience to leave and the services were dismissed with only a small group remaining.
Los Angeles July 1 Florence Vidor film actress obtained an interlocutory decree of divorce from King Vidor screen director She testified that Vidor said marriage interferes with business The actress asked no alimony but was granted custody of their seven year old child.
A quake in the Rocky Mountain area caused Cody area wells to gush oil and water from a single casing two miles east of Corr and two miles west of the high bridge. The well, capped after a Sunday surge twelve to fifteen feet high, drew crowds and prompted railroad concerns over flow onto tracks. Authorities planned to preserve the flow off railroad property.
Washington reports that from July onward the five brightest planets Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter and Saturn will share the evening sky for most of the month. Mercury reaches its greatest eastern elongation July 28 enabling easy twilight visibility while Jupiter is opposite the sun at midnight July 19 and will be visible all night after sunset.
New York July 1 The World prints interviews with prominent men about childhood discipline in the Rockefeller family. John D Rockefeller Sr. recalls using spankings frequently and John D Rockefeller Jr. reportedly inherited his father's training as well as guidance from his grandfather.
Local Bates Book and Stationery Store invites students and parents to shop for school supplies. Stock includes notebooks pens folders and backpacks with seasonal discounts announced for the start of the new term.
In Little Rock Arkansas Rudy Dusek and Joe Stecher fought a featured heavyweight wrestling match before an estimated 3500 to 5000 fans. Stecher won after 1 hour 22 minutes when Dusek could not continue due to back strain. Dusek impressed promoters and fellow wrestlers praising his skill and future championship potential.
The planned fireworks display at the baseball park will attract many spectators near the Burlington tracks. Public safety urges caution and urges people to avoid crossing or standing on railroad property as trespassers bear personal risk.
The Dennison crepe paper solves many hostess decoration problems. See the line at the Bates and Gift Shop.
Washington Alfred Pearson, a seasoned university professor and expert on international law, is named the US overseas expert to Finland. He has chaired YMCA occupation theory research and served as minister to Poland, authoring works on English studies and history. He taught at Upewia College, Gustavus Adolphus, and Drake University, with fluency in French German Spanish and Scandinavian languages.
Readers who purchased the Delenrator and Designer from Bates Book Store are requested to call to arrange delivery or pickup of their ordered copies.
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