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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1925
Page
5
A brief note highlights the Bank by Mail service as a convenient method to handle banking from home. It emphasizes accessibility, simple steps, and the appeal of managing accounts without visiting a branch.
Local note lists W H Puls and family guests at Mr and Mrs Otto Puls home, while many townsfolk and visitors travel to Plattsmouth Nebraska City and Omaha for holiday activities. Neighbors like Henry Long D A Young and others are noted with health, travel, and business at Murray, Plattsmouth, Union and surrounding areas.
Murray State Bank W. 4. Philpot shipped four carloads of fine cattle to the South Omaha market last Tuesday after four. Gust Graut was in town last Tuesday and said he expected to be through with his plowing on Wednesday. Eb C. LaRue of Union the salt seller not clear was in Murray calling a car load of salt to farmers who are large users of salt. Mr. and Mrs. Philip F. Rhin visited friends in Plattsmouth last Saturday evening and enjoyed fireworks. Pete J. W. Edmonga has been putting up screens at the home of Reler closer which helps very materially. By the way, Robert is raising some excellent corn for E. W. Milburn this summer. Grant Heckenbere and family of West of Plattement visited Mr. and Mrs. Philip Rhin last Tuesday and did some stock shopping in their Dodge. Dr. G. H. Gilmore and wife with their son John accompanying, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frems of Union visited Shenandoah last Saturday afternoon driving over in their car and visited at the seed house of Henry Field.
Representatives from the Sioux City Sanitary Equipment Company visited Murray on Wednesday to install water purification equipment for the pool. The work is to be completed before Sunday so the pool may open for Saturday evening and Sunday use.
Charles Boedeker and Thomas Donahue returned home Monday after a Boy Scouts outing at Camp Sheldon near Columbus. They were brought by Mr W J Donahue who observed crops in the area showing a fine appearance with wheat corn and oats looking good.
A large crowd gathered at Peterson Hall for a Murray dance with the Dixie Merry Makers providing music. The article notes the crowd was among the biggest ever seen for such an event and invites another dance at the same venue on Thursday July 16.
Last Saturday afternoon George Parks and family with Grandmother Wiley Perry Nickles and family and Miss Alice Nickles visited Nebraska City. They had suppers, enjoyed the celebration fireworks, and returned home in the cool evening.
The Christian church ladies will hold a market at the library this Saturday afternoon July 11 offering ready to cook goods for a Sunday dinner without building a fire.
Rev. Erral Parish of Havelock and his daughter plus his parents Ed Parish visited at the home of Mr. B A Root and stayed until the following day Rev Parish serves as the minister of the Christian church at Havelock.
Crepe paper offers affordable decor options to achieve pleasing effects. The large Dennison supply provides a wide range of colors and textures to meet decorative needs.
A religious quote from Isaiah 55 4 is cited as a leader and commander to the people, described as a witness for the nation in the Golden Text.
In a Sunday lesson Paul Barnabas and John Mark conclude a Cyprus tour and travel through Pamphilia to Perga and Pisidia. In Antioch Pisidia they preach to Jews and Gentiles about Jesus as the savior, recounting Israelite history and prophecy. Envyful Jews drive them from the city, yet a Gentile church forms with many believers and joy in the Spirit.
Barnabas leaves his home in a decisive act against the Jews and travels to Iconimum where work awaits him. The journey marks a turning point as he pursues his next assignment and duties.
Pastor W F Graham leads Sabbath services at 10 a m with junior and midweek prayer sessions. A class visit misdated a birthday greeting, a cistern project progresses, and local youths attend a recent rally at Central Christian church. Christine Rheinheckel covers a solo before extended absence due to surgery.
Joseph J. Cox a seventy five year old division freight agent for the Burlington railroad at Lincoln died Tuesday evening after a lingering illness. He served the Burlington for forty eight years and lived with his daughter at 2220 A Street since his wife’s death. He was born January 15 1850 in Dublin Ireland and immigrated to America in 1869. He worked at Red Oak and Crete Nebraska among other towns and was noted as a leading traffic man in the region. He is survived by his daughter Mrs Mettel Hamilton a granddaughter a sister Mrs Mary Phay a brother Jake Cox and his traveling agent role for the Burlington. His death followed two years of illness and a planned operation that did not save him.
New York July Fourth crowds cheered Al Smith as a likely 1926 presidential candidate. Governor Smith presided as speakers from Maryland and Boston praised his leadership, asserting he will sit at the White House table again. The rally endorsed Smith on state rights, federal rules, and education policy.
A tersely worded notice urges readers to place want ads in the Journal to obtain timely results. The item highlights quick responses, clear listings, and broad reach for goods services and personal notices.
Reports from western Nebraska indicate crop prospects have strengthened markedly. Wheat yields near Ozallata and Ogallala are praised as robust with early harvesting expected in July. corn, oats, and barley also look promising with high yields anticipated if weather stays favorable.
E R Hodges of Dix in Kimball county writes that portions of his large wheat crop run about thirty bushels per acre while stubble left from last fall deteriorated and yields slowed. Hodges farms 500 acres in Kimball county.
A Pennsylvania Lines passenger train number 554 from Pittsburgh to Wheeling derailed at Top Hill between Wheeling and Warwood early tonight. The train carried about a hundred excursionists. the locomotive tender and baggage car left the rails. Initial reports indicated no serious injuries and the cause remained undetermined as a wrecking crew reached the scene.
The churches St Marys and St Lukes will hold a bake sale and market on Saturday at the Chase Market. Proceeds support church programs and community events.
Bank records show assets liabilities and reserves as of close of business on June 30 1935. The report lists cash deposits time certificates of deposit and other liabilities including bankers conservation fund and outstanding checks with totals and signatures of the bank officers and notary.
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