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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1920

Page

5

Union Neighbors Keep Busy with Visiting and Local Business

In Union a flurry of visitors and daily tasks fills the week. Miss Viola Willis cared for the farm while relatives visited. Mr. and Mrs. Lynde and others traveled between Union, Nebraska City, and Omaha for family ties and business dealings.

Viola Willis Laura Fred Dvorak Sioux City Union Mary Becker Unnion Inez Albert Fleishman Elmwood Omaha Charles Hathaway George Hatharny Thomas Thomwell Grant Tien W. RB. Banning Hbannire & Nickles Charles Bendini de. LaRue D. Lynde Tuthor Stal Nebraska City Lynde J. Ho Brown Ren Wyoming John Vantine Murray Earl Merritt Wayne Lewis T. Davis West Cass County Wilns Dysart C. A. Valiery Lottie Wills Iris Viola Clarence Willis Bud James tfeDonald Uneion Gudereck Rh. E. Poster Pilattsmouth Sean Hing

Doggone Dogs Are Dead in Union Area

A passerby notes stray dogs used as targets by an unknown marksman in Union over several weeks. The dogs are now gone and residents thank unnamed parties for their actions, though the event caused harm to animals and distress to owners.

Arrival of a son delights McCarroll household

Joy fills the McCarroll home northwest of Union as their newborn son arrived recently with the stork. The parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCarroll, express great pleasure and note the baby brings entertainment and happiness to their family.

Harry McCarroll Union Harry

John McCarroll Celebrates 65th Birthday in Nebraska

John McCarroll marked his 65th birthday and the fortieth year of residence in Nebraska last Sunday July 25. Born in Ohio about 65 years ago, he settled near Union and has made his home there for four decades, earning broad esteem from many friends.

Nebraska John McCarroll Mr. McCarroll Ohio Union

Car converted into makeshift wheat wagon by McCarthy firm

Last Monday Missouri Pacific sent a car to McCarthy and Sturm’s elevator. Mr McCarthy, aided by Mont Robb and a roll of paper, converted the car’s running gears into a workable wagon to ship wheat, managing to haul a ton.

Missouri Pacific McCarthy & Sturm McCarthy Mont Robb

Womans Home Missionary Society Met At Taylor Home

The Womans Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a regular meeting at Mrs. Barbara Taylor and Miss Ellie Taylor home with a good crowd attending. Mrs. Nettie Stanton led the Indian Missions study and the hosts served a delightful luncheon after the session.

Womans Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Barbara Taylor Ellie Taylor Nettie Stanton

Mrs Barbara Taylor Guests of Omaha Family

Barbara Taylor and her two daughters Miss Elsie Taylor and Mrs E W Keedy stayed in Omaha for several days visiting attorney C H Taylor and family. Mrs Keedy had her tonsils removed during the visit.

Barbara Taylor E. W. Keedy Elsie Taylor Omaha C. H. Taylor Keedy

Has Agency in Union for Hart Parr Tractor

A Hart Parr tractor dealer, Will A Wetencamp, visited Union last Monday to generate sales interest. He secured Will Bur heb to act as salesman for that portion of the county.

Will A. Wetencamp Union Wetencamp Will Burheb

Uncle George Eaton Heads South to Berilla for Mining Interests

Uncle George Eaton and his wife departed a few days ago for Berilla Kentucky to oversee mining interests Mr. Eaton owns in the south.

George Eaton Berilla, Ky Mr. Eaton

Banning Leads Crew to Lincoln for State Fair Work

State Fair Grounds contractor W B Banning and a crew departed Monday for Lincoln to tile and prepare the fair grounds for the upcoming state fair. Joining him are Clarence Armstrong Clarence Dukes Ellis Le Rue James and Kemp Frans from Nebraska Citys Keystone Pipe Company.

W. B. Banning Rustier Lincoln State Fair Association Mr. Banning Keystone Pipe Company Nebraska City Clarence Armstrong Clarence Dukes Ellis LeRue James Kemp Frans

Cap Sheat endorses alfalfa for renewing farmland

The article notes alfalfa renewal as a long advised practice proven effective. It cites Ross Niday who planted wheat on five acres previously in alfalfa and harvested 320 bushels that summer, 64 per acre, praising alfalfa as beneficial for renewing soil.

Ross Niday

Auto smashup near Union injures Nebraska City party

A Ford touring car returning from a Firemen carnival two miles north of Union crashed after lights failed. Ernest Newnan and Clyde Brittain suffered the most injuries, with Newnan tearing clothing and bruises and Brittain sprained a leg. The occupants escaped serious harm as they were thrown clear of the vehicle.

Nebraska City Wilbur Olson Union Olson Ernest Newnan Clyde Brittain Matt Shellon Fred Newton Otoe County Ianger Newman Brittain Glen York Plattsmouth

Church Services Filled Day At Methodist and Baptist Parishes

The Methodist church schedules a full day of Bible school morning services afternoon youth meetings thrice daily, Epworth league and evening preaching. The Baptist church invites all to morning Bible school at 4 pm. Members urged to attend during any ministerless period to keep the organization active.

Methodist Church Bible School Young Peoples Epworth League Baptist Church

Local Family Guests In Murray Area

Mr Nickles and wife of Dunneg an Mo were visiting the Union area last week staying with their children Carl Nickles and family Marion Worthen Ottis Barnes and their families and Glen Rhoden and family near Murray.

Will Nickles Dunnegan Union Carl Nickles Marion Worthen Ottis Barnes Glen Rhoden Murray

Union to Play Dunbar Murdock Stella and Old Settlers Games

The Union team will play Dunbar at Dunbar next Sunday and Murdock at Union the Sunday after. They then visit Stella on August 15. Two home games are scheduled during the Old Settlers picnic in Union on August 20 and 21.

Union Dunbar Murdock Stella Old Settlers

Mrs J D Cross Visits West to See Sons in Colorado

Mrs. J D Cross departed for the west to visit her two sons Ray and Car near Arriba, Colorado. They are in the midst of wheat harvest and she will spend time with their families before returning to this region.

West J. D. Cross Ray Car Arriba Colorado Cross

K. S. Members Enjoy Good Time Saturday

Last Saturday evening the K. S. society held a social at their hall on West Locust Street for older members and friends. The Razgopsters Frank Marshall Robert Kroehler Harold Smith and Twin Gradeville provided era dance music to the delight of dancers until midnight.

K. S. Society West Locust Street Bohemia Razgopsters Frank Marshall Robert Kroehler Harold Smith Twim Gradeville

Union Team to Play Burlington Shops Friday Afternoon

Arrangements are made for a Friday afternoon game at 5 o'clock between the Union baseball team and the Burlington shops team led by Charles Ault. The South County lads with fast players seek success but the leaguers expect to keep the score close. The clash should attract shopmen attenders and promise an exciting contest.

Burlington Charles Ault Unionites

Lithuanians Send Ultimatum to Reds in Warsaw

The Lithuanian government delivered an ultimatum to the Soviet government demanding the immediate evacuation of Lithuanian territory by Red troops. A Moscow quoted message in Isvestia warned Soviet Russia will seek a peace to prevent further invasions like Poland's.

Warsaw Red Moscow Isvestia Poland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Union Department Alice Todd Benson A. L. Becker E. E. Moore Moore Maryville Platttsmouth Etta Bryan W. M. Barritt J. B. Roddy Fred Clark J. F. Wilson Taylor Missouri Pacific Railway H. T. Becker Mr. Propst Robert Willis J. W. Pitman Mr. Pitman Willis Pitman Len J. Austin L. V. Davis Davis Avoca Mr. Austin Nehawka Weeping Water Joe Banning Verna Harris Arthur Anderson McLean A. J. Anderson Swnn McClurg Denver W. A. Taylor Chicago Amonia R. D. Stine America Frans Bros. Lumber Company State Fair Grounds K. S Burlington Shops Bank of Union Titan P. & O. Gang REDS Bosch H. In Bestor & Swatek Lincoln County L. R. Upton Chas. Bowdish Union, Nebr Victniy Baby Overland
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