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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
5
You can be content with your lot by building a house on it. Your money stays out of the purse and retains purchasing power equal to cash. The temptation to spend lessens when the check book is effectively your cash. Try it.
Mr and Mrs Waldemar Soennichsen of Plattemouth were in Mur inspecting affairs at Murray State Bank. The fragment notes their presence for business matters and references local banking activity.
Local notes recount threshing near completion with several workers and families mentioned, visits by Frank Foreman to Omaha, and many residents traveling or visiting relatives in Plattsmouth Omaha Union and Kellerton. The piece also covers road work gravel supply details and plans for a moving picture show at the Presbyterian church.
James F. Hatchett sustained a hand injury and bruises after a scraper hit a root and toppled him at the gravel pit. He continues to work but feels quite sore.
A large crowd attended a dance at Peterson hall in Murray last Wednesday, enjoying excellent music and order. The Murray dances are growing popular as people travel from miles to attend, with another event planned featuring Miner Clutes and his orchestra.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Taylor and daughter Miss Fave of Hamilton Ohio spent two weeks in Murray visiting Dr. G. L. Taylor and family. They praised the west and its opportunities saying if younger they would move west. They left Plattsmouth last Monday carrying fond memories of Murray.
Journal representatives visited the Murray gravel pit where gravel is prepared for highway use. The arrangement aids preparation and cleaning but the operation faces a shortage of workers to proceed efficiently.
An all day meeting is set for Sunday August 2 at the Christian church with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. special music, then a basket dinner on the church lawn at noon. An afternoon session at 2:30 p.m. and evening preaching at 8:00 p.m. All are invited with families asked to bring their own utensils and well filled baskets.
A Friday night film portrays the American Mission in Egypt showing 200 missionaries in eleven cities aboard three houseboats. The 16 000 Egyptian students in mission schools, clinics, hospitals, and churches are highlighted with a Sudanese missionary and a Turkic student presenting. Admission is free with a voluntary offering.
The Pacific Junction baseball squad, praised as one of western Iowa’s fastest youth organizations, travels to Plattsmouth Sunday afternoon for a clash expected to be among the season’s best. Plattsmouth, improving in recent weeks, seeks a strong challenge and a fan-packed day with 25 cent admission and free entry for women.
Low weighing about 274 pounds, a Poland China hog strayed from the Earl Murdock farm four miles west of Murray. Finder should notify Earl Worlick in Murray at 1402 by phone.
Most school demands for stationery pencils and ink are available at Bates Block and Gift Shop. The best grade history paper costs 75 cents per ream.
A historical sketch contrasts James the Just with the Apostle James, outlining his life as Jerusalem bishop, his conversion after Jesus' crucifixion, and his role in early Christianity. It notes his writings, patience, and warnings about wealth, prayer, and speech.
A religious meditation discusses prayer’s power to heal and forgive. It emphasizes patience, confession, and conversion, urging believers to seek elders for anointing and prayer. It links fervent prayer to saving a soul and removing sin and illness.
Classified brief offers a six room modern house with three lots for sale. Contact reference ¢41-W 125-1tw for details.
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