Murray and Nearby Residents Mention Local Activities
Local notes describe Murray residents shelling and delivering corn, visits between Murray, Plattsmouth, and Shelton, hospital surgery for Mrs. Parr Young in Omaha, Memorial Day travels to Alvo, remodeling plans by Henry Thiele, Carl Parks resigning from Murray Garage with John Poynter taking over, a Pleasant weekend visit by the Brubachers and Beverly Ann at Auburn, fishing on the river near Rock Bluffs, birth of a son at the Dernier home, Mrs. Lencester’s foot infection treatment, Joe Long appointed foreman on O street highway work, James Brown aiding with last year’s corn delivery to Farmers Elevator, and Lon Crosser selling D-X gasoline with Vac Mickluskey accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Rhoden
Parmers
L. J. Hallas
Shelton
Plattsmouth
Murray
Parr Young
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Monder
C. E. Cook
Raymond Cook
Alvo
Henry Thiele
Nehawka
Thiele
Henry
Bertha Nickles
Carl Parks
John Poynter
Gussie Brubacher
Beverly Ann
Charles F. Blake
Auburn
Rock Bluffs
Ivan Deles Dernier
Siork
R. W. Tyson
Earl Lencester
Lester L. Long
Joe
O Street
Highway No. 24
James H. Brown
Brown
Susie Berger
Dale Toplis
Farmers Elevator Company
Lon Crosser
Vac Mickluskey
Annual Family Dinner Near Wyoming Methodist Church
A pleasant annual family gathering was held last Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Ferguson a few miles south of the Wyoming Methodist church for their traditional get-together dinner with relatives and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ferguson
Wyoming Methodist Church
Ferguson Family Memorial Service and Annual Dinner
The Ferguson family held a memorial service at the church conducted by Rev. W. A. Taylor of Union. Despite showery weather and attendance impact, the church overflowed with listeners. An annual dinner followed, with attendees including William Sporer and family, A G Longs, Ralph Kennedy and daughter Betty Lou, Ivan Balfour and wife, and Robert Ferguson of Nebraska City, all from Murray or nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kennedy
Betty Lou
Murray
Ivan Balfour
Union
Robert Ferguson
Nebraska City
Ladies Aid Meeting At Murrey Christian Church
The Ladies Aid of Murrey Christian church will hold an all day gathering June 7 in church parlors. Hostesses Mrs F W Moore Mrs A T Hansen and Mrs Charles Creamer will lead with Mrs Lucy Sporer as leamer discussing China. Lunch will be served and all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of the
Christian Church of Murrey
F. W. Moore
A. T. Hansen
Charles Creamer
Lucy Sporer
Leener
China
Mrs Bell Frans to Spend Summer in Brewster
Mrs. Bell Frans mother of Mrs. Lester Long left last Monday for Brewster to spend the summer with her sister Mrs. E W Riggs at their home. A farewell reception was held last Sunday hosted by Mrs. Lester Long and her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Bell Frans
Lester Long
E. W. Riggs
Visiting Fans See Amos Jones at Orpheum Omaha
Thomas Nelson, admirer of Amos from the Amos and Andy radio show, attended the Orpheum performance in Omaha to see and hear the entertainers. Nelson spoke highly of the duo, especially Amos Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nelson
Amos
Amos ‘N
Andy
Orpheum
Omaha
Mr. Nelson
Amos Jones
Local Notables Attend Plattemouth High School Commencement
Guests included John T. Bates Rising City William Kidder Sargent the Kidder daughter and T J Jamison Weeping Water at Mrs Margaret Brendel home. They dined with Mr and Mrs W L Seybolt then returned home Monday after the Plattemouth graduation where Richard Brendel graduated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Bates
Rising City
Wm. Kidder
Sargent
T. J. Jamison
Weeping Water
Margaret Brendel
Plattemouth High School
Richard Brendel
W. L. Seybolt
Picnic For Christin Endeavor Members Near King Hill
About 24 senior Christin Endeavor members attended a Sunday picnic at King Hill. Rain cut the outing short but attendees shared a pleasant afternoon. Present were Vearl and Mrs Smith, Silas and Mrs Ferry, Neva Lancaster, Alice Dill, David Lancaster, Florence Lancaster, R A Noell, Irene Hoschar, Lesley Potts, Nora Hoschar, Gomer Werthen, Dorothy Yost, Bert Worthen, Katherine Leyda, Malvern Read, Rev Lloyd Shubert, Raymond Lancaster, Richard Brendel, Lois Troop, Eugene Gruber, John Noddieman, James Hoschar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christin Endeavor
King Hill
Vearl Smith
Silas Ferry
Neva Lancaster
Alice Dill
David Lancaster
Florence Lancaster
R. A. Noell
Irene Hoschar
Lesley Potts
Nora Hoschar
Gomer Werthen
Dorothy Yost
Bert
Nudists Raided At Local Sandpits By Officers
Sheriff Homer Sylvester and Deputy J E Lancaster were called to sandpits north of the city where several boys bathed without suits. They warned that mixed crowds require proper attire to avoid trouble. The sandpits attract many from Omaha and the local area and no further infractions were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Sylvester
J. E. Lancaster
Omaha
Memorial Day Observance Kept Citywide
The courthouse shops and other industries were idle as the city observed the annual memorial day to honor the nation’s war dead. Business houses opened until noon then closed to join in the observance.
Brooklyn Bridge Reaches Fifty Years Of Service
New York marks the Brooklyn Bridge fifty years since its 1883 opening. The feat cost 25 million dollars with two thirds funded by Brooklyn before consolidation. The anniversary notes the bridge’s enduring place in city lore and mentions Steve Brodie’s famed jump tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
East River
Manhattan
Brookly Bridge
Kill van Kull
Staten Island
Bayonne
N. J
George Washington Bridge
Hudson
Brooklyn Bridge
London Bridge
Steve Brodie
Bowery
Kepper
Brodie
Married at Court House in Lincoln
Miss Evelyn M. McDonald and Earl T. Peterson, both of Lincoln, were married Saturday afternoon at the office of County Judge A. H. Duxbury. The ceremony was read by the court and the bridal party returned to Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Duxbury
Evelyn M. McDonald
Earl T. Peterson
Lincoln
Omaha guests attend Decoration Day cemetery outing
A group from Omaha enjoyed an outing and cemetery services on Decoration Day. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bolert N. P. Schultz Mrs. George Winters and family and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bethel. The party returned home last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Obischlager
Bert Coleman
Omaha
Decoration Day
Glen Bolert
N. P. Schultz
George Winters
Harry Bethel
Davis Family Guests From Geneva
Mr and Mrs Howard Davis hosted over the weekend Mr and Mrs John P Davis, Ruth Wilkins, and sons Jack and Howard of Geneva. They arrived Saturday and left Sunday morning after a pleasant visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Davis
John P. Davis
Mr. Davis
Ruth Wilkins
Jack
Howard
Geneva
Omaha couple wed at Rev. C. Troy's home
Miss Gertrude Rahmer and Lester Gilbert, both of Omaha, were married Tuesday afternoon at the home of Reverend C. Troy after they motored to the city and completed the ceremony with the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. ©. Troy
Gertrude Rahmer
Lester Gilbert
Omaha
Lfe
Cost of Living Shows Sharp Drop in April
The National Industrial Conference Board reports U S cost of living 27.9 percent lower in April 193% than in April 1929, indicating a significant decline since the 1929 baseline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
National Industrial Conference Board
Robbins couple to tour Ohio and Kentucky
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Robbins of Mynard depart Thursday for a trip through Ohio and Kentucky to enjoy an outing and visit friends.
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J. A. Robbins
Mynard
Ohio
Kentucky
Woodin Remains Treasury Chief for the Present
Secretary Woodin told reporters after a weekend Potomac cruise with the president that he intends to continue as head of the treasury. He denied resigning or being fired and signaled willingness to retire if it hinders a return to good times. Officials see Roosevelt backing Woodin through the emergency as Morgan hearings loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woodin
Potomac River
Treasury
Senate
J. P. Morgan & Co
American Car and Foundry Company
Roosevelt
Nation’s business outlook anticipated to improve steadily
Mr Woodin told newspapermen the economy should rise over five years with improving business lines. Rail traffic and freight loadings increase as confidence returns across farmers and consumers who are spending more, signaling a long but steady recovery.
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Woodin
State Journal
Murdock Resident Visits City to Renew Journal Sub
Julius Reinke, a well known resident near Murdock, spent a few hours in the city Saturday and called at the Journal to renew his subscription to the paper's semi weekly edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Reinke
Murdock
The
Journal
Closing First National Bank Affirms Final Dividend
This morning the First National Bank reopened as the receivership ends with the final dividend of six and three quarters percent, totaling fifty one and a quarter percent paid to depositors since the bank closed in December 1926. The payout will release substantial funds to former depositors and the community after six years of waiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
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Murray Carace
A. D. Bakes
Murray Farmers Elevator
A. J. Weideman Manager
Murray, Neb
Court House
Duxbury & Davis
Pleattsmouth
Coleman
Beas
Parker House
J. F. Warga Hardware
ST. Es
Dodge Street
Nebr
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