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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1924
Page
5
Local column records multiple residents and visitors spanning Murdock and nearby towns. Dr. Charles Parrish, veterinarian, and various individuals journey to Omaha Lincoln and Sioux City for business, banking, and social events amid farm work and local projects.
Insurance notice from C J Pothast of Murdock Nebraska offering hail coverage for crops at a premium of 314.7? dollars, outlining terms to protect farmers against hail damage.
Larry Gillespie suffered a severe puncture wound after stepping on a nail in wood at the school building last Thursday. The injury halted his work to allow healing and officials hope he returns soon.
The Four Leaf Clover club met last Wednesday at Mrs. Wm. Knaaupe's home with twenty five ladies present. They discussed promoting best and most scientific diet for good results, and ended with ice cream and cake, a feature enjoyed by all.
The ladies of the Royal Neighbors of America gathered last Thursday for a Kensington themed social event. Members shared refreshments and planned upcoming activities.
The Kensington club held a pleasant afternoon at the home of Mrs. A R Hornbeck where members completed their usual tasks and enjoyed a social hour. A delightful luncheon served by hostesses Mrs A R Hornbeck and Mr Charles Schaefer added to the pleasure of the occasion.
Mrs. E. T. Tool spent the winter in the south at St. Cloud Florida since last December enjoying mild weather. She returned home last Thursday evening and is visiting with the Murdock people and finding it very nice to be home again.
Murdock's ball team invites county squads for games and upcoming practices. Contact to arrange single or multiple matchups as they prepare for a lively season.
Last Thursday the brick work for the Murdock school reached the top of the upper floors and workers were installing upper joists to finish the fire walls. At the current pace the building should be ready for the school opening this fall.
Last Thursday the Rock Island railway traveling auditor inspected Murdock station noting books and reports in excellent condition and complimenting agent EG Hornbeck for excellent management of the business.
Married at Hamburg Iowa Mr Carrol Foreman son of Mr and Mrs James Foreman and Miss Matel Kinney were united in marriage last Wednesday. They traveled by car to the county seat and returned to the groom's home that evening. The couple will honeymoon locally and plan to make their home here.
The Rev. C. A. Norlin pastor of the Alvo Methodist church and Mrs. John Murtey with Miss Della Sutton enjoyed sessions of the Nebraska Bible school convention held in Nebraska City over a couple of days last week.
Last Thursday F. F. Moore and his wife, regular workers at the Rock Island station in Aivo, left for a ten day vacation. They hopped into their car to celebrate and take a break from the strenuous office duties.
The little son of Mr and Mrs Frank Daugherty is very ill at home after measles settled in his teeth. Doctors have done all possible and three teeth were extracted in hope of relief. His condition remains critical.
Unlimited funding for eastern Nebraska farm land available with low rates. Applications accepted now for future loans. Contact C. J. Pot hast at Farmers and Merchants Bank in Murdock Nebraska.
Among those shelling and delivering corn during the planting lull, Turner McKinnon, Charles M Jordan, Charles Marshall, Henry Reichen, Fred Deichman, W J Althouse, Louis J Herman and August Johnson were noted at the Simon Rehmeyer elevator.
The Alvo public schools held a Monday evening play with many participants. The performance was well rendered and enjoyed by the community, raising a good sum for the school. Proceeds financed a library table and a commemorative picture for the 1923 1924 school year.
Weeping Water adds the Weeping Water Stone Company with a 35 car load storage capacity. Owners S N and W S Meyers expand local industry plus 25 new jobs, joining a 35 worker plant. A new jewelry shop opens in the old printing office, and a Handers Creamery branch comes to west Main Street.
Leslie Wiles and his wife with Mrs. John Domingo and Mrs. Isaac Wiles were en route to Omaha last Wednesday. They traveled by way of Plattsmouth in Leslie Wiles’s car to handle business matters.
B F Wiles of s att s m outh was in Weeping Water last Wednesday according to local note.
Sheriff E P Stewart and Deputy W R Young were seen in Weeping Water and nearby areas on Wednesday to handle county business.
On a Lincoln cross street George Towle and family were driving when another car suddenly appeared. Towle’s vehicle struck the other car, causing minor injuries to a passenger and damages totaling 27.50 assessed against Towle. Towle was bruised but his car suffered no damage.
A Supreme Court brief argues James Vasey and Gage county neighbors are not liable under the workmen compensation law for Alfred Keefover who lost an arm while tending their thresher. The farmers contend threshing is farming and exempt, while the state cites commercial threshing removing protection.
The Nebraska Democratic delegation announced support for Governor Charles W. Bryan for the presidential nomination, citing his status as a dark horse and vowing to back him as long as he has a chance. Primary results showed many write ins for McAdoo, but the delegation remains Bryan-aligned and uninterested in the primary's outcome.
Lincoln May 30 Much interest is shown in the Corn Yield contest by the Nebraska Crop Growers association. Entries exceed expectations in the first year with 66 percent weight for yield and 20 percent for cost, 10 percent quality, 5 percent reports. Regions eastern central western show goals 90 70 50 bushels and cash prizes. Washington county leads with 11 entries as teams compete for Nebraska Maximum Corn Yield Club certificates.
Lincoln Traction Co announces a one cent per hour wage cut for motormen and conductors effective June 1. Current rates for one man cars are 45 to 50 cents, and 40 to 45 cents for two man cars. Officers and others to be reduced about 10 percent. Several shop men linemen and office staff to be dismissed amid retrenchment.
Miss Anna Hassler left yesterday for Lincoln to visit relatives. Mrs. F. W. Hager of Lincoln returned home after visiting at Mrs. A. L. Tidd's. Ben Wiles and family from Council Bluffs were here for a few hours visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Northcutt and daughter of Omaha visited J. W. Crabill's home.
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