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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
2
Union community notes a carload salt delivery by L G Todd to farms near Union. Local residents pass through Union for visits, schooling, farming, and attendance at Memorial day events. Boundaries shift as Missouri Pacific train times change and J A Simmons moves to Nebraska City for a new post.
A Sunday shower disrupted the Methodist church all day picnic but cleared later. The Rev Henderson of Auburn delivered an address and attendees enjoyed outdoor life despite the rain, with the event proceeding in the grove once skies brightened.
Union school alumni gathered last Friday for a banquet hosted in the Baptist church basement. The event featured fine addresses and reminiscences, with planning for future alumni work and praise for the ladies of the Baptist church who provided an excellent feast long remembered by attendees.
Strayed young male Black horse weighing about 1200 pounds. Noted collar mark on left shoulder. Call H. H. Becker in Union if found.
The Essex cars have been reduced in price and will be sold for 45 dollars less starting now. Prospective buyers may purchase a car at the lower price today.
Manager of the Farmers Elevator W A Harding left Monday afternoon for Bethlehem then Osborn Kansas to visit his mother Mrs Elizabeth.
Mr. Harding will be away for about two weeks and will be met at the destination by his sister Mrs. Anna Corporon who lives in Texas. During his absence Mr. Frank Owings will supervise matters at the elevator.
James Maccell, Union schools principal for three years, left after the close of the school year for Highland Kansas, visited briefly, then proceeded to Oklahoma City Oklahoma to attend summer school and return to resume his highly satisfactory position.
Delegates from Union participated in the Mis enum Pacifie railway trackmen convention held in Kansas City. The gathering included a dance and banquet enjoyed by all attendees. Present were Messrs and Mesdames Simon Gruber Clarence Armstrong Louis Murray Mr Singer and Joe Dare.
Marjorie Maude Crook aged eleven from near Union in Otoe County died after a nine day illness from typhoid fever. She was born December 24 1913 and leaves parents Jesse and (name unreadable) Crook and five brothers Kenneth Clay Aman Paul and Charles. Funeral held at First Baptist Union with Rev W A Taylor. burial at Camp Creek Cemetery.
Sunday afternoon a severe crash occurred a mile east of Union when Clay Townsend 24 drove a touring car into a Sedan driven by Dr. G E B Souders of Nebraska City. Townsend was seriously hurt and unconscious for 24 hours as the Ford was destroyed. The Souders car bore the impact and all three Souders children escaped major injuries.
Notice states a regular annual meeting will be held Monday evening in June at the schoolhouse. Agenda includes election of the treasurer and determining the repair amount for the school building. Director F G Hull announces the meeting. Accidents happen but Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil is offered in two sizes at stores.
The article recalls a Memorial Day service at the Parmele theatre with Rev Father Pierce and Miss Helen Wescott leading a simple, solemn tribute. C B Ellis of Wymore extols the Constitution, the U S Supreme Court as guardian of rights, and unity against factionalism, honoring veterans of Civil War World War I and Spanish American War.
A historical passage recalls diverse groups Protestant, Jew, and Catholic who served the nation freely. It emphasizes whose blood and sacrifice bind a united people and suggests this unity should guide the country’s future.
The Junior Sluggers from the west part of the city beat Ced ar Creek's second team 5 to 3 on the road. In the ninth inning Jack Uhlik doubled and tripled to drive in three runs, with Louie Wooster pitching and Mickey Slatinsky catching powering the win.
Plattsmouth split weekend baseball with a 5 to 4 loss to Weeping Water on Saturday and a 10 to 0 win yesterday. Moc Carty Swanson Klauschie fueled Plattsmouth offense with McCarty pacing hitting. O'Brien and J Sheehan led mid county bat work. Green's Colored Giants failed to arrive on time forcing a mixed game. Klauschie and McCarty homered in a 13 to 3 matinee. late arrivals produced a 7 to 0 five inning finish. Martin pitched well for Plattsmouth in both games, Jackson allowed four hits in the finale as errors doomed the visitors.
Saturday commentary praised the Legion drum and bugle corps as they paraded home from the cemetery in new summer outfits. The group funds its own outfit and plans a June 15 to 20 appearance by the Greater Isles shows, a carnival with twelve attractions and five rides, at Washington Avenue Park with free admission and a strict no lewd-acts rule.
A classified notice invites readers to place want ads in the Journal to secure timely results. The short item promotes placing notices for services items or opportunities and highlights quick publication.
Dr Clare Hudson eldest son of Mr and Mrs C Hudson of this city completes studies at A S K college in Kirksville Missouri and earns high honors in osteopathic medicine He plans to begin practice soon with several locations under consideration by his family and friends observe the long pursuit of his degree and the honor of the top class ranking
A purse found at the cemetery during Decoration Day has an amount around 45 dollars. The finder returns it to its owner, a woman who may be unable to replace the lost money. The item was reported to the Journal as the owner’s claim.
Male Alrite dog named Lost Airdale strayed about four miles west of Mynard near Plattsmonti. Contact Frank Homue Mynarid with any information. reward offered.
Classified inventory lists a Circassian walnut dresser table and chair priced at 25 dollars. Also offered is a two burner stove end oven owned by Mrs. John Rice in Murray Nebraska. Itw
Twenty bushels of potatoes sought by W A Wells Grocer Plattsmouth Nebraska. Ada for itchy skin products Dean’s Ointment offered: eczema and skin itch relief. 60 cents a box.
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