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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1921
Page
5
Murdock residents hosted and visited kin from Cook and Lincoln. Local officials, church groups, and students attended graduations and school events in Elmwood and Cedar Bluffs while weather delayed a large Elmwood class play. The Murdock ball team faced mixed results as it maintains a steady record locally.
Considerable agitation surrounds Sunday baseball with a state law leaving the decision to local voters. The issue contrasts open ball games with secret crap shooting, arguing ball is less harmful to youth and the community, and that decisions should be by city or precinct majority.
Cass county physicians gather for a county medical meeting in Weeping Water on June 20 to discuss best practice and share professional insights among practitioners.
Friends and neighbors gathered at the Klemme home on Sunday May 29 to mark Fred Klemme's birthday anniversary. John Bornemeier spoke on community improvement as about twenty five attendees shared a sumptuous meal with families including Bornemeier, Klemme, Henry Bornemeier, Harry Davis, Henry Klemme and others.
Fishing grounds near Meadow attract many visitors from Omaha and surrounding areas. Last Sunday up to 450 to 500 people fished the waters, enjoying good catches. Thursday a group from Murdock caught 191 fish, led by I G Hornbeck and others, who shared some fish with the writer.
Ladies of the Royal Neighbors Kensington club were entertained at Mrs J Johansen’s residence last Thursday afternoon. A large number attended. The session focused on club work and a pleasant sociable hour, ending with a delightful luncheon served by the hostess.
Readable lines show financial entries including loans and discounts, currency totals, and coin values. Specific figures include 19 405.15 for current expenses taxes and state banks and 72 253.02 for another balance.
The document shows capital stock paid in 16000.00 undivided profits 4581.42 subject to check 53762.77 deposit 22940.83 totaling 72259.02. J Pothast cashier swears the statement is correct and a true copy of the report filed with the State Bureau of Banking, dated the 28th day of x 182. Notary Jerry E McHugh signs.
The consolidated district in existence for the past year will be voted on at a district election in Mur dock on Saturday evening June 11 for its dissolution.
The church at Murdock forms an orchestra and chorus directed by Chas Long with Fdna Miller on piano and Elmer Miller on violin. They will provide music for a Callihan church program on Sunday June 19 and for a picnic at Callihan church on Thursday June 30. A joint children’s play program by Callihan Louisville and Murdock occurs Thursday June 20 at Callihan church.
Mr and Mrs Peter Lenhard enjoyed a secret surprise 25th anniversary party Saturday with about 75 relatives neighbors and friends. A mock wedding followed by music games and a luncheon featured a pasteboard cake and silverware gifts docketed for future happiness with a plan for a second celebration in 25 years.
The correction states the dissolution of the consolidated district will be voted on June 11 rather than June 12. The time is 7 to 10 p m on Saturday evening to accommodate farmers before busy farm work season. The plat is seen as favorable and a majority is expected to support dissolution.
The Moye Produce Co now operates in Plattsmouth paying the highest market price for produce eggs and cream. They have been buying a great deal of produce and meeting with favor among the farmers.
Readers are urged to buy with plain direct language rather than fancy puffery. A straightforward pitch emphasizes value, clarity, and practical benefits to persuade effectively.
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