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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
5
Murdock and nearby notes cover visits, travel between Omaha and Lincoln, dances at Greenwood, and many local calls. Residents include Max Dusterhoff, H A Guthman, Pothast family, Rev Brauchle, and others with farm projects, carpentry, threshing plans, and school events. Original ads promote varnish sales and home decor papers amid local commerce.
The report lists numerous local residents and visitors from Murdock Elmwood Murray Lincoln and Council Bluffs. It notes travel by car to Lincoln and Murray, college departures at Concordia and the state university, threshing equipment sales and farm work, and Memorial Day ceremonies in Lincoln.
Homer HM Lawton the derestator and painter has spent the past week at Wabash doing artistic decorating at his mother’s home. Lawton is a finished workman and has all the work he can handle in his line.
W. O. Gillispie and Will Murfin of Wabash visited Colorado for land business last week. They left Murdock with Gillispie’s car and drove to Arrihe in 22 hours of continuous driving, a feat they deem faster than travel by train.
Lacey McDonald and wife with Mrs. N. V. McDonald and family joined Harry Gillispie and wife and Mrs. H. A. Tool for a Friday night fishing trip near Ashland on the Platte river. The group landed several good fish with Mr. Gillispie boasting four fine bass.
Miss Jessie Bragg spoke last Friday evening in Elmwood about five years of missionary work in India. Attendees included Master Herbert, Miss Ruth Reeves, and Messrs Charles and Fred Buell, who heard her describe her eastern experiences.
Visiting in St Louis the Rev J W Peters and wife with daughter mark the closure of St Pauls College where their sons Arthur and Charles studied. Charles graduates this year and Arthur ends next year. They attend son Rev William Peters marriage to Miss Ruth Dean of St Louis. The couple will live in Sidney Neb and visit Murdock this summer before returning west.
Two seasoned judges weigh forthcoming deeds, leveraging experience to forecast social outcomes. Their insights reflect cautious optimism about public sentiment and potential shifts in community behavior after a long interval.
In a lively conversation between friends they debated a marriage timeline. A fifty dollar bet followed with the groom predicting a wedding within three years and the bride insisting never. Sixteen months later the couple wed, the woman nearing fifty and the man still grinning, ready for another wager.
Decorator and painter Max Dusterhoff announces two skilled workers, Jacob Shields of Chicago and A B Branski of Loughbeach, California, joining his team. The additions relieve workload and enable faster project completion, reflecting the growing demand for his services.
Ernest Mesers, Wolf, H A Tool, A J Tool, Lacey McDonald and Louis Hornbeck fished the Platte last Thursday night into Friday morning, securing a large amount of fish. Arthur J Tool, noted local angler, led the group and claimed top skill in the craft.
The Rev. A H Schwab pastor at Murdock for several years was chosen by the recent conference for the Omaha church. He is praised as a friend to the town and community and expected to succeed in his new field. Rev I Laihpty from Omaha will lead in Murdock with cooperative workers. Also noted is Frank Melvin’s milestone celebration at Mr Frei Stock’s home and warm acknowledgments from friends.
Thirty eight years ago a blue eyed baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis McHugh in Plattsmouth who named him Jerry Earl. The story recalls how such youngsters inspired local public school teachers to see broader possibilities in life.
Citizens discover premier varnishes and finishes praised for durability at Max Dusterhoff’s shop. The selection emphasizes high quality, suggesting buyers consider top end options available in the local market.
Mrs. W. K. Krecklow was among those traveling to Omaha this afternoon to enjoy a few hours visit.
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