Local Shower Benefits City's Crops and Gardens
A light shower visited the city and nearby areas overnight, aiding crops and gardens though a heavier rain was desired. The rainfall measured 0.36 inches, providing beneficial moisture for vegetation.
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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1936
Page
2
Iowa lifts quarantine on Nebraska cattle
Iowa officials lift the quarantine allowing Nebraska cattle into Iowa. Director Banning was informed that cattle from unaccredited states remain barred. The change comes after all Nebraska counties gained accredited status and are free from tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Iowa
Banning
Redecorating Station Gets New Look At Third Street
The Closet service station at Third and Main is undergoing a thorough redecorating to become a standout in the city. The main building will be finished in white or dull silver with bright yellow and black trim reflecting National Refining Co. colors. Work is underway and aimed at quick completion to improve the business district’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third
Main Streets
National Refining Co
Return from Assembly Keeps Rome Church Pulpit Busy
Dr. H. G. McClusky returned from Syracuse where he attended the Assembly for two weeks and filled the pulpit of the First Presbyterian church in Rome, New York during that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. McClusky
Syracuse
N. Y
First Presbyterian Church
Rome
High Class Job Printing Available by Phone
Advertises professional printing services directing customers to place orders by calling No. 66.
Modern young women discuss love freedom and future prospects
An International Illustrated News Feature profiles several young New York women debating romance marriage and career. They question the value of conventional paths praising personal freedom while wary of social stigma and the luck of finding a lasting partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Merryfield
International Illustrated News
New York
Milwaukee
Amelia Earhart
Villand
Home Territory Crops Progress On Weekend Tour
A report notes crops thriving across the territory as observers travel by train, leaving Sunday and returning the next day to check fields and assess progress.
Lord's Day Attendance Sparks Reflective Worship
A statement highlights strong attendance and the transformative power of a brief hour in worship. It urges readers to enter God’s house with expectancy, feel at home, pray, and leave thoughtfully, emphasizing fellowship, prayer, and personal renewal in a church setting.
Mrs Carrie Gorthey Farewell Visit From Ohio to Nebraska
In Honor of Mother Carrie Gorthey and family, Roy Gorthey hosted a Sunday gathering at his home for Charlie Buell Fred Buell Noble Buell Walter Oehlerking and Mrs Minnie Rosenkoetter. Carrie Gorthey left for Trenton New Jersey on Friday June 5. She is aunt to the Buell children, sister of the late George Buell. This marks her fourth trip west to Nebraska eight total cross-country journeys including one by auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Collins
Des Moines
Murdock
G. Bauer
John Gakemeier
Plattsmouth
Andy Zoz
Meredith Weddell
Lincoln
Roy Gortney
Burlington
Harold Hickman
Louisville
McCrorey
E. A. Jackson
Evangelical Church
Hastings
J. W. Ranney
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Henry Amgwert
Eddie Craig
E. D. Friend
Alvo
Omaha
Elmwood
Tha Town
Co. W. Gillespie
John Pornemeier
George Miller
West
Sterling
Colorado
Sidney
Nebraska
Homer H Lawton
Eugene Tool
Denver
Martha Schweppe
Edna Luetchens
Red Bird Mission
Beverly
Kentucky
Associated Churches
Henry A. Tool
Walter Stroy
William Zable
Lennie Lau
Ravena
Frank Buell
Charlie Buell
Fred Buell
Noble Buell
Walter Oehlerking
Minnie Rosenkoetter
Roy Gorthey
Roy
Carrie Gorthey
Trenton
N. J
Buell
George Buell
Callahan WM S Mission Circle hosts district groups
Thursday afternoon the Callahan W M S entertained the Little Heralds Mission Band and Young Peoples Circle. Mrs Gus Streich Mission Band leader led devotionals and group No 6 with Mrs H Schlueter presenting the lesson and a placard. The Circle girls performed a special number. After the meeting everyone went to the basement for social time and a dainty lunch by the Social committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callahan W. M.S
Little Heralds
Mission Band
Young Peoples Circle
Gus Streich
H. Schlueter
Kittens Baseball Scores as Callaheen, Lutherans Win
Last Tuesday night at Murdock diamond Callaheen defeated Murdock Tigers 10 to 3 while Lutherans beat South Berd 10 to 2. Promised warmer games tomorrow Tuesday night attract local fans to more kittenball action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Callaheen
Murdock Tigers
South Berd
Mills and Sister-In-Law Injured In Highway Crash Near Ashland
George A. Mills and his sister in law were returning from Omaha when their car collided with another on a highway near Ashland. Both suffered cuts and bruises from flying glass but their injuries are not considered dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Mills
Omaha
Ashland
Well 120 Feet Deep At Murdock Waterworks Site
The Murdock well reached 120 feet with about 30 feet of water. A volume test will determine if flow meets contract requirements for gallons per minute over hours. A two foot sand layer contained water before drilling continued to 116 feet and limestone was pierced four more feet for a test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Journal Man
Alumni Meet At Murdock High School Honors Class Of 1936
The Murdock high school alumni held their annual meeting in Murdock last Saturday with a large turnout. Sixteen joined after initiation ceremonies, and a royal banquet served by the Royal Neighbors of America fed 95 attendees. After-dinner program featured reminiscences with remarks by Carrollton Zink, Amanda Klemme, and Vinton Riki, followed by the annual officer election naming Ray Stock as officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock High School
Murdock
Royal Neighbors of
America
Carollton Zink
Agricultural College
Amanda Klemme
Vinton Riki
Ray Stock
School Board Officers Named In Annual Election
The board announced Henry Amgwert as president Amanda Klemme as secretary treasurer and elected a new vice president in the annual officer slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Amgwert
Amanda Klemme
Children’s Day Observed at Louisville Church Near Murdock
A fine program marked Children’s Day at the Louisville church northeast of Murdock on Sunday evening June 7. A similar program is planned at the Murdock church on June 14. Offerings support church mission work and Bible schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Murdock
Attended Funeral of Mrs M Inhelder Relatives Noted
Those who attended the funeral of the excellent lady included relatives from Hastings Nebraska. Mrs Mat Thimgan and son Victor Mrs H C Backemeyer Mr and Mrs C Long Otto Miller and Emil Miller were present along with Mrs B Schmidt and son Ernest and daughter Mrs J B Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Inhelder
Mat Thimgan
Victor
H. Cc. Backemeyer
C. Long
Otto Miller
Emil Miller
B. Schmidt
Ernest
J. B. Thompson
Hastings
Nebr
Evangelical conference renews pastors for local charges
At the conference Rev. Harvey A. Schwab returns to Mur dock and Louisville churches while Rev. C F Weber resumes Wabash and Callahan posts. Rev. C Jannan moves to Elmwood as district superintendent, reuniting with his daughter Mrs. Henry Amgwert nearby. Rev. E F Haist becomes district superintendent replacing Jannan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Evangelical Church
Harvey A. Schwab
Murdock
Louisville
C. F. Weber
Wabash
Callahan
Rev. C. Jannan
Elmwood
Jannan
Henry Amgwert
E. F. Haist
Kearney
Rebekah The Shrewd Mother In Bible Story
A compact retelling of Rebekah from Genesis 27 1 10 detailing Abraham sending a servant to find a wife for Isaac She waters camels in Mesopotamia and is chosen by the family to marry Isaac prompting a marriage that lasts twenty years The tale ends with an implied question about the home that follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Abraham
Isaac
Stewart
Mesopotamia
Isaak
Sarah
Tractor Fuel Advertisement for Electric Meter Pump
A brief ad promotes filling tractors with Special High Grade HOT TRACTOR FUEL at 8.2 cents per gallon cash price with no deliveries. Customers are urged to drive a few miles to save money.
Jacob and Esau Blessing Trick Narrated in Genesis
The passage recounts Isaak praying for children, the birth of Esau and Jacob, and Rebekah guiding Jacob to receive the firstborn blessing through a ruse. Jacob earns the blessing but incites Esau’s fury, prompting his exile and the loss of contact with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaak
Esau
Jacob
Rebekah
Cooking Club Meets at Murdock Leader’s Home
The Merry Mixer Cooking Club of Murdock met at Mrs. Lee’s home on June 5. Muffins and cookies were judged with score cards. Cream of potato soup was demonstrated. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for June 12 at Darleen Rieckman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Mixer Cooking Club
Murdock
Mrs. Lee
Darleen Rieckman
Frances Elaine Buell
Mrs Knaup Undergoes Operation in Omaha Hospital
Mrs William Knaup of Murdock underwent an operation for hernia Thursday morning at Evangelical Covenant hospital in Omaha. She is doing nicely and is being cared for by her daughter Opal, a registered nurse at that hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Knaup
Murdock
Herni
Evangelical Covenant Hospital
Omaha
Opal
Cronkleton Sues Debtors of Bank Omaha
George E. Cronkleton of the Commercial National Bank of Columbus files a federal suit against Columbus residents Fierman Brodfuehrer and George W Galley and Milton G Galley. Wives named in suit. Cronkleton seeks 6276 dollars from Brodfuehrer and 11627 dollars from the Galleys. Transfers of property cited dates March 25 1923 and February 4 1933 with judgments in 1934 and 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
George E. Cronklinton
Commercial National Bank of Columbus
Columbus
Fierman Brodfuehrer
Milton G. Galley
George W W. Galley
Cronkleton
Brodfuehrer
Galley
Governors Reunion Consider eight living ex governors
Gov Cochran said he may invite eight living former governors to a reunion at the executive mansion at a future date. He noted it is unusual for a state to have so many living ex governors at one time and suggested some recognition. Surviving former chiefs are Sheldon Shellenberger Morehead Neville McKelvie Bryan McMullen Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochran
Ltving
Chester H. Aldrich
George L. Sheldon
A. C. Shellenberger
John H. Morehead
Keith Neville
Sam R. McKelvie
Charles W. Bryan
Adam McMullen
Arthur J. Weaver
Water shutoff upheld for unpaid irrigation taxes in Platte Valley
District Judge Tewell affirmed the Platte Valley irrigation district's by law granting the right to cut off water to irrigators who fail to pay 1985 taxes and oldest delinquent tax. The ruling validates the district board of directors actions in enforcing tax payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
Tewell
Platte Valley
Hailstorm damages Hastings college roofs and homes
A sudden hailstorm in Hastings Nebraska caused about $600 in roof damage to Hastings college buildings and shattered numerous windows in campus and nearby houses. The storm also harmed Hastings gardens but did not reach rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings, Neb
Hastings College
Hastings Gardens
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R. A. Bates
Canada
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Cupid
Ben Lindsay
Chicago
Josephine Johnson
L. Neitzel
Trunkenbolz Oil Co
Cooking Club
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