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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
5
Banking may be compared to the universal joint and the main spring of business. Commercial activities center in banks because banks are worthwhile institutions and render a worthwhile service to business. At our bank there is pleasure and profit on both sides of the counter.
A. B. Elrod the horse trainer has been making Murray his stopping place recently. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schoeman of Louisville visited Thomas Tilson's home last Sunday. Construction on a new residence began with Ed 8S. Tutt planning to build this summer. H. H. Shrader and wife with the girls were in Murray briefly last Tuesday afternoon. J. A. Davis was a business visitor in Plattsmouth Tuesday morning to handle business matters. Robert Shrader has been assisting.
Henry Larson from Plattsmouth visits Murray on temporary business. L W Young, ill at home, remains able only to be up part time. A D Bakke brings a new car to Om aha area as fast sales continue. George L Krueger from west of Mynard visits Murray on merchant business. Mrs Gertie Beckner improves slowly with many friends hoping for full recovery. Rev C E Blanchard to conduct services at Christian church. W G Boedeker and Joe Staske sprained ankles but now recovering. Mrs Ida Bland and son Ensene visit Murray relatives. Omar Yardley family and Mr Scott Hare visit Mrs Almo Yardley’s home. they live near Ashland. Albert Lohse of Sacramento briefly visits Murray en route to uncle Alba Dodson near Nehawka. Children’s Day program at Otterbein held June 5. directed by Miss Lou Davis. Clifford Garrison’s home welcomes a charming visitor. mother and daughter well, father hopes to recover. John W Edmunds sells corn at 65. Vecle John notes a good price signals time to sell. Boedekers travel to Fairbault Minn for Shattuck Military School commencement. Charles Boedeker completes first year. Carl Frans and wife of Casper, Wyoming, visit Murray. they run Betty’s Beauty Parlor in Casper and are opening Kingdon Pharmacy with ice cream and drinks. Joseph F Tubbs family from Seattle visits. Millicent and M R Church join relatives Wim Spoorer and Jim Edmunds. Oscar Natler stays active, helps George Parks with hay. Miss Bessie Royer looks after the store. Emil Von Gillern of Nebraska City, injured when car leaves road. driver to drive home after treatment.
The annual Children Day program at the Christian church featured students from the Bible school. Teachers and church ladies organized the event held last Sunday evening, showcasing the children’s participation and school activities.
Final touches on the new swimming pool at Murray bathing beach promise a top class facility. Organizers have invested money and labor to offer a safe, well kept site with frequent water changes, shower baths, order and safety for patrons. Opening will occur in the near future and is expected to attract strong local support.
Meager OCR account says John T. Porter sustained a severe contusion to his land when a digging stake deflected as another worker drove it into the ground. Wound was dressed and painful, with limited recovery noted.
A Sunday gathering at Earl Lancaster's home honored his birthday with friends and relatives bringing baskets and a noon dinner. Attendees included John and Emma Eppings family Vircil Arnold and children Wallace Russell Eva J E Lancaster family Harold Marjorie J L Hoschar and James Margaret Nora John Stone and John Jacob Mrs March and Bud Isaac Addleman Dan Moseher David Smail George Small Earl Mrasek and Oscar Nailor.
Cape Girardeau Mo June flood reports residents leaving inundated Illinois lowlands across the river as Mississippi River crevasses flood levees. About one hundred families in the Ulmneis area fled to foothills ten miles away or rode in box cars.
Mrs. W. N. Brink and her children left last Friday for Hastings Nebraska to stay with Mrs. Brink's mother. Three older daughters Dorothy Agnes and Gertrude will stay with the grandmother for a couple of weeks before returning home.
Charles Wooster departs this afternoon for Denver after a visit here with his mother and several relatives and friends.
A print feature quotes Psalms 34 19 about the trials of the righteous and divine deliverance, reflecting religious consolation. The line echoes familiar scripture and may anchor a devotional or church bulletin.
The text contrasts the old Jewish establishment with the new church born of Christ, detailing Peter’s miraculous prison escape aided by an angel, the Jerusalem prayer circle, and Herod’s downfall. It emphasizes faith, prayer’s power, and universal salvation extending to all nations.
The occasion of the passing of the weddings anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lancaster near Murray was observed at the family home with a large gathering of relatives and friends. The evening featured dancing and a musical program with violin, accordion, piano and vocal numbers performed by Miles Altman Hart Jarvis Lancaster J W Hendricks Dick Hall Joan Hall Mrs Major Hall Dr William Statin Omaha and others. Refreshments followed the performances amid a cordial social atmosphere.
Planning a picnic or party call Bates Book and Gift Shop to see the Dennison line items and party supplies available for events.
A morning blaze in Murray gut the Nelson hardware store Lancaster store and the community hall injuring or destroying several structures. Firefighters from Murray and Plattsmouth fought the flames as residents opened doors to save stock and aid neighbors. Loss is estimated around 35000 with homes and other buildings damaged.
Davis columns discuss cats harming birds and the need for bird protection measures while noting California owls shipments. The writer clarifies the Chamber of Commerce did not oppose stop steps and praises local boosters. He recalls past cigar markers and praises Plattsmouth cigars, urging renewed local demand.
Citizens express high regard for Mayor and City Council citing integrity efficiency and progressive spirit. They urge continued support to advance Plattsmouth and keep the city moving forward.
The writer owes Mr. Ptak and Mr. Conis an explanation for the crude remarks about the boys of our city yesterday in an effort to get an ex.
A visitor recounts a night at a local auto camp park with four tourists heading to the Ozarks. He notes fuel shortages, incomplete work, and urges clearer signage and better park upkeep to improve impressions for travelers and attract revenue from gas-related amenities.
Bob Jenks, radiant on his wedding day, attempted to kiss the preacher after presenting the marriage to his bride. The scene is described with humor and a touch of frenzy as a starry, surprised crowd looks on.
The Alva Oklahoma Courier quotes a humorous line on marriage noting joy in life and the constant threat of someone trying to dampen it, a lighthearted aside reflecting domestic life.
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