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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1930
Page
5
Fragmentary religious text urges unwavering devotion to Christ and reconciliation with God. It emphasizes atonement, life everlasting for believers, and the necessity of mountain top experiences to sustain Christians through life’s conflicts.
Frank Buell delivered corn to the Murdock elevator on Wednesday. Families and friends from nearby towns visited Murdock for weekends and events. A large alumni banquet filled the school gym, while a Husbands Aid dinner entertained the Ladies Aid. Newlyweds Harry Eastman and Trene McDonald were feted at home in Stirling before continued visits in Murdock.
A Friday evening concert sponsored by United States Oi Works of Omaha and Murdock delighted residents of Murdock and nearby areas. A. H. Ward, the local manager, oversaw arrangements while A. W. Hawkins led the Weeping Water band. Notable moments included two songs by Rasmus Lauritzen of Weeping Water, a band member.
The Weeping Water band, led by A. W. Hawkins, staged a beautiful concert in Murdoch and surrounding areas. Acknowledgments extend to all who contributed to the successful entertainment, including A. H. Ward and U. S. Oil Works.
We offer automatic self sealing burial vaults that exclude water or other substances. On call service to any location in Cass or Otoe counties.
On Sunday June 1 Miss Irene Weddell entertained a group of her girl friends including Trene Weddell Isabel Gakemeier Ginetta Schiaphoff Hilda Schmidt Mary Catherine McHugh Blanche Eichhoff Inez Buck and Myrtle Wendt. The gathering was described as a very fine time with friends in close attendance and lively companionship.
John Bornemeier and family Louis Bornemeier and family and O Townsend family enjoyed a fine picnic last Sunday at Stratch Grove. They had fried chicken and other eats before going to John Bornemeier’s home for more ice cream and cake.
L Neitzel visited Auroras last Sunday and recalled preaching forty two years ago in a church built fifty five years past. He expressed pleasure at revisiting familiar scenes and noted many people from that era were not present now.
Henry Jacobson known as Jake unveils a new sign reading Jake's Garage. Additional signs were pried on the windows, drawing concern from neighbors.
The article notes a specialist who restores wrecked cars and has added a 28 ton press for shop work. The equipment upgrade underscores capabilities in body repair and metal shaping to return vehicles to service.
Binder twine priced at thirteen cents cash or fourteen cents on thirty day terms. No account carried. Genuine McCormick Deering twine and repairs available. Farmers Elevator Co. Murdock Nebraska ji-2w.
Last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. McDonald the entire family gathered for a rare reunion. A joyous event featured Mrs. Harry Eastman of Stirling Colorado, formerly Irene McDonald, with husband Lacey McDonald and family from Murdock, Harry Gillespie and wife from North Loup, Gayle McDonald and family from Hampton, and Bryan McDonald joining the parents for a memorable occasion.
Last week W. O. Gillespie his wife and Miss Viola Everett departed in the Kid Waggon for the northwest. They will visit Douglass Wyoming and Billings Montana with Gillespie relatives before settling at Yetystone park for the season. The wagon serves as their home en route, requiring no hotel or garage stops.
Last Sunday two Reinke sisters, Bertha and Gertrude, wed Floyd McKee and Harold Schleifert in a ceremony led by Rev. G A Zach. The church was festooned, the choir sang, and many guests extended joyous wishes for the couples.
A Bible study recounts Jesus taking Peter James and John to a mountain where he prays and is transfigured. Moses and Elijah appear, a divine voice proclaims Jesus, and the disciples witness glory before descending and being told to tell no one until after the resurrection.
A double wedding took place Sunday at 4 p m at Murdock Lutheran Church with Rev G A Zoch marrying Miss Gertrude Reinke to Harold Schliefert and Miss Bertha Reinke to Floyd McKee of Burwell Nebraska The Reinke sisters are daughters of Mr and Mrs Julius Reinke longtime Cass county residents The couples will reside in Burwell and Louisville respectively McKee manages an ice plant in Burwell Schliefert will farm near Louisville
Lincoln June 4 Governor Weaver in a 16 page report argues that if the intangible tax fails to raise sufficient revenue, Nebraska may need a state income tax. He praises the intangible tax progress, cites revenue figures, and urges tax fairness with deductible taxes on both tangible and intangible property. He notes current appropriations and proposes levy reductions to balance burdens.
Rita Royce, film actress, wins divorce from Josef von Sternberg in Los Angeles Superior Court. Settlement provides $25,000 cash and $1,200 monthly alimony for five years amid accusations of cruelty and separation. The couple first married July 1926 and divorced in 1927 before reconciling in 1928.
Hamilton June 4 local boatman K Johnson began a honeymoon voyage in a 14 foot sailing punt on the Atlantic with his wife Florence Smith an American waitress at a water works. They departed for a destination believed to be New York.
Chicago industrialist Thomas Condon was sentenced by Judge Joseph Sabath to six months in Cook County jail for direct contempt after he called his wife’s attorney a list of secrets and attempted to strike him in open court. He was restrained by his attorney and a bailiff and placed in a cell with the alimony club.
London reports the duke of Connaught grand master of English Free Masons cabled congratulations to American Masons on the eve of the 200th anniversary of the first grand lodge recognition of American Free Masonry. He notes progress and extends best wishes to U S Masons.
The State of Nebraska Cass County In the County Court details hearings for creditors of Mary L. Wiler deceased The court will meet at Plattsmouth on July 7 1930 and October 8 1936 at 9 a m to examine all claims The claim presentation period ends three months from July 7 1930 and debts must be paid within one year from July 7 1930 County Judge A H Duxbury seals the notice.
Mrs. Isabella Tyler seventy of Ranger Texas died of heart disease in a Wilmington hospital. She and her ninety six year old husband hiked 8500 miles across the United States and Canada since February 1929.
A brief call to action directs readers to phone the Jour nal office to place a want ad, with the number 6 provided for contact. The item is a short classifieds prompt requesting readers to make the call.
Alfred W White deceased. Notice set for July 1930 and October 1930 to receive and examine all claims against the estate. Claims must be presented within three months from July 7 1930. debts paid within one year from July 7 1930. (Seat) is 3n A H Duxbery.
The sheriff will sell at public auction on the 42nd day of July 1930 at 10 a.m. at the south front door of the courthouse in Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska the real estate of Ella E Hale et al fractional lots 1 2 and all of 3 4 block 22 Plattsmouth subject to a mortgage to Nebraska City Building and Loan Association to satisfy a judgment in favor of H J Spurway Receiver of the Clarinda National Bank of Clarinda Iowa.
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