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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1929

Page

5

Local notes from Murdock and nearby areas

Residents and visitors roundup Barlows Towle Borndemeier and McDonald families travel to Lincoln Greenwood and Nustis. Builders repair homes and remodels occur on farms Henry Backemeyer and others. Florence Thimetin studies in Creston Island and plans completion. Royal Neighbors of America and Regal Neighbors of Manley host social luncheon and program.

Mary Deickmann Fred Towle Wabash Alvin Beornemeier Fred Poppe Nustis Henry A. Tool Lacey McDonald Lincoln Theo Carnes Greenwood Murdo Makine Cstme Elansen Etiucastion Murdock W. OO Tiillespic Alvin Borndémeder J. Johansen Mathew Victor Thimgan Henry Backemeyer Murtock A. T H. Ward Giaha Kust Fbr W. O Gilheeple United States Oil Company Ward Muorindock Duride Analei Florence Thimetin Cram Florence Walter Strow Mied Tronbie John Janus Pickwell Howells School Gelous Tickwell Ant

Neighborly Shower for Mrs. Thimgen Fetes Infantile Guests

In a neighborly gesture the Bank of America gave a surprise shower for Mrs. J. W. Thimgen last week. Many infantile items were gifted as friends gathered for a pleasant afternoon hosted by a generous hostess.

Royal Neighbors of America Oarder J. W. Thimgen

Miller and Gruber Vaults Promote Caring Burial

Nehawka Nebraska company Miller and Gruber advertises concrete burial vaults with an explicit guarantee to protect remains, urging customers to plan with their service and secure lasting peace of mind.

Miller & Gruber Nehawka Nebr

Inventive loading chute aids farm stock trucking

Will Help the Truckers describes W T W. Tool and EL W. Thimgan developing a truck body with a sliding loading chute and collapsible railing. The device slides out from the truck, provides a ramp and side railing, and helps stock enter the vehicle without manual lifting. It fits any truck body.

W. Tool EL W. Thimgan I T Thim Yoo Amy

Wedding Guests Attend Elmwood Ceremony Names Mixed Party

Last Wednesday evening Mesers and Mesiames W Tillaan Frank Hosenow and Emil Kuehn attended Elmwood for the wedding of Mies Pieler WH Wann and their sister of Mr and Mrs Martyr Williams of Elmwood and Kwart Schovider of Bimewoot The bride is the niece of the Kuehn Thincigen and Rosenow families.

W. Tillaan Frank Hosenow Emil Kuehn Elmwood Mies Pieler Whwann Duwechter Atfrs Williams Kwart Schovider Bimewoot Mesalames Kuehn Thincigen Rosenow

Alumni Banquet Held by Murdock Schools

The Abhwinnt of the Murdock schools held a grand alumni banquet at the school building with many former students in attendance. Carlton Zink acted as toastmaster and conducted the event well. Speakers covered topics in a wholesome manner including Frank Bum and C L Lone, with Martha Goehry and several others also taking part. The year’s scholarship winner was FR. Cuthmann.

Murdock Carlton Zink Ie Jonde O Abiardork High School Frank Bum

Thad Tabernacle Move Sparks Series of Meetings

A movable tabernacle built by Matthew Thimgan and used in Lewiston in the southern part of the state has been taken apart and hauled by J. Johansen to Aden. An upcoming series of meetings will be held there. The trip, said to be a major undertaking, was completed in one day.

Thad Tabernacle Mathew Thimgan Lewiston J. Johansen Aden Johansen Federal Farm Banks Nebraska Iowa Illinois Middle West

Farm Outlook Good Declares Mark W Woods

Lincoln man Mark W. Woods says farm outlook is improving with higher land values ahead. He advocates investor groups buying distressed land at low prices, forming land investment trusts to operate farms for profits and stabilize values.

Mark W. Woods Lincoln Chicago Journal of Commerce Woods Chicago Financial Journal Mr. Woods Hoover

National Electric Light Association Opens Convention

Ten thousand attendees in Atlantic City for the National Electric Light Association’s fifty second convention and exhibition. President Arkwright pays tribute to Edison while ex Justice William L. Ransom suggests lowering electric rates and J F Owens defends the association amid a federal trade commission probe.

Atlantic City N. J Ffty National Electric Light Association Arkwright Thomas A. Edison William L. Ransom New York J. F. Owens Federal Trade Commission United States

Parade Opens 55th Shriners Convention in Los Angeles

Six thousand Shriners in rainbow colors marched ten abreast through sunlit streets to the coliseum for the 55th annual Nobles of the Mystic Shrine convention. Gen Robert Wankowski of Al Malaikah led as grand marshal with escorts in decorated cars as banners waved and Shrine bands performed. Imperial Potentative Jones delivered welcomes before the imperial council met.

Los Angeles Coliseum Robert Wankowski al Malaikah Temple Shrine Imperial Jones Imperial Council

Frenzied search for missing French yachtsman Gerbault

Brest reports fears for Alain Gerbault the lone world circumnavigator after Firecrest foul weather craft sighted ninety miles west of Belle Isle. No port call since May 26 and British Channel shipping told to report any Firecrest sightings.

Brest France Alain Gerbault Belle Isle Gerbault Bay of Biscay

Reports of Turkish revolt unfounded

Constantinople June 7 reports of a revolt in eastern Turkey were said by official circles Friday night to be absolutely unfounded. The republic was said to be in normal condition throughout its extent.

Constantinople Turkey Republic

Wurl Family Attends Nebraska University Commencement

Mr and Mrs E A Wurl left for Lincoln to witness the University of Nebraska commencement where their daughter Miss Helen will receive a bachelor of science degree.

E. A. Wurl Lincoln University of Nebraska Helen University of Bachelor of Science

Order of Hearing on Final Settlement of Helen B Perry Estate

In Cass County Nebraska the County Court sets June 21 1929 at 10 a.m. for final settlement and administrator discharge in the matter of Helen B Perry deceased. Notice to interested parties by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior. Judge A H Buzburt seals the order.

Cass County Nebraska Helen B. Perry Jesse P. Perry Plattsmouth Journal A. D

Manley Community News Items Mixed Travels and Health

Local residents report corn deliveries to the Manley elevator by Philip Fleming and John Stander. Teresa Rauth visits relatives in Chappel while Wim Lau recovers from measles. Omaha trips include Ak-Sar-Ben races attended by Carter and Antone Nelson and August Krecklow hauling stock. Several families host visitors, including Mr and Mrs Flemming, Mr and Mrs Stander, and the Nelsons. Manitoba visits by Thomas Ankerman and falls City travels, with others visiting Falls City and Lincoln for medical and family matters.

Philip Fleming Manley Teresa Rauth Plattsmouth Chappel Wim. Lau Carter Antone Nelson Omaha John Stander Frank Stander John Murphey Phil Flemming Martin Nelson Herman Rauth Thomas Ankerman Missouri Pacific Manitoba Canada C. M. Andrus Dr. Gillespie Harold Andrus Falls City August Krecklow Amanda Krecklow Wm. Rauth Lawrence Clavette Earhardt M. R. Staples Kelly Louisville Meadow Joseph Wolert Lincoln Katie Joseph Maggie

Royal Neighbors Meet Delights Murdock Guests

The Royal Neighbors of America hosted the Murdock chapter members at a regular meeting last Wednesday afternoon. Manley members provided an enjoyable program and pleasant afternoon for all attendees.

Homer H. Lawton Royal Neighbors of America Murdock Nelebora Manley Lodge of Mauarfeck

Naples grapples with Mount Vesuvius lava damage

The Naples area reports damages from Vesuvius lava flow totaling over 300000, with 178 houses, fifty vineyards, and a large forested area destroyed. Inspector Romano estimates 10000000 cubic meters of lava, about half of the 1906 eruption. Terzigno reconstruction plans have begun under the mayor, who also organized food for the homeless. Half the town’s soldiers were withdrawn Friday.

Naples Mount Vesuvius Romano Medici Terzigno

Dressmaking Shop Moves to Dr. Cook's Office

Notice from Mrs. Meda Fleming that her dressmaking shop will relocate to the late Dr. Cook's office at 110 Third Street, room 1.

Dr. Cook Meda Fleming

Regular Merchant Promises Steady Year Round Trade

The regular advertiser notes no slack period in business and asserts constant activity throughout the year. This claim emphasizes stable customer demand and continuous commerce.

Father's Day Observed On June Sixteenth

The seventh annual national observance falls on the third Sunday in June. Proclaimed by Congress in 1914 and popularized via Mrs. John B. Dodd of Spokane, Father’s Day honors dads beyond being providers with gifts, roses, and church and public tributes across the United States and Canada.

Father United States Canada Dad John B. Dodd Spokane Washington Spokane Ministerial Alliance Delaware Congress The Stars and Stripes France General Pershing Dodd Martin W. Chatvioner Wilkinsburg Eubetes

Golden Rod Study Club Meeting Announced

The Mynard Golden Rod study club will meet Thursday afternoon June 12 at Mrs. Will Minford's home with associates Mrs. A. L. Huffer and Mrs. Hurley Wiles. The topic is The Farm and Home Beautiful.

Mynard Golden Rod Study Club Will Minford A. L. Huffer Hurley Wiles

Impersonator Game Warden Fined $100 in Tryon Case

Wenry Walsh, a former North Platte policeman, was fined $100 after being found to impersonate a game warden. Four fishing party members, including a justice of the peace, testified he demanded licenses, rummaged a fish can, and issued threats near Diamond Bar.

Tryon Wenry Walsh North Platte Frank O'Connell Walsh Diamond Bar

Mothers Daughters Meeting of Mynard Society

The annual Mothers and Daughters meeting will be held Wednesday June 12 at 2 30 PM in the church parlors. All girls and mothers are invited to attend.

Mothers and Daughters The Mynard Missionary Society

Weaver Takes Quiet June After Peru Speaking

Lincoln June 5 Governor and Mrs Weaver plan undisturbed evenings at home after he closes June speaking tour Tuesday night in Peru addressing members of the state P B E O and of which his wife is a member.

Lincoln

Cass County Maps Left at Journal Office

A handful of Cass county maps remain at the Journal office for sale at 50 cents each.

Cass County Journal

Air mail test halted by plane radio fire

A Newark Airport flight carrying 10 000 pieces of mail bound for the Leviathan liner was stopped after an electrical storm caused the radio set to catch fire. Pilot Lieut. Com. George H. Pond reported landing at Newport Rhode Island after losing bearings and Radio contact. He planned a daybreak takeoff to try again before quarantine.

New York Leviathan Newark N. J George H. Pond United States Lines Newport R. C

Flier Dies in Fremont Plane Crash

A flyer identified as Roy Whitcomb of Callaway Nebraska was crushed when his plane plunged from tow altitude two miles west of Fremont. A farmer said the pilot had been stunt flying and the engine appeared to quit. The stranger had just arrived in Fremont Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.

Fremont Roy Whitcomb Whitthurn Callaway Neb Here Henas

Year-Round Merchant Keeps Busy Ahead of Holidays

A local shopkeeper maintains continuous trade all year, advertising his goods consistently through every season. The steady effort reflects a merchant's dedication to serving customers and sustaining business despite seasonal shifts.

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