This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 41 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1925
Page
5
A roundup of visits and errands around Murdock Nebraska includes Joseph Knecht and others traveling to Plattsmouth and Lincoln for business, shopping hogs to South Omaha, care of homes and farms, repairs, and local church painting. Several residents and relatives are noted traveling by car, with a few illness and health mentions and upcoming estate matters in Plattsmouth court.
Mrs. H. W. Tool and her husband return from Los Angeles after two weeks abroad supporting and attending activities connected to their visit.
Mr and Mrs Tool enjoyed the trip and stay in Los Angeles expressing high regard for the treatment they received. Harold praised the western United States calling it wonderful and remarkable.
George L. Berger half brother of A J Bauer and Mr and Mrs Bauer visited last Sunday in Plattsmouth as guests of Mr and Mrs E L Ripple and family and Claus Boetel and family. They planned to return Sunday but rain forced them to stay until Monday morning as roads became nearly impassable.
The Bible Schools of the Callihan church and the Murdock church hosted a picnic on Wm Stretch’s farm. Despite strong winds and dusty air, both schools with large memberships drew a good crowd to the event.
The Tool Brothers Richard and Keanneth present the new play "North of 36" at Murdock for two nights, June 19th and 20th. The show follows their prior success with "The Covered Wagon" and promises a worthwhile entertainment experience for local audiences.
The Mx rdock band gave an open air concert Wednesday on a site at the former machinery depot. A large crowd attended with over a hundred automobiles in town for the event.
A strong Sunday wind damaged property in and around Murdock. Albert Timms reported a large chicken house blown from its foundation and rolled from its original location, while Carl Schlaphoff saw an implement shed blown down.
Dan Penska Bure Farm purchase of a portion of the Avueast Panska estate is not yet court confirmed. If approved, Panska will acquire substantial land with uneven terrain and heavy timber needing removal at cost.
Miss Margaret Whipple formerly a Murdock teacher married Relph E Cunningham last Wednesday evening at the bride’s grandfather home. F M Berges officiated with only close family present and Mr and Mrs Harry V McDonald of Murdock attended.
At the first of Murdock's mid week open air concerts last Wednesday the boys presented a brand of music that surprised those who hadn't heard them lately. The band showed clear progress and impressed all listeners with fine playing and widespread praise.
Fred Lau of Murdock Nebraska offers the Alice Len home a four room house on three lots for sale. Call for price and terms.
A partial OCR reading shows unclear phrases about Texas and timings. Readable names or events are absent. article remains fragmented with no verifiable facts or complete sentences.
Marshfield Oregon June 12 A PD Jones a Hollywood extra for Famous Players Lasky filmed a motion picture and drowned in Coquilla River while riding rapids in a canoe for a log drive scene. Twenty Myrtle Point men organized to drag the river for his body as the film company watched from shore.
A segment titled Legion News appears in the Saturday edition of the Daily Journal. The column covers local veteran activities, community notices, and upcoming Legion events with concise updates and notices.
The carnival comes to Washington Avenue Tourist Park tomorrow with boosters set for a trip to Louisville and Weeping Water on Wednesday night. Rain blocked the Murray Union Nehawka run on Friday evening, but the event remains well advertised.
The Legion will oversee this year’s fireworks show with the celebration committee seeking a larger appropriation than last year. They plan to acquire several especially fine sets of places for the display.
There is no meeting this week as the carnival occupies members every night. The next meeting will be Wednesday evening June 24 at the undercroft of St Luke s Episcopal church with general business including carnival reports.
Omaha faces a colossal task as over four thousand army men are set to arrive for a week long event. The city must house many in homes or improvised barracks while permanent lodging develops. Officials warn the surge will test available sleeping space and city capacity.
The American Legion encourages ex soldiers to join before the Omaha convention. Adjutant offers receipt cards for a $2 membership and access to benefits. Special police will be deployed for the week and conduct rules strict to protect public decency during the carnival. The Isler Shows are praised as a clean act and supportive of the Legion.
The piece warns that trouble often comes not from the attractions themselves but from hanger-ons who follow amusements as opportunities to commit nefarious acts. It discusses the risk at carnivals and similar gatherings.
First Methodist church Vacation Bible School ends Friday at noon with a picnic lunch. A parade at 10 30 Friday will feature songs, salutes to the American and Christian flags, and certificates for ten of fifteen days. Enrollment reached 45 pupils with Mrs Edw Roman as superintendent and assistance from Mrs Anderson and others. The Children's Day program Sunday evening, titled The Enchanted Latch Key, benefits the church board of education with an offering.
Governor McMullen plans semi monthly cabinet meetings with six secretaries to map systematic handling of state business. He aims to cut expenses and create an efficient, model administration with coordinated efforts across departments.
Ben Buckingham helped Ervin Conn with corn plowing while Harvey Schroeder and brother tend 200 acres of corn. Ervin Coon and wife visited Lincoln last Saturday, driving to oversee business. Guy Frank, despite high winds, got baled alfalfa. Livingston of Plattsmouth and O F Anderson sold Buicks in Cass County. visited Greenwood Friday. Auduson, Buick Chevrolet agent, did business in Weeping Water and Avoca. Earl Sophlin, ex Greenwood resident now an auto mechanics chair at the state university, visited Greenwood. Livingston between Greenwood and Ashland cultivates corn. fields look fine. Susan Jacobs, long-time Greenwood resident, now Beaver Crossing, was in Greenwood briefly. C B Cutfee and wife attended their son Ivan Culfee’s wedding to Miss Hertna Peterson of Omaha at Papillion. Gert Appho builds a fine bonnetow west side of Greenwood. M r McPherson of Benso r visited Greenwood. associated with Burlington. Avon West, formerly at state university, visited grandparents W E Newkirk. She graduated from Greenwood schools this spring. Frank Rodgers went to Weeping Water to the tornado district. plans to help with repairs after insurance settlement. Mr Reure Eure knows how to move houses.
Fred Brauer of between Greenwood and Murdock hurt a horse on its shoulder making it unusable. He traveled to Ashland to buy another horse to tend his crops.
The death notice recalls Rev A W Henry who preached at Greenwood Christian church for four years. His first wife rests in Greenwood cemetery, his second wife died in Elbow Kansas and was buried beside him here. Rev Jeffreye led the cemetery service as he had in Kansas.
Mr. C. D. Fulener bought L. Z. Demmitt's property, had the old house torn down, and is currently having a new residence erected by Chas. W. Walting.
George Wilton and Miss Cora Brown traveled from Papillion to Ashland then Pa pillion to obtain a permit. Brown formerly of Greenwood holds a responsible post with the Lincoln Telephone company at Ashland.
The couple, long residents of Greenwood, were married with the bride moving to Ashland with her parents Mr and Mrs William Brown. They will reside in Ashland and friends extend congratulations for a long and happy life together.
W E Newkirk, a grocer, traveled to the county seat via Omaha and noted crops look fine except a rain downpour lasting about two hours between Greenwood and Ashland. He also visited Platte Mouth for legal business.
A group from Greenwood and one from Ashland completed the prelient equipment for the 10, G. F. class and received the Golden Rule and Royal Purple degrees at Lincoln. A fine banquet followed the ceremony with EE J Warndst Edward Bronkow Carl Honmer Oliver Hall named among Greenwood candidates.
The Bays business property once occupied by W. E. Newkirk and Son for over four decades has changed hands. W. G. Newkirk purchased the site Saturday from Cass County Investment Company and will continue to use it for its longtime purpose of market and grocery operations.
The wedding of St Papillion Minn Eitling Peterson of Omaha and Tran Calfee took place at Papillion Institute Sunday the Methodist church. The couple will reside in Omaha where the groom works for the Western Telegraph Company.
A charter was granted to the Order of Eastern Star No. 208 of Greet wood. Officers elected and installed included Anna Halt as Worthy Patron and Nelle Howard as Conductress, with several other named officers such as Minnie Hudson, Edna MacDonald, Edna Clymer, and Esther among the appointees.
Dust and wind damaged about 65 acres owned by Irvin Hejer and 25 acres owned by F A Mockenhaupt. Each fears they must replant if the crops do not recover, and they await signs of regrowth before deciding next steps.
Levi Kelser of Ashland loses supreme court appeal to end guardianship. H A Wheenhorn, Ashland banker, is appointed guardian due to Kelser and property concerns. Judge Evans notes the record shows Kelser lacks reasoning and independence, justifying guardianship for his protection and estate management.
A probate court ruling preserves Keiser’s home life amid guardianship appeals. The case centers on whether the elderly farmer Keiser, facing debts and ailing memory, is competent to manage his finances while a 79 year old plaintiff Mrs Buell seeks repayment tied to a controversial marriage proposal. The appellate court upheld trial findings that no safe incompetency standard is met and guardianship cannot force removal, even as securities were pledged and partial debts repaid during appeal.
Mason Wescott, a Mason native and Northwestern University math specialist, will join the Northwestern faculty next year after a strong record as president of the Math club and a commissioned officer in the Northwestern reserve officers corps. He earned his degree from Pietemouth High School and Northwestern, with plans to attend graduation exercises in Chicago.
A quoted pamphlet prose warns that government ownership would reshape the United States into a Russia-like system, extending control to factories farms and education, and ending private enterprise. It asserts advocates’ motives and labels opposition as deluded.
Beautiful crepe paper designs and novelties are showcased in the Dennison line at Bates Book and Gift Shop. Call to inspect these special features.
Fragmentary text mentions individuals with unclear roles and a detective reference. No coherent events, dates, or organizations can be established from the readable words.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.