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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1931

Page

5

Murdock Visitors and Local Happenings

M. R. Beeson and family of Greenwood visited Murdock and consulted Dr. L D Lee about health. O Townsend of Murray visited. plans to move to Murray soon. Miss Henrietta Bauer assisted at home during her vacation from the store. Dick Williams and wife visited Murdock then Omaha for the evening show. Douglas Took resigns Bee-News and State Journal rep duties as EfFene Tool takes over. Henry Heineman and C E McDonald roof Herman Zierot’s barn but rain delayed finishing.

M. R. Beeson Greenwood Murdock L. D. Lee O. Townsend Murray Murray #5 Henrietta Bauer Bauer John Gakemei EufFene

Weather Damage From Early Week Rain Storms

Rain storms swept the county early last week bringing hail and damage to property. Residents hope recovery will progress as the season advances.

Family Road Trip Covers Lincoln to Central City Circuit

On a Saturday night John Ost blom and his family, in the car driven by his daughter Wilma Smaha, traveled from Lincoln to Grand Island Ravenna Central City Fullerton and back to Lincoln. They logged about 450 miles enjoyed good country and fine crops.

John Ostblom Lincoln Wilma Smaha Grand Island Ravena Central City Fullerton

Baby girl arrives at Race home to joyous welcome

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Race welcomed a fine baby girl last week. The family is exceedingly happy as the newborn joins the home with plans for a bright future.

Lawrence Race Stork Race

Miller takes position with Iowa construction firm in Winterset

George Miller accepts a post caring for an off station for a construction company in Winterset Iowa. He visited home last Sunday and returned to work on Monday as the company conducts heavy highway work.

George Miller Winterset Iowa Mr. Miller

Bass Fishing Opening At Platte River Resorts

On the opening night and dawn last Wednesday a group of Murdock anglers gathered at Platte River resorts in Cass county to fish for bass under a new permit. They posted markers reading Especially for bass and waited for bites while brief showers passed mid day. No official count of the catch is available. Participants included E. W. Thimgan John Gakemeter Lacey McDonald H. W. Tool A. J. Tool John Eppings and others.

Cass County Platte River E. W. Thimgan John Gakemeter Lacey McDonald H. W. Tool A. J. Tool John Eppings

Teeth Fix Helps Loneliest Duo Learn To Talk

Not Christmas Gifts. This is no sign of one getting along in life, but spells a need of some thing reliable to use in their eating. Lacey MacDonald and L. R. Gortney, who have been getting along on a soup and other sof vitual s, have gotten themselves a brand new set each of upper end lower teeth end are just at this time learning to whistle and to talk plain but they will get alone, others have before them.

Lacey MacDonald L. R. Gortney

Rain Forces Eastern Star Meeting Change

The Order of Eastern Star planned to meet at Mrs C A Kupke’s home but rain prompted a backup at Mrs A J Tool’s house. The rain ruined the initial gathering, and attendees proceeded with the meeting at the second location.

Order of Eastern Star C. A. Kupke A. J. Tool Tool Kupke

Town Gathering At Mrs Tool's Home Ends In Joy

Rain did not dampen spirits as residents gathered for a lively event at Mrs Tool's home. Large attendance and a joyous time noted, with everyone enjoying the fellowship and activities despite wet weather.

Same Grade Different Score at Mur Dock Schools

The 7th and 8th grade teams from Mur dock played Alvo school in baseball. Despite Alvo using a high school pitcher, Mur dock won 12 to 3 on their home field.

Murdock Alvo

School board seeks bids for student transport and janitor care

At last week’s meeting the Board of Education passed a motion to invite bids for transporting students between homes and the school. The board also calls for sealed bids for the caretaker or janitor position at the school building, due in to the secretary by July 6.

Board of Education

Vacation Bible School Extends Two Weeks at Callahan

The Callahan Vacation Bible School will continue for two more weeks with 39 enrolled. Instructors include Miss Hilda Schlehofff, Miss Elsie Schueter, Miss Martha Neben, and Mrs. H A Norenberg.

Bible School Callahan Hilda Schlaphoff Elsie Schueter Martha Neben H. A. Norenbereg

Mr and Mrs Balsen Spend Week In West

Mr and Mrs Martin Balsen left for Denver last week by car and stayed there for their honeymoon until Thursday. They plan to return to Murdock and then travel to Omaha. Mr Balsen must return to his bank job Tuesday morning, while Mrs Balsen is formerly Miss Elsie Kupke, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kupke.

West Martin Balsen Denver Murdock Omaha Balsen Bank Elsie Kupke Charles Kupke

Jolly Cheffs Club Schedules June Meet at Reichsman Home

The cooking club met at the school house on June 4 with lesson materials missing and discussed club work. Future meetings will be hosted at Meta Reichsman's home starting June 18 at 2 o'clock with Hilda Schlaphoff and Mary Katherine Mc Hugh as hostesses.

Jolly Cheffs Meta Reichsman Hilda Schlaphoff Mary Katherine McHugh

Parables of Jesus by L Neitzel on The Unjust Judge

A devotional overview highlights persistence in prayer, urging constant communication with God. It cites Elijah, Paul, Jesus, Peter, and Acts 4:31 to illustrate prayer’s power and timing, stressing readiness, holiness, and continual prayer as the faithful stance in daily life.

Jesus L. Neitzel Christ Lord God Elijah Carmel Paul Peter

For Sale Shorthorn Bull 21 Months Near Murdock

Dark red pure bred Shorthorn bull age 21 months offered for sale or trade for a good milch cow. Two miles north of Murdock. Conrad Baumgartner, owner.

Murdock Conrad Baumgartner

Popular Mur dock Young Lady Weds Omaha Banker

Elsie Kupke daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Kupke of Murdock married Martin Bolsen of Omaha last Sunday at Trinity Lutheran church. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s march and a church full of well wishers. The couple will reside in Omaha where Bolsen works at a large bank, joining a newly purchased home.

Elsie Chas. Kupke Murdock Martin Bolsen Omaha Trinity Lutheran Church Mendelsohn G. A. Zach Belsen Bolsen

Notice Bids for Transportation and Janitorial Work

Directors of School District No C7 Murdock Cass County Nebraska invite sealed bids for janitor work and transportation of school children for the 1921 1932 school year. Separate bids required for each route NE nine miles NW eleven miles SW thirteen and a half miles. Bids due by in the secretary August Ruge by July 31 1931. Right to reject any bids reserved.

Murdock Nebraska Cass County August Ruge School Dist

Boy Survives 12 Foot Roof Fall With Bruised Back

Edgar Luke a thirteen year old fell from a hip roof on the McFall building after rain slickness. He landed on the cement walk, was knocked unconscious, but no bones were broken. He was taken to Dr. Lis ton and then home to recover likely confined to bed several days.

Post Office FeMall Millinery Edgar Luke Geo. Wilson McFall Roy Lean Wim. Coatman Mr. Coatman O. E. Liston Elmwood Echo

Leaves for Illinois as Holcomb family moves

Mrs. Garold Holcomb and daughter Florence depart by auto for Kankakee Illinois where Mr. Holcomb takes charge of the water plant. He has been the Legion post commander and Mrs. Holcomb led the Legion Auxiliary. John Glaze will oversee the local water plant in the absence of the family.

Garold Holcomb Florence Auto Kankakee Illinois Holcomb

Insurance ad for Egenberger firm on 7th and Vine

F G Egenberger offers automobile liability property damage fire and theft coverage. Contact phone 185 J. Offices at 7th and Vine Street.

F. G. Egenberger 7Th and Vine St

Advertising Persistence Drives Results

Regular persistent advertising builds recognition and response over time. Consistent campaigns across channels reinforce messages, establish brand presence, and create consumer familiarity.

Omaha man fatally injured after broncho mare attack

Floyd Kunce of Omaha an employee at a livestock commission company died in hospital after being knocked down and kicked three times by his broncho mare. He suffered a fractured skull and had broken an ankle in a New Year’s Eve dance accident. He had been at a riding academy to trim up the horse before returning to work at the stockyards.

Omaha Floyd Kunce Omaha Livestock Commission Enmiploye Kunce

Fair Board Admits Figures are Misleading

Lincoln reports that discrepancies between attendance figures and cash gate receipts at the state fair are acknowledged by George Jackson, secretary of the fair. The board seeks a $75,000 legislative appropriation while explaining extensive free passes covering officials, newspapers, county fairs, clubs, and staff.

Lincoln Neb George Jackson Fair Board Jackson Falr Lancaster County Lincoln Police and Fire Department

New Leadership Sought To Charge War Debts As Profit And Loss

Dr Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia University urged the American club to mobilize new leaders to tackle the current economic and social crisis He argued that debt from the World War should fall on profit and loss and warned against seeking someone to pay the cost He compared the idea to paying for operating the sun and named attendees including Senator Goff former Senator Mitchcock Robert E Olds and Adolph Ochs

Paris Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia An University American Club Sun Dr. Butler Goff West Virginia Mitchcock Nebraska Robert E. Olds Adolph Ochs The New York Times

Milk of Magnesia advertised as fast relief for excess acid

An advertisement touts Philips Milk of Magnesia as a quick, harmless remedy for excess stomach acid. It claims symptoms disappear in five minutes and the product has been recommended by physicians for over 50 years. The ad notes a 25 or 50 cent bottle and cites The Charles H. Phillips Chemical Company as the trademark holder.

Philips U. S Charles H. Phillips Chemical Company Charles H. Philips

U.S. Indicts Capone as Rum Chief in Chicago Case

Federal grand jury indicts Al Capone and 68 associates for conspiracy to violate national prohibition law. Charges allege a 1931 to present continuous plan to manufacture and transport beer for Chicago area, with a 1500 gallon unit and 30 barrel truckloads. Also cites purchases from Betz Motor Co. and a Lexington hotel meeting.

Chicago al Sphonse Capone Capone Betz Motor Co Hammond Ind Joseph C. Fusco George Rowlett Hert Delaney Jack Heinun Lexington Hotel Fusco Michael Potsen Delaney Nick Jaffra Frank Ross Joseph Danielo Ralph Cicero Stickney Bee-News

Hoover Backers Rally for Aggressive 1932 Campaign

Washington D C The conference of young Republicans urged an assertive re election bid for President Hoover. Cabinet members Hurley Hyde and supporters praised Hoover's record while criticizing critics. Allen Hoover received applause as party leaders planned future campaigns and a possible pre convention conference.

Washington Conference of Hoover Hurley Republican Party Sloover White House Robert H. Lucass Republican National Committee Hyde Allen Hoover

Journal Want Ads Deliver Results at Low Cost

Readable notice highlights affordable classified advertising in the journal with strong potential for quick results. Agencies and individuals are invited to place notices, listings, and small ads to reach local readers efficiently and economically.

Walther League to Hold 29th International Convention

The Walther League of the Lutheran Church plans its 29th International Convention in Sutherland Petcono Pines Pennsylvania from June 21 to 25. The league unites Lutheran youth across the Synodical Conference with thousands of members and international branches and a mission to support church work and aid in relief.

International Walther League of the Lutheran Church Trinity Walther League of Synodical Conference Walther League Lutherer ‘“Church Buffalo N. Y League C. F. W. Walther America Canada United States Yvoung People's Groups Germany South America Australia Europe

Missing girl found in South Bend after weeklong disappearance

Mary Elizabeth Wardsell, twenty four, from Water town New Jersey, was found on a South Bend street Friday. Police took her into custody on suspicion, she identified herself, and said she hitchhiked west with an unnamed youth, losing him near Ashtrabula Ohio. Father Addison F. Wardwell notified in Gary Indiana and retrieved her at the station.

South Bend Ind Mary Elizabeth Wardsell Watertown N. J Ashtrabula Addison F. Wardwell Gary

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