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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1933

Page

5

Murray and Nearby Residents Visit for Local Affairs

The item lists residents and visitors in Murray and nearby towns including Murray, Nehawka, Union, and Omaha. It notes several individuals such as Murray Ed Lauritzen, Wm Obernaulie, Theodore Amick and son Relph, Julius A. Pitz, James Lettin, Dr. and Mrs. G. B. Gilmore, Jimmie Frans, Architect Everett Dodds, Mrs. J. W. Berett, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Brown, Ella Barker, Edward Howard, George Nickles, Bertha Shreader, J A Scotten, Bertha Nickles, and Myra McDonald visiting for business, family, medical, or educational reasons across Murray, Lincoln, and Omaha during the week.

Ed Lauritzen Weeping Water Murray Wm. Obernaulie Nehawka Iiswor Theodore Amick Relph Julius A. Pitz First District James Lettin Union Highway 24 G. B. Gilmore Jimmie Frans Gilmore Lincoln Wm Armstrong Everett Dodds Omaha J. W. Berett James H. Brown Ella Barker Edward Howard Monmoth George Nickles Omahram Nickles Bertha Shreader J. A. Scotten Omaitz Scotten

Homecoming Update on Mrs. Parr Young's Recovery

A visitor reports Mrs. Parr Young has returned home from the hospital after a successful appendicitis operation. She is making good progress toward full recovery, and friends are glad to see her improving after the procedure and ongoing convalescence.

Parr Young Omche Soins

Card of Thanks for Shirley Webber

We express sincere thanks to friends in Murray for kindness during illness and after our daughter Shirley Webber’s passing. Gratitude to the minister, singers, pallbearers, classmates of Mrs. Webber, and all who offered sympathy and support. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Webber.

Murrey Shirley Ord

Milbern brings mother back to Plattsmouth from Sioux City

E. W. Milbern took his mother from Sioux City where she had a second stroke to Plattsmouth. She remained there over the night and Sunday morning joined his sister Ruth to seek better care and recovery, with Milbern noting she stood the trip well despite feeble health.

Plattsmouth E. W. Milbern Sioux City Ruth Mrs. Milbern

Health Hopes Rise For Beloved Local Figure

Friends of the unnamed subject express hope for a return to full health. The note emphasizes the community's concern and desire for recovery after illness.

Students Score 99 Percent In Plattsmouth Tests

Wallace Nelson Thelma Town and their Murray school teacher Mrs Clara Becker with Arthur Johnson and Miss Anna Harris traveled to Plattsmouth for the 8th grade examination where the group ranked 99 percent, a near perfect mark reflecting strong studies.

Wallace Nelson Thelma Townsend Clara Becker Murray Arthur Johnson Country Anna Harris Plattsmouth

Murrey District Elects A G Long as Board Moderator

At a meeting of the Murrey district electors last Monday evening A G Long was chosen moderator of the board of education. He also oversaw electrical wiring and rudimentary plumbing planned to ease future construction of the new building, to be started soon at minimal cost.

Board of Education Murrey A. G. Long

All Day Meeting at Murray Church With Discourses

The Christian church of Murray will hold an all day meeting this Lord's day. A morning program includes Bible school and three discourses. Dinner will be served on the church lawn.

Christian Church of Murray Bible School

Patriotic Juvenile Circus Aids Murray Library Fund

A group of young performers staged a show Tuesday night at A. D. Bakke's home to raise funds for Murray Public Library. The morning parade drew citizen attention to the effort, with penny admissions lemonade and photo fees.

A. D. Bakke Murray Public Library

Nelson elected delegate from Nehawka Masonic lodge

Thomas Nelson, longtime member of Nehawka lodge, was elected as delegate to the Grand Lodge meeting in Omaha last week and ably represented his lodge at the annual convention.

Grand Thomas Nelson Nehawka Masonic Order Gtand Omaha Nelson

Construction Progress On New School Building

Work on the new school basement has advanced to pouring the foundation after debris removal. Once set, construction of the superstructure will begin, with the contractor aiming to complete the building quickly for the earliest possible start of the school term.

Creep Feeding for Calves Proves Practical in Nebraska Tests

University of Nebraska trials at North Platte show creep-fed calves gain about 0.2 pounds daily over non creep-fed peers. Over two years the creep-fed group finished leaner at spring sale and needed less finishing. Trials used four groups of calves born in 1932 35 from Hansen cows with March and April drop dates.

University of Nebraska M. L. Baker North Platte Emil Polnicky Red Cloud Henry P. Hansen Lincoln County Baker

Mrs Gentry once Miss Georgia Tutt known as Duckey Tutt

In Los Angeles, Mrs. Gentry formerly Georgia Tutt, once called Miss Duckey Tutt by friends thirty-five years ago, has lived in the city for the last thirty-five years. Her husband was a Missouri Pacific operator at Plattsmouth and later studied law while continuing telegraph work in the west.

Los Angeles Gentry Georgia Tutt Duckey” Tutt Missouri Pacific Plattsmouth West

Nehawka Bride Marries in Omaha

Miss Merna Brandt daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Brandt near Nehawka and sister of Mrs Ches ter Sporer and Mrs M R Whipple was united in marriage in Omaha. They were attended by Mr Wm Brandt and Miss Melisinger. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm in Dioe County.

Omaha Merna Brandt Wm. Brandt Nehawka Chester Sporer M. R. Whipple South of Nehawka Melisinger Dioe County

Top Prices on Sheep Hit Market For Local Growers

Messrs W L Seybolt and Thomas Tilson, partners in farming, shipped a truck load of sheep to the market on Monday that topped at 8.00 dollars per hundred. The figures pleased the duo, proving their competence in feeding and marketing sheep.

Messrs W. L. Seybolt Thomas Tilson

Sporer Family Dines at Country Home

Mr and Mrs Chester Sporer hosted relatives for an excellent dinner at their country home last Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wm Sporer’s parents, plus Charles Sporer Martin Sporer and family enjoyed a pleasant evening.

Chester Sporer Wm Sporer Charles Sporer Martin Sporer

Murray sisters entertain Plattsmouth friends at home

Miss Neita Wilson and Miss Mae Wilson of Murray hosted a Monday evening gathering for friends from Plattsmouth. Attendees included Ruth Janda George Hamilton Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hirz David Quirk and John Wondra. Ice cream and cake were served as the event ended with guests leaving after a pleasant visit.

Neita Mae Wilson Murray Plattsmouth Ruth Janda George Hamilton Gilbert Hirz David Quirk John Wondra

Sister Georgia Gentry Dies After Prolonged Illness

E S Tutt reports the death of his youngest sister Mrs Georgia Gentry wife of T C Gentry of Los Angeles who had been hospitalized for weeks after a severe operation. She died last Sunday night at 10 30 and the funeral and interment were held in the reported location.

E. S. Tutt Georgia Gentry T. C. Gentry Los Angeles

A New Kind of Sport Debuts at Local Field

On June 12 a kitten ball exhibition drew a crowd at the high school athletic field followed by an Army versus Navy match with the Navy winning. A meeting at the American Legion building named James Farnham temporary chairman and elected R Foster Patterson president with Paul Lemke secretary. The league will have 12 players per team, 10 active, no more than two from any organized baseball club, each team with a manager and two umpires. Umpires must be independent of teams. Players may not switch teams. Opening night is Monday June 198. Games set for Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday. Public asked to propose a name for the league. winner gets a season ticket. Submit two names by Friday evening.

Army Navy American Legion James Farnham R. Foster Patterson Paul Lemke

Rotary hears Flag Day address by R Poster Patterson

At a Tuesday luncheon the Rotary club heard R Poster Patterson, high school principal, give a history of the flag. John L Tidball introduced the speaker. Patterson praised the flag with notes on its colors and symbolism as club members joined in flag day songs led to the Star Spangled Banner.

Rotary Club R. Poster Patterson Patterson John L. Tidball

Enjoy Family Party For Mrs Thomlinson Before Departure

A Wednesday gathering at the Briggs home honored Mrs A H Thomlinson sister of Mrs Briggs before she leaves for Indianola Iowa after several weeks visit. Relatives from Lincoln and Omaha attended as Hazel Hunnicutt plans to join and drive back with Mrs Thomlinson. Mrs Thomlinson expects hospital surgery soon after returning home.

M.&. Briggs A. H. Thomlinson Briggs Indianola Iowa R. Stangenberg E. G. Osborn Lincoln Lydia M. Davis Fred J. Franzen Omaha Tomlinson

Relief for Farmers in New Loans

Farmers in this county may gain debt relief through new loans coordinated by local officials Carl D Ganz and Phil Hall from the Alvo and Greenwood National Farm Loan Association. Bert Waddell of the Federal Lend Bank outlines that loans will refinance debts, provide working capital, and may use first or second mortgages as collateral.

Carl D. Ganz Alvo Phil Hall Greenwood Treasury Alvo and Greenwood National Farm Loan Association Bert Waddell Farm Loan Commissioner Federal Lend Bank of Omaha Federal Land Bank Land Bank National Farm Loan Association

Car Fire Damages Local Farmer Mike Keffenberger Vehicle

Mike Keffenberger, a prominent local farmer, had his car badly damaged by fire on Tuesday while parked at M. G. Stava’s farm. Smoke and a blaze started in the car interior before bystander efforts with dirt and sand extinguished the fire. The cause remains unknown, suspected to have begun in the rear interior.

Mike Keffenberger Keffenberger M. G. Stava Mr. Steava Kaffenberger

Soldiers Lose Battle in Kittenball Season Opener

The high school field hosted a kittenball game where soldiers from Camp Funston to Coblenz lost 18 to 9 to Navy vets. Pat Reed and Robert Reed led the soldiers in batting while Carl Hall pitched for the sailors. City Attorney J A Capwell suffered a corked finger after the rough play.

Camp Funston Coblenz Navy Pat Reed Robert Reed Carl Hall Asilors Wickman Gabby” Harnett J. A. Capwell

Bank of Commerce official visits city for business

Monday's Dark Reese Hastain of the Bank of Commerce of Louisville was in the city today for a few hours attending to matters of business and visiting with his friends.

Reese Hastain Bank of Commerce of Louisville

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Murray Farmers Elevator A. J. Weideman Manager Murray, Neb Baby Nebraska Ashland Carl Ganz and Phil L. Hall National Farm Loan Assn Horton Funeral Home Plattsmouth, Nebr Journal
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