Union Journal Notes and Community Gossip in Union
The Union column covers local birthdays, deaths, and visits. Oscar Davis aged sixty nine and R D Stine aged sixty four are joked about. G W Cheney’s recent death is noted with thanks for alfalfa harvest. A large Palmyra delegation visited for the old settlers picnic, and M S Taylor underwent tonsil surgery in Plattsmouth. Community events include Children’s Day programs and local concerns about the Missouri River bridge project near O Street.
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Chevrolet Anto
Omaha
Oscar Davis
R. D. Stine
George Trunkenbolt
Eagle
Union
Nehawkila
G. W. Cheney
Eugene Roddy
Wm. Pell
Mary Pell
Lebanon
Kansas
Ss. M. Taylor
Plattsmouth
Baptist
Methodist
Mont Robb
J. D. Brambler
Hans Christensen
Hans
Harold Flemming
Osceola
Missouri River
O Street Road
Nebraska
Residents and visitors lampoon Union community life
Ne braska City and nearby towns show busy cross traffic with residents like Cc G McCartney and James W Sage visiting for business. Families including the Frans, Becker, Robban, and Tigner undertook trips to Omaha Plattsmouth and Thurman while local workers like Raymond Schreiner and David Ebersole moved between Union and Nebraska City.
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Cc. G. McCartney
Nebraska City
D. Ray Frans
Mont Robb Ane
Fleming
Eugene Morton
J. A. Eaton
Plattsmouth
Drinv
Roy Yonker
Yant Construction Company
Sutton
Fred Tigner
Thurman
Iowa
Clyde Porter
Clyde
Raymond Schreiner
Union Schools
Dunbar
A. R. Dowler
E. A. Jamison
Union
D. P. Sloan
Thurston
David K. Ebersole
Civil Service Exam Notice for Nebraska Postmasters
The Civil Service Commission announces applications accepted through June 29 for postmaster positions at Union Campbell Cortland and Wauneta Nebraska. Acting Postmaster A Robb oversees the process.
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Civil Service Commission
Union
Campbell, Cortland
Wauneta
Nebraska
A Chance of Harm in Main Street Play
A letter urges safe play for boys in Union as they enjoy ball games. It warns that cars move rapidly on the main street and stresses avoiding injuries from traffic while allowing continued sport.
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Union
Good Used Cars Prices Across Ford, Durant and More
A catalog of used vehicle listings includes 1920 to 1926 Fords and other makes. Prices range from 50 to 450 with models such as Touring, Roadster, Coupe, Sedan, Truck, and Studebaker Touring noted alongside seller terms.
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Joe Vera
Studebaker
Epworth League Plans Institute Delegates and Social
The Epworth League announces 18 members at Plattsmouth and aims to send delegates to the Fritzmont institute. An ice cream social and bake sale will be held Saturday afternoon and evening in Union to raise support and ideas for a stronger league. New members are welcome at 7 15.
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Ber
Plattsmouth
Epworth League
Fremont
Band Concert on Saturday Evenings Schedule Set
Country residents favor Saturday band concerts so organizers arrange street performances starting Saturday June 18 at 8 30 and continuing every two weeks until further notice. Short addresses and a few features are planned for each event.
Hastings admonishes thief over borrowed turkey gobbler
Robert E Hastings speaks with earnestness about a borrowed turkey gobbler and warns the thief to return it quickly or face legal action resulting in publicity and trouble.
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Robert E. Hastings
Mr. Hastings
Old Settler Association Meeting Set at Bank of Union
A notice invites members and all citizens to a Saturday evening meeting in the rear room of the Bank of Union on June 18. An election of officers for the coming year will be held and organizers for a picnic and celebration date will be chosen. Attendance is encouraged for those wishing to join the picnic.
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Old Settler Association
Bank of Union
Stork Delivers Three Sons and One Daughter in City
The city welcomed three sons and one daughter this week. A nine and a quarter pound daughter arrived to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bailey. Sons were born to William Easteridge, William Bashus, and Guy N. Rose, bringing joy to their families and relatives.
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Stork
W. E., Bailey
William Easteridge
William Bashus
Guy N. Rose
Local Men Plan Septic Tank Construction
A group including Herman Leuchten, August Rhuga, August Wendt, Ludwig Bornemeier, August Jochem and C. J. Fleischman plan to build septic tanks. They attended a demonstration where Mr. Young and Mr. Oberlin of the Portland Cement and Agricultural Engineering Department built a septic tank and praised the cement water mixing method over sand.
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Herman Leuchen
August Rhuga
August Wendt
Ludwig Bornemeier
August Jochem
C. J. Fleischman
Mr. Young
Mr. Oberlin
Portland Cement and Agricultural Engineering Department
Fish pools and bird baths on local lawns
Country and city residents alike beautify yards with decorative water features. Readily visible fish pools and bird baths are advertised at Geo. Bonny in Wabash, Henry Tool, Ludwig Bornemeier, Chris Kupka, James Mills in Murdock, and other local homes.
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Geo. Bonny
Wabash
Henry Tool
Ludwig Bornemeier
Chris Kupka
James Mills
Murdock
Differences in Farm Records Highlight Inequality in Cass County
A Cass county study of 47 farms shows the ten best farmers averaged 3235 dollars in farm income and 3199 dollars in labor income, while the ten poorest averaged 100 and 1675 dollars respectively. Major gaps arise from farming methods, expenses, yields, and livestock profit.
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Cass County
Fianna Fail gains lead in Irish general election
Dublin June 13 Fianna Fail led by De Valera widened its margin over the government to two seats as 110 of 152 constituencies reported. Counts show Fianna Fail 34, government 32, independents 9, farmers 7, national league 5, Sinn Fein 3.
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Dublin
Fianna Fail
de Valera
Government
National League
Sin Fein
Epworth Leaguers Meet at Elmwood Nebraska
The thirty third annual Lincoln district Epworth League convention in Elmwood ended Sunday night with a service at the Elmwood church and a basket dinner. Kenneth Rains of Wahoo was elected president and Edgar Gates of Lincoln vice president. Speakers included Dean B E McProud of Wesleyan University and Rev E E Pengelly. Mrs George Squires of Dixon visited Frank Raven’s home.
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Elmwood
Neb
Lincoln District
Epworth League
Elmwood Church
Kenneth Rains
Wahoo
Edgar Gates
Lincoln
Helen Wescott
Plattsmouth
Sun School
E. E. Pen
George Squires
Dixon, Nebraska
Prank Raven
Squires
Three Pianos for Sale with Walnut and Mahogany Finishes
Cornish piano in walnut listed at 100 dollars. Kimball piano in mahogany case in A-1 condition priced at 125 dollars. Cahel Nelson piano in Circasian Walnut case at 250 dollars with cash discount and free delivery within 60 miles by Ghrist and Ghrist, Plattsmouth.
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Kimball
Cahel-Nelson
Ghrist & Ghrist
Plattsmouth
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