Murdock Area Visitors and Outings Reported
A stream of visitors and local excursions spans last week in Murdock and surrounding towns. A. H. Ward traveled to Omaha for fuel and a track load of gasoline, while Rev. and Mrs. Wolters from Arlington visited Murdock. Families and friends attended fisheries, dinners, and scenic trips along the Platte River and Linoma Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Ward
Omaha
Lacey McDonald
Frank Rosenow
Murdock
C. L. Wolters
Arlington
Henry Gakemeier
Carl W. Smith
Bridgeman Cafe
Nebraska City
L. B. Gortney
Kiddies
Plattsmouth
Lester Thimgan
B. MacDiarmid
Bride Love
Richman
H. W. Tool
Goldie
John Gakemeier
Chester Mooney
Platte River
Herman Zerlothas
Herman
Arthur H. Jones
Louisville
Linoma Beach
Ashland
Burial Vaults Sealed On Call Across Cass and Otoe
The provider offers self sealing burial vaults that automatically seal to exclude water and other substitutes. Delivery is available on call to locations within Cass and Otoe counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Otoe
Uncle Wm Wilken Leaves for Ontario to Visit Long-Lost Sister
Eastbound and sick called, Uncle William Wilken of Elmwood departs last Thursday for the estate destination beyond Ontario. He travels to reunite with his sister Mrs. Jacob Gredy, whom he has not seen in about twelve years, returning to his old home in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wilken
Elmwoort
Beine Eitchner Ontoaria
Canada
Jacob Gredy
Mr. Wilken
Brother visits sister in ill health to plan lengthy eastern stay
The narrator recalls his boyhood and notes a sad but hopeful trip to visit his 79 year old sister. He anticipates revisiting old places and friends and hopes for her improvement. The sister's condition will decide how long he stays in the east.
Threshing Outfit and Titan Tractor For Sale
Gust Hempke of Murdock offers a 22 by 38 separator threshing outfit with a 10 by 20 Titan tractor in good condition for sale at reasonable price. Contact Murdock for inquiries and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Hempke, Murdock
Alumni Banquet Pleases Members Amid Attendance Concerns
The Murdock Alumni enjoyed the banquet and fine turnout though several Class of 1830 members were absent due to fear of rumored initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Vacation Bible School At Murdock Draws Attention
Murdock hosts Vacation Bible School in the school building with strong attendance. Rev. H. R. Knosp leads the program ensuring success and growing interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
H. R. Knosp
Murdock to Hold Biweekly Band Concerts
Musicians from Murdock and bands from Weeping Water and Elmwood plan a band concert every two weeks on Saturday evenings. The event will feature Elmwood and Weeping Water players and local residents, drawing people from Murdock and surrounding countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Weeping Water
Elmwood
Home Boys
Bridgemans Plan Move to Nebraska Farm Near Sidney
Mr and Mrs Shelby Bridgeman will depart from Murdock to take up residence on a farm near Sidney Nebraska They believe the farm will be better though the case has paid while they conducted it After their departure the place will be taken over by Mrs C W Smith mother of Mrs Bridgeton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Bridgeman
Murdock
Sidney
Nebraska
C. W. Smith
Bridgeton
S. P. Leis Faces Pneumonia Battle Improves
Steve Leis, a longtime town benefactor, has battled pneumonia in recent weeks. His brother Charles Leis of DeSmet, South Dakota, is here to help with his care as he shows signs of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Leis
Steve Leis
Charles eLis
DeSmit
South Dakota
Milford Pilgrim Celebrates Church Fifteenth Anniversary
L Neitzel recalls spending a day in Milford Nebraska for the churchs fifteenth anniversary. He ministers recall forty years as pastor, a revival meeting forty-five years ago, and a Sunday school class taught with a bishop and Milford preacher present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Nebraska
Sru
New Milford
L. Neitzel
Bank of Runerliville closed by state Bank Department
The Bank of Runerliville in Russellville Logan County was closed by the state banking department due to frozen loans. The department took charge of the institution as the oldest bank in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rescelivile
Bank of Runerliville
Russellville
Logan County
Frider
State Banking Department
Eden and Gethsemane Its Location and Purpose
An exploration of Eden as the first home of Adam and Eve, detailing its location near the Euphrates and Tigris delta, the divine planting, and the moral capacities given to man. It notes Adam naming animals, initial prospects for dominion, and hints at a continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gethsemane Eden
Adam
Eve
Euphraties
Tigres
God
Agensis
A. A. Gould
Confirmation Services At Trinity Lutheran Church
Sunday morning June sixteenth the annual confirmation services were held. Four confirmands Ruth Thimgan Norman Gakemeier Leonard Roeber and Adom Menke answered questions from Luther's Small Catechism with Bible proofs. The pastor spoke on Pentecost and the choir and quartet offered Faithfully Abide with Him and Thine Forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Ruth Thimgan
Norman Gakemeier
Leonard Roeber
Adom Menke
Martin Luther
Augsburg 400th Anniversary Service at Trinity
The 400th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession will be celebrated at Trinity Lutheran church north of Murdock next Sunday at 2 o clock in the afternoon. Rev H Moellering of Papillion Nebr will preach. All are invited. A related column header invites readers to read a short write up on Lutherans celebrate Augsburg Anniversary. G A Zoch Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
H. Moellering
Papillion
Nebr
G. A. Zoch
Senate Note Prepared on London Naval Notes Rights
Washington indicates a senate foreign relations sub committee prepared a resolution asserting its rights to London naval notes denied by President Hoover. The measure, to be presented Thursday, faces uncertain effect on the treaty. Senator Shipstead opposes timely action until papers are before the committee. Diack Moses and Borah helped draft the resolution aiming to compel report to the senate by week’s end or early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations
London
Hoover
Shipstead
Diack
Moses
Borah
Senate
Lutherans Mark Augsburg Confession Four Hundredth Anniversary
Worldwide Lutherans prepare to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession read before the Diet of Augsburg on June 26 1540. The article highlights creed based faith, church state relations, and civil duties as outlined in the confession noting American society values. It cites Protestants origins and stresses separation of church and state and the role of civil government alongside gospel ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augsburg
United States
Word
Washington
Home Makers Club Meets With Guests In Darler
The Home Makers extension club gathered at Mrs. Ted Eaton's home with Mrs. Henry Hitzmann and Mrs. V. O. Handley as associate hostesses. Guest Miss Jessie Baldwin from the county extension aided the evening's lessons and activities. Refreshments followed at a 2 o'clock hour. The next meeting will be at Mrs. James Johnson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darler
Home Makers Extension Club
Ted Eaton
Henry Hitzmann
V. O. Handley
Jessie Baldwin
County Extension &Rent
James Johnson
Want Ad Offer to Sell Items via Journal
Reader asks if anything is for sale and invites vendors to advertise in the Journal Want Ad department. Includes call to action for listing goods and services to reach local readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal
Want Ad Department
Cass County Fair Aims as One of the Greatest Yet
Fred L. Carstens of Avoca and Frank Woods of Weeping Water led Cass County fair officials in preparations for a standout edition. They and the executive committee are arranging details to showcase local farms and schools, promising richer exhibits and a more successful fair than in past years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Carstens
Avoca
Cass County Fair Association
Frank Woods
Weeping Water
Cass County
Great West
Carstens
Wood
City Clerk Herman L. Thomas Surprised on Birthday
Last evening in a surprise party planned by Mrs. Thomas, city officials and friends filled the Thomas home. Games included pinochle cribbage and pitch with Mayors Sattler and Johnson winning in cards while Judge Graves and Councilman Smith excelled at cribbage. Refreshments of chicken sandwiches ice cream and cake followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturdar
Herman L. Thomas
Jolly
John FP. Sattler
C. A. Johnson
Graves
Claude Smith
Lusehinsky
Joe McMahen
Thomas
Miss Carlyenme
Rainfall Plentiful Boosts County Crops
A heavy rainstorm struck shortly after 1 AM, yielding 1.77 inches at the Burlington station. The soaking rainfall benefited crops across the county and helped settle the persistent dust from recent dry spells.
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Burlington
Final settlement sought in Malvina Coffin estate case
In Cass county Nebraska the County Court sets July 11, 1980, for final settlement of the Malvina Coffin estate. Executor Watson Howard petitions for discharge after filing June 10, 1920, with notice by three weekly issues in the Platte Mouth Journal.
Order of Hearing on Settlement of Account
State of Nebraska Cass county estate of Asbury Jacks deceased John W Elliott administrator petitions final settlement and discharge hearing set for 30 o clock a m at County Court 1820 to show cause why prayer should not be granted notice to interested parties by publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three successive weeks dated June 16 1930 Seal of court
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Cass County
Nebraska
State of
Malvina Coffin
Watson Howard
Plattemouth Journal
Asbury Jacks
John W. Elliott
Plattsmouth
Hearine
A. D
Proves a Hero Ebner Rummel Hero Fire Fighter of Burbank
Ebner J. Spike Rummel, son of Will and Mrs. Rummel, moved from Plattsmouth to Burbank California. During a Verdigo Hills forest fire north of Burbank he joined the city crew and helped extinguish the blaze, earning the title hero fire fighter of Burbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plettsmouth
Burbank
California
Ebner J
Spike) Rummel
Will Rummel
Verdigo Hills
Lfe
Spike
Cass County
Nebraska
Wintersteen Hill
Old Platts
Barbank
Parochial P T A Plans Next Season at St John’s
The Plattsmouth Parochial Parent-Teacher Association met at St. John’s School to set plans for the coming season and wind up the current one since there will be no summer meetings. Officers are Mrs. C. M. Gradeville president Mrs. Henry Starkjohn vice president Mrs. John Kubicka secretary and Mrs. F. M. Bestor treasurer. The group will resume meetings in the fall with the new school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
F. M. Bestor
Sugar Institute threatens refiner withdrawal over 30 day contracts
New York officials reported threats to withdraw from the Sugar Institute by two refiners unless industry action enforces 30 day contracts. The institute bans extensions of delivery time, a technical violation of its ethics rule requiring all contracts to be thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sugar Institute
Primary Election Notice for Cass County Nebraska 1930
Notice of a primary election in Cass County Nebraska set for August 12 1930. It lists nominating races for U S Senator congressman governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor of public accounts and more with polls open 8 a m to 6 p m at various precincts and wards. Official seals and signatures certify the notice dated June 14 1930 from County Clerk Geo R Sayles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
United States
Supreme Court
Board of Regents of
the State University
Towit
Register of Deeds
Plattsmouth
Gas Pocket Hit by Well Diggers Near Herman
Drilling near Herman Nebraska struck gas at 61 feet on the Frank farm two miles north of town. The gas shot 26 feet high and burned for seven hours before extinguishing as water and mud filled the hole. Dr. C. E. Condra and James Van Horn offered cautious interpretations, noting uncertain formation and potential marsh gas, while Van Horn believed a large natural petroleum gas pocket was found. The event occurred on the 31st anniversary of the 1900 Herman tornado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman
Neb
the World-Herald
Old Frank
James van Horn
C. E. Condra
Department of Conservation and Soil Survey
University of Nebraska
Dakota
Wyoming
Burt County
Pr. Condra
van Horn
Good Man for State Senator Candidate in Cass Otoe and Sarpy
The letter supports Attorney J. A. Capwell of Plattsmouth as a strong Democratic candidate for state senator representing Cass Otoe and Sarpy counties. It cites his qualification, experience, and knowledge of regional needs, and hopes for an official announcement soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Capwell
Plattsmouth
Cass
Octoe
Sarpy
Joe
Turner Family Heads East on Two Week Vacation
County Treasurer John Turner and his wife Dorothy Jean depart Friday for a two week outing in the east joined by William Gedson of Los Angeles Mrs Sumnerville of Denver and E W Bedson of Lincoln. They plan to spend most time in Detroit at the home of Frank Maio and visit many points of interest during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FE. Turner
Devehter
Dorothy Jean
William Gedson
Los Angeles
Turner
Sumnerville
Denver
E. W. Bedson
Lincoln
East
Detroit
Frank Maio
Bricon
Anto
Death of Mrs. F. P. Brown after short illness
Word reached San Bernardino California of the death of Mrs. F P Brown longtime San Bernardino resident who passed away last evening after a brief illness. The Brown family are remembered by local elders for decades of residence here then moving to California about twenty years ago. Mrs Brown leaves four children including a daughter Mrs Earl Co Wescott of Chicago who is traveling to the West for funeral services. The other children remain in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samrdas
San Bernardino
Californrnia
F. P. Brown
Brown
California
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Murdock Department
Undertakers
Thresher Outfit
Kentucky Bank
FE Runkenbolz Oil Co
Christendom
Home Makers Club
CNTY
Geo. R. Sayles
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