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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
4
The Union Department announces a week of exclusive features for The Journal. Local notes list residents and visitors including Mrs. U. S. Towne and Mrs. Joseph Lifgett with Sunday stayovers, rail and farm work updates, and community happenings around Union Nebraska including visits to Plattsmouth, Lincoln, and Omaha.
Hallas Banning was returning from Lincoln when a large Oakland struck his car around 6 30 PM Saturday causing damage to both vehicles but no serious injuries to Mr Banning. The occupant of the other car was slightly hurt.
Last Tuesday two year old Richard Propst suddenly jumped into the water at Brown's park while A W Propst and family visited. Mrs Propst, busy with older children, helped him out and he was watched closely afterward.
Union hosts a show week featuring local merchants and a traveling show visiting town. Vendors offer goods while performers entertain residents, creating a small town carnival atmosphere.
L. R. Upton learned last Monday that his aunt, wife of Joseph E. Upton and sister of G. S. Upton, died in Denver Sunday evening. She leaves husband three daughters Ruth Dorothy Marjorie and son Lawrence. Two daughters are married with families. The message offered only the brief notice of death.
With harvest finished, Henry H. Becker plans a building across the street from his father’s enterprise. He will install a garage, supply house for used auto parts, and a filling station. The venture aims to be a credit to the town, offering conveniences for travelers and locals.
Rev. W. A. Taylor, pivotal in building Union Baptist Church, returns to preach at the Union church each Sunday morning. He preached last Sunday to a good audience despite bad weather and invites all to worship. He aims to deliver the gospel in its purity and provide Bible for all positions he may take.
W A Harding, visiting Kansas to see his mother and sister, found all but one brother present. He returned home and told a Journal representative that harvesting was underway in parts of wheat and oats with poor crafin. He noted corn was excellent wherever he traveled.
W. O. Burbee, the family, Truce Wolfe and wife, and Miss Alma Frans plan a two week journey starting midweek. They will travel in two cars to Yellowstone first, then Colorado Springs, followed by Denver and time in the Rockies foothills. They will return via central Nebraska and Kansas.
W Burbee currently west on an outing to see the mountains and will return in about two weeks to resume his auto mechanics business. He is well known in Union and surrounding areas for his experience in the trade.
Mrs Lucinda Comer who has been ill at her home with her son George W Comer is reported improved. Last Sunday Dr W R Redfield from Omaha consulted with Dr Luxford and was pleased by the positive change in her condition.
Clifton D. Smith, cashier of the Bank of Union, reports a tornado hit Wray Colorado last Thursday killing three children who were outside and fled into an open school building that was demolished. The tragedy was conveyed in a letter from Smith’s former home.
The Old Settlers Will Union debates whether to hold their 34th annual picnic or let it pass to another town that would likely host the event. The Rock Bluffs Historical Society picnic is also mentioned as a nearby rival or alternate celebration. Summer nears and preparations begin for the annual gathering.
A. W. Propst, described as a rustler in car sales, disposed of three Universes make Ford vehicles last week and received a load of similar cars, a portion of which is now missing.
Over the past week Jacob Morton with a touring car Fred Ahrends driving a roadster and Sterling Harris also with a roadster were identified as participants in the effort to secure cars.
The Union University Extension Club gathers June 24 at Mrs. Dowler’s home for an all day session. Leaders review the convenient kitchens project and Mrs. Upton will demonstrate a pressure cooker while Mrs. Dowler showcases a home made fireless cooker.
Dr Heineman and Dr Leopold listed with addresses and phones. Gillett returned to Elmwood after assisting Langhurst Produce Co. In Papillicon district court session opened. Local residents visited Omaha Malvern Lincoln Ashland and Norfolk for family and business matters. Taylor circus faced storms since Plattsmouth show day negatively impacting business.
Attorney Carl D. Ganz of Alvo attended district court to oversee matters tied to funds sold under court order. George A. Kaffenberger of Lincoln handled business and visited with relatives. Mrs. Jack Boyer and daughters from Rushville visited at Dr. R. P. Westover’s home. Charles C. Parmele, Lincoln resident, stayed overnight near Lincoln. Dr. Carl F. Schmidtmann of Omaha visited relatives, including cousin Fred H. Heitzhausen of Portland Oregon.
Frank J. Taylor said his three week old circus may return to Omaha after harvest or be moved out of Nebraska to escape bad weather. He noted winds rains and tents unable to be raised in some towns, reflecting a troubled start.
A large crowd attended the Isler Greater Shows at Plattsmouth last night despite rain. The fair offered clean, top attractions including Merry Mix Up Laughland and a Ferris wheel, with strong patronage at concessions. Some muddy areas were noted, with hopes of improvement by tonight.
An insanity complaint was filed against John Warthen delaying his arraignment on a first degree murder charge for the death of his wife Ida Warthen after she drank poison Friday night. The filing was by welfare worker Miss Jane Canan and Associated Charities director Mrs. A V Shotwell, with County Attorney Yager agreeing to withhold the murder complaint.
Mrs. Shotwell condemns the Warthen family cases as overpopulation by mental defectives. She urges mental examinations for marriage license applicants and sterilization for defectives. Coroner Paul Steinwender contradicts claims of insanity, noting Warthen is coherent but derelict. The Associated Charities have aided the family, and the children remain under guardianship.
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