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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
5
An article promotes Travelers' Checks as a solution for independent travel away from home. It argues they prevent embarrassment and wasted time when wiring money, offering identification and security wherever you travel.
Local residents from Plattsmouth Auburn and Murray are noted visiting and conducting business. Carload shipments of hogs and cement arrive for local yards. Funeral services honor the late Mrs. B. F. Brendel with many relatives present. The community reports repairs after high winds and notes the death of a child, Thomas Hasehar, at age 16.
A fragmented price list itemizes dried peaches 2 lbs for 225.4 with various canned goods and staples such as extra fine prunes 30 40 size 4 I b packages market day raisins apricots peaches cherries mustard sardines oil sardines red pink salmon sweet potatoes pumpkin standard corn and peas noodles navy beans and other staples in mixed quantities and prices.
West of Murray a group of farmers lacking adequate telephone service met with manager W J Bennet and Nebraska City officers in Murray last Tuesday. They reviewed the issue in detail and agreed to make extensions so those without service can obtain it.
A Sunday hail storm caused extensive damage to about 280 acres of corn on C. H. Boedeker’s farms. The landlord lacks insurance, while tenants L. G. Meisinger and Marion Worthan are protected by a hail policy and relieved by the coverage.
Large crowd attended the Saturday evening dance at Peterson Hall with attendees describing it as a pleasant social event and a successful gathering.
In the recent storm several residents were struck by lightning including A. McNatt whose house was hit and C. M. Reed whose barn was struck. others suffered as well.
Childrens day activities at the Presbyterian and Christian churches were postponed after heavy rain. Morning events at the Presbyterian church could not proceed, and evening plans at the Christian church were likewise delayed with new timing set for the coming Sunday amidst uncertain weather.
Thomas Richard Hoschar was born in December 1914 at LaPlatte. The brief notice records his birth location and date for archival purposes.
Amanda Parr born near Big Springs Indians February 15 21860 died Murray Nebraska June 9 1925. She married Dr F Brendel June 4 1574 and lived in Big Springs and Murray as the Brendel family became active church members. She died after illness with funeral at Murray Christian church and burial in Eikenberry cemetery beside her husband.
The children of Mrs. B. F. Brendel express thanks for kindly ministrations during illness and death. They appreciate inquiries visits funeral singing and floral tokens and extend love, respect, and honor.
Portland Maine June 16 Maine leads all Masonic jurisdictions by percentage of Master Masons with 42982 members in a population of about 500000 about 5.6 percent Grand Master David E Moulton disclosed in an address to the Maine Masonic Grand Lodge at its 106th annual communication.
Philip Hild and son Raymond spent Monday and Tuesday in Fontenelle attending the Sunday school convention. Mrs Henry Albert was selected as secretary of the district association for the coming term. Mrs Julius Engelkemeier and L H Puls with son Harley also attended the German Lutheran Sunday school district convention.
An advertisement promotes Ford parts including cars trucks and tractors with a Hot Shot timer brush. It promises the item works in old shells and offers a $1.50 postpaid price and money back guarantee. S. A. Van Winkle is the agent at 410-6td-4tw.
A brief notice advertises cigars kept at ideal humidity in Bates Book and Stationery Store. The ad lists popular brands and highlights selection available to customers.
A devotional verse emphasizes divine protection with the Angel of Jehovah encamping around those who fear him and delivering them.
A sermon on praying with faith ties to the early church's trials in Jerusalem. Peter's miraculous release from Herod's prison under angelic intervention is contrasted with personal faith and obedience, urging believers to trust divine deliverance even amid danger and doubt.
The account recounts Peter’s miraculous escape from Herod, his reminder that the Lord sent angels to deliver him, and his visit to Mary’s house where a prayer meeting continued. The passage notes Peter’s report of deliverance to the group and the resulting strengthening of their faith as they praise God and instruct others to relay the message to James and the brethren.
Railroad executives labor leaders and financiers gathered in Cleveland to honor Warren S Store, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. His body lay in state four hours at the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers auditorium before services at Euclid Avenue Congregational Church. Prominent pallbearers included Harry P. Daugherty and Harvey E. Fehr.
Washington reports President Coolidge intends to stay in touch with affairs while resting at summer retreats. He will divide time between the White House and a moving schedule including Marblehead and Swamp Boot, with aides and staff remaining in frequent contact, and his household to be augmented by Saunders and Miss Laura Marian.
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