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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1928

Page

5

Visiting locals and church updates in Murdock area

Reading through Murdock and surrounding areas reveals a week of visits and repairs. People like Douglas Tool Henry Klemme Hugo Wiggenhorn and others travel for music farming business and social events while church activities including a Kraft grove gathering bring congregations together. The Emmanuel church now faces pastor reassignment after a fruitful three year tenure with notable growth across departments.

Douglas Tool Lincoln Henry Klemme Hugo Wiggenhorn Ashland Murdock W. T. Weddell Richard Tool Bank of Kingsley Iowa Henry A. Guthmann Omaha A. C. Blattspeiler Kiddies Tobias W. O. Gillespie Victor Thimgan West Point Osceola Matt Thimgan Henry Heinemann L. Neitzel S. B. MacDiarmid Ed Bannister Detroit Michigan A. J. Hitchcock Mearle Gillespie John Gakemeier Louise Kupke G. A. Zach Frank Melvin Connie Reinke Lacey McDonald Meadow Lacy Frank Rosenow L. B. Gorthey Mr. Pillsbury Sir Gortney George Vanderberg Arthur Jones Louise Schlidmeier Orange California R. M. Pershing Mesdames H. R. Schmidt Gust Streich H. W. Tool Trinity Lutheran Church Louisville Kraft’s Grove Grove

Ward Family Visit Near Eagle Reported

Ward and Miss Verna Ward joined by A H Ward relatives visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Umland west of Eagle. Elmwood guests M G Keedy and wife also present along with Art Trunkenbolt and FE Ward. Moments shared among O M Ward siblings and other Lincoln connections.

A. H. Ward O. M. Ward

Entertain C. E. S. at Mrs Tool Home Reception

Mrs H A Tool hosted a reception for C. E. and S. members with Mesdames Tool and Miss Williams as joint hostesses. Many guests came from Elmwood where the group is large and the entire event was described as pleasant with the hosts praised as finished entertainers.

H. A. Tool A. J. Tool H. W. Tool Miss Williams Elmwood

Children day service at Louisville church program well received

At the Louisville church on June 10 a children day program prepared by church ladies drew a large crowd. The ladies tutored the children and aided in the event which raised receipts for Missions exceeding $70.

Louisville

Otto Miller to Convert former church into residence

Otto Miller has purchased the former Methodist church building of G Bauer and plans to transform the edifice into a modern residence. He intends to occupy the home after completion.

Otto Miller G. Bauer

Uncle George Mearkle Returns from Europe

Uncle George Mearkle has arrived home after more than six months in Europe. He reports a good stay despite not being in best health and has been resting since his return. With complete rest he expects to be back to himself.

George Mearkle Europe

Seven-year-old Suffers Arm Break While Riding Horse

Werren Rikli, son of Mr and Mrs Lee Rikli, slipped from a horse last Wednesday morning and broke his arm near the shoulder. Dr L D Lee treated the injury and the boy was reported to be improving though still very sore.

Werren Rikli Lee Rikli

Murdock Finishes Gravel Work Improving Streets

Workmen completed unloading delivering and spreading gravel on Murdock streets. The town is now covered with a good coat of gravel eliminating mud and paving the way for better roads and improved business in the near future.

Murdock

Pastor Knosp Farewell Service at Murdock Church

The church filled with members and friends to honor Rev. Knosp and his family on their farewell. Emil Rottler led the escort and the service ended with a social hour and lunch. The congregation presented an $18.70 token gift and expressed hope for the pastor’s next move to Norfolk.

Knosp H. R. Knosp Emmanuel Church Fourth Street Pasewalk Avenue Nebraska Conference Hastings Nebraska Murdock Evangelical Church Emmanuel Evangelical Church Christian Endeavor Woman’s Missionary Society Kflosp Emil Rottler Woman's Missionary Society Rottler

Confirmation at Trinity Lutheran Church in Praiseworthy rite

The Trinity Lutheran Church hosted a large audience for a confirmation service led by Rev. G. A. Zach. The day featured a thorough class examination, Holy Baptism, confirmation, two infant baptisms, Holy Communion, and a pastor’s address stressing faithfulness in worship, scripture, prayer, and communion.

Heavenly Father Trinity Lutheran Church G. A. Zach Jesus Jesus Christ

Doctors Favor Physical Examinations For Health

Minneapolis reports doctors at a medical meeting urged periodic physical exams to cut illness across occupations and ensure adequate care for average earners. They called for health supervision for executives and workers and proposed a federal health department to depoliticize administration.

Minneapolis H. G. Murray Framington Mass Lewis L. Harris New York City Chicago Health Administration Ansel M. Gaine New Orleans Hugh McGuigan University of Illinois International Anesthesia Research Society E. Klaus Cleveland

Parole Hearing Set For 1927 Forgery Convict Minch

Herbert Minch, convict in Cass county, jailed for forgery on June 13 1927, applies for parole. The Board of Pardons schedules a hearing at 10 am July 10 1928 at the State Penitentiary Lincoln Nebraska. interested parties may appear and show cause for or against the grant.

Herbert Minch Cass County Board of Pardons Lincoln Nebraska

Great Exodus Begins as GOP Members Migrate Home

Kansas City June 14 The Republican national convention ends drawing visitors who depart by rail. Railroads add cars to handle homebound delegates and extra trains run at capacity. The Missouri Pacific carries about a thousand travelers while sixteen extra cars are used on Santa Fe trains headed east.

Kansas City Missouri Pacific Santa Fe

Estate of Anton Kanka is Heard for Heirs in Cass County

The state notifies all interested parties that Karolina Kanka has filed a petition to settle Anton Kanka's estate who died intestate in Plattsmouth on or about December 1918. The court will determine heirs and their rights to the real property described in Duke's Addition. A hearing is set for July 21, 1928 at 10 o'clock a.m. in Plattsmouth.

Anton Kanka Cass County Nebraska Karolina Kanka Plattsmouth Duke Karoline Kanka Edward Kanka Anna R. Pittman Joseph H. Kanka A. H. Duxbury

Great National Highway meeting to promote U S 75

Tulsa reports the 75 Highway Association will meet at the Kansan Hotel in Topeka on June 25 to discuss improving and advertising U S 75 from the Gulf to Canada. The aim is better teamwork along the direct north south route and to highlight road improvements since the association formed.

Tulsa Okla Gulf Canada Kansan Hotel Topeka Kansas 75 Association The

Order of Hearing on Petition for Settlement of Account

In Cass County Nebraska the County Court orders Bertha A. Buechler administratrix to show cause why final settlement and discharge should not be granted. Hearing set for June 29 1928 at ten oclock am with notice by publication in Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior. Seal of court dated June 16 1928.

Cass County Nebraska Jacob Buechler Bertha A. Buechler Plattsmouth Michael A. Shine Margaret Hallahan Salid A. D

Farm relief plank adopted after bitter convention fight

The majority report on farm relief was adopted late this afternoon after a fierce contest. Ten Nebraska delegates supported the report while nine opposed, with the plank defeated 70 to 69. The text hopes for rain for farmers and adequate waterways to move products to market.

Nebraska

Order of Hearing on Final Settlement of Michael A Shine Estate

In Cass county Nebraska the petition of Margaret Hallahan executrix for final settlement and allowance of her account filed June 13 1928 is set for hearing on June 29 1928. Publication of this order is ordered in the Platts mouth paper for all interested parties. The court clerk signs and seals the order.

Highway route leaders invited to Topeka meeting

Governors from Minnesota Nebraska Iowa Kansas Oklahoma and Texas are invited to speak on the best improved and well maintained north and south routes. Cyrus S Avery a veteran highway builder will also speak. Chambers of commerce in county seats and towns along Route No 75 are urged to send representatives. The meeting is called by D Clyde Knock Earl Brown and C A Botder.

Christianson Minnesota McMullen Nebraska Hammill Iowa Paulen Kansas Johnson Oklahoma Moody Texas Cyrus S. Avery State Highway Association of Southwest Chambers of Commerce Topeka Association D. Clyde Knock Independence Earl Brown Topeka Chamber of Commerce C. A. Botder Tulsa

Fire sirens sound louder in New York than Paris visitor notes

A Paris visitor to New York observed frequent fire alarms, noting fire engines seemed active at least ten times more than in Paris. National Board figures for 1926 show 10,000 lives lost and $561,980,752 in property burned, with fire more common in America due to carelessness and lax building protection.

Paris New York National Board of Fire Underwriters America

Wisconsin Senator LaFollette backs McNary-Haugen support at convention

Senator Robert LaFollette urged the convention to back the McNary-Haugen bill and farm relief, while Reed Smoot led the opposing majority. The debate centered on farm aid, waterway development, and prohibitions with Nebraska and Iowa urging a Midwest candidate and a firm farm plank. The vote upheld strict enforcement of the 18th Amendment and signaled a pivotal platform decision.

Robert LaFollette Wisconsin Resolutions Committee Congress U. S. Congress Reed Smoot Utah Middle-Wests Frank Murphy Minnesota Murphy Coolidge Iowa Turner Kansas City Adam McMullen Nebraska McMullen Mark Woods Lincoln Woods Dawes Fort New Jersey Co-Operative J. J. Sullivan Washington McNary-Haugen Calvin Coolidge W. F E. Borah Idaho Earl Smith Hlingis

President Coolidge Visits Central High School in Superior

In Superior Wisconsin June 15 the president arrives by special train and uses a vast library set aside in Central high school for his work. Everett Sanders and Rudolph Foster occupy large offices nearby as press rooms are prepared with desks and telephones for reporters.

Superior Wis Coolidge Central High School White House Washington Abraham Lincoln Everett Sanders Rudolph Foster

Legal Blanks of All Kinds for Sale at Journal Office

The Journal office lists a variety of legal blanks available for purchase including affidavits notices and forms. Call or visit the office to select required templates for court filings and public notices.

Journal

Household Goods for Sale at Christ Furniture Co

One mahogany case piano in A-1 condition and a dining room suite with buffet table and six chairs are priced. Hoosier kitchen cabinet and a 125-lb capacity refrigerator are offered along with a walnut secretary and other items. Various beds dressers springs and mattresses, stoves and ranges, breakfast set and porch chairs priced from a few dollars to mid twenty.

Christ Furniture Co

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