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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
5
A promotional piece asserts a man should establish a relationship with his bank to gain useful services that assist every aspect of business operation. It frames the bank as a strong, profitable ally and encourages readers to start using available financial services today.
Murray State Bank Jasper Queen and Charles Barrows spent last Sunday in Omaha with friends while a car brought them there. Robert Troop shipped to South Omaha a carload of fat heifers, kept on feed for some time. W. T. Schlichtemeier visited Murray and the county seat for business after living near Nehawka. Frank Schlichtemeier received sheep from South Omaha stockyards last Tuesday to feed on his farm.
A long list of visitors and residents share notes from Murray Nebraska with neighbors. Fencing washed away by floods near Mrs Bintner’s east of Murray is being repaired. Several families including the Brendels Lewis and Godwin kin visited Plattsmouth and Murray for affairs and gatherings.
A. Gansemer and wife entertained a large group at their pleasant home last Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Engelkemeier, Philip Hild, Fred Lutz, L. H. Puls and families from near Murray, along with Grandfather and Grandmother Puls. The dinner was complete and the day enjoyed by all.
Mr and Mrs Paul Roesner of Lincoln and Otto Lutz and his wife of Plattsmouth are mentioned as a paired set in a social note.
Last Sunday Messrs Joseph Staska agent of Missouri Pacific at Murray and Robert Bruce Knapp with his family visited from Staska's home car trip to Nebraska City Hamburg Shenandoah and Coin. They sought a drug store to buy and noted poor roads but enjoyed excellent country and a good time overall.
The notice invites members to Sabbath School at 9:45 AM and worship services at 11:00 AM and 7:15 PM. Junior and Intermediate groups meet in the afternoon, with midweek prayer on Wednesday at 7:45 PM. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. A Roosevelt quote about worship in various places is included.
The piece notes Uncle H. W. Vallery predicted persistent rain in June and says one would need chains daily. It observes people eager to work in the fields dislike the wet spell, and Uncle Henry forecasts the moist weather continuing until near the fourth.
Dr and Mrs G L Taylor visited South Omaha for the Alumni of South Omaha high school banquet attended by about five hundred. The event ended with a most enjoyable time and the Doctor is expressing it that they had a H G T.
The Murray Bating Beach opened last Sunday to a large crowd and is expected to grow in popularity this season. Weather has been cold so far but is forecast to warm, and the proprietors are praised for their investment in the site and its facilities.
Last Monday morning a young stranger arrived at Grandfather J. H. Burton's home. The Burton family J. W. Burton and wife welcome the visitor with happiness while caring for their elderly relative to avoid excessive excitement.
A warning letter recalls two Plattsmouth youths who wrecked a car and injured themselves while driving to Murray Bathing Beach. It urges strict enforcement of traffic laws and lights rules to protect travelers and prevent further tragedies on the road.
Yesterday afternoon the Murray beach drew a large crowd with many youngsters from the city gathering for hours of recreation and seaside enjoyment. The scene highlighted the beach as a popular local outing on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
The pool area near Murray sees about a hundred cars by nine o clock with space for six to seven hundred vehicles. New improvements include a large fence lights and a dedicated transformer to brighten the pool area. A concrete step for water intake and a diving board plus plans for two more sliding boards promise additional thrills for visitors from Plattsmouth.
New York June 17 Curries WW Johnson first witness in the trial of Gaston B Means former DOJ special agent and his secretary Emil W Jernecke on prohibition law violations told of an alleged conspiracy to withdraw whiskey from government warehouses to fund Republican campaigns. Johnson tied Mellon Daugherty and Blair to the scheme and described long distance talks and meetings across Washington Pittsburg New York Brownsville Pa and Johnstown Pa. He said Means planned a large campaign fund by charging 700 dollars per barrel and that a man named Flannigan was sent to Brownsville to collect the money. adjourned to continue tomorrow.
Joseph Hadraba left this morning for Omaha accompanied by his daughter Mrs. Blanche Price and granddaughter Helen Virginia. They will visit relatives at 145 Chappel Nebraska for a short time before returning.
Cedar Creek's pitching ace Swanson held the U P Shops to two singles as Cedar Creek shut out the visitors. Heavy hitting came from Schneider Neuman O Donnel and Warren. Next Sunday Cedar Creek faces Martha Athletic Club of Omaha and seeks bookings with Cass county teams.
At Homewood Miss Helene Perry Miss Helen Todd and Miss Edith Gapen hosted a reunion for their cousin Miss Villa Gapen returning from Harlan Iowa. The afternoon featured a short program and a luncheon with guests including Mrs Guy Wiles and Miss Helene Perry performing readings and musical numbers.
Father W. S. Leete and family at Sivny Falls for a two week church conference with many ministers and lay workers. They plan to return by June 29 to resume parish duties.
The Smith and Marquette families express gratitude to friends and neighbors for help and loyalty during the illness and loss of their mother. Names listed include Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Thos P Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W Shera, and Mr. and Mrs. John Marquette.
Mrs M E Manspesaker departed yesterday for a several weeks vacation to visit her son George Brahlm in Lincoln a brother in Kansas and her sister near Denver during the trip she plans to tour these relations and enjoy a period away from home.
J. York and his wife left this afternoon to visit relatives and friends in Omaha. Mrs C. C. Net also traveled to Omaha to attend to business matters for a few hours.
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