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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1927

Page

5

Local residents and visitors noted in Murdock area

John H. Buck overhauls his car while Paul Steck travels to Omaha on business. Mr and Mrs Harry Gillespie visit Murdock from Omaha for a weekend. Herman R Schmidt excavates a basement for a bungalow foundation. Edward Backemeyer hauls sand for local repairs. Robert A Talbot of South Bend visits for a short time. George Wailinger from near Ashland attends to local business. E W Tulligan moves Dr and Mrs Awstin Smith’s household goods to Lincoln for a new home. H J Edmunds and wife visit Murdock to see their son W R Edmund and wife. Oscar McDonald repairs his well. C Tt Lene assists Elmwood band concerts weekly. Sheriff Bert Reed and Deputy Col.

John H. Buck Paul Steck Omaha Harry Gillespie Murdock Herman R. Schmidt Edward Backemeyer Lincoln H. J. Etmunds Hickman W. R. Etmund Oscar McDonald C. Tt. Lene Elmwood Bert Reed Col

Murdock Notes Highlight Local Shifts and a 11–5 Victory

Rex Young handles affairs in Murdock on returning from Lincoln with a Plattsmouth state boarder. Bible school team from Murdock beat Palmyra 11 to 5. George Work visited from Kansas City and stayed with A. J. Tool’s family. W. A. Schutz reports his new car is running, despite poor weather. Construction proceeds on Jess Sandholm’s enlarged home and on a wash house for Julius Reinke. Mathew Thimsgan and Victor Thimsgan work on a Central City school building. , The Stork delivered a daughter to Louis and Mrs. Schmidt, bringing joy to their home.

Rex Young Murdock Lincoln Plattsmouth Leslie Rush Henry Heinemann WH. Rush Bible School Palmyra George Work Kansas City W. C. Gillespie Jess Sandholm W. A. Schutz Carr Elmwood Julius Reinke Mathew Thimsgan Victor Central City Will Luetchens Herman F. Schweppe Gust Ruge Viola Everett Elliott Iowa Murdock Mercantile Company Ann McHugh Miss Everett Louis Schmidt H. R. Schmidt

Milwaukee binder performance report near Murdock Neb

G V Pickwell reports a Milwaukee binder 7 foot cut in good running order with traveling trucks and tongue trucks. located 1% miles west of Murdock Nebraska dated 16 4M.

G. V. Pickwell Murdock Nebr

Wedding Anniversary Crowded By Rainy Celebration

Despite last Sundays heavy rain a party gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Backemeyer home to mark their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Relatives of both families attended including backemeyers and millers with several siblings. gifts were exchanged and warm wishes for a long and happy life were offered.

Henry C. Backemeyer Chris Miller Mise Louise Miller Henry C. Denckemeier L Long Otto Miller Mathew Thimeun Emil Miller Bavelock W. A. Backemeyer Greenwood Fred Backemeyer Elmwood Louis Hornbeck Lincoln

Bride and Groom Cherished by All in Readable Text

In the readable fragment a wedding or union celebration is described with emphasis on the couple and those in attendance. The tone reflects a local newspaper notice honoring the bride and groom and their guests as they begin their life together.

Farmer's Union Elevator Installs New Plant Motor

The company upgrades its facility with a new motor after finding the previous unit inadequate for the workload. This improvement aims to boost efficiency and reliability at the elevator plant.

Farmer's Union Elevator Company

For Sale Antique Refrigerator by Mrs Guthmann

An excellent one hundred pound refrigerator in excellent condition offered by Mrs. H A Guthmann. Newly installed two Fridicafre machines at the home make the refrigerator surplus to needs.

H. A. Guthmann

Sunday School Picnic Brings Three Bible Schools Together

Members of Callahan Murdock and Louisville church Bible schools gathered west of Murdock at Stratch Grove for a Thursday picnic. Despite fears of bad weather, the group enjoyed a dinner, ball games, and other amusements in a cheerful atmosphere.

Callahan Bible School Murdock Bible School Bible School Louisville Stratch Grove Murdock

Children’s Day Mission Offering Noted At Louisville Church

At the Louisville church last Sunday a mission offering was raised. Ladies of the church and Bible school teachers promoted the program which proved worthwhile and supported the church mission work.

Louisville Bible School

Memphis Picked For National Editorial Association Meeting Site

Memphis Tennessee was chosen as the 19258 convention city of the National Editorial Association at the close of its annual meeting in Omaha Nebraska. Twenty eight cities submitted bids with Hollywood Florida withdrawing in favor of Memphis. Officers were elected with Edwin Funk named vice president and Charles M Meredith elevated to the presidency.

Omaha Neb Memphis Tenn National Editorial Association Hollywood Fla Tennessee Nebraska Black Hill Edwin Funk National Association Charles M. Meredith Quakertown

PRESIDENTS AIR MAIL LINE OPENS FROM RAPID CITY

Rapid City June 17. Secretary W. Hanes of Fort Crook air field flew the president's mail to North Platte on the first night of the summer White House route. He planned the Rapid City Omaha leg from Decoration Day and used small rocks to steady the craft. Two other pilots, Raymond Morrison and Lieut Hervey Dyers, are assigned to the North Platte Rapid City line.

Rapid City Une Seret. Co W. Hanes Fort Croek Air Field North Platte White House Omaha Decoration Day Haynes North Platte- Rapid City Raymond Morrison Lieut Hervey Dyers

Three Steps Aimed at European Peace At League Session

Geneva June 17. Locarno treaty powers at the League of Nations council agreed on three steps to preserve European peace. They include making friendly representations to the Soviet and Polish governments, urging Russia to halt wholesale evictions, and advising Yugoslavia and Albania to seek conciliatory solutions after the Dragoman arrest. The session adjourned amid a Streit over Poland’s privileges in Danzig, with a decision delayed for further study by Chile’s Villagás.

Geneva Europe League of Nations Council Greatritain France Germany Belgium Italy Russia Jugoslavia Albania Jugoslavian Legation Dragoman M. Briand Paris Council Council of League of Nations Stresemann Chambelain Britain Poland Free City Tranzie Danzig Senor Villagas Chile

Public funds should not buy non US materials say national association

The National Association urged that federal and state funds not be spent on materials for public buildings made outside the United States. The three day convention ended with E. C. Sahan of Knoxville elected president and Harry Gondry of Washington re elected secretary.

Chicago United States Coas #ssociation E. C. Sahan Knoxville Tenn Harry Gondry Washington

Order of Hearing on Petition for Administratrix

In the matter of the estate of John W. Haynie deceased Jennie Steinhaus and Ethyl Fox petition for administration to Nancy C Haynie as Administratrix The court assigns July 15 1927 at 10 am for hearing at 2 County Court all interested may appear and show cause why the prayer should not be granted Notices to publish in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing Dated June 16 1927 A H Duestr y

Nebraska Cass County William Pohiman H. A. Schneider Plattsmouth Journal A. BH. Duxbtry John W. Haynie Jennie Steinhaus Ethyl Fox Nancy C. Haynie A. H. Duestry

Five Tons of Butter Fat Are Handled Here

A Nebraska farm publication argues for expanding dairying across the state. It cites new silo construction, Denmark in feed conservation, and the potential profit from milking five to six cows per farm, noting alfalfa and corn as key feeds and highlighting the region’s favorable climate and geography for dairy production.

Nebraska Nebraska Farmer Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Great Middle West Wisconsin Crest

Northwestern Nebraska potato growers sign seed sale contracts

Northwestern Nebraska certified potato growers have already contracted for the sale of 140 carloads of seed potatoes and this before even the 1937 crop was planted.

Northwestern Nebraska

Farmers Union Creamery Stocks Convention At Aurora

More than 400 people attended the annual Farmers Union Creamery stockholders meeting in Aurora this week. There are 1,800 stockholders. Creamery profits in Aurora and Superior totaled $39,688.52. Patronage dividend was 3 percent per pound.

Farmers Union Creamery Aurora Superior

Butterias Trade Sparks Creamery Idea in Plattsmouth

Local dealers note May butterias purchases totaling five tons at Plattsmouth. They argue a creamery association could capture profits as cream flows in, with Plattsmouth seen as ideal for transport, water, roads, and affordable buildings and sites.

Plattsmouth

Farmers gain creamery as a stable weekly revenue source

It would be folly for farmers to specialize in dairying yet five or six good cows per farm would make a local creamery feasible. It promises dependable weekly income for farmers regardless of weather crop conditions or grain markets.

Road building rises with motor vehicle boom in America

A report by R. L. Cochrane shows 4 225 000 motor vehicles sold in the United States last year doubling from the previous year. The surge in motor transport is driving road construction as a defining era, likened to Rome and Napoleonic France in historical road-building epochs.

United States R. L. Cochrane America France

State seeks investment for roads and bridge project

Yesterday attracted callers from Casper Wyoming Chicago Illinois and Arkansas. The state aims to boost prestige and revenue by attracting outside investors to settle here. The foremost project remains the Missouri River bridge with graveling of east and west roads a priority.

Casper Wyoming Chicago Ilinois Arkansas Missouri River

Georgia Plans Eight Million for State Highway Paving

W G Davis secretary urges balanced progress through interstate road works and civic cooperation across Georgia, Missouri, Arkansas, Florida, and Texas. He warns against obstruction and stresses communal effort to support road improvement and regional harmony.

Georgia Missouri Arkansas Florida Texas Old Dixie

Cement plant drive spurs Louisville rail expansion

Assistant Chief Engineer W E Templemeyer arrives with surveying gang to layout a new main line east of the depot to the Petrick quarry, removing a curve near Murphy and old quarries. Derrow of Lincoln expects excavating to start next week while Ashgrove Cement of Chanute will establish a 1.6 million dollar plant. Burlington plans track rebuilds and new bridges east and west of town.

W. E Templemeyer Alliance Petrick Murphy W. H. &. Stout Derrow Lincoln Ashgerore Cement Company Chanute Kansas Darrow Burlington Mr. Darrow Louisville Asherove Company Missouri Pacific

Darrow and Daughter Visit Louisville Guests of Rev Simpson

Mr. Darrow traveled with his daughter Miss Josephine Darrow and stayed as a guest at the home of Rev and Mrs. David Simpson during a visit to Louisville.

Holmes Family Bound for Willisco to Manage New Store

Mr and Mrs W R Holmes and their children will leave early next week for Willisco Town where they will reside and where Mr Holmes will be manager of the variety store recently purchased by R W Kuerr. The Holmeses have been active in local life with Mr Holmes serving as master of the Masonic lodge and Mrs Holmes involved in the First Methodist church and the Woman s club. Best wishes follow them to their new home.

W. R. Holmes Willisco Holmes R. W. Kuerr Masonic Order Faust Meester

Funeral of Mrs. Saunders Held in Kansas City

Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Richardson Saunders daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Richardson were held this afternoon from the Saunders home in Wynenas City and interment will be at a local cemetery in Kansas City. Relatives and friends gathered for final rites and the decision was made to hold services in Kansas City rather than at the old home.

Florence Richardson Saunders W. T. Richardson Mynard Saunders Weneas City Kansas City

For Sale Threshing Outfit and Legal Blank Sale

For sale is a threshing outfit. Contact Jacob Krueger by telephone 2912 in Plattsmouth. Also available are legal blanks of all kinds for sale at the Journal office.

Jacob Krueger Plattsmouth Journal

Manley News Turbines With Community Visits And Events

A Creighton University priest led services at St Patrick church last Sunday in Manley. Many locals visited relatives in Plattsmouth and Shenandoah, with social gatherings at the Murphey and Pearson homes. The town hosted Bible school plans for Children's Day, noted health concerns for Elmer Pearson, and regional travel of Anton Auerswald, Fay and Grace Jenkins, and Ralph Coon among others.

Creighton University Manley St. Patrick Church Robert Connors Plattsmouth Thomas Christian Sylvia Fred Fleischman Ladies Bible School A. H. Humble Lincoln Humble Frank Bergman Shenandoah Edward Kelly Court House Elmer Pearson Alice Jenkins Charles Jenkins Ogalala John Murphey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Murdocck Department U.S. Fish & Goodyear Tires A. RH. Ward B. I. Clements Farmers Union Floyd Hite The Sandholm Garage Blue Ribbon Pennsylvania Trunkenbolz Oil Company Southern City Dean Locarno U.S Doan Poster-Milburn Co Mis. Chem N.Y W.G. Davis John A. Griffin Emma Pease Louisville Cement Factory Mrs. Saunders Manley Newstems Feot Anton Auerswald Berman Dall Mr. Auserwald F. H. Stander Eddie Stander John P. Stander Mr. Stander Ogelals Norfolk West Jenkins Fay Grace Ralph Coon Dawson County State Bank Lexington Order of TreMolay George Coon Coon Minnesota Herman Dall
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