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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1929

Page

4

Community Club Dines, Names New Members in Union Meeting

The gathering welcomed Charles I Seeley Rev W A Bowden Ben Anderson and M S Briggs as new members. A hearty dinner followed with mashed potatoes meat loaf corn amulets and strawberry shortcake. President Dr W H Achenbach spoke on all night service for stock haulers detour plans during paving and continuing church dinners on Mondays.

Charles I. Seeley W. A. Bowden Ben Anderson M.S. Briggs W. H. Achenbach Omaha Union Club Singing America

Union social notes and local visits include farms and cemetery work

Mrs Mary Taylor and daughter Rachel visited in Union with relatives. Frank Orbun and Ray Kiisky called in Union. W H Marks and Wm Craig drove Mr Marks new auto to Weeping Water for business. Kathleen Propst visits Tecumseh friends. Phillip Rihn visited Glenwood Iowa. Earl Upton and family spent weekend with G R Upton and L R Upton in Union. East Union cemetery fund drives raise money and fence the plot. Eugene Roddy renovates home for his mother. Herman Anderson Will Read and Ben Anderson travel to Brule to visit relatives. W H Porter bruised after a stock delivery incident in Omaha.

Mary Taylor Rachel Union A. B. Taylor Charles J. Seeley Weeping Water Commercial Club W. H. Marks Wm. Craig Marks Kathleen Propst Tecumseh Martha Upton Phillip Rihn Art Evans Glenwood Iowa Earl Upton Brewster G. R. Upton L. R. Upton East Union Cemetery

Good Used Cars and TRUCKS Stock Ad

A dealer offers good used cars and trucks in reconditioned running order at low prices. Inventory includes a 1927 Chevrolet truck a 1926 Ford truck a 1926 Chevrolet coupe two 1924 Ford Tudors a 1925 Ford coupe and a 1926 Ford roadster all in good condition. Also carries Chevrolet new car models on the floor for immediate selection.

Union Community Notes Include Postmaster Absence and LocalVisits

Miss Agusta Robb attended a postmasters convention in Kearney leaving Union briefly. her duties were covered by her father and Miss Edith Tyson. Charles Green and wife visited Omaha for business and family. Roy Stokes of Calgary visits Union aunt for weeks while helping on the farm. A state bank examiner praised the local bank’s conservative, client-friendly operations. Telephone line rebuilding will modernize Union’s network. Dr W W Claybaugh’s family visit includes Professor Frank Meserve of Northwestern University who will teach three summer months in Chicago before returning to Evanston.

Agusta Robb Union Kearney Edith Tyson Elmwood Charles Green Omaha Green Addie Bartlett Florence Roy Stokes Calgry Alberta Canada Harry M. Frans Roy Great Northwest State Banking Department Clarke Chicago University Northwestern University Meserve Evanston

Church Ladies Produce Notable Sunday Program

At the Methodist church last Sunday the ladies used trained children to present an excellent program. A large crowd attended and enjoyed exercises of much worth.

Methodist Church Notes Union Services Sunday Schedule

The Union Methodist Church invites all to Bible school at 10:00 a.m. Morning service at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League for the young people at 7:15 p.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. Pastor W. A. Bowden extends a welcome to all.

Methodist Church In Union Epworth League Young Peoples Meeting W. A. Bowden

Services at Baptist Church June 23 Bible school and sermon

Bible school at the Baptist church on June 23 at 10:00 am with a studied lesson on thanksgiving led by able teachers. Preaching follows at 11:00 am by Pastor Rev W A Taylor offering a message of hope and inspiration with incidents illustrating daily life solutions. Church offers a real welcome.

Baptist Church W. A. Taylor

Six Hundred Pullets and Roosters Ad in Leesley Hatchery

English strain white leghorn pullets priced at 50 cents each and ten week old roosters at 25 cents. Hatchery located in Greenwood under Leesley Hatchery.

Ladies Feed Business Men at Baptist Aid Meeting

The ladies aid society fed the Union Business Men's club at their Monday noon meeting. Twenty eight business men attended a merry gathering focused on perfecting the organization and welcoming new members. Four new members were received during the event.

Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church Union Business Men's Club

Former Plattsmouth players help Sedalia team in Missouri

Harry Newman Fay Spidel and Harry Burkhart, once Plattsmouth ball players, play for Sedalia Missouri Pacific Boosters. Newman stars in fielding after joining from Roosters, Spidel helped beat Osawatomie 6 to 0, Burkhart pitched in the Sunday game in Osawatomie.

Plattsmouth Harry Newman Fay Spidel Harry Chin) Burkhart Missouri Pacific Boosters Sedalia Missouri Newman The Roosters Missourians Spider Osawatowie Kansas

Jury Finds for Defendant in Bank of Commerce Suit

The Bank of Commerce of Louisville sued Tillie McCarty for notes totaling 66,000 plus interest. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant Mrs. McCarty after the case had been tried at the April term and again at this term.

Bank of Commerce of Louisville Tillie McCarty District Court McCarty

Will Teach at Palisade Nebraska Miss Edith Quinton

Miss Edith Quinton recently graduated from the University of Nebraska and will teach in Palisade Nebraska next year as music supervisor and French instructor. This summer she serves as music counselor at Lincoln Girls reserve camp at Oakwood near Crete, assisting in girls’ instruction.

Edith Quinton C. D. Quinton Miss Quinton University of Nebraska Palisade Nebraska Lincoln Girl's Reserve Oakwood On the Blue Crete the State University

Officer Pickrel Enjoys Summer Vacation From Duty

Police officer Dave Pickrel of the local force takes a week off for a summer vacation. He and his wife left yesterday for northern Minnesota to visit Mrs. Pickrel’s brother and fish in a Minnesota lake while hoping rest improves his health.

Dave Pickrel Mr. Pickrel Minnesota Pickrel

Baird Leaves Burlington for St Paul Conference

William Baird superintendent of the Burling ton shops departed for St Paul Minnesota to attend a conference of operating officials from the Burlington and shop heads foremen and officers of the Great Northern railroad He joined foremen and railroad officials from the Nebraska lines at Omaha and traveled with them to St Paul.

William Baird Burlington St. Paul Minnesota Great Northern Railroad Mr. Baird Nebraska G&j. Paul

House approves 151 million for Farm Board

Washington on June 17 the House passed a bill to appropriate 151 500 000 of the 500 000 000 authorized for the federal farm board by the farm relief act. The measure was approved under suspension of the rules to expedite action and now goes to President Hoover for signature. He is selecting personnel for the board and an announcement is expected soon.

Washington Congress Federal Farm Board Hoover House Senate White House Farm Relief Act Budget Bureau

Legislative explanation of expenses for revolving fund board

Chairman Wood of the appropriations committee explains a $1.5 million expense for the board using $150 million of a $500 million revolving fund. Representative Garner questions why the entire $500 million is not appropriated. Wood says the president believes only part is needed now and more money could be provided later if required.

Wood Appropriations Committee Garner Texas Congress

President Hoove Proposes $151 Million Farm Relief Outlay

Washington on June 17 reports President Hoove urged Congress to authorize an immediate $151,500,000 outlay as the initial tranche of a $500,000,000 farm relief appropriation. Chairman Wood of the House Appropriations Committee drafted a bill to implement the recommendation and push for swift action.

Washington Hoove Congress Wood House Appropriations Committee House Fed

Farm board creation under new law eyed by Hoover

Lincoln Star reports a national farm board has been created under the new law. Mr. Hoover now considers the selection of the board membership as part of the process.

Eral Farm Board Hoover Lincoln Star

Loss of a John Hendricks horse team near Murray

The Hendricks family near Murray suffered the loss of two horses from a lockjaw and a barn injury. While Mr. Hendricks was in Omaha selecting a replacement team, the misfortune disrupted farm work during a busy season and caused delays.

John Hendricks Near Murray Mr. Hendricks Omaha

Bible School Parade Steps Through City Streets

Vacation Bible school youngsters from First Methodist and First Presbyterian churches marched with drums and flags from the Methodist church to Fourth Street and back, resuming daily lessons en route. The event drew clear enthusiasm as a summer Bible school activity.

First Methodist First Presbyterian Methodist Church Fourth Street

Birth of a son at Kelly home on Wintersteen Hill

Mr and Mrs R F Kelly joyfully announce the birth of a fine little son on Thursday. The mother Florence Taylor of La Platte is pleased and both mother and baby are doing nicely, bringing happiness to the family.

R. F. Kelly Wintersteen Hill Kelly Florence Taylor la Platte

New son Dowell Anthony born to Kubicka family

The home of Mr and Mrs John Kubicka on West Pearl Street welcomes a baby boy named Dowell Anthony. The arrival brings joy to the family and the two young brothers who gain a new playmate.

John Kubicka West Pearl Street Dowell Anthony

Ruth Frazeur and Glenn McBride Wed at Bellevue

Announcement from Bellevue reports the marriage of Miss Ruth Frazeur daughter of Mr and Mrs John Frazeur to Mr Glenn McBride of Omaha and former local resident. The couple are well known here and friends wish them a long and happy married life.

Ruth Frazeur John Frazeur Bellevue Glenn McBride Omaha

Ralph Allen Visits Omaha with Kansas City Family

Ralph Allen of Kansas City visits with his parents Mr and Mrs M B Allen and was a morning visitor in Omaha.

Ralph Allen Kansas City Mrs. M. B. Allen Omaha

Solons Pack Up to Leave the Capitol Grand

Washington June 18 Congress began a summer vacation after approving tariff revision and $150 500 000 for Hoover farm relief. The Senate to two months and the House to September. Committees stay busy while bills face lameduck issues and a Borah amendment on agricultural scope falls by one vote. The Norris constitutional amendment also awaits action. Omaha Bee News.

Washington Hoover Congress House Senate Senate Finance Committee Borah Idaho Jones Omaha Bee-News

Alyce Johnson Returns to Los Angeles After Visit

Miss Alyce Johnson leaves after weeks at her parents home Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Johnson. She is bound for Los Angeles where she has resided for two years. She is accompanied by Miss Hilda who will enjoy a coast visit for a period.

Alyce Johnson

A Place of Beauty in Fifth and Pearl Area

Residents praise Adolph Geise for a rose garden surrounding his home on Fifth and Pearl streets. The blooming roses transform the area into a charming visual feature admired by visitors and neighbors alike.

Fifth and Pearl Street Adolph Geise

Safety X Ray Vaults Tested

A board from the army chemical warfare service reports that vaults with sprinklers and a roof vent prevent most X ray film fires. Tests show films ignite above 220 F and smoulder without flame release gases. Water only, quickly applied, extinguishes blazes. standard filter masks offer no protection. an oxygen helmet is required for rescue.

Washington Cleveland Clinic Army Chemical Warfare Service Cleveland

Call for Walker's Defeat in New York City Election

The Citizens' Union calls for mayor James J. Walker's defeat citing weak leadership and alleged graft. The report faults his handling of police commissioners Joseph A. Warren and Grover A. Whalen and criticizes police failure to solve Arnold Rothstein's murder.

New York Citizens’ Union Sunday James J. Walker Union Joseph A. Warren Arnold Rothstein Grover A. Whalen Warren

Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church Service Schedule

The Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church announces Sunday June 23 with 9:30 Sunday school and 10:30 English services. An extra meeting follows the services. At 8:00 sharp Luther League entertains the visiting League from Otoe Nebraska.

Luther League Otoe Nebraska

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Union Department Chase County Bank of Union Union, Nebraska R. D. Stine Union, Nebraska Eugene Roddy Herman Anderson Will Read Brule W. H. Porter Methodist Church Notes Farm Aid Bible School Solons Capitol Grand Norris California Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church Mr. Gibson the Peoples’ Market Sam Giventer, Propr Bekin Bide Plattsmouth, Nebr
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