Greenwood residents and visitors report in Cass county area
A bundle of notes records Greenwood and nearby travel on last week with visits to Lincoln Ashland Omaha and David City. People including W S Ameland Carl Dale J J Carpenter O A Johnson and others are noted for business and social calls. A Buick task force and a Burlington station repaint are mentioned along with a local school district meeting and a notable oil station installation in Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Ameland
Lincoln
Carl Dale
Ord
M. O. Hartsook
Fred Ethrege
W. E. Pailing
Ashland
J. J. Carpenter
O. A. Johnson
P. A. Sanborn
Omaha
Co. F. Anderson
Louisville
Plattsmouth
Burlington Railway
Greenwood
J. C. Lomever
David City
Louis Wright
E. A. Landon
Wayne Landon
Clifford Armstrong
Sioux City
Hardware Dealers
Henry Eikerman
Greenwood Elecators
George Trunkenbolz
Union
Edward Martin
Henry Wilkin
Wilkin
District 76
Build a Better City Here at Home
Editorial urging Greenwood residents to participate in urban improvement efforts. It names contractors Frank Rouse and approaches like building, moving houses, excavation, and general contracting as paths to progress. The piece promotes local civic effort and a proactive community mindset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Frank Rouse
Election report notes Leesley elected treasurer
The only officer elected was A. E. Leesley for treasurer. The ladies served ice cream and strawberries and the meeting was described as a very pleasant affair while also completing the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Leesley
Pleasing Stock Food on Market by Newkirk
W. E. Newkirk returns to manufacture and sell his stock remedy after selling his grocery business to A. W. Hudson. The product is well known locally as a superior stock health aid and widely used in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Newkirk
A. W. Hudson
American Live Stock Co Reopens Stock Remedy
After nine years of dormancy due to high prices the American Live Stock Company resumes production of its famous stock remedy. W. E. Newkirk general manager urges farmers who have used it to rely on stock remedy laws of Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Live Stock Company
Nebraska
W. E. Newkirk
Fishermen Flocked to Elkhorn River Gathering Near Ashland
A large Greenwood party fished through last Saturday night on the Elkhorn River north of Ashland near Waterloo. They endured light nibbles and mosquitoes but enjoyed the outing, returning home with few fish and plenty of stories. Attendees included Edward Montgomery, Verne Schaffer, E. A. Landon, Clifford Armstrong, James Weideman, L. C. Marvin, Charles Dyer, Dad Elwood, and Carl Elwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Elkhorn
Ashland
Waterloo
Edward Montgomery
Verne Schaffer
E. A. Landon Clifford Armstrong
James Weideman
L. C. aMrvin
Charles Dyer
Dad Elwood
Carl Elwood
Greenwood Arsonic Lodge Inducts Officers
At the regular meeting last Monday the installing officer conducted the ritual ceremony and installed the newly elected officers of the arsonic lodge in Greenwood. Worshipful Master A. E. Leesley Senior Warden Frank Hoffman Junior Warden C. D. Fulmer were inducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
A. E. Leesley
Frank Hoffman
C. D. Fulmer
Field Notes on Corn Varieties by W. E Pailing and Sons
Report from the field shows W. E Pailing and sons laying by a fifty acre stand of Cattle King corn three feet tall. Across the railway track, a separate fifty acres grows Butcher Lehming ninety day corn of nearly equal size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E Pailing
Six Rules for Safe Driving from Greenwood Business Leader
E M Jardine of Jardine Motor Co outlines six fundamental rules for safe driving amid heavy traffic. Focus on what drivers should do, including signaling before stops, proper left turns, clear right of way, proper headlight focus, obeying speed laws, and ensuring brakes are in top condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
E. M. Jardine
Jardine Motor Co
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
Firestone Tires Claim Superior Safety in Low Pressure Use
The article advises drivers to prepare tire equipment and stresses that Firestone tires offer the best brake action due to tread design. It cites Firestone as having the most non skid edges and maximum road contact from Gum-Dipped cords, claiming greater strength and endurance to prevent blowouts and improve safety on highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firestone
Greenwood School Bonds Defeated in Local Election
In Greenwood, a proposed $35 000 bond issue to strengthen the city schools failed at a recent election. Only 1 vote supported the measure while 80 opposed. The district spans six sections with Greenwood in one, the rest farming areas, and high current taxes blamed for the defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Picnic Dinner Visit at State Fisheries
Editor Robert A. Bates of the Plattsmouth Journal and his party visited the state fisheries for a picnic dinner after attending the funeral of Bates' father Abram Rupley. Rupley, aged 78, had lived with his daughter for years and is survived by two daughters and several grandchildren. Courteous tributes were extended by friends in Louisville and Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Bates
Plattsmouth
Bates
Abram Rupley
Mr. Rupley
Pennsylvania
Belle Stoner
Courier
Louisville Courier
Cass County Maps for Every Man's Farm Available
A few Cass county maps showing every man's farm remain and can be obtained at the Journal office for Dr. Hurry before they are gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Journal
Dr. Hurry
Notice of Chattel Mortgage Sale in Cass County Nebraska
Plattsmouth State Bank will sell at public auction the chattel property tied to Willie Meiercierks mortgage dated May 27 1924 for 1743.00 past due 1075.07 remains unpaid. Auction of wagons tools livestock and equipment to occur July 12 1926 at 10 am on the John Wolff farm southeast quarter section 12 township 12 range 11 Cass County near Louisville Cedar Creek Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Meiercierks
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Plattsmouth State Bank
Cass County
John Wolff
Louisville
Cedar Creek
Mortzagee
Medal Presented to Eight Grade Pupil for American History
The American Legion Auxiliary hosted a Thursday afternoon event at Mrs. Michael Hilds home with Mesdames H L Gayer W G Kieck and Harold Holcomb assisting. The group announced proceeds from memorial poppies benefiting disabled veterans and awarded Miss Marjorie Arn a medal and merit certificate for top American history and Americanism. Mrs. F R Gobelman presented the honor and spoke on character, truth, leadership, and loyalty to government. Delegates to the Chadron state convention August 23 to 25 will be chosen at the next Auxiliary meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Michael Hild
Mesdames
H. L. Gayer
W. G. Kieck
Harold Holcomb
A. H. Durbury
Ward Family Holds Reunion at Cass County Farm
In Cass county near Weeping Water about 80 members of the Ward family gathered June 6 at the Cyrus Livingston home for a reunion with old friends. Attendees included Emily Sayles of Greenwood and Rhoda Ward Keedy of Elmwood, among others from Louisville and Auburn, sharing lunches and memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Ward
Miss Einor
Clifford
Oconto
Nebraska
Cass County
Ward
Cyrus Livingston
Emily Sayles
Greenwood
Milton Keedy
Verna Ward
Elmwood
I. M. Ward
Louisville
H. S. Eads
Auburn
Eads
Gladys Ward
Henderson Ward
Weeping Water
M. L. Williams
Ima
J. W. Blair
Farvoy
Carrie Thomas
Eva Thomas
Forest Drunson
Ttd
Louisville Courier
Plattsmouth Bay to Go to Annapolis
Local news reports Congressman Morehead will recommend John Iverson Jr of Plattsmouth for the U S Naval Academy vacancy in Annapolis Nebraska at the First District. Iverson is a 1925 Plattsmouth High School graduate and son of Mr and Mrs John Iverson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Morehead
Nebraska
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Maryland
John Iverson, Jr
Plattsmouth
Naval Academy
Congressman Morehead
John
United States Navy
Iverson
Plattsmouth High School
John Iverson
Navy Department
Naval School
Vacation Bible School at M. E. Church Closes
The Methodist church vacation bible school, led by Mrs. Ed Roman, closed after a three week period of biblical study for younger Sunday school members. Students prepared for a Children’s Day program to be presented at the church Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Ed Roman
Water Overflows Great Pathfinder Reservoir in Wyoming
Heavy rains swelled streams feeding the Pathfinder reservoir, raising fears for dam and dike safety. By June 10 over 1,000,000 feet of water was stored and spilled over, with inflow exceeding outflow as authorities in Nebraska brace to prevent breaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Great Pathfinder
Wyoming
North Platte Valley
Division of Irrigation and Drainage Department of Public Works of
Nebraska
Two Local Patients Undergo Tonsil Operations in Omaha
Fred Franzen, son in law of Mr and Mrs M S Briggs, and his daughter Mary Ann were taken to a hospital in Omaha for tonsil removal. The child also had an adenoid operation. Both patients are reported doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Franzen
Odd Pants and the Price That Isn’t Funny
A humorous item notes that Odd Pants are priced steeply, making the only funny aspect the cost. The piece highlights the unusual garment and its perceived value in a light, tongue in cheek tone.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Greenwood Department
Bible School League
Cass
Otoe Counties
John Swhzberg
Searle Lumber Company
George Bucknell
Leonard Stradley
Jud Gustafson
J. F. Latimer
Corning
Iowa
James Slingworth
Red Oak
Alvin
Weatherhogg
Greenwood Oil Station
BUICK
Bert Reed
J. B. Livingston
S. F. Anderson
Greenwood, Nebraska
Masons
Jardine Motor Company
Joe J. Stibal
State Fisheries
W. A. Robertson
Colorado
R. W. Clement
Farm Loans Investments
Plattsmouth Bay
Vacation Bible School
M. E. Church
Great Reservoir
UAT
Mats
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