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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1928

Page

4

Local Union News Highlights Visitors and Events

Union Department notes a busy period with social visits from Mrs. Luce Alma Neb to Union and Rev W A Bowden at Wyoming services. Miss Reuzh Niday in Omaha, Children’s Day programs at Baptist and Methodist churches, and a vacation Bible school run by Mrs. Fred Tigner conclude with a union meeting entertainment. The community plans harvest prep, bridge work east of Union, and promotional activities by local merchants.

Grandpa Ann Ivan Balfour Luce Alma Neb Jess Dysart Wyoming Charles Ferguson Joe Dare la Platte Union Ben Hoback Nehawka W. A. Bowden Friends Central City Hom George Nickles Murray W. B. Banning W. H. Marks Plattsmouth Methodist Church Union Church Ira Clarke W. Iter Havenridge The Baptist Methodist Laura Easter Bessie Copenhaver Robert Willis Chas Davis Seattle Washington Yellowstone Park Stirling Harris Vance Geo Everett Ralph Chicago N.C. de Les Denier State Farm Rumley Power Plant Henry H. Becker Vance Harris F. Harris Board of County Commissioners Cliffort Armstrong Greenwood R. D. Stine Fridgidaire Jack Roddy Luther Meade Kearney Liberty Mary Upton Earl Upton Burwell Nebr Union Sunday Lincoln Young Peoples Bethany Crete Union Vacation Bible School Fred Tigner

Dinner Guests Share Hymns After Kansas City Trip

Mrs. Mabel Reynolds and her mother Mrs. Davis hosted a noon dinner last Sunday June 17. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Charles Davis Seattle Washington Mr. and Mrs. James Wyoming Nebraska Mrs. N R Switzer and Dorothy Switzer Weeping Water Nebraska and Mr. and Mrs. G S Upton Union. They spent the afternoon in conversation and singing old hymns following Dr. and Mrs. Davis return from the National convention in Kansas City.

Mabel Reynolds Davis Charles Davis Seattle Washington James Wyoming Nebr N. R. Switzer Dorothy Switzer Weeping Water G. S. Upton Union Kansas City

June WCTU Meeting at Mrs Todd Home

The June meeting of the W. C T. U. was hosted by Mrs L G Todd on June 12 with assistant hostesses Mrs Rathe and Miss Pearl Bramblet. Mrs G B Upton led the program featuring Flower Missions Mercy and Relief with music readings and prayers, and six bouquets were given to members and their guests at the close. 25 ladies attended and refreshments followed, with the next gathering set for July 19 at Mrs J R Dysart’s home.

L. G. Todd Rathe Pearl Bramblet Upton Ray Frans Lone Crose Will Banning Harrison Clarence Ida Freeman Carr Fitch Grandpa Ann J. R. Dysarts Ivan Balfour Eastern

Old Settlers Picnic in Union Face Annual Decision

After thirty nine years Union contemplates another old settlers picnic. Organizers vet speakers amusements and advertising across the dispersed local population to decide if the gathering occurs this year. Planning moves ahead as organizers seek commitments and arrangements.

Union United States

Young Man Mullis Found Dead Near Bruce South Dakota

Young man Mullis aged 26, brother of Mrs. H. H. Becker, who had moved to Bruce South Dakota in March 1927 to farm, was found dead at his isolated home after missing Saturday. Neighbors searched after Friday unseen, body brought to Nebraska City for funeral services by Rev. W. A. Taylor at Wyuka Cemetery. Parents C. J. Mullis and wife, among others, mourn.

North Allen Mullis H. H. Becker Bruce So Dakota Nebraska City W. A. Taylor Wyuka C. J. Mullis

Elmwood Woman Seriously Injured In Auto Crash Near Lincoln

Miss Nevada Long of Elmwood Nebraska suffered a broken pelvis when her car collided with a vehicle driven by L G Rose of Otoe seven miles east of Lincoln on O street road. Long and her mother were taken to Lincoln General Hospital for treatment.

Nevada Long Elmwood Neb L. G. Rose Otoe O Street Lincoln Miss Long William Long Bose Merle Earl Lincoln General Hospital Castle Roper & Matthews C. C. Hickman Merle Long C. Clemens State Reformatory Hensel Perry Toney Earl Long Longs University of Nebraska Central City

Notable Residents Mourn Departure in Dunbar Region

Those who reside at Dunbar mourn the departure, with survivors including brother Ray Mullis of Omaha and Carl and Wilbur of Dunbar. Frank of Wesslington North Dakota and Mrs. Henry H Becker of Union listed among mourners.

Dunbar Ray Mullis Omaha Carl and Wilbur Frank Wesslington North Dakota Henry H Becker Union

Newlyweds Leslie Everett and Dorothy Crawford Celebrate

Friends keep joyous charivari for nearly a month after the marriage. The couple and their guests enjoy a pleasant evening as young people gather for social time.

Altho Leslie Everett Dorothy Crawford

Frans Brothers Make Change in Lumber Ventures

Rue H Frans arranged the purchase of J H Wrightman’s Syracuse business. D R Frans becomes sole owner of the Union plant while Rue H Frans moves to Syracuse to be ready for business by July 1.

H. Frans J. H. Wrightman Syracuse Frans Bros. Lumber Co D. R. Frans Union

Miss Mildred Clark Weds Edgar N Newton at Union

The wedding of Mildred Clark daughter of Mrs Vesta Clark Union and Edgar N Newton son of Mrs Ada Newton Plattsmouth occurred Wednesday evening at Rev W A Taylor’s home Union with Rev Taylor officiating. The couple will reside in Plattsmouth after June 18.

Mildred Clark Vesta Clark Union Edgar N. Newton Ada Newton Plattsmouth W. A. Taylor Rev. Taylor Paul Long Miss Clark Union High School Omaha Newton Burlington Mrs. Newton

Commencement Day at Vacation Bible School Held Sunday

Commencement program planned at the Baptist church on Sunday morning June 24 at 10 oclock. Display of handiwork by boys and girls and memory work featured. All are invited to attend and see what the daily vacation Bible school really is. Superintendent invites everyone.

Bible School the Baptist Church

Vinton Athletics Set to Clash With Plattsmouth Visitors

Manager Distell of the Interstate league confirms Sundays game between the Vinton Street Athletics of Omaha and the Plattsmouth team. Plattsmouth seeks to extend its winning run while Vinton aims to rebound after two losses this season.

Distell Vinton Street Athletics Omaha Plattsmout Athletics Council Bluffs Vinton Plattsmouth Vintons Altho Fort Crook

New Barber Here From Wednesday’s Daily

L D Newton of Aurora joins Rosencrans barber shop on North Fifth street as the new staff member. He arrives after Charles Turnbaugh moved to Omaha and brings experienced skills. Newton also owns the South Sixth street building remodeling for a new motion picture theatre and plans to reside in the city as a resident and property owner.

Rosencrans North Fifth Street L. D. Newton Aurora Charles Turnbaugh Omaha Newton South Sixth Street

Arcadia Convalescence and Maternity Home Ad

Arcadia Convalescence and Maternity Home offers rest and care with a choice of doctors. Contact via phone 193 W or box 114 for arrangements.

Arcadia W. Box

Return from Graduation at Northwestern University Evanston

Mr and Mrs C C Wescott and Carl Weigel returned from Chicago where they attended Northwestern University graduation in Evanston. Miss Alice Louise Wescott graduated with the highest honors, daughter of the Wescotts and a Plattsmouth High School 1924 graduate now continuing studies at Northwestern. The Northwestern class of 1928 included 1200 students from its colleges. Miss Wescott will remain in Chicago for special work before returning home for summer vacation and a future educational career.

C. C. Wescott Carl Weigel Chicago Northwestern University Evanston Plattsmouth Alice Louise Wescott Great Mid-Western College Wescott Plattsmouth High Northwestern Miss Wescott

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Mary Wiley in Cass County

The Lewiston Ladies Aid held a birthday dinner for Mrs. Mary Wiley at Mr. and Mrs. George Parks. The event celebrated her eighty second birthday with buffet service a pink rose bud cake and a program. Family and friends listed include numerous local residents and couples such as Mr. and Mrs. George Parks and Mrs. Mary Wiley.

Lewiston Ladies Aid George Parks Mary Wiley Los Angeles California George Schafer W. Wehrbein Dorothy Wehrbein Anderson Lloyd John Hendricks Hascher Irene Margaret Nora Hascher James Hascher Robert Nickles Bertha Nickles Emil Hi Messers Milton John and David Toman Carl Parks Perry Nickles Smith Glen Todd

American Legion buys new Bellmann grand piano

The American Legion has purchased a Bellmann grand piano for its community building. Omaha piano firm Schmoeller & Mueller delivered it after crediting rental payments toward the price and offering a 15 percent discount. The piano, described as a medium grand, will debut tonight at the mid-week dance with music by the Orioles of Omaha.

The American Legion Bellmann Schmoeller & Mueller Piano Company of Omaha Legion Orioles

Highways Seen as Public Utilities in Modern Economy

Walter J. Woodall editor of the Industrial Index argues highways should be treated like railroads and utilities. He says properly built roads yield dividends and that after 25 years roads have become essential, not luxuries, for economic life.

LIC Walter J. Woodall Industrial Index

Potatoes for Sale at Murray Cream Station

Good eating potatoes offered for sale at one dollar per bushel at Murray Cream Station. Local buyers encouraged to come and purchase fresh stock.

Murray

Locating at Omaha Mr and Mrs Turnbaugh Move to Open Barber Beauty Shop

Mr and Mrs Charles Turnbaugh plan to relocate from this city to Omaha to establish a barber shop and beauty parlor on North 16th street. Both are experienced in their trades and expect success in the new venture. They have lived here many years and friends wish them luck in the state metropolis.

Charles Turnbaugh Omaha North 16Th Street Turnbaugh Mrs. Turnbaugh

Farm equipment scattered listings from Martin Sjogren ad

15-30 WHart Parr tractor 24x44 Levane Robinson thresher 3-bottom 14 inch tractor plow all in good condition listing from Martin Sjogren Louisville Nebraska.

Whart-Parr Levane Robinson

Mrs Helgate Visits Omaha As Husband Remains Hospitalized

Mrs W T Helgate visits Omaha for a few hours to see her husband who has been hospitalized for several weeks and is in very serious condition.

W. T. Helgate Omaha

Also Mentioned on This Page

Union Department American Legio Dance Plattsmouth, Neb Barn Yard Twins A. L. Becker Mondday O" Street R. D. Stine Union, Nebraska C. T. U. Meets Vinton St. Athletics Newton-Clark Vinton Athletics Coming Henry Kaufman Auto Shop O. K Washington Avenue Henry J. Kaufman Athletic Unions Soennichsen Co Martin Sjogren Louisville, Nebr Christ Furniture Co South 6Th Street Simmons Kingsbury Oliver Plattsmouth, Nebr
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