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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1934

Page

4

Murray and Union residents noted in Murray area column

The Murray area column reports numerous social visits and travel from Omaha and Nehawka, including Mr. and Mrs. Tutt in Union and Mrs. Carper in Murray. Local farming updates describe dry conditions, wheat yields, and a new contracting firm in Murray. A cistern dirt-removal project by Dewey Hobson and Henry Kettleson highlights local labor.

George E. Nickles Omaha Tutt Union E. BE. Leach A. D. Rhoden Wm. Sporer Harry Albin Murray Cafe Fred Campbell Harold Sacks Murray Bessie Copenhayer Russell Schinn Frank Hicks Rose Redden Nehawka Lester Drennen A. G. Long Murray Hardware John Deere R. E. Frederick Babe Keil Phillip, Jr Kansas City Gertrude Carper Lucean Carper Harry Nelson Hattie Royal Plainview Staven Spirit Lake Iowa W. G. Boedeker Chicago Victor Wehrbein Alvin Hoyt Clay County Edgar Harold Sack Hoyt Dewey Hobson Henry Kettleson Messrs Griffin and Stewart Wil! Griffin Madfan Stewart

Shower Honors Miss Dorothy Opr Ahead of Wedding

A pleasant evening shower was given for Miss Dorothy Opr who will marry Enos Plunkett. Friends expressed love and honor through many gifts. This week Miss Mildred and Miss Mayme Young host another shower for Miss Opp at their home.

Leona Mayfield Dorothy Shrader Dorothy Opr Enos Plunkett Mildred Mayme Young Miss Opp

Feather and Son Dinner at Sporer Home

A Father and Son banquet was held at the home of Martin Sporer last Sunday. Attendees included Wm. Sporer and his sons Martin Chester and Charles, with Mrs. Sporer serving an appetizing dinner. Others present were John Urish and family, Henry Urish and daughter, Catherine Schaeffer and family, and John Jess and family.

Feather and Son Martin Sporer Wm. Sporer Martin Chester Charles Sporer John Urish Charles Henry Urish Catherine Phillip Schaeffer John Jess

Local Families Gather for Pleasant Cedar Creek Social

Terryhberry, wife Mary and daughter. John. Herbert Franks and wife. Chester Sporer and wife with daughters Ruth Lois and Nellie. Martin Sporer and family enjoyed a cheerful gathering at Cedar Creek.

Terryhberry Mary John Herbert Franks Cedar Creek Chester Sporer Ruth Lois Nellie Martin Sporer

Farmers and Town Men Stage Second Free Show

The second free show near Murray drew a larger crowd than the first as streets filled and traffic struggled to pass. People enjoyed the event and praised the effort by farmers and local business leaders.

Murray

Picnic party from Plainview visits Murray Peru

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Miller and son Dick of Plainview joined Mrs. A. G. Long, Ralph Kennedy and family, and Miss Dorothy Long for a Sunday picnic dinner in Peru and returned home that evening.

Peru Homer Miller Plainview Murray A. G. Long Ralph Kennedy Dorothy Long

Murray Farmers Elevator Sold to Ray E Fredericks

The Murray Farmers Elevator in Cass County was sold last Saturday for 2000 dollars to Ray E Fredericks. Fredericks plans to expand the plant with a large warehouse for storing and handling seed corn and various seeds, creating employment for additional workers.

Murray Farmers Elevator Ray E. Fredericks Fredericks Frederick Cass County Murray

Enjoyed House Party With Family Visit and Dinner

Mrs. Fred Hanni and daughter Miss Maxine hosted a Sunday gathering at their home with many relatives. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jennings, Mrs. Harold Hyde, Elmer Jennings, B. C. Hyde and family, George Thun, and Grandfather John Knight, among others, sharing a fine dinner. The party noted travels and movements of relatives visiting Norfolk and nearby areas.

Fred Hanni Maxine Hanni Thomas Jennings Thomas Jenning Miss Keine Henry Hyde Dowttiets Grove Chicago Elmer Jennings Lincoln Harold Hyde Callaway Joe McMahen Norfolk B. C. Hyde Ella George Thun Plattsmouth John Knight Walton

Hyde couple plan Century of Progress visit

Henry Hyde and wife traveled through Plattsmouth and Murray with relatives, leaving for the east. Accompanied by Mrs. Fred Hanni and daughter Maxine, they plan a two week visit to the Century of Progress to observe centennial advances.

Century of Progress Henry Hyde Plattsmouth Murray Fred Hanni Maxine

Children’s Day Programs At Murray Churches

Children’s Day programs were observed by the two Murray churches last week with large crowds enjoying the fine performances by the Bible school children. Requests to repeat the program at the Christian church have been received and are under consideration.

Murray Bible Schools The Christian Church

Shrader Family Reunion At Rhoden Home

A Shrader family reunion was held at Mr. and Mrs. Alex Rhoden's home last Sunday. Attendees include Mrs. Rhoden a Shrader, Mrs. Georgia Creamer, Charles Wolfe and wife, Homer Shrader and family, Robert Shrader, J D Shrader and wife visiting from California, Harry Albin and family, Mont Shrader and family, D C Rhoden Jr and wife, Forrest Shrader and family, and Alma Yardly and family.

Ladies Aid Meeting At Christian Church Parlor

The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church met at the church parlors for an all day session with dinner at noon. A fine program and short talks filled the intervals as members engaged in work. Lena Lyman of Vale was present.

Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Lena Lyman Vale South Delete

Summer Service for Your Car Brakes Lights Battery Check

Car service urging readers to inspect power, connections, bearings, and battery. If brakes or lights fail, visit shop for checks. Guaranteed work promises reliability and quick attention.

Longtime Ladies of the Society Host Visiting Guest

A guest was invited to visit and attend the society gathering, accepted with pleasure. Mrs. Lyman, familiar with all members and the church, shared in the day’s enjoyment. Mesdames Margaret Brendel and Lena Lyman had taught in local schools years earlier.

Mrs. Lyman Mesdames Margaret Brendel Lena Lyman

Play Jackson Walk in Murray Girls Enjoy Jacks on Concrete

Murray girls and perhaps others play the game of jacks on concrete walks. They use a rubber ball that bounces back, giving them time to choose how many jacks to pick up. The shade of a friendly tree provides a pleasant setting for a good game.

Jackson Murray

Vintage 1929 Harley Davidson Motorcycle for Sale

1929 Harley Davidson motorcycle in perfect condition offered for 580 dollars. Seller Joe Richter Murray indicates terms available if interested.

Harley Davison Joe Richter Murray

Marriage at Rockport for Miss Lancaster and Mr Noell

Miss Florence Lancaster and R A Noell wed in Rockport Missouri with Mrs Earl Lancaster and Harry Noell as witnesses. The couple returned home for a Sunday dinner hosted by the bride's parents with friends present, and expressed warm congratulations to the newlyweds.

Rockport Florence Lancaster R. A. Noell Earl Lancaster Harry Noell Jarvis Lancaster Dan Horchar C. Farris Mr. Malvern Read

Orphans Beat Canaries In Uneven Kittenball Game

The Orphans defeated the Wintersteen Hill Canaries 11 to 6 at Athletic Park after a small Canaries lineup. Young pitched for the Orphans, Bob Brittain started for the All Stars, and Spidell clouted a three run homer in the fifth for the All Stars.

Wintersteen Hill Canaries Athletic Park Canaries Orphans Young Bob Brittain All Stars Spidell

Small Fire at City Shops Destroys One Refrigerator Car

Fire alarm at the car shops after a refrigerator car burst into flames late last night. The blaze was knocked down with no injuries and limited to the one car, per the watchman report.

BREX

Louisville Shower Honors Helen Vallery

Mrs Ross Nichols Pauline Adams and Dorothy Downey hosted a miscellaneous shower in Louisville Saturday evening for bride elect Helen Vallery. The party featured bridge games and a luncheon served by the hostesses. Vallery has taught in Louisville public schools for three years.

Ross Nichols Pauline Adams Dorothy Downey Louisville Helen Vallery Miss Vallery

Record of Bills Enacted by the Last Congress

The seventy third congress closed with a record of major measures. It lists stock exchange rules, monetary gold and silver acts, banking loans, farm relief, tax changes, tariff powers, and air policy reforms, plus a Vinson navy program and independence timelines for the Philippines and Indians.

United States Congress Stock Exchange Bill Commission Federal Reserve Bankhead and Kerr Fraziler-Lemke Taylor Grazing Justice Department Administration

Summer camp institute at Camp Shelden near Columbus

The Omaha District League of Youth of the Methodist church holds a seven day summer institute at Camp Shelden from June 22 to 29. About two hundred young people will participate in boating swimming tennis archery and craft activities balanced with Bible study devotions and discussion groups. A Sunday program at the Methodist church will raise funds to help needy attendees.

Omaha Methodist Church Camp Sheldon Institute

Larson Couple Leaves for European Trip

Mr and Mrs Raymond J Larson departed Tuesday for Europe to visit sites from his World War II service in France and Germany. They will spend time in England Paris and multiple French cities with a Rhine river trip before sailing from New York City.

Raymond J. Larson Europe Larson France Germany England Paris Rhine River Plattemouth New York City

Omaha Pair Wed In Methodist Church Ceremony

Miss Marie Margaret Bell and William T. Adams, both of Omaha, were married Tuesday evening at the home of Rev. C. C. Troy pastor of the First Methodist church. The groom had served as a witness to a recent Omaha wedding and returned for his own ceremony.

C. C. Troy First Methodist Church Marie Margaret Bell William T. Adams Omaha Grove Dalton Doris B. Dunn

D O Dwyer Named Head of Home Owners Loan Corp

Attorney D O Dwyer of this city is chosen as head of the legal department of the Home Owners Loan Corporation at Lincoln. He will stay in the city with his Dwyer and Dwyer firm and divide time between the firm and the national post. He has been the local journal attorney for the corporation since its county start.

D. O. Dwyer Home Loan Corp Home Owners Loan Corporation Lincoln Dwyer & Dwyer Dwyer

Lewiston Club Social Circle Meets for June Gathering

The Lewiston Social Circle held a pleasant June 12 meeting at Mrs. David Kendall’s home with Mrs. Rose Kendall as associate hostess. Indies attended, played games, and enjoyed refreshments. Guest speakers included Mrs. R A Foster, secretary treasurer of the County Federation, with other visitors listed. next meeting set for July 10 with Ms. Farris and Harris as hosts.

Lewiston David Kendall Rose Kendall R. A. Foster County Federation of Woman's Clubs County Federation Moody Maggie Gebelman Harry Gobelmezn Lee Farris Vance Harris

Files for Sheriff in Cass County Republican Primary

Monday's Daily W. R. Yong known as Rex announces his bid for county sheriff in Cass County. He has prior experience as deputy under KE P Stewart and later under Sheriff Bert Reed until Reed's death. The filing brings Republican candidates to four: Ed W. Thimgan, Robert Mart, Ray F. Becker, and Yong.

W. R. Yong Rex Cass County Mr. Young Ed W. Thimgan Robert Mart Ray F. Becker

State official cites drunk driving drop after repeal

A state highway official says repeal cut drunken drivers by 50 percent on the highways. He notes the remaining half also tends to decrease over time, but warns statistics can mislead about complete highway safety eventuality.

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Bakke Garage East Main St. Murray, Nebr Farmers Elevator Robert D. Westen Mer Vinson Philippines Federal Communications Commission AAA Wagner Tugwell-Copeland Pure Food and Drugs Connery McLeed Bank Frazier-Lemke Oil Administration Lewiston Club Duxbury & Davis America Philip Thierolf Vassar Carharris O2k Roups Uncle Sam Rockford Socks Lisle Fey Rex-Fire Rate Union Munsing Isar Thierolf Qold
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