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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
7
A description extols checking accounts as safer than cash, reducing disputes, preventing loss from theft, and enabling precise change while keeping books clean and reducing spending temptation through bank oversight.
Murray State Bank Frank Foreman visited Omaha last Sunday driving his car. John S. Vallery and neighbors cut clover hay on Tuesday and Wednesday. Miss Etta Nickles and Mesdames H. G. Creamer and W. G. Boedeker were seen in Plattsmouth last Tuesday.
V A Kennedy spent a short time in Plattsmouth on Tuesday for business matters. Martin Sporer bought a new Universal roadster last week and calls it an excellent wagon. Harvey Gregg worked at Union most of the week building garages for D R Frans and Amos McNamee. Joseph Hallas and wife of Plattsmouth visited Murray on Tuesday driving down for a brief visit with their son and family. The Porter family are battling scarlet fever but are improving. Ben Noel of Murray Hardware was a visitor.
Local auto shop advertises steady business and quality work. They promise the best materials and moderate charges and guarantee customer satisfaction with any car service.
Community news from Murray Nebraska recounts visits by J F Brendel and Richard to Lincoln for a wedding, Oscar McDonald and family in Murray, Mrs. Will Brown returning to Vancouver, and many local engagements. Includes church notices, Eastern Star activities, car purchases in Omaha, and a chicken theft at A G Long’s farm.
The Murray firm dispositioned five vehicles this week to buyers including E. S. Tutt Harry G. Todd Harry Beal of Plattsmouth Jose Staska and Joe Mrasek. A car load of wonderful cars arrived and is now sold out.
Mrasek and Richter Brothers are constructing a well to supply water for their swimming pool and ice making. The pool measures forty feet square and the well will extend below gravel strata to hold about 40,000 cubic feet of water.
The Presbyterian church in Murray hosted a Thursday evening recital by the pupils of Miss Grace Lindner. A large audience of relatives and friends attended, expressing pleasure with the program. Participants included Fred Terryberry Tommy Troop Clarise Jane Murray Carol Hill Arnold Heil Glen Rhoades Theron Murray Leona Puls Helen Gansemer Roy Engelkemeier Florence Misinger Ethel Schaefer Richard Frederick Arthur Hild and Jeneva Urish.
Mrs. Abner Tucker of near Nehawka was melting paraffin in an open vessel when water spilled into the hot wax causing an explosion. Burns covered her arms neck and face. The family physician treated her immediately and she is recovering though in severe pain.
Mary Wiley marks her eightieth birthday with a picnic in a shaded grove west of her home in Auburn Nebraska. About 74 relatives and friends attended including Rev W F Graham Dr G H Gilmore and many others. A cake from Mrs E L Hesser of Los Angeles accompanied by a long family history session highlighted the event.
Friends gathered for a memory making birthday as sixty three years old, with eighty attendees sharing an excellent day and wishing many more happy birthdays for the honoree.
Good pasture for horses and cattle with plenty of water is available south of Rock Bluffs on the Sans place. For inquiries call 2720. John Kettlehut. 117-3sw-My.
A historical excerpt presents Genesis 45 5 style urging calm and divine purpose. It highlights faith in providence and forgiveness amid hardship as a speaker recalls being sold and sent to preserve life.
A devotional summary outlines Genesis origins from creation to Joseph in Egypt and Israel’s early captivity, with Moses leading to a renewed nation. It previews moving to Exodus and Samuel, urging deep study of biblical history for life guidance and learning.
Mrs Joseph Sedlacek has been poorly for some time and is now reported in quite serious condition at her West Main Street home. Friends and family express deep concern and wish for a prompt improvement.
Store advertises special low prices on coty coate items at the Ladies Toggery shop. The notice emphasizes cash counts and discounted pricing to attract customers.
Local residents make short trips to Omaha Chicago and Lincoln for visits and events including Eucharistic congress attendance and family gatherings. Names include Gertrude Brown Harley Wiles W. A. Swatek J. F. Cook Lorene James Cook Alvin Craig Philip Kehne Mary Wynn Bob White and Albert Godwin.
Last evening fifty vacation Bible school students at the First Methodist Church presented a program during regular worship. Miss Mildred Hall Isabel Marshall and Marie Sperry led in place of ill superintendent Mrs. Edward Homan, with musical numbers and a playlet Patriot Light the Torch. Proceeds from the offering support the worthy student fund.
Mrs Allie Meisinger heads to Omaha to handle business and meet friends. Miss Martha Vallery and Miss Judith Johnson depart for Los Angeles and Long Beach to visit relatives. William M S Barclay and Mrs Barclay attend a state Eagles session in York. William Starkjohn leaves for Gothenburg to assess a farm after a damaging hailstorm. C R H Peden, former Plattsmouth instructor, arrives from Sheridan to wed Isabel Hartley in Peru.
J A Robbins Maple Grove mayor spent a few hours in the city on business and visiting friends. Hazel Davis Dora Fay and Clara Marasek of Murray were in Omaha via the Burlington train. Dan Lynn R E Hastings and families visited Journal office. Mrs W C Brown of Calgary Alberta visited Murray area relatives. Alice Ramge of Lincoln leaves for Omaha Lincoln and Sheridan Wyoming to visit family.
Glendale Woman's club met at Mrs. Mary Meisinger's home for a social afternoon. Thirty five members attended and three prizes were awarded to Mrs. Slater Mrs. Bbloyd Group and Mrs. Edward Ingrim for guessing games. Refreshments included brick ice cream wafers and punch.
A Soennichsen grocery wagon team bolted with the driver away. Joe Battery, a noted Boy Scout leader, dashed onto the wagon between Fourth and Fifth streets, grabbed the lines, and held the team, preventing damage and injury with cool bravery.
The Cass county courthouse hosted a Saturday afternoon wedding as Judge A H Duxbury joined Miss Imo May Clark and Mr Merrill Allerman of Omaha in matrimony. George Sayles and M M Beal witnessed the ceremony before the couple departed.
Unpacked waves of new fireworks arrive at Bates Book Store ahead of cool evenings and cool prices. Ladies Toggery promotes seasonal winds and outdoor ambiance with fresh stock and cost efficient options.
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