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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1930

Page

4

Local Union News and Nearby Visits Reported

Union residents and visitors are noted in a parade of small items. Phillip F. Rilen and wife visited Omaha. George Stine led hay storage efforts. Dr. W W Claybaugh attended business in Plattsmouth. David Andrews and Rev. W A Taylor traveled to Plattsmouth. Donald Harris shows gains after illness.

Phillip F. Rilen Omaha George Stine W. W. Claybaugh Plattsmouth David Andrews W. A. Taylor The Baptist Church Union John Clarence J. & Osborne Nebraska City University Hospital HB. M. Griffin Plattereouth H. W. Griffin Paul Griffin Horace Griffin Wade Moore Dorothy Janne Robb Crete Lincoln F. W. Robb Jane

Home From the West Mrs Barritt Visits Friends in Union

Mrs. Wm Barritt returns from the west after five months in Astman Arizona where her son John L Barritt serves as physician for a mining company. She then spent two months in Portland with her brother S F Noyes, praising the climate and activity of gold mining before traveling home by bus to see more of the country.

Wm. Barritt West Old Union Barritt Astman Arizona John L. Barritt Mims Portland Oregon 5S. F. Noyes

Best Groceries & Meats Market Ad

Local grocer pledges top quality goods at affordable prices. Advertises highest price paid for country produce.

Visit Becomes Pleasant Family Stopover in Omaha

Mrs Barritt enjoys a visit from her sister Mrs Etta Bryan and nephew Bobbie Hammerstrum of Omaha, making the rest of the trip very pleasant.

Mrs. Barritt Mrs Etta Bryan Bobbie Hammerstrum Omaha

First Baptist Association Meet At Palmyra Church

A convention of the First Baptist Association gathered at Palmyra last Thursday to discuss church welfare and auxiliaries. Delegates included Elizabeth Easter and daughter Laura from Union, Rev and Mrs W A Taylor, Mrs Jennie Frans and family, and Mrs James Dysart. Attendees reported a worthwhile time and a fine trip.

First Baptist Association Palmyra Union Elizabeth Easter Laura W. A. Taylor Jennie Frans James H. Frans James Dysart

Hoback Family Picnic at Kamp Kill Kare

The Hoback family gathered at Kamp Kill Kare last Sunday for a picnic. With baskets of food and games for children, about forty attendees shared a sumptuous dinner and friendly visits. Mrs. Gladys Hoback Warren of Overton joined as a special visitor.

Hoback Picnie Ceronide Kamp Kill Kare Gladys Hoback Warren Overton

Much Better Now Hope For Full Recovery

Miss Harriet Leach daughter of Mr and Mrs BE E Leach has been ill for weeks but is reported much better now and hopes are high she will soon regain her former health.

Harriet Leach BE. E. Leach

Mrs Agusta Robb Attends Omaha Episcopal School

Mrs Agusta Robb visited Omaha in the early part of the week to attend a religious education school conducted by the Episcopal church in the city.

Omaha Agusta Robb Episcopal Church Place

Marriage at Parsonage Unites Union Trainman and Lincoln Woman

David Andrews a Union Lincoln passenger train breakman and Myrtle G6 Troyer of Lincoln were married last Sunday at the Baptist church parsonage. They will visit St Louis before settling in the house of W A Taylor for their new home. The Journal and friends extend congratulations.

David Andrews Union Lincoln W. A. Taylor Myrtle G6. Troyer Baptist Church St. Louis

Baptist Church Basket Dinner Brings Members Together

After Bible school and morning worship at the Baptist church, the congregation gathered on Mrs. Jennie Frans’s lawn for a fine basket dinner. The sumptuous meal strengthened fellowship and spurred members to greater church and community work.

Baptist Church Jennie Frans

Children’s Day Exercise At Methodist Church

The Bible school held a well attended Children’s day exercise at the Methodist church last Sunday. The program was of missionary character and raised a neat sum for missionary work. Beulah Niday and Laura Easter are credited with the excellent success of the event.

Bible School The Methodist Church Beulah Niday Laura Easter

Mynard U B Church Sunday School and July 3 program

Mynard U B Church holds Sunday school at 10 a m followed by a sermon. Ladies Aid meets in the church basement on July 3 at 2 30 p m with hostesses Clara Druecker Blanch Spangler Zella Leonard and Nettie Nolte. Vivian Livingston and Mary Ellen Vallery lead a patriotic program. All invited to worship. G B Weaver r

Ladies Aid Clara Druecker Blanch Spangler Zella Leonard Nettie Nolte Vivian Livingston Mary Ellen Vallery G. B. Weaver

Neligh Healer Quits the State After Dispute

J Jerry Philben a Neligh barber long known for Essene group ties has left Nebraska for Arizona or California and reportedly sold his property. The Essene brotherhood founder J W Johnson says four Philben members were ousted, though Frank Philben disputes the action and says Perry is the target while Frank Noah and Mike continue activity. Johnson says the Philbens used Essene ties to dodge healing rules and expects overtures from the others. Frank says Mike and two nephews are on a traveling campaign in northeastern Nebraska.

Neligh Neb J. Jerry Philben Barber Nebraska Frank Philben Arizona California Frank Philbens Essene Brotherhood J. W. Johnson Johnson Perry Noah Mike Philben Brotherhood Mike

Grain values slip as wheat futures hit 1914 lows

Chicago grain and livestock markets fell to bargain levels on Monday with wheat futures dipping to lows not seen since 1914. July futures dropped to 89 1 2 cents, with September and December also sliding before a late rebound, while live cattle fell 25 to 35 cents and averaged around 9.20.

Chicago

Judge condemns double punishment in Dyer act cases

Federal Judge Woodrough denounced prosecutors split trials for a single offense calling it double punishment. He fined three Nebraska auto thieves Harold Kirkpatrick George Foster and James Darling $1 each, after habeas corpus hearings led by Warden Fenton to clear their records while other indictments remain pending.

Omaha Woodrough Nebraska Fenton District Attorney’s Office Harold Kirkpatrick George Foster James Darling

Patrolman Suffers Severe Head Injury in Vehicle Crank Incident

Floyd Fulton, a county patrol man, sustained a severe head wound Monday when the crank of the truck he was cranking flew from his hand and struck him. A surgeon treated the gash, with the injury described as very painful.

Floyd Fulton Mr. Fulton

New Bohemian Priest Named Bishop of Lincoln

The Rev. Louis B. Kucera 41 a Holy Trinity Pro tivin Iowa priest is named bishop of Lincoln Neb by Pope Pius. He has served five years in Prov tin and ten years as dean at St Joseph hall Dubuque. A Bohemian Catholic Workmen activist his appointment aims to strengthen Bohemian parishes across Nebraska south of the Platte. Kucera Ordained in St Paul Minn born August 24 1888 in Montgomery Minnesota.

Louis B. Fucera Holy Trinity Protivin Lincoln Neb Pope Pius Father Kucera St. Joseph Hall Columbia College Dubuque Catholic Workmen Nebraska Platte Lincolin Bisho Omaha Francis Beckman Protovin Kucera Iowa Provin Howard County Monona Edward J. Chapuran St. Wenceslaus Church Cedar Rapids Father Chapuran St. Paul Rev. Kucera Aus Montgomery Minn Tama Paul Stephen St. John College Collegeville St. Thomas University St. Paul Seminary

Spanish exile may return as Spain seeks political unity

Paris meeting between King Alfonso and Santiago Alba, exiled liberal exponent, is hailed as an important advance by liberals and the Duke of Alba. The foreign minister calls the dialogue a long step toward uniting factions, noting Alba leans left while the government promotes free liberal thinking to resolve Spain's political perplexities.

Madrid Paris Alfonso Santiago Alba Primo de Rivera Duke of Alba Spain

Lincoln dedicates municipal airport amid field day crowds

Four thousand people attended the dedication of Lincoln's municipal airport on a windy hot day. Army and navy reps, Legion officers and city officials joined Col. George Vidmier of the Seventh Corps in speeches. Milton Schultz won three races and Faye Cox, a 19 year old Texas jumper, earned top honors in parachute events. Bob Myrick won the precision landing contest as the field near Lincoln’s 8. Y. A. highway showcased air mail operations and night landing gear after a year of use.

Lincoln Army Bob Myrick

Fireproof Wood Demonstrated By Columbia Scientist

Professor Al bin H. Beyer of Columbia University testing labs exhibited fireproof wood that exudes its own extinguisher. A two inch door made from the wood withstood smoke and flames six times longer than a metal cover, due to a chemical skin that reacts to flame and continually regenerates a protective layer.

New York Albin H. Beyer Columbia University Testing Laboratories Professor Heyer

For Sale Farm Equipment Cedar Creek Nebr Item Line

For sale at a very attractive price an International 1580 and 24 inch threshing machine thresher used three seasons and always under cover. Also complete line of farm machinery trucks tractors and binder twine. Includes a six speed special truck used for demonstrations. A C Ault Cedar Creek Nebraska 126 2tw

A. C. Ault Cedar Creek Nebr

Wheat stalks reach five feet in Nebraska field

North Platte June 24 B J ackinson resident 20 miles south of town brought samples of wheat from a 320 acre farm stalks measured five feet with each head holding 40 to 45 kernels The reporter notes yields could reach 40 bushels per acre with area farms performing similarly.

North Platte B. J.ackinson Here

Dr Norton Honored by Education Group

Lincoln June 198 Mor ton of the University of Nebraska elected president of the Nebraska Life Membership club of the National Education association at a Wednesday night meeting.

DR. Norton Education Group Lincoln W. H W. Morton The Wuniversity of Nebraska Nebraska Life National Education Association

Republicans Back Hoover Vetos League Vote

Republicans numbering over one third of the House pledged to sustain President Hoover's veto of the world war veterans bill. A caucus outcome was announced after Hoover denounced the bill as bad legislation. A substitute plan would grant pensions from 312 to 340 a month and cost about 50 million dollars the first year, rising to 225 million in three years.

Washington, D. C House Hoover Senate White House Congress World-Herald

Rotary Tales Good Will Event At Rotary Jubilee

Chicago International good will becomes a Rotary byword as twenty delegates from many countries share views on progress during Rotary International silver jubilee. Delegates, joined by 17 600 others, suggest two key events from their nations. Groups were formed by profession for discussion. Nomination of officers and directors is planned for Wednesday.

Chicago

Journal office offers legal and commercial printing services

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