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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1927

Page

4

Greenwood Notes and Visits Among Local Residents

Fred Holke visited Lincoln last week staying with his brother Wm Holke. Mr and Mrs C F E Caffee and son were also in Lincoln while Valette managed the store. Fred Holke helped load Martin Douds hogs to Omaha for marketing last Friday. Albert Weitzel shipped hogs and cattle to South Omaha stock market Tuesday evening. Walter Lenhart of Loeuisville road built a garage east of Greenwood. Caffee family visited E A Leesley home last Sunday. August Schmidt and Richard Viewit on Rakin place delivered rent corn to Farmers elevator last Tuesday. Philip Buskirk delivered last year’s rent corn from Charles Gerbeling to Peters Elevator Tuesday last week. Magdalena Cecemeter of Murdock visited sister Rex Peters in Greenwood for a few days. Emmitt Cook near Elmwood visited Greenwood and bought a Whippet Coach from Jardine Motor. John Weidemann of Lincoln visited Greenwood for a short time and handled business. Two Greenwood youths left for Kansas to work in harvest. Peters Grain Co had an itinerant sign painter seeking pay to paint their elevator name. Nels Anderson, brother of O F Anderson, bought the Art Kimberly place and moved in. Farmers see White and Bucknell ad for harvesting supplies as harvest approaches head. Bert Nichtensale, a potato grower, has new potatoes matching quality of those shipped from warmer regions and has been demanding.

Fred Holke Lincoln Wm. Holke C. FE. Caffee and Son Valette Martin Doud Omaha Albert Weitzel South Omaha Walter Lenhart Greenwood Loeuisville Road Cc. E. Caffee E. A. Leesley August Schmidt Richard Viewit Rankin Place Philip Buskirk Charles Gerbeling Peters Elevator Company Magdalena C#cemeter Murdock Rex Peters Emmitt Cook Elmwood Jardine Motor Company John Weidemann Kansas Peters Grain Company Nels Anderson O. F. Anderson Art Kimberly Place White and Bucknell Bert Nichtensale

Greenwood Residents Visit Nearby Towns and Return

A period of travel and visits unfolds as A F Weibke and son Eugene tour Cook, Sterling and Burr in their auto. Mrs Ray Rouse returns home from Omaha hospital with ongoing treatment planned. O F Peters family, Margarite Dunning, and relatives spend days with Mrs Barye Lewis in Verdon as crops look good. Trumble family from Earle visits Greenwood and shops at the lumber yards. Mrs W A White attends Royal Neighbors district convention at Beatrice. P A Sanborn Implement ships a tractor for a customer amid strong business. Vearl Linch and wife visit George Bucknell in Greenwood and plan a Burlington trip to C C Bucknell’s home. Linch is C C Bucknell’s daughter’s husband’s sister.

Greenwood A. F. Weibke Eugene Cook Sterling Burr Mr. Weibke Ray Rouse Omaha O. F. Peters Margarite Dunning Denver Barye Lewis Verdon Ernest Trumble Trumble Hardware Company Earle Warren Trumble Dewey Headley W. A. White Royal Neighbors of America Beatrice Mr. White the Order George Bucknell Algo Burlington Colorado C. C. Bucknell Linch Greenwell

Local Officials Named For The Coming Term

The roster lists Frank Hoffman W. M CC D Fulmer S W Carl Swanson J W C E Caffee Secretary E A Landon Treasurer E O Miller S D Nels Emeland J D W C Boucher Tyler as forthcoming term appointees.

Frank Hoffman W. M CC. D. Fulmer S. W Carl Swanson J. W C. E. Caffee E. A. Landon E. O. Miller S. D Nels Emeland J. D W. C. Boucher Tyler

Well in Street Near Barber Shop Is Filled In

A street well that has existed for over forty years and unused since the water system was installed was filled last week. The pump and paraphernalia are cleared away and no longer obstruct the street.

Dorothy Birdsall and E C Purdy Wed at Ainsworth

Miss Dorothy Birdsall formerly of Lincoln married E C Purdy of Gordon on June 19 at the groom’s sister’s home in Ainsworth. They will reside in Gordon where Purdy runs a hardware business. Congratulations pour in from friends who have known the bride for years.

Gordon Dorothy Birdsall Lincoln E. C. Purdy Ainsworth Purdy

Greenwood Band Gains Ground Through Local Effort

The Greenwood band grows from community effort led by Mathews and Peterson with garage men backing. Jack Cullick teaches with frequent sessions as business leaders support the project. The group plans street concerts soon and urges public backing for success.

Mowery Threshing Co Receives New Separator

The Mowery threshing company expects a heavy wheat season and ordered a new separator. It arrived last Tuesday and, after unloading, was moved to L. M. Mowery’s home and put in top running condition ready for the first threshing job. The machine is praised as a fine, well made separator.

Mowery Threshing Company L. M. Mowery

Greenwood Triumphs Over Alvo In Tight Match

Greenwood defeated Alvo 11 to 2 in a fast paced game last Sunday. Brackhagge pitched superbly while Wayne Landon backed him strongly as catcher to steer the Greenwood squad to a hard fought victory.

Greenwood Alvo Brackhagge Wayne Landon Alvo Boys

Greenwood Lodge Installs Newly Elected Officers

The Masonic lodge of Greenwood installed their newly elected officers at the last meeting held Tuesday of last week following the regular order of business. The event marked the formal installation of the lodge’s new leadership.

Masonic Lodge of Greenwood

Greenwood Fire Department Organized and Training for Service

The Greenwood fire brigade is now complete and functioning with officers elected. E A Landon serves as chief, George Trunkenbolt as lieutenant in charge of chemicals, Carl Weideman as lieutenant of the hose department, E M Jardine as lieutenant of the hook and ladder, with George Bucknell as secretary treasurer.

Greenwood Elcth E. A. Landon George Trunkenbolt Carl Weideman E. M. Jardine George Bucknell

Coffee Ladies of St. John's Parish Host Coffee Event

Will Give a Coffee at the Knights of Columbus hall Thursday afternoon. Hostesses include Mrs. J. N. Meisinger Mrs. Henry J. Meisinger Mrs. L. W. Lorenz and Mrs. Frank Libershal. The public is cordially invited.

St. John's Parish Knights of Columbus Hall J. N. Meisinger Henry J. Meisinger L. W. Lorenz Frank Libershal

Another Test Oil Well to be Sunk in County

Nehawka residents optimistic as promoters reveal a new oil test well will be drilled within four months. Land leases cover about 20 000 acres across seven by five miles with Robt C Druesdon of Omaha backing the project and Robi Chapman guiding a New York firm who will drill using a factory outfit. The site near Ernest M Pollard’s southwest quarter and state highway No 11 is chosen, with instruments by M C Trumbull confirming favorable readings.

R. C. Pollard E. A. Nutzman Vincent Straub B. Wolph W. P Chapman Trumbull Ernest M. Pollard Nehawka Enterprise

Balkans Face Crises Amid Regional Volstead Like Tension

The region endures accelerating turmoil with authorities likened to enforcing a Volstead style prohibition. Analysts warn the strain could trigger diplomatic frictions and disrupt neighboring economies.

Balkans

Notice of Referee Sale in Cass County Nebraska

Cass County Nebraska district court appoints a sale referee to auction real estate on July 30 1927 at 2 pm at Farmers and Merchants Bank Alvo. Ten percent cash paid day of sale with balance after court confirms. Lands include W half and E half portions in sections 19 and 24 township 11 north range 10 and 9 East of 6th P M. Abstract provided. Sale open one hour.

District Court Cass County Nebraska Arthur I. Bird Warren W. Bird Farmers & Merchants Bank Alvo

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John Deere International Harvester United States Ford Sanborn Service Garage BABY W.H. Leesiey Greenwood Farvest Goods Greenwood, Nebraska Plattsmouth Peoples Produce Station Broilers Selic Farmers State Bank of South 6Th St Plattsmoth Mathews and Peterson Jack Cullick Hulda Goos Seenrichsen Building W. S. Wagener Universal Steam Marcel Beauty Nehawka Pollard Orchard Soennichler St. Denis Purina Murray W. T. Nolte Mynard Nebr City Telephone Nebraska City Money Back Guarantee Tire & Vule. Co Jersey Wayne Swarts Aetna (Fire) Insurance Company J. P. Faster
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