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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1929

Page

4

Union Visitors and Local Notes From Union Iowa

Local notes from Union Nebraska detail visits by J C Ellington and others, injuries from a road mishap near Wyoming corner, church events, and farming changes as L F Fitch plans to move to Union after selling his gear. The report mentions Measles cases, a children’s day program, Wood Brothers road survey, and a Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce invitation.

First Methodist Church Paul Griffin H. M. Griffin Plattsmouth E. M. Griffin Joe Liggett Nebraska City T. R. Fenn Salina Kansas Mont Robb Miss Gussie Red Oak Iowa Dorothy L. F. Fitch George Martin Nehawka Mr. Fitch Union Mr. Martin Hugh Lancaster Lincoln

Good Used Cars and Trucks for Sale

A dealer advertises a stock of used cars and trucks all reconditioned and in good running order at reasonable prices. The inventory includes a 1927 Chevrolet truck a 1926 Ford Truck a 1926 Chevrolet Coupe two 1924 Ford Tudors a 1925 Ford Coupe and a 1926 Ford Roadster all in good condition. The dealer offers Chevrolet new cars on the floor for immediate selection.

Dinner at Union library for Business Men's Club

The Union Methodist church fed about twenty four Union Business Men's Club members at the library for the third meeting. They discussed the upcoming Chautauqua from July 4 to 7 and the bridge surveys near Woods Brothers of Lincoln. Local officials spoke on funding and start times for the road project east of the river.

Methodist Church of Union Union Business Men's Club Union Woods Brothers of Lincoln Iowa Bluffs Iowa Nebraska R. D. Stine W. B. Banning M.S. Briggs D. M. Fowler

Navy Sailor Weds Helen Carrier Frans in Clarinda

In Clarinda Iowa last week Moss Barkhurst of the United States Navy stationed in the Philippines married Helen Carrier Frans. The couple, well known locally, plan to reside in the Far East and leave with many well wishers from Union and nearby areas.

Clarinda Iowa Moss Barkhurst United States Navy The Phillipines Helen Carrier Frans Union Far East

Union Couple Wed in Omaha Then Return to Union

James F. Wilson of Union and Miss Mary Leopold of Lincoln were united in marriage in Omaha with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hathaway present. The couple returned to Union to begin housekeeping in a furnished cottage.

James F. Wilson Union Mary Leopold Lincoln Orville Hathaway Omaha Mr. Wilson

Charivari Serenade Honors New Couple James F Wilson Miss Mary Leopold

Friends of James F Wilson and Miss Mary Leopold held a lively charivari at the newlyweds home after the wedding last week. The revelers, making a night of noise, were greeted by the bride and groom who treated them to refreshments before they departed.

James F. Wilson Mary Leopold

Wedding Attended by Miss Gussie Robb in Omaha

Miss Gussie Robb postmistress of Union recently returned from the state postmasters convention at Kearney praising public service by postmasters. Cass county showed full attendance and plans were made to repeat the feat at Fremont next year. Robb met Carl Fricke of Nelson at the banquet and theatre party hosted by Kearney postmasters. On the return she attended the Moorley Young wedding at Grayrocks Fairacres on June 19 with Mont KRobb among family friends.

Joe Banning Murray J. C. Ellington Plattsmouth L. F. Fitch Herman Reicke Joe Brandt Clifton B. Smith Nebraska City W. A. Taylor Charles Roback Iva Horace M. Griffin Sinclair Oil Company Eva Everett Dewey True John N. Larsch Union Baptist Church L. H. Made Pat Roddy The State University W. H. Porter N.C. de Les Dernier Clarence Armstrong Nebraska Armstrong Missouri Pacific George Hoffman Express Lincoln Joseph Liggett Otis Keene Jesse Lithlefoot Mont Robb Robb Omaha Gussie Robb Kearney Cass County Fremont Miss Robb Grayrocks Fairacres Mont Krobb G. H. Youne

Four Year Old Midkiff Dies After Omaha Hospital Stay

Mr and Mrs Oscar Midkiff of southeast of Avoca mourn a four year old son who died after treatment at an Omaha hospital. Funeral June 18 at Avoca Congregational church with Rev W A Taylor officiating. Grandparents E W Midkiff of Avoca area. Neighbors composted 75 acres of corn with 74 horses and mules to help the family.

Oscar Midkiff Avoca Omaha Congregational W. A. Taylor Union E. W. Midkiff Oscar Midki

Monument Monday Works At Family Grave

Last Sunday workmen visited the cemetery to install a monument at the grave of Mrs. Catherine Stine, mother of R. D. Stine, who died about two years ago.

R. D. Stine Catherine Stine

Prove Real Friends Aid Lepert Family House Build

Community men south of the city gathered at Phillip Lepert’s farm where a 16 by 20 structure was erected to house the Lepert family after their home was destroyed by fire. John Cloidt supplied lumber while neighbors worked to have the building ready by evening. The ladies provided a noon cafeteria style dinner, and many names appear among the volunteers.

Phillip Lepert John Cloidt Lepert Mr. Lepert Ray Wiles Sam Gilmour Frank Pace George Mumm A. G. Johnson John Kaufmann Jack Stamp Charles Warkra Fred Spangler Taylor Cuthrell Joe Sekora Louis Klemma Joe Adams Ed Stava Joe Martis M. G. Stava Homer Spangler John Fulton Everett Pulton Joe Kaska Charlie Krejci William Simons James Leperr

Celebration Supplies Preview At Bates Bock Store

See a broad line of Fire crackers Fireworks and related goods at Bates Bock Store. Get ready for celebrations with a wide assortment and seasonal specials.

Bates Bock Store

Local visitors and court figures listed in Blair notes

A roundup of visits and duties shows D P Stough and W T Sacks in town for county matters, along with attorneys Ganz Tefft and Meyer. Residents and guests including Sheriff Reed, Mrs Reed, Eula Reed, Harry King, John Lutz, and Father Agius attend various events and visits.

D. P. Stough Lincoln W. T. Sacks Eagle Bert Reed Eula Reed Blair Harry L. King St. Louis

Fine bequest to Masonic Home and Eastern Star Orphanage

James F. Ferguson of San Diego leaves seventy five thousand dollars to be split equally between the Nebraska Masonic Home at Plattsmouth and the Eastern Star Orphanage at Fremont. The First Trust Co. of Omaha will act as trustee. Income benefits the Ferguson family during life with principal divided equally to the two institutions after death.

James F. Ferguson San Diego California Omaha Nebraska Masonic Plattsmouth Eastern Star Fremont First Trust Co

Community Notices From South Bend and Shenandoah Visit

Local social notes detail visits among the Carnicle and Dill families, newborns, and travel. Families such as the Haswells, Car nicle clan, Fidler, Sweasey, Gans, Dill, Zaar, Livers, and Stander appear with gatherings in Shenandoah and Lincoln.

Bread War Pits City Against Omaha Truckers Over Tax

City officials press occupation tax on bread trucks from Omaha. Chief Libershal enforces with distress warrants, arresting drivers as bonds are posted. Judge Graves increases bond to 200 dollars, allowing deliveries to continue until court action or a final settlement.

Omaha Libershal Graves

Bates Book Store Fire Works and Firecrackers Display

Bates Book Store showcases a large line of fire works and firecrackers. Shoppers are urged to review the full selection before purchasing for safety and satisfaction.

Bates Book Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

Union Department P. F. Rihn Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce Union Club C. C. Wescott R. D. Stine Union, Nebraska Chas. Atteberry Union, Nebraska Sherwin-Williams Company Frans Bros. Lumber Co C. E. Tefft Henry Meyer Court House R. A. Bracken Chicago Joseph Varga, Sr Claus Ploehn Scribner H. M. Soennichsen John Wickman F. J. Hennings Marcellus Agius Geneva Patrick Healy Father Agius Floyd Sealock William Edward W. P. Sitzman Olive Gass Jesse L. Root Paul Pihann Louis Kohrell W. H. Pitzer T. F. Wiles W. R. Holmes Villisca Harold Brookings Liberty Theatre Weeping Water George Reichart Harvey B. Koop Louisville Joe Wales Harry Council] Bluffs Cyril Kalina David Pickrel Minnesota Pickrel William Atchison William A. Robertson W. F. Evers Black Hills Vestetta Robertson Sioux Falls South Dakota Bert Jones George E. Bucknell Greenwood E. L. McDonald D. C. Stout South 11Th Street Lincoln, Neb Delco-Light General Motors Delco Light Company Deytes Chis Masonic Home South Bend Ashland Gazette Clyde Haswell Richard Ruth Hazel Carnicle Joe Peterson Marle Schwartz Shenandoah Robert Carnicle Maxine Glen Fidler Cambridge J. L. Carnicle J. H. Fidler Myrtle Dill Meadow Bryan Dill Martin Zaar Florence Florence Zaar Anna Reike Alva Anna Leddy Carrie Kleiser Will Kleiser Louis Stander Archer Nebr Henry Stander P. C. Stander Edith L. J. Roeber Bert Mooney Billie Fred Lake James Elmwood Waunt-Ads AMD Pocke Snider Castile Soennichsens Ivory Blue Independent Procers Alliance
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