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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1929

Page

5

Local Visitors and Market Notes in Murray

Mrs. Ed Wasson and son Edward visit Mrs. Wasson’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hatchett. Wilbur Hewitt decorates at Mrs. W. T. Virgin’s home. Henry Heebner tends the church grounds last Monday. Glen Wiles of near Plattsmouth tours Murray by car. J. C. Ellington visits George S. Ray. Wim Daliey, George Smith and Earl, and Miss Helen Johnson of Omaha stay with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Levy. Ernie Bitner ships cattle from South Omaha. Otis Pals ships two head, good prices. Dr. and Mrs. G. L. Taylor visit Omaha and buy a Star sedan and a new car.

Ed Wasson Edward J. C. Ellington George S. Ray Wim Daliey George Smith Earl Helen Johnson Omaha W. L. Levybelt Ernie Bitner South Omaha G. Ll. Taylor

Storm damages Pittman corn crib and local hail harm

The Friday storm caused extensive damage to J. W. Pittman’s corn crib with much of it blown down. Hail accompanied the rain causing widespread damage in the area. Local residents report continued recovery as neighbors helped cleanup and repairs proceed.

Thanks Very Kindly Stop With Shraw Berries At Ray Home

A reader recounts a brief visit to the George 5. Ray residence last Monday evening. Mr. Ray greeted guests and served three large dishes of fresh strawberries with rich cream and sandwiches, described as very fine.

George 5 Ray Mr. Ray

Visit of Earl Lancaster and Hatchett to Omaha

Earl Lancaster traveled to Omaha last Monday with J. E. Hatchett where they met Mrs. E. J. Wasson and her son Edward. Edward visited at Mrs. Wasson’s parents home with the Hatchetts. Mrs. Wasson is an operator at the Havelock telephone exchange and is on vacation.

Earl Lancaster Omaha J. E. Hatchett E. J. Wasson Edward

Large store contest offers free shirts to top guessers

Earl Lancaster store advertises a window display shirt with many stitches and a guessing contest. The three closest guesses win three, two, or one shirts respectively. Prizes are size fitted and the biz shirt goes back to the factory. Hart will provide details starting this Saturday for the week-long event.

Earl Lancaster Hart

Murray Bathing Beach Opens With Clear Water

The Murray bathing beach is filled with excellent water, clear and pure, making it a fine place for a dip. The season opened last Sunday with many visitors from various manor places in the county enjoying the first swim.

Murray

Presbyterian Church Notes Service Schedule and Invitation

Sabbath school at 10 a m. Morning worship at 11 a m. Evening service at 7 30 p m with Young people meeting. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. You are cordially invited to worship with us.

Presbyterian Church

Lewiston Community Club Hosts Rotary Evening

The Lewiston Community Club entertained the Phartsmouth Rotary club on Tuesday night June 18 with a 6:00 dinner for about 75 men. Mrs Hall performed a piano solo and the Hall children sang two numbers. Mrs L R Snipes read and Sear Davis thanked the Rotary. L F R Snipes spoke on Farm Life and Howard Bigger discussed Pioneering. The Rotary club presented the Lewiston ladies with a $10 check and a handsome American flag.

Lewiston Howard Bigger The Stockman Journal Rotary Club

Poultry House Projects Planned in Cass County

At C L Wiles near Plattsmouth plans to remodel an old poultry house while on Lawrence Johnson’s farm near Weeping Water a new one will be built J H Claybaugh of the extension service visited both farms and outlined remodeling and construction for the first week of October He also met the Eagle Poultry club whose local leader is Lloyd Vance with judging and demonstrations discussed at the meeting.

C. L. Wiles Plattsmouth Lawrence Johnson Weeping Water J. H. Clayhaugh Extension Service Claybaugh Poultry Club Eagle Lloyd Vance

4 H Club Leaders Organize

High teen 4 H club leaders met at the Farm Bureau office and organized a leaders club. Officers elected are president S Ray Smith Weeping Water vice president Jesse Livingston Weeping Water and secretary Lucille Christensen Alvo. The next meeting is at Eagle school Monday evening July 15.

Farm Bureau S. Ray Smith Weeping Water Jesse Livingston Lucille Christensen Alvo Eagle School

Greenwood Woman's Club Organized At Mrs Hoffman Home

Eight women met at Mrs. Carl Hoffman's home in Greenwood on Tuesday June 18 to organize a new club. They plan social meetings this summer and will begin project work in September.

Woman's Club Greenwood Carl Hoffman

Grain binder repair notes surface amid rush to harvest

Farmers race the harvest season as reports repeat warnings about rusty worn parts on grain binders. Advice recalls prior years urging careful inspection and lubrication to avoid delays, with mentions of using kerosene for rust treatment.

How to service the binder II machine for proper operation

County extension agents L A Snipes and J H Baldwin outline practical steps to maintain the binder II. Ensure parts are loosened with days ahead and wipe kerosene off before oiling. Check main drive, elevators, knotter hook, binder timing, knotter pinion, cord holder spring, disk travel, needle shape, and bundle sizing to prevent misfeeds, jams, or loose end bands.

L. A. Snipes J. H. Baldwin

Junior Busy Bees Hold Fifth Meeting at Miss Heil’s Home

The Junior Busy Bees met at Miss Heil’s home with two visitors impressed by the club’s work. Pins for 1928 were distributed and towels to be judged at the next meeting. Applications for club camp in July and August were handed out for Murray Nebraska with Cass, Otoe and Sarpy counties joining. The next meeting will again be at Miss Heil’s home to judge towels.

Heil Murray Nebraska Cass Otoe Sarpy Miss Heil

Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church Sunday Services

The notice lists Bible school at 9.36 and German service at 10.40 with Rev. A. Lenz as pastor. It also promoting Firecrackers Toy Pistols and Caps for the 4th from Bates Book Store, inviting early purchasers for better service.

Bible School Rev A. Lenz Bates Book Store

Polygamy Seen as Lesser Evil Says Seminarian

River Forest Indiana June 23 Dean John H O Fritz of Concordia seminary St Louis Sunday declared open and legalized polygamy to be preferable to the current moral trend particularly as suggested by companionate marriage.

Stresemann Attacks U.S. in Bitter Berlin Speech

German foreign minister Gustav Stresemann denounced the United States in the Reichstag as he linked Europe’s reparations woes to American power. He called the Paris Young plan a form of colonial domination and warned Europe risks becoming a debtor league under U.S. influence. The remarks stirred American and European circles in Berlin. Omaha Bee-News.

Berlin Europe Paris Gustave Stresemann Reichstag United States JU. S&s Germany America

Hawks Reach St Louis After Coast to Coast Flight

East St Louis Captain Frank Hawks landed at the airport after a thirteen and a half hour flight from Los Angeles. He planned to stay overnight and continue to New York City, then return to Los Angeles. Dubois Pa Lee Schoenhair’s plane was damaged in an attempted take-off from Los Angeles to New York and would be sent back by train for another coast to coast non stop attempt later.

East St. Louis Frank Hawks Los Angeles New York City Dubois Lee Schoenhair New York

G I College to Receive Increased Gifts Under 3 Year Plan

Grand Island news notes that at the First Baptist church Sunday President J M Wells reported the Northern Baptist convention education board will boost gifts to Grand Island college by 20 percent for three years. The offer caps gifts at $20,000 annually, totaling $60,000 over the period.

Grand Island First Baptist Church J. M. Wells Board of Education Northern Baptist Convention of the Northern Baptist Convention Grand Island College Heard

Prince of Wales Celebrates 35th Birthday Quietly

The Prince of Wales marked his thirty fifth birthday at Middleton near Sunningdale then visited Windsor Castle to see his parents. In the evening he hosted a private dinner for close friends while messages from royalty and friends poured in.

Sunningdale England Prince of Wales Middleton Windsor Castle

Bates Book Store Fourth of July Supplies

Plattsmouth resident readied for independence day as Bates Book Store advertises a full line of fireworks fire crackers and picnic accessories with low prices for a river outing.

Plattsmouth Bates Book Store

De Molay Initiation At Cass Chapter Meeting

The Cass chapter of the Order of De Molay held an evening meeting at the Masonic temple with many members present. Donald Born served as master counselor as three youths Wer ner Jarl Donald Warner and Weldon Stoehr received the first degree. A luncheon followed, prepared by the committee and served by officers.

Cass Chapter Order of de Molay Masonic Temple Donald Born Councellor Werner Jarl Donald Warner Weldon Stoehr

Hartman Family Visit Ties Omaha and Glenwood Roots

Mrs Elmer Hartman and son Buddie and daughter Clara from Omaha visited Glenwood from Wednesday to Friday with Mr and Mrs George Woolff. Buddie and Mrs Hartman plan to move to Dallas Texas where Mr Hartman took a foreman job in a large bakery. Clara will spend summer with her grandparents.

Elmer Hartman Buddie Daughterlara Omaha Glenwood George Woolff Hartman Oneda Dallas Texas Clara Hariman Plattsmouth

Mynard Community Club Meeting Notice

Mynard community club will meet Friday at 8 oclock in the community building. A good program will be given and all are urged to attend.

Mynard Community Club Comunity

Seeds and feed staples at Johnson Bros Nebraska City

Seed shop lists Fancy Sudan grass six fifty per hundredweight, Soy beans three fifty per bushel, Northern alfalfa seventeen, Sweet Clover thirty five, Cane one ninety, Kaffir one seventy five, German millet two twenty five, Rape twelve percent, Sweet corn one thousand seven hundred fourteen cents per unit. Berry boxes and crates available. Johnson Bros Nebraska City.

Johnson Bros Nebraska City

Sky Rockets for a Superb Lawn Display at Bates Book Store

Bates Book Store offers sky rockets and Roman candles for lawn displays. Includes variety of fireworks suitable for outdoor celebrations and parties.

Bates Book Store

New Quick Meal Cook Stoves Line Promises Savings

A local ad promotes a new line of Quick Meal Cook Stoves and urges customers to visit for a range and potential money savings.

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Journal Kay Racks Murray Lumber Yard George E. Nickles Murray, Nebraska J. W. Pittman C. H. Boedeker Idan Huchmann Loedeker Phillip Kahjer Louisville EE. J. Boedeker Leesley Hatchery A. G. Disney Willard Nelson Christian Church George S. Dovey Ladies Aid of the Christian Church Wm. Sporer Martin Sporer Ernest Millbern Robert Shrader Mont Shrader Republican City W. L. Seyholt J. F Freniel Lincolm Union Wayne Lewis Broad Farm Bureau Notes Busy Bee Club Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church 6Th and Pearl Streets Hoy Leghorn Cox Moye Produce Co Stresemann U. S Hawes ST. Louis G. I. College Hugh Kearns Post American Legion Bernardi DE Molay Just John Deere Phone Plattsmouth, Neb Casco Main Street South Park
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